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by David Shanahan The schools of North Grenville experienced an unusual day out last week, as the Municipal Centre arena saw almost 900 students from Holy Cross Catholic School, Kemptville Public School, South Branch Elementary and Oxford on Rideau Public School turn out to watch the Kemptville 73's take on the Navan Grads.

The game had been postponed from January 12, when bad weather had caused the

delay, and the 73's decided to make this a special make-up event. A spokesperson for the 73's explained that it is “difficult to find evening ice at this time of year, so we thought we would try a midday game and try what some other teams have done, by inviting the schools to attend”.

That was the first of two really good ideas. The second was to support the community by having a food bank donation aspect to the game: “We thought we could benefit the community by running a food drive in conjunction with the

game instead of charging admission to the game”.

That’s the kind of community spirit the Kemptville 73's have been known for over the years, and the game certainly lived up the occasion, with the 73's coming away as 3-1 winners over the Grads. [A full report on the game by the sportsguy is inside this issue].

Flag bearers for the game were Kahlaan Wilkes, from Kemptville Public School, and Jacob Blondin from Holy Cross Catholic School. It was a tremendous success, with nearly 900 students, and

roughly 150 adult spectators, in attendance.

All food donations were given to the Salvation Army Food Bank in Kemptville, a welcome gift at this time of year, and one that will help many families in the community. The 73's organisation was very pleased with the way things went and intend to repeat the experience. “Due to the success, we will try and do it again during our next regular season, at least once, possibly twice”.

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Girls Inc. Operation SMART! -hands on, minds on workshops this March Break!

Join us in these fun and exciting workshops where girls, ages 6-13, will have fun, ask questions, conquer challenges, and make real life discoveries. Make new friends this March Break with Girls Inc.!

Wednesday, March 14, Town of Prescott Municipal Building – 360 Dibble Street W, Prescott 9:30 am–12:00 pm North Grenville Public Library – 1 Water Street, Kemptville 1:30 pm–4 pm Operation SMART! is offered for free thanks to generous community support. Spaces are limited and you must register in advance. Call 613-345-3295 x0 or e-mail admin@uppercanada.girls-inc.org to reserve your space.

Girls Incorporated of Upper Canada is dedicated to inspiring all girls to be strong, smart and bold through programs that promote education, leadership, sports, health and self-esteem.

Girls Inc. empowers girls aged 6-18 to be the best they can be and to say “I can”.

Nominate an engaged rural youth today!

Nominations for the Rural Ontario Institute's Youth Engagement Showcase close on March 2, 2108. Have you nominated a deserving youth from your rural community?

This annual initiative profiles compelling stories of youth taking charge and tackling important issues, highlights the impact youth can have in their communities and demonstrates how different types of rural communities can successfully involve youth in addressing local challenges.

As nominations are gathered from communities across Ontario, a selection committee will identify compelling stories to be profiled on the Youth Engagement Showcase page here on the ROI site, with a photo and description that describes the youth’s accomplishments and the community of support around them. Two youth will be selected to speak at the Parks & Recreation Ontario (PRO) Educational Forum on April 12th, 2018. Four nominees will be randomly chosen to receive $500 (each) that will be directed to their registered charity of choice.

The Youth Engagement Showcase nomination form is available at: www.ruralontarioinstitute.ca/programs/youthengagement-showcase.

The Ferguson Tree Nursery: why it should matter to you

by Carl Douette Many residents of North Grenville are aware of and appreciate the Ferguson Forest Centre (FFC). You hike or ski the kilometres of trails through the forest, take your dogs to the Dog Park, stroll the paths in the Arboretum, and relax on the benches. You admire Veterans Memorial Park and Veterans Way, and you notice the fields full of small trees, in what is clearly a farming operation.

But what has a tree farm to do with anything? Few people realize that all the things we enjoy about the Ferguson Forest Centre would disappear without the Ferguson Tree Nursery.

The Nursery is the engine that supports all activities in Ferguson Forest.

In 1996, the Ontario Government closed the G. Howard Ferguson Forest Station and put the land up for sale.

Eventually, the land came to be owned by the Municipality of North Grenville and a debate ensued between those wanting more strip malls and those wanting to retain the environmental and recreational benefits the forest provided. Sanity prevailed, and the forest was saved.

The Ferguson Forest Centre

Corporation (FFCC), which is a registered not-for profit corporation, was formed in 2000 as the governing body for the Centre, and the Municipality agreed to lease all 360 acres of its land to the Corporation, for the business of growing trees. FFCC also oversees 840 acres of land in Ferguson Forest on behalf of the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources.

A not-for-profit corporation operates like any other business, with one notable exception. At the end of the year, monies available after meeting current and potential future expenses are put back into the community, as specified in the lease agreement, and letters patent. The nursery, through this Corporation, is overseen by a volunteer Board of Directors, who ensure that this happens. For example, the Board agreed to sub-lease the necessary land to the North Grenville Dog Parks Corporation, and staff and equipment belonging to the nursery helped with its construction. The Corporation paid for the construction of the parking lot that serves the dog park and the Education and Activity Centre, formerly the Arboretum, and

cation Committee is healthy, but other committees have folded. The Board would like to revive the Public Relations Committee with members who have Information Technology and social media experience, writing skills, and publishing experience, to better communicate with the community. This is not meant to exclude other skill sets, merely to identify the most urgent needs. A commitment of time and ability by interested and capable members of the community can maintain a strong Corporation to ensure the longevity of the Ferguson Forest Centre. To that end, the Corporation is seeking community minded individuals to become members of the Corporation. As a member, you would serve on various committees, attend meetings, volunteer at events, and potentially be voted to a directorship on the Board of Directors. Knowledge of forestry is not required. If the Ferguson Forest Centre is important to you, and you wish to become a part of this important community Corporation, please contact Sally Hamilton, FFCC secretary and membership coordinator, at sally@ffccboard.ca.

partners with the Municipality to maintain and upgrade the roads throughout the facility. It is the nursery staff, using nursery equipment, who maintains the trails and mows the grass in Veterans Memorial Park and the Arboretum.

The Corporation also supports the community by hosting the annual Book Fair supporting the Kemptville Youth Centre, maintaining Anniversary Park and Kinderwood, and by supporting soccer and hockey associations, NGDHS Rotary Science Fair and the Friends of the Ferguson Forest.

The FFCC and its Board of Directors are urgently in need of new members.

Without a committed Board of Directors, the Corporation would not be able to fulfill its mandate. The Ferguson Tree Nursery would cease to exist, and so would the Ferguson Forest Centre. This is not an immediate danger, but nonetheless, a very real one. Many of the original members have retired, or moved on to other interests, and others have passed away.

This has left a severe shortage of members from which to recruit new Board and committee members.

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Kemptville Youth Musical Theatre Company, in conjunction with the North Grenville Concert Choir, presents: “The Hunchback of Notre Dame” on April 14,15, 20, 21, 22, 27, 28 and 29 at the Urbandale Arts Centre in Kemptville.

KYMTC is in its 17th year, and is presenting “The Hunchback of Notre Dame” with a stellar cast of 36 youth and a choir of 33 adults from NGCC. This musical comes from the Academy Awardwinning team’s lushly scored retelling of Victor Hugo’s

epic story of love, acceptance, and what it means to be a hero.

The musical begins as the bells of Notre Dame sound through the famed cathedral in fifteenth-century Paris (NGCC as the cathedral choir). Quasimodo (Carley Freed), the deformed bell-ringer who longs to be "Out There," observes all of Paris reveling in the Feast of Fools led by Clopin (Pyper Johnston). Held captive by his devious caretaker, the archdeacon Dom Claude Frollo (James Casselman),

Quasimodo escapes for the day and joins the boisterous crowd, only to be treated cruelly by all but the beautiful gypsy, Esmeralda (Azaria Shams).

Quasimodo isn’t the only one captivated by her free spirit. The handsome Captain Phoebus (Rowan Mohammed) and Frollo are equally enthralled. As the three vie for her attention, Frollo embarks on a mission to destroy the gypsies – and it’s up to Quasimodo to save them all.

A sweeping score and powerful story make The

Hunchback of Notre Dame an instant classic. Audiences will be swept away by the magic of this truly unforgettable musical. Tickets are $16 online and $15 from a cast member, at the door or at Scotiabank, Kemptville. Shows are April 14 at 7:30 pm, and 15 at 2 pm; April 20 and 21 at 7:30 pm, and 22 at 2 pm; April 27 and 28 at 7:30 pm; and 29 at 2 pm.

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Threatening democratic rights

by David Shanahan We have published, in this issue, what must be considered the most remarkable document to come out of the Municipal Centre in all its history. A letter to the Editor has been received from the Mayor and three of the four councillors of North Grenville making some extreme statements and claims. The context for this is important.

Late last year, Mayor David Gordon deliberately lied to the people of North Grenville on the subject of Kemptville College, following an article in the Times. It was, I repeat, a lie, knowingly and deliberately contained in a statement read, but assuredly not written, by him.

The Times chose not to go to law over it, as the cost to the Municipality would come out of taxpayers’ money. Instead, we consulted the Ontario Ombudsman, and, as a result, were referred to the Integrity Commissioner.

I made a few approaches to

both Mayor and CAO, Brian Carré, asking for a meeting to talk about the issue, but was completely ignored. Last week, we officially informed the Municipality of this process, and we subsequently received the letter in today’s issue. And what an odd document it is.

It states that the Council and staff are doing such important work that it is “unacceptable for anyone to subject Councillors and/or staff to insults, derision or other derogatory comments”. Note that this comment is not aimed at the Times. That comes later.

It is directed at everyone in North Grenville who would criticise the way council or staff do their jobs. What they mean by derision seems to be anything that finds fault with them; derogatory comments are those which would dare say that some people might not be very good at what they do. No examples of this are given.

The comments about the Times are very troubling indeed. Not because they

claim we have been criticising them, but because negative comments from the media, in their eyes, are “bullying and an attempt to advance an agenda which threatens the democratic rights of the residents of North Grenville”.

What agenda are they talking about? How is covering the municipal council and staff, and reporting on their activities, or lack thereof, a threat to the democratic rights of residents?

Trying to curb freedom of speech is far more of a threat to those democratic rights.

Claiming, as they do, that they are also encouraging “residents to express themselves on matters of public interest” is nonsense, if any criticism is “unacceptable”.

So, as long as we say that they are doing a fine job, and not in the least lacking in vision, transparency or achievements, then we are free to say what we like? That kind of policy is usually found in places like North Korea and Russia. I honestly expected better, and more personal

integrity from people like Donovan Arnaud and Frank Onasanya.

The claims that the Times has made “malicious”or “defamatory” statements needs to be backed up by them. We have never made personal attacks against individuals, only against the way they do their jobs. Ironically, last week’s issue contained a glowing tribute to staff in the Public Works Department, well deserved too. It seems that “malicious” to these individuals means anything that they don’t like. Saying that the Times has made “various defamatory attacks” on council and staff is in the same category as the lies the Mayor told the people of North Grenville last year. It is completely ridiculous that we have a Council that cannot take valid criticism and is so thin-skinned that they don’t appreciate freedom of speech, either from the media, or the general, taxpaying, voting public.

I have had meetings and conversations with each of

these four people, in which they have said things which would certainly have embarrassed them had they appeared in print. I have kept their confidences confidential throughout. They have broken that pact - all but one member of council, that is. Jim Bertram did not sign the letter.

The only member of Council to actually do anything, to act as a councillor for the people of North Grenville, is having to withdraw and deal with a major health crisis. The rest have chosen this moment to write this arrogant and selfserving letter. Cowards. If we have defamed them, sue us. This attack, this claim that no-one, public or media, has the right to find fault with them because they are so important is the real threat to the democratic rights of the residents of North Grenville.

They should be, but probably are not, deeply ashamed of themselves.

These four, as well as whoever wrote the letter (which I know none of them are capable of doing), have

for animals. Illegal dumping must be stopped. I care for Mother Earth so much that I feel bad for her having to hold up all of these people who are dumping things on her, or sending terrible gases into the air, and not even stopping to think once about her feelings, her.

Have you ever loved something so deeply, so much? A pet? A friend? That is how I feel for Mother Earth.

She has been so kind to us, putting up with all of our pollution and holding us. I feel that I want to show her some respect. I see many people doing kind gestures, like picking up garbage in parking lots. They are happy to do it, knowing they might make someone’s day, maybe even Mother Earth’s day. Mother Earth is just another form of God. God is the great One, the one who will take care of us all. And now, may we all find the strength and love inside to show lots of kindness and compassion to ourselves and our planet so that the pollution may stop.

By Zara Zrudlo 9 years old (I dedicate this article to my mom)

"How many Bishops were meant by possessives?

How many mills did the Middle Creek host?

Let's not go back through notions regressive, Confused by past accidents 'til we are lost."

Notice how my muse has here both stated the case for not having apostrophes in place names, and has provided a major reason for this rule, in the uncertainty of how many of the Bishop family are being memorialized - is it to be "Bishop's Mills" or the more historically accurate but even uglier "Bishops' Mills"?

In discussing place names based on possessives, Wikipedia doesn't mention Canada, but it does say "Place names in the United States do not use the possessive apostrophe...

The United States Board on Geographic Names... has deprecated the use of possessive apostrophes since 1890 so as not to show ownership of the place."

Those who care to wander to www.nrcan.gc.ca/earthsciences/geography/place-

names/about-geographicalnames-board-canada/9176, may download "Principles and Procedures for Geographical Naming 2011" by the Geographical Names Board of Canada, where one can read the somewhat more generous rule that "In English, hyphenation and the genitive apostrophe should be approved only when well established and in current usage."

The Geographic Names board presents only one case of approving a quasi-possessive apostrophe in a name: "Colpoy’s Bay was named for Sir Edward Colpoys, a 19th-century British admiral.

Although the apostrophe is not grammatically part of the original name, the Ontario Geographic Names Board endorsed the locally preferred form in 1978." In other cases where irregular names were approved, the document mentions the need for "field work" to document the irregularity.

Certainly the attempted resurrection of the Bishops Mills apostrophe from that

displayed such an arrogance, such a deep-seated conviction of their own importance, that they do not deserve to hold the positions they do. Their contempt for the people of North Grenville, who have every right to find fault, or to ridicule the ridiculous, shows such a paranoia and deep distrust of democracy and free speech, that they cannot be allowed to carry on this way.

Time to throw a light on “politically neutral” bureaucrats who live on taxpayers money, and condescending representatives who think they have become better than the voters who put them there.

Letters to the Editor Pollution Hurts Our Planet Dear People of North Grenville, I was just walking my dog today on Eager Road when I came across a sofa dumped on the side of the road. This is not just a problem in North Grenville, it is a problem worldwide that continues to ruin sights and scenes for people and animals. This thing, dumping a couch on the side of the road, is a waste. Trees were cut down to build the frame of the couch. Innocent beings were cut down for nothing, when they can never regrow. That couch could have gone to the Salvation Army, or been donated to the poor. People who could not afford a couch, will now probably have to sit on three-legged stools. I feel devastated at heart, knowing that all I can do to stop all of this pollution is to write a simple newspaper article.

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Editor, Sir: With the recent discovery by municipal staff that official lists of place names which are derived from possessive expressions do not include apostrophes, a bit of apostrophic rambling by Patrick Babin, and the use of "Bishop's Mills," "Beckett's Landing," and "Burritt's Rapids" in the 21 February edition of the Times, I thought I'd share a couple of verses of the Bishops Mills song which came to me on November 27, 2016, while a public meeting was being offended by appearances of the much-lamented Bishops Mill Apostrophe.

"In Bishops Mills we're beset by apostrophes Infesting our name from some ancient invoice.

Let us stand up for the rules of toponomy: Call for what's right with a unified voice.

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hastily scrawled ancient invoice is not "well established," dating only from some time in the late 1990s, and the "current usage" for many residents of the hamlet is to roll their eyes whenever the matter of the apostrophe is mentioned. And as far as "field work" goes, my natural history database mentions "Bishops Mills" 35,611 times and I find "Bishop's Mills" only twice, in the labels of birds mis-transcribed by staff at the National Museum of Natural Sciences.

It's refreshing to be able to support municipal staff in this, and hope that this gratuitous genitive irregularity will be gone from North Grenville's place names in the next generation of signs and documents.

Fred Schueler, Bishops Mills

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Disclaimer We wish to assure readers that the following letter is genuine, not a parody, joke, or satirical. It is only and completely the work of those in the Municipal Centre who composed it, and those who signed it.

To The Editor, Council as a whole and individual Councillors perform crucial municipal roles.

The key requirements of these roles includes dealing with constituents and the general public, participating as Standing Committee members, participating as Chairs of Standing Committees, and participating as Council representatives on agencies, boards, commissions and other bodies.

All of which are for the benefit of the residents of North Grenville.

The Chief Administrative Officer and staff serve the Council as a whole. The role of staff is to be politically neutral in supporting and advising Council. Undue influence from members of the public or any newspaper articles is counterproductive. Accordingly, it is unacceptable for anyone to maliciously or falsely injure the professional or ethical

First Step

by Deron Johnston It was the first step, and it was a big one. At Tuesday night’s Committee of the Whole meeting, North Grenville Council voted to approve a municipal staff recommendation that the Municipality of North Grenville apply to the Community Transportation Grant Program, offered by the provincial government, for funding that would allow the municipality to implement a community transportation service. The recommendation also included that “staff be authorized to explore partnering with Allegiance Transportation Services (ATS) to apply for the funding”.

ATS was chosen as the required strategic partner (applicant municipalities must have at least one community partner capable of offering services, or possessing significant transportation assets), because they were the only organization that was capable of providing (and currently offer) accessible transportation services.

In addition, ATS provides a weekday commuter service to and from Ottawa. ATS recently reached an agreement to take over operation of North Grenville Accessible Transportation (NGAT) as of April 1, which provided taxiFebruary 28, 2018

reputation, or the prospects of staff and/or Councillors. Everyone should show respect for the professional capacities of staff and the dedication of Councillors in serving the residents.

It is therefore unacceptable for anyone to subject Councillors and/or staff to insults, derision or other derogatory comments. It is much more serious when these insults, derisions or other derogatory comments are published in a local newspaper such as the North Grenville Times or are presented on Facebook, YouTube or Twitter.

Your Council and staff wholeheartedly try to encourage residents to express themselves on matters of public interest and they promote broad participation in debates on matters of public topics. However, defamatory statements do not serve the public interest. When defamatory statements are made by

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the North Grenville Times or anyone else, it is bullying and an attempt to advance an agenda which threatens the democratic rights of the residents of North Grenville.

Please be assured that, notwithstanding various defamatory attacks, your elected Councillors and staff are fully committed to representing and working for the residents of North Grenville to the very best of their abilities.

Mayor David Gordon Deputy Mayor Barb Tobin Councillor Donovan Arnaud Councillor Frank Onasanya

UPCOMING MEETINGS COUNCIL Monday, March 12 at 6:30 pm in the Council Chambers at the Municipal Centre.

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COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE Monday, March 5 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 MEETINGS Heritage Advisory Committee – Thursday, March 8 at 2:00 pm in the Municipal Centre Library Board – Thursday, March 8 at 7:00 pm at the Public Library, 1 Water St.

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. The closing date to submit a resume and references is 4:00 pm on Wednesday, March 7, 2018. Full details are available at www.northgrenville.ca/careers.

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.

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like accessible bus service to persons with disabilities in the Kemptville area.

When a municipality attempts to establish a public transportation service, it must be accessible. The commuter service, combined with the accessible transportation service provided by ATS, are the first two pillars of a complete public transit system for North Grenville.

The other components of the system would be to provide an internal service route within Kemptville, and then to roll out a commuter service between the outlying hamlets of North Grenville.

The grant proposal would focus on the creation of this internal service route through Kemptville and provide any necessary enhancements to the existing accessible transportation service. Under those conditions, the funding could be used to buy an additional bus, bus service infrastructure (signage, ramps, shelters etc.), and cover operations and maintenance costs, which would include legal fees and other costs associated with establishing the service.

Director of Planning and Development, Phil Gerrard, stated that the proposal came together under a very tight timeline, as the announcement about the grant program was made in December of last year, but work on the proposal

didn’t start until the new year.

The deadline for the grant application was February 28, so Planner, Jordan Jackson, and Economic Development Officer, Matt Gilmer, had to pull everything together quickly. The NG Times was able to contribute in a small way towards the development of the proposal, as the Municipality used data from last year’s NG Times online survey, which asked residents questions about the prospect of a transit system.

As far as the funding goes, the amount of grant money available is up to $500,000 over five years. If the application is successful, and the maximum money is received, it is anticipated that, between the fees paid by system users and the grant, the transportation system should not require any additional municipal funding over the first five years. The Municipality

intends to closely evaluate the service over that period, to ensure that the service is sustainable and has enough people using it. If not, the project may be cancelled at that point.

When asked if the United Counties of Leeds and Grenville (UCLG) were also applying for this grant funding, CAO Brian Carré said that they had contacted UCLG and were told that there would be no application coming from them. Brian believed that this would have negatively impacted the likelihood of North Grenville being successful, despite the fact that UCLG would have to apply to a different funding stream.

He said it’s unlikely that both the upper tier (UCLG) and the lower tier (North Grenville) municipalities would receive funding at the same time.

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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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Commercial Motor Vehicle Safety Initiative results - Grenville County On February 15, 2018 members of the Grenville County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) participated in a one day Commercial Motor Vehicle (CMV) safety initiative, which was held throughout the OPP East Region. Officers in Grenville County were strategically deployed to locations on the Highway 401 and 416 corridor based upon local analytics involving CMV's. Officers focused on mechanical safety of the vehicles and unsafe driving behaviours. During the safety initiative several CMV's were stopped by officers and numerous charges were laid under the Highway Traffic Act. Further CMV safety initiatives will occur in 2018 and officers remain vigilant on a daily basis for all types of violations that put the safety of all road users at risk. www.ngtimes.ca

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Legion Bursary applications now available Royal Canadian Legion Provincial Bursary Program Applications for the Royal Canadian Legion Provincial Bursary Program are still being accepted. If you are a student is attending a college, university or any other post-secondary institution this year, you may qualify for a bursary of up to $750 per each academic year. Please note the increase from $500 Eligibility • Ex-Servicemen or currently serving members of the Canadian Forces (Regular, Reserve and Merchant (Navy) and their children and grandchildren.

• Ordinary and Life members of the Royal Canadian Legion and their children and grandchildren.

• Associate members of the Royal Canadian Legion and their children.

• Ladies’ Auxiliary members and their children and grandchildren.

• Step children and step grandchildren may be considered.

Application forms are available at branches of the Royal Canadian Legion. Application forms can also be downloaded from the Legion’s Provincial web-site: www.on.legion.ca.

Please note: completed application forms must be mailed to the address shown on the application form. Forms sent by email or fax will not be accepted. Application forms must be received by Legion Provincial Command by March 30, 2018.

For further information contact the Legion Branch nearest you, or Douglas Brunton, Zone G-3 Bursary Chairman, at 613-2585111 . E-mail: d.c.brunton@sympatico.ca.

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Four provincial organizations shared their voices at Queen’s Park today to strengthen the message to all political candidates that investments in rural communities offer benefits to all Ontarians. The Ontario Federation of Agriculture (OFA), together with the Ontario Chamber of Commerce, Eastern Ontario Wardens’ Caucus and Western Ontario Wardens’ Caucus made a joint announcement on the value of spreading future economic development dollars across the province.

OFA’s election campaign – Producing Prosperity in Ontario – is encouraging greater investment in Ontario’s agri-food sector and rural communities to deliver economic growth and prosperity for all Ontarians “Ontario’s agri-food sector is an economic powerhouse for the province,

and we are encouraging the government to make greater investments in agri-food and rural communities as a sustainable and effective way to deliver growth and prosperity for all Ontarians,” says OFA President Keith Currie. “We have a strong collective voice on this position, announcing our partnership here today with organizations that represent the interests of Ontario businesses and communities in rural and urban areas across the province as part of our Producing Prosperity in Ontario election campaign.”

Rocco Rossi, President and CEO of the Ontario Chamber of Commerce reiterated that “only bold action and leadership can strengthen Ontario’s position in the global economy. Ontario must leverage its existing strengths for a long-term vision for prosperity for the province”.

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dens’ Caucuses represent more than 400 communities across the province that need greater access to infrastructure investments for broadband, affordable energy, transportation, as well as education and medical facilities.

“The role of the province is to help our rural communities invest in improving social and economic conditions to ensure our communities have the services and support they need to grow,” says Robin Jones, chair of the Eastern Ontario Wardens’ Caucus.

The partnership announced today in support of OFA’s Producing Prosperity in Ontario campaign demonstrates the collective support that exists across the province to secure future investments for Ontario that benefit urban and rural areas. “We believe that spreading the investment dollars around the province is the solution to ongoing

challenges that face rural and urban communities, and hold the promise of improving the quality of life for all Ontarians,” says OFA President Currie.

The Ontario Federation of Agriculture (OFA) is the largest general farm organization in Ontario, representing 37,000 farm families across the province. As a dynamic farmer-led organization based in Guelph, the OFA works to represent and champion the interests of Ontario farmers through government relations, farm policy recommendations, research, lobby efforts, community representation, media relations and more. OFA is the leading advocate for Ontario’s farmers and is Ontario’s voice of the farmer.

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Our challenge of the week was to find some colour. On this snowy February day, this little birdhouse stood out in the yard, a very small pop of colour in the vast whiteness. Image by Sandy Archibald.

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Pediatric Physiotherapy: Protect yourself from A health care professional that can keep up with your kiddos!

by Stephanie Hassal, MPT There is no doubt that children are very different from adults. Children are constantly finding new ways to take on the world around them, as they adapt to their ever-changing and growing bodies. This also means that they possess different ways of moving, communicating, understanding and learning than their adult counterparts. As such, children can benefit from the expertise of a health care professional who can identify their unique needs.

Pediatric physiotherapists are highly experienced at working with infants, toddlers, children, and youth between the ages of 0 to 18.They are seasoned with many courses to keep them well educated and up to date in their field. They are trained to assess and treat children based on their unique and individual needs and conditions. Their approach includes fun, age appropriate strategies and exercises promoting mobility and function.

Pediatric physiotherapists commonly work with young athletes who may have sustained injuries to their bones, muscles, ligaments or joints. Such injuries can lead to pain, restrictions in movement, stiff muscles and joints, instability, or balance and coordination deficits. Their role is to assess the child’s injury to create an individualized treatment plan optimizing their function and mobility, to get them back to doing the sports and activities they love.

Pediatric therapists treat many conditions, including: • Torticollis/Plagiocephally • Delayed milestones • Hypotonia (low muscle tone) • Neurological conditions (Cerebral palsy, spina bifida, etc.)

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February 28, 2018

investment fraud Ontario Press Service Investment fraud is easier to recognize when you know what it looks like. To protect your money and achieve your financial goals, it’s important to stay ahead of fraudsters.

You can minimize the risk of falling victim to investment frauds by spotting common red flags, including: 1) High returns with low risk. In general, higher-risk investments offer higher potential returns, and lowerrisk investments offer lower returns. This is known as the risk-return relationship. Be wary of someone promising exceptionally high returns with little or no risk.

2) Hot tip or insider information. The sources of "hot tips" or "insider information" don’t have your best interests in mind. Think about why they’re offering you tips and how they benefit by telling you about them. Keep in mind acting on insider information (undisclosed material information) about a public company is illegal.

3) Pressure to buy now.

Fraudsters frequently use high-pressure sales tactics – to get your money and then move on to other victims. If you’re asked to make a decision right away, it’s likely not in your best interest.

4) Seller is not registered to sell investments. Before you invest, check the registration and background of the person offering you the investment. In general, anyone selling securities or offering investment advice must be registered with the securities

regulator in your province or territory.

One of the best ways to avoid investment fraud is to check the registration of the person or company offering you investment products or services. The Ontario Securities Commission (OSC) administers registration of firms and individuals who sell securities and provide investment advice in Ontario.

Visit their website CheckBeforeYouInvest.ca and look up an advisor or firm to find out if they’re registered.

Another useful way to protect yourself is to make sure you always understand what you’re investing in.

Don’t be afraid to ask questions and get a second opinion. If the explanation is too complex or technical, or if you feel pressured to buy on the spot, you should be cautious and only make a decision that you’re comfortable with. If you cannot afford to lose the money you are investing, do not invest it under pressure.

If you think you may have been a victim of investment fraud, or if you’ve been approached by a fraudster, take action. You can report it by contacting the OSC at 1-877785-1555.

You can learn more about protecting yourself from investment frauds by visiting www.GetSmarterAboutMoney.ca, the OSC’s awardwinning investor education website. You’ll find unbiased information about investing and tools to help you make informed investment decisions.

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NGFS Unveils New Rescue Pumper

by Deron Johnston The North Grenville Fire Service (NGFS) unveiled its new Rescue Pumper Truck on Monday February 12 at a special ribbon-cutting ceremony at the NGFS Station on County Road 44 in Kemptville. NG Fire Chief John Okum gave everyone a guided tour of the new truck, supported by Deputy Chief Randy Urslak.

The original contract to build the vehicle was awarded to Arnprior Fire Trucks Corp. (AFTC), which is a local specialized fire truck manufacturer. During construction, AFTC sold its business assets to Eastway Fire and Rescue. Though it delayed construction, the end result was the same, as the vehicle ended up being built in Arnprior by the same people, using the same equipment that had started the project. This allowed the quality assurances to be maintained as outlined in the original contract with the Municipality of North Grenville.

As far as the truck itself is concerned, the final cost of the customized build was approximately $500,000, with an approximate useful life of twenty years. The existing Rescue Pumper had been in service since 1991. The aluminum body was constructed on a Spartan chassis and cab. The 6-person cab and chassis were built exclusively for the fire service industry, in compliance with the National Fire Protection Association standard for automotive fire apparatus. The vehicle is certified to the CAN/ULC S515 standard for automobile firefighting apparatus.

Some of the highlights of the new truck include: a 2700L water tank with 5000L/minute pump, a foam proportioning tank system with a 130L tank, a tighter turning radius than the previous truck, a rear-mounted traffic diversion system, an elevating lighting tower, multiple adjustable shelves and roll out trays, custom hose beds, custom storage compartments, LED warning lights and capacity for six fully equipped firefighters.

According to Chief Okum, the new truck can handle a wider range of emergency situations compared to the old one.

Its primary function is for rescue operations, but it can also be used for medical emergencies and fire operations. The water tank isn’t very big compared to other pumpers, but the Chief said that it can start pumping in the event that it arrives at the scene before the pumper, or if the pumper is delayed. It can also deploy a customizable mix of foam and water depending on the needs of the situation.

The transfer of equipment from the old Rescue Pumper was to be finalized following the event so that, if necessary, the new truck could be deployed that night. Everyone in attendance was impressed with the new truck and listened as the many features were described in detail, including air tanks and breathing apparatus that are built into the seats, so that firefighters can be fully equipped getting off the truck instead of getting out and then going to retrieve their air supply equipment. The time saved with this feature could potentially save a life.

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Council votes not to support 1% HST increase Merrickville-Wolford council has decided not to support the Association of Municipalities of Ontario’s (AMO) suggestion to raise the HST in the province to 14%. The initiative, called Local Share, was originally proposed back in 2017 as a way of supporting the crumbling infrastructure in many of Ontario’s municipalities. The money collected by the 1% tax increase would go towards funding local services, such as roads, bridges and public transit. The proposal is also supported by the Rural Ontario Municipal Association (ROMA), which believes that it could help reduce the upward pressure on property tax bills and diversify how local communities are funded. Mayor David Nash told council that the head of ROMA made it clear at the ROMA conference in January that he believes that they can’t afford not to take this step to ensure a sustainable future for Ontario’s municipalities.

Even so, most of the councillors where not in support of the tax increase, as they are sceptical that Merrickville-Wolford would see any benefit. Historically, the provincial government has not been very good at allocating funds to small municipalities like Merrickville-Wolford. “There is no guarantee, even if this goes ahead, that the government will actually honour this and put that towards infrastructure for municipalities. instead of into general revenue,” said Councillor Chuck MacInnis.

“Then we are back in the same boat, except taxes are one per cent higher.” Only about $25 million is currently set aside each year for all the roads in Ontario after significant funding is given to public transit in cities like Toronto, Ottawa and Hamilton.

Councillor MacInnis also pointed out that Ontarians already pay high enough taxes and, if they wanted, the Ontario Government could set aside one per cent of the current tax levy to fund infrastructure projects.

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Council approves municipal grants for 2018 who applied said they didn’t know that was needed, and therefore didn’t submit the report for the previous year.

“So many people didn’t do it that we fell on the side of mercy,” says Mary Kate.

To keep this from happening again, and make the decision process run more smoothly in the future, the committee put forward a set of recommendations to be applied to next year’s round of applicants. “We want to make the decision process clearer for everyone,” MaryKate says.

The grant application will include a detailed description of what the money will be

by Hilary Thomson Council passed a resolution on Monday, February 12, to approve which community organizations would be receiving grants this year.

The list came to council as recommended by a committee charged with taking in applications and deciding which organizations would benefit and how much grant money they would receive.

“We had a certain amount of money to play with,” says Mary-Kate Laphen, one of the members of the committee. They had $10,000 to dole out, plus $3,650 that was already earmarked for Merrickville-Wolford in Bloom.

To receive a grant, the community group had to fill out a form that gave some background about the organization, as well as what their plans were for spending the money they requested.

If they received a grant in previous years, a post-project report was also required.

Unfortunately, many groups

used for, as well as a report on the impact the grant had if the organization received it the previous year. Suggested criteria to be used when deciding who gets the grant money include alignment with the strategic plan, whether it is a new or ongoing initiative, location, and whether the initiative could become self sustaining down the road.

The groups that are receiving funding in the 2018 fiscal year are: The Lions Club for Canal Fest, Jazzfest, the Artists Guild, the Agricultural Society, Christmas in Merrickville, Merrickville Heritage Classic, Merrickville-Wolford in Bloom, and

Friends of the Rideau. For a detailed list of how much will be given to each, check out the agenda of Monday February 12, 2018 on the Municipality’s website.

Although the list has been approved by council, the budget still needs to be passed before any of the money can be handed out.

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by Hilary Thomson A local fundraising effort celebrated a milestone on Friday with a $500 donation to Children’s Mental February 28, 2018

Health of Leeds and Grenville (CMHLG). Kindling for Kids was started by retired OPP Sergeant, Craig McCormick, last November, in an effort to raise money and awareness

for children’s mental health.

The bags of Crackle Pop Kindling, which are available at many local gas stations and stores in Kemptville and the surrounding area, sell for five dollars each, with the majority of the proceeds going towards the initiatives of CMHLG. In just three months, just over 500 Kindling for Kids bags were sold.

“We would like to thank Craig for his donation,” says Stephen Elliott, Vice-Chair of CMHLG. “It will help provide transportation for clients and resources to help support what the agency does.” He says they are also thankful for the awareness that the initiative brings to the need to support the mental health of children and youth.

Craig says he is thankful for everyone in the community who sold or bought bags of kindling and helped Kindling for Kids reach this milestone. Stinson’s gas station in Kemptville has been a particularly good point of sale

and Craig says they deserve recognition for their community caring philosophy. “It’s a very good cause,” says Carrie Richard, the manager of Stinson’s. “Children’s mental health is very important.”

Although the donation is something to celebrate, Craig says he has no intent of stopping now. There are mental health wellness services that offer amazing programs in this area. However, these programs require money, and government funding is often not enough for them to reach their full potential. Donating to organizations like CMHLG is being part of the solution; making sure the services are available and accessible for those that need it.

Craig would like to encourage anyone who uses kindling on a regular basis to pick up a bag of Crackle Pop Kindling and support children’s mental health services in their area. He also challenges every store owner, group, or club to come up 10

with their own ways of fundraising for the cause. If you are not in the market for kindling, Craig says donations can also be made through him to CMHLG. “Collectively we need to realize that mental health issues are present and real,” Craig says. “It is an awesome pro-active choice to be part of the solution in helping people that need services.”

The businesses who are currently offering Kindling for Kids are: Stinsons (Kemptville), Ultramar (Kemptville), Rooney Feeds ltd. (South Gower Park), Shelley’s Kitchen (Heckston), Pioneer Nursery (Kemptville), Albert’s Meat Shop (Kemptville), RB

Heating (Kemptville), The Heat Source (Kemptville), Pure Lotus Wellness Centre (Kemptville), Food Market (Merrickville), Greenham’s General Store (North Augusta), Wings Bait and Tackle (Lyndhurst), Manotick Bait and Tackle, That Hunting Store (Richmond), Bait Casters (Carleton Place), Mike Deans Super Food Stores (Chesterville), MacEwen Petroleum/Bayview Convenience (Johnstown) and The Village Pantry (Spencerville).

If you are a business who would like to participate contact Crackle Pop Kindling at 613-277-1106.

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Kemptville & District Home Support Kemptville & District Home Support, the place for Active Aging– Welcome to March! There are many activities to keep involved and active, 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. Mark your calendars for the following dates: March 23rd Winter Raffle Draw at 10am in the KDSHI Activity Rm KDHSI’s 2nd Annual Big Band Dance, Saturday April 14th at the North Grenville Municipal Centre. An evening filled with great company and wonderful live music by ‘The Jivewires” a 7-piece band with lots of brass!

For tickets or more information about all events, activities or volunteer opportunities, please call 613-258-3203, or stop by for tour!

Thursday March 1 Sing’n Seniors 1:00-3:00 pm Friday March 2 Foot Care Clinic By appointment Alzheimer Society 10:00-2:00 Caregiver Support Group 10:30-12:00 By appointment Call 1-866-576-8556 Monday March 5 Euchre 1:00 to 4:00

Tuesday March 6 Art Class with Gayle 10:00-12 noon Skip-Bo 10:00-12 noon Create-a-Card with Tina 1:00-3:00 Wednesday March 7 Diners Club 12 noon by reservation Thursday March 8 Foot Care Clinic By appointment only Sing’n Seniors 1:00-3:00 pm Friday March 9 Centre is open, no activities scheduled

Healthy Bodies, Healthy Minds – Physical Activity

by Dana Hawthorne, MScFN, RD, Leeds, Grenville & Lanark District Health Unit Parents, grandparents and caregivers can help children have healthy bodies and healthy minds by role modelling healthy, active living. This can begin with making physical activity a part of family time. Plan physical activities into your weekends, vacation time and general family time – remember to always keep the focus on having fun and feeling good.

Encourage children to try new and challenging activities that help them develop new skills and confidence. Try these activities in different environments, like in snow, on or in water, and on ice, grass and rocks. It’s important for children to learn to move in a variety of ways, for example: jumping, running, climbing, throwing and catching. We are now learning that limiting outdoor play and being too protective may affect children’s development. We want children to be safe and learn to avoid hazards, but we also want to encourage them to challenge their bodies’ abilities while they learn to identify and manage risks. Children benefit from being given the freedom to explore. This can build confidence, resilience, problem solving skills and learning limits. It is important to give children time for this type of unplanned, free, adventurous play. Playing outside in nature is a great way for adventurous play to happen naturally!

For more information and ideas, go to www.healthunit.org and visit the physical activity & rest section, and connect with us on Facebook and Twitter or call 1-800-660-5853.

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Plant the seeds for success at the NG Rural Summit - April 7

by Deron Johnston Interested in starting or growing an agricultural business? The NG Rural Summit is your opportunity to learn, share and network with local farmers, business owners and related industry professionals. The one-day summit will feature workshops, a moderated panel discussion and a catered farm-to-table lunch of local foods. You’ll walk away with fresh, practical ideas and tools that you can use right away.

Just some of the topics that may be discussed include: How to start a homebased agribusiness; Business planning; Funding and other support; Starting a livestock operation; Innovations in small-scale farming; Increasing garden productivity; and Multiple income streams.

From kitchen gardens to livestock operations to smallscale farms, local agriculture makes a big contribution to the local economy. Our job is to help you get the information you need to build a business that will support you and your family.

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GRENVILLE RURAL SUMMIT could represent for you?

Do you recognize the positive impact that the event could have for your business or organization and would like to increase your visibility at the event? We can offer you the chance to become either an event partner or a trade show booth vendor. Aside from gaining free access to this exciting event, some of the other benefits include: Collaborate with prospects and clients in a positive learning environment.

Raise your corporate profile in a fast-growing commercial and residential market.

Demonstrate leadership by being part of the growth of agriculture in the area.

Access industry experts, community influencers and passionate advocates of agriculture.

Gain insight into current industry trends, agricultural policy and the future of farming.

For more information about our partnership and trade show opportunities, email angie@itmevents.ca.

You can also visit our website www.ruralsummit.ca for event tickets and information about the event and to stay informed on what’s happen-

ing at the event.

No matter what your level of interest in agriculture, there’s something for everyone at the NORTH GRENVILLE RURAL SUMMIT. We want everyone to see what’s possible and how you can contribute and be a part of that potential success. You don’t need to own a big farm to benefit from an agriculturebased business. You just need a passion and a plan and we want to help you with both of those. See you on April 7!

Facebook: Rural Summit – North Grenville. Instagram: @ngruralsummit. Twitter: @ ngruralsummit.

Mapping the journey to successful employment North Grenville Employment Resource Centre 125 Prescott St, Kemptville Follow CSE on: Date

Workshop

MAR 1st

Volunteer Bureau FREE Income Tax Preparation Services for low income earners, 10:00—2:00

MAR 5th

YOUTH Resumes, 3:00—4:30

MAR 6th

Resumes and Cover Letters, 10:00—12:00

MAR 7th

Social Media for Job Searching, 10:00—11:30

MAR 9th

Brown Bag Lunch Job Search Club, 11:30—12:30

MAR 12th

YOUTH Job Search, 3:00—4:30

MAR 13th

Information and Decision Making, 10:00—11:30

MAR 14th

CSE OPEN HOUSE!! Come see what we do!

MAR 15th

Volunteer Bureau FREE Income Tax Preparation Services for low income earners, 10:00—2:00

MAR 19th

YOUTH Prepare for an Interview, 3:00—4:30

MAR 20th

Job Search Strategies, 1:30—3:00 1000 Islands Credit Counselling, 9:00—3:00

MAR 21st

W.H.M.I.S., 9:00—12:00

MAR 23rd

Brown Bag Lunch Job Search Club, 11:30—12:30

MAR 26th

YOUTH Customer Service Training, 3:00—4:30

MAR 27th

Prepare for Interviews, 1:30—3:00

MAR 28th

Smart Serve, 9:00—1:00, (Cost = $33.90) Service Canada Outreach, 9:00—3:00 (Closed 12:00— 1:00 for lunch)

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CSE Job and Volunteer Fair on March 8th @ North Grenville Municipal Centre, 1:00 - 6:00 PM CSE Consulting Outreach Services March 21st: Merrickville Health Centre, 9:00—11:00 March 6th & 20th: TR Leger, Kemptville Campus, 10:00— 11:30

CSE is OPEN from 9:00—12:00 on Saturday February 10th!!!

Check out our online job board at: www.cseconsulting.com Employment Ontario programs are funded in part by the Government of Canada. Les programmes Emploi

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SERVICES TOES IN NEED Professional, Sterile Advanced Mobile Foot Care Nurse 613 858 4383 toesinneed@bell.net www.toesinneed.ca GARDENING - Ar tistic Flower Gardening, Create or Establish construct maintain. Small Lawn Services. 613-258-3847 LANGUAGE CLASSES - KEMPTVILLE. FRENCH, SPANISH, INUKTITUT & SIGN LANGUAGE. WWW.ALKEVENTMANAGEMENT.CA $195 SHOPLOCALSHOWCASE.CA APRIL 28, 9-3PM, FREE ADMISSION & SAMPLING #SHOPLOCAL

Housecleaning Every mother/ father needs a houswife.

Phone Sandy 613.219.7277 P E R S O N A L T R A I N E R/B O O T C A M P CLASSES WWW.KSFIT.CA KSFITNESS 613-402-1665 KIMBERLY.STAPLETON74@GMAIL.COM

Property clean-up, trees, brush, scrap metal anything removed. Wayne Scott 613286-9072.

SEAMSTRESS - 30+ years of experience, in Merrickville. kimberlymcewanclothingdesign.ca 613-299-8830

You Name It, I Can Sew It. Call Rhonda at 258-5248 Rock My House music lessons in fiddle, piano, drums and more.

613 258 5656.

Sale Free Range Brown Eggs 2876 Cty Rd 16 Merrickville 2006 Jetta TDI good condition and runs great. 613-290-5559

Looking for a small dog to adopt. Vet Reference & great home provided . Senior dog welcome. jotours2015@gmail. com

96 Wine bottle storage rack $75, floor corker $30, 60 bottle drying tree $20. 613-769-4995

Looking to harvest cedar trees from 3 ft high and + off acreage. (613)799-0958

Highland ground beef for sale.

Locally raised 613 269-2439 Stpierrey@rogers.com

Ride to Brockville anytime on 15th from Oxford Mills. 2583008

2 rain barrels $100 215-0665 Andy kemptville

Wanted 2 or 3 bedroom apartment on one floor, Kemptville 613.258.0964

FOR RENT Furnished room in a shared house for rent, $700/mth in Oxford Mills.

Call 613 294 7420

Room for rent, Unfurnished, Large Home, Oxford Mills Utilities& Internet included $600/mth 613.601.5871 KEMPTVILLE LARGE TWO BEDROOM APARTMENT, $1125.00 PLUS UTILITIES 613-220-5014 3 BEDROOM HOUSE AVAILABLE. RENT SUPPLEMENT PROGRAM FOR FAMILIES WITH INCOME UNDER $30K. CALL MICHELLE 613-3423840 X2274.

Dry and wrapped round bales of hay suitable for cattle. Jon 613-227-3650

25 yr old Napoleon fireplace and 27 ft of insulated chimney. Fireplace needs welding. $500 obo 6132587425 Indoor RV, boat storage. Reasonable rates. Call Jon 613227-3650.

FOR SALE

New Beautiful-tone drywall primer sealer 18.9 liters $50.00. 613 269-3386

Hay for sale, $5.00/bale, Anne Marie 613-213-0970

Local Author Barbara Avon. Editing Services also available. barb8855@ gmail.com

Orbitrek compact elliptical 991002 Good condition Digital display $50. 613-215-0681

Driveway Sealing Sprayed with quality asphalt oil plus Masonry Services call Keith - 613-258-2135

Roland Digital Piano HPi7. Mint condition. Asking $2,200.00. Headphones included. 613-258-2551.

Senior needs old car batteries for making weights. Call 613 258 6254.

Looking to rent farmland for 2018 crop year. Call or text 613-262-1204

For sale: Craftsman12hp snowblower $250.00. Phone 613258-4005

8-WEEK MINDFULNESS PROGRAM Starting March 13, 2018 in Kemptville.

Please contact Emily (Registered Psychotherapist) or Shannon (M.Ed) at mbsmprogram@gmail.com or 613-407-0790

2014 Yamaha ATV excellent condition $9,000 613.258.4867

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Firewood: hardwood. $90 a face cord, delivered. 613-258-4416 or 613-913-8480(cell).

Filter, UV, 58mm, new 5.00 ve3mhm@sympatico.ca

PROFESSIONAL PAINTER Commercial & Residential 613.276.4583 Kemptville area

Two rain barrels $100 2150665 andy

Infant Car seat Used once $50 or best offer 613.258.8820

Complete Home Property Clean up: house cleaning, dump runs, etc. Call Al’s Clean up services 613.258.3847 613.295.0300

4 Goodyear Nordic Winter tires on rims-195 65/R15 $800mew used 2 months Sell $675 or BO Ron 613-258-7677

Mixed hardwood firewood. $100 per cord delivered. Charlie 9892768.

The Plumb”Mur” Plus Bathroom PLUS more. Murray 613.519.5274 nmmuir1984@gmail.com

MICROWAVE Panasonic Genius 1.3 cu ft. counter top model black $40.00 613-720-6730

Rural Home Care ser vices-Affordable, professional & experienced care for your loved one.

613.868.0356

FISCHER CROSS-COUNTRY SKI PACKAGE + WAXES FOR MAN 5' 10", SHOE SIZE 10/11 $75.00 CALL 613-258-2119

HANDY MAN specializing in renovations & house staging. We do it all CALL 613.294.2416

boys skates size 5, $40.00 boys skates size 8, $40.00 2584853

Goodnight Bed Company Supporting your well-being with genuine sleep solutions. 613 258 2902.

Treadmill with adjustable incline, built in fitness computer & manual.$230.00 613 2693567

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WANTED TO BUY Ducks-Muscovy also Massey Harris Tractor 613-301-1747

1 new Nordic & rim 225/75/15 . $75.00. 613 258 6254

OLD TOWN KEMPTVILLE 2 bedroom apartment for rent, $950 plus utilities 613-258-0023

Firewood Hardwood $95/cord Joseph 343.262.1979

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WE ARE HIRING

Ferguson Tree Nursery is inviting all qualified candidates to send resumes for the following vacancies: • • • •

Chemical Spray Operator Position Cultural Technician Position Nursery Manual Labour Crew Leader Position 4 Nursery Manual Labour Positions

For More information about the opportunities and how to submit a resume please visit www.fergusontreenursery.ca For further inquires please contact Penny Lennox, General Manager at penny@fergusontreenursery.ca or (613) 258-0110 Ext.226 Alternate # (613) 297-3152

310 T Certified Diesel Mechanic/Service Co-ordinator Thurler Milk Inc. is located in South Mountain, ON. We are a milk hauling transporter, delivering 130 million litres annually of raw milk to processing plants in Ontario with a fleet of 12 truck and 14 trailers.

The full time mechanic/service co-ordinator must be able to inspect, diagnose, adjust, repair and maintain trucks and trailers as well as miscellaneous repairs on various types of equipment.

This includes but not exclusive to engines, transmissions, axles, brakes, electronics, hydraulic pump and cylinders, A/C as well as emission systems and milk pump components. Welding may be required. Candidate must be able to perform annual safeties as regulated by the Ministry of Transportation in addition to following and executing scheduled preventative maintenance service intervals.

The successful candidate will be required to maintain a clean and safe work environment. They must keep detailed and accurate maintenance reports and documentation, including the recording of parts, equipment and labour utilized on repair orders. A valid G license is mandatory and a valid AZ license would be a preferred asset. Must be a 310T licensed Diesel Mechanic who posses their own tools with a minimum of 5+ years of experience. The position requires someone with a co-operative, positive attitude who can work independently but communicate effectively with co-workers, customers and the fleet manager. The industry we work in requires highly dependable team players who have the ability to diagnose and repair mechanical/electrical problems with minimum vehicle downtime.

Strong attention to detail and accuracy is needed.

Remuneration: $30/hour plus cell phone.

Benefits are available after a probationary period.

Please send resume by mail or email Mail: 11249 Snowbird Road South Mountain, ON K0E 1W0 Email: jaymeoliver@storm.ca

Dry Firewood-$95.00/ Chord of HardWood Pickup near Merrickville 613 269 3836 Mixed hardwood firewood, $100 a cord delivered. Jon 227-3650 FIrewood Hardwood $100/cord delivered. Softwood $75 Call Peter 613-913-0810.

WANTED Co-pilot with pilots licence. phone 613-258-2958

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ACROSS 1. Bow 6. Astringent 10. Doorpost 14. Pontifical 15. Certain 16. Maguey 17. Spare 18. Narrow opening 19. Sheltered nook 20. Unalike 22. Make a sweater 23. Nil 24. Pictures 26. A division of a hospital 30. Gist 31. Tin 32. Chills and fever 33. Playthings 35. Nigerian monetary unit

39. Any dramatic scene 41. Of an obscure nature 43. Tall woody plants 44. "Your majesty" 46. Behold, in old Rome 47. Feline 49. Born as 50. Outbuilding 51. Belt or girdle 54. Donated 56. Shade of blue 57. Primary 63. Lacking intellectual acuity 64. Anagram of "Note" 65. Confederate States 66. Jail (British) 67. Not sweet 68. Heavenly hunter 69. If not 70. Anagram of "Seek" 71. Weals

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DOWN 1. Hurried 2. Cab 3. Chooses 4. Paddles 5. Featureless 6. Diligent 7. Cradlesong 8. Murres 9. System of weights and measures 10. Whippersnapper 11. Lengthwise 12. Film 13. Round red root vegetables 21. Devilfish 25. Numerous 26. Light bulb unit 27. Food thickener 28. Country bumpkin 29. Luscious 34. Screechers 36. Skin irritation 37. Type of cereal grass 38. Breezed through 40. Brother of Jacob 42. Female ruff 45. An artless innocent young girl 48. Sleeping sickness carrier 51. Mooch 52. Identical 53. Japanese wrestlers 55. Provide with a permanent fund 58. Search 59. Rubber wheel 60. Angle of a leafstalk 61. Violent disturbance 62. Cravings

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Youngsters of Yore, 1:30 pm, Library Program Room. Guest Speaker: Pam Welling: Writing a Memoir Mar 8 Job Fair, NG Municipal Centre, 1-6 pm. For more info contact CSE Consulting, 258-6576.

Mar 14 New Horizon Club, 12 noon. Burritt's Rapids Community Hall, St. Patrick Day Celebration, Irish Stew. Goodwill donation.

Mar 17 St. Patrick’s Day Party, Kemptville Legion, dinner and music featuring the Diplomats, 6-12 pm. Call 258-5734 for ticket info.

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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Young fans support their Kemptville 73's by the sportsguy Kemptville 73's hosted a Thursday afternoon makeup contest against Navan Grads to take home a 3-1 win.

Kemptville 73's, with man advantage, coming on strong to open first when Frazee combined to Titus back to Jared Patterson in the lane launches a howitzer for PPG to beat Joseph Giacobbo top shelf blocker side at 16:57.

As in the first, the second was exciting end-to-end action. At 3:16 Thousand broke the line, cycling low to Hunter on point, ahead to Thomas Daskas gliding to the crease

to net his first goal of season.

Final twenty, Navan Grads spoiled Cooper Lukenda’s SO attempt when Breton swiped the bouncing rubber, as Curtis Fabbro punched in the rebound at 6:52. Navan pulled their stopper for extra man attack and Kemptville capitalized with EN, when Frazee shut down clearing, across to Bondy, with quick release to Nicholas Domitrovic flying up the wing into open mesh at 19:42. Kemptville outshot Navan by 38 to 29, with 73's 4 PP attempts with 1 result as Navan's 2 attempts to be shutdown.

Carleton Place Canadians hosted the Kemptville 73's Friday night on their ice surface to be handed another 4-0 loss. At :56, with man advantage, Travis Broughman PPG, with helpers from Theocharidis and Girduckis, to open the gates. Another PP, Reynolds with Thorne for Noah Tooke PPG to blast it past Nick Bond at 16:24.

Second was owned by Carleton Place, as they capitalized with SHG, as the Tupkar connection found Tim Theocharidis on the boards at 12:02. Allison to Tooke, over to Travis Broughman at

17:23, to close out with 4 to zip for Carleton Place Canadians. Canadians outgunned 73's 45 to 28, with Canadians three attempts and two goals, 73's having four without any results.

Next home game is Sunday, March 8, at 2:00 pm, when the Brockville Braves visit the Municipal Centre for special school day invitation event....Hockey with EDGE.

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Mustangs capture EOSSAA Gold!

With OFSAA on the line, the girls started the championship match against Ecole Secondaire Catholique Embrun with a few missed serves and several mistakes, and found the score tied at 7-7.

Strong leadership from Grace Besserer helped settle the nerves, as the girls overcame a slow start to take the first set 25-13. In the second set, Charlotte Black continued her dominating ways and led the team with 10 kills to seal the victory with a 25-14 score.

This marks the second time in school history a senior girls volleyball team has won the Eastern Ontario volleyball championships. Truly a team effort, coach Angus MacDonald was very proud of how the team came together to win this championship. The girls set sail for Windsor on March 4th to compete at OFSAA. Special congratulations go out to the graduating members of the team: Megan O’Connell, Charlotte Black, Tatiana Weissflog, Vanessa Huels, Sydney Murray and Grace Besserer.

Back row L-R: Emond, Vanessa Huel and Assistant Coach Sarah Walther Middle row L-R: Grace Besserer, Sophie Salter, Ainhoa Boyle and Charlotte Black Front row L-R: Sydney Murray and Megan O’Connell.

by Angus MacDonald The Senior girls volleyball team is heading to OFSAA after winning the EOSSAA championship last week in Deep River. After being granted the number one seed in the tournament, the Mustangs began pool play against the 6th seeded team, Granite Ridge High School from

Kingston. It did not take long for the offense to take over, as Tatiana Weissflog and Megan O’Connell led the way with 7 kills each to finish with an impressive 25-8 and 25-18 win.

The Mustangs then faced off against the 3rd seeded Mackenzie Community school.

Vanessa Huels’ strong play at the net, and excellent serving

from Makayla Emond, helped the Mustangs trample the host school 25-5 and 25-13 to set up a semi-final match against L’Citadelle from Cornwall.

Excellent defensive passing from Sydney Murray helped the Mustangs send La Citadelle home with a dominating 25-10 and 25-10 win to advance to the finals.

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New Rideau Canal fleet arrives from Europe

Wildcats ready to register Wildcats in-person registration will be held Sunday, March 4th:10am-2pm at Canadian Tire Kemptville. Accepting fees by credit card or e-transfer, our registrar an get your child set up right away to play ball this Spring. Help from the Jumpstart program is available if needed.

Please email Barb at registrarkemptvillewildcats@gmail.com for the steps required to apply.

Registration will remain open online until March 31st.

Thank you to Canadian Tire Kemptville for the use of their lobby, and for their continued support of our ball league here in town. Head to the store and start shopping for gear today!

The Wildcats are still looking for sponsors to help pay for new jerseys and bats, as regulations have changed and our entire stock must be replaced for this season. If you would like to help by sponsoring the league, please contact Nadine at fundraisingkemptvillewildcats@gmail.com.

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The Le Boat Horizon fleet cruisers built for touring the Rideau Canal are here and ready to go. The premier vessels arrived earlier this month and were welcomed with an unveiling ceremony at the Le Boat boat yard on Centre Street in Smiths Falls. The cruisers were built in Poland and took their first voyage - as cargo - across the Atlantic. They will be launched this spring.

"We have prepared our expansion into Canada for close to three years," said Cheryl Brown, Le Boat's Global Managing Director. "To finally see it all come together with the arrival of 16 newly-built canal boats actually arriving at our new base in Canada is really something amazing," She noted sales are going well with customers from Europe and North America.

The boats have been designed for Ontario's waterways and will offer visitors a new way to discover the scenic surroundings and history of the Rideau Canal, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Last fall, Le Boat relocated its North American headquarters from Clearwater, Florida, to the Lockmaster's House on the Rideau Canal. The company is investing $16-million to operate the self-drive boats on the Rideau Canal.

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When One Door Closes

by Deron Johnston The local food community received some disturbing news recently with the announcement that the Two Rivers Food Hub in Smiths Falls was shutting down its distribution operations. This means that Two Rivers will no longer distribute local food products made by small to midsize farms and food processors to area restaurants, stores and institutions. This will leave a number of farmers and local food businesses looking for alternative ways to get their products into the hands and mouths of consumers.

Two Rivers will continue to rent commercial kitchen space to farmers and food processors, as well renting space in their long-term freezers and cool storage facilities.

This institution has provided a much-needed link in the local food system by allowing small to mid-size farmers a way of selling their products outside of places like community farmers’ markets.

Quite often, these farmers aren’t able to produce the large quantities required to be able to sell at the reduced cost that is demanded by the large wholesalers, who currently dominate the distribution channels to almost all restau-

rants, large food retailers and institutions across Canada.

Rather than look at the announcement as a “doom and gloom” scenario, maybe this creates an opportunity for another group, private company, or organization to learn from the Two Rivers experience. If someone else stepped forward with a different business model, or perhaps with more private money, this story could have a happy ending for all. Food hubs are best described as initiatives that support the local food value chain (system) by creating a direct link between smaller scale local farmers and customers in larger markets who are interested in the kind of delicious, nutritious, high-quality foods that these smaller producers can deliver.

The upcoming announcement of the acquisition of the former Kemptville College by the Municipality of North Grenville pops into mind.

Is a local food distribution centre a good fit for the new Kemptville Campus? There’s an industrial kitchen there in the main cafeteria that could be used, and a number of unoccupied buildings that could be adapted as shortterm or long-term storage.

The Kemptville Campus is closer to potential producers in Grenville County and

neighbouring areas like Dundas County and the rural areas of the City of Ottawa. The close proximity to the 416, the 401, and the US border could allow for easier access to major markets like Ottawa and beyond to Montreal and the US. There are enough potential pieces to begin a food hub on the Kemptville Campus, but it’s doubtful that there is enough local food capacity right now to support two food hubs within thirty minutes of each other. However, even if the Kemptville Campus option just did local food distribution, it would go a long way towards preserving the trail blazing work done over the last three years by the group at Two Rivers.

There appears to be potential in this area with Two Rivers having distributed over $1 million in food since it began limited distribution activities in 2015. The Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs (OMAFRA) has been very supportive of the Two Rivers operation, so it would be logical that they would continue that support at Kemptville Campus. This could go a long way towards gaining access to grant money for the new operation.

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Jann Arden at Kemptville Live

The Kemptville Live Music Festival is extremely pleased to welcome AwardWinning Canadian singersongwriter Jann Arden to headline Sunday, July 22, 2018.

Jann Arden is a Canadian born, singer, songwriter, broadcaster and author. The much celebrated multiplatinum award-winning artist catapulted onto the Canadian music scene in 1993 with the release of her debut album “Time For Mercy” featuring the hit single, “I Would Die For You”. A year later with “Living Under June”, she would have her career breakout hit, “Insensitive” that would solidify her posi-

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Arden has released 14 albums with 19 top ten singles.

Her most recent recording “These Are the Days” will be released in March of 2018.

Once again Grammy Award winning producer Bob Rock was behind the console of what could arguably be Jann’s most personal and poignant offering to date. Last year, she completed a highly successful 27 date Canadian tour, previewing two of the newly recorded songs, “A Long Goodbye” and “Everybody’s Always Pulling On Me”.

On November 21 of 2017, Arden released the Canadian best seller “Feeding My Mother – Comfort and Laughter in the Kitchen as My Mom Lives with Memory Loss” (Penguin Random House Canada). The book shares insights, loss, irony, and yes humour, as mother and daughter face the journey together.

In her career to date, Jann has received eight Juno Awards including Female Artist of the Year and Songwriter of the Year and in 1997 and again in 2016, she hosted the Awards

ceremony. Arden is also the recipient of 10 SOCAN Awards, four Western Canadian Music Awards, a Much Music Video Award, three Prairie Music Awards and an Alberta Recording Industry Association Award.

She is the proud recipient of a star on Canada’s Walk of Fame; she has been inducted into the Canadian Association of Broadcasters Hall of Fame and has been given the Vantage Women of Originality Award. In 2012 she was awarded the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Medal, and in 2013 was inducted into the Western Canadian Music Alliance Hall of Fame.

In addition to being a singer/songwriter, Jann Arden is, of course, an author of note. Her previous releases include “If I Knew, Don’t You Think I’d Tell You” and “I’ll Tell You One Damn Thing, That’s All I Know” and her bestselling self-penned memoir “Falling Backwards”. In the past Jann has written a monthly advice column for Elle Canada – a feature that ran for a year.

She is also a much in demand

speaker, peppering her words of wisdom with her signature humour.

In 2010 Jann took on broadcast duties as of the host of “Being Jann”, an hour-long talk show on CBC Radio and a year later she sat in the judge’s chair for Canada Sings (Global TV). Jann has also been a guest host on the Social (CTV) over the course of the past five years.

A well-known advocate for animals, she narrated the popular program, ER Vets and she has also produced two documentaries “Free” and “Jann Takes Manhattan”, both of which were met with favourable reviews.

Never one to settle into one discipline, Arden has made appearances in television sitcoms – Ellen in 1997, Corner Gas in 2005, and several guest appearances on the CBC’s Rick Mercer Report. This year Jann has been involved in “Working Moms” and “The Detour”. Not to be left out, the theatre stage also called the versatile artist when, in 2000, she took part in The Vagina Monologues when it toured Canada.

Jann’s philanthropic work has included World Vision, she performed in Live 8 and the MAC Cosmetics Fashion Cares AIDS benefit. In recent years, Jann has also supported Gilda’s Club in Toronto.

Whether she is captivating

audiences with her heartfelt music, entertaining them with her quick wit or sharing her written word in a boldly honest voice – Jann Arden is a Canadian original – a brilliant multidimensional talent!

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