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Plans for the Open House at Kemptville Campus are in the final stages. The event is a celebration of 100 Years of Education at the Campus and is happening Saturday, September 28, from 10 am-3 pm. Opening ceremonies will take place at 11:30 in front of Purvis Hall.

The event is open to the public and will include historical displays, artifacts and photos, open houses at each of the schools, live re-enactments by former College staff, and a free BBQ lunch and anniversary cake. Dignitaries invited include oldest grads and teachers of the College, representatives of the three school boards on Campus, the Kemptville

College Foundation and Kemptville College Alumni Association. As well, MPP Steve Clark and Minister of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs, the Honourable Ernie Hardeman, are expected to attend.

“I’m thrilled that we are seizing the occasion to finally mark 100 years of education at Kemptville Campus,” stated Mayor Nancy Peckford. “Not only do we have a remarkable history to celebrate, but an equally exciting future.”

Schools on Campus include École Rivière Rideau (Conseil des écoles publiques de l'Est de l'Ontario, CEPEO), Académie Catholique NotreDame (Conseil des écoles catholiques du Centre-Est, CECCE), and TR Leger

School (Upper Canada School Board, UCDSB).

Other on-Campus partners include: NG Cooperative Preschool, Centre Educatif Riviere Rideau, Leeds & Grenville EarlyON Centre, Ryan’s Well, Children’s Mental Health of Leeds & Grenville, and the Ottawa Valley Seed Growers Association (OVSGA) Wall of Fame. The Grenville County 4H Club will also be on site.

Community sponsors for the event include the OVSGA, Grenville Mutual Insurance, the Kemptville College Foundation, plus the three school boards.

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The Open House is planned to complement the activities happening at the Grenville County Plowmen’s Association 100th anniversary plowing match, which will take place on the land adjacent to the Campus, on the east side of Cty Rd 44. This is also open to the public at no charge.

All are welcome. Ample parking is available.

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by Louise Atchison So, I’m standing in front of 55 or so men and women, their noses tucked in the folds of the sheet music, wondering what I am doing wrong that they can’t look in my direction. Wait! Maybe it IS my direction!

I have been privileged to have sung in some choirs who can brag of the quality of their conductors. I even managed a passing grade in a conducting course at Ottawa University. I pray that none of those professors see me cheerlead these men and women in front of me, however. How can one not move to those songs from the 50’s and 60’s: Jailhouse Rock; It’s My Party and I’ll

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Cry if I Want to; Goodnight, Sweetheart, Goodnight; Save The Last Dance for Me; and Mambo Italiano?

All are songs that have captured the eyes of these men and women from the Ottawa Valley Male Choir and the Singing Seniors and Guests. They cling to the papers. Focus only on the little notes and words. A few peer over the tops of their reading glasses.

But I have a plan: choreography! Get the feet moving, the hands swaying, the hips in profile! No books allowed. One problem: when the feet move, the words escape the memory in herds!

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are preparing a joyful time for the music collection called Shake, Rattle and Roll to be performed on November 8, 9 and 10 of this year at the Urbandale Arts Centre, Kemptville. Tickets are available in September at Kemptville and District Home Support, Brewed Awakenings, and the municipal offices up the stairs from the Theatre. Also on line: www.eventbrite.ca/ kemptville-district-homesupport The proceeds go to KDHSI which is home base for Singing Seniors rehearsals.

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by William Langenberg Lloyd Earl, a 15-yr old farm boy from Carleys Corners (near Merrickville) participated in the annual local plowing match in 1933. He used his father’s horse and one-shear plow.

He won a horse-drawn cultivator as second prize.

Lloyd had to quit school at grade ten, because his dad needed him to help him run the farm. Canada was severely affected by the Great Economic Depression at the time. Millions of Canadians were unemployed, hungry and starving. Western Canada was affected by a crippling drought. The only farm

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equipment farmers had at their disposal during the Dirty Thirties were horsedrawn farm implements, such as plows, seeders, manure spreaders and threshers. Lloyd was pretty good at plowing the land. It took him from dawn to dusk to plow an acre of land. He obtained much plowing experience. As a result, his father, Robert Herbert Earl, entered Lloyd in the Grenville Plowmen’s Association’s Annual Plowing Match in 1933. Lloyd won the second prize – a “horsedrawn cultivator”.

Lloyd said: “It was a valuable prize to win, because you could not afford

to buy new farm implements during the Depression”.

In recognition of the 100th Anniversary of the Grenville County Plowmen’s Association’s Plowing Match, which will be held at the Kemptville Campus on Friday, September 27 and Saturday 28, the Earl Family will have this horse-drawn cultivator on display on Campus.

This display is important to show how hard farmers had to work to grow crops in order to bring food to the table during the thirties.

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“Come and See”

submitted by Allen MacEachern Have you ever found yourself feeling a little lost, lonely, disconnected? Are you maybe sensing no special purpose in your life, or

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Special medals for veterans

by Guy Black I would like to inform your readers about two very special medals that are available for our veterans. These are the National Order of the Legion of Honour from France and the Ambassador for Peace Medal from the Republic of Korea.

Our veterans of the Second World War and the Korean War have both fought

dinner on Thursday, October 3, 2019 being hosted at Holy Cross Parish Hall. These events will start with a meal shared with other people at your table. This is a great way to meet new friends.

Following the meal, there will be a video presentation titled “Is There More To Life Than This,” and ending with a discussion on the subject of the video.

This very dynamic and well developed video presentation is part of the Alpha Film Series that explores the fundamentals of the Christian life. Come as you are, bring a friend as everyone is welcome to attend. You can feel at home and comfortable to just come and listen. You are under no obligation to par-

ticipate in anything beyond your comfort zone. You will not be contacted in any way after the event, unless you would like to participate in other sessions.

The lunch event is from 11:30 am to 1:30 pm, and the dinner event is from 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm. There is no cost.

Come enjoy a delicious meal in a caring, friendly environment. To register or get additional information contact: Judy at 613-258-8924 or Joe at 613-292-4341, or by email: alphakemptville@gmail.com, or register on the sign-up sheet at the church entrance any day between 8 am and 8 pm. We look forward to meeting you.

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hard and made tremendous sacrifices, and they have both won the greatest level of respect and thanks we can give them. The Government

of France is awarding their highest medal to all living Canadian veterans who directly helped to liberate their country between June 6 and August 30, 1944.

The Republic of Korea is presenting its Ambassador for Peace Medal to all Canadian Veterans who participated in the Korean War and its peace keeping operations between 1950 and 1955. Living veterans or the families of veterans who have passed away may be eligible to receive this special medal from Korea.

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• Open House in Educational Buildings • On-site demonstrations by teachers & students from each school board • Historical Displays, Artifacts and Photos • Historic reenactments by Alumni • Ribbon Cutting by Dignitaries, speeches • BBQ lunch & Anniversary cake Also, across from the Campus on the Farm Side: The Ontario Plowmen’s Association Local Plowing Match Free ATS shuttle between Campus and the Match.

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by David Shanahan L a s t D e c e m b e r, 2 3 brought you the story of Mya Jackson, now a 10-year-old Holy Cross Catholic School student was diagnosed with NF2 (Neurofibromatosis).

Mya has endured surgeries and treatments that would be hard on anyone, much less a young girl. Mya has "NF2", one of two kinds of the illness. Type 1 is also known as the "Elephantman disease", and is very noticeable as the tumours grow on the exterior of the body, while type 2 the tumours grow

internally. Mya has over 30 tumours in her body all on nerve endings which makes them extremely difficult to operate on, the majority of which are in her brain and on her spine. The worst of these are currently her vestibular schwannomas, residing on cranial and vestibular nerves.

These tumours cause hearing loss, vision loss, facial paralysis, diminished gate/ loss of balance.

She has had a major brain surgery to remove a 5cm x 5cm x 10cm mass attached to the bottom of her frontal lobe which changed her per-

flicted, and their families can feel very isolated and alone. Tanya’s wish to spread awareness through this page turned into a community rallying behind her and her little girl, and what a wonderful community it has become!”

Mya is undergoing a series of chemotherapy treatments as part of her on-going battle against the effects of NF2. Craig and Tanya have to plan ahead, however, always trying to keep one step in front of the illness: “Should the chemotherapy treatments not have the desired effect for Mya, we will be looking at surgery for her, and at the moment, the most qualified surgeon with the highest success rate is in Paris, France.

“1 in 3000 people have NF1 and 1 in 30,000 have NF2. That’s a lot of people in our neighbourhoods who deal with these issues on a day to day basis. Please support us and these charities by bringing awareness and helping to find a cure when you can by taking part in our events and fundraisers, as well as discussing and researching the effects of NF. Most of all, appreciate your own health and the ability to help those who need it.”

Mya’s Facebook page is at Mission for Mya THE FIGHT AGAINST NF2.

sonality and has also created some difficulties with learning which we work hard to help her overcome as best we can. Mya goes to on average 2 appointments a month to see her many doctors such as ophthalmologists for her vision loss, neurologists for the tumours which are now causing hearing issues and have forced her to wear hearing aids and will force another surgery in the future, ears nose throat specialists again for various ailments tumour related, she has a psychiatrist at CHEO we see regularly as part of the disease and life experiences have caused an extremely high level of anxiety.

Now the family are asking friends and neighbours to collect tabs from pop cans, which they can use to raise funds to buy Mya a wheelchair. People who want to contribute can drop off pop tabs at Krown Kemptville.

Mission for Mya is a Facebook page that Mya’s mother, Tanya, set up in an effort to raise awareness for this rather obscure disease. Tanya’s wish to spread awareness through this site turned into a community rallying behind her and her little girl. Craig Gerlach, Mya’s step-Dad, has been very impressed by the positive effects the Facebook page has had already: “Because of the obscurity of NF2 (1:30,000), those af-

North Grenville Public Library showcasing local art

by Hilary Thomson The brick wall at the North Grenville Public Library (NGPL) is now adorned with local art, thanks to a partnership between the Library and the North Grenville Arts Guild (NGAG). NGPL CEO, Rachel Brown, says it was the NGAG who first approached her with the idea of a rotating art exhibit featuring local artists at the library.

She thought it was a great idea, and so did the Friends of the NGPL, who donated the hardware to hang the art on the walls. “It just seemed like a natural fit,” she says.

“Art appreciation is another form of literacy.”

President of the NGAG, Gary Blake, says having local artists at the library furthers the NGAG’s mandate of fostering the development of art in the community, beautifying the downtown, and promoting art education. “Kemptville could use Sept.25, 2019

a little more art and culture,” he says.

The first artist being featured is NGAG member, Jim Moran, who has been developing his style for over 20 years. His acrylic paintings of nature, created both plein air and in the studio, are a mixture of realism and impressionist styles. He says his style has definitely evolved since he started painting with oil paints while working in Algonquin Park. “I will never live long enough to learn everything there is to know about painting,” he says.

NGAG has the next 12 months of art displays planned, with each installation being shown at the library for two months. The exhibits will feature different styles and mediums of painting, as well as some photography. Right now, all the artists involved are part of the NGAG, but the opportunity to display art at the library is open to anyone

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interested in creating any form of art to join the NGAG. The group has grown, since it was revitalized 18 months ago, to 72 members, and includes artists of all levels, mediums, styles and backgrounds. “We know there is a lot of artistic talent in town, and we want to give them a central place to show art and learn from each other,” he says.

who wants to share their work with the community.

Rachel says her favourite part of having the art at the library is coming out of her office and seeing how nice they look on the exposed brick walls. “It’s so beautiful,” she says. Patrons of the library have also shown their appreciation for the art, with many walking along the wall to take it in. “They really appreciate it,” Rachel says.

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"index of affordability" of housing in North Grenville, if such a measure had been created to date, would be deteriorating under the weight of the factors mentioned as the future becomes the present. Especially so for those in the lower 50 % of the income pyramid.

Of course, the aforementioned municipal cost pressures are not the whole problem. There are other components. I have not yet heard our Council significantly address these cost issues in any of their comments either at Council meetings or in public. I am not reassured that an organised approach to municipal cost-control measures is being considered at Council. I have not seen vocal leadership on this subject from the Mayor or individual Councillors and I have attended many Council meetings, including many of the afternoon Committees of the Whole.

Mr. Hammond referred to civic engagement as a possible way of helping to meet expressed needs for service.

Encouragement of community members to organise and fund raise for projects would tend to lower demands made on the tax base. But the opposite process actually seems to be true, in fact. Recently, for example, the municipality refused to encourage a dynamic proposal from a local church group for a

by Jim Bertram Thank you to Steve Hammond for another one of his illuminating pieces of writing in last week’s Times. He makes a number of points which will be of interest to property taxpayers and those who may in future wish to locate their homes or businesses in North Grenville. We should remember that the best investment we might make in this municipality right now would be to keep tax costs down. We surely don’t need an economic development office to tell us that much.

Home affordability hinges on tax affordability and other aspects of municipal cost control.

What are the challenges in reining in galloping municipal tax rises coming in our future? First to come to mind is the continuing drumbeat of provincial cost downloading on the County and municipal levels of government. That’s one of the ways Mr. Ford is using to try to balance the provincial books. Is this government REALLY interested in the well-being of citizens? There will be rising development charges from the municipality which, in combination with MPAC, will drive new house prices up with a consequent upward effect on house values in general. Market demand for housing will be another factor as well as current planning provisions. The

new outdoor ice rink to be built on church property. The church had already raised in excess of $100,000.00 for completion of said project.

Following significant opposition to this fine example of community enterprise put together by people whose first reaction was to raise money for the project themselves, thus sparing the taxpayer, our Council washed their hands of the project entirely. They have opted instead to spend $72,000.00 on a “Master Plan” for Parks and Recreation, which should provide cover for additional spending in this domain. Will the Master Plan propose the building of a new outdoor rink at Riverside Park, I wonder?

Will we see “splash pads”, as requested in the past? A pool? All at the taxpayer’s cost? Possibly.

I guess the preceding is an indicator of the small extent to which the taxpayer’s plight is to be found on the Council agenda. I ask, where are the plans to drive down the tax rate in order to compensate for the upward pressure from downloading and upwardreaching MPAC adjustments?

Does it really make sense for a new Master Plan for Recreation and Parks, if one is interested in curbing costs?

At last year’s budget meetings, only two people, including myself, bothered to attend most meetings and express their questions and

concerns. Given what’s coming down the road in terms of tax raises, I am more than surprised at this apparent lack of interest. But, who knows?

Perhaps things will change this year. Budget meetings will be starting soon. Nothing on the municipal website about this yet, but I heartily encourage you to join me and, I hope, other interested citizens - apart from those seeking municipal largesse, who certainly will be present. Citizens who can energetically and insistently offer their ideas on the subject of municipal cost reduction. I know that as I campaigned during last year’s election, residents at EVERY one of the many homes I visited stated that taxes were a problem. Among other things, the most common comment was that they didn’t move to North Grenville to pay Ottawa taxes. Well folks , that’s what you are doing now. So – join me at Council meetings when budget discussions and presentations occur. You know all you have to know in order to participate if you are a taxpaying citizen. That is your qualification! If you wish, you may address questions to me at 613-552 1946 or at jaybert12@yahoo.com.

I will be happy to speak with anyone who has questions.

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The Federal Election:

Interview with Michael Barrett, Conservative Party candidate opportunity to knock on thousands of doors in our community for this election, but we were also out for the by-election last year, and the message that we’re hearing is very consistent across our community. It’s one of affordability. People are telling me that they’re doing all of the right things, and they’re still having a hard time at the end of the month having anything left.

And that’s the focus of our campaign, both nationally, but also here in our community. That affordability is so important, and doing what we can as a federal government under Prime Minister Andrew Scheer, we would seek to make life more affordable by doing things like removing the GST from home heating. Because I

In a series of interviews with candidates in next month’s federal election, the Times sat down with Michael Barrett of the Conservative Party.

NG Times: The Conservatives and Liberals seem to be running close in this campaign. What do you think will make the difference for voters in North Grenville and Merrickville-Wolford?

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think that, in Canada, we can all agree that heating our house isn’t a luxury, it’s a necessity of life.

Doing things like eliminating the carbon tax, where, in our community, driving your car to get to the doctor, or get to the grocery store, or take kids to sports practice, is not an option. We don’t have alternatives. It’s not a behaviour that needs to be corrected. So, we have a real plan for the environment and it doesn’t put a punishing carbon tax on families and small business owners and farmers, it puts the emphasis back on large emitters. It doesn’t give them the break, it gives everyday Canadians a chance to make changes. For example, if they’re making renovations at home, putting in energy-

efficient windows, that’s going to lower the footprint of their home heating, we’re going to put some money back in their pocket when they do that. And that’s a real way people can have an impact without having to change their way of life because they can’t put their kids in hockey because they can’t afford to drive their car anymore.

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Municipality of North Grenville Transportation Master Plan & Commuter Cycling Plan Notice of Study Completion Recommended Plans The Municipality of North Grenville has completed a Transportation Master Plan (TMP) to establish strategic directions to meet the long-term development needs of the transportation network as North Grenville accommodates mobility for future growth. The development of the TMP was undertaken in accordance with the master planning process following the requirements of Phases 1 and 2 of the Municipal Class Environmental Assessment (EA) (October 2000, as amended in 2007, 2011 and 2015), which is an approved process under the Ontario Environmental Assessment Act. Process The TMP provides the Municipality with the strategies and tools needed to manage and grow North Grenville’s transportation network. This plan offers a range of transportation options to meet the needs of North Grenville residents through active transportation and infrastructure-related improvements. A key outcome of the study is a list of transportation projects that the Municipality can incorporate into its capital programming.

The TMP has considered comments and input received from members of the public, agencies, and local interest groups and organizations over the course of the study. While the TMP addresses transportation needs and justification at a broad level, as projects proceed they will carry on with subsequent phases per the Municipal Class EA Process, where required. The main components are listed below: Project Type TYPE A PROJECTS

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Phases 1 and 2 addressed through the TMP. Approved subject to Screening.

Road reconstruction with existing motor vehicle lanes Road re-alignment Construction of new road Construction of a new water crossing

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Driver charged in Wolford

On September 18, 2019 around 2:00 p.m., a member of the Grenville County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) was conducting a traffic stop on County Road 43, in Wolford Township, when a passing motorist failed to slow down, clipping the officer with the vehicle's passenger mirror. The officer was luckily uninjured in this incident. As a result of the investigation the driver was charged with Fail to Move Over section 159(3) of the Highway Traffic Act. The OPP would like to remind motorists that the Move Over Law was enacted in Ontario in 2003 as a means of protecting emergency services personnel who respond to incidents on the roadside. In 2015 the law was amended to include tow trucks. The Ontario Move Over Law requires drivers to slow down when approaching an emergency vehicle or a tow truck on the roadside with its amber lights flashing and, on roads with two or more lanes, move over and leave a lane of space between you and the emergency vehicle if it is safe to do so.

A conviction for a first offence of this law will result in a fine from $400 to $2,000 and three demerit points plus a possible licence suspension for up to two years.

It is the responsibility of all licensed motorists to be aware of this and respond according to keep our emergency workers safe.

Anyone with information on the above occurrence is asked to call Grenville County O.P.P. Communication Centre at 1-888-310-1122 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-(TIPS) 8477 or submit your tip on-line at www.tipsubmit.com. Crime Stoppers does not want your name, you don't go to court, and you could earn cash reward.

TYPE C PROJECTS Phases 1 and 2 addressed through the TMP.  Road widening* Phases 3 and 4 to be completed at a later date.  Road reconstruction with reduced number of motor vehicle lanes  Construction of new road * If the proposed County Road 43 widening is constructed beyond 2020, the Schedule C EA finalized in 2010 will require an update, based on the MCEA requirement to review documentation every 10 years.

Copies of the TMP documents are available for review at the following location(s):  Municipality of North Grenville Municipal Office (285 County Road 44)  North Grenville Public Library (1 Water Street)  www.northgrenville.ca/ngtmp

COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE Tuesday, October 1 at 6:30 pm in the Council Chambers at the Municipal Centre

Please provide all written comments to the Municipality of North Grenville at the contact information above by October 24th, 2019 (within 30 days of this Notice appearing in a local newspaper).

If you have any accessibility requirements in order to participate in this study, please contact one of the Project Team members listed above. Information will be collected in accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. With the exception of personal information, all comments will be part of the public record. If you have accessibility requirements in order to participate in this project, please contact one of the Project Team members listed above.

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Michael: We’re tremendously supportive of small businesses, and one of the major successes that we’ve had in the last four years is really pushing back against the punishing tax changes that the Liberals proposed for small businesses. At one point, Prime Minister Trudeau even referred to small business owners as “tax cheats”. We know that small business owners are the backbone of our economy, and I had the privilege of being appointed as the Deputy Shadow Critic for Small Business and Export Promotion, following my swearing-in, and that gave me the opportunity to meet with small business owners, not only in our community, Sept.25, 2019

but throughout Ontario and in other Provinces as well. I heard about the challenges that they have. I’m personally committed to fostering the small business atmosphere and bringing businesses back to our small towns, and that’s why I opened a full-time Constituency Office for folks in the North Grenville area. The people of North Grenville don’t have a Service Canada office, and when people are deciding whether to move to an area, or open a business, they want to see what services are available.

Somewhere they will get service. We have fantastic services available in North Grenville and MerrickvilleWolford. You look at our outstanding hospital, at our fantastic schools, we have

UPCOMING MEETINGS COUNCIL Tuesday, October 15 at 6:30 pm in the Council Chambers at the Municipal Centre

Further information requests or comments can be directed to: Ryan Brault Municipal Project Manager, Engineering Technologist Municipality of North Grenville Phone: 613-258-9569 ext. 121 Email: rbrault@northgrenville.on.ca

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COMMITTEE & PUBLIC MEETINGS Special Committee of the Whole – Tuesday, October 1 at 2:30 pm at the Municipal Centre Public Meeting – Proposed Zoning Amendment – Wednesday, October 2 at 6:30 pm at the Municipal Centre Public Meeting – Proposed Minor Variance – Wednesday, October 2 at 7:00 pm at the Municipal Centre

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES all kinds of great services available, and I certainly wanted to do my part as a member of Parliament, to enhance the service, so we can attract new businesses, we can retain people in our community as much as we can.

NG Times: Given that municipalities have most direct dealing with the provincial government, what do you see as the role of the federal M.P. in encouraging that kind of encouragement?

Michael: In the months since my election, I have made the effort to reach out to all the mayors in the riding and have spoken to all of them. I have met with the council in North Grenville - we ran out of time before we could go to Merrickville-Wolford,

though I have spoken with Mayor Struthers. Inter-governmental co-operation is critical, especially as a rural community. A Conservative government would make rural communities a real priority, we would have a Minister responsible for rural communities, who’s from a rural community. I take every opportunity to liaise with our provincial member, Steve Clark, whenever possible and always when necessary, I reach out and speak with my municipal partners. They’re on the ground every day and know what’s needed. Knowing that County Road 43 is a top priority for them, makes it my top priority. So seeing everyone working together, that’s the role of the federal Member.

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Director of Corporate Services/Clerk

The Municipality of North Grenville is accepting resumes from interested and qualified candidates for the position of Director of Corporate Services/Clerk. The closing date to receive applications is 4:00 pm on Monday, September 30, 2019. Additional information is available at www.northgrenville.ca/careers.

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 24 hours a day combined with a flexibility in hours of work. The closing date is Friday, October 4 at 4:00 pm. Additional information is available at www.northgrenville.ca/careers.

Engineering Technologist

(Co-op - 4 month position) The Municipality is seeking an Engineering Technologist for a 4-month co-op. The closing date is Friday, October 4 at 4:00 pm. Details and a job description are available at northgrenville. ca/careers.

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Here comes the night

by David Shanahan “Here comes that feeling that I'd forgotten. How strange these streets feel when you're alone on them.

Each pair of eyes just filled with suggestion. So I lower my head, make a beeline for home. Seething inside.”

[Cowboy Junkies, “Sun Comes Up, It’s Tuesday Morning”] I know it’s not really possible for a man to understand the feel and depth of those lines. The sense of vulnerability mixed with anger and frustration that can overcome someone when they find themselves in that situation. Walking down a street at night, alone, deeply aware of the presence of others, wondering if they will notice you, approach you, hurt you.

And it’s not just the physical assaults that concern you: there’s the psychological assault also. “Each pair of eyes just filled with suggestion”, maybe just a look, a stare, or perhaps a

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few words thrown in too.

Take Back the Night is a genuine aim, a real need for all of us. The statement needs to be made, loudly and clearly, both in the walk itself, and in the defiant declaration that the Anti-Violence Coalition of Leeds & Grenville made afterwards: “Whose streets are these Kemptville??? Our Streets!”

It was wonderful that the first Take Back the Night march in North Grenville has taken place. It is wonderful that so many stood up and walked in solidarity to reclaim the right to walk without fear or intimidation. It is also important that this foundation is built on, and that the whole subject of abuse, violence and intimidation against women is now talked about openly and with consistency. Yes, the Me Too movement has brought the issue to a higher profile, and people generally are more aware of the problem than they may have been before. But that

doesn’t mean that everything is ok now. Far from it.

This situation doesn’t start with men on the streets hassling women. It starts with young people seeing various forms of abuse in their home as they grow up.

And not just abuse of their mothers or sisters, either.

The Anti-Violence Coalition of Leeds & Grenville deals with elder abuse, teen violence and bullying, sexual assaults, and other forms of violence against people.

Women are not the only victims of physical abuse, though they are, by far, the most common ones. This is not, therefore, something for which women alone need to campaign: it is for all of us, for the health of our entire community.

It was great to see so many men walking to Take Back the Night, identifying themselves with the struggle of women. I know there are some who think men should stay away from such events, that their presence is unnecessary and unnerving. But I

would want those women, especially, who feel that way to understand that we feel a need to be there, to make our own statement of rejection against violence and intimidation of our wives, sisters, daughters and mothers. I have known, as have so many other men, the feelings of unease, almost of guilt, when I walk down a street, or get on an elevator, and find a women the only other person present.

I know the sensation when they tighten up, aware of my presence as a potential threat to their well-being. I want to be able to say something, to reassure them that I am no threat, but I can’t.

It might be taken as an intrusion, it might be seen as the start of an unwelcome approach.

So it is important that men can also stand up and say they support women, they believe them, they admire their courage, and they want to play a part in changing things for the better, for all of us. Because

the answer to women’s fears and anger is not to divide men from women, it is to make everyone comfortable with each other, to make those who cause this fear and anger aware that they are the minority, the unwelcome minority. We want them to know their behaviour and attitudes are not “macho”, not “manly”, not something to boast and be proud of.

All oppression, whether misogyny, racism, bigotry, gender discrimination, or ageism - whatever the nature of the disease, affects us all and needs to be confronted in the most peaceful yet effective ways we know.

Whether it is daytime or the early hours of a dark night, whether it is at home, or at work, or in public, whether it is the young, the old, women should be allowed the freedom to be safe, free from fear, free from intimidation, or sexist comments and gestures. They should be free to walk with head raised, eyes clear, confident

and unafraid. Take Back the Night involved the OPP, St. John's Ambulance, women and men of all ages. All walking the streets of our community in confidence and strength. Long may it be so. Take back the streets, take back the right to be free, Take Back the Night.

addressed to such folk.

The Ontario debt has now ballooned to 350 billion dollars, or about $25,000 per person. As an Ontario resident, dear citizen, how would you like to pay off that debt? Your credit card won’t cover it and you don't have that much cash, but you could remortgage your home if the banks will allow it, or you could maybe put up other collateral. Don't like that approach? Okay then, we’ll take your children as indentured servants at minimum wage until your debt is paid off, with interest. Oh wait, each of them also owes $25,000, so that won't work. It seems you may have to sell your unborn grandchildren - if we

don't kill them in the womb into perpetual slavery to the transnational monetary powers that be. Just sign away their lives here, please! Oh, by the way, each of you also owes more than $18,000 in federal debt!

Now dear sir or madam debtor, perhaps you begin to understand? Which provincial budget cut was it you were complaining about?

Next time you feel so inclined, please indicate instead how you propose to balance the budget, and then explain your cuts to those negatively affected. Alternatively, you could indicate your cheerful willingness to pay higher taxes in order to avoid the cuts you dislike, but I ex-

pect that option is even less palatable to most struggling taxpayers. Put simply, we cannot afford to keep increasing the public debt load from profligate public spending by deferring it to future generations. Governments must stop spending money they do not have, and we voters must stop being bribed with our grandchildren's money.

Ed Norman.

Dear Editor, On March 27, 2019, I submitted a summary of my comments at the March 20 Committee of the Whole meeting concerning the budget. One of those comments was concerning the large increase from 2014 to 2019 in property tax revenue, which totalled 45% over the five years in question. Population has gone up approximately 7% over the same period, and inflation has increased approximately 8% (numbers from the municipality). So, the net increase in property taxes. taking into account growth and inflation. is 30%, or 6% every year. Add back in inflation, and the five year increase in your tax bill is 38%, or 7.6% every year.

Is your income going up by 7.6% every year?

Where did all these new property taxes come from?

What’s happening here is that the average property assessment has gone up far beyond inflation. The actual increase in your property taxes is determined by a combination

of: 1) the MPAC property assessed value; plus 2) the property tax rate increase imposed by the municipality (1.5% in 2019). Is this fair to property taxpayers?

At these rates, in 5 more years, the average Canadian family’s property tax bill of $4700/year, which I believe is similar to North Grenville’s average property tax bill, will be $6486/year. By 2030, $8629/year.

Why don’t we compare these increases to some other things? I will use the 38% increase over five years because it more accurately reflects perceptions of price increases.

A) If the HST (13%) went up by 38% since 2014, it would now be 18%; and in 5 more years it would be 23%. By 2030, the HST would be 29% of everything you purchase.

B) The average Canadian family in 2019 spends 44.2% of their income on taxes.

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Letters to the Editor Dear Editor, Every decade or two, in a moment of fiscal responsibility (or perhaps subliminal guilt?) the electorate chooses a government giving more than lip service to balancing the budget; maybe even one planning to pay down the public debt! Such governments must necessarily roll back the spendthrift policies of previous regimes, trim non-essentials, cut back services, curtail pay increases, and tighten bureaucratic belts. Every incremental cut, of course, makes them look bad in the eyes of some group, and inevitably, people object to and vociferously complain about the cuts they most dislike. This letter is

Dear Editor, In response to Anita Mitra’s letter to Premier Ford, my opinion is that Mr. Ford is totally incapable of understanding the involvement of teachers in the classroom and what they are up against. In some situations, or maybe all, how can one understand if you haven’t had the experience?

I fully support the plight of the teachers, especially in this situation, and have sympathy for the stress that they are enduring.

Sincerely, Kath Piché

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Mayor’s task force presents recommendations to improve housing affordability

by Hilary Thomson North Grenville council received a very thorough presentation at the council meeting last Tuesday from the Mayor’s Task Force on Affordable Housing. The task force was established in January as a response to concerns the mayor, and other members of municipal council, heard about the lack of affordable housing for low- and moderate-income individuals and families in North Grenville during the last municipal election campaign. Its mandate was to examine the current state of affordable housing in North Grenville, and identify the gaps and opportunities for improving housing affordability in the municipality.

After almost nine months of hard work, the task force has come up with a definition for what housing affordability is in terms of home ownership and renting in North Grenville, as well as

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family would spend 61% of their income on taxes. By 2030, the average Canadian family would spend 81% of their income on taxes.

C) The average 2019 CPP payout is $679.16 per month.

The average CPP payout has been increasing at a rate of around 2.26% per year. Using these numbers, by 2030 it would be $848 per month or $10,176 per year, which will be just enough to cover a retiree’s property tax bill of $8629 in 2030, assuming the CRA doesn’t claw back too much in income tax. I guess a retiree living alone will have to live on OAS ($607.46/ month in 2019) which, by 2030 (if it matches the 2.26% increase per year of CPP), will be an average of $758 per month. Gee, I hope mac and cheese and gas doesn’t go up too much in the next 11 years.

By the way, approximately 70% of Canadians don’t have a defined benefit pension.

If you’re concerned about the unacceptable increases in your property taxes, tell your councillors what you think about it. If you’re interested in adding your voice to this issue, or would like to help in establishing a group to discuss and deal with tax and fiscal issues, you can contact me at stevesteeve90@gmail. com.

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17 recommendations for council to implement over the next couple years. The task force identified an affordable home in North Grenville as costing 10% less than the average resale price in the area, which, in 2018, was $385,496, making the threshold for affordable housing $346,946. 106 homes sold for under $347,000 in 2018.

However, average price of a home in North Grenville is on the rise, with it sitting at $424,868, as of July.

Calculating the affordable housing threshold in terms of rental properties proved to be more difficult, as there is a lack of data in this area.

Because of this, the task force had to come up with their own formula for calculating affordable housing, using 2015 census data and the Canada Mortgage Housing Corporation (CMHC) average market rents. They concluded that the average cost for a bachelor apartment in North Grenville is sitting at $926/month, making the affordable housing threshold (as defined by the County as 80 % of the average market rent) $741. Although the way the task force chose to calculate the affordable rent threshold hasn’t been used before, it is seen as reasonable by both the County and Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing staff.

Task force representative, Carl Cannon, said at the meeting that the remaining recommendations were things that the council can control as a lower tier form of government. Perhaps the most impactful recommendation was to amend the municipality’s Official Plan and Zoning By-law to permit secondary dwelling units in the rural and urban areas.

This is in compliance with the recently passed Bill C-108 which aims at increasing affordability in Ontario. “This is the single most effective means that you have, as a council, to increase the number of affordable rental units across this municipality,” Carl told council. By encouraging secondary dwelling units, the municipality will be allowing property owners to gain rental income, while also diversifying the types of rentals available and maximizing density by using existing infrastructure.

The task force also suggested that the municipality prepare an information guide for residents who may want to include a secondary dwelling

on their property, to further promote and help the process along. “It also recognizes, and would note, that council is actually promoting secondary dwelling units; they are positive and would like to see them happen,” Carl said.

Other recommendations included changing zoning bylaws to allow for smaller units, and promote affordable housing projects in the municipality. Council has already amended the by-law to forgo development charges on these types of projects, but Carl says they also have to look at the other fees associated with building in the municipality, such as building permit fees, parkland fees and the cost of service connections.

Further, the task force recommended that the municipality look at and list all potential lands that could be repurposed for affordable housing, including reclaimed land that is being sold because of tax arrears. The surplus lands identified could be used by trusted organizations, such as Habitat for Humanity, which already has roots in the area, to provide housing for a family or families in need.

They also recommended that affordable housing projects be top priority for water/ sewer capacity allocation, as the municipality is currently looking at restricting developers ability to hook up to the system.

The last few recommendations involved being proactive in the municipality’s plan for vacant land, so they can guide its use when developers make applications for projects, as well as developing effective monitoring processes for affordable housing, taking into consideration information from the County, and possibly MPAC, if they can get them to share their data (which the task force was unable to do while conducting their research).

Finally, the task force suggested that an advisory committee be put in place for after the task force is disbanded in a few months, to ensure the continuation of their work, assist with monitoring, and take note of any policies and trends that may arise from senior levels of government as it relates to affordable housing.

The task force is continuing their work for the next few months and will bring a final presentation back to council as of January 31, 2020, with the final presentation to Com-

mittee of the Whole some time in February. Task force member, Colleen Lynas, says all their meetings are open to the public, and they are especially interested in hearing from people who have lived experiences with some of the challenges in accessing affordable housing in North Grenville.

For now, council has received the report and has directed staff to review it and come back to council in December with possible actions and timelines. All members of council, as well as some staff, offered their congratulations to the task force members for their hard work and attention to detail in preparing thorough and well thought-out recommendations. “I had a chance to review this report with Carl, and they did a very good job, and I’m really happy that staff have a clear document to be able work with,” said Director of Planning and Development Phillip Gerrard. “I look forward to it being finalized.”

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Third World Bazaar — colourful handcrafted goods from around the world —

Friday, September 6th, 2019

16th Year Operating in Manotick Station! at eQuinelle Golf Course

*Deadline for registration and payment is Friday August 30th, 2019

The Board and Staff of the Kemptville Youth Centre welcomed the Kemptville Lions Club and Kemptville Legion Branch 212 representatives to see the results of their financial $135.00 per Person donation to Kemptville Youth Centre Rotary Rolston Hall.

Includes golf,The cart, snack and dinner We also thanked the Secret Sisters group (not in attendance) for their contributions. carpet was locally sourced and installed by RONA Kemptville.

The official unveiling of our new rug for the main floor extended thank you’s and refreshRegistration 8:00 - 9:30 am ments prepared by our youth.

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FALL HOME IMPROVEMENT GUIDE 2019 4 things to know before tackling a home reno

(NC) A home renovation project often comes with many questions and unknowns. These useful tips will help keep your renovation on track as you work to create the home of your dreams.

1. Small changes can add up. Changes that seem simple to you, like moving a light switch, can require a lot of work and have the potential to increase costs. Be sure to check with your designer or contractor on even a slight adjustment to understand what it means to the end design and your total budget.

2. Invest in everyday items. Items you use daily, like door hardware, faucets and appliances, are prone to wear and tear. Investing in quality products will ensure these things last and can save you money in the long run.

3. Prioritize your most lived-in rooms. To help stick to a budget, consider focusing your investment on rooms where you spend the most time, like the living room or kitchen. Doing minor changes in several rooms may leave you feeling incomplete or mean you need to start the process all over later, costing you more in the long run.

4. Consider refinancing options. Renovations can sometimes be pricey, but there are options to help manage the cost. For example, a home equity line of credit, like the TD Home Equity FlexLine, allows you to use the equity in your home to access credit. This can help you manage cash flow and often comes with a lower interest rate than unsecured loans. Find more information on refinancing options at td.com/ refinancing.

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However, it’s important to know that if issues arise in those first seven years that can be traced back to a lack of proper homeowner maintenance, they won’t be covered. To ensure that your warranty rights are protected, here are some fall maintenance reminders for your new home: Check your windows and doors, inside and out for any cracks or separations around the frames. Apply caulking to any damaged areas. This will prevent water penetration or heat loss.

Look for damage or wear to the weather-stripping on your exterior doors and replace if necessary. This keeps warm air from seeping out of your home.

Inspect eavestroughs and downspouts. Remove any leaves and debris that can create messy, smelly blockages that could build up over winter. If you see cracks or seam separations in your eavestroughs, fix them with caulking.

Shut off your home’s exterior water supply and drain all exterior water lines and hoses. You should leave the taps open a bit – this will prevent any remaining water in the lines from freezing and damaging the water supply line.

Have a professional roofing company inspect the roof to ensure that shingles, flashing and chimney caps are all in place and properly sealed.

Clean and test all your exhaust fans, including dryer vents, stove vents and furnace vents. Clean or replace your furnace filter and consider having your furnace serviced to prepare it for winter.

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38. Evergreen trees 39. Citrus drink 40. Respond 41. Bonkers 42. Short-bodied hunting dogs 44. Coniferous tree 45. 1000 kilograms 46. A cord worn around the neck 50. Berserk 52. Short-billed Old World rails 54. "The Matrix" hero 55. Assign a grade 56. Blushing 58. Curved molding 59. Laser printer powder 60. Wings 61. A storage chest 62. In a fitting way 63. Join DOWN 1. Synagogue scroll

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2. American aloe 3. Anagram of "Peril" 4. Poetic dusk 5. Impassive 6. Golden 7. Decay from overripening 8. Weekend warrior 9. Eastern Standard Time 10. Under the influence of narcotics 11. Not commercially motivated 12. Against 13. Hireling 18. Malodorous 22. Not pretty 24. Modify 26. Pig sound 28. Long stories 29. Makes a mistake 30. Optimistic 31. Buttocks 32. Stow, as cargo 33. Openings 34. Being a tenant farmer 37. To fancy (archaic) 38. Wrath 40. A building for skating 41. 9 9 9 9 43. Missile 44. Deceit 46. Tag 47. Anoint (archaic) 48. Kidney-related 49. Showered with love 50. Berserk 51. Wise men 53. Litter's littlest 56. Estimated time of arrival 57. Bird call

Sept 28 Buck a Bag Book Sale, 10.30- 1pm, Spencerville Library. Hosted by Friends of the Library, Spencerville Branch.

Oct 5 Fish and Chips Dinner, St. Paul's Presbyterian Church, 319 Prescott Street, Kemptville, Tickets available for seatings at 4:30 pm, 5:30 pm or 6:30 pm. Featuring Salad, dessert and beverage. Adults: $15, Children under 12: $10. Prepaid takeout available. For tickets or details email: leslie@claxtondirect.com Oct 5 Church Lady Pie Sale, Acton's Corners 1598 County Rd 43 9:00 to 11:00 am.

Cooked and frozen pies as well as other baking for your Thanksgiving needs. Anglican Parish of Oxford 613-258-2975 Oct 7 Music and Spagetti dinner, 2:30 pm, South Mountain Agricultural Hall. South Mountain-Hallville Pastoral Charge Fund-raiser. Music by “The Frogs”, family entertainment, live & silent auction, and spagetti supper. Doors open at 2:00 p.m.

Cost: $20 adult, $8.00 7-14, under 6 free. Contact: Bruce Robinson 613-258-3648 or berobinson@ripnet.com

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

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

Newcomer Bridge-St John's United Church 12:15pm. Cost $5.00. All levels welcome.

Info 613-806-4495 or 613-795-7155.

Tues Rotary Club meeting, Kemptville Legion, 6:30 pm.

BNI Networking Group Breakfast, Grenville Mutual Insurance Building, 380 Colonnade Dr, 7- 8:30 am. Info: 613-918-0430.

Bridge St. John’s United Church, 12:15 pm. Cost $5. All levels of bridge players welcome. Info, call. 613-806-4495 to 613-795-7155.

The Branch Artisans Guild, NG Community Church, 2659 Concession St. every 3rd Tue/mth, 7pm. New members welcomed Wed NG Photography Club - 1st Wed./mth, 7-9 pm, at the Grenville Mutual Insurance, 380 Colonnade Drive. See ngphotoclub.ca for info.

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

Everyone welcome. $5.00. (No euchre July & August) Bingo- 1st & 3rd Wed/mth., Kemptville Legion, 1 pm. All welcome.

New Horizon Club, Burritt`s Rapids Community Hall. Adults 55 plus welcome.

For info re programs and membership, call Golida Tym 258-3894.

Probus Club of North Grenville, 3rd Wed./mth. Everyone is welcome to join us at 9:30 am at St Paul's Presbyterian Church Hall for fellowship.

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

Euchre, Rideau Glen Golf Course, 6:30 sharp, $5, share the wealth tickets sold, all proceeds go back to the players. May 1-Oct 9.

Thu Bridge - St. John’s United Church, 6:15- pm. Cost $5. All levels of bridge players welcome. For more info, call 613-806-4495 or 613-795-7155.

North Grenville Toastmasters - Meeting 1st & 3rd Thurs/mth., 7 pm at O’Farrell’s Financial Services, Cty Rd 44. Info, call 790 7665.

Fri Friendship Lunch, 11:30-1 pm, St. John’s United Church. Free, everyone welcome.

Sat Kemptville Legion breakfast, 8 - 10 am 3rd Sat/mth, 100 Reuben Crescent. Adults $6, Children 6 and under $3. All welcome.

Euchre, Kemptville Legion, last Sat/mth. Noon-5 pm.

Sun Bingo, Kemptville Legion – Last Sun/mth, Doors open 6 pm, guaranteed $400 jackpot. Refreshments available.

M,W,F Kemptville and Area Walking Group meet at Municipal Centre at 8 am.

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Deputy Mayor sees growth in Wolford as sustainable way forward

by Hilary Thomson At the council meeting in Merrickville-Wolford on September 9, Mayor Doug Struthers announced the council liaisons for six Committees of Council. Although councillors have the opportunity to put their names forward, it is ultimately the mayor who decides which councillor will sit on each committee.

Deputy Mayor Michael Cameron says he is disappointed that a Wolford representative was not selected for the Community Development Advisory Committee, as he feels Wolford should be the focus when it comes to necessary sustainable growth in the municipality.

During the presentation of the municipality’s Official Plan at the beginning of September, Village Planner, Doug Grant, told

council that, with the current lots available for development in Merrickville, the water treatment plant is at capacity. This means that the Village itself will not be able to expand and hook up to the water and sewer system until the plant is upgraded, something that the planner has said the municipality will be unable to support for the next 20 years. “The real potential for growth is in Wolford,” Deputy Mayor Cameron says.

The Deputy Mayor believes the key to attracting more people to the rural area is roads. He says there are currently about 48km of dirt roads in Wolford that are not sufficiently maintained. “We just keep putting band aids on them,” he says. “Some of these roads needed to be upgraded 10-15 years ago.”

the last few months on ensuring municipal staff are aware of, and are applying for, any federal and provincial grants that might be available. At the council meeting of September 9, Mayor Struthers told the Deputy Mayor that it was not respectful, and “borderline derogatory”, that he continues to ask staff about applying for grants.

“I will always represent my constituents, and if people have a problem with me bringing things up, that is on them not myself,” Deputy Mayor Cameron said in response.

The Deputy Mayor believes that council needs to start planning further down the road to make sure Merrickville-Wolford remains sustainable into the future. With the provincial government constantly looking for “efficiencies”, he believes that the municipality needs to prove their case if they don’t want to be swallowed up by a larger city or town.

“Taking charge, and moving forward ourselves, ensures that we are keeping the wants and needs of the municipality close to heart,” he says. “We want to become the artist and paint the picture ourselves.”

With a proper tar and chip program in Wolford, Deputy Mayor Cameron hopes that landowners will be more inclined to sever and sell their large properties, and developers will be attracted to build homes in the area. He believes that slow, methodical growth that they can plan for and control is the key to building a sustainable future for the municipality. More residents mean a larger tax base and more money to invest in things like infrastructure for the Village. “It’s a common-sense approach, and something that hasn’t been done,” he says. “The water treatment facility should be a focus after population growth.”

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Kemptville & District Home Support, the place for Active Aging! Welcome Autumn! There are many activities and events to keep involved and active at KDHSI moving on to October, scheduled in either the Activity Room or in the Cheryl J. Brown Centre. See below for upcoming events and fundraisers! KDHSI is located at 215 Sanders St., Suite 101 in Old Town Kemptville. To register with us, learn more about our activities, services, fundraisers/tickets or volunteer opportunities at Home Support, please call us at 613-258-3203.

Better yet, stop by for a tour! *From 1981-2019 ~ 38 years of providing service in the community* OFFICE HOURS: Monday – Friday, 8:30am-4:00 pm NEWS: Foot Care Clinic (by appointment only): -As of September 1st, appointments are now $28; New clients and reassessments are now $33.

-Added clinic ½ day: First Tuesday of the month September – December 2019 FUNDRAISER NEWS: -KDHSI Singing Seniors present: “Shake, Rattle & Roll”, November 8th, 9th, and 10th at the NG Municipal Centre.

Call 613-258-3203 for information. Tickets are on sale now at KDHSI and Brewed Awakenings! It’s sure to be a rockin’ show!

-UNITED WAY Campaign fundraisers: (bars and tickets available at KDHSI reception) (1) Purdy’s milk chocolate bars $2 each (2) Christmas Cash Raffle, 1st prize: $1000, 2nd prize: $500// 1 ticket/$2each, or 3tickets/$5. Draw date: December 16/19 Thursday September 26 Foot Care Clinic By appointment Exercise Class 9:00 -10:00 Singing Seniors 1:00-2:00 Cribbage 1:00-3:30 Friday September 27 Exercise Class 11:00 – 12 noon Monday September 30 COPD Exercise Class 9:00-10:00 Euchre 1:00 – 3:30 Bingo 1:00-3:30 Tuesday October 1 Exercise Class 9:00-10:00 Skip·Bo 10:00-12 noon Bid Euchre 1:00-3:30

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Wednesday October 2 COPD Exercise Class 9:00-10:00 Diners Club 12 noon by reservation Thursday October 3 Exercise Class 9:00-10:00 Singing Seniors 1:00-2:00 Cribbage 1:00-3:30 Friday October 4 Foot Care Clinic By appointment Alzheimer Society 10-2 10:30-Noon Caregiver Support Group Call for an appointment 1-866-576-8556 Exercise Class 11:00– 12 noon

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10 Warning signs of Alzheimer’s disease

by David Herman September is world Alzheimer’s month. Last week, I talked about the 7 Stages of Alzheimer’s disease. The recently introduced Seniors Magazine, “Our Senior Times”, has an article on how to move forward if a loved one has a diagnosis of Dementia. This week, I want to talk about the 10 Warning signs of Alzheimer’s disease.

Did you know that, in Canada, 72% of Canadians with this disease are woman. This may, or may not, be due to the fact that women live longer than men. I saw a video online the other day and it showed two boys playing with a garbage can. They took turns standing behind the garbage can, while the other would open it quickly smacking the boy behind the can in the head.

They were laughing and having a great time. The caption was: no wonder women live longer than men. This was cute, and my wife said she could picture our grandson doing something like this with one of his friends. So much to say that, indeed, statistically, women live longer than men and this may contribute to the higher number of women with Alzheimer’s disease.

The First Warning sign is memory loss that affects everyday living. Some examples would be: forgetting the names of close friends, having trouble following directions, or asking the same questions over and over.

Number 2 is having difficulty performing familiar tasks. This could manifest in the inability to get selfdressed, inability to remember the rules of a favourite game, or to drive to places that, before, they would have driven to without giving a second thought.

The Third is problems with language. In this case, we are looking at someone who is repeating words or phrase, forgetting simple words and struggling with writing.

Fourth is disorientation in time and space. In this case, the person is having trouble with vision and judging distance. This can be a real problem if the person is driving a vehicle. They may get lost in their own neighbourhood or street. Another example would be losing track of dates or seasons.

The Fifth is impaired judgment. They may be giving money to telemarketers.

This is only an example, and I know you are saying that there is a story on the news every day about someone losing money to telemarketers, because they are good at praying on the vulnerable.

This, in and of itself, does not mean Alzheimer’s; BUT this behaviour, along with others, can raise a red flag. Other examples may be waning interest in personal grooming, or wearing inappropriate clothing.

Number Six is having difficulty with abstract things. This person, maybe, can no longer follow a recipe, doesn’t know what numbers mean, or is having trouble concentrating.

In number Seven, is a person who is misplacing things. In this instance, I am not talking about laying something down and not remembering where you have put it. This person may put their shoes in the freezer, or jewelry in the sugar bowl, or the iron in the dishwasher.

The Eighth warning sign is changes in mood or behaviour. Here, we are looking at drastic mood swings, someone who can be easily upset.

They may exhibit signs of depression, or be lackadaisical.

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Number Nine is similar to number Eight: it is changes in personality. Your loved one is suspicious of others. Hiding things, and forgetting where they are, and blaming others for hiding or taking the items.

They may become suspicious of others, and this may include you. They may begin withdrawing from people.

The Tenth warning sign is loss of initiative. This can include becoming very pas-

sive, avoiding social activities, or losing interest in hobbies such as knitting, or their stamp collection.

I hope it goes without saying that none of these examples on their own indicates the person has Alzheimer’s; but looking at them all, if you notice a few, you may want to consider, at a minimum, having a discussion with your doctor. Your family doctor can do some initial prelimi-

nary testing to determine if you need to see a specialist regarding your loved one.

As with most diseases, early detection is important, so see your doctor. Your doctor may also, in their testing, find the changes you are noticing may be from something entirely different. Sometimes a bad UTI (Urinary Tract Infection) can manifest in dementia type symptoms.

Tips for packing a healthy school lunch

by Danielle Labonte, MAN, RD, Leeds, Grenville and Lanark District Health Unit Children spend about 40% of their waking hours at school, so the meals and snacks they eat there are a major source of the energy and nutrients they need to grow, learn, play and develop. Most schools have a meal or snack program that is available for all students; talk to your child’s teacher or principal to learn more about what is offered at your school.

When packing a school lunch, try to pack one food from each of the food categories on the new Canada’s Food Guide: vegetables and fruit, whole grains and protein foods. A using whole grain pita stuffed with cooked chicken breast, and veggies of your choice includes an option from each food category. Try to avoid packing processed and pre-packaged foods like dry noodle or soup mixes, canned pastas, processed meats and pre-packaged sandwiches or lunch “kits”. These foods are often lower in important vitamins, minerals and nutrients like fibre and higher in added sugar, salt and fat.

For drinks, white milk, unsweetened, fortified soy beverage and plain water are the best choices for everyone. Juices, flavoured milks and fortified soy beverages (e.g., chocolate), energy drinks and sports drinks are high in sugar that kids do not need. Even 100% fruit juice or “no sugar added” fruit juices have a lot of natural sugar. Energy drinks should not be offered as they are high in caffeine and other ingredients that are not safe for children.

For more ideas on packing a school lunch, check out our “What’s For Lunch?” resources by typing in the search bar at healthunit.org, follow us on Twitter and Facebook, or call 1-800-660-5853.

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Young 73's not coping with road challenges

Stopper stayed focused: after the major challenges at Richcraft Sensplex, the 73's have introduced both their goaltenders, William Anderson with Riley McCabe, to a taste of what is in store for rest of the season.

Photo by Brian Wilson. by the sportsguy Final game on Saturday, September 15, at the Richcraft Sensplex CTC for our boys, as they met Navan Grads with a hot stopper to post a SO. Grads opened the first with a goal from Curtis Fabbro, with helpers from Robert and Murray, to beat

Riley McCabe at 1:38. Grads out-shot 73's by 13 to 7, with Navan having three attempts and 73's with two, without results.

Mason Goldie, with helpers from Arcan and Crete, pumped another one in to make it 2 to zip for Navan at 16:37. Grads continued to

control SOG and managed 13 to 73's eight, and had 2 PP opportunities and Kemptville 1 PP without results.

Goldie again, assisted by Gunlock, at 10:03 for his second goal of the game. Kemptville had an opportunity to break Alex Wisco SO when Jeff Taylor was awarded a PS at 11:34, without capitalizing on the effort. Kemptville came on strong in final twenty, only to be shut out by Navan's hot hand. Kemptville hammered Navan by 18 to 8, with Grads gaining a PP that was shut-down.

Kemptville will have more road challenges until the end of September before they come home to their awaiting fans.

Another road battle on Thursday night for our 73's, as they faced the Kanata Lasers with yet a disappointing loss of 5 to 2. Kemptville opened up the first with a combination from Taylor to Ryan Pawlikawski (2) to hammer it past Jean-Philippe Tourigny at 3:58. Kanata an-

swered with a SHG from Paul Larabie by William Anderson at 12:58 to tie it up. Lasers outshot the 73's 13 to 9, with both clubs having PP attempt without results.

Kanata with the only markers for the second, as Luca Nocito, with helpers from Poeze and Matthews, at 10:09. Lasers counted with Julian Racine, with assists from Larsen and Tourigny, between the posts at 13:29 for 3 to 1 romp. Kemptville managed 9 SOG to Kanata’s 4, with both squads 2 PP attempts with no results.

73's came alive in the final thirty, as the magic hands of Jesse Dick (1) found open space after Bonds initial attack to put them within one at 4:12. Undisciplined play put Kemptville at a disadvantage and Kanata capitalized when Luca Nocito PPG, from Poeze and Matthew at 7:11. Julian Racine PPG, assisted by Paul and Holmes, after gaining man advantage at 11:14 to make it a 5 to 2 runaway to close out third. Even though the 73's had more SOG, 15-11, they suffered a 5 to 2 loss. Lasers took advantage to capitalize on PP attempts and 73's couldn't connect with three opportunities.

A long voyage to meet the Hawks in Hawkesbury on Friday night was met with another loss, as the boys fell to a 4 to 2 loss.

First period stayed scoreless, as neither club could put a

Rideau Glen Ladies enjoy the summer days

by Cecile Fortier Another golden day and a very enthusiastic group of ladies participated in the second to last league event of the summer. Where have the months gone by? Already we are into the cooler fall days with enjoyable golf. No more exhausting heat bearing down on the ladies, but a gentle zephyr to accommodate them in their play.

The Club Championship was played on two successive Thursdays on August the 8 and 15, with calm weather helping the players achieve their goal of a good game and hopefully be a contender for the trophy of their individual category. After two days of competition, the Club Champion was a surprised Lana Hanes who outdid herself by playing a 92! CONGRATULATIONS Lana!

In the other categories, the winners were: "A" 1) Jean Potvin, 2nd. Cecile Fortier; "B" 1) Judy des Grosbois, Sept.25, 2019

2nd. Barb Townson; "C" Penny Pepin, 2nd. Daphne Stephenson; "D" 1) Frankie Baird, 2nd Theresa McCaig.

Congratulations to all the ladies who participated!

Next tournament is the "de Pencier" the "octogenarian" trophy of all and still lives to be counted, dating from 1932. Winning this trophy puts the ladies amongst a hierarchy if many great winners.

The game played on Tuesday, was with a silent partner. The winners were Willie Bridges with Susan Laewen. Kudos to both of you! Frankie announced the birdies won by a few ladies. They were: Pam Owen, Maureen Fournier, Lee Riglin, Lori McAllister, Connie Lamble, and Lana Hanes.

Tickets are still being sold for Ron Tracey's "Parkinson Disease" basket donated by "Shoppers". It will be drawn on October 3rd with all proceeds going to the "Parkin-

son's" committee.

Theresa McCaig presented an idea to all the ladies who play golf, to participate in a fun game of Hallowe'en dress-up costume and a fun golf uting with a BBQ luncheon to close the event.

Prizes will be allotted for best decorated carts and costume. The 3rd of October a Thursday, seems a date to be remembered for this fun event. E-mails have seen sent out to all. The enthusiasm for this event was overly well received. The giddiness was continued after singing "Happy Birthday" to Kate Etmanski, and also thanking her for the lovely plants and bouquets of flowers that she brings in for door prizes.

"Just Home Cookin" of Pam and Don Miller served the ladies another superb dinner.

The "Nine and Dine"has been going on every month since the spring. It is a fun get together among friends for a Saturday afternoon

game, ending with a fine dinner. It is put on by the Club and open to all who the avid golfers, who wish an extra day of golf. Although we are in September, there are still many beautiful days of golf to be had by all. Enjoy the fall colours that paints-up Rideau Glen.

P.S. I wish to thank all who have send me "Kudos" via e-mail for the article I have written about "Rideau Glen's 90th Birthday", that appeared in N.G. Times. But it is Sam Gaw who should be receiving the accolades for without him and the stories of his great life, I would not have been able to write anything but to repeat the bare facts that already have been written in the past archives.

Sam was my inspiration and I spent an agreeable time listening to the different events of his long life. It was a pleasure to meet you, Sam Gaw! Gratefully, I thank-you!

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Gavin Wood Nick name: Woody Born: January 15, 2001 Home Town: Waterloo, ON Position: Right Defense Previous Hockey Club: Kemptville 73’s Inspiration: Nick Domitrovic Favourite TV Show: The Office Favourite Actress: Jennifer Aniston Favourite Musician: Drake Favourite Food: Chicken Parm Favourite Hockey Memory: Winning the championship Life as a 73's Jr "A" player: Honour wearing the 73’s jersey; being with the boys

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marker on the board or cause any infractions. Kemptville overwhelmed Hawkesbury by 12 to 5 SOG, without any strikes. Hawkesbury struck first when Parent, with helpers from Lefebvre and Camp, to rifle it by Riley McCabe at 4:53. Kemptville countered to tie it, as Bond sprung Domitovic and Jared Patterson (4) to bang it home to beat Mathieu Chenier at 11:50. Hawks broke the tie at 14:58, as Parent set up Jeremy Quesnel to end the second stanza. 73's outgunning the Hawks 14 to 10, with both having 2 PP attempt without results.

Hawks put their go-ahead into the back of the net at 9:51 to open the last twenty, when Grainger, with McCarthy to Azzaro Tinling, lauched his initial of the third. His second came at 17:43, when McCarthy with Gonter, to gave Hawkesbury a three goal lead. Kemptville launched a comeback when Mitchell put it on Pawlikawski’s tape,

across to Makoda Suzuki to pump it between the posts.

Hawks forced 14 SOG to 73's 11, and recording 4 PP, as 73's had 3 PP opportunities with no results.

73's need to find a extra gear to kick into action and maintain a stronger focus to move into a better frame of mind. As per Coach Jason York said: "the team performed well last night, and deserved better; but that is how it goes". The season is early and he has confidence and supports his young group. He knew they would face some early tough challenges and would take time to gel, as they gain experience in the new league.

Another road challenge in Cornwall, facing the Colts on Thursday, September 26, at 7:30, and he is confident they are ready to play the best game of the season.

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This fun, non-competitive 2K/5K walk/run for all abilities took place last Saturday, September 21. Participants, in fun neon wear, raised over $95,000 for childhood cancer research.

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If members of the public would like to submit comments about the proposed tower installation, they may do so by contacting CP’s Community Connect Line (Tel: 1-800-766-7912; community_connect@cpr.ca). Comments must be received within 30 days of the publication of this Notice.

Any other questions or comments regarding CP implementation of Radio Communication Towers or Positive Train Control or ongoing railroad operations can be directed to: Joe Van Humbeck, System Manager Environmental Assessment Building #1, 7550 Ogden Dale Road SE Calgary, AB, T2C 4X9 Joe_vanhumbeck@cpr.ca +1 403 319-6530 Sept.25, 2019

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Thank You for your input!

by Doreen O’Sullivan In my article published on August 28, I asked “How are we doing”, with respect to NG Parks Recreation and Culture. I concluded that article by asking you to have your say and let us know what your priorities are for Parks, Recreation and Culture.

This week, I want to express my sincere thanks for the great response to the survey, which was available on-line and at the Municipal Centre and Library. As of 11:30 on Friday, September 20, we had received 920 responses. That is a wonderful response and we appreciate it. Additionally, there were over 60 people who attended

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Seven stakeholder meetings were held with representatives for the following categories: Service Clubs, Community Associations, BIA, Education, Health Resources and Social Services, Arts and Culture, Environmental/ Trails, Outdoor Sports and Other Sports, and Ice sports.

The consultants, Monteith-Brown Planning Consultants Ltd., (MBPC) were the successful bidders to produce a 10-Year Parks, Recreation & Culture Master Plan for the Municipality of North Grenville. They have indicated that they were pleased with the response and community engagement they received while visiting North Grenville.

MBPC is committed to develop a Master Plan for North that: • Has a lasting impact • Reflects our local context • Considers partnerships and new opportunities • Is supported by public input and current research

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ists. They also are challenged in finding space to meet and showcase their talents. The Historical Society also needs appropriate space to archive and showcase their artifacts.

There is a link to economic development and growth related to facilities and programs offered in our municipality. The North Grenville Curling Club will soon welcome 24 world class calibre women’s curling teams to the 14th Royal Lepage Women’s Fall Classic Curling Event.

Teams from Japan, Sweden, Switzerland, Nunavut, Quebec and Ontario will be playing in our town! Baseball, soccer, and hockey clubs also host large events here in the municipality with great economic benefit to NG. The Master Plan will be a living document, with a forward-looking and coordinated strategy. The Plan will consider financing models and innovative partnerships, and will help ensure that the municipality is positioned to become partnership- and grant-ready. Several new pieces of legislation and guiding documents, including Bill 108 and Age Friendly guidelines, will have implications on the provision of facilities and programs. The Plan will consider how these will be relevant in our planning and policy documents.

The next steps in the development of the Plan are that the Consultants will now review and analyse all of the information they have gathered from the survey,

• Is evidence-based • Is realistic and achievable • Is fiscally responsible.

MBPC have partnered with Tucker-Reid and Associates (TRA), who specialize in strategic and operational planning with a focus on parks and recreation. They utilize innovative strategies to maximize organizational effectiveness for large and small municipalities. TRA are responsible for the program, policy and staffing assessments.

As a small, but rapidly growing municipality, we need to maximize efficient use of our human resources and facilities. As an example, the municipality manages two indoor hockey/skating rinks, and ice allocation is becoming more of a challenge.

Staff need to multi-task; job descriptions and working hours are complex. The Plan will be tailored to the unique attributes and needs of our municipality.

There is a rapidly growing focus on active transportation and physical activity across all generations, from children walking to school, and seniors engaging in a variety of sports and recreational activities. Resident expectations and new leisure preferences are emerging. Pickle ball is the fastest growing sport in North America, and there is an enthusiastic group of adults in NG who struggle to find gym availability at an affordable price. NG has enthusiastic and creative groups of visual and performing art-

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open houses and stakeholder meetings. Additionally, they were provided with several background documents to assist as they begin the processes of writing the draft plan. The target date to submit a draft plan to staff and Council is mid-November. A second Public Open House is planned for mid-November, and we will advise the public of the date and location for that meeting.

The entire council considers Parks Recreation and Culture to be a priority. As your council liaison with Parks Recreation and Culture, I believe that you know this is very important to me; and, from the responses, it is clear that it is important to you as well. Thank you for taking the time to share your priorities, ideas and comments. We look forward to your continuing engagement in this effort.

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