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by Hilary Thomson A local resident and former North Grenville councillor recently published a new children’s book inspired by his grandchildren.

Jim Bertram has been writing almost all his life.

He often made up stories as a child for his younger siblings, and started writing poetry in high school. As an adult at the start of his long teaching career, he also wrote several children’s books to help students learn French. “My first assign-

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his retired life. Seven years ago, he published Artie’s Great Day for his grandson Mateo, which has since made it into schools as well as the North Grenville Public Library.

When his granddaughter Leona was born, he wanted to do the same for her and came up with the story for Lalionne and the Sunbeam.

With poetry sprinkled throughout, it is a story about a little blue pixie who lives in the woods and her race against the sunbeams to save the forest from unbearable heat. Beautifully illustrated by Jim’s sonin-law, printed by Coba Studios in Merrickville and bound by Smiths Falls Bookbinding, it is a truly local production.

Jim says he enjoys writing children’s stories because he loves seeing the look on the kids’ faces as they escape into the words and pictures on the pages.

“I love connecting to their world of imagination,” he says. “Sometimes I think I have barely grown out of childhood myself.”

Lalionne and the Sunbeam was not written for commercial reasons, and Jim says he has given away about 20 of the hardcover books to charity. If you are interested in a copy of the book, you can contact Jim at 613-989-2424 or jaybert12@yahoo.com.

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will never return. A pinch of salt symbolizes the tears endured by the families of those who sacrificed all.

The glass is inverted as they cannot toast with us who remain at this time.

The chair is empty because they are no longer with us. This symbolic act is to remind us that we must remember them and never forget their sacrifice.

With that explanation of why we needed a single red rose, I assured him I would get the required rose. After hanging up with the Pastor, I called our local florist and told her what I needed and why. She said “I can have one for you on Tuesday”.

I guess she missed the part about needing it for the Sunday church parade.

I asked for help in finding where I could get the single red rose. She suggested the grocery stores, but she was doubtful that they would sell only a single rose. I thanked her for her help and went to plan B. Good old Mr. Google.

I searched for florists in Brockville, as I am more familiar with Brockville than the Greater Ottawa.

Mr. Google presented me with four choices, and I picked the top of the list as it was rated five stars.

I called, and the pleasant voice on the other end listened to my query and said “Yes, she had some lovely red long stem roses and she would sell just one if that was all I required.”

I told her I would be there in a couple hours. I looked up the location and knew exactly where they were.

When I arrived, I told the girl that greeted me what

by David Herman Today on social media there is so much negativity, fake news, and nastiness I wanted to share a story of kindness and good will that I experienced yesterday. I received a call from my Pastor around 11 yesterday morning. He and his wife had been away all week in Grand Rapids and he said he was between Barrie and Orillia to visit his parents on the way home and he needed a favour. Let me explain: Our Pastor is also the Chaplain for our Royal Canadian Legion Branch 212. He told me that the Legion would be holding a Church Parade in our church the next morning and he needed one red rose. This is required for “The Fallen Soldier's Table", which is set whenever the Legion is holding a special supper or event like the Remembrance Day church parade.

There is a strict protocol to setting this very symbolic table as follows. The table is round – to show our everlasting concern for our fallen comrades. The table cloth must be white to symbolize the purity of their motives when answering the call of duty.

The single red rose displayed in a vase reminds us of the life of each of our fallen comrades, and the loved ones and friends of those who keep the faith.

The vase is tied with a red ribbon, symbol of our continued determination to remember our fallen comrades. There is a place set at the table with a slice of lemon on the bread plate to remind us of the bitter fate of those who

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I took a minute to look around the lovely little shop (Colonial Flowers and Gift Shoppe) full of seasonal decorations and floral arrangements. In no time at all, I was told that it was ready. I went to pay and the lady asked if I had really driven from Kemptville to Brockville for a single rose. I explained to her why I was in need of the single red rose and she shocked me by saying that in that case there would be no charge.

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to explain that we need to try and filter out the negativity, fake news, and nastiness that is everywhere on the internet and daily news, and look for the good, which is also all around us if we look for it. It also shows the high regard the Legion has for their fallen comrades and the symbols that are used to remind them all the time of the supreme sacrifice that has been made for our way of life. We Shall Remember Them.

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Christmas Traditions

by Vanessa Skelton The North Grenville Concert Choir has put together a fabulous concert filled with Christmas favourites. The 40+ members of the choir will fill the venues with melodies that are familiar to all.

Christmas classics like White Christmas, Silver Bells and Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas will be part of the repertoire, along with traditional Christmas carols such as Silent Night, The First Nowell and O Come All Ye Faithful. Choir direc-

tor, Phillip Konopka, has selected twenty songs that have soaring harmonies and catchy refrains that many of you will know. Because of Phillip’s musical talent and skill as a director, he has been able to encourage each singer to develop their abilities and produce the best combined sound for each song. Once again, Phillip is challenging the choir to sing in several languages. We will be singing in English, Ukrainian, German and French, and even if you don’t recognize

A Carol For Hospice

Our December 7th event “A Carol for Hospice” is fast approaching! Rehearsals for our dramatic presentation of Dickens “A Christmas Carol” are well underway.

Our Christmas market will be stocked with delicious baking, gourmet preserves, chutneys and beautiful handcrafted gifts.

One of the signature parts of this event is the Beth Donovan’s “Trees of Care”. Six local area businesses have agreed to decorate a traditional style Christmas tree that the public can purchase raffle tickets for a chance to win.

These trees will be at the individual businesses beginning November 22 thru December 6 and at the event located at Parish Hall, Kemptville Campus on December 7. The winners will be drawn the night of December 7 and the lucky recipients will have their tree delivered to them on December 8 or 9, weather dependent.

The six participating businesses are: 1. Royal Bank (Kemptville Mall) 2. North Grenville Public Library 3. To Be Continued – Sanders Street Kemptville 4. RONA – Kemptville 5. Dentistry @ Kemptville – (Kemptville Mall) 6. Beth Donovan Hospice – 1107 French Settlement Road, Kemptville) 7.

Raffle tickets for the trees are $2.00 each or 3 for $5.00.

Tickets for “A Carol for Hospice” are $25.00 each and are available by calling 613-258-9611 ext. 0.

This event promises to be a wonderful evening, bring your family, friends and celebrate this holiday season!

All proceeds from this event are used by the Hospice to provide much needed services to those in our community facing serious health issues.

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Come and get into the spirit of Christmas with your family and friends and support the local choir as we entertain you with these heartwarming carols.

The concerts are being held in four different locations in the area: Sunday, December 8, 3 pm at St. Daniel’s in South Mountain; Friday, December 13, 7:30 pm at St. Clare’s in Winchester; Saturday, December 14, 7:30 pm at Holy Trinity in Merrickville;

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and Sunday, December 15, 3 pm at St. John’s United Church in Kemptville. A reception with home-baked treats will follow the Sunday concert. Tickets are $15 for adults and are available at Brewed Awakenings in Kemptville, at Mirick’s Landing in Merrickville or on-line at ngcc.eventbrite.ca. Tickets for children 12 and under are $5 but must be reserved in advance by contacting ngconcertchoir@gmail.com.

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Holly Tea and Bazaar: St. John’s United Church, 400 Prescott, Kemptville. All are welcome on November 30, 9 am to 2 pm for our annual Holly Tea and Bazaar. Lots to offer such as: bake table, knitted wear and decor, seasonal crafts, treasure table, door prizes, something for everyone. Join us for morning coffee and a treat or stay for lunch and enjoy some Christmas musical entertainment.

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by David Shanahan I think the line between childish games and academic endeavour can be very hard to discern sometimes. Although academics often consider their particular field of interest to be the most important in the world, they do seem to indulge in the most impractical and speculative exercises. Historians can be particularly prone to such self-indulgence, although in their case it is rather fascinating to follow some of the alternatives they explore. In universities and colleges, they call it “Counterfactual History”, but others simply refer to it as “What if...”.

You know the kind of thing I mean: what if one young man in Sarajevo in 1914 had decided to go home instead of stopping for a cup of coffee? What if the Archduke’s car had not accidentally turned the wrong corner and stopped right in front of that coffee shop? What if he had not

been shot and killed by that young man, in the wrong place at the wrong time?

Would there have been no First World War? Would that then lead to a different history, one without the Versailles Treaty, the rise of Hitler, the Second World War, the occupation of Eastern Europe by the Soviet Union after 1945, the Cold War, the atom bomb, etc., etc., etc., ad infinitum?

So many other exercises in what if history can be enjoyed. What if Robert Kennedy had not been murdered in 1968, but instead went on to win the Presidency over Richard Nixon? No Watergate, an earlier end to the Vietnam War, a continuation of the social programs to combat poverty, racism and violence? Closer to our own day: what if Al Gore had not been cheated out of the Presidency in Florida?

Would he have reacted differently to 911? Would there have been an Iraq or Afghanistan war, and would the Middle East

have escaped the nightmare in which it is trapped today?

There are no obvious answers to any of these questions, of course.

Events happen, and once a decision is made: to turn this corner, rather than that one; to kill this man, but not that one; to elect this person and not another, history does not then follow a set track. Immediately, other imponderables enter into the equation and history takes a different turn once again.

The same kind of exercise is often worth indulging in outside of academia.

In our own lives, we can look back and wonder what might have happened if we had taken a different turn one day. As Robert Frost put it in “The Road Not Taken”: Two roads diverged in a wood, and I— I took the one less travelled by, And that has made all the difference.”

Looking back, I can remember distinct moments in my life when I made

what I thought at the time was a fairly simple decision. And that one decision changed the entire direction of my life. More than once, I was fully aware of the possible consequences of a decision, weighing the pros and cons, trying to see which road was the right one - the one less travelled, or the obvious one ahead. I believe every one of us can remember similar moments, when the world changed forever. What if...?

There are those who see the hand of chance in this. Others see the hand of God. Some believe that everything in the universe is random, no purpose, no meaning, nothing directed. They see these pivotal moments as mere luck, chance, almost inevitable given who and what we were at the time, and what we, in our subconscious minds, actually want to do.

It’s a fascinating thing to think about, but I can’t help finding more than random chance in these moments. Given that we

can’t foretell the future and cannot really know what the end result of our decisions might be, we nevertheless take those decisions. They are not made for us, and they are not inevitable. Looking back later, we may be surprised at ourselves that we took that decision, that road less travelled. It seems in retrospect to be out of character.

Other decisions seem quite logical and obvious to us now, but perhaps were not so clear then.

In the end, we decide.

Princep decided to shoot Archduke Ferdinand. Britain and France decided not to oppose Hitler when they still could without war. You made the decisions that brought you to where you are now. Or someone else’s decisions, interacting with yours, did so. What a strange life we lead. It is worth stopping sometimes to think about it. Socrates said it centuries ago: the unexamined life is not worth living. Time to think.

Nobel prize winner and the leader of agriculture's Green Revolution, the late Norman Borlaug: Even if you could use all the organic material that you have--the animal manures, the human waste, the plant residues--and get them back on the soil, you couldn't feed more than 4 billion people. In addition, if all agriculture were organic, you would have to increase cropland area dramatically, spreading out into marginal areas and cutting down millions of acres of forests.

At the present time, approximately 80 million tons of nitrogen nutrients are utilized each year. If you tried to produce this nitrogen organically, you would require an additional 5 or 6 billion head of cattle to supply the manure. How much wild land would you have to sacrifice just to produce the forage for these cows? There's a lot of nonsense going on here.

If people want to believe that the organic food has

better nutritive value, it's up to them to make that foolish decision. But there's absolutely no research that shows that organic foods provide better nutrition. As far as plants are concerned, they can't tell whether that nitrate ion comes from artificial chemicals or from decomposed organic matter.

If some consumers believe that it's better from the point of view of their health to have organic food, God bless them. Let them buy it. Let them pay a bit more. It's a free society. But don't tell the world that we can feed the present population without chemical fertilizer. That's when this misinformation becomes destructive.

I'm quite sure Kelvin is not suggesting we let billions starve or cut down more forests in his vision to feed a growing population, but not all of us have the luxury of just pretending that science is on our side for a populist political movement or to green wash our choices. Perhaps a

different approach than being snide and laughing will get more on board with our fight against climate change than his current approach in the most recent article, the same can be said about the Federal Green party if you watched the agriculture debate for the recent Federal election. If some are interested in hearing and questioning agriculture scientists speak, Kemptville annually hosts the Eastern Ontario Crop Conference every year, many of which speak of trials they ran at the research facility near Winchester.

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Dear Editor, I live in apartment on the west side of Prescott St. I take the path along the green fence which takes me to Rueben Street in front of the Legion; from there I walk along the paved path in front of the swimming pool building, around the parking lot to the running track at the football field. I like this, as I am away from the threat of distracted drivers for my daily walk. Due to the snowfall last evening, the path by the green fence was blocked. A gentleman was blowing the snow from his driveway on the west side of Rueben St. So I stopped and asked if he could clear the path along the fence. When I returned from my walk, he was just finishing up the path. I know the high school students use that path to get access to Prescott Street and the pizzeria, as they tend to leave the paper plates and pop cans behind on the path, which I clean up, but that's a topic for another day. I just want to publicly thank this man for his kindness. I really appreciated it and I am sure the high school students do too.

Sincerely, Josephine Herman

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Letters to the Editor Dear Editor, Perhaps if Kelvin Hodges is going to lecture your readers about science and climate change and his claim that his vision will make EVERYONE's life better, he could leave out his personal beliefs and unfounded remarks towards food and agriculture that aren't based on science (cleaner, safer, health affects) as it only undermines his message about climate change and the science behind it. The Federal Green Party, which Kelvin ran to represent recently, has in the past and present had populist policies or statements that go against science (wifi, GMO's and nuclear energy as examples), so he should at least be familiar with the struggle of getting people to understand the scientific consensus around topics and why it is a consensus amongst actual scientists. As a fan of science myself, I think he might enjoy this quote from my favorite agronomist,

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Highlights from the November 12, 2019 Committee of the Whole Meeting:

Kemptville Youth Centre Fundraising Campaign The Kemptville Youth Centre presented their highlights from the year to Council. KYC is celebrating 25 years serving youth in the community, and to mark their silver anniversary, the KYC launched its “100 Friends @ 25 Campaign,” a fundraising campaign that aims to get 100 people making a $25 charitable tax-refundable donation. For more information visit https://www.kyc.team/.

Old Town Kemptville BIA Resolutions The Old Town Kemptville BIA Board of Management recommended to Council that they invite Kay Matthews, Executive Director of the OBIAA, to make a presentation to Council, BIA members, municipal staff and stakeholders on the role, responsibilities and governance of BIAs. The Board also recommended to Council that Will Pearl be appointed as a Director to the Old Town Kemptville BIA Board of Management.

2019 Rideau-Sanders-Prescott Community Improvement Program (CIP) - Façade, Landscape & Signage Grant Program The 2019 Rideau-Sanders-Prescott Community Improvement Program (CIP) - Façade, Landscape & Signage Grant Program received 14 applications, both business and residential, for a total amount requested of $47,137.24. The Community & Economic Development Advisory Committee reviewed all applications and recommended to the Committee of the Whole they be approved. The 2019 CIP budget was set for $50,000, with $2,862.76 remaining. Council accepted these recommendations and referred it to the next Council meeting.

Aladdin – Adventures in the East

by Susan Holder A magical adventure befalls Aladdin when he begins to believe that there is more to life than washing dirty socks in the Twankey laundry facility. With the help of a big-headed Genie of the Lamp and a Ring Genie, Jennie - who happens to think she works in a call centre, Aladdin takes on evil Abanazar. Set in the mysterious East, this gender-bending fairy tale breaks the fourth wall, erupts with spontaneous song and dance, and constantly surprises with its over-the-top characters.

An extensive and eclectic all-star cast, including Deputy-Mayor, Al Armstrong, two local doctors, and a gang of lovable dancers, pay tribute to Aladdin, the classic folk tale of Middle Eastern origin. The riotous mix of comedy, choreography and special effects, supported by a script bursting with local colour, all contribute to the British Pantomime style of the performance. Pantomime is a peculiarly British tradition of winter musical comedy theatre. It takes a familiar tale, like Aladdin, and injects a bit of British Vaudeville style comedy, contemporary references, and audience participation. The result is a raucous and hilarious magic carpet ride that is both child pleasing, yet contains enough sly references to entertain grown-ups as well.

The Dundas Country Players are set to stage this fun for the whole family British Pantomime during the week of the Winchester Parade of Lights in December, at Winchester’s Old Town Hall. Based on the script by British playwright, Suzan Holder, Aladdin – Adventures in the East, features a catchy and contemporary blend of songs that are sure to get your toes tapping.

Aladdin - Adventures in the East runs December 5, 6, 7 and 8 at the Old Town Hall at 478 Main Street in Winchester. December 5 and 6 performances begin at 7:30 pm. December 7 and 8 performances begin at 2 pm.

Tickets are $20 for adults ($10 for youths 18 and under).

They’re available in advance on-line at www.dcplayers. ca, via phone at the DCP Ticket Line (613-297-0097), and at The Planted Arrow Flowers and Gifts in Winchester and The Victoria Street Café in Chesterville. Or buy them at the door at the time of show.

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OPP News BREAK IN On November 9, 2019 shortly before midnight, officers from the Grenville County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a report of a break-in at a store on County Road 43, North Grenville, Ontario.

Investigation indicated that sometime around 11 pm, two unknown culprits attended the store and removed Canadian currency from the cash registers, totalling approximately $700.

Video footage shows two individuals, the first wearing a grey hooded jacket with a black square on the right arm and a black pocket on the front right chest that runs up and down, grey skinny pants and black shoes and carrying a grey back pack.

The second person was described as wearing a grey hooded sweat shirt, black pants and black boots. The culprits ran on foot towards a local shopping plaza.

An investigation continues.

If you have any information on the above investigations or any other please contact Grenville OPP on 1-888-310-1122 or should you wish to remain anonymous, you may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or submit your tip on-line at www.tipsubmit.com. where you may be eligible for a cash reward of up to $2000.

VEHICLES LEFT UNLOCKED During the month of November 2019, North Grenville and the immediate surrounding areas have had reports of nine thefts from either inside the vehicle, or the vehicle itself was stolen.

In each case, the keys were either left inside the vehicle or it was left unlocked. The OPP urges every vehicle owner to take the extra step each day by ensuring your vehicle is locked.

That small action will go a long way in preventing much of the property crime we are encountering.

Council puts pause on remuneration review Council has put a pause on the council remuneration review until an Interim CAO is hired.

Originally the plan was to put a citizen committee in place to review a potential pay increase for council. At the committee of the whole meeting on November 12, North Grenville Clerk Cahl Pominville suggested they wait until they hire an Interim CAO and give them the responsibility of doing the review. “If you strike a committee, you get into the issue of deciding who is going to be on it,” Cahl said at the meeting.

An Interim CAO has no vested interest in the municipality as they are not a permanent employee. Cahl says this model was used successfully by the Town of Prescott whose Interim CAO was able to poll local community leaders (like the Chamber of Commerce and BIA) and make an impartial recommendation.

Council seemed to agree that this was the way to go and has postponed further discussion about council remuneration until an Interim CAO is hired. The Municipality is expecting to have an interim CAO in place sometime in December.

I am Lucky

Gary considers himself one of the luckiest persons in the world. On February 1, 2017, Gary started his curling game at the North Grenville Curling Club at 6:30 pm. Fifteen minutes into the game, it was his turn to deliver the stone. As he was about to throw the curling stone, he felt an acute intense pain in his abdomen.

He describes the pain as if a sword was going through him, and then collapsed onto the ice. By chance there was a retired physician nearby.

He suspected Gary had suffered a ruptured abdominal aortic aneurysm.

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UPDATE UPDATE UPCOMING MEETINGS COUNCIL Tuesday, December 17 at 6:30 pm in the Council Chambers at the Municipal Centre COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE Tuesday, December 3 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, November 25 at 6:00 pm at the Municipal Centre Police Services Board – Wednesday, November 27 at 1:30 pm at the Municipal Centre Active Transportation Advisory Committee –Thursday, November 28 at 5:00 pm at the Municipal Centre BUDGET MEETINGS Held in the Municipal Centre Nov 26 – 2:30-4:30 pm – Receive community requests Nov 27 – 6:30 – Receive community requests Dec 3 – 6:30-8:30 pm – Council Discussion of Budget Dec 10 – 2:30-5:30 pm –Presentation of Budget Draft #1 Dec 18 – 6:30-8:30 pm – Budget Discussion Jan 8 – 2:30-4:30 pm – Presentation of Budget Draft #2 Jan 14 – 6:30-8:30 pm – Budget Discussion Jan 22 – 6:30-8:30 pm – Adoption of 2020 budget

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The Municipality of North Grenville is accepting resumes from interested and qualified candidates for the position of Apprentice Mechanic/Equipment Operator. The closing date to receive applications is 4:00 pm on Wednesday, November 27, 2019. Additional information is available at www.northgrenville.ca/careers.

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Kemptville Hospital and then transferred to the Civic Campus of the Ottawa Hospital, where a team of specialists was on hand to operate on him. The surgery took almost six hours and required 20 units of blood. While recuperating from the surgery over the next three weeks, he required an additional two more units.

Gary is appreciative for the quick action of all his fellow curlers and the attention of the medical teams at both hospitals. But especially for the lifesaving gifts of blood he received. Gary says: “I am lucky that I can see sunrises, can hug my wife, see my

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73's experienced two bad beat downs Kemptville 73's replaced their backstop after giving up 4 unanswered snipes with William Anderson, and shutdown the feeding frenzy of the Smiths Falls Bears with a scoreless second stanza. 73's spent most of their time in the Bears’ end, but couldn't get it across the final line as they outgunned their opponents by 19 - 9 with 2 PP opportunities.

Final twenty miler, Smiths Falls had their second course as they feasted on Kemptville for 2 more points, when Lewis with Russet to find Cameron McLean on point at 0:39. Kemptville's Joseph Samson (1) with his first goal of the season and game, with helpers from Brazier and Patterson at 11:13 to spoil Jake Smith's SO. Smiths Falls pounced on a loose puck to In your face...this is what William Anderson faced for 90 minutes when Kemptville 73's hosted make it count from Trudel Brockville Braves for a School Day Game on Thursday afternoon, with 695 students present. and Helmer, to Andre Simard at 17:53 to give them a 6 - 1 turned the SOG around with "Great day for the commu- victory. Smiths Falls managed by the sportsguy Thursday afternoon, the 12 to 10 and each club 1 PP. nity, with KUDOS to Irene for to out shoot Kemptville by Final twenty, the flood- organizing the event"..."really 12 - 10, with a 5 minute PP Kemptville 73's hosted the gates opened for Braves, as nice to see all the kids come and 73's without capitalizing Brockville Braves for their annual School Day Game. all shots were targeted for out"..."unfortunately our team on a PP. Our boys are a young Approximately 695 students just above glove side to mark had a bad day". crew that can skate with Friday evening road battle 3 unanswered goals.

Konnor witnessed the devastating five MacCormick with helpers in the "Bears’ Den" at Smiths the best, but could launch to zip slaughter.

Brockville opened the from McRae and Spratt at Falls, the boys ran into a "hot" more hits and restructure first when Sam Allison, with 1:38. Bowditch sprang Clay stopper to get devoured with their PP and maybe re-sight helpers from Biniaris and Korpi to add to the count a 6 - 1 loss. After digging a their sticks. They certainly are Bowditch, snapped the first at 5:33. Final goal at 10:18 hole for yourself in the first, it determined to get the monkey over the glove of William as Troy Bowditch slipped is extremely demoralizing to off their back and turn around Anderson at 15:11. Kempt- behind the 73's "D", after have to play catch up for the their losing streak.

Next home games in Noville with 12 SOG to 10 for they were caught pinching rest of the evening.

Smiths Falls came out vember : Friday, November Brockville and 1 PP, without the line. Very tight third with Braves 7 SOG and 6 for 73's, hard to beat Riley McCabe 22, 7:30 pm, Mountain of results.

Brockville counted for and Brockville 2 PP with with four targeted shots into Toys Game against Rockland another when Josh Spratt, as- Kemptville 3 PP. Kemptville the back of the net to round Nationals. Friday, November sisted by McRae with Wuth, 73's faced a hot stopper, Jake off the first period. McKenney 29, Movember Game against set up Brody Fournier at 3:41, Pembroke Lumber Kings in rifled one on top shelf to make Begley.

C o a c h e s c o m m e n t s : then at 3:57, Alex Lewis on our barn. Mark these on your it 2 to 0 at 18:22. Brockville his own, to make it a two goal calendar and on your to do list romp. Leeson found Theo for November.

This week’s coaches’ Todd for yet another marker at 10:12 and the Bears would "Digger Award" goes to Josatisfy their hunger with Noah seph Samson for his contriAdams, with helpers from bution displayed in Smiths Lariviere and Leeson at 15:36 Falls.

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We’ll also have fire barrels located at Rotary Park and at the corner of Prescott St. and Asa St (across from Geronimo Coffee House) where you’ll be able to make your own s’mores cookies and warm up.

Face painting will be available for a charge, Story Time with Library Sue (starts at 10 am) and board games with Meeples To Go will all be happening at the North Grenville Public Library.

Free hot chocolate and coffee will be available in the Downtown. Look for the Mr Mozzarella tent. They’ll also be taking donations for Big Sky Ranch.

Local groups will be singing Christmas carols around the Downtown, starting at 11 am at Rotary Park.

Back by popular demand will be our “Elf On The Shelf” promotion. Here’s what you need to do to be entered into a draw for a special gift basket from Kemptville Suites: Bring a pen and your Christmas spirit! Pick up a copy of our Elf map at To Be Continued Consignment Shop, The North Grenville Public Library or Exit Realty

By Design. Go to 10 locations that are on the map and write down what the elf is doing at each one of those locations. Return your completed information at one of the above locations. Cross your fingers that you’ll be the lucky winner of the draw prize from Kemptville Suites.

We are extremely grateful to the following businesses and organizations who generously sponsored or contributed to our event: Kemptville Firewood, Exit Realty

By Design, Leeds Grenville Fibre Extravaganza, Stepping Stone Pediatric Physical Therapy, - Paul McGahey Insurance, Yazdani Dental Centre, Fast Eddie’s Diner, Geronimo Coffee House, Barking Monkey Studios, Grahame’s Bakery, North Grenville Fire Service Volunteers, Municipality of North Grenville, North Grenville Public Library, OPP Auxiliary Volunteers, Girl Guides and Boy Scouts, North Grenville Social Singers, Meeples To Go.

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Exit Realty By Design – (writing letters to Santa and visits with Santa) Stepping Stone Pediatric Physical Therapy Salvation Army Thrift Store Kemptville Academy of Martial Arts The Book Market Helen’s Sewing Room Bodhi Tree Yoga Studio New Energy Kreations North Grenville Public Library (Story Time with Library Sue, board games & face painting for a charge) Willow & Rose Crusty Baker Sugold Jewellery & Giftware Grahame’s Bakery Salamanders - (One free kids meal with purchase of adult meal) South Branch Bistro - (One free kids meal with purchase of adult meal) Get Cronk’d Fitness Studio (refreshments) WGP Professional Corporation Susie M’s Hidden Treasures The Workshop Dance Studio Pixel Eye Care Centre (20% off all products including gift cards) Mr Mozzarella (15% off all eat-in our take out orders) Kemptville Suites - (open house with refreshments) More Than Just Babysitting Fast Eddie’s Diner The Bowen Approach To Be Continued Consignment Shop (kids crafts and refreshments) - St. James Anglican Church (sugar cookies and crafts)

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The following day, Saturday, the celebrations continue with a Pancake Breakfast starting at 8:30 am, voluntary donation appreciated. In previous years, this has been a successful event that brings families and friends together to share the enthusiasm for the coming season. As an old sage said, “It’s better to spend time with friends than to spend time spending money.”

The OMCA wishes to thank the unfailing support of Erick Le Pors of Dial A Chef. Erick has been a long-time supporter of the OMCA, and his in-kind contributions are instrumental to the success of the event.

In addition to the weekend festivities, the OMCA will be actively decorating the village for the season. The bridges will be decorated with garlands and lights, and a Christmas tree will be set near the dam. Viewed from the bridge at night, the tree is a charming sight.

A ‘Thank You’ is owed to the neighbours who share their hydro connections. Now that the municipality has extended electrical power to the gazebo, it too will be festooned with lights.

The OMCA is committed to improving the social and cultural life of the community and all are welcome to participate in our Spirit of Christmas.

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Shown at the presentation are (l-r): Evonne Delegarde, Iroquois-Matilda Lions Club President; Cindy Peters, Foundation Manager of Direct Mail & Events; and Nancy Barkley, Bingo Co-Chair, Iroquois-Matilda Lions Club. Photo credit The Morrisburg Leader The Iroquois-Matilda Lions Club Bingo Night at the Iroquois Legion is a lot of fun. And the benefits to health care close to home are even better!

On October 30, the Lions Club Executive presented a cheque for $2,000 to the WDMH Foundation from their Bingo Fund.

The gift, in support of the Foundation's General Equipment Fund, will be used to help purchase much-needed medical equipment such as two new Operating Room Surgical Towers.

“Our club is pleased to support this appeal for funds made available due to the support of our weekly Bingo players,” reports Nancy Barkley, Bingo Co-Chair, Iroquois-Matilda Lions Club.

“The surgical towers in the Operating Room are one of the greatest needs at WDMH right now,” explains Dr. Suru Chande in a recent letter to donors. “There are a number of pieces to each tower including a light source, a high-definition camera cord, two monitors and a computer processor. The processor provides the digital picture that the surgeon watches during surgery.

“We are so grateful to the Iroquois-Matilda Lions Club and everyone who enjoys playing bingo,” adds Cindy Peters, Foundation Manager of Direct Mail & Events. “You are truly making a difference for patients and families at WDMH. Thank you!”

Local teens medal at karate championships

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by Hilary Thomson Four local teens represented Kemptville in an international karate competition earlier this month and brought back gold, silver and bronze medals.

The World Karate Commission (WCK) World Championships were held in Niagara Falls, NY from November 2-9. Four teens from Douvris Kemptville qualified for the November 20, 2019

competition and traveled to compete against participants from all over Europe and North and South America.

Their coach and the owner of Douvris Kemptville, Earl Horvath, says he is very proud of how well they all competed. “It’s the first time all my students that went won a medal,” he says. “It’s an indication of how hard they have worked.”

Ketana Vadenheem came home with a bronze medal,

Velyien Thomson won both a silver and a bronze medal, Jace Vergette took home a gold medal and Sierra Vergette made a clean sweep winning a gold, silver and a bronze medal in her various events.

Earl says this is only the beginning of their season and that he has a lot of students who are hoping to qualify for the next year’s WCK World Championships in Madrid, Spain.

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Local Senior honoured with 6th degree black belt

by Hilary Thomson A local senior has been honoured with a 6th degree black belt at the World Kobuto Federation’s annual Capital Conquest in Gatineau, Quebec.

Ron Wattie has been practicing karate seriously for almost 35 years.

He joined the Merrickville Karate Club when it opened in 1985 as a white belt, and has been slowly working his way up through the levels ever since. During the first weekend of November, Ron attended Capital Conquest for the 3rd year, which is an annual karate conference that draws practitioners and instructors from all over the world. Ron received

his 6th degree blackbelt in Shotokan karate through the recommendation of the other instructors he has worked with over the years. “I didn’t know it was coming,” he says. “I am very pleased where I am.”

Ron has been the chief instructor at the Merrickville Karate Club since 1989. Since then, 21 black belts have been through the club, an accomplishment seeing as they are a small club that only practices once a week. Ron

least 6 years to achieve.

“The more you move up, the more dedication is needed,” he says.

Ron says his achievement in Karate has been largely thanks to the support of other instructors he has met along the way.

“I want to thank everyone who has helped me get up where I am,” he says.

Merrickville Fire Department receives donation from Enbridge

by Hilary Thomson Enbridge Gas presented the Merrickville Fire Department with 102 combination smoke and carbon monoxide alarms last week as part of their Project Zero initiative.

Project Zero is a public education campaign that will provide more than 9,100 alarms to residents in 40 municipalities this year. Over the 11 years that the campaign has been in existence, Enbridge Gas has invested $275,000 in Project Zero and provided more than 44,356 alarms to fire departments across Ontario.

The objective of Project Zero is to deliver combination smoke and carbon monoxide alarms to Ontario communities who need it the most. It is November 20, 2019

says they currently have around 20 members of all ages, from 7 to 71.

Ron loves karate not only for the physical aspect, but also the connections he has made through the sport. “Martial arts is a family,” he says. “I haven’t met anyone who didn’t want to help.”

Now 71, Ron says he hopes to continue to practice and teach karate for many years to come. He has his sights set on the 7th degree black belt even through it will take him at

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a program that all municipal fire departments can adopt to help educate their communities about the requirement for all Ontario homes to have a carbon monoxide alarm if they have a fuel burning appliance or attached garage.

“Carbon monoxide is known as the ‘silent killer’ for a reason, and we have proof that prevention saves lives,” says Ian Ross of Enbridge Gas. “We know that the best way to avoid carbon monoxide exposure is to eliminate it at the source by properly maintaining fuelburning equipment, and that the alarms are a critical second line of defense to protect against carbon monoxide poisoning.”

Carbon monoxide is a toxic, odourless gas that is a by-product of incomplete

combustion of many types of fuels. When properly installed and maintained, combination smoke and carbon monoxide alarms help provide the early warning to safely escape from a house fire or carbon monoxide exposure.

Merrickville-Wolford Fire Chief Brad Cole says Enbridge’s commitment to the safety of the communities they service is to be commended. “Enbridge is committed to the improvement of our community through awareness and understanding of the hazards of fire and carbon monoxide poisoning facing our residents,” he said.

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Nov 20 Kemptville Horticultural Society November meeting, 7 pm, Kemptville Pentecostal Church, 1964 County Road #43. Guest Speaker: Cecilia Cooper - Primrose & Willow (Brockville) - DIY Christmas Floral Designs - Inside & Out. Join us - Everyone welcome.

Nov 23 Holly Tea and Bazaar, St. John’s United Church, 9 am – 2 pm. Bake table, knitted wear and decor, seasonal crafts, treasure table, door prizes, something for everyone. Join us for morning coffee and a treat or stay for lunch and enjoy some Christmas musical entertainment.

Nov 30 Christmas Tea, St. James Anglican Church, 2-4 pm, Royal Canadian Legion Kemptville. Adults $ 10, Children $5. Baked Goodies Table. Come and enjoy a pleasant afternoon with a cup of tea and treats.

Nov 30 Buck-A-Bag Used Book Sale, 10:30 am to 1:00 pm, Spencerville Library basement. Books of all kinds for all ages, fiction and non-fiction, Kids, Youth, Adults. Fill a bag for a dollar. Proceeds benefit programs & services at the Library Dec 5 Pop-up Sale, 6-8 pm, Spencerville Library, 5 Henderson St., featuring Stella & Dot accessories, jewelry & bags. Free admission, door prizes, refreshments

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.

Gremlins Square Dance Club, NG Municipal Centre, 7:30-9:30 pm. Sept-April.

Details at: www.grenvillegremlins09 or email : kemptvillesquaredance@gmail.com 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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Just in Time for the Festive Season – The WDMH Auxiliary Christmas Cheer Draw!

If the holiday season is getting too crazy, we have the perfect solution. Pick up a ticket for the Winchester Distric Memorial Hospiatl Auxiliary’s Christmas Cheer draw. You could win amazing prizes that are sure to bring some festive cheer to you and those on your gift list!

The grand prize is a beautiful wine chest/cooler filled with 25 bottles of wine, 6 glasses and a selection of craft beers. Other prizes include a walnut hand-crafted cheese board and assorted cheeses - plus more wine, gift certificates and accessories.

The WDMH Auxiliary is raising funds for a new baby monitor/security system at WDMH. “As an Auxiliary, we are extremely proud of the WDMH Childbirth Program. We are dedicated volunteers, but we also fundraise throughout the year for hospital equipment,” notes Auxiliary volunteer Joan Farlinger. “The baby monitor/security system appeared on the hospital’s high priority list and our Auxiliary felt it was a ‘good fit’ for us. By supporting our Christmas Cheer Draw, you will help the Auxiliary and the Childbirth Program at WDMH!” Thank you to the raffle sponsors: Russell Home Hardware, Tuque de Broue Brewery and Robert Jordan Construction.

Tickets are on sale at the Auxiliary Gift Shoppe, located in the hospital lobby. Tickets are just $5 and the draw will take place on December 13, 2019.

Welcome donations thanks to the Chesterville Fair!

At the presentation are (l-r): Jen Ducross, Team Leader, Maternal Child; Michelle Renaud, Cancer Care Navigator, Callie Laurin, Team Leader, Chemotherapy; Susan Poirier, Administrator, Dundas Manor; and Shirley Coons, Homecraft Division representative, Chesterville Agricultural Society.

Local crafters have been busy over the summer – and patients and residents at Winchester District Memorial Hospital and Dundas Manor are benefitting from their creativity.

It all began at the Chesterville & District Agricultural Society’s annual fair held this past summer. Local residents were invited to participate in the Homecraft Division and make baby hats for WDMH newborns, chemotherapy caps for patients with cancer, and special blankets for residents at Dundas Manor with dementia. All the entries would then be donated to the hospital and long-term care home.

Earlier this fall, Homecraft Division volunteer Shirley Coons dropped by WDMH to share the results – 8 baby hats, 11 chemo caps and a fidget blanket! On hand to accept the donations were staff from the Chemotherapy and Obstetrics Units as well as Dundas Manor.

Team Leaders Callie Laurin and Jen Ducross both thanked Shirley on behalf of their patients.

“These comforting items mean so much to our patients and provide extra support during their time at WDMH,” noted Callie Laurin.

“This tactile blanket is wonderful,” added Susan Poirier, Dundas Manor Administrator.

“Residents can see it, hear it and play with it. Thank you so much.”

If you would like to provide comments or suggestions about hospital services, please contact Cholly Boland, President and CEO, Winchester District Memorial Hospital at 613.774.1049 or by email at cboland@wdmh.on.ca.

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MPP Steve Clark was on hand last week to draw the final early bird ticket winner for a $500 KBC/RONA/Kemptville Interiors gift certificate in support of the Kemptville District Hospital Foundation.

The winner was Kemptville resident Sydney Pyfinch. She is the second winner of the two early bird prizes. The first one was drawn in September.

The grand prize for this KDH Foundation fundraiser is a $10,000 shopping spree for anything in the store.

Owner of KBC Eric Norenberg has donated both the early bird prizes,and the grand prize so that all the money from the ticket sales goes directly to priority equipment needs at KDH. Eric and his family have been avid supporters of the hospital over the years, and he says it is a cause that is close to his heart as a local business owner. “I like to keep philanthropic ties to the local community,” he says.

Tickets are still being sold for $25 each or five for $100. The grand prize winner will be drawn on January 6, 2020.

by Hilary Thomson The Kemptville Youth Centre (KYC) has launched a new fundraising campaign to celebrate their 25th anniversary.

Opened in 1994, KYC has become a staple in the North Grenville community as a safe space for youth to hang out.

They offer many programs for youth from 12-18, including their popular After School Drop-in which includes a healthy snack, Homework Help, Wii and Wii U gaming, Games Night, Sports Night and Cook Night. KYC services 300-450 youth per year and KYC Operation Manager Barb Tobin says they saw 300 teens come through their door in October 2019 alone.

Barb says that while KYC has been well supported by the community over the years, they are looking for a little extra boost. To that end, they are looking to attract 100 friends who are willing to donate $25 to support their programming. Barb says they are not looking to businesses this time, although they would appreciate their help in spreading the word. They understand that money can be tight at this time of year, with many other local charities vying for donations. “[This is why] we are doing a soft sell for a small amount of money from each individual,” Barb said during a presentation to North Grenville Council last week. “We certainly would be happy for more than 100 friends, because we believe you are out there.”

Mayor Nancy Peckford has thrown her support behind the new KYC campaign saying that she will be the first of her council colleagues to donate. “I look forward to being a part of your future success,” she said.

There are many ways to donate. KYC accepts cash, cheque or e-transfer and also has an account set up on the Canada Helps website, where donators can have access to an instant tax receipt. Barb invites anyone who wants more information or has questions about KYC to stop by the Centre at 5 Oxford Street West in Kemptville, which is open weekdays after 2 pm.

“The kids would love to have you in,” she says.

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