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by Deron Johnson Never has this been a truer statement than at Christmas time. Hundreds of people, from the very young to the not-so-young, lined Clothier and Prescott Streets to wait for the most popular figure in holiday mythology (not the Town Crier). This year’s parade moved from the traditional mid-afternoon time slot to the late afternoon and early evening.

The parade started off at the Kemptville Campus and wound its way down Concession Road, turned left on to Prescott Street, and then eventually turned left on Clothier Street, where it finally broke up at Holy Cross

Church. People watching the parade lined almost the entire length of the route to celebrate the festive season. In the past, people seemed to congregate more in the Downtown Core, but now seem to be spreading out in order to get a better view (and they’re setting up lawn chairs).

Your TV (Cogeco) out of Smiths Falls was on hand for the festivities and recorded the parade, which will be aired at a later date on Your TV’s local cable community channel. Kathy Botham was doing the play-by-play for the camera as each float rolled by at the corner of Prescott and Clothier Streets.

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seemed to be ready for the new darker start time, as many of them were well lit.

Even many of the walking participants had glow-in-thedark items on, or had adorned themselves with Christmas lights. The only exception seemed to be the Town Crier, courtesy of the NG Times.

But, though you might not have seen him, you certainly heard him and his bell.

Initially, there was widespread fear that rain might put a damper on things; but the rain held off, for the most part, and everything seemed to go smoothly. There was no need for rain gear, or even cold weather gear for that matter, as temperatures

stayed above freezing for the duration. I’m sure that Mr. and Mrs. Claus didn’t mind the milder weather, as they’ll be experiencing the cold and wintry weather soon enough at the North Pole.

A warm and hearty “thank you” needs to go out to all the sponsors, volunteers, and especially the Kinsmen for organizing this year. Having the parade at night seemed to be popular with a number of the onlookers who expressed an opinion. Judging by the number of people lining the sidewalks, this year’s parade appeared to be very well attended. Besides, we all know that Santa does his best work at night!

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A Concert For All Ages!

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by Elisabeth Rubli What an opportunity we have in our small town to be able to hear a concert of classical music! In this busy time of hustle and bustle, why not take a bit of time to simply stop for a short while and just let the music and the Christmas spirit fill you up. Once again, the North Grenville Concert Choir will be presenting Handel’s MESSIAH, accompanied by members of Ottawa’s Divertimento Orchestra. This is such an amazing opportunity for children and young people, who may otherwise never have had the chance,

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to witness a live orchestra.

Who knows what future musicians in our community may be inspired? Along with guest soloists soprano Ania Hejnar and mezzo-soprano Beverly McArthur, we also welcome tenor Preston Smith and baritone Thomas Franzky.

Preston Smith is a 4th vocal major specializing in classical music at Carleton University and studies with Professor Tanno. He has had the opportunity to sing selections from Lucia di Lammermoor, Norma, The Consul, The Medium, Cavalleria Rusticana and more. He has also been in many competitions

around Ottawa and Ontario, including Kiwanis Music Festival, NATS and ORMTA, at times winning, earning scholarships along the way, and he has been an Ontario Provincial Finalist for two years. Preston's dream is to pursue a career in both music and artistry. No matter the variety, his life is meant to be lived at the fullest on stage.

Baritone, Thomas Franzky, is a multifaceted performer who brings years of experience to the stage as a singer and actor. He has performed main roles with Pellegrini Opera, Bytown Opera Works and OperAntics in Ottawa, Toronto and Timmins, including Marcello and Schaunard in La Boheme, Papageno in The Magic Flute, King Arsace in Arsace II, and supporting roles in Romeo et Juliette, Madama Butterfly, Carmen, and The Barber of Seville.

Thomas has been equally active in the musical theatre realm, having performed lead roles with Orpheus Musical Theatre Society, Kanata Theatre and The Ottawa Little

Theatre. Capital Critic’s Circle noted in their review of Orpheus’ recent production of the Addams Family that “Thomas Franzky brings a fine singing voice and considerable stage presence to the role of Gomez”. He has also taken the stage as King Arthur in Monty Python’s Spamalot, Donny Parker in Rock & Roll, Billy Crocker in Anything Goes, and many other notable characters.

We are so fortunate to welcome all this talent in Kemptville! Make time to stop for a while, bring all generations, and delight in this musical masterpiece. What better way to start the Christmas season and remember the true meaning of the season!

Two performances will be held on Saturday, December 8, at 2:00 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. at St. James Anglican Church in Kemptville. A performance will also be held on Sunday, December 9, at 3:00 p.m., at Woodroffe United Church in Ottawa. Tickets $20 at ngcc.eventbrite.ca, at Brewed Awakenings or at the door.

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by Jeff Goodman, Sustainable North Grenville Please join us for some seasonal cheer at our annual gettogether and Give North Grenville silent auction. The event takes place on Thursday, December 6, from 6.30-8:30 pm, at the Maplewood Hall, 92 Maplewood Ave, Oxford Mills. It features specialty items gathered from local merchants and artisans.

To be a sustainable community, it is important to support your local economy by buying from local businesses and artisans. Why not commit to buying at least some of your gifts this year in the Kemptville and Merrickville area? Shopping locally supports your family and friends who rely on the jobs that local businesses provide, as well as the choice and ready availability of many amenities and services which keep our community vibrant. Use it or lose it!

Find out more by following Sustainable North Grenville on Facebook, and see photos of some of the items to be auctioned: www.facebook.com/sustainablenorthgrenville This festive, lamp-lit evening will also feature some uplifting tunes from Bruce Enloe, as well as some light refreshments, all in the beautiful heritage Maplewood Hall in the charming hamlet of Oxford Mills. Take a little time between bidding to go for a stroll around the village and take in the Christmas lights and decorations, but don’t take too long, as bidding will wrap up around 8-8.30!

Get some great ideas for spending your gift-giving dollars locally, enjoy some seasonal food and entertainment, and support North Grenville’s entrepreneurs at the same time. The event is free and everyone is welcome.

Monies raised will support the 2019 North Grenville Sustainability Fair in April, and our monthly events that include movies and guest speakers. With your help at this event, we can continue offering the Fair and monthly events with free admission to everyone in our community.

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Local MPP, Steve Clark, has joined Ernie Hardeman, Minister of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs in calling on the federal government to activate the Livestock Tax Deferral in areas impacted by severely dry conditions this past summer, including Leeds and Grenville.

“The federal government needs to act immediately to provide the tax deferral and help cattle producers in my riding and other parts of the province hit hard by this year’s drought,” said Steve Clark. “I’m proud that our government has once again taken a strong stand to support Ontario’s hard-working farmers and their families. We depend on farmers to feed our province and sustain our rural economy and way of life, so government needs to be there for them when they need us.”

The Livestock Tax Deferral would allow producers who sold at least 15 per cent of their breeding herd due to the dry weather in 2018 to defer a portion of sale proceeds to the following year when they replenish their livestock. Beef Farmers of Ontario requested the Livestock Tax Deferral to help their members deal with the tough conditions.

“Our government is taking action and standing up for our farmers. Farmers already face so many challenges on the job and the effect that drought can have on pasture lands and forage production forces them to make difficult herd-management decisions,” said Minister Hardeman. “We want to make life easier and more affordable for farmers, which is why I am requesting the federal Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada designate regions in Ontario that were significantly impacted by drought conditions as eligible for the Livestock Tax Deferral provision. This is another small way we are working to put more money in the pockets of farmers and keep Ontario open for business.”

To receive this federal tax deferral, a prescribed area must have a recognized geo-political boundary (for example municipalities or counties), be large enough to have an impact on the industry, and experience a reduction in forage production that is at least 50 per cent of the long-term average.

A final list of Prescribed Drought and Flood Regions for 2018 will be made in the coming months when finalized forage yield information is available. Farmers can check the AAFC website for more information: www.agr.gc.ca/eng/ programs-and-services/drought-watch/livestock-tax-deferralprovision/?id=1463574780220. www.ngtimes.ca

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Lafferty’s Wake is Rollicking Good Fun!

by Paul Sharpe at Dress Rehearsal The set for Lafferty’s Wake is a relaxed country pub in Ireland with pictures of the Pope, the Virgin Mary and the late John F. Kennedy on the walls and a wellstocked bar. A feature of the pub that will seem strange to Canadians is a coffin, supported by Scotch whisky crates. The front portion of the theatre contains large round tables for VIPs (very important patrons), who are served drinks (non-alcoholic at no extra cost) before the play begins. Patrons are

surprised by a gradual, rather than definite beginning of the play, as characters move about the theatre, engaging with the audience. A number of times during the play, actors walk into the audience to engage people in conversations, singing, games and even dancing. So, the traditional barrier between audience and actors is dissolved and patrons soon feel like participants in Lafferty’s wake.

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grieving. Judy McCormick, as Charlie’s Dublin friend Molly, is an engaging actor who is both feisty and comical. Maggie, Charlie’s daughter, was played by both Kate Bell and Mireille Carpentier.

Kate loves to be emphatic in describing her knowledge of her onstage father and Mireille did a grand job with her Irish accent and singing.

And, of course, the “back in time Lafferty of Old” was played hauntingly by Ian Bell.

This production by Kemptville Players had plenty of music, thanks to the fine skills on guitar of Patricia Reynolds, the violin of Glenna Hunter and bass guitar of assistant director Caroline Marshall. Vocal solos were performed by most of the actors and by singer Helen MacGregor. The other singers on stage, Nancy Henry, Jane Baird, Carol Nichol and John Baldwin provided well-tuned harmony, enhancing the audio experience.

Lafferty’s Wake provided many surprises, laughter and plenty of opportunities for audience participation. The audience all left with a smile.

were so convincing, we became thoroughly familiar with Lafferty’s character.

Laura Drover’s acting experience was evident in her depiction of the widow, Kathleen Lafferty. Well-known musicians, Doug Hendry as Father Pettigrew and James Clugston as pub owner Rory Finn, are very comfortable performing for crowds and this showed in their confidence and singing on stage.

Jacob Dunning as Patrick Clancy, Lafferty’s son-in-law, provided both comical and musical interludes into some of the dramatic moments of

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by The Lady with the Three Dogs While it is only November, it would appear that winter has arrived! Along with the bitter weather comes the endless piles of dog poop along the side of the roads, the end of laneways, on the trails, and the list goes on. As an owner of three dogs, or ‘pet parent’ as some prefer, I’m discouraged to see how thoughtless we can be at times. There is nothing worse than freezing fingers off while picking up after our dogs, but it is our responsibility.

It is inconsiderate to everyone to not pick up after our dogs.

We are fortunate to have the Rail Trail, and it is a wonderful place to walk our dogs in the winter. Other folks also use the Rail Trail: cross country skiers, runners, kids and families out for a nice walk. I’m just back after walking the Rail Trail from Concession to Bedell with my dogs. Sadly, I spent most of the walk jumping over, walking around and dodging piles of dog poop. What is wrong with us? Let’s agree to make picking up after our dogs an early New Year resolution. All together now: “I will pick up after my dog/s even though I might freeze my fingers doing so.”

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Spirit of Christmas Oxford Mills The Oxford Mills Community Association invites everyone to join them in celebrating the Spirit of Christmas in Oxford Mills on November 30 and December 1. Festivities begin at the Oxford‑on‑Rideau Town Hall (beside Maplewood Hall) for their annual Christmas Tree lighting on Friday evening. The event starts at 6:30 pm, and includes carol singing led by our local Oxford Mills Sisterhood of Guiding. After tree lighting and carolling, all are welcome to Maplewood Hall for cookies, hot chocolate and to have a visit with Father Christmas!!

Around 8 pm, judges leave to tour the hamlet and surrounding area to choose which home has the most beautiful Christmas lights and decorations. First, second and third prizes are worth $50, $30 and $20 respectively. Email Ashley at imaqtepie@yahoo.ca with your address and we will drive by if it’s within our limits. Winners will be announced the next day (December 1) at our

4th Annual Pancake and Sausage Breakfast with Santa at the United Church (30 Water Street) from 9 am to 11 am.

The Pancake and Sausage Breakfast with Santa is a FREE event that has been made possible thanks to Gerry Van Gurp from Royal LePage Team Realty, (gerryvangurp@royallepage.ca). Sausages generously donated and cooked by Erick Le Pors of Dial‑a‑Chef (www.facebook.com/Dial‑A‑Chef‑254879741640449.)

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Lorraine Rekmans - Green Party candidate

When Green Party of Canada Leader Elizabeth May (MP, Saanich‑Gulf Islands) announced that Lorraine Rekmans was to be the Green Party of Canada candidate in the Leeds‑Grenville‑Thousand Islands and Rideau Lakes by‑election on December 3, here was response from all those who know here that the Party had

picked the right person for the job.

A tireless advocate for Canada’s First Nations peoples, Lorraine has been the party’s Indigenous Affairs critic since 2008. She is an expert on natural resources issues, having served as Executive Director of the National Aboriginal Forestry Association. She also co‑chaired an international dialogue on forestry at the United Nations Forum on Forests, and helped organize the World Forestry Congress in Quebec City.

She helped write a number of international declarations including the Indigenous Peoples Declaration on Forestry, which was submitted at the World Forestry Congress in 2003. Lorraine is newly

elected (in October) to the Board of Directors for Forest Stewardship Council of Canada.

“I believe that we have to live within our means,” said Lorraine. “We can’t take more from the planet than the planet can sustain. We must be stewards of the earth. I joined the Greens because the party’s principles align with my personal principles and ethics and because we need climate action now.”

Lorraine’s background as a member of the Serpent River First nation has also given her a great deal of experience in activism on ecological issues. Her home community was seriously impacted by the mining of uranium in the Elliott Lake region, upstream

from the Serpent River community. And a factory producing sulphuric acid, which was located on the reserve lands, and was later demolished by the Canadian military using explosives, contaminated even more of the lands and led to a long campaign, in which Lorraine was heavily involved, to publicise and try to reverse the effects of the mining and factory.

Lorraine ran as Green Party of Canada candidate in the local riding in which Serpent River is located, Algoma‑Manitoulin‑Kapuskasing, in 2008 and 201,1 and in Leeds‑Grenville‑Thousand Islands and Rideau Lakes in 2015. She is the recipient of The Rosalie Bertell Award for outstanding service in the

Mary Jean McFall - Liberal Party Candidate

The Times put some questions to the Liberal Party candidate in the upcoming by-election.

NG Times: You came very close to defeating the Conservatives in the last election. Do you feel Liberal support has grown since then, and why?

Mary Jean McFall: In 2015, we tripled the vote, our best result in the riding since 1993. Since then, momentum in Leeds—Grenville—Thousand Islands and Rideau Lakes has been growing.

Many Canadians have benefitted from the real progress that we've been making to invest in this community and grow our economy.

For months, I’ve been knocking on doors and hearing the same thing ‑ it’s time for a change away from the Conservatives in the riding.

Justin Trudeau and I are the only team with a positive plan to strengthen our middle class, create well‑paying new jobs, and make life better for families right here in our communities.

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NGTimes: Has the move to Conservatives in Ontario helped or hindered Liberal prospects in the federal competition?

MJM: We can’t afford to return to the same failed policies of Stephen Harper that left too many families in our region behind. But that’s exactly what Andrew Scheer wants to do ‑ echoing many of the same policies for which Doug Ford is already seeing significant backlash.

Since 2015, Canadians have created over 700,000 new jobs, Canada’s unemployment rate is at its lowest in over 40 years, and last year we saw that Canada had the fastest growing economy in the G7. This is the change that I want to bring to he riding.

My time as Chief of Staff to Canada’s Minister of Agriculture and Agri‑food has given me a unique understanding of our evolving local economy and agriculture communities across Canada.

My personal experience in the agricultural sector allowed me to work towards

bold solutions for these industries across Canada. And now, I want to help bring that experience and understanding to the farming families here in our region, so we can create good new jobs and grow our industries.

NGTimes: What are the issues that face the riding in the coming years?

MJM: I’ve been knocking on doors for months, and I keep hearing about the same things ‑ that we need a strong voice in government who will work hard to continue delivering local infrastructure investments, good new jobs, and new affordable housing.

My priority is to ensure that the riding will have a growing economy so we all can feel secure raising our families at home like I did mine.

The Liberal plan will create good new jobs for the local economy and invest now in better roads and bridges, to get you where you’re going faster. We need to support Highways like Highway 43 in North Grenville to ensure that our local infrastructure matches the growing population of families settling in the area. Our seniors need to be supported too, and that's why the Liberal government is investing in better health care and home care, and stronger pensions ‑ because families should be able to count on a secure and dignified retirement after a lifetime of hard work.

NG Times: How do you feel about the trade disputes with the US, and the Trade Agreement with the EU, and how it affects the supply management system?

MJM: Trade is important.

We need to find markets for

our Canadian goods so we can continue to grow our economy and keep creating well‑paying new jobs for Canadian families. That's why securing good trade deals with markets around the world is important for Canada.

Canada negotiated hard with the US and Mexico and held out for a good deal. The new USMCA will create good new jobs, strengthen our middle class, grow our economy, and expand Canada’s trade in

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field of environmental health, from the International Institute of Concern for Public Health.

The Leader of the Green Party of Canada, Elizabeth May, commented: “I have worked with Lorraine since I first met her as Executive Director of National Aboriginal Forestry Association and have admired her devotion ever since to her family, her people and the party,” said Ms. May. “She has been an inspiration to everyone at the Green Party of Canada.”

Lorraine and her husband, Gerry, own Rekmans Automotive just outside Kemptville, operating it with their sons as a family-friendly business. Her involvement in the North Grenville community

was underlined in 2015, when Lorraine also represented the Green Party in that year’s federal election.

As issues such as climate change become more and more of a crisis, and no longer blindly denied by governments around the world, and as the need for sustainable, equitable, and realistic measures to enable us to continue to live on this planet, the Green Party is, once again, speaking out. With a long record of activism and campaigning for environmental and social change, the Greens have earned your trust and support. Lorraine Rekmans has the experience, skills and energy needed to represent the people of this riding in the House of Commons.

North America. The Liberal government has successfully preserved key elements of the original NAFTA, while building on the agreement to expand opportunity and improve protections for workers across North America.

I know the importance of our Supply Management system for Canadian farmers and the agri‑food sector first hand. I grew up on a farm; the sector has been an important part of my career. The Liberal government understands that

a strong dairy industry and a competitive agricultural sector are vital to Canada’s prosperity, creating good jobs, growing the middle class, and bringing high‑quality products to the tables of Canadian consumers.

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book written by the physician and historian, Luke, a Greek, possibly from Antioch, who undertook to write an accurate history of the beginnings of the Christian era.

He interviewed those who had known and travelled with Jesus during his life in Judea and Galilee, and he spent years with the early disciples, especially Paul. During Paul’s years in prison in Caesarea, and then in Rome itself, Luke had the opportunity of gathering information, eye-witness reports, and written records, producing his two-volume history known as the gospel of Luke and the Acts of the Apostles.

His writing was addressed to Theophilus, a new Christian, perhaps, but was clearly designed to be read by others too. He introduces his first book with a statement of his methods and intent: “Many have undertaken to draw up an account of the things that have been fulfilled among us, just as they were handed down to us by those who from the first were eyewitnesses and servants of the word.

With this in mind, since I myself have carefully investigated everything from the beginning, I too decided to write an orderly account for you, most excellent Theophilus, so that you may know the certainty of the things you have been taught.”

As a good historian, he

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We are entering what is traditionally known as the Christmas Season and many Christians will be marking the start of Advent on Sunday. Advent comes from a Latin word meaning “coming”, and reflects the expectation which is felt at the coming of Christmas, the historical coming of Jesus, and the historical return of Jesus at the end of the age.

For Christians, however, Christmas is something that can be celebrated every day, because it had an impact on life and history that still continues.

When most people think of Christmas, it is Santa Claus, carols, gifts, food and drink, and a few days off work. Society thinks of it as a time to emphasise peace on Earth and the Brotherhood of Man, and so on. But that is really far from the central importance of that first Christmas for the human race and the world in general.

That first Christmas initiated a Revolution that changed the world, politically, socially, and culturally, as well as creating an entirely new kind of person. The world, quite simply, was never the same again.

Much of what is generally known about the first Christmas comes from the first

Steve Clark holds his annual Open House With the Santa Claus Parade season in full swing, Leeds-Grenville-Thousand Islands and Rideau Lakes MPP Steve Clark is gearing up for his annual Community Christmas Open House.

This year’s open house takes place on Sunday, December 2, at the Brockville Convention Centre, 7829 Kent Boulevard. Please note there is a time change this year as the event runs from 1-3 p.m.

“I’m inviting everyone to take a break from the busy holiday season by joining

me to enjoy some food and refreshments, local music by the Sandy Wilson Duo, catch up with friends and even spend some time with Santa,” said Steve.

The event is open to all and, as he has in the past, Steve is asking attendees to bring along non-perishable food items or a cash donation for the local food banks, whose volunteers will be on hand.

“We’re so fortunate to live in such a generous community in Leeds and Grenville.

This is another chance to help our local food banks as they are working hard to assist families in need at this time of year,” he said.

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provides context for the events he wants to write about, especially the political and social world in which these events took place. Because the first Christmas was not something that happened in isolation from the world around it. It was an integral part of world history, because of which that world would be changed, as Yeats wrote of another event: “changed utterly; a terrible beauty is born”.

One of the most obvious effects of this first Christmas is that we now have a common method of measuring years, a simple method that allows us to date things in relation to each other. When Luke began writing about the ministry of John the Baptist, he had to give six different references points: who was reigning where, and how long they had been ruling.

By cross-referencing these points, it was possible to know when John had first appeared on the scene. Today, we count the years from the time of that first Christmas: AD, Anno Domini, the Year of the Lord. Before that event is BC, Before Christ. In a secular world, where reference to Jesus is not deemed acceptable, the terms have changed for many to “BCE” and “CE”, Before the Common Era and Common Era. However, such is the impact of that first Christmas, even the Common Era dates from

the birth of Jesus. That was a revolutionary event in the history of the world. Of course, when the AD and BC system was first introduced in AD 525, it was not terribly accurate, and it is now understood that Jesus was born in 4 BC. I find that rather funny.

But, in addition to giving a chronological measuring method, the first Christmas was revolutionary in so many other ways. It was a shock to the religious ideas of the time, a complete reversal of expectations and assumptions of those who were most eager to see it happen, and it brought about a revolution in society, in the role of women, and in society’s attitude to status, wealth, power and life itself, which has shaped society ever since, even where Christianity is most rejected and denied.

Because, once again on our day, the revolution begun at Christmas in 4 BC continues to contradict the attitudes and assumptions of many of those who are most closely associated with Jesus and the meaning of his birth.

The revolution which started in 4 BC continues to have its effects and to be opposed by those who claim to believe in it.

Next time: A Revolution in expectations: women and the poor.

TRIVIA MINUTE

by Pat Babin

1. He died slowly after the battle, following the defeat of his army at Quebec in September 1759.

2. The Ku Klux Klan played a role in the 1929 election in this Canadian province.

3. On August 19, 1942, 900 Canadians were killed and 1,000 were wounded raiding this French beach.

4. This Canadian doctor worked, died, and became a legend in China.

5. In 1942, over 1,500 miles of road was built in nine months to create this highway.

6. Who said, “The Medium is the Message”?

7. During the War of 1812, she hiked 20 miles to warn British troops that the Yankees were coming?

8. She won a gold medal for skiing at Grenoble in 1968.

9. Which province has the largest population of Acadians?

10. Who is associated with the words, “Fuddle Duddle”? answers on page 16 the north grenville

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UPDATE UPDATE UPCOMING MEETINGS

Health Unit announces new strategic plan The Leeds, Grenville and Lanark District Health Unit is pleased to announce the development of its 2019–2022 Strategic Plan. This plan is guided by the Ontario Public Health Standards, Leeds, Grenville and Lanark population health data, research evidence, and our knowledge of, and experience working with our communities.

We will continue to work together with our partners on these common areas of focus: Health Equity; Healthy Infants and Children; Healthy Youth; Healthy Communities; Infectious Diseases.

For all ages, promoting and protecting health is essential for growth and development, learning, working, playing, relationships, and for community cohesion and sustainability.

As stated by the World Health Organization in the Ottawa Charter on Health Promotion “health is a resource for living – the ability to identify and realize aspirations, satisfy needs, and cope with the changing environment”.

Check out the 2019–2022 Strategic Plan and find more detailed information on our programs and services, and many important topics mentioned in this plan, by visiting our website: www.healthunit.org.

Kemptville Mobile Donor Centre needs more blood donors The December Kemptville Mobile Donor Centre is short on blood donors. More donors are encouraged to book an appointment to give blood in Kemptville this December 3. Collecting blood during the colder winter months can be challenging, because the weather can increasingly keep people indoors and many donors are away for the season.

But for local patients, like 8-year-old Abigail Hosick who has Precursor B Lymphoblastic Lymphoma, the need for blood doesn’t take a winter break.

Abigail received her first blood transfusion on March 25, 2017, and will continue to need treatments for the next year.

WHEN: Monday December 3, clinic hours: 1:30 pm to 4 pm, and 5 pm to 7:30 pm WHERE: Kemptville Campus, 48 Shearer St, W. B. George Centre, Kemptville.

To discover all the ways you can Give Life and to book an appointment, download

the GiveBlood app or visit blood.ca.

To find out if you are eligible to donote blood, check out the ABC’s of Eligibility at: blood.ca/en/blood/am-ieligible/abcs-eligibility. Remember: It’s In You To Give.

Canadian Blood Services manages the national supply of blood, blood products and stem cells, and related services for all the provinces and territories (excluding Quebec). We operate an integrated, pan-Canadian service delivery model that includes leading an interprovincial system for organ donation and transplantation. Our national scope, infrastructure and governance make us unique in the Canadian healthcare landscape. Canadian Blood Services is regulated as a biologics manufacturer by Health Canada and primarily funded by the provincial and territorial ministries of health.

Canadian Blood Services is a not-for-profit charitable organization. #armsaroundabigail

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COUNCIL Monday, December 17 at 6:30 pm in the Council Chambers at the Municipal Centre.

COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE Monday, December 10 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.

SWEARING-IN CEREMONY

Please be advised that the Swearing-In Ceremony for the new Council of the Municipality of North Grenville will take place on Monday, December 3 at 6:00 pm in the Council Chambers at the North Grenville Municipal Centre. Light refreshments and an opportunity to meet the new Council as well as children’s activities will follow from 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm. Members of the public are invited to attend.

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.

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Here Comes Winter!

Make vegetables and fruit the easy choice all winter long.

submitted by Marie Traynor RD, MSc, Registered Dietitian and Public Health Nutritionist Leeds Grenville and Lanark District Health Unit Make it safe! See here for lots of tips to keep produce fresh and safe.

Make it convenient! Wash leafy greens and then store in a paper towel and plastic bag so they are ready for quick salads, sandwiches or stir-fries.

Keep a visual reminder! Leave a bowl of fruit on the counter so you can grab a quick snack. No fresh fruit? No problem, use the same bowl to keep cans of fruit packed in water or 100% juice and a can opener.

Plan ahead! If you’re slicing vegetables like cucumber, bell pepper or carrots, cut a few extra and pack them in containers for tomorrow’s school or work snacks.

Make it half! Aim to fill half of your bowl, plate, snack container or grocery cart with a variety of colourful vegetables and fruit.

Save time! Pick fruit or vegetables that require little peeling or chopping, such as baby carrots, cherry tomatoes, or grapes. Remember to rinse them well under cool, running water.

Speed it up! Use frozen vegetables for stir-fries, omelettes, casseroles and pita pizzas. Thaw them first in the microwave and drain excess water.

Roll with it! Wrap shredded carrots and zucchini together with pepper slices and low-fat cheese or hummus, in a soft tortilla shell. You could do the same trick with a banana and some peanut butter or mango and chicken.

Visit unlockfood.ca and the Healthy Eating section at Healthunit.org for more tips and ideas.

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Sale of Land for Tax Arrears By Public Tender MUNICIPAL ACT, 2001 THE CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF NORTH GRENVILLE TAKE NOTICE that tenders are invited for the purchase of the land(s) described below and will be received until 3:00 p.m. local time, Thursday, November 29th , 2018 at 285 County Road 44, Kemptville, Ontario K0G 1J0 The tenders will then be opened in public on the same day at 3:00 p.m.

Description of Lands:

Minimum Tender Amount

Roll No. 07.19.716.035.09913 . . . . . . . . . . $16,830.00 874 County Road 44, Kemptville Part Lot 27, Conc. 8, Geographic Twp. of Oxford, being Part 1 on 15R-6036 & Part 1 on 15R-6106, Municipality of North Grenville, County of Grenville PIN 68120-0166(LT) Roll No. 07.19.716.035.19303- . . . . . . . . . . $35,869.69 1055 Mackenzie Road, Oxford Station Part Lot 27, Conc 10, Geographic Twp of Oxford, being Part 1 on Plan 15R-6328, Municipality of North Grenville, County of Grenville PIN 68137-0106(LT) Roll No. 07.19.716.040.41502- . . . . . . . . . . $51,031.44 2790 Bedell Road, Kemptville Part Lot 27, Conc. 5, Geographic Twp of Oxford, being Parts 2 & 3 on Plan 15R-9793, Municipality of North Grenville, County of Grenville PIN 68126-0152(LT) Tenders must be submitted in the prescribed form and must be accompanied by a deposit in the form of a money order or of a bank draft or cheque certified by a bank or trust corporation payable to the municipality and representing at least 20% of the tender amount.

Except as follows, the municipality makes no representation regarding the title to or any other matters relating to the land to be sold. Responsibility for ascertaining these matters rests with the potential purchasers.

This sale is governed by the Municipal Act, 2001 and the Municipal Tax Sales Rules made under that Act. The successful purchaser will be required to pay the amount tendered plus accumulated taxes and the relevant land transfer tax.

The municipality has no obligation to provide vacant possession to the successful purchaser.

Tender to be submitted on prescribed form in an envelope clearly marked “Tender - Sale of Land for Tax Arrears”.

For further information regarding this sale and a copy of the prescribed form of tender contact: Judy Carroll, Treasurer Municipality of North Grenville 285 County Road 44, P.O. Box 130 Kemptville, Ontario K0G 1J0 Tel: 613-258-9569 x 105

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More than a feeling

by David Shanahan We all remember certain events that stopped us in our tracks; events we don’t forget, even after many years.

For me, one of those was the murder of John Lennon, someone who represented my youth and social awakening. That was December 8, 1980, almost 38 years ago.

But another shooting probably hit me even harder, also in December, a few years later. On December 6, 1989, a twenty‑five‑year‑old man, who doesn’t deserve to be named, armed with a rifle and a hunting knife, shot 28 people at the École Polytechnique in Montreal, killing 14 women.

There were so many shocking aspects to this mass murder. The man targeted women, mostly young engineering students, because he said they were “feminists”, and feminists, he said, had ru-

Letters to the Editor Dear Editor, I read the comments (and I don’t think North Grenville is on any maps or GPS) and I beg to differ. I live on the outskirts of Kemptville. Pizza delivery boundaries (10k).

When I enter my address in the GPS and enter Kemptville, it is lost. It sends me in another direction. But, if I enter North Grenville, it brings me home.

On another note: What is happening with the gas prices in Kemptville? I commute to Ottawa/ Kanata every day and, in the last few months, the prices have been 4/5 cents cheaper. I believe in buying local, but all five gas stations in Kemptville are the same price, within a few decimal points. What is up with that?

Where is the competition? In my mind, there is only one that is cheaper and that is the one that gives full service.

They get my business.

MP Dear Editor, While I understand the reasoning behind the new highway signage, to potentially bring in visitors, shop-

ined his life. For some reason, this was a new thing for me: killing women just because they were women. I couldn’t understand it. And I found it hard to understand what the men in that room must have felt that night. Hearing the killer rant about feminists and then ordering all the men to leave the room, they walked away and left their fellow students to their fate.

Would it have made any difference if they had stayed?

Would it have meant something important if they had chosen to share that fate, or tried to stop a madman with a gun? What would you or I have done? Impossible to say, but the fact that they left and the women died made me feel more than a little ashamed and confused for days afterwards. Other women died that night, shot as the miserable individual walked through the halls of the school, shooting, not randomly, but concentrating on women. He killed four-

teen women and wounded another ten, as well as four men, before shooting himself.

It all took just twenty minutes, and nobody tried to stop him.

We are near the end of November, Woman Abuse Prevention Month, and last Sunday, November 25, was the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women. Between then and December 6, men across the country are asked to wear a white ribbon, partly in memory of all women who have been victims of violence, and also as an act of support, a pledge that they will not forget and not allow the phenomenon to continue as far as it lies with them.

The anniversary of the École Polytechnique massacre is Canada’s National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women.

Now, one of the saddest things about this whole issue is that there are still men around who don’t get it, who

think the whole idea of these memorials is just a “feminist” thing. They don’t know why male victims of violence don’t get the same attention, and they are right in that. But the stats are clear. According to a very valuable resource on-line, The Empowering Internet Safety Guide for Women (www.vpnmentor.com/ blog/the‑empowering‑internet‑safety‑guide‑for‑women): “Although men are also subject to online harassment – which includes name calling, derision, and physical threats – the study found that online, women are more than twice as likely as men to experience sexual harassment. In addition, more than half of women ages 18‑29 report having been sent sexually explicit images without their consent. This number is only growing, and while 70% of women believe online harassment to be a major problem, not many know how to prevent it.”

We have printed part of

this resource in today’s paper: “Ways to Protect Yourself on Facebook”, because violence against women, children and men is not confined to a special month or day. It continues throughout the year, usually in silence and hidden away from family, friends and neighbours. But, in the light of the #MeToo movement and the increasingly bright light being shone on this scandal, it is time for all of us to acknowledge the crisis and to stand up, when we can, to call a halt to it.

The Montreal Massacre, and every other example of this hatred and violence, causes us feelings of unease, anger, or even hatred. This is not the answer. Our response has to be more than a feeling: it has to be action. That may be deliberately changing our attitudes, educating ourselves to the realities. It may be financially supporting those who work to support victims, such as Leeds and Grenville

Interval House (http://lgih.ca 24-hour crisis line: 613-3428815 or 1-800-267-4409).

Victims of violence need more than immediate help.

At least two of the survivors of the Montreal Massacre later committed suicide, and stated in the notes they left behind that it was that trauma that had brought them to that desperate measure. There is no easy or simple way to end this article. No comfortable or witty remark, nothing that gives any indication that this issue is going away. It isn’t.

pers, possible new homeowners and businesses, as well as follow all the various official requirements, I feel that more attention could have been given to the wording. I always considered the "heart" of North Grenville was its residents, and not some geographical location found on a map or GPS. I am sure that using such wording as core, hub, centre etc. could just as well have covered the intent of the meaning. Thanks.

Neil Wright ( pre-amalgamation South Gower resident)

If the municipality is going to promote the trail as part of the local "Green and Growing" mantra, then it needs to start tending to the trail on a year round basis.

It surely cannot be difficult or expensive to run a small plow down its length so that it can be enjoyed in all seasons.

I find it hard to accept that the trail exists for the sole enjoyment of the snowmobile crowd during the winter months, particularly when those individuals can find alternative routes that local walkers cannot.

North Grenville's official website clearly designates the rail trail as a "walking pathway", with the clear implication being that walking is the primary use for the trail. If the municipality is going to promote the rail trail as a feature of the community, then it has an obligation to maintain it on a year round basis in such a manner as to keep it safely accessible for the widest possible range of users.

As of now, the municipality is failing to do so. Perhaps the new council ‑ some of whom made much of the notion of community safety

during the recent campaign ‑ will see fit to clarify and take action on this matter.

Thank you, Craig Stevenson Kemptville

gun registry that does nothing to fight gangs and gun crime in cities, forces rural Canadians to suffer in favor of Trudeau’s big-city supporters.

Values tests: Students went without jobs this summer because Trudeau forced organizations to sign a values statement. Now he is offering payments to newspapers that conform to his pre-set standards. This is not democracy or diversity.

USMCA: This deal puts limits on our automotive exports, allows for higher prices on name-brand pharmaceuticals and allows Americans more access to our dairy market. Trudeau won nothing in return: Buy American provisions remain, and tariffs also remain on steel, aluminum and softwood lumber – with no timeline or plan for lifting them.

Soft on Crime: From paying terrorists, to spending Veteran’s Affairs money on a non-vet for alleged PTSD from criminal activity, to softening penalties in Bill C-75 for such things as attacks on religious leaders and terrorism, Canadians are now less safe and secure.

Illegal immigration: Trudeau created a disaster and crisis at our borders and instead of fixing it he is spending millions that should be going to Canadian seniors and low income earners.

Infrastructure: His promised spending on infrastructure has not materialized despite massive deficits. His infrastructure bank has so far only funded its own growing bureaucracy.

Job Claims: He claims to have created 700,000 jobs.

He forgets that many of those were already being created when he came to office thanks to the previous government.

He doesn’t say how many are new government jobs. He hasn’t subtracted the thousands of jobs lost in Alberta, out east and right here in Leeds-Grenville.

Yours Sincerely Alfred Read

Dear Editor, The most enjoyable and visually pleasing walk in Kemptville is the former rail bed between Wellington and Bedell, now officially signed by the municipality as the "Rail Trail". The recent snowfall has, however, rendered the trail almost impassible, and in its current state it is an icy, ankle twisting mess.

As of Sunday morning, many pedestrians had braved the footpath and beaten it down somewhat, but I suspect that they found it as difficult as I did.

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Dear Editor, Top 10 reasons why I can’t vote Liberal.

Debt/Deficit: $60 billion added in national debt since 2015. No balanced budget for decades to come. Trudeau promised three $10 billion deficits before balancing the budget. He should be paying down the debt.

Carbon tax: A tax on commuters not polluters. Rural Canadians with no options are most affected. Trudeau said high gas prices “are what we want.” This will increase the price of everything Closed for business and Bill C-69: Trudeau’s taxes and red tape are driving investment away and stifling small business, the backbone of our economy. They aren’t tax cheats. Bill C-69, the antipipeline Bill, stifles resource development in Canada and further drives investment away.

Bill C-71: A back door

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Thank you From Julianna and the Melnick-MacDonald Family One month ago today, our lives changed dramatically.

In an instant, what was a quiet, sick day at home with my two girls, turned into what many would consider their worst nightmare. A month later, we still do not have an official cause, but in less than 10 minutes our home was fully engulfed in flames and, just moments later, it seemed, burnt to the ground.

The house that we had so lovingly made our own over the 3.5 years - gone in an instant.

The same walls that we had painted and repainted (much to my husband’s chagrin), rooms where we had changed and changed again the decor, lovingly encouraged a garden to take root, celebrated our first Christmas as a family with Willow, watched both girls take their first steps, started and built businesses, and raised with love our little family - taken away by searing hot, ash-filled flames and a wash of smoke as it ran out of places to creep.

A month later, I take comfort in the fact that it was daytime. We were all awake when the fire started and I was home - I was able to get my girls, myself and our pets out of the house - I still have nightmares about what could have happened had the fire have started just half an hour before, when my youngest was asleep in her room precisely below where the flames were first identified, and myself and Willow were dozing on and off down the hall to the sounds of the TV. That said, I do my best to shut off these thoughts - these “what ifs” - as I do believe that they could swallow me whole if I dwelt too long on them.

My gratitude to the North Dundas Fire Department and its 35 volunteer firefighters from not only the Mountain

detachment, but all surrounding areas, is immeasurable - the speed at which they arrived and, ultimately, the hopelessness on their faces as they knew all too well the power of the flames they were trying to combat. The pained looks of both despair and pride as they delivered a depressingly few number of soot-filled items that they were able to recover - a box of wedding cards from our wedding day 4.5 years prior had been recovered from our master closet, a box of silver coins that Chris had for many years and, most touching, a photograph of my aunt and uncle who had both passed; while seemingly trivial, these small things will never be forgotten and truly meant the world to us. The men and women who fought to do everything they could to mitigate the power of the flames that day were truly heroic.

In the wake of this tragedy, what we have heard most is: “the important thing is that you are all safe - your things can be replaced.” While I wholeheartedly agree, until you have walked in the shoes of someone who has lost everything they owned, the history and sentimentality of a home and the security that comes with having a roof over your head and walls around you, you truly cannot appreciate the feeling of hopelessness in the moment. The reason why I am mentioning this is not to appear whiny or ungrateful - it is what comes next that is the entire essence of what I am trying to say here. At our very worst, when we were beaten down, weary, exhausted, emotional, and feeling hopeless, it was the power of our community that surrounded us that raised us back up. While there was no doubt in my mind that Kemptville was an amazing town, the last four weeks have made me realize just how strongly

event. To Heather Black and Terri-Lyn McEvoy, we will forever be grateful for the effortless way you worked together to coordinate donations of goods, the auction, funds and help - thank you just simply isn't enough. To Leah Hubbarb and your boys, Melissa Button, Tyler McEvoy, Andrea Prekob Gaw and anyone else who took the time to go out of your way to talk to and visit the girls, we were so grateful for any effort to make things seem normal for them.

Melissa - I will never forget how excited Willow was to see you at Wal Mart and get a hug two days after the fire. Liane, Shelley Mitchell, Jim Beveridge and B&H, McEwens, The Lions Club, any and every local business and community organization that offered love, kindness and support, we promise you we will do the same in an instant and are oh so thankful. To Tara Kroeger, Amanda Schoch and the Get Cronk'd family - thank you! And finally to the MANY, MANY, MANY people who I have failed to mention, but we are indebted to, who provided us with clothes, toys, books, treats, chocolate, socks, gift cards, money, and oh so much more, THANK YOU! To see my little girls - Willow in particular, who was devastated and confused - playing with toys that were “presents from these awesome people” as she said countless times, truly warmed my soul when it needed it most. In our greatest time of need, the outpouring of love and generosity was enough to lift even the worst of spirits, and I promise that any kindness we have received we will pay forward tenfold! Thank you again!

With love, Julianna and the Melnick-MacDonald Family.

we can band as a community in face of adversity, challenge and tragedy.

As Coretta Scott King once said, “The greatness of a community is most accurately measured by the compassionate actions of its members”.

Kemptville, you sure know how to live by these words!

In the days that followed our fire, myself, Chris and my close family received hundreds and hundreds of messages from family, friends, community members, and even total strangers, expressing their condolences and desire to help. To say we were overwhelmed with gratitude is the greatest understatement.

I truly felt like I spent the week after the fire crying my way across town and the community at large - not because of the tragedy we had suffered just days before - I could recount that without issue - but if someone so much as offered me a hug or coffee, much less the other incredibly generous donations we received, I became a weepy mess as a result of sheer generosity and kindness. And it was the most mortifying of gratitude - if that makes any sense. Both Chris and I are very proud and stubborn, and asking for help is something that is incredibly challenging for both of us. To wind up in a situation where we really didn't have any choice but to accept any and all help that was offered was both incredible and humbling.

I'm not sure that either one of us will ever really be able to express the magnitude of our gratitude.

To our close friends and family - the first people we called and cried to - thank you from the bottom of our hearts for holding our hands and helping us through the first few days of trying to piece together some sort of normalcy for our girls, much less navigating the chaos that is the aftermath of this sort of

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The government is investing $11.5 million this year to better support frontline shelter workers serving women and children and delivering counselling programs across the province. This funding directly supports more than

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Ontario works to stop violence against women Minister’s provincial network to provide input on improving services locally Ontario's Government is tapping into a network of community partners, including about 900 member organizations, agencies and partners, to help stop violence against women and improve services for survivors.

“It is imperative that women and girls live free from violence, especially in their own homes and communities,” said Lisa MacLeod, Minister of Children, Com-

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400 agencies. This funding builds on the $163 million yearly funding for violence against women services for a total of $174.5 million in funding so far this year.

Consultation with the 48 existing Violence Against Women Coordinating Committees across the province will help to integrate and improve services for the women in Ontario who need it most.

These local committees work through community coordination, training and public awareness to respond to vio-

lence against women and help survivors.

“Our government will continue to work with local leaders in the field and hear from those with lived experience,” said Minister MacLeod. “Working closely with community partners to improve access to and coordination of services will allow us to build and strengthen partnerships with stakeholders to protect women and girls. We are committed to programs that support survivors and those at risk of

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violence, including through emergency shelters and counselling services. Working with community partners to improve access to and coordination of services will allow us to build and strengthen partnerships with key stakeholders to protect the ‘girl next door.’”

1 in 3 women will experience sexual violence in their lifetime. Women are three times more likely to be stalked, and three-and-ahalf times more likely to be a victim, of intimate partner

violence. Indigenous women are three times more likely to be a victim of a violent crime and three times more likely to experience spousal violence than non-Indigenous women.

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Christmas in Merrickville December 1 Breakfast with Santa

8:30am - 10:30am: Place: Legion First thing Saturday morning, you and your family can enjoy a hearty, home-style breakfast with Santa at the Royal Canadian Legion.

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Wagon rides

9:00am - 8:00pm: We will be enjoying another Christmas in Merrickville with Precious Moments Wagon Rides touring our picturesque town.

Fire Barrels & Snacks

9:00am - 1:30pm: Place: Community Center All you do is pick-up a bag at the door and fill it up!

Noon - 8:30pm: St. Lawrence Street While strolling between shops and enjoying the outdoor festivities, you and your family can warm up over an open fire

Broomball Match

Petting Zoo

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2:15pm Rink Cheer on the Village Councillors or the Fire Fighters as they go toe to toe in this annual Broom Ball competition!

Place: Along the parade route The Merrickville Fire Department will be having a "Boot Drive" to raise funds.

All proceeds will go back into the community.

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1:00pm - 4:00pm: St. Lawrence Street Bring the family and enjoy the thrill of seeing and touching animals of all kinds.

11:00am The annual Merrickville Santa Claus Parade, hosted by the Merrickville Volunteer Fire Department Association, will make its way up St. Lawrence Street starting at 11:00am.

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1:15pm, 2pm and 2:45pm Next to Post Office Elliott Smith, Magician - See the magic, Have some laughs, wonder how it's done!

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11:00am - 5:00pm Gray Art Glass Come watch, and learn about Glass Blowing from a skilled local artisan.

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11:30am - sold out Beside Mrs. McGarrigles Beans, beans, the magical fruit … need we say more! This is your chance to taste some amazing chili prepared by local Merrickville residents and restaurants. $5 per serving.

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A Research report on the Crowfield Paleoindians

Merrickville-Wolford in Bloom hard at work over winter

by the Rideau Valley Archaeological Society Michael Whittaker will report on his volunteer experience at the 12,000‑years‑old Owlville Pine South Crowfield Paleoindian site located in Canastota, NY, on Sunday, December 9, at 12:30 p.m., at the Goose and Gridiron in Merrickville.

The Crowfield habitation sites are rare, and the people are among the least understood of the Paleoindian groups. The excavations into the plough zone reveal few complete or broken tools, and tool manufacture flaking debris. There are no pot shards, and organics, such as bone and antler, have disappeared in the acidic soil.

The Crowfield people at Canastota were nomads in a sub‑arctic landscape, hunting caribou across the tundra along the southern shore of Lake Iroquois. Most of now Eastern Ontario remained covered by a slowly retreating a glacier.

The Crowfield name arises from a site first excavated west of London, Ontario in 1981 and 1982. Although archaeological sites usually take the name of the property owner, Owlville and associated sites are named for a small creek with which they are aligned. Jonathan Lothrop, Curator of Archaeology, at the New York State Museum headed the dig by museum staff and volunteers.

Topics planned for the 2019, include; the conservation of the Avro Arrow models recovered from Lake Ontario; maritime archaeology in the St. Lawrence River; the search for pre‑contact and historic sites in the Limerick Forest; and the legal obligations of municipalities, property owners, and developers to identify and protect archaeological sites.

Everyone is welcome. Come for lunch. The presentation begins about 1:15 pm.

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November 28, 2018

Just because the flowers aren’t blooming doesn’t mean Merrickville-Wolford in Bloom is any less busy.

Merrickville-Wolford in Bloom Chair, Chris Scullino, says the committee is committed to the beautification and improvement of the Village all through the year.

“Merrickville-Wolford is a year-round destination,” he says. “We don’t just roll up the carpets in the winter.”

The group has just had their election for officers of the committee and Chris says they are excited to get more people involved. “We now have coordinators to coordinate different aspects of the program,” he says. “It will allow us to do more in the municipality.

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Bloom is also partnering with local organizations to bring several different initiatives and events to the Village over the next few months. In conjunction with Christmas in Merrickville, they are running a Best Decorated Business contest, to encourage business owners to decorate their storefronts for the holiday season. The businesses will be judged on December 1 as part of the Christmas in Merrickville festivities. “The fact that the whole village will be lit up will be nice,” Chris says. “It’s a beautiful town, and we should be showing it off year-round.

The committee is also planning to shine a light on volunteerism in the Village next year. They will be holding a session on volunteer management, where they will share some of the things they learned at the Communi-

ties in Bloom symposium in September. They will also be hosting a volunteer appreciation night, where they will be honouring all the volunteers who make Merrickville-Wolford a great place to live and visit. “Merrickville-Wolford runs on volunteerism,” Chris says.

They are partnering with the Anglican Parish of Merrickville to help out with next year’s Garden Tour. The mandate of MerrickvilleWolford in Bloom covers all four pillars of the municipality’s strategic plan. Its main goal is the beautification of the Village year-round, as well as promoting quality of life. “Beautification comes in many forms,” Chris says.

“We are a group that has a lot of responsibility, and we are showing that we’re making a difference in MerrickvilleWolford.”

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FOR RENT Furnished room in a shared house for rent, $700/mth in Oxford Mills. Call 613 294 7420 3 bedroom house available.

Rent Supplement Program for families with income under $43,500.. Call 613-342-3840 x2450.

Table + 4 chairs, solid maple, 102 cm round, drop leaf, $140. 613 258 2119 Pig pens $400; truck racks $100; heat bulbs $5. Call Dave @ 343-542-8177 10 gal S.Steel dispensing tank with gate. Unused, suitable Honey/Maple syrup.$195 .613 269-3567

cord delivered, Jon 613-2273650 Dry and wrapped round bales of hay suitable for cattle. Jon 613-227-3650 1 new Nordic & rim 225/75/15 . $75.00. 613 258 6254 2014 Yamaha ATV excellent condition $9,000 613.258.4867 Looking for 55g metal drum for burning garbage. Text 819-208-3340 Private sale. Used home hospital equipment in good condition. Reasonable offer. 613-567-8533 or leave message.

Indoor RV, boat storage available November 1. Call Jon 613 227 3650 FIREWOOD FOR SALE: hardwood $100 a face cord, cut, split and delivered. 3 cords per load.

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WANTED SEEKING Rental in Merrickville-ASAP Young Immigrant Family- Employed at Hill Top Manor Ex. References PLEASE call 613 581 8021 Looking to harvest cedar trees off acreage. (613)7990958 Seeking crafters for Handcrafted Show November 3 & 4, 2018, Kemptville Please contact 613-258-4382 Looking to rent farmland for 2019 crop year. Call or text 613-262-1204 Looking for 55g metal drum for burning garbage. Text 819-208-3340 WANTED; Fulltime Legal Secretary for General Law Practice. DivorceMate and Teraview experience an asset. Please send resume to barnhart@bellnet.ca or via fax (613) 774-5731. Attention: David LOST &

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The Kemptville Salvation Army to Receive Women’s Donations

submitted by 100 Women Who Care NG At their November 15 meeting, 100 Women Who Care North Grenville chose the Kemptville Salvation Army as the latest fundraising recipient. Erin Wong presented on behalf of the Salvation Army to explain all the great programs that they offer in the community.

There were 54 women (plus one man, Billy Gutknecht, too), gathered in the main room at eQuinelle Golf Club, who is one of the many sponsors of the event. Door prizes were donated

by Rachel and Carole Jansen of Jansen Law, Cyndy Batchelor of O’Farrell Financial Services and an Auriculotherapy session donated by Marie Russell. Natalie Castellas of Catered Affairs provided a wonderful hot meal for the group, by donation only.

Over $300 was raised from the meal, to assist in covering the group’s administrative expenses. Natalie Castellas has been a proud community supporter for many years, and has joined the membership of the group.

Representatives from this quarter’s three nominated charities, provided an update on their initiatives so the members could make an informed vote. Brenda Burich of Neon Night Kemptville, also gave a report on how the funds received last quarter, were utilized for the Wheels of Hope volunteers, which drive cancer patients to and from their appointments. The room was filled with a sense of pride knowing the 100 Women Who Care North Grenville is making a difference in the community.

100 Women Who Care NG, announced two new leading ladies, Tracy McDonald of CSE Consulting and Samantha Rivet-Stevenson of RBC Financial. These ladies are pillars in the community and look forward to helping the 100 Women Who Care to grow and prosper. Thanks were extended to past executive members, Ashley Vincent and Diana Fisher. They were instrumental in getting the organization off the ground.

Current leading ladies staying on are Dawn Rodger, Su Ouellette and Anne Kotlarchuk.

As of the last meeting, the 100 Women Who Care North Grenville was 110 ladies strong. With contributions from new and existing members, a total of over $4,500 was raised in the fourth quarter. Total raised in 2018 has reached over $18,000, up from the $12,000 raised in 2017.

The next meeting of 100 Women Who Care NG is scheduled for February 7, 2019, at eQuinelle. Please come as a guest to see what it’s all about. The warmth of the membership is contagious, and you will want to join in the amazing movement happening in North Grenville.

If you would like to learn more about this important organization and what it is doing for local charities headquartered in your community, visit them on Facebook or at www.100womenwhocareng.com.

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31. Sweet potato 32. Humdinger 33. Checks

35. Coney 39. Crush 41. Anagram of "Reenact" 43. An analytic literary composition 44. Arid 46. Coagulate 47. Tall hill 49. Drunkard 50. Puppy sounds 51. Coach 54. Unadulterated 56. Bond 57. Frugal 63. Against 64. Medication 65. Duplicate 66. Leave in a hurry 67. Fail to win 68. Gladden

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Nov 30 Oxford Mills Community Association Spirit of Christmas Annual Tree Lighting, carols, cookies and Father Christmas. 6:30 pm Dec 1 Oxford Mills Community Association Spirit of Christmas Pancake Breakfast with Santa at the United Church, Oxford Mills from 9-11 am.

Dec 2-3 Spencerville Community Choir presents Home for Christmas, a concert of seasonal music and readings. Dec. 2, 2 pm; Dec.r 3, 7:30 pm, Spencerville United Church, Centre St. Tickets available at the door. Proceeds to Lazarus House and Edwardsburgh Foodbank.

Dec 7,8,9 Theatre Night in Merrickville Trio of One-Act Plays, Merrickville Community Centre. Fri & Sat, 7:30 pm; Sun. 2 pm. Tickets $15 at Mrs. McGarrigles, the Book Emporium, at the door or online at www.merrickvilletheatre.org,.

Dec 9 Burritts Rapids Children's Christmas Party. SANTA is coming to the Burritts Rapids Community Hall, 11 - 2:30 pm. Free! Hot Dogs, Candy & Fun!

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 Twice The Fun Games (200 Sanders St. Unit 103) Game Night, 2nd and 4th Fri/mth, 6-10 pm.

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

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

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

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Kemptville 73's settle for one of two home contests doorstep, over Darian McTavish into open space at 18:11.

Pembroke pulled their stopper for extra attacker and Kemptville bounced on loose rubber from Bond ahead to Dennison across to Jeff Taylor for EN to lock up the win. Pembroke pelted Jarret Fiske 20 SOG to Kemptville 12. 73's with 5 PP attempts with 1 PPG and Lumber Kings 3 PP without results.

Fan zone: really need to work on their staying power and stop sitting on a lead...PK is fantastic, but PP is weak... need to follow through with their checking before they cross the neutral zone...control the half boards...clean, crisp stick on stick passes.

Don't forget to attend a special Royal LePage Team Mountain of Toys Friday, November 30, when 73's host the Cornwall Colts at 7:30.

Congratulations to Ashton Fry for his next step in his hockey career, as he is committed to NCCA St. Lawrence University, and to Jacob Thousand to further his hockey career commitment to Division 3 Colby College for 2018/2019.

Remember, Kemptville 73's season tickets and memorabilia make great Christmas Gifts.

Hockey with EDGE... excellent, economical, exciting, entertainment...support your 73's.

See you at the game, and please feel free to express some of your thoughts about your concerns and experiences after attending games.

“Power line penetrates"...Nicholas Domitrovic, Jesse Dick and Ryan Pawlikowski line dismantled the Pembroke Lumber Kings in Friday night’s one-sided contest for 6 ‑ 2 win by the sportsguy After a shoot-out loss to the Colts on Saturday night, the Ottawa Junior Senators wanted to punish their next victims, and they did, with a decisive 5‑2 win over the Kemptville 73's on Sunday afternoon.

Initial period was a scoreless affair, with end-to-end action and Junior Sens out-shooting 73's by one, 9 to 8. Ottawa opened the second with a flurry of goals from Kyle Jackson, assisted by Rowe and Piche at 1:53. Patrick Johnston at 2:13, with helpers from Toppa and Alsaif. Owen Cole from Battochio with Smart to beat Jarrett Fiske and make it a 3-goal spread for Junior Senators at 10:08. Kemptville broke Francis Boisver’st SO attempt when McLean launched one and Jesse Dick picked up the spoils at 19:26. Ottawa rallied back, with Brant and Manderville finding Geoff Dempster at 19:43. Junior Senators came on strong to wrap up second with 5‑1 lead when Danny

Pilon found the back of the net, with helpers from Rowe and Manerville at 19:56. Junior Sens recorded 18 SOG to 73's 10.

Kemptville, with new stopper Nick Bond between the pipes, kept Ottawa at bay in the final twenty and tried to rally back with helpers from Fry and Meyer to give Jacob Thousand his 12 goal at 10:46.

73's had various opportunities to lessen the gap, but the clock ran out, to give Ottawa Junior Senators a 5‑2 victory. 73's had 5 PP attempts and Junior Sens with 3 attempts without results.

Pembroke Lumber Kings were in Kemptville 73's barn for a Friday evening confrontation, to be hammered 6‑2 by a hungry 73's club. Quick pass and go from Pawlikowski, with Williams back to Hunter Fraser on point, to drive it past Jack Ryan at 1:43 for only marker, to put 73's on the board. Pembroke 12 SOG to Kemptville 11 to launch the first.

Kemptville owned the next twenty, as Wood caught Dick flying up the wing, across to Nicholas Domitrovic from top of the circle, through the pipes at 12:29. With man advantage, Dick over to Domitrovic, off the half boards to Ryan Pawlikowski in lane for PPG at 14:40 for 3 goal lead.

73's outshot Lumber King 11 to 10.

Last twenty, Kemptville's first liner Meyer to Thousand pulled the trigger as Ashton Fry slammed it home for 3‑zip at 3:57 to chase Jack Ryan. Pembroke countered at 4:32, as Brendan Dempsey, with assist from Enright and Browne, split defence to beat Jarrett Fiske glove side to spoil stopper SO attempt. Twenty seconds later, at 4:52, Conner Warnholtz with helpers from Pudrycki, and Lewis backhanded top shelf to continue comeback for Pembroke. Kemptville’s Bond came off the boards to Dennison through the middle over to Jeff Taylor on the

Kemptville Storm Peewees part of good deeds competition

by Hilary Thomson The Kemptville Storm Peewee house team is heading off the ice this holiday season, for a different kind of competition. The Chevrolet Good Deeds Cup is a competition meant to encourage November 28, 2018

Peewee teams throughout the country to do good deeds in their community. A team must submit a one-minute video of their team doing good deeds to be entered to win a grand prize of $10,000 towards a charity of their choice. The top team will also be featured

assistant coach John MacLean’s idea to enter the girls in the competition, they are all very excited to do their part to help out in the community.

“Everyone is volunteering to do something,” says hockey mom and team manager Marie-Maddalena MacLean.

The 10-12 year-old girls will be participating in several fundraisers in the community, as well as taking on some other initiatives themselves.

The 13 girls on the team are currently collecting pledges for the Salvation Army Santa Shuffle 5km run at the Ferguson Forest Centre on December 1. On December 8, the girls will be manning the Salvation Army Christmas Kettles at Walmart, Food Basics, B&H, Canadian Tire, and Independent. They will be wearing their jerseys, ringing bells, and handing out candy canes, while accepting

on Hockey Night in Canada, have a winner’s ceremony in their home town, receive Hockey Canada and Chevrolet swag, and have their name engraved on the Good Deeds Cup. Although it was Kemptville Storm hockey dad and 15

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The team will also be going in to Bayfield Manor on December 15 to help nursing home residents prepare for Christmas by writing cards and wrapping presents. Finally, the girls will be writing Christmas cards to send to serving military members at their annual holiday party.

Marie-Maddalena says they will be documenting all these good deeds and submitting their video to meet the competition deadline of January 2, 2019. They will also be documenting their efforts on Facebook under Kemptville Storm Peewee house Chevrolet Good Deeds Cup, so the

community can follow what the girls are up to. “We want Kemptville to be behind us and support us in bringing the cup back to our hometown,” Marie-Maddalena says.

She points out that the overarching goal of the competition is to teach the girls how important it is to donate their time to help the community. “Every little bit helps,” she says.

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November: Woman Abuse Prevention Month Ways to Protect Yourself on Facebook 1. Control Exactly Who Sees What In past years Facebook has done a lot to update the platform to allow you to customize these options, even going as far as letting you hide your info from specific people. On your computer, click the upside down caret on the upper right corner of the page and select settings.

On the panel on the left click Privacy. From here you’ll be able to manage exactly who can see your posts and how people can contact you. Next, go to Timeline and Tagging.

This lets you control who gets to post on your wall and who gets to see posts you’re tagged in. Here you can also change your settings so you get to review and approve any tags before they get implemented.

Another cool tool you can use is the one that lets you see exactly what others see when they look at your profile.

That way you can be sure that certain people won’t see sensitive information if you don’t want them to.

2. Don’t Let Potential Stalkers Know Where You Are As has been discussed above, tagging your location on posts and photos can be a

way for stalkers to find out where you are. On Facebook, when you write a post, you have the option to select Check in, which will add your geolocation for any of your friends to see. It’s best not to use this function. But Geotagging isn’t the only way people can figure out where you are.

Ever notice how after going to a particular store you suddenly start seeing ads for it on Facebook? Or you meet someone at a party and the next day Facebook suggests them as a friend? The way Facebook knows to do that is because if you have their mobile app, and you carry your phone around with you (as most of us do) they know your location wherever you go.

If you want, you can actually see exactly where Facebook has been tracking you.

This information is not public, so you don’t have to worry about your average Facebook friend using it to locate you.

How to See Where Facebook Has Tracked Your Location: Go to Settings. Click Location on the panel on the left, and then click View location history. A map will appear along with with a log showing your location for as long as you’ve had location settings enabled. For some, that’s going back years.

to their face that you don’t want them seeing the personal stuff you post, we all know how quickly a situation can escalate when a certain type of man feels rejected.

So next time you meet a guy at a bar who insists on friending you and watching you accept his request, just slip into the ladies’ room for minute and stick him on your restricted list.

4. Report Imposter Accounts Even though it goes against their terms of service, Facebook estimates that there are currently 66 million fake accounts on the platform. One reason people create fake accounts is to impersonate other users. By using your real name and photos, an imposter is able to friend people in your real life social network, and then post harmful and untruthful content about you.

If you find a fake account using your photos and personal information, you can report it to Facebook and they should take it down.

How to Report a Fake Profile on Facebook: Go to the fake profile, click on the three dots at the upper right corner of the page, and select Report>Report this profile>They’re pretending to be me or someone I know.

How to Delete Your Location History: Click on the three bars on the upper right corner of the screen (or lower right if you have an iPhone).

Select Account settings> Location. Tap to turn off Location Services, and below, slide left to turn off Location History.To delete all your past history, click View your location history and select the three dots in the upper right corner. There you’ll have the option to delete your entire history. You’ll need to re-enter your password to do this. (Resetting your password is actually another great way to prevent others from accessing your location or your Facebook account in general.)

3. Block Harassers and Put Creeps on Your Restricted List Another helpful option on this page is to place particular people on a restricted list. By putting them here, they’ll be listed as one of your friends, but will only be able to see information that you share publicly. This is especially useful if you want to avoid confrontation with someone you fear will try to intimidate or take advantage of you.

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That said, a smart imposter is going to block you so you can’t see the fake account. If they do that, enlist a friend to report the profile for you. Facebook has also been trying to be proactive in identifying imposter accounts, and has recently announced an initiative that uses its facial recognition software to flag new profile pictures featuring existing users.

It should be noted, however, that only new accounts will be scanned, so if there’s already a fake profile of you up, unless you or someone you know finds and flags it, there’s no way to catch it.

Moreover, the only photos that will be scanned for your face are those within your friend, or friends of friends network – rather than all the users on the platform.

This calls into question how effective the tactic really is, especially considering how often profiles are faked not in order to carry out per-

sonal vendettas, but instead to scam people out of money or promote products or political agendas. Specifically, recent probes into the 2016 American presidential election have revealed an entire industry of Facebook activity artificially generated to sway public opinion.

In these cases, one simple way to protect yourself is to make most of your photos private. If the person making the sham account doesn’t have access to your photos, you’ll be a less attractive target for impersonation.

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The Leeds–Grenville–Thousand Islands and Rideau Lakes federal by-election is Monday.

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Your voter information card tells you when and where to vote.

If you didn’t receive your card, you can still register and vote at your polling place on December 3 from 8:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.

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Michelle Taylor - NDP Candidate

Michelle had this to say about the by-election on December 2.

As parties begin to position themselves for the general election next year, rhetoric on all sides starts spinning at full force. With our by‑election, many of the same issues will be discussed in that forum. I understand that voting in by‑elections typically has low turnout and that the volume of talking points inundating the airwaves can get exhausting.

Coping mechanisms like tuning out can seem like the best answer, but I implore you to stay engaged and take ownership of our country's direction.

The world stage is being infiltrated by an increasingly disturbing way of thinking, one that promotes corporate welfare and capitalism as the solution to social inequalities.

This must be fought with full force. Leaders like Andrew Scheer pretend to have

poverty reduction on their radar, decrying socialism as the root cause of all evil (his recent Twitter post: "The only thing that has ever really reduced poverty is capitalism.

Can’t end poverty without educating young people of the benefits of free markets and fighting socialism.").

Never mind that socialism brought Canada our main pillars of security like health care and work benefits. Never mind that the very concept of capitalism relies on a small segment of people at the top, subsidized by the rest at the bottom. How many times do we need to prove that trickle‑down economics doesn't work? Cons. have taken concepts like socialism or social justice and turned them into radical negatives, attacking those who are working directly to help those in need. Apparently, tailoring policies deliberately to raising up our society right at the source is a radical thought‑ I call it logical.

Federally and provincially, we tend to swing our political pendulum back and forth between red and blue exclusively, then wonder why we see little change. They trade off every four years or so, each professing to "clean up" the others' mess. Neither have any serious thought about concepts like electoral reform

as it would permanently disrupt their comfortable cycle.

To a large extent, they aren't that different from each other.

Cons. are at least fairly blunt in their regressive policy plans, whereas Libs. continue their proven track‑record of campaigning left while governing on the right. Libs. amount to conservative‑light in the execution of their plans, quietly leaving harmful Cons. policies in place like appalling arms deals, short‑sighted environmental targets and inadequate veteran support.

We need to acknowledge this about our parties and make a conscious choice to get off the red‑blue merry‑go‑round.

I am offering you a choice for better government, one with conscience in policy domestically and abroad. I want to change the way we think of politicians and representation. I have spent time on many sides of the political spectrum across Canada and I appreciate the priorities of those in different camps. I am incredibly proud to be representing a party that I feel embodies the very best progressive ideas from all. The NDP has a strong history of championing the cornerstones of a compassionate society,

with long‑lasting initiatives like universal health care.

As your candidate and hopefully your next representative, I am not here to sugar‑coat issues or be deceptive in my communication. I will always tell you what I

believe to be right, not necessarily what I feel will be most popular. I am wanting to bring honesty and accountability to the political stage with healthy discussion at its core. I am eager to hear from folks on all sides and look

UCDSB encourages collaboration at Forum

As the largest employer in Director Sliwa. “We have a the region, the Upper Canada shared interest in being part District School Board was of the discussion about fit, invited to attend and present readiness and availability of at the 2018 Leeds Gren- skilled workers.”

Grace Maher, currently a ville Economic Development Summit, held in Kemptville second-year business student on Friday, November 16. Di- specializing in HR and Marrector of Education Stephen keting at Trent University, Sliwa took to the podium spoke to the crowd about alongside recent North Gren- what it takes to attract workville District High School ers of her generation to comGraduate, Grace Maher. The munities like Leeds Grenville. duo presented to the group Job opportunities, cost of of 200-plus business leaders living and amenities are all and politicians about the need equal factors that the incomfor collaboration between ing millennial and generation the school board and local Z workforce are considering businesses to ensure school when they are looking to programming meets the fu- transition from school to the ture needs of students and world of work.

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vironments, and career opportunity with challenge, training, mobility and promotion,” she said. “We are looking for business and communities to make our priorities, your priorities.”

Claire Baker, a grade 12 student at Athens District High School, echoed Grace’s comments. Though she was unable to join Sliwa and Maher due to the inclement weather, her speaking notes were shared as part of the presentation to highlight student voice.

“We were happy to be invited to the summit today and use the opportunity to receive feedback about what it is businesses need, and to continue the dialogue of how we can plan and work together to strengthen Leeds & Grenville,” added Director Sliwa.

Ecology Ottawa alarmed by elimination of Ontario environmental commissioner Ecology Ottawa has joined citizens and organizations from across the province in expressing alarm at the recent decision of the Ford government to eliminate the office of the Environmental Commissioner of Ontario. The move was announced as part of the provincial government’s fall economic outlook on Thursday, November 15.

“The Environmental Commissioner of Ontario has a wellearned and long-established reputation as an independent watchdog that helps protect the environment for all Ontarians,” said Robb Barnes, executive director of Ecology Ottawa. “Cutting this position does a profound disservice to the residents of our province and makes us more vulnerable to the next ecological threat.”

The office of the Environmental Commissioner of Ontario, headed by Dr. Dianne Saxe, is an independent office under the Ontario legislature that provides reports on government’s progress on environmental conservation, climate change and energy conservation. The office has been vocal about the lack of climate change action from the province and was critical of the provincial administration’s decision to cancel Ontario’s cap and trade program. Most recently, the Environmental Commissioner of Ontario released a report alerting Ontarians about the toxic waste and raw sewage allowed into Ontario’s lakes and rivers.

“During a time when the current provincial government has been under fire for dragging their feet on climate action and environmental protection, the elimination of an independent environmental watchdog raises serious alarms about their commitment to Ontario’s environment and accountability to its residents,” said Mr. Barnes.

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by Deron Johnson It’s not often that the leader of a national political party comes to North Grenville. The leader of the Green Party of Canada, Elizabeth May, was in Kemptville this past Sunday night in support of local Green Party candidate, Lorraine Rekmans, who is running in the upcoming by-election for the seat that was vacated by the untimely passing of Conservative Gord Brown, who had held the seat since 2004.

This was an outstanding opportunity for “Greens” to come out to meet the party leader and show support for Lorraine in a fairly informal environment, with first the leader, and then the candidate speaking, followed by a period of questions from attendees. The event was held at the North Grenville District High School, with a crowd of approximately 60 people on hand. Organizers were unsure how many people were going to attend, as the event came together very quickly. People came from across the region, including Brockville and even outside the riding to attend.

Respected across party lines, Elizabeth May is the M.P. for the riding of Saanich and Gulf Islands (on Vancouver Island) in British Columbia. She is an American-born Canadian who was

first elected in 2011 despite facing stiff competition from a Conservative cabinet minister in her riding. Elizabeth is currently the longest serving party leader in either federal or provincial politics, as she celebrated her 12th anniversary as leader this year.

As you may suspect, climate change was the key part of the conversation of the evening. However, Elizabeth made a point of stating that she and the Green Party have also worked on other important issues, such as poverty elimination, affordable housing, and social justice initiatives. She specifically mentioned the Green Party’s policy on a Minimum Basic Income program that was a key component in the party’s platform for the last election.

Being the former Executive Director of the Sierra Club from 1989 to 2006, she recalls first getting to know the candidate when Lorraine was the Executive Director of the National Aboriginal Forestry Association. The two have known each other and become friends over that twenty years, according to Elizabeth, and she is clearly an ardent fan of our local Green Party candidate.

Lorraine herself is of Algonquin decent and a member of Serpent River First Nation. She is also a secondgeneration survivor of the

Residential School System.

Having been the Indigenous Affairs critic since 2008 for the Green Party, Lorraine has been a tireless advocate for Canada’s First Nations and has extensive experience working in natural resources.

Having represented the Green Party in this riding in the 2015 federal election, the highly respected community member is excited to grow the presence of the party beyond the 3.7% of the local vote they received in 2015.

Not surprisingly, her speech began with a statement about how the evening was taking place on un-ceded Algonquin territory (land which is not covered by any treaty). Among other things, Lorraine spoke passionately about her interest in working with anyone, no matter the party, who understood the sense of urgency to “do the right thing” around increased climate change, and the need to transition to a low carbon economy.

Lorraine mused that living here, having grandchildren here, working here, and being invested in the community, have led to her heart becoming firmly planted.

Considering her background in forestry and her ancestry, it was a very appropriate statement and one with which no one in the room would have argued.

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Michael Barrett - Conservative Party of Canada candidate

Michael Barrett lives in Leeds—Grenville—Thousand Islands and Rideau Lakes with his wife Amanda, and their four children. Following his service in the Canadian Armed Forces, Michael was elected to represent the village of Spencerville and the agricultural area of Edwardsburgh Cardinal on municipal council.

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Those efforts were realized with the opening of several new industrial park‑based businesses, including the opening of the Giant Tiger Distribution Centre that saw the creation of over 350 jobs.

Michael has worked as a Human Resources Manager for an Ottawa‑based business since the completion of his military service.

For the past five years, Michael has also been involved in the local Conservative Electoral District Association, including as President, campaign volunteer, and as an organizer of local meetings with stakeholders.

“For the past five years, I worked with MP Gord Brown in Ottawa, and most importantly, around our riding, organizing his round‑tables with farmers, small business owners, hunters and anglers, land owners, seniors and youth. Once elected, I will launch a series of is-

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sues‑based public meetings, open to everyone, in communities in every corner of the riding to continue bringing your voice to Ottawa.

“I will maintain satellite offices in Kemptville, Gananoque, and Westport to serve you wherever you live in the riding. I will work with all municipal councils to advance all our community’s needs in Ottawa. I know what it means to listen, and to act. I know that you love this riding and this country as much as I do and you share my concern about where our country is headed. I serve on council to help my community ‑ I serve as riding association president because I am a principled Conservative ‑ I served alongside the finest men and women in our country’s great military because I love our country. I have the political and life experience ‑ the energy and the desire ‑ to represent and serve you in Ottawa.”

Over the years, Conservative government and representation has delivered: Extending the hours at the Rideau Canal lock stations $12M investment in the Port of Johnston $110M in Eastern Ontario broadband $25M in local infrastructure $60M for construction at the two international border crossings to help facilitate tourism and trade.

by Paul Cormier Last Wednesday night was an exciting one for the Old Town Kemptville Business Improvement Area, when nominations to the new Board of Management took place. We are pleased to announce the following nominations: Connie Lamble, Debbie Wilson, Ken Schliemann, Kim Smalridge, Lee McIlvenna, Paul Cormier, Stephen Bent and Sierra Jones-Martel. This leaves just a single vacancy on the Board. Meanwhile, Council will be informing us shortly regarding the appointment of one of their members to sit as part of the Board. The nomination process was graciously conducted by Katie Valentin, Assistant Clerk of the Municipality. Thanks to Katie and Cahl Pominville for their continuing expert advice on matters of governance. And, once again, we thank each and every Board member for coming up to the plate to put in another year of downtown economic and social activity.

The old and new Board alike were extremely pleased to have three Council members attend the AGM. Nancy Peckford, Mayor-Elect, set the tone for the next year with her kind words of support and encouragement.

She highlighted her thoughts on the importance of the partnership of the BIA and of Council in the economic

and social development of the downtown, as part of a growing and thriving North Grenville. She pledged her ongoing support to BIA activity.

Our outgoing Executive Director, John Barclay, and now Councillor-elect, talked of the continuing importance of the BIA in the downtown and the many positive changes that have taken place in the past 18 months. And Doreen O’Sullivan, Councillor-Elect, came directly from her nursing work in Ottawa to join us for this event and spend some time with us. We thank these great people for their enthusiasm and for the renewed confidence that they have provided us.

We were also graced with the attendance of BIA members, and sincerely hope that many more of them will attend any of our meetings in the future. They will be publicized in the Municipal Events Calendar well ahead of time.

Just so that you know, our next BIA Board of Management meeting will take place on December 19.

As discussed in the last two articles posted here in the North Grenville Times, the names of the nominated Board candidates now go to Council for their approval.

And, as mentioned above, we will then sit as a Board and elect our new Executive Committee, whose role is to plan for Board meetings and

ensure smooth management in between. This will happen at our December meeting. We will also be proceeding to the staffing of a new Executive Director to fill the rather large and busy shoes left by John Barclay. This will happen in the next week or so; interested candidates are requested to keep an eye out on CSE for the position posting, or get in touch with the Board Secretary, Paul Cormier, at pcormier@ranaprocess.com.

Once again, this position will be part time and under contract. We hope to have our new ED in place very shortly.

Meanwhile, see you all downtown for Christmas shopping and activities!

Paul Cormier, Secretary.

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The Undisputed #1* Real Estate Firm In Kemptville

304 Colonnade Dr. Kemptville ON K0G1J0 kemptville@royallepage.ca

* B a s e d o n t h e O t t a w a R e a l E s t a t e B o a r d , R o y a l L e P a g e Te a m R e a l t y, B r o k e r a g e h a s b e e n n u m b e r o n e f o r b o t h d o l l a r v o l u m e g e n e r a t e d a n d t h e h i g h e s t number of unit sales for each consecutive year from 2005 to present.

November 28, 2018

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