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by Cathie Raina The Kemptville Players and cast invite you to the Condomine home tomorrow evening. See what happens in this lovely upper class 1940s household when a medium is invited to provide inspiration to Charles Condomine, an author. This classic play opens at the Urbandale Arts Centre from October 24-27. Evenings at 7:30 pm, Sunday matinee at 2:00 pm, dinner theatre Saturday at 6:00 pm. Tickets are $20, $15 for those under 16, $50 for dinner theatre and $45 for children attending the dinner theatre. Tickets available at B&H Grocers, Business Strategies, Municipal Centre and online at www.kemptvilleplayers.ca.

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The entire team from Grenville Mutual Insurance was out in full force to help keep Ferguson Forest clean for everyone to enjoy. Grenville Mutual recently became a community sponsor of the Municipality of North Grenville Adopt-a-Park/ Trail program at The Ferguson Forest Center; a system of recreational trails totalling more than 20 kilometers in the heart of Kemptville. The employees volunteer hours to help maintain the aesthetic and environmental beauty of the wooded trails system, something that Grenville Mutual is committed to supporting. On this day, the team collected 14 bags of garbage from the trails and parking areas.

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Kemptville College Alumni Scholarships

Two Kemptville College Alumni Scholarships worth $500 each are available to two lucky students who are enrolled in their second year of an agricultural related or food related accredited college program. They must have a relative who graduated from Kemptville College. As part of the application process, students will have to answer an essay question about their career choice and why they chose it.

Application forms are due January 31, 2020. For more information visit www.kcalumni.ca, or contact Audrey Baker at a.bakercl@hotmail.com, or by telephone at 613 283 5033.

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The North Grenville Beavers, Cubs, Scouts, and Venturers were busy with Apple Day a few weekends ago, offering apples for free or by donation at various locations around Kemptville. Apple Day is a Scouts Canada tradition of saying “thank you” to their communities. Any donations are distributed across the 2

sections in North Grenville and used for programs and projects. Thank you to all of the North Grenville residents who had an apple, or offered a donation, and chatted with the youth about their activities.

There are close to 100 youth across the scouting movement in North Grenville.

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members, businesses, and organizations in North Grenville who support our local Scouting organization with encouragement, donations, volunteer time and resources during different events and activities over the year. In particular, thank you to the local businesses that supported our Apple Day activities by

allowing us to offer apples at your stores: B&H Grocers, Canadian Tire, Dollar Tree, Food Basics, Giant Tiger, Grahame’s Bakery, Jonsson’s Your Independent Grocer, TSC, and Walmart. Thank you to Smyth’s Orchards for the apples. www.ngtimes.ca

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Branch Artisans Annual Christmas Show & Sale

by The Branch Artisans Guild The Branch Artisans Christmas Show & Sale is again being held on the first weekend in November 2 & 3, 2019 at the North Grenville Municipal Centre. This event features some of the area’s best artisans offering unique and beautiful handmade items. Each vendor has

been juried to ensure that you find that unusual gift for that hard to please person. You will not be disappointed.

This year we have some fun and creative gifts for you to choose from. Just a quick overview of some of our vendors who will be offering their newest jewellery designs, each one is different from the other; hand knit-

cessories; uniquely designed mittens from recycled textiles; hand painted silks and cottons; cap quilts, quilted mug runs, table runners, toppers & greeting cards; author, Randall Denley with his newest Mystery novel; children’s hand knitted themed sweaters, as well as hand sewn baby products; Christmas décor for interior and exterior such as santas, snowmen and birdhouses; Swedish gnomes and needle felted broaches and key fob, fused and traditional stained glass items; these are just a few suggestions of what there is to see.

So don’t settle for cookiecutter gifts this Holiday Season! Drop by and take a look!

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Anniversaries at Holy Cross Parish

by Judy Littau This past month at Holy Cross Parish, two landmark events were celebrated. On September 14, the 190th Anniversary of the Parish of Holy Cross was observed, and the 24th of September marked the 25th Anniversary of the ordination of Andrew Shim, our Pastor at Holy Cross.

A celebration dinner was held at the North Grenville Municipal Centre on Friday, September 27, where the main hall was packed with family, invited clergy and guests, and friends to honour Father Andrew.

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An evening of fellowship, entertainment and laughter were enjoyed by all. A delicious roast beef dinner, prepared by our resident chef, Paul Castonguay, was an awesome opening for the evening, while we were entertained by Phil Konopka on the keyboard, and the Band "Got Ya Covered", made up of mostly members of the parish, who set the right tone for the evening. The gathering was also entertained by several speakers, who did not necessarily roast the Pastor, however, he found himself on the rotisserie a few times.

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The highlight of the evening was when the Pastor shared a bit of his history, and his journey into the priesthood, as well as recalling significant events in his ministry.

He shared his wonderful gift of music by singing a couple of island songs about Jamaica and Cape Breton, and then he grabbed his fiddle and entertained us with a couple of good old Cape Breton jigs and reels. Considering his background and his fondness for Cape Breton fiddling, it demonstrates that, with God, anything is possible. Great fun was had by all.

Andrew Shim was born in Jamaica, a descendant of Chinese and Indian heritage, and immigrated to Canada with his family when he was 18 years old. He studied at, and graduated from, Western University as an electrical engineer. After a short career with Nortel, he did his seminary studies at St. Paul University in Ottawa. He was ordained as a priest for the Archdiocese of Kingston, and has been a priest at several other parishes in the diocese.

The evening ended with much camaraderie and well wishes. The parish of Holy Cross is blessed to have Andrew Shim as our shepherd, and we wish him God's grace

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Holy Cross Parish was established in 1827, with people from neighbouring communities, and originally met in homes, schools and various buildings until the first church was constructed around 1834. The community was served as a mission church by the Pastor of St. Mark’s Parish in Prescott.

In 1944, the first priest was assigned to Kemptville and was also responsible for the churches in both Merrickville and South Mountain.

Holy Cross Parish has a long-established history, and Andrew Shim joined a long line of dedicated priests who were the shepherds of this flock here in Kemptville and surrounds.

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Vince from Spa Garage and Cindy from Cindy's Barber Shop volunteered their time last Tuesday to give over 30 people served by the Kemptville Salvation Army fresh haircuts. Director of the Salvation Army, Calvin Wong, says everyone left feeling like a new person, with their spirits lifted and a fresh smile!

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Members of the Rideau St. Lawrence (RSL) Kings Major Peewee AA team stopped by the Kemptville Salvation Army last week with hundreds of non-perishable food items for the food bank.

The donations were collected at the association’s annual Kings Day held at the Ingredion Centre in Cardinal. RSL Kings AA Manager, Kristan Leach, says the purpose of Kings Day is to showcase all the Kings hockey teams with a full day of hockey games. While the event raises money for the association, they also ask all participants to bring a nonperishable food item. Kristan says this allows all the hockey players to play the game they love, while also giving back to the community.

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John Walter was a good student of Mathematics, for he graduated from the Grammar School and spent time in Toronto studying Civil Engineering and Mathematics. He apprenticed as a Surveyor with his uncle, Francis Jones, in Kemptville. Jones was the Member of the Legislature for the riding, and had built up a successful business as a surveyor and property owner.

When he completed his studies and secured his commission as a Surveyor in 1866, John began working, possibly with his uncle, but, after a few years, and for unknown reasons, he went to the United States in 1869, where he spent two years in Iowa teaching school. He qualified with a first class teaching certificate, and spent the next two years teaching in Iowa and Illinois, where he developed a system of contracted and abbreviated methods in arithmetic, popularly known as “Lightning Calculation”, and demonstrated it at schools and teachers’ institutes and conventions in Illinois and Iowa. He became known as the “Lightning Calculator.”

But, once again, John’s life took a sudden change of direction. In the 1871 Census, he is listed as living back with his widowed mother, sister and grandmother, on the farm in Oxford. There he was listed as a Surveyor. But he didn’t stay long, apparently, because in 1871 and 1872, he was an investor in a lumber operation at Batchewana Bay on Lake Superior. Logging was to become a major industry

by David Shanahan John Walter Harris was born on February 26, 1845 in Oxford-on-Rideau Township. His family had immigrated from Ireland and his father and grandfather settled on land on Bedell Road, Lot 19 in Concession 4.

By the 1850's, they had expanded their holdings on to lot 19 in the Fifth Concession. John Walter went to school at the Public School on Water Street in Oxford Mills, and then at the Kemptville Grammar School, which was located in the house that still stands at 205 Clothier Street West. The increase in land ownership and the fact that John Walter was sent to Grammar School, indicates that the Harris family had prospered since arriving in Oxfordon-Rideau Township.

around the north shore of Lake Superior from the mid-1870's and throughout the rest of that century, but by then, John Walter Harris had moved yet again.

This time, he moved west, to Manitoba, where, in July, 1873, he began work as a Dominion Land Surveyor, working for the federal government, laying out Indian Reserves under the recently-signed Treaties 1 and 2. He laid out the towns of Emerson and Selkirk, Manitoba, as well as settlement areas along the Red and Assiniboine Rivers.

Harris had arrived in Manitoba at a time of great change and disruption. The settlement at Fort Garry would be the new city of Winnipeg. This was to be the scene of John Walter Harris’ work for the rest of his life. In 1879, he left the federal government service and went into private practice as a surveyor. He was also named the first Assessor of Winnipeg, and was appointed the city surveyor in 1882. From 1890 to 1894, he conducted the first major survey of the city, establishing its streets and boundaries.

Harris was a founding member and President of the Association of Manitoba Land Surveyors.

He also carried on his surveying business, and was involved in a large number of other entrepreneurial projects, which left him, as they say, comfortably well-off, if not exactly wealthy. His leisure time, such as it was, was equally busy and productive. He planned many racecourses, laid out the Winnipeg Industrial Exhibition

grounds, and often was a timer, judge, or referee at horse-racing, track, and other sporting events. His most passionate sporting involvement, however, was in baseball. He not only organised a local amateur league, he helped establish the Winnipeg Maroons, a professional baseball team in the city.

In 1883, he was named a Justice of the Peace. He remained the Assessor for the City of Winnipeg for more than 33 years, retiring in 1916. But he did not stop working even then.

In 1919, he published his mathematical system as “The art of rapid computation and simplification of the science of numbers”.

As part of his pension arrangements with the City of Winnipeg, he remained on the Board of Valuation and Revision into the 1920s.

John Walter Harris never forgot his home.

The gravestones of both his sister, Anna, who died in 1861, and his mentor Uncle Francis Jones, in St. James Cemetery in Kemptville, were, as they note: “Erected by J. W. Harris, DLS, Winnipeg”.

He was married twice.

He met his first wife, Susan Elizabeth Smith, during his time in Iowa, and they married in 1876. They had two children, but neither survived infancy, and Susan died in 1918. John Walter married again in 1921, to Annie Jane Millions, a widow. There were no children of this marriage. John Walter Harris died in Winnipeg in 1926, far from the rural farm on Bedell Road.

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Highlights from the North Grenville Municipal Council Meeting Victim Services of Leeds and Grenville: Sonya Jodoin presented an overview of Victim Services of Leeds and Grenville, whose mission is to help reduce victim trauma by providing emotional and practical support, and provide a single point of entry to other programs and services available in the community. Their programs include a 24 hour Crisis Intervention Service, Family Court Support Program, Internet Child Exploitation Program to support victims of sexual exploitation on the internet and child pornography, Mobile Tracking System, Safety Planning, Senior Safety Program, Support Teens at Risk (STAR) Program, and Human Trafficking Prevention and Intervention. For more information contact them at www.

vslg.ca or 1-800-939-7682.

Proclamation of Waste Reduction Week: Council proclaimed October 21 – 27, 2019 as “Waste Reduction Week” in North Grenville to support the Municipality’s commitment to reducing waste, conserving resources and educating the community about environmental sustainability. As part of Waste Reduction Week, the weekend of October 26 and 27, 2019 is Curbside Give-Away where residents are encouraged to place unwanted, re-useable or unused items at the curb for neighbours and community members to pick up for free.

Approval of Zoning Amendments: Council approved an amendment to Zoning By-Law 50-12 to rezone the property located at 382 Townline Road, to

2019 Tourism BR + E Report released

The Municipality of North Grenville released its 2019 Tourism Business Retention and Expansion Report that provides an analysis of the local tourism industry. Throughout the summer months, the Economic Development Department interviewed 30 tourism businesses throughout the municipality to better understand the impact of tourism in the region from a business perspective. Results from the survey will enable the Municipality to identify key areas of improvement and shape policies to better capitalize on the tourism market.

“Council recognizes the incredible impact the tourism industry has on economic development in North Grenville.

As one of eastern Ontario’s fastest growing communities, this report provides vital information on ways we can continue to develop tourism and support local business in our community,” said Mayor Nancy Peckford.

The key recommendations outlined in the report include, improved signage, promotion (such as a dedicated visitor guide), highlight and grow our strengths (promote festivals and accentuate our outdoor assets), and increased Municipal support and communication.

Support for the project was provided by the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs and special thanks goes to the business owners and staff who participated in the interview.

The full report is available at: www.investnorthgrenville.ca.

permit a cannabis production facility, related industrial and cultivation processes and greenhouse.

Council approved an amendment to Zoning ByLaw Application ZBA-10-19 to permit a laboratory and research facility with storage and production facilities on Kemptville Campus (the Power House Building).

Habitat for Humanity Project Approval: Council approved support for a Habitat for Humanity Project proposed for 2680 Concession Road in North Grenville.

Planning staff have been directed to initiate the Official Plan and Zoning ByLaw Amendment, followed by the application process and documentation to waive the associated planning and building permit fees.

Upcoming Public Meetings: Discussion Forum on Affordable Housing, October 22 at 5:30pm at the North Grenville Public Library (1 Water St., Kemptville).

Upcoming Meetings: Council on Tuesday, November 19; Committee of the Whole on Tuesday, November 5 and 12. All meetings begin at 6:30 p.m. in Council Chambers at the Municipal Centre located at 285 County Rd 44, Kemptville and are live streamed via the Municipal website (www. northgrenville.ca). For more information contact Clerk Cahl Pominville at cpominville@northgrenville.on.ca, or at 613-258-9569 ext. 110.

Members of North Grenville’s Economic Development Department presented the results of their Tourism Business Retention and Expansion (BR+E) study at the council meeting last Tuesday. The study was conducted in response to a 2017 BR+E study that identified tourism as a priority in the municipality.

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ary Geneau, who presented the findings of the study to council.

Throughout the months of July and August, thirty tourism-related businesses were surveyed with the goal of understanding how to grow the tourism industry, connect businesses, and gather marketing material for both the participants and the municipality. Businesses surveyed were asked a total of 19 questions, which were derived from the standard OMAFRA tourism survey, with the addition of some questions that were specific

UPCOMING MEETINGS COUNCIL Tuesday, November 19 at 6:30 pm in the Council Chambers at the Municipal Centre COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE Tuesday, November 5 at 6:30 pm in the Council Chambers at the Municipal Centre **NOTE: Council and Committee of the Whole meetings are live streamed and archived on the Municipal website. Agendas for upcoming meetings are published on the Friday prior to the meeting and minutes are posted after they are approved. Visit www.northgrenville.ca and click on Agendas, Minutes & Video in the Govern tab.

COMMITTEE & PUBLIC MEETINGS Environmental Action Advisory Committee – Monday, October 28 at 4:00 pm at the Municipal Centre Police Services Board – Wednesday, October 30 at 1:30 pm at the Municipal Centre

CURBSIDE GIVEAWAY WEEKEND

October 26 & 27 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.

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Grenville County OPP weekly news

On October 12, 2019 around 9 pm, officers from the Grenville County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) conducted a traffic stop on County Road 18, North Grenville, Ontario. Further investigation revealed the adult driver was under the influence of alcohol.

A male, aged 46, from North Grenville, was arrested and charged with; Operation while impaired - alcohol and drugs contrary to Criminal Code (CC) 320.14(1)(a) Operation while impaired - blood alcohol concentration (80 plus) contrary to CC 320.14(1)(b) The accused was released and is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Brockville on November 7, 2019.

On October 12, 2019 shortly after 9 pm, OPP officers were conducting a RIDE (Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere) check at County Road 15 in the Merrickville Township. Further investigation revealed the adult driver had been drinking. The 29 year old driver from North Grenville was issued a 3 day driving suspension for driving with a blood alcohol concentration in the "warn range".

If you have any information on the above investigations or any other please contact Grenville OPP on 1-888-310-1122 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-(TIPS) 8477 or submit your tip on-line at www.tipsubmit.com. Crime Stoppers does not want your name, you don't go to court, and you could earn cash reward.

Council receives findings of tourism BR+E study

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in the Tourism-Oriented Directional Signing (TODS) program run by the province.

Another issue that came up through the study was the challenge of promoting tourism-based businesses in the municipality. Most businesses felt that council could better support them with the creation of a dedicated visitor guide, and that they would be willing to contribute through the purchase of ads. The recommendation also suggests that any promotional materials should highlight North Grenville’s location and easy access to

to the North Grenville community.

Through the study, they were able to take the pulse of the current tourism climate in North Grenville and make some recommendations to council about how it can be improved. The first recommendation put forward by the Economic Development team included looking at how the signage bylaw can be modified to benefit tourism-based businesses in the municipality.

They also recommended that the municipality review how to support businesses

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large, close-by markets and year-round activities.

It was clear from the study that events like Kemptville Live have a positive impact on the local tourism economy. Because of this, the third recommendation focused on promoting current festivals and re-occurring events, and supporting the creation of new ones.

Accentuating the area’s vast array of outdoor and yearround activities, such as the use of trails in the winter, as well as looking at ways to develop and promote the waterfront, were both highlighted as important areas of focus.

The last recommendation dealt with enhancing municipal support and communication. Those surveyed felt that the municipality could do a better job of supporting them, and are encouraging

council to review municipal processes for changes that may make doing business easier. Looking into the need for an industry communication system, like a quarterly newsletter, was also part of this recommendation, as well as the possibility of familiarization tours and brochure swaps.

At the end of the presentation, Mayor Nancy Peckford asked Hillary to identify one thing that council could look at doing in the next year to enhance their support of tourism in the community: something she feels very passionate about.

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by Hilary Thomson I’ll admit it. In 2015 I voted for Justin Trudeau.

After almost ten years of Conservative reign, I was excited by Trudeau’s “sunny ways” and his promise to lead Canada out of what some would call a dark time in the country in many ways. I was sick of Stephen Harper’s thuggish political tactics, muzzling scientists, and efforts to lead as much of a dictatorship as possible while in power. A particular soulless rendition I saw of Harper singing Sweet Caroline haunted my dreams.

Enter Justin Trudeau.

The son of one of the country’s most loved Prime Ministers, a family man, and former teacher with all the charisma that Harper lacked. And then some. I heard lots of people who agreed with the Conservative smear campaign at the time. “He’s just not ready,” was the famous line that was repeated over and over on the radio and television.

He’s too green, they said.

An immature pretty boy that didn’t have the chops to lead the country.

I was sure they were wrong. Even if Trudeau was a bit green, surely he had enough smart and experienced people around him to advise him as he led the country into a new era. I was confident that he had enough of his father in him to show people that he was more than just a pretty face. After all, Trudeau senior was considered a heartthrob in his time, while still proving himself to be a strong and competent leader. I was not alive during the FLQ crisis, but even my young(ish) eyes have seen the video footage of Pierre Elliot Trudeau delivering his famous line, “Just watch me”, before invoking the War Measures Act in the 1970s.

The same blood was running through JT’s veins. I was sure of it.

Trudeau started off strong.

Appointing a diverse cabinet, half of which were women, and putting the inquiry into missing and murdered aboriginal women and girls into place (which finally released

its report earlier this year).

Although his government missed the initial deadline of the end of 2015, he eventually delivered on his promise to welcome over 25,000 Syrian refugees to the country as of mid-2016. He also delivered on his promise to legalize cannabis, which created a new market and garnered attention from countries around the world.

Unfortunately, things did not progress as positively as they started. Although he did deliver on some of his electoral commitments, he disappointed many of his supporters when he backtracked on his promise to implement electoral reform before the next election. CBC reported that this item has become a totem for the argument that Trudeau has failed to live up to expectations. It is black and white. He said he would do something, and he didn’t.

Then there was that fateful trip to India, which turned out to be more of a costume party for the Trudeau family than anything else. Trudeau’s people also made the mistake of inviting a Sikh extremist

to dinner. How Trudeau’s entourage failed to recognize a known terrorist who, in 1987, was sentenced to 20 years in a Canadian court for his part in the attempted murder of an Indian state minister is beyond me. Arguably not Trudeau’s fault. But it did make him look pretty bad.

The Prime Minister also came under fire when he made some leading comments about the suspension of former Vice-Chief of Defense Staff, Vice Admiral Mark Norman, basically labeling him as guilty before he had even been charged with breach of trust. This furthered the questions about political interference that his government was accused of after making it very difficult for Norman’s lawyer, Marie Henein, to mount her defense.

When the charges against Norman were finally stayed, Henein called for an apology ,which he arguably never received.

Trudeau’s most high-profile failure was most likely the mismanagement of the SNC-Lavalin scandal, where he inappropriately influenced

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Let’s talk about education by the Leeds, Grenville and Lanark District Health Unit Learning is in session all over Leeds, Grenville and Lanark. Education, in early childhood, elementary, secondary and post-secondary, is part of your overall health and well-being. Education and literacy is a determinant of health and a valuable investment for all communities. Why is education and public health connected?

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Minister of Justice and Attorney General Jody WilsonRaybould to intervene in an ongoing criminal case against the Quebec engineering firm.

This fiasco caused WilsonRaybould to resign, as well as President of the Treasury Board Jane Philpot, which led Trudeau to expel two of his most prominent female liberal MPs from the party.

Trudeau undoubtedly made the decision to try and influence Wilson-Raybould as an effort to save the thousands of jobs SNC-Lavalin creates in Quebec, but should this take precedence over a company being held accountable for illegal actions? That is debatable.

Throughout this election campaign, other party leaders (mostly Andrew Scheer) have been taking shots at Trudeau as a person. Almost an “I told you so…he wasn’t ready.”

The leaking of Trudeau’s blackface and brownface appearances in the early 2000s has added to the reputation that the Conservatives are desperately trying to create for him: as a hypocritical pretty boy without the sub-

stance to lead the country for another four years.

Listen, I’ve just spent the last 800 words of this editorial pointing out the ways that Trudeau has failed to live up to his supporters’ expectations. My expectations.

That being said, I honestly don’t feel like it wasn’t for lack of effort. I don’t believe that Justin Trudeau is evil or corrupt. I do believe that he showed that, unfortunately, the Conservatives were right in 2015...he just wasn’t ready.

Maybe he has learned something over the past four years. Maybe his campaign slogan “choose forward” is right. Were the last four years his trial run? If he is elected again, will he live up to the promises he made four years ago and become a bright light in this country’s political history?

I don’t have that answer.

By the time this article comes out, we will have elected our next Prime Minister, who may or may not be Justin Trudeau.

Regardless, as a (possibly former) Liberal voter I have a few words for Mr. Trudeau.

You can do better.

This week is Waste Reduction Week in North Grenville North Grenville council has proclaimed this week Waste Reduction Week in the municipality. The main goal of this proclamation is to raise awareness of the need to reduce waste in North Grenville. The Waste Reduction Week program was formalized by the Recycling Council of Ontario in 2001; however, this is only the second year that North Grenville has been participating in the initiative.

The Municipality has decided to recognize Waste Reduction Week as a sign of commitment to reducing waste, conserving resources, and educating the community about sustainable living. With recent changes to the recycled materials markets, their focus is on reducing and reusing. This is why, as part of Waste Reduction Week, the municipality is promoting a Curbside GiveA-Way weekend on October 26 and 27, where residents are encouraged to place unwanted, re-usable, or unused items at the curb for their neighbours and community members to pick up free of charge. The weekend is meant to encourage residents to find a new home for items that would have otherwise gone in the garbage.

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Booking a Wedding Venue Helpful tips when planning your wedding You may feel pressured to conform to traditional customs, but remember, make it your day • Discuss your budget and plan accordingly • Develop a theme: this will facilitate choosing a location, • style of décor, food, favors, etc • If you are on a tight budget, look at bridesmaid’s dresses. You can order them in white and they are much less expensive.

• Support local small businesses, you will be surprised at the service, costs and helpful assistance you will receive.

• Pay It Forward: Let one vendor lead you to another.

Your wedding photographer can tell you which florist's blooms really pop, and your reception manager should know which band packs the dance floor. Your wedding vendors should be your go-to, most-trusted experts during the planning process.

You won’t officially “set a date” until you book your venue.

First, think about the season in which you’d like to wed—and if a Saturday night wedding is a must (convenient, but potentially more expensive and competitive) or if you’re open to a wedding on a different (perhaps less in-demand) day. Then, take a look at the calendar, taking into account work schedules, holidays, family conflicts, etc., and narrow things down to a few choice dates. Having some potential wedding dates in mind will be very helpful during the venue selection process.

Your first step will be to decide on the number of guests. Do not fall in love with a place that can't fit your guests.

The time of year will dictate whether you can have an indoor or outdoor event, as well as your bill as there are possible discounts off season.

Visit the location in person. It will help you get an idea of the atmosphere in the place.

Meet the Staff. The team behind the venue is as important as the site itself. You want to work with people you like!

Put everything in writing: When you're ready to book, work up a contract that includes all the tiny details, like permits, the rain plan, set-up fees, etc. Nothing should be left up to interpretation.

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The Perfect Wedding Catering For Your Special Day On the most special day of your life, let Catered Affairs help make your wedding extraordinary. You need a caterer you can count on for your wedding and reception.

Taking care of everything down to the smallest details, our innovative and delicious menus, beautiful displays, and attention to detail will ensure your Kemptville wedding is a happy and memorable event.

Catered Affairs offers catering for wedding and events at almost any location within our service area.

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In addition to all the amenities and features available for any event, the Municipal Centre offers some benCustom Designing Ellen and her husband, Allison, are gracious efits that are key to planning a wedding. hosts with warm, friendly hospitality. Nestle Watch Batteries We have: Down is a comfortable country home setting.

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Conservation 2020: campaign to protect local spaces

RVCF Chair Jason Kelly and Anne Simmering The Rideau Valley Conservation Foundation is excited to launch Conservation 2020: a major campaign to raise $125,000 toward keeping our natural areas in public hands forever.

The Foundation, which turns 50 next year, maintains more than 1,259 hectares of crucial habitats — forests, wetlands and shorelines — that perform important “green infrastructure” work like reducing flood risk and erosion, cleaning our water and storing carbon to keep our communities resilient in the face of climate change.

But paying for property taxes, insurance or trail maintenance requires a steady stream of income to protect these green spaces in perpetuity. Donations will be invested in the Steve Simmering Conservation Land Endowment Fund, which marks its 10th anniversary next year.

The fund was established in 2010 in memory of Steve Simmering, an active outdoorsman and vice chairman of the Foundation. Today, his wife Anne Simmering is an active board member and the Simmering family continues to support and promote this exceptional fund. The Foundation is seeking any and all investments, whether your family has $25 to spare or you lead a large corporation looking to make a lasting, local impact.

To donate visit www.rvcf.ca or contact DIANE at ext. 1126 or diane.downey@rvcf.ca.

The Rock Stars are coming to Town!

Photo: Pictured is last year’s winner Team Kerry Galusha from the NWT. October 31 – November rocks on Thursday: to hoist the search Council, using scientific/ 3 2019 North Grenville Fall Classic Shield and hold technical expertise, conducted Curling Club (NGCC) the $6,000 first place cheque. sweeping trials to test and deKemptville Thanks to our generous spon- termine the official broom head

by Doreen O’Sullivan sors, this prize purse has grown fabric that would be used in We are very excited about the 14th annual Royal Lepage Women’s Fall Classic Curling Event. This is a World Curling Tour event and, this year, we are welcoming international calibre teams from Japan, Scotland, Sweden, Switzerland, Nunavut, Quebec and Ontario.

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to a total of $21,000 and we are able to attract high calibre curlers to the event.

Another attraction for competitive curlers is the fantastic curling ice we have, which is on an arena ice surface. This makes it appealing to competitive curlers who will play major events on arena ice surfaces which are different from regular curling club ice.

In 2016, the National Re-

world curling events, such as the Olympics, the World Championships, the Brier, and the Scottie’s Tournament of Hearts. This took place in the NG Curling club, and it was a well-kept secret because of the nature of the research that was being carried out. A who’s who of the elite level curlers from around the world were here in our town.

I have often thought the

Fall Classic was also a best kept secret, because, when I would speak of it, people would tell me they had no idea it was such a big event. They seemed surprised that it had taken place here and by the big name curlers who participated.

The very first time I attended the Fall Classic, I walked into the club and saw Russ Howard, Glenn Howard and Mike Harris, who were all coaching women’s teams. If that didn’t surprise me, imagine when I saw Colleen Jones, Mary–Anne Arsenault and Sherry Middaugh were all participating in the event! I only ever expected to see them on television.

The more I looked around at the team pictures, and the names of previous winners and participants, I admit that I was in awe. Previous winners include Team Rachel Homan, Team Robyn McPhee, and Team Jenn Hanna, to name but a few. In the 2018 Winter Olympics, six of the teams competing included players from Russia, Sweden, Switzerland and Canada who had previously competed in the Royal Lepage Women’s Fall Classic in Kemptville.

We are in the 2nd of the four-year cycle leading up to the next Winter Olympics, and many of the young teams are

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all chasing the dream of being a National Champion and representing their country at those Olympics. Most of these players are chasing their dreams while still in school or attending university. Most of these ladies give back their time to the game of curling, especially helping young kids learn the game.

One team to watch this year is the Isabella Wranå team, which is comprised of four young Swedish girls that were all born in 1997. All four girls have been curling since a young age. Isabella and her Third, Jennie Wåhlin, have played together since they were six.

Lead, Fanny Sjöberg, joined them when she started playing at the age of 9. Second, Almida de Val, has been a member of the team for three years. They have finished among the finalists in the past two years and are here again this year with an aim to capture the top prize.

They come to Canada like all other international teams – to get better and to climb the World rankings. The team hopes to represent Sweden one day in the World Championships and at the Olympics.

You really have to admire the dedication of these Fall

Classic ladies to the game they love. Many of the young players, and the more seasoned lady curlers, are juggling family life, education, careers and competitive curling.

This event IS a big deal, and is happening in OUR town and OUR municipality, at the North Grenville Curling Club in Kemptville, Ontario. I want to let this secret out! The Royal Lepage Women’s Fall Classic is open to curling fans, and we welcome you to come and watch these women rock stars. An Event Pass costs $15, a day pass is only $10, and persons 17 and under are admitted free. Don’t miss the opportunity to come and enjoy our club and local hospitality and watch these incredible athletes and meet some of the players and their coaches.

This is a big event in our town, with economic benefits, as many of these teams require accommodation, frequent our local restaurants and shops in town. Let’s give them a warm North Grenville welcome.

Let the secret out! Spread the word and come on out to the NG Curling Club to watch these Women Rock Stars!

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House painting without plastics: Come and see what it looks like

by Marie T. Voutsinos When it came time to paint the new addition to my house, I discovered, albeit belatedly, that most of the water based paint one can buy is made from petrochemicals, and is a form of vinyl, basically liquid plastic. Plastic has become such a pernicious and persistent chemical now, with all sorts of unfortunate ill effects, such as mimicking human hormones, that I was not keen to start putting it on my walls. Plastic on my brushes, down the drain with the wash water, into the septic tank and field to end up in the soil and water table: I’m thinking I would prefer to avoid all that.

Now we have low Voc plastics, but in order to have a nice creamy texture

and desired colour, all sorts of other chemicals are added, none of which I would want in my drinking water, or in the oceans.

Natural, non-toxic paints seemed like the only possible solution for me. There are some on the market, but there were claims on the internet that they could be made from scratch for a fraction of the cost. There is a surprising number of recipes to be found on the internet; well, maybe not so surprising, since natural paints have been widely used until the Second World War, and ancient Egyptians were already well versed in their make-up and use. Also, restoration of historic buildings all over Europe has allowed knowledge of natural paints and build-

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ing techniques to persist and help a resurgence of interest for more sustainable and ecological construction materials and techniques.

The gist of it is that I found some recipes, experimented, and have been able to make and use my own paints. I am holding an Open House to share my experiences. All who are interested are welcome!

by David Shanahan The Women’s Health Club of the Kemptville District Hospital Foundation is holding a special seminar on Women’s mental health on Tuesday, October 29. In addition to key-note speaker, Ann Marie O’Brien, who is the Women’s mental Health Lead at the Royal Ottawa Hospital, there will be a special discussion panel featuring three experts in the field.

This is the 4th annual Women’s Health and Wellness Seminar hosted by the Kemptville District Hospital Foundation. Ann Marie O’Brien will speak to the biological, physical and social factors that impact women’s mental health. Ann was the Project Manager and collaborator in the develop-

Saturday, November 2, from 13:30 to 15:30, 1783 Beach Rd, Oxford Mills.

ment of the Women’s Health Program in 2011 at The Royal Ottawa Hospital. Ann has been the Lead, Women’s Mental Health since 2012.

The panel presenters bring different passions and perspectives to the table.

Sharon Byrd Wilson is a Clinical Counsellor, Judy Mouland is a Life Coach, and Shulamit Ber Levtov is the owner of Compassionate Support for Stressful Times, counselling social worker, and Yoga teacher.

Their personal stories of resilience will inspire and provide insight into how we can better handle the stress in our day to day lives. The panel discussion led by these three experienced women will provide an opportunity for questions from the audience.

The seminar will run

from 7 to 9 on October 29, and is being held in Heritage Hall on the Kemptville Campus. The seminar is free to attend, but space is limited, and pre-registration is required. You can sign up online at: www.kdhfoundation.ca, or by calling 613258-6133, ext. 201.

Margret Norenberg, the Chair of the Kemptville District Hospital Foundation, has invited the women of the community to attend and benefit from this event: “We are very excited to be able to host this event for the women of North Grenville. This is a wonderful opportunity to learn and share how best to take care of our ourselves. I would like to thank all of our presenters for donating their time, allowing us to offer this Seminar free of charge.

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CROSSWORD

ACROSS 1. Collection of maps 6. "What a shame!"

10. Body of water 14. An ape 15. Part of a skeleton 16. Forearm bone 17. Back tooth 18. Plenty 19. Casket 20. Mercy killing 22. Bobbin 23. Carry 24. Primarily 26. The original matter 30. Petroleum 31. And so forth 32. Assistant 33. Kind of bean 35. Lubricated 39. Inscribed

41. Scram 43. Terrace 44. Plod along 46. Celestial bear 47. Bamboozle 49. Frozen water 50. Clairvoyant 51. Linking verb 54. Campers 56. Cain's brother 57. Uncommitted 63. A style of design 64. Mongolian desert 65. France's longest river 66. Brother of Jacob 67. Angel's headwear 68. Deservedly receives 69. Anagram of "Nets" 70. Not now 71. Streamlined

COMMUNITY EVENTS

DOWN 1. Highest point 2. You (archaic) 3. A jaunty rhythm 4. Nanny 5. Small fatty European fish 6. Erosions 7. Broadly speaking 8. Against 9. Benni 10. Salacious 11. Stranger 12. Drop to one's knees 13. Not late 21. Hangman's knot 25. "Smallest" particle 26. Complain whiningly 27. Former Italian currency 28. Modify 29. Fastidious 34. Hobby 36. Old stories 37. Being 38. Sweetheart 40. Anagram of "Loot" 42. GMan 45. Habitable 48. Zero 51. Trainee 52. Overweight 53. Smooth brown oval nut 55. Periods of discounted prices 58. Ark builder 59. Anthracite 60. Employ 61. Sea eagle 62. Writing table

Oct 26 Annual BEEF SUPPER St. Andrew's United Church, Bishop's Mills, 4:30 pm. to 6:30 pm. Adults $16, Children 6-12 $6, under 6 Free.

Nov 9 Fall Trails Talk, Merrickville District Trails Society “Trekking the Choquequirao Trail, Peru”, presented by Harry de Roo. Holy Trinity Anglican Church hall, Merrickville. All welcome, 10 am to 11:30 am, light refreshments served.

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

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

Arts Guild, 2nd Mon/mth, 7pm at the Masonic Hall on Van Buren St. Newcomer Bridge-St John's United Church 12:15pm. Cost $5.00. All levels welcome.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Poker Ride thanks the community and breeds to ride the trails.

Many of them brought nonperishable food items. In total, we raised $4,000 in cash and received six bins of donated food items weighing in at 155.3 kg. for House of Lazarus for distribution to a group of local area food banks.

The generous support of sponsors, who donated cash, prizes and food, made this event possible. Thank you to the following people and businesses: Heather Swan of Liberty Shots, Picken Quarter Horses, Elite Three Hemp Products, 416 Mini Storage, Canadian Tire (Kemptville), Rideau St. Lawrence Veterinary Services, Shoeless Joe’s Sports Bar, Kemptville Canine Centre, Kemptville Physiotherapy, Bytown Animal Chiropractic, TSC (Kemptville), J. T. Auto Parts, Elegant Equine, Kate’s Kreations, Steve Morris, Love Your Pet, Apple Saddlery, Greenhawk, Mrs. McGarrigles, B&H Grocers, Costco (Strandherd), Felt Friends, Ontario Equestrian, Impact Signs, Bryan Valeriani, Bank of Nova Scotia, Tim Horton’s, Kim Koenger, Carmen McLean, and Dr. Rami Yassine.

Here’s hoping we can do it again next year.

BBQ'd hams cooked to perfection by Mike Chicoine of the Johnstown ATV Club

by Monica Treidlinger Three weeks ago, a community came together to help a worthwhile cause, and I would like to sincerely thank them for their generous support. The Eastern Ontario Horses of Course Club, made up of about 37 riders and drivers, hosted the 2019 Limerick Forest Poker Ride on September 22 in support of House of Lazarus and their work with local food banks.

It was our Vice-President, Ann Hedberg’s idea.

Could we pull this off in only 3 months? We had no idea of the magnitude of work to be done, so we blindly said “yes” and went along for the ride.

We needed prizes for winning poker hands and we needed donations to defray costs. We needed volunteers to take on a

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number of tasks, including setting up a website, tracking registration of riders, order T-shirts, baking desserts, making chili, serving food, manning check points on the trails, selling tickets, helping park trailers, and all the other details to make sure the event ran smoothly. Just days before the event, there were trails to be cleared of low-hanging branches and fallen trees. And then, to make sure everyone knew the route, trail markers were hung just prior to the ride and then taken down right after the last rider went through.

On the day of the ride, these dedicated people arrived early to set up the tables, make the coffee, and get the BBQ started. It was hours and hours of work and these special people came through. A warm and heart-

felt thank you goes out to all the volunteers.

We also had help from the United Counties of Leeds and Grenville who manage Limerick Forest.

Their staff ensured that the parking lot was clear of debris so that trailers could park safely and the trails were clear of fallen trees to be safe for riders.

Members of the Ontario Federation of All Terrain Vehicles (OFATV) and the Johnstown ATV Club helped us immensely on this event. They cooked smoked hams and hamburgers for the hungry crowd, sold poker hands and calculated the winning hands, and manned check points.

The event was a success.

An impressive 77 registered riders showed up with their trucks and trailers to bring horses of all shapes, sizes

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New Official Plan in works for Merrickville-Wolford

Commuter bus route 509 to cease operations

by Hilary Thomson

The 509 departs from Merrickville

by Scott Kelland It looks like the end of an era as Howard Bus Route 509 - known to many as the commuter bus to Ottawa – will cease operations on November 29. The bus provided an important service for workers, seniors and people without cars from North Augusta, Merrickville, Burritts Rapids and Kemptville. Local commuters, some of whom have enjoyed the ride for more than two decades, are dismayed at this loss.

This service has a long history in the area. The route was originally run by Seeley's Bus line beginning in the mid-1970s, operating out of Merrickville. The route was transferred to Howard Bus Service, based in Athens, in the mid-1990s.

Since 1998, the bus has been piloted by Ron Brown of North Augusta. Ron has an enviable record of con-

sistent service, rarely missing a day even in the worst winter weather. Ron did more than just drive; he also printed and collected tickets, did routine bus maintenance and provided all manner of assistance to passengers. Ron was a big part of the reason the bus was a positive experience for many commuters.

A committee of riders has approached Merrickville Mayor Doug Struthers to apprise him of this situation and seek solutions. In response, Mayor Struthers has sought out North Grenville Mayor Nancy Peckford to examine options to keep this service running.

At the time of this submission, talks were still underway; a meeting is planned for Tuesday, October 29 from 6-8 pm at the Kemptville Municipal Centre (285 County Road #44) within the Urbandale

Arts Centre. All past and present bus passengers are encouraged to attend.

A celebration in honour of Ron Brown’s 20 years of loyal and dedicated service is planned for December 8 at the Royal Canadian Legion in Merrickville, from 1-4 pm.

Contact Johanna MacKinnon, jjmackinnon@live. com for more information about attending this event.

The Municipality of Merrickville-Wolford is currently undergoing the process of updating the Municipality’s Official Plan. A draft Official Plan was made available on the Municipality’s website in September and two open houses and one public meeting in October were held to allow residents to comment and have their input on the draft plan. At the public meeting on October 15, Mayor Doug Struthers said that the two open houses were well attended, with over 100 people at the Merrickville open house and over 25 at the one in Wolford.

The council chambers were packed at the public meeting at the Municipal Centre where Village Planner Doug Grant listened to comments and fielded questions from residents and council.

It seemed, from the meeting, that the most divisive issue in the document is the preservation of the heritage feel of both Merrickville and the hamlets.

Some residents feel that it is unfair to place heritage restrictions on new builds.

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It’s November, which means it’s time for the Merrickville and District Historical Society’s Annual General Meeting on Tuesday, November 26 at the Merrickville Legion.

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As we’ve done in past years, we combine this bit of business with a thoughtprovoking speaker and a tasty dinner. You don’t have to be a member to join us for this entertain-

They feel that more effort should be placed on building accessible and affordable homes in the Village. “We should be encouraging small single storey homes,” said resident Mike Zaversnuke at the meeting.

Others feel that maintaining the heritage area in Merrickville is crucial to preserving the feel of the Village that attracts visitors and recently helped them win a Communities in Bloom prize. “I speak in support of that annex, and would like to see some stronger language added for it to be more rigid,” said resident Anne Barr.

Doug says he hasn’t recommended that the municipality seek heritage conservation district status for Merrickville because that can severely limit what you can do within the boundary. “We are trying to create a development approval climate where heritage is protected, without making it mandatory,” he said at the meeting.

Property owner and local developer, Chuck Fournier, also brought up the issue of internet connectivity in the Village. He said that, although he is unsure that this is something that can be addressed in

the Official Plan, as a developer he sees it as an important part of attracting quality residents and businesses to the municipality. “We need a policy in place to get all of Merrickville connected to broadband,” he said.

Finally, resident, Rod Fournier, stepped up to the podium and expressed his concern that the draft Official Plan does not seem to look at the bigger picture when it comes to the future of the Village. He wants to see it reflect what the people of Merrickville-Wolford would like the Village to be in 10-15 years time.

The Mayor noted that, while he will be taking all comments and suggestions into consideration, with some competing opinions, it will be “a bit of a balancing act” to have them all reflected in the Official Plan. His recommendation is that the current draft, and all the comments, be referred back to the Planning Advisory Committee to be taken into consideration, and a final plan be presented to council for approval at a future meeting.

ing presentation entitled “Public History: How We Use and Abuse the Past.”

History is all around us.

Evidence of past events, peoples, and places unavoidably inform our everyday lives. What we collectively choose to remember, and to forget, speaks volumes about who we are and the lives we live. Join Trent University professor Michael Eamon for a spirited talk on the intersection of history, heritage, and memory and how we shape the past to fit our present lives. Michael Eamon has a background in cultural heritage having worked for institutions such as Parks Canada, Library and Archives Canada, Historica, and the Ontario Heritage Trust. He

is also an historian of the eighteenth century whose publications, including the critically-acclaimed book Imprinting Britain (2015), investigates print culture and social networks in early Canada. He lives in Peterborough where he is the principal of Trent University’s Catharine Parr Traill College.

Doors open at 6 pm with dinner to start at 7 pm and a short AGM to follow.

The Legion will cater a full roast chicken dinner including the Legion's everwonderful pies for dessert.

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73's turn it around with two wins

plan with the defence quick tape-on-tape relay to spring the offence over the neutral zone and push their speed for 60 minutes. Mitchell pumped it ahead to Whittaker to find Easton Ryan in the slot to flip it top shelf over Addison Lawrence at 5:09 to put Kemptville on the board. 73's spent most of the first in Canadians’ zone, shutting down the break-out attempts, with Kemptville having 10 SOG and Carleton Place recording 11 and 1 PP attempt, with 73's two opportunities without results.

Second session remained scoreless, with Kemptville gaining 9 SOG to Carleton Place 7, and 73's 2 PP and Canadians 1 without results.

After every whistle, Carleton Place whacked at the upper body like they were chopping down trees to cause injury.

Mitchell sprung Broda free to drive behind the net, as he threaded it to Chase Lammi to slam it home at 3:42 to give Kemptville a 2-goal spread. Carleton Place spoiled William Anderson’s SO when Patton held it in across to Code, then back to point for a rapid rifle from Ayo Adenlye through a crowd of bodies at 4:28. A defensive error at the side of net, as Cameron Patton

Tied at two to force OT...Kemptville 73's flat-footed as Carleton Place Canadians power through to move Friday night battle to exciting finale to post a 3 to 2 victory for another win of the second contest of the week. between the posts at 1:21. 5, as Lumber Kings 2 and by the sportsguy Kemptville 73's motored Patterson initiated a PP when 73's 1 with no results. 73's down the valley to visit the he sprung Taylor free, up the maintained the pace to take Lumber Kings, seeking re- line, then back to Gavin Wood ownership for the three perivenge in Pembroke for the with a missile from the point ods. William Anderson with second battle of the season at for PPG at 11:02. Then, at the PK helped Kemptville 7 pm on Sunday evening to 19:59, Blair Bottochio, with 73's to bounce back after their pullout a 5 - 1 win. Kempt- helpers from Stockfish and loss on Friday night to record ville opened the initial twenty Kirkby, that spoiled William a 5-1 victory.

After the 4-to-zip spankwhen Dick combined with Anderson SO attempt. 73's Madoka Suzuki to beat Reese slammed Lumber Kings 19 to ing Kemptville received from Proulx at 17:36. Whittaker 11, with both clubs receiving the Carleton Place Canadians, found Carter Vollett to find 6 PP, and Kemptville counted they were looking to have the back of the net at 18:35 to 1 PPG, as Pembroke couldn't a better showing on Friday night in front of their home give the boys a two point lead. capitalize.

Last twenty, with both town fans.

Kemptville outshot Pembroke Kemptville came out fly13 - 11, with each having one teams battling wide open end to end and, finally, Pembroke ing, taking 75% of draws, PP without results.

Second session was con- pulled their stopper at 16:47 controlling the half wall, and trolled by Kemptville, as and Chase Lammi dumped nailing the opposition whenSuzuki took the draw over in a EN at 17:10. Pembroke ever they touched the rubber. to Hunter Brazier to rifle it SOG 9, with Kemptville They implemented their game

Golfing in costume for the Rideau Glen Ladies group of the "Rideau Glen Ticks" were the winners with the lowest score of 36. They were: Theresa McCaig, Jenny Thibert, Cat McCarthy and Anne Gill.

Closest to the marker on no.

2 was Linda Thomson, and on no. 9 was Jenny Thibert.

Kudos ladies!

While eating their lunch, the judges decisions were announced. The winners for best decorated cart and costumes were: 1st place, The Wizard of Oz, with Libby Price as Dorothy, Barb Townson as the Lion, Cecile Fortier as the Scarecrow, and Pat Kealey as the Tin Man; second place went to "The Rideau Glen Ticks" who were Theresa McCaig, Cat McCarthy, Jenny Thibert, and Anne Gill. Kudos ladies for a fun job well done!

For all the fun and excitement that this event brought about, it was decided to make it a yearly happening. Many thanks were given to Theresa for being the instigator of such a playful happening. It was the perfect way to end the ladies golf season in laughter and joyful amusement.

"The Wizard of Oz" winners of cart and costumes decorations. From left to right: Pat Kealey, Cecile Fortier, Barb Townson and Libby Price.

by Cecile Fortier Why not end the season with a game of golf in dressup costumes? Theresa McCaig's bright idea paid out when twenty or more ladies signed-up for the event! A hardy group braved the cold morning of October 3 for their extravaganza. Foursomes were made and costumes decided and everything was hush-hush. Carts were also thrown into the mix for decorations. But would Mother Nature co-operate?

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for all eight days before the event. It was predicted with showers and cooler temperatures. Theresa, being the optimist, kept-up the hopes for a sunny day. Lo and behold, Thursday, October 3, broke with a marvellous sunrise of pink clouds and the sun peeking through. It was not going to rain! But the clouds were predominant.

The ladies gathered early at the clubhouse to decorate their carts and have them ready for the judges who were Dan and Ron, before

the ladies went out for their game of golf. A large talking tombstone welcomed them at the clubhouse door. A coven of witches, some Rideau Glen ticks, Mary and her little lambs, the" Wizard of Oz" foursome, and a few others gathered for a group picture on the putting green. All were giddy with excitement and raring to play golf in their accoutrements.

Golf was played with hardy laughter and the ladies braving the cold wind. Best ball was the game and the 17

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Matthew YORK Nick name: “YORKIE” or “MEATBALLS” Born: December 11, 2001 Home Town: Kanata, ON. Position: Left Defence Previous Hockey Club: Kemptville 73’s Inspiration: My Dad Favourite TV Show: Animal Kingdom Favourite Actor: Seth Mulfarlin Favourite Musician: Lil Baby Favourite Food: Pizza Favourite Hockey Memory: Four on Four at Sensplex Life as a JR “A” player: It’s a buzz

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over-powered his defenders with helpers from McDermott and Mosley at 5:25 to even it up at 2. Third ended with a tie to force OT, with Canadians blasting the 73's 19 to 7 and having 1 PP without capitalizing.

OT opened with furious end-to-end action, until the aggressive play of Carleton Place gave Kemptville a man advantage at 2:08. Dick wheeled out through the neutral zone to Suzuki, onto the

stick of Ryan Pawlikowski PPG on the doorstep under sprawling stopper to give Kemptville a 3 to 2 victory at 3:34. 73's hammered 8 SOG to Canadians’ 3, with Kemptville counting a PP attempt.

Kanata Lasers will be on Kemptville 73's ice surface for a battle on Sunday afternoon at 2:00 pm.

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Some common CEPEO begins new French Forest School nutrition myths (#2) training for teachers by Marie Traynor RD,

Rivière Rideau Grade 4 teacher, Caroline Boivin Dutrisac, reads a story to students in the Maple Grove on the Kemptville Campus.

by Hilary Thomson The Conseil des écoles publiques de l’Est de l’Ontario (CEPEO) announced an exciting new partnership on Friday that will encourage and support outdoor learning for their students. The partnership is with the Child and Nature Alliance of Canada (CNAC), a national organization whose mandate is to connect children and youth with nature through policy, research and practice. By joining forces with the CEPEO, CNAC is now able to offer their Forest School program in French. Forest School Canada is CNAC’s flagship educational project which teaches educators, organizations and other interested parties how to facilitate play and learning outside.

“The vision of the Child and Nature Alliance of Canada is for ALL children in Canada to be playing and learning in forests, parks, meadows and mud puddles,” says CNAC Manager of National Programs, Petra Eperjesi. “Today, thanks to our partnership with CEPEO, we are one step closer to realizing that vision.”

The CEPEO is the first French school board to partner with the CNAC to offer this vocational training to their teachers and encourage outdoor learning at this level for its students. CEPEO Superintendent of Schools, Amine Aidouni, says the school board believes the forest can be an important part of the learning experience. “All the biology and ecology curriculum can be taught in the forest,” he says. “This new partnership will be a resource for all of our teachers.”

The Grade 4 class from École publique Rivière Rideau was on hand to celebrate the official start of the partnership in the Maple Grove on the Kemptville Campus on Friday.

It is clear that they are as excited about the program as their educators. They especially appreciate the fact that their outdoor learning is student-led, with teachers taking cues from the students about what they do in their forest classroom.

“I love getting to build and be outside and see all the pretty colours of Fall,” says Violet, one of the Grade 4 students.

“We make swings and hammocks, and put people in piles of leaves,” adds Maggie, one of the other students.

Twenty-two educators began their five-day Forest School training in French, facilitated by CNAC, over the weekend.

Rivière Rideau Principal, Josée Bédard, says this program gives teachers at their school the foundation for what they are already doing in encouraging outdoor learning. One of their teachers, Julie McLean, was already a Forest School Canada facilitator, and has been taking all the classes at Rivière Rideau to learn and play in the Maple Grove every week since the school opened. Petra says Julie was an instrumental part of in getting the Forest School program offered in French.

“It’s wonderful,” Julie says. “It’s a dream come true.”

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Leeds, Grenville and Lanark District Health Unit Talk shows, the internet and advertisements would have us believe that a person cannot age well without supplements.

Registered Dietitians see that the need for a particular vitamin or mineral supplement depends on individual health concerns.

Health Canada recommends that all men and women over 50 take a daily 400 IU vitamin D supplement. Some research suggests vitamin and mineral supplements may help maintain and improve brain function as you get older but not all supplements are helpful. Consider first going to food as your source of vitamins, minerals, energy and other nutrients.

And older adults would benefit from choosing nutrient-dense foods. Nutrient dense food is foods that pack a lot of vitamins, minerals, healthy fats and fibre. As people age their appetites decrease so the need for food choices with lots of nutrients becomes very important.

Vegetables, fruit, whole grains, nuts and seeds are examples of nutrient-dense foods. Heart-healthy omega-3 fats, which are found in fatty fish like salmon, mackerel, trout, herring and sardines, are a good choice twice each week.

Use Canada’s Food Guide to choose a variety of minimally processed food that can keep your brain and body healthy and reduce the risk of chronic diseases.

Speak with your doctor or health care professional before taking supplements. And keep your pharmacist in the loop too. Some supplements may interact badly with your medications. Check out the healthy eating survey for older adults at nutritionscreen.ca and remember to keep hydrated, making water your beverage of choice.

Connect with the Health Unit on Facebook and Twitter, go to healthunit.org, or call toll free 1-800-660-5853.

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KDH to receive provincial government grant

by David Shanahan The Kemptville District Hospital has been included in a list of hospitals in the Leeds and Grenville area which will be receiving grants as part of the provincial government’s move to invest in hospitals and end hallway healthcare.

Local M.P.P., Steve Clark, made the announcement last week, and pointed out that the grants for his riding were part of a $68 million grant program to support small- and mediumsized hospitals. This new investment is on top of the $384 million more that Ontario’s hospitals received this year as part of the province’s 2019 budget.

“Increasing funding for our local hospitals is an issue I have championed from the first day I was elected MPP. I’m proud our government is taking this action to improve patient care by supporting these hospitals, ensuring they have the resources necessary to meet the growing needs of our community,” he said. “This new investment is another example of how Ontario is supporting high-quality and timely access to health services, while delivering on our commitment to end hallway health care.”

KDH will receive $158,000 under the program. The other two local hospitals named in the announcement were Brockville General Hospital ($5.5 million), and Perth and Smiths Falls District Hospital ($1.26 million).

The Ontario Government has committed to invest $27 billion over the next 10 years in hospital infrastructure projects across Ontario, including adding 3,000 new hospital beds. It is intended, under this initiative, to help end what is called hallway health care, where overcrowding and lack of capacity in hospitals has left many patients waiting long hours in Emergency Rooms, and spending hours, or even days, on hospital gurneys in corridors because of a lack of available beds.

Christine Elliott, Deputy Premier and Minister of Health, launched the program which, she said, was part of a “comprehensive plan to end hallway health care. We have listened to patients, frontline staff and key stakeholders to determine how we can fix historical inequities to provide financial stability and relief to hospitals, regardless of their size”.

In effect, theses grants, according to Steve Clark, will mean an increase of 1% for small-sized hospitals, and 1.5% for medium-sized ones.

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Kemptville Rotary continue polio campaign

Rotary Club of Kemptville’s John Beking administering 2 drops of polio vaccine to a young child, and Rotary’s Cora Beking about to mark the child's "pinky" with purple marker indicating that the child has received the required dose.

Do you know anyone that has polio? Likely not since there have only been 33 cases of wild poliovirus in 2018 in just two countries: Afghanistan and Pakistan.

When Rotary and its partners launched the Global Polio Eradication Initiative more than three decades ago, polio paralyzed 1,000 children every day, including children in North Grenville. You may know seniors that had polio when they were young. Polio cases have dropped by 99.9 percent, from 350,000 cases in 1988 in 125 countries to the number mentioned earlier.

With polio nearly eradicated, Rotary and its partners must sustain this progress and continue to reach EVERY child with the polio vaccine. Without full funding and political commitment, this paralyzing disease could return to polio-free countries, putting children everywhere at risk.

Rotary has committed to raising US$50 million each year to support global polio eradication efforts. The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation has pledged to match that 2-to-1, for a total yearly contribution of $150 million.

The Rotary Club of Kemptville and its members, in particular the Late Dr George Fisher, have been very active from the time the eradication initiative was started 30 years ago to today.

Last year John and Cora Beking were in India and took part in a National Immunization Day. https://www.endpolio.org/donate.

Local Government Week:

The Role of School Board Trustees

Student Trustee Colten Kelford, standing, says trustees are the voices of the people about educational issues.

The Upper Canada District School Board is recognizing Local Government Week this week, held annually to increase youth and public awareness about the role local government plays in various areas of life. School board trustees are an excellent example of local government as these politicians play a vital role in providing residents a voice to improve their schools and their communities.

School Board Trustees are elected through the municipal election process. Each school board also has student trustee representatives that are elected by their Student Senate peers.

School board trustees are elected for a four-year term and each student trustee serves for a one-year term.

“Trustees are the voices of the people about educational issues,” explains UCDSB Student Trustee Colten Kelford. “They bring forward residents’ concerns about issues such as programs, attendance rates, and busing. Anything to do with the school board. You have one person dedicated to bringing your concerns to the Board about the causes you’re passionate about.”

School board trustees (including student trustees) advocate for quality education, set school board policy on everything from safe schools to student dress codes and oversee the main budget. Trustees also relay news about important decisions regarding education and happenings in their respective areas.

School board trustees and student trustees are the key connection between the school board, students and the trustee table.

“My mission is to promote public education and instill public confidence by working collaboratively with schools, school councils and municipalities. We work together to come up with new ideas and help improve policies that impact students and staff within their schools.

We are always looking to improve ways we can deliver curriculum to our students,” says John McAllister, Chair of the Upper Canada District School Board.

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BACKYARD ASTRONOMY

long as 100,000 years to orbit each other.

Since these are points of light, and not faint galaxies or gaseous nebula requiring dark observing sites away from light pollution, double stars can be enjoyed from the city or suburb. Sometimes, the beauty and challenge is to split them close together; high magnification might not even separate them into individual components. And no two doubles appear alike, but seeing them with your eyes is a unique experience.

Till next time, clear skies.

Known as “The Backyard Astronomer”, Gary Boyle is an astronomy educator, guest speaker and monthly columnist for the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada.

He has been interviewed on more than 50 Canadian radio stations and local Ottawa TV. In recognition of his public outreach in astronomy, the International Astronomical Union has honoured him with the naming of Asteroid (22406) Garyboyle. Follow him on Twitter: @astroeducator or his website: www. wondersofastronomy.com.

Double Stars

by Gary Boyle The Backyard Astronomer Seeing double is never a good thing and a sign to seek medical attention; however, double stars can be a thing of beauty. Some stars that appear as a single point of light to the unaided eye are, in fact, double when magnified with binoculars or a telescope. Optical doubles are two stars that appear close together only by line of sight with no physical attraction to each other. Visual binaries are two or multiple stars that physically orbit each other, taking a few days to years to complete an orbit.

If the geometry is just right, one of the binary stars passes in front of the other,

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and we can see a lowering of the overall brightness for a short time period. These are eclipsing binaries, such as the star Algol, the Demon Star, located in the constellation Perseus located in the North East. With binoculars, and a bit of practice, you can witness the subtle change in brightness every 2.8 days as the main star dims for about ten hours.

Stars come in an array of colours and can be quite evident in some doubles.

Their colour is an indication of surface temperature, as all stars burn differently. On the left side of the spectrum, we have the hot blue and bluewhite stars that burn at more

than 30,000 degrees Celsius.

The scale then moves down to green, yellow, orange to the far right side, where we find the cooler red ones burning around 2,500 degrees Celsius. For reference, our sun is a yellow star with a surface temperature of 6,000 degrees Celsius.

One of the best examples of contrasting colours in a double is the star Albireo, found at the head of Cygnus the Swan, now located in the North West sky. Using a telescope operating at 60 power, you will see a bright golden-yellow star next to a dimmer blue sun. The two are about 430 light-years from Earth and might take as

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