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The local North Grenville Toastmasters club hosted the International Speech contest and Evaluation contest at the Grenville Mutual Insurance community hall on February 28. The local club entered competitors in both categories. When the ballots were counted, our local representative, Anna Van Adrichem-Rochon placed third in the International Speech contest. In the Evaluation contest, Richard Chartrand was first and Tony Vanderlaan was third. Excellent results for the local club. The winners will advance to the next level.

Toastmasters clubs help people work toward their potential in the area of communication and leadership skills. The members practice by participating, listening and evaluating each other. With the building of these skills, it instils self-confidence. Over time, many members eliminate filler words such as um, so, like etc., have eye contact with their audience, use appropriate body language, learn how to use props, do presentations, and tell stories.

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The 2019 Rural Summit The 2019 Rural Summit Organizing Committee along with ITM Events proudly presents the 2019 Rural Summit. This special event will be taking place on Friday, April 12 and Saturday, April 13, 2019 at Parish Hall on the campus of the former Kemptville College at 830 Prescott Street in Kemptville, Ontario.

Interested in starting or growing an agricultural business? Or are you one of the many people that we call the agri-curious? The Rural Summit is your opportunity to learn, share and network with local farmers, business owners, public servants, politicians and related industry professionals.

The first day of the twoday summit will feature a keynote speaker, multiple plenary sessions, a moderated panel discussion and our signature farm-to-table lunch of local foods that last year’s attendees are still talking about. The second day will feature additional

networking opportunities, hands-on workshops and a local food tour to help bring the bigger picture into focus.

You’ll walk away with new information, practical ideas and tools that you can use right away.

Just some of the topics that may be discussed include: How to plan for farm succession.

How to create a business plan.

Tax benefits of running an agriculture-based business.

Funding and other supports.

Developing agri-tourism.

Alternatives to traditional farming methods.

Economic development opportunities in cannabis research and development.

From kitchen gardens to livestock operations to small-scale 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.

Conveniently located on Highway 416, Kemptville is just a 30-minute drive from both Ottawa and Brockville.

We are looking forward to meeting with participants from all around Eastern Ontario!

Are you a strategic thinker and understand the marketing and branding opportunity that the 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, influencers, decision makers and 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, to stay informed on what’s happening at the event.

No matter what your level of interest in agriculture, there’s something for everyone at the 2019 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 agriculture-based business. You just need passion and a plan, and we want to help you with both of those. See you on April 12 and 13!

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derful musical is coming to our town March 30-April 14 at the Urbandale Arts Centre.

Dancing is a huge part of this amazing musical. Our choreographer Laura Anderson is proud of how hard these dancer/singers have worked to give you a terrific show.

She says “The show is a mix of broadway jazz, tap and acrobatics. We are very lucky

the corps of newsboys is the show’s heart. These performers all sing well, but what really brings them to life is how they move. The big song “Carrying the Banner,” happens near the beginning of the story as this motley crew of kids gets ready to start their day hawking newspapers to make a living. It’s the first of many high-energy ensemble numbers. Be sure to come out and see these fabulous dancer/ singers. The Dancer 1 crew is Azaria Shams, Sarah Bolland, Maddie Bolland, Sarah Allen, Rylie Hillier, Maya Mohammed and Rhiannah Gallagher.

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to have some dancers with gymnastics backgrounds.

The choreography takes full advantage of their ability to create high energy routines that include everything from cartwheels and roundoffs to spectacular split leaps and even trampoline jumps!”

Although “Newsies” has a central character, Jack Kelly (played by Nathaniel Flinn), 2

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by Neil Whyte, OMCA Secretary On the evening of March 6, the not-for-profit OMCA held its annual general meeting at Maplewood Hall. Many thanks to the community members who attended to assist in conducting several important pieces of business. Three new members of the 2019 Board of Directors were appointed to replace those stepping down. Heartfelt appreciation for the past service was expressed to outgoing Board members Lyn Hunt, John Barclay, and David Habberjam. Newly appointed Board members Neil Whyte and Richard Chartrand were welcomed to round out the 5-member Board also consisting of Ashly Sloan, Dan Spring and Marc Nadeau. A refreshed OMCA Charter reflecting future directions was presented, debated and subsequently accepted by membership vote. A list of planned 2019 community events was introduced and an exciting array of special projects the Association hopes to begin this year was tabled.

Please support the OMCA by volunteering or by simply attending our community events. On March 20 at 5:30 pm, we will host our Spring Equinox Maple Dinner at Maplewood Hall. Pancakes and sausages with locally produced maple syrup will be served. Proceeds will directly assist OMCA community events and special projects. Find us at www. facebook.com/groups/OxfordMills.

submitted by Jeanne Lambert The annual Bishop’s Mills Women’s Institute Fundraising Christmas Auction took place in December, and the money that was raised was donated to these two worthy North Grenville organizations: Salvation Army and Beth Donovan Hospice. This long-running event is always great fun for those in attendance and, again this year, raised over $800, all from donated goods. WI members would like to thank our wonderful auctioneers, Jane and Vicki Graham, for ‘raising the roof’ with their hilarious antics and the ensuing laughter, all while raising funds for our community.

There were 41 women present - WI members from other branches in the District, and many guests from the local community.

The January meeting of the Bishop’s Mills Women’s Institute was held at the home of member Sheryl McKim, and included a focus on memories of favourite

The new OMCA Board: Richard Chartrand Daniel Spring (Treasurer) Neil Whyte (Secretary) Ashley Sloan Marc Nadeau (President)

games that members have played with their families at Christmas time, such as dominoes, board games and card games. The ten members present also discussed memories of Christmas and traditions within their homes.

It was insightful to hear how different members celebrate special times with their families.

In February, members met in Tricia Habberjam’s home on Valentine’s Day. Tricia prepared games with Valentine themes for members to play, including a Valentine trivia quiz and ‘find the cupids’. Several members shared stories of favourite Valentine’s Day events. Nine members were present to discuss the District Annual Meeting and the upcoming BMCA Music night.

The March meeting will be held on Thursday, March 14, and will focus on history. David Shanahan will be our guest speaker, and he will speak about Indigenous peoples in the area. Susan Jenkins and Jillian Wainwright, Tweedsmuir Curators, will be our hosts.

T h e B i s h o p ’s M i l l s Women’s Institute has been involved in the community since 1985, including documenting the history of the village and encouraging positive change. The Bishop’s Mills Women’s Institute holds monthly meetings and welcomes new members interested in meeting their neighbours and getting involved in their community.

For information about attending local meetings, please contact President Linda Desroches 258- 2115, or Jeanne Lambert at jeanne. lambert828@gmail.com, and you can find us on Facebook, too.

If you are interested in finding out more about WI, see the Provincial organization’s website: www.fwio. on.ca.

Around the World in Canada

Taking part in Around the World were, l. to r.: Kashif, Pakistan; Kamyar, Iran; David, Ireland; Cecilia, Scotland; Javiera, Chile; Ahmad, Syria; Annick, France; and Melissa Francis, Program Manager, St. Lawrence-Rideau Immigration Partnership.

Canada is a country drawing its people from all over the world, and an event in Brockville last week celebrated just a few of the countries that have contributed citizens to this land. The 2018 We Are Neighbours campaign was celebrated when seven of the people profiled in the project came together at the Brockville Country Club to do a Show-and-Tell about their home countries. The St. Lawrence-Rideau Immigration Partnership have run the We Are Neighbours March 13, 2019

campaign for a few years now, giving Canadians an opportunity to learn about the many nations that have contributed to the Canadian mosaic.

The seven countries profiled last week were Chile, France, Indian, Iran, Ireland, Pakistan, and Scotland. Each person had a table on which they displayed videos, books, food, artwork, and other items that gave a small insight into their native lands. Attendees got to spend 15 minutes at each table, ask-

ing questions and hearing about the countries represented there, before moving on to the next “country” in the room.

Melissa Francis, Program Manager with the Immigration Partnership, and Lauren Smith, Program Co-ordinator, organised the event and were gracious hosts to all. Refugees for Brockville and TR Leger Immigrant Services also had tables, providing information on their services.

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Financial Forum 2019

Having a family cottage is a great asset. Not only will it provide you with some great family memories but like a lot of real estate it will likely grow in value over time.

That being said, from a financial planning point of view the family cottage needs to be given different consideration than

your typical investment.

One thing to keep in mind is that there are often a lot of emotions tied up in the family cottage and this needs to be accounted for.

It is extremely beneficial to be open and realistic about your plans for the cottage and make sure that everyone who has stake in the property is in the loop.

It is not uncommon for a mother or father to promise their children that they will never sell the cottage, when in reality they need the money wrapped up in the property to fund their retirement.

If the plan is to transfer the cottage to the next generation, the most important thing to consider is the

capital gains tax on the disposition. The capital gain is the amount that the proceeds exceed the tax cost.

Even if parents gift the cottage to their offspring, it still triggers a capital gain at fair market value. To reduce capital gains tax, it is often recommended that clients document tax costs, which not only includes the initial cost of the property but also the amounts paid on improvements to the cottage over its lifetime.

This includes things like redoing a deck, building a boathouse or other significant upgrades (not routine maintenance). Make sure to keep a spreadsheet of the improvements with invoices and receipts to back up the costs.

If you want to be strategic about how much tax you pay on capital gains, you will also want to be aware of the true market value of the property. With cottages there can be a lot of variance even if they are on the same lake. Things like the view, quality of the lakefront and which direc-

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tion the cottage is facing can all play a role in its value. It might be worth it to get an appraisal of the property so you know exactly what you are getting into.

Another major tax issue when it comes to the family cottage is probate fees on assets. In Ontario, people have to pay $5 on every $1000 on the first $50,000 of assets and $15 for each $1000 above that amount.

This can add up when it comes to something as valuable as a family cottage.

One way to get around probate fees is to gift the cottage to children before you die rather than leaving it to them in your will.

This only works if you don’t need the money for your own retirement or if you don’t want your kids to use their own assets on the cottage transfer.

Another way to reduce probate fees AND capital gains tax is to change the title on the property to joint tenancy with one adult holding the right of survivorship. In this situation, three people would legally own the property and you would only be taxed on

disposing one third of the property to one of your children. When you die the other two thirds would automatically be transferred to your child, triggering a capital gains tax on the rest of the property. In the end the estate would end up paying a smaller amount of capital gains tax and probate fees than if the cottage was just left in the will.

While this type of planning is useful it can be complicated, and it is important that everyone who has stake in the cottage be on board. The last thing you want is for the family cottage to turn into a breeding ground for arguments and discord in your family.

The best way to plan for cottage transfer is to start thinking about it early. Talking with a financial planner can help lay everything out for you so that you can carve a path forward that works for you and your entire family.

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The Kemptville Cancer Support Group was started in 2000. We meet every third Monday of the month from January to June and September to November. The aims and objectives of the group are to reach out to all who are either going through Cancer, cancer survivors or caregivers. Men and women are welcome. Strength is shared with those who feel alone and worried.

Our meetings are held at St. John’s United Church, 400 Prescott St., Kemptville starting at 2 pm and usually last 2 hours. Entrance is at the side door and up the stairs to your right. Please let us know if you would like to come and meet our group on March 18, or any other month that suits you.

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First task complete

by Deron Johnston When she made her inaugural speech at the swearingin ceremony of the new North Grenville Municipal Council on December 3, 2018, newly elected North Grenville Mayor Nancy Peckford announced that she was going to be creating a Taskforce On Affordable Housing that would analyze the current situation and then make recommendations on how to improve the lack of affordable housing in North Grenville.

With the support of her council colleagues, she began work almost immediately to take this initiative from mere words to build a strong, diverse and caring group that would closely examine the situation. Having heard from a number of residents on the campaign trail who claimed they were on a years-long waiting list to access affordable housing in Kemptville, Mayor Peckford felt compelled to take action, and wanted to reach out to the community to populate the taskforce. She believed that North Grenville had a wealth of knowledgeable, experienced and passionate people who could contribute substantially to discussions.

Affordable housing is often technically called “rent-

geared-to-income”, and “social housing”. For residents of North Grenville, these programs are managed by the United Counties of Leeds and Grenville (UCLG) which oversees them for a total of thirteen municipalities, including North Grenville, Brockville, Prescott and Gananoque. According to Canadian Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC), which sets the standard for the definition of housing affordability, housing should cost no more than 30% of a person’s income. With the rising price of property in North Grenville, and a scarcity of rental properties (meaning no competition that would normally help keep market rental prices in check), this has led to the perfect conditions for higher, often unaffordable, rents.

This, in turn, creates housing insecurity and homelessness (couch surfing, staying with friends, renting bedrooms in a stranger’s house) with a variety of people, from youth to seniors being affected.

The Taskforce on Affordable Housing roster has been selected from a substantial list of applicants. There were so many applicants, in fact, that Mayor Peckford felt it was important to add a Community Advisory Group to fully

take advantage of the diversity of skills and experiences that residents could bring to the table.

Some of those who were eager to serve on the Taskforce contributed their ideas to help shape the detailed terms of reference, reflecting the vision and scope of work for the group. Mayor Peckford felt it was important that the Taskforce’s actions be meaningful, comprehensive and measurable. As part of that philosophy, the Taskforce will only operate for a period of twelve months, in order to help maintain a sense of urgency and efficiency in their work, and to avoid becoming one of those never-ending committees that seemingly never gets anything done.

There will be a preliminary report in September and a final report, with full recommendations, in January 2020.

The Taskforce met officially for the first time as a group, along with the Community Advisory Group, on Thursday, February 28, in the Executive Boardroom at the North Grenville Municipal Centre. The meeting was also attended by a number of interested residents. As a matter of fact, more chairs had to be brought into the room so everyone could sit down.

It appears that a bigger room will be necessary when these groups meet again, especially if this high level of interest from residents continues.

Co-chairs for the Taskforce are Carl Cannon and Colleen Lynas, who made sure that the meeting ran smoothly from beginning to end. Mayor Peckford spoke first about how important this project was, to her personally, and to the community. She introduced the co-Chairs, who spoke briefly about their experiences and qualifications.

The meeting then proceeded as people introduced themselves, and even the residents were given time to say a few words. The room was filled with a diverse group of people, including planners, social workers, military personnel, real estate agents and even landlords.

The Taskforce will operate with minimal costs, as the only real expense will be municipal staff time, and this type of work is already part of their regular paid duties. If solutions can be found to help at least some of our residents get into secure, safe and affordable housing, then the societal and community benefit, compared to any cost, should be welcomed with open arms.

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is $10.00 for the average residential property. However, the impact varies for each taxpayer depending on the phase-in of the assessments over a four-year period. Leeds and Grenville ratepayers could see a small increase or decrease in their taxes depending upon the 2019 phase-in value of their assessments.

“The Joint Services Committee and Counties Council have been able to make significant enhancements to the Paramedic Service with the addition of two stations with 24/7 service, which will be a major improvement to meeting the rising call volumes,” Warden Pat Sayeau said of one of this year’s budget highlights.

“In addition, a large investment in infrastructure has also been achieved without an increase to the tax rate,” the Warden said.

Council was able to increase staffing levels in Paramedic Service to address the rising call volumes and in Public Works.

UPCOMING MEETINGS **NOTE: The schedule for meetings has been changed. Beginning in February, meetings will be held on Tuesdays with Committee of the Whole being held the first and second Tuesday of the month and Council being held on the third Tuesday of the month.

COUNCIL Tuesday, March 19 at 6:30 pm in the Council Chambers at the Municipal Centre.

COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE Tuesday, April 2 at 6:30 pm in the Council Chambers at the Municipal Centre.

BUDGET MEETINGS

Held at the Municipal Centre Mar 19 – 6:30 pm – Adoption of final budget **NOTE: Council and Committee of the Whole meetings are live streamed and archived on the Municipal website. Agendas for upcoming meetings are published on the Friday prior to the meeting and minutes are posted after they are approved. Visit www.northgrenville.ca and click on Agendas, Minutes & Video in the Govern tab.

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

Economic Development Coordinator The Municipality of North Grenville is accepting resumes from interested and qualified candidates for a full-time Economic Development Coordinator. The closing date to receive applications is 4:00 p.m. on Friday, March 22, 2019. Further information is available at www.northgrenville.ca/careers.

Waste Transfer Station Attendant The Municipality of North Grenville is accepting resumes from interested and qualified candidates for a casual, part-time Waste Transfer Station Attendant. The closing date to receive applications is 4:00 p.m. on Friday, March 22, 2019. Further information is available at www.northgrenville.ca/careers.

Spring/Summer Student Positions 2019 The Municipality of North Grenville is accepting resumes from interested and qualified candidates for the following positions: Recreation Coordinator Assistant, Summer Day Camp Coordinators, Summer Day Camp Programmers, Pool Supervisor, Head Lifeguard, Swim Team Coach, Lifeguard/Instructor, Groundskeepers & Downtown Revitalization and Facility Attendant. The closing date to receive applications is 4:00 p.m. on March 29, 2019. Details are available at www.northgrenville.ca/careers.

2019 INTERIM TAX BILLS

Counties Council approves zero tax increase in budget The United Counties of Leeds and Grenville Council voted to maintain the 2018 tax rate in passing its 2019 budget. The United Counties will collect $40.4 million from property taxpayers this year. The approved budget provides for total expenditures of $104.4-million. Capital expenditures account for $15 million. The total levy increase is 3.88%.

The taxation base includes additional tax revenue from real growth (new assessment) of $592,908, or an increase of 1.27%. The additional tax revenue from assessment changes due to the phase-in is $914,744 as property values in the residential, commercial, and farm property classes increased. Based on these increases, the Counties does not need to increase its tax rate in 2019.

An average residential property assessment in Leeds and Grenville is approximately $220,250.

The average tax increase, due to assessment phase-in,

UPDATE UPDATE

All 2019 Interim Tax Bills have been mailed. If you have not received your bill, please contact the Administration Office. The installment due date is March 29, 2019. Final tax bills for all tax classes will be mailed in June. Reminder: Payments can now be made by credit card when paying online through our website.

The budget also included a 0.5% increase to the dedicated hospital levy to 1%, which amounts to $383,365 for 2019. The budget increased the dedicated infrastructure levy from 1% to 1.5%, which amounts to $575,047.

“With the passage of the budget and no changes to service levels, staff is able to commence with their 2019 work plans and capital works programs,” Counties Chief Administrative Officer Andy Brown said.

A breakdown of the operating budget expenditures shows the largest piece of the pie is for Ontario Works at 22.03%, followed by transportation services costs at 16.56%, Community Housing budget at 12.45 % and the Paramedic Service budget at 14.58%.

The 2019 capital budget of $15-million includes $12.36 million for public works projects. The overall capital budget increased from last year’s total of $13.5-million. Road and infrastructure work ac-

counts for 85.36% of capital expenditures. Paramedic Service takes up 5.14%, followed by 4.03% for County Properties, 2.4% for Community Housing, 2.43% for Corporate Services, and 0.65% for Maple View Lodge.

For more information, contact Treasurer, Pat Huffman at 613-342-3840, ext.

2468.

Upcoming meetings: Joint Services Committee Wednesday, March 6, and regular Counties Council on Thursday, March 21.

All regular meetings begin at 9 a.m. in the Council Chambers at 25 Central Avenue, Brockville. For more information, contact County Clerk Lesley Todd at 613-342-3840, ext. 2454.

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Council has called a Special Committee of the Whole meeting for Wednesday, March 13 at 6:30 pm in the Council Chambers to do a final draft review of the entire 2019 Budget.

This will replace the budget review previously scheduled for Tuesday, March 12 at the Regular Committee of the Whole meeting. Due to a heavy agenda at that meeting, Council felt it was best to devote a Special Meeting on March 13 for the final review.

Information related to the budget process is posted on the Municipal website at www.northgrenville.ca/budget.

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Song for Ireland

by David Shanahan Ever since I arrived in Canada, lo these many years ago, I have wondered why St. Patrick’s Day is such a popular celebration in this country. More than any other ethnic holiday, it seems the Irish have made theirs one that everyone enjoys. Is it the music, the fun, the songs and stories, or what we call in Ireland, “the craic”? Some will, of course, refer to alcohol consumption as the reason behind the popularity. But the fact remains, and the question still intrigues me.

St. Patrick’s Day is heading our way this weekend, and pubs and restaurants all over Canada will be filled to overflowing with Canadians of all ethnic backgrounds, eagerly singing songs and raising glasses. And what’s wrong with that? Not a thing, in my opinion. We have too

few occasions in the year when we can all join together in fun and frolics.

But the Irish have given so much more to Canada, and to our own community, than just an excuse for a party. The Irish immigrant experience here has not always been a happy or peaceful one, and even today there are so many negative stereotypes floating around that bring us back to those less happy times.

Other ethnic groups have taken the place of the Irish these days, becoming figures of ridicule, suspicion and even hatred; but the Irish got there first. Although they were the largest single ethnic group in Ontario throughout the Nineteenth Century, the Irish were seen as disloyal, possibly dangerous, and certainly less “civilised” than the host community. In newspapers and periodicals of the time, when a cartoonist

Budget Impressions

by Jim Bertram The budget process this year had a number of features which, having experienced several other similar events, I have found encouraging.

Among the more encouraging features is the broad-based and penetrating range of questions and proposals coming from some Council members.

I am particularly encouraged by the willingness of Council members to take sometimes differing views, and represent them strongly.

The shabby notion that all of Council speaks with one voice at all times is seemingly, and happily, not something which the new Council subscribes to. Yet, at the same time, Council members discuss matters in a civil manner and conduct themselves in a commendable fashion when disagreeing. Seeing disagreement is encouraging to me, as it bespeaks an authentic interest on the part of all Council members to represent the best ideas they possess, come what may. An interest in bringing forward these ideas into the bear pit of testing, discussion and debate, so that the best ideas, or combinations of ideas, may be brought forward. Well done Council!

Council has also displayed another excellent quality in their goal setting: keeping property tax rates well under control. Mayor Peckford herself has mentioned a tax rise goal significantly less than 2%. The figure mentioned is in the area of 1.5% to 1.75%!

Very good news. I would, however, caution Council not to do this at the expense of long term planning features in the budget. For example, let’s not rob our reserves to attain that goal. The reserve feature is to allow for the provision of projects/services in the future, which will impose sometimes considerable costs. While I support control of tax rises, I certainly would not support a policy which just kicks tax rises down the road to be dealt with by another administration. Other options must be considered. Options which really reduce costs.

As a consideration and a beginning, let’s consider Community Budget Requests, which add up to $165,000, or somewhere between one and two percent of the budget. $17,000 for a baseball organisation? Fundraising anyone? $50,000 for the Ferguson Forest? $60,000 for the Curling Club? And so on. Council, look very hard at those community requests. Don't be

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wanted to draw an Irish man, they drew an ape in clothes, usually smoking a corncob pipe, and wearing a battered hat. Try doing that with any ethnic group today!

In North Grenville, we have even more reason to celebrate the Irish national holiday. After the War of 1812, it was mostly Irish exsoldiers and immigrants who settled in this area, protecting the planned Rideau Canal from American invasions.

The Canal itself was the key to opening up this region to widespread settlement, providing a highway for settlers, again mostly Irish, to come and settle on lands that had been left empty since surveyed in 1791.

The Rideau Canal was built mainly with Irish immigrant labour, unskilled men who dug the canal without machines or anything other than a shovel and a wheelbarrow. Around 1,000 men, mostly Irish, died on that proj-

ect. Many died from malaria from working in the swamps, others from explosions as inexperienced men were ordered to set off dynamite under the massive trees that barred the way. Others were killed when they had to dig out the roots of those trees, which collapsed on them. Sad stories, recorded in cemeteries along the length of the world’s longest skating rink.

Until the 1891 Census, the Irish accounted for around 25% of the Ontario population, and they were to be found at every level of society and commerce. In North Grenville, men like Dr. Charles Ferguson, M.P.; Robert Bell, founding Director of the Bytown and Prescott Railway and owner of the Ottawa Citizen; Rickey Waugh, owner of the mill in Oxford Mills and builder of the Brigadoon building; Francis Jones, who built the lovely stone building at Clothier and Sanders Streets in Kemptville; John

by Charles Jung An unusually icy winter, combined with a series of thaws, means potholes are appearing faster and earlier than expected. Appearing as if by magic, the dreaded pothole is the nasty surprise that winter leaves behind.

While hitting a pothole can damage tires, wheels, and suspension, the damage can be much more severe, including injury and, in some cases, death. Potholes also present a much bigger danger for motorcyclists, pedestrians and cyclists.

If you have been injured, or your vehicle has been damaged, by a pothole, the local road authority may be on the hook to pay. Ontario’s provincial Ministry of Transportation (MTO) and local municipalities have a duty to keep the roads under their jurisdiction in a reasonable state of repair and have a

legal duty to take reasonable steps to keep their roads free of hazardous conditions.

A regulation in the Municipal Act (Minimum Maintenance Standards Regulation), designed to restrict claims against municipalities, deems a pothole on municipal roads to be in repair if it is less than 8 cm deep and 1000 cm2 in surface area on a city street that carries over 10,000 vehicles a day.

The legal duty of MTO and municipalities does not mean that roads must always be kept in a perfect condition.

That would be impossible.

However, employees responsible for maintaining roadways have timelines that they must meet in order to avoid legal liability. The timelines demand that the busiest roads with the highest posted speed limits be treated with priority.

If the MTO or a municipality fails to maintain a road

and all four winners (Yeats, Beckett, Shaw and Heaney) were writing in English, not the Irish language.

We love words in all formats: songs, plays, poetry, discussion and debate. We sometimes come across as “opinionated”, perhaps, but that is part of the Irish love of argument and discovery: we just can’t help it. So, enjoy St. Patrick’s Day this weekend.

Have a pint or two, by all means (preferably Irish beer), and join in on the old songs: just avoid those American ones we try to avoid (When Irish Eyes are Smiling is my favourite one to hate).

And, to end on what seem a stereotypical note: May the road rise up to meet you. May the wind always be at your back. May the sun shine warm upon your face, and rains fall soft upon your fields. And until we meet again, may God hold you in the palm of His hand.

within the expected timeline, and someone is injured in a crash or a vehicle seriously damaged due to bad road conditions, the courts sometimes hold the MTO or the municipality liable. In many cases, a driver can make a claim against a municipality’s insurance for vehicle damage caused by a pothole.

If you see a pothole, you should report it when it is safe to do so. If your vehicle is damaged or you are injured by a pothole, you will need to (safely) take pictures and measurements. In the case of pothole damage or injury, you are obliged to file a claim within 10 days of the incident.

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Acton, after whom Acton’s Corners is named; and so many others, famous and unknown, who contributed to making North Grenville what it is.

There is a great saying that you need more than one story. Meaning, no-one, and no people, can be summed up in one story, one idea, one image. Canadians are more than Ontario, more than hockey, more than Leonard Cohen, for example. There is diversity and a wealth of other stories that can be told about Canada and Canadians. So it is with Ireland and the Irish. It is said that Canada has too much Geography and not enough History, where as Ireland has too much History and not enough Geography. I’m not at all sure about Canada and History, but the saying is too true of Ireland. Ireland is more than Orange and Green, fighting and history. It is a land that produced four winners of the Nobel prize for Literature,

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tempted to "buy" popularity.

At the end of the day, a transparent and fair tax control policy is needed. I think strong elements of Council want to produce such a result.

I believe Council should, at best, choose to retain a strong reserve policy AND as well serve taxpayers by limiting tax growth by eliminating unnecessary costs. At the end of the day, many taxpaying citizens would be hard pressed by an excessive rise in taxes. And those who could afford more taxes would, even so, not be happy with such a budget outcome.

I hope the Mayor, as a member of our County Council, will strongly present this message in that venue. The County contributes heavily to our tax load. And I encourage our various school trustees to discuss this matter energetically as well. And I encourage ALL representatives to fight any and all costly program and cost additions this year from the province to the municipal, county and school board levels. Do so actively and, especially, publicly. Your community needs you to actively represent them on this file.

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'Love Letters in the ....Snow'

by Peter Johnson (proud M.O.B. member) Upper Oxford Mills I look forward to the arrival of The NG-Times in my mailbox every week. I look forward to reading it from 'stem to gudgeon', as my dear old mom would say. My enjoyment goes up when reading those editions that have lots of 'Letters to the Editor'. The NG-Times has a very knowledgeable and literate readership.

My training was in teaching young people to read and write, but more importantly to appreciate the English language when it is used skilfully. Because of this, my interest in reading what the readers have to say is piqued each time I see a new contribu-

tor in the 'Letters' section.

I had taken a dip in the pool of letter writing lately, and the results were as follows: I wrote to Karen Dunlop, Director of Public Works for NG, about the way that the snow was plowed on my road. I was concerned that my mailbox was going to be buried. I wrote the following: 'Hello Again Karen: Well, as you advised, I have been out 'appreciating' the work the crews have been doing clearing the road. After the last heavy snowfall and the massive amount of snow that got put into the first ten feet of my lane way, they returned on two more occasions to remove the ice from our dirt road (one of the few left in the immediate area). So, again,

of the road are obviously getting much better cardiac workouts than those poor unfortunates on the north side of the road - all due, of course, to the extra amount of snow that we get to shovel.'

I went on to explain that in the past 20 years, when this issue would occur - yearly, without fail, I would do my civic duty - complain by email to the mayor or a councilor. I was usually ignored. But not this year. Oh no. This time, I got a response. Councilor John Barclay wrote: 'On a personal note, I'm a proud member of B.O.B. (Bedell Organization of Burley snow shovellers), South Side Chapter... I suspect the B.O.B. has the same number of neohippies as the M.O.B. Suffice to say, I feel your pain, man...'

John went on to explain the limitations and the planning that went into the clearing of our roads.

Now, at long last, I have my answer. Thank you John Barclay. There are a lot more important indications that things are being done differently with this newlyminted council. I am very pleased to see all of them.

I got to go down, shovel in hand (the snow blower really doesn't handle large chunks of ice very well) and clear my access to the road. My neighbours are starting to grumble.

‘M.O.B. (the McGovern Rd. W. Organization of Burly snow shovellers) has complained that we on the south side of the road are being given preferential treatment, because we get the first pass of the plow and they, as a result, get less snow to shovel--that is not good for their health.

Yes, I too was puzzled at first, until they explained to me: physical exercise, and aerobic exercise in particular, promotes overall health, as well as better cardiac health. We on the nearly-snowed-under side

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by William J. Langenberg, Grenville Herb Farm “Farmers Market Ontario” came up with the idea of introducing a course to certify market vendors.

That idea brings us dangerously close to licensing.

Over the years, I have seen young vendors coming to the Kemptville Farmers’ Market to figure out if they could sell their home-made product at their local market. It’s a start-up challenge. Some last, some don’t. Selling at farmers’ markets is a horizontal marketing experience; no middleman involved- directly from “farm to fork”.

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because I have two former Kemptville College students selling produce alongside me.

That makes me proud; because I feel that we are family.

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Last year, since we make our own jam, we gave him a couple of jars (no label on it). He was impressed with the jam, made from his own berries.

Farmers markets are one of the few industries left in this country that is unregulated. I made a trip to St. Jacobs a few years ago, stopping at every road stand, buying produce. It’s a unique family experience that can last as long as it is unregulated.

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while teaching at Kemptville College, I had a couple of young farm boys in my class, fresh from the Netherlands. I asked them what brought them to Canada.

“Over-regulation of farming and marketing practices” was their answer. Thirty years later, I am bothered by the fact that Ontario is taking over this trend, making it more difficult for a young farmer and/or gardener to make their farming start-up successful.

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2019 Public Budget Presentation Sessions

To promote citizen engagement and transparency, the Village of Merrickville-Wolford will be holding two Public Draft Budget Presentation Sessions regarding the 2019 Municipal Budget.

The sessions are as follows: Eastons Corners Centennial Hall (43 Park Street, Eastons Corners) Tuesday, March 19, 2019 from 6:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. and Merrickville Community Centre (106 Read Street, Merrickville) Wednesday, March 20, 2019 from 6:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

It is anticipated that the 2019 Budget will be approved

by Council at their regular meeting of Monday, March 25, 2019 at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers, 317 Brock Street West, Merrickville.

Call for Volunteers

At this time, the Village of Merrickville-Wolford has issued a Call for Volunteers for the following legislated committees: Committee of Adjustment; and Property Standards Committee Should you wish to submit an application, please visit our website at www.merrickville-wolford.ca or contact Christina Conklin, Deputy Clerk at 613-269-4791 ext. 257.

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by Hilary Thomson The organizing committee of Run Merrickville is gearing up to host the group’s Merrickville Heritage Classic at the end of April. The first Merrickville Heritage Classic was organized in 2016 by a group of enthusiastic runners who wanted to bring a race to Merrickville. The Heritage Classic includes a 2km, 5km and 10km run, and people of all ages are encouraged to walk, run or roll through the Village and enjoy a morning of being outdoors. “We have everyone from babies in strollers to the elderly using walkers,” says race director Lori Reynolds. “We want people to be exposed to being active and moving.”

The Merrickville Heritage Classic has drawn around 300 participants to the Village in

recent years. Run Merrickville has also organized a “virtual run”, which allows people to participate in the race anywhere in the world.

“They send us their run information and we send them a medal,” Lori says. The run has received international attention through Facebook over the past few years, with one of last year’s virtual runners participating all the way from Ireland.

Medals are, once again, being crafted by Merrickville’s own Alloy Foundry.

Gold, Silver and Bronze medals will be given to the top three male and female racers in 5km and 10km races. Everyone else will be receiving a participation medal.

Lori says that the Merrickville-Wolford council, local merchants and community members have been very

supportive over the years, and this year is no different.

Run Merrickville held a very successful trivia night at the Merrickville Community Centre in February which raised $2,400 for the event.

“The energy in the room was palpable,” Lori says. “Everyone was there to have a good time.”

The money will be used to supplement registration fees to pay for things like safety equipment, race bibs, and end of race scones, provided by Nana B’s Bakery.

The Heritage Classic has an awesome volunteer base, with lots of people pitching in to make sure the race goes off without a hitch. “We have more volunteers than any other organized event [in the Village],” Lori says.

The Merrickville Heritage Classic is now seen as the

unofficial opener to the tourist season in Merrickville.

Not only does it encourage residents to participate, it also draws race enthusiasts from all over the Ottawa area, from Kingston and even the U.S. The 2019 Merrickville Heritage Classic will be held on Saturday, April 27, starting at 8 am. Registration is now open on the Run Merrickville website. Participation in the 2km Blockhouse run costs $25, the 5km Canal run costs $50, and the 10km Jewel of the Rideau run costs $60.

Registration fees cover the participation medal, bib and a t-shirt, a new addition this year.

Lori says they are still actively looking for volunteers to help out at the event. More information about volunteering can also be found on the Run Merrickville website.

25th annual Senior Fun Day in Merrickville seniors, not just those with developmental disabilities.

This will be Diane’s 25th year organizing the Fun Day, which draws 60-75 seniors every year. “One year we had almost 80,” she says. In the first few years, the theme of the day was “Fit and Fun”, to encourage seniors to stay active as they age. The day usually includes lunch, some sort of entertainment, and an educational component.

This year, the Fun Day will include a pancake lunch, complete with sausage, baked beans, pancakes, and homemade donuts. Diane got the idea because the pancake houses during maple syrup season are not usually open during the week, and she didn’t want the seniors to miss out on such a great Canadian tradition. The entertainment for this year will be the square-dancing group, The Gremlins, and the theme

by Hilary Thomson A local resident is volunteering her time to organize a Senior Fun Day at the Merrickville Community Centre. Diane Harvey-Hart is a long-time employee of Community Living North Grenville. She works out of the Merrickville Outreach Office and visits three nursing homes in North Grenville and Merrickville-Wolford, Rosebridge Manor, Hilltop Manor and Bayfield Manor, on a regular basis.

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Diane says she has continued to organize the Fun Day every year, because she sees how much the seniors look forward to it. It gives them the opportunity to make friends with people from other nursing homes, and it is often the only time they get to see them throughout the year.

Diane is always looking for volunteers to help organize the Fun Day. It is a true community event, with some of Diane’s younger clients from Community Living helping with the organization. “It’s important for the people we support and for the volunteers themselves,” she says.

This year’s Senior Fun Day will be on Monday, March 25, from 10:30am1:30pm. There is a small fee of five dollars to cover the cost of the lunch and renting

the Merrickville Community Centre, which the Merrickville-Wolford Council is renting to them at a reduced rate. The nursing homes will be organizing transport for their residents, but anyone else that wishes to come out is welcome. If interested, you can contact Diane at the Community Living Merrickville Outreach Office at 613-269-2663.

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New direction for Chamber of Commerce

by Hilary Thomson The Merrickville and District Chamber of Commerce has new leadership, and they are looking at taking the Chamber in a new progressive direction. The new focus of the Chamber is to market Merrickville-Wolford as a destination, and show that the municipality has something for everyone.

Using photos taken by local artists and townspeople, they have already started an aggressive social media campaign which celebrates the natural, historic and cultural nature of the Village.

“We’re trying to emphasize strong emotions and feeling surrounding a visit to Merrickville-Wolford,” says Chamber President, Yves Grandmaitre, adding that they are going to make sure to include the promotion of the significant visitor assets available across the full Municipality.

Yves says the Chamber will be focusing on using Facebook and Instagram for a lot of their marketing, as it gives them metrics to track reach and engagement. Their Facebook campaign is being led by board member, Carlos Card, co-owner of Chaiya Décor, who has significant experience in promotion and social media. “All our [Board] members have diversified skills and expertise,” says Chamber Secretary, Joan Spencer.

The new board is currently comprised of a fourperson Executive with one Director. This includes President Yves Grandmaitre, Vice President Anne Barr, Secretary Joan Spencer and Treasurer Mark Scullino. Carlos Card is the only Director on the Board and the Executive is accepting applications for two more board members until March 20, to fill the empty spots.

Yves and Joan say that the current goal for the Chamber is to create a cohesive, well informed and organized board, so they can serve Chamber members the best they can.

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role in achieving this and makes our time spent on Chamber projects much more effective,” Yves says.

Along with promoting the Village and attracting visitors, the newly-managed Chamber will also be focused on being open and transparent with their members. “We want to show value for their membership,” Yves says. This includes having monthly meetings with a question period for members and opportunities to give feedback to the board. The agenda and minutes of the meetings will also be posted in a timely fashion on the website and a regular newsletter will be going out to all the members to make sure they know what is going on, even if they are unable to physically attend the meetings.

Member surveys will also be sent out for feedback on important issues. “We are working on lots of policy updates,” Yves says. “We want to bring clarity to everything we do.”

The Chamber will also be hosting regular networking events to bring the business community together.

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To launch this year’s events, the Chamber has partnered with the Municipality to present the Mayor’s Business Networking Breakfast.

Mayor Doug Struthers is inviting local business people, including reaching out to neighboring municipalities, to a buffet-style breakfast at the Mainstreet Restaurant on March 18, from 7:30 am-9 am. The breakfast will include a presentation by guest speaker Michael Crockatt, the CEO of Ottawa Tourism, who will talk about the partnerships of the Rideau Canal neighbours.

The cost of the breakfast is $10, (Merrickville and District Chamber members get a 50% discount), and anyone interested in tourism and the local business community is welcome to attend. For details and to sign up visit www.realmerrickville.ca/events or on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/realmerrickville.

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Special Education Multidisciplinary Team As a result of new funding in 2018, the Catholic District School Board of Eastern Ontario Special Education Department was able to hire an Occupational Therapist, a Board Certified Behaviour Analyst, and an additional Speech Language Pathologist that would be dedicated to the Special Education Multidisciplinary Team, which also includes other members of the Special Education Department. The vision of the Team is to assess and support students with complex multiple exceptionalities who struggle. These are students who, despite their best efforts, continue to struggle or be in crisis. When this happens, consultants speak to the team and make a recommendation to the Principal of Special Education to have the Multidisciplinary Team involved.

Principal of Special Education Heather Gerber, Speech Language Pathologist Tiffany Ashford, and Board Certified Behaviour Analyst Sandra O’Doherty presented information to the Board of Trustees about the Multidisciplinary Team, and how it works to support students with complex developmental and behavioural challenges through a transdisciplinary approach to assessment and school consultation.

“It is my honour to be part of this very well educated team,” began Principal Heather Gerber. “They come together with such enthusiasm to assist students through a transdisciplinary approach, which means that they look at the student as a whole. The multidisciplinary approach ensures that the student is at

the centre, the focus.”

The advantages of a multidisciplinary approach includes the ability for the team to consider complex, multidimensional student needs, as well as interdisciplinary collaboration. Team members gather information through observing, assessing and discussing the exceptionalities of the learner through the lens of their various disciplines. The support is dynamic and includes trialing strategies, modelling, and adapting and adjusting goals and strategies as the needs of the student and the school change.

“As a team, we look at the specific goal for the student, the specific behaviour to be addressed, and try things out to see what strategies are working,” noted Tiffany Ashford. “We then adjust as needed, and try different strategies. It is important to have that cyclical piece – there is a process, we must observe the student, look at outside reports, assess the data, and come up with a plan. Once there is a plan, we go back and meet with parents and with school teams to review and deliver the plan.”

The group shared case study details of one student.

The student is a secondary student with moderate cognitive impairments, a complex medical history that is evolving, limited exposure to a school environment, and a physically aggressive response to staff.

“He is highly motivated by social engagement, but was inconsistently able to participate in social interac-

ingful social interaction and learning experiences.

“Teaching him how to touch gently and how to get attention through a gentle touch was key, and we taught this through modelling – teaching high-fives, teaching fancy handshakes,” explained Sandra O’Doherty.

“When we teach, we see that it is possible to open the door for success in school.”

“As you can see, we truly give a voice to students who don’t have a voice,” concluded Principal Gerber. “Our team goes above and beyond to connect with each of these students in a unique way that meets their individual learning needs.”

tions functionally or in a positive manner,” explained Tiffany Ashford. “The physically aggressive response was used to escape or avoid a task. The recommendation was to increase the opportunity for the student to have positive interactions with staff, and increase participation in activities that the student finds meaningful. This was achieved by introducing games that naturally require a back and forth social interaction and turn taking. As he is a secondary student, we wanted to choose games that are appropriate for his level but also socially appropriate for the environment.”

To overcome the challenge of limited verbal communication skills, the staff at the school shared photos with the student’s parents to provide an opportunity for the family to have a conversation about what he did during his school day. By increasing social interaction, the staff were able to reduce the unwanted responses, by teaching gentle touch to replace a non-gentle touch.

By responding appropriately to the student’s verbal attempts at communication, and diverting attention with high social engagement during times that typically result in a high level of unwanted behaviour, and increasing opportunities for multisensory touch opportunities, great gains have been achieved.

The strategies were extremely successful in reducing the student’s aggressive behaviour toward staff, and also contributed to enriching opportunities for more mean-

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Get ready for SPRING

Mother Nature’s Way

One of my beautiful little Red-Polled girls, did not come back home, today, For she became another victim, as Mother Nature had her own cruel way.

Amongst our feeding flock, there was heard a plaintive cry quickly rising to a squawk, When she became the latest meal for a hungry, hunting, Cooper’s Hawk!

John Baldwin, 3 March 2019 Inspired by Mother Nature herself and the witnessing lens of a bird-loving friend’s camera.

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ACROSS 1. Sea eagle 5. "Oh my!"

9. Poetic foot 13. A swinging barrier 14. Pub game 16. Close 17. Way in 18. Intelligent 19. Pierce 20. Swelling under the skin 22. Widened 24. Part of a candle 26. Negatively charged particle 27. Else 30. Assembles 33. Lurched 35. Excellence 37. Best seller

38. A large ladle 41. Mineral rock 42. Country bumpkin 45. Long-necked quadropeds 48. Generator 51. Not strict 52. Leaf opening 54. Cravings 55. Footfalls 59. Narrow-waisted stingers 62. Emanation 63. Gladden 65. Arizona river 66. Remnant 67. Anagram of "Fires" 68. Coil 69. To be, in old Rome 70. Sourish 71. Concludes

DOWN 1. Border 2. Street 3. Remarkable 4. A Christian recluse 5. Commercials 6. Young sheep 7. A kind of macaw 8. Mighty 9. An artless innocent young girl 10. Era 11. Filly's mother 12. Engendered 15. Step 21. Throb 23. Bad end 25. Knows 27. Sore 28. A nymph of lakes 29. Record (abbrev.)

31. Occupation 32. Femme fatale 34. Man's best friend 36. Exam 39. Petroleum 40. Quarry 43. Performing 44. Horse feed 46. Afresh 47. Wangle 49. Particles 50. Egg dish 53. 3-banded armadillo 55. Disappear gradually 56. Not yours 57. Mining finds 58. Blend 60. Trudge 61. Exhausts 64. Eastern newt

COMMUNITY EVENTS Mar 23 The Return of Rock N. Rolly, Dinner Murder Mystery, 6 pm, St John’s United Church. Tickets $30 available at the church office, call 258 3259 or email stjohnsk@magma.ca

Weekly and recurring events Mon North Grenville Arts Guild, 2nd Mon/mth, 7 pm, Masonic Hall, 311 Van Buren St. All welcome. More info at www.ngartsguild.ca Kemptville Quilters Guild, 2nd Mon./mth at the Kemptville Pentecostal Church, 1964 County Road 43, 7 pm. New members welcome.

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

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 613-806-4495 or 613-795-7155.

Men’s Darts League at the Legion, 7 pm. Starting 10 Sept through to April. All are welcome. $5. per night.

Tues Rotary Club meeting, Kemptville Legion, 6:30 pm.

18+ Mixed basketball at Holy Cross School Gym from 7-9 pm. $5/night or $60/season. Call Jeff at (613) 816-8345 for more info.

Euchre, Kemptville Snowmobile Klub, 3rd/Tues/mth. 7 pm start.

Ladies Darts League, Kemptville Legion, 7 pm through to April. All are welcome, $5 per player.

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

Bridge St. John’s United Church, 12:15 pm. Cost $5. All levels of bridge players welcome. Info, call. 613-806-4495 to 613-795-7155.

The Branch Artisans Guild, NG Community Church, 2659 Concession St. every 3 rd Tue/mth, 7pm. New members welcomed Wed NG Photography Club - 1st Wed./mth, 7-9 pm, at the Grenville Mutual Insurance, 380 Colonnade Drive. See ngphotoclub.ca for info.

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

Everyone welcome. $5.00. (No euchre July & August) Bingo- 1st & 3rd Wed/mth., Kemptville Legion, 1 pm. All welcome.

New Horizon Club, Burritt`s Rapids Community Hall. Adults 55 plus welcome.

For info re programs and membership, call Golida Tym 258-3894.

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

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

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

Thu Bridge - St. John’s United Church, 6:15- pm. Cost $5. All levels of bridge players welcome. For more info, call 613-806-4495 or 613-795-7155.

North Grenville Toastmasters - Meeting 1st & 3rd Thurs/mth., 7 pm at O’Farrell’s Financial Services, Cty Rd 44. Info, call 790 7665.

Mixed Darts League at the Legion 7:30 pm. Starting 6 Sept, through to April.

All are welcome. $5. per night.

Fri Friendship Lunch, 11:30-1 pm, St. John’s United Church. Free, everyone welcome.

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

Euchre, Kemptville Legion, last Sat/mth. Noon-5 pm.

Sun Bingo, Kemptville Legion – Last Sun/mth, Doors open 6 pm, guaranteed $400 jackpot. Refreshments available.

M,W,F Kemptville and Area Walking Group meet at Municipal Centre at 8 am.

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FOR RENT Furnished room in a shared house for rent, $700/mth in Oxford Mills. Call 613 294 7420 KEMPTVILLE 2 BEDROOM SIDE

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FOR SALE Ground beef for sale, locally raised beef, Hereford/Angus. 613 269 2439 Airgo Adventure 6 Walker, storage, used indoors, like new, $95, 613-258-2060 Solid wood china cabinet w/ lights $350. Call 613-2585756.

Bunk beds – frames and mattresses. $100. Kemptville 613-713-9404 Small wooden rocking chair$25;Two non matching bedside cupboards $45 each.

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WANTED In need of a private child caregiver for a private home in Kemptville. Please contact mrccl_falcone@yahoo. com or 613-371-1117.

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2 What Florida landmark is the largest privately financed construction project ever built?

3. You look like the cat that swallowed the........?

4. Who was the first Canadian woman astronaut in space?

5. Where did Napoleon suffer his final defeat?

6. Which of the seven dwarfs in Snow White was beardless?

7. From which country does the poinsettia plant originate?

8. Name the capital city of New Zealand.

9. In 1917, a massive ammunitions explosion in a Canadian city killed 1600, injured 9,000, and left thousands homeless. Which city?

10 Where is the Cabot Trail?

11. This English author is best known for the Canterbury Tales?

12. What was John Candy’s last film?

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Kemptville 73’s wrap up the season out of the play-offs

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by the sportsguy Two road games were not kind to the 73’s, as they suffered back to back losses in both outings against the Ottawa Junior Senators on Monday evening, and Tuesday in

Kemptville by 14 to 5.

Last twenty, with Junior Senators man advantage, David Toppa PPG for his second, assists from Walsh and Boulrice at 1:13 to break the tie. Domitrovic wheeled it back to Wood,

and Craft, directed the rubber by Thomson Phinney at 5:02. Graham combined with Labelle to Cameron Last at 11:28 to end twenty with two zip for Nationals.

Rockland with 15 SOG to Kemptville’s 8.

Final twenty, Rockland Craft with Last so Simon Labelle could launch one

by Jarrett Fiske at 3:04 to wrap up the battle with a 5-2 win. Kemptville having a more respectable period, only out-gunned

Rockland, facing the Nationals. Senators opened the first with David Toppa, assisted by Boulrice and Battochio, rifled one past Jarrett Fiske at 2:07.

Kemptville answered back while on PP, when Patterson found John Beaton PPG in the slot to slam it

by Joshua Ward at 19:57 to even it up. Ottawa counted 14 SOG to Kemptville’s 9.

In the second session, Luke Jefferies with a solo effort to give Kemptville the go ahead at 13:27.

Darcy Walsh responded with helpers from Pion and Cole at 17:22 to give Ottawa a tie to close out the second. Ottawa continued to out-shoot

and Madoka Suzuki drove it into the mesh at 8:46 to put Kemptville even again.

Rowe with Boulrice caught Kyle Jackson open at 11:09 to break tie for Ottawa to move ahead and defeat their opponents by 4-3.

Again, Ottawa posted 13 SOG to Kemptville’s 6.

Kemptville had 5 PP opportunities and could only capitalize on one, with Ottawa recording 3 attempts with one result.

Tuesday night contest to meet the Rockland Nationals, 73’s were hoping for another close battle, but fell to a 5-2 defeat.

Rockland owned the first period, when Simon Labelle, assisted by Shields

Rockland with PP, as Pruneau and Labelle set up Aldan Graham for goal at 11:06. Kemptville broke Joseph Giacobba’s SOP attempt at 11:40, when Bond sprung Jefferies free so teammate John Beaton could hammer it through the posts. Rockland with PP at 14:43 allowed Cole Craft PPG, assisted by Last and Cameron, to chase Thomson Phinney to the showers. Nationals on man advantage had feisty Meyers on their back to cough up the puck ahead to Nicholas Domitrovic rocketing through the neutral zone for SHG at 19:50.

Nationals on top of 73’s 15 SOG to 6.

by 3 SOG 11-8. Kemptville had 3 PP without results and Rockland had 4 with two results.

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ROBINSON Carleton Place Canadians : 60 Brockville Braves : 59 Smiths Falls Bears : 59 Kanata Lasers : 62 Pembroke Lumber Kings : 59 Kemptville 73’s : 59 Standings as of 9/03-19

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Kemptville Storm teams qualify for Provincials

by Mike Ross, manager of the Storm Peewee B team Congratulations to the Kemptville Storm Competitive teams who qualified this year to represent Eastern Ontario (Region A1) in the OWHA Provincial Championship!

The annual "Provincials" tournament takes place in the Greater Toronto Area from April 5-7 this year. Each Storm team will compete amongst 16 or 24 teams per division from across Ontario for the coveted Championship.

Congratulations to all the players and team staff for the following Storm girls teams (division level - head coach): Novice C - Brad Webber Atom C - Shane Box Peewee C - Casey Burnette Peewee B - Jason Pickard Bantam C - Wayne Gill New for the 2019-2020 season, Storm will be holding Spring tryouts this April 27-28 with the intent of having B-level or higher competitive teams at the Peewee, Bantam and Midget age groups. See the Kemptville and District Minor Hockey Association (KDMHA) website at www.kemptvillehockey.com.

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HOL Ladies’ Night Out puts ‘fun’ in fundraiser

This year’s MC was South Dundas Deputy Mayor Kirsten Gardner (right), pictured here with event organizer and HOL Client Services Manager Kim Merkley.

House of Lazarus (HOL)’s annual Ladies’ Night Out event raised more than $6,000, providing attendees with a romping good time. This year’s event was held February 23 at Matilda Hall in Dixon’s Corners. Emceeing for the night was South Dundas Deputy Mayor, Kirsten Gardner, who took the time to highlight several of the organization’s newest programs, including Operation Backpack and Crockpot Cuisine.

The night’s proceeds are earmarked for HOL’s Outreach Programs.

In addition to the more than 30 vendors displaying exciting products and services, the evening included entertainment and refreshments. Lisa Williams’ Main Street Clothing Company from Winchester hosted the first fashion show of the night, including a few items from HOL’s thrift store, HOL Boutique. The second fashion show of

Club photographer Trevor Meunier shot this image of the Limerick Forest Boardwalk just as the sun was setting.

New Learn to Run program for everyone

by Hilary Thomson A local fitness instructor is inviting people of all ages and fitness levels to join a new Learn to Run program in Kemptville. Stacey Dickson is new to the area. Her family moved from Hamilton to Oxford Mills in June, 2018, to be closer to family.

In Hamilton she was a fitness trainer and instructor at the YMCA and when she moved to North Grenville, she joined the staff at Anytime Fitness.

An avid runner and true fitness enthusiast, Stacey went looking for a running group in Kemptville. While she found that there was a running group through one of the local churches, and a trail walking group promoted by the municipality, there were no opportunities for people to learn to run in a safe and understanding March 13, 2019

environment.

The Learn to Run program allows participants to learn how their body moves, and their strengths and weaknesses when it comes to running. “Your run is your business,” Stacey says. “It is so individual and personal. I want to set everyone in this group up for success.”

Stacey says her goal is to break down barriers when it comes to people finding their physical fitness. She understands that going to the gym may not be accessible for everyone, and is hoping that the Learn to Run program will help people realize that you don’t need a ton of time and money to stay active. “I am passionate about helping people find what motivates them to live a healthy lifestyle,” she says. “I want to introduce people to a variety of op-

tions for exercise.”

The program also has a charity component to it. Stacey is asking for a five-dollar donation to participate in each of the 16 sessions. This comes to $80 for the entire 8-week program and all the money will be donated to the Shoppers Drug Mart Run for Women in June which supports women’s mental health initiatives.

Stacey is hoping that the Learn to Run program will be a fun and social way for people to get out in the community. Starting at Anytime Fitness, she and another instructor will be leading the run through downtown Kemptville on Wednesday evenings and Sunday mornings, starting June 19. “I hope it brings the community together and encourages people to find their fitness,” she says.

If all goes well, Stacey is

the evening was brought by Helen Derix’s Juli Fashion from Morrisburg. In between and following the final fashion show, Nancy Morgan, owner of Workshop Dance Studio in Kemptville, brought the crowd to their feet for a little line dancing fun.

Attendees were invited to build their own Mashed Potato Martinis with an assortment of delicious toppings, followed by brownie-themed dessert.

The event was sponsored

by D&H Fencing, Dundas Agri-Systems Inc., JED Express Limited, Nature’s Way Select Foods, the Oldford Team at Royal Lepage, Byers Funeral Home Inc., Ross Video Limited, Yazdani Family Dentistry, Guy Fuels & Propane, Janet Carkner, McIntosh County Inn and Conference Centre, and Smyth’s Apple Orchard. In addition, many local businesses and individuals contributed to the night’s Silent Auction. All food supplies were donated

by Winchester Foodland.

“It was phenomenal,”

HOL Client Services Manager, Kim Merkley, said. “The support we receive from the community never ceases to amaze me. We are very grateful to be surrounded by such generosity.”

House of Lazarus is a food bank and outreach mission located in Mountain, serving hundreds of clients from surrounding communities, including all of Dundas County, Grenville County and South Ottawa. Last year, 600 people were fed through HOL’s food bank, while 2,630 people were provided with food, clothing, furniture, and household goods through its outreach programming. A community-supported venture, House of Lazarus does not rely on government funding. It’s through HOL thrift stores, grants, donations, and fundraisers that its projects and programs happen.

For more information on this or other House of Lazarus projects, please visit www. houseoflazarus.com, or follow the mission on Facebook.

looking forward to running levelled programs in the future, where people will train together for a 5km, 10km or half marathon. For now though, the goal of the Learn to Run program is just to get people outside, moving and socializing. “Come out and learn what your body is capable of,” Stacey says.

To sign up, you can visit the Anytime Fitness Facebook page, email Stacey at staceydickson905@gmail. com, or find her at Anytime Fitness in Kemptville.

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An Exciting Weekend in Store for Kemptville

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With our clocks now changed to give us an additional hour of time during the day, we know spring is on the horizon. “Springtime is the land awakening. The March winds are the morning yawn.” ~ Lewis Grizzard

This time of year also signals the upcoming income tax deadline. Kemptville & District Home Support’s (KDHSI) Volunteer Income Tax Preparation has started for those with modest incomes. This is a free service for those seniors and adults

Paul A. Jansen, BA, LLB.

with physical disabilities that had an income in 2018 of $20,000 or less for a single person, or $40,000 for couples.

KDHSI’s Volunteer Income Tax Preparation program is a partnership with Canada Revenue Agency (CRA). It is important that everyone with any income level completes and submits their income tax return to CRA. You will then be able to apply for potential programs and income supplements.

When you have all of your information together, bring it to the Centre at 215 Sanders St. Suite 101. This is a drop-

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off clinic. When the volunteer has filled out your return you will be called to come in and review the information, and if you agree the volunteer will e-file your return. This is a very easy and confidential process.

There are a variety of activities here at the Centre, and we are always open to new ideas. The monthly calendar of activities is available on our website, www.kdhsi.com, and there are also copies to pick up at the Centre. If you are interested in volunteering, we would welcome the opportunity to talk about the ways that you can make a difference to seniors in this community. We have many different options from helping out at reception, computer work, driving people to appointments.

Paint & T’ookies is held the 3rd Tuesday of the month.

This is a wonderful monthly art afternoon with KDHSI Volunteer Gayle Holmes.

The March painting will be of a ‘Flowers in a Vase’… thoughts of spring. Gayle will lead the group through the painting process; and, everyone will go home with a painting at the end of the day.

The cost of each session is only $20 including supplies.

There is limited space, if you are interested please call to get your name on the list.

KDHSI’s 2019 Big Band Dance fundraising event will be taking place on Saturday April 27th. The evening will start a delicious cold buffet by ‘Dial A Chef’ Erick LePors. Then at 7pm the popular 7-piece band ‘The Jivewires’ will take the stage with fabulous music, whether you are on the dance floor or relaxing at your table. There will also be a live and a silent auction with great items, sure to bring lively bidding.

The Workshop Dance Studio has offered 50% off of the cost of Partner Dancing for those who have purchased Big Band Dance tickets. These classes take place on Fridays from 6:60-8 pm, leading up to the April 27th event. This a wonderful opportunity to get ready for the dance floor; many thanks to Nancy Morgan!

Tickets for the Big Band Dance are available at Kemptville & District Home Support and at The Workshop Dance Studio, 215 Sanders Street located in Kemptville.

“It is the first mild day of March: Each minute sweeter than before…” ~ William Wordsworth May we all enjoy the sweetness of this month.

Until next time Susan Susan Smith, Executive Director; Kemptville & District Home Support; www.kdhsi.com

by Jeff Goodman for Sustainable North Grenville and Deron Johnson for the Rural Summit Our community has clearly made its mark on the regional map. Some popular events will be returning for the month of April. Sustainable North Grenville presents our 12th Annual North Grenville Sustainability Fair and Market, which will take place on Sunday, April 14.

That same weekend, Deron Johnson is leading the second Rural Summit which will take place on Friday and Saturday, April 12 and 13, providing the opportunity to attend both events!

The Sustainability Fair will be held on Sunday, April 14, from 10am to 3pm. As always, this is a FREE event for the whole family. It will be held at the North Grenville Municipal Centre, 285 County Rd 44, Kemptville.

Rooted in a celebration of Earth Day, the Sustainability Fair brings together locally-owned businesses, entrepreneurs, market vendors, artists, conservation and community groups from North Grenville and the surrounding area. Get to know the people who are part of the foundation of our local economy; chat with the booth holders and find out about their products and services. Peruse the market stalls for locally-produced art, crafts, and edible goodies. You’ll want to bring a shopping bag and your wallet. Find out about the community organizations that make North Grenville a great place to live and work.

Bring your family to enjoy engaging, hands-on activities in the kid’s area.

The electric vehicle show will also return. From more modest beginnings, this has grown to become the biggest electric vehicle show in the region. Anything bigger is in Montreal or Toronto. We thank the people of North Grenville for helping make this impact. This year, we anticipate around 30 cars with their owners, dealerships onsite offering test drives, and presentations during the day. Come see models from Tesla, the Chevrolet Bolt, Hyundai Ioniq, Pacifica minivan plug-in hybrid, new Nissan Leaf, Honda Clarity, and many more. Talk with owners about their experience, winter driving, and reliability - then take one for a drive! Or more than one - compare different models and manufacturers in this one place instead of driving to multiple dealerships across Ottawa.

Local music and food will be featured. In addition, presentations throughout the day will offer a chance to learn and experience new ideas, or hear from local experts on matters related to sustainability and the community. For more information on the Sustainability Fair, contact info.sustainablenorthgrenville@gmail.com.

The Rural Summit will be taking place on Friday, April 12 and Saturday, April 13, at Parish Hall on the campus of the former Kemptville College at 830 Prescott Street in Kemptville.

The Summit is your opportunity to learn, share and network with local farmers, business owners, public servants, politicians and related industry professionals.

The first day of the two-day summit will feature a keynote speaker, multiple plenary sessions, a moderated panel discussion, and our signature farm-to-table lunch of local foods that last year’s attendees are still talking about. The second day will feature additional networking opportunities, hands-on workshops, and a local food tour to help bring the bigger picture into focus. You’ll walk away with new information, practical ideas and tools that you can use right away. Please visit www. ruralsummit.ca for more details and to register.

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Ontario looking for input on dealing with waste and litter Reducing litter and waste and increasing household recycling are critical parts of how the Ontario government is working for the people to keep our province clean and beautiful for generations, said Leeds-Grenville-Thousand Islands and Rideau Lakes MPP Steve Clark.

The province is inviting public feedback on proposals to reduce plastic litter and waste in our neighbourhoods and parks, including in Leeds and Grenville.

Proposals include ways to divert and reduce food and organic waste from households and businesses, while increasing opportunities for people to participate in waste reduction efforts.

“The families and businesses I hear from want to participate in reducing the amount of waste going to landfill as part of our shared responsibility to preserve our environment for future generations,” said Steve.

“Our government is committed to hearing feedback from the public as part of our comprehensive approach to reduce litter and waste in our communities under our made-in-Ontario Environment Plan.”

A discussion paper has been posted on the Environment Registry for a 45-day period.

“We know that Ontarians want to do their part to reduce litter and waste, whether at home, at work or on the go,” said Rod Phillips, the Minister of the Environment, Conservation and Parks. “There are so many great ideas out there in the province that we

want to build on to reduce waste and divert more of it away from landfills and get our diversion rate moving in the right direction again.”

Ontario is also committed to making producers responsible for the waste generated from their products and packaging, encouraging them to find new and innovative cost-effective ways to recycle their products and lower costs for consumers. The transition to extended producer responsibility will increase the amount of household material recycled, while shifting the cost of recycling from municipalities – and taxpayers – to producers.

“Litter-reduction efforts will hinge on fostering a greater sense of personal responsibility for the people of Ontario and, in particular, our youth,” said Rod Phillips. “It begins with recognizing that real environmentalism involves more than just the social media of activists and celebrities, but is instead founded on the personal decisions each of us make in our day-to-day lives.”

“By making a concerted effort to show civic responsibility through our commitment to reduce waste and litter, we can all make a lasting difference in ensuring Ontario’s environment is protected for generations to come,” said Steve Clark.

This is the latest step in part of the government’s made-in-Ontario environment plan to protect our air, land and water, prevent and reduce litter and waste, support Ontarians to continue to do their share to reduce

greenhouse gas emissions, and help communities and families increase their resilience to climate change.

The plan will help protect the Ontario we know and love, ensuring that its pristine beauties and strong communities can be enjoyed now and in the future.

Ontario generates nearly a tonne of waste per person each year. Our diversion rate has stalled at 30 per cent over the past 15 years, meaning 70 per cent of our waste materials continue to end up in landfills. A total of 60 per cent of food and organic waste in Ontario is sent to landfill, emitting methane – a potent greenhouse gas – when it decomposes.

Every 1,000 tonnes of waste diverted from landfill generates seven full-time jobs and $360,000 in wages, as well as totaling more than $700,000 in Gross Domestic Product (GDP).

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Lorraine Rekmans nominated by the Green Party

Local business person, Lorraine Rekmans, has been nominated once again by the Green Party of Canada to represent them in this year’s federal election. Lorraine and Gerry Rekmans own Rekmans Automotive in Kemptville, and are well known in the community for their support of many events and activities, in particular in the area of kids sports. Lorraine has an extensive background in political and social activism, as she describes herself: “I have been an advocate for environmental and social justice issues through my entire career working in media and non-governmental organizations. I also have acquired extensive experience in policy development, government, industry, public affairs and Indigenous communities. I am the former Executive Director of the National Aboriginal Forestry Association, and spent the majority of my career in the not-for-profit sector. I have

volunteered for many nonprofit community groups and currently serve as a volunteer on a national board.

“Together, working with others, I was instrumental in a number of natural resource development initiatives in Northern Ontario before settling in Eastern Ontario in 2001. I participated in proposal writing for the first call for a Model Forest in Canada.

I was involved in setting up local forestry enterprises and in developing the first Aboriginal-owned forestry marketing co-operative in Canada. I have supported and advocated for sustainable use of natural resources through organizing, research, writing, advocacy and regional and national conferences.

“As the former Executive Director of the National Aboriginal Forestry Association (NAFA), I worked on the national forest strategy and chaired an international dialogue on forestry at the UN Forum on Forests. I helped

organize the World Forestry Congress at Quebec City working with Indigenous participants. I have assisted in writing a number of international declarations including the Indigenous Peoples Declaration on Forestry, which was submitted at the World Forestry Congress, in 2003.

“I am a recipient of The Rosalie Bertell Award for outstanding service in the field of environmental health, from the International Institute of Concern for Public Health.

I am currently the Indigenous Affairs Critic in the Green Party Shadow Cabinet.

I divide my time between my duties in Ottawa, my work at our family business in Kemptville, and my work as a director for Forest Stewardship Council of Canada.

I am dedicated to balancing my role as advocate, mother, wife and grandmother. I am of Algonquin and French descent.”

Revised Policing Act still holds concerns

by David Shanahan

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As reported in the February 27 issue of the Times, the Ontario government planned to introduce a new bill, entitled An Act with Respect to Community Safety and Policing, to repeal and replace the Police Services Act, 2018, and the Ontario Special Investigations Unit Act, 2018. The terms of this Act had left local Police Services Boards unsure as to their future. There seemed to be a possibility that Boards, such as the one we have in North Grenville, could be amalgamated with others in the United Counties, with a resulting loss of influence and input for North

Grenville in setting terms and costs of policing in our municipality.

Now, the revised Bill has been published, and Police forces and Police Services Boards are studying the text carefully to see what the changes made to the Act might imply. To date, the focus of most scrutiny has been the clauses dealing with the Special Investigations Unit, mandated to investigate situations where police officers are involved in shootings, or other activities.

The North Grenville Police Services Board has been looking at the new draft act, Bill 68, to see if their concerns have been addressed in the revised text. However,

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having consulted the Ministery of Community Safety and Corrections Services, they were informed that Bill 68, when it comes to OPP Detachment Boards, is a cut and paste from the Bill originally introduced last year.

There are numerous questions that need to be answered before the Bill becomes an Act of the Ontario Legislature, including whether the current Police Services Board in North Grenville will continue to operate as before; whether they will have the same authority in terms of negotiating OPP service contracts and costs, and oversight of OPP operations. Or will a Board be established to

cover a county-wide area, leaving NG with less input, and less influence, over local policing matters.

Another element in the legislation that is causing concern is Part 13, which imposes on municipalities the responsibility of establishing Community Safety and Well-Being Plans. The aim of these Plans, according to the Ministry, is to mandate: “municipalities to work with police services and local service providers in health care, social services and education to develop community safety and well-being plans that proactively address locally

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by Deron Johnston Our neighbours to the east in Cornwall, Stormont, Dundas, Glengarry and Akwesasne understand that food plays a key role in the local economies of Eastern Ontario. There was a belief that many stakeholders had trouble trying to identify opportunities for developing, strengthening, and sustaining a flourishing local food and agricultural system in their area. So, they decided to form a special Council to research the issue and provide a report containing analysis and specific actionable recommendations.

The Cornwall, Stormont Dundas, Glengarry, and Akwesasne Food and Agriculture Advisory Council (FAAC) was formally established in June, 2017. Its activities would become part of the All Things Food (ATF) and Social Development Council of Cornwall and Area (SDC). The goal was to facilitate a collaborative and strategic planning effort to advance community economic development through agriculture and food across their region. “With the help of a part-time Food and Agriculture Development Officer (FADO), members of the FAAC spent 18 months

investigating various elements, challenges, and opportunities for growth across the region’s agri-food system”.

The report itself was just released last week and can be found by going to the City of Cornwall’s Economic Development website, www. choosecornwall.ca. The report is quite comprehensive and is sixty pages in length.

There is a two-page “at a glance” document that is available for those with limited time or attention spans.

The report was prepared with financial contributions from the SDC, the United Counties of Stormont, Dundas & Glengarry (SDG), the Eastern Ontario Training Board and the Eastern Ontario Development Program (EODP) administered by the Cornwall and the Counties Community Futures Development Corporation.

There are many people who believe that this would be a very meaningful endeavour to take place here in our area as well. In Leeds Grenville, we have considerable assets, strengths and opportunities in agriculture and food, that may not currently be very well supported or aren’t being leveraged properly to reach

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Here in North Grenville, although we may have the resources and human talent needed to conduct one of these projects on our own, as with SDG&C, agriculture and food must be viewed through a regional lens instead of a municipal one. The majority of small rural municipalities on their own do not have all of the tools needed to build a strong agriculture and foodbased economic system. By combining our resources within the United Counties of Leeds and Grenville (UCLG), there is a better chance for a more robust and comprehensive effort based on a collaborative approach with greater shared assets and resources.

North Grenville is truly blessed with a remarkable asset in the Kemptville Campus Education and Community Hub. It is opportunistically placed to be the potential epi-centre (or hub) for the future of agriculture and food development initiatives in UCLG or even for all of Eastern Ontario. We may not be able to do it all by ourselves, but we certainly have the facility where it could all happen.

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Policing Act continued identified community risks; and municipal police service boards to participate in the planning led by municipalities, and to consider the community safety and wellbeing plan when developing their strategic plans”.

This would have to be completed within two years of the Act being implemented, and the municipality would have to establish a committee to draw up the plan, and then “pay the community safety and well-being planner’s remuneration and expenses as set out in the regulations” [204(10)].

The apprehension of Don Sherritt, Chair of the Police Services Board, is that the proposals in the Act will weaken the municipality’s March 13, 2019

ability to have input into policing costs and operations.

The concern of others is that this is another example of the Province downloading burdens and costs, while setting the legal framework under which these responsibilities would be imposed.

Don Sherritt told the Times that, under the terms of the revised Bill, “we are facing the same challenges.

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things can move very fast and we need to keep track of what's happening here so that our concerns are heard”.

While Bill 65 has gone through first reading, there has been no schedule published for the remaining legislative process. Even when the Act is passed, it may not be until the accompanying Regulations are published that the full impact of the legislation will be known.

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by Deron Johnston North Grenville is blessed with a large number of community groups and organizations that contribute greatly to the quality of life for all residents. They do everything, from providing care for the elderly and the sick, to organizing the community events that provide so much fun and entertainment for children of all ages. There is, however, a new organization in the community that is offering something unique to North Grenville. Rather than being another organization that seeks to re-invent the wheel by trying to do things that are already being done by others, this new organization wants to help those other groups and organizations do what they do, but help them do it better.

The Kemptville and District Community Association was born in February, 2018, and has been quietly working away at solidifying its vision. As its website says: “With Kemptville and the surrounding area on the cusp of dynamic change, the time is right for a community association which reflects the diversity of our community and connects both urban and rural residents, organized groups and business owners - working together through common interests towards March 13, 2019

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Many who attended remarked how good they felt at the end of the open house, noting that they heard from other groups on the challenges they are facing, and that it was great to know that someone wanted to try and help coordinate everyone’s efforts in order to help them be more efficient, and to help everyone work to-

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