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Mississauga’s Cathy Auld wins Fall Curling Classic

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L-R Glenn Howard, Cathy Auld, Julie Reddick, Courtney Auld, Carly Howard & Judie Dillman

by Jim Dolan Mississauga’s Cathy Auld won the Royal LePage OVCA Women’s Fall Classic at the North Grenville Curling Club defeating Thornhills, Ontario’s Julie Hastings in the Championship game, 7-4. The game turned on two key shots; facing 4 in the fourth end, Auld drew to the four-foot with her final stone for one point. In the sixth end, Hastings needed to make the same draw to the four-foot against four, but wrecked on a guard in front of the house, allowing Auld a steal of four and a 7-3 lead.

Auld and her teammates,

third Julie Reddick, second daughter Courtney Auld and lead, Carly Howard was the only team to go undefeated at the Fall Classic. The team had a special coach this weekend, Carly Howard’s dad Glenn. The win was worth $5,200; while Julie and her teammates, third twin-sister Christy Trombley, second Stacey Smith and lead Katrina Collins took home $2,800.

The semi-finalists Quebec’s Lauren Mann, who is a former member of the North Grenville Curling Club, and Quebec’s Kimberly Mastine each, received $1,800. The four quarter-finalists, Theresa Breen of Halifax, Erin Mor-

rissey of Ottawa, Danielle Inglis of Ottawa and the Carleton University Girls team skipped by University of Manitoba Bison, Breanne Meakin each won $1,100.

Fans were treated to more than outstanding curling by the 24 teams in the event.

They had the pleasure of meeting three legends of the Canadian Curling. The Japanese team skipped by Touri Koana was coached by Russ Howard, Russ’s brother Glenn coached team Auld and Mike Harris arrived coaching the team skipped by Crissy Cadorin.

I had the pleasure of speaking with Russ Howard.

He is the most down-to-earth person you will ever meet. As he was walking out the club he said hi to my wife Rose and told her not to forget to see his brother Glen who was in the club at the time. Ten minutes with Russ Howard and you know how passionate he is about the game of curling and about helping the Japanese to become better curlers.

When you sit down and talk to the teams, the common thread that you hear is what a great event we have in Kemptville. They can’t believe the hospitality that club members, local sponsors continued on page 2

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The North Grenville Times con’t from front page of teams, the fans and the people that they meet on the street or in restaurants and businesses show them during their stay in North Grenville.

It doesn’t surprise me; it is our small-town hospitality that makes me so proud to call Kemptville my home town. In my wildest dreams growing up as young boy, if someone had told me that my home town would host the biggest women’s curling event in Canada, east of Toronto and that such event would attract world class athletes each year for the last nine years, I would not have believed them. But we do, because we have the best club members, the best little community and I have the best Co-chair, Bill White.

Bill White and I as Cochairs of the OVCA Women’s Fall Classic want to thank the members of the North Grenville Curling club for putting on a world class Fall Classic every year. I also want to thank the Fall Classic’s Title Sponsor Royal LePage Team Realty and Gale Real Estate, two independently owned and operated brokerages serving Ottawa and North Grenville and points in between. Without your support it would be impossible to put on this event.

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Burritt’s Rapids Community Association Annual General Meeting November 19 Submitted by Inge vanGemeren, Chair of the BRCA The Community Association for the hamlet of Burritt’s Rapids is hosting its 2014 AGM on Wednesday, November 19. The meeting will be “open house” in format, with doors of the BR Community Hall opening at 7 pm for cocktails and socializing; the formal business items will start at 7:30. This year’s agenda includes the usual presentation of the Association’s financials and fiscal accomplishments. It will also include the presentation of artwork to memorialize the late Jackie Jefferys, a video presentation from the Burritt’s Rapids Renewable Ener-

gy Association, and an update on upcoming Parks Canada projects. Additionally, the Board of Trustees will make a recommendation for traffic calming measures within the village, requiring community feedback and input. With the approval of the community, the Board will forward the recommendation to Leeds & Grenville for fine tuning and execution. Finally (yes, it will be a full evening!) the Board would like to form a working group to develop a long term vision for the hamlet’s side streets and sidewalks, to work with the planning and public works staff of North

Grenville. We need to ensure that any and all maintenance activities on our streets are performed with an end goal in mind. We look forward to a large turn-out and lots of questions! As required in the by-laws, the Board will also stand down at the meeting and community members will be invited to step forward to serve as a Trustee in the year ahead. We hope that some of you will take this opportunity to participate. For more information, visit our webpage at burrittsrapids.ca or contact the Chairperson at 613-2692850.

Beth Donovan Hospice Hospice Volunteers

submitted by Sue Jeakins Beth Donovan Hospice is pleased to welcome our successful Hospice Volunteers from our Fall 2014 Training Course. These volunteers completed the required 30 hours Hospice training over a five week period and are ready to volunteer their time with our clients in the community.

Our home visiting volunteers offer compassionate support to our clients and families, providing a listening ear, a helping hand and respite for all those coping with a serious or life-limiting illness.

We would like to welcome our new volunteers and thank them in advance for making a difference in the lives of others as a Beth Donovan Hospice volunteer.

OPP searches for two missing girls

Grenville OPP continue their investigation of two (2) missing girls from the Prescott area. Hermione “Harmony” QUILL (11)

as: 5'6", brown eyes, brown hair, 100lbs. Adrianna is described as: 5'3"; brown eyes; brown shoulder length hair; 107 lbs. Both were last scene at the Library in Prescott the morning of November 7. Further information indicates they may be in the Ottawa area. If anyone has information about these two (2) girls, they are asked to call the OPP at 1-888310-1122.

and Adrianna COPENACE (16), both of Prescott, failed to return home on Friday, November 7, 2014.

Hermione is described

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Award-winning documentary “White Water Black Gold” comes to Kemptville Local group Sustainable North Grenville is pleased to present a screening of White Water, Black Gold, a jarring new documentary film on the tar sands and the battle between water and oil, by Edmonton Director David Lavalleé. The film follows an imaginary drop of water, and later an imaginary drop of oil, unveiling the threats the tar sands pose to the third largest watershed in the world and two separate oceans. White Water, Black Gold is a film about the inextricable link between water and oil in our modern world.

The film tells the story of

water and how the tar sands are impacting an element essential to all life on this planet. “I hope that audiences will listen to the voices in this film,” said Lavalleé. “I want people to see the impact the tar sands are having, and be moved enough to become advocates for an energy future that does not pose such a great risk to our water resources.”

The 83-minute featurelength documentary is narrated by well-known actor, author, director and screenwriter Peter Coyote.

Following the film, local environmental writer Ian

ing the environment’s ability to support it.

When: Monday, November 17, 2014 What Time: 7:00pm (doors open at 6:30pm) Location: The Branch Restaurant & Texas Grill, Clothier St. E. Kemptville Admission/Suggested Donation: $2 (towards the cost of the film) This event is open to the public. Snack foods and cash bar will be available.

For more information about the movie, PLUS our December event “Give North Grenville”, visit: www.SustainableNorthGrenville.ca

Angus will speak about the battle between water and oil right here in North Grenville – referring to the fragile aquifer that supplies 75% of residents’ drinking water and the potential threats arising from the transport of diluted bitumen by the proposed Energy East project.

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Elegant Cocktail Party supports the North Grenville Community Fund On Thursday, October 23, guests from all corners of North Grenville gathered for an elegant wine and food pairing at Geraldine’s Gallery on 2505 CR 43 to raise money for the North Grenville Community Fund (NGCF).

Hosted by Connie Lamble (Your Community Lawyer), Daren Givoque (Investor’s Group), and Geraldine Taylor (Keller Williams), the event was catered by The Branch Restaurant (www. thebranchrestaurant.ca) with wine pairings supplied by Richmond’s Jabulani vineyard and winery (www.jabulani.ca).

Wine maker Tom Moul was on hand to introduce each wine before Nicole LeBlanc explained how she and her team at The Branch used the wine as inspiration for a small plate dish.

Jabulani supplied five outstanding wines including crisp white Frontenac Gris, which was served with poached shrimp with mango sauce, a deep red Marquette Chete, served with duck confit on the Branch’s addictive cornbread muffins, and the irresistible Tipsy Turkey, a strawberry wine blend made from fruit harvested from the Richmond Nursery and Jabulani’s

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Following the wine and food pairing, the event hosts spoke briefly about the North Grenville Community Fund (NGCF), which was launched in 1996 with a $5,000 donation from Family Focus. Taylor, who has been involved with the NGCF since its inception, explained that the fund has grown to over $80,000 and helps to support valuable community organizations and initiatives. This autumn, a dedicated group of local residents and business people have come together to grow the NGCF in order to expand its reach

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A sublime event from start to finish, the Wine and Food Pairing was a feast for the senses.

Mind, body, and soul were utterly contented by the fine food and wine, sparkling conversation, and the satisfaction that comes from supporting a local cause.

For more information on the NGCF, please contact Lamble (613-2580038), Givoque (613294-0659), or Taylor (613-808-8912), or visit the Community Foundation of Ottawa website: www.cfo-fco.ca.

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O Canada thing they can’t find in this area, they might be justified in looking across the border.

But $8 billion lost to the Canadian economy every year is a much more pervasive problem, especially when you realise that this is affecting border communities like North Grenville harder than most. In fact, other sources, such as Bank of Montreal chief economist Doug Porter, believe that the total amount lost every year is closer to $20 billion.

Canadians make more than fifty million trips across the border every year: that is an amazing statistic.

So, what’s the argument for taking all that money away from local businesses?

Obviously, the main point made by cross-border shoppers is that they are saving money for themselves, and that is justification enough for them. There’s no denying that prices are lower in the States, and there are reasons for that. Different tax rates, economies of scale, and so many other factors come into play, but, strangely enough, one important element that experts have identified is

by David Shanahan I don’t usually comment on anything that appears in other media in North Grenville, but a cover page sticker in last week’s EMC/ Advance really bothered me. It was for an American company that offers Canadian cross-border shoppers a U.S. mailing address. This allows Canadians to buy on-line, or by catalogue, by pretending to be American residents. Why a newspaper, even one devoted to advertising revenue, should undermine Canadian businesses that way, is something I find hard to accept.

Cross border shopping

by Canadians almost doubled between 2006 and 2012, from $4.7 billion to $8 billion in 2012, according to Statistics Canada. Although this only amounted to less than 2% of all Canadian retails sales, it has a disproportionate effect on border area communities. I can understand people who are driving south for various reasons if they stop to fill up with gas on their way home. Or, if there is some-

the failure of Canadians to demand more competition in Canada, or to shop more aggressively for bargains.

No-one who drives in this country will believe that there is any real competition on gas prices here, and they don’t seem to have any relation to the world price of oil. And when the amount of various taxes that are added to the price of a litre of gas are taken into account, it can be hard to take. But without taxes, we would not have the medical system we have (for all its problems), nor the other social programs so many Canadians depend on. So shopping across the border is actually stealing from those people.

There’s no easy answer to this problem. But, if you want to think selfishly about it, then consider this. When we shop locally (not “local”, that is an adjective, “locally” is the proper adverb.

Oh dear, now I’ve criticised another local media outlet!), you actually improve the local economy (see, that’s the adjective), and help support employment for your neighbours. Every dollar spent in

a locally-owned business is recycled locally as much as five or six times. A local business uses revenue to hire neighbours, who spend their earnings in the community.

However, almost every dollar spent in a box store leaves the community, and dollars spent across the border do no good here at all.

In a recent article in the NG Times, Deron Johnston pointed out that: “If we spent one dollar more on a better cup of coffee each day, we could keep a local coffee shop from closing. If we ate at local restaurants from now on, not only would we be helping those businesses, but we'd be helping the surrounding ones too. Did you know if we spent 5% more on groceries at that independent grocery store down the street, we would be helping to keep 50 neighbours and local residents employed?

If we bought our vegetables at the farmers' market every Sunday, we would be supporting local farmers and their families”.

We’re coming into the Christmas shopping season, a time when some businesses

else. All communication goes to his desk. What he decides to let anyone else be aware of is his business apparently.

Whichever Minister it is, will see what gets put in front of him. No-one knows when this will happen, or when stakeholders and citizens will know the results of this review. No-one (public) knows who wrote the other reports, and therefore, no-one can contact any key other persons to connect over common interests, or to share information. Effectively, use of the campus for the benefit of the population is a top-down decision behind closed doors, and is not open for grassroots solution-finding. Grassroots involvement was limited to Mr. VanClief's data collection period. To be fair, he did meet with 100s of people.

Citizens and stakeholders have a right to know who's at the table, what the timeline for the process is, and some ballpark idea of

how the McSweeney invoice to North Grenville breaks down to justify $70,000.

That's a lot of money to waste - I mean, throw into a heap of other unknown variables, behind a closed-door process.

Heather Sansom

make most of their annual profits. There will be, no doubt, long lines of cars waiting at the border to cross back and forth to the States, as Canadians continue to feed the American economy and then complain at rising taxes in Canada. Perhaps you feel it is worth your time, gas and effort to make the trip south and save a few dollars on Christmas presents.

Perhaps there is a genuine need for you to shop across the border for certain items.

But why not plan your shopping a bit this year? Take the time to see if there are stores and businesses on this side of the line that you can support for at least some of your purchases.

And when it comes to your turkey, or vegetables, or whatever, think about your locally-owned grocery store. Think of it as giving a Christmas gift to our neighbours and your community, rather than some stranger in a strange land. It is not just on July 1 that you should stand on guard for this country.

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Letters to the Editor Dear Editor: Does anyone in the Kemptville area know the answer to this question: What can be done about the lack of transparency regarding the Kemptville Campus?

McSweeney Assoc. was hired using our taxpayer money to do a report that would go to Lyle VanClief, who would then submit it to the Minister (of what? Colleges and Universities? Education?

Agriculture? No one ever said). There doesn't seem to be any mention of an RFP or of comparative quotes. Just a proposal to spend $70,000 of our money, with McSweeney.

They wrote a very nice report, with no numbers other than what they pulled from an already existing report on economic activity in the area.

In under 3 weeks. So for approximately $4,000 /day. It would be interesting to see a breakdown of their bill to the town. Surely citizens have a right to that, or a committee

of some sort which oversees the activities of our Municipal employees, should see that breakdown. The report is nice. It's not a $70,000 report.

It turns out that, $70,000 or not, it's only one of several reports from undisclosed parties. Mr. VanClief is reviewing all of these reports, then picking out what he personally thinks is relevant to present to the Minister. So, maybe a couple of thousand dollars worth of the McSweeney report will make it to the Minister. We don't know. We don't know who has visibility to the report Mr. VanClief will submit, for the sake of democratic transparency. It isn't even 100% clear which Minister he is submitting it to.

No timeline for the submission has been communicated.

Therefore, citizens and stakeholders are powerless.

The only direction so far is for interested parties to email Mr. VanClief. He confirmed that to me himself. No-one

Dear Editor: I share your agony about the problems with the democratic process, but offer a few comments that you and your readers may find useful (most are because I worked for five decades as a system scientist where many differing opinions and skills were

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Beginnings and endings

by Mayor David Gordon I want to repeat what I said in this paper last week: I am really grateful to the people of North Grenville for allowing me to continue as your mayor for another four years. When I was elected four years ago, I had a lot to learn about the job, and this time I feel I can hit the ground running.

In my opinion, it takes at least a year or eighteen months before anyone can feel completely comfortable dealing with Council meetings, the many committees you have to attend, and the relationships you have to build up with members of council, staff and the public.

For the Mayor, there’s the attendance at County in Brockville a few times a week, and the committee work that is involved at that level. There’s a lot of behind-the-scenes

work that goes on, a lot of which can’t be made public because it concerns staff, or budgets, or trying to attract new employers and investment to North Grenville. It has always been my style to do things quietly and allow our municipal staff and councillors to do the jobs they’ve taken on, as long as they’re being effective. In council meetings, the mayor only has a vote in the event of a tie, so my input is usually given at Committee of the Whole, and in meetings with staff and councillors, jobs I take very seriously indeed.

At the end of this month, we will be saying goodbye to two people who have played an important part in the growth of North Grenville. Terry Butler has had an amazing record serving on so many committees that I think it will take two people to take his place. He has really been busy, not just sitting on these committees, but working on them and being prepared for every meeting. In the past eleven years, he has been responsible for renewing the lease on the Ferguson Forest Centre in the face of strong resistance. He served on the Kemptville 150th committee and worked on the Trails project, Anniversary Park, and so many other issues that have made a difference to our community.

continued from page 5 we disagree with as God is loving and compassionate with us.

The last part of the above list is likely impossible but works wonders when we are working in a democratic society. Not only are those who disagree with us likely wrong, but so are we. Treat all in the process as beloved family members who are worthy of our love and respect, and see our anger at their obvious errors as a fearful reaction of ours that we, too, may be in error.

Jim H. White Dear Editor, Re: The UCDSB Workshop in last week’s issue.

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not only enjoyed this, but felt empowered to live into their unique identities. I believe many more such workshops are not only 'good' and necessary for the involved, but also good and necessary for the UCD school district as a whole. Workshops such as these that involve Indigenous students with sharing the truth of their culture in general and their individual experiences specifically have the potential to inform, enrich and perhaps even 'heal' all schools and programs being offered by the Board.

Great to know that the UCDSB has set a course to finally begin to engage Indigenous students and their families in a meaningful way.

As a Kemptville mother of an Inuit family, I look forward to reading many more such reports over the course of the next few months.

Bev Illauq

Ken Finnerty is almost a legend in this area. There’s a saying that “he knows where all the bodies are buried”; well, Ken knows where all the pipes are buried. Whenever the guys in Public Works need to know where a particular pipe was laid decades ago, they ask Ken. Ken knows. He has been on council forever and served as Warden of the United Counties in 1995, exactly fifty years after his father held the same position. Ken has seen it all, from the days of the Town of Kemptville, through amalgamation, and has helped lay the foundations for the future of our community.

The people of North Grenville can be proud of these two representatives and the dedication they have shown through their times on council. I appreciate their help over the last four years, and I believe they will be very hard to replace.

But that job has now come to two newcomers, Jim Bertram and Frank Onasanya who are joining council on December 1, and will find themselves thrown in at the deep end, as we carry on our annual budget deliberations and take up the many committee assignments each council member is given. I am very excited at the idea of working with the new council, as I think these two new members have a lot

to offer. They will bring new blood, new ideas, and new energy to council. I’ve been getting to know them since the election, and I have been very impressed with how much work they have done already to prepare for their new responsibilities.

Of course, I’ve also had to warn them that they may not have any free time for the next four years! I know from experience how demanding a job being on council has become, and how much time and energy it takes to do it properly. As a council, we will take this opportunity to think about new and better ways to operate as a council, and to communicate, consult and serve the people of North Grenville.

I want to take the opportunity to thank all the men and women who took part in the municipal election this year. Unless you’ve run as a candidate yourself, it’s hard to understand what it can cost you. Aside from the financial investment in brochures, signs and advertising, it takes so much time, going door to door to meet people, attending candidate meetings, and so on. Just to put yourself out there, asking people for support and accepting the verdict of the voters is something that demands respect and gratitude from all of us. They have mine.

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Is transparency transferable?

by David Shanahan The provincial government of Premier Kathleen Wynne has decided to make public the mandate letters which the Premier sends to her cabinet ministers. These letters lay out the priorities for each government department, and the role and responsibilities of each minister. This is a new departure in Ontario, though it has already been implemented as policy in other provinces. The individual ministers have, in turn, released their mandate letters to their Parliamentary Assistants. The government have explained the thinking behind this release of letters.

“The government has posted both sets of mandate letters online to show in detail how it will carry out its plan to build Ontario up. Making mandate letters available to the public is part of the Open Government initiative to share a wide array of information, so citizens can engage more with the government and become more involved in decisionmaking”.

Given the recent municipal election here in North Grenville, one wonders if there might be a precedent here that our council could follow. The Ontario move is expected to provide “ac-

countability and transparency across government to help ensure tax dollars are spent wisely”, and this is certainly the expressed ambition of the newly-elected mayor and council. Similarly, Ontario sees its main policy platform as “investing in people's talents and skills, building new public infrastructure like roads and transit, [and] creating a dynamic, supportive environment where business thrives”.

These would appear to have been emphasised during the election, so one has to wonder if it might not be a bad idea for Mayor Gordon and his four councillors to inform the North Grenville public precisely what their aims and priorities are for the next year. Or perhaps individual councillors would be prepared to put into writing, for the public, a concise statement of intent. What do they want to do in the next year, or four? It would certainly make it easier for the electorate to judge the success, or failure, of each member if we know precisely what their aims are.

It is the stated intention of this new council, to be sworn in on December 1, to be more transparent and to communicate more with the public. A good start would be to put it in writing, just like the provincial politicians.

Smoking to be prohibited on Patios, Sport Fields and Playgrounds The Ontario Government has made changes to the Smoke-Free Ontario Act in an effort to discourage the spread of smoking among young people.

Starting January 1, 2015, it will be illegal to smoke on playgrounds, and public sports fields and surfaces.

For older age groups, the law will also make it illegal to sell tobacco on university and college campuses, or to smoke on bar and restaurant patios.

These changes to the Smoke-Free Ontario Act are part of the government's plan to limit smoking in public places, reduce exposure to smoking and make it more difficult for young people to buy tobacco. Preventing youth from starting to use tobacco and protecting them from the harmful effects of smoke supports Ontario’s goal to have the lowest smoking rate in the country.

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Each year, tobacco claims 13,000 lives in Ontario - the equivalent to 36 lives every day.

Tobacco-related disease costs Ontario’s health care system an estimated $2.2 billion in direct health care costs and an additional $5.3 billion in indirect costs such as lost productivity. Legislation has already had a major impact on the level of smoking in the province. Ontario's smoking rate fell from 24.5 per cent in 2000 to 18.1 per cent in 2013, representing 332,361 fewer smokers.

The changes to the Act have been welcomed by organisations concerned with health issues in Ontario. Rowena Pinto, Vice-President, Public Affairs and Strategic Initiatives, for the Canadian Cancer Society, said: “We applaud the government of Ontario for introducing these courageous new tobacco control measures that

send a clear message that we need to continue to work together against the number one cause of preventable disease, death and cancer in this province.”

And Michael Perley, the Director of the Ontario Campaign for Action on Tobacco, was particularly pleased with the banning of smoking on bar and restaurant patios. “Smoke-free patios are a critical next step in protecting servers

and the public from toxic second-hand tobacco smoke.

Equally important, they’ll remove tobacco use as an apparently “normal” part of friends and families enjoying socializing over food and drinks: tobacco industry products, with no safe level of use and which kill one in two long-term users, are anything but normal! Kudos to the Minister and the government for this progressive move forward.”

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A looming childcare crisis in Ontario

by Cynthia Potschka Ontario is heading for a child care crisis, yet the general public seems mostly oblivious to the ramifications of Bill 10 which this week passed Second Reading, and is now in the Committee Stage.

The Liberal majority government curtailed debate on Bill 10, and refused to support a public consultation process which would allow families and child care professionals from all parts of Ontario the opportunity to provide meaningful input on this legislation before it is presented for Third and Final Reading.

The background on this legislation is that the existing Day Nurseries Act has not been updated in many years. With the changes to the public education system, and some high profile cases which resulted in the tragic deaths of children in care, the government brought forward Bill 143. The provincial election this year meant that Bill 143 had to be re-tabled as Bill 10. While it is admirable to try and create safer and higher quality child care environments for children, what many people do not realize is that the government has done nothing to address some of the key issues with Bill 10.

In the Ottawa area, it is estimated that about 60% of the “licensed facilities” are operating without a valid license.

Bill 10 does nothing to address this in a substantive way.

It is estimated that as many as 140,000 children will be displaced by the legislation.

Bill 10 imposes restrictions on independent child care

professionals that will limit the ages of the children in care, expands the ages of children who must be counted in the total number of children, and adds the caregiver’s own children into the group. As a result, almost every home child care provider in the province will need to release children. Many will shut their doors, as their business will no longer be viable. Some will try to make up for the reduced number of children they can care for by increasing their fees.

You may think to yourself: “this does not affect me, I have a nanny”. Wrong. Bill 10 will make it illegal for families to share a nanny, a fairly common practice, especially among first time parents. “My children go to a centre, it does not affect me”. Maybe, maybe not. You will now be competing with thousands of other children for limited spaces, so what happens if your child is about to “age out” of one group?

Many centres specifically do not guarantee a spot in the next age group. What about shift workers and others such as teachers, nurses, doctors, paramedics and police officers who have enjoyed the flexibility of independent child care professionals? Their caregivers will be forced to release children who do not fit the prescribed age bands, and many caregivers are indicating they may have to forgo any clients who need part time or flexible schedules, as they will need to only accept full time/full fee clients to offset the reduction in the number of children they can care for.

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down, we want parents to be aware of the rules and know what quality care looks like.

Bill 10, as it stands, will not do that. Many feel that there are parts of Bill 10 which do not reflect the reality of the child care needs of Ontario families today, and are based on assumptions derived from urban centres, and do not account for some of the challenges in rural communities. Since the government is not going to permit public consultation throughout the province, your best opportunity to have your concerns heard is to make a submission to the standing committee on Bill 10.

I have included links to many articles and information on this legislation on my Facebook page for Cherished Cherubs Child Care Services.

Please write to the clerk and members of the Committee on Bill 10 TODAY to express your concerns. The committee's public consultation dates are November 17 and 18, so they need to hear from the public as soon as possible. vquioc@ola.org; tabunsp-qp@ndp.on.ca; fgelinasqp@ndp.on.ca; kmcgarry. mpp.co@liberal.ola.org.; ganderson.mpp.co@liberal. ola.org; vdhillon.mpp.co@ liberal.ola.org; christine.elliott@pc.ola.org; mflalonde. mpp.co@liberal.ola.org; amangat.mpp.co@liberal. ola.org

Did you know that children between the ages of 10 and 13, who are often supervised in a home child care setting in their neighbourhoods, are going to be displaced? Under the current legislation, a caregiver does not have to “count” these children, but under Bill 10 they will count. Your friendly neighbourhood independent child care provider will no longer be able to afford to “keep an eye” on your child, who may not quite be ready for being at home alone after school. It is estimated that “unlicensed” child care providers care for approximately 800,000 children in Ontario, more than twice the number in “licensed” settings. Are you starting to see why this might affect you? Did you know that this legislation will increase the number of children/ caregiver in certain settings?

How does Bill 10 make sense when independent child care professionals have so clearly been targeted for extinction by this legislation?

Independent child care professionals welcome the opportunity to work directly with the Ministry on a registry and/or licensing process.

This is the best way to ensure quality care and accountability. We would like to see the “kiddie warehouses” shut

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The ABCs of RESP’s Want to ace RESP 101?

Skip the Group Plans and set up a self-directed RESP with a trusted financial planner or financial institution.

It’s about this time of year that parents start asking me about Registered Education Savings Plans (RESPs), and whether it’s worth it to open one for kids. The short answer is yes. Yes it is. Provided you shop smart, ask for help if you need it, and stick with an individual plan, rather than a Pooled Group Plan. But I’m getting ahead of myself.

Let’s take a look at how RESPs work.

To start off, the Canada Education Savings Grant (CESG) ensures that an RESP is a winner from Day One. Parents, family members, and friends can contribute up to $50,000 to a child’s RESP, and the federal government contributes an additional 20% to the first $2,500 of eligible RESP contributions every year. This adds up to an extra $500/year with a lifetime total of $7,200.

As well as the contributions from the CESG, the Additional CESG is available to eligible low- and middleincome families. It adds another 10 – 20% on up to $500 contributed annually.

Finally, the Canada Learning Bond (CLB) contributes $500 to an eligible child's RESP in the first year and $100/year for subsequent years, to a maximum of $2,000 – even if no contribution has been made!

The true benefits of an RESP come into play when your child starts their postsecondary education. By this time, your contributions will have grown on a tax-deferred basis, and you can withdraw them from the RESP tax-free.

The growth on the contributions and government grants

and bonds is taxable in the student's hands when withdrawn, but since the student’s marginal tax rate will probably be quite low, the tax will likely be minimal.

What if your child doesn't go to college or university?

Not to worry! There are a number of options that ensure you don’t lose your investment.

You can transfer the RESP funds to a sibling, and then use the combined funds in that plan to fund the sibling’s education.

You can transfer the growth in the plan into your Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP), if there is available RRSP contribution room. In this situation, RESP contributions could still be withdrawn tax-free to the parent or subscriber, but the government grant would have to be returned.

Investing in an RESP forces a family to think longterm, but the benefits of planning ahead makes sense in almost any budget.

With all these benefits you may be asking about the drawbacks. I mentioned Pooled Group Plans specifically because they have a spotty reputation. To put it bluntly – Pooled Group Plans are risky, restrictive, and offer little reward. These plans tend to invest in low-risk, low-return investments, so it is entirely possible that, after 20 years of diligent contributions you could have less than what you put in…not more! Furthermore, Group Plans aren’t as flexible when it comes to pay-outs, which might be made annually or semi-annually, rather than as needed. With a Pooled Group Plan, you can lose the plan earnings, the CESG, and the fees if: You need to cancel your

plan You want to change your contribution schedule Your child decides not to pursue post-secondary education.

Need a few more downsides? There can be enormous hidden fees, which come out of your contributions. Group plans offer far less flexibility in your payment schedule and the penalties can be steep; if you miss a contribution and your account goes into default, you could lose your earnings altogether! Finally, some Group plans have strict regulations on the schools or types of post-secondary program actually qualify for pay-outs.

In the end RESPs are a fantastic way to help your kids, but do your homework so you and your wallet don’t end up in detention. Remember, when you set up an RESP at your financial institution or with a financial advisor, be sure to ask about the CESG, Additional CESG, and CLG. Have a question or need a little more information?

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Kemptville District Hospital announces a new program and special education session to mark Diabetes Awareness Month Diabetes educators Heather Kamenz, Registered Nurse (left), and Julie Hicks, Registered Dietitian

November is Diabetes Awareness Month and Kemptville District Hospital (KDH) is placing a special emphasis on the condition with a new program and a special education session.

These efforts are designed to address the fact that many people in North Grenville and South Ottawa have diabetes or pre-diabetes and don’t know it.

It is estimated that one million Canadians are living with undiagnosed type 2 diabetes.

Undiagnosed or untreated, diabetes is a leading cause of heart attack, stroke, kidney failure, blindness and amputation.

The KDH Diabetes Education and Support team stresses that early diagnosis and treatment of diabetes are key to preventing its complications. Moreover, says KDH’s Heather Kamenz, a Registered Nurse and Certified Diabetes Educator, “Type 2 diabetes can often be prevented or at least delayed through simple lifestyle changes: maintaining a healthy body weight, being physically active, following a healthy diet and avoiding smoking.” Because people can have pre-diabetes or type 2 diabetes without having any obvious warning signs or symptoms, it is important to be aware of the risk factors, which include having high blood pressure, having high cholesterol, or being overweight, especially if the weight is mostly carried around the abdomen. (For a complete list of risk factors, visit www.diabetes.ca.)

Weekly Diabetes Resistance Training Program To mark Diabetes Awareness Month, the hospital’s Diabetes Education and Support team is pleased to announce a new Weekly Diabetes Resistance Training program. The free program, which is open to all patients with pre-diabetes or diabetes, will combine exercises that include both resistance bands and hand weights. The sessions will continue throughout the winter to help patients keep up their fitness when it becomes more difficult to get outside. The team notes that the exercises can be modified to accommodate any physical limitations participants may have.

When: Wednesdays from 2:00 to 3:00 pm starting November 19 Where: Diabetes Education Classroom, KDH To register, and for information on what to bring, email hkamenz@kdh.on.ca.

Diabetes and Sleep Apnea Special Education Session The KDH Diabetes team is pleased to offer a special education session on ‘Diabetes and Sleep Apnea’. This session is of particular interest to people with diabetes, as many people with the condition suffer from obstructive sleep apnea, a breathing disorder where the airway is blocked when the mouth and throat relax during sleep, often for more than 10 seconds.

Presented by Respiratory Therapist Brenda Carman, the session is free of charge and open to all patients with pre-diabetes or diabetes.

When: Tuesday, November 18 from 6:30 to 8:30 pm Where: Diabetes Education Classroom, KDH To register, email hkamenz@kdh.on.ca or call bookings at (613) 258-6133.

Grocery Store Tour Also planned for Diabetes Awareness Month is the latest Grocery Store Tour offered by the KDH Diabetes team. Led by KDH’s Registered Dietitian and Certified Diabetes Educator, Julia Hicks, the tour will provide a hands-on opportunity to learn more about the foods that we buy, how to interpret food labels, and how to make healthier choices to ensure a balanced diet. The tour is free and open to all patients with pre-diabetes or diabetes.

When: Wednesday, November 12 from 1:00 to 3:00 pm or 6:00 to 8:00 pm Where: Upstairs classroom, Jonsson’s Your Independent Grocer, Kemptville To register, email hkamenz@kdh.on.ca or call bookings at (613) 258-6133.

This special programming for Diabetes Awareness Month is in addition to the ongoing diabetes education and support services available at KDH. Whether they have just been diagnosed, or they have been living with diabetes for years, the KDH Diabetes team helps people to live well with diabetes. Through one-on-one counseling and group or individual education, they provide the information, knowledge and skills people need to manage their diabetes.

KDH’s November emphasis on diabetes education is part of the hospital’s wider focus on education and prevention, as well as chronic disease management. At KDH, healthcare is not just about healing – it’s about prevention, and giving people the tools they need to manage their own health.

All of KDH’s Diabetes Education and Support services are free, and selfreferrals are welcome. For more information about programs, call Diabetes Nurse Educator, Heather Kamenz, at (613) 258-6133 extension 212, or Registered Dietitian and Certified Diabetes Educator, Julia Hicks, at (613) 258-6133 extension 216.

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Oxford on the Rideau Home Health Care (non-medical) opens its doors Growing old has many challenges. One important challenge that cannot be taken lightly is a person’s independence. A failing body does not mean a failing mind and the desire to stay independent and safe becomes more important as time goes by.

Quite simply, our business hopes to provide much needed help to the elderly in the area. The company’s goal is to provide exceptional homecare and companionship to those that need it. We understand the challenges an individual and family can face when healthcare needs change.

Oxford on the Rideau Home Healthcare offers a range of services that can be customized to a person’s needs. Client safety. Independence, confidentiality are our top priorities. Oxford on the Rideau Home Healthcare (non medical) will be offering a number of services including: care for seniors, individuals recovering from surgery, injury or illness. We also look after children and adults with special needs, individuals with cognitive impairment and individuals with terminal illness. Companion sitters are available. “We will be offering comfort and emotional support”.

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Recently I had the wonderful opportunity to attend the annual Ontario Community Support Association conference in Markham, thanks to the Ottawa Coalition we belong to. This year’s theme was ‘The Quality Advantage, Building on our Culture of Excellent Care”. The keynote speakers and the workshop presenters all focused on providing quality services that were responsive to the needs of the client.

How is quality achieved?

One recent example is the amazing performance of “Dancing Chic to Sheik” this past week at the Municipal Centre. A lot of the work was carried out before the performances, from the original idea that Louise Atchison had, to the gathering of the music; the involvement of four amazing musical groups The Sing’n, Swing’n Seniors, The Humming-Birds, The Original Trillium Dixieland Jazz Band and Fine Tunin’; the creation of the artwork; the design of the program; renting of the venue; volunteers to sell tickets, both advance and at door; costumes and make-up; and hours and hours of practicing.

I was fortunate to be able to sit in on part of the dress rehearsal Thursday night.

It was quite amazing to see all of the hours of practice come together on the stage.

However, the work didn’t stop there! The sound was adjusted, the instruments were tuned, and again a run through of the whole performance, adjusting as needed to provide the best show possible for the community on Friday night and Saturday afternoon. The audience also brought energy to the performance when showing their appreciation by clapping and joining in on some of the songs. There were also many great comments as people were leaving after going on a ‘journey’ to New Orleans and the 1920’s.

Quality then, starts with the vision of where we are heading, and who will benefit; gathering a great Team; planning; putting in the work that is needed; listening to what needs improving, taking the time to make the improvements; carrying out the plan; and always asking for feedback along the way and adjusting the process accordingly.

Kemptville & District Home Support’s Board of Directors is committed to ensuring that Quality is embedded in everything that we do. They want to ensure that

people are being served with dignity and respect, and that the services and activities are provided in a safe manner, and to a high standard. The Board also feels strongly that we need to continue working together with other agencies to help people navigate through the often confusing system.

The Board of Directors is also wanting to hear from our clients and community members on how Kemptville & District Home Support is doing in providing service.

It is very important that they know what has gone well and equally important that they hear what has not gone so well, or any ideas for improvement. This information is important as we continue to be client-centered and always are striving to improve. If anyone would like to speak to a member of the Board, or to speak at a Board meeting, you can contact any of the members; or, if you prefer, I can arrange it for you.

Thank you for helping us provide Quality Services!

Susan Smith, Executive Director, Kemptville & District Home Support The Cheryl J. Brown Centre, 215 Sanders St. Suite 101 613-258-3203 susan.smith@kdhsi.com

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by Monica Cleland The "Rumor" is definitely confirmed. KPI is ready and set to go with Neil Simon's play "Rumors" next week.

Opening night is Thursday, November 19th, at the Municipal Centre Theatre, and the curtain rises at 7:30 p.m.

Doors open 1/2 hour earlier for those of you who want to take a chance at getting a ticket at the door, and for seating.

I strongly urge anyone who wants to see this show to buy their tickets in advance

for several reasons. Not only is this play by an extremely good playwright, it is also very funny. That being said, there is also a Kemptville pride reason for supporting this play. For the first time in a long time, all the talent on stage will be from the immediate Kemptville area.

Although we love to have all kinds of talent to showcase, there is a special pride when we can say it is all "ours!"

Some performers have been in many plays and will be easily recognizable; such as Diane Miller, Winston Kinnaird, Cathie Raina, Sandra

couples over for the evening's festivities. Ken (Steve Wendt) and Chris (Sandra Tobin) are the first to arrive. Upon doing so, they discover the deputy mayor had shot himself, his wife was nowhere to be found, and the maid and butler had also vanished into thin air!

Ken takes charge and soon discovers that the Deputy Mayor, although wounded in another room, and bleeding, is not seriously hurt.

Ken is also the man's lawyer, however, and, realizing the political problems this could cause, immediately goes into "crisis mode." He and Chris put their heads together to the "the story" straight before the rest of the guests arrive.

The next pair of guests to arrive are Claire (Barb Stiles) and Larry (Winston Kinnaird). They are so wrapped up in their own misfortunes of the evening, that they don't even realize that their hosts are not around at first, but then "the story" comes out, gets twisted, and the madness starts.....

Tobin, Steve Wendt , Barb Stiles and Laura Drover. We are pleased to see Ted Stiles back on stage again, after far too long away. You were missed.

It is also nice to see newer faces returning in this play.

Jim Lamb and Ellen Fawcett are both returning for only their second time on stage.

It's nice to see new lights on the horizon.

The play itself is set in New York City, at the Deputy Mayor's townhouse.

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There are still two more couples to add to the mix - Ernie (Jim Lamb) a psychiatrist, and his wife Cookie (Cathie Raina) who happens to be a chef.

Then there is Glen (Ted Stiles) and his wife Cathy (Diane Miller). Glen is running for the State Senate.

Glen and his wife are not getting along very well, but he insisted that they come to this party.....

Of course, the evening would not be complete without the police getting involved. Laura Drover and Ellen Fawcett round out the

cast as the suspicious policewomen, trying to cut through all the "Rumors". Good luck, girls!

We hope to see you at the North Grenville Municipal Centre. Show times are November 20, 21 & 22 at 7:30 and a matinee Sunday at 2:00.

These are the curtain times.

Doors open 1/2 beforehand for tickets and seating.

Tickets are $15 per person and are available at the North Grenville Municipal Centre service desk during regular office hours, B&H Community Grocer, Business Strategies, or by calling 613.258.2051

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They have a combined experience of many years in the weight management field.

The strength of the programs and products compliment the expert one on one counseling and guidance. Clients can expect to consistently lose 2-4 lbs a week – safely and naturally until they reach their goal weight!

Not only do clients get to their goal, the staff teaches them how to stay there. Barb Waldner, founder says: “Our natural herbal supplemented programs are customized for each individual’s weight level. Clients seldom, if ever feel as though they are on a diet. In fact, our program is not really a diet at all – it’s a lifestyle change with the focus on flexibility and variety.

First we teach you how to lose the weight and then we slowly increase your portions until you reach your optimal level of eating from a portion perspective, and finally and most importantly we teach you how to keep it off!

Weight no more! Karen, Brandi, Sheryl and Becky invite all new and former clients to visit them in Kemptville at the Creekside Mall located on highway 43. Hours are Mon-Fri 9 am to 6 pm; and Tues and Thurs 9 am to 5 pm.

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Youngsters of Yore, Kemptville Public Library, 1:30 pm. Guests, Scottish dancers.

Nov 14 Fitness Friday at Oxford-on-Rideau PS, 50 Water St, Oxford Mills from 6:30-8 pm. Come out and and enjoy an evening of cardiokickboxing with Douvris Academy. This is a FREE event and everyone is welcome!

Nov 14 KLUB 67 Christmas Turkey Dinner, 6 pm at St. John's United Church. Advance tickets only - $14 each. Deadline for tickets is Nov 2.

For tickets please call 258-7876 or 258-2540.

Nov 15 Annual Kinsmen Santa Claus Parade, 1 pm, beginning at Holy Cross School, and winding its way along Clothier Street, onto Prescott Street, through Old Town Kemptville, ending at Kemptville College. Following the parade, Old Town Kemptville brings us SANTA’S NORTH POLE at the Armoury (the old Fire Hall) on Reuben Crescent .

Nov 15 The 15th Annual St. Michael Christmas Craft Show, 9:30 - 4 pm at 2755 County Road 43. Admission is $2 or a canned good donation.

Over 160 tables of Christmas Gift ideas. Proceeds from the event support our students and the food bank.

Nov 19 Probus Club monthly meeting- 9:30 am gathering time, 10 am, meeting time. St. Paul's Presbyterian Church Hall, Kemptville. Speaker: Reverend Samer Kandalaft, St. Paul's Presbyterian Church, speaking on ISIS and ISIL. Nov 19 Kemptville Horticultural Society meeting, 7:30 pm, Kemptville Pentecostal Church, 1964 County Road #43. Guest Speaker: Michelle VandinBosch. Michelle is an acclaimed florist with 20 years experience in professional design - her creations will be auctioned off following her presentation.

Nov 22-23 KPI presents "Rumors" by Neil Simon, directed by Dianne Miller, 7:30 pm and Nov 23, 2 pm at the North Grenville Municipal Centre.

Doors open 1/2 hour earlier. Tickets $15. Call613.258.205.

Nov 29 Old Town Christmas, from 10-4 pm, Old Town Kemptville up to the B&H on Sanders St. Free admission. For more details, visit our website oldtownkemptville.com or facebook.com/oldtownkemptville Nov 29 Holly Tea and Bazaar: St. John's United Church, 9 am to 2 pm for some Christmas shopping and bake sale purchases. Plan to stay for lunch as well.

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The North Grenville Photography Club - Meeting first Wednesday Easy of every month at the Auditorium at the Municipal Centre on Hwy 44.

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Bingo- First and third Wednesday of the month, Kemptville Legion.

Games start at 1 pm. All welcome. Refreshments available.

The Branch Artisans Guild, North Grenville Community Church,, 2659 Concession Street every 3rd Tuesday, 7 pm. New members welcomed!

KCCB, NG High School band room,7-8:30 pm. Brass and Woodwind musicians of all levels welcome! Music covers a wide range of musicals, classics, jazz and modern pieces. For more information, email dennis843@gmail.com" Bridge - St. John’s United Church, 6:45 pm. Cost $5, partner preferred but not necessary. For more info, contact Sandra at 613258-2691.

North Grenville Toastmasters - Meeting 1st & 3rd Thurs. of the Hard month, 7 pm at O’Farrell’s Financial Services, Cty Rd 44. Info, call 258-7665.

Klub 67 Euchre every second and fourth Wed. of the month beginning Sept 10, 1:15 pm, St. John's United Church downstairs.

Everyone welcome, $5.00.

BNI Networking Group Breakfast- Alumni Building, University of Guelph, 7-8:30am. Call 613-258-0553 for more information.

Bridge- St. John’s United Church, 12:15 pm. Cost $4. "All levels of bridge players welcome. Come discover Duplicate Bridge. "Info, contact Sandra at 613-258-2691.

Friendship lunch, every Friday, Leslie Hall, Clothier St. W. Sponsored by St. James, St. John, Kemptville Pentecostal Tabernacle, Salvation Army and Holy Cross churches. Serving begins at 11:30 am. No charge. Goodwill offering. Traditional Thanksgiving dinner on Oct. 10. All are welcome.

The Kerith Debt Freedom Centre. Confidential coaches will help Solutions to last week’s Sudoku you get out of debt and stay out of debt. Free, open on the 2nd and 4th Sat. of the month from 9:30-11:30 at the NG Community Church.

Appointments can be made at kdfc.ca or by calling 613-258-4815 x103.

Kemptville Legion breakfast, 3rd Saturday of the month, 8-10 am .

Adults $5; Children under 12, $3. All welcome.

Kemptville and Area Walking Group, Municipal Centre - Early birds: 8 am, others 8:30 am. Contact: Eva 258-4487.

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Kemptville wins big

@rinkrat On a rare Tuesday night game, the 73's faced the Cornwall Colts. As this was the home game nearest to Remembrance Day, the 73's honoured our fallen soldiers.

The Royal Canadian Legion Colour Party was piped to centre ice for a ceremonial face off. They were also accompanied by a representative from North Grenville Scouting. The teams were pumped to get this game going and it showed on the ice. Kemptville opened the scoring five minutes in when Cameron Russell flipped the puck up to Jason Tackett who burst down the right wing. As he was forced into the corner, he passed the puck out to the front of the net and Erik Brown tipped it past the surprised Cornwall goaltender to give Kemptville a 1-0 lead. With the 73's exerting major pressure later in the period, Brown and Tackett were in control of the puck and when it came out into the slot, Alex Row buried it to give Kemptville a 2-0 lead.

The second period saw Cornwall get back in the game as they scored twice, one on the power play to bring the score to 2-2 at the end of the second.

In the third, after being rocked by a thundering check, Brown returned to the ice and really upped his game. Kemptville won the draw just outside the Colts end and Cody Hendsbee entered the zone. Hendsbee took a seemingly harmless shot on goal but Brown was parked out in front and deflected it through the five hole.

The 73's lead was not for long as the Colts tied it up at 3-3 a minute later. Brown then got the lead back when Hendsbee cleared his own end with a pass to Dean Galasso at the blueline. Galasso brought the puck into the Cornwall end and passed to the left wing to November 12, 2014

Brown who let a wicked shot go from the top of the circle that hit the crossbar and went in to make it 4-3. In a game that was almost penalty free, one of the officials found his whistle and called a penalty on the 73's late in the third. Cornwall was able to tie the game on the ensuing powerplay and force overtime. Another call on a phantom play allowed the Colts to score the game winner and record the 5-4 win.

Kemptville outshot Cornwall 49-31 and Erik Brown was named second star for his three goal and one assist performance.

On Friday, the team travelled to Brockville. The Braves always put up a great game but it wasn't to be on this night. The teams played a balanced first period with Kemptville holding the edge in play and shots. In the second, the 73's scored first. In a five minute span in the second period, the offensive end of the game came through.

Kaelan O'Flynn battled for the puck on the half boards and sprang Rob Grant loose. Grant broke into the Braves end with Olivier Chabot and Chabot made no mistake opening the scoring for Kemptville.

Two minutes later, Tyson Kirkby and Chabot executed a brilliant passing play to set up Grant for the power play goal to make it 2-0. The 73's jumped out to 3-0 when Cameron Russell took a shot from the slot and with the rebound loose Jason Tackett took a shot but Alex Row was finally able to bury it. Brockville got one back but the 73's weren't done. In the third period, the Braves tried to clear their end but the pass was picked off at the blueline. Quinn Wichers sent it down to the net and Erik Brown picked it up and sent it to Tackett, who made no mistake and Kemptville had a 4-1 lead. In the Kemptville end, the Brockville

defense tried a shot from the point but it bounced off Matt Tugnutt and out of the zone.

Tugnutt was first to the puck going between the defense and beating the Braves net minder on a breakaway. The 73's played a solid road game and came away with a 5-1 victory. Rob Grant was named first star and Olivier Chabot got the nod for second star.

On a cold November Sunday afternoon, Kemptville visited Navan and the Cumberland Grads. With the confidence gained with the success of their recent play, it was a blowout. Kemptville scored at will in the first period even though the shots were even. It took forty four seconds to get things going.

Erik Brown led the rush down the left wing and slipped a pass by the Grads defence slightly out of the reach of Jason Tackett. As it came out from behind the net, it was recovered by Alex Row who sent a shot towards the net that was stopped but Tackett was right on the doorstep to bang home the rebound. Two minutes later, Cody Hendsbee's pass from the point was deflected behind the Grads net where Rob Grant picked it up and sent it out front to Tyson Kirkby who was able to tuck it in on the short side to make it 2-0. Hendsbee retrieved the puck in his own end and hit Brown with an outlet pass at centre ice. Brown side stepped the Cumberland defenceman and went in on a two man breakaway. Brown and Tackett played give and go and Tackett buried it a 3-0 lead before the first was half over.

While on a powerplay, the Grads penalty killer stole the puck at the blueline and went all the way in on a breakaway to score to get Cumberland on the board. On a powerplay, Cameron Russell sent Shawn Cameron in on the right wing and he went cross ice to Dean

Galasso who just tapped it into the open side. Controlling the puck in the Grads zone, Grant went across to Matt Tugnutt who found Kirkby going hard to the net for his second of the game. In the last minute of the first period, Row and Brown used tic tac toe passing with Tackett finishing the play to give the 73's a 6-1 lead at the intermission. In the second, Kemptville added to their lead. Russell kept the puck in at the line and sent it to Galasso on the half wall. Galasso's shot was stopped but the rebound went out to the slot and landed on Kirkby's stick and he was able to bury it. Cumberland got that one back and the second period ended in a 7-2 Kemptville lead. In the third period, it was more of the same. Russell and Brown set up a goal by Tackett on the power play. That was followed by Tugnutt passing back to the point for a shot

by Russell. This time Aaron Hickie put the rebound into the net to give the 73's a 9-2 lead. With five minutes left in the game, Owen Guy and Brown set up one more goal

by Tackett. Cumberland added one to their total with less than two minutes remaining to make the score a 10-3 win for Kemptville. Five players scored two points each, while Cameron Russel picked up four assists and Erik Brown had five assists. Jason Tackett was named first star with five goals and Tyson Kirkby was second star for his three goal performance.

This week's games feature a Friday night home game when the Kanata Lasers come to North Grenville. Game time is 7:30. On Sunday, the team travels to Gloucester to play the Rangers at 3:30. Catch the Junior A fever! Hockey with edge!

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submitted by Angus MacDonald For the second year in a row, the St. Michael Senior men’s volleyball team will be heading to EOSSAA after capturing the LGSSAA gold medal on Wednesday in Brockville. After finishing first in the regular season in the “AA” division, the Mustangs received a bye to the finals and faced off against a familiar foe, the St. Mary Crusaders. In the best of five finals, the Mustangs came out strong in the first set with a commanding 25-10 victory. In the second set, the Crusaders found their footing and led 24-21 before the Mustangs mounted a comeback and narrowly escaped with a 27-25 victory. On the brink of elimination, the hustle and tenacious defense from the St. Mary squad was enough to propel them to victory in the 3rd set as they won 25-20 and forced a 4th set. After being tied at 14 all, the Mustangs found their rhythm and won 25-18 to return to the top of the podium in Leeds and Grenville this season. Excellent setting by Cory O’Connell and stellar defense from Bryson Patterson and Alex Cornel helped lead the Mustangs to victory. Tom Wiessflogg led all hitters with 16 kills in the final match.

Congratulations goes out to the Mustangs as this is only the 3rd time in school history that the senior mens volleyball team has won the LGSSAA championship. The boys have displayed excellent work ethic this season and look forward to returning to St. Mary for the EOSSAA championship Thursday, November 13.

Yazdani Family Dentistry is hosting one of the biggest events that the dental practice has ever participated in. This year, they will be giving away $20,000 worth of free dental work to one lucky winner of their recent video competition.

Contestants had to submit a video, five minutes or less in length, telling their story as to why they, or someone they know, should win a new smile.

The contest closed October 31 at midnight, and the dental team at Yazdani Family Dentistry will be coming together to evaluate the stories of the contestants and choosing one lucky winner.

You are welcome to

view the videos of the contestants yourself at the following link: https://www. facebook.com/ events/290613431087294/ The Dentistry will be announcing the winner on November 29, at the Municipal Centre in Kemptville. Yazdani Family Dentistry would be honoured by your presence

this year at their first annual Smile Give Away Gala. It will be a free night with mocktails and Hors D’oeuvres. It’s an excuse to get all dressed up and go out for an evening with family and friends.

RSVP by November 15th to reserve your seats.

There is limited seating, so reserve today.

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Top row from left: Lucas Frost, Andrew Caicco, Tom Wiessflog, Captain Jonah Holtus, Phil Scott, Matt McNamee, Coach Angus MacDonald. Front row from left: Kotay Bryson, Roark Brookson, Alex Cornel, Liam Lawless, Bryson Paterson, Cory O’Connell, Sean Beaulieu

Fill a Bag registration on-going

By Beth Nicol The work of the North Grenville Community Church is a testament to the generosity of spirit of the citizens of North Grenville.

Each success for the Fill a Bag campaign has relied on volunteers of all ages.

Schools, businesses, service groups and their families and friends, all determined to ease the lives of those in need, working together.

This endeavor encompasses our whole community and it serves to remind us of the ultimate good that comes from helping others.

Those willing and able to assist with delivering bags to homes on November 30 at 1pm and picking them up on December 7 at 1 pm are asked to register online at www.ngccfm.ca Alternately, a phone swipe of the bar code found on posters or the promotional ad in this paper will direct you to the site. The process is simple and necessary.

For those without access to a computer or those who are not comfortable using one, registration can be completed over the phone by calling the church. (613-258-4815) November 12, 2014

Make an afternoon of giving your time an enjoyable and memorable one. A few of your hours can make an enomous difference to so many. High School students can put the time towards their required volunteer service hours.

Important dates: Registration .. the sooner the better

November 30 – 1 pm Bags are delivered to area homes.

December 7 – 1 pm Bags are collected and brought to the Salvation Army Christmas Distribution Centre at 301 Rideau St. (the old Giant Tiger building – thanks to B & H).

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The annual Kinsmen Santa Claus Parade takes place on Saturday, November 15, beginning at 1 pm. This year, the theme is “Christmas Around the World”, and people can line the streets to enjoy the event which begins at Holy Cross School, and winds its way along Clothier Street, on to Prescott Street, through Old Town Kemptville, ending at Kemptville College.

The Kinsmen & Royal LePage will be collecting toys as part of their contribution to the Mountain of Toys Float, and the Kemptville Rotary Club will be collecting food for their Food Drive to supply local Food Banks. The North Grenville Fire Service will also be having their Boot Drive as part of the parade. Following the parade, Old Town Kemptville brings us SANTA’S NORTH POLE at the Armoury (the old Fire Hall) on Reuben Crescent.

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Not all foods are created equal

by Craig Pollard, AFitter.Me Hello team! I hope the fall is going well and you made it through Hallowe’en without too many challenges to your commitment to eating better! As we have moved through the year, we’ve been working on our understanding foods.

We are: • eating 5-6 times a day; • drinking 1-2 litres of water throughout day; • making sure we get good protein, carbohydrates (both vegetables and grains) and good fats (EFAs) with each meal; and • keeping track of our caloric intake.

All of these skills are essential when you are dealing with whole foods, or foods that haven’t been processed or had anything added to them. When you are faced with processed foods (and very few of us can get through a day without interacting with processed foods), you need to master another useful skill – label reading.

Labels are tricky and can make it a challenge to understand what is really in the foods you buy. I find there are two places to look for information: the first is the Nutrition Facts label on the back and the second is the Ingredients List. Let's tackle the Nutrition Facts label first.

The federal government has regulated what appears on the Nutrition Facts label, but there is a great deal of debate about how the information is calculated.

The first place to look at is the top of the label where the portion size is indicated.

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sometimes the amount is not even close to what you would normally consume (who eats only 5 crackers?) and can be even more problematic when it comes to sauces, salad dressing, and beverages. The portion size listed is almost always less than the actual contents of the package so you’ll need to do some math to know how many calories and nutrients you’re consuming. Now that you know how big a single portion is, let's see what's in it.

All Nutrition Facts labels are designed the same – portion size at the top, total calories, fats, sodium, carbohydrates and then proteins at the bottom. There may be some variations about sub listings. Fats will sometimes be broken down into saturated, trans fats, and mono or poly-unsaturated fats, and carbs will also be usually broken down into fiber and sugar. Protein will just be listed as protein.

Another particularly annoying aspect of the Nutrition Facts label is that the food processors list the total caloric value of a single portion in calories but everything else is listed in grams. Fortunately, with some simple math, you can make sure that the products that make it into your shopping cart are of the best quality for you and your family.

You just have to remember two numbers: 4 and 9.

When converting proteins or carbs from grams to calories, you simply multiply them by 4. For example, 7 grams of

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proteins converted to calories is: 7g x 4 = 28 calories.

Converting carbs from grams to calories is very important if you’re concerned about how much sugar is in your diet (and we should all be concerned). For example, a product that has 27g of carbs and 19g of sugar (sugar will be listed as a sub-category in the carbs category) would be converted to calories as follows: • 27g x 4 = 108 calories from carbs • 19g x 4 = 76 calories of sugar In this example, more than 70% of the carbohydrate calories come from sugar!

In order to convert fats from grams to calories, they are multiplied by 9. For example, 7g of fat converts to calories as follows: 7g x 9 = 63 calories.

You can do these simple calculations at the store when you’re doing your shopping.

Look at a few similar products from different manufacturers and you will see that different companies use different amounts of carbs, fats, proteins, sugars, and sodium to manipulate taste and cost.

With this new knowledge, you can choose products that have less sugar and sodium.

Once you are able to sort out the amount of calories in your foods, you can move to the ingredients list. While it is typically in such small print that you’ll need to get out your magnifying glass to read it, the ingredient list tells you exactly what was used to make the food product. Ingre-

dients are listed in order of largest to smallest amounts, so the first item listed will be the largest amount, the next will be a smaller amount and so on. Keep in mind that if sugar is listed as one of the first three items, the product is really not a good choice.

While doing some investigation and a little bit of math will take a bit time, this is a really interesting process to go through and it will pay off in the end. The beauty of this process is that once you’ve done it, you really don't need to do it again. You will be familiar with the food you enjoy and eat and when you want to look at a new food or moving to a new brand of food, you will be armed with the information to make a decision based on more than just the products cost and taste.

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Craig is a Certified Personal Trainer and is certified in Nutrition for Sport and Performance.

Craig operates www.AFitter.Me, an independent gym in Kemptville and works with iNSiDE Out STUDiO barre for Nutrition.

Submitted by Jeanne Lambert The next meeting of the Bishop’s Mills Women’s Institute will include a Cookie/Baking Exchange. This is following a recent tradition started by the late Wanda Tensen and held each November for the past few years. Catherine Johnson is coordinating the exchange this year which will be held Thursday, November 13 at 7:15 pm in the Community Hall. If you are interested in attending and participating in the exchange, please contact Catherine by email: cej212@gmail.com or by phone, call 866 1961.

The October meeting included discussion about the upcoming Area Convention and the District Craft Day. Our guest speaker for the evening was Bev Illauq from Kemptville who talked about the value of laughter both physically and emotionally. The attendees learned that spontaneous laughter has the same physiological effects whether faked or in response to something funny. Bev discussed the value of laughter and shared some resources on the subject. She then led the 10 members in a unique exercise she called laughter yoga and, if it’s true that laughter has a detox effect on those who laugh, then there was much detoxifying going on in the hall that night.

Every participant came away from the meeting feeling a little lighter and happier.

The Bishop’s Mills Women’s Institute has been involved in the community since 1985, including documenting the history of the village and encouraging positive change. The Bishop’s Mills Women’s Institute holds monthly meetings and welcomes new members interested in meeting their neighbours and getting involved in their community.

If you are interested in finding out more about WI, see the Provincial organization’s website: www.fwio.on.ca . For information about attending local meetings, please contact President Sheryl McKim 613-926-2472 or Jeanne Lambert at jmlambert@tdgraham.com and Check out the Facebook page.

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