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Leonard and Ken “Red” Grahame working in the bakery which has been producing baked goods since at least the 1880's, although it probably predates that. The oldest continuous business in North Grenville, Leonard bought the business after working there for Bert Frisby, who bought from the Eagers in 1922, and so the work continues. The wood-fired brick oven, which has been in use since the bakeshop was opened, continues in daily use, now cared for by Ken’s son and daughter. A living legacy. Heritage is people! by David Shanahan This week Ontario is celebrating Heritage, one of the more understated weeks in the Ontario calendar, unfortunately. For many people, the word “Heritage” refers to something that is not considered to be a part of their lives. Heritage means the Acropolis in Athens, or the Great Pyramid in Egypt, or some other wonderful ancient building. Eastern Ontario doesn’t really stand out for that kind of heritage. But heritage (spelt with

a small “h”) is so much more than just architecturally significant buildings. It also includes music, art, stories, songs, service clubs, festivals, and so much more. Our heritage, the heritage that is ours, is what we have received from our past, and that means what we have been given by those who came before us. Our heritage is people: the people who wrote and sang the songs, built the houses, farmed the land, joined the clubs and kept the social, cultural, spiritual and even political life of our communi-

ties alive for us to inherit. This is our annual Heritage issue, and this time we want to put the spotlight on that aspect of our shared inheritance. People came here and settled the land, after other people had lived and valued it for centuries before them. People brought their songs and stories from elsewhere and made a new culture, a new identity, in Canada, in Ontario, in these municipalities. North Grenville may be only twenty years old this year, but it has deeper roots that go further

back to South Gower, Oxfordon-Rideau, and the little village of Kemptville. Heckston, Oxford Mills, Oxford Station, Bishop’s Mills and Burritt’s Rapids (with or without apostrophes!) have had a heritage of their own growing over the decades. Merrickville is celebrating its own 225th birthday this year. There have been other small communities that have known growth and decline over the years too. Patterson’s Corners, Newmancontinued on page 7

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Local family driven batty by Hilary Thomson A local family is making headlines for a story that is literally bat poop crazy. The 150-year-old farmhouse that Katrina Arcand and Matthew Dewan bought two years ago was supposed to be their forever home. With a fourteen-year old and three children under three, the large farmhouse seemed like the perfect place to raise a big family in the peace and quiet of the country. It all started the summer after they moved in, when they noticed an overwhelming odour in the house, but chalked it up to “old house smell”, or dead mice. It wasn’t until this past summer, when they saw bats flying out of their roof, that they thought there could be more to the smell. It turned out there were hundreds of

bats living in their attic. They hired a bat specialist, who told them that the bats in their attic and walls had been there for decades. This wasn’t caught when the couple bought the house, because, at the time, the attic hatch was sealed. Upon further investigation, they also found that there was up to four feet of bat guano (feces) in their attic which was seeping through the ceilings and walls. Bats can carry rabies, and bat guano can cause histoplasmosis, which is a serious health issue. With this horrifying information, it was clear to Katrina and Matthew that something needed to be done. Unfortunately, the best option was to remove the bats from the attic, and then tear down and rebuild the house from scratch. This was going to cost them hundreds of thou-

Girls Inc looking for the Strong, Smart & Bold Girls Incorporated of Upper Canada is seeking nominations for the annual Strong, Smart & Bold Women of the Year Celebration. Through a public nomination process, we wish to highlight the outstanding women from our community who will be honoured at our Celebration on the evening of Thursday, May 10, at the Brockville Convention Centre. We are looking to recognize women who exemplify the traits - strong, smart and bold. Any woman, 18 years of age or older, who is a resident of Leeds-Grenville, may be nominated. Staff and board members of Girls Inc. are not eligible. Feel free to nominate more than one worthy candidate. Also, women who were nominated in previous years, but not honoured, may be nominated again this year. The deadline for nominations is March 20. Nomination forms are available online at www.girlsinc-uppercanada.org, or can be requested by phone or email. Anyone seeking more information about the 2018 Strong, Smart & Bold Women of the Year Celebration may contact Dawn Neadow, 613-345-3295 x0 or via email admin@uppercanada.girls-inc.org. Girls Incorporated of Upper Canada is a non-profit organization dedicated to inspiring all girls to be strong, smart and bold. Through programs that promote education, economic and media literacy, leadership, health and self-esteem, Girls Inc. has empowered millions of girls internationally to be the best that they can be; to say, “I Can.”

sands of dollars and their insurance company was saying they weren’t going to cover any of it. Unfortunately, most insurance policies don’t cover damage done by animals. For almost seven months, the Arcand-Dewan family lived in the bat-infested house, hoping that no one would get sick. “It weighed on us every day,” Matthew says. “We thought about moving out and living in our parents’ basements.” As a last resort, Katrina’s sister made a Go Fund Me account in hopes of raising some of the money needed to give the family a safe place to live. The story spread like wildfire over social media and was picked up by several local news organizations, including the Ottawa Citizen and CTV News. Support started pouring in, not just in donations, but also in words of encouragement and offers to help in any way possible. Matthew says that contractors, roofers, framers, homebuilders and bat specialists all contacted them to see how they could lend a hand. “We still feel like we are living in a dream,” he says.

With all the online recognition and support, the insurance company finally came through and are providing the family with a cottage in Pakenham to stay in while they are looking for a more permanent place to live. The insurance company is going through the motions to make sure the home is safe for workers and, once that is done, they will work on the exclusion (a safe way of evicting animals) of the bats from the attic and demolition and re-build of the house. They are estimating that it will be about a year before the Arcand-Dewan family will be able to move into their new bat-free home. “It’s a unique situation for everyone involved,” Matthew says. Katrina and Matthew are overwhelmed by the support of people from near and far who donated money and reached out. Now that the insurance company has taken over, all the money from the Go Fund Me account has been returned to the donors. “Social media saved our family,” Matthew says. “We can’t express how happy and thankful we are.”

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Adopt Me! Cat Rescue seeking public’s assistance with barn cat initiative For the last three years, Sandi Lawson has dedicated her life to rehabilitating and rehoming feral cats and kittens in the rural Ottawa area. Her Adopt Me! Cat Rescue in North Gower has helped find forever homes for almost 800 cats. Her “cage-free” rescue model focuses on helping cats, that in many cases, are considered “unadoptable” but with patience and perseverance, she will rehabilitate and domesticate even some the most challenging cats in their care. “I have seen so many cats turn around. If you give them patience and love they can turn into amazing pets,” Sandi explains, stressing that the key ingredient to their success is time. “I’m trying to teach people that these cats have value – their lives matter – and euthanizing them is not the solution. You can earn their trust and if you put in the work, you will get the reward.” Despite the best efforts of local cat rescues, Sandi says cat populations continue to soar. She emphasizes that many landowners are struggling, often silently, to mitigate rapidly growing barn-cat colonies on their own. Currently, the Adopt Me! Cat Rescue is working with

a land owner in Oxford Mills to successfully vet, vaccinate and rehome a colony of almost 60 cats. The landowner, who took over feeding the colony after his neighbours relocated, was spending about $800 a month on food. He admittedly did not have the means to do any more. He says the colony needed help urgently after disease set in, neighbours began to set out poison and fishers continued to prowl around picking up cats here and there. After answering a call for help on social media, Adopt Me! Cat Rescue provided vaccines, sterilizations and medical treatments (some quite extensive) and relocated 10 of the cats to several area rescues and kept 17 in her rescue. She also rehomed about 25 cats to nearby barns (in small numbers) where owners committed to providing love, food and warm shelters. As a registered, vetapproved charity, Adopt Me! Cat Rescue was able to clean up this Oxford Mills colony – to the tune of about $10,000. It is now attempting to help two other barns (Perth and Renfrew) with colonies of about 25 cats each if it can obtain ongoing support. Sandi says a local barn-cat initiative is urgently needed and she would like this to be a primary

starvation, disease, predators and our severely cold climate. “People need to STOP dropping off their cats at barns. They will NOT be ok and will have a very short and difficult life,” Sandi pleaded. “There are few barns that can afford to care for your cats and some people will take matters into their own hands harshly to control the cat population. Instead find a rescue or someone to take your cat. If you brought this cat into your family, you can care enough to give it a real chance at a better life. Be responsible or don’t get a pet in the first place.” Members of the community can help save local barn cats in several ways: Donate to the Adopt Me! Cat Rescue; Adopt a loving cat into your home; Foster cats and kittens; Help fundraise to support this necessary program. Contact the rescue to become a member of its Barn Cat Placement Program. Contact your local council or MPP about the need for support. Spay and neuter your pets. NEVER drop an unwanted pet off in a rural area – they will not survive. Contact Sandi to discuss the rollout of local barn-cat initiatives by phone at 613868-2715 or email at info@ adoptmecatrescue.ca.

focus of her rescue. She admits that she cannot tackle the problem alone and is looking to other organizations and individuals in Eastern Ontario for guidance and support. Although, there are some Trap Neuter Return Programs in Ottawa, many rural landowners cannot possibly commit to the ongoing care for cats in such extensive numbers. That is why a new solution needs to be proposed. “The services that we currently have in the Ottawa area don’t have the resources to help farmers or large colonies in the rural sectors,” Sandi explained. “We need people to ask why there isn’t help and work collectively to find a solution. I’m open to ideas and connecting with others who have had experience with this.” Feral cats are the wild offspring of domestic cats that are primarily abandoned. For many reasons, owners dump their cats into rural areas, thinking they’ll be just fine outside. These cats are stressed, confused and become afraid to approach anyone. If they are not fixed, they will breed uncontrollably and their offspring will become feral very quickly. Ignoring the problem is inhumane and leaves these cats exposed to harsh conditions such as

100 Women Who Care – a boost for seniors gold Jewellers, MooseMart, and The Accidental Farmwife. Representatives from the three nominated charities provided an update on their activities, so the members could make an informed vote. Big Sky Ranch reported that they used their gift from the Q4 meeting to upgrade the dog kennels at their animal shelter. The founder of 100 Women Who Care NG, Ashley Vincent, says the growth experienced in year one is continuing, and they hope to

keep the momentum going, as more and more local women learn about this wonderful opportunity to support charities in their own community. The next meeting of 100 Women Who Care NG is scheduled for May 10, 2018. If you would like to learn more about this important organization and what it is doing for local charities headquartered in your community, visit them on Facebook or at www.100womenwhocareng. com.

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The bridge that gave Beckett’s Bridge its name. There was a swing bridge here from 1858 until 1936, when it was removed and replaced by the highway bridge Cecil Beckett built this fine house in 1927, and it became the centre of Beckett’s Summer Resort, where visitors could stay in adjacent cabins, rent boats, eat in the main house, or fill their cars with gas at the pumps. The resort is closed and the bridge is gone, but the house remains today.

It was Beckett’s Landing before there was a bridge, and it is Beckett’s Landing long after the bridge was gone. It was a crossing place on the Rideau for Indians long before the first white explorers arrived. The first surveyors of Oxford Township camped here in 1791. A ferry crossed the river here from the 1820's, until the bridge was built. It has returned to its quiet peace again.

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Rube McClellan and his wagon carried cheese from the factory to the railway station at Oxford Station, returning with goods and travellers to the general store, pictured behind him. c 1920's.

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Cheese factories were a major part of the economy from the 1870’s right through the 1940’s. The factory in Bishop’s Mills was destroyed in an explosion in 1924 which killed three people. This shows what was left.

The picture below shows Melvin Weedmark and James Fretwell in the Oxford Mills Cheese Factory around 1910. Fretwell owned the factory at the time, and had just finished building his new home at 10 Water Street. There had been a factory on the site since the 1880's, built by Murdoch Gair. In 1925, Fretwell sold the factory and house to Walter Hargrave. In the winter of 1946-47, the roof caved in from the weight of snow as shown in the picture to the left, and the building was demolished. It was never rebuilt.

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Burritt's Rapids Celebrating Heritage Week Kidd House, 1900

Thomas Kidd was a member of a family with deep links to Burrittâ€™s Rapids, serving in commercial and political spheres there and in Oxford-on-Rideau. The Kidd family owned general stores both here and Oxford Mills, as well as many other business interests. This home was built by Thomas Kidd in 1895, and the picture dates from shortly after that.

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These factories were very important to the local economy. The picture shows, not only the factory, but the men and their wagons who had drawn the milk to the plant. The line-up of wagons with their milk containers can be seen parked in front of the factory.

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Heritage is people! ville, East Oxford, Bedell, Actons Corners, Farmer’s Union, Millar’s Crossing and others, all had their time, their stories and their people. We have lost many fine buildings over the years, some of which are still missed, others we had no chance of saving. But we still have the heritage of the people who came before us. The North Grenville Historical Society, and the Merrickville and District Historical Society exist to record those stories, to keep alive the memories of times past, in photographs, letters, diaries, municipal records, family histories, and so many other formats. The archives operated by the two organisations in Kemptville and Burritt’s Rapids, all volunteer-run, are time capsules in which are preserved the history of our past, our shared story, which

continued from front page is our heritage. his team did in restoring and But heritage is not just reinventing older buildings in the past. We are part of Spencerville. And she pointed the story too, and we add out that none of them have a our part to it. We had the heritage designation, yet they Dandelion Festival, now give the village a sense of we have Kemptville Live. its own identity, its heritage We’ve had HeyDays for years and the people who made now, and we’ve added the it come alive. Sometimes, Sweetheart Brunch to the buildings matter only because story too. We lost Leslie Hall, of the people associated with but we’ve given new life to them. The NG Archives has old buildings and, for good a wonderful sketched plan or ill, put up new structures of Kemptville which lists that will be part of our future every building in the Prescottheritage. The Municipal Clothier downtown area in centre, Colonnade, some of 1872, naming every business the newer church buildings, and the occupant of each will never be considered building. It was composed architectural beauties, but in 1957 by Eddie Hassard, they are here now and our who lived in South Burnaby, children’s children will Vancouver, and he drew it w o n d e r w h a t w e w e r e from memory of what he thinking! called “my dear old home”. At a recent NG Historical It is a remarkable testament to Society meeting, Brenda Ball, the power of heritage, to the of Hubbard & Co., spoke of importance of place and the the work her late husband and people who made that place

a “dear old home”. We have many newcomers settling in our communities these days, and it is really important that they realise and value the roots of the place they have come to call home. The future of our service clubs and other voluntary organisations depends on new blood coming in, and this will only happen when people feel they are becoming part of something that has a history, traditions, a sense of identity that is different from somewhere else. So, our heritage, and our inheritance to future generations, is what we decide to build in to that heritage we have received. Political, cultural and social differences don’t matter in that context: they, too, add to the mosaic, to the story we share with past and future generations. Our heritage, at heart, is our people.

OPP protect victims of abuse by David Shanahan In last week’s issue, I wondered why the OPP did not name the OPP officer who had been accused of domestic abuse. I was pointing out that, to my mind, no-one accused, but not found guilty of a crime should be named in press releases. But that led to an interesting conversation with Constable Cathy Lindsay, Community Services and Media Relations at the local OPP detachment. She told me that the reason the OPP officer was not named was not to protect his identity, but that of his victim. It is OPP policy never to release the name of an accused in a domestic abuse situation, whether they are an OPP officer or not, so as to protect the identity and the privacy of the victim. This is a really important point that Constable Lindsay made, especially in the current climate created by the MeToo movement. Domestic abuse, sexual abuse of women and children, and the fear and shame that often prevents victims from reporting such abuse, is a topic that is finally getting the attention it deserves. What has become clear

through these news reports is that victims, particularly women, find it very hard to come forward, and it takes a great deal of strength and support for them to do so and be believed. The OPP policy allows victims to report this cowardly and obnoxious abuse knowing that their identity, and also that of their children and other family members, will be protected. The Kemptville detachment of the OPP have procedures in place to take care of victims of abuse when they come to their notice. They work closely with Interval House and Leeds Grenville Victim Services to give these people access to support and whatever follow-up services they may need. Victim Services provide help to women, children and seniors who have been victims of various kinds of abusive, and at times of tragedy and loss. Their website allows people to find information on a wide variety of situations, from abuse relationships to planning for their personal safety after escaping an abusive situation. Leeds & Grenville Interval House provides help for women and children who have experienced violence and their Mission Statement

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by Patrick Babin, Ph.D. Rarely does a punctuation mark gain notoriety but it happened recently. The spotlight was on the apostrophe. Bernard Shaw referred to it as ugly uncouth bacilli; linguists refer to the apostrophe as a “little squiggle”. Why does this punctuation mark attract such pedantic sarcasm, such invectiveness? One might also ask, Why and when did Tim Horton’s drop the apostrophe? It is long gone.

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Confusion continues unabated. When do we use it? Can we be grammatically correct by not employing it? Incidentally, the apostrophe has been around since the 1500’s. (Notice the apostrophe?) Consistency becomes critical. With a house-style guide, an organization can apply certain criteria in its application of various punctuation marks, especially the apostrophe. It always helps to have school teachers close by. Otherwise you are giv-

ing credence to the belief that there is an apostrofly out there. This insect lands at random on a printed page and deposits an apostrophe wherever it lands. Two brief statements highlight the main function of this punctuation mark; namely, “to mark contractions and to indicate possession.” It does play a role in our everyday lives. And, yes, people will continue to complain about the apostrophe.

Healthy Bodies, Healthy Minds – Healthy Eating by Dana Hawthorne, Leeds, Grenville & Lanark District Health Unit To promote healthy bodies and healthy minds, parents, grandparents and caregivers can focus on balance and variety when it comes to food and nutrition. Avoid labelling foods as “good” or “bad” as this can link emotions to food, and can lead to children eating certain foods to be “good” or avoid being “bad”. Instead, use the words “everyday” for vegetables and fruit, whole grains, lean meat and alternatives, and lower fat dairy products. The words “sometimes foods” can be used to refer to foods that ISSN 2291-0301 www.ngtimes.ca

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Clearing the way a full fleet available for any circumstance. The United Counties take care of county roads, and operate a double-shift schedule, so you’ll see Counties ploughs and trucks out on local roads too. They use salt on the roads, whereas the municipality uses sand, especially on gravel roads. Doug and Karen believe it works better than salt and causes less damage, meaning fewer repairs in the Spring. Doug says that the biggest enemy for the road crews is freezing rain. Rather than have freezing rain on dry pavement, the crews will often let snow remain on the road when they know freezing rain is coming, as that makes it safer for drivers. Knowing how dangerous it can be to drive on snow-covered and ice-covered roads, it is easy to appreciate what it’s like to be the first out on the road after a storm. Drivers know their work, and know the requirements of safe driving in their ploughs. Although they may seem to be travelling fast, the ploughs have to keep below 40 kph or a buzzer sounds in the cab. Going faster can mean that the driver’s vision can be impeded by flying snow. GPS units in the cabs of the vehicles let Doug know where each one is at any time, and also records the depth of snow being ploughed and where the ploughs have been at a given time. So anyone calling to ask where the ploughs are, can be told exactly when they were last at that address. They also record the speed the ploughs travel at throughout their shift. These people take a lot of the danger and inconvenience out of travelling in winter for the people of North Grenville. They deserve respect and deep gratitude for the long hours and expertise that goes into their work.

First snow plough, 1938 Jan. 1938. Joe Wilson with the first snow plough in Kemptville which he built in his garage on Prescott Street, now the premises of Kollaard Assoc. by David Shanahan As we see faint rays of Spring hope on the horizon, it’s a good time to comment on the extraordinary work that is put in every winter by the road crews here in North Grenville. Whether you drive to work, to shop, to school, or to medical appointments, winter is not a season you can really appreciate. Snowstorms, freezing rain, ice and snow drifts make the roads a hazardous place. But we have a team of people here in the municipality that make things much safer and convenient for all of us through the worst of the winter weather. Karen Dunlop, Director Public Works, and Doug Scott, Roads Superintendent, have developed a system for ploughing, sanding and grading the municipal roads in an efficient and highly effective manner. There are more than 300 kms of roads in North Grenville that have to be taken care of by the Public Works road and maintenance crews twelve months of the year, but the winter months are especially demanding. Half of the roads are paved, the other half gravel, and it takes about six hours to plough the paved surfaces and possibly twice that for the gravel roads, so,

in the event of a snowfall, the drivers are kept busy. The crews work in a single shift that runs from 4 am to 8 pm, although drivers must have a clear eight hours rest between shifts, which can last for up to thirteen hours in really bad weather conditions. The regulations are laid down by the Province of Ontario, who describe Minimum Standards for road clearance and maintenance. It is the policy and practice of Doug and his team to exceed those standards, and residents of North Grenville can be confident that they do. There is a priority list of roads to be cleared, depending on the speed limit and traffic volumes usual on that road, so they are cleared in the most convenient way for commuters in the mornings. Doug explains that the reason for the 4 am start is to make sure that the roads have been ploughed before people begin their morning commute to work or school. To make sure that the crews are ready when needed, Doug himself usually heads out some time after midnight, to check road conditions on a regular basis. If necessary, with serious storms for example, extra drivers can be brought in to cover the situation. Public Works checks a number of weather forecasts to know

what to expect and what the demands on the roads will be during the winter months. Doug Scott is a fantastic asset to this community. Following in his father’s footsteps, he has spent his entire career getting to know every kilometre of road in this area, and this knowledge means the inspection process he undertakes is comprehensive. A lifetime of experience means Doug can often tell what the conditions are going to be that night, and where there is likely to be snow drifts and dangerous conditions. From one end of the municipality to the other, conditions can be radically different. “Conditions can be different from one end of the municipality to the other. It can be snowing on Smith Road, and raining at the same time on River Road”, he points out. The road crews also have to take care of the urban streets in Kemptville and the hamlets, and there are smaller trucks and sidewalk ploughs that are used in dead end streets, the narrower streets, and municipal parking lots. There are two sidewalk ploughs based in Kemptville, and another one in Oxford Mills. The Municipality of North Grenville has a mechanic who maintains and repairs all their vehicles, to ensure that there is always

Builders not happy with municipality by David Shanahan The staff and council of the Municipality of North Grenville are very pleased about the amount of development taking place in the municipality, and the number of people moving into the area from Ottawa and Toronto. It may seem surprising, then, that the businesses responsible for February 21, 2018

providing the new homes for these arrivals are very unhappy with the way they are being treated by municipal procedures and bylaws. A recent meeting of builders voiced their displeasure with not being able to efficiently advertise their properties to visiting wouldbe home buyers because the signage bylaw forbids them

where municipalities seem more interested in making business easier for them. Zoning applications, and other procedural issues, are taking far too long here, and it is costing builders time and money, cutting into their business and affecting the final cost of building houses. There is a fear that too much bureaucracy could

using temporary a-frame signs on the street to direct visitors to their sites. They feel it is seriously affecting their ability to attract potential buyers to the area, and steps taken by the municipality to provide alternative signage is not working. Some builders are increasingly looking to build outside North Grenville,

UPDATE UPDATE UPCOMING MEETINGS COUNCIL Monday, February 26 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, March 5 at 6:30 pm in the Council Chambers at the Municipal Centre.

COMMUNITY GRANTS PROGRAM

The Community Grants Program provides financial support to not-for-profit community groups for services, projects or events that contribute toward the quality of life of local residents. More information on the program and the application package can be found on the Municipal website and at the Municipal Centre. The deadline for applications is 5:00 pm on Thursday, March 22, 2018. EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES Economic Development Coordinator The Municipality of North Grenville is accepting resumes from interested and qualified candidates for an Economic Development Coordinator. Full details are available at www. northgrenville.ca/careers. 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. 2018 BURN PERMITS AVAILABLE ONLINE 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.

2018 DOG TAGS AVAILABLE ONLINE

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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Chers francophiles, Notre rencontre de février sera au restaurant Salamanders à Kemptville, le jeudi 22 février à 18:30. Comme d’habitude, prière de m’aviser par courriel si vous serez du groupe, pour que j’avise le restaurant du nombre approximatif. jp@pineglen.net

price North Grenville, especially Kemptville, out of the market. It is believed that some builders may make presentations to council in March to see if there is any way to improve the situation. The Economic Development Committee, which has spent the past months engaging in a restructuring program, seems

to be out of touch with the situation. Council may find itself being approached by commercial interests to change bylaws while sitting under a sign naming one builder as name rights owner of the Arts Theatre where the Council meets. An interesting state of affairs.

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The place for Active Aging–There are many events and activities to keep involved and active for the rest of February and into March, and are 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. KDHSI EVENTS: **Tickets on sale NOW for: -Winter Raffle: 3 great prizes! Tickets on sale now at KDHSI. Draw: March 23, 2018. -KDHSI’s 2nd Annual Big Band Dance fundraiser is on Saturday, April 14th, 2018 at the NG Municipal Centre, $45/ticket. This will be an evening filled with great company and wonderful live music by ‘The Jive Wires’! Thursday February 22 Foot Care Clinic By appointment Sing’n Seniors 1:00-3:00 pm Friday February 23 Foot Care Clinic By appointment Monday February 26 Euchre 1:00 to 4:00 Bingo 1:00-4:00 Tuesday February 27 Art Class with Gayle 10:00-12 noon Skip-Bo 10:00-12 noon

Create-a-Card with Tina 1:00-3:00 Wednesday February 28 Diners’ Club 12 noon by reservation Thursday March 1 Sing’n Seniors 1:30 pm Friday March 2 Foot Care Clinic By appointment Alzheimer Society 10:00-2:00 Caregiver Support Group 10:30-12:00 noon By appointment Call 1-866-576-8556

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patch reports were confirmed, heavy flames were visible coming from the residential structure which was set back approximately one hundred feet from the road. Many volunteers were able to respond quickly, as they happened to be participating in training at the North Grenville Fire Service station in Kemptville. It seemed that the entire station emptied, as multiple fire vehicles responded quickly, loaded with a large contingent of volunteers. Upon arrival, crews observed “a fully involved residential structure fire”, and were quickly able to confirm that all occupants had safely escaped the blazing building. A rapid defense fire attack was initiated by the crews, and a request for mutual aid was made as the flames had

by Deron Johnston Monday, February 12, was quite a day for the North Grenville Fire Service. At 5:00 pm they hosted a grand unveiling of their brand new Rescue Pumper Truck that they had waited a year and a half for. After Municipal Council and local media were given a guided tour of the new vehicle by Fire Chief John Okum and Deputy Chief Randy Urslak, the two were eager to get their new crown jewel loaded with the equipment it would need (from the old one) and get it into service. They must have just completed their work when, at 7:53 pm, the Fire Service was called to the site of a residential fire at 853 Rock Road in Oxford Station. Initial dis-

already spread throughout the single family home. A family of four lived at the residence, with one member not home at the time of the fire. The male homeowner was able to retrieve the family dog, but it was believed at press time that the family cat may have been unable to escape and may have died in the fire. The male homeowner was taken by Leeds Grenville Paramedics to Kemptville District Hospital for smoke inhalation, but was released shortly afterwards. A volunteer firefighter was also taken to hospital for precautionary measures, after receiving a minor injury resulting from a fall at the site. The home was completely destroyed by the fire, with crews remaining on-site until 2:00 am. Victim Services

Des chercheurs de Harvard s’intéressent au CECCE Le Conseil des écoles catholiques du Centre-Est (CECCE) s’illustre encore une fois! Les plus grands spécialistes du domaine de l’éducation de l’Université Harvard s’intéressent de près aux idées novatrices du Conseil. Ce sont principalement les succès liés à l'enseignement et à l'apprentissage à l'ère numérique, ainsi qu'à l'ensemble des stratégies pour transformer l'expérience d'apprentissage et le leadership du CECCE qui seront sous la loupe des chercheurs. D’ailleurs, l’université américaine a sollicité les services de chercheurs francophones pour faciliter la communication entre les spécialistes et les intervenants en éducation. En effet, les chercheurs de l’Université Harvard seront accompagnés par des homologues de l’Université Laval, aussi intéressés par le modèle de leadership éducatif du CECCE. Grâce à l’appui de la directrice, Thérèse Laferrière et ses collègues February 21, 2018

du Centre de recherche et d’intervention sur la réussite scolaire (CRIRES), toutes les entrevues de recherche seront menées en français. Le professeur Christopher J. Dede , du département des Technologies, de l’Innovation et de l’Éducation à l’Université Harvard est l’instigateur du projet: « L’initiative du CECCE est une illustration exemplaire d’un succès à grande échelle que nous aimerions documenter et partager en tant que modèle de leadership éducatif sous l’angle des politiques publiques. » L’objectif du professeur Dede est de documenter les méthodes visionnaires développées par le Conseil et ses écoles pour les partager en tant que modèle à suivre. Notons que l’étude de cas sera publiée en anglais par la faculté de l’Université Harvard et en français par celle de l’Université Laval. « Il va sans dire que ces démarches seront très enrichissantes pour le Conseil des écoles catholiques

du Centre-Est. Elles seront l’occasion de revoir les pratiques pédagogiques innovatrices dans le but perpétuel de les optimiser » indique la présidente du CECCE, Johanne Lacombe . Pour le directeur de l’éducation, Réjean Sirois , cet intérêt des spécialistes américains et canadiens démontre que le CECCE est précurseur dans l’utilisation des

technologies pour amplifier et accélérer l’apprentissage de chaque élève. « Le CECCE vise l’excellence et demeure chef de file au niveau de la transformation de l’expérience d’apprentissage. Le fait que ses idées pourraient éventuellement servir de référence par des autorités en éducation à l’échelle internationale est

une source de grande fierté au sein des membres du Conseil. » Chef de file reconnu pour la transformation de l’expérience d’apprentissage, l’excellence et la bienveillance de ses écoles catholiques et sa synergie avec la communauté, le CECCE, avec plus de 23 500 élèves fréquentant 43 écoles élémentaires, 12

were requested to attend and provided emergency shelter for the family. Smoke was still visible the next day at the site, and the home was quickly fenced off so that no one could enter the fire site. The home was confirmed as being insured. The names of the homeowner and other family members were not released as of press time. According to Chief Okum, the fire service can confirm that the fire started in the attached garage which sheltered a vehicle and an allterrain vehicle. The occupants of the home were alerted to the fire by a small explosion and the smell of smoke. At press time, the fire was under investigation.

écoles secondaires et une école pour adultes, est le plus grand réseau canadien d’écoles de langue française à l’extérieur du Québec. Les élèves du CECCE obtiennent les meilleurs résultats aux tests provinciaux, et le Conseil compte le plus grand nombre de diplômés francophones en province au secondaire.

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This photograph was taken in 1970, during the short period after the new Post Office opened, and before the old one was demolished. It is a unique view of two buildings reflecting a rapidly changing town. The current Post Office is on the site of the Empress Theatre. The old building, once the site of the Bank of Ottawa, is now a green space.

There was a moving picture house on this site from before 1921 until 1929, when it finally closed and the building was turned into law offices. But, in 1949, Vincent Kelly, from Ottawa, bought the premises and reopened a movie theatre there. The Empress Theatre provided movies to the people of North Grenville until Christmas, 1959, when it finally closed for lack of business. The building was purchased by Ralph Raina, who renovated it into a storage space and later a store. In 1967, the Empress was finally demolished to make way for the present Post Office building, which replaced the one at the corner of Prescott Street in 1970.

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Brad Cole and Mark Urquhart by Hilary Thomson The Merrickville Fire Department welcomed Brad Cole as the new Deputy Fire Chief at the end of January. The volunteer position has been vacant since April, when the previous Deputy

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year. The Deputy Chief looks after operations, is second in command, and will take over from Mark when he is away. Brad says he loves being a part of the Merrickville Fire Department and is excited about his new position. “I want to give back to the community and help people in their time of need,” he says. “Every call is different and you learn something new every time.” In his day job, Brad works for the Village of Merrickville as an equipment operator. This works well, as his hours are flexible enough to allow him to fulfill the duties of the Deputy Fire Chief and respond to calls when needed. The Chief says that the Merrickville Fire Department is committed to moving forward and to fostering their management team. The Department has a clear organizational chart, with a Chief, Deputy Chief, and four Lieutenants who look after five fire fighters each. “We are very fortunate,” Mark says, “All of our members are very capable in their performance. They have a real commitment to the community and that’s pretty humbling as a Chief.”

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It may be another month before Merrickville-Wolford council can pass the 2018 budget. Council voted last Monday night not to pass the budget at a levy increase of 1.75%. Because they are spending less than last year in the capital budget, this works out to an operating budget increase of around 3%. This is higher than the 1.75% increase cap that council put on the operating budget at a previous meeting. “We need to cut 1.25 per cent from the operating budget,” says Councillor Stephen Ireland. The problem with this delay is that it stops staff from moving ahead with capital projects, and municipal grants (which were passed at the meeting) cannot be distributed. According to Councillor Ireland, it is possible to pass a capital budget separately from the operating budget. He says this would solve the problem, and he may bring it up with Mayor Nash so they can at least pass the capital budget at the next meeting.

Council appoints interim CAO by Hilary Thomson Merrickville-Wolford council passed a resolution at last week’s council meeting to appoint Arie Hoogenboom as interim CAO/Clerk for the municipality. This came at the request of the current interim CAO/Treasurer, Nigel White, who is finding it difficult to manage the work of two full time vacancies on a part time basis. The municipalities’ current CAO/Clerk is on a leave of absence. The Village is also without a full time Treasurer and recruitment for this position is underway. “We appreciate the patience of our public and our staff as we deal with all of these issues. Mr. Hoogenboom’s involvement will help us in that regard” shared Mayor Nash. Arie is not a new face to

the Municipality. He was hired as interim CAO in February, 2016 to replace former CAO, Jill Eagle, before John Regan was hired. Arie is a councillor in Rideau Lakes and a retired CAO, with decades of experience under his belt. “Everybody had a good working relationship with [Arie],” Mayor Nash said at the meeting. “We found him to be an excellent interim CAO” Arie will be working three to four days a week in Merrickville on a contract basis. “We can cancel it given two weeks notice, should our CAO be returning to the workplace,” Mayor Nash told council. Arie will be working closely with Nigel, who will now only be filling the position of Treasurer, to finalize the budget and make sure they don’t miss any important legislated deadlines.

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COMMUNITY EVENTS Feb 22 Youngsters of Yore, 1:30 pm, Library Program Room. Guest Speakers: John Barclay and Kim Smallridge, Kemptville Kids. Feb 21 Kemptville Horticultural Society meeting, 7:30 pm at the Kemptville Pentecostal Church - 1964 County Rd #43. Guest speaker: Tom Bryant from Floral Design Landscaping, Softscaping Your Garden. Mar 8 Job Fair, NG Municipal Centre, 1-6 pm. For more info contact CSE Consulting, 258-6576.

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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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They blazed the trail

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Deborah Ann Norton was born and raised in Oxford Mills, where she returned to teach in 1884. Whether through ignorance or animosity, her superior altered her record to show that she was not sufficiently qualified to hold her position. Her protests were brave and emphatic, but the authorities, all men, backed her superior and Deborah lost her only source of income. 15

Winnie Lamrock was another teacher in Oxford Mills in another time. She was the last of the Lamrocks in Canada, her family having come from Ireland in the previous century. She taught at Maplewood and the new Public School and retired in the 1960's to devote her time to being the unofficial historian of the village. We know much about that history thanks to Winnie, who left a large collection of material to the NG Archives. www.ngtimes.ca

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We are all people of faith I notice that, more and more these days, people refer to themselves as “a person of faith”, and I do like the phrase. It covers a wide variety of meanings, and helps to correct something that I have never found helpful. There has been a false assumption that “religious” people, Christians included, believe things without reason. Faith, in that sense, came to mean “believing without evidence, or in spite of evidence”. The phrase became “blind faith”, as if a Christian had to turn off their brain and simply accept something “on faith”. That is a completely false definition of faith, as it applies to Christians, but not, as it happens, as it applies to society at large. Christians are expected and encouraged by Scripture to examine and ask questions, and are even instructed by Peter to “always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have”. [1 Peter 3:15] This is also why Jesus repeated the words of Deuteronomy, but added an important phrase: Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind and with all your strength. Jesus added “all your mind”.

Faith, for a Christian, means trusting. At first, this may be based simply on believing what you’re told because you trust the one telling you. Later, that must grow into a trust that is based on knowledge, like a man or woman who trusts his partner because they have come to know each other so well. After 45 years of being a Christian, I can honestly say that I believe my Lord because, in all that time, he has never failed me, never let me down. Times were not always fun, the dark night of the soul is not just a poetic concept. But, looking back, I can agree with Paul when he wrote to the Roman Christians: “And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who[i] have been called according to his purpose” [Romans 8.28]. But I would go further and say that every one of us is a “person of faith”, whether you believe in God or not. We all have to live by faith, in the sense that we have to trust the word of people for things we can’t know ourselves. We get into a car and drive, trusting that the people who built it knew what they were doing and the wheels are not going to fall off. Think of astronauts who went to the Moon. They

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valid. Those who claim that Christians believe blindly and in the face of evidence don’t know what they’re talking about. Unlike the people they deride, they have never tested the evidence, often they have never even read the materials or researched the facts of the case. We all live by faith. The question is: what have you put your faith in, what is it you are trusting in your life? The majority of people do not think about why they believe what they do, why they live as they do, and upon what foundation have they built their lives. What is at the centre of our lives? Money, possessions, power, status? Have you thought about this at all? We are all going to die one day, and none of that will matter in the end. That is no cause for fear for a Christian, “because I know whom I have believed, and am convinced that he is able to guard what I have entrusted to him until that day”. Or in the words of the great Larry Norman: “I know where I am going, I know who I should be. Don’t care how long it takes me, there’s lots of things to see. Let the tape keep rollin”.

had to trust completely that the rocket would get them there and back, that the mathematics were properly calculated to ensure they could hit the right target, land, take off again, and return to a safe landing on Earth. They were not all engineers or mathematicians: they had to have faith in those who were. The first flight was, perhaps, a leap of faith; but subsequent flights were undertaken on a different kind of faith. They knew from experience that they could trust the people behind them. Paul says something similar to this to his friend Timothy. Although he was going through some rough times, facing strong opposition and sometimes despairing of life itself, he could say with confidence: “Yet this is no cause for shame, because I know whom I have believed, and am convinced that he is able to guard what I have entrusted to him until that day”[2 Timothy 1.12]. Faith is nothing to be ashamed of, because Christian faith is based on knowing, on trusting someone who is trustworthy. It is based over time on knowing the facts, the evidence which underpins and supports faith, that there are reasons for faith in God that are intellectually

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Sandy Sharkey’s print which is being auctioned off on-line for HOL Like horses? How about photography? The House of Lazarus (HOL) is launching an online auction featuring a print of a wild horse on Sable Island in Nova Scotia, donated by renowned Ottawa photographer and former radio announcer Sandy Sharkey. “I was happy to donate this wild Sable Island horse print to raise funds for those in need,” said Sandy. “The House of Lazarus is an incredible organization that provides a helping hand for individuals and families, with dignity and respect. It does my heart good to help that effort and I hope this special

wild horse finds a place in someone’s heart!” Sandy posted a picture of the print on Facebook back in December and asked her followers to nominate a charitable recipient of the print, which is valued at nearly $500. Mandy Ayotte nominated the HOL, and we were announced as the winner on December 12. Sandy delivered the print to the HOL in person three days later. The print measures three feet high, by two feet wide. To maximize funds generated through the print, the HOL decided to host an online auction, where people had the chance to bid on the print. “An online auction is a natural choice for an item like this, which will hopefully generate a lot of interest from the local equestrian community,” said Jennifer Tenbult, HOL operations manager. “Our goal is to bring in the value of the print, and anything above and beyond that would be amazing! This print is a wonderful gift and we are really hoping to do it justice through this online auction.” Every dollar raised through this online auction will benefit the HOL outreach programs and food bank, which serves over 100 local families each month, coming from North Grenville, South Grenville, North Dundas and South Dundas. Approximately 40% of HOL food bank clients are children and 10% are seniors. The online auction kicks off on February 23 at 12 noon, and will run until March 9 at 12 noon. To place a bid, people must visit the House of Lazarus Community Outreach Mission Facebook page and place their bid in the comments below the online auction post. The minimum starting bid for the print is $100, and bids will only be accepted in increments of $5 or more. The highest bidder will be notified of their success on March 9. “By bidding in this online auction, or just sharing the post with all your Facebook friends to increase awareness, you will be helping people in your community who rely on the food bank to get through the month,” said Jennifer. “Good luck to all the bidders!” For more information about the HOL, visit www. houseoflazarus.com or call (613)-989-3830. Submitted photo www.ngtimes.ca

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KDH staff recognized for hard work during winter

Three members of the ER team (L-R.): RN Catherine Miller, Dr. Johnny Brisebois, and RN Michelle Morgan. submitted by KDH Canadian winters – with snow, sleet and freezing rain causing hazardous driving conditions outside and keeping people inside where germs abound – present additional challenges for hospitals across the country. With each winter season comes an increase in influenza cases, motor vehicle accidents, hospital bed shortages, and more. In recognition of the extra effort required to keep the hospital running smoothly under these seasonal pressures, senior leadership at Kemptville District Hospital (KDH) have issued statements praising

staff for their hard work and dedication during the busy winter period. Frank Vassallo, KDH’s CEO, acknowledged that, “Winter brings extra pressures for our staff in all areas of the hospital, from our nurses, doctors, and other members of our care teams, to housekeeping and maintenance staff, who must work extra hard to keep the hospital clean and safe.” “I want to personally thank the entire KDH team for the grace, dedication and professionalism they are exhibiting under these pressures,” he added. “Despite the seasonal challenges, they continue to

said Cathy Burke, KDH’s Vice President of Nursing and Clinical Services. “Not just to protect yourself, but also those around you, particularly the very young and the very old, who could end up in hospital if they came down with the flu.” Cathy also expressed her gratitude to both clinical and non-clinical staff for “going above and beyond during the winter months to provide safe, compassionate care to each and every one of our patients, and to make our hospital as safe as it can be.”

provide the highest quality, patient-centred care to the people of North Grenville and beyond.” KDH staff prepared for the oncoming winter weather last fall by developing a ‘surge’ plan to deal with the potential increase in patients needing to be admitted to hospital. In addition, KDH staff have been extra diligent in following infection control procedures to prevent the spread of illness. Although the Public Health Agency of Canada has stated that there is some indication that influenza activity in Canada is starting to slow down, KDH remains vigilant and prepared to handle any surges, should they occur. Senior staff at KDH continue to monitor the flu situation locally and across the province. Family and friends are encouraged not to visit if they are experiencing cold or flulike symptoms, and all staff and visitors are reminded that thorough hand-washing is the best way to prevent colds and flu from spreading. “We also recommend that everyone get their flu shot,”

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73's accept loss and move forward for a win over Rockland

Follow the bouncing rubber...Cooper Lukenda had to be sharp in Friday night's battle against the Rockland Nationals, and he was, to help give his 73's team mates a 2 to 1 victory.

by the sportsguy Kemptville 73's rolled into Ottawa to receive a 9 to zip hurt Thursday night at the hands of Ottawa Junior Senators, with Nick Bond being peppered with 45 SOG and Francis Bouvert with 10. Ottawa opened the flood gates with man advantage at 14:04, as Owen Guy PPG, with helpers from McGregor with Blacksmith, to end the

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first and out-shooting Kemptville 16 - 3. Second frame Ottawa continued to mount up the shots and goals, as Ethan Mandeville, assisted by Pilon and McCabe, at 3:48. At 9:02, Craig McCabe on his own to beat Bond for a 3 to zip lead. McGregor with Daniels set up Darcy Walsh with just 55 seconds left, punched it behind the stopper to close out

the period at 19:45. Ottawa managed 16 shots to Kemptville only 4 and getting on the sheet for PIM. Last twenty, with Ottawa in the drivers seat 4-nothing lead, added five more markers when Owen Guy recorded his second of the evening, assisted by Blacksmith and Lalonde at :30. Issac Anderson, with helpers from Walsh and Alexander at 5:43,

found the back of the net for Senators. Darcy Walsh, with McGregor, between the pipes at 8:57. Ottawa on another PP, as Morin and Anderson found Danny Plon open at 14:36. Elie Boulrice assisted from Evans with Bisson to cap off a 9-goal attack at 18:21 to give Ottawa Junior Senators their win. Kemptville 73's coach, Jeff Jordan, feels very confident with his young players during their rebuilding process, and sometimes you need adversarial situations to build character as they move forward to the future. Rockland Nationals faced a pumped-up Kemptville 73's after Thursday's disappointment, as they came out on mission which they fulfilled with 2-1 win. Kemptville on the attack, with Titus gliding up the wing, across to Beaton, over to Joel Frazee, to pull the trigger into the mesh behind Sean Storr at 2:09. With man advantage at 6:41, Hunter set from point ahead to Thousand down low quick draw to the net, as Joel Frazee tipped high top shelf for PPG and second goal of the contest to give 73's 2-up on their opponent. Both teams played hard end to end, with opportunities for both sides, recording 9 SOG each, and matching PIM to close out first frame. Second session opened with a barrage of sin bin visits for both squads, as the game became very chippy with 27 PIM being posted. Rockland with man advantage at 17:14, Jean-Sylvain Boyer, with helpers from Power and Beatty, off the shaft of his stick to spoil Cooper Lukenda SO attempt for PPG. Kemptville managed to get 14 shots on net to Rockland’s 11, with both stoppers putting on a clinic and PK exceptional both ways. Final twenty closed out scoreless, with more slab time from both sides with 20 PIM and 73's SOG 9 to 8, for total for 73's 32 SOG to Nationals 28. PP opportunities for Rockland, 5 attempts with 1 cash in as 73's had 4 attempts with 1 result. Kemptville controlled the draws and, if lost, would regain possession with quick, strong transition initiated from back end. Next home game is Thursday, February 22, at 12:30 pm, when the Navan Grads visit the Municipal Centre for special school day invitation event....Hockey with EDGE.

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Thomas Beckett was one member of a family of brothers who arrived in the area in the 1820's. Thomas operated a ferry across the Rideau and was later the bridge master at the site which bears his name: Beckett’s Landing. He built what is now Greystone home on Clothier Street as his family home, as well as owning a hotel and a brewery in the village.

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Two Rivers Food Hub winds down distribution arm

As of February 14, 2018, Two Rivers Food Hub has ceased its distribution operations. The commercial kitchens and long-term freezer and cooler storage rentals will continue as usual at the hub. Two Rivers Food Hub is a not-for-profit social enterprise based in Smiths Falls, with a mandate to support the small and midsize local farm and food community. In over three years of operations, the food hub has created over 50 jobs in the local food sector, opened up new markets and boosted new farmers and entrepreneur food producers into the marketplace. It operates commercial kitchens for rent to farmers, food processors and small businesses. According to in-house surveys, annualized sales of products produced in the kitchens in 2016 topped $2 million. 35 clients have used the facility to start or grow their businesses in the last three years, including such familiar names to the local foods community as Artizen Kombucha, Oat & Mill Ice Cream, and rND Bakery. The food hub has also been a local foods distributor, expanding markets and moving over $1 million dollars’ worth of food since distribution services began in 2015. Working with over 90 producers, Two Rivers filled a niche in local food distribution in the middle between the farmers’ market and the large scale ‘broad line’ distributors servicing the wholesale purchasing community. Restaurants purchasing from Two Rivers include some of the country’s best. Two Rivers is closing distribution operations because of a confluence of factors: the most significant being a decision last week that saw

an expected investor pull-out of negotiations. Board Chair, Peter McKenna, stated: “It would be irresponsible for the food hub to continue operations without being able to guarantee payment to its producer base, which is our reason for being.” Two Rivers cites three factors in the “perfect storm” leading to the closure of distribution operations, including the withdrawal by the enterprise partner. As a not-forprofit social enterprise, the food hub has limited access to conventional financing, and there were worse than predicted sales in Q4 2017. Two Rivers officially opened its doors in December of 2014, but really started with a series of public meetings called ‘Stirring the Pot’ hosted by EcoPerth/Lanark Local Flavour in Lanark County in 2012. Bruce Enloe was hired as General Manager of Two Rivers in 2015: “The reason I got involved with this is to support farmers. As a local food chef and former restaurant owner (the criticallyacclaimed Branch Restaurant in Kemptville, prior to 2016, when new owners purchased it), I fully support, and feel very strongly about, our local food producers. They work so hard, and contribute so much to the quality of our lives with amazing, fresh food.” Katie Nolan, Agriculture and Rural Economic Development Advisor with the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs, voiced her support of the food hub concept and how the Smiths Falls-based Two Rivers Food Hub provided muchneeded “middle,” connecting producers with consumers. “The Two Rivers Food Hub distribution met a clear need to strengthen our local food system. The community

of local food practitioners has long agreed that mid-scale infrastructure is necessary to build a local food value chain. With my colleagues in Eastern Ontario, I’ve offered programming over the years to support and encourage this type of development. The expertise that they have developed in this uncharted territory of our regional food system will be invaluable as we continue to build that system. “It has also been a very successful initiative. Over just a few years, their services have supported over 150 businesses, led to the creation of over 50 jobs, and helped new products from our region reach local people in ways that weren’t possible before. The board and staff have been professional, creative and innovative; and even in their decision to wind down distribution operations, they always kept true to their core mission of helping local farmers and food businesses.” Challenges remain in getting the majority of our region’s bounty onto the plates of the communities where the food is produced. Often, producers have high-quality, delicious, healthy products, while restauranteurs, retailers, and institutions are unable to access it the way they need to: in large enough quantities, at the right times, at the right price. That’s why local food hubs were invented. A food hub is a very loosely defined term that can mean different things in different communities. But at its heart, a food hub is an initiative that tries to form a link to complete the local food value chain, from local farmers to a wider range of consumers. info@ tworiversfoodhub.com.

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Thomas Beckett had a store on this property in the 1830’s, and opened Kemptville’s first brewery on the river bank behind the house. He carried on in the brewing business until he retired in the mid-1860’s. It was a home for the Powell family from 1900 to 1948, when it passed to Eva Adams and Elsie Byers. These two ladies restored the building to its original plan. Since 1988 it been a seniors home, now Greystone.

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Tallman Group earns prestigious Presidential Award

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clearly committed to growing his business and being recognized by customers as the dealership of choice in their market. I congratulate everyone at Tallman Group for their commitment to outstanding customer service, operational excellence and representation of the International Truck brand.” “This award is a great honour for everyone at Tallman Group because it recognizes all the hard work and professionalism we bring to customers in Ontario,” said Kevin Tallman, Chief Executive Officer. “Everyone at Tallman Group is dedicated to providing an outstanding customer experience. Our customers rely on us to keep their businesses moving and

Tallman Group, headquartered in Kemptville, has received the prestigious International Truck Presidential Award. The Award, introduced in 2017, honours the top seven percent of International Truck dealerships that achieve the highest level of performance in terms of operating and financial standards, market representation, and most importantly, customer satisfaction. “This award is the highest honour an International dealer principal can achieve from the company,” said Mark Belisle, senior vice president of Distribution at Navistar. “Tallman Group is one of only 14 International dealerships in the United States and Canada who earned this prestigious recognition in 2017. The Presidential Award also recognizes the effort and dedication of all the dealership’s employees. A highly skilled, professional staff is a critical success factor for any commercial truck dealership. Kevin Tallman, Chief Executive Officer, Tallman Group is

growing. For 45 years, our customers have been returning to us because they know we deliver quality International products and services that help drive profits to their bottom line.” Founded in 1973, Tallman Group sells and services the complete line of International trucks, Isuzu trucks, Cobra, Fontaine and Trout River trailers, Kalmar Ottawa shunt trucks, and emergency power generation systems; offering customer support from 14 dealerships and 8 associates across Ontario. Tallman Group employs 600 people throughout its organization. Tallman Group is recognized as a Platinum member of Canada’s Best Managed Compa-

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