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The North Grenville C o m m u n i t y F u n d ’s 2nd Annual Comedy Date Night fundraising committee, met with Jim Beveridge at the B & H Flower Department, to thank him for his contributions to the food buffet. Media sponsor, Maggie Boyer from the NG Times, was on hand to take this floral picture of the team – Lisa Leduc, Penny Beavis, Nancy Morgan, Anne Kotlarchuk, Daren Givoque and Jim Beveridge. The event, with the support of our title sponsor Manulife, is being held at the North

Grenville Municipal Centre on Friday, October 27, 2017, with doors opening at 7 pm and the show starting at 8 pm. This year, come in costume for a chance to win prizes from O’Farrell Financial and Abbott Road Suites. At 8 pm on the Hard Stones Grill sponsored stage, there will be a lineup of five comedians from the Yuk Yuks Comedy Club, to make you laugh while you enjoy our reasonably priced bar beverages. Desserts are being provided by Grahame’s Bakery and B r e w e d Aw a k e n i n g s .

Coffee is donated by Rideau Roastery. Your MC for

the evening will be Daren Givoque, Chair of the North Grenville Community Fund. The room will be festively decorated by Krista of K Vacations, and Vanessa from Dill Flower Studios. The Comedy Date Night is being organized

by Anne Kotlarchuk, of ALK Event Management.

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Save by purchasing 10 tickets for $270. Get your tickets before they’re sold out!

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The North Grenville Times continued from front page the community. We work with those interested in personalized or community based philanthropy, along with guiding established donors in building their endowment funds.

Leave the kids at home, put on a costume and schedule a date night with the North Grenville Community Fund on October 27! Once the five Yuk Yuks comedians

are finished, there will be live entertainment to continue the party and dance the night away. More information can be found at www.ngcf.ca and don’t forget to like our Facebook Page – North Grenville Community Fund

KDH celebrates new clinic space

“Whether your needs are simple or complex, I will address your investment and retirement related needs.”

Patient and Family Advisor, Shawn Tobin “The clinics will function as a gateway to services that KDH will offer here at 2675 Concession Road,” said KDH CEO Frank Vassallo. “They will also be a gateway to services that will be provided by our local community partners and by our partners outside of North Grenville.”

The new clinic space will enable KDH to provide

by Hilary Thomson Kemptville District Hospital (KDH) has new state-of-the-art clinic space, thanks to the renovation of 4,000 square feet its upper level. On Friday September 29, KDH staff, board members, volunteers and local dignitaries gathered to celebrate the grand opening of the new space.

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additional programs for children and youth, expanded services for people with chronic illnesses like diabetes, and a variety of new specialists’ clinics.

Chair of the hospital’s Board of Directors, Karen Cooper, says the need for these services became apparent during a series of consultations held in 2016 to inform the development of the hospital’s current strategic plan.

Patient and Family Advisor, Shawn Tobin, said he is very proud to have been a part of the renovation and re-organization of the underutilised space. “The new clinics are inviting and welcoming,” he told the crowd. “And they will provide new services for young and old [as well as] a better patient experience.”

Chair of the Hospital Foundation Board, Robert Noseworthy, expressed his thanks to those who supported the clinic renovation, particularly the

Tallman and Norenburg families, who have both been long-time supporters of the hospital. The Foundation has currently raised $400,000 of it’s $1,000,000 campaign goal, and is relying on the generosity of the North Grenville community to help raise the rest.

M r. Va s s a l l o a l s o thanked the members of the project team, including Bryden Martel Architects Inc., WSP Mechanical/ Electrical Engineers, BTY Group, and KDH’s own Harold Westendorp (General Contractor) a n d Ta m m y B u e h l o w (Project Administrator).

He commended the team for their commitment to completing the project to the highest standards of quality, on time and on budget.

Attendees at the Grand Opening also enjoyed tours of the new clinic space, and light refreshments provided by the hospital’s department of Food and Nutrition Services.

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foot traffic in commercial areas and become successful long term tenants. The Kemptville Pop-Up Shop Program can offer businesses up to 5 months of residency in a commercial space for half it's market value (up to $750 a month including utilities), marketing support (up to $500 in cash) along with mentorship from local entrepreneurs to establish and build their business in this growing

by John Barclay, Executive Director, Old Town Kemptville Business Improvement Area Mark Farrell (InSpire Developments Inc.) owner of the 215 Sanders St. mall, becomes the second community-minded building owner to provide a location for a Kemptville Pop-Up Shop.

Pop-up shops are businesses that “pop into” empty storefronts and have been proven to increase

market. Applications can be downloaded from www. oldtownkemptville.com Partial funding for the program is provided by the Old Town Kemptville Business Improvement Area, the Economic Development Department of the Municipality of North Grenville, the Grenville Community Futures Development Corporation through the Federal Economic Development Agency

for Southern Ontario's (FedDev) Eastern Ontario Development Program (EODP). Sponsors to date include the following local community-minded b u s i n e s s e s ; We s t e r r a Homes, Pringle Brothers Construction and James Street Writing Company.

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Kemptville Snowmobile Klub gives back with car and snowmobile show

by Hilary Thomson The Kemptville Snowmobile Klub (KSK) held their first antique and classic car and snowmobile show last Sunday to support

the House of Lazarus Food Bank.

The fundraiser, which was held at the new KSK club house, drew people from far and wide to see the 27 classic cars and 17 snowmobiles

made on Henry Ford’s first assembly line,” Bruce said.

Visitors and exhibitors alike were asked to make a cash, or non-perishable food item, donation to the House of Lazarus. At the end of the day, they had collected $408 and 216 pounds of food for the food bank.

Bruce says the KSK wanted to do something to give back, because they got so much support from the community while they were building their new clubhouse. The KSK would like to thank the Highway 43 Car Club and the Historical Automobile Society for their significant contribution to the event.

“We are very happy with how it went,” Bruce says. “We are hoping to do it again next year.”

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LEEDS & GRENVILLE – October is Child Abuse Prevention Month The Assault Response & Care Centre (ARCC), the Sexual Assault/Domestic Violence Center of Leeds & Grenville would like to remind everyone that October is Child Abuse Prevention Month.

To help individuals to prevent, recognize, and react responsibly to child sexual abuse, ARCC is pleased to offer Child Sexual Abuse Prevention Training. This training is free of charge to all; child care providers, teachers,

parents, guardians, and youth workers in Leeds & Grenville. Sessions will be held on October 19, 2017 from 9 am-12 pm & 1 pm-4 pm, October 27, 2017 from 9 am-12 pm, and November 23, 2017 from 9 am-12 pm & 1 pm-4 pm. Call 613-3453881/1-800-567-7415 or visit www.arc-c.ca for more information and to register.

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Remember it is never your fault. You are not alone.

The team at the Assault Response & Care Centre would like to remind the United Counties of Leeds and Grenville that we are here to help. You can access our service directly by calling 613-345-3881 or 1-800-567-7415. For more information on our services, visit: www.arc-c. ca, www.facebook.com/ ARCLLG, @ARCCLG

General Hospital. We offer free, confidential services to persons who have been victims of or affected by sexual assault, child sexual abuse, and/ or partner violence. Our centre provides 24/7 specialized nursing c a r e t h r o u g h B G H ’s Emergency Department, counselling, peer support, support groups, and public education initiatives throughout the community.

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Back to school learning for WDMH Board 'Sadie Flynn Comes Members too To Big Oak' on the TV the military. They are now until then. “The opportunity

Fall is here and kids aren’t the only ones who are back at school. The Winchester District Memorial Hospital’s (WDMH) Board of Directors has welcomed two new members - Bruce Millar and Michelle Perry. Both are busy learning more about the hospital, as well as what is

involved in being a member of its governing body - even travelling to Toronto for education sessions with the Ontario Hospital Association.

Bruce Millar has lived in Metcalfe for 23 years, raising his family in a house that he and his wife Lucille built, following his retirement from

helping to raise their grandson in the same house. Bruce’s background is in finance and accounting. “Our family has benefited from the services of both WDMH and CHEO over the years. I felt I could contribute by sitting on the WDMH Board,” he explains.

“For me, the big selling point for WDMH is the level of service and the tranquility.

The care is wonderful. It also helps that there is only one traffic light between our house and the hospital!”

Michelle Perry is a lawyer, and a lunch date with a client led to her involvement at WDMH. She says she didn’t know much about the hospital

came at a good time in my life and I have been awed with the incredibly caring, positive environment at WDMH,” notes Michelle.

Both Bruce and Michelle say they are impressed with the level of professionalism on the Board. “It is very well organized and there is high value placed on the governance role,” says Bruce.

“I particularly like how we start every meeting with a patient story,” adds Michelle.

“Everyone has a common goal and is always trying to do things even better. I’m really looking forward to my experience on the Board.”

Rooney Feeds grants a child’s wish

event. This year there were 135 riders on the trails, enjoying Limerick Forest and collecting playing cards along the way. At the end, the rider with the best hand got a prize and everyone enjoyed a lunch catered by Jane’s Catering.

This year, the event successfully raised $12,500, which exceeds the amount needed to grant a child’s wish. All the proceeds will go towards making the Make A Wish child’s wish to go on a Disney Cruise come true. A special thank you goes out to all the volunteers who made the fundraiser run smoothly, and to the event’s sponsors: Capital Dodge, Elegant Equine, Liberty Shots, RNC Financial, KemPro Trailers, and Top Buckle Equine Services. A huge thank you also goes out to customers and friends of Rooney Feeds, who donated, had their own fundraisers, and provided support for the initiative.

The 2016 Make a Wish child Milana, her sister Marika and friend Isabelle, at the 2017 Rooney Feeds Poker Run in Limerick Forest [Photo Credit: Audrey Rooney]

by Hilary Thomson The trails of Limerick Forest were full of happy riders and their horses on Sunday, October 1, for the 11th Annual Rooney Feeds Poker Run in support of the Make a Wish Foundation.

Every year, the owner

of Rooney Feeds, Audrey Rooney, makes an effort to raise enough money to grant a wish for a child in need. This is no small feat, as one wish typically costs around $10,000. Since she first got involved with the foundation in 2006, Audrey has granted five wishes. A

true fairy godmother in North Grenville.

Money is raised throughout the year in many ways in the farming community, including donation boxes at both Rooney Feeds locations and booths at local fairs.

However, the Poker Run is by far the biggest fundraising

It’s in you to give - my first blood donation

by Judy Littau As a first time donor I have to admit that I was a little nervous about giving blood but felt that what Dustin went through being a recipient of over 125 units of blood in his battle, this is the least I could do – put on my “big girl panties” and put up with a little pain. BUT I have to say that the anticipation and not knowing how things were done was worse than the actual giving. A little tour – you register with the lady at the computer inside the door, she then sends you to another person who takes down your personal information and gives you a bar code. You head to another October 11, 2017

computer where you sit down and answer many questions to see if you are eligible to donate. Once that is done you wait to speak to a nurse who reviews your questionnaire, takes your temperature, blood pressure and pricks your finger to make sure your hemoglobin is high enough.

Once that is done she gives you a nice package with 4 bags in it – don’t let that scare you cause you don’t fill all 4 – just one bag and they use the rest later to separate the blood components as one donation helps up to 3 people. Your next step is to sit on a comfy lounge chair – much like you sit on at the

pool or beach. They then put on tight band on your bicep, feel around for vein, wash your arm area then insert the needle. These people are the best in the profession so I really did not feel anything.

Once the blood is flowing it takes between 5-20 minutes to fill your bag. Once done, you hold gauze on your arm and rest in chair for 6 minutes then you get a cool bandage and then sent to the food table for a treat and drink. It is like a buffet table in Kemptville – cookies, muffins, donuts, chips, strawberries and many choices of juice, soft drinks, coffee/tea, water and of course great hostesses that

wait on you. Nice time to have a chat with fellow donators. Once I finished donating my biggest question to myself was “Why did I not start doing this earlier in my life – why did it take my son getting sick to make me open my eyes to the importance?”.

I have my next appointment booked for December 29th and will book every 3 months to give. I hope my story helps those that are sitting on the fence because they are nervous about the unknown of giving blood.

On Tuesday, October 3, Sandra Tobin and Barb McDerby were interviewed by Cogeco's Cathy Botham to promote our fall play 'Sadie Flynn Comes To Big Oak' and to hear about the 50th anniversary of the Kemptville Players Inc. Barb gave the history of the beginnings of our theatre group, how it started back in the 1930s, floundered during the war, revived in the 1950s as 'Play For Fun', revived again by Vida Hopson in 1967 as 'The St. James Players', and then reinvented again as the Kemptville Players Inc - a wonderful, long and interesting history of creativity.

Then Sandra spoke about the joy and the challenges of being the director of a play, a huge undertaking. The director shapes the entire play from choosing the play, choosing the actors, being their dialogue coach and orchestrating their every move on stage as well as many, many other aspects of the production. Sandra also stressed the point that for every actor on stage there are many people behind the scenes making it all happen.

Help us celebrate our 50th anniversary with our Canadian play 'Sadie Flynn Comes to Big Oak'. This play is a wonderful blend of humour and human frailties. The action takes place in the small town of Big Oak but big things start to happen when Sadie Flynn, just released from prison for murdering her husband, arrives by bus at the local diner - oh my! Don't miss this show.

Dates are October 26-29. Show times are 7:30 pm with a Sunday matinee at 2 pm and a dinner theatre on Saturday, October 28. Doors open for dinner theatre at 5 pm for dinner at 5:30 pm and tickets are also available for just the show. Ticket outlets at Business Strategies, B&H and at the Municipal Centre. For information call 613-258-5137 or online at www. kemptivlleplayers.ca. See you there.

Model parliament program accepting applications

If you’re a high-school student interested in politics or want an inside look at how legislation is passed at Queen’s Park, Leeds-Grenville MPP Steve Clark is encouraging you to apply for the Legislative Assembly of Ontario’s Model Parliament program.

Applications for the three-day program that’s open to Ontario students in grades 10 to 12 are being accepted until October 30. Students selected to participate will be at Queen’s Park from February 21-23, 2018.

“It’s important to give young people an opportunity to get engaged in the political process, to see the impact it has on their day-to-day lives and develop a better understanding of how the system works,” said MPP Clark. “The Model Parliament program is a great way to gain that insight and I know students who have represented Leeds-Grenville in previous years really valued the experience.”

During the program, students have an opportunity to meet the key officials in the legislature, tour the building, learn about its history and study the province’s legislative process. The highlight of the three days is when students take their seats in the Legislative Assembly Chamber to participate in a debate as the ‘MPP’ for their home riding.

Steve Clark has been honoured in past years to participate by serving as the Speaker for the simulated session of the Assembly. Anyone interested in learning more about the program or applying can do so by visiting: http://discoveryportal.ontla. on.ca/en/youth-programs/model-parliament.

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by David Shanahan Last week, as you shopped for groceries before Thanksgiving, or planned a family gettogether for the holiday, you may have heard about the Federal Government’s decision to give $800 million to those people involved in the Sixties Scoop. These were the thousands of Indian children (I use that term deliberately) who were taken from their homes when they were as young as 4-years old, and sent to be adopted by white families. Between 1960 and 1984, it is estimated that more than 16,000 children were removed, often forcibly, from their families and sent to other provinces in Canada, and even as far away as the U.S. and the U.K. As a result of a class action law

suit against the Canadian Government, the sum of $750 million will be distributed among them, and the rest will be used to set up a foundation dedicated to reconciliation initiatives.

Now, I imagine that, when many people heard this news, on top of everything they’ve heard about Residential Schools and other First Nations grievances, there was at least a moment of indignation. For others, there was anger and a repeat of the oft-heard complaint about Indians getting everything for nothing, not paying taxes, getting free education, etc., etc., etc. But I also wonder: how would you feel if your child of five, or six, was removed from your home by the OPP, against your wishes and in spite of your appeals, and sent far away to a place where

they didn’t speak your language, had a completely different culture, and wanted to raise your child to forget their home and community.

How would you feel, as a child, suddenly put down in a place where you didn’t understand what was happening, where people spoke a different language, perhaps in a nice upper-middle class home in Ottawa? The nights of crying yourself asleep, crying out for parents, grandparents and siblings; slowly coming to understand that no-one was coming to take you home. Then followed the years of wondering who you really were: why did this happen to you, torn between your feelings for your adoptive parents and siblings, and guilt that you couldn’t remember the faces of your birth parents. Anyone who has

seen the movie “Lion” will have some idea of what this does to an adopted child suddenly torn from everything they knew and everyone they loved.

The central fact of Canadian history, in this, the year of Canada 150, is that relations with indigenous people is the great shame, the great scandal at the heart of this country. If there is a great deal talked about First Nations, and great claims made on their behalf, it is because of the incredible wrong that has been done them over centuries. Think about this: these peoples were never conquered by European armies. They were allies and friends of the settlers, helped them survive the first years in this strange climate, showed them how to use the land and the water. Then it was taken away from them by their

“allies”, who decided that they were not “civilised” enough to take care of land, water, trees, natural resources, even though the indigenous peoples had carried on complex trading networks that stretch from the Atlantic to Lake Superior and beyond; from the Great Lakes to the Gulf of Mexico.

In 1850, the Government made treaties with the peoples living north of Lakes Superior and Huron. In return for the land, they gave each Indian an annuity, a yearly cash gift. Today, once a year, each one is given $5. Yes, $5. Think of it this way: with $1 we say, “thanks for the Hemlo gold”, next $1: thanks for the lumber industry; next $1, thanks for the fishing industry on the Great Lakes; next $1, thanks for the nickel and copper from Sudbury; and the final $1

to help 369 patients. This is amazing, THANK YOU. I was also made aware that they had run out of first time donor pins because we had so many first timers, this is awesome!!!

For those 17-35 who came out, we got 19 new registrants for the stem cell donor list. Imagine if you got the call to save a life.

Now, we have done the first step, we recruited some first timers, we brought back some rookie donors, and we've made people aware of the need.

The next step is up to all of us, blood donation should not just be a one time thing, we need everyone to keep re booking these appointments. It would

be amazing if we could all get the 4% of eligible donors up to 8%!!! Keep donating, keep talking, and let's keep making Dust proud. #DonateForDustin # G i v e L i f e #ItsInYouToGive.

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could show support with a compromise . See the only resolution passed below.

I have and would never not support the Franco Ontario community and my family heritage.

Staff and members of council have continued to offer our services to provide facts, updates and history should members of your staff request. Please do not hesitate to reach out.

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Letters to the Editor Dear Editor, Just a small note of appreciation you and Maggie do for our community with the North Grenville Times. Carrying for two weeks in a row the story of Dustin Littau and publishing the story of blood made a big impact on Monday night for the Blood Donor Clinic in Memory of Dustin.

Canadian Blood Services have a goal of receiving 96 units of blood from Kemptville every month. At the Monday night clinic that goal was surpassed by 28 units.

In total 124 units of blood was collected and 31 donors were deferred for one reason or other. In addition 19 young people

(age 17-35) registered for the One Match Stem cell program. There was a large number of first time donors and speaking to most of them, they will return to donate again.

Again thank you and to your readers who came to help by donating blood.

Paul Rochon Dear Editor, Well North Grenville, you rocked it!!! The target for this clinic is to get 96 donations, but thanks to everyone's support we blew that out of the water with 123 donations!!! The donations are split into red cells, plasma and platelets so those 123 donations actually have the potential

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To the Editor, Please see the correspondence and factual information that negates the information stated as fact written in an article

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As this was not expressed as an opinion I would like to see a correction to the article printed in your hard copy and on line versions.

I have always have and will continue to support Franco Ontario initiatives.

With Anouk' s disappointment in the initial discussion at the council meeting in 2010, where it appeared this would not be supported, I spoke with my colleagues and asked if we

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is just for letting us settle on their traditional lands, where they once hunted and fished and trapped all the wildlife we have annihilated since 1850.

The land we live on in eastern Ontario was taken without even paying an annuity: which is why there are no Reserves around here. The Algonquins at Golden Lake had to buy that land because the Government had never entered into treaty with them. Whatever you think of Trudeau, he was right in saying that the relationship with indigenous people in Canada is the big one. It is our very own Apartheid system. Imagine the liberal uproar if we had a Jewish Act, or a French Act, or even, heaven forbid, an English Act to mirror the Indian Act which has dictated so much of the history of our indigenous peoples.

Canadians need to spend more time in celebrating Canada 150 by learning something of this vital part of our history.

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by Mayor David Gordon One of the increasing problems facing first responders in all municipalities around the world is PTSD (Post-traumatic stress disorder), a mental health condition that’s triggered by a terrifying event, either experiencing it, or witnessing it. Symptoms may include flashbacks and severe anxiety, as well as uncontrollable

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thoughts about the event.

Post-traumatic stress disorder symptoms may start within one month of a traumatic event, but sometimes may not appear until years afterwards.

These symptoms cause significant problems in social (family or life in general) or work situations and in relationships. They can also interfere with your ability to go about your normal daily tasks.

PTSD symptoms are grouped into four types: intrusive memories, avoidance, negative changes in thinking and mood, and changes in physical and emotional reactions. Symptoms can vary over time or vary from person to person.

Who are our first responders? Responders are EMS workers

responders had a high rate of suicide as the only way they could find peace.

Today, thankfully, we recognize PTSD and there is treatment for PTSD symptoms. When the symptoms are recognized, first responders are given a mental health professional course of therapy. Can there be a cure for PTSD for first responders, or just a way for them to cope with life? Who knows?

When you wake up at night with a cold sweat, having a nightmare about one of the horrors that you lived, is that a cure?

I hope this gives the public a new respect for your first responders, because, one day, they may save your life.

(ambulance), police, firefighters, and military personnel. First responders deal with traumatic and mind numbing events daily, and, more times than not, a number of traumatic events daily.

First responders are your neighbours, your husband or wife, just normal people. First responders are not super-people, and eventually their brain will not be able to face any more blood, human suffering, or death, and they will develop PTSD. In the past, first responders, management, or the public did not know what PTSD was, and responders self-medicated by drinking alcohol or taking drugs to forget.

They lost their families and jobs and respect in the community. First

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

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

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

CURBSIDE GIVEAWAY WEEKEND

October 21 & 22 is North Grenville’s Curbside Giveaway Weekend. Find a new home for those unwanted, re-useable items and browse the curbs for some great finds of your own.

Residents are responsible for putting away items left at the curb at the end of this event.

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY – CONTRACT POSITION EQUIPMENT OPERATOR

The Municipality of North Grenville is accepting resumes from interested and qualified candidates for Contract Position – Equipment Operator. The closing date to receive applications is 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday, October 18, 2017. Further information is available at www.northgrenville.ca/careers.

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Collision leads to local man in custody

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) Grenville County 8477 or submit your tip onOntario Provincial Police line at www.tipsubmit.com. in partnership with Ottawa Crime Stoppers does not want (Kemptville, ON.) Police Service Robbery your name, you don't go to Grenville County Ontario Unit have charged an court, and you could earn Provincial Police have Ottawa man for a bank cash reward. charged a local man with robbery at TD Canada Trust multiple charges relating to at 325 Colonnade Drive, a collision in the Town of Kemptville.

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On October 5, 2017 at 9 MUNICIPALITY OF NORTH GRENVILLE pm, a male erratically driving NOTICE OF PUBLIC OPEN HOUSE AND a van northbound on Van PUBLIC MEETING REGARDING THE FIVE YEAR Buren Street sideswiped a REVIEW OF NORTH GRENVILLE’S OFFICIAL PLAN stationary vehicle and struck a telephone pole.

TAKE NOTICE that the Corporation of the Municipality of North Grenville will hold a public open The driver was arrested house on MONDAY, NOVEMBER 13th, 2017 from 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the North Grenville at the scene for impaired Municipal Centre (285 County Road 44), operation of a motor vehicle AND TAKE NOTICE that the Corporation of the Municipality of North Grenville will hold a public and transported to Grenville meeting on MONDAY, NOVEMBER 20th, 2017 at 7:00 p.m. at the North Grenville Municipal County OPP detachment for Centre (285 County Road 44). an intoxilyzer test.

To consider the repeal and replacement of the Municipality of North Grenville’s current OfFurther investigation ficial Plan. revealed that the van was The purpose and effect of the public open house is to present the draft Official Plan to the stolen from a Kemptville public and provide an opportunity for the public to review and ask questions about the draft residence.

Official Plan.

A male, aged 36 of North The purpose and effect of the public meeting is to present the draft Official Plan to the ComGrenville is charged with: mittee of the Whole for their recommendation regarding adoption to Council and the United Driving a motor vehicle while Counties of Leeds and Grenville. ability impaired by alcohol; Please note the Municipality of North Grenville originally planned to update its Official Plan driving with more than 80 through an amendment under Section 26(1) of the Planning Act. During the course of its mgs. of alcohol; two counts review, it has become apparent that a repeal and replace is required. The work that had been completed from 2014 to present, including PlaceSpeak consultations, a special meetof failing to comply with a ing of Council and staff attendance at community events has provided valuable information recognizance; and Theft of and refined the draft text and schedules as a result. a motor vehicle over $5,000.

The accused was held in FOR MORE INFORMATION about this matter, including information about preserving your appeal custody for a Bail Hearing in rights, contact Phil Mosher, Planner II, via e-mail at pmosher@northgrenville.on.ca, by phone at 613-258-9569 x 118, in person at Municipality of North Grenville, Municipal Office, 285 County the Ontario Court of Justice Road 44, PO Box 130, Kemptville, ON, K0G 1J0. To obtain a copy of the Official Plan text and on October 6, 2017.

On September 22, 2017 at approximately 1:30 pm, a male wearing a disguise to conceal his face, entered the bank and fled the scene with money and a dye pack.

While fleeing, the red dye pack exploded on the suspect.

A male, aged 38 of Ottawa is charged with: Robbery; Robbery with a disguise; Breach of a recognizance.

The accused is presently in custody in Ottawa.

schedules navigate to the following website: https://www.northgrenville.ca/work/building-planningand-development/official-plan-review.

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

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Saturday, October 14, 10 am –12 pm Ferguson Forest Centre Nature in the ‘Hood: Come and discover some of the mushrooms that are found in Eastern Ontario. Join mushroom expert Cheryl Rush as she walks through the Ferguson Forest and explores the world of edible and poisonous fungi. Meet at the red gate on Honour Way, Ferguson Forest Centre, 275 County Rd 44, Kemptville.Signs will be posted from County Rd 43 and County Rd 44. Friends of the Ferguson Forest Centre events are open to the public and free of charge.

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Hearts for the House of Lazarus

Brewed Awakenings in Kemptville has heart-shaped cookies available by donation throughout the month of October and all funds generated will go to the House of Lazarus (HOL) in Mountain. The HOL Food Bank currently serves over 100 local families per month and nearly 20 per cent of food bank clients live in North Grenville. The HOL outreach programs, such as starting over kits for fire victims/Naomi Resource Centre clients and youth food programs (supporting Kemptville Youth Centre and Dundas Youth Centre), touch an additional 1,200 people annually. Hurry in to Brewed Awakenings for your heart-shaped cookie today! Pictured, Brewed Awakenings owner Kika Smith and HOL operations manager Jennifer Tenbult.

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Madam Tobin’s complaint - response

by David Shanahan, Editor, NG Times.

As will be seen in the Letters section, Deputy Mayor Barb Quenneville Tobin asks for a correction to comments made by Deron Johnston in an article concerning the raising of the Franco-Ontarian flag at the Municipal Centre. In that article, Deron writes: “Back in 2010, the Municipal Council of the day (which included current Deputy Mayor Barb Tobin and former Councillor Tim Sutton) voted to reject flying it outside. This rejection is vividly remembered by current French Catholic School Board Trustee, Anouk Tremblay, who (along with Clarice Lulai Angi) approached the thenmayor about having the flag flown outside the NGMC. Other municipalities in the area, including Merrickville, had no problem flying the Franco-Ontarian flag.”

Madam Tobin’s letter seems to object to the

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statement that the Council of the day “voted to reject flying it outside”. According to documents sent to us by the Deputy Mayor, there was a recommendation from municipal staff on September 9, 2010 that “Council supports the flying of the Franco-Ontarian flag at the Municipal Centre during the week of September 20th, 2010".

However, the Resolution passed at that meeting on September 13, differed from the recommendation.

It stated that: “Council supports and authorizes that the Franco Ontarian flag be displayed with Canadian and Provincial flags on our ceremonial flag poles in the Municipal Centre during the week of September 20, 2010".

The difference involved moving the flag indoors, and not flying it on the outside flagpoles, as had been requested by Anouk Tremblay and “parents and teachers of Ecole Sainte-

Marguerite-Bourgeoys and St. Michaels”. This option had been explicitly rejected by the mayor of the day, and was obviously rejected by full Council, as the amended resolution shows.

To be clear, the resolution passed on September 13 was different.

Somewhere between September 9 and 13, it was changed, and that had to have been with the approval of Council, although no formal vote, or discussion took place on the issue.

Under the current Code of Conduct governing Councils, this might have been a violation of procedure and regulation. In any event, the amended resolution was not the initiative of Madam Tobin, as she suggests. The resolution was moved, in fact, by Councillor Terry Butler, as the Minutes state: “Councillor Butler requested staff to prepare a policy on the flying of flags.” Madam Tobin seconded the motion.

To sum up, between

September 9 and 13, 2010, the Municipal Council decided, outside a Council meeting, whether legally or illegally, to reject the option of flying the Franco-Ontarian flag at the Municipal Centre, and compromised by voting to fly it indoors, where it would be less noticeable.

Madam Tobin may not have fully approved of this change, but, as she likes to say: “Council speaks with one voice”.

If there had been a recorded vote, as there seldom is in our Council, it might show that she voted against the compromise, but, as she seconded the resolution, that is unlikely.

The fact remains that, whether the Council voted formally or informally, the decision was taken by Council, speaking with one voice, to fly the flag indoors. This conclusion was reached through a review of the documents supplied by Madam Tobin. I hope this clarifies the situation.

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Rowland Leather in Merrickville to close after 28 Years

by Kazuo Ishiguro It is no small feat to keep a creative studio in operation for 40 years, but Merrickville’s Michael Rowland has done just that.

Rowland creates elegant and durable leather goods, and has built a loyal following of customers in Canada and around the world. In 1989, he opened Rowland Leather, in Merrickville, Ontario. However, all good things must come to an end.

After 28 years, Rowland Leather’s doors will close sometime this fall.

Since 1974, Michael Rowland has been making gorgeous leather handbags, innovative backpacks, and designer flight bags.

When Michael Rowland opened Rowland Leather,

Merrickville was very quiet, home to only a few restaurants and stores.

Initially, Rowland only had his own work in the shop, but gradually he added products from other Canadian producers, such as Garneau slippers – made in Quebec, Keldon belts - made in Toronto, Tilley hats – made in Toronto, as well as other leather products from around the world. Rowland Leather has attracted customers with an eye for timeless design and quality materials.

In 2011, Rowland made the trip of a lifetime when he was invited to Iqaluit by the Nunavut Crafts Council to share his knowledge and expertise with seamstresses from across Nunavut. Skilled at making beautiful and

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practical garments out of sealskin and fur, the women were keen to round out their repertoire by learning how to work with their leather to produce bags. Rowland chronicled his journey in a beautifully rendered book called “Iqaluit 2011”, which is on display at Rowland Leather.

M i c h a e l R o w l a n d ’s unstoppable creativity led him, in 2013, to open luxurious guest suites above his store; he is the designer/owner of the Merrickville Guest Suites (www.merrickvillesuites.ca ) boutique hotel which will remain open. The Suites offer a location that visitors can come to for relaxation L-R: Captain Chris Hansen, Chief Mark Urquhart, Claude Neelin, Terri Graham, Steve and comfort while they enjoy Templeton, Patti Glassco, and Captain Don Driscoll the artistic creativity that Studios, Monkman Fire Chief Mark Urquhart. Forming, R&D Diaries, Merrickville is known for.

by Hilary Thomson T h e M a i n s t r e e t Herb White Automotive, He designed the suites and The Mainstreet Family Restaurant would like to Windsor ’s Courtyard, worked with several local trades people and local artists Restaurant presented the thank the many shopkeepers Brooks & Cryderman, to create a wonderful space Merrickville Firefighters’ in Merrickville for their Investor ’s Group, 3.5 for guests to spend a night, a Association with the donations to the silent Realty, Canada Bread, weekend, or a week. “Rather proceeds from their Roast auction, and the volunteers Tod Rock Drywall, Heat than the country charm look Pork Dinner fundraiser at who helped make the Busters, Foodtown, the that is popular here I wanted the Fire Department last event a success. They also Wick Witch, Merrickville wish to recognize their Storage, Quattrochi and more of a European feel in Tuesday.

The event raised a many sponsors which Jonsson’s Independent. the suites. I have a collection of photos that I have taken grand total of $5,580 to include: CRS, Gypsy of the Rideau Canal system go towards purchasing a Rose Wedding Events, over the past few years. I new UTV and trailer for Albert’s Waste, M.T. Send in your printed and framed the best off-road fire fighting and Electric, the Drummond letters to the of them and hung them in the rescues, particularly in Family, Satellite Truss, Limerick Forest. “It will Oh La De Da, Chiaya, Suites. “ says Rowland. editor to After Rowland Leather have many functions that Justin Rice Insurance, editor@ closes, Michael Rowland will support what we do,” says Mrs. McGarrigle’s, the ngtimes.ca Merrickville Legion, still create, now preferring Run Merrickville, Coba to focus on creation and CLASSIFIEDS: craftsmanship instead of on First 10 words free if running a retail business. submitted by email.

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by Susan Smith, Executive Director, Kemptville & District Home Support October has brought us some amazing weather! It is great to see so many people outside walking, doing a bit of yard work, or just sitting and relaxing. The leaves are

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starting to change colours and the sun really magnifies this grand ‘show’ of nature.

One thing that hasn’t changed is the number of calls people have been getting from ‘scammers’. It is unbelievable how much information they can have on us and make it

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sound legitimate. In the last couple of weeks, I have been talking to seniors right here in North Grenville who have had these type of callers claiming to be from banks, lawyer’s offices, Revenue Canada, and even calls claiming that a family member was in trouble and needed money immediately!

Please don’t engage in conversations with these people – just hang up the phone as soon as you realize that you don’t know them. Remember, they are not calling to help you, even if they say they are.

Ultimately, it is your money they are determined to get! If they call back, just hang up again. Never give any personal information over the phone.

If you have any questions about these calls, talk with a family member, or call us at KDHSI. It is so important that we look after each other to keep our communities safe and a great place to live.

The community of North Grenville and surrounding area is made up of many smaller neighbourhoods amongst farms and businesses, as well as larger ‘centres’ such as Merrickville and Kemptville. There is a diverse group of people living and also working here. There are those who have lived here most, if not all of their lives,

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and those who are new to the community. There are newborns and those over 100 years old. Quite the amazing community! I have met a lot of people who have just moved here and, invariably, they have all mentioned that this whole area is so friendly!

This is also a great community that comes together to support the various organizations. There is a phenomenal group of volunteers who are part of the Team here at KDHSI. And the circle has widened, with the talented musicians who will be performing in ‘We’ll Meet Again” on November 10 and 12. They will be joined by many of KDHSI’s own ‘Sing’n Seniors’. Tickets are only $15 each and are available at the Municipal Centre, here at KDHSI and at Brewed Awakenings, where the coffee is delicious and the goodies are decadent!

I’ve got my tickets (for both shows) and am looking forward to seeing ‘We’ll Meet Again’. I hope to see as many people come out to show their support for all of the hours that Louise Atchison and her team of volunteers have committed to this; and, of course, to enjoy the show!

It is not only a fundraiser for KDHSI, but also a walk down memory lane. The music will be wonderful, with many familiar songs, and other very interesting pieces mixed in.

This is a wonderful tribute to those who served during WWI and WWII, in so many different capacities, so that we can enjoy our great communities.

Singer songwriter, Ani DiFranco, defines community so well, “I know there is strength in the differences between us. I know there is comfort, where we overlap.”

Until next time, Susan.

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October is here, and the calendar is full of fun activities for Fall. Take note, that coming up in November is We’ll Meet Again, presented by the KDHSI Sing’n Seniors, Nov 10th & 12th at the Urbandale Arts Centre Theatre. Tickets are on sale now at the NG Municipal Centre, Brewed Awakenings, or at KDHSI, located at 215 Sanders St., Suite 101 in Old Town Kemptville.

For more information about activities or events, please give us a call at 613-258-3203. Let’s make KDHSI the place for active aging!

Thursday October 12 Foot Care Clinic By appointment Exercise Class 9:00-10:00 Sing’n Seniors 1:00-2:30 Friday October 13 Meditation 2:30-3:30 Monday October 16 Euchre 1:00 to 4:00 Parkinson Support Group 1:30 Tuesday October 17 Exercise Class 9:00-10:00 Art Class with Gayle 10:00-12 noon

Skip-Bo 10:00-12 noon Create-a-Card with Tina 1:00-3:00 Wednesday October 18 Diners Club 12 noon by reservation Thursday October 19 Foot Care Clinic By appointment Exercise Class 9:00-10:00 Sing’n Seniors 1:00-2:30 Friday October 20 Foot Care Clinic By appointment Exercise Class 11:00 – 12 noon

UCDSB Observes 2017 Orange Shirt Day

Staff and students across the Upper Canada District School Board observed Orange Shirt Day on Friday, raising awareness about the harm caused to Indigenous peoples by the Residential School System.

Staff and students honoured victims and survivors of the system by wearing orange shirts.

Board schools also featured presentations

by Indigenous speakers, a n d o rg a n i z e d c l a s s presentations and drumming workshops with an Algonquin elder.

Superintendent Jodie Barrett said the day was a way the Board could honour the spirit of the

Calls to Action by the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada.

“I’m so proud of our staff and students for wearing orange,” said Jodie. “It’s another way we can help redress the tragic legacy of Canada’s Residential School System and move toward reconciliation and healing.

“The day helps our staff and students gain a deeper understanding of the impact of the system on our Indigenous partners, and will make certain future generations are aware of it, so we can learn from the mistakes of the past.”

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Fall Car Care 2017 October is Car Safety Month, the perfect time to fall into a vehicle maintenance program and get your car ready for the challenges of harsh winter weather.

A thorough inspection of your vehicle during the fall months will go a long way toward ensuring safety and dependability when temperatures drop and severe winter weather strikes. A routine maintenance program also makes financial sense, extending useful vehicle life and helping avoid costly repairs down the road.

Whether you do it yourself or take your car to a professional service technician, Be Car Care Aware recommends 10 basic maintenance procedures to keep your vehicle operating at its best:

1. Check all fluids, including engine oil, power steering, brake and transmission as well as windshield washer solvent and antifreeze/coolant.

2. Check the hoses and belts to make sure they are not cracked, brittle, frayed, loose or showing signs of excessive wear.

3. Check the battery and replace if necessary. Make sure the connection is clean, tight and corrosion-free.

4. Check the brake system annually and have the brake linings, rotors and drums inspected at each oil change.

5. Inspect the exhaust system for leaks, damage and broken supports or hangers if there is an unusual noise. Exhaust leaks can be dangerous and must be corrected without delay.

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7. Check the heating, ventilating and air conditioning (HVAC) system as proper heating and cooling performance is critical for interior comfort and for safety reasons such as defrosting.

8. Inspect the steering and suspension system annually including shock absorbers, struts and chassis parts such as ball joints, tie rod ends and other related components.

9. Check the tires, including tire pressure and tread.

Uneven wear indicates a need for wheel alignment.

Tires should also be checked for bulges and bald spots.

10. Check the wipers and lighting so that you can see and be seen. Check that all interior and exterior lighting is working properly and replace worn wiper blades so you can see clearly when driving during precipitation.

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Regular vehicle maintenance can keep money in your wallet

The Automotive Industries Association (AIA) of Canada’s 2012 Outlook Study indicates that 54 percent of vehicles on Canadian roads are over eight years of age and that this number is growing, making vehicle maintenance more important than ever before. Older vehicles require more TLC to keep them running efficiently and safely. Staying on top of your vehicle’s maintenance schedule means that it will emit fewer greenhouse gases and will be less likely to run into problems that can lead to expensive repairs and potentially dangerous breakdowns. “A lot of drivers are opting to pay off their vehicles, and are enjoying not having a monthly car payment,” said Marc Brazeau, president and CEO, AIA Canada. “This is a great situation to be in, but it’s important to remember that you still need to invest in regular maintenance. Not doing so – especially for an older vehicle –means that you are reducing your car’s lifespan and are likely to have to pay for expensive repairs down the road.”

Bottom‐line benefits of regular vehicle maintenance include: • More Mileage: A well‐serviced vehicle has an increased fuel economy of ten percent and will cost you significantly less at the pump.

• Less Costly Repairs: Simple things like having your oil changed regularly can correct small problems that, if left unchecked, can lead to costly repairs down the road.

• Less Accident‐Related Expenses: Regular vehicle maintenance may cost you a few dollars today, but taking care of your car keeps you safe on the road and helps you prevent accidents, which typically cause your insurance premiums to soar and your monthly payments to increase dramatically.

• Higher Resale Value: A vehicle that has been serviced as per its manufacturer recommended service guide, with proper records, is likely to have a higher resale value than one that hasn’t. 5.

Longer Life for Your Car: Regular maintenance will prolong the life span of your vehicle, therefore postponing the need for a new car. This will allow you to save more money for your next vehicle down payment, or pay off other debts. For more vehicle maintenance and safety tips, please visit www.becarcareaware.ca.

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Keep Your Car Breathing Well: Change the Air Filters You need clean air to breathe and so does your car, and a vehicle’s air filters make that possible. The non-profit Car Care Council reminds car owners to have the engine and cabin air filters inspected and changed regularly to ensure vehicle longevity and interior comfort.

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Top Five Car Care Tips 1. Check your exterior lighting regularly to make sure you can see and be seen, and keep your headlamps clean.

2. Remove excess snow from your vehicle before driving away. Any snow left on your roof or hood can migrate onto your windows, obstructing your view, or be blown into the field of vision of other drivers.

3. Check your antifreeze levels and make sure that you have the right concentration for your local weather conditions.

4. Always keep a shovel, a snow brush/ice scraper, warm clothing and other winter essentials in your car during the colder months.

5. Regularly top-up your windshield washer fluid and keep an extra container in your trunk in case you run out, so you can keep your windshield clean and clear.

“Air filters are your vehicle’s first line of defense against contaminants that reduce cabin air quality and negatively impact engine performance,” said Rich White, executive director, Car Care Council. “Community car care events held throughout the country reveal that nearly one out of five vehicles is in need of air filter replacement, so it’s evident that motorists often overlook this simple, yet important service.”

The vehicle’s engine air filter traps dirt particles that can cause damage to engine cylinders, cylinder walls, pistons, piston rings and bearings, leading to the engine losing power. The air filter also plays a critical role in keeping pollutants from contaminating the airflow sensor on fuel-injected cars. A normal wear item that requires regular checks and replacement, air filters should be inspected at each oil change and replaced annually or when showing other signs of contamination.

The cabin air filter is responsible for cleaning the air entering the passenger compartment. Under normal circumstances, it helps trap pollen, bacteria, dust and exhaust gases that may find their way into a vehicle’s heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) system, compromising interior air quality and damaging the system. Most cabin air filters are accessed through the panel in the HVAC housing, which may be under the hood or placed within the interior of the vehicle. A cabin air filter should not be cleaned and reinstalled. Instead, it should be replaced every 12,000 to 15,000 miles or per the owner’s manual.

To help motorists “be car care aware,” the Car Care Council has free tools available on its website, including a personalized service schedule, an 80-page Car Care Guide in English and Spanish, and a Car Care Minute video about cabin air filters.

The Car Care Council is the source of information for the “Be Car Care Aware” consumer education campaign promoting the benefits of regular vehicle care, maintenance and repair to consumers.

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Four is Better Than Two Always install winter tires in a matching set of four to help maintain balanced and controlled handling in winter driving conditions. Using just two winter tires on a vehicle creates a traction mismatch that can have serious handling consequences. With front-wheel-drive, putting snow tires on the front only will result in the back wheels not having as much grip as the front wheels. This will make the car much more likely to spin out (oversteer) while braking or cornering. With snow tires on the just back wheels of a rearwheel-drive car, the front wheels won't grip as well as those that provide the power, so the car may not respond when the steering wheel is turned -- it will simply plow straight ahead (understeer).

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Common Automotive Myths Debunked

Be Car Care Aware debunks five common vehicle myths to help keep you safe on the road in any weather!

Myth #1: The windshield is for comfort not safety. Fact: They weren’t just made to keep you dry from the rain; windshields are part of your vehicle’s safety restraint system, meaning that a cracked or damaged windshield can decrease the overall effectiveness of airbags, seatbelts, roof stability, and your personal safety in the event of an accident. If your windshield has a crack, it’s important to have it repaired or replaced immediately.

Myth #2: Your engine should be warmed up by idling before driving. Fact: It’s important for your engine to be warmed up, but not by idling. Even in cold weather, the best way to warm up a vehicle’s engine is to drive away. With today’s modern engines, you should only need 30 seconds of idling, assuming that your windows are clear.

Myth #3: Suspension isn’t important to your car’s safety. Fact: Together, the steering and suspension system are key to your car’s handling and overall safety. AIA recommends having your vehicle’s steering and suspension systems checked at least once a year and usually with a wheel alignment. It may be time to have your steering and suspension inspected if your vehicle experiences one of these symptoms: pulling, uneven tire wear, noise and vibration while cornering, or a loss of control.

Myth #4: Cars are so computerized that I should leave all checkups to the professionals.

Fact: While you should follow your manufacturer’s suggested maintenance schedule, there are some things you can do yourself. Once a month, you should perform some basic checks on your vehicle, such as: checking all fluid levels (engine oil, power steering, antifreeze/coolant, etc.), checking hoses and belts, checking the tires for inflation and tread wear, checking lighting, and checking the wiper blades to ensure they are working properly.

Myth #5: Shutting off and restarting your engine uses more gas than if you let it idle. Fact: Contrary to popular belief, restarting your engine does not burn more fuel than idling.

In fact, 10 seconds of idling uses more fuel than restarting your engine. If you are parked and are going to be idling for more than 10 seconds, save fuel by turning off your vehicle.

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Basic Auto Care Many Drivers Miss Fluids and lubricants rank among the most neglected items when it comes to basic auto care, says the non-profit Car Care Council.

Community car care events held throughout the country found that the top-three fluids most likely to be low or contaminated are windshield washer fluid in 26 percent of inspected vehicles, followed by engine oil at 23 percent and coolant at 19 percent.

Windshield washer fluid keeps dirt and debris from collecting on a vehicle’s windshield, allowing the driver full visibility and making it an essential safety item. Windshield washer fluid should be checked monthly and drivers should use a fluid that is specially formulated for their climate.

Engine oil lubricates the moving parts of a vehicle’s engine, helping keep the engine clean and preventing wear and overheating. Neglecting to change a vehicle’s oil can lead to costly repairs, including replacement.

Engine oil levels should be checked frequently and changed per the owner’s manual.

Coolant absorbs heat from the engine and dissipates it through the radiator and heat exchanger. Because coolant breaks down over time, neglecting it can lead to corrosion, rust and engine overheating. Flushing and replacing coolant every six to 12 months, depending upon climate, will help prevent costly repairs.

“Checking fluids and lubricants is easy to put off, but each is critical to your vehicle running properly and safely,” said Rich White, executive director, Car Care Council. “The good news is that they are easy to check and inexpensive to replace. Whether you do it yourself or visit a trusted technician, be sure to inspect your vehicle for any possible signs of trouble so you can address minor service needs before they turn into major repairs.”

The Car Care Council is the source of information for the “Be Car Care Aware” consumer education campaign promoting the benefits of regular vehicle care, maintenance and repair to consumers. For the latest car care news, visit the council’s online media room at http://media.carcare.org

These debunked myths will help you become a smarter driver and keep you safe on the roads this fall season and heading into the winter months. For more vehicle maintenance and safety tips or additional information on the Be Car Care Aware program, please visit www.becarcareaware.ca.

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September surprises the Rideau Glen Ladies League

back row: L.to R. Frankie Baird, Kathryn Etmanski, Libby Price, Pearl Webb, Jean Potvin, Peggy MacPhail.

Seated: Maureen Fournier, Pat Hayes (club champion)

by Cecile Fortier September surprised everyone by imitating what July and August usually bring---sunny, sweltering weather. The ladies enjoyed all their games, including two tournaments that had been delayed because of rain.

The de Pencier tournament played on September 14 had 20 avid golfers competing for the oldest (1935) trophy of all. The winners were: 1st--Maureen Fournier and Maryann Sunstrom.

2nd: Peggy MacPhail and Pat Kealey.

The Havelin tournament followed a week later, with the winners being: 1st--Pearl Webb and Libby Price.

2nd--Maureen Fournier and Brenda Macumber.

Congratulations to all!

The Ringer Board competition was a season long contest where players entered their best scores on Tuesday's league play.

The winner for the Most Improved was a great surprise to an amazed Kathryn Etmanski, who was cheered by all. Her game has improved from playing in the 80's three years ago, to mid 40's this season. Quite a feat, Kate!

She thanks everyone for being so patient while playing with her, and for those who freely gave her advice and instructions which helped her through the years. The winner of the lowest score on the Board was Judy Collard. Congratulations to two great ladies! Mary

Garrett will replace Peggy MacPhail on the care of the Ringer Board for next year.

A very large group of ladies occupied the "red chairs" for a scrumptious turkey dinner catered by Don Miller and his crew.

The game played before dinner, under a beaming sun, was using only three clubs. The ladies giggled and laughed at their efforts to hit a decent ball. Not an easy feat to do with only three clubs - including your putter. The winner of this labourious effort with the lowest score was: Peggy MacPhail. Kudos to all who played in spite of the intense heat.

Pam thanked all who participated in the survey.

There were some very positive results. Upcoming changes may occur. She will send an email with the results to everyone. Pam also read a message from Anne and John Goss (new owners of R.G.) who will be taking over in November. They stated that a few changes will happen during the winter, with improvements to the course and the clubhouse. The ladies will anxiously await.

The ladies again thank Phil Green and his crew, and Daniel Goss, who are doing a great job with the upkeep of the course, and also for donating a bench on hole no.2. Thanks!

With 18 straight days without any rain, the balls are finally rolling and the course looks great.

The first and only Birdie of the season

could not have been more beautifully accomplished.

Judy Collard had a perfect drive on the infamous no 13 and landed her shot on the green about 25 feet below the hole. She took her aim and sent a perfect line of her ball directly into the hole. Cheers and high fives were given to a stunned Judy. You all know how difficult it is to putt on that green, her feat was amazing! Let’s also not forget kudos to Willie Brydges, who broke 100 for the first time this season. Frankie handed pins to the two superb golfers.

Pam thanked all the ladies for a great season, in spite of all the rainy days that cancelled so many games. But, still, Rideau Glen gave to all the thrill of unexpected prowess at golf. Snowbirds will soon be leaving for warmer climates, while those that stay behind see each other in their different winter activities. A thankyou to the "social" ladies who attend every month for the dinners only and support the league by their presence. All are past members who cannot play any more because of different disabilities, but still show an interest in the league. Thank-you ladies! We also thank Rayanne McGee for being an invited guest as a player and photographer. She patiently took the photos of the trophy winners.

Your work was greatly appreciated.

As the season comes to an end, it does not mean that golf is over. Some of the "die-hard" golfers do continue on playing till the course closes, which is usually in November.

Autumn could be a most beautiful time to golf, when the course is adorned in its splendour. Splashes of colour thrown on a canvas for all to enjoy. Take a deep breath and admire the work of the Creator!

Au revoir till spring 2018!

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Burritt’s Rapids Small Hall event

by Andrea Cordonier A few days on, I’m still feeling buzzy about Sunday’s Festival of Small Halls concert at the Burritt’s Rapids Community Hall. Two years ago I stumbled across a Small Halls brochure and read with eyes as big as saucers: Community! Historic halls! Rural villages!

Road trips! Church dinners! Music! I had the nearest thing to a religious conversion right there on that sidewalk. If it delivered what it promised, Small Halls would embody my idea of The Perfect Community Event.

A week later I spied Mark Monahan, mastermind behind Bluesfest, CityFolk and the Festival of Small Halls, at another arts and culture event. I pitched the Burritt’s Rapids Community Hall as a venue, gave him my card and called his office regularly for six months until he said yes.

Expanding from an initial three concerts in 2014 to more than 30 in 2017, Ontario’s Festival of Small Halls takes it cue from successful small halls festivals in Prince Edward Island and Australia. It’s a “formula” that works brilliantly: Small Halls brings the

Allison Russell and JT Nero (she from Vancouver, he from Chicago), that expands or contracts according to each venue.

For this show, they paired w i t h To r o n t o - b a s e d musician Joel Schwartz to bring “beautiful words and music that...tap deep veins of emotion (through) stark, elemental imagery that feels like scripture, or a lost folk song recovered.”

They keened and exalted, implored and whispered their way through an extended set that married their brilliant, harmonious voices with, by turns, a clarinet, guitar and banjo accompaniment. I highly recommend you check them out online.

Age may just be a number, but 14 year-old up-and-coming singer and musician Mia Kelly’s jawdropping vocals are rich, powerful and all grown-up, akin to Amy Winehouse.

Everybody fell in love with her sweet charm and glowing talent. Based in Gatineau, I already have a plan to bring to her out again soon.

So, after two years, do I think the Festival of Small Halls is The Perfect Community Event? I do.

I think it’s a powerful idea that’s perfect for our beloved small places, like Burritt’s Rapids, particularly those without a lot of resources and/or competing entertainment options. It suits places with a little bit of space and a whole lotta heart. Here’s to next year’s show!

musicians (Canadian and international) and sells the tickets online and the small hall partner promotes the concert, recommends local openers, preps the hall and offers up pre-orpost-concert dinners and refreshments and other complimentary activities such as markets and art installations. Together, every show becomes a unique work of “musical magic,” with a portion of the proceeds returned to the host venue.

In 2016, our thematic was Newfoundland as we hosted the charming Sherman Downey and Matthew Byrne and our local food partner, The Crusty Bakers, provided an amazing tapas dinner, serving up creative variations on iconic Newfoundland favourites.

We offered bottles of Screech as door prizes.

The concert sold out in a handful of days and we wondered how we could possibly top it this year.

For 2017, Manager of Small Halls, Kelly Symes, musically offered up “Birds of Chicago,” with teenage powerhouse Mia Kelly as the opener. The Crustys, Jon and Jamie, took the band’s name as their muse, producing another round of stunning plates including “4&20 Blackbirds”, the “Unladen Swallow,” and “Fowl Ball,” each more delicious than the next. Once again, tickets flew out the door.

“Birds” is a musical collective, centred around

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Festival of Small Halls - Thanks

Thank you very much to everyone that made The Festival of Small Halls - Burritt’s Rapids such a great success: - All our attendees who brought energy and excitement to the event - Festival of Small Halls Manager, Kelly Symes, on-site coordinators Tory and Shawn, and Dan on the sound board - Jon and Jamie and their staff at The Crusty Bakers - Our student volunteers who helped check people in, served and tidied up and who stayed to the bitter end to wash dishes - The community volunteers for hosting and feeding the band, prepping the hall, cleaning up, putting the coffee on, installing a photographic homage to “The Birds of Chicago,” and offering accommodation to the band - And the Board members of the Burritt’s Rapids Community Association (BRCA) and the many members of the Burritt’s Rapids community at large for their extraordinary efforts and attention to detail to bring all of the recent hall renovations to successful completion. Keeping our historic community hall alive and well is nothing short of an exquisite act of love.

Want to know about other arts and culture events in Burritt’s Rapids and area? Email andrea@ habicurious.com to get on the mailing list and be the first to know about what we’re up to next.

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The Push for Change: St. John’s to Vancouver, challenge complete

by Melanie Redman, Executive Director, A Way Home Some might think it a bit extreme to push a shopping cart across the entire country through every kind of season and weather, but Joe Roberts believes that we have to do “whatever it takes” to prevent and end youth homelessness in Canada.

Joe started his campaign a number of years ago with a trial run, where he walked from Calgary to Vancouver.

After that, he knew it was possible to actualize his vision to push a modified shopping cart, often a symbol of homelessness, across Canada. Joe and his campaign team set out from Newfoundland on May 1, 2016 and concluded October 11, 2017

this epic journey in British Columbia just last week on Friday, September 29.

A Way Home Canada’s team was there to celebrate this feat, along with team members from Canadian Observatory on Homelessness and Raising the Roof (our partners in delivering The Upstream Project, supported in part

by The Push for Change).

When I first met Joe and his wife Marie, who is also the campaign director for The Push, I knew that they understood something fundamental about youth homelessness. They could see that as a complex, fusion policy issue, the only effective response is to build a movement that works across the systems that drive young people into

homelessness, and that by necessity, must be part of the solutions. Back then, A Way Home was only in its formative stage, but we could easily see that The Push for Change would be an important coalition member in our efforts to elevate this issue and begin to invest in prevention. With every kilometre walked, with every community or school engagement along the way, Joe and the campaign team did just that—helped us build this growing movement for change.

The Push for Change campaign covered over 9,100 kilometres and participated in more than 400 community and school events since May, 2016.

After such an incredible

journey, you might think Joe ending youth homelessness is ready to take a break, but in Canada. We inspire and Joe and Marie are working enable communities and with us to plan the future all levels of government of The Push for Change, to =organize, plan and Business card 2col. wide 3.375" x 2" and have already invested implement strategies to heavily in a legacy of youth address youth homelessness homelessness prevention. in a coordinated, measurable OneIn of Business the most effective and impactful way.

Since 2002 engagement strategies has We believe that we need involved both trade unions to move away from simply and police. The support “managing” the problem from these entities across of youth homelessness the country has set the stage through emergency services for future partnership on the issue.

The Push for Change shows us that anything is possible and confirms what Dr. Stephen Gaetz always says: We can end youth homelessness in Canada, if we want to.

A Wa y H o m e i s a national coalition. We are dedicated to preventing and

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and move towards a more proactive, rights-based approach that focuses on prevention (stopping young people from becoming homeless in the first place) and helping those who are homeless move into housing with supports as rapidly as possible and in a safe and planned way.

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A woman of vision

Local resident, Andrea Hossack, was awarded the L i e u t e n a n t G o v e r n o r ’s Visionaries by the Honourable Elizabeth Dowdeswell,

Lieutenant Governor of Ontario. The prize was created to give Ontario’s most creative thinkers a forum for tackling the challenges that

and daily inter-mingling of generations, in nature.

S p e c i f i c a l l y, a n d v e r y concretely, I propose merging nursery schools with seniors’ nursing homes. We know the situation: There’s a shortage of good-quality, licensed day care. It has been described as a crisis.

At the other end of the demographic range, a large population of baby boomers are on the cusp of becoming less independent. They may be trying to delay, or avoid, moving to a seniors’ nursing home. The Toronto Star reported in March that the wait list for these seniors’ homes will reach 50,000 people over the next few years. So a new model would be timely. Why does it keep insistently popping into my

Ontarians and Canadians will face over the next 50 years— and to give them a chance to present their solutions in front of a panel of the province’s thought leaders. It is administered in partnership with the Walrus Foundation.

Andrea won in the category of Social Cohesion, and her vision is to create situations where Ontario’s children and elders can interact with each other, promoting community health and encouraging intergenerational contact. Part of her speech provided details on her vision: “My vision for improving Ontario’s social cohesion involves making people h e a l t h i e r, h a p p i e r a n d more socially connected by designing the intentional

Meeting Wobbles the cat from Big Sky Ranch

by Pam Owen I received the biography on Wobbles from Big Sky Ranch and enjoyed it so much, I have nothing further to add. Please enjoy the article as submitted by the marvellous and talented staff at the Sanctuary!

This is Wobbles, and what a magnificent cat she is – by her name you would never know

that she wants to be taken seriously! Wobbles is not the name she came with when she was surrendered, her name was Grace, but ‘Wobbles’ naturally evolved from how she acted as she started to explore her new home.

She was given up, with a cat friend who was quickly adopted out, by a person who loved them very much, but had to move away

for personal reasons. So, Wobbles was used to being adored! She was not used to such vigorous exercise though, but bravely set out to explore every inch of the Sanctuary.

It was hard not to notice her- even the other cats would look on in amazement as this round little ball practised every day. She jumped on roofs, balanced on fence posts, and walked with lots of wobbles along all of the fences in the parking lot too (all with little grace, as it can happen to even the best of us). Wobbles does everything with a very serious face – her expression when we giggle at her antics would freeze you to stone. Never discouraged, even when the other cats decided to show her how it’s done with the greatest of ease, she persevered until she mastered all of the heights.

Once that was done to her

satisfaction, she prefered to snooze in the new flower beds planted by the volunteers, next to the new sheltered gazebo that has been recently built.

There are more and more visitors who come to visit the animals every year, and it became clear that the Sanctuary needed a place where people could rest and spend time together too. Whether using a walker or a wheelchair, or even racing up on a child’s quick feet, the gazebo is a place to share lunch together, watch the horses in the fields, or read the dedication plaques to animal friends passed over the Rainbow Bridge.

Wobbles will be close by, approving of all the efforts to relax, slow down a little, and smell the flowers.

For hours of operation, how to help us help them, and contact info, please go to our website at www. bigskyranch.com.

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When my two children were little and I was a working mom, I searched for child care that was just right for them, and for me: after rejecting several places, I found the farm. Petit Jardin En Bois (Little Garden in the Woods) is a nursery school on a working farm, in Quebec.

I commuted to my city job in Ottawa. My children picked apples, jumped in puddles and snow, patted horses and got burrs in their hair. Every day, I wanted to stay there with them, it was so full of fun and discovery.

At that same time, my 93 year-old grandma, Sylvia - a woman and a teacher, born in Northern Ontario who loved picking berries, skiing, swimming, and who had travelled by dog sled while in labour with my mom – moved into a very good nursing home. But as her mobility decreased, she rarely went outside. She wanted to go outside. Would it have made her healthier and happier? I would bet on it. And I wonder if you have witnessed this scene in a nursing home: When I took my children to visit her, we’d walk down the long corridor, and the residents would reach their hands out to touch my children. I understood why...

Because our province needs more childcare and more places for seniors to live safely, I’m proposing a new model that creates both, and uses the natural chemical boost of human contact as a vital source of happiness and health. I propose that we design these places with the idea of a family farm in mind. It’s not nostalgia I’m asking you to visualize.

It’s intimacy. Connection.

Imagine the beauty of a young child and his or her elder friend, seeing the first snow, observing patterns of frost

Energy East Pipeline cancelled – Good news for North Grenville submitted by Sustainable North Grenville Sustainable North Grenville is quietly celebrating yesterday’s announcement that TransCanada Pipeline has officially terminated the company’s proposed Energy East pipeline project. The pipeline, which would have shipped 1.1 million barrels of diluted bitumen across the Rideau River through North Grenville, posed a direct threat to the community’s land and water, particularly October 11, 2017

the area’s drinking water aquifer.

“We are relieved about this announcement,” said Chris Weissflog, a spokesperson for SNG. “In the first place, it is very probable that there is insufficient market potential for tar sands oil to guarantee that the project would make money. But when you add the climate test to the National Energy Board (NEB) process, the pipeline’s true environmental impact would be realized, and TransCanada recognizes that.”

Since the pipeline proposal was announced in 2013, Sustainable North Grenville has been working to raise awareness of the dangers of such a project to the community. SNG made several presentations to North Grenville Council, hundreds of people signed petitions, and dozens of volunteers organized local events and public meetings.

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had applied for and received Commenter Status at the planned NEB hearings.

“New tar sands pipelines don’t make sense—economically or environmentally— in a world that is addressing climate change and moving away from fossil fuels,” said Ian Angus, a local environmental expert and author. “And, thankfully, our water supply now won’t be put at risk.”

“So many residents of North Grenville thought the proposed Energy East

Pipeline was a bad idea from the beginning,” said area resident and SNG member Tom Graham. “We’re happy that TransCanada has finally come to the same conclusion.

Thanks to the many concerned citizens and local volunteers for expressing their opposition. Their hard work has paid off.”

Sustainable North Grenville was created in 2010 by a group of concerned citizens to help raise awareness about sustainability issues in North Grenville

on a leaf, or checking in on their tomato plant as it slowly flowers, then produces a tomato. Yes. These are slow activities. Some people may not have time for them. But little children do.”

Andrea then applied her vision to the local situation in North Grenville, with a particular vision for Kemptville College: “In my own community of Kemptville, Ontario, the campus of the College has been shuttered, and is going begging for tenants and someone to have a vision of what the campus can be used for. Here is that vision.

It is a dream of mine to see an intergenerational nursing home and nursery school on this beautiful green property. Kemptville Campus could be a hub of innovation – a seniors’ residence and nursery school on a working farm, as well as a top-drawer digital campus for research in ageing, in dementia, all kinds of brains-in-nature research.

Picture it: Parents drop their kids off at the “farm” on weekday mornings and drive off to work. Children run to greet the goats in the paddock, or build a snow fort. Senior residents enjoy their rooms that overlook the gardens that they tend with the children.

What a lively place. What stories will come home each day. What a difference to the child who might have been placed, ultra-passive, in front of a television all morning.

In closing, I want to say that I’m telling you these things because I’m a mom, a daughter, and a grand-daughter. Some small awkward tugs have caught my attention, and if you’ve also felt those tugs, let’s question the way we do things, and try some new ways. The children are missing out on time with their elders. The elders are missing out on the energy and wonder of children. Why not give them the gift of being together?” and to share information with those who would like to see the community become more sustainable. A series of articles on the pipeline issue may be found at: http://www. sustainablenorthgrenville. ca/initiative-energy-eastpipeline.

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New presence behind bench sparks 73's for win

Nick Bond shut-down another attempt as Alexis Giguere takes out shooter to stop rebound by the sportsguy Last Sunday's night challenge on home ice against Kanata Lasers started off the first when a sin-bin visit by 73's gave Bennett Stockdale with helper from Manderville a PPG at 7:01.

Then Lasers snapped another into the mesh when Nocita set up Jack Quinn at 7:14 to give them two goal lead.

Kemptville bounced back with the two speedsters Fry across to Eric Conley to spoil Hektors SO attempt at 19:25.

Lasers on the attack at 19:58 as the combination Nocita and Jack Quinn posted his second tally of the night.

Kanata outshot Kemptville by 14 to 10.

Man advantage for 73's as tic-tac-toe play from Fry and Kirkby when Alec Taillon picked up the garbage to pull the trigger at 17:17 for PPG. Period closed out with SOG even with 9 each and

73's within one.

Third round Kemptville seemed totally disjointed and out of gas to allow Kanata to force the issue. Nocita found Jack Quinn to give him a hat-trick at 5:54 to make it a 2 goal game for Lasers. Will Larsen capped it off after receiving the rubber from Sleeth at 18:01 to award a 5 - 2 win for Kanata Lasers.

Lasers SOG 9 to 73's 5 for a total of 32 for Lasers and 24 for 73's.

Peter Brooks was left on his own with major attacks

by Kanata on his door step behind the defenders without clearing the rubber.

Wednesday's contest would be interesting as the boys faced the Smiths Falls Bears with their previous coach behind the Bears bench. Bears struck first when Shannon with Hart over to Brett Humberstone to hammer it home past

Peter Brooks at 4:49. Smiths Falls peppered 15 shots to Kemptville 5. New kid on the block Kiefer with assist from Beaton found Tyson Kirkby to put the 73's on the board at 1:45. 73's regained their faith as they pumped 10 SOG to Bears 4 to close out with 1 - 1 tie.

Final twenty belonged to Smiths Falls Bears as Harley from the half boards to Kyle Dowdall to rifle it in for a tie breaker at 13:20. Insurance goal at 17:44 from Bohemier to Kyle Dowdall for his second marker and win over 73's 3 to 1. Bears outshot 73's 16 to 14 with total of 35 to 73's 29. With Kemptville changing up the coaching unit it will have developed a challenge for the young warriors to adapt to new systems and coaching style.

Pembroke Lumber Kings rolled into to town for a Friday night confrontation.

Kemptville 73's drew first blood when Kiefer with Hunter to Jarrett Williams that loaded up and fired for his intial goal of the season at 19:43. Lumber Kings answered back with a garbage point when Noah Malka redirected a bouncing rubber after receiving from Emoff and Falivena at 19:58 to even it up. Kemptville blasted 17 shots at Nick Manousos to 7 shots at Nick bond.

Kemptville owned the second as Hunter with a man short slammed it tape to tape onto high flying Eric Conley over the middle for SHG at 4:49 for tie breaker. Hunter's tenacity controlled the play to Jacob Thousand on the door step to bang it home at 12:21 to put Kemptville ahead by two. SOG even at 10.

Last twenty as in the previous stanzas 73's were kept in the contest by Nick Bond just one shot shy of SO with Kirkby assisted from Meyer as Ashton Fry back hands over glove of stopper at 5:05 to hand 73's a victory.

Lumber Kings managed 13 SOG to 73's 8. Kemptville showed a different team to their fans.

Come on out to their next home game to show your support and experience Hockey with EDGE.

Equinelle hosts first annual RCMP Charity Golf Tournament

Team Weapons of Grass Destruction with two members of the RCMP Musical Ride who were on hand for pictures at the beginning of the tournament. L-R: Christine Derksen, Jessie Rai, Christine Doiron and France Pouliot With the tournament, is a not-for profit agency you can impact them for life.”

by Hilary Thomson Patti Murphy, Executive which included a charity bbq that serves at-risk youth in the Ottawa area. They D i r e c t o r o f t h e Yo u t h and silent auction, and a few Equinelle Golf Course offer services that help with Services Bureau, was at the other smaller fundraising was full of Mounties last housing, mental health, youth tournament and was thrilled initiatives prior to the event, Wednesday for the first in the judicial system, and with the support they have the RCMP were able to donate annual RCMP Fall Classic employment. “It is such a received from the RCMP. a grand total of $17,000 to the Charity Golf Tournament. great cause,” says tournament “It’s a wonderful event,” she Youth Services Bureau of The tournament was in organizer, Christine Doiron. said, beaming. “It means a lot Ottawa. “It was a great day,” support of the Youth Services “If you reach youth early, to have a group wrap around Christine says. “I couldn’t be Bureau of Ottawa, which when they are having trouble, us and support what we do.” happier.”

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We’ll Meet Again

We’ll Meet Again, in production for 2 performances this coming November, is a collection of skits and songs from WWI and WWII. Some tunes are peppy marches, lively dances and some, just plain silly. Others are soft, quiet, sentimental, close to the heart, some with intriguing backgrounds. We often associate these songs with iconic singers- bookmarks in musical history.

Rudyard Kipling wrote the poem “On the Road to Mandalay” in 1892 on return from 7 years in India. It includes Kipling’s recollection of the beauty of the Burmese maidens.

Dame Vera Lynn ( 1917-2017), a British singer, was one of the voices most associated with songs from the world wars including “I’ll Be Seeing You”, written in 1938, recorded

by Bing Crosby and several others including Johnny Cash in 2002.

Lilli Marlene was written as a poem in German, 1915, set to music in 1928 and broadcast at sign off every night from a radio station located in Belgrade. The singer, Lale Andersen, conjured up warm memories of the sweet hearts waiting at home on both side of the line.

Wish Me Luck, 1939, an up beat, keep a stiff- upper- lip -and -carry- on theme, was recorded by comedian Gracie Fields. We’ll Meet Again, also released in the same year, was chosen as this musical’s title, appropriately so.

White Cliffs of Dover, 1940: “Blue birds” refers to the RAF and the RCAF flight pilots in their blue uniforms.

“Thumbs Up” was the sign a pilot relayed to ground crew that he was ready for take off on a mission.

When the Lights Go On Again, recorded by Vaughn Monroe in 1943, is a song of hope in a time of darkness and fear, a wish for the future of the world, still appropriate today.

We’ll Meet Again plays on November 10 at 7:30 and Nov. 12 at 2:00 in the Urbandale Arts Centre. Tickets are available for $15.00 at Kemptville and District Home Support. 613 258 3202, the Municipal Office and Brewed Awakenings.

Proceeds go to K&DHSI.

CALLING ALL ARTISTS! The North Grenville Art Guild has reorganized under the direction of Kemptville resident, Reinder Kuntz, owner of RedTrillium Fine Art, starting with a nucleus of 10 artists.

The guild would like to invite all painters, potters, ceramic artists, mixed media artists, sculptors and photographers to our kick off event. This will take place on Saturday, October 28th, from 2:00 – 4:00 pm at the previous location of the Homestead Gallery, 868 Country Road 44, south of Kemptville. Refreshments will be on hand. To RSVP and/ or for more information, please email NGArtsGuild@ gmail.com. www.ngtimes.ca

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submitted by Jennifer Mitchell Thank you North Grenville for supporting our Beavers, Cubs, Scouts and Venturers at this year’s Apple Day Fundraiser! Your kind donations help support our camping and outdoor activities as our youth learn new skills and develop as leaders in our community. We’re pleased to report that our Group’s membership continues to grow, now more than 90 youth supported by 25 hard working leaders. Our programs combine fun and learning with outdoor activities and community service. Thanks you again for your ongoing support.

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Can you identify these photographs?

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These two historic photographs have managed to defeat the best efforts of people to identify the place and the person. Can you help? The photograph of the building was found, framed, in Kemptville College some time ago, but does not seem to be of any building on that campus. It has clearly something to do with the dairy industry, as can be seen from the wagons loaded with milk churns. One expert on the College has come up with this analysis: “As a preliminary guess,

it is possibly Nestle facilities in the Chesterville area, considering the location of the picture in Kemptville KAS. The 8 gallon cans indicate the farmers were supplying milk to a commercial operation of some sort. Farmers sending to local cheese factories ( at the assumed time period) were using the 30 gallon milk containers and delivered their milk themselves, with their horse and wagon transportation system. The horse and wagon delivery system portrayed there-in would suggest the farm milk

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was picked up by the company operating the processing facilities. The picture could portray Ault's Cheese Factory operations in Winchester but, Ault operations would be more like a local cheese factory of that time frame.”

The photograph of the unidentified man is clearly from the nineteenth century, and was found and sent to us

by Tina Goode, of Kemptville.

He has a kind face, and seems to be relatively young. There is no mark of any kind on

the reverse of the image to indicate where it was taken, or by whom. It is an enlargement of the original, probably, being about 20x30 inches in size.

If you can help in any way in identifying these photographs, please contact me at david@ ngtimes.ca. Thanks to A view of the South Branch showing the main channel and Susie McIntosh and Tina the challenge of accessing it Goode for sending them

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A new dock was all the talk at Maplewood Park in Oxford Mills. Community members gathered to discuss all aspects of establishing a paddlers’ dock above the dam on the South Branch River. Through this brainstorming session, everything from start to a Printing CAL finished dock was considered. Topics included raising BO L TO APP OK AN Business Cards OIN sufficient community support, design, regulations, and MEN T! Book Publishing Booklets the possible participation of the Municipality.

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Happy 100th Birthday

Dorothy Joyce 1917 - 2017

Photo by Anna Rochon

by Doreen O'Sullivan What started as an idea over a glass of wine came to fruition on September 23, 2017, when over 150 descendants of Thomas and Mary (Lowe) Smith gathered at the home of Margaret (Smith) and Lionel Mohr. This represented six generations, and we had family coming from Alberta, Manitoba, and various places in Ontario.

It was a very warm day and some took advantage of the swimming pool to cool off. Others enjoyed time reminiscing, sharing stories and old photos.

Group and family photos were taken and a chicken BBQ was enjoyed by all. We appreciated the patience of our guest p h o t o g r a p h e r, A n n a Rochon, as she gathered us all for the photos.

The youngest attendee was Hunter Fallon-Easton at age 1 month (great great grandson of Tom and Mary).The oldest

attendee was my aunt, Lillian Thomson, who is 91 years young! The one who travelled the farthest to be here was my cousin, Billy Smith, (son of Percy Smith) who came from Lethbridge, Alberta.

Some relatives who had travelled a distance took an opportunity to catch up with other relatives and friends. We also did some tourist activities in Ottawa, including a visit to the Parliament buildings.

This resulted in a very special opportunity for some of us to be present for the ceremony in the Memorial Chamber when the WWII book was turned to the page with our Uncle William Smith’s name on it. Uncle Bill was killed during the liberation of Holland in October, 1944, at age 21. My cousin, Bill Smith, who was named after Uncle Bill, was among those present at the ceremony.

The Smith family has a long history in Kemptville

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S t a n l e y, m o v e d t o Georgianna Street, Kemptville, in 1973, after they retired from running a general store in Metcalfe, Ontario. We all enjoyed our time together at the reunion and vow to stay connected until we gather again.

and North Grenville. My grandparents, Tom and Mary, were originally from Navan, Ontario, and moved to Clothier Street, Kemptville, in the 1940s. At that time, my grandfather worked as a manager of the horse barn at the Kemptville Agricultural School. Of their 11 children, five of them lived in Kemptville at one time. Orville and Jean Smith had a hobby farm on Van Buren St., and Uncle Orville was the custodian at the NGDHS for many years.

Lillian (Smith) and Bert Thomson lived on County Road 43 and established the local business Valley Sanitation. George and Shirley Smith lived north of town on CR 43. Percy Smith moved to Blossom Drive in Kemptville in the 1970’s with his children, after he retired from farming in Navan.

My parents, Edith (Smith) and George

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