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Nov 6, 2013

What do we remember?

Special Remembrance Day Issue

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Passchendale - Picture by Walter Tuck. Supplied by the North Grenville Historical Society by David Shanahan This is the time of year when we are encouraged to remember. Here at the Times we wanted to do something special to mark Remembrance Day, and I hope we have succeeded in that. We have put time and effort into the special pages in this issue, with the help of generous sponsors. It was important to us to avoid simply

going through the motions, repeating whatever has been done before, out of respect to both the living and the dead. But preparing for this special edition raised unexpected questions, questions which I believe go to the core of what it is we do every November 11. The most common phrase that is used is “Lest We Forget”: but over the years and so many events, do we remember

what it is we must not forget? You see, it is so easy to be overwhelmed by statistics and names: Vimy, Dieppe, Passchendaele, Amiens, Juno Beach, Ortona, the Battle of the Atlantic, Kapyong, Kandahar. The numbers are staggering: in the First World War, between military and civilian casualties, through battles and disease, more than 16.5 million people died. That is more than twice

the population of Canada at the time. Canada lost more than 67,000. The Second World War was the bloodiest in history: in all, somewhere between 60 and 85 million people died in just six years. Of these, 45,400 were Canadians. The numbers are huge, and don’t even include casualties in Korea, Afghanistan, South Africa, and so many continued on page 2

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continued from front page other conflicts. So how do we remember, and what is it we should remember? It comes down to the local, to North Grenville. And it comes down to more than just the names inscribed on the Cenotaph, but to everyone in our community who have experienced what war brings. Perhaps it is best expressed in another phrase that is used a great deal at this time of remembrance: “At the going down of the sun and in the morning, we will remember them.” That is what we are to remember: “them”, those living and dead who found themselves in situations no human being should ever be expected to go, for reasons that they may at times have found impossible to understand or believe. It is not the wars, as such, that we remember. It is what those wars brought to real men and women from our community, and what they brought back with them in memories, in crippled and wounded bodies and minds. In WWI alone, more than 150,000 Canadian soldiers were wounded. An entire generation was lost because no one returns from war unchanged, unaffected by what they have seen and done. And their families, too, are thereby affected and changed as they live with the legacy. This we remember: though we can’t claim to know what it was like for them. Very Nov. 6, 2013

often, veterans don’t, or won’t talk about their experiences of war. It may be because they cannot put into words that the rest of us can’t understand just what it was like. What was it like to stand in a trench, up to your knees in muddy water, with the dead and dying friends around you, the cries of the wounded in your ears? What in your previous life on a farm, or in a store, or factory prepared you for that? What was it like to lie hidden in a Normandy hedgerow, listening to the voices of those who were looking to kill you coming closer? What was it like to hide beside the wall of a room in an Italian house, knowing that, on the far side of the same wall, was a soldier you would have to kill to survive? What was it like to almost freeze to death on a wintery hill in Korea, or on the deck of a merchant ship on the North Atlantic, or the Murmansk run? What in Oxford, or South Gower, or Kemptville could ever have prepared you to face that? And how, then, could you tell the people at home afterwards what it was like? What mattered to you then were your friends, your mates, the ones who watched out for you, the ones with whom you shared that intensity, that fear and danger, and for whom you would give your life, as they may have given theirs for you. When you watch veterans

on Remembrance Day, or at a Legion event commemorating someone, or some past battle, you will see in their faces that they are not thinking so much about politics, or nationalism, or empire: they are remembering their friends left behind. So that is what we must remember too. We may not all agree with the fact that they were in Italy, or France, or Korea, or Singapore, or Afghanistan. We may not all agree that anything is worth what they went through. Then again, they were there so that we could disagree on such things. I won’t be jailed or murdered for what I write. You are free to read this newspaper and disagree with everything in it. That is freedom. But we must all respect them for going through what they did. We can all acknowledge their bravery, their willingness to sacrifice for others. That, too, is what we remember. And we must also remember that they were promised something when they went away. In 1914-18, they were promised that this would be a war to end wars. They were fighting to make sure that their children never had to go to war again. The veterans of WWII were told they were fighting to make a world fit for heroes. They may not have believed this, really. By the end of the conflicts, they may have dismissed the idea for the empty promises they were.

But the promises were made, and they fought and went through so much hell so that the world in the future, their children, their neighbours and friends, would not have to know the devastation of mind and heart and spirit that they did. Sadly, in this fallen and broken world, it seems we will never escape from wars and violence. North Grenville was founded to provide land for veterans back in 1791. It was opened up by a military project called the Rideau Canal. It has a long tradition of a community militia. We are still affected by past wars in so many ways. Decisions made in 1919 established Palestine, Syria, Iran, Iraq, and all the troubles that have plagued the Middle East ever since. Decisions made in 1945 produced the Cold War, and a subjugated and divided Europe for more than fifty years. This is not a happy legacy, as wars never produce the results that were expected when they began. So no one wants more wars, more suffering, more sacrifice. Let us, then, remember all this, all of them. Let us remember and honour those living and dead who did what they believed to be right and necessary for the sake of their neighbours, family and friends. But let’s think about going a little further than just remembering. Let’s work to keep the promises made

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to those men and women: promises to do whatever we can to end war and make the world a fit place for heroes. Let’s educate our children, not just about the bravery and sacrifice, but also about the reality of war and conflict, and the effects it has on everyone. Let’s remember that the ones we honour were real people, everyday people, not cardboard heroes. Then we will appreciate them so much more. Perhaps you might take a name from the Cenotaph and find out about that one man. Remember him. We have a duty to work to ensure that we don’t stumble into war and conflict again. Who knows

what the future brings. It is shocking to realise that the words quoted above, “At the going down of the sun and in the morning, we will remember them,” were written in September 1914, just a few weeks after the start of World War I; before trenches, before gas attacks, machine guns, tanks, nuclear weapons and the horror that came for the next hundred years. We will remember them, and we will work to make sure that their prayers are answered, so none of their family, friends or neighbours need go through what they did ever again. All we are saying is, give Peace a chance. www.ngtimes.ca

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Local dance students to perform in “The Nutcracker – a Canadian Tradition”

CentrePointe Theatre on December 14 or at the Shenkman Arts Centre on December 16 and 17. For Madison, 13 and Jaden, 8, it is the second year that they have danced in the stage production of this ballet. It is a first for Jasmine, 8. All three are students in the Farah Dance Works. To meet with this level of success at such an early age requires focus and determination. All three girls have classes in Ballet, Jazz, and Contemporary Dance and are on the Competitive Dance Team. Jaden takes an additional Tap class; Madison has added classes in Tap and Hip-hop. Last year, Madison had a role in Swan Lake and attended a Jorgen Ballet camp in Toronto for a week. The founders of Ballet Jorgen had a desire to create original works and to make ballet accessible to all Canadians. Their outreach and educational programs and their collaboration with George Brown College in Toronto reflect those goals. In 2011, the Ballet Jorgen was given the National Arts Centre Award for Distinguished Contribution to Touring in the Performing Arts. Providing a means for three young dancers to fulfill their dreams and encouraging them to make new ones is the Ballet Jorgen’s greatest achievement thus far.

Dance students (left to right) Madison MacDonald, Jasmine Spurrell and Jaden Hare will be taking part in the Jorgen Ballet, "The Nutcracker - a Canadian Tradition," to be held at the Centrepointe Theatre and the Shenkman Theatre in December. The Ballet features a travelling cast and selects local talent for support roles. After successfully taking part in the October auditions, the girls have been rehearsing weekly and are eagerly awaiting opening night.

by Beth Nicol “The Nutcracker – a Canadian tradition,” is the reimagining of the traditional ballet in a way that is reflective of Canadian culture and heritage. Written by Bengt Jorgen, Artistic Director and CEO of Jorgen Ballet, it is set in Ontario, north of Algonquin Park, in the village of Bisset in 1912. The rugged beauty of the landscape, the whimsy of the forest crea-

tures, the ferocity of battle, and a child’s search for acceptance and companionship work together to draw the audience into a world of fantasy and dance. The main roles of the ballet are danced by a travelling cast, while the extra parts, mainly birds, insects, animals and flowers are filled by local talent. For those skilled enough to earn those places on stage, it is an opportunity

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for inspiration, motivation and growth. Local ballet students Madison MacDonald, Jasmine Spurrell and Jaden Hare auditioned for parts in, “The Nutcracker – a Canadian Tradition,” on October 19. All were successful. Rehearsals began the day of the auditions and are held every weekend. It is stressful, demanding and very, very exciting. Their performances will be at either the

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By Kaven Baker-Voakes Originally published for Blacklock’s Reporter A regulatory dispute that threatened microbreweries nationwide has been settled by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency. Brewers appealed to federal inspectors for clarification of labeling rules after provincial authorities questioned whether product spiked with additives like herbs and spices could be sold as beer. Under Food and Drug Regulations, ingredients may only be added to beer and ale “during the course of manufacture” to meet labeling requirements. “A number of brewers are using spices,” said Luke Harford, president of the Brewers Association of Canada. “A liquor board said inclusion of spice is not permitted under regulations to meet the standard of ‘beer’; we said it is.” Federal inspectors agreed, ruling that use of additives is a manufacturing process. Harford said the judgment had significant implications

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Volunteering is not for you By John Barclay, BIA Coordinator

As the Christmas season begins to gear up, why would you want to spend your quickly evaporating spare time working at something for free, to benefit people you barely know? It's a very busy time of year and you're busy already! You're not a miserly person, you donate at home and at the office; you drop your spare change in the box - perhaps even a bit more this time

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of year. Well, there are some things money can't buy and one of them is community. Community has to be built and built by participation; by getting involved. As a relative “newbie” to North Grenville, I'm in awe at the level of civic participation in this community. It goes far beyond the typical degree of involvement in sports leagues, extra-curricular school activities, amateur theatre, church fundraisers etc. found in other places I've lived. People in North Grenville have figured out that when you give, you get so much more back and so, volunteering has become almost part of the culture as the “payback” is experienced time and time again by people living here. I believe generosity is a defining feature of the community in Kemptville and the surrounding

area. It's a feature that, I'm sure, is part of the attraction to people who are looking for a place to live, start a family and/or retire. I'm even more confident that it's a feature that keeps people from leaving. Volunteering is about other people - their wants, their needs, their hopes, and their dreams. I wrote in October about the volunteer opportunities in Old Town to create some wonderful memories for your kids, grand-kids, nieces and nephews. You have another chance on November 30 (Old Town Christmas). There are many ways to get involved, whether assisting the Kemptville Kinsmen Farmers' Market folks at the Artisan Market in the Old Armoury, working with the Kemptville Fire Service at the fire barrels downtown, caroling with the 1st Grenville

Militia on Prescott or Clothier Streets or helping children shop for their siblings and parents at the Kid's Emporium at the North Pole (in the former Advance Building). Volunteering is never for you; it's for others. It's about community and the connections that get fostered through contributing. When you give of your time, you get a lot back. Help us to create a family friendly downtown this Christmas, one that is a dynamic and vibrant cultural centre in North Grenville; become a Friend of Downtown and give us a bit of your time. Old Town Kemptville is locally or family owned and operated - the money you spend downtown stays in North Grenville. Our monthly Board of Management Meeting is being held on November 8, 8 am at

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Splash pad for Kemptville by Woodie Armour Recently there has been some conversation about setting up a splash pad in Kemptville. The powers that be consider this idea or proposal a non- starter. The general argument is that it costs too much and would only be used by a few people a few months of the year. This is a valid comment if your viewpoint is from someone over 50 living in a small town, but Kemptville is evolving, so, allow me to offer a different point of view. Let us compare a splash pad to an orange box sitting on 6 rubber supports. They, the splash pad and the orange box, cost about the

same to acquire. The orange box costs about $300 a day to use, the splash pad about $150 a day to use. They both get used about the same number of hours per year, the splash pad about 700, the orange box about 600. Now the interesting part, residents, the citizens of North Grenville, will come to use and enjoy the splash pad, but how many people will drive to Oxford Mills, with their young families to see a North Grenville dump truck parked in a garage. Where then, is the money better spent.. As to the value of either item, it is a matter of perception. For the young parents (the fastest growing segment of North Grenville, the

and a splash pad into one unit, that would be an attractive asset for the community. A large pool would draw competitive teams from across the region and fill the local hotels and restaurants. It would provide necessary exercise for seniors among others. It would also provide a sports facility for those who are not attracted to ice sports. It would be a huge lifestyle ad for North Grenville. If Kemptville is to build the north-west quadrant and attract many well educated young people to the region, council must start thinking with a different viewpoint, and more modern objectives. Should this discussion continue?

segment of the population, young homeowners, that North Grenville is trying to attract) it, the splash pad, is an important community asset that will draw from the entire region especially if there is something to complement it: the splash pad is a lifestyle item. To some people on council, the dump truck is a must have, even if just for show. This argument will be settled next November…. Now, for the next aquatic item: Is it time to reconsider the municipal swimming pool? Well, a large swimming pool would cost about $5,000,000, the same as the library, and council did not complain about that. Suppose you combine the pool

Girls encouraged to enter the trades The Upper Canada District School Board is hosting a special event to let young girls know the value of a career in the trades. The board’s Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Program (OYAP), and that of the coterminous board, will host Living the Skilled Life,

from November 18 to 22 at the University of Guelph, Kemptville Campus. The event will encourage females in Grade 10 to enter the trades by exposing them to a learning experience in horticulture, welding, and truck and coach diesel mechanic. “There’s a real shortage of

tradespeople in Ontario,” said Alex MacDougall, OYAP facilitator for the Upper Canada District School Board. “Four out of ten new jobs over the next twenty years will be in the trades. By the year 2020, Canada will be short one million skilled tradespeople and in Ontario alone 26 per

cent of the skilled workers will be retiring over the next ten years. “We need more people in the trades and we want to give young girls the chance.” Skilled tradespeople earn competitive wages that can provide a comfortable lifestyle, said MacDougall. During each day of the session, 15 girls from the UCDSB and another 15 from the coterminous board, will gather in groups of ten, and then rotate through demonstrations of each trade to get a feel for it. When participants first arrive, they will be addressed by a third-year female apprentice welder who will give them an idea of what it is like to be a female working in the trades, said MacDougall. This is the first of three trades events the OYAP program is sponsoring. There will be different events in the coming months at the Perth campus of Algonquin College and at the Cornwall campus of St. Lawrence College.

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This is planning? not have met with such bureaucratic roadblocks. But those roadblocks had not been removed yet. With his Environmental Assessment in hand, off he went to the Municipal Centre once again. He was then informed that he would be required to apply for a Minor Variance before his application could be considered. That sounds simple, doesn’t it? A Minor Variance could not possibly be that hard to get. Think again. Here is just a short section of the application information he was given: “A non-refundable cheque of $500, made payable to the ‘Municipality of North Grenville’ must be submitted to cover the application... Upon submitting a Minor Variance application within the Rideau Valley watershed, the applicant will be required to submit a cheque payable to the Rideau Valley Conservation Authority (RVCA) for $320 to cover the costs of their review of the development proposal. Depending upon the nature of the development proposal, additional payment to the RVCA may be required.” This, remember, was in addition to the $1,000 he had already spent on the environmental assessment. If you are thinking of improving your home, be aware of these costs. You should also be aware of the fact that any building permit is not going to arrive as quickly as you may hope. Another section of the application form states: “If no other planning approvals (e.g. Consents) are required, an application for minor variance will require approximately 2.5 months to process if no objections are received. If an objection is received, an Ontario Municipal Board Hearing may be required”. The property in question here is part of downtown Kemptville.

by David Shanahan Suppose you want to add an extension to your home - what does that involve? A lot more than you might expect. Our friendly Municipality have dreamed up ways of raising money that would make the most fervent banker blush with pleasure. Two perfect examples come to mind from recent events. A Kemptville resident wants to build an extension in his back garden, so he got plans drawn up and headed off to the Municipal Centre to arrange a building permit from the Planning Department. Then the shocks began. The first requirement was that he have an environmental assessment done on his property and plans because his land is located within 120 meters of the South Branch. That seems a reasonable request... however. Between his property and the river is a storm drain, a road, and a number of buildings. Moreover, at the bank of the river near his house, there used to be a mill and a tannery, both of which must have left considerable contamination in the ground. In fact, waste lands from the tannery used to regularly burst into flames because of the acids and chemicals left in the ground. But the assessment had to be done, and the official checked to ensure there were no endangered species living in the back yard. This cost the resident $1,000. Yes, one thousand dollars. Meanwhile, others are busy destroying an entire wetlands system in the northwest quadrant without, apparently, any objections from the Municipal Planning Department. Maybe the resident should have asked for permission to build an entire subdivision in his back yard: then he might

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The owner wonders why the Planning Department could not have informed him of all requirements on his first visit to the Municipal Centre, rather than revealing the information bit by bit. And what, one wonders, might be required for a Major Variance? If the Municipality want to save the downtown in the long term, perhaps they could be a bit more helpful to local residents trying to improve their property? But maybe the whole issue is a financial one? After all, we hear all the time that North Grenville is short of funds, unable to afford the smallest unexpected expenditure. There is, however, one Municipal official who is working hard to keep our coffers afloat. Yes, all praise to our local bylaw officer, who is kept busy roaming the Town of Kemptville searching for those dreadful souls who are illegally parked. These days, his job has been made so much easier by the very extensive and on-going road construction (perhaps that is part of the budget planning too?). The other week, one generous resident of the Municipality was trying to drop off a donation to the Salvation Army Thrift Store in town. This was not made easier by the restrictions on access and parking that accompanies the construction work. But she ran in with her donation, only to find the dreaded parking ticket on her return. As she says, hers must have been one of only three cars in Kemptville that day. But that didn’t stop our dedicated by-law officer from finding her car in the very short time she was helping her community. Now she can rejoice in a double donation: one to the Salvation Army and the other to our ailing and needy Municipal treasury. All thanks to our by-law hero. Give us a break!

by David Shanahan Documents discovered recently in Kemptville have contradicted the sworn testimony given by Thomas G. Assaly in a Florida court just weeks ago. The affair centres on two property developments for which Assaly had solicited investments of more than $3.5 million. One of these projects was to be the first gated community in Eastern Ontario, and would have been located on land owned by Assaly at 1001 Whitney Rd. in South Gower. The invested funds were later diverted into a charitable foundation controlled by Assaly, and neither development project was ever completed. The investors are working through the courts to recoup their lost funds. Assaly and his wife, Karen, are now living in Florida, where they appear to have spent a large part of the invested funds in renovating a home, which they call “Canada House”. The Ontario Courts have appointed a Trustee in Bankruptcy, Brian Doyle, of Doyle Salewski, as trustee over the four bankrupt Assaly firms and receiver over the charitable foundation. As part of the process, Assaly filed a sworn statement in a legal hearing in Florida, in which he claimed that he had contributed $1.2 million of the $2.8 million that funded the foundation, known as the Millennium Educational & Research Charitable Foundation, which had been set up by his father in the 1990s. The Foundation is central to the entire issue, as Assaly transferred the invested funds into it, and used those funds to pay for his home in Florida, among other expenses. As Directors of the Foundation, the Assalys transferred ownership of Canada House to themselves last May. They also cancelled a mortgage on the house owing to the Foundation of $400,000.

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Their right to do so is vital to the issues because Canada House is the major asset of the foundation, which is now in receivership. In a meeting with creditors last week, Doyle reported that nearly $1.7 million from the foundation and the four bankrupt Assaly companies was transferred into the Assaly’s personal accounts or was used to pay credit card bills. His information came from documents discovered in Kemptville recently. Mr. Doyle claims that these papers, of whose “existence his office only learned about two weeks ago”, included financial records and a sworn affidavit by Assaly’s father, Thomas C. Assaly, made in September, 2004. This affidavit seems to contradict Assaly junior’s sworn statement made in Florida. The papers were part of the contents of the South Gower house that had been seized by court order, and stored by Total Move Management, the local North Grenville company, as reported by the Times last April. Following the Assaly statement in Florida, the Trustee showed an interest in the stored material in Kemptville. Mike McIntosh, of Total Move Management explained what happened: “Doyle Salewski came over to our warehouse with a court order to access and inspect the Assaly effects in our care. Every box was opened and inspected, - some electronic gear and some paperwork was recovered by the trustee. In the end, Assaly declined to pay off the storage lien placed on the Assaly effects - TMM disposed of his goods under the terms of the Warehouse and Storers Liens Act of Ontario.” Based on the contents of the papers found in Kemptville, Brian Doyle has raised serious questions about the credibility of Assaly’s sworn statements. It seems from Assaly senior’s 2004 affidavit that he alone was responsible

for establishing and funding the Foundation. The affidavit was drawn up as part of a legal suit between the two men for control of the Foundation. Although the suit was settled, Assaly junior finally gained control over the Foundation after his father was declared incompetent in 2006. He died the following year. These newly-discovered papers raise serious legal questions about Assaly’s action regarding the investment funds and the way in which they ended up in the Foundation accounts. Brian Doyle is now moving to have Assaly charged with perjury in Florida. Steps are also being taken to have a motion submitted to the Ontario Superior Court asking to find Assaly Jr. in contempt of court here, for failing to comply with court orders on at least a dozen occasions. A further link to the Kemptville documents concerns Assaly’s failure to produce them in the Ontario Superior Court during the initial investigation into the failed property development scheme on Whitney Road. That Court has now declared that Assaly is personally responsible for paying the $400,000 costs of that investigation, as his four companies are in receivership. Judge Paul Kane stated that Assaly’s failure to produce the necessary papers, plus his removal to Florida, caused needless delay in, and increased the cost of, the investigation. The $400,000 includes $257,273 in fees, disbursements and photocopying costs to be paid to Brian Doyle, $75,555 for Doyle Salewski’s legal counsel, while Fogarty, the lawyer who represented many of the investors, received over $70,000. The Assaly story, which began and had its centre here in North Grenville, continues to unfold. It remains to be seen what else, or who else in North Grenville may be forthcoming to add to the fascinating tale.

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Municipality Matters Take time to Remember, says Gord Brown Gord Brown, Member of Parliament for LeedsGrenville, today encouraged constituents to take time to remember our veterans on November 11. “I encourage everyone to recognize the sacrifices and achievements of Canada’s Veterans and those still serving this Remembrance Day,” said Brown. “Veterans have helped make Canada what it is: a country rich in cultural diversity that is proud of its freedoms and values. They have also promoted peace throughout the world. “It is our duty to keep their memory alive. “There are many Legions through Leeds-Grenville that hold services and there are other activities in

which we can participate and remember,” Brown adds. As well as attending a local ceremony, you can take time to remember in other ways. Veterans Affairs Canada maintains a website to honour veterans. You can learn more at veterans.gc.ca. He notes that this year Canada is marking the Year of the Korean War Veteran because 2013 marks the 60th anniversary of the Korean War Armistice. This year also marks the 95th anniversary of the end of the First World War, the 70th anniversaries of the battle of the Atlantic and of the Italian Campaign and the 20th anniversary of the Canadian Armed Forces efforts in Croatia’s Medak Pocket.

Gord Brown named Canadian Heritage committee chair Gord Brown, Member of Parliament for LeedsGrenville was named chair of the Standing Committee on Canadian Heritage. “I am pleased that the committee has given me this honor,” says Brown. “I am looking forward to the challenges ahead as we continue with our government’s work as outlined in the Throne Speech.” That includes the proposed “pick and pay” options for cable television subscribers in Canada. Brown served as a member of the Heritage committee following the elections in 2004 and 2006 and has been a member since his re-election in 2011. The Standing Committee on Canadian Heritage was established in 1994, following the creation of the Department of Canadian Heritage in 1993. The Canadian Heritage Portfolio includes the department itself (which also encompasses the Canadian Conservation Institute and the Canadian Heritage Information Network) and 19 Crown corporations and agencies. These agencies are active in the areas of audiovisual production such as the CBC and CRTC, heritage such as Library and Archives Canada and national museums, the arts such as the National Council for the Arts, human rights, and public service human resources. It is also responsible for 36 Statutes. Standing committees examine and inquire into all matters referred to them by the House and they report to the House. In addition, standing committees are empowered to study and report on all matters relating to the mandate, management and operation of the department or departments of government that are assigned to them by the House.

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Fetherston Park saved Carré. This included proposals by ASI and the residents for the future operation of the Park, as well as a draft Budget for the coming year, and this became the basis for negotiations over the following weeks. In general, what will happen is that, once the non-profit association is established, ASI will be contracted to begin work on replacing the water and sewage systems at the Park. The property will be transferred to the new Association, with the full approval of the Trustee in Bankruptcy who controls the land following the death of the original owner and the winding up of his company. Once ASI complete the installation of the new systems, the Municipality will “provide a full and final release from all taxes owing” on the property by the original owner. The Park residents continue to pay their own share of Municipal taxes and operating costs (about $3,000 per month), as well as paying ASI for the new system, its maintenance and operation over the next thirty years. This will cost them about $105,000 per year. ASI will, of course, make a good profit on this investment, but, at the

by David Shanahan Fetherston Park has been saved. That was the report presented to a meeting of the residents last Sunday by Maurice Dumoulin, President of the Park’s Association. After weeks of intense negotiations with the Municipality of North Grenville, an agreement has been reached that will see the property transferred to a new non-profit Co-operative composed of all owners at Fetherston Park, and the installation of a state-of-the-art water treatment and sewage system by the ASI Group. The entire transaction will be completed without any taxpayer money being spent. Given that the residents had been told by the Municipality just a few months ago that they would have to leave the Park and abandon all of their property, this is a tremendous victory for the residents, and for the community of North Grenville generally. The agreement in principle is quite simple. The residents had submitted a Proposal Plan to the Municipality on September 10 last, as requested by Chief Administrative Officer, Brian

same time, they have agreed to forego the down payment of $250,000 which they had originally expected. Again, no tax money will be spent on any part of this project. This had been an aim of the residents from the beginning. The meeting of residents last Sunday was a packed house, and, at times, quite emotional. There were repeated expressions by those present of a desire to show the people of North Grenville that the support they have given the residents was justified, that Fetherston Park will be a model for similar Parks throughout Ontario. They are making a united commitment to their future together, and expressed their appreciation for all the support and encouragement they have received from their neighbours in North Grenville. Maurice Dumoulin had worked very hard over the previous weeks, taking time off work, to bring the negotiations to a successful conclusion, and his role was clearly appreciated by the meeting, as was that of other residents who had put so much time and energy into saving the Park from closure and the residents from eviction. The agreement also

marks a significant change in the attitude of the Municipality to the residents. From declaring that there was no alternative to eviction, they have come around to accepting the validity of the arguments and rights of the residents. Credit needs to be given to Brian Carré also. As CAO, he was given the responsibility to handle the Fetherston Park when Council stepped back, and he has helped produce a solution to the crisis which brings credit on all concerned. His letter to the residents on October 23, 2013, announcing approval of the rescue plan, will be preserved by the residents as a document that changed their lives forever. Congratulations to all the residents of Fetherston Park, both for the success of their campaign to save their homes, and for the courage and perseverance it took to counter the fear, the stress and the apparent hopelessness of their situation, and to turn it into such a tremendous triumph. There can be no doubt that these qualities will make the new Association a great success in the years to come.

New Fetherston Association launched The new non-profit co-operative at Fetherston Park was launched on Sunday with the election of the interim Board of Directors. The Board will spend the next year establishing procedures and operational guidelines for the new Association, and these will be presented to the residents for approval. This, it is hoped, will lead to elections next year for a longer-term Board to carry on the operations

of the Park under the new system. The elections themselves were run in a most professional manner, with an outside party brought in to run the nomination meeting, the elections and counting of votes, etc. Maurice Dumoulin was elected President of the new Board by acclamation, as an acknowledgment of the pivotal role he has played in rescuing the Park from closure over this past

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summer. Aside from that position, all others on the Board (Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer and three Members at Large), were all contested, indicating the intense interest everyone has in the successful operation of the new regime at the Park. The position of Secretary was at first contested, but nominations were withdrawn in order to allow Maryann Bell to be acclaimed in the position; another acknowledgment

of past services. It was an increasingly warm room in which these vents took place, but no-one left before the end. The people of Fetherston Park have entered into a new era in the life of their community, their family as they see it, and their shared commitment was obvious in the professional, involved and enthusiastic way they carried out this first election.

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Rememberance Day YEAR OF THE KOREAN VETERAN Schedule of Services Nov 9th

Ceremony at Veterans Memorial Park off Highway 416 and River Rd. 10:30am - Parade 11:00 am - Service

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Nov 10th Church Service at St. John’s United Church, Kemptville 10:30 am – parade, 11:00 am – Service Nov 11th Remembrance Day Parade Service at Cenotaph

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The Cenotaph The Cenotaph is located outside the old High School on Prescott Street and on it is inscribed the names of those from North Grenville who died during the two World Wars, as well as the sad and recent addition of Blake Williamson, killed in Afghanistan in 2006. The idea of cenotaphs arose after the First World War, as towns, villages and communities throughout the British Empire looked for a way to remember their lost generation. For many communities, the dead represented a majority of the young men in their area. North Grenville was fortunate, in comparison with some places, but the need for a permanent memorial was felt by all. It was not until June 3, 1922 that the monument in Kemptville was unveiled. It was located beside the Post Office, which was then at the corner of Prescott and Reuben. The three local municipalities of the day - the Townships of Oxford-on-Rideau and South Gower, and the Village of Kemptville - joined together with the Women’s Institute to erect the Cenotaph, along with the Great War Veterans Association (forerunner of the Royal Canadian Legion). It was made to a design that was used in other places around Ontario, and was composed of seven blocks of grey granite from a quarry in Quebec.

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Since the original unveiling, more names have had to be added to the stone, as we lost more young men in World War II. The dates of the Korean War were added in 1988, but thankfully there were no new names to inscribe in the granite until 2006, when the last (perhaps final?) name appeared. The Cenotaph was relocated to its present site in 1961, and it is expected that it will need to find another new, hopefully permanent, home in the future, once the fate of the High School building is decided upon.

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North Grenville’s Fallen (Age in brackets)

Major Horace Hutchins 1917 Captain John McDiarmid (40) 1916 Lt. Charles Elwood Oakes (26) 1916 Sgt James Arnold Dillane (20) 1918 Sgt Robert Jay Bennett (26) 1918 Sgt. Robert Percy Barr, DCM (19) 1917 Pte G. Grey No information Pte Edmund Roy Mackey (24) 1918 Pte Harry Johnson Carson (23) 1917 Pte Harold Melvyn Maxwell (19) 1918 Pte Nelson Bazil Laplante 1918 Pte Cyril Douglas O’Leary (23) 1918 Pte Ambrose Arcand (23) 1918 Pte Thomas Augustus Arcand (29) 1918 Pte H. Andrews (22) 1917 Pte John Edgar Arcand (24) 1918 Pte William Algy Stewart Pte Charles Acey Hurlbert (20) 1917

1914 - 1918 Pte Martin Leo Carlin (20) 1917 Pte John Moran (19) 1918 Pte Thomas James Beckett (22) 1918 Pte Alfred Caley (31) 1918 Pte Ernest Rupert Davie (18) 1917 Pte George Gordon Howey (33) 1918 Pte John Edward McCrum (24) 1917 Pte Harvey Milburn McCrum (31) 1917 Pte E. Hastings No information Pte A. Irvine No information Pte S. Hudson No information Pte Walter Copping (23) 1916 Pte John Arthur Jeffrey (18) 1918 Pte Jesse Humphrey (25) 1917 Pte Archibald McDiarmid (33) 1916 Pte Albert Edward Worles (20) 1915 Pte A. Scott No information Pte Isaac Cooper (35) 1916 Pte John Allan Stewart 21) 1918

Private Thomas James Beckett, died 1918, aged 22

1939 - 1945 Lance Bombardier Henry W. Cowie (21) 1944 Gunner Arthur Stewart Robinson (24) 1944 Pte Donald Lee Crawford 1944 Leading Aircraftman Byard B. Black (47) 1943 Trooper George Joseph Wagner (23) 1944 Pte J. Shearer No information

Pilot Officer William Lysle Buchanan 1942 Flight Sgt Harry Lyle Brown (20) 1943 Flight Sgt Guy James M. McElroy (21) 1942 Flight Sgt D. D. Taylor (19) 1941 Sgt Patrick Redmond Roach (19) 1941 Corp. William Harold Edgar Leach (24) 1941

Pte Blake Williamson (23) Afghanistan 2006

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The Legion After the end of the First World War, returning veterans who had served with the Canadian Expeditionary Force felt the desire to maintain contact with each other, and perhaps to hold on to that sense of camaraderie that had become such an important part of their lives overseas. As one account put it: “that the Camaraderie and esprit de corps developed through close association in the awful terrors of trench warfare could be salvaged and put to work in Peace”. In late 1919, a group of veterans gathered for the first time in a store on Prescott Street to form the Kemptville Branch of the Great War Veterans Association. As the group grew, they moved into space provided for them in the Kemptville Armouries building in Riverside Park. The Kemptville group was just one of very many throughout the world working towards the same goal, and this eventually gave rise to the British Empire Service Legion in 1932, with the motto “Service in Peace as in War”. That same year, on April 17, 1932, a charter was issued to twenty-one veterans in the Kemptville area to form Branch 212 of the Canadian Legion of the British Empire Service League. Branch 212 of the Royal Canadian Legion continues its work and activities today in their location on Reuben Street. The original building measured just 25 by 50 feet, and a major extension was required in 1967, when additions were added to the front and basement areas, and the present auditorium and kitchens were installed.

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Private Ernest R. Davie, died 1917, aged 18.

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LEST WE FORGET On November 11 we remember our heroes who defended our freedom and those who continue to protect us today. Gord Brown Member of Parliament Leeds-Grenville

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Veteran’s Way Veterans Way is a tree-lined memorial roadway, located within the boundaries of the Ferguson Forest Centre at 275 County Road 44, Kemptville, which is part of the amalgamated Corporation of the Municipality of North Grenville. The roadway spans a distance of approximately one kilometre and links County Road 44 with a secondary memorial roadway named Honour Way to the east. The original concept for a “Living Memorial” came to the forefront when local resident Owen Fitz’Gerald, Past Ferguson Forest Centre Corporation Board Chairman, made a pilgrimage to Normandy, France. He wanted to try and emotionally experience what his father and thousands like him may have felt on that terrible day in 1944. The many rows of graves and markers in Remembrance of the Fallen inspired him, which resulted in his idea and recommendation for a tree-lined memorial roadway at the Ferguson Forest Centre. Based on Fitz’Gerald’s vision and active participation, the roadway was planned and built, with the kind and generous support of the Corporation of the Municipality of North Grenville, the Ferguson Forest Centre Corporation Board of Directors and the Executive and members of the Royal Canadian Legion Kemptville Branch #212. Once completed, the roadway was officially named “Veterans Way”, in honour of those that served and those that continue to serve. On May 25, 2002, special guests representing various civil and military organizations, along with members of the general public, were in attendance at the official opening of Veterans Way. A plaque dedicated to military personnel who served in World War 1 was unveiled and the first memorial tree was planted by the Leeds and Grenville Federal and Provincial memTuesday - Friday: bers of Parliament. 8:30am to 5:00pm During the years that followed, individual cast bronze plaques Saturday: 8:30am to 3:00pm bearing the names of Veterans and the Theatre of Service in which he or she served, have been set at the bases of trees lining both sides of the Veterans Way roadway.

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Served with the 253 Queen’s University Highlands, 116 Canadian Infantry Suffered shrapnel wounds in World War I, and had his right arm amputated in August, 1918. His daughter remembers: My father was 19 when his right arm was amputated. He came home, met and married my mother, Carrie Lillian Coon, raised three children and helped raise numerous others. He never asked for help - rather was always there to give help to others. He could do more with one arm than most men do with two. We always teased him that the only thing he couldn’t do was clap his hands. He spent a year in hospital after the war, suffering from TB contracted in the trenches. He was a man of honour and integrity - of ingenuity and determination. He cried when World War II was declared.”

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Retired Veteran and his therapy dog walk for Post-Traumatic Stress

Submitted by Janet Stark Retired Captain “Cous” Cousineau SC. CD. was injured while on active duty hundreds of miles off the Newfoundland Coast in 1986 while involved in the rescue of two American Sword fishermen. The ensuing 26 plus years have resulted in some serious mental health issues. His family credits his recent vast improvements to his service dog. In August of 2012, Cous was paired with his new partner, a yellow lab named Thai. Thai is trained to recognize Cous’ distress and to respond and help. Thai was made possible through the Royal Canadian Legion Poppy fund. Thai and “Cous” appear in public, to continue to advocate for service dogs for veterans battling horrible injuries sustained in the line of duty. Many of these injuries are invisible and carry huge stigma. The “Paws Fur Thought” awareness and fundraising walk began Aug 1, 2013 and lasted 50 days averaging a half marathon a day during that time. It ended in Ottawa September 19, 2013. On September 14, Janet Stark joined “Cous” as a companion, walking twelve kilometres into Kemptville. Along with Vaughn, his pub-

licist and manager and Thai, the yellow lab, Janet was the sole walker. During that time, she learned more about post-traumatic stress than she might have learned from any workshop. According to Cous, Posttraumatic Stress Disorder has three prongs: A physical injury, an emotional injury and a moral injury. For example: The physical aspect of the injury may have happened during the crisis and the neuro-biological reactions that ensue in the stress reactions. It is these that trigger phermone release that therapy dog Thai alerts to. The emotional injury caused during the crisis can cause anger, fear, depression etc. and can be treated by both medication and counselling. Some suffering from PTSD are reluctant to seek help for this due to stigma of mental illness. The third prong, the hardest to treat, is the “moral injury”. If one witnesses a traumatic event and one cannot act, or is not allowed to act according to one’s conscience, then his own personal values and ethics are damaged. A soldier might have to watch while an entire family is shot in wartime conflict, after he is given orders not to intervene. Or a person might have to choose between saving oneself in a house-fire over rescuing his child. These terrible ethical circumstances cause moral crisis. The trigger to a PTSD episode is exposure to actual or threatened death, serious injury or sexual violation. This violation causes clinically significant distress or impairment in the individual’s social interactions, capacity to work or other important areas of function-

ing. It can involve re-experiencing, avoidance, negative cognitions and mood, and arousal. Re-experiencing covers spontaneous memories of the traumatic event, recurrent dreams related to it, flashbacks or other intense or prolonged psychological distress. Avoidance refers to distressing memories, thoughts, feelings or external reminders of the event. Negative mood covers a distorted sense of blame of self or others, estrangement from others or markedly diminished interest in activities, to an inability to remember key aspects of the event. Arousal is marked by aggressive, reckless or selfdestructive behavior, and sleep disturbances. The DSM is the manual used by clinicians and researchers to diagnose and classify mental disorders. According to the DSM-5, updated in 2013: “Certain military leaders, both active and retired, believe the word “disorder” makes many soldiers who are experiencing PTSD symptoms reluctant to ask for help. They have urged a change to rename the disorder post-traumatic stress injury, a description that they say is more in line with the language of troops and would reduce stigma. But others believe it is the military environment that needs to change, not the name of the disorder, so that mental health care is more accessible and soldiers are encouraged to seek it in a timely fashion”. Therapy dogs such as Thai help improve their owners’ mental health and quality of life. Note how well Cous takes care of Thai as he pushes her for miles in her own doggie-stroller!

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Christmas in the Country The 14th annual St. Michael’s Craft Show lands on the day of the Santa Claus Parade in Kemptville. by Nathalie Morais The St. Michael’s Catholic High School Council have an annual tradition of raising funds for the school by hosting a Christmas Craft Show, which is always coordinated with the date of the Santa Claus Parade. The Craft Show is where people from all around North Grenville and beyond come and put out their crafts and homemade and gourmet specialties for sale. But it also gives the community a chance to come out, enjoy the Christmas feelings and get a head start on their Christmas shopping for loved ones. All the proceeds from the Craft Show will be going towards funding different programs at the school. The Craft Show will be taking place on Saturday November 16 from 10 o’clock in the morning to 4 o’clock in the afternoon. One dollar or one canned good is the admission price. This year some things have changed. There will be student volunteers walking the Santa Claus parade route handing out flyers for the Craft Show and there is a Facebook page for the show as well. This year there is also support from local businesses; Fat Les’s Chip truck will be on site for hot lunches and drinks. And Rona the Kemptville Building Center has graciously donated building materials that will be made into signs by the Carpentry Technology and Visual Art

students at St. Michael’s. These signs will be used for advertising where the Craft Show is. Thanks are owed to both businesses in their support of this event and the school. At St. Michael’s programs are given equal consideration and funds; most recently there was funding given to the Communications Technology and the History programs. Mr. Michael Wong is the teacher in charge of the Communications Technology program and was very happy to recently receive new and high quality cameras for the program. “Not a lot of schools have good cameras to use; it’s good to have good equipment for the students.” Mr. Wong expressed when asked about the cameras they received. “The students enjoy the cameras very much.” But the funding doesn’t just impact the way a student approaches a class; it also gives them a new way to continue their education. “[I] get to continue my education to the fullest and apply things outside of class into the theory part of class,” Jaycob Bowerman, a senior student at St. Michael’s, answered when asked about benefiting from the School Council’s fundraising. So come out and look around at what our community is capable of and get some early Christmas shopping done. But more importantly, just come and enjoy the Christmas cheer that this little town can offer!

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École secondaire catholique Kemptville :

un pas vers la réalité! A stepping stone to a French Catholic High School in Kemptville le même que celui de l’école élémentaire mais serait confirmé après des consultations publiques des villages environnants. L’analyse des ayants droit du recensement 2011 a clairement indiqué une forte croissance de la population francophone, soit une augmentation de 170 pour les enfants âgés entre 4 à 18 ans pour un total de 330 à North Grenville. Toutefois, très peu d’élèves poursuivent leurs études en français passée la 8ème année puisque l’école secondaire francophone la plus proche est à 50 km. La communauté francophone applaudit le projet proposé par le CECCE. Le MPP Steve Clark appuie le projet depuis le début et continuera

by Anouk Tremblay Le Conseil des écoles catholiques du centre-est (CECCE) a déposé sa liste des projets prioritaires auprès du Ministère de l’Éducation (MÉO) la semaine dernière. Le CECCE propose une nouvelle École secondaire catholique de la 7ème année à la 12ème année à Kemptville. De plus, la nouvelle école inclurait une garderie préscolaire et un service de garde parascolaire pour les élèves de l’école élémentaire de Sainte-MargueriteBourgeoys avec un autobus express qui les transporterait à Merrickville. Le secteur de fréquentation proposé est

à aider lors de nos démarches pour convaincre le MÉO qu’il est essentiel d’offrir une éducation de langue française complète ici à North Grenville. Si vous êtes intéressé par cette proposition ou vous voulez aider avec le projet, n’hésitez pas à communiquer avec nous à l’adresse : ecolefranco_northgrenville@ yahoo.com. C’est le temps de bâtir notre région pour mieux desservir les ayants droit d’aujourd’hui et demain. The French Catholic School Board (CECCE) has approached the Ministry of Education (MOE) for a new French Catholic High School for grades 7 to 12 here in North Grenville. The new high school would include a preschool daycare along with

a before and after school program for École Sainte-Marguerite-Bourgeoys. Those students would be transported to the school in Merrickville via an express school bus. The Francophone community is thrilled at the prospect of educating its children from junior kindergarten to grade 12 in French in our area. The office of MPP Steve Clark indicates that “Mr. Clark has been, and remains, very supportive of this project”. Anyone with an interest in the proposal or that would be willing to help us convince the MOE of the positive impact this project would have on our community can contact us at: ecolefranco_northgrenville@ yahoo.com.

3 Levels of Education, one common bond… HORSES!! by Emily Atkinson and Sarah Mayo Are you considering a career with horses? University of Guelph – Kemptville Campus located in Eastern Ontario has just what you need to help you on your way. Ever dreamed of going to university and taking your horse with you? Kemptville Campus welcomes you and your horse! The Kemptville Campus of the University of Guelph offers a variety of Equine Programs; 4 year Degree in Bio Resource Management – Equine Major; 2 year Diploma in Equine Care & Management; 12 week Professional Horse Care Certificate as well as some short courses.

The Degree program gives students the opportunity to experience 2 years at the Kemptville Campus before moving for the final 2 years of study to Guelph – Main Campus. The two year Diploma in Equine Care & Management teaches students a solid foundation in horse care, anatomy, nutrition, health, conditioning, facility management as well as a business, accounting and communications. This program combines classroom learning with authentic experiences in the barn environment. Career opportunities include stable/barn manager, equine facility owner, equine retail operator, equine marketing and sales and advertising sales. For those who want to focus on entering the equine industry with workplace skills that employers are looking for, there is a 12

week Professional Horse Care Certificate which provides students with the knowledge and practical training to confidently provide daily care to horses in a variety of settings. Students will develop safe horse handling skills, learn to check general health, treat minor wounds, maintain a facility and apply ethical practices to their work. This program is very hands-on with an emphasis on practical skills. The Kemptville Campus also offers 2 riding certificates as extra- curricular options for students in one of our equine academic programs. The Rider Preparatory Course aims at progressing riders through the Ontario Equestrian Federation Rider Level Program. The course includes 2 mounted lessons and 1 theory lesson per week. The Instructor Preparatory Course gears students

towards Instructor/Coaching certification and includes 3 mounted lessons and 2 theory lessons per week. Certified and experienced Instructors prepare students for the goals they set within the courses. Students and their horses benefit from the modern barn, spacious tack rooms and individual lockers and the heated indoor arena and large outdoor sand ring allow for instruction regardless of weather conditions. Horses are fed a top quality diet and have daily turnout. Qualified and experienced staff oversees the daily operations of the barn. Kemptville Campus Equestrian Centre is a great place to relax while re-enforcing those newly acquired skills. If this sounds like the program for you, check out the programs at www.KemptvilleCampus.ca

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Kemptville Players Inc. presents Double Confusion- Box Office by Monica Cleland Have you ever had a bad day? It really doesn’t matter whether you are cool as a cucumber or not, people still can give you a hard time. This is exactly what happens to Gayle, played by Laura Drover. She is a young box office manager in the Claudia Haas comedy “Box Office” – the second offering in our “Double Confusion” performance scheduled for the North Grenville Municipal Centre November 15, 16 and 17. All poor Gayle wants is a chance to do a good job in her new position, but it seems like everything in the universe is aligned against her. It all starts with the computer going down on her first day alone on the job. Her first customer, Deb, played by Sandra Tobin, further adds to her plight when she comes in and confuses issues by knowing absolutely nothing about theatre. Deb leaves with a totally wrong impres-

sion, leaving Gayle feeling shaken, but with no time to correct the situation. Then Joe, played by Terry Watkiss, enters the picture. He comes in confused, and leaves even more so! This is Terry’s acting debut. The morning goes from bad to worse when “Muffers,” played by Cathie Raina, enters the picture. “Muffers” is nothing but a busybody. She has donated money to the theatre, and on that principle alone, thinks she should have the last word on everything. To top it off, she is not-so-secretly upset. She interviewed for Gayle’s position, and did not get it, though she cannot imagine why! After dealing with Muffers, Gayle meets Jeff – played by David Lang (last seen in The Mousetrap). Jeff is a just-graduated new-age minister, who is convinced that the theatre is a church. He is also sure that the audience/congregation could be increased by his “gospel” and they can come to some kind of agreement on his compen-

sation package… Enter Ernst, played by Bernard Lewandowski (last seen in Trifles). Ernst is an elderly gentleman, who is hard of hearing – or does he just have selective hearing? We are not quite sure… And finally we meet Mildred, played by Barb McDerby. We have heard her alluded to throughout the play, as she has been phoning constantly! This is a tale of how one enthusiastic but unsuspecting new employee deals with the sudden onset of the public, and with the unpredictable reality of computers. Show times are November 15 and 16 at 7:30 pm, with a matinee Sunday, November 17 at 2pm. Doors open 30 minutes before curtain times. Tickets are $15.00 per person. They can be purchased at B&H Your Community Grocer, Business Strategies, or at the North Grenville Community Centre. You can also obtain tickets by calling 613.258.2051

Why I Remember... Allow me to speak from the heart... November 11 is approaching...and there are two people I want to thank. My dad, James, Flight Lieutenant in the RCAF, aka Jim, Jimmie to his wife and friends, and now JJ to a few of the staff at Bayfield Manor, is one of the few surviving World War II vets found within communities across Canada. I thank him, and his generation, for the freedoms I have. The second person I thank was a fresh faced young man whom I knew when he was a student at North Grenville D.H.S., Pte. Blake Williamson. At the risk of saddening those who loved and remember Blake, I thank him, along with the 157 heroes we lost in Afghanistan, for defending

and protecting those in their charge. Both men are reminders to me why Remembrance Day is so critically important. I can only reach out to my community and ask its members to remember with me...do not forget this one most important day. There will be no gifts given, there will be no day off work for many, there will be no celebratory family gatherings...these are for those ‘other occasions’, the ones we all make sure to remember. Instead, this one day of the year asks of us simple solemnity, quiet regard for ceremony, and, traditionally, one hour of our time to show our respect. Your simplest gesture is to buy a Poppy – and wear it. If you are a parent, please

Special Remembrance supplement credits: Photographs courtesy of the North Grenville Historical Society. Some of these were taken by Kemptville photographer Walter Tuck between 1917 and 1918 in the front lines in France. They are remarkable examples of the war photographer’s craft and are an honoured part of the holdings of the Historical Society. Page design and layout by Mike Pacitto Text by Dr. David Shanahan Special thanks to Roy Brown and Owen Fitz’Gerald for years of research and dedication.

make sure your children, no matter their age, see you with the Poppy and understand the importance of wearing this symbol. When you see the Poppy volunteers, or look down at the Poppy box at the cash, please donate and then wear your Poppy proudly. And if you lose that Poppy, replace it – do not begrudge its loss. To wear the Poppy is your sign of understanding and respect for all veterans, past and present – the Blake Williamsons and the James Joneses – as well as those who continue to serve. My wish for all of them would be a sea of Poppies on the streets of Kemptville on Remembrance Day. Denise Jones Kemptville

Don’t wait and see! Is your child ready for Kindergarten? It is very important that your child be able to speak clearly and ask questions, listen and follow instructions, and play appropriately with other children. 10-12% of preschool children have speech and language difficulties that will make it hard for them to succeed in school and in life. Take a moment to think about your child’s speech and language skills: Can your 4 year old: · Follow instructions with three or more steps? e.g. “First get your crayons and paper, then draw a picture and then give it to Grandma.”? · Use adult-type grammar? · Tell stories with a clear beginning, middle and end?

· Talk to try to solve problems with adults and other children? · Be understood by strangers almost all of the time? · Make up simple rhymes e.g. Cat – Bat? · Match some letters with their sounds e.g. letter T says “tuh”? · Start a conversation and keep it going on the same topic for at least three turns? D O N ’ T WA I T A N D SEE….. If you are concerned about your child’s speech and language skills or are interested in how your child is doing, call the Language Express Preschool Speech System at 1-888-503-8885. A speech-language assessment can identify your child’s strengths and needs and can

help you prepare your child for school. For more information, check out our website: www.language-express.ca Junior Kindergarten-aged children born in 2009 must be referred before January 31, 2014 to receive an assessment and recommendations. After January 31st, referrals will only be accepted for children born in 2010 or later. For more information, check out our website: www. language-express.ca Contact: Catherine Robinson, Clinical Coordinator, Language Express PSL, 613-283-2740 Or Susan Healey, Communications Co-ordinator, Leeds, Grenville and Lanark District Health Unit613-802-0550 susan.healey@healthunit.org

“Give a Little, Help a Lot” Your Independent Grocers helping those in need

By Beth Nicol Over the years, cut backs to funding by the province and the municipality have made it a challenge for service, recreation and support organizations to balance their books. Often it is a local business which steps up to make the difference. North Grenville businesses, large and small, have a history of generousity, giving of their time, products, services and money to help others. Steve and Sylvie Jonsson, owners of Your Independent Grocers, exemplify this. The “Give a little, Help a lot” program contributes a week’s worth of small donations made by customers while at the cash register to a specific group or organization. A “loonie” here, a “twoonie” there, can very quickly add up. A week’s worth of giving has made a difference for The Salvation Army. Erin and Calvin Wong would like to thank the generous customers at, “Your Independent Grocers,” for their contributions, and Steve and Sylvie for their consideration. The $672 raised will be put to good use assisting local families in need.

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Quiet Neighborhood $1200 + utilities. No Smoking. No Pets. References. 613-258-5510 Farmhouse for rent December 1st. Osgoode Area. Large 4 bedroom, 2 bath home for rent. $1300. + utilities. Double attached garage, large mudroom, 3 season porch, fridge and stove available if required. For more information please call 613-826-2511

Winter tires / rims 205-65R15 Cooper Weathermaster from 2004 Camry. $100. OBO. 613258-5557.

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3 bedroom apt. fridge, stove, For Sale washer, dryer, heat, a?c incl. Ample parking, walking distance to all amenities in Kemp- Winter tires and rims. Used tville. Nov 1/13/ $1100 /mth only last season. 4 Arctic plus hydro. 258-7803 Claw tires P1856515, 4 rims Kemptville 3 Bedroom home, X991 28N. paid $800, open to Rec Room, Gas Heat, walking offers . Call 613 513 4696 distance to amenities, $1,000 per month + utilities Gary: 4 Firestone Winterforce Snow 613 720 5004 Tires (M+S) 215/65R16 , on 5 holes rim Used one season Kemptville Two Bedroom, Two call 613-258-0589 Bath Bungalow. Finished basement, backyard and garage.

2 bicycle Yakima hitch bike rack. Never been used. Asking $150. Call: 613-258-1518. 1954 Heintzman Upright Grand Piano, very good condition. Asking $1350 obo offer. Contact Kathy 613-2150657 Firewood, cut, split and delivered $90/cord. Call Peter at 258-5504

Baby change table, white, excellent condition, $30, 613258-5558. Snow blower, Yardman, 9.5 hp/27”, like new, $700, call 613 258-9320 Kitchen cupboards, lower cabinets, all have pull-out features, includes countertop, sink, one year old taps. Excellent condition. Oak Round table with extension, six press-back chairs. Call 613-989-6135 W A

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Happy 65th Gord

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Gord Logan, salesman extraordinaire, celebrated his 65th birthday last Saturday with good friends and fine music at Charly’s Restaurant. All the staff at the North Grenville Times wish Gord a great and successful year (so we can all keep eating and paying the rent). Gord is well known throughout North Grenville after many years of sales and marketing in the newspaper business. Congratulations to Gord’s wife, Miriam, for arranging a surprise party by not sweating the small stuff. Pictured above: Gord celebrates selling all the advertising space on his birthday cake!

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Youngsters of Yore, Kemptville Public Library, 1:30 pm. Guest speaker Doug Brunton--- Remembrance Day and the Legion The 13th AGM of the Friends of the North Grenville Public Library is scheduled for 7 pm, Program Room of the Norenberg Building. Trivia competition, awards, refreshments, and music. Special guests: Youngsters of Yore. Public is invited. Co-sponsor of the event: North Grenville Public Library Christmas Bazaar & Luncheon, Bazaar 10:30 am, Luncheon 11:30-1 pm at St. Paul's Presbyterian Church, 319 Prescott St. Year of the Korean Veteran, Ceremony at Veterans Memorial Park off Highway 416 and River Rd. 10:30 am Veteran’s Dinner at Branch 212, Kemptville. 5 o’clock meet and greet, 6 o’clock supper (invitation only) Church Service at St. John’s United Church, Kemptville 10:30 am – parade, 11:00 am – Service Remembrance Day Parade 10:30 am, Service at Cenotaph 11:00 am Fitness Friday! at Oxford-on-Rideau PS, Oxford Mills from 6:30-8 pm. Come out and enjoy an evening of Jiu Jitsui, Yoga and Zumba with nutritious snacks prepared by students. This is a FREE event and everyone is welcome! http://www.oxfordonrideau.ca/, 258-3141 Annual Kinsmen Santa Claus Parade in partnership with the North Grenville Chamber of Commerce. Parade leaves at 1 pm from Holy Cross School/Church Parking lot. This year's Theme "A Child's Dream" North Grenville Cancer Support 2 pm St. John's United Church, Everyone W elcome K emptville H orticultural Society meeting 7:30 pm, Kemptville Pentecostal Church. Guest: Kemptville Florist: Christmas Decorations plus a Mini-Show on Christmas Table Centerpieces Contact: Arline at 613-258-4645 Probus Club of North Grenville, 9:30 am Gathering Time, 10 am Meeting Time St. Paul's Presbyterian Church H all. Speaker: Richard Brisson, Canadian Security Establishment speaking on Enigma Decoding Machine Old Town Christmas 10 to 4 pm - Enjoy horse-drawn wagon rides, an Artisan Market in the Old Fire Hall, fire barrels with hot dogs and s’mores, and roving carollers. Be sure to visit our North Pole! St. John’s United Church W hile browsing the bake table, candy corner and craft table, take time for coffee/tea and a muffin, served from 9-11 am. For those looking for an inviting warm lunch, Joyce and her crew will be serving up something wonderful from 11:30- 1:30, accompanied by some festive caroling. A special welcome to the children to do some shopping in the Kids Korner where only they can shop and we'll even help with the wrapping and tagging.

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The North Grenville Photography Club - Meeting first Wednesday of every month at the Old Fire Hall, 25 Reuben Crescent. For more info see ngphotoclub.ca Bingo- First and third Wednesday of the month, Kemptville Legion. Games start at 1 pm. All welcome. Refreshments available Klub 67 Euchre every 2 nd & 4th Wednesday of the month starting at 1:15 pm, St. John's United Church downstairs. Everyone welcome - $5. Vivian Howe 613-258-2540 Probus Club of North Grenville every 3rd Wed. of the month with the exception of Dec., July and Aug. 9:30 am., St. Paul's Presbyterian Church Hall. New Members Welcome The Branch Artisans Guild, North Grenville Community Church (downstairs) 2659 Concession Street every 3 rd Tues. 7 pm. New members welcomed! Bridge -St. John’s United Church, 6:45 pm. Cost $5, partner preferred but not necessary. For more info, contact Sandra at 613-258-2691 North Grenville Toastmasters - Meeting 1 st & 3 rd Thurs. of the month, 7 pm at O’Farrell’s Financial Services, Cty Rd 44. Info, call 258-7665 The French Connexion: Le quatrième jeudi du mois, venez nous joindre pour un souper et des conversations en français. Friendship Lunch - Until Dec. 13. Leslie Hall, hosted by four churches of Kemptville and the Salvation Army, 11:30 am. Freewill offerings are gratefully accepted. Call 613-258-4804 for more information. Games night, 6:30 pm, St. John's United Church. Fully accessible. Please call Barbara at 613-258-4526 for further details. North Grenville Cancer Support Group. Every 3rd M on. of the month with exception of month of Dec., July and Aug., 2 pm, St. John's United Church. Anyone needing support is welcome to attend M odern Square Dancing in Kemptville at NG District High School, 7-7:45 is free to all beginners. Casual attire! Info Shelley 258-0016 or email kemptvillesquaredance@gmail.com-Singles welcome BNI Netw orking Group Breakfast- Alumni Building, University of Guelph, 7-8:30am. Call 613-258-0553 for more information. Bridge- St. John’s United Church, 12:15 pm. Cost $3, partner preferred but not necessary. Info, contact Sandra at 613-258-2691 M others of Preschoolers Support Group-St.John’s United Church, 6:30-8 pm. W hether you’re a townie, rural, stay-at-home, working, teen, adoptive, special-needs, single or married, MOPS is for you! For more information, call Angie Brown at 613-223-3979 Kemptville and Area Walking Group, Municipal Centre - Early birds: 8 am, others 8:30 am Contact: Eva 258-4487

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St. Michaels’ Students dig into the history of World War 1

by Beth Nicol The Provincial History Guidelines for Grade 10 specify a study of Canada’s role in World War 1 and the students at St. Michael’s High School are really digging into it. Literally. Fifteen hundred sandbags have been filled and stacked in orderly rows; selections of borrowed tools are at hand; plans readied. The stage is set for an historical reenactment of epic proportions. Enter students from Mr. Bortolussi’s two tenth grade History classes. After weeks of work, the school’s yard has been transformed into a series of deep trenches. What is not as obvious is the planning and preparation which will help students connect the past to the present. The reenactment of trench life in the First World War is

WWI Trench - Picture by Walter Tuck. Supplied by the North Grenville Historical Society

a cross curricular, hands on project which will ultimately enable students to share their learning with others. Interactive activities, video clips, journals and class discussions support the physical trials and tribulations of hours of manual labour. Digging, edging, stacking sandbags and placing sod; conversations peppered with safety reminders and directions. The opportunities for informal teaching are plentiful. The culmination of this project will be a night spent in the trenches on Tuesday, November 5. Students will take part in three shifts of two hours each standing guard duty, assisting in trench repair and letter writing to families at home. A series of

photo by Beth Nicol pinpoint lasers hidden outside the trench area will represent enemy presence; special lighting and sound effects will add authenticity. Rations will consist of bully beef and hard tack. Remembrance Day at the school will include a silent parade through the trenches and an opportunity to reinforce lessons learned by sharing with others. Tours of the trenches will be student led and in the past have included visits by veterans, younger students and community groups. This historical reenactment will foster an understanding of the hardships and sacrifices made by others that will not soon be forgotten. And that is what November the 11 is all about.

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73’s split weekend games

The Chase is On - Kemptville's Phil Smith (6) gets away From Brockville's Eric Israel (8) while teammate Cody Hendsbee (8) guards Owen Gill (5)

Masters picked it up off the end boards and buried it to give the 73's a 2-0 lead going into the first intermission. The second period was all Kemptville. At 2:04, St Marseille and Blais combined to take away the puck while the Hawks were cycling in the 73's end. Blais hit Giberson with a tape to tape pass at his own blue line. Using the Hawkesbury defenceman as a moving screen, he let a shot go that was a little wide but he picked up his own rebound off the end boards and snuck it in beside the post for his second of the game. Four and a half minutes later, Kemptville capitalized on a power play. The Hawks iced the puck on the penalty kill and goal tender Jacob Lucier played the puck to Cody Hendsbee. Blais swung in behind his own net and picked up the puck. He skated all the way down the left wing and took a shot from the circle and scored to put Kemptville up 4-0. They weren't done yet. Matt Martin dumped the puck in behind the Hawkesbury net and it came all the way around to the other point to Brandon Cole. Cole found Alex St Marseille in the slot who scored on a turnaround shot in his first game with the 73's. Hawkesbury found a hole in Jacob Lucier's armor with less than 30 seconds left in the period to make it a 5-1 game for Kemptville after two. In the third, while killing a penalty, Blais tipped

@rinkrat Kemptville traveled down the 401 on Friday night to tangle with the Brockville Braves. The game started later than expected as the Braves organization paid tribute to 50 years of history with former players being introduced. The Braves began the game on fire, wanting to put on a good show for all the alumni present and had the 73's on their heels for the majority of the first period. At 4:24 of the period, the Braves stole a puck behind the 73's net and fed it out to the slot. The Braves forward eluded the 73's defenceman and beat goaltender, Jake Tugnutt, to take a 1-0 lead. Ten minutes later, after some hard work along the boards deep in the Brockville end

by Phil Smith and Justin Haasbeek, Brandon Cole, while pinching in from the point, picked up the loose puck and found Ben St Marseille in front of the net. St Marseille buried it to tie the game at 1-1. After being outshot 20-8 in the period, Kemptville was looking to turn that around in the second. And that they did, out shooting Brockville 12-11. However, the Braves scored the only goal of the period, on the power play, to hold a 2-1 lead at the break. In the third, the Braves added one more goal to take a 3-1 victory. Jake Tugnutt earned the third star of the game for his solid play between the pipes. On Sunday, the Hawkesbury Hawks paid a visit to North Grenville for an afternoon tilt with the 73's.

Coming off a 3-2 win over Carleton Place, Hawkesbury was determined to keep their winning ways going. Kemptville had other plans. At 10:53 of the first, Cody Hendsbee fired the puck into the Hawks end and chased it himself. A Hawks player picked it up and as he tried to leave the zone, Ben St Marseille laid a big hit on him, took the puck and sent a pass back to Jesse Blais. Blais fed a streaking Dylan Giberson who let a rocket go from the top of the circle and beat the goalie cleanly to put the 73's ahead 1-0. Six minutes later, Blais picked up a rebound in his own end and brought it all the way down the ice. In the Hawks end, he dropped the puck for Giberson, who let the shot go. The shot was wide and Jonathan

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the puck past the Hawkesbury defence and Giberson, using his speed, passed two of them and went in on the Hawks goalie all alone. He went straight to the net and pulled the goalie out of position to slide the puck by him. The goal completed Giberson's hat trick and gave him eleven on the year. The Hawks went on to score once more before the final buzzer. In the 73's 6-2 win Dylan

Giberson was named first star for his three goals and one assist and Jesse Blais earned second star for his goal and four assists. On Friday, Kemptville heads up County Road 43 for a game against the Smiths Falls Bears. Game time is 7:30. On Sunday, the Cornwall Colts come to Kemptville for a 2 pm game. Catch the Junior A fever! Hockey with edge!

the best women curlers in Eastern Canada, the US and Sweden. What pleased me more than watching the outstanding shot making by these fine athlete was the comments made by players about the hospitality they received both inside our club and at the various restaurants, and businesses and from individual citizens that they met during their stay in our town. It says a lot about what makes our small town a place you are just so proud to call your home. To the children of the grade three classes at the Kemptville Public School, team Anna Hasselborg of Sweden asked me to thank you personally for the picture that you gave the team with all your good wishes and your names on it to thank them for visiting your school. Anna said the team is going to use it as a

good luck charm at future events. As co-chair of the O V C A Wo m e n ’s F a l l Classic, I want to thank the members of the North Grenville Curling club for putting on a world class Fall Classic every year. I also want to thank the Fall Classic’s Title Sponsor Royal LePage Team Realty and Gale Real Estate, two independently owned and operated brokerages serving Ottawa and North Grenville and points in between. As Remembrance Day approaches I will leave you with this. Please don’t get upset when you look down and see that your poppy is gone. It is gone for a good reason, so that we can stop, just for a moment, to remember a person who served in our army, navy or air force, who is also gone because he or she gave a life for our country. www.ngtimes.ca

PEI’s Suzanne Birt wins Fall Curling Classic

L-R Suzanne Birt, Shelley Bradley, Michelle McQuaid, Susan McInnis by Jim Dolan Prince Edward Island’s Suzanne Birt’s foursome was the last team to enter the 2013 Royal LePage OVCA Women’s Fall Classic World Tour Event held at the North Grenville Curling Club in Kemptville Nov. 6, 2013

over the weekend, and her team was the last team standing on Championship Sunday. Birt and her teammates third Shelly Bradley, second Michelle McQuaid and lead Susan McInnis ran off three consecutive victories on Sunday includ-

ing an 8-3 victory over Manitoba’s Darcy Robertson in the championship game to become the Fall Classic’s eighth Champion. The game was close until Birt stole a triple in the seventh end for the victory. Birt defeated Ottawa’s Brit

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O’Neill 7-2 in the quarter finals and Montreal’s Eve Bélisle 6-2 in the semifinal. The Birt team took home $5,200 of the $16,000 purse. Robertson won $2,800. The semi-finalists Nina Spatola of the United States and Eve Bélisle of Montreal each received $1,800. The four quarter finalists, Anna Hasselborg of Sweden, Halifax’s Heather Smith Dacey, Ottawa’s Brit O’Neill and Thornhill’s Julie Hastings each won $1,100. Two former members of the North Grenville Curling Club play on the O’Neill team, Trish Scharf and Kim Brown. The weather might have been unpredictable over the four days of the Fall Classic and the power might have went out in several homes around the area, but the lights of our club remained on and the fans were treated to some lights out curling by 96 of

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The Fundamentals by David Shanahan There was a poll taken recently on a British TV program about whether atheists and agnostics should be allowed to have their children baptised, or “christened”, in Christian churches. The poll was overwhelmingly in support of allowing the practice, but I couldn’t help wondering why atheists and agnostics would want to have their children baptised in the first place. After all, if they don’t believe in God, any God in some cases, and have no interest in “religion” of any kind, why this desire to have some kind of religious initiation? It is quite likely, of course, that for most people in a secular world these days, such ritual visits to a church (weddings and funerals being the other two big occasions), have simply a social significance for the parents.

Then, of course, there are the many church-goers who feel they are committed in some way to a denomination, or a vaguely Christian philosophy, but still can’t accept the major beliefs of the church they attend. This is increasingly the case, it seems to me. I have known a teacher in a High School whose job was to teach Religion. However, she did not believe in the Resurrection, and was convinced that reincarnation was completely consistent with Christian Biblical teaching. It made me wonder, then, how much people actually know about Christianity. There is bound to be some confusion among people when they see the various denominational churches operating every week, and the debates (arguments? divisions?) that Christians have over some issues. It should be understood that, throughout history, there have been dis-

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agreements among Christians over what used to be called the adiaphora, the secondary things. These are beliefs or doctrines that are interesting and even important in their way, but are not central to Christianity. These doctrines do not affect the centrality of faith as they do not deal with issues of salvation. In other words, believing, or not believing these doctrines do not make you a Christian. The core beliefs that make one a Christian, or not, are ones that every denomination holds. If they do not, they are not Christian. That may seem a trifle arbitrary, or intolerant; but all Christians accept that there is an authority for what we believe. If it is not found in Scripture, it is secondary, or even false. The fact is that only God himself can tell us what he requires of us. Jesus, God in the flesh, revealed complete truth to his follow-

ers, and sent the Holy Spirit to live in every Believer to, as Jesus himself promised: “But the Advocate, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, will teach you all things and will remind you of everything I have said to you”. [John 14.26]. This is simply logical, isn’t it? If what any groups teaches contradicts what Jesus did, then obviously, they cannot claim to be his followers and his followers are called Christians. Paul agreed with this approach, of course. He made a clear distinction between the central and the secondary doctrines or beliefs. In his letter to the Philippians, he refers to the secondary things: “All of us, then, who are mature should take such a view of things. And if on some point you think differently, that too God will make clear to you. Only let us live

up to what we have already attained” [Phillipians 3.15-16] But he was quite severe when it came to those who tried to teach something opposed to the true gospel, the genuine teaching of Jesus: “Evidently some people are throwing you into confusion and are trying to pervert the gospel of Christ. But even if we or an angel from heaven should preach a gospel other than the one we preached to you, let them be under God’s curse! [Galatians 1.7-8]. He was so insistent about this, that he repeated his words immediately, to emphasise the importance of keeping to the true gospel. Clearly, it mattered deeply to him that we knew the truth and did not compromise or water it down. There are, then, definite issues that require acceptance, if one is to be a Christian. Even more, without such faith, there will be no Holy

Spirit given to the individual, because no one is a Christian unless the Spirit lives and works in them. “For those who are led by the Spirit of God are the children of God.” [Romans 8.14] “This is how you can recognize the Spirit of God: Every spirit that acknowledges that Jesus Christ has come in the flesh is from God, but every spirit that does not acknowledge Jesus is not from God. This is the spirit of the antichrist, which you have heard is coming and even now is already in the world...This is how we know that we live in him and he in us: He has given us of his Spirit.” [1 John 4.2-3,13] There are, in short, simple and straightforward ways in which one can know what a Christian is, and those are the fundamentals, the foundation, upon which everything else is built. This is what we will look at over the coming weeks.

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The Poor Apostrophe! by Pat Babin

Seen at a market: “Special price’s this week! Buy two cantaloupe’s for the price of one! Five can’s for $1.00! Right you are! None of these words need an apostrophe. You do not need to use an apostrophe to indicate a plural. Contractions: An apostrophe often indicates that at least one letter has been omitted from a word. For example, the contraction don’t stands for do not. I’ll is a form of I will. Possession: Make sure, before using an apostrophe, that a phrase denotes possession and is not simply a plural. The cat’s scratching was bothersome to Mae. Other examples: Jane’s dress; Lion’s mane What about plural nouns ending in s? You add an apostrophe after the final s. The girls’ boots were left in the classroom. What about a plural not ending in s? The possessive is formed with an ‘s. Examples: children’s shoes, deer’s antlers What about joint possession? Mr. Blake and Mr. Baxters horses were stolen. Correct punctuation: Mr. Baxter’s horses. Possessive used after last person’s name. What is a cliché? A worn-out expression such as: “that’s the way the cookie crumbles” “costs an arm and a leg” Of course, we use them!!

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Rob and Carolyn Day have been hit hard for the second time in a year. Some months ago, their barn caught fire and burned to the ground, taking some expensive equipment with it. They were fortunate not to lose their horses or their home in the process. Then, in last week’s high winds, the replacement barn, which was in the middle of construction, blew down. Friends have advised calm, reflection, and quantities of wine.

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HUNTER & BOATER SAFETY BOATER SAFETY Duck Hunters and Anglers should take extra care in making sure they have all the proper boating safety equipment plus extra survival gear. Everyone needs to remember that lifejackets and other safety equipment are still required at all times when boating. More clothes and equipment in boats make it all that much more important to remember to have a lifejacket that will fit over heavy clothing or better yet, wear a floater jacket or survival suit. Always tell someone where you will be going and when you are expected to be home. If you are going to be out before sunrise or after sunset make sure you have proper navigation lights as required by the Canada Shipping Act. Remember: every one requires proof of competency on board all motorized boats. OFF-ROAD & ALLTERRAIN VEHICLES Safe Riding Rules to Remember: Always wear an approved helmet. Fluorescent orange helmets are available for hunters.

Never operate an A.T.V. when consuming alcohol. Always read the instruction manual and follow manufacturer’s recommendations, i.e. Obey warning labels and stickers on the A.T.V. A.T.V.’s are permitted on the shoulders of some approved roads; however, operators must possess a minimum G2M2 drivers licence and obey all the rules of the road and the Off Road Vehicles Act. Check with the local municipal office or police to ensure what roads are approved. Make sure you’re Off Road Vehicle is registered, plated and insured and you carry all the documents (drivers licence and insurance must be originals). If operating on an approved roadway the speed limit for ATV’s is 50 kph where the speed for cars is over 50 kph and 20 kph for ATV’s where the speed for cars is 50 kph or less. A.T.V.s are motor vehicles and guns must be unloaded at all times when on them. Passengers are not allowed on ATVs when operated on roads.

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DRIVER’S LICENCE SUSPENSION FOR OPERATORS OF BOATS and OFF-ROAD VEHICLES - The Administrative driver’s licence suspension for registering a warn on an approved screening device not only applies to motor vehicles, but all vessels and off-road vehicles as well. The best rule of thumb is if your operating any motor vehicle, vessel or off-road vehicle, don’t drink and drive. The penalties for registering a “warn” are: First time: 3 day drivers licence suspension Second time: 7 day drivers licence suspension and required to take remedial alcohol treatment program. Third time: 30 day drivers licence suspension, required to take remedial alcohol treatment program and have ignition interlock device attached to your vehicle for six months. If you are over the legal limit of 80milligrams of alcohol, police will have their motor vehicle drivers licence suspended for 90 days and you will face criminal charges.

Internet Safety for Seniors Internet safety has always been an important subject for parents and their children. However, increasingly people are beginning to realize that they need to also educate their own parents on this topic. “Protecting yourself can be easy when you make cyber safety a priority. Become aware of the most common threats and risk to your online security.” - George McTaggart, Director, Trend Micro Within Canada, the fastest growing age group joining Facebook is 65 and older; in fact 53% of all seniors are on the internet everyday. Unfortunately, there are also more and more sophisticated schemes criminals trying to scam internet users for their own financial gain. So how do seniors take control of their own cyber security and enjoy safe surfing? “Protecting yourself can be easy when you become aware of the most common threats and risks to your onNov. 6, 2013

line security. It all begins with understanding one simple fact: the internet can be a hazardous place. Whether banking, connecting with friends, or just passing time, when you’re online you are never alone,” says Laura MaioGeorge McTaggart, Director of Ottawa-based internet security company, Trend Micro. “Seniors can avoid becoming victims of scammers and other internet criminals, by being vigilant.” With October designated as Cyber Security Awareness Month, Trend Micro staff crossed has been crossing the country this fall to educate seniors on the steps they can take to protect themselves online, and is offering the following ten tips. Be wary of unexpected calls or messages. Stick to well-known websites. Only accept friend requests from people you know. Choose your passwords

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wisely, protect them, don’t use the same passwords for everything, and make them difficult to guess by using letters, numbers and symbols. Make sure to change your passwords every three months. Don’t be afraid to say “Wait a minute... let me check with somebody else.” Use a different computer for online banking. Make sure to use and set your computer’s privacy settings. On Facebook -- never post when you’re going on vacation; let people know, once you’re back. Be careful on public WiFi: hackers can hijack your session -- collecting info and infecting your computer. “Protecting yourself can be easy when you make cyber safety a priority. Become aware of the most common threats and risk to your online security,” added Laura. “There’s too much to lose if

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Lorraine Reoch, U.E., who is on the executive of the Ontario East British Home Child Family organization, will be speaking at the Wednesday November 13, 2013 public meeting of the North Grenville Historical Society. Lorraine’s presentation, entitled “From Scotland to Canada” is a true story

about four family members who were left orphans after the death of both of parents within a two-week period. Although Ms. Reoch’s presentation will not start until 7:30 pm, members and guests may join us at 15 Water Street at 7 pm for coffee and treats. All are welcome – old friends and new

A very special invitation is extended to British Home Children and their relatives or friends. A separate table will be set up to display memorabilia or treasures that you may wish to share with members and friends of the North Grenville Historical Society. For details, please contact Ann at 613-2584344.

Salvation Army Christmas Kettle Campaign needs volunteers Christmas Kettle Campaign season is quickly approaching! We need volunteers to give of their time to man a kettle, to stand at a kettle for a couple of hours at one of our locations in Kemptville, or sponsor a kettle as a team or a family. Money raised in the Christmas Kettle Campaign goes to helping those in need through Community & Family Services. Interested volunteers are invited to join us this Saturday, November 9 from 10:30 - 12 noon at the Kemptville Fire Department. To all those who have helped out in years past or those who would like to volunteer for the first time, we would love the chance to meet you. Come out to say hello and sign up! Refreshments will be served. Please phone our office at 613-258-3583 to let us know if you're planning to attend.

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“Fill a Bag” Campaign

the winter. Incredible as it may seem, the Fill a Bag Campaign is designed to be unobtrusive, simple and straightforward. A bag arrives on your doorstep; you read the directions attached to it; the bag is then filled with as many canned goods or household products as you can spare; set it out on the porch for pickup the next week. Done. It takes a lot of detailed planning and willing volunteers to make it that easy. North Grenville District High School students will be stapling an instruction sheet to each of 8,000 bags. The municipality has been broken down into regions and neighbourhoods, each with roughly 200 houses. Registered

by Beth Nicol The North Grenville Community Church stands behind its name. Five years ago a youth group began a small drive to collect food for the Salvation Army Food Bank. It has since blossomed into a community project which draws on young and old, churches and schools, businesses, families and friends. What good works can be accomplished when ME becomes WE? Last year’s total was estimated at between ten and thirteen thousand pounds of canned food. Enough to help fill the Christmas Baskets supplied to those in need and to keep the shelves of the food bank stocked for

volunteers are assigned a region, supplied with a map and bags to deliver to each home. The bag is left at the front door. The following week, the filled bags are put out on the porch for pick up. The volunteer team then collects them and brings them to a central location where they are sorted and stored. Canned goods collected in schools, businesses and youth and service clubs are brought here as well. That is when the work for the Salvation Army volunteers begins. The whole process falls apart without volunteer teams to deliver and pick up the bags. Please consider taking part in the campaign. Bring a friend along.

The size and scope of the area covered means that little can be left to chance. Willing helpers are asked to register online at www.ngccfm.ca. The process is simple and necessary. For those without access to a computer or those who are not comfortable using one, registration can be completed over the phone by calling the church. (613-258-4815) Important dates: Registration .. the sooner the better November 24 – 1 pm bags are delivered to area homes. December 1 – 1 pm bags are collected and brought to the Salvation Army Christmas Distribution Centre at 200 Saunders St. (the old Giant Tiger building – thanks to B & H).

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