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Doors Open page 4, 5 & 6 Joe Roberts walks across Canada with a shopping cart

by Naomi Harris Article: Courtesy of The Wrench, Ottawa As of August 9th, Joe Roberts, the co-founder of the charitable organization, Push for Change (PFC), is in Woodstock, New Brunswick, on his journey from the East coast of Canada to the West.

This is just over 2000 km into his 9000 km journey from St. John, Newfoundland to Vancouver, British Columbia.

Roberts started this walk on May 1st 2016 and will end it

on September 30th 2017. This trek will span 517 days, 10 provinces and three territories.

PFC also plans to attend over 400 community events to spread awareness about youth poverty and homelessness.

Roberts chose to focus on youth poverty having formerly experienced homelessness when he left home at the age of 15. During 1989, when he was 19, he lived under a bridge in Vancouver ’s downtown eastside addicted to heroin and pushing around a shopping cart to collect cans to support his addiction. In an

Photo courtesy of Push for Change article Roberts wrote on the Homeless Hub website he says, “For years I struggled and could not seem to break the cycle of addiction, poverty and homelessness by myself.”

Roberts sees himself as fortunate because he had a loving, supportive mother and police officer who cared about him enough to help him safely transition off the streets. He knows that this is not the case for most homeless teens. Not all homeless teens are provided with the chance to receive an education that could guarantee them a long-

term successful career after their transition off the streets, like he did he realizes.

After Roberts transitioned off the streets, he went to a detox centre then to a rehabilitation center in Ontario. While he was there he questioned his motives for leaving home, evaluated his choices and figured out where he went wrong. Afterwards he attended college, graduating with honours and became a successful entrepreneur.

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of homelessness Roberts wanted to make a difference with the Canadian youth, to keep them empowered and off the streets. He began to look at the roots of youth homelessness realizing that the Canadian system has failed.

First in schools, Roberts states that, “There were a number of measurable things that began to change: attendance, discipline issues and grades dropping.” He also pointed out that, “Any teacher, counsellor or coach I was in contact with would have known something was not working.”

Second, when Roberts had left home at the age of 15, this went unaddressed. He realized that this was a huge

problem because he was a child trying to survive in the world as an adult, only having the experience of a child.

Third, Roberts blames the justice system. With the amount of times he was in and out of the justice system, he thought that intervention and rehabilitation should have been the solution to stop what had become, “the train wreck” of his life.

This is how Push for Change started. The idea of crossing the country with a shopping cart to raise awareness to the issue of youth homelessness has two goals. The goal of raising money for the Upstream Project to fight against youth homelessness and to start dialogue about the issue in

the youth off the streets is to prevent it from ever happening.

In a research paper done by the Homeless Hub, it states that homeless youth have a 40 times higher mortality rate than their peers who are not homeless. The same study states that 20% of homeless people are youth between the ages of 16 - 24, most of these youth coming from emotional, physical or sexually abusive homes.

These stats point to how vital Push for Change is to Canada’s approach to homelessness. For systemic changes to occur there must be an active dialogue about this issue first.

order to influence systemic changes.

The Upstream Project is targeted towards youth homelessness by integrating the community into the school system. Most youth have experienced schooling at one point. There is a three step process that the project hopes to incorporate: to identify students who are at risk of homelessness, to provide services to families who have students that may be at risk and to incorporate this system across the country.

It is Roberts’s personal goal to ensure that “every young person deserves to grow up and transition safely into adulthood.” He believes that the greatest and most cost-effective way to keep

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Sunday, September 25, 2016 at 10 am at the Anniversary Park/Turtle Trail, Ferguson Forest Centre, with Gayatri (Gayle) Poapst, owner & director of the Bodhi Tree Yoga Centre in Kemptville.

The aim in meditation is to cultivate positive emotions and to eradicate negative emotions.

But why walking meditation? How does one do walking meditation? What are the benefits?

The best way to learn walking meditation is to be led through it. Gayle’s excursion will include both practical instructions of the technical aspects of meditation in action and a session of walking meditation to teach how to make the practice your own and leave you feeling happier.

We hope you will join us for an hour or so of holistic wellness! This event is open to the public and free of charge.

Friends volunteers will be on hand starting at 8:30 to direct traffic to the parking area and event location nearby the nursery buildings in Ferguson Forest Centre , 275 County Road 44.

We hope you will join us for an hour of astronomical entertainment and enlightenment! This event is free of charge. (Rain Date Sunday June 21).

Local Food takes centre stage at MarketPlates Rekmans Automotive presents the 7th annual MarketPlates local food celebration on Sunday, September 25, from noon to 4 pm at 200 Sanders Street in Kemptville.

At a time when fresh, local food is bountiful, MarketPlates pairs regional chefs with local producers to create delicious and unique dishes that are sure to satisfy the most discerning palate.

For the reasonable price of $20 in advance, or $25 at the event, one gets 12 tastes of these delicious creations.

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with a full petting zoo to keep kids entertained. Regular season vendors will also be in attendance for those who want to browse and shop while enjoying their samples.

The advance tickets can be purchased at B&H Your Community Grocer (301 Rideau Street, Kemptville), Geronimo Coffee House (146 Prescott Street, Kemptville) and at the Kemptville Farmers’ Market every Sunday from noon to 4:00pm and Wednesday nights from 5:00pm to 8:00pm (200 Sanders St, Kemptville).

Food lovers of all ages are

encouraged to attend.

Kemptville Farmers’ Market would like to thank their generous event sponsors Rekmans Automotive, B&H Your Community Grocer, Hubbard & Co., Luce Ends Graphic Design Services.

“We are very excited to host our annual Marketplates event and showcase the many talented chefs, hard working producers and creative crafters that make our farmers’ market one of the premiere markets in Eastern Ontario.”

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peter@ngtimes.ca submitted by Brenda Burich Neon Night for Childhood Cancer is coming to Kemptville for the third time this Saturday from 7 to 9 pm. The event, hosted by the Canadian Cancer Society, will raise money for childhood cancer research and family transportation services for children living with cancer.

Last year’s run saw more than 650 participants and raised over $50,000, and we look forward to another fun successful event.

Registration for Neon Night is now open at a preevent price of $40 ($50 event day), or $10 for children aged

fifteen and younger. There is also a $90 family registration fee covering two adults and up to three kids.

There will be a 5k fun run, as well as a 2k walk for families with young children.

The event is an opportunity for communities to rally together in the fight against childhood cancers, celebrate childhood cancer survivors and remember those children who have lost their lives to the disease. Every year, 860 Canadians between the ages of birth and fourteen are diagnosed with cancer.

While the rate of diagnosis has remained stable over the

last few decades, child cancer death rates have declined by fifty per cent since 1985 thanks to innovative research.

Today, eighty-three per cent of childhood cancer patients will survive at least five years after their diagnosis. By supporting Neon Night, you can help fund the continuing development of more effective childhood cancer treatments.

We are also looking for passionate and dedicated individuals to volunteer at the Neon Night. To register or volunteer, please visit cancer. ca/neonnightkemptville, or by calling the FLA & The Waterways office of the

Canadian Cancer Society at 613-384-2361 / 1-866-8770309.

The Canadian Cancer Society is a national community-based organization dedicated to preventing cancer, saving lives and supporting people living with cancer through research funding, services and advocacy. We are Canada’s largest charity fighting all types of cancer and leading authority on cancer statistics and information. To learn more, call 1 888 939-3333 or visit cancer.ca.

Municipality of North Grenville to host Rural Summit The Municipality of North Grenville is pleased to announce that they will be hosting a Rural Summit on Saturday, November 26, 2016.

The Summit will bring North Grenville’s community together to discuss ideas and opportunities on how to enhance communications on the Municipal decisionmaking process and ensure that the rural way of life in North Grenville is preserved.

In preparation for the Summit, the Municipality has launched an online survey that asks the community to provide valuable input into the topics and areas of interest that will be discussed at the Summit. The survey will be available on the Municipality’s website at www.northgrenville.ca until October 14, 2016.

Hard copies of the survey will also be available at the North Grenville Municipal Office (285 County Road 44) and at the North Grenville Public Library (1 Water September 21, 2016

Street). The Library is also offering support services for those who would like to complete the survey online, but don’t have Internet access. Just drop in at the library and they will be happy to assist you.

“The Summit is being held in response to the 2013 Community Strategic Plan that was adopted by Council on June 24, 2013,” said Mayor David Gordon.

“Council is looking forward to this inaugural event to work together to support our rural area”.

The Strategic Plan goes on to explain that “local residents enjoy the small town feel of North Grenville.

For many, it is an opportunity to appreciate nature, friendly neighbours and the benefits of a rural quality of life.

Residents on farms, acreages and in North Grenville’s hamlets – Oxford Mills, Oxford Station, Bishop’s Mills, Burritt’s Rapids and Heckston – enjoy rural charm at a relaxed pace with quick access to urban centres for everyday goods

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The Summit will include presentations, information and discussion to foster communications and suggestions on how we can all continue to work together

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Registration and more details for the Rural Summit will be available soon at www.northgrenville.ca.

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A warm, welcoming community spirit will greet you as you visit North Grenville during our very first Doors Open Ontario event Programs and activities at the Urbandale Arts Centre, September 24, 2016 10 – 11 am - Singin’ Seniors 11:05 – 11:30 - Uke-a-Ladies and Gentlemen 12 – 1 pm - St. Lawrence Swordfighters 1:30 – 2:30 pm - Fiddlehead Soup 2:45 – 4 pm - Kemptville Players (Open Rehearsal) Come see and hear some local talent! Perhaps this is a group or activity that you would like to participate in, whether on stage or behind the scenes…Recruitment material available.

PLUS: Rotary Club International will have a fundraising BBQ at the NGMC; Big Brothers and Big Sisters will have a lemonade stand and cotton candy for sale The North Grenville Heritage Committee and the Doors Open North Grenville Committee sincerely thank the eQuinelle Golf Club, who sponsored the official brochure of the event.

Thanks also to our sponsors: the Tallman Truck Centre, Lockwood Brothers Construction, Grahame’s Bakery, TD Graham & Associates, and the North Grenville Times.

Doors Open North Grenville is a participating partner in Doors Open Ontario

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Heritage from the KBIA The Kemptville Business Improvement Area [KBIA] are joining in the heritage vibe of Doors Open next Saturday by marking ten historic buildings in the KBIA area of downtown Kemptville. In conjunction with the North Grenville Historical Society, the KBIA have produced large display boards detailing the history of these ten business premises, and the boards will be mounted at each site during the Doors Open event. It is expected to have them available for future festivals, events and exhibits also.

The sites being profiled in the display are the Holmes Block, at 10 Prescott Street; the Blackburn Store (more recently known as the Red & White) at 146 Prescott Street; Butler’s Victorian Pantry (126 Prescott St.); the Jones Building at the corner of Clothier Street East and Sanders Streets; O’Heaphy’s Pub (27 Clothier Street East), site of Kemptville’s first store and post office; the newly-named South Branch Bistro building at 3-17 Clothier Street East; The Dell Block (once the Kemptville Hotel) on the corner of Clothier Street East and Rideau Street; the old Advance Building at 206 Prescott Street; the site of the McPherson House, later the Scotiabank, at the corner of Prescott and Asa Streets; and the Blackburn Residence, now the Home Hardware Store, on Prescott Street.

The display boards have been designed by NGHS President, Ken Mews, and the text written by Society Historian, Dr David Shanahan. Funded by the KBIA, printed

by CoBa Printing and produced by Canal Gallery, these displays are a valuable record of the historic background to the KBIA area and demonstrate the heritage nature of Kemptville’s downtown section.

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KDH is proud to be participating in the first Doors Open North Grenville.

We look forward to welcoming you on September 24th!

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Energy East Pipeline - Show us the evidence the pipeline anywhere close to North Grenville, there would be serious consequences for our community. 70% of North Grenville residents rely on more shallow Oxford aquifer. Even a small leak would have extremely serious consequences because the aquifer is recharged from surface groundwater.

Consider 1.1 million barrels a day, under pressure, flowing through that pipe.

While TransCanada has repeatedly offered assurances that their leak-detection system will enable them to stop a leak by shutting off a valve to that pipe, the minimum estimated time for shut off is just over 20 minutes. In that time, 2.6 million litres of diluted bitumen could leak out. This does not include the amount of bitumen already present in the pipe. An independent assessment of the leak detection technology, using realistic leak scenarios, noted that the leak-detection system is not consistent, especially at detecting leaks of less than 1.5% of daily volume. If this is the case, then the leak of diluted bitumen could be undetected for a long period of time.

Between 2013 and 2015, Sustainable North Grenville asked Council

by Chris Turnbull The TransCanada Pipeline, or Energy East, if approved, would be 4600 km of pipeline transporting diluted bitumen from Alberta to a marine terminal in New Brunswick. Some of the pipeline is new, but a significant amount of it is natural gas pipeline converted to transport diluted bitumen. The pipeline would cross the Rideau River at Baxter Conservation Area and carry the bitumen through North Grenville and over our Oxford and Nepean aquifers, classified as “Highly Vulnerable to Contamination” by province officials. The pipeline’s main function is to get oil to market — across the country to New Brunswick, and from there to the States, for further export.

In 2013, TransCanada started a process that included applying to the National Energy Board, Canada’s regulatory body for energy infrastructure projects, held open houses along the route of the pipeline, and solicited support from officials and citizens.

For those of us in North Grenville, and surrounding municipalities, the pipeline is a threat to our drinking water. If there were a leak in

Letters to the editor Dear Editor: Re: Electoral reform & Gord Brown’s campaign for a referendum I have grave concerns about running a referendum on a complicated issue, as it gives the opportunity to create doubt, fear, and confusion.

This seems to be the strategy of the Conservatives, based on my reading of Gord’s flyer. It appears that the Conservatives prefer the status quo (first-past-the-post) as it benefits their party.

I also have serious concerns about Gord’s campaign for a referendum.

Here is a direct quote from his newspaper column and his flyer: “If you believe that Canadians should have a say and a vote on any proposed new voting system, fill out and return the reply card.”

In other words, if you want

a referendum, Gord wants you to contact him. The implication is, if you don’t see the need for a referendum, he doesn’t want to hear from you.

How’s that for running a fair survey on constituent opinions? How’s that for an MP who should be representing all of his constituents? It has always been my impression that he represents only those who agree with him. This seems to be the best argument I’ve discovered for improving the electoral system: maybe under proportional representation or whatever new method of voting is chosen I would someday have an MP who represents me.

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several times to conduct an independent risk assessment of the potential impacts on our drinking water, air, and land, as well as associated risks on the Rideau River system. Consistently, Council expressed that TransCanada would give them adequate information regarding risks and declined to conduct an independent study.

Only after Sustainable North Grenville presented Council with a signed petition from residents that expressed their concerns about the Energy East pipeline, did the Muncipality pass a Resolution, adopting a neutral position until “TransCanada clearly demonstrates to the residents of this community that the Energy East Pipeline Project will meet the highest available technical standards when it comes to public safety and environmental protection and will implement, without reservation, cutting-edge contingency planning and emergency response programs.”

In early spring 2015, there was an update on the Energy East Project at the Committee of the Whole. According to committee minutes, a staff member reported that North Grenville had received a guarantee from TransCanada that they would provide

Dear Editor: If I were Gord Brown, MP, Steve Clarke MMP, or Mayor Dave Gordon of Kemptville, I would fight diligently on behalf of North Grenville and the Counties of Leeds Grenville to have a federal building located within North Grenville. This federal building could be any department; however, agriculture should be at the prime contender. I would bring attention to our governments that, in Gatineau, Quebec, there are 5 federal headquarters and at least 14 buildings in Ottawa, the Nav Centre in Cornwall as well as other training facilities in Quebec, i.e., regional facilities. These buildings were naturally located where the French language is very prominent and available and now that we have two French schools appearing in North Grenville we would

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potable water if our drinking water sources became contaminated. Updates were provided for protecting the aquifers, TransCanada’s steps and measures and potential cleanup plans, and it was noted that impact would be minimal. Planner Forbes Symon noted that better than industry standards would be needed for these aquifers because they are quite different from one another, which suggests that better than industry standards had not been provided.

Sustainable North Grenville also asked the Municipality to apply for Intervenor status with the National Energy Board, which the Municipality did in spring 2015. In its application, the Muncipality states that of primary concern is the protection of both aquifers before and after construction of the pipeline.

Also of concern was that the directional bore under the Rideau would intersect both aquifers. Despite numerous discussions with Energy East, Council remained unsatisfied that the construction methods and engineering solutions were sufficient to guarantee the long term protection of the aquifers. The directional bore tunnel was not sufficiently sealed/grouted and could

allow for bitumen to exit in the event of a leak. There was additonal concern regarding seismic activity and TransCanada’s response to such events in terms of inspection of the pipeline.

Our Muncipality was granted Intervenor status, but there has been no public meeting or further information given to residents, publicly, since the Resolution that informs residents of North Grenville of any evidence t h a t E n e rg y E a s t m a y have presented to Council, or evidence that Council might have independently gathered regarding whether pipeline safety standards are above industry standards and whether Council and residents concerns regarding pipeline risks have been addressed.

In early September, 2016, at a United Counties of Leeds and Grenville meeting, a motion was passed to sign a letter of support for the TransCanada pipeline for September 22nd. In support of this motion was Municipality of North Grenville Mayor, David Gordon, despite the Municipality’s Intervenor status and Council’s prior Resolution. The Mayor of Merrickville abstained from voting, preferring instead to receive public input.

Merrickville’s Council is

seriously petition to have a federal building here. If the government and local MPs are truly interested in us—all the citizens of North Grenville and area—this proposal should have top priority. The employment that this would create in our area would benefit the municipality and its citizens by greatly cutting travelling time and provide more at-home time for those employees.

To achieve these goals, we are going to have to bury

all of our political differences and work as a unit for the benefit of all of us in our area.

It is time we stop sending all our tax dollars to Ottawa and Toronto without receiving any benefits in return. We would have a petition signed by the thousands of rate payers who would benefit from this move. Failing to accomplish these goals, I would, if need be, march to Parliament Hill side by side with the three of them and any other citizens who support our

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holding a public meeting this week to answer concerns and discuss the pipeline.

What does it mean for Mayor Gordon, as the Municipality of North Grenville’s representative on the United Counties of Leeds and Grenville Council, to sign a motion of support of the Energy East Pipeline when his own municipality has claimed a “neutral” position and received Intervenor status based on non-confidence in TransCanada’s engineering solutions and TransCanada’s ability to respond adequately in the event of an emergency?

Is a major risk to our aquifers acceptable? Can the Municipality offer solid evidence to residents that the concerns have been addressed?

goals for the betterment of our community. I would also recommend that a new federal building be named The G. Howard Ferguson Memorial Building; he was Ontario’s premier (1923–30) and was responsible for locating the Agricultural College in Kemptville.

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Dear Editor: I s P r e m i e r Wy n n e pretending to be the tooth fairy?

On July 1, 2010 when the Liberals added the PST to our hydro bill, they had no concerns that this was a huge burden on us by taking money out of our pocket; but now they’re going to remove the PST due to Premier Wynne' s and the Liberals low ratings and losing the Scarborough Rouge River by-election.

Now premier Wynne pretends to be the tooth fairy and says we are putting a significant amount of money back into your pockets. Does this not sound familiar when former Premier McGuinty said hydro rates are going up 46% but we care so you will get a 10% discount on your bill, so now the increase is only 36%. Also back in 2010 the Liberal's stated they wanted to triple or quadruple peak rates and the way our rates are rising, they will get their wish as the Liberals throne speech does nothing to address the high cost of energy. It is more of a bribe with our own money, if they were serious about lowering our rates they would quit signing and cancel a portion of the wind and solar contracts to a level where we are not drastically over producing power and we could run our hydroelectric plants at at least 75- 80% capacity so we are not paying our hydroelectric plants to divert or spill water and pay wind & solar farms not to produce power. They should cancel the Atikokan biomass plant that operates at less than 10 per cent and the biomass plant in Thunder Bay that runs at 2% capacity and quit paying 25 people to babysit the shut down Lambton station. All simple solutions.

Also I thought your readers would like this video post card on older hydroelectric d a m s w w w. y o u t u b e . com/45D6PSwV9EU. Ross Ayotte, Smiths Falls

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Ouch!

by Jim Bertram Well. I am so pleased to hear that our provincial government has recently seen fit to enact some measures which will ostensibly lower the cost of electricity to households in Ontario. At least that's what our provincial government leaders say they will do. Sure... At the same time, I would encourage taxpayers not to take their eye off the ball, as it were.

Watch your electricity bill for signs of improvement or, as I expect , the contrary.

Keep your eyes open to see if there really is any change in the vast majority of cases in Ontario, in terms of electricity prices, in favour of the consumer. Including the consumer in rural areas.

Keep watching to see if the promise to reduce the impact of electricity prices gives real results, or is instead meant to give a temporary reprieve to the government for purposes known to them, and perhaps suspected by alert citizens.

At the same time, watch for increasing taxes on fuel like propane, which many hard-hit rural households have relied on to take some of the sting out of skyrocketing electricity prices. Your friendly provincial government is trying to impede the use of such fuel for a number of reasons which have to do with removing lower-cost alternatives to electricity. Of course, in the final analysis, the myriad of energy policies undertaken by the government of Ontario is meant to save the planet. My goodness. What a lofty goal.

Except for the pain caused to the Ontario economy and Ontario citizens. What I call the OUCH factor.

In the New Year, you

The North Grenville Times may expect an addition to Ontario's planet-saving but economy crushing policies.

Yes, Ontario will be getting its very own carbon-pricing mechanism. Sounds very abstract , something only experts should discuss, right?

Well, here's the bottom line, friends. This carbon pricing policy, let's call it an indirect tax, will end up costing the consumer money, lots of money. In an economy in which consumer demand is a significant part of economic success or failure, is there ANYONE who doesn't understand the impact of a significant new indirect tax on consumer income AND consumer demand for goods and services? Economic activity will be driven to decline further, well-paying jobs will continue their flight to fairer economic climes and citizens will see more of their income siphoned off into government hands, where it will doubtless find its way into general revenue where, in turn, it will be used to make the government's fiscal management look a little better than it really is. And increased prices to compensate for the new tax will make Ontario's products less competitive in international markets as well. Consider that one dollar in six of Ontario's gross domestic product comes from trade with the USA. Right.

You get the picture. Rising prices=fewersales=fewer jobs in export driven industries.

Where will the carbon policy (tax) strike us on a day-to-day basis (besides

losing jobs and industries)?

Well, do you buy food? Yes? That food has to be processed and transported using carbonbased fuel. The ouch factor to prices will therefore be felt in the food sector. Do you buy things made of plastic? Yes? OUCH again. Do you drive to work in an automobile that is not a government subsidised $80,000 electric wonder car? Yes? OUCH again. Ouch, ouch and ouch...

You get the idea as the ouchlist lengthens!

And don't think carbon pricing will not strike in perhaps unexpected places.

Have you thought of municipal taxes lately ? Have you considered that, as your municipality functions on a day to day basis, it requires the purchase of many items which are carbon based: fuel for machines, products with a carbon component in materials or production processes, and so on. This cost factor will displace services or will require additional taxes to compensate for the additional cost imposed by the carbon pricing factor (tax). OUCH! Expect to pay hundreds of dollars more of your hardearned income next year for the benefit of helping save the planet under the highly bureaucratised and ideologically driven direction of the government of Ontario.

And keep a sharp eye on those promises to reduce pricing of electricity. Those who know me know that I can be very sceptical. Something tells me you should be too. OUCH.

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UPDATE UPCOMING MEETINGS COUNCIL Monday, September 26 at 6:30 pm in the Council Chambers at the Municipal Centre. For agenda information, please visit the Municipal website at www.northgrenville.ca/document-library.

COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE Monday, October 3 at 6:30 pm in the Burritts Rapids Community Hall.

COMMUNITY GRANTS PROGRAM

The Community Grants Program provides financial support to not-for-profit community groups for services, projects or events that contribute toward the quality of life of local residents. The deadline for applications for Intake 2 is 5:00 pm on Friday, September 23, 2016. More information on the program and the application package can be found on the Municipal website and at the Municipal Centre and Public Library.

COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS

The Municipality of North Grenville is seeking applications from individuals interested as Appointees to the Community Grants/ Civic Awards Committee and the Canada Day Committee during the term of Council (through to November, 2018). Candidates must be 18 years old, a Canadian citizen and a resident of North Grenville. Application forms are available at www.northgrenville.ca, by contacting cpominville@northgrenville.on.ca or at the Municipal Office. Please submit applications by Friday, September 23, 2016 to the Municipal Office, 285 County Rd. 44 or cpominville@northgrenville.on.ca.

DOORS OPEN – September 24th

On Saturday, September 24th, North Grenville will host its first Doors Open Ontario event from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm.

Information is available at the Municipal Centre or visit www. doorsopenontario.on.ca/northgrenville for information.

HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE DAY

A United Counties of Leeds & Grenville Household Hazardous Waste Day will be held on Saturday, September 24th from 1 pm to 4 pm at 720 County Road 44 (just south of Hwy. 416). For more information, please visit www.northgrenville.ca.

2016 FINAL TAX DUE DATE

A reminder that the final tax due date for all property classes is Friday, September 30th.

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O.P.P. WEEKLY REPORT Between September 5 and September 11, the Kemptville Office of Grenville County Ontario Provincial Police investigated 88 general occurrences: 19 Kemptville, 50 Municipality of North Grenville, 8 Village of Merrickville – Wolford and 11 on Highway 416.

Shortly after 8 pm on September 8, a Chrysler PT Cruiser was stopped for a traffic violation. Further investigation revealed that the driver appeared to be under the influence of alcohol and was arrested. A man, aged 70, of Kemptville was charged with driving with more than 80 mgs of alcohol. The accused is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice on October 5th, 2016.

On September 10, police received a report of a theft from a residence on Elgin Street in the Village of Merrickville. The home owner stated that a Milwaukee skill saw was stolen from his back porch. The investigation is ongoing.

Grenville County Ontario Provincial Police are investigating a theft in the Village of Merrickville.

Sometime overnight on September 9, culprit(s) entered a car port on Drummond Street East and stole a hand painted acrylic painting of “poppies” on a 6 feet by 6 feet folding frame. The investigation is ongoing.

Anyone with information on the above occurrences is asked to call Grenville County O.P.P. Communication Centre at 1-888-310-1122, the Kemptville Detachment at 613-2583441 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-(TIPS) 8477 or submit your tip on-line at www.tipsubmit.com. Crime Stoppers does not want your name, you don't go to court, and you could earn cash reward.

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PUBLIC NOTICE HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE DAY Residents of the United Counties of Leeds and Grenville and the Towns of Prescott and Gananoque can drop off Household Hazardous Waste free of charge.

Saturday, September 24, 2016 South Grenville Patrol Garage 2320 County Rd. # 21 (East of Spencerville) 8:30 am – 11:30 am

North Grenville Patrol Garage 720 County Rd. # 44 (South of Kemptville) 1 pm – 4 pm

Materials accepted include petroleum products, oil filters, antifreeze, paints and solvents, batteries, propane tanks, fertilizers, pesticides, light bulbs, fluorescent light bulbs/tubes and pharmaceuticals, all of which are “household” in nature.

Private/ commercial business waste will not be accepted.

Materials not accepted include commercial and/ or industrial waste, electronics, appliances, flares, explosives, PCB’s and radioactive materials. Waste from other municipalities including the City of Brockville will not be accepted.

Please come early to avoid line-ups and long waiting times.

Questions? Call 342-3840 ext. 2413.

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Osteoporosis and Exercise: What your bones want you to know

Have you recently been diagnosed with osteoporosis or osteopenia (low bone density)? If so, exercise will be one of the management strategies for you to “build better bones” and decrease your risk of fracture.

We would actually not worry about osteoporosis so much, except that it puts people at risk of fracture.

It does not mean that everyone with osteoporosis or osteopenia will have a fracture, but it does increase the risk of fracture. In fact, one out of three women and one out of five men over the age of 50 will suffer an osteoporotic fracture in their lifetime. This is, of course, something to be taken seriously.

Bones are very busy keeping you upright and protecting your organs.

Although they are hidden from sight, they are very active. They are so active,

that you actually have a new skeleton every ten years!

What are the key things that your bones want you to know about exercise?

1. Certain exercises are harmful. Any exercises that flex your spine increase the risk of a vertebral (spinal) fracture. This includes exercises such as sit-ups, crunches and bending over to touch your toes.

Exercises that twist your hip, especially if you are putting your body weight through, can increase your risk of a hip fracture.

(60% of yoga positions are contra-indicated for people with osteoporosis or low bone density. Sometimes it is not just the position, but getting in and out of the position).

2. Certain exercises are helpful. Weight-bearing exercises as well as postural, core, strength

and balance exercises are all indicated for people with low bone density. Aerobic exercise is important, but you need to be careful with this if you are at high risk for falling.

3. Exercises need to be individualized. Everyone is different regarding fracture risk, medical status and other issues such as pain.

Therefore, “one size does not fit all”.

4. Exercises need to be done with correct technique.

The right exercise needs to be performed the right way for maximum benefit.

5. Exercises need to be done at the correct dosage.

The exercise must be at the correct intensity for the maximum benefit.

6. It is never too early or too late to start exercising.

7. Consult with a Physiotherapist with expertise in osteoporosis.

Do you have more

questions about what to do or not do? Are you ready to start exercising want to have guidance? Osteo-Circuit™, a Physiotherapy exercise and education program, has been designed to help you maximize your bone health. Beginning with a detailed assessment, your individualized program will be designed and taught to you to ensure you are doing the right exercise, the right way, at the right time.

Physiotherapist Jessica Duheme of Kemptville Physiotherapy Centre provides Osteo-Circuit™ in Kemptville. Treatment can be one on one or you can participate in a group exercise program. Call 613. 258.7661 to book your assessment and start your bone healthy program.

The next 6 week group session begins October 17.

Your bones will say “Thank you!

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What’s on this Fall for Kemptville Players Inc.

submitted by Monica Cleland Our fall production is entitled "Social Security". This play is written by Andrew Bergman, and will be directed by Diane Miller. It will be staged at the Urbandale Arts Centre in the Municipal Centre in Kemptville from Thursday, October 27 through to Sunday, October 30. Thursday to Saturday performances will start at 7:30 pm, with the Sunday matinee beginning at 2 pm. Doors will open 1/2 hour prior to show times.

This delightful comedy is the story of a family. It begins with a couple, who are art dealers, who learn of a "visit" of the wife's goody-goody sister, her uptight CPA husband, and her archetypal Jewish mother.

Things get really out of hand when the mother is left behind for an extended stay. This happens when the sister and the CPA husband go off and try and save their college student daughter from a life of sin and debauchery when it is learned that she is living her life only for the sake of sex.

The art dealer couple try to manage mama, who insists on living her own life. This includes starting a romance with an attractive man - who just happens to be their most influential client!

The laughs are plenty in this play, which takes a good look at family. Andrew Bergman plays a spotlight on ageism, and childrearing, all with the deft hand of comedy to make it palatable.

A funny play with a message and something to talk about afterwards - now that's entertainment.

Shingles Vaccine Free for Seniors

Ontario is the first jurisdiction in Canada to provide the shingles vaccine free of charge, saving eligible seniors approximately $170 and helping them stay healthy. Starting immediately, the shingles vaccine will be available across the province for people 65 to 70 years of age. The government is investing $68 million over three years in order to publicly fund the vaccine, which will reduce the likelihood of Ontario seniors developing the painful infection, and reduce visits to emergency rooms and hospitals.

Shingles, also known as herpes zoster, the same virus that causes chickenpox, and affects more than 42,000 people every year in Ontario creates painful skin rashes with blisters, usually on one side of the body, often in a strip. The best protection from shingles is immunization. The most frequent complication of shingles is post-herpetic neuralgia which is prolonged and often debilitating pain. Studies show that the vaccine is highly effective when seniors are vaccinated between the ages of 65 - 70, and this new program aligns with scientific and expert recommendations from Canada's National Advisory Committee on Immunization and Ontario's Provincial Infectious Diseases Advisory Committee on Immunization.

Those who are eligible for the shingles vaccine should contact their primary care doctor or nurse practitioner to receive the vaccination. Approximately 850,000 seniors between the ages of 65 and 70 years will be eligible to receive the publicly funded shingles vaccine. During the 2016 year only, any Ontarian who was born in 1945 can receive the vaccine up to December 31, 2016 to ensure that individuals close to the upper age eligibility cut-off have sufficient time to get vaccinated.

Ontario is the only jurisdiction in Canada to date that is introducing the shingles vaccine as part of its publicly funded immunization program.

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Upper Canada District Over 300 attend School Board Meeting federal Liberal riding Notes association picnic

Board Receives Additional Capital Funding: The province has given the board approximately $24.15 million in additional capital funding to improve the condition of its buildings.

The money, part of more than $1 billion in provincial capital funding for Ontario school boards announced in July, can be spent over the 2015-2016 and 2016-2017 school years.

Superintendent of Human Resources and System Operations Jeremy Hobbs said the majority of funding will be spent on building structures such as foundations and roofs, and improvements to mechanical, electrical, sanitary and other systems that have a high requirement for replacement based on their condition. The board’s Design and Construction Team is already preparing projects for the summer of 2017.

Supervised Alternative Learning Program: Superintendent of Schools Tim Mills reported on the success of the Supervised Alternative Learning (SAL) Program, which was expanded last year to all schools in the board. In 2014-2015, only students registered with the TR Leger School of Adult, Alternative and Continuing Education could participate. The program provides students aged 14-17, struggling with attendance and academics, with an alternative educational experience.

SAL allows students to stay involved with extracurricular activities at their school, while working on an individualized plan to help them earn credits toward a high school diploma or other educational or life goals. Thirty-four students were registered in the program in the 2015-2016 school year from TR Leger and six area high schools. The students earned credits through a variety of supports including day school credits, independent learning credits, alternative education and cooperative education.

North Grenville District High School student Grace Maher is sworn is as the new student trustee Wednesday night.

Grace, left, is pictured with Director Stephen Sliwa during the swearing-in ceremony

September 21, 2016

submitted by Marilies Rettig On a day with perfect summer weather, over 300 people attended the first annual agricultural picnic of the Leeds GrenvilleThousand Islands and Rideau Lakes Federal Liberal Riding Association on Sunday, September 11 at the home of association members Janet Eaton and Ray Wheeler in Elizabethtown-Kitley.

The theme of the picnic was “Sunny Days! Sunny Ways! Celebrating our Local Harvest” and featured local area food and beverages supplied by over 20 local area farms, producers and agri-businesses. Some of the food producers included Wendy’s Country Market from Lyndhurst, Mensen Farm from Delta, Robert Lynch from Escott and the Butcher Shop from Brockville.

Beverage producers included King’s Lock Distillery of Johnstown, Gananoque Brewing, and Hall’s Apple Orchard. Those in attendance were excited to savour our local foods provided by the many area agricultural and food businesses.

Local radio personality Bruce Wylie was master of ceremonies. The event was attended by party volunteers, friends, and supporters young and old. Special guests included local area Rio Olympics athletes Conlin McCabe and Tim Nedow, who were congratulated on their achievements and performance at the Olympics.

The former and longest serving Speaker of the House of Commons the Honourable Peter Milliken, and Anita Va n d e n b e l d , M e m b e r of Parliament for Ottawa West—Nepean, both made a brief address, remarking on the success of the event – a real sign of the momentum building here for Liberals in Leeds-Grenville- Thousand Islands and Rideau Lakes.

A special and very moving memorial tribute was made to long-time Liberal and community arts volunteer Carol Reesor. Local artist Diane Godwin Sheridan presented one of her paintings i n C a r o l ’s m e m o r y t o representatives of Brockville General Hospital where the painting will be hung.

Wayne Blackwell, acting CEO of BGH, Karen Matte, President of the Volunteers Association, and Joan Simon, Executive Director of the Foundation were on hand

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for the presentation. Karen spoke of Carol’s commitment and important contributions to BGH, where she served as curator and volunteer for many years.

A highlight for the afternoon was the music of accomplished classical Spanish guitarist, Tony Komery, from Aleppo, Syria.

Tony and his family arrived in Canada only 5 months ago as one of our sponsored refugee families. Entertainment was also provided by Steve Bell from Maitland and Steve Greffe from Brockville.

Host Janet Eaton and association president, Marilies Rettig said, “We could not have been more pleased with the attendance a n d w i t h t h e w e a t h e r.

Everyone seemed to enjoy the afternoon celebrating local food producers with our volunteers and friends. We express our sincere thanks to our guests, to all who contributed to the picnic, and to all who attended for making our picnic such a success. We are already looking forward to next year’s event”.

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Forever home plans moving forward

Beth Donovan, Hospice Executive Director; Debbie Watt and Board Chair Sue Walker are reviewing the architect drawings for renovations on our Forever Home at 1107 French Settlement Road.

The Building Committee, chaired by former Board Member Chris Lyon, have brought us to the stage where we are requesting Expressions of Interest from general contractors for the project. Everyone is working hard to move Beth Donovan Hospice services to our new location before the snow flies.

Contractors can contact Barb Shantz, Program Assistant for more information: 613-258-9611 ext. 0 program@bethdonovanhospice.ca

THANK YOU! First Annual Federal Liberal Agricultural Picnic “Sunny Days! Sunny Ways!”

Celebrating our Local Harvest! On Sunday, September 11, 2016, approximately 300 Liberal supporters and friends savoured local flavours – thanks to all who contributed…

Food and beverage suppliers: B&H Grocers – Kemptville Kricklewood Farm – Frankville Burnbrae Farms – Lyn Lynch’s Slaughter House Bushgardens Farmstead Cheese – Mallorytown – Elgin Mensen Farm – Delta The Mill Restaurant – Brockville The Butcher Shop – Brockville Culligan of Brockville Red Riot – Brockville Gananoque Brewing Company Tincap Berry Farm – Elizabethtown Gunnebrook Farms Ltd – Elgin Wendy’s Country Market – Lyndhurst Hall’s Apple Orchard – Brockville The Wine Shop--Peller Estate Wines King’s Lock Craft Distillery – Brockville/Niagara – Johnstown Thanks to all who provide our local food….

If you ate today – thank a farmer …. If you are a farmer – thank you!

We also express special appreciation to: Janet Eaton and Ray Wheeler Diane Godwin Sheridan Hang Ups Creative Picture Framing Andrew Kizell, SNAPD OSPCA G. Tackaberry and Sons Construction Ltd. Weagant Farm Supplies Ltd.

Bruce Wylie and our many volunteers Tip of the hat to our Musicians: Tony Komery – Brockville Steve Bell – Maitland Steve Greffe – Brockville

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Steve Clark reviews the new session at Queen’s Park Ontarians won’t be fooled

by Premier Kathleen Wynne’s desperate attempt to give her tired, scandal-plagued government a make-over, says Leeds-Grenville MPP Steve Clark. “ We ’ v e h e a r d t h e s e empty promises from this government for years.

Whenever they’re in trouble, they ask us to trust them, this time it will be different,” according to Steve. “But the story never changes, we just get more of the same waste, mismanagement and scandal that’s made life harder for Ontarians under Premier Wynne. With their terrible track record, no one believes this government is suddenly on their side.”

Steve made the comments in response to the

government’s Throne Speech, which followed the Premier’s cynical decision to prorogue the legislature in the wake of her resounding loss in the Scarborough-Rouge River byelection.

“For years this government has turned its back on my pleas on behalf of families and businesses desperate for relief from sky-rocketing hydro bills.

Now that they’ve suffered a humiliating byelection loss, they suddenly realize there’s a problem?” asked Steve. “ W h y w e r e n ’t t h e y listening all along and doing something before families had their power cut off or fell so far behind on their bills that they’ll never catch up?”

Steve noted the government’s plan to remove

get a handle on our expensive energy bureaucracy, bills will just keep going higher and higher,” said Steve.

Steve wasted no time in putting issues important to area residents back on the agenda at Queen’s Park. On the first day of official business for MPPs following the Throne Speech, Steve was quick out of the blocks, introducing a Private Member ’s Bill and two Private Member’s Motions as well as tabling eight Order Paper questions and seven petitions.

“I’m disappointed this government’s selfish act of proroguing the legislature has set back initiatives like reducing red tape for auto dealers and eliminating water testing costs for non-profit

the provincial portion of the HST from hydro bills comes into effect on Jan. 1, 2017 – the same day Ontarians start paying the Premier’s carbon tax.

“Premier Wynne offers families hope by putting a few bucks in one pocket, but turns around and starts taking from the other pocket,” Steve stressed. “It’s just more smoke and mirrors from a government that has long since lost the trust of Ontarians.”

Steve also noted the HST rebate does nothing to solve the underlying issues that have driven up hydro bills in the first place. “Until we stop signing contracts for power we don’t need and can’t afford, put the brakes on the Hydro One sale and

Ontario introducing measures to reduce electricity costs

The Ontario Government have released a statement regarding the recent moves to lower hydro costs for residents. Premier Kathleen Wynne stated that: “I know that family budgets are stretched and the cost of electricity is contributing to that. It’s my job as Premier to help people feel more secure in their everyday lives and more optimistic about their family’s future. It is why we’ve invested in a clean, reliable energy system and a plan for jobs and growth. And now that Ontario’s economy is stronger, it is why we are providing the electricity cost relief Ontario’s families and businesses need.”

The Premier was in Vaughan to unveil details of the Ontario Rebate for Electricity Consumers Act, 2016. Ontario is proposing measures that would save families, farmers and small businesses eight per cent on their electricity bills and empower more businesses to shift their consumption away from peak periods to deliver savings directly to the consumer and the system as a whole.

These measures would expand the Industrial Conservation Initiative (ICI), which encourages large energy users to lower consumption during peak periods. Reducing peak system usage improves reliability and lowers total costs. The ICI would be expanded to include all sectors while also lowering the threshold for participation.

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already utilizing the ICI to achieve electricity savings, and with these changes, over 1,000 new businesses are estimated to be eligible.

About five million consumers across Ontario would further benefit from the legislation and additional measures, as they would provide a permanent onbill rebate for eight per cent, equal to the provincial portion of the HST, resulting in average savings of about $130 annually or $11 each month. Rural consumers would receive an additional benefit from decreasing rural delivery charges. Combined with the eight per cent rebate, this would mean average savings of $540 a year or $45 each month for eligible rural customers.

These changes build on Ontario's ongoing commitment to reducing energy bills while maintaining reliability for all consumers.

The province has reduced contract costs by $3.7 billion by renegotiating the Green Energy Investment Agreement, and approved a plan by Ontario Power Generation to pursue ongoing operations of the Pickering nuclear generating stations, expected to save customers as much as $600 million.

The Government has introduced the competitive Large Renewable Procurement process, annual renewable energy price reviews and revised procurement schedules, which are expected to reduce costs by a further $4.1 billion as compared to previous

forecasts.

Creating the conditions for businesses to thrive is part of the government's economic plan to build Ontario up and deliver on its number-one priority to grow the economy and create jobs.

Since 2003, Ontario has invested more than $35 billion in over 16,000 megawatts (MW) of new and refurbished clean generation, including nuclear, natural gas and renewables, representing about 40 per cent of current s u p p l y. T h e I n d u s t r i a l Conservation Initiative (ICI) delivered an estimated 1,000 MW of reduced peak electricity demand in 2015 and an average savings of one-third on the consumer's bill.

Ontario is investing over $2.6 billion, through its Conservation First Framework, between 2015 and 2020 to help homeowners and businesses become more energy efficient and save money.

Ontario's action to eliminate coal-fired electricity is delivering savings of more than $4 billion annually in health, financial and environmental costs associated with smog and pollution.

According to Glenn Thibeault, Ontario Minister of Energy: “This proposed legislation would benefit ratepayers in a meaningful way by reducing bills by eight per cent for families, farms and many small businesses.

Other initiatives would see rural and northern customers receive significant rate relief.

Expanding incentives across Ontario would create more opportunity for businesses to be competitive and manage their electricity costs.”

The initiative has been condemned by many as an obvious attempt by the Wynne Government to try and regain lost support before the provincial election in 2018.

organizations, but I’m not about to give up,” Steve said. “These issues are too important and I didn’t want to waste any time in getting them moving ahead.”

Steve Clark has reintroduced his Cutting Red Tape for Motor Vehicle Dealers Act, 2016 (formerly Bill 152 and now Bill 3) which unanimously passed Second Reading last December. Bill 3 is the first Private Member’s Bill listed on the Order Paper this session. Steve’s bill amends the Highway Traffic Act to allow registered motor vehicle dealers to do any of the following by electronic means: apply for a permit, number plates or a validation for a vehicle; apply for a new permit for a vehicle; or apply for a used vehicle information package.

“These local dealers met with me about their concerns with lengthy wait times at Service Ontario and the fact the situation was increasingly costing them more time and money, while leaving customers extremely frustrated,” explained Steve.

T h e M P P s a i d h e ’s received tremendous support from the Trillium Automobile Dealers Association and individual dealers across the province for his initiative.

“Given the support – including from MPPs in all three parties – I’ll be reaching

out to the government and asking that they quickly adopt the provisions of my bill.”

The first of two motions Steve tabled calls on the government to establish the Lieutenant Governor’s Military Service Pin to recognize Ontarians who have served, or are serving, in Canada’s Armed Forces, while the second directs the Minister of Health and LongTerm Care to consider all options to remove the cost of mandatory water testing from non-profit organizations.

“I’ve had people from across the riding contact me to say they want to see these motions acted on by the government,” said Steve. “It would be great to have the Military Service Pin adopted in time to have them presented next year in conjunction with Canada’s 150th birthday celebrations.”

Steve’s Order Paper questions, meanwhile, ask a variety of government ministers to respond to issues raised by constituents and organizations in LeedsGrenville.

The questions address issues ranging from keeping snowmobile trails open this winter and distracted driving to maintaining Kemptville’s Service Ontario location and access to high-speed internet services in small, rural library branches.

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42. Hockey footwear 45. Gatherers 48. Shoelace hole 51. Souvenir 52. Twangy, as a voice 54. What a person is called 55. Childish 59. Long-necked bird 62. A noble gas 63. Gladden 65. Palm starch 66. Sensed 67. Ancient empire 68. Bit of gossip 69. Probabilities 70. Rodents 71. Views DOWN 1. After-bath powder 2. Margarine 3. Corridor 4. Colonist

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Sept 15

Youngsters of Yore, 1:30 pm, Library Program Room. Guest speaker: Susan Smith-Home Support.

Sept 15 The Merrickville Photo Club 3rd annual photographic vernissage, a photo exhibition, to be held 6:30-8:30 pm at the Yellow Canoe Café.

Refreshments will be served and there will be a cash bar. All welcomed.

Sept 17 Oxford-on-Rideau Bird Club's Auction at the South Mountain Fair Grounds. Bird entry is at 7 am, auction starts at 9 am. For more information call: 613-325-7313 Sept 17-18 14th Annual Literary Follies 12 to 5 pm, Grenville Mutual Bldg. A whimsical blend of the musical and the literary. Free admission; refreshments by Brewed Awakenings.

Sept 18 Kemptville Players Kids first event for the 2016-2017 season. Topic: Acting 101 and Improvisation. Held at the IOOF Hall- 19 Clothier St., Kemptville. Grades 7 & up 1:30-3 pm and grades 3 to 6 3-4:30 pm.

Sept 18 Kemptville Legion Pipe Band will be playing at the Legion starting at 1:30 pm. Presentations will be made to students receiving prizes for the Poster, Poem, Essay and Public Speaking competitions. Come and help us celebrate the beginning of Legion Week. All welcome.

Sept 21 Kemptville Horticultural Society meeting, 7:30 pm at the Kemptville Pentecostal Church - 1964 County Rd #43. Fall Flower Show plus Guest Speaker Roland Theriault on Houseplants.

Sept 24 “Step into history" at St. James Anglican Church, 10-4pm. Celebration of the Eucharist 10 - 10:30 am, Cemetery Service of Remembrance 11 11:30 am, Stories in Stained Glass 12 - 12:30, Beautiful Music 1 - 1:30 pm, Celebration Tea 1:30 - 4 pm. Doors Open North Grenville.

Sept 24 President’s Cabaret: Spaghetti Supper, $10, 5:30- 7 pm. Tickets are limited and available from Sharon at 613-314-5578 or at the Branch 613-258-5734. Supper will be followed by a dance from 7:30-11:30 pm featuring local recording artist MARLEEN FAWCETT and Mountain Breeze. All Welcome!

Oct 1 BBQ & Car wash fundraiser for NG Dog Park at the Canadian Tire, 11-3 pm. Info kiosk, corporation membership applications will be available.Raising Funds and Awareness for the Ferguson Forest Unleashed Dog Park.

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Kemptville Quilters Guild, every 2nd Mon. at the Kemptville Pentecostal Church, 1964 County Road 43, 7 pm. New members welcome.

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 $4. All levels of bridge players welcome. Info, contact Sandra at 613-258-2691.

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

NG Photography Club - first Wednesday of every month from 7-9 pm at the Auditorium of the Municipal Centre. See ngphotoclub.ca Klub 67 Euchre every 2nd & 4th Wed. beginning Sept. 14, 1:15 pm, St. John's United Church. Everyone welcome $5.00.

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

Refreshments available.

Kemptville Legion cribbage night, 2nd and 4th Wed. Start time 7 pm. All welcome. Come and play for fun.

New Horizon Club, 2nd & 4th Wed. at the Burritt`s Rapids Community Hall. Regular meetings begin at 2 pm. Special events with lunch begin at noon. Programs call 258-9315, membership info Janet at 269-2737.

Bridge - St. John’s United Church, 6:45 pm. Cost $5. All levels of bridge players welcome. For more info, contact Sandra at 613-258-2691.

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

Twice The Fun Games (200 Sanders St. Unit 103) is your host for Game Night, 2nd and 4th Fri., 6-10 pm. Bring your favourite game or borrow one from their library. All ages welcome.

Friendship Lunch, Leslie Hall, hosted by St. James, Holy Cross, Salvation Army, St. John and Kemptville Pentecostal Churches, 11:30 am.

Donations accepted but not expected, everyone welcome.

Kemptville Legion breakfast, 8 - 10 am 3rd Sat. Adults $5. Children under 12 $3. All welcome.

St. John’s United Church Farmer’s Market, 400 Prescott Street, Kemptville, 8 am-12 noon in support of the Canadian FoodGrains Bank.

Community grown produce, preserves, baking.

Twice The Fun Games (200 Sanders St. Unit 103) selects a game for their “Organized Play” and "Learn to Play" events, 1-4 pm . No experience needed. See what games are coming up, sign up for their newsletter.

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

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to learn about life in Canada Meeting of the Board of Management of the Old but it was a wonderful moment Town Kemptville Business Improvement Area when we took them to the October 5, 6 pm to 7:30 pm at the North Grenville Riverside Park for the children Public Library - Program Room. to play a while, and it was a This meeting is open to all Members, Associate real joy to watch the parents, Members and the General Public. If you're unsure as well as the children. The whether you're a Member or an Associate Member of walk was filled with wonder, the Old Town Kemptville Business Improvement Area, as we stopped to smell flowers please read the information below. along the way, pick up pine Draft Minutes of the August 4 Board of Management cones and coloured leaves, and meeting are available. Contact John Barclay, Executive then let them run free as they Director at exec.director.bia@gmail.com for a PDF copy suddenly saw the playground. sent by email. Hard copies will be available, along with We can hardly imagine all that the Draft Agenda at 5:30 pm on October 5 in the Program they have been through, but Room of the Library. we certainly know that playing Are you a Member ? in a beautiful green space, ON A If you own a commercial property or represent a to Mr. Alyousef, his face light so very grateful for everything with peace and freedom, is business that operates in the area outlined in the map up, and the joy and pride that and so eager to learn. The something too many of us take then you are considered a member of the Old Town he obviously felt was just so various R.I.N.G. teams went for granted. It is something Kemptville BIA and are eligible to vote on matters that moving and precious! right into action, taking them so simple that every parent come before General Members meetings. All Board Many people had worked for a tour of the grocery store wishes for their children. meetings are open. very hard to get the apartment and the farmer’s market on the The mother was saying Are you an Associate Member ? ready, from the cleaning team, first day, then helping them how she had not had any If you own a commercial property or represent a the movers and the ones who with all the official business, hot water for three years – business that operates in the Rideau-Sanders Triangle came afterwards to make the start teaching them English, only cold showers! They are area (just north of Old Town) then you are considered beds, fill the fridge and pantry getting them to the library for both so incredibly thankful an Associate Member of the Old Town Kemptville BIA. with food and all necessary the various resources there and and appreciatetheverything so You are NOT eligible th to vote but you can enjoy some of household items, and put a multitude of other things. much. We are so blessed in the same marketing opportunities through our Facebook welcoming touches such as They have been anxious to Canada and it is good to be page and our newsletter. a bowl of fruit and a bouquet use the internet to let their reminded now and then. There Friend of Downtown? - If you are a resident or just of flowers to make it look and families know that they had is no doubt that this lovely generally interested in the downtown area (ie Friends of feel homey. It was absolutely arrived safely and could hardly family is a welcome addition Downtown) you are encouraged to volunteer, join one FREE BLOWER FREE CERAMIC LOG SET FREE VENTING FREE VENTING lovely! The first order of believe that they could have to our community. of our committees or simply attend one of our meetings. things was getting the children free internet at the library!

The Old Town Kemptville Business Improvement to bed, then explaining a few There is so much for them Area is a geographic area in Downtown Kemptville. The things to the parents … and BIA Board of Management is set up to provide business then they could finally rest in promotion and improvement functions within that area. their own beds.

The mandate of the Old Town Kemptville BIA is to The Alyousef family have provide leadership to, and advocacy for, the collaborating spent the last three years in stakeholders (businesses, building owners, residents and a refugee camp and so their those who work downtown) with the goal of achieving an children know nothing else. economically viable and thriving downtown commercial Their three charming and and social hub in North Grenville. very young children, two If you haven’t already, please subscribe to the Old girls and a boy, are all under Town Weekly News for current updates on issues and the age of four. The family is events downtown. Hope to see you on Oct. 5th at 6pm. absolutely delightful and they feel rather overwhelmed, as can be expected, but they are

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The Alyousef family arrived at the Ottawa airport late Friday night after a very long journey from a refugee camp in Turkey; to say that they were exhausted is an understatement, but they were happy to see the welcome group and to know that they would soon be “home”! Bad luck would have it that their luggage did not arrive with them, but did come the next day. Each of the three children was met with a teddy bear of their own and it was a most touching moment when they smiled through their fatigue and confusion, reached out to take the little bear and hugged it close, as any child would do. They all fell asleep during the drive back to Kemptville and when we finally arrived and handed the apartment key

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Sugar Belle Bake Shoppe a sweet success Public Meeting on Energy East

Kim Sheppard and her mom Diane dreamed of opening a bakery together.

Today, the Sugar Belle Bake Shoppe is a special, gorgeoussmelling confectionery Kim has created to make her late mother proud.

"We were both very strong, independent women so we wanted to be our own bosses," Kim says of their close relationship and shared love of being in the kitchen. A sitting area in Sugar Belle is dedicated to Diane, who passed away after a courageous battle with cancer in 2014. Many will remember her from her work at Brewed Awakenings in Merrickville.

"I think she'd be pretty proud of Sugar Belle," Kim says of the eatery specializing in pastries and cakes, sausage rolls and savoury quiches.

Everything at Sugar Belle, from the popular cinnamon buns to date squares made

from her grandmother's recipe, is homemade. Sweet treats are paired with Chef Anthony Kellar's quiche, chili and soups. Coming this fall are specialty grilled cheese sandwiches. Kim and Anthony like to add new items to the menu but they are also strict about quality control with their tried and true best sellers.

"What we do, we do well," says Kim. An Ottawa Citizen Daytrip review agrees, calling Sugar Belle's menu "modest but accomplished" while a TripAdvisor reviewer calls it "Cream Puff Heaven."

These descriptions make Kim smile. Special occasion and wedding cakes are part of the growing business and Kim is known for her buttercream icing.

Another focus is to use quality, Eastern Ontario and locally sourced goods. Her "Freakin' Good" Equator coffee from nearby Almonte

is a top seller. Iced coffee has been a big hit and Merrickville's own "Tea by G" is the premium tea served.

"It's very much a family business with an atmosphere where people can relax," says Kim, who has help from her daughter, Liana.

Customer Jeannie Bujold agrees, saying it's "homey, comfortable, unique and cheery." Depending on the season, you can sit and relax over a butter tart inside or outside.

TripAdvisor and Yelp have given it four and five star reviews. Sugar Belle is open Tuesday to Sunday 9:30 am to 5ish (Kim's description) and closed Mondays. Learn more about Sugar Belle on their Facebook page. You can email them or call 613220-5973.

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MERRICKVILLE PUBLIC SCHOOL’S 50th ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION

The Village of Merrickville-Wolford is holding a public meeting on Wednesday, September 21, at the Merrickville Community Centre at 106 Read Street. Beginning at 7 pm, the meeting will discuss a recent move at the United Counties Council to submit a letter to the Eastern Ontario Warden’s Caucus supporting the Energy East pipeline project.

When the motion to approve such a letter was raised at the last Council Committee of the Whole meeting, Mayor David Nash was the only member who opposed the motion and he called for a delay in discussing the plan until he could consult with the residents of Merrickville-Wolford. The meeting on Wednesday will inform his vote on the issue at the Counties meeting the following day.

Mayor Nash has invited everyone interested in the project to come out to the meeting and hear from a number of presenters who will be speaking. “The Ontario manager of Trans Canada will be accompanied by his engineering staff who will be able to answer questions that the company was unable to answer at our Committee of the Whole meeting. Presentations will be given by Trans Canada, Rideau Valley Conservation Authority, Council of Canadians and Ian Angus, an aquifer specialist. A question and answer period will follow. As this pipeline could affect the aquifer in a part of Leeds Grenville, as well as our Unesco World Heritage site, I hope you will attend thereby allowing you to make a well informed decision prior to voting.”

Merrickville-Wolford hires new CAO/Clerk

At its regular Council meeting on September 12, 2016, the Council of the Village of Merrickville-Wolford passed a by-law to execute a five-year employment agreement with John Regan. Mr. Regan commenced his duties as the new CAO/Clerk September 12, 2016.

Mr. Regan was selected after a comprehensive search and interview process lead by the Mayor, Deputy Mayor, Councillor At-Large and Interim CAO/Clerk. Mr. Regan was the CAO / Economic Development Manager / Deputy Clerk for the rural municipality of French River, located South of Sudbury.

Prior to his position in French River, Mr. Regan worked for Haldimand County as Director of Economic Development and Tourism and with various other economic development and private sector employers. He is currently President of the Economic Developers Council of Ontario which has over 1,150 members. He holds an Economic Development Diploma from the University of Waterloo and various other certifications.

“We believe that Mr. Regan is an excellent fit for Merrickville-Wolford and will serve as a most valuable staff resource to Council”, noted Mayor David Nash. ”I am looking forward to bringing my leadership, economic development and strategic planning skills to Merrickville-Wolford”, stated new CAO/Clerk John Regan.

Mr. Regan is married to Dianne and they have two adult children.

Arrangements have been made by Council to have a short overlap with Interim CAO/Clerk Arie Hoogenboom as the community transitions to its new CAO/Clerk.

October 1, 2016

Merrickville Public School invites the community to help celebrate its 50th Anniversary.

The event includes several exciting children’s activities, food, memory lane, and presentations from past alumni, local politicians, and others.

Welcome to Canaltripping Our rental centre at The Depot in Blockhouse Park in Merrickville opens June 24. You can rent a canoe or kayak for an hour, a day or a week by phone, right now! We deliver boats anywhere from Kingston to Ottawa. The best paddling anywhere on the Rideau starts from Merrickville. 50 boats in stock: canoes, tandems, singles, sea kayaks, playboats.

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Kemptville 73's closed out the week-end even

thehockeyguy Home opener on Friday, September 9: the Lumber Kings from Pembroke were in our barn to take on the 73's.

Kemptville got on the board at 14:04 when Bissonnette sprang out with McGrath on three-on-one, to find Jack A. York to pump it home.

Kemptville out-gunned Pembroke by 18 to 9 to close out initial period.

Second stanza: Kemptville took a two goal lead at 19:34, as Tugnutt, with Alavi on tic-tac-toe, play to Quinn Wichers pinching the circle. Pembroke capitalized with PPG at 16:58 from Alex Gilmour with helpers from Jean and Barnaby to break Hodgins SO attempt. Then again, at 13:50, Gilmour set up Patrick Kyte to even it up at two, with Lumber Kings being out-shot 16 to 13.

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past Diclemente at 14:46 for the go-ahead. Pembroke pulled their stopper at 1:14 and Tracy stole the puck across to Matt Tugnutt for an empty-netter at :56 to give the 73's the victory. Pembroke SOG 15 to 14 with total for three twenty's of 73's blasting Lumber Kings 48 to 37.

The ice surface was very poor due to the humidity and slowed the game down for both sides.

The next game, on Saturday in Ottawa, was fast and furious, with Senators striking first at 17:58 with helpers from Walsh and Lawson to Griffin McGregor.

Senators SOG 9 to 4 with 1 – 0 lead.

Second go around, Ottawa would take 2-goal lead when Jackson Alexeev found the back of net, assisted from Biller and Burke at 17:23.

Jake Gaudet would perform his razzle dazzle to put 73's in the game at 7:54. Senators out-shoot 73's 10 to 6.

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Seaway Surge Baseball set to expand in 2017

by Dan Piche With a successful inaugural season behind them, the Seaway Surge Baseball Club is looking for even bigger and better things in 2017. The club will be expanding from four to seven teams next year, fielding a team at every division from Mosquito through Midget. The Seaway Surge Baseball Club offers Elite “AA” and “A” Rep level baseball to skilled young men and women looking to develop their talent under the guidance of excellent coaching and in a highly competitive environment. As a member of Baseball Ontario, the National Capital Ontario Baseball Association (NCOBA) and the Eastern Ontario Baseball Association (EOBA), the teams play regular season games against high level teams from throughout the National Capital Region and Eastern Ontario, compete in tournaments in Canada and the United States and challenge the best teams from Ontario for the Baseball Ontario and Baseball Canada Championships.

In 2016 each of the four teams had a successful campaign, winning several tournaments along the way while each posting a winning record on the season. As a first year program, the ability to beat and compete against more established teams throughout Eastern Ontario, Western Quebec and New York State, was a clear indication that the Surge are offering a quality program and are poised to continue to grow.

In order to continue that success, the Seaway Surge are currently accepting coaching applications for the 2017 season. Any qualified coaches interested in applying should email info@seawaysurge.com. The deadline for coach applications is November 1st 2016.

This fall and spring there will be clinics in SUNY Canton NY, a state of the art baseball facility with excellent coaching and teaching offered by the SUNY coaching staff and players.

Tryout dates will occur in the New Year or early spring, with exact dates and locations to be announced at a later time.

If you are a skilled player or coach and would like to learn more about the club, please send an email to info@seawaysurge.com or visit www.seawaysurge.com

Samson and Burke set-up Luke McCaw at 9:39 to give them their insurance.

Peter Brooks was pulled, and Burke to Issac Anderson to hammer an empty netter at :46. Kemptville would fall to a 4 to 1 loss and be out- shot 8 – 3 for a total of 27 to 13.

Cornwall Colts wanted to trample the Kemptville 73's on their home ice Friday night. The first was very timid for both sides, as each tried to capitalize on mistakes and the stoppers kept them honest with a scoreless session. 73's out-gunning Colts 11 – 7.

Next twenty: the 73's Bissonnette on to Kirkby's stick, and Victor Tracy repels the rebound to open the scoring at 12:19. Cornwall even the odds when Konink to JD Poque for PPG at 1:44, to end with a 1-1 tie. Kemptville SOG 15 – 9.

Last twenty, with both Hodgins and Lascelle putting on a goalie's clinic, Kemptville finally put the goahead on sheet at 4:28. Pass

and go play from Row and Gaudet, with a quick release from Quinn Wichers, to beat Lascelle on his weak side.

At 1:22: from Konink with Lalonde to Grant Cooper to force OT. 73's SOG 13 – 12.

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The captain, Alex Row, showed by example as he rifled the counter at Lascelle's glove side into the mesh to give his team shoot-out victory 3 – 2.

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Burritt’s Rapids Community Engagement Session Large portions of the tip-to-tip trail run along the top of the 180 year old earth dams that run along the northern shoreline of the canal approaching lock 17. Parks Canada has announced funding to investigate and rehabilitate these earth dams to ensure that they will continue to be reliable public safety assets for generations to come. Investigations began in late 2015 and Parks Canada is now in a position to provide an update to the community following up on presentations in January 2016 and November 2015.

The Burritts Rapids swing bridge is the oldest structure of its kind crossing the Rideau Canal. Parks Canada has announced funding that will enable needed repairs to the structural steel and masonry abutments as well as the replacement of the timber bridge deck.

Additionally, the bridge

will be sandblasted and completely repainted.

The nature of this work will result in an extended closure of the crossing.

This closure could come as early as late fall, however, as important preparatory work remains ongoing, it is not possible to provide a specific date at this time.

As more information becomes available, Parks Canada will provide further updates to the community.

All those interested in hearing more about the proposed work are welcome to attend this meeting on Thursday evening.

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Parks Canada has announced several projects in the area of Burritts Rapids Lock 17 – including work to rehabilitate the earth dams, the swing bridge, and the masonry of the lock.

Each of these structures have historic and cultural significance for the community of Burritts Rapids and more broadly as part of the Rideau Canal National Historic Site. At 7 pm on September 22, Parks Canada staff will be at the Burritts Rapids community centre to talk about the forthcoming work to rehabilitate the earth dams in the area as well as the work this fall to complete major repairs on the historic swing bridge. The project managers for both projects will be on hand to discuss the forthcoming work, respond to questions, and accept feedback from the community.

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Centre of InfluenceA Conversation & Information Session submitted by Daren Givoque, Chair, NG Community Fund You’re invited to a Centre of Influence Conversation & Information Session at the Grenville Mutual Insurance Community Room on Wednesday, September 28, 2016.

The North Grenville Community Fund was established in 1996 and is affiliated with one of 200 Canadian foundations supporting the local community.

This year, we are celebrating our 20th anniversary of giving back to North Grenville.

Our anniversary year project is to develop a clear picture of the North Grenville Community Fund and the community needs that can correspond with a set of funding priorities. We are looking for community leadership from a range of perspectives to help develop this picture. We have created a short event called Centre of Influence to gather community input.

Stretching the borders of North Grenville, we will discuss the types of funds available and how we can make them work towards initiatives that keep our community strong and make North Grenville an even better place to live.

Our Advisory Committee is looking for all those who represent different life stages, community knowledge, walks of life, and interests to join us and tell us your perspective on North Grenville. We are asking you to give us one hour of your time to participate in this conversation. In return we hope you will take away new knowledge about the North Grenville Community Fund initiatives and ideas.

Please let us know you're coming by RSVP northgrenvillecommunityfund@gmail.com. We hope you will join us, and look forward to starting a conversation. You can also find us at www. northgrenvillecommunityfund.com or on Facebook at www.facebook.com/northgrenvillecommunityfund September 21, 2016

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Children’s Music Specialist

With the summer coming to a close and our daily activities becoming a regular routine once again, why not add some fun to that routine with music lessons? Amanda is one of our qualified guitar teachers here at Class Axe Guitars. She recently graduated with her B.A. Honours in Psychology and has been playing guitar for 10 years.

She specializes in introduction to music and is a great fit with kids! For more information on our music lessons at Class Axe Guitars call 613-258-9119.

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A new and disturbing era in human history

by David Shanahan A growing number of scientists, environmentalists and other experts have come to the conclusion that the human race has had such a deep and fundamental impact on the planet that we have effectively entered into a new geological age in the history of the Earth. They argue that the changes that have been brought about by human activity over the past 200 years, but more specifically since the end of the Second World War, has had a permanent effect on our ecology. We have, they say, moved from the Holocene to the Anthropocene epoch, one which future scientists will be able to pinpoint just by studying these effects on our environment.

Ian Angus, well-known local writer and speaker on environmental and sociopolitical topics, the editor of “Climate and Capitalism” and “The Global Fight for Climate Justice”, has been on a worldwide book tour promoting his latest publication, “Facing the Anthropocene: Fossil Capitalism and the Crisis of the Earth System”. His book has received a very positive reception around the world, and identifies certain markers by which future investigators will be able to track the changes which mark this new era.

For example, Ian points to the period between the end of September 21, 2016

World War II and the ending of atmospheric nuclear testing in the 1960's, when atomic and hydrogen bombs left a layer of radioactivity permanently all over the Earth. That is one of the markers that have been left for future generations to examine. Another obvious sign has resulted from the burning of fossil fuels, coal in particular, which produces a particular kind of ash which is a permanent inheritance usually blamed for the phenomenon of global warming.

Perhaps the strangest of these markers is the presence of fossil chickens. Ian points out in his book that the chicken, as it was bred in the 20th century, is a unique bird.

It did not exist in any previous period and because of the huge numbers of chickens raised and eaten in our society, there is an equally large numbers of chicken bones which could conceivably survive as fossils.

The change in technology that took place during the Twentieth century has left an indelible mark on the planet. Whereas before the widespread use of electricity and fossil fuels as sources of energy, people used water, wind and human labour to power machines, in farming, or in cottage industries. But the surge in the use of fossil fuels in the past two centuries has led to an increase in carbon released into the atmosphere. This, says Ian, has, on the one hand, led to

that. Our basic economic structures need to be changed too, if we are to alter the future destiny of the human race.

But, as Ian says: “Somebody once said we live in a time when it’s easier to imagine the end of the world than the end of capitalism. We are so convinced that this system is eternal that it’s hard to see any alternatives to it.”

It will require many different interests coming to recognise that they have interests in common.

an increase in the quality of life enjoyed by many, though not all, in today’s world.

But, on the other hand, it had perpetuated a socio-economic system that, if not radically altered, will inevitable lead to disaster.

“We have released so much carbon dioxide into the atmosphere that it is vastly greater than it was at any time during the Ice Ages or during the rest of the Holocene. And that is something that will not change. The effects of that will last for thousands of years. And the result is going to be a much warmer and much more unstable climate than the world has had for a very long time.”

Ian believes that the solution to the problems we face lies in radically reducing our use of carbon dioxideproducing fuels. That means coal, oil, gas need to be phased out as rapidly as possible.

“And our economy then, in order to achieve that, needs to be reorganized so that it can survive without a constant demand for growth. So long as we continue to burn fossil fuels this destruction of now called the Earth system will continue.”

But it goes further than

Indigenous peoples, political parties, environmental groups, as well as those from all levels of society, need to work together to achieve progress in reorganising society. The profit motive is an incredibly strong determining factor in how we organise society and its structures, and that is a factor which may well prove to be impossible to change.

In any event, change will not come quickly or easily. But what is urgently needed, and which cannot be long delayed,

is a serious conversation about the issues involved.

Informed decisions can only be taken by those who are fully informed. Whatever angle you may approach the problem from, Ian’s book is a contribution to the discussion.

Ian will be holding a book launch for “Facing the Anthropocene: Fossil Capitalism and the Crisis of the Earth System” at Octopus Books, 251 Bank Street, 2nd floor, Ottawa, on September 27 at 7 pm.

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