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Vol. 3, No. 35

The Voice of North Grenville

September 2, 2015

Kemptville’s coming alive again

Spencerville Fair

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Bob Besharah presents Keith Sackmann of The Finishing Touch with a guitar, signed by all the acts at Kemptville Live

by David Shanahan The news is good: there will be a second annual Kemptville Live Music Festival next year. This year’s event was a definite success with both the public and the organisers, and so the decision has been taken to do it all again next year. The dates chosen are July 22 - 24, 2016, and the expectation is for an even bigger and better Festival.

One of the unsung heroes of this year’s event was Keith

Sackmann, owner of The Finishing Touch Construction Inc. in Kemptville. Keith was the first on board when Bob Besharah was planning a major music festival for North Grenville. He not only believed in the idea, he was prepared to sign on as title sponsor and invest in what he believed was going to be a huge success. “I knew this would be good for North Grenville, and I knew Bob would make it a success. I didn’t think it was a gamble at all”.

Keith and The Finishing Touch have already agreed to sponsor the 2016 Festival, and, as a way of saying thanks for his involvement, Bob presented Keith with a guitar that had been signed by all the acts that appeared at Kemptville Live, 2015. The gift was a surprise to Keith, who was extremely happy and immediately announced that this guitar was going on display, not to be touched by anyone!

Bob Besharah and Karen Bedard, the organisers of the

Festival, hope to increase the budget for next year’s event.

The entire festival cost around $300,000 to put on this year, with about $120,000 budgeted for artists’ fees. That made Kemptville Live one of the biggest events ever to take place in North Grenville, and it certainly sets the bar very high for any future festival event. Bob and Karen were equally happy that the Festival paid its way. “We’re in the black, though not by much”, said Bob. But they are looking to have even more funds cont’d on page 2

The North Grenville Times continued from front page available to attract the highest calibre of artist for 2016.

One of the things that Keith and Bob point to as a major element in the success of Kemptville Live is the involvement of the community in all aspects of the event. Keith and The Finishing Touch led the way, and many other local businesses followed, investing as spon-

sors and showing their support for a truly local project.

The 100 and more volunteers who signed on made a vital contribution to the success this year, and many have already indicated that they want to come back next year too.

This is good news for North Grenville in so many ways. Bob and Class Axe had put on music events at their location on CR 44 for a few

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worked hard at handling all the regulations, by-laws and zoning issues that allowed the Festival to take place on the grounds of Kemptville College.

All eyes and ears will be open, waiting for the announcement of next year’s artists and yet another class act from Kemptville Live.

years, but outgrew the venue.

Back then, there seemed little interest on the part of the Municipality in working with Bob on a larger-scale event, so he worked on the Calabogie Blues & Rib Fest and their Country Music Festival for a few years. But the climate in North Grenville has changed and Kemptville Live was welcomed with open arms by the Municipality, who

Barn Of Hope needs more support

by Hilary Thomson The construction of Big Sky Ranch’s newest barn is at a standstill because their Barn of Hope campaign has not raised as much as they hoped.

The fundraising goal of $115,000 will go towards the much-needed new barn, as well

as to cover high winter bills. As of now, the GoFundMe account stands at just over $5,500.

The new barn is integral if Big Sky Ranch is going to be able to continue to grow as the only non-kill sanctuary of its kind in Eastern and Southern Ontario. They get calls every day from people as far away as

Make sure you can vote

by David Shanahan Going to the polls in October may be a disappointing experience for many of us unless we can confirm in advance that we’re going to be allowed to cast our vote when we get there. First of all, as with every election, you must make sure that you are registered, that your name appears on the electoral register. If you have changed addresses recently, you may not be registered to vote where you live. Check the Elections Canada “Ready to Vote” page on their website to see how you can register, or confirm your registration: www.elections.ca and follow the links.

The Government passed a Fair Elections Act last year which changed the voter identification requirements in polling stations. When Elections Canada mails out Voter Information Cards this time, a new sentence in bold letters will appear at the bottom: “Please note that this card is not a piece of ID”. Elections Canada will no longer accept your Voter Information Card as a piece of ID, instead you September 2, 2015

will need to produce a driver’s licence, a provincial ID, or any government card with your picture, name and current address.

For those who don’t have one of these forms of identification, you need to show two documents, at least one of which must have your current address on it. These documents range from Canadian passports, health card, bank statements, birth certificate, social insurance card, personal cheque, old age security card, or a long list of others.

The full list can also be found on the Elections Canada site.

If you don’t have such a document showing your current address, you have the option of bringing along a friend who can vouch for your address. You must then “show two pieces of ID with your name and have someone who knows you attest to your address. This person must show proof of identity and address, be registered in the same polling division, and attest for only one person”. This is not the same as “vouching”, which has been allowed up to now. Vouching is a process that lets a voter without the

Nunavut needing to surrender animals.

“We are having to say no to many more animals than we would like to,” says office manager and dedicated volunteer Pauline Lafleur. “The need is tremendous.”

The animals that come to Big Sky Ranch usually arrive because of devastating circumstances in the lives of their owners, such as loss of health, divorce, or death. “This place not only supports all the animals,” Pauline explains. “Their desperation often reflects the sadness and desperation of the people who can’t take care of them.”

Casey the lamb is one example of an animal who has been given a second chance because of Big Sky Ranch.

He was brought to the ranch in early spring by two women who rescued him from a farm where all the sheep were going to slaughter. His mother died giving birth to him and he

was alone in the world. These days, Casey is very calm and enjoys fresh grass and the summer sun. He loves people and is happiest when someone sits very close and joins him in watching the world go by.

Pauline says he is extremely unique, “It’s as if he knows that life is fragile.”

Many sanctuaries fail every year, yet Big Sky Ranch is growing. Since its inception, the Ranch has housed and found homes for over 1,850 animals of all kinds who otherwise would not have had a future. The new barn would allow them to double the number of animals they are able to care for year-round.

Big Sky Ranch has been built by many hands and no donation is too small. However, Pauline says they would love to have the focused attention of a corporate sponsor, who would be able to see the tremendous value that the Ranch has for the community. Families and

necessary identification that shows their current address have another person swear to the information. This option has been eliminated under the Fair Elections Act. If this seems to be a more complicated process than previous elections, it is. The Government brought in the Fair Elections Act following a report into Conservative Party fraudulent phone calls in the last election. The report, by Harry Neufeld, recommended “Widening use of the Voter Information Card as a valid piece of address identification for all voters”. Canada’s Chief Electoral Officer responded to the Neufeld Report’s recommendation by stating that, for the 2015 election, “we plan to revise our voter identification policy to permit the Voter Information Card (VIC) to be used as proof of address for all electors when it is accompanied by another approved piece of identification. We will also look at simplifying the list of acceptable pieces of identification. These measures should improve access, simplify the process for electors and election workers and reduce the requirement for

vouching”.

The Fair Elections Act ignored both Neufeld and the Chief Electoral Officer’s recommendations, and sharply limited the role of the VIC. Statistics indicate that about 400,000 voters used the VIC as a piece of ID in the last election, so the change, according to Neufeld, will make it harder for people to vote this time. In an interview on CBC, he said: "This certainly doesn’t make it easier to vote.

This makes it more difficult to vote and, I think, it will effectively drive down the voting turnout numbers".

The removal of the vouching option may affect more than 120,000 voters who used that process in the last election. These are mainly seniors, who may not have a driver’s licence, students who live away from their home address during the school year, and people who have moved recently, and have not yet got documentation with their new address on it. But if you have the correct and valid documentation, you can take advantage of early voting days, between Friday, October 9 and Monday, Octo-

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community organizations stop by on a regular basis to visit with the animals. It is amazing how many people have been touched personally by an animal at the Ranch, Pauline says.

As a charity, Big Sky Ranch is unique in that it is possible to stop by at any time – six days a week – and see where the donations are going. There is life to the Ranch, a constant ebb and flow of animals coming and going and eager volunteers ready to do

whatever is needed to keep up the momentum.

Volunteers and financial supporters are the backbone of Big Sky Ranch. It is a kind, loving community that is bound together by a love for animals and a wish to do good in the world.

“We are so grateful for the support we have received,” Pauline says. “And we are humbly asking for more.”

To donate visit their website at www.bigskyranch.ca.

ber 12. Your VIC will tell you where to go to vote on any of those four days, between noon and 8pm.

If you will be out of the area on voting day, October 19, you can register to vote by mail. Once again, check out the Elections Canada web site for details. If you do not

have internet access, you can call the office at 1-800463-6868. This may be the closest election in memory, as well as the longest and most expensive campaign, costing taxpayers millions of dollars, so it makes sense to vote and get (some of) your money’s worth!

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Youngsters of Yore: they make us feel loved

Fran Thompson and Jean Kilfoyle share a pot of tea to celebrate the return of Youngsters of Yore but to give adults a feeling of

by Dr. Patrick Babin ownership and pride in this Youngsters of Yore, of- newly-built library.

Friends of the North fered weekly at the local library, is a program which Grenville Public Library, a focuses exclusively on the nonprofit, charitable organineeds of adults in the Mu- zation recognized by Revenue nicipality of North Grenville. Canada, has been in existence The primary priority of for over thirteen years and is a this project is to support ac- member of FOCAL (Friends tivities and programs of an of Canadian Libraries). Their educational and pedagogical mandate, delineated in their nature which involve and ben- Constitution, includes the efit adults. Approximately provision of enhanced sertwenty-five people meet on a vices and resources to adults weekly basis in the Program beyond the basic offerings Room of the North Grenville and to provide an active foPublic Library to partake of rum for the discussion of workshops, book reviews by books and ideas along with Canadian authors, presenta- the promotion of literacy. tions by local historians, Youngsters of Yore, the information sessions high- brainchild of two Friends of lighting safety, identity theft, the Library, provides both fire regulations, health issues; educational and social comas well as musical entertain- ponents. Each Thursday, the program wraps up with high ment, and trivia contests.

Offered at the Library, the tea prepared by volunteers intent is to provide enrich- who also contribute very ment vis-à-vis the services special desserts. KP follows. provided by the Library, not The two coordinators, Jean only in relation to books, Kilfoyle and Fran Thompperiodicals, CDs, and DVDs, son, initiated this special

This is how Gwyn Jones, a stalwart participant, responds when asked about Youngsters: “Where else would we meet such a variety of new and old Kemptvillians? We will always be grateful to the Friends of the North Grenville Public Library for making it possible for the ‘wrinklies’ to feel part of the whole.”

What does the Library CEO think of this relatively new program? This is what Sue Higgins had to say: “Since we opened our new Library in 2011, we have been able to offer more programs for all ages, including seniors. With a facility that is totally accessible, including ample parking, our seniors’ program, known as Youngsters of Yore, has been a wonderful success. The dedication of a small group of volunteers has made this one of our premiere programs, offered eleven months of the year, featuring a different speaker or activity every week. Participants also enjoy tea and treats. While most people think that the toddler or teen programs are the busiest and noisiest, in our experience it is the seniors who go against the old saying of ‘quiet in the Library’.”

program 3½ years ago. Since then, they have invited over two hundred individuals/ groups as special resource guests at the Thursday sessions. Both individuals have kept a comprehensive file on their resource personnel; this includes photographs of every session. The group even has an onsite photographer, George Gouthro.

Ann Newton, a Friends life member, has this to say about Youngsters of Yore, “It offers its members an escape, in many instances, from solitude and day-to-day battles with dust bunnies, laundry, and a multitude of other chores that are definitely not inclined to make the heart sing or the feet to start tapping. It is an escape to a place of sharing, caring, listening, learning, laughter, love and acceptance.”

Intergenerational contacts are encouraged as a result of the makeup of the group. A recent guest was a 107-year-old woman whose son was guest speaker. We also encourage residents of the Bayfield Manor (a Nursing and Retirement Home) to participate. We provide transportation when necessary.

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Spencerville Fair Ambassador Program is calling for Contestants!

Contestants for the Spencerville Fair's 2015/2016 Ambassador are being sought!

Competition will be held on Friday September 11, 2015.

To be eligible for the ambassador competition, applicants must be at least 16 and from Leeds, Grenville & Dundas Counties.

Contestants will be judged on their public introduction, an interview, prepared speech and their answers to randomly-selected questions. Personality, appearance, enthusiasm and community involvement will be factors considered by the judges.

Bursaries will be awarded in the value of $1000 for the winner, $600 for 1st runner-up and $400 for 2nd runner up.

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For the second year there will be the Junior Ambassador open to girls and boys age 10 to 15 years old from Grenville County who are actively involved in a youth organization, community group or volunteering activity. All boys and girls are very welcome and encouraged to participate!! Limited to 7 boys and 7 girls.

Entrants will have a personal interview with a small panel of judges in the afternoon prior to the event. The final judging will take place on stage at 7:30 pm Friday September 11, 2015.

On stage, entrants will

in up to two Little Sir/Little Miss pageants; winners of previous pageants are not permitted to compete in this one.

A panel of judges will interview contestants on the afternoon of the pageant; final judging will take place at the event which starts at 6:30 p.m. in the Drummond Building.

Winners must be available to ride in the Parade on Saturday morning and to present ribbons at the Fair events over the weekend plus attend additional events throughout the year.

Little Sir/Little Miss registration is limited to 7 boys and 7 girls from Grenville County; the deadline is Friday, September 4, 2015. Please register either by phone or email with Mary Whalen (613) 658-2739 or email dcleary@ digitalnetworks.ca

each have 2 - 3 minutes to explain their youth, community or volunteering activities and tell why the Spencerville Fair is so important to them.

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Please register either by phone or email by Friday, September 4, 2015 with Mary Whalen (613) 658-2739 or e-mail dcleary@digitalnetworks.ca The Little Sir/Little Miss event is open to boys and girls age 6 to 9 years old as of September 11, 2014. Each contestant may only compete

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Editorial

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An alternative editorial

by David Shanahan I am not a happy Editor. I have been “encouraged” not to publish the editorial I had originally written to fill this space. It seems that, as Editor, I should have less freedom to express my opinion than someone writing a letter to the Editor, or even submitting an article for publication. Why? Because some people in the community might take offense and they might be advertisers in this paper. I can understand the point being made, and probably many readers would agree with it. After all, there are those who already think I am too free with my opinions.

Now here we have a conundrum, a philosophical dilemma. What is a newspaper meant to be? Are journalists supposed to be completely objective and neutral, especially when it comes to politics? (yes, the issue was about politics!) For the last few decades in Canada, there has been an idea promulgated

that newspapers should not take a stance on anything, they should simply “report” and nothing else. Stick to the facts, and let people make up their own minds. As Bill Davis memorably said: “In Ontario, bland works”.

I could not disagree more fully, more passionately, or more emphatically. I was raised on a different kind of journalism: that of writers like Joan Didion, Hugh Leonard, Gore Vidal and what might be called the Rolling Stone School. I don’t believe objectivity is either possible or desirable in newspapers. The very fact that you choose to write about something, and not about something else, means you have already made a subjective decision. The words you use, the emphasis you give, the facts you privilege in an article, all come from your own subjective views about what is relevant, important, or significant. That is your job.

But there is a clear differ-

ence between that approach and propaganda, which deliberately seeks to spin facts and give specific slants to stories.

Good journalism should provide information that is fair and as comprehensive as possible, and that requires, even demands, that the writer feel something about the issue, either positive or negative. The need for balance is obvious, and I hope this paper is balanced simply by being willing to publish every point of view, opening the pages to divergent opinions, even those directly critical of the paper itself.

But there is another factor at play here. Any newspaper is also a business: it needs to be able to pay its staff and printers and even Canada Post, in order to continue. A paper that is free to the public has only one source of revenue - advertising. The fear, as expressed by the staff here, is that writing the “wrong” thing will lose us advertisers, and so endanger the future of the paper.

That is certainly a possibility.

But the implications of that approach are frightening in a free society. If we were to only write what we thought others wanted to hear, out of fear of retribution, then why bother publishing anything?

This paper believes in free communication within the community: everyone deserves a voice. We are producing interviews with candidates in which they are free to speak directly to the community, no matter what we as individuals feel about their party or policies. We will pay the Municipality hall rental to have an All-Candidates meeting on September 17, because this is what we believe is needed in a free society: candidates for office being given a platform from which they can talk to the voters, and hear back from them too.

Are journalists the only members of our community who are not allowed to have opinions? If someone believes differently from me, that’s fine. They can go out and in-

vest in their own newspaper, if they want. Or, better still, they can write articles and letters and have them published here. Advertisers spend their budgets in order to increase business. If advertising in the NG Times didn’t pay, they wouldn’t do it. If someone wants to stop advertising because they find out I don’t vote the way they do, that’s their choice (though not a good business one!).

I would now like to thank those members of the NG Times staff who have led me to write this editorial. Perhaps this is a more worthwhile topic than the other one that they feared would cause a revolt! We all have a duty to speak, to be involved, and to be part of the solution, not the problem. There are those who are trying to prevent that right from being exercised in this country. Let’s not allow it to happen in North Grenville.

hicle was large enough to obscure the campaign signs in the windows.

The Navigator created a traffic hazard in the parking lot bounded by Rideau, Oxford and Sanders. In a crisis situation, the vehicle could have obstructed access for emergency responders. The OPP and the North Grenville by-law officer have been informed of the make, model and license number.

These ethical breaches are not as grievous as robocalls or unclaimed election expenses.

Regardless, let us appreciate blue as the colour associated with recycling bins and on Election Day take the blues to the curb.

Michael Whittaker Bishop’s Mills

Such a pleasure, after the state of the roads in Montreal !

Sure glad to be a resident of Ontario.

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Campaign for Kemptville and Merrickville which takes place every Mother’s Day weekend. I work with the Board of the Leeds Grenville Chapter. I would like to say “Thank You” to the many people who helped with the carnation sale. Special thanks go out to Ed Patchell and staff the Ferguson Forest Centre.

They provide us with a great space to receive, sort and store the flowers each year for our 4 day project.

The 7 places of business that allow us to sell at their door are most appreciated by the campaign team. This year thanks go out to Kemptville Post Office, TD Bank, Royal Bank, Scotia Bank, Food Basics, Independent Grocer

and B&H Grocery.

Diana Scalan works through April to get pre-orders from Businesses in town; Pat Sawarna co-ordinates the Merrickville campaign, working on pre-orders and contacting volunteers; and Isabel Wilson collects the money from various sites.

I can’t name all the people who willingly say “yes” when I contact them in March asking them to sell carnations but they know who they are and a Big Thank You goes to them.

There were 70 in number for the 3 days of this year’s campaign.

The Chapter provides assistance for those living with MS in the Leeds Grenville area. Money for research is

also an important part of the fundraising projects.

The Chapter was founded 50 years ago. There is an Anniversary Dinner planned for September 19 at the Brockville Memorial Centre. Tickets are $50 each and are available by calling Marg Mohr at 613 258 2626.

Thank you Kemptville and Merrickville for supporting the MS Society.

Marg Mohr

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Letters to the editor Dear Editor: Since the publication of my previous letter regarding the very liberal distribution of blue signs throughout the Leeds-Grenville riding, I’ve respectfully declined the offer of one for my property.

Respect is key in a wellrun campaign, therefore I have a couple of concerns; firstly regarding one sign I placed at the corner of St. Lawrence St. and H.F. McLean Rd. in Merrickville.

I found this sign moved to directly behind a blue one, and after I returned it to a more visible location, a vehicle soon managed to drive over the sign. I stood the undamaged sign in place, only to return a few days later to find it pulled from the ground.

I have moved the sign across the intersection. At the east end of H.F. McLean, I relocated another red sign pulled from the ground.

Secondly, I have been told the driver of a black Lincoln Navigator was prone to park in a clearly marked no-stopping zone directly in front of Mary Jean McFall’s Kemptville office. The ve-

Dear Editor: Going east on cty rd 43 from Merrickville one can't help but notice the great job the road crews have done paving the surface.

Especially the section from about Donoghue rd all the way to Kemptville, is as smooth as glass.

Letter to the Editor: The board of directors and the residents of Fetherston Park would like to show our appreciation to the North Grenville Times and to David Shanahan and Maggie Boyer for all the support towards our cause. David and Maggie from day one has supported us in our mission to save Fetherston Park. David and Maggie, we will not forget what you did for Fetherston Park. Thanks again.

Maurice Dumoulin President Dear Editor: A big Thank You to the people of Kemptville and Merrickville areas for their continued support of the Multiple Sclerosis Society of Leeds Grenville.

I am the coordinator of the Multiple Sclerosis Carnation

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Municipality Matters

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Municipalities and the Province

by David Gordon There was a lot of behind the scenes talking going on at the Association of Municipalities of Ontario [AMO] Conference in Niagara Falls a couple of weeks ago. As usual, outside of the official seminars and meetings, municipal leaders were talking to each other about the many things they have in common, and how to deal with some of the real challenges facing us these days.

I was there, not only as Mayor of North Grenville, but also as Warden of the United Counties of Leeds &

Grenville, and, in that role, I was working with other Wardens from around Ontario to find ways of improving the position of our counties with the Province. The President of AMO, Gary McNamara, referred to many of the issues facing us in his speech to the Conference, and one of the subjects that he pointed to was Joint and Several Liability. You may not be aware of what that actually is, but the problems raised by Joint and Several Liability [JSL] have already had an impact here in North Grenville.

What JSL means is that when someone is sued over an accident, for example, the one bringing the case can also name another party, like a Municipality, as being partially liable for damages. The Municipality may be named, not because they were necessarily directly involved in whatever caused the accident, but because they are seen to have “deep pockets”. In other words, if a plaintiff wins a money judgment against the parties collectively, the plaintiff may collect the full value of the judgment from any one of them. The person you sue may not be able to pay the huge amounts awarded by courts, but the Municipality is then liable to pay the whole

O.P.P. Weekly Report Between August 24 and August 30, the Kemptville Office of North Grenville Ontario Provincial Police investigated 76 general occurrences: 26 Kemptville, 40 Municipality of North Grenville, 3 Village of Merrickville – Wolford and 7 on Highway 416.

On the evening of August 26, a Volkswagen Passat was stopped on Highway 416, North Grenville for driving 167 km/hr in a 100 km/hr zone. A 19 year old male driver from London, Ontario was charged with racing. The vehicle was towed and the accused was issued a Provincial Offences Court notice for October 1st, 2015.

Shortly before 9p.m. on August 30, police were dispatched to a Chevrolet Cobalt on its roof on Edward Scott Road, North Grenville. The 21 year old female driver from North Grenville suffered minor injuries and was charged with careless driving and being a novice driver with a blood alcohol level over zero.

Anyone with information on the above occurrences is asked to call Grenville County O.P.P. Communication Centre at 1-888-310-1122, the September 2, 2015

Kemptville Detachment at 613-258-3441 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.

The North Grenville OPP would like to invite you to the last OPP Charity BBQ of the season on Thursday, September 3 from 11:30 am to 1:00 pm at the Kemptville OPP detachment. This week’s barbeque is being sponsored

by Tackaberry Construction with proceeds going to Big Brothers, Big Sisters. Special thanks to last week’s sponsor, Tallman Truck Centre. A total of $2,501.00 was donated to People First of North Grenville.

Following a conversation with a reader, the NG Times has decided not to include the names of those mentioned in OPP Reports. We consider that those named, not having yet appeared in court to answer charges, should be treated as innocent until proven guilty, and should not, therefore, have their identities exposed.

gross negligence tests when assessing liability against municipalities.

In February 2014, MPPs from all parties supported a motion calling on the Province to reform JSL. Nearly 200 municipalities supported the motion introduced by Randy Pettapiece, MPP for Perth-Wellington, which called on the government to implement a comprehensive, long-term solution no later than June 2014. But, inn August 2014, Madeleine Meilleur, the Attorney General, announced that she would not proceed with any moves to limit the impacts of joint and several liability. It was hardly surprising that she received a very negative and loud reception at this year’s AMO Conference.

The fact is that the 444 municipalities in Ontario are all waiting for the one big court decision that will drive one of them into serious financial trouble. If we here in North Grenville found ourselves in court and on the end of a sizeable fine, where would we find the money to pay? The Province has been cutting back funding to municipalities. The Ontario Municipal Partnership Fund (OMPF) is the Province’s main transfer payment to mu-

amount themselves, even if they are deemed just one per cent responsible.

Some municipalities have introduced a ban on tobogganing, because if someone has an accident, they can sue the municipality for not posting signs warning of the dangers involved. When the courts impose fines, they are usually very large, and can threaten the financial stability of a municipality. So, to guard against that, municipalities have to pay higher insurance premiums, and refuse permits for various events, in case of an accident that would leave them liable.

JSL has led to a steady increase in municipal insurance costs, to the point that these costs exceed annual provincewide municipal spending on maintaining bridges and culverts, administering and providing Ontario Works benefits and funding conservation authorities.

AMO has been trying to get the Province to legislate on this matter, to limit the liability of municipalities in Ontario in such cases. So far, there’s been no move by the Province to deal with this potentially devastating problem. Eight out of nine provinces (other than Ontario) have either immunities or

nicipalities, and our share of that Fund is being cut to zero over the next year or two. The Municipality of North Grenville's combined share of the OMPF and provincial uploads in 2015 totals $1,096,300 which is the equivalent of 12% of the Municipality's municipal property tax revenue. Meanwhile, we have to provide important, vital services but only receive 9¢ of every tax dollar you pay every year.

As Gary McNamara said at the AMO Conference, municipalities are providing more and more services to residents with less and less support from the Province.

With JSL, Ontario could do a lot to help us out, but no action is being taken. To quote Gary: “The Province says that they are listening. Yet with every passing month, the problem festers and our unease grows”. I came back from AMO feeling more frustrated with the stance the Province is taking towards municipalities, but very glad indeed that all 444 municipalities have a forum to talk to each other and find ways to combat this growing crisis for all the province’s municipalities.

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It’s Never Okay The Ontario Government issued an action plan on sexual violence and harassment last March. Called “It’s Never Okay”, the plan emphasises the importance of a proper understanding of the issue, and the need to dispel misunderstanding and myths surrounding the issue. This section, republished here, is called The Truth about Sexual Violence and Harassment.

For every story we hear about a friend being attacked at the end of a first date, or a student being assaulted at a

campus party, or a colleague being harassed at work, many more incidents are not reported to authorities. Very few reach the courts and far too many survivors don’t access support and counselling.

This means that survivors aren’t getting the help that they need, and perpetrators of sexual violence are not being held accountable.

Why? Because too many of us have attitudes towards women, men, relationships and rape that are sexist, misogynist and often just plain

wrong.

We've all heard "no means no," but what about if she’s drunk? What if he is? What if she promised to have sex with a text — can she change her mind? In fact, anything short of an enthusiastic YES to be involved in a specific sexual activity is not actually consent. And yet many of us skip this step because we don’t have the tools to understand and establish consent.

Rape myths, attitudes and behaviours — so prevalent in our society — have had the

effect of downplaying sexual violence and harassment.

These norms prevent people from seeking help or reporting an assault. They support a rape culture, which has led to normalizing, even condoning, sexual violence and harassment. And Ontario is not unique. This is a nation-wide and international problem.

Most people agree that unwanted sexual attention is wrong. We know this.

We understand it conceptually. Yet today’s reality is that many people cross the line or

act like it's no big deal. That leaves people who are targets of sexual assault or harassment feeling guilty, ashamed and reluctant to speak out.

But we can do something to stop sexual violence and harassment — right here, right now — in our own province.

How? By challenging rape myths and misogynistic attitudes. These are learned behaviours that we absorb through early influences: what we see, what we learn, what we experience. Challenging and changing them requires public education, raised awareness, a better understanding of healthy relationships and consent, and affirmation that all people deserve to be treated with dignity, equality and respect.

The initiatives in this Action Plan address many aspects of the problem through measures to support survivors, change attitudes and enhance safety in our workplaces, schools, campuses and communities. This plan

is based on our belief that we all — including governments, employers, justice partners, community leaders, service providers and others — have a role to play and we all share responsibility for stopping sexual violence and harassment.

The road to success begins with conversations in every community, in every classroom and in every workplace. We must challenge ourselves to reflect gender equality in the way we parent, teach, police, serve and support those who have experienced sexual violence and harassment. And we all need to step up and challenge sexual violence and harassment when we see it.

If we can accomplish this, we will help create a future for ourselves, our children and our grandchildren that is safe and free from sexual violence and harassment.

New Road Safety Rules in effect

On September 1, the rules of the road were updated.

Changes include tougher penalties for distracted driving, new rules to protect cyclists and measures to ensure the safety of tow truck drivers and children riding school buses.

Penalties for distracted driving will include an increased set fine of $490* and three demerit points upon conviction. Novice drivers will receive a minimum 30-day suspension for the first conviction and longer suspensions for subsequent convictions.

The "dooring" of cyclists will carry an increased set fine of $365* and three demerit points upon conviction. New rules will also require drivers to leave a one-metre distance where possible when passing cyclists, or they may face the penalty of a $110*set fine and two demerit points. Cyclists who don't use the required bicycle lights and reflectors face a higher set fine of $110.* A bike must have a white front light and a red rear light or reflector if you ride between ½ hour before sunset and ½ hour after sunrise, and white reflective tape on the front forks and red reflective tape on rear forks.

Drivers must now leave a safe passing distance between themselves and tow trucks stopped on the roadside to provide assistance. Failing to slow down and move over for a tow truck can result in a set fine of $490.* School buses will be more recognisable - they will now be the only buses permitted to be chrome yellow. Drivers failing to stop for a school bus can be fined up to $2,000 and six demerit points for a first conviction.

If current collision trends continue, fatalities from distracted driving may exceed those from drinking and driving by 2016. Research indicates that a driver who uses a cell phone is four times more likely to be in a crash. *Fines as listed include the Victim Fine Surcharge and Court Costs.

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Major step in local food development

by David Shanahan The importance of local food to local economies, as well as to the continued economic health of producers and physical health of consumers, is something that has been gaining more and more attention recently. The rise in popularity of farmers markets and local food stands in this community has shown that there is a real interest in supporting local growers and in finding good, locally-grown produce.

The Two Rivers Food Hub is one of the most significant new ventures in this field. Located in Smiths Falls, Two Rivers is a connection point for buyers and sellers of local foods, and more. The five core services provided by the Two Rivers Food Hub are: Commercial-approved kitchen, appliance and packaging machine rentals for farmers and food businesses using local food; Aggregation/distribution-wholesale services; a Weekly Food Box program; Agricultural storage, packaging and processing, including a root cellar cooler, freezer pallet and bin rentals; and Information services. The facility includes large, renovated kitchens with several work areas, produce storage, vegetable washing and processing areas. The facility is also open to individuals and groups of people interested in canning or packaging food products.

The United Counties Council recently approved a one-time investment of $10,000 to the not-for-profit organization to support startup resources and administration costs.

Bruce Enloe is a North Grenville resident, and owner of the Branch Restaurant in

Kemptville. He has recently been appointed as General manager of Two Rivers and sat down to discuss the project with the NG Times.

NG Times: How did the Food Hub get started?

Bruce: The Two Rivers project started about two and half years ago, with a couple of public meetings.

There was enough interest to do a survey and apply for funding. Through the study, they got lots of producers and buyers to contribute.

What they found was that producers were producing almost exactly the quantity of produce needed by buyers.

The Food Hub was born to be the link between the two. It’s a very grassroots operation: the people who formed the original boards, who wrote the grant applications, etc., decided to put together a wholesale aggregation, distribution centre. They chose Smiths Falls as a centre for the region they were trying to service and settled on the Gallipeau Centre because of its pre-existing facilities. It has a loading dock, cooler spaces, room for growth, etc.

That opened under the simple concept of just getting things started, bringing in people to do commercial kitchen rentals, etc.

NG Times: How did you get involved?

Bruce: I’ve been involved with other groups, other projects, and thought they were more about talking, idealism, but what I really liked about Food Hub was that it was an activist organisation. A lot of the ground work had been done, the grants had been written and successfully awarded. There was a Board that was active and committed, one I felt comfortable with.

but we have a Weekly Food Box program which is more focused on individual buyers. We have been involved in Meals on Wheels programs and other institutional initiatives, such as School Nutrition Programs, which are being supported by provincial funding sources.

We want everyone in the area to be eating local food.

We want farmers to have a good business with a good community base.

NG Times: What is it the Food Hub does, in practical terms?

Bruce: We provide access to commercial kitchen rental space so that products that local producers currently make at home can be made more quickly and efficiently.

We have enough commercial kitchen space to allow up to eight separate businesses to work simultaneously. Considering this is our first season, we may have to turn people away next year, so that’s been a success. The other major interest of the Food Hub is wholesale aggregation and distribution.

We find ways to fill in and augment gaps in the scene, rather than compete. Part of our mandate is education: agricultural extension services, informal working with community partners like OMAFRA. NG Times: How do you deal with regulatory issues, like health and safety concerns, etc.?

Bruce: For processors, we provide a commercial kitchen which is under permit from the Health Unit, which you need for farm-gate operations.

There are other health and safety inspection programs, but we are not certified by them. That would add too much regulation, which we’re not ready for yet. We are building the project with the intention of becoming certified, but that is not a priority at the moment. In general, that form of certification is only relevant for cross-provincial trade. Our trading area is Lanark, Leeds&Grenville.

One of our main priorities is to ensure that we keep supply up to demand, in order to maintain the system and standards, etc. A lot of the focus has been on restaurant buyers,

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UPDATE UPCOMING MEETINGS COUNCIL Monday, September 14 at 6:45 pm in the Council Chambers at the Municipal Centre.

COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE Tuesday, September 8 at 6:30 pm in the Council Chambers at the Municipal Centre. For agenda information, please contact the Clerk’s Office or visit the Municipal website.

COMMITTEE MEETINGS Library Board—Thursday, September 10 at 7:00 pm at the Library, 1 Water St., Kemptville.

Heritage Advisory Committee—Thursday, September 10 at 3:00 pm at the Municipal Centre.

STATUTORY HOLIDAY SCHEDULE CHANGES Due to Labour Day on Monday, September 7, all solid waste and recycling pick-up for the week of September 7 to 11 will be delayed one day. As well, the North Grenville Municipal Centre, the North Grenville Public Library, and the Oxford Mills Waste Transfer Station will be closed on the holiday Monday.

RABIES VACCINATION CLINICS Rabies Clinics will be held on Wednesday, September 9 and Wednesday, September 16 from 2:00 pm to 6:00 pm at the North Grenville Fire Station, 259 County Rd. 44, Kemptville. Dogs and cats must be on a lease or in a carrier. CASH ONLY—$20 per animal (HST included). For more information, call 613-345-5685 or 800-660-5853.

2015 FINAL TAX DUE DATE A reminder that the final tax due date for all property classes is Wednesday, September 30.

FALL PROGRAM REGISTRATION Registration is ongoing for fall programs, including First Aid/CPR training, Babysitting Course and Taekwondo. Register in person at the Municipal Office during business hours, or make afterhours arrangements by contacting the Recreation Coordinator at 613-258-9569 ext. 123 or at thurlbert@northgrenville.on.ca.

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Time for an equal voice

by Deron Johnston In the coming federal election, our riding has a unique situation that no one can recall seeing before. There will be three women candidates in this federal election. Lorraine Rekmans for the Green Party of Canada, Margaret Andrade for the NDP and Mary Jean McFall for the Liberal Party of Canada will all be trying to unseat incumbent Gord Brown of the Conservative Party of Canada.

Having women candidates representing three of the four major national parties in a riding is rare in Canadian politics, especially when you consider the following statistics from Equal Voice (a national organization dedicated to having more women elected to all levels of political office in Canada – local resident Nancy Peckford is the Executive Director): only 30.5% of candidates in the coming election are women (this takes into account all nominations as of Aug 25, with the nomination period set to close on Sept 28), which is down slightly from 2011 when the number was 30.9%.

Though we've made some progress since the 23% back in 2004, we still have a long way to go, considering women make up more than half of the population of Canada. Currently, one third of all ridings in Canada (110 to be precise) don't have a female candidate representing any of the three major parties. By contrast, only five ridings

are without a male candidate representing the three major parties. By party, the NDP lead with 43% of their candidates being women, followed by the Liberal Party of Canada and the Green Party of Canada tied at 31%, with the Conservative Party of Canada last at 19%.

What does all of this mean? It means that a very large segment of the Canadian population is not being represented proportionately in the House of Commons. It also means that our current federal political system lacks true balance in its representation and its decision making. It also demonstrates that women are still not considered equal in the eyes of Canadian society, despite the fact that we should be well past that roadblock by now. It indicates that women are still lacking opportunities to take part in the political process, compared to men. There is a feeling that equality will happen over time, but that is simply a lame excuse for a lack of action on the part of men to have true equality in politics. It needs to be a two-team effort, with men and women working together for change.

It is both sad and morally wrong that politics in Canada continues to be an 'old boys club', and not the balanced and democratic process that it truly should be. It could be argued that the 'old boys club' has selfishly clung to power and, in their selfishness, they have denied Canada some great leaders their hardearned opportunities. They

also have denied Canada new and progressive ideas, ideas that could have dramatically improved various aspects of Canadian society, not to mention the whole country.

The good news in all of this is that, because of the expected increase in seats won for the NDP, the Liberal Party of Canada and the Green Party of Canada in the coming election, it would seem very likely that more women will get elected than last time, by virtue of the fact that the three parties that stand to gain more seats are the top three in terms of representation by women. However, it still isn't enough.

If more men and women would get out and vote this election, it would go a long way towards helping to make the 'old boys club' a part of our past. Electing a woman MP would show that we're not only ready for new, progressive ideas, but also ready to shed the outdated ones of the past. We've already made great progress with the fact that we've got three women candidates, let's continue that progress towards something even more significant by electing a woman to the House of Commons. We've got three good choices, so may the best woman win!

To learn more about what's being done to increase the number of women in politics, visit the Equal Voice website www. equalvoice.ca or call 613236-0302 or email info@ equalvoice.ca.

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SHOP HISTORIC KEMPTVILLE Grahame’s Bakery

1930’s Grahame’s Bakery supplies bread, cakes, pastries, cookies, donuts and other delicious goodies to restaurants throughout North Grenville and beyond, as well as directly to shoppers dropping by for a cinnamon bun or loaf of freshly-baked bread. You can also find wonderful cakes for all occasions, made-to-order for that birthday, anniversary, or any special occasion.

How long have people been baking in the wood-fired oven at Grahame’s Bakery?

The first official mention of the bakery was in 1888, when Alpheus Patterson sold the business to John McBride.

McBride paid $1,200 for the property and “all the implements and fixtures connected with the Bakery”. Patterson must have been a very successful baker, because part

of the arrangement with McBride was that he would not go into the bakery business in Kemptville, or within ten miles of the village!

Patterson had bought the bakery from Thomas Hicks in January, 1885, so the oven had been in use since at least 1884. In fact, though, Hicks had been in business in that same building since 1872, so the oven may be even older. But the tradition has continued.

And it’s not just the oven that exemplifies that tradition. The skills, the local craft of the baker, have also been passed down through generations. Patterson passed the bakery on to Andrew Robinson, and, in his turn, passed it on to James Eager. Bert Frisby took over in 1922 and baked for almost forty years.

Bert trained a young man

named Leonard Grahame, who took over from his mentor in 1960. Leonard trained his son, Ken “Red” Grahame, and now it has passed to the third generation, with Rick Grahame and sister Debbie Wilson remaining true to the traditions and the standards set by their predecessors.

Grahame’s Bakery is the prefect example of “local”: part of the community. Day after day, for more than 130 years, the bakery has produced quality goods for the people of North Grenville.

Grahame’s bakery is simply a part of our history.

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North Grenville Curling Club celebrates its 10th anniversary submitted by Laura Melnick It's hard to think about snow and ice when the Ottawa Valley has been experiencing some record high temperatures this summer.

But, as Canadians, we all know that it's just a matter of time before the leaves start to turn colour and we have to put on a sweater as the air becomes a little chilly. Many of us love the change of seasons and the winter sports that follow, both indoor and out.

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on and off the ice.

This year, the North Grenville Curling Club is celebrating its 10th anniversary.

Founded in 2005 by a dedicated group of volunteers, the old Kemptville hockey arena was transformed and is now a well-known 5-sheet curling facility supported by over 200 members. All current and former members were invited to stop by the club on Saturday, August 29 to join in the celebrations.

So...what are you doing this winter? Have you considered curling?

Sweeping stones, house rules and hog lines may seem

foreign today, but drop by the club at 200 Reuben Crescent on Thursday, September 10, from 6:30 to 8:30 pm, or Saturday, September 12, from 10 am to 12 noon, to learn more about the recreational, competitive, seniors and youth leagues running every week.

The club offers discounted memberships to first-time curlers and a Learn to Curl program. We welcome people of all ages and skill levels.

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New members welcome to New Horizon Club The first meeting of the 2015-16 membership year of the New Horizon Club will be held at the Burritt's Rapids Community Hall on September 9 at 2 pm. There will be a pot luck luncheon, followed by the awarding of volunteer recognition certificates which will be presented by North Grenville Mayor David Gordon. The Annual General Meeting and election of members of the Executive Committee will also be held. New members are welcome. Come and join this active group of seniors. Meetings are held the 2nd and 5th Wednesdays of each month. Watch for meeting times and programs in the North Grenville Times.

On September 23, at 2 pm, members of the New Horizon Club will meet in the Burritt's Rapids Community Hall, and the theme will be "Collectibles and Stories". Members are encouraged to bring samples of their collections and share their stories of how and why they got started. If you are participating in showing a collection, please let us know by calling Jean at 613-283-6439. The New Horizon Club welcomes new members (seniors 55+). For information about the New Horizon Club, please call Janet at 613-269-2737.

Building a Sustainable North Grenville

New Road Safety rules in effect On September 1, the rules of the road were updated.

Changes include tougher penalties for distracted driving, new rules to protect cyclists and measures to ensure the safety of tow truck drivers and children riding school buses.

Penalties for distracted driving will include an increased set fine of $490* and three demerit points upon conviction. Novice drivers will receive a minimum 30day suspension for the first conviction and longer suspensions for subsequent convictions.

The "dooring" of cyclists will carry an increased set fine of $365* and three demerit points upon conviction. New rules will also require drivers to leave a one-metre distance where possible when passing cyclists, or they may face the penalty of a $110*set fine and two demerit points. Cyclists who don't use the required bicycle lights and reflectors face a higher set fine of $110.* A bike must have a white front light and a red rear light or reflector if you ride between ½ hour before sunset and ½ hour after sunrise, and white reflective tape on the front forks and red reflective tape on rear forks.

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provide assistance. Failing to slow down and move over for a tow truck can result in a set fine of $490.* School buses will be more recognisable - they will now be the only buses permitted to be chrome yellow. Drivers failing to stop for a school bus can be fined up to $2,000 and six demerit points for a first conviction.

If current collision trends continue, fatalities from distracted driving may exceed those from drinking and driving by 2016. Research indicates that a driver who uses a cell phone is four times more likely to be in a crash. *Fines as listed include the Victim Fine Surcharge and Court Costs.

Time for a Change Leeds-Grenville needs change. It’s time that we finally have a strong voice in Ottawa.

Support your Liberal candidate, Mary Jean McFall, and help bring real change to Leeds-Grenville.

Learn more: Call us: 1-888-364-2280 maryjeanmcfall.liberal.ca .com/votemaryjean @mjmcfall

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Younsters of Yore, 1:30 pm, Library Program Room. Guest speaker: George Gouthro on the wonderful world of genealogy Oxford-On-Rideau Bird Club Sale at South Mountain Fair Grounds.

Doors open at 9 am. For more info, call 613-258-2080.

Kemptville Horticultural Society meeting, 7:30 pm, Kemptville Pentecostal Church. Presentation: Highlights from the 2015 Philadelphia Flower Show.

MS 50th anniversary of Leeds Grenville Chapter dinner. Brockville Memorial Centre. Reception 5 pm, Dinner 6 pm. Entertainment. Tickets $50 per person, table of 8 $400. For info contact Margaret Mohr, 613-258-2626, or lionelmohr10@gmail.com

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ACROSS 1. Tibetan monk 5. Forearm bone 9. Varieties 13. Colored part of an eye 14. Violent disturbances 16. List of options 17. Speech disorder 18. A tart fruit 19. Chick's sound 20. Luxury boat 22. People with the same name 24. Hearing organs 26. Weight loss plans 27. An Irish girl 30. An unstable situation 33. Hampered 35. Leases 37. Genus of macaws

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

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

NG Photography Club - first Wed. of every month from 7-9 pm at the Auditorium of the Municipal Centre from Sept. to June. Check our website for more information on outings and upcoming events. ngphotoclub.ca Klub 67 Euchre every 2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month beginning September 9th; 1:15 p.m. St. John's United Church downstairs.

Everyone welcome, $5.00.

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

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

Klub 67 Euchre every second and fourth Wed. of the month, 1:15 pm, St. John's United Church downstairs. Everyone welcome, $5.00.

Bridge - St. John’s United Church, 6:45 pm. Cost $5, partner preferred but not necessary. For more info, contact Sandra at 613-258-2691.

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

2nd and 4th Friday Every Month, 6-10 pm Twice The Fun Games (206 Prescott Street) is your host for Game Night. Bring your favourite game or borrow one from our library. All ages welcome!

The Kerith Debt Freedom Centre. Confidential coaches will help 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 and Area Walking Group, Municipal Centre - Early birds: 8 am, others 8:30 am. Contact: Eva 258-4487.

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DOBSON, Archie

In memory of a loving husband, father, grandfather Who passed away twenty-five years ago today September 3, 1990

I came across a picture of you today.

The tears just started falling but I couldn’t turn away.

I closed my eyes and I was there, that day so long ago...

I saw your eyes still shining bright alive and so aglow.

I’d swear I heard your laughter as I gazed upon your face; that golden and contagious sound that nothing can replace.

It brought back such sweet memories of how life used to be.

Each picture’s now a time machine....that brings you back to me.

Always and forever in our hearts, Fran, Tammy, Shannon & Douglas

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On Wednesday, August 26, 2015 Bayfield Manor Retirement and Nursing Home hosted a farewell retirement party in honor of Michael Hall and Marion Staidler.

Mike Hall had been administrator and owner of Bayfield for the past 32 years.

Marion Staidler has been office manager for the past 23 years.

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Wishing you both Health and Happiness.

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Wildcats honour volunteers

by Lyn O'Callaghan.

On August 25, the Kemptville Wildcats Baseball and Softball held their first annual Volunteer Appreciation Night and Awards Ceremony.

KWBSC is a not-for-profit organization that is run entirely by volunteers. The Club had nearly 400 registered members playing baseball or softball in the community. On the night of the 25th, the Club came together to recognize all of the volunteers who make the league a success and one of the fastest growing Little League Charters in Eastern Ontario. The event was held at the Grenville Mutual Insurance boardroom where the

Wildcats are been donated space to host any event. The Club would like to thank the staff at Grenville Mutual for their continued support.

The awards night saw a number of people honoured for their endless hours of volunteer work and coaching.

Volunteer of the Year awards went to Matt Wiggins, for keeping the Merrickville diamond prepped each week; Bob Melesky, for his endless hours of volunteering with Spring Training, coaching and helping at tournaments; Anne Marie Gibbons for being Volunteer Coordinator for the Softball Division;

and Carey Compton, for the hours and hours of organizing team photos with the league photographer. Senior Umpire of the Year was awarded to Stewart Hammil for his commitment to the league and his bravery in handling the mosquitoes all year at the Merrickville diamond. Junior Umpire of the Year was given to Landon Ursalak. 2015 was Landon's first season umpiring with the Wildcats organization. His award was unanimously voted on by coaches, conveners and the Wildcat Executive. Honourable mention was made to Bud "Ironman" MaWhinney

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for his continued contribution in Umpiring. At the young age of 77, Bud was umpire for over 70 games this season. He was often seen on the field with one of his grandchildren or his own children. Umpiring is a true passion for their family. The Baseball Coach of the year was awarded to Wes Cory of the Minor Division. Wes was not only a house league coach but also the Minor All Star coach. The Softball coach of the year was won by Shawn Bellfeuille. Shawn was one

The Kemptville Kinsmens Farmers Market will be holding their 6th annual MarketPlates on Sunday, September 13.

The event promises to be tantalizing for the taste buds, as local producers pair up with North Grenville chefs to create unique dishes using the area’s best vegetables, meats and food products. There will be up to fifteen tasting stations, with dishes created using products from farmer’s market stalls and the talents of the chef with whom they have been paired.

Brewed Awakenings and The Branch Restaurant are already on the docket as res-

taurants who will be preparing dishes for the event, and organizer, Rob Harsh, says there should be three or four more restaurants participating, as well as other local food vendors.

George Buys and The Kemptville Trio will be the afternoon’s entertainment, and beer will be sold to compliment the dishes and quench the thirst of the tasters.

This year, the main sponsor for MarketPlates is the Egg Farmers of Ontario with secondary sponsorship from the Old Town Kemptville BIA and B&H Grocery.

Tickets for a “Market Plate”, which includes a plate, a fork and ten samples, are $15 in advance

and can be purchased at B&H Grocer, The Branch Restaurant, Brewed Awakenings, and on Sundays at the Farmer’s Market. Tickets will also be sold on the day for $20 and additional samples can be purchased if you feel like seconds are in order.

The goal of MarketPlates is to highlight the variety and quality of the produce available seasonally and to showcase the capabilities of North Grenville’s food industry. If you are a local foodie, this is definitely an event you won’t want to miss, Rob says.

“The dishes on hand are very unique and exciting. It should be a good day.”

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The KWBSC executive would like to thank everyone who volunteered this year, whether on the front lines, or quietly behind the scenes.

Each and every contribution is valuable to our organization. Thank you for making 2015 a fun and exciting experience for our players.

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of the coaches of the Girls Mite team this year. This is his second year coaching with KWBSC. Shawn could be seen helping out at spring training, on the field during the season, as well as during the skills development clinics after the girls season ended.

A fun awards night was had by all. The evening was wrapped up with a photo presentation that was prepared

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O’Farrell Book Fair a resounding success

Volunteers Richard Savoy (left), Drew Hendrick (centre) and Bre Luther (president of the KYC Youth Council) help book worm Elizabeth Newman order a hot dog at the Book Fair. The BBQ was generously sponsored by community supporters North Grenville Times and B & H Grocer.

North Grenville residents and sponsors helped The Kemptville Youth Centre (KYC) raise $21,000.

Collectively, hundreds of book lovers bought over 30,000 books to support youth services in the community.

The total raised was as high due to the number of great silent auction items donated from various businesses in the area, and thanks to the Ferguson Forest Centre sharing their space for free. “Without the amazing space that Ferguson Forest Centre (FFC) lends us, we wouldn’t be able to have this book fair,” explained Robin Heald from KYC. A highlight was children and teens walking away all smiles with their purchases at the low price of 25 cents

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each, thanks to the sponsorship of Grenville Mutual and JM Automotive.

Over 40 volunteers came together to sort over 46,000 books on to the correct tables and keep them organized and replenished throughout the sale.

Local churches sponsor ed tables, lend tables and even arrange a book sorting group to sort thousands of books in one two hour session. Special thanks to Peter Bunn and Robert Porter for pulling this work bee together.

Without fail, many friends of the library continue to come to the FFC to organize books with their strong sorting skills. Youth Centres Canada supplied a few volunteers to help with continuity between the travelling book fairs and to help

identify valuable books.

“With your support we are able to have a safe, cool place to hang out,” said Bre Luther, President of KYC Youth Council.

Thanks to the sponsorship of the Law Office of Warren & Jansen, KYC kicked the book fair off with a Book Worms and Earlybirds Wine and Cheese Party. The event was put on to thank volunteers and sponsors, giving each one a sneak peek at the fair.

Mayor Gordon, Counsellors Barb Tobin and Frank Onasanya and President of the Friends of the FFC, John Wilson helped KYC Board President, Jennifer Franssen move the barriers for youthbarricades symbolizing how having a youth centre reduces the risk factors for youth.

Leftover books will be boxed up for the Youth Centres Canada Travelling Book Fair that was stared with the books left over from the book fair last year, the remainder will be offered for free to the public. The truck load of books will be on a journey across Eastern Ontario to be purchased by book lovers supporting other regional youth centres.

KYC would also like to thank Country Walk by Urbandale Construction for being the checkout sponsor and table sponsors Mr. Mozzarella, Patterson Hadden and Brown, U-Haul, Kemptville Mini Storage, ActionCoach, Remax Connections Realty, Total Move Management, M5 Digital, In the Moment Event Planning and Design, Styves Photos, The Law Office of Connie Lamble, Kemptville Fabric Shoppe, The Rahimkhani Dental Clinic, North Grenville Business Builders, The Workshop Dance Studio, Canadian Tire, Classic Graphics,, Cranberry Hill Animal Hospital, Kemptville Fabric Shoppe, Twice the Fun Games, Sigma Computers, DBL Container Services, Kemptville Transportation Services, Kemptville Christian Reformed Church, St. James Anglican Church, First Stop Rentals, Metroland Media, Rebel Petals and Canadian Paint and Wallpaper.

Snack bars and drinks for book fair volunteers and patrons were provided by The Rahimkhani Dental Clinic.

A BBQ sponsored by the North Grenville Times and B&H Grocer filled the space with a wonderful aroma and fed volunteers and patrons. Brewed Awakenings provided morning coffee to

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all for free and Grahame’s Bakery provided some wonderful baked goods for all to enjoy.

The goal of the book fair for many years to come will be to raise the annual $12,900 needed to pay for KYC’s annual mortgage costs. With the resounding success of this year’s book fair, enough was raised to

not only pay the annual mortgage costs, but all of KYC’s annual property taxes and building maintenance expenses for the year. Your book donations, volunteer time and purchasing power will continue to make the difference in the lives of our youth by paying for a space for our youth to play, learn and grow.

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