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The winners of the Youngsters of Yore Sesquicentennial Photo Contest were announced on Thursday, January 18, at

the regular weekly meeting of the group.

Accepting the first prize on behalf of her husband Graeme Allan was

award.)

The theme for the contest, coordinated by George Gouthro, was North Grenville Celebrates Canada’s 150th Anniversary. Judge for the competition was David Roberts of Ottawa, a renowned photographer.

Participation was restricted to the residents of North Grenville.

Youngsters of Yore, one of the most popular programs at the North Grenville Public Library, became a reality a few years ago, the brainchild of Jean Kilfoyle and Fran Thompson, Friends of the his wife Moyra. Second Library. The focus is on prize was awarded to Ivan adults, especially seniors.

Russell; third prize recipi ent was Bill Kilfoyle ( his sister Jean accepted the

Voice2Net Expansion On Friday January 19, Downtown Kemptville was the scene for a celebration of the expansion of local business Voice 2 Net. The new occupant of 148 Prescott Street is a provider of a variety of services associated with telephone and internet service. Their recent move to their current location saved on moving expenses as they previously occupied a smaller space only two doors away on Prescott Street. The success of Darcy and Marnie Primrose’s business led to the addition of three more employees from when they first opened their doors in 2016. Approximately 40 people attended the catered celebration, including members of North Grenville Council and MPP Steve Clark.

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20th Annual North Grenville Community Sweetheart Brunch erous community sponsors, including Tallman Truck Centre, G. Tackaberry and Sons Construction Company and Bank of Nova Scotia.

Tickets are $10 adults, $5 children (6 – 11 years), and under 6, free! Admission includes a delicious smorgasbord of food, exciting live entertainment, a draw for cash prizes and a fabulous opportunity to support numerous local charities and community initiatives. What a sweetheart deal!

Tickets are available at the Bank of Nova Scotia, Colonnade Branch, Kemptville.

All tickets sold at the Bank will be matched in value by the Bank. The Committee is

very grateful for this ongoing support and encourages you to purchase your tickets in advance. Tickets will also be available at the door.

See you at the North Grenville Community Sweetheart Brunch, Sunday, Feb. 11!

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We are looking for like-minded men who want to make an immediate, direct and positive impact on the lives of their neighbours. 100 Men Who Care North Grenville is organised and operated entirely by volunteers which enables 100% of all funds raised to go directly to charities working in our community.

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HOL adopted out over 120 families, seniors and couples for Christmas

House of Lazarus (HOL) executive assistant Janet Carkner and HOL client services coordinator Kim Merkley hold up some of the gifts donated for the Adopt-A-Family program.

This year over 120 families, couples, individuals and seniors in need were adopted through the program.HOL adopted out over 120 families, seniors and couples for Christmas Submitted photo

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We couldn’t have done any of this without our amazing community,” said Kim Merkley, HOL client services coordinator.

The Adopt-A-Family program, created to ensure all HOL Food Bank clients are able to celebrate the holidays with gifts and a meal, has been running for several years but grew exponentially in 2016.

“In 2016, we adopted out over 70 families, seniors and couples,” said Merkley. “That was our biggest year yet for the adoption program. This Christmas we managed to adopt out over 120 families, couples, individuals and seniors. It was an incredible year for the program.”

Many groups, individuals and organizations stepped up to provide Christmas hampers for all those in need of adoption, noted Kim. “Thanks go out to everyone who contributed to the adoption program,” she said. “You have all made such a huge difference in our client’s lives and your generosity has been amazing. The response this Christmas has blown me away. We adopted out everyone and still had people bringing baskets of food, gift cards and blankets to add to the Christmas hampers.

It has been phenomenal.”

Each month, the HOL Food Bank serves over 100 local families. Of those clients, 40 per cent are children and 10 per cent are seniors.

“Our community has made all this possible,” Kim added.

“We couldn’t do any of the work we do without your support.”

For more information about the HOL, visit www. houseoflazarus.com or check out the HOL Facebook page.

To donate or volunteer, call (613)-989-3830 or email hol@ houseoflazarus.com.

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Habitat year in review!!

Every Kid in our Communities is pleased to invite parents/ caregivers and children under 12 to its 9th Annual Read to Every Kid Every Day Closing Celebration on January 27 at 10 am at the W.B. George Centre Kemptville College Campus, Kemptville.

Read to Every Kid Every Day is a program that supports the importance of reading aloud daily to children under the age of six through an annual Canada Reads like project across Leeds and Grenville.

In October, local librarians and early literacy professionals nominated ten English books and six French books which were promoted across the Counties. Parents were encouraged to read the books to their children and vote for their favourite in the English and French category. The “winning books” will be announced at the closing event on January 27. Some “celebrity guest” readers will be in attendance to read the winning books.

In addition to the announcement of the winning books, this FREE event will feature entertainment by “Juice Jam” and friends and light refreshments.

Every Kid in our Communities is a coalition of over thirty five community agency and organization partners who work together to support Leeds-Grenville children, youth and their families.

For further information contact North Grenville Public Library at 613-258-4711 or shiggins@ngpl.ca or go to www. everykid.on.ca

Here are just a few things that happened in 2017: - Did you know that it was Valerie Kines who was the driving force to bring Habitat for Humanity to the Thousand Islands? With her determination, sense of community, and her ability to talk to anyone about what she felt passionate about, Habitat for Humanity Thousand Islands became an affiliate in 1998. Valerie served for many years on the HFHTI Board of Directors, and unfortunately passed away in April 2017.

- On April 5, it was the Trivia Battle Night fundraiser at the Keystorm Pub, where there was fun for all with prizes and a trophy.

- From July 9-14, former U.S. President Jimmy Carter and former First Lady Rosalynn Carter came to Canada for Habitat for Humanity’s 34th Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter Work Project. What did we achieve? Although the goal was 150 homes across the country for Canada’s 150th anniversary of confederation.... 183 homes were built, making it Habitat Canada’s biggest build project ever!

- July 9 was our fundraising boat cruise. Guests enjoyed a relaxing 2-hour evening cruise through the beautiful Thousand Islands featuring musical entertainment from Gypsy Moon.

- Habitat for Humanity Thousand Islands completed 3 builds this year; one in Oxford Mills and two in Brockville.

- in the Brockville ReStore alone, volunteers clocked in 16,912 hours! This doesn't include hours at our Kemptville ReStore location, or hours done on builds! An ENORMOUS THANKS to all our volunteers!

It's a new year, and with it we all tend to make a list of New Years resolutions. If one of your resolutions is to reduce the clutter in your home, or renovate, why not donate your gently used household items to the ReStore! The funds from the sales of your items will go towards helping build a home for those in need.

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It’s a small world after all

by David Shanahan Here I am in Dublin, my home town and a traditional place of refuge when I feel that life in North Grenville is getting a bit too hectic and stressful. But what I am finding is that the world has shrunk and there is no escape from the day-today issues and concerns.

Did you know that climate change is happening all over the world, and not just in Canada? It’s true!

People here in Ireland are also complaining that the rain is falling more than it ever did, and floods and heavy winds are getting more common as the years pass. Now, Ireland has depended on rainfall to maintain its famous forty shades of green (made famous by Johnny Cash in the early 1960's when he helped create Irish Tourism). But enough is enough. You might want a good quan-

tity of rain to make sure tourists have something beautiful to photograph (aside, of course, from the Irish people themselves, who are naturally a tourist attraction in their own right).

But what you don’t want is tourists stuck in their hotel rooms because the road out of town has been washed away. You certainly don’t want them stuck in their huge tourist buses filling the roads as they try and take pictures out of windows covered in condensation.

In fact, while climate change may be stalking the world, Ireland’s climate is still extremely temperate, if that’s not a contradiction in terms. Newspaper headlines were warning of “arctic conditions”, because the overnight temperature was going to drop to -3! Crisis! People were warned in urgent terms to cover their outdoor plants and shrubs because there was a real danger of frost

overnight. I was called urgently to the window this morning to see the frost on the rooftops. I had to hurry to see the sight before it disappeared with the rising sun. Given what was hitting North Grenville on that same Friday, I realised that climate change means different things to different people, and I found myself repeating in my head: “You don’t have to shovel rain”.

But it’s also the specific issues that you can’t seem to escape, even here. Last night, on the main Irish chat show, there was Sean Spicer, one-time Trump Press Secretary, explaining that, as an Irish-American Catholic, he had to forgive Trump all his sins and continue lying in public on the President’s behalf.

Surreal. He seemed surprised that the audience didn’t seem sympathetic to his position. You could almost hear him thinking: “But they have to love me, I’m Irish-American

and a Catholic!” Ah, poor Sean, times have changed in Ireland, and even the American President can no longer be assured of an uncritical welcome.

That same night, there was news on the television that Trump had decided not to visit the UK after all.

He was expected to open the new US Embassy in London, but he claims that he didn’t approve of the deal that gave the US the new site, claimed he would have been able to get a better site at a better price. Of course he could, and his decision had nothing to do with the fact that any visit by him would result in large-scale protests on the streets of London, etc.

Canada made it into the news too! Naturally, it was all explained over a series of pictures of Justin Trudeau, who seems to have replaced John F. Kennedy as Ireland’s favourite world leader.

Naturally, this story also included Trump (what

major story doesn’t these days?) The news was that Justin had suddenly announced a state of war with the Trump regime: Canada was taking the US to a world trade court, complaining of American unfair trade actions, not only against Canada, but all over the world. Canada: protector of world trade against the demon Trump.

Makes for an interesting story, and sudden reversal of Canada’s apparently cosy relationship with the United States of Trump.

We’ll be endorsing Oprah for President in no time at all.

Time to finish my pint and head out into the darkening skies of Dublin to walk by the centuries old buildings and get back in time to watch the football.

It’s a hard life.

that are made in pre-election campaigns that are never kept. Then ask yourself why, and somewhere in that answer will be that the corporations who fund these parties just don’t want it done.

We should never ask government to decide what is right for us. We can decide for ourselves when given enough information, though often what we are told is only part of the truth, which leads us to making poor decisions.

This is where a free press is an absolute must, because we need investigative journalism to tell us the whole story, not just the bits that some multi-millionaire media owner wants us to read or see. Controlling what the press says and does is censorship, and has absolutely no place in a democracy.

It must be recognized that everyone has a right to their opinion, even if we may not agree with it. You only have to look around the

world to see what happens to people when democracy is subverted by those in power.

In a world in which fear and insecurity are being twisted into hate, and inequalities, xenophobia and authoritarianism are on the rise, people are coming together to defend human rights, democracy, and the common good. We already have a large number of groups here that attempt to get governments and corporations to keep the promises they make, or do the things that they should be doing, and the fact that these groups exist at all is proof that we need to remain vigilant.

We all have different levels of tolerance, and that

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Letters to the Editor To The Good Samaritan Snow Plow Operator: I wish to give my thanks to the young man in the shiny yellow snow mover who chose to clear the opening of our laneway on Bridge Street after Friday night's snowfall. I believe he also cleared an opening to the street for a neighbour a few doors down.

This gesture made a huge difference to those of us who were about to tackle the task ourselves. Random acts of kindness such as this deserve to be recognized.

Gratefully, Sylvia Vezina Dear Editor This letter is in response to John Baldwin’s rant to MP Gordon Brown in the January 10 edition of your newspaper regarding something he saw on the national media that he found offensive, which then morphed into his problem with political correctness.

Don’t get me wrong, I am not a particular fan of some aspects of political correctness, particularly when it comes to Canadian laws and traditions, but we have to remember that Donald Trump frequently told inflamed voters that he wouldn’t be politically correct, and look where that got us.

It’s difficult to know where to start. What I personally find offensive that he feels that his set of values and morals should be legislated, and that we all should follow them. I also found that to be just a teensy bit arrogant.

I assume that he aligns himself with the right wing, as they also have a tendency to label things like free expression as “Left-wing”, but having freedom of expression is what comes with our democracy, the very thing that tens of thousands of Canadian men and women gave their lives for in two World Wars. I am assuming that he in no way denigrates

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their sacrifice, but still, his views are proof that democracy needs constant vigilance to keep our values safe from those who want to change the aspects of democracy they don’t like in order to suit their narrow view of the world.

The only thing that doesn’t fit with my assessment of Mr. Baldwin’s political leanings is that the right wing is wont to decry government intervention in their lives, and now this particular individual wants governments at all levels to not only monitor morals, and also what the press, TV, and national radio.

We are already more controlled than we care to admit. Giant corporations, through the governments they fund, already have subtle influences on what we think and do, mostly by controlling what they think we need to know. If you don’t believe in corporate influence on governments, just think of all the promises

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is to be expected, but when that lack of tolerance manifests itself in to attempts to impose your views on others, it is at that point that we need to call these people out. Mr. Baldwin talks about Christian values, which, the last time I checked, included tolerance. He might do well to start practicing that particular virtue.

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Ferguson Forest Centre

I am sure that many of you, like myself, enjoyed the article “Ferguson Forest Centre Saved”. It was a very accurate description of events that led up to the establishment of our local treasure; the Ferguson Forest and the Centre that supports it. However, unlike the circumstances in the 1990’s, I want to assure readers that the closure of the Angus Seed Plant will not negatively affect the operation of the Ferguson Tree Nursery, which is in no danger of closing.

The situation we now face has little in common with the event that led to the closure of

the G. Howard Ferguson Forest Station and the establishment of the Ferguson Forest Centre. While it is indeed true that the Wynne government, like the Harris government, in 1995, made a decision based on pure economics and without consultation, the gravity of the current situation is far less daunting. It is true that the MNR will close the Angus seed processing and storage facility effective September 2018. It is also true that the Ferguson Tree Nursery has its supply of seeds stored there and that the closure of the facility will have a significant impact on

the future of the tree nursery if nothing is done. However, in every black cloud there is a silver lining.

The CEO of the Ferguson Tree Nursery, having looked at the seed processing and storage alternatives to the Angus facility, is developing a strong business case to present to the FFCC Board of Directors. This case will recommend the construction of a seed processing and storage facility on-site. This facility would process and store seeds for the nursery, its clients and other potential customers who require the service. The Centre can cover the capital costs

of constructing the facility and its ongoing operational costs. With the money saved by using local storage and the money to be made from processing and storing our own and client’s seeds, the cost can be recuperated over time. There may also be local employment opportunities.

The closure of the Angus plant, as drastic as it first seemed, has afforded the Ferguson Tree Nursery the opportunity to open a new line of business ensuring its viability long into the future.

Carl Doucette, President Ferguson Forest Centre Corporation

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UPDATE UPDATE UPCOMING MEETINGS COUNCIL Monday, January 29 at 6:30 pm in the Council Chambers at the Municipal Centre. For agenda information, please visit the Municipal website at www.northgrenville. ca.

COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE Monday, February 5 at 6:30 pm in the Council Chambers at the Municipal Centre.

WINTER PARKING RESTRICTIONS

Winter parking restrictions came into effect on November 15 and last through April 15. While restrictions are in effect, parking on Municipal roads is not allowed between 11:00 pm and 8:00 am. A vehicle which is parked in a manner interfering with snow clearing or removal operations may be issued a ticket and/or removed at the owner’s expense.

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Use roundabouts safely

by Robert White Twice in the last week a vehicle in front of me in a roundabout stopped and motioned for a vehicle (waiting outside of the roundabout) to enter the roundabout circle. I almost rear ended them as I know you are not supposed to stop inside the circle, except to avoid a collision. I have talked to other people and they all curse people that do not use the roundabouts properly. Below are the rules from the Ontario government on using roundabouts.

When you approach the roundabout, slow down.

Keep to the right of the splitter island and use the correct lane for your intended destination. Pay special attention to pedestrians who may be crossing the roadway. Yield to cyclists and any traffic already driving through the

roundabout and stop if there are vehicles already inside the roundabout and the way is not clear. Enter when there is a safe gap in traffic.

When you're in the roundabout, keep to the right of the centre island and drive in a counter-clockwise direction until you reach your exit.

Don't pass large vehicles or change lanes. Don't stop inside the roundabout, except to avoid a collision.

To exit the roundabout, use your right-turn signal. If you miss your exit, continue around the roundabout again and then exit.

Share the road with Emergency vehicles. If one is approaching, be aware of your position. If you are still outside the roundabout: Pull over to the right, if you can do so safely. Let the emergency vehicle pass you before you

central island. Wait for a gap in traffic. Cross only when it is safe.

If you're an experienced cyclist, you can move through the roundabout the same way you would in a vehicle.

Merge into the centre of the vehicle lane before the bike lane or shoulder ends. Stay in the middle of the lane to avoid collisions with other vehicles exiting to the right.

New cyclists should get off their bicycles and cross the roundabout as pedestrians.

For further information, go to the Ontario Government’s site at: www.mto.gov. on.ca/english/ontario-511/ roundabouts.shtml.

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If you are inside the roundabout already: Drive around to your intended exit.

Leave the roundabout completely before you pull over to the right. Then let the emergency vehicle pass you.

Large vehicles may need to use more than one lane when they enter, drive through and exit a roundabout. Within the roundabout, they may also need to use the truck apron.

Give large vehicles plenty of room to navigate.

Pedestrians crossing the road at a roundabout require special care. Roundabouts are generally safer for pedestrians than traditional intersections.

Follow these tips to cross a roundabout safely: Cross the roads that lead into the roundabout one at a time. Never cross a roundabout by walking over the

The Champlain LHIN has launched a program to help keep sufferers of the flu out of the hospital.

This year’s flu has been particularly bad, and hospitals are experiencing a backlog of patients coming to the emergency room with flulike symptoms. According to an article in the Ottawa Citizen, the Queensway Carleton Hospital in Ottawa had to cancel fifteen elective surgeries over the past week and put patients on stretchers in waiting rooms to deal with the influx of people needing care. The province has given several Ottawa Hospitals more beds to deal with the busy flu season but January24, 2018

they are still at capacity and in danger of overflow.

The Community Paramedic Program hopes to mitigate this issue by employing ten full time paramedics to make house calls to diagnose and treat people who have the flu. The program began last year as a pilot project in Renfrew and was very successful.

According to an article in the Ottawa Citizen, 99 per cent of people visited were able to remain at home. Since the program started throughout the Champlain LHIN catchment area in December, the paramedics have made 600 home visits, with the number expected to double this month.

While the program focuses primarily on people in long-term care homes,

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All dogs in North Grenville require an annual dog license.

If purchased before March 31st, the license is $15 and if purchased after March 31st, the cost is $30. The license can now be purchased or renewed and paid for online by visiting the Municipal website at www.northgrenville.ca and clicking on Online Services. For more information on dog or kennel licenses, please contact By-Law Services.

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Paramedics making house calls to help with flu

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

Inclement weather causing icy or snow covered roads kept the Grenville County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) busy between the afternoon of Friday, January 12 to the early morning of Monday, January 15, 2018 officers responded to a total of 53 reported motor vehicle collisions, in Grenville County.

Impaired driving was a factor in one of the motor vehicle collisions. On January 12, just after 6 pm, officers from the Kemptville detachment of the OPP responded to a collision involving 2 motor vehicles, on County Road 43, near the Shoppers Drug Mart , in the town of Kemptville. Investigation determined that an involved female driver was impaired by alcohol. This accident resulted in minor vehicle damage and no injuries.

A woman, age 36, of North Grenville is charged with: Driving while ability impaired by alcohol; Driving with more than 80mgs of Alcohol in blood.

The accused was released on a Promise to Appear and will attend the Kemptville Court of Justice on February 7, 2018.

retirement homes and other seniors’ residences, anyone who is experiencing flu-like or gastrointestinal symptoms can call 311 and speak to them over the phone. Paramedic Elizabeth Anderson says that once a call is placed, you can usually expect a visit the same day. In many cases patients are able to be treated by the paramedic for symptoms such as dehydration, fever, nausea, diarrhea and vomiting and avoid long wait times and the exposure to further illness in emergency rooms. “For seniors, people with complex medical conditions and dementia being able to remain in their own environment where they are most comfortable is a blessing,” Elizabeth told CTV news.

Thank You, Helen Dr. Helen Bunn has terminated her tenure as Chair of the Executive Committee of the Friends of the NG Public Library.

An outstanding leader, she presided over many vibrant activities sponsored by Friends, including the Puppets Up! celebration. This was Friends' contribution to North Grenville's Sesquicentennial celebrations.

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WARM UP TO WINTER

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2018 snowmobile season starts off strongly

North Gower Winter Carnival

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The Kemptville Snowmobile Klub had trails available to ride shortly after Christmas this year which was an earlier start than usual.

Just as trails were reach-

On Friday, February 2,The Kempville Players Inc are presenting the Murder Mystery ‘The Return of Rock N. Roley’ as part of the winter carnival celebrations in North Gower. Come and see a group of high school friends as they try to recapture their youth by going back to the 1950s, back to their high school reunion and - back to murder!

The dinner and mystery will be held at the Alfred Taylor Community Centre. Doors open at 6:30 pm and dinner served at 7 pm. Tickets are $25 and must be pre-purchased and are available at Perkins Lumber and Floral Reef flower shop in North Gower.

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ing their peak, along comes a January thaw to spoil our fun. The snow came back quickly, however, the weatherman says we need to prepare for an up and down winter. With Snowmobile Safety Week fast approaching (January 2129) it is a good time to review safe riding habits and respect for private property. The start of the season always presents unique safety issues.

Ice on rivers and lakes is forming and sometimes not ready when we are.

Always wait for clubs to test the ice and place markers showing the tested trail. Take it easy on the trails watching for sticks and stones that the groomer churns up in the early season. Stop and remove them from the trail as a courtesy to other riders. Report any safety issues to the club for corrective action.

Also, remember the annual message of don’t drink and ride, reduce speed at night, and be extra careful travelling

along roadways.

As a reminder to our seasoned veterans and a warning to new snowmobilers, be respectful of private property.

Stay on the trail. Don’t litter. If the trail goes along side a road, stay off peoples’ lawns. If we show respect, it gives us a good reputation which helps the club secure new landowners for trail development.

In closing, please make sure you purchase a permit before going out on the trail. You can check trail conditions and purchase your permit at our provincial website www.ofsc.on.ca The interactive trail guide will let you know when our trails are open or closed. Check out the Kemptville Snowmobile Klub events on facebook. Come out to one of our meetings held every second Wednesday evening to get involved.

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In Case of Emergency

by Deron Johnston Did you know that the Municipality of North Grenville has a Municipal Emergency Plan? If there was ever a major emergency similar to the ice storm of 1998, there is now a plan on how to handle these types of large-scale events. It can also be deployed in case of a coming event too. As mandated by the provincial government, every municipality must have one, including our upper-tier municipal government, the United Counties of Leeds and Grenville.

There is a copy of the “public” version of this plan available on the municipal website which contains a scant fifty-three pages. However, the actual full version of the plan including all appendices (which are not publicly

accessible, partly because they contain personal information) is about four inches thick when compiled into a binder and sitting flat on a table. The emergency plan is “designed for the designated Municipal Control Group (MCG) to utilize an Incident Management System (IMS) to ensure the co-ordination of municipal, provincial, federal, private, and volunteer services in an emergency to bring the situation under control as quickly as possible”.

The Incident Management System (IMS) is the process or system that is used “to provide a coordinated, early response to an emergency, using the resources available, in order to protect the health, safety, welfare and property of the inhabitants of the emergency area”. The five key functions of IMS are Command, Operations, Planning, Logistics and Finance/

an emergency on the community”.

The Head of Council (Mayor or Deputy Mayor in the Mayor’s absence) is responsible for declaring an emergency. The Mayor can also terminate a municipal emergency as well as Council itself or the Premier of Ontario. After declaring an emergency, the Mayor must notify: Emergency / management Ontario, Ministry of Community Safety and Correctional Services, Council, United Counties of Leeds and Grenville, the Public, neighbouring community officials, the MP and the MPP. There a number of ways to communicate an emergency situation according to North Grenville Fire Chief John Okum. The type of communication that would be used would depend on the situation. Online (including social media and municipal website posts) communica-

Administration. There is to be an assigned section chief for each one of these functions with additional Command positions including: Emergency Operations Centre (EOC) Commander, Safety Officer, Emergency Information Officer (EIO) and Liaison Officer.

The Municipal Control Group (MCG) may consist of: the Head of Council (Mayor), the Deputy Mayor, the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO), the Senior Management Team (all department directors), Police, Emergency Medical Services, Emergency Information Officer and other municipal staff. When the MCG is notified of an event, they report to the EOC. From the EOC, the MCG will direct and control the functions of the IMS. The MCG is “responsible for coordinating the provision of management and resources necessary to minimize the effects of

mentioned in the plan is the following statement:“All municipal officials of North Grenville, whether elected or appointed, must be fully conversant with the contents of this emergency plan and be prepared at all times to carry out the functions and responsibilities allotted to them”. I’m sure it would be challenging for everyone to be able to remember the contents of the plan, so it was great to hear that this year there was a test of the plan using a widespread loss of electricity simulation.

It sounds like things went very well, which is very comforting considering our increasingly unpredictable weather and the potential damage that it can cause.

So, if there’s ever another ice storm in our future, we sound much better prepared to tackle it this time around.

Kids shine in production of Winter Wonderland

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The Urbandale Arts Centre was packed on Saturday afternoon for the inaugural performance of the Kemptville Players Inc. Kids.

Their performance of the locally written play “Winter Wonderland” was full of dancing, music, and characters from well known fairy tales and Disney movies.

Hansel and Gretle, Little Red Riding Hood and Frosty the Snowman made an appearance as well as Ana, Elsa and Olaf from Frozen and Baloo from the Jungle Book.

Adults and kids alike watched eagerly as Beanie Boos magically came to life and rapping secret agents crossed the stage in a quest to give Frosty back his hat.

The cast and part of the crew was made up of kids from ages five to thirteen and all played an important role in making the play a success. Under the guidance of co-producers and directors Mary Ann Leang and Laura Drover, the kids came together to create a show that had the audience on their feet asking for more. “For many of

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tion, radio station alerts and even temporary signage and door to door notifications using volunteers could all be used.

According to the Chief, there are a number of possible locations for emergency reception centres throughout North Grenville depending on the circumstances of the emergency and what facilities are available at these locations. He added that the Municipality is already working on creating usage agreements with the owners or operators of some of these facilities to minimize the amount of time it would take to access them in an emergency. The North Grenville Municipal Centre would be a likely candidate because of the extensive facilities it has including a generator, kitchens, washrooms, showers and lots of floor space for people to sleep on.

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them it was their first time on stage,” Laura told the audience at intermission. “It has been a pleasure working with the kids.”

Because of the hard work of the children, directors and behind the scenes crew, the group was able to put the show together in just six weeks. A feat for any company but especially for a group that didn’t have much previous acting experience.

The kids acted, danced and sang their hearts out and their dedication to the production shined through as no line or step went amiss.

The show was so popular that it sold out, a first for Kemptville Players Inc., says President Debbie MacGillivray. Because of this, there may be a repeat production.

Stay tuned for the date and time.

As the show was sold out, if you missed it, the cast is more than willing to do an encore performance in the near future so stay tuned. Contact KemptvillePlayersKids@gmail.com if you would like to be kept in the loop when it is planned.

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Preserving Our Farms

aimed at strengthening Ontario’s capacity to preserve farmland for agricultural use, and limit investment, development and conversion pressures that may result in its degradation”.

The resource that was used as a starting point was a research paper created by a University of Ottawa student Christopher Kelly-Bisson.

In his paper, he revealed some startling statistics.

From 1986 to 2016, the total amount of Ontario farmland had decreased 11.5%. Within that statistic, crop land had increased by 3%, while pasture land had decreased 50% and all other types of farmland had decreased by 23%. From 2006 to 2016, Ontario lost 7.2% of its farmland, which is equivalent to a piece of land approximately a quarter of the size of the City of Toronto.

Some of the reasons for this decline were discussed at length. One reason is “urban sprawl” or simply population growth, which is causing urban areas to expand outwards. As large and

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medium-sized urban centres grow, they start spreading out into areas that were previously agricultural lands, which are being bought and developed by residential developers. Some of the smaller farmers are reluctantly willing to sell their land because their farms are no longer sustainable or there may not be someone in the family willing to take over the farm.

Another related reason was the significant decrease in the total number of farms, mostly smaller ones. For the same reasons as above, a lack of succession options within the family or the farm is no longer financially sustainable. The costs involved in operating a farm have steadily risen over the last three decades to the point where for some its not financially possible to operate a smaller farm. Medium-sized and larger farms appear to be better equipped to financially handle the challenges of farm operations. Some of these same medium to large-sized farms are also buying up the smaller ones or at least portions of their land assets. The “Go Big Or Go Home” philosophy seems to be not only alive and well, but in some cases a financial necessity.

Farmland speculation is also a contributor to the situation. Some corporations are buying farmland and then sitting on the land, speculating that the value of the land will increase over time and they’ll be able to sell it for a much higher price down

the road. This means that prime or even serviceable agricultural land that could be producing food or other agricultural products that would help local economies, will instead possibly sit inactive for years, until the right bidder comes along.

To maintain or grow a strong local food system, we need to prevent these situations from happening. We need an adequate amount of prime agricultural land and more farms to provide sustainable food production to also strengthen our food security so that major crop failures in other parts of the world don’t raise food prices and create food shortages here. There are steps at the municipal level that we can take to reduce the possibility of this happening. For example, between 20002014, York Region lost 7000 hectares of agricultural land to non-farm uses.

Ontario has created several policies, policy statements and land use strategies over the past twenty years to make it more difficult to convert farmland to non-farm uses, however these strategies are limited and often subject to both municipal and/or regional cooperation and interpretation. Let’s help keep our local farmers on their land by buying what they produce. You can also visit www.ontariofarmlandtrust.ca and www. bonnefield.com to see how these two organizations are doing in this area.

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Duo seek to educate about gender fluidity and affirmation

by Hilary Thomson Kemptville will welcome two people next week dedicated to erasing gender stereotypes and educating the public about transgender and gender diverse individuals.

Behc Jax-Lynx and Cara Tierney both identify outside the gender binary, meaning that they don’t identify as either a man or a woman.

Both use the they/them/their pronouns instead of the typical he/she that dominates our culture.

Through their work as an artist and student, Cara has spent the majority of their life researching gender roles and gender diversity and figuring

out what that means to them.

“I wanted to figure out who I was, my gender, my sexual orientation and I did that through books,” Cara says. “If it took me three university degrees to get here I wondered how other people were figuring it out for themselves.”

About a year ago, Cara met Behc, a former social worker who has a lot of experience working with trans and gender diverse youth. They resigned from 15 years within main stream social service organizations because of the ways that the medical field was dealing with kids, youth and adults who were expressing themselves in ways that were outside the norm of the male or female gender. The

services regarding gender and identity. “We thought why not bring the conversation to them and do it in a way that we’re bringing art, humour and our own experiences and levity to the topic,” Cara says.

“People associate having a trans identity with challenge and struggle. That is part of it but it doesn’t have to be. It can also be something really empowering, liberating and celebratory.”

The duo is holding two presentations titled “Q: Are you are girl or a boy A: no thanks” on Monday, January 29, 2018 at Geraldine’s Gallery at 2505 County Road 43. The first will be from 1-4pm and geared specifically towards professionals who want to learn more about the de-stigmatization of transgender individuals, best practices, gender affirmation, human rights policy C-16 and equity for universal gender diversity. A shorter version of the presentation will be in the evening from 6-8pm tailored for parents and caregivers of children and youth who are exploring their sexuality and gender identity. Both workshops are $15 and tickets can be purchased at the door or at

narrative in the conversations, teachings, research and methodology when dealing with trans youth is that they need to be assessed, diagnosed and then forced to choose which gender category they would like to identify as.

“They direct them into the binary models of male or female without giving them the agency and first voice validation that the youth are the experts themselves in their body, lives and experiences,” Behc says. “For over a decade that has been a huge weight and extremely problematic for me both in my practice and the narratives that I have to circulate as best practices within medical, health and social services.”

Both Behc and Cara want to take the conversation out of doctors’ offices and hospitals, where a lot of people end up, and out into the community. “The solution is not to take your child to a hospital because they are going to associate that with illness,” Cara says. They decided to take on the challenge of holding workshops in the small towns surrounding Ottawa because many people have to drive into the city to access

www.behcjaxlynx.ca. “This is about creating an access point for this kind of conversation to take place,” Cara says, “We invite people to come and ask those tough questions. That’s what we’re trying to draw out, so we can have honest, open and hopefully healing and

productive conversations.”

To learn more about Cara and Behc’s initiatives, visit their website at www.buildingthrougheducationandcommunityknowledge.wordpress. com.

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Mainstreet goes Wild Wild West

by Hilary Thomson The Mainstreet Family Restaurant kicked off the 2018 Village Chef season with an ode the Wild Wild West.

Mayor David Nash, Linda Nash, Shelley Scullino and Mark Scullino cooked up a meal fit for any cowboy, complete with caesar salad, ribs, beans, coleslaw, beef brisket, corn bread and apple

crisp for dessert. Cowboy hats were a dime a dozen and Shelley Scullino even came out in traditional period dress.

The evening was sold out with $680 dollars raised for the Merrickville-Wolford Community Fund in ticket sales alone. With the silent auction and donation from title sponsor Mirick’s Landing Country Store and the Mainstreet Family Restaurant, it was estimated that they would reach the $1000 mark

the municipality’s Canada 150 celebrations. The fund is invested with the Community Foundation of Ottawa’s family of funds with a 4.25 per cent return. “As we grow the fund, this could be a significant amount that goes back into the community,” Ann says.

The plan is to have a public meeting in April to organize a board which will act as the fund’s advisor and decide where the money will be granted in the future. “It’s people in the community making a decision about what the community needs most,” Ann says.

Everyone involved in the evening felt like it was a great success with people rolling out the door with a smile on their face and maybe a slight drawl in their accent.

“I’m really enjoying that it’s morphed into a crowd participation event,” says Mainstreet owner Mike Neelin. “It has become not so much what Mainstreet is doing, it’s what everyone is using Mainstreet to produce.”

by the end of the evening.

“With the dinner we will be able to start putting funds back into the community,” says Merrickville-Wolford Community Fund representative Ann Martin.

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Controversy, Compromise, Celebration: Choosing a Flag for Canada, 1964-1965 Submitted by Ann Martin Join the Merrickville and District Historical Society as it celebrates Flag Day (held annually on February 15) a little bit later in the month at its public lecture on February 27, 2018 at 7 pm at the Merrickville Legion. Admission is free.

Canadians are fiercely proud of their flag. It is recognized as our flag in every corner of the world. Less well known are the circumstances that led to the flag's adoption in 1964, circumstances that began in controversy and were resolved by compromise. Choosing a flag design roused intense emotions in Parliament and throughout the country at a critical time in our country's history. Now celebrated by all Canadians as a distinctive image of Canada, the story of its adoption is one of politics and intrigue at the highest levels.

Author and speaker Glenn Wright will be on hand to outline the history of the flag we know and love.

Glenn Wright was born and educated in Toronto, Ontario.

Following graduation from the University of Toronto, he worked as a researcher for Pierre Berton before joining the Public Archives of Canada in 1975. During his public service career, Glenn worked as an archivist, historical research officer and for many years, assistant historian with the RCMP. Retired since 2006, he is a frequent speaker at family history and genealogical events, his special interest being research on Canadian men and women who served in the Great War. He has been associated with television programs such as "Who Do You Think You Are?", "Ancestors in the Attic", "Engraved in a Nation" and, in February 2015, he was featured on a CTV W5 documentary on the history of our national flag.

On February 27, he will share with us the flag story and how our flag has become one of the most recognizable of all national flags.

Burritts Rapids Swing Bridge: Update on Construction

As part of the project to repair and rehabilitate the Burritts Rapids Swing Bridge, the bridge is now scheduled to close on January 31, 2018, weather permitting.

At that time the contractor will be removing the bridge from the site and transporting it to an area shop in order to undertake the needed repairs. A further update will be shared with the community closer to January 31 in order to confirm the date of the closure.

A temporary pedestrian crossing will be installed

on January 29 in order to maintain access for the community. A small parking area will also be provided south of the pedestrian crossing for those making use of the temporary bridge.

By transporting the bridge to an area shop for repairs, the bridge closure will be shorter than initially anticipated, however, the bridge will still need to be closed for 3-4 months depending on weather and the progress of work. Further updates will follow throughout the winter to provide updates on the

anticipated re-opening of the bridge this spring.

The detour route during the closure will redirect vehicles to the downstream crossing near Becketts Landing where Donnelly Drive and River Road meet County Road 44.

Parks Canada would like to thank the Burritts Rapids community for their patience and understanding as we complete these important repairs.

Through investments in infrastructure, Parks Canada is protecting and preserving our treasured places, while supporting local economies, contributing to growth in the tourism sector, and enhancing the charm and attractiveness

of Canada’s heritage sites.

Largely situated on an island between the Rideau River and Canal, Burritts Rapids was one of the first communities on the Rideau, tracing its roots to 1793 and the arrival of Col. Stephen Burritt.

The canal cut was dug in 1826 and the dirt and clay served as building materials for the earth dams holding back the water of the Rideau Canal from the community site. The swing bridge dates to 1897 and continues to be swung by hand during the navigation season.

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All are welcome at Oxford Mills Community Association Annual General Meeting Submitted by Mark Nadeau The Oxford Mills Community Association (OMCA) will hold its Annual General Meeting (AGM) on Thursday, February 1 at 7 pm in Maplewood Hall. This meeting is open to the public and the OMCA welcomes people from the surrounding community who have ideas for future projects or just want to get involved in their neighbourhood.

The OMCA completed one of its biggest projects in 2017, with the building

of a new gazebo in Maplewood Park. This project took 2 years to complete and the gazebo now stands under the maples trees for all to enjoy.

Events in the past year included the Spirit of Christmas celebrations in December, a Halloween Haunted House, a Canada-150 celebration, a Bike Rodeo, a Plant and Bake Sale and a Wine and Paint Evening. As well, the association undertook to beautify the village by decorating the bridges.

The OMCA has also un-

dertaken several cooperative efforts with other organizations, including the North Grenville Scouts, the Oxford Mills United Church, the Oxford-on-Rideau School Council, Community Living and the Lions Club. Establishing these networks has made each group more effective in their endeavours.

Over time these events and projects have grown and changed, reflecting the interests and energies of the members and the support of the community. Another

initiative that the association is supporting this year is a paddlers’ dock above the dam.

This would give easy access to a provincially significant wetland and attract more visitors to our area.

If you have an idea or a vision for Oxford Mills that will enhance the public space and improve the social environment, please attend.

The AGM is an excellent opportunity to introduce yourself and connect with others.

Refreshments will be served.

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Kemptville & District Home Support, the place for Active Aging– Welcome winter! January is coming to a close and February is around the corner. There are many activities to keep involved and active - scheduled in either the Activity Room or in the Cheryl J. Brown Centre.

KDHSI is located at 215 Sanders St., Suite 101 in Old Town Kemptville. Mark your calendar for KDHSI’s 2st Annual Big Band Dance being held at the Municipal Centre Saturday April 14th. This will be an evening filled with great company and wonderful live music by ‘The Jive Wires’! For more information on events, how to get involved in the activities, or to volunteer, please call KDHSI at 613-258-3203 or stop by for a tour!

Thursday January 25 Foot Care Clinic By appointment Exercise Class 9:00-10:00 Sing’n Seniors 1-3 pm Friday January 26 Foot Care Clinic By appointment

Exercise Class 11:00 – 12 noon Monday January 29 Euchre 1:00 to 4:00 Bingo 1:00-4:00 Tuesday January 30 Exercise Class 9:00-10:00

Getting serious about food regulations seminar On February 21, the Two Rivers Food Hub, which is located at 361 Queen St., Smiths Falls, will be having a special seminar that will be of real interest and usefulness to anyone involved in local food initiatives.

Food regulation can be overwhelming, but it’s important to understand your regulatory obligations as you grow your food business.

This workshop will feature a panel of regulatory experts from Public Health, OMAFRA and Canadian Food Inspection Agency. An interactive Q&A will give you the opportunity to ask questions about labelling, transport, processing, food safety, and any other aspect of the regulatory environment that you need to understand for your business.

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Registration is at 9 am and is followed by a welcome to all participants, before the Food Regulation Expert Panel will begin the morning session with an Overview of Ontario’s food regulatory system.

This will be followed by the facilitated Q&A regarding food regulation. Lunch will begin at noon, local produce of course, and the afternoon session will have the theme of Peer-to-Peer Business Support. In this session you can learn about the services provided by the Two Rivers Food Hub, and how other businesses have used these services to successfully grow their markets and fulfill their regulatory obligations. You will also hear from farm and food businesses that have used these resources to access new markets and reach their goals.

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TAKE NOTICE that the Corporation of the Municipality of North Grenville will hold a public meeting on TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 20th, 2018 at 6:30 p.m. at the North Grenville Municipal Centre (285 County Road 44) to consider the following item: The Municipality of North Grenville intends to amend the existing Consolidated Fees & Charges By-Law 102-15, as amended in accordance with Section 7.(1) of the Building Code Act in order to: •

Change Appendix B - Planning & Development by adding fees for re-inspection after the 2nd consecutive inspection of same works and for scheduled inspections not ready for inspection upon attendance at the site.

These changes are being proposed in order to move toward cost-recovery for the additional services being provided by the Building Division which were not anticipated in the original building permit fees.

ANY PERSON may attend the public meeting and/or make written or oral submission either in support of or in opposition to the above item. In the event that you are unable to attend the meeting but wish to submit written comments, please ensure that your comments are delivered to the Building Division (285 County Rd 44) prior to the day of the meeting.

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Jan 27 Youngsters of Yore, 1:30 pm, Library Program Room. Guest speaker: George Buys-Trip to Italy.

Jan 27 Don Munz Art Exhibit Reception, 2-4 pm, Geronimo Coffee House, 146 Prescott Street.

Feb 9-10 KYC Accessory Sale, 5 Oxford Street East, Kemptville.

Weekly and recurring events Mon

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

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

Modern square dance club, Grenville Gremlins,7:30-10 pm, NG Municipal Centre.

Newcomer Bridge-St John's United Church 12:15pm. Cost $5.00. All levels welcome.

No partner needed. Info 613-915-1464 or 613-806-4495.

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

Euchre at Kemptville Snowmobile Clubhouse, 1505 O'Neill Road. D o o r s o p e n a t 6 :30 pm, star time 7 pm. $5.00 each. 3rd Tues/mth.

Bridge St. John’s United Church, 12:15 pm. Cost $5. All levels of bridge players welcome. Info, call 613-915-1464 or 613-806-4495.

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

Wed NG Photography Club - 1st Wed./mth, 7-9 pm, at the Grenville Mutual Insurance, 380 Colonnade Drive. See ngphotoclub.ca for info.

Klub 67 Euchre every 2nd & 4th Wed/mth, 1:15 pm, St. John's United Church.

Everyone welcome $5.00.

Bingo- 1st & 3rd Wed/mth., Kemptville Legion, 1 pm. All welcome.

New Horizon Club, Burritt`s Rapids Community Hall.. All adults 55 plus welcome to join. For info re programs and membership, call Janet 613-269-2737.

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

Holy Cross Church monthly suppers, 1st Wed/mth. Adults $8, Children $5. All are welcomed.

Thurs Bridge - St. John’s United Church, 6:15 pm. Cost $5. All levels of bridge players welcome. For more info, call 613-915-1464 or 613-896-4495.

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

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

Friendship Lunch held at St. John's United Church. Lunch is served at 11:30, Fri donations accepted but not expected. Everyone welcome.

Twice The Fun Games (200 Sanders St. Unit 103) Game Night, 2nd and 4th Fri/mth, 6-10 pm. Bring your favourite game or borrow one from their library.

Sat Kemptville Legion breakfast, 8 - 10 am 3rd Sat/mth, 100 Reuben Crescent. Adults $. 6, Children under 12 $3. All welcome.

Euchre Tournament, 3rd Sat/mth. Registration 12-12:30 pm. Cost $10.00 Games start 12:30 pm at the Kemptville Legion, 100 Reuben Crescent, Refreshments available. Everyone Welcome.

Sun Twice The Fun Games (200 Sanders St. Unit 103) “Organized Play” and "Learn to Play" events, 1-4 pm . No experience needed.

Bingo, Kemptville Legion – Last Sun/mth, Doors open 6 pm, guaranteed $400 jackpot. Refreshments available M,W,F Kemptville and Area Walking Group meet at Municipal Centre at 8 am. All welcome.

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Please join us in celebrating CARL THORPE’S 80th Birthday Drop-in on Saturday, February 10th, 2018, 1-4pm Groveton Hall, 9196 County Road 44 Best wishes only!

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Lower Ottawa Valley Woodlot Association hosts a Winter Workshop

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Saturday February 3rd (8:30 to noon) at the Grenville Mutual Insurance Company, 380 Colonnade Dr., Kemptville (just south of Walmart).

Everyone is welcome. Members are free and non-members are $5.00.

Speakers: Lyndon Johnston, Municipal Property Assessment Corporation (MPAC).

How woodlots are assessed? He will also answer questions about the property assessment process.

Rideau Valley Conservation Authority: updates on the 50 million tree program, Butternut research program and the parasitic wasps that have been released to combat the Emerald Ash Borer.

Kerry Coleman: How to attract more wildlife to your woodlot Please plan to join us.

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Moses Lefavre’s blacksmith shop, opened in 1854, still stands in Oxford Mills, almost a century after it closed for business.

by David Shanahan The people of Ontario have been wondering for many years whether the various oil companies serving up the fuel that keeps our cars and trucks moving

might possibly be in collusion with each other about how much to charge for their product. Price fixing, it is called, and it has been denied repeatedly by the big oil companies. This is not as recent an issue as we might think, and, in fact, it was an open and defiant action

taken by those involved in the transport business in times past.

In 1905, for example, all the blacksmiths in the region got together to raise the price they would charge for new horse shoes, and for the labour required to fix them to the hooves of

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settlements which grew up in Oxford-on-Rideau, South Gower and MerrickvilleWolford. Blacksmiths were very aware of their central position in society, and, in the Fall of 1905, they gathered together and agreed on new rates to charge for their services. Shoes for the horses would now cost 30¢ each, instead of the 25¢ people were used to paying. And to set the shoes, the blacksmiths raised their labour from 10 cents to 15 cents, a huge raise of 50%.

This did not go down well with the residents of the area, and there were those who believed that public pressure on one or two blacksmiths would achieve a retreat from such outrageous prices. But the spirit of union and solidarity seems to have been strong among the tradesmen. On November 1, 1905, they had a letter printed in the local newspaper, signed by

the hundreds of horses upon which the people of the region depended for transport and work the farms. We may complain about the busy roads in the municipality these days, a growing problem along County Road 43 as we await the longpromised expansion of the highway into four lanes.

But in 1905, before cars became a common sight on local roads, horses were absolutely vital for the socio-economic life of the community. Getting from place to place, working the fields, drawing milk, raw materials and farm produce to markets all required the use of horse power. Wagons in the summer and sleighs in the winter, getting around involved the use of a very large number of horses, and blacksmiths were a vital part of that system.

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all the local smiths, declaring their intention to stand in solidarity and resist any attempt to force a return to the old rates.

Some members of the public believed that, of the twelve blacksmiths involved, one would turn out to be a Judas and betray the others by lowering their prices. The twelve were defiant: “But the twelve blacksmiths who signed the agreement have full confidence in one another and will not believe any stories they hear, knowing that when the agreement becomes public the people would have no confidence in the man who would break it, nor his word whether given verbally written or on oath.”

The twelve blacksmiths operating in the area in 1905 signed their names: from Kemptville, there was James Tobin, T. M. Griffin, George Taylor, William Spotswood and Zachariah Leach. From Oxford Mills were R. J. Kingston and Robert Lindsay. Merrickville was represented by J. F. Hicks and Charles Edward.

D. B. Davis and W. H. Derrick were from Burritt’s Rapids, and W. J. Quinn from Andrewsville.

These twelve agreed “as men” to abide by the new prices and rules. Their principle stand (or unfair collusion, depending on your point of view) would not, however, save them from the oncoming storm that would arrive with the new technologies and internal (infernal?) combustion engine. Robert John Kingston, one of the two Oxford Mills blacksmiths, would default on his mortgage in 1921 and lose the property which was the oldest blacksmith shop in the village. It had been opened by Moses Lefavre back in 1854, and that long tradition ended with the default in 1921. For the blacksmiths of the region, a new age was dawning.

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Kemptville Live announce the first acts for 2018 July 19-22, 2018 marks the 4th annual Kemptville Live Music Festival at the Kemptville College. Join us July 18 for a free day of community programming featuring local artists and more in Old Town Kemptville.

Juno award winning and Canadian Music Hall of Fame inductees LOVERBOY will take the stage to bring your evening to a close on Friday, July 20.

With their trademark red leather pants, bandanas, big rock sound and high-energy live shows, LOVERBOY has sold more than 10 million albums, earning four multi-platinum plaques, including the four-millionselling Get Lucky, and a trio of double-platinum releases in their self-titled 1980 debut, 1983’s Keep It Up and 1985’s Lovin’ Every Minute of It. Their string of hits includes, in addition to the anthem “Working for the Weekend,” such arena rock staples as “Lovin’ Every Minute of It,” “This Could Be the Night,” “Hot Girls in Love,” “The Kid

is Hot Tonite,” “Notorious”, “Turn Me Loose,” “When It’s Over,” “Heaven In Your Eyes” and “Queen of the Broken Hearts.” More recently, Loverboy has released a trio of singles. These include 2016’s “Hurtin,” and “Some Like It Hot,” as well as 2017’s “Stop the Rain.” Along with Mike Reno and Paul Dean, LOVERBOY still includes original members Doug Johnson on keyboards and Matt Frenette on drums, with Ken “Spider” Sinnaeve (a former member of Dean and Frenette’s pre-LOVERBOY band Streetheart), replacing the late Scott Smith on bass, and continues a healthy touring schedule around the world.

Also confirmed for the 2018 Kemptville Live Music Festival line up is another well loved Canadian rock icon KIM MITCHELL. Mitchell has achieved gold and multiplatinum sales status over a long and storied career, starting early on as leader of the musically influential and eclectic Max Webster (5 albums), a band who in the late 70’s defined “alternative” and “independent” long

before the words became clichés.. Mitchell left Max to pursue a long and very successful solo career that continues to this day. He has won three Juno Awards and a SOCAN 100,000 Radio Plays Award for his certified hit, “Patio Lanterns”. He is a gifted and peer-respected guitar player as well as an acclaimed songwriter, having penned (in partnership with Pye Dubois) and recorded numerous classic hits including “Go For Soda”, “Rock N Roll Duty”, “Patio Lanterns”, “I am a Wild Party”, “Easy To Tame” and “All We Are”, all songs that have become part of the Canadian musical genome. Recently Mitchell has started on his first solo recording in half a dozen years.

He has been working with producer and friend, Greg Wells (multi-instrumentalist, songwriter and producer for artists such as Katy Perry, Keith Urban, Twenty-One Pilots, and Adele.) They are working towards a full new album release for spring time 2018. www.kimmitchell.ca

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Luke Jefferies H ometown : Kanata, On Position: Right Wing Which person is more inspiring to you: Daniel Alfredsson Favourite TV Show: The Office Favourite Actor/Actress: Will Ferrell Favourite Musician: Drake Favourite Food: Chicken & Rice What is it like as a JR “A” Hockey Player: Fun. It requires time management and hardwork

No goal tender....Jared Patterson in the shooting lane to force OT on Friday evenings contest and SO win of 5 - 4 the sportsguy Kemptville 73's faced the Pembroke Lumber Kings on Sunday evening in their home barn hammered 8 to 2 with Peter Falivena hat trick.

Connor Warnholtz SHG drew first blood with helpers from Arseneau and Brien to put Lumber Kings on the game sheet at 14:48.

The second session belonged to the Lumber Kings as Casey Rhodes assisted from Rowland with Malka to beat Cooper Lukenda at :43. At 4:28 Norlock set up Peter Falivena for his first goal to give Pembroke a 3 to zip lead. The Lumber Kings on the attack with Malcolm Arseneau assisted

by Weber with Warnholtz to slam one throgh the pipes at 6:32. Kemptville spoiled Jake Smith's SO attempt at 10:24 with man advantage

with defensive cycle from Patterson and Kiefer so Ashton Fry PPG to close the period.

Last twenty Pembroke pounced at 7:55 with Zachary Cross finding open spaces with helpers from Norlock and Malka. Pembroke's Barnaby found Andrew Meininger at 8:38 to record his second goal.

Kemptville man advantage turns against them when Douglas springs Peter Falivena free for SHG at 10:13 to give Pembroke a 7 - 1 runaway. Kemptville with another PP when Jefferies combined with Williams to Hunter Fraser to launch a missile PPG from the point at 10:55. Peter Falivena counted his third goal assisted by Simard and Emoff at 12:11 for his hattrick and 8 - 2 beat down by Pembroke Lumber Kings.

to slam one in with assists to Williams and Mulhearn at 7:13 to make it a 3 - 1 contest. Fraser held the line across to Fry cycling low back to Garrett Meyer in the middle shooting to rifle one between the pipes at 7:51.

Final twenty miler with man advantage MacCormick combined with Pogue to Noah Williams PPG at 4:36 to give Cornwall two goal lead. Kemptville rebounded at 9:31 when Patterson set up the attack from the point to Thousand ahead to Ashton Fry on the doorstep with a beautiful deak for PPG. At 18:57 Frazee stole the rubber from the half boards across to Jared Patterson to launch one from point to make it even and force OT. OT remained scoreless to enter into a SO event.

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Kings outshot 73's 39 to 31 with each club having 7 PP attempts and Kemptville capitalizing on two.

Friday night home game against the Cornwall Colts was a see-saw battle from the get go as the Kemptville 73's "heart attack kids" wrapped it up for a win 5 - 4 in a SO. Kemptville got on the board at just :35 in the first as Nicholas Domitrovic on a end to end rush to rip one

by Michael Carr top corner.

Colts responded to tie it at 13:26 when Tommy Tanner with helpers from MacCormick and Quesnel to beat Nick Bond top shelf.

Cornwall came out on the attack to open the second as Tanner and Shankar found Konnor MacCormick at 4:16 to give him the tie breaker. Kemptville failure to clear allowed JD Pogue

with Nicholas Domitrovic with a quick release and then Cornwall countered with JD Pogue long stick stretched out Bond to slide it in. The next three shooters for both clubs were stoned by the stoppers and the 73's Matthew Titus worked his magic hands to them ahead by 2 - 1. Nick Bond saved the win when he robbed Cornwall final sniper with a quick catcher save for a 5 - 4 victory.

Kemptville outshot Cornwall by one (33 - 32),

Kemptville capitalized on one PP with 3 attempts and Cornwall had one with 4 attempts. Kemptville notched 6 PIM and Cornwall received 8 PIM. Both goalies put on a clinic to give fans their monies worth of excitement.

Next home game is Sunday, January 26 at 2:00 pm when the Hawkesbury Hawks nestle into Municipal Centre....Hockey with EDGE.

FSTA Elite Youth Outdoor Soccer Program returning for second season Frank’s Soccer Training Academy (FSTA), best known for their reputable indoor soccer programs in Kemptville, will be heading to the outdoor season for the second year in a row. Last season, the Academy affiliated with the Ottawa Futsal Club to take three teams from their indoor competitive program to compete in the East Region Soccer League (ERSL). All three teams representing the Academy, known as FSTA Elite, were very successful in their first year, with both youth competitive teams being promoted for the upcoming season. The U14 Girls Tier 2 team took second place in their league play and will be competing at Tier 1, and the U16 Girls Tier 1 team took first place in their league play and will be competing at the Regional level.

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North Grenville Councillor and Founder of FSTA, Frank Onasanya, is the driving force behind this expansion of FSTA. “The goal was to provide another local opportunity for youth soccer development in Kemptville. Our Academy aims to offer high level training and experienced coaching at competitive rates, that will allow players to grow and develop to their potential without having to travel to an Ottawa area club.”

FSTA is looking to expand the

number of players and teams that they will be bringing to the upcoming outdoor season and are currently preparing to host assessments.

Online registration for assessments is available now, and FSTA will be hosting an Information Session with InPerson Registration on Tuesday January 30, 2018 from 7:00pm-8:00pm at South Branch Elementary School gym in Kemptville. It is open to anyone with players aged U9-U17 who have questions

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Why let it rob you of your precious sleep and cause real pain?

Fight Back! Call Us! We're "Mattress Nerds", sleep recovery is our business!

613-258-2902

www.goodnightbedcompany.com Kemptville, Ontario www.ngtimes.ca