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Kemptville comes alive!

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by David Shanahan North Grenville is about to experience a major event.

Bob Besharah, of Class Axe Guitars in Kemptville, announced last Friday that a 3-day music festival will be held in the grounds of Kemptville College featuring a different musical style each day. In conjunction with the Municipality of North Grenville, the Finishing Touch construction, and Dawg FM, this will be a major event for all of eastern Ontario and is expected to be an economic windfall for the entire community.

According to Bob, the goal is to create a true community event. The program for the Festival is: Friday, July 24 - Country; Saturday, July 25 - Rock, Blues, and R&B; and Sunday, July 26 - Folk and Roots. It is too early to announce a line-up, but some acts are confirmed, others are in talks.

Bob is hoping to interest more local businesses to get involved. The more money raised in sponsorships, the bigger the names we’ll see on stage.

The Municipality of North Grenville is also getting involved, supplying logistical

and planning input for the Festival. The presence at the official launch event of Brian Carré, Chief Administrative Officer for the municipality, indicated the level of support that is being shown.

Forbes Symon, the municipality’s Director of Planning, was also at the launch. He considers that the economic effect on North Grenville will be , as he puts it, “huge”. Looking at the success Bob has had with the Calabogie Blues and Ribfest event over the past years, Forbes believes the potential for economic benefits for Kemptville in

particular is really massive.

“The numbers are really very positive, drawing people into the community for accommodation, food, just hanging out and shopping.”

When asked about the numbers expected to attend Kemptville Live, Bob could only guess. “We’re estimating in the 8,000 range, but I think that’s modest. It all depends on how much money we can raise”. When asked how the festival came about, Bob was clear and concise: “We needed it!”. People all over North Grenville have been continued on page 2

The North Grenville Times continued from front page saying for years that a music festival was a natural fit for the community, one that is full of creative people, and a large number of musicians of all kinds and levels.

This is a fantastic opportunity for our community to blend economic development and

great music in a festival that reflects the creative power of North Grenville. It is also a wonderful opening for local business to sponsor an event that will put us on the map and attract a unprecedented amount of attention to this part of the province.

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Open House at the Fire Hall

kids of Sparky’s Hazard House, another tool used to introduce children to home fire safety measures.

Some of the kids (old and young) even got to sit in the 1941 fire truck, and the sound of the sirens and bells, especially in the enclosed hall, was incredibly loud.

Kemptville Insurance Brokers Ltd. were partners with the Fire Service in putting on the open house, and they had an information table set up to provide information and advice on insurance issues, especially in relation to fire issues. Sandy Carré and Kristen Ha, both Account Executives with Kemptville Insurance spoke about the importance of understanding insurance policies, keeping them updated, and insuring your home to the level of replacement costs, rather than market value. Replacing your home would probably cost far more than the simple market value of the property, and insurance policies need to cover all the costs of rebuilding.

They also provided very important information on tenant’s insurance for those renting their homes, as well as important tips of keeping your home safe from the risk of fire. All in all, the Open House at the Fire Hall was yet another important service to the community.

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by David Shanahan There is no way of really appreciating the work done on our behalf by the North Grenville Fire Service, and the Open House which was held at the Fire Hall last week only added to the sense of how much goes on quietly, without notice, to protect the community from disaster. As the major event marking Fire Safety Week, Chief Paul Hutt and Fire Prevention Officer Elizabeth Greenberg put on a display of fire alarms, smoke detectors and other preventative aids, along with some tasty treats, drinks and other goodies.

As North Grenville residents moved through the Hall, learning and

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admiring what they saw, Administrative Assistant Lise Boutet greeted the visitors and made us all welcome.

The highlight for many was the collection of vehicles used by the Service for the various kinds of calls they answer.

Seen up close, these are large, impressive pieces o f m a c h i n e r y, w h i c h give some idea of how powerful and effective they are in fighting fires, handling road accidents, or whatever other crisis they are called upon to deal with. A most imaginative aspect of the open house was the visit by children and groups from Community Living,

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who were brought face to face with fire fighters decked out in complete working gear, including breathing apparatus, helmets, heavy coats and boots. Being involved in a fire situation is frightening enough; but to be faced by a fire fighter in this gear, coming through the smoke, flames and noise could easily induce panic. So, by introducing them in the safety of the Fire Hall, it is hoped that familiarity will allow a more comfortable and accepting response in the event of an emergency.

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College supporters called together for Harvest Fest submitted by Kemptville College Foundation In the face of impending campus closure, the Kemptville College Foundation is going ahead with its biggest annual fundraiser, Harvest Fest, Oct. 25. As usual, it will be held on campus at W.B. George Centre, possibly one of the last major events to be hosted by the college catering department.

Last March, the University of Guelph announced it will be pulling out of Kemptville by spring of next year.

Since then, plans have been modified; U of G will continue administering

trades courses at Kemptville through 2016.

“It’s more important than ever to stage Harvest Fest,” said KCF director Ian Carley, chief organizer of the fundraiser. “It’s time to show solidarity, that the agricultural community is solidly behind efforts to save the college.”

The hip-of-beef dinner, dance and silent and live auction traditionally raises over $12,000.

The money is used for scholarships and to help fund campus innovation and improvements. Lately, some KCF funds have been set aside to help support the Kemptville College Renewal Task

Force and help cover cost of a development plan to be submitted by the end of October to provincial facilitator Lyle Vanclief. KCF directors decided foundation money couldn’t be better spent than in trying to save the college.

Harvest Fest is an elegant affair with directors devoting several hours decorating the hall in a seasonal theme. It begins at 6 pm with a cash bar, followed by dinner at 7:15 pm; then comes the auction and dancing to recorded music. Tickets are $45 each or $425 for a table of 10. Many of the tables

are purchased annually by prominent Eastern Ontario agricultural companies, organizations and farm families. Tickets can be booked through Ian Carley at 613-269-4256.

Ian is also seeking donations of items to the live and silent auctions.

Based on value, receipts for income tax purposes will be provided. “At the moment, it’s hard to

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predict if Harvest Fest will continue beyond this year,” he observed. “So now is the time to come together in the name of our beloved college.”

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Consultant starts work at Kemptville College

by David Shanahan After what had seemed like weeks of inaction, a special consultant has been named by the Municipal Council to draw up a draft development plan for the future of Kemptville College. McSweeney & Associates are an experienced and respected firm, and Eric McSweeney is very well acquainted with North Grenville, having been the consultant who drew up previous Community Strategic Plans for the municipality.

Eric explained the work he has undertaken to do: “Our main focus is on developing a plan

for the continuation of education, training and skills development on the Kemptville campus. We will also look at related uses that may improve the viability of running the campus”.

There is very little time to complete the report, as it has to be presented to Council by the end of this month.

It will then be forwarded to the provincial facilitator, Lyle Vanclief, who, in turn, will be presenting his report on the future of the College to Premier Wynne in November.

The facilitator will be holding a public consultation meeting on October 21, that

is next Tuesday, at the W. B. George Centre on the Kemptville Campus. He is inviting comments and suggestions from the public regarding the future use of the campus. The meeting begins at 7.00 p.m. Given the importance of the College to the North Grenville and eastern Ontario community generally, it seems that much is being squeezed into the next few weeks, after many months of apparent inactivity. It is to be hoped that Tuesday’s meeting will see the future plans for the College far advanced on what they were at the last public meeting.

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This stolen vehicle ended up in the South Branch at Currie Park.

It was discovered last Saturday afternoon.

The police received a call in the early afternoon from a passerby. The OPP, North Grenville Fire Service and Kemptville Towing responded. The vehicle was overturned under water, but no one was found inside.

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Scott Woods returns for Christmas Time keeps rolling along as time tends to do. Here it is October 2014 and the Kemptville Lions Club is preparing to host the Scott Woods "Christmas Tradition" concert for the second year in a row.

This year, the date of the show is November 26, 2014 at 7 pm. Doors are open at 6 pm and it is always a good idea to come early. Once again the event is being held at the North Grenville Community Centre Theatre at 285 County Road 44.

As many of you recall, last year’s show was a hit.

Folks appreciated the lively fiddle music and the antics of Scott Woods and the gang.

This year promises to be just as spectacular. The concert features Canadian Fiddle Champ Scott Woods, and this year he is joined by Gary and Nadine Boles, guitar, upright bass and vocals, and Amanda MacInnis, 14 yearold fiddler, step dancer and singer.

As the Scott Woods poster urges us, "Open

that the Kemptville Lions Club is presenting a Fall Concert. The funds raised from hosting these concerts goes towards filling needs in our community. If any individual or business is interested in sponsoring the event, this helps us even more. Call Mavis Lecuyer for sponsorship information.

So, we do encourage you to join us again this Fall for our annual concert. We love to see you out and with your support we will continue to assist needy causes.

your heart to the joy of the Christmas spirit with lots of family fun, seasonal songs and inspirational stories".

Tickets are now available at the following locations; North Grenville Municipal Centre, Royal LePage Gale Real Estate in the Colonnade Mall (across the lot from ScotiaBank), and Brewing Oasis at 210 Prescott Street or call 613 258-5739 or 613 258-2252.

Tickets are $25 for adults and $10 for children.

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119 Clothier Street East, Kemptville 2:00pm—5:00pm Event is free and open to all

The Leeds-Grenville-Thousand Islands and Rideau Lakes Federal Liberal Association invites you to come meet and hear from our three candidates – Josh Bennett, Kyle Johnston, and Mary Jean McFall – who will be seeking the nomination as the Liberal candidate in our riding for the next Federal election, the first step in becoming our next Member of Parliament.

This is your opportunity to hear from the candidates directly, to sign-up to become a member or renew your expired membership of the Liberal Party of Canada and take part in the upcoming nomination.

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There will be a formal question and answer period between 3:00 pm and 4:00 pm during which the candidates will highlight their priorities and position on a number of issues.

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Tomorrow is a long time After all, election campaigns last for a few weeks, but the person is elected for four years. Tomorrow is a long time, and we will be saddled with this crop for many tomorrows. It can be hard to get beyond the cosmetic, the surface of things, and down to where the core values, the vision, the concrete ideas are.

One of great warnings of history (ok, slight exaggeration) was the rise to the American Presidency of George W. Bush. It was hard to believe anyone could be as unqualified for public office as he was.

But, as he himself said: “They misunderestimated me”. This was the man who warned us not to be easily fooled by appearances.

"There's an old saying in Tennessee -- I know it's in Texas, probably in Tennessee -- that says, fool me once, shame on --shame on you.

Fool me -- you can't get fooled again." You couldn’t make this stuff up. But this man was elected - twice!

What’s the point of all this? Have I gone the George route and missed my connections? No, the point I

by David Shanahan Indeed, it has been said that democracy is the worst form of government except all those other forms that have been tried from time to time. - Sir Winston Churchill They say that democracy is messy, and you can’t argue with that. Looking at this municipal election we’re going through, I’m reminded that we go about things in the weirdest ways. You see, there are actually two things going on right now: there is campaigning, and there is choosing people to sit on Council. These are not necessarily compatible talents. You can have a candidate who is simply dreadful at running for office, but who would make a good councillor or mayor.

Then you have people who are wonderful candidates, charming, eloquent, but who don’t have the first idea how to actually do the job they’re running for.

Elections are not beauty contests, where the most charismatic wins. Or, at least, they ought not to be: the job of choosing who to vote for is a delicate one.

am making is that we have to look beyond the surface of the people running for mayor, or council, or for trustee. The standard political strategy these days is to limit the candidate’s exposure: to keep things simple and direct through brochures and nice photographs and positive messages. Oh, and, of course, to promise not to raise taxes, or to keep taxes low, or to abolish taxes, or whatever people want to hear about taxes. Actually, taxes are a good example of modern politics.

Candidates will always promise to keep taxes low.

Incumbents running for reelection claim they kept taxes low. But no-one ever tells the plain truth: you can pay taxes, or you can have no services. Nothing comes for nothing, and if you want garbage dealt with, roads graded and paved, water treated, or schools for your children, then you have to pay for them. If I hear some incumbent claim that they kept taxes low, I say: “Great.

Wonderful. But what did you do? Don’t tell me what you didn’t do, tell me what constructive and positive

things you did”. Likewise with candidates: what are you actually going to do to bring about all those new jobs, investment, clean air, clean water and an end to world hunger and war?

I don’t know if you’ve watched any, or all, of the conversations we had with the candidates. They’re on our website at www.ngtimes. ca, or clips from them are on our Facebook page. But it is hard to listen to someone for 30 minutes without getting some idea of the person behind the candidate.

Thursday night, (Oct. 16) at the debate in the Municipal Centre, we may get a chance to hear them debate, actually discuss issues and policies, for the first time. If you can get out to the Municipal Centre Theatre from 6.30, you may have an opportunity to watch and listen to them think on their feet and maybe then you’ll get an idea of what’s in their heads.

This is our chance. Once elected, politicians tend to disappear into what I call The Bubble. They cease to be opposing candidates, and become the Council, a distinct sub-group that

develop a “them-andus” attitude - and we, the people, are Them. This is not inevitable and some individuals escape the snare of The Bubble. Others, maybe most, are sucked inside and their political world consists of the other four and staff, often sitting alone in the lights of COGECO cameras in an otherwise empty theatre.

Unless they have their own vision, their own ideas and personality, they can become lost in a busy world of bylaws, planning applications, and committees, making decisions on issues they may not know too much about.

So, before they become Bubble People, ask them questions, get to know the people behind the photographs and glossy brochures, and find out if they have the ideas and vision and intelligence we need to bring us through the next four years. This is a very interesting crop of candidates. But which ones would make interesting members of council?

Don’t, whatever you do, misunderestimate them!

Like you, I reject the position of Dawkins and his ilk, as I reject your position, not because the arguments are unconvincing, but because they are unnecessary.

Belief, whether religious or atheistic, is not susceptible to proof. If it were, it would cease to be belief.

Credo quia non cognosco.

The problem for both you and Dawkins is that your beliefs are universalistic, so that you must find a way of dismissing the competition.

Hence argumentation and proof’. At base, your positions are socio-political, not religious. Non-universalistic religions, for instance Hinduism, do not have this problem.

Modern physical science neither proves nor disproves the existence of a deity, whatever Dawkins might think. But your attempt to use science to prove your

point (e.g. on the reality of the Resurrection) or your dismissal of all physical science post Einstein as science fiction, do you no credit.

Without quantum mechanics and the mathematical equations that underly it, many of the things which you take for granted (e.g. modern computers) would not exist.

So yes, as you complain, I do react “negatively” to your discussion, because it is not a discussion but an exposition. It is, however, you, sir, who are reacting “arrogantly and dismissively”, in, for instance,

your dismissal of those who would respond on behalf of modern science. If you were serious about having a discussion of religion, you would invite adherents of other faiths to contribute and set out the underpinnings of their beliefs. Such interchanges take place all the time in Departments of Religion. To import some of these discussions into the NG Times, even if only in the name of ecumenism, would be a real service.

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Letters to the Editor Dear Editor: Since in your latest effusion you take a poke at me, let me explain why I am ‘irritated’. While your most recent essay (The God Delusion) on the surface appeals for a reasoned discussion of religion, it is clear both in this text and in many of your earlier writings, that your underlying objective is to demonstrate, and indeed prove, the superiority of your form of Christian belief. In short, you seek to argue the reality of an universal Christian God, and as a corollary, the invalidity of other forms of religious belief. In short, you are using the NG Times as a pulpit.

There are, as far as I am aware, only two religions which make universalist claims: Christianity and Islam. And, again as far as I am aware, they are the only two aggressively

proselytizing religions. Your underlying position was made clear in what I think was the second article you wrote very early in the history of the NG Times, in which you addressed the subject of an universal deity and in which you dismissed polytheism as ‘not cutting it’, (I may misremember the exact words) without discussion. In the present essay you demonstrate the same attitude in reference to the Hitchens-DawkinsLennox debates when you confess to anxiety that, “the atheists would have a point that the Christians could not answer...”. So what? Is it a religious reality show? Will the Christian be sent packing if he does not make enough points? Or do you fear that you will be converted to atheism? Unlikely. Maybe, like a good soccer supporter, you are anxious for the team.

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Dear Editor: Never judge a book by its cover.

One of the most intelligent people I’ve got to know is Elwood (Woody) Armour. If I was going to hire someone to manage my financial affairs, my first choice is Woody Armour. The candidate for Council is Woody. He has my full endorsement.

Ralph Raina, Past Mayor of Kemptville, with 19 years municipal representation.

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Letters to the Editor continued Dear Editor: Subject: Since you asked I want from my local newspaper1 . To b e i n f o r m e d of controversial subjects that affect our community, transcanada pipeline, new septage charges etc. I am thankful that Mr. Armour brought this to our attention.

I couldn't care less that the math might be off but happy this was pointed out. Not sure why people are so defensive about this, I would like to know their agendas.

2. I would like you to inform us of how our municipal political system works. If I have an issue, do I contact mayor? Councillors?

Do I have a councillor in charge of a certain area? What is the hierarchy, who reports to who in the municipal office. How does the bylaw officer fit in and the police?

3. I would like to be informed of community events, especially for children.

4. I would like to be informed about the Rideau River. Pollution, swimming, events, fishing etc.

5. I like your articles on issues such as bullying and your information on Christian history.

6. Local sports updates.

7. Less bashing of workers that commute to the city for work. I am still raising a family here but my wife and I still both work in the city.

Thank you for asking and printing a great newspaper.

Dave Wyse Dear Editor I have read the several articles presented on this topic. One of them wrote that it is likely only to be imposed as a user fee. But that is a speculative statement. Once this mayor is re-elected plus his council of money grubbers, he will likely have a carte-blanche to do what he wants.

Rural folks do not have a whole lot of money to pay for these unnecessary schemes.

I for one will refuse to pay such a tax. It is simply an anti-democratic measure.

This constant gouging has to stop somewhere!

Since amalgamation, the taxes have constantly gone up, services have deteriorated, big corporations have moved in. We the tax payer subsidize these corporations who it seems pay very little taxes, the money they make flows out, they employ few here and at minimum wage while the environment deteriorates.

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development that will increase our tax burden and our debt so that other people can benefit from our deterioration? Let us support home grown business which will benefit the people here instead of being equivalent slave laborers for other people who care nothing for anything but how much money they can squeeze out of people.

Vito Carini

Dear Sirs/Madames: Re: Scientists article by Dr. Jo-Anne Goodwin-Bell Having read this article, I wish to make several points with regards to what the author said. These are: 1. Science is Not Immune from egotism, just as in any other human endeavour. If facts do not fit the popular theory, they are promptly sidelined, ignored and forgotten. There are many examples of this, from the discovery of a three million year old skull with larger cc. capacity than modern man to the fact that brain size has nothing much to do with actual intelligence.

2.Science presents as yet unproven theories as facts, such as Evolution, through the media. Skulls and bones only prove a variety of life existed,---Not that they were human.

3. Whereas it is true that Religion has been the cause of much bloodshed and aggression, Science has enhanced the means by which people can be killed, maimed, the environment devastated and all life in general put at risk.

4. Scientists make discoveries for their employers, i.e. sponsors who pay them for their work. Once these discoveries are made, they become the property of the employer and the scientist has nothing more to say, nor even cares, how these discoveries are used.

5. The western concept of god in being based on Faith, obviously falls short of the necessary Knowledge of such a being. But being educated and preferring not to know is part of deliberate ignorance.

Religion as in Science likes to believe that Man is the apex of creation, either under God or Evolution. So why not consign oneself to the avoidance of genuine self improvement and in making excuses for one's or others inadequacies?

Thank you. Vito Carini

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

Frank Onasanya for Council here. We’ve shopped, gone to church, enjoyed recreation and made many friends in North Grenville. I’ve listened to a lot of people to learn what works for them and what doesn’t work for them.

I know this community and I care about its future – for my family and me – and for you, and your families, and your friends and neighbours.

I want to help make a real difference in our community – and that is what I will do as a member of North Grenville Council.

The issues are important– How do we attract our kids to stay or come back to this community after they’ve completed their education?

How do we support our seniors with care and dignity -- and offer them the opportunity to stay active? How do we

Here is what I will do as your Councillor...

In leading up to this election, I have spent many years coaching soccer players of all ages. I’ve been a volunteer in North Grenville schools, a volunteer in our local Kinsmen Club and a volunteer at the Kemptville Youth Centre. I have attended meetings of Municipal Council, as well as many community meetings. My wife and I have raised our family

cater for our disabled and wheelchair citizens? How do we help our community to grow and develop and keep our rural roots, small-town feel and healthy lifestyle?

These issues must be looked into and addressed properly.

This, I will do. And I believe we can succeed at all these.

As your Councillor, I will be your voice at the Council table. I will be available to you to hear your views -and understand your needs, concerns and issues. I will listen so I can then act to help you – and get things done. I will work hard to represent the interests of people throughout our communities – whether they live in Bishop’s Mills, Burritts Rapids, Oxford Mills, Kemptville and all other areas of North Grenville.

I will work with my

fellow Councillors to meet the needs of our community because the whole of council can be much more effective than any of us as individuals.

Through my many years of coaching, I have been able to instill self-confidence and a sense of teamwork and belonging. I will bring that same collaborative and active approach to municipal politics as your North Grenville Councillor.

I am running for Council to make an effective, positive contribution to our municipality. I will do this by positively influencing decisions that impact the lives of everyone, of all ages, in North Grenville.

I believe in this community and we will work together to make a stronger, healthier future for North Grenville.

all of our assets and to ensure that we take advantage of investment opportunities through partnerships. We must actively search out business opportunities. This can be accomplished by supporting those groups in the community, who with some support and investment could be more effective. It is a fact that “Growth costs Money” this being said, are we prepared to spend and are we planning so everyone benefits.

We must make full use of our abilities and facilities.

Each municipal department will be empowered so that we can continuously improve our efficiencies. We have a World Heritage Site on our doorstep and we must in keeping with our motto “Green and Growing”, maintain environmental sustainability.

We must form a more collegial bond with COUNTY; it seems that we might be the

poor cousin up in the northeast corner. There are questions as to whether we have a strong voice and receive a fair hearing. This again is a matter of showing leadership in fully putting forward the case for North Grenville This will become a priority on day one.

In relation to all of the above I am confident that my experience as CEO of a company with revenues in excess of $10 million annually, the experience and wisdom of making long term decisions, having been the Treasurer of different organizations and Director of others, suits me well as your future Mayor. I will bring to the table a professional business attitude, a strong supporter of our youth and seniors as demonstrated and quite simply, ready and prepared to lead North Grenville.

Who is Bill Forbes?

Community Living of North Grenville -Director Kemptville and District Hospital Foundation 2004-2012 -Director Kemptville and District Home Support 2003 – present -Charter member Economic Development Committee North Grenville 2005 to present. The group was part of the orchestration of our Official Plan -Member since 2010 and last two years Treasurer of the Kemptville and District Sports Hall of Fame Economic Development is the most important issue before the next North Grenville Council. We must make concerted efforts to bring financial sustainability to North Grenville. We must continuously broaden our business base and exploit the advantages we have in our urban and rural areas. There are many who see the Hamlets as just addresses where people live. Constituents complain that there is a lack of Leadership especially in the Office of Mayor; serious issues are simply passed off to the Bureaucracy for solution. The Mayor’s office has morphed into that of a delegator rather than a Leader for our residents.

North Grenville must remain on target to maximize

Born in Kemptville, attended school here, and graduated from NGDHS and the University of Western Ontario. Have also attained accreditation as a Certified Financial Planner (CFP) I have been employed as - office manager – corporate representative – financial planner – counselor – and held a number of directorships.

I have owned in partnership and was CEO of Christie Chrysler (sold in 1998) In 1998 joined Armstrong and Quaile Associates Investment Company (Manotick) specializing in personal investing and retirement planning.

Community Involvement -Volunteer coach at North Grenville District High School and Community Teams for over 12 years -Treasurer for the Association for Developmentally Handicapped in the late 1970’s, the forbearer of ARC Industries and is today

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Post-it to bullies

by David Shanahan We’ve heard a lot recently in these pages on the subject of bullying, particularly in schools; but recent events in Alberta have thrown a whole new light on the subject. At the end of September, someone broke into the school locker of Caitlin Prater-Haacke, a Grade 11 student at George McDougall High School in the town of Airdrie, and used her own iPad to post a status update on her Facebook page telling her to kill herself. Naturally upset, she and her mother reported the break-in to the school authorities, but nothing was done. So, in an effort to make something positive out of the incident, Caitlin wrote a series of positive messages on Post-it notes and stuck them on each locker in her school in

early October. The messages included such thoughts as, “You’re beautiful”, or “You’re awesome” - positive reinforcement for her fellow students.

However, some of the Post-it notes fell off lockers, and Caitlin was reprimanded and had teachers shout at her - for littering! She was taken out of class and informed that janitors were not employed to clean up after her. Her mother reported this on Facebook: “I don’t understand that when my kid is bullied, nothing happens, but when she tries to do something positive, she is punished”, and this drew an incredible response from the community.

The municipal Council declared A Positive Post-it Day to be held on October 9, when people were encouraged

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blown away with everybody's efforts.”

Thanks to that one effort to repeal bullying by kindness, Caitlin’s example has been followed in schools across the country, from Alberta to Ontario, and all the way to Newfoundland. There has been some opposition from some school authorities, but the overall impact has been very positive indeed. Caitlin’s Facebook page has now got an incredible 3,300 likes, and continues to grow. She posted a video showing the response on Positive Post-it Day in Airdrie at https://www. youtube.com/watch?v=87R C1NQgPzQ&feature=youtu. be. Caitlin’s Facebook page is at: www.facebook.com/ thepositivepostitcampaign Now, that’s one great way to respond to bullies! Thanks to Bonnie for pointing out this positive story.

to post anonymous notes of kindness around the town. The local Staples store provided the Post-it notes free of charge for the event. Hundreds of bright, neon Post-it notes appeared all over Airdrie, in homes, offices, stores and schools.

Parents and students at the high school spoke in support of Caitlin, some noting that many students had kept the original notes she had stuck on their lockers because they made them feel special. The local school board wouldn’t comment on individual cases.

Caitlin’s school is now filled with colourful Post-it notes of encouragement and positive thoughts, and this time the school authorities say they can stay. "What's come out of it is 100 times better," Caitlin said, adding she can't believe the support she has received. “Everybody has been so kind and caring, and I'm

Glorious day to close off Hall of Fame celebrations

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The Kemptville & District Sports Hall of Fame 4th Annual Induction Ceremony was held Thursday, September 25 in the Municipal Centre honouring the 2014 inductees to the existing membership.

Chris Tobin : (athlete) award winning and record holder competitive swimmer.

Peter DeRycke : (builder) started his Taekwondo school 30 years ago.

Len & Robin Sheedy with Rosemary & Melissa Bennett : (builders) 20 years ago started the Kemptville Storm Girls Hockey.

1975 -76 PeeWee Rep KDMHA Team : the first KDMHA team to win the International Silver Stick Hockey Tournament in Port Huron, Michigan.

To wrap things up the following day, eighty four golfers teed off at eQuinelle Golf Club for the 4th ANNUAL Golf Tournament & Silent Auction that was graced with fantastic weather and great fellowship. Perfect example is the foursome representing NG Times from left to right: John Griffith, Shirley Logan, Gord Logan and our ringer Chris Madden.

Strange events at Upper Canada School Board

by David Shanahan There are some strange things happening at the Upper Canada District School Board. In the middle of an election for new trustees, and just weeks into the new school years, Director of Education, David Thomas announced his retirement on October 6, with immediate effect. An Interim Director was appointed until a permanent replacement is found, a process that is expected to take over a year.

The temporary replacement is Charlotte Patterson, a former Superintendent of Human Resources, Superintendent of Schools, principal and teacher with the UCDSB. Rumours were circulating around the departure of David Thomas, and most of the public comments in the media around Brockville were October 15, 2014

critical of both the man and his time in the job. The Board gave no details regarding the sudden departure, and would not say if there had been a severance package agreed.

The ex-Director ’s only comment to the media was that he was “going golfing”.

The Board’s Associate Director of Education, Ian Carswell, was not appointed to the vacancy, which seemed a surprise. More surprising was the official comment on Carswell by the Board, which simply stated that: “He’s still employed. We’ll update on that, but right now, he still remains employed,” hardly a ringing endorsement. The fact that Charlotte Patterson only retired as Superintendent of Human Resources six weeks ago also raised questions about her sudden return to the Board. It is expected that

she will be given a one-year contract while the search is on for a permanent Director of Education. The search should begin after the election on October 27 of new Trustees to the UCDSB. There has been a great deal of dissatisfaction expressed by parents of children attending Board schools concerning both the falling levels of achievement

in local schools, and the high salaries being paid to Board members. David Thomas was earning $221,949.03 a year as a base salary in 2013, while his Associate Director of Education, Ian Carswell, was on a $189,615 per annum salary. The Board is not expecting these changes to have a negative impact of schools and students.

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Kemptville’s first and only Boutique Hotel opens its doors

Blending past elegance with modern polish, the Kemptville Suites welcomes guests from all around the world.

There’s a new hotel in town – and it’s unlike anything Kemptville has ever seen before. Located on the second floor of the stunning heritage building that houses Rowland’s Leather (103 Clothier Street East), the Kemptville Suites welcomed its first guests in August. Since then, the bookings have been coming in fast and furious.

First dreamed up as a sister hotel for his Merrickville Suites (www. merrickvillesuites.com), leather craftsman Michael Rowland approached Kemptville developer Rob Thompson about building the Kemptville Suites.

The project appealed to Thompson, who worked hard to restore and vitalize Kemptville’s downtown core along with his late business partner Nik Wellstein. “Nik and I worked on Market Row a n d o t h e r O l d To w n Kemptville buildings,” remembers Thompson.

“The Kemptville Suites is an extension of that work and represents one way that I can honour Nik and his vision for Kemptville.”

Designed and built by Rowland and Thompson, the 167-year-old building underwent a year of construction before it was up to code. Refusing to rush, the partners insisted on painstaking repointing and sandblasting the original stone and woodwork that make up the bones of the building.

Built in 1847 by Francis Jones, the building has served many purposes under various owners over the years. It has housed the offices of Kemptville’s first newspaper, a general store, and more recently, an ice cream shop and a gym.

“Part of our mandate is to take care of this building,” says Rowland. “We want to restore it, protect it, and bring it back to its former beauty.” And they have.

The meticulous attention to detail carried

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over to the exquisite interior design. No expense was spared from top quality beds and pillows to the tasteful finishings and decor. With the rustic elegance of its exposed beams and stone walls, the Kemptville Suites would be right at home in metropolitan Toronto or Old Montreal. “It’s in a league of its own,” says Thompson.

Guests, whether traveling for business or pleasure, will enjoy the well-appointed and spacious accommodations.

Each of the five state-ofthe-art suites is equipped with a kitchen, flat screen TV, energy-efficient air conditioning and heating units, as well as free WiFi and parking. Whether visiting family, meeting clients, or exploring the greater National Capital Region, the Kemptville Suites is a posh home away from home. With rates starting at $159/night, it’s also an affordable getaway, giving guests the space to relax and recharge in style.

Please join us for the grand opening and ribbon cutting of the Kemptville Suites on October 29.

We invite you to come upstairs explore the Suites for yourself!

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The building has been re-faced with new General Motors branded signage and If you haven’t been to Myers Kemptville The new Myers Kemptville Chevrolet Buick that’s just where the “New” begins. A service department recently, drop in for a GMC, your local Dealership. completely re-done sales staff including General Sales Manager Treat Your Car! Andrew Couture, from Kemptville, WITH HIGH TECH FUEL SERVICE Professional Car and 6 salespeople all from the area.

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Out and about in North Grenville

Michael Rowland and Bruce Enloe enjoy the last Farmers Market of the season

Bob Besharah announces that Kemptville comes alive next July

Kristen Ha and Sandy CarrĂŠ of Kemptville Insurance join in the Open House at the Fire Hall

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Kemptville comes up short in high scoring event

Ready and Waiting! Kemptville’s Rob Grant (23) is in position in front of Smiths Falls goalie Michael Pinios (30) @rinkrat On Friday, the Kemptville 73's travelled to Smiths Falls to battle the Bears. Smiths Falls held a “Pink the Rink” themed game in aid of breast cancer. The Bears wore special pink sweaters and there were raffles and other fundraising

events held. Smiths Falls scored first and ten minutes later, Kemptville answered back. Cody Hendsbee broke up the Bears breakout attempt at their blue line, recovered the puck and walked into the slot before he took a shot.

Aaron Hickie worked himself to the side of the net and deflected Hendsbee's high shot down behind the goalie to tie the game at one. At 14:36 Smiths Falls scored to make it 2-1. Then 13 seconds later they scored again. But 12 seconds after that, Brandon Cole knocked down a clearing attempt at the Bears blue line and took a hard shot. Shawn Cameron was in the right spot and banged home the rebound to bring the score to 3-2 in favour of Smiths Falls. The goal was Cameron's ninth of the year. Smiths Falls added two more goals to extend their lead to 5-2 at the buzzer to end the first period.

Early in the second, the 73's started to claw their way back into the game. Jason Tackett won a faceoff in the Bears end. His draw came back to the point to Kaelan

O'Flynn, who let a blast go that the Bears goalie stopped but couldn't control the rebound.

Tyson Kirkby left his right wing position in the circle and went to the net. As he crossed in front, the puck ended up on his stick and he deposited it into the open side to make it 5-3. Smiths Falls pushed back almost immediately to regain their three goal lead.

Kemptville was not done yet.

Jake Gaudet broke out of his own end after recovering an errant pass and crossed into the Smiths Falls end.

Cameron Russel joined him on the rush,received a great pass and put the puck high on the glove side to score his first goal of the season. Soon after that goal, O'Flynn sent a pass down the side boards to Tackett and he found Kirkby parked in the slot. Kirkby's shot fooled the goalie and he

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scored his second of the game and fourth of the year to make it a 6-5 game in favour of the Bears. Smiths Falls did get one back to take a 7-5 lead into the intermission.

In the third, three and a half minutes in, Kemptville added another one to the scoreboard.

Tyler Young entered the Smiths Falls zone in a one on one situation. His shot wicked off the defenceman's leg to the corner. Owen Guy held the clearing attempt in at the blue line and Cameron Russel pinched down the side boards to prevent a Bears breakout.

As he pulled out from the wall, the puck went to Olivier Chabot in the middle of the circle. His screen shot found the back of the net and the

73's were one goal away from tying the game. But, they were unable to get another one. The Bears added an empty net goal with six seconds left to make it an 8-6 final. In the 14 goal outburst, both teams played both their goalies, but none of them were able to slow the offensive wave. Tyson Kirkby was named third star.

The Bears are in Kemptville on Tuesday night for a rematch. Game time is 7:30. Then, on Friday, the Carleton Place Canadians visit North Grenville. Opening face-off is at 7:30. The back end of the home and home series is in Carleton Place on Sunday afternoon at 3:00 pm. Catch the Junior A fever!

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It’s the opportunity of a lifetime!

Are you ready for it?

Rotary International has the best administered and lowest cost International Youth Exchange program in the world, allowing over 8,000 students to exchange annually to around 60 different countries.

And since this is a Rotary International program, you will have the opportunity for more experiences at your destination, with the Rotarians in the Rotary Club hosting you. You will also have the support of those same Rotarians to help deal with any unusually difficult situations.

If you’re ready for the challenge and the rewards of living in another country as an exchange student, then you’re ready to discover new worlds through the Rotary Youth Exchange program.

To access application form for participation in the 2014/15 exchange go to http://ye.rotary7040.com click forms & documents, complete and submit preliminary application to: kemptvillerotaryyouth@gmail.com Application Deadline: November 3, 2014 Additional inquiries or questions call 613-258-2952 October 15, 2014

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Season 10 begins at North Grenville Curling Club Women’s Fall Curling Classic November 6 to 9

Upper Canada Sports League a growing success

By Mark Calder The Upper Canada Sports League (UCSL) has gained full participation of Grades 7-12 schools throughout the Upper Canada District School Board (UCDSB) by providing quality athletic opportunities for intermediate and high school students, said Ron Ferguson, one of two founders of the league. Ron, and co-founder Trish Brown, told the Board’s regular meeting Wednesday night that the league started with just three sports for Grades 7 and 8 students in the 2012-2013 school year.

This year, the league will offer UCDSB students regional and cup events in: cross country, Grades 4-8; soccer, Grades 7-8; volleyball, Grades 7-8 and 9-12; basketball, Grades 7-8 and 9-12; and track and field, Grades 7-8.

Ron, who is the principal at Almonte District High School, said several benefits flow from board students participating in the league.

“We want our kids to be physically active and this allows them to do that,” he said of the value of the league. “We find that kids who participate in team sports experience increased academic performance and a general sense of well-being.

And in my experience as a principal, I see incidence of bullying decrease when kids are part of a team.” The program also offers an equal chance for all students to participate, regardless of location, as well as a high level of sports experience.

The league has provided coaching certification clinics to staff members in basketball, volleyball and sports program design and nutrition. The board will also run a Grades 4-6 athletic summit for coaches and interested administrators in November 2014 to discuss ways the league can be improved and to offer even more training to coaches.

The next goal of UCSL organizers is to increase the number of intramural sports for intermediate students in Grades 7-12 schools. The plan is to ensure that students who may not have the skills to make the school team get the opportunity to develop them.

Many board schools do not offer intramural opportunities for intermediate students because of timetable challenges, said Ron. However, there are options, such as running intramural programs using senior students to supervise them as part of leadership courses, or running programs through the help of senior students who volunteer during their Multi-Subject Instructional Period. The league is being led this year by Superintendent of Operations David Coombs, as well as area sports coordinators.

For more information, please call: David Coombs, Superintendent of School Operations, Upper Canada District School Board, 613-258-9393Call: 613-258-9393 ext. 2551 david.coombs@ucdsb.on.ca

On Common Ground Studio Tour 2014 Saturday + Sunday October 18 - 19

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by Jim Dolan The tenth anniversary curling season is underway at the North Grenville Curling Club. It is not too late to join the club for this season. We will guarantee you a great time meeting new friends and learning the game of curling. We have leagues for every level of curler, from fun seekers to competitive junkies to little rockers.

Just drop by the club any evening from Monday to Friday during the week, fill out an application form and you are good to go.

See our website for details at ngcc.ovca.com, simply click on Registration on the left side of the home page and then scroll down the Registration page for application forms and types of leagues.

The marquee event every year at the North Grenville Curling Club is the Royal LePage OVCA Women’s Fall Classic. It is the biggest women’s curling event in Canada east of Toronto. This year

the Classic will be played from November 6 to 9.

Since its humble beginnings in 2006, the second year of the club, the event has become a World Curling Tour event that has attracted world class curling teams from five provinces in Canada, the United States, Scotland, Switzerland, Russia and Sweden.

Fans that attend this year ’s event will see for the first time a team from Japan. The team is skipped by Touri Koana and is coached by curling legend Russ Howard. The event is pleased that PEI’s Suzanne Birt’s team is back to defend the Fall Classic title it won last year. To defend her title, Birt will have to beat a formidable field, including teams from the United States skipped by Erika Brown and former World Champion Debbie McCormick. Brown and McCormick played together on the United States 2014 Olympic team.

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won the Classic in 2009. The Maritimes are also represented by teams skipped by Marie Christianson from Newfoundland and Theresa Breen from Nova Scotia. Don’t be surprised if teams skipped

by Quebec’s Kimberly Mastine, Ontario’s Julie Hasting, Cathy Auld, Caitlin Romain, and Chrissy Cadorin (third for 2007 Classic winner Jenn Hanna), and Sweden’s Jonna McManus make it to Championship Sunday.

Local area teams skipped

by Lauren Mann, Breanne Meakin, Brit O’Neill, Erin Morrissey and Darcie Walker also could take a run at the title. Christine McCrady, the third for Walker, skipped the 2010 Classic winning team.

Over the next three weeks, we will introduce curling fans to some of the teams that will play in this year’s Classic. For a complete list of teams and the draw visit the OVCA Classic website at classic. ovca.com.

Come and see the Artists and Artisans!

Pottery Jewellery Glass Photography Sculpture Wood Turnings Fabric Weaving and more!

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Youngsters of Yore, Kemptville Public Library, 1:30 pm. Guest speaker: Bruce Harrison-Building North Grenville Meet and talk with the candidates in the municipal election in a relaxed and informal setting, followed by a Q&A session in the Theatre at the Municipal Centre Theatre, 6:30 - 9:30 pm. Free admission and all are welcome. Sponsored by the North Grenville Times.

Music in the Park, featuring jazz band Jazz Latte. Rotary Park, 3:30-5 pm. More information on our website www.oldtownkemptville.com People First North Grenville Fundraiser. Come out and have some fun! Noon to 2 pm. B.B.Q, 1-5 pm Dance to Country Seven. Children $5, Adult $8. Tickets in advance or at the Door at Kemptville Legion, 100 Reuben St. For further information contact: Donna St Louis at 613652-1723.

All candidates meeting in the Bishop's Mills Community Hall, 7:30 pm. This will be a great opportunity to meet all the candidates, find out their views on various issues, and prepare for the upcoming municipal elections on Oct. 27.

Kreepy Kemptville and Ghost Walk, Old Town Kemptville, 10-12 pm (Kreepy Kemptville) and 7 pm for Ghost Walk. More information on our website www.oldtownkemptville.com Annual Beef Supper, St. Andrew's United Church, Bishop's Mills, 4:30 -6:30 pm.

Bluegrass gospel event featuring: County Road 44, 3 pm at St. Andrew's Knox Presbyterian Church, Spencerville. Free will offering.

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

Bingo- First and third Wednesday of the month, Kemptville Legion.

Games start at 1 pm. All welcome. Refreshments available.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Mothers of Preschoolers Support Group-St.John’s United Church, 6:30-8 pm. Whether you’re a townie, rural, stay-at-home, working, teen, adoptive, special-needs, single or married, MOPS is for you! For more information, call Angie Brown at 613-223-3979.

Mixed pickup basketball! Holy Cross Gym, 7-9 pm. Co-ed, all skill levels welcome. $5 per night to play, or $60 for the season. For more info call Jeff or Samantha at 613-258-1847 or email samantha.rivetstevenson@rbc.com Friendship lunch, every Friday, Leslie Hall, Clothier St. W. Sponsored

by St. James, St. John, Kemptville Pentecostal Tabernacle, Salvation Army and Holy Cross churches. Serving begins at 11:30 am. No charge.

Goodwill offering. Traditional Thanksgiving dinner on Oct. 10. All are welcome.

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

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

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

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Rampant in Kemptville Players Inc. submitted by Monica Cleland KPI's rendition of Neil Simon's play "Rumors, directed by Diane Miller, is in full rehearsal mode, with little more than one month remaining until the November 20 opening. Finishing touches are presently being put on the play, and excitement is starting to build.

Keep November 20, 21 and 22 at 7:30 pm open for the evening performances, and Sunday, November 23 at 2 pm crossed out on your calendar for the matinee performance, scheduled in the North Grenville Municipal Centre.

This play tells the story of the Deputy Mayor of New York City and his wife, who are celebrating their 10th wedding anniversary by throwing a party for their friends. Ken and Chris are the first guests to arrive. Upon doing so, they discover that their male host has just shot himself, and their hostess is nowhere to be found!

The Deputy Mayor has just suffered a flesh wound, and is in another room, bleeding.

Ken is the Deputy Mayor's lawyer, and immediately goes into crisis mode. He and his wife get together and decide to get "the story" straight before the other guests arrive. As confusions and mis-communications mount, the evening spins off into classic farcical hilarity. Warning: there is some strong language in this play.

If you would like a little preview of the play, Diane Miller, Ted Stiles and Winston Kinnaird will be making a guest appearance on Juice FM 97.5.

Please tune in on October 29 at 4:20 - 4:30 pm, where they will be joining Diana Fisher on her show to do a reading, and also to discuss the play.

Tickets to Rumors are still on $15 each, and are available at the North Grenville Municipal Centre service desk during normal working hours, B&H Community Grocer, and Business Strategies. You can also obtain tickets by calling 613.258.2051.

Check us out on www.kemptvilleplayers.ca

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Fall Car Care October is Car Safety Month – Is your vehicle ready?

The nights are getting cooler, small piles of coloured leaves are starting to collect on the street corners and pumpkinflavoured goodies have hit the shelves. With students back in school and most vacations past, the roads are once again busy.

Trips to the cottage, road-trip vacations or drives to the beach may now be behind us, but all those added kilometres have impacted your car. As the temperature drops, the wear and tear on our vehicles can lead to bigger problems, which is why Car Safety Month is a crucial opportunity to prepare for the winter driving ahead.

Here are some things to do now to make sure your car will operate safely and reliably during the colder months:

Have your car inspected

The fall is an ideal time to bring your car in for an inspection to ensure all major parts and systems are in good shape.

Ask for special attention to be given to your exhaust system because leaks are especially dangerous in the winter when you drive with your windows rolled up.

Get a tune-up

If you’re due for a tune-up, it’s best to get it done before winter arrives. Cold weather tends to magnify existing problems such as hard starts, sluggish performance, pings and rough idling, so a tune-up will ensure your car continues to start and run reliably.

Check and/or change your tires

It’s important to check your tires regularly for uneven or irregular tread wear and cuts or bruises along the sidewalls.

Schedule your appointment to have your winter tires installed, and beat the rush. Many provinces have different regulations around the use of winter tires. Your service technician or your provincial government representative will be able to provide you with information on the regulations in your province.

You should also check the pressure of your tires (including the spare) monthly and inflate them to the manufacturer’s recommendation if the pressure is low. Not only will this help keep you safe on the roads, but ensuring you have proper tire pressure can increase your gas mileage and save you money!

Check your fluid levels

The standard recommendation is to have your coolant, power steering fluid, and transmission fluid levels checked every six months (i.e. every spring and fall) to make sure that your car’s crucial systems are sufficiently lubricated. It is also a good opportunity to check if you need an oil and oil filter change. Your owner’s manual is your go-to resource as it has information written by engineers that is specific to your vehicle make and model.

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Taking the time to care for your car now will help you and your loved ones stay safe on the road this coming winter and potentially avoiding expensive repair bills.

To learn more about preventative car maintenance and how it can keep you and your family safe, visit www.

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Car emergency kits can be a life saver

By Glenn Cooper (NC) – No matter where you drive, you never know when something could go wrong. It could be a flat tire, getting stuck in traffic, an accident, a car break down, or sliding into a ditch on a less travelled road. This is why it is important to always be prepared and part of being prepared involves having an emergency kit.

Having an emergency kit in your car can be very helpful when you are in a bind. While some people overlook its importance because they rely on road side assistance, the reality is that you never know how long it will take for help to arrive.

“Even if you have road side assistance coverage you may have to wait a while for help to arrive, especially in poor weather conditions,” says Achiel Goossens, the senior manager of auto claims with Aviva Canada. “An emergency kit can help make things more comfortable while you are waiting for help to arrive.”

While there is no limit to what items you can include in your emergency kit, there are a number of things that Goossens suggests you need. These items include: • • •

A cell phone (if you don't carry one with you); A first aid kit; Bottled water and snacks;

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A blanket, gloves, and additional warm clothing for the winter months; Flashlight and batteries; Tire gauge and jumper cables; A small tool kit.

This is a minimum. Depending on your specific situation, you may include other items based on your driving frequency and the climate where you drive.

Regardless of how often and where you drive, having an emergency kit is common sense. If you don't have one already, investing in one is not only important, it could be a lifesaver.

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

Updating your car’s computer Many people have several computers, tablets and cell phones at home that require updating at least once a year. Did you know that most vehicles built after 1997 also need updating done to the on board computers?

Seven out of ten vehicles on the road today require some sort of module reprogramming or re-flashing. These updates can affect your fuel mileage, emissions, longevity, comfort and safety in your vehicle.

Most Dealerships will do updating but only if there is a problem with the vehicle. There are some independent garages that also do this.

These garages can scan your vehicle and update the modules as part of seasonal maintenance.

Your local service centre that does this is Randy’s Performance Automotive. Randy and his team have made a large investment in equipment in order to help service your vehicles from bumper to bumper, including reprogramming. Call and ask about your Fall maintenance package and computer updating. It will save you money in extra repairs and fuel and increase the lifespan of your vehicle.

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LINKING HANDS OCTOBER EVENTS Mountain, ON – Linking Hands is a collaborative initiative between many community agencies in Dundas County that aims to be a voice for poverty reduction by following the guiding principle that resilient and sustainable rural communities improve the quality of life for everyone.

The Linking Hands Program Coordinator, Lorne Pardy is pleased to announce two very exciting events for the month of October 2014:

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Linking Hands ‘Community Lunch and Learn’ for the month of October is ‘Your Health Matters’ – ‘Knowledge is Power’ – an invitation to increase your awareness of cancer’s modifiable risk factors and screening programs. Each participant will receive program booklets, tracking cards for screening and activity cards. ‘Your Health Matters’ is a program of the Ottawa Hospital and the Champlain Regional Cancer Program that will be delivered by guest speaker Wanda Doyle, RN. The Winchester District Memorial Hospital program ‘Knowledge is Power’ will be presented by guest speaker Linda Johnson, RN and Cancer Care Navigator. Representing Ovarian Cancer Canada will be a presentation by Patty Paterson and Sandra Sloan of Kemptville. This (no charge) event promises to be an educative and informative session that includes lunch and the opportunity for engaging discussions about eating healthy, being active and being screened!

October 23 from 11am - 1pm at the Wesleyan Church on Main Street, Winchester. (Lunch provided by the Wesleyan Church Ladies Committee) On October 24 from 11am – 3pm, Linking Hands is creating a special event at the House of Lazarus Community Gardens. A demonstration in the building of Vertical and Winter Gardens will be given by Maria Breton of ‘Well Rounded Gardens’. If you’ve got an unused patch of garden, a wooden pallet or a bare fence that needs beautifying or special gardening use, attend this workshop and learn how to grow strawberries in an imaginative Vertical Garden or vegetables from seed in a Winter Garden. This event is a great opportunity for the avid gardener, the whole family or those benefiting from a PD Day to get out and get your hands dirty in a fun and creative demonstration of alternate gardening techniques! (A Free Event, Open to All).

Linking Hands and the Community Connectivity Working Group are very excited by the success of the Building a Community of Neighbours Campaign and are happy to continue it through 2014/2015. With the extension of this campaign, we hope to continue linking neighbours to work on grassroots solutions to building a resilient and sustainable Dundas County. The theme for October is ‘Acknowledge’. We encourage individuals to take part and experience the benefits of being a ‘good neighbour’ in your own community. October’s ‘Acknowledge’ theme celebrates the volunteer work of local businesses, churches and community organizations.

It also pays tribute to ‘Small Business Week’, October 19-25t and the dedication of our Municipal Leaders on Election Day, October 27. (Drive a neighbour to vote!)

Watch for other upcoming activity notices!!

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