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by Pat Jessop Riverside Park was a sea of color on Saturday, September 27. Over 600 people gathered for Neon Night, a fun, non-competitive 2K/5K run to raise funds for Childhood Cancer Research & Support Services.

While registration took place, which I might add was very well organized by friendly and helpful

volunteers, the pre-party festivities began with entertainment by the North Grenville Drummers and a DJ from Quality Entertainment.

Teams and individuals could have their pictures taken by Steve’s Photography, and children were having their faces painted and dancing to the beat.

Opening ceremonies took place at 7 pm. Brenda Burich, Chair of the 1st Annual Neon

Night for the Eastern Region, welcomed and thanked everyone for the outstanding support. A very emotional Jessica Duheme spoke of the fight against Leukemia her 3 year old daughter Tori is battling. Her daughter and other survivors and warriors of childhood cancer were knighted by Olympian athletes and hopefuls Jeff Bean, Olivier Rochon, Jeff Christy, Natalie Allport

and Lindsay Fumerton.

Kemptville Physiotherapy Centre, the main sponsor, led a warm up like none I’ve ever seen: a series of animal moves to get everyone silly and loose for the walk ahead.

At 7:30 the NG Fire Department’s ladder truck was on hand to unroll the Canadian flag and the runners and walkers were continued on page 2

at the Municipal Centre Theatre 6.30 - 9.30 p.m.

Meet and talk with the candidates in the municipal election Moderator: Donovan Arnaud, President, Kemptville Rotary Club An informal meet and greet with the candidates will be followed by a Q&A session in the Theatre. Questions by the public will be put to the candidates by the Moderator, and there will be opportunities for the candidates to discuss issues and answers with each other.

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The North Grenville Times continued from front page off. Families with children, strollers, seniors hand in hand, all ages walking or running as one big family enjoying the beautiful evening for a great cause.

The walk was then followed by an after party with music from the band Illusion, dance

by Breath Dance Company and music with the DJ. The event organizers were thrilled to have surpassed their goal of 300 registrants and $30,000.

In the end, there were 631 participants registered and over $52,000 was raised.

They are looking forward to bigger and greater things for 2015. A special thank you goes out to the event sponsors and supporters.

Without their support much of this would not be possible.

Please acknowledge these businesses when you frequent them and thank them for their support as well.

Kemptville Physiotherapy Centre Tackaberry Construction RONA Kemptville Building Centre Samantha Rivet-Stevenson of Royal Mutual Funds/ RBC Classic Graphics Doug Durant Outer Creation Landscaping Myers Kemptville Benson's Autoparts R. Rose Automotive Steve’s Photography Jim Perry Motor Sales Randy's Performance Automotive Thank you to all the participants

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Social agencies meet for Christmas

by David Shanahan Most of the agencies involved in various Christmas drives to provide food, toys and clothing for people in need in North Grenville met together at the Municipal Centre recently to see if there are ways in which they could coordinate their Christmas campaigns this year. Mayor Dave Gordon was host for the meeting, and opened proceedings by commenting on how demand for services from the many agencies in North Grenville have been increasing over the past few years. He expressed grave concern over what is called the coming senior tsunami, the aging population of Ontario that will be needing support as they get older.

The aim of the meeting was simply to bring all the interested parties together, to get acquainted and have a quick overview to see what potential for co-operation might exist between them.

It was a very full gathering, with representatives of the Lions Club, Rotary, Knights of Columbus, the Toy Mountain, House of Lazarus, the Fill-A-Bag Campaign, Salvation Army, the NG Social Service Council, Kemptville & District Home Support, and the Kemptville Kinsmen.

There seemed to be general agreement that the situation among the poor, hungry and old in North Grenville

needs attention, but there are obstacles in the way of full co-ordination of service.

The three main food bank agencies, Salvation Army, House of Lazarus and the Knights of Columbus, each have guidelines and privacy considerations that will take time and much further discussion to coordinate. But, as Pauline Pratt, Executive Director of the House of Lazarus pointed out to the NG Times, many people from North Grenville use the Mountain-based agency for service, and in August and September alone another fifteen families have registered with them.

The total number of North Grenville families using the House of Lazarus services has increased from 39 in 2012-13, to 54 in 201314. In the two years up to 2013, demand for services from the Salvation Army in Kemptville had doubled.

All the agencies represented at the meeting agreed that this is the general trend. Mayor Gordon recalled the heartbreak of visiting a number of rural families last Christmas to try and meet their need for heating fuel and provisions.

The rural farm family is the latest addition to the lists of those served by food banks in North Grenville.

Rural need and isolation have become significantly more desperate in the past decade, as the cost of

heating oil, propane, and gasoline has increased the pressures on those areas of the community.

Dan Massey, pastor at the North Grenville Community Church, the home of the Fill-A-Bag Campaign, has noted the increase in the “wealthy poor”, those families with two good jobs, a nice home and car, who would never be identified as needing help. But they are one pay cheque away from losing their home, with maxed out credit cards and at their credit limit everywhere.

Everyone at the meeting could provide similar stories and were willing to do whatever they could to ensure no-one fell through the cracks and went without this Christmas season.

All of these agencies are gearing up for this most stressful time, a time when they can best appeal to the public for generosity, volunteers and supplies. It was agreed that the meeting was useful in bringing people together and that, perhaps, another meeting needs to be held to add some concrete plans for co-operation. A structural co-ordination will probably have to wait until after the new year; but it was obvious from that first gathering, what Dave Gordon called “baby steps” are being taken to begin to deal with a situation that is only going to grow in the coming years.

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You can be debt-free

by David Shanahan According to Statistics Canada, the debt in income ratio for Canadian households has reached 163%. This means that for every $1,000 in after-tax income, Canadian families owe $1,630. Even a small increase in interest rates can have a potentially devastating effect on families. There are people in every community who are struggling with debt, and it doesn’t matter what your economic or employment situation.

Debt has no economic or social boundaries and is found in both the wealthiest and poorest communities.

The average Canadian’s non-mortgage debt is slated to jump to a new high of $28,853 by the end of 2014, up more than a $1,000 from an estimated $27,743. That sum does not include what we owe on mortgages.

Canadians’ debt load is reaching an all-time high.

But a new debt reduction advice centre opened in Kemptville last year, and, since then, clients attending the centre have paid off over $400,000 of debt.

That is an amazing figure and the idea behind the accomplishment is remarkably simple. The Kerith Debt Freedom Centre has coaches on duty to confidentially coach people on how to get out of debt and stay out of debt. It is a free service

and the centre is open on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays of the month from 9:30 – 11:30 at the North Grenville Community Church. Appointments can be made at www.kdfc. ca or by calling 613-2584815 x103.

The concept of the Debt Reduction Centres began with a Christian organisation of financial advisors, chartered accountants and other professionals called ADVISORS with Purpose, set up to allow these individuals an opportunity to use their professional skills to help others in need of their advice. Through this came an offshoot, The Freedom Initiative, whose mandate is to develop and support a national network of local churches empowered and trained to see people and families in their communities free from the burden of debt.

A debt reduction plan was developed which could be adopted by local churches as a free service to their wider community.

A Debt Reduction Centre would be set up in an area, or small town, which would be open to all, not just church members. The centres would provide free, face-to-face sessions with trained advisors to anyone with a debt problem, or needing financial guidance in reducing their debt load. These centres are not there to give financial planning advice, but to deal specifically with the problem of debt.

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North Grenville Community Church on Concession Road in Kemptville opened the first Debt Freedom Centre in Canada in February, 2013, and, as the figure given above indicates, has been remarkably successful in lowering the debt load of many local families and individuals. Each person, or couple, who comes to the Debt Freedom Centre is paired with two coaches, trained in the policies and procedures of the Centre.

These coaches offer help in developing a plan to get out of debt (and stay out of debt) and help to create a plan to deal with creditors. This is an ongoing process through a series of meetings between clients and coaches.

The basic idea is to establish the level of debt, break it down into individual debts, and begin paying the minimum amount to each creditor.

At the same time, the client begins to set aside a specific sum, depending on budget, to establish an emergency fund. This fund can be used to pay for emergencies as they arise, but once it reaches a certain level, it can be left as a reserve. The amount that had been paid into the emergency fund is now available to add to the minimum payment being made to the smallest debt, allowing that debt to be paid off quickly.

The strategy of paying off the smallest debt first provides both a sense

of accomplishment, and frees the amount being paid on that debt to be set against the next smallest debt, and so on. Should an emergency arise, or an unexpected expense, the emergency fund can be used as a source of funds, rather than adding to existing credit card debt, or even a trip to the bank.

That way, you are lending to yourself, and the Fund can then be replenished as it was first created.

It may seem a little confusing, but the success rate of the Kerith Debt Freedom Centre has proved its worth. Now, other churches across Canada are beginning to set up their own Debt Freedom Centres. To access this nonjudgmental, confidential and free service, call 613-258-4815 to make an appointment, or go to www.kdfc.ca for more information.

The Kerith Debt Freedom Centre is holding a Free Seminar called “How to Enjoy a Debt-Free Christmas” on October 29, from 7-9 pm, at the North Grenville Community Church sponsored by The Kerith Debt Freedom Centre. Those interested in attending can register on the website, or call the centre.

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The Rooney Feeds Poker Ride, 2014

Audrey Rooney with youngest rider Brayson McCarty

by David Shanahan The people at Rooney Feeds and the Make-AWish Foundation are still smiling after the latest and very successful Annual Poker Run held at Limerick Forest on September 21.

The 8th Annual Poker Run raised $14,100 for the Foundation.

The Poker Run was started eight years ago, after the staff at Rooney Feeds suggested it as a great day out for their customers.

The first ride was at a c u s t o m e r ’s p r o p e r t y, Joanne Turpin of Oxford Station, who doubled as one of the cooks at the ride

this year. The event that first year covered expenses, and allowed a donation to the Equine Program at Kemptville College. As the years passed, and the event became more popular, it moved location to the Ferguson Forest Centre lands, and the Poker Run became a fundraiser. During the two years there, donating profits and pet food to the OSPCA, the Run outgrew even the Forest Centre and moved to Limerick Forest.

And this move brought a new cause to the event.

A u d r e y R o o n e y, o f Rooney Feeds, remembers what brought the Make-AWish Foundation into the

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Of the $14,100 raised this year, $1,500 was raised by Jen Burgoyne. Jen hosted many Equine First Aid courses throughout the year at customers’ stables and other venues, and donated her profits to the Make-A-Wish fundraiser.

Jen is a member of the RCMP Musical Ride. This was her last day in Ontario, as she is transferring with her family to Alberta. The 12 RCMP members raised $500 as a group, Rachel Mulvihill $1,000, and Amber Evans raised $500.

The Poker Run has become a not-to-be-missed day for the equestrian community in eastern Ontario, and Audrey is still surprised by how well it has grown over the years. “When we first started these rides, we borrowed BBQ’s from friends, and bought all the items for the meal. My fridge at home was emptied to store meats, etc, and then coolers were packed the next day to go to the ride. Propane was purchased, BBQ’s loaded on the truck, and then all hands on deck to cook for the riders. Finally we called in a caterer. Best decision ever.

Jane’s Catering is the best.

This year she came to us and said: “We’re putting up a larger tent than we need, as we hear rain is coming. Your guests can stand under the tent”. She also donated 5 pies as prizes. Oh and Rooney Feeds received a pie as well plus $200 from her.”

picture. “When I read about, or see, a child suffering with an illness, it breaks my heart.

To do some small thing to put a smile on their face is the least I can do. There is always a box of suckers or toys at our store for the kids. Two years ago, Rachel Mulvihill asked why we were not asking people to raise money. They do it for everything else, she said.

Our response was that this was not what the Poker Run was about. But we decided to ask, and our riders jumped on board. Raising funds through pledges is still a voluntary thing.”

R a c h e l M u l v i h i l l ’s husband, Eric Ouellette, was the truck and trailer driver one year, and offered to help with registration and tallying the money raised.

Eric just happened to work for Capitol Dodge, and word got back about the Poker run.

Capital Dodge approached Rooney Feeds and asked how they could help sponsor the event. They are now valued partners in the annual day at Limerick Forest.

The Kemptville staff worked at bringing together the many strands and links to make sure the day went well.

Rooney Feeds suppliers donated prizes so that every rider, and there were over 100 of them, went home with a gift. The staff in the Iroquois store, Spencer, Brenda, Terra, Morgan, also worked behind the scenes.

Curtis Sears, from PV Signs, made some decals at the last minute, and Horse Country

There are so many volunteers involved in putting on the Poker Run each year. Liberty Shots, a custom photography studio in Oxford Mills, provided a photo booth, where over $900 was raised during the day: all donated to MakeA-Wish. Kendyl and Steve Bassindale, who operate Elegant Equine Blanket Service in Mountain, donated prizes. Steve acts as truck and trailer driver, and always pitches in at home base to assist with whatever needs to be done.

During her thank you at the end of the day, Audrey stressed that there would not be a Poker Run without the trails. She called upon Sandy Gummerson for her expert assistance. Sandy and her team of Doug Thierran, Ann Hedge, Sally Jorgenson, Monica Treildinger, and Betty Boersma worked tirelessly planning the route, thinking about every possible scenario or hazard, cutting tree branches with chainsaws, removing debris on the trails, adding a second route for less experienced horses, riding four-wheelers to install the directional signs, keeping me up to date on the progress, and sending me maps to forward to riders.

Sandy also spent the day of the Poker Run on her fourwheeler, travelling the trails, making sure that everyone was safe. When all the riders were in, enjoying lunch, Sandy was back on her fourwheeler, removing all signs.

It takes 4.5 hours to mark

trails and almost as long to remove them. We could not have done this without them, and Limerick Forest can now add another beautiful horse trail to their site.

Audrey also thanks Christine Cormier from Kane Veterinary Supplies Ltd., sponsor of the Poker Run; Hilary Croft, Shur Gain Equine Nutritionist; Eric Ouellette, Capital Dodge sponsor; Rachel Mulvihill, rider and spread sheet, mass email organizer; Janes Catering and her staff; and, of course, Rooney Feed staff: Josh Burchell, Quin Harris, Mike Rodrick, Shayne Lynott and Ben Murray.

Another successful Poker Run, another wish come true, and time for Audrey and all at Rooney Feeds to take a deep breath before planning next year’s event.

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getting the numbers correct than he is outraged at the fact that North Grenville has a development fee deficit in the MILLIONS which, of course, the residents of North Grenville will have to pay.

Is this the complacency we have come to have here in North Grenville? Mr. Kent’s comments go on to justify the new septage charges and I quote “Of course, this cost should be borne by rural residents”. So, what is the message here – either we’re expected to pay for the services we use or we’re not.

This is definitely not reflected in the proposed development fee schedule because the rural developers who do not use the water treatment services are required to pay 11,999 for water services in their development fees while the within Area service 1 developers who do use these services are only required to pay 2450. Is there any wonder why there is a deficient in development fees and a definite double standard regarding rural residents’ responsibilities.

All I can see is that the rural residents of North Grenville have to pay no matter what.

Mr. Kent implies that the septage companies are going to reduce our septage costs

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Celebrating 25 years

TD Graham and Associates had an open house last week to mark twenty-five years in business: a notable achievement these days.

Tom Graham and Jeanne Lambert cut a birthday cake from Grahame’s Bakery (no relation) and shared a slice and some memories with assembled guests and friends.

Mayor Dave Gordon and some of the candidates in the municipal election were on hand to offer congratulations over cake and drinks, as Tom gave them a brief history of how he got started in business in North Grenville.

TD Graham & Associates are acknowledged experts in all areas of marketing, with a

because they won’t have to travel outside North Grenville to dispose of waste. What guarantees do rural residents have of that? It appears that the septage changes are going to help the septage companies on the backs of the rural residents of North Grenville.

As Mr. Kent pointed out, Ms. Tobin and Mr. Sutton supported this.

Bonita Vaillancourt – Confused Rural Resident

Dear Editor, Recently my daughter completed a two-month summer program with the Summer Company, an initiative funded by the Government of Ontario and run locally out of Brockville. It's objective is to offer to students aged between 15 and 29 years an opportunity to begin their own business over the summer, while receiving

staff offering a variety of skills and expertise. Even if you’ve never met Tom, or used his services yourself, you see his work every day as you travel through North Grenville. The NG logo, signs for the Forest Centre, Kemptville College, Kemptville District Hospital, the Beth Donovan Hospice, all these and many others have relied on Tom and his staff for expert design work and marketing projects.

Tom is very involved in the social, cultural and environmental issues affecting our community, and has managed to make friends across North Grenville. Congratulations on 25 years, and we expect some sustainable growth in the future for TD Graham & Associates.

financial support and training in various aspects of running a business.

Successful applicants receive up to $1500 in start-up funds and up to another $1500 upon successful completion of the program. Participants receive advice and supervision from the administrators of the program; presentations on such topics as preparing a business plan, keeping accounts, taxation, and interaction with the public; as well as mentoring from local business-men and -women.

My daughter benefited greatly from the program and was very positive about her experience. The staff in the Brockville office was very supportive and competent; the presentations were very helpful; and the mentors were very engaged.

While the program does not appear to be well known in Kemptville, it is one that would greatly benefit someone who is considering running a business as a career, or even someone for whom a knowledge of business practice might be useful in future. My own suggestion is that a representative of the Brockville office be invited to speak about the program at the two local high schools in the very near future.

Detailed information on the program, as well as information on the local providers, can be found at www.ontario.ca/ summercompany.

Sincerely, Roger Blockley, Oxford Station

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UPDATE UPCOMING MEETINGS REGULAR COUNCIL

Tuesday, October 14th at 6:30 pm in the Council Chambers, North Grenville Municipal Centre.

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Monday, October 6th at 6:30 pm in the Council Chambers, North Grenville Municipal Centre. For agenda information, please contact the Clerk’s Office or the Municipal website.

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY Seasonal Winter Maintenance - The Department of Public Works is currently accepting resumes for seasonal winter maintenance positions. Candidates must have a valid DZ licence and the ability to be on call 24hrs a day combined with a flexibility in hours of work. For more information please contact the Public Works Clerk at 613-258-9569 ext. 133 or email abradburn@northgrenville.on.ca. The closing date is October 16th at 4:00pm.

2014 BURN PERMITS Residents are reminded that in accordance with By-Law 33-12, a Burn Permit is required to conduct open burning on property located outside of the urban area. Burn Permits for 2014 are available at the Municipal Office or at the Fire Hall at 259 County Rd. 44 for a fee of $15.00.

Please contact the Fire Hall at 258-2438 ext. 5 for conditions prior to burning.

FALL PROGRAM REGISTRATION Registration is ongoing for fall programs including First Aid/CPR Training, Babysitting Course, and Taekwondo.

Register in person at the Municipal Office during business hours or make after hours arrangements by contacting the Recreation Coordinator at 613-258-9569 ext.123 or email thurlbert@northgrenville.on.ca.

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During the election campaign, candidates have been offered free space in this section to write on an issue of their choice, or simply to introduce themselves to the public. This is a free service to all candidates equally. In addition, we will be publishing interviews with each candidate, again on an equal basis to all, so that the voters of North Grenville will have an opportunity of getting to know the people running for election. It is entirely up to each candidate to take advantage of the space made available in Municipality Matters.The NG Times has agreed not to edit submissions for content to ensure free communication between candidates and the public.

by Barb Tobin Making the decision to run for office is important and is one I take very seriously . I have been a long time resident and community member of the Municipality of North Grenville. I have entered the electoral race seeking a third term as a Councillor. I have a clear understanding of the position , the time, and responsibility one most devote and I am ready to make this commitment to the community.As a Councillor I have been responsible for Parks Culture and Recreation, Council’s representative on the Library Board and liaison to the Chamber of Commerce. I also

sit on the Community Grants Committee, Trails Advisory Committee, Heritage Advisory Committee and also the Civic Awards Committee for Council. I enjoy the challenges of the job and rewards of being able to work with and for North Grenville residents.

I will continue to build on an inclusive structure representing the entire voting region.

Council, Committee of the Whole meetings and personally attending many association functions in the Municipality has continued to help bridge the gap and open up the communication process.

New and further use of technology can help extend our reach into the community. I hope we can present visual agenda information during meetings to allow the public to follow and participate in the discussions. Using options like PlaceSpeak can encourage discussion of municipal issues . Video highlights of meetings and initiatives posted to our web page can also provide information to the taxpayer. Effective use of new media formats will

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help connect citizens to the process and help include them in the discussion and decision making process.

Economic planning and the future of the community must come from continued expansion and growth but it must enhance the total municipal package. The work being done on the Kemptville College is an important initiative that the municipality has been involved in and needs to continue the work on as a key file . The approaching expansion of Hwy 43 must be handled with our County partners and upfront information to the businesses on the timelines so they can plan their business strategies well in advance. The success of the Library and the revitalization of Riverside Park can help drive the circulation of people into the Old Town core.

Maintaining a reasonable balanced budget that supports current and existing infrastructure has been a focus during my terms on Council. A major strength of the Municipality has to be structured on the strong community support the people

provide.Working with the existing organizations and interested citizens will be instrumental in growth that fits North Grenville.

Financial considerations are an important focus but they are only a portion of the backbone this community has been built upon. Our resources are the people and the multitude of organizations they represent. They must continue to be given high priority in future development.

I am prepared to commit to continuing to use a positive professional approach representing North Grenville residents.

I look forward to the campaign and meeting the residents of the Municipality in the coming weeks. I encourage everyone to make their voice heard and exercise their right to vote and have their say.

Dear electors: My name is Claudia Major and it is my pleasure to put my name forward as a candidate for the Public French School Board in our District. (Hastings, Prince Edward, Lennox, Addington, Frontenac, Leeds and Grenville.)

I am military wife; mother of two boys aged 10 and 12; and committed to ensuring high quality education in the French Language for all students.

I firmly believe Communication and Collaboration between school, parents and community is essential to the success and well-being of our children. In recent years, enrolment in our schools has continued to increase and is still on the rise. We have to assure that our children and all the school staff will have the infrastructure, the resources and support that they need. I have served as a volunteer in the school; Chair of the School Council as well as Co-Chair of the Parent Involvement Committee in Renfrew County.

I have actively promoted French language by organizing and running an after school French Language Club for students in grade 1-6. I am also a trainer of Destination Imagination and committed to finding ways to have our children grow and prosper using engaging hands on strategies. I aspire not only to positively influence the future of our children but the future of our communities.

On October 27, I would like to take on the responsibility of representing you, as well and providing the critical link between Community and Board to ensure the continued success of our Children. For more details please visit my web site at: www.claudiamajor.com I am looking forward to working with you and your families.

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Make the grade and test your smoke alarms today! Working Smoke Alarms save lives – Test yours every month!

Fire Prevention Week is October 5 – 11, 2014. This year’s theme is Working Smoke Alarms Save Lives: Test Yours Every Month. To increase the chances of surviving a fire, the North Grenville Fire Service is reminding everyone in our community to test their smoke alarms today and monthly.

“Only working smoke alarms save lives, so make sure to test all of your smoke alarms,” says Fire Chief Paul Hutt.

“It is one of the easiest tests you’ll ever take.”

Ontario law requires that working smoke alarms be located on every storey of the home and outside all sleeping areas. The North Grenville Fire Service recommends the following smoke alarm and safety tips: Test smoke alarms monthly.

Consider vulnerable family members, friends and neighbors who may be need assistance maintaining and testing

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their smoke alarms – let’s make sure to test theirs too!

Change the batteries once a year.

Replace smoke alarms after 10 years.

Develop and practice a home fire escape plan with everyone in your household.

“I am challenging everyone in this community to demonstrate how you test your smoke alarms, “says Fire Chief Paul Hutt. “Post your pictures to Facebook

or Twitter with the hashtag #FPW2014.”

To get more information about smoke alarms, visit the OFMEM website at www. ontario.ca/firemarshal Follow us on Twitter @NG_ FireService The official hashtag for Fire Prevention Week 2014 is #FPW2014.

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The North Grenville Times Dear Editor, What a load of crap this septage charge is. This is a tax and there is no other way to describe it. It is also to be unfairly applied to people who already suffer a lack of services compared to inner town dwellers. I live on a dirt road frequented by big trucks either hauling aggregate from quarries, cement from the plant or sod from the fields. To say that my roads are in bad shape is an understatement. My garbage is picked up with a bag tag fee higher than everyone else who uses such a plan. I take Dear Mr. Armour: I am a 35 year plus resident of the former Oxfordon-Rideau Township and I wanted to thank you for your insightful article "Ripped Off" in the September 17 edition of The NG Times.

I truly hope that many of the rural residents of our community took the time to read this article. You are the first candidate whom I have heard actually tell it like it is.

People I have spoken with have commented on why are there so many properties for sale in the rural areas of North Grenville in the last few years. I know for some they can no longer afford to live in North Grenville and many of these people leaving the area are ancestors of the original founders of Kemptville and Oxford-onRideau. Over the 16 years we have owned our home, our taxes have increased by 46% and not because we have added any buildings to our property or done renovations to increase the value. I realize MPAC sets the property assessment rates but get real, us rural folks do not have the convenience of services the urban residents enjoy, so we are being punished for this?

Simple yet very important issues such as sewer and water to name just two. This new bylaw for development infrastructure: just where is it being directed? Now don't try to pull the wool over my eyes, I am quite familiar with the planning act. I would like to know if the Township is

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going to pay to replace our septic systems which the landowner has to maintain when it fails. Does anyone on council know what it costs these days to have your septic tank emptied, can I send the bill to North Grenville.

The going rate to replace a septic system is between $15K to $20K. How about when the water in our wells becomes to awful to drink because of the increased pressure on our water table and underground aquifers.

Personally, our household can no longer drink our water so we now have the added cost of buying bottled water which goes against all environmental principles.

The water is potable but only if you do not mind the strong taste of sulpher and high mineral content, which was not like this when I moved in. I suppose I could invest thousands in a water purifying system but who has the money anymore for the luxury. The road I live on has had an additional 27 houses built on it, all on well and septic systems. You just know a City resident has moved in when you find yourself being questioned by a new neighbour about how a septic system operates and "What do you mean our toilets do not flush the contents into a pipe to be taken to never never land".

Yes, we recycle but we pay $1.75 for every bag of garbage which I understand is now shipped out of the Township because we no longer have a dump site that can handle the growth, after all, Equinelle was more important. Simple rules of nature dictate that the more people living in a specific geographical location ends up costing more to maintain.

Where is the insight when approving more subdivisions or developing new areas.

Do you remember the Township reassuring our residents that the addition of the Colonnade Mall would not have an impact on the existing Kemptville Mall or the downtown core? Well they better look again.

Infrastructure, would they be referring to us rural folks

who watch the pavers fix up the ends of our roads so they appear pretty but drive a km down the road and you are now driving on cracked and pothole ridden pavement.

The current municipal leaders must really thing we are all fools. Fifteen years ago, they raised our narrow road by 16 inches; never used to have to climb a hill to get out of my driveway. Not only that, we are the lucky ones who now receive all the water from development work done up the line. Property floods every heavy rain and during spring run off. They wonder why my grass is never cut until June, walk on it and sink in and they would understand why the ground is saturated.

Complain to the Township?

I did to no avail, even gave the fellow permission to go on our land and see for themselves, never heard back and subsequent phone calls get us nowhere. In fact, one rude planner had the nerve to tell us to sue them if we do not like it. We are on the Patten drain which was last cleaned out 14 years ago and, no Mr. Planner, water does not run uphill. And see that once beautiful bush at the back of the property, all the trees are dying because the area is now under water all year. Oh, and said planner who still works for the Township, suggested we pay to dig a pond on our huge 1 acre lot as a catch basin for water and mosquito larvae too I bet. Also, watch out for our driveway: we now have triple the size of culvert at the entrance, do not dare to slide off it by accident because you’re looking at serious damage to your vehicle. Ask the lady who slid off the road last winter and flew over the culvert and landed in the middle of our front yard. The Township road allowance in front is so steep not even a push mover is able to be used. I have attended council meetings and have walked away frustrated and disgusted with the way council treats and sees their residents as a source of income.

Do not fool yourselves, people of North Grenville, we already are a suburb of the City of Ottawa. As the advertisers say, country living at it's best, excuse me but Equinelle, Country Walk and others are not country living.

Take a really good look around, how many people do you recognize anymore in our local stores. Please do not misunderstand me, I am not against development when it is handled fairly and equitably but that has not been the case in North Grenville so

far. All I see is our present planning department, with the blessing of the councilors and mayor, approve project after project, money and greed being of prime importance.

A "greener" community not from where I see it: Is the addition of all those automobiles on our roads a greener community? Traffic jams, discourteous driver's; never thought I would see the day we started to look like Bells Corners in Ottawa. I am just the average working person who is lucky to see a 1% salary increase a year maybe, we just cannot keep up anymore. Raised our family here, are helping to raise our 4 grandchildren as well. I am a community volunteer like the many other locals who built one of the finest hospitals in Eastern Ontario, only finding ourselves on the outside waiting for medical assistance as our community gets overburdened with the extra bodies moving in.

I am within 10 years of retirement and I am scared as I really do think I will have to sell my home in North Grenville. Lack of senior services should be on council's agenda right now.

The Beth Donovan Hospice, for instance, is already overwhelmed and in need of new volunteers. I have signed up to start their course next week in order to assist this necessary resource stay open and am training to work for their respite care program.

Yes, I do work; but if you take a look at our community volunteers, it is always the same people or group of people year after year putting in the efforts. Where are the new residents? This is the real North Grenville, wake up people.

My apology for the long e-mail but you seem to realize that this is just the tip of the iceberg I have commented on. Mr. Armour you have my vote but can anyone really guarantee that things will change. All we residents can do is pick a Mayor and new Councilors in the upcoming election and hope they bring back the term "common sense" to our once beautiful community.

Sincerely, Mrs. Angela Deguire

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Had Greens Creek been closed to us, the concern was that hauling elsewhere would be very expensive.

To offset the cost of a plant, consideration was given to allow other municipalities access to our facility; for a fee. The financial advantage of allowing others to use our "new plant" was offset by the fact that Council didn't like the idea of a continual flow of septic tank waste trucks traversing our main commercial corridor.

F o r t u n a t e l y, G r e e n s Creek was not closed. Is there now, some formal indication from Ottawa that the Greens Creek closure to outsiders will happen? If not, then why go forward with our own treatment plant at this time?

Where is the pressure?

I just had my septic tank emptied by a local contractor.

The cost was just under $400, entirely reasonable. Why would I agree to a huge increase in this cost unless there was no other option?

Seems to me that this issue needs explaining, so I can hardly wait to see and hear election promises. Perhaps the Mayor or Councillors will enlighten us all through this media.

Bill Gooch Dear Editor, I would like to add my voice to those encouraging people to vote. Surely, in a democracy, to vote is a better use of your hardwon freedom than to make excuses and not vote.

And then when you do decide to do the right thing and get up off the couch and exercise your right, do it right. Get yourself informed.

Don't vote for Joe Blow just because a member of Joe Blow's family had held the position since Noah took up shipbuilding.

Don't vote for Wendy Winsome just because she's a friend of a friend of someone's second cousin, third removed. And for sure, don't vote for Bobby Buttercup just because he's the incumbent. The only notable thing about Bobby's incumbency might be his incompetency. And don't assume that some positions are unimportant.

We all assume that the position of mayor is important, the same with councilors. But too often, the vote for school board trustee is undervalued.

Suppose you were an unhappy parent. First, you should talk to the teacher.

Then, if necessary, speak with the administrator.

Still not satisfied? Speak with your trustee. The trustee does not work for the Board—the trustee works for you.

So, get yourself informed. And since we are going to have to deal with these people for the next 4 years, why not elect people who will do a good job, rather than a so-so one, or a lousy one?

Get informed. Exercise your right....right.

Right!

Peter Johnson The Suburbs of Oxford Mills Dear Editor I am writing in response to recent articles authored

by Mr. Armour and Mr. Kent. I am surprised by Mr. Kent’s priorities. He appears to be more interested in

Dear editor: Why do we need a septage treatment plant?

What’s changed? Our needs were examined four or five years ago because the Municipality had heard that dumping at the Greens Creek sewage treatment plant in Ottawa was going to be restricted to waste

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Mixed Up Confusion the facts of this matter”.

Working to the writer’s own criteria, we shouldn’t publish his letter because “ It is the responsibility of the publisher to verify the contents of any article”, and I can’t be sure about the truthfulness of his assertions.

A nonsense situation, I agree. Nothing could be put in a newspaper if people were not allowed to make mistakes, or even wrong assumptions. So, I ask, is it fair that I do not publish the letter?

Is it censorship? Would publishing it fail “to live up to journalistic ethics in publishing an article which contained errors of fact”? The fact is that people have a right to their opinion, and this newspaper is committed to allowing them to express their opinions within reasonable limits. Those limits do not include omitting something I personally disagree with. The Letters column is proof of that: lots of negative criticism of my opinions has been

by David Shanahan We l l , t h e d e b a t e continues in the Letters to the Editor section this week: whatever else you may think, Woody Armour has certainly raised hackles, as well as questions. We received one letter which does not appear in the paper this week, for reasons I’ll get to later. It claimed that we, as a newspaper, failed to live up to journalistic ethics in publishing an article which contained errors of fact. “You must, as an independent news source, identify and address each and every error in your articles. You have failed to do so.”

The writer also took issue with my suggestion that Woody Armour “was an honest attempt to investigate the possible implications of the known facts”.

Furthermore, he states, quite unequivocally that he disagrees “that Mr. Armour did much (if anything) to investigate

published without editing.

Let me repeat the criteria governing the candidates’ articles in the Municipality Matters column: they are guaranteed that no editing of the content of their work will happen - no mediator between them and the voters. It is sad that such a guarantee is necessary, but cynicism has taken root and some people assume hidden agendas and ulterior motives, especially by the media. In fact, our letter writer commented: “And why, why, why, is it so difficult to identify the ownership and publisher of this newspaper online?

This lack of transparency is disturbing”. Lack of transparency? He makes it sound as if we are hiding something devious. For goodness sake, the names of the staff are printed in every issue. The NG Times is 90% owned by my wife and I, and we set the mandates, along with our staff. Is that really so disturbing?

Here’s the big issue

here. What do people want from their local newspaper? Should we just report things, rather than analysing and discussing them? It is said a newspaper should be objective, but what does that mean? As soon as you decide what to write about, you’ve made a subjective decision.

The duty is to write as fully and completely as possible, leaving out nothing relevant, and only stating facts that can be verified. Opinions should be based on those facts. The NG Times is objectively trying to give a voice to everyone who wishes to comment. To be objective, and then refuse to print something with which I personally disagree, would be a contradiction. This is especially so, if, as is the case, we have guaranteed that submissions by candidates would remain untouched.

The election at the end of October brings this issue into the spotlight.

Should we endorse

particular candidates?

If we know facts about candidates that might affect how people vote, are we obliged to discuss them in print? It is too early to do anything like that anyway: I don’t know some candidates at all, and others I admit to having definite views about. But this newspaper is the Voice of North Grenville, so let me ask you directly: what do you think the NG Times should do about all this? Should we remain strictly neutral, or discuss openly what we think about candidates?

If we stay silent and not comment, are we not taking sides in a passive way? If we don’t remind people of certain events, or comments, or actions, are we not favouring some over others?

Democracy is messy, they say. Everyone is for free speech and a free press, until it reveals something they wanted to remain hidden. Everyone wants us to “tell it like it is”, until they feel insulted and offended by some

truth about someone they like or support. Some in the media will play it safe and just “stick to the facts”, as they say. But that’s not really what they’re doing, is it?

They’re not just sticking to the facts: they’re choosing not to discuss certain facts that might get them into bad favour with sections of the public. I am proud to say that we in the NG Times have never been that sensible.

But over to you: what do you want from your local newspaper?

aggregate from quarries, cement from the plant or sod from the fields. To say that my roads are in bad shape is an understatement. My garbage is picked up with a bag tag fee higher than everyone else who uses such a plan. I take care of my own septic and water at a great expense to myself. Kemptville water is full of sulphur and iron and I have had to put in a $4000 water treatment system. I contract someone to come out to empty my septic tank on a needs basis. They transport the sewage to a state-of-the art treatment plant, the Robert O. Pickard Environment Centre Wastewater Treatment Plant. Here it is processed into biosolids, useful for fertilizer, and even generates electricity enough to run the plant. I pay for the pick up and transportation and am happy to do so.

However, I am being

offered an additional surcharge (tax) to provide these carriers with a closer drop off point. Will these savings be passed down to the rural residents? Not on your life. Past experience has shown us that this never happens. Remember how the HST was going to save small businesses money which we could expect to see passed along to the consumer? So, no thank you. I cannot afford this on top of all the services which I have to pay for privately since I live on the other side of the Rideau River

in a rural area. If you want to raise taxes be transparent about it. Do it equitably based on home assessment and need. Pave my road and maybe I would be able to condone such actions. But to charge us for something we paid for initially and continue to pay to maintain is outright robbery. What is next? Are you going to put a meter on my well and charge me for the water I use????

People move to the country to get away from being nickled and dimed for services. We live like

pioneers of sorts in order to save. Those who want all the services should live in town and pay for them. Stop trying to squeeze the life out of residents while providing them with few services. I have to buy a truck or a 4 wheel drive vehicle because my road is plowed last by a grader, for heaven’s sake. All these extra costs add up and now you want to charge me for something that doesn’t need to cost the municipality a dime. Interference with

Letters to the Editor Dear Editor, Like Pat Babin, I get soooooooooo frustrated with that stupid Colonnade Mall. There was a time when people actually parked their cars in a parking lot and walked to the shops along a strip mall, much like the one where the Royal Bank and the Independent are located.

What in heaven's name happened to that concept.

Oh yeah, the retail industry and the auto industry got in bed together and this maze is their offspring. And we have fallen for it hook, line, and sinker, while they bask in the sunshine where there isn't any snow to plough. That place has to be a nightmare for the snowplough drivers.

On that subject, what is it with curbs. Thankfully, the mall where the Independent is located woke up and finally got rid of that left hand curb, as you drive in.

The Colonnade Mall must

get their curbs at a discount when installing a hundred of them. They think people can't drive on the road without having the parking areas buffed by curbs! Wake up you California want-to-be’s, this is Canada, come up with a better idea. I love living in Kemptville but I avoid that "maze" whenever I have an opportunity, unless I am really stuck and have to go to Wallyworld, sweatshop store of the planet.

Shop local!

Josephine Herman Dear Editor, What a load of crap this septage charge is. This is a tax and there is no other way to describe it. It is also to be unfairly applied to people who already suffer a lack of services compared to inner town dwellers. I live on a dirt road frequented by big trucks either hauling

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Fragile Crossings: the Tar Sands

Shadow of the Bridge to Nowhere, painting by Aleta Karstad

by Aleta Karstad Fred and I are currently exploring a reclaimed wetland on the south side of the Alberta tar sands. I’ve paused in my painting, to send out some e-mails asking for support for our Fragile Crossings

expedition.

Last winter Fred and I were inspired by all the “TAKE ACTION” e-mails we were receiving, to launch our own 3-month expedition - an independent ecological assessment of river crossings along the proposed route of the

Energy East Pipeline.

Through the eyes of art and science, we are raising awareness of the fragile water bodies and their ecosystems along the pipeline route and giving people the opportunity to see their ‘undeveloped land’ as a natural

A heads up on concussions Did you know that up to 20% of people suffer a concussion each year? Poorly managed concussions put you at risk for prolonged symptoms and longer recovery times.

Having your “bell rung” may be more serious than you think.

A concussion occurs when there is a significant impact to the head or elsewhere on the body.

This means that you do not actually have to hit your head to have a concussion!

A concussion is not a structural brain injury and you may also be surprised to know that because of this, concussions do not show up on medical imaging. The truth is, concussions result in a significant energy deficit that can take up to 30 days for full recovery. While most people feel better after a few days, returning to sport or activity too soon puts you at risk for more serious injury.

Concussions are diagnosed based on the type of impact as well as physical symptoms.

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These symptoms may include: disorientation, confusion, loss of consciousness, headaches, dizziness, nausea, vomiting, blurred vision, difficulty focusing, difficulty concentrating, difficulty with memory, light or noise sensitivity, ringing in the ears, irritability or emotional changes (including sadness, anxiety and depression), fatigue and drowsiness, difficulty sleeping, balance changes, and difficulty with problem solving.

The good news?

Kemptville Physiotherapy Centre has recently partnered with the Complete Concussion Management team and is now offering baseline concussion testing.

Baselines are used as a comparison to determine readiness to return to work or activity after a concussion. If you participate in sports like hockey, curling, or skiing, a baseline test is a great idea.

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Physiotherapy Centre also offers a detailed concussion examination post-injury. Even previous concussions from last season can be evaluated and treated if you are still having symptoms.

Our physiotherapists are trained in concussion rehabilitation to ensure full recovery and safe return to play! Complete Concussion Management is a leader in establishing concussion guidelines and is currently working with the Ontario Soccer Association.

K e m p t v i l l e Physiotherapy Centre can help you diagnose, rehabilitate and return to sport, school or work after a concussion. Individual and teams can book concussion baseline tests now, but you don’t need to have a baseline test to receive treatment for a concussion.

For more information call 613-258-7661, visit www.kemptvillephysio. com or http:// completeconcussions.com to learn more!

treasure. For the last two months we have been painting, blogging, and documenting the flora and fauna of pipeline crossing sites across the east coast, Quebec, Ontario, and now Alberta. Next month we will work our way back east through central Canada.

Our contribution to the knowledge of the flora and fauna of the fragile pipeline crossings we visit will increase local and international awareness through art and scientific data. Fred’s research will benefit these vulnerable watersheds as we discover previously undocumented species in the rivers crossed by the pipeline.

I have always been s u p p o r t i v e o f F r e d ’s research and my appreciation for the natural world has only been heightened by four decades of collaboration with such an eminent

The Voice of North Grenville naturalist. Through painting and writing I’m proud to share the beauty that I see and rejoice in people’s reaction to my art. I feel I have managed to share a little of the life and energy of the sites I spend time painting.

Through heightened local appreciation and awareness, as well as the support from the international scientific community that is made possible by gathering and publishing scientifically accurate data, many vulnerable and at-risk species can be protected. Species that are vulnerable but not yet listed as endangered have no representation in the regulatory process and fall through the cracks, nor is there any support or funding to do such work.

We are calling now on the public to fuel this expedition and help us identify what Canada has

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Knowing that there will be no available government support for this kind of study, we are relying on private donation and sales of paintings to get us across the country and back.

We are immensely grateful to those who have donated and helped to spread the word. Please join our Facebook group https://www.facebook. com/fragilecrossings for real-time photos, paintings, and updates, follow my expedition #FragileCrossings tweets, or visit our expedition blog at http://vulnerablewaters. blogspot.com to see all the paintings and read accounts of each site. I am in the process of getting a PayPal button on the our blog/website and will keep you informed about developments there.

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Pet microchip clinic A microchip implant is an identifying integrated circuit placed under the skin of a dog, cat, horse, parrot or other animal. The chip, about the size of a large grain of rice, uses passive RFID (Radio Frequency Identification) technology, and is also known as a PIT tag (for Passive Integrated Transponder) .

Animal shelters, animal control officers and veterinarians routinely look for microchips to return lost pets quickly to their owners, avoiding expenses for housing, food, medical care, outplacing and euthanasia.

Discharge Instructions after Sedation/Anesthesia Your pet was anesthetized for a microchip procedure. The following information will help you provide proper care for your animal during his/her recovery period.

Elimination: Many patients may not have a bowel movement for one to two days after surgery. This is normal. Urination should remain normal.

Weakness: Weakness from anesthesia lasts anywhere from 2 to 48 hours. Please watch your pet around stairs or any high places. Normal strength and coordination should return after 48 hours.

Your Responsibilities: • Provide an adequate and balanced diet – start with a small meal 2-3 hours after arriving home, then resume his/ her regular feeding schedule the next day.

• If any medications were prescribed, please administer them as instructed on the label.

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In these pages, you’ll find information on almost any project you might want to undertake before the snow flies and we all begin to hibernate (or ski, skate, toboggan, etc.). There are helpful pieces on various aspects of home improvement, as well as contact information for the many local businesses from the North Grenville area, all at your disposal to make your Autumn an exciting time.

Whether you need advice about buying a home, painting and decorating a home, fixing a furnace, buying a wood stove, digging a well, or even selling your home: it’s all here. And remember: shopping locally and getting your services from a local business is a great way of keeping North Grenville strong and growing economically.

There is even some news about an new eco-home being built by local residents, using the latest technologies to make a new style of environmentally-friendly house. If you live in an older home, think about replacing those older windows with energy-efficient ones. Does your septic system need servicing, or a new one installed? Do you need to hire someone to do the work, or just rent the equipment you need for a DYI job? It’s all here at your fingertips. Keep the insert and use it throughout the year, whenever you need work done around the house or garden.

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FALL HOME IMPROVEMENT Frozen pipes can cause more than a mess (NC) – Plumbing issues are part of being a homeowner.

Over time you are bound to experience a problem with your drains, toilets, or showers. However, one potential plumbing issue that most Canadians don’t think about is the possibility of the pipes freezing during the winter.

Knowing when to monitor your pipes is based on where you live, but once the temperature outside goes below zero, be aware that the pipes could freeze. This could happen for a number of different reasons, however, it commonly occurs when homeowners turn down the heat when they are away for winter trips, or neglect to shut off the water leading to external faucets. “Don't turn down your heat too much and make sure that you have either a remote system that monitors the temperature inside, or that you have a reliable person to inspect your home regularly when you are away,” says Wayne Ross, an insurance expert with Aviva Canada. “The pipes could freeze if the temperature inside your home drops or the furnace stops working when you are away.”

Ross adds, “If you open a tap and no water comes out, don't take any chances and call a plumber right away.”

When water freezes it expands and this is a serious issue if it happens in your pipes. If a pipe bursts when you are at home, turn off your water at the main valve right away. Wait for a plumber to inspect the pipes to determine the damage, if any. If you do have water damage as a result of a burst pipe, call your insurance company. They will be able to assist you with your claim.

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Tips for preventing pipes from freezing, include: • Get them inspected to ensure they are properly insulated.

• Get all seals checked.

Seal leaks can lead to cold air getting into your pipes and freezing the water.

• Turn off outside taps and disconnect outdoor hoses as part of your fall chores.

• Install frost-free faucets (hose bibbs) for supplying water to the front and back yards. If installed correctly they can prevent pipes from freezing and also prevent water damage.

• Install water shut-off alarms to close the supply if a leak is detected.

• Drain all pipes if you are going to be away for an extended period of time (more than four consecutive days).

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If you are concerned about your pipes freezing, take the safe route and have a plumber take a look. This inspection can save you a lot of money and hassle.

More detailed information is available from your insurance broker or at AvivaCanada.com.

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Local couple build a zero-carbon home

If there’s one thing that has characterised North Grenville over the past five years, it is house-building. In 2011, there were 5,700 housing units in the municipality. This year, there are about 6,200; and by 2024 we expect to have almost 9,000 units. In this era of growth, with the resultant demands on water, septage and energy supplies, it makes sense to put some thought into how we build homes, and how we can make them as integrated as possible in our environment. One North Grenville couple are taking a radical step in that direction, building their new home to be sustainable, self-sufficient in energy, and to provide a zero-carbon lifestyle.

Chris and Clare Weissflog are building their home at 732 Heritage Drive, just outside Merrickville, and work is progressing on the literal foundations of their eco-home. They have a very exciting vision: “It will give us the zero carbon lifestyle that we’ve been working towards for years. We are pulling together everything we’ve learned to get as close as we can to our goal. Built-in features will not only zero our home’s carbon footprint, they will produce energy for transportation and assist with production and storage of food. This home will not only allow us to live carbon-free, it also increases our resilience in a time of uncertain energy costs and availability”.

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These are no enthusiastic amateurs. Chris runs EcoGen Energy Inc., a Kemptville-based company that specialises in renewable energy technologies, and Chris and Clare were founding members of Sustainable North Grenville. Their house is being built on what is called a Passive House approach, which involves following very carefully and scientifically designed patterns of construction. This is much more than following standard Canadian building practices.

“An efficient home uses less energy, water and natural resources, creates less waste, and has better indoor air quality and temperature regulation – making it more comfortable for its occupants. In the case of most new homes, there is still a lot that can be done to reduce energy and resource consumption. The Passive House approach provides an excellent framework to achieve this.” This involves a totally different approach to everything, from the ground up (and out), and the attention to detail and to every future requirement for energy and water is taken into consideration.

But their adaptation of the passive House approach goes beyond cutting down dependence on external energy sources, such as the hydro grid. It has further designed-in features to conserve water and energy, to reduce waste and to make recycling easier, thereby reducing even further the impact of the home on the environment.“Careful layout of rooms helps provide natural day-lighting, and plumbing systems will reduce energy and water wastage. Designed-in, amply-sized recycling centers will make it easier to divert waste from the landfill. Common and multipurpose rooms will reduce building size and cost. Electrical kill switches will de-energize circuits with phantom loads from appliances, lamps and electronic devices.”

And where does the energy to run this home come from? Drawing on their long experience in renewable energy technologies, Chris and Clare are plugging in to the fundamental sources: nature itself. “Sources of energy we’re tapping into for this house include the sun for both heat (solar thermal) and electricity (photovoltaic / solar PV). We’re also tapping into the earth for both heating and cooling energy. Both sun and earth sources feed automated systems, but windows, doors and thermal mass also allow us to manually use cool night air to passively flush heat from the house.”

You can follow the progress of the eco-build through a blog posted on the EcoGen Energy website at http://www.ecogenbuild.ca. Clare and Chris are bringing together so many of their interests, skills and passions in this build, and they are planning to hold a number of open door events as the project progresses. The Ontario Sustainable Energy Association (OSEA) is holding a Doors Open event on Saturday, October 4, and Chris and Clare’s eco-build is one of the projects featured in this Province-wide event. (A second location in North Grenville will be the Burritt’s Rapids Community Hydro Project) “We’re particularly excited with how it brings together the things we care so much about: the environment, healthy home-grown food, emissions-free transportation, and of course a place to enjoy and share with family and friends.”

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FALL HOME IMPROVEMENT

Clever ways to finish your basement

Fall clean up tasks With the cooler fall weather upon us, it's time to get outside and prepare your garden for the onset of a Canadian winter. Fall is a great time to plant trees and shrubs, cut back perennials, remove annuals and get your lawn healthy for next spring. Remember to keep watering. Trees and shrubs that are deprived of water now will be easily stressed in the winter. Below is a handy guide to fall clean up tasks.

By Mike Holmes (NC) An unfinished basement is a source of energy loss in most homes. If you do finish that space with wall and floor coverings, plus insulation, you will notice better sound proofing – and a big difference on your energy bills.

Renovating your basement not only provides a soundproof space for the ultimate 'man cave', but it could give the entire family more living space.

If you decide to go the man cave route, soundproofing is essential when constructing your new domain. A simple solution is the insulation choice you make. By selecting a mineral wool product such as Roxul Safe N' Sound, you will get sound-absorbing qualities that let you crank up your subwoofer, or cheer and jump around when your favourite team scores.

If you just want to create a new living area or more storage space, install a rigid board insulation against the concrete foundation before you stud the wall. Roxul says that their ComfortBoard IS is to be mechanically fastened or adhered to the concrete wall, preventing thermal bridging through the studs.

This insulation will give you a more effective and higher R-value and better thermal performance. It will ensure your basement is not a source of energy loss and as inviting retreat all year round.

Clean bird feeders, gardening tools Bring in any clay pots.

Pull weeds before they go to seed to reduce the number of weeds next year.

Cut diseased areas out of perennials. Do not compost.

Rake and compost any fallen leaves.

Clean up garden debris. Remove all vegetable plants and fallen fruit.

Dig up tender bulbs such as dahlia, canna and gladiola. Wrap them in moist material and store in a cool, dark space.

Turn off outside water connections. Drain garden hoses.

Sharpen lawn mower blade and pruners.

Clean fallen leaves in downspouts and gutters.

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Steve Caza of Clear Cut Installations elected President of SAWDAC SAWDAC, Siding and Window Dealers Association of Canada, has announced that Steven Caza, President of Clear Cut Installations, has been elected President of SAWDAC for 2015 and 2016. SAWDAC is a national association of mainly window dealers from across Canada with over 200 members. Steven has been director for three years and at their meeting in September, they elected Caza as their president for the next two years. SAWDAC has as its mantra to be the best in the industry. SAWDAC’s mission statement is to build consumer confidence in their Association by creating, developing, and delivering consistently high standards of products, installations and business ethics.

Every SAWDAC member must provide a five year installation guarantee and must abide by the Association’s Code of Ethics. When consumers call with a problem, SAWDAC listens and responds.

SAWDAC’s Code of Ethics: SAWDAC members are committed to Integrity, Honesty, Fairness and Responsibility in their business conduct. This commitment covers each of the following aspects of our industry: Materials: Manufacturers will produce and Dealer contractors will sell and install only those products that meet generally accepted industry standards.

Advertising: All advertising and sales literature shall be truthful and accurate. No misleading statements or claims shall be made.

Contracts: All contracts shall be free of ambiguities or omissions that may obscure or confuse either party’s obligations.

Responsible Conduct: Members shall avoid all conduct or practice likely to discredit or do injury to the home renovation industry.

Members will deal with customer complaints in a fair, reasonable and prompt manner. Members will honour their obligations and commitments to customers, employees and suppliers. Members shall co-operate to extend the effectiveness of SAWDAC by interchanging information and experience, and encourage research on materials and techniques in order to provide higher quality Products and Installations.

Clear Cut Installations has been a member of SAWDAC since 1994. Clear Cut is also one of 40 members of SAWDAC who participate in the Window Wise program which is an Installation Certification Training Program that SAWDAC created 15 years ago.

Steve says Window Wise is one of the best kept secrets in the industry, participating dealers and manufacturers agree it is probably one of the best things to have happened to the industry. SAWDAC has three full time employees that work at their Cambridge office in a building they own.

Steve is happy to take on this voluntary position, as he likes the opportunity of exchanging experiences with his peers in the industry and contribute to improving the industry as a whole.

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FALL HOME IMPROVEMENT Advice for home owners prepping to sell (NC) Staging, de-cluttering, cleaning, repairing – these are all the tasks that a home owner must do before listing their house for sale to attract the best offer. As important as these steps are, there are several other considerations to be aware of.

In a recent survey by the Ontario Real Estate Association (OREA), Ontario Realtors overwhelmingly agreed with the following advice to home sellers: Be forthcoming with your Realtor about any issues that might affect the sale of your home (81% of Ontario Realtors 'strongly agree').

Try to be as objective as possible when choosing the list price for your home (80% 'strongly agree').

Discuss your expectations of your Realtors' role and the home selling process before listing your home (79% 'strongly agree').

Take the time to properly prepare and stage your home so that it is most attractive to prospective buyers (75% 'strongly agree').

Have an idea of what you are looking for and where you'd like to buy your next home before listing your current one (53% 'strongly agree').

“Selling your home requires teamwork and a spirit of cooperation,” says Costa Poulopoulos, the president of OREA. “Your Realtor is a valuable member of the team, and your support will ensure that his or her contributions result in a successful sale.”

More information is available at www.wedothehomework.ca.

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Do you ever wonder if there is a silent killer in your home?

Carbon monoxide safety tips (NC) This fall marks the first anniversary of the Ontario law mandating carbon monoxide (CO) alarms in residences with fuel or gas-powered appliances and/or an attached garage. Ontario is only the second jurisdiction in Canada, after Yukon, to require homeowners to install carbon monoxide alarms, which are proving to save lives.

Carbon monoxide is commonly produced by poorly maintained or improperly installed gas furnaces and fireplaces. The average household has four to six fuel burning appliances, most commonly the furnace, water heater, fireplace and gas stove.

“Carbon monoxide safety is an important topic year-round, but especially in the fall and winter when furnaces and gas fireplaces are turned on,” says Dave Walton, the director of home ideas at Direct Energy. “Every year, thousands of CO incidents take place in Ontario, but there are simple steps that can help prevent it happening to you or your family.”

Walton offers the following preventative measures to reduce the risk of carbon monoxide poisoning: • The best way to keep your family safe is to ensure all fuel-burning devices are properly installed and serviced. It's very important to have a qualified technician inspect and service your furnace annually.

For example, Direct Energy maintenance technicians are trained to measure carbon monoxide levels and to ensure the safe operation of fuel-burning appliances.

• As a second line of defense, install a CSA-approved carbon monoxide alarm on each level of your home or cottage. A common mistake that homeowners make is placing alarms too close to the furnace. Instead install a unit in the basement hallway, just outside the furnace room. CO travels upstairs through the ductwork and vents in your home so it's very important to also install a CO alarm on the floors of the home where there are the most vents and, in close proximity to the sleeping areas. Don't install CO alarms near windows or vents, bathrooms or too close to heating or fuel-burning appliances or smoke alarms (unless it's a combination alarm).

• Make sure to check and test your existing alarms each season by pushing the test button on the unit. Put a reminder in your calendar every three months, so you don't forget.

• Check manufacturer's instructions to find out when your unit should be replaced. It's usually five to 10 years for CO alarms.

• Replace batteries once a year, including back-up batteries for plug-in alarms.

Additional information is available online at davescorner.ca.

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FALL HOME IMPROVEMENT Your furnace needs an annual checkup too (NC) A dormant furnace during the summer is likely collecting hazardous dust, dirt and debris within the blowers and electrical components. Over time, this buildup becomes hazardous to a homeowner's health and wallet, but it can be prevented easily with an annual visit from a licensed heating technician.

These costs are modest and are well worth the benefits, most homeowners say.

In fact, we can minimize the expense by taking on some of the work ourselves, like replacing filters seasonally. But proper furnace cleaning and tune up should be done by a licensed technician, who will quickly and conveniently inspect and clean your heating system, ensuring it is safe and ready for the coming winter months.

Inspections performed should include the following: • A safety test for carbon monoxide; • Checking for hazardous debris in the chimney and flue; • Cleaning of air filters and re-installing; • Checking operation of thermostat and safety controls; • Checking gas pilot safety system and cleaning as required; • Cleaning the motor and fan; • Checking the blower operation; • Checking condition, tension and alignment of fan belt, and performing required adjustments (on older systems); • Cleaning burners and setting for proper combustion and ignition; • Checking the gas piping to furnace.

Yearly cleaning extends the life of a furnace, prevents the risk of expensive emergency repairs, and improves air quality, leading to a reduction of allergies, asthma and other illness. A well maintained heating system can also deliver greater furnace efficiency, which prevents energy waste.

To make sure your heating system is up to handling another Canadian winter, book a checkup with a licensed contractor this fall. More information is available at www.hrai.ca/contractorlocator.

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FALL HOME IMPROVEMENT How to maximize living in a smaller space

Fall home cleanup tips:

(NC) It comes as no surprise that Canadians are living in smaller spaces.

As national real estate prices continue to rise, our homes have been decreasing in square footage. However, there is no need to sacrifice style when living in tighter quarters. Sharon Grech, a colour and design expert at Benjamin Moore, offers her easy tips on making the most of your smaller space this fall: Pick a Colour Scheme Choosing one harmonious colour palette helps to pull a small space together because it allows the eye to travel without distraction. Grech recommends combining Pashmina AF-100, Boudoir AF-190 and Sonnet AF-55 all from the Affinity Colours Collection, a palette of harmonious hues from Benjamin Moore. “These colours capture the light and offer a beautiful depth and richness, which is perfect for smaller spaces,” she says. “Best of all, this colour collection is only made with our Aura paint, a formula that is recognized by insiders for its beauty and durability.”

Form & Function Use your creativity to make the most of a humble abode. A bed with room for underneath storage is critical when faced with limited closet space.

A vintage trunk in the living room holds stacks of books and doubles as a placeholder for drinks and appetizers when guests arrive. A foldable screen, like the one pictured, acts as a divider between the living room and kitchen, giving the appearance and privacy of two separate rooms within one central area.

More information is available at www.BenjaminMoore.ca.

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• Checking windows and doors for cracks around the framing; and re-caulking if you notice any cracks or separations; • Clearing leaves from eavestroughs and examining downspouts for damage; • Having your roof inspected to ensure shingles, flashing and chimney caps are in place and sealed properly; • Shutting off your exterior water supply and draining exterior water lines; • Testing smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors; • Cleaning and testing all exhaust fans; • Checking your sump-pump float and discharge line and testing overall operation; • Installing a protective winter cover on your air conditioning unit; • Cleaning or replacing your furnace filter; • Having your furnace serviced in preparation for winter; • Inspecting your fireplace and chimney dampers and servicing or cleaning if necessary; • Winterizing your landscape by storing outdoor furniture and covering plants.

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Youngsters of Yore, Kemptville Public Library, 1:30 pm. Guest speaker: Donovan Arnaud who will speaker about Rotary’s 80th birthday.

M errickville-W olford A ll-Candidates M eeting, 7-10 pm, M errickville Community Centre. Sponsored by the Merrickville Lions Club. Come and meet your candidates in Merrickville-W olford. Hear what they have to say on issues of concern to you. Audience members will also have a chance to pose questions from the floor. Refreshments will be available and informal discussion will take

place after the meeting .

Information event for all ages – Developing local hydro power & Burritts Rapids Community Hydro Power Project - 10:30-2 pm, B urritt’s Rapid Community Hall, 23 Grenville St. Guided tours to potential hydro power site: 11-12 noon; and 1-2 pm. Part of provincial-wide “Green Energy D oors Open 2014”. (see article for details).

Gordon Moat will speak at the next meeting of the NG Historical Society meeting at The Court House, 15 W ater Street, 7:30 p.m. The doors will open at 7 pm. Coffee, tea and sweets will be available throughout the evening. There is no admission charge. All are welcome.

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

Bingo- First and third W ednesday of the month, Kemptville Legion. Games start at 1 pm. All welcome. Refreshments available.

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

Bridge - St. John’s United Church, 6:45 pm. Cost $5, partner preferred but not necessary. For more info, contact Sandra at 613-258-2691.

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

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

BNI Netw orking Group Breakfast- Alumni Building, University of Guelph, 7-8:30am. Call 613-258-0553 for more information.

Bridge- St. John’s United Church, 12:15 pm. Cost $4. "All levels of bridge players welcome. Come discover Duplicate Bridge. "Info, contact Sandra at 613258-2691.

M others of Preschoolers Support Group-St.John’s United Church, 6:30-8 pm.

W hether you’re a townie, rural, stay-at-home, working, teen, adoptive, specialneeds, single or married, MOPS is for you! For more information, call Angie Brown at 613-223-3979.

M ixed pickup basketball! Holy Cross Gym, 7-9 pm. Co-ed, all skill levels welcome. $5 per night to play, or $60 for the season. For more info call Jeff or Samantha at 613-258-1847 or email samantha.rivet-stevenson@rbc.com Kemptville Cruise Night, Hwy 43 Car Club, May 2 to Sept. 26 at Food Basics – 6 - 9 pm. Rod Rafter, 613-258-7567 or www.Hwy43CarClub.com for more information.

Beth Donovan Hospice Companion W alk for those Living in Grief. Join us at 11:50 am in the parking lot of the North Grenville Community Church, 2659 Concession Rd. Hospice volunteers (wearing red) will lead the walk. For more info, call the Hospice 258-9611.

The K erith Debt Freedom Centre. Coaches on duty to confidentially coach people on how to get out of debt and stay out of debt. Free service, open on the 2 nd and 4 th Sat. of the month from 9:30-11:30 at the North Grenville Community Church. Appointments can be made at kdfc.ca or by calling 613-258-4815 x103.

Kemptville Kinsman Farmers' M arket, 200 Sanders St. (the B&H parking lot) 12-4pm, rain or shine. Come and meet your local producers and checkout our FREE Kid Zone".

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

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TIME TO PLANT YOUR GARLIC Plant garlic in October,

in a sunny spot with lots of manure dug in. Set individual cloves eight centimetres deep and 15 centimetres apart, and mulch with five to eight centimetres of leaves. Hard-neck Rocambole garlics such as ‘Music' are the hardiest strains, and, when planted in October, can be harvested in July, just as the first cherry tomatoes turn red.

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DESIGNER CONSIGNOR Our clothing is by the community, for the community. Designer Consignor offers women’s clothing more fashionable than your regular thrift store. We hand pick the most desirable items from the public that can be resold. Our prices range widely depending on the label, style, condition and other factors, however can always be found at a fraction of the cost of a normal retailer.

Here's an idea of what you can find : Designer names at a fraction of the cost!

Our customers will find designer and brand name label clothes like Kate Spade, Steve Madden, Joseph Ribkoff, True Religion, Parasuco, Danier and many more!

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Most of our items are gently used and are in great shape, but don't be surprised if you find items never worn with the original store tags still attached.

Find a perfect pair of jeans already worn in and ready to wear!

We have a huge selection of jeans in all types and sizes.

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Put together a unique outfit from head to toe that matches your personality and extravagance!

In addition to clothes, you may find other great items in these categories: Shoes, accessories, and sunglasses.

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Beautiful weather for the wrap-up BBQ. The final O.P.P. BBQ, hosted by G. Tackaberry & Sons Construction Co. Ltd. to raise funds for Big Brothers, Big Sisters of Leeds & Grenville, was blessed with sunshine and smiling faces as they brought in $680 for the cause.

Thank you for all your support!

See you at the indoor BBQ in December.

Constable Cathy Lindsey, Community Services Media Relations Officer Grenville County O.P.P., posed with the Tackaberry crew of David Kidd, Wenda Render, Kevin Tackaberry and George Tackaberry alongside Big Brothers, Big Sisters Casework Assistant Jessi Mark.

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Kemptville’s Tyson Kirkby (3) is unable to get the puck past Hawkesbury goaltender Daniel Potter (30) goalie made the save but Jake While killing a penalty, Monk @rinkrat Gaudet was trailing the play cleared the zone with a shot On Tuesday, the 73's had a and banged home the rebound off the boards. Hickie broke rematch with the Hawkesbury to give the hometown team a out and picked the loose puck, Hawks. After their previous 2-0 lead. Less than a minute crossed the Hawkesbury line loss, the team had something later, Kemptville went up and beat the goalie on the to prove. The first period 3-0. Owen Guy brought the glove side with a hard shot. was quick with Kemptville puck down the right wing on The puck was dumped into outshooting Hawkesbury 16-7 a three on two break, drew the the Hawkesbury zone and but they were unable to score defenceman toward him and Dean Galasso went in behind until the last minute on the fed the puck to Hendsbee who the net to dig it out. Tyler power play. Matt Tugnutt blasted a shot from the top Young came into help. The started the play by sending the of the circle that the goalie Clearing attempt was stopped puck back to Cody Hendsbee never saw. The Hawks got by Cameron who sent it back at the point. Hendsbee blasted one back on a weak shot in behind the net for Galasso. a shot that the goalie got in from close in. Before the As Galasso came out, he front of but Shawn Cameron end of the second, with the flipped the puck in front but snared the rebound and shot 73's applying pressure to the it hit the goalie and deflected from close in. That shot Hawks, Guy sent the puck into the net to make 6-1 for bounced off the goalie's pads to Dan Monk and as he was the 73's. Kemptville added and landed on Tugnutt's stick moving it around, he found a one more when Gaudet found and he put it high into the seam and took the shot. The Cameron cruising though the top of the net to take a 1-0 rebound came out the other slot for another good shot. lead into the intermission. side where Tugnutt buried it The 73's earned the 7-1 win In the second, Aaron Hickie for his second of the game. in convincing fashion. Matt chased the puck out of his Kemptville took a 4-1 lead Tugnut and Aaron Hickie own end, stripped the puck off into the second intermission. were named first and second a Hawks defender at centre, Kemptville continued stars respectively. and went in alone on goal. The their strong play in the third.

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first place Carleton Place Canadians came to town.

Within the first ten minutes, the Canadians had scored a short handed goal and a power play goal to take a 2-0 lead. Quinn Wichers started the play in his own end by feeding the puck up to Jake Gaudet. Gaudet weaved his way down the center of the ice right into the Carleton Place end and popped a shot at the net that the goalie never saw and Rob Grant tapped in the rebound to bring the score to 2-1. The Canadians added one more to lead 3-1 after one.

Halfway through the second, Kaelan O'Flynn picked up the puck in the 73's end and sent it up to Galasso. Galasso and Shawn Cameron were in a two on one set up and the pass went to Cameron. His blast from the top of the right circle went off the crossbar and in, to narrow the Canadians lead to one. While killing a penalty, the face off was at the 73's blue line. Galasso won the draw and the puck went back to Brandon Cole.

Cole brought the puck up the left wing and hit Olivier Chabot at the Carleton Place blue line. Chabot went right at the net and took a shot from in close that hit the goaltender and bounced over his shoulder and into the net to tie the game at 3 at the end of two periods. In a

St. Michael’s basketball update

by Christopher Finner The St. Mike’s Senior Girls basketball team played their home-opener Thursday, September 25 versus the St. Mary Crusaders. The score was tight all the way through the game but in the end the Mustangs prevailed, 39 to 34. Eva Kuhar led all scorers with 12 points, followed by Michelle Wilson with 8. The Junior Mustangs unfortunately fell to St. Mary 32 to 19. Megan O'Connell and Rachel Young both scored 8 points.

Over the weekend, the team participated in the St. Pat’s invitational Tournament in Ottawa. The highlight was a great game against Hillcrest, with the Mustangs leading their opponent wire to wire for a 66 to 23 victory.

Eva Kuhar led all scorers with 24 points, followed by Tess Corkery with 12 and Michelle Wilson chipped in 10.

Brittany Ballantyne impressed with her defence and passing. The Mustangs return to league play on Tuesday by hosting TISS at 1:30 pm.

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tight checking third period, Carleton managed to score the only goal of the frame.

Kemptville fought hard and deserved the win but ended up on the losing side of a 4-3 score. Olivier Chabot was named the game's second star.

On Saturday night, the team traveled to Ottawa to face the Junior Senators.

Kemptville came out flat and struggled through the whole game. Ottawa scored three times in the first and added three more in the second. The 73's found a little life in the third. Tyler Young picked off an errant Senators pass and fed Shawn Cameron in front of the net and he was able to stuff it under the goalie to break his shut out bid. The goal was Cameron's sixth of the year. A little later, Matt Tugnutt carried the puck into

the Ottawa zone and passed off to Jake Gaudet. Gaudet sent a shot at the net that Aaron Hickie was able to tip by the Ottawa goalie. The Senators added one more to make it a 7-2 final. Shawn Cameron got the nod for third star.

The 73's have another three game week. On Thursday, the road takes them to Kanata to play the Lasers. Then Friday, it's another road trip. This time to tangle with the Hawkesbury Hawks again. Kemptville returns home for a Sunday afternoon game when the Ottawa Junior Senators come to North Grenville. The team will be looking to avenge their loss last week. Opening face off is at 2 pm. Catch the Junior A fever! Hockey with edge!

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Three year old Tori Duheme was knighted as a warrior by Natalie Allport and Lindsay Fumerton at the opening ceremonies of the Neon Night Fun Run for Childhood Cancer.

Tori continues her brave battle against leukemia.

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Wouldn’t it be nice: Peter Johnson Upper Oxford Mills Well genteel reader, it has been quite a week, hasn't it? Newspaper writer-wise, I mean. One of this paper's columnists certainly garnered a great deal of attention with his mathematical musings.

The push back from that was indicative of several things: a) there's a fair number of folks checking out what we write, and b) these fair-minded-folk can sure get their shorts in a knot if they feel that you have gotten things wrong. My fellow NG Times columnist was not the only writer to be so noticed.

Sun Media's Ezra Levant, likewise. Good ol' Ezra The Profane, commented on a picture of Justin Trudeau kissing a bride on the cheek and turned it into a vile statement. He used the same foul expletive to describe Justin, as he did to besmirch both of Justin's parents: calling Pierre a 'slut' and Margret Trudeau as not much better. Nice, Ezra. What a word-smith. Once again you have raised the standard of journalistic excellence in this

country. Your mother must be just glowing with pride.

My mother felt that, with the vast number of words available in the English language, (The Oxford English Dictionary estimates just under half a million), it was a smarter choice to use those that had a bit more intelligence behind them, rather than hauling out and spewing forth the venerable 4-letter ones; those most favoured by the intelligentsia that habituate the lower end of the school yard—the ones who can't put together a subordinate clause without including a variation of the brain-numbing, gray mattershrinking, synapse-clogging 'F-bomb', as it has lately become euphemized.

It was not as if my mother had never heard 'dirty words'.

She grew up in Lower Town, Ottawa in the 20's and 30's, as part of the unlucky generation that came of age in 1939. Married to an RCAF Flyer who stepped away from hockey and went on to start up a construction company after the war, her tender Gaelic ears had heard it all.

But she chose not to dabble

in the dark arts of swearing and profanity. And we were encouraged to do the same.

Indeed, if we uttered a 'damn', it had better be about the home of a beaver, or we were going to be told, in no uncertain terms, that such language was disrespectful and unacceptable. Whether her three boys agreed or not was beside the point. And, to this day, they know all the words, but choose not to use them, lest someone think that they come from the lower end of the school yard - where the potty-mouthed, knuckledraggers reside. But back to Justin.

His response to Ezra The Vile was to issue the statement that he would no longer speak to Sun Media. The Sun Media's response? Did they offer up an apology? Don't be silly.

Did they chastise Ezra The Repugnant? Give your head a shake.

No, no, no. Instead they portrayed themselves as the posers of tough questions. The very same tough questions that, in their skewed view of things, Justin Trudeau wants to avoid. They don't feel that

the man has any need or right to be offended. Instead, they make the point that he is cutting himself off from the millions that rely upon The Sun to get their news.

Now herein lie a couple of scary ideas: a) who, in their right mind, would believe that any one news source had the lock on the truth? Not the CBC, not The Globe and Mail, not CTV news and certainly not Sun Media. And, b) who in their right mind would believe that millions are choosing, as their primary source for information and news, Sun Media? If it is indeed true, then we are, as one pundit put it, 'heading for Hades and our means of conveyance is a hand basket.'

By listening to and taking in a variety of opinions and perspectives, surely you get a broader scope of knowledge.

If the opinions that you listen to have weighed both sides of the issue fairly and have an opinion to share, is it not logical to assume that this opinion is more balanced than the one that sees only two sides to every issue: theirs and the wrong one?

Not speaking to 'narrowminded, hate-mongering, right-wing fundamentalists', as one Canadian has referred to these people, is Justin's right. But he will look like Moby Dick, with the harpoons of derision sticking out of him. 'But what of our tight-lipped Prime Minister?', I hear the genteel readers asking.

He hasn't talked to the media in years. Indeed he hasn't spoken to Canadians in years. You don't hear Sun Media howling foul. Indeed, to them, the man can do no wrong. He can, as has been alleged in other news

outlets, strip the contracts of government employees, lay off tens of thousands of the poor blighters, ignore the pleas of service men and women about Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, challenge the Supreme Court repeatedly and operate one of the most secretive, vituperative, vitriolic, vacuous, venal, vindictive governments in the history of this country, and still you will not hear the loud and the brash from Sun Media utter a whimper of protest. How's that for intelligent, fair and balanced journalism?

Now, lest I have incurred the wrath of these ultra-right, right-is-right, you-have-noright, righteous readers, let me re-iterate: 'I AM NOT A CROOK'...whoops, that was Nixon. No, I meant: 'I AM NOT A LEFTIE, NOR AM I A RIGHTIE...I AM A CANADIAN'. As I have often stated, it is not important who the flavour of the moment is, with regards to whom is sitting in the Prime Minister's Office. What IS important is that they leave our democratic process intact.

Don't try to change it for your own selfish, political ends. It's not yours—it's ours.

Now, 'Wouldn't It Be Nice', as the Beach Boys mused, if we could get a balanced, fair-minded press?

Wouldn't it be more nice if we could get politicians who were also care-takers of their political offices? Wouldn't it be even nicer yet if we had people who formed opinions based upon something other than biased, preconceived notions.

Damn right! I beg your pardon, Mother. I should have said, 'Darn right'!

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at the Municipal Centre Theatre 6.30 - 9.30 p.m.

Meet and talk with the candidates in the municipal election in a relaxed and informal setting Moderator: Donovan Arnaud President, Kemptville Rotary Club An informal meet and greet with the candidates will be followed by a Q&A session in the Theatre.

Questions by the public will be put to the candidates by the Moderator, and there will be opportunities for the candidates to discuss issues and answers with each other.

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Cadet of the Month: Katie Dangerfield

By Caitlin Patrick Katie Dangerfield joined 338 Royal Canadian Sea Cadet Corps Defiant on November 16, 2010. She quickly escalated through the ranks, becoming a Master Seaman shortly after joining.

Chief Petty Officer First Class Dangerfield has had many achievements during her cadet career. She placed first in the area orienteering competition in October of 2012, second in 2013 and placed first at the regional competition in November of 2013.

She has participated in many of the corps teams such as biathlon, orienteering and drill competitions. In the summer of 2012, she attended the Boatswain Mate course at HMCS Acadia in Nova Scotia.

During her time with RCSCC Defiant, Katie has had many roles. She was the commander of the drill team at the 2013 competition. She has taught classes to the younger cadets and new recruits while also conducting parades each night. On April 27, 2013, she became Coxswain of Defiant and held the position up until September 29, 2014 when she aged out of cadets. She is currently attending Algonquin College for Police Foundations and will continue to volunteer at RCSCC Defiant.

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Urbandale: Good neighbours to the Historical Society NORTH GRENVILLE HISTORICAL SOCIETY The Past, Key to the Future

U r b a n d a l e Construction, builders of the Country Walk development in Kemptville, have donated $2,500 to the North Grenville Historical Society to help fund the Society’s upcoming book on the pioneer schools of North Grenville.

The book has been prepared by a team from the NGHS, headed by Doug MacDonald, and the plans are to have it available for sale by the middle of November. The sponsorship by Urbandale

ensures that the book can now have a first print run and it all is full speed ahead for Doug and his team to get the manuscript ready for the printers.

The schools book traces the story of the one-room schools that served the people of this area for more than a century, until they were finally closed fifty years ago, when they were consolidated into the Public Schools in Oxford Mills and Kemptville in the 1960's.

Aside from extensive use of photographs, documents and historical articles, the

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Gordon Moat returns to the NGHS on Wednesday, October 8, to speak about Horton Row, wheelwright, maker of spinning wheels that are famous around the world today. Horton lived in Kemptville, on Rideau Street, in the nineteenth century, as well as owning land in Oxford-onRideau Township. In his workshop, he worked in wood to produce whatever his clients needed, but his spinning wheels were a speciality.

The wheel in the NG Archives is on permanent loan from Susan Pearson

book will also contain more than twenty short biographies of various individuals who got their education in the old school houses: people like Dr. Bernie Brennan, Sam Gaw and Jean Somerville, and others from the past, such as G. Howard Ferguson, and some not as well remembered today.

There will also be pages of memories by former students at the schools, happy, sad and humorous.

The Historical Society is very grateful to Urbandale for their support for this project, one which means a great deal to the people of North Grenville and which preserves the story of a vital part of our past.

Herring, whose ancestor, Horace Hutchins, bought the wheel some time in the second half of the nineteenth century. Horton Row patented his design and there are only a few original Row wheels in existence. Gordon Moat considers the one in our local archives to be one of the most complete e x a m p l e s o f R o w ’s wheels; only appropriate,

considering that they were manufactured in Kemptville.

Gordon will be speaking about Row and his wheels at the Court House, 15 Water Street in Kemptville, on next Wednesday, October 15.

Doors open at 7 pm, and admission is, as always, free to all.

crossing at roundabouts in the development plans for 4-lane expansion on Highway #43.

One can only hope that of course there would be sidewalks and bike lanes.

Wouldn’t it be wonderful if it were feasible in Kemptville to go to school and to shop, entirely by foot or bike. Youth could go more safely to jobs or activities on their own without need to be driven. Research shows that 30% of rural area families are one-car families with the parent who works using the car. That means that access to activities and work is tied to socio-economic status where you don’t have an infrastructure to enable getting around without being driven. Wellbeing shouldn’t be tied to family income.

Efforts have been made to make Kemptville’s newer big box store area pleasant with nice gardens. It would be so easy to also make it accessible by bike or foot, and safer to walk between the stores instead of driving. Now, most people are unwilling to take the safety risks of biking around town, especially with children. Think of all the lost time demonstrating family physical activity and having a

family outing, while teaching children how to be green.

Jumping in a car for everything is a cultural habit that does not need to be. A major priority for Leeds and Grenville Health Unit is to encourage children to walk and bike to school, yet we need the environment that makes it possible. In a place where people are outdoors more, motorists would be more aware. We don’t need to mindlessly follow the bad example of many suburbs.

We can create a unique zone of excellence in Kemptville and North Grenville.

We h a v e a g o l d e n opportunity in Kemptville, with precious resources which many other communities don’t have, or have destroyed following unsustainable and eco-hostile development practices of recent decades.

We have the opportunity to have a state of the art Healthy Community. I hope that we don’t pass it by.

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Impressive Seminar with BR+E Alliance

by Heather Sansom I attended the BRE-Alliance business event at the municipal centre last September 24 and wanted to say how impressive an evening it was. There was a very informative presentation by town planner, Forbes Symon, about the development plans to keep on beautifying our town with some before and after photos of the Old Town.

What excited me most was the amount of attention paid to our slogan ‘Green and growing’ (greenandgrowing. ca ), and what this means for taking care of our very important green resources to encourage outdoor physical activity and quality of life for all. Publicly accessible nature areas in Kemptville include the treed area in Riverside Park, the lovely and under-used Ferguson Forest, the river, and the underused College Campus, arboretum and sugar-maple bush.

The guest speaker, BDC (Bank of Development of Canada) Chief Economist Pierre Cléroux, gave an excellent talk on consumer and economic trends that impact the way small towns October 1, 2014

and rural areas can thrive in the new economy. Most interesting was the emphasis on quality of life, wellbeing and health, which coincides with the serious public health crisis of population obesity and sedentariness. In the new economy, people are not looking to find a nameless suburb to sleep in while they shop at nameless big box stores. ‘Smaller is better’.

They are looking to shop local, buy local produce, live in a place where they can have quality of life and outdoor nature resources, where their environment has individuality instead of cookie-cutter sameness.

The town is expecting to double or triple the population of Kemptville proper with the development of 2500-3000 homes in the section between Food Basics and Class Axe. Growth can be good for everyone, if we do it right and don’t repeat the planning disasters of places like Stittsville, Barrhaven and Orleans. Local flavour is lost, local businesses are superceded by endless Big Box options siphoning money out of the community, and the natural resources disappear under concrete.

We have seen some tendency in recent housing developments to fall prey to temptation to sacrifice community wellbeing and long term good for short term gain of more house sales and more property tax revenues: clearcutting existing trees, stamping out natural features, minimizing public park space and active living trails. Instead, we have an opportunity to learn from the mistakes of such passé development strategies, and build the type of healthy community prioritized by Lanark, Leeds and Grenville Health Unit which has a Strategic Plan easily found through Google. There is also an excellent website: www.healthyllg.org. Be knowledgeable and see what you can do to make a positive difference. This is a town where individuals can make a difference and work together.

While away this past month in Europe to speak at a conference, I saw a number of great ideas for publicly accessible walking trails, active transportation and innovative public fitness. We could make Riverside Park a state of the art example of active living and nature

experience with fitness stations made from durable, low cost and natural materials for adults and children. We are way behind the times here in North America when it comes to publicly accessible fitness and nature learning and development. We don’t need to be. Studies show that play in more natural areas results in children who are fitter, more physically active and have more social interaction. They also show that spending time being physically active in nature enhanced environments reduces stress and improves focus at any age.

Ferguson Forest was not specifically mentioned in the town presentation. I hope that there are plans to make the population more aware of the Forest, and to make access easier. Currently, it is underutilized because people in the high density Maley area near it cannot cross the road safely with strollers and children. I have even met people in Kemptville who did not know that you can walk or ski in the forest, or who thought it was a dog park. I did not hear mention of sidewalks, bike lanes or ensuring foot-traffic

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Rachel Jones and Erica Tanguay got this year’s Terry Fox Run at St. Michael’s High School off to a great start by sitting down. Both girls had decided to donate their hair to charities as part of the school’s Terry Fox activities this year. Erica had her locks taken off on behalf of Pantene Beautiful Lengths, which makes free, real-hair wigs for women affected by hair loss as a result of cancer.

Rachel had her head completely shaved and is donating her hair to Angel Hair, a program of A Child’s Voice Foundation, that provides wigs and hair loss solutions to financially disadvantaged children in Canada who have lost their hair due to a medical condition or treatment. The hair is made into wigs which are provided free of charge to families with children in need.

Kelly Niedre is the teacher at St. Mike’s who organized the Terry Fox activities this year, and encouraged the girls to participate once she was approached. Once Rachel got involved, she contacted Kim Chambers, of Hairdooz in Merrickville, and Kim donated her time to supervise the initial cutting, then cleaned up each of the girls afterwards.

Rachel also raised almost $783.64 to donate to another division of A Child’s Voice, called Kids Life Line, that uses the money to buy equipment and various service for disadvantaged kids. A good day for St. Mike’s, and for a few good causes. Congratulations to all concerned.

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These two images were taken at the same spot in Merrickville on different dates to show how different something can appear when revisited. Photos by Dave Percy.

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