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by Brenda Quaile Bridge is the most entertaining and intelligent card game the wit of man has so far devised – W. Somerset Maugham For the last 40 years in Kemptville, hundreds of players have been meeting at the North Grenville Duplicate Bridge Club to play the ultimate card game – Bridge.

It began in the late 70’s at the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 212, where the first ACBL-sanctioned game was held. The organizer and Club Director was Ed Chajkwoski.

The group began with 6-7 tables. As the club grew, more space was needed, and it first moved to the upstairs room at

the rink, and then to the Court House on Water St. where it remained for five years.

In the early 2000’s the club had reached 12-16 tables and was moved to its current location at St John’s United Church on Prescott St. Today, the Kemptville club is one of over 3,000 clubs in North America and over 100 in Ontario. It offers three games per week, as well as an education program. There are four ACBL-certified Club Directors who run the games, as well an ACBL-certified Bridge Teacher who provides bridge classes.

“We have a very friendly club in Kemptville that is always welcoming to new

members. It is a club where everyone enjoys themselves”, said Anne Rahm, Club President. “We are a non-profit organization. Most of our players are from North Grenville, but we attract players from Brockville, Smiths Falls and Ottawa.”

Every Monday afternoon, between 12:30 and 4:00, there is a Learning Game for those who are new to bridge. It includes a 20-minute minilesson prior to the game.

Novice players may ask for help during the play. Players can drop in and a partner is guaranteed.

Every Tuesday afternoon, from 12:30 to 3:30, and Thursday evenings from

6:30 to 9:30, an Open Game is held. Players come to the game with a partner already arranged. The club membership person helps players without partners connect for a game. All levels of play are welcome.

For the first time, the club is offering Beginner Bridge lessons on Wednesdays for 8 weeks, beginning January 16, from 9:30 to 11:30 am.

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Bridge Club celebrates world’s most fascinating card game. The course is based on a program developed by Audrey Grant, a well know bridge educator and author, and lessons will be given by an ACBL Certified Instructor, Brenda Quaile.

“Bridge allows us to, not only play a wonderful card game, but also the opportunity to connect with our

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community and make lasting friendships with a great group of people”, said Brenda.

Lessons will cover: Basics of card and suit ranks The bidding ladder Hand evaluation Opening and bidding No Trump opening bids and responses Major suits opening bids and responses

General Practice Corporate / Commercial Family Law/ Criminal law Estates Real Estate Wills & Powers of Attorney

Minor suits opening bids and responses Basic guidelines for play of the hand Where: St. John’s United Church, Basement, 400 Prescott Street, Kemptville.

When: Wednesday mornings, starting January 16, 9:30 – 11:30 am.

Cost: $80.00 pre-registration required. Anyone wishing to attend the lessons, or join the phenomenal world of duplicate bridge, is welcome to contact Anne Rahm at 613-

806-4495, or Jo-Anne Earl at 613-795-7155.

Bridge is such a sensational game that I wouldn’t mind being in jail if I had three cellmates who were decent players and who were willing to keep the game going 24 hours a day.– Warren Buffett.

Many games provide fun, but Bridge grips you. It exercises your mind. – Omar Sharif.

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by Doug Hendry New Year is a time for resolutions, for renewed optimism and for pretending we know what we're singing when we say "Auld Lang Syne". For many people, this last item is all the acquaintance they have (if ever brought to mind) with the Scots poet Robert Burns who collected the song and gave it such longevity.

This year signals 260 years since Robert Burns was born and, to mark the occasion, on Saturday January 26, the Friends of the North Grenville Public Library have teamed up with St John's United Church and local folkies, Fiddlehead Soup, to celebrate the legacy of this man. A dinner is being held at St John's United Church. Roast beef is on the menu, as is haggis (made by B&H) for those brave enough to try this Scottish delicacy, so enjoyed by Robert Burns that he wrote an address to it.

After the dinner, there will be a demonstration of Highland Dancing by pupils of Andrea Goral School of Highland Dance and, afterwards, a good old Scottish ceilidh dance, taught and led by Fiddlehead Soup & Friends. No experience is required, but some enthusiasm would go a long way! This type of dancing is something that all generations can do together and a wonderful time will be had by all.

Note that this event is alcohol free, but a selection of cordials and juices will be available.

Tickets are available at the Library and cost $40 for adults and $10 for children 6-12. Children under 6 are free. Tickets are also available online at fiddleheadsoup.com The Friends of the North Grenville Public Library welcome you to 2019 and encourage you to come and take part in what will certainly be a highlight event of the coming year!

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by Estelle Taylor, communications manager, Ontario Nonprofit Network The Ontario government has withdrawn a promised $15 million to Ontario Trillium Foundation (OTF); money the foundation would have granted out to community projects this winter.

Funding that would have strengthened communities now won’t be distributed – like funding to fix the ice rink roof, support a local festival, buy community play equipment, provide meals to vulnerable people, and create jobs.

OTF grants are given to nonprofits, First Nations, and small municipalities to implement important community projects and initiatives. The Ontario Nonprofit Network is concerned this large cut will cancel and delay important planned projects and is asking the government to reverse its decision: “OTF grants help us all be open to the business of strengthening the people and communities of Ontario. This funding cut puts communi-

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ties at risk. The government should keep its promise and restore funding,” says Cathy Taylor, executive director at the Ontario Nonprofit Network.

Concerns regarding the funding cut are shared by many, including the Rural Ontario Institute: “One of the realities nonprofit organizations serving small rural communities face is that there are relatively few other funding organizations to turn to when it comes to pooling resources for projects.

OTF is very important for rural municipalities and nonprofits alike. Fewer resources for the OTF will likely be felt by these stakeholders,” says Norman Ragetlie, executive director of the Rural Ontario Institute.

OTF funding strengthens local economies and community services. It provides critical investments in community services and facilities across this province – to organizations such as food banks, sports facilities, arts organizations and social service providers. For example, in the fiscal year of 2017-18,

the Canadian Association of Family Resource Programs received a $589,400 grant over 36 months to expand the linguistic accessibility of the Nobody's Perfect Parenting program to diverse communities. In fiscal 2015-16, the Alzheimer Society of Lanark Leeds Grenville received $101,800 over 24 months to launch Minds in Motion, a program designed for people with early and mid-stage dementia. Building inclusive and engaged communities together, this initiative is helping people who are isolated have connections in their community, and has an impact on the lives of 264 people in the community.

As noted in its annual report, not counting programs it administers for other ministries, OTF invested $100 million directly in the community economy in 2016-2017.

Through its Seed, Grow, and Collective Impact streams, OTF funded 469 projects in

2016-2017 that will impact over 750,000 Ontarians over three years. OTF’s 203 capital grants in 2016-2017 invested $22.4 million into nonprofits, First Nations, and small municipalities.

OTF funding creates jobs.

According to figures provided in its 2016-2017 annual report, 87% of OTF funding goes to job creation in local communities, hiring people to improve community health and well-being. These are meaningful jobs for both the employees and program participants.

OTF’s grants also support the purchasing of goods from local suppliers and the hiring of local contractors. These are spin-off benefits for the local economy that will be reduced with OTF’s funding cut. OTF meets real community needs.

Because granting decisions are made by regional volunteer committees, grants are highly responsive to what communities need.

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by Pat Babin 1. Who turned 27,000 acres of Florida swampland into one of the largest entertainment complexes in the world?

2. What has long been the perennial favorite pizza topping?

3. What is the name of a young deer?

4. Which Irish Stone is kissed to receive the gift of smooth talking?

5. The name of which flower derives from the Turkish word for turban?

6. What type of berry was once believed to cause birthmarks when eaten by expectant women?

7. The Green Jacket is presented to the winner of which sporting event? First Canadian winner?

8. Who once said, “I’m officially resigning as the prime minister’s wife”?

9. What does the anti-drunk driving acronym MADD stand for?

10. What country did Mussolini lead in World War II? 11. What spectacle of nature is associated with the name Montmorency?

12. In 1954, 83 Toronto citizens died as a result of this hurricane.

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Just some of the supplies donated during the holiday season for HOL programs.

by Sandy Casselman, Coordinator, Linking Hands With the help of generous neighbouring communities, House of Lazarus (HOL)’s 2018 Christmas season saw food bank families gifted with food, as well as presents for under the tree.

Each year, HOL client services manager, Kim Merkley, takes on the enormous task of coordinating several Christmas programs for food bank clients, relying on the community - service groups, individuals, businesses, and more - to help put food on the table and presents under the tree for the holiday. The 2018

season saw 56 singles and/or couples, 64 families, and 17 seniors receive gifts and food supplies for the Christmas season, some including gas cards, grocery cards, pet food and more. In addition, more than 119 gifts were given out through the Angel Tree program.

“People are so generous,” Kim said. “I was amazed by the number of people, businesses and community groups contacting me to find out how they could help. It was inspiring, and it confirmed what we see every day at House of Lazarus: people care about their neighbours.”

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.

The local food bank also accepted donations of close to 10 Emergency Food Bank Boxes through its Reverse Advent Program. The boxes, which contained 24 food items, were ready for dispersal to food bank clients facing a food emergency during HOL’s annual shutdown from December 21, 2018 to January 2, 2019.

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,

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When Sentinel BCM’s Jason Firlotte saw the House of Lazarus (HOL) Facebook post requesting help to find two laptops for a single food bank mom’s two teenagers, he took action, following up with his employer. To HOL’s delight, and the delight of the two teens and their mom, Jason was able to deliver the laptops just in time for Christmas. “This is so generous and we are so grateful,” said HOL client services manager Kim Merkley. “Every year, every day, I’m touched by how so many people, businesses, and groups in our community are willing to help others, people they’ve never met. All I can say is ‘thank you’.”

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by David Shanahan Next week’s municipal Council meeting in North Grenville is going to set the stage for much of the business Council has prioritised for their coming term in office.

Based on commitments made in speeches and interviews since they were sworn in, it is expected that, in addition to the previously existing Committees of Council, new committees will be announced and Councillors will be assigned as “liaisons” with them.

There are plans for a Youth Advisory Committee, an Environmental Committee, and for re-establishing an Agricultural Committee, the loss of which in the past left a void when it came to dealing with the closure of Kemptville College. As all of these committees will be largely composed of residents, it gives the community a great deal of input into policy and decision-making in the mu-

nicipality, as well as keeping Council informed about what the people who elected them want to see happen over the next four years.

Perhaps the most potentially far-reaching initiative in this regard is the commitment to establish the Mayor’s Task Force on Affordable Housing. Housing in North Grenville is a serious issue for many residents: in particular, finding affordable rental accommodation. What such housing is available is often of poor quality and at high prices. In some cases, the term “slum landlord” can be applied to the owners of these properties. Most rental units, however, are well-cared for and rents are set at market valuation. Unfortunately, that is often beyond the reach of many young couples, not to mention seniors on fixed incomes.

The problem is that there are not enough rental units, and not all those that are available are suitable for the young families, or seniors,

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who most need them. We have a growing population in the senior category, and an obvious lack of accommodation for them. I have spoken with seniors who had planned to sell the family home at some point, using the revenue from that sale to pay for place in a seniors’ residence for their later years. But, when they investigated the cost of such accommodation, they found that their income from the sale of the family home would only cover a few years in a senior apartment.

Young couples, especially those with very young children, also find it very difficult to find appropriate and affordable apartments or houses in North Grenville. Buying a house here is increasingly out of their reach, as the price of a new home has matched those in Ottawa, for example.

Seniors often need extra wide doors for accessibility purposes, and special walk-in baths, support bars, etc., and these are not part of the kind of uniform houses being built

in new subdivisions.

The federal government’s national housing plan will make funds available for more housing that will have a range of models, taking into account the needs of seniors, and the aim is to reduce homeless nationally by 50%. The first National Housing Plan only came into effect in the 1930's, when building codes and standards were established. This latest update is a welcome initiative, given the rise in the aging population and the needs of single people and young families. There has been quite a significant increase in the number of adults remaining in the family home through their 20‘s, and even 30's, because they cannot afford a place of their own.

The Task Force on Affordable Housing is scheduled to report in a year’s time, according to Mayor Peckford, in order to have a clear target in view from the beginning.

The community cannot afford a report that takes years

to complete and is out of date before it can be implemented.

In comments to Council, the Mayor referred to the “incredible talent in individuals and stakeholders in our community that are quite enthusiastic in looking at affordable housing options”.

As in so many other areas of municipal government, this can be the key to a successful future for North Grenville.

It has been repeated many times in these pages during the past six years that tapping into the tremendous expertise and experience we have in our community is the best way to achieve the highest standards in policy and decision-making.

It is important, therefore, that as many as possible in the community volunteer to join the committees being established, or to provide advice and ideas to them as required.

Buying a home is not always the best, or most desirable option for many. I have been both an owner and a renter, and I appreciate that

choosing one or the other can be a matter of where you are in life, in circumstances, or in preferences. At the start of a new family’s life, or as we age and find large houses too burdensome and hard to manage, rental accommodation is definitely preferable.

Others want to own a home in which to raise a family, or simply to feel more secure in the longer term.

The residents of North Grenville need to have a choice, require the various options housing can provide. At the present time, that choice is simply not available for too many of us.

The Mayor’s Task Force is a beacon of hope for so many.

It, and the other proposed Committees of Council, can be the vehicles by which the people of North Grenville can take on their proper role as participants in growing their community in a direction and manner that suits them best.

Time to get involved!

number of 4% released by Dr. Popova.

April - Health Nexus receives contract for FASD Website and development begins.

May - The Rural FASD Support Network have five direct conversations with Simone Daniels of Doug Ford's office at rallies across the province, membership sits at six members.

June - Senate releases report about the problems with the Disability Tax Credit and the CRA changes procedure and how they view FASD. July - MPP Hillier has direct conversation with Minister MacLeod regarding the Rural FASD Support Network. Rural FASD Support Network comes into existence with passing of constitution and Executive Board elected.

August - Partnerships between Children and Adult Mental Health, Municipal Councils, Support Services and School Boards established with Rural FASD Support Network. Capacity continues to grow. Membership

grows to 14 members.

Sept. - Rural FASD Support Network launches Caregiver Support Group with children services and livestreaming. Over 40 people attend the launch and more networking with community partners is established.

Sept. - Health Nexus launches funding initiative for support groups.

Nov - Citizen Advocacy hosts annual FASD Symposium. CanFASD hires Rob More as an instructional designer.

Dec - Rural FASD Support Network memberships grows to 45 members. Health Nexus announces several new FASD support groups have been created across the province.

We are anticipating several major events soon.

1) MCSS releasing the new FASD Website 2) Minister MacLeod meeting with Rural FASD Support Network 3) Ottawa Senators welcoming Rural FASD Support Network at January 5 game

4) February 13, 14 Citizen Advocacy hosting FASD workshop for medical professionals 5) Rural FASD Support Network announcing two major sponsors and launching their new website 6) National Post and Vanessa Hrvatin releasing FASD Documentary 7) Feb 12 Health Nexus hosting workshop on support group facilitation And thank you to Audrey McFarlane of CanFASD for passing this link along. www.fasdcoalition.ca/looking-after-each-other-project/

mini-documentaries. If you haven't seen it before, well worth watching especially for advocating at your school.

The Ottawa Senators played a 30-second message on the Jumbotron during the first intermission for their January 5 game, welcoming us and providing some education about FASD for the entire crowd.

And if you haven't seen our new website, please go to www.ruralfasd.ca. We are just thrilled that you get another website now when you search for fasd.

FASD Year in Review

by Robert More As 2018 comes to an end, it becomes the time of year when looking back on what the Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) Rural Network has accomplished together renews our hope for what the new year will bring.

Our youngest, who just turned 12, declared this year he knows Santa is not real, so we have made the shift to full disclosure now. However, our traditions have remained the same. Christmas Eve, my son was watching the Norad site, following Santa as he went from country to country, talking about how fast he was going, and wondering what time he would be arriving at the house. The cookies and milk got put out by the 18 year old and stockings weren't allowed to show up until everyone was in bed.

I made the mistake of not eating the cookies and milk this time, and our 12 year old was talking about hearing the reindeer on the roof as he slept. Even though they all verbally say they know Santa

is not real, they all act like he is. We used to say it was because they were not giving away the secret, but Shelley said it is because the concrete is just more powerful than the abstract to them.

To us, some of the highlights of this year was the ways we came together across the province to bring awareness to FASD. While I recognize your list might look different from mine, these are the ones that really jump out for me.

Jan 6 - Template letter to Minister Hunter supporting Bill 191 released. 1,247 people download the letter, still the #1 blog. Bill 191 becomes the FASD rallying cry across the province.

January - Coordinating agencies get told they are hiring the FASD Key Workers

by MCYS. April 11 - FASD Awareness Day at Queen's Park - Bill 191 passes first reading unanimously by all three parties, September 9 officially named FASD Awareness Day in Ontario, new prevalence

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An interview with Councillor John Barclay

NG Times: Is there anything specific you want to achieve as a Councillor, based on your experience in both community, with the Oxford Mills Community Association and the Kemptville Youth Centre, and business (the Kemptville BIA, and Farmers Market)?

John: I campaigned on helping to create local employment and to diversify the local economy, and so these are certainly two things I'd like to make progress on during my term. The third plank of my platform was to improve the collaboration and cooperation between citizens, community organizations and the Municipality. All three were certainly informed by my experience working with the OMCA, KYC, KFM, BIA, the North Grenville Business Builders and, most recently, the Kemptville District Community Association (KDCA).

NG Times: Mayor Nancy Peckford's speech at the swearing-in ceremony outlined major changes to the way Council works, and you were involved in developing those new approaches. What are they designed to achieve that is different from past Council policies and proce-

dures?

John: Improved access to Council and more transparency in our decision making are two things that will lead to greater accountability to, and engagement with, residents.

Reorganizing Council Chambers visually places Council in the centre of things, facing both staff and the public.

More than just symbolic, I believe, environment dictates behaviour and that, over time, people will expect this Council to be knowledgeable about the issues, and more responsible for the decisions they make. Instituting monthly town hall meetings was Jim McManaman's suggestion, one that we all embraced.

It will provide an opportunity for residents to set the agenda and to discuss issues with their Council in a more informal setting.

Another suggestion that we've all enthusiastically agreed to is developing a Council Work-plan during the first quarter of 2019 that will be made public, and to which we will be accountable.

We also plan to re-energize and rely on Committees to do some of the heavy liftin in addressing the challenges facing North Grenville. There is incredible social capital out there - residents have the necessary talent and experience we need to address the challenges. You'll see a focus on civic engagement in most of the actions of this Council.

These are just a few new things that will distinguish us from past Councils. I think, even at this early stage, people can see a different tone,

Cannabis – In Or Out

by Deron Johnston A big decision has been left at the feet of municipalities throughout Ontario by the current provincial government. By January 22, each one must decide if they will agree to allow retail cannabis stores to operate in their municipality. Across the rest of the country, there are approximately 70 retail stores already in operation. In Ontario, the first retail stores will be allowed to open on April 1.

Even if the Municipality of North Grenville decided to allow retail stores, the chances that one would open this year are slim. The reason for this is that the provincial government scaled back the number of retail cannabis licences that they will give out this year to twenty-five. Only five of these licences will be January 9, 2019

granted in Eastern Ontario (Ottawa is included in Eastern Ontario). So if you want to sell cannabis at a retail store in North Grenville, you must apply for a licence to the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO), your application must be approved by the AGCO, then your municipality must agree to allow stores, then your application is included in a lottery-style draw to determine who gets to be one of the five selected in all of Eastern Ontario.

According to Ivan Ross Vrana, (formerly the national lead for Health Canada cannabis policy development) of Hill & Knowlton Strategies, who has been working in policy development, communications and public relations on the subject of cannabis for the past ten years, the Cannabis Act which came into effect

style and approach to this Council.

NG Times: There are serious issues facing the new Council: cannabis sales, Kemptville's water supply, upset with the Planning Department and procedures, the Economic Development Committee role in NG, etc.

Do you have priorities?

John: For me, there are two things that are priorities.

The first, as I mentioned, is local job creation. I will tend to see most issues through the lens of economic development and smart growth.

The second priority is my appointment as Council liaison to the Public Works Department. Mayor Peckford asked me to be the point man on Council for improving pedestrian safety and mobility, a task I take very seriously.

I'll also be focussing on the cost-effective management of core services and infrastructure, waste management, and drainage issues.

NG Times: Finally, how do you propose escaping the lure of the Bubble, and the dominance of municipal staff over municipal Council?

John: I'm sure the North Grenville Times will be a great help in Council being able to resist the lure of the Bubble. LOL. Seriously, it's important that staff and Council work as a team, and it's only natural, as we drill down into the detail of certain issues, that, how shall I say, a certain amount of bonding will occur. This is not necessarily bad. Establishing good working relationships with staff is absolutely necessary

to effectively get our important work done. However, it's important to remember that we have very different roles to play, and those roles will often pitch us into conflict. It's not to be avoided, it's natural if each party is clear on what their job is.

I was elected as a representative of the community.

I'm not a professional public servant and only very recently a politician; therefore it's perfectly valid for me to pose the logical questions, why and why not, to the experts. Over time, working closely with staff, we'll understand more and more the how part, but if we are vigilant in remembering we are there to represent the community who don't know (and perhaps don't care) about the how, then we'll resist crossing the line and entering the Bubble, IMHO. I will also be continuing my Talk to Me Tuesdays at local coffee houses; when residents can drop in and talk to me about their concerns or ideas. This will help to keep me in touch with the real issues and daily life of the people of North Grenville.

Finally, we're also in a position of power as elected officials; there to provide direction and leadership. With my Council colleagues, we decide what to do and staff determines how to do it. They have professional standards to adhere to, while we're only accountable to the electorate for our decisions. As long as we remember this chain of command, we'll be OK.

on October 17, contains very strict regulations in all areas, including the production, use and selling of cannabis.

Provincial inspectors can show up at retail businesses at any time and any violations of regulations can result in heavy fines, and even jail time, for violators. Federal inspectors can also show up at production facilities at any time and hand out severe penalties for any violations.

There is only one place in Ontario that you can currently buy cannabis from and that is online through the Ontario Cannabis Store (OCS) website. OCS is also the ONLY legal supplier that retail cannabis stores in Ontario can order products from. Additionally, those products available to order at OCS can only come from federally licenced producers

(Tweed in Smiths Falls is one of them) of which there are currently just over 140, and that number is growing every week. In fact, there are over 550 pending applications from companies looking to become licenced producers of cannabis in Canada.

One of the key attractions for any level of government in Canada is the revenue from taxation of cannabis.

Consider that in Ontario 2.5% federal excise tax is charged on the “dutiable amount of a cannabis product”, plus 7.5% provincial excise tax, plus 3.9% provincial sales tax (for a total of 11.4% provincial tax) on the “dutiable amount of a cannabis product”. In the first two weeks of cannabis sales, $45 million of cannabis products was sold, despite problems at retail stores and significant online 5

UPDATE UPDATE UPCOMING MEETINGS COUNCIL Monday, January 14 at 6:30 pm in the Council Chambers at the Municipal Centre.

COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE Monday, January 21 at 6:30 pm in the Council Chambers at the Municipal Centre. **NOTE: Council & 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 in the Govern tab.

WINTER PARKING RESTRICTIONS

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

2019 BURN PERMITS AVAILABLE ONLINE

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

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All dogs in North Grenville require an annual dog license. If purchased before March 31st, the license is $15 and if purchased after March 31st, the cost is $30. The license can now be purchased or renewed and paid for online by visiting the Municipal website at www.northgrenville.ca and clicking on Online Services. Dog tags are also still available at the Municipal Office. For more information on dog or kennel licenses, please contact By-Law Services.

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ordering problems (especially in Ontario through the OCS website). It is estimated that cannabis product sales could reach between $5-7 billion in Canada.

Ivan Ross Vrana believes that though there may no longer be an opportunity to attract a major licenced cannabis producer like Tweed to North Grenville, he sees an opportunity to get involved in product research and development, especially with the eventual legalization of edible cannabis products including a wide range of items like drinks, foods, supplements, concentrates etc. The Kemptville Campus could be an ideal fit for this sort of work, with over 600 acres of land potentially available for this type of commercial use.

Municipalities will also have some decisions to make

over where the smoking of cannabis can be permitted, as people are currently not allowed to smoke cannabis where tobacco smoking is prohibited. They could pass bylaws further restricting where the use of cannabis is legally allowed to take place.

North Grenville Municipal Council has decided to take a consultative approach to their decision on whether or not to allow retail stores.

They have created an online survey for residents to submit their input and will be hosting two discussion forums, on Monday, January 7 at the North Grenville Municipal Centre at 6:30 pm, and Tuesday, January 8 in Bishops Mills at the Bishops Mills Community Hall at 6:30 pm.

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Kemptville & District Home Support, the place for Active Aging! – Welcome 2019 and welcome January!

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A new year is here again. There always seems to be the spring of hope as we put up new calendars and make ‘new year’s resolutions’.

I have recently heard several talks on the radio of the life of Viktor E. Frankl and his book, “Man’s Search for Meaning”. As a holocaust survivor, Dr. Frankl wrote and lectured about finding the meaning in our lives, and understanding that it is up to each of us to change our responses to a situation, even if we cannot change what is going on around us.

Turning toward love and goodness allows the same to come into our own lives.

The need for this is echoed in the words of the

2018 Kenny Chesney song, “Get along while we can/ Always give love the upper hand… Make a friend, can't we all get along”. Many of the year-end reviews talked about political upheaval, climate change and tragedies; however, there have also been so many positives stories of hope and people getting along, both globally and locally in our communities.

Getting along is definitely prevalent here at Kemptville & District Home Support! Throughout all of the activity over the past few weeks, the constant has been the amazing people I continually come across. If you have free time on your hands and are wondering what to do, look

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draising event taking place on Saturday, April 27 featuring the 7-piece band ‘The Jivewires’ with a cold buffet by ‘Dial A Chef’ Erick LePors. This is a wonderful evening with great music, whether on the dance floor or relaxing and enjoying at your table. There will also be a silent auction with great items.

Our yearly newsletter has been mailed out. If you didn’t receive your copy. please give us a call and we will mail you one; or, you can check our website at www.kdhsi.com for an online version. Once again a huge thank you to all of our volunteers who continue to help out in so many facets, and make a difference in the lives of others.

Remember, we are able to choose our thoughts – let’s make them joyful!

Happy New Year!

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

There are lots of activities here at the Centre, and we are always open to new ideas. If you are interested in volunteering, we have many different options; helping out at reception, computer work, driving people to appointments.

The monthly calendar of activities is available on our website, www.kdhsi.com, and there are also copies to pick up at the Centre.

Paint & T’ookies time is almost here again. This is a monthly art afternoon with KDHSI Volunteer Gayle Holmes, with tea (or coffee) and cookies. The January painting will be of a ‘Cabin in the Woods’ winter scene.

Gayle will lead the group though 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 and T’ookies, and will be held on the January 22 (typically it is held the 3rd Tuesday). There is limited space, if you are interested please call to get your name on the list.

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There are many events and activities to keep involved and active at KDHSI, scheduled in either the Activity Room or in the Cheryl J. Brown Centre. KDHSI is located at 215 Sanders St., Suite 101 in Old Town Kemptville.

Drop by, or call at 613-258-3203 for more information.

• OFFICE HOURS: Monday – Friday, 8:30am-4:00pm Events News: • Singing Seniors resumes Thursday, January 17th, 2019, 1-3 in the Activity Rm. • Paint & T’ookies with Gayle Holmes: January 22, 2019, 1-3. $20/person ~ Registration required.

To learn more about our activities, services, and volunteer opportunities, please call KDHSI at 613-258-3203. Or, stop by to keep warm, or for a tour of the Centre!

Wednesday January 16 Thursday January 10 COPD Exercise Class Foot Care Clinic 10-11 By appointment Diners Club Exercise Class 12 noon 9:00-10:00 By reservation only Cribbage 1-3:30 Thursday January 17 Exercise Class Friday January 11 9:00-10:00 Foot Care Clinic Singing Seniors By appointment 1-3 Exercise Class Cribbage 11:00-12:00 1-3:30 Monday January 14 Friday January 18 COPD Exercise Class Foot Care Clinic 10-11 By appointment Euchre Exercise Class 1-3:30 11:00 – 12 noon Tuesday January 15 Exercise Class 9:00-10:00 Skip-Bo 10:00-12 noon

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Smile! Smile! Smile! pital is very important to the whole community and that’s why we choose to direct our donations there.

We are looking forward to next year!”

“Since 2006, the local campaign has raised $110,510 for WDMH,” notes Kristen Casselman, the Foundation’s Managing Director. “We are so thankful to Robert and Denise St. Denis and their staff - and to everyone who bought a cookie!”

The Family Care Fund does just that - supports families just like yours.

Donations to the Family Care Fund will be used where your gift is needed most: to buy new medical equipment, upgrade existing equipment, or meet other urgent needs at WDMH. We work with our donors to help ensure compassionate, excellent health care.

It was smiles all around at the cheque presentation ceremony with (l-r): Robert St. Denis (owner), and employees Kathy Barkley, Justin Boyer and Mackenzie Wright.

Every Fall, there are a few extra smiles in Winchester, Long Sault and Morrisburg – thanks to the Tim Hortons Smile Cookie Campaign. In fact, more than 10,000 of them this

year alone!

The campaign took place across Canada in September. In the four local stores, $10,451 was raised, with the money going to the Foundation’s Family

Care Fund.

Tim Hortons owner, Robert St. Denis, says it’s an annual tradition: “It’s great that the community still supports the Smile Cookie program. The hos-

Growing potential #1

by Deron Johnston There are a number of people involved in both the local food and sustainable agriculture community that believe that the Kemptville Campus represents a golden opportunity. The institution of Kemptville College was built on agricultural education, and many feel that tradition could and should continue, even if a community college or university is not involved directly in offering programming.

If you drove north on the 416, then merged onto the 417 and headed east to the address of 2391 Pepin Court, you would find the property of a grass roots, non-profit organization called Just Food.

The property itself is a 150-acre farmstead west of Blackburn Hamlet in the Ottawa Greenbelt, between a residential area and the protected region of Green’s Creek.

Just Food’s mandate is “to work towards, vibrant, just and sustainable food and farming systems in the Ottawa region”. Additionally, the organization wants to enhance ongoing access to healthy food for everyone in the Ottawa region, to promote sustainable agriculture systems that include growing, harvesting, raising, processing and distributing, and to strengthen the productive capacity of the local foodshed. Just Food’s property has been certified January 9, 2019

as an organic operation by Ecocert since 2014.

One of their programs, which would be of interest to both local food and sustainable agriculture fans, is their Start-up Farm Program. The program was established to support new farmers in the Ottawa region by offering access to land, equipment, shared infrastructure and training.

The goal of the program is to empower people to start their own successful farming business. Even if you’ve never grown anything beyond dandelions, this program is a low-risk

Just Food would seem to be a perfect fit to work with a local food hub. A food hub could process anything that is grown by the farming operations and could then distribute it through a supply chain and/or open a retail food store or café/ restaurant. The Kemptville Campus has a commercial

way to gain experience, test new ideas and explore new markets and networks, before committing to a larger, long-term farming operation.

Kemptville Campus is just under 630 acres in area.

If an organization like Just Food wanted to start up an operation similar in size to the one on the east side of Ottawa, it would take up less than a quarter of the campus space. The operation could start smaller and grow over time as it gains capacity and becomes more viable.

An organization like

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The Executive Director of Just Food, Moe Garahan,

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Ombudsman reviewing over 1,000 complaints about Ontario cannabis store Ombudsman Paul Dubé has confirmed that his office has received more than 1,000 complaints about the Ontario Cannabis Store (OCS) since it opened October 17. Most are from customers frustrated with delayed deliveries, billing problems and poor customer service.

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and we are monitoring their response to these issues," Mr. Dubé said. "We have assigned a team of staff to triage complaints and resolve them quickly wherever possible, and we are in regular contact with senior officials of the OCS.” "Our office is uniquely positioned to assist organizations with addressing backlogs and implementing effective complaint processes,” the Ombudsman added. “We can provide feedback, flag emerging trends in complaints, and propose best practices to improve service to the public.”

The most common complaints thus far about the OCS’s first two weeks of operations involve delayed deliveries, poor communication with customers and those seeking to escalate complaints, and orders that were incorrect, cancelled without notice or could not be cancelled.

The Ombudsman is an office of last resort, meaning it does not intervene unless ex-

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“At the same time, our discussions with OCS reveal that it is working hard to resolve the issues generating these complaints, and if it can alleviate the issues we identify in an effective and timely manner, a formal investigation might not be required.”

The Ombudsman’s office is an independent, impartial office of the Ontario legislature, established in 1975, that resolves and investigates some 21,000 public complaints annually about administrative issues with Ontario government bodies, municipalities, universities and school boards.

Complaints to the Ombudsman are confidential, and can be made online at www. ombudsman.on.ca, by email at info@ombudsman.on.ca, or by phone: 1-800-263-1830.

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Jan 14 Memories of the 1998 Ice Storm/Storm of the Century, 2:30 – 5 pm, St John’s United Church, 400 Prescott Street Jan 16 Kemptville Horticultural meeting, 7:30 pm, Pentecostal Church: 1964 Cty Rd #43. AGM plus Guest speaker: Claude Smith who will answer your gardening questions. Everyone welcome.

Jan 20 Annual Bride and Groom Show, 9-3pm, eQuinelle Golf and Resident Club FREE admission.

Jan 26 Robby Burns Day celebration dinner hosted by Friends of the Library and St. John’s United Church. Tickets are available at the Library or online at fiddleheadsoup.com $40 for adults and $10 for children 6-12. Children under 6 are free.

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

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

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 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. Doors open at 6:30 pm, start time of 7 pm.

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, North Grenville Community Church, 2659 Concession St. every 3rd 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, 1:15 pm, St. John's United Church. Everyone welcome $5.00.

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

New Horizon Club, Burritt`s Rapids Community Hall. 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 are held the 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 258-7665.

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. All welcome.

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New year opens with a win over Navan Grads

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Beef Top Sirloin Roast or Grilling Steak A well deserved SO for the "cheese"... Jarrett Fiske shows his stopping power as he robs Navan Grads break out attempt with 73's "D" on the doorstep to setup the transition. by thesportsguy After the last beat down from Navan Grads, the Kemptville 73's were looking to rectify the loss for their fans on home ice Friday night, and the magic hands of John Beaton took care of it for OT win.

First frame closed out scoreless with excellent opportunities for both teams and 73's spending most of the initial period in opposition end, but Navan outshot Kemptville 12 to 6.

Second session, Grads tried to slow the pace to control the game, but 73's overrode their break-out attempts and constantly laid on the body with working the draws and half boards to develop

attacks. Kemptville controlled the play in opposition zone and peppered Navan 15 to 9.

Last twenty was a repeat of the initial 40 minutes: exciting end to end action, hard hitting affair with both Jarrett Fiske and Seth Carter putting on a goalie clinic to force OT to settle the battle. Navan came back with 8-6 SOG. Extra time opened with body on body and each club trying to setup up the stringer until 73's received a controversial call to give the Grads on 4 on 3 at 1:38. John Beaton, off the bench, attacked the offence to steal the rubber, launch the afterburners to streak over the line and freeze the stopper with a trick stick

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from front to back hand into top self for SHG to give them a 1 to 0 victory at 2:59. Both teams had 4 PP opportunities without results.

As one fan expressed after the contest, this was great entertainment and has opened his eyes to what Jr hockey is all about....so get out and support your team.

Next home game, the Pembroke Lumber Kings will be in town Friday, January 11, at 7:30.

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Fundamentals

Where’s the Revolution?

by David Shanahan In a series of articles before Christmas, I discussed the Revolution that took place with the birth and life of Jesus. The effect on the status of women, the poor, and the marginalised in society was radically altered

by Christianity in the years following that first Christmas. But it might be asked: what happened? Where’s the Revolution? The answer is complex, but it speaks to the way in which Christianity has been portrayed and betrayed, often in the name of Jesus, in the centuries since.

Christianity today is often dismissed by the wider society as irrelevant, too concerned with wealth, possessions, status, and condemned for its ties to radical

politics, of both the left and right. The role of women is also pointed to as being unfair and discriminatory, keeping them in a subservient and submissive role.

To make it all even worse, the Bible is used to justify much of this reactionary behaviour, and so Christianity, as a whole, is cast aside as irrelevant, or, even worse, as a negative influence on the lives of people.

What has led to this dreadful situation? Are the critics justified in their condemnation of Christianity, and religion generally, as a negative influence that we should all outgrow and leave behind as a sad remnant from more primitive and gullible times? This, to be clear, is exactly how it is portrayed by many today.

The basic answer to this is found in a comment by

everyone who says to me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ will enter the kingdom of heaven, but only the one who does the will of my Father who is in heaven.

Many will say to me on that day, ‘Lord, Lord, did we not prophesy in your name and in your name drive out demons and in your name perform many miracles?’

Then I will tell them plainly, ‘I never knew you. Away from me, you evildoers!’”

[Matthew 7.21-23] This is relevant to questions about the Inquisition, the Crusades, and so many other times when people calling themselves “Christians” showed by their actions that they were disobeying the one they claimed to follow. Lest anyone think this is too facile an explanation, remember this: Christians do not have the right to ignore what Jesus said, or what is contained in

John Lennox, Professor of Mathematics (emeritus) at the University of Oxford and Fellow in Mathematics and the Philosophy of Science at Green Templeton College, Oxford. He is also an Associate Fellow of the Said Business School, Oxford University, and teaches for the Oxford Strategic Leadership Programme. He was once asked how he explained the fact that Catholic and Protestants in his native Ireland were killing each other in God’s name. His reply was that, in doing so, they were not following Jesus, they were disobeying him.

This is an important point to note. Just because someone claims to be acting on behalf of Jesus does not mean that they are, in fact, doing so. Remember something Jesus said about this kind of thing: “Not

the Bible generally. A great deal of the problems facing Christianity today are the result of Christians not taking the Word seriously. Comments like “that was only meant for the early church.

Times have changed”, or “you can’t take that literally today”, are too often a rationale for not obeying Jesus’ explicit teaching.

Nevertheless there have always been those throughout the centuries who remained faithful to God’s word and refused to compromise with the demands of politics, or the changing mores and morals of their day. If Christianity is to have the influence on the world today which it should, and could, have, it must return to the, dare I say, fundamentals of what the New Testament teaches. This is not as simple, or as simplistic, as it

may sound. To be obedient to the Word of God requires knowing what it actually says. This means reading, thinking and praying before coming to conclusions. It also means not taking any verse of Scripture out of context, or on its own. The proper approach is to take “the whole counsel of Scripture”, finding out what the Bible says on any topic and getting a total understanding on the issue.

Another vital undertaking is to understand how the Revolution that Jesus initiated has been watered down and squashed by religious people over the centuries, and how the teaching and commands of Christ have been sidelined and ignored when it didn’t suit the political, social, or religious situation of the times. That, however, is for another day.

Hidden Treasures at Winchester Hospital

OR. “Karen is a patient care champion. She has demonstrated a career long commitment to patients, staff and healthcare improvement,” add her nominators.

Volunteer Norma McNaughton was nominated for the Commitment Award by a staff member who was also a day surgery patient at WDMH. “Norma is good at her job,” notes her nominator. “She made me feel so comfortable and less nervous. She functions as though she works here and is being paid. She treated me with dignity.”

The Commitment Awards shine a light on individuals or teams that demonstrate the values that result in compassionate excellence.

Congratulations to all the nominees.

If you would like to provide comments or suggestions about hospital services, please contact Cholly Boland, President and CEO, Winchester District Memorial Hospital at 613.774.1049 or by email at cboland@wdmh.on.ca.

The latest Commitment Award recipients: L-R Volunteer Norma McNaughton, Dr. Geoff Doherty, President of The Ottawa Hospital & Region Imaging Associates, Dr. Jose Aquino, Chief of Medical Imaging and Karen Lydiatt, RN, Team Leader, Perioperative Unit.

by Jane Adams You might not see the latest Winchester District Memorial Hospital Commitment Award recipients wandering the halls at WDMH. That’s because they all work ‘behind the scenes’, caring for patients in areas of the hospital that others may not visit very often.

Congratulations to Dr. Jose Aquino, Chief of Medical Imaging; Dr. Geoff Doherty, President January 9, 2019

of The Ottawa Hospital & Region Imaging Associates (OHRIA) and all the OHRIA members; Karen Lydiatt, RN, Team Leader, Perioperative Unit; and Volunteer Norma McNaughton.

D r. A q u i n o , D r.

Doherty and the OHRIA team know that getting answers fast results in better care. They have worked together to ensure that afterhours support is available for CT scans at WDMH.

As a result, patients do not need to travel to Ottawa during off-hours for this procedure. “They have demonstrated compassion by recognizing that it is a priority to care for our patients close to home,” say their nominators.

As the Team Leader in WDMH’s Operating Room, Karen Lydiatt has a ‘let’s get it done’ attitude.

She has led several initiatives that have brought positive changes to the 12

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