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she was the fifth woman ever hired in the detachment. “They were only 13 years into hiring females in the OPP,” Cathy says, adding that she was often asked where the male officer was when she was on patrol, or responding to a call. “That would never happen today,” she says. In 1990, she moved into Ottawa and did traffic and patrol duties and, in 1993,
she became a detective in a crime unit. She remembers being particularly proud of a case where they were able to convict a man who had sexually abused two fourteenyear-olds, although the police had very little to go on. In 1998, the Ottawa Police took over responsibility for her area in Ottawa, and she moved out to the Kemptville detachment on general
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continued from front page Community Living, the Girl Guides and Scouts, and, of course, all the schools. She helped create a provincewide program called KIDS (Knowledge, Issues, Decisions, Supports), which educates Grade 6 students about youth and the law, peer to peer relationships, online and social media, drug awareness, and mental health awareness. “I am a big believer that knowledge is power,” Cathy says. “It’s about being proactive, rather than reactive.” Cathy also worked with
the Health Unit to create a program for Grade 8, and now Grade 7, students about marijuana, e-cigarettes and tobacco. Technology has been the thing that has changed the most throughout her 30-year career. “When I started, we were still using type-writers and liquid paper,” she says. The rise of the internet has facilitated access to information, but also opened a whole new can of worms when it comes to the law and keeping children safe. “I have noticed
The Voice of North Grenville that kids are engaging earlier in behaviours that aren’t good,” she says. One of the most rewarding parts of her position as Community Safety Officer in North Grenville for Cathy has been watching a whole group of kids grow and mature into adults. “I watched them grow up before my eyes,” she says. “I want to create a great community, and for the kids to be the best version of themselves.” Cathy would like to thank the community for being so
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The House of Lazarus (HOL) Food Bank raised $1,406 and 2,539.2 pounds of food during its 2018 Fill the Bus event. “This year’s Fill the Bus event surpassed our expectations,” HOL client services manager Kim Merkley said. “This will help us help our food bank clients through the end of summer and into the school year. It will make a huge difference for our food bank and for the families who visit us.” Sponsored by Rilla Seward-McShane of Kemp-
Transit. The drivers, Barbara Levesque and Jeff Arcand, respectively, volunteered their time and driving skills. The total of items collected this year is almost double the 1,400 pounds collected in 2017. “It’s the community support that makes this event so successful,” Kim Merkley said. “We had a sponsor matching dollars, two large Kemptville businesses allowing us access to their storefronts and customers, two separate bus lines donating the use of a bus, two
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Oxford Station to celebrate the many good things in Life. At this annual fundraising event, $3427 were raised through monetary donations, a silent auction, the stairs of
On Saturday, August 25, friends and family members, from as far away as Nova Scotia, Alberta, Woodstock, Whitby and Toronto, gathered at the Lavigne farm in September 5, 2018
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produce and new for this year a live auction and a guess the weight of this bale of hay 50/50 draw. The proceeds from this event will go to Team Adelaide (a local fundraising group for CHEO) and to our local Beth Donavan Hospice. This event was a huge success thanks to the generosity of friends and community. Thank you so much to all who contributed to making this event such a huge success. Thank you StarFire for your second to none evening of great music and for your extremely generous support. Donations to our silent auction, stairs of
supportive over the years. From welcoming her family to the area 20 years ago, to being receptive to the programs she has run through the OPP, she truly feels like a part of the community. Cathy is hoping to do a lot of traveling in her retirement, but also intends to remain an integral part of the community through volunteer work. “This community is awesome,” she says. Cathy's last working day will be September 10.
drivers donating their time to drive those buses, nine members of the local youth group volunteering their time and energy to help collect and haul the donations, and, last but not least, the many generous shoppers who contributed money and or items to this food drive. We are truly blessed.” House of Lazarus is a food bank and outreach mission located in Mountain, serving hundreds of clients from surrounding communities, including all of Dundas County, Grenville County and South Ottawa. Last year, 600 people were fed through HOL’s food bank, while 2,630 people were provided with food, clothing, furniture, and household goods through its outreach programming. A community-supported venture, House of Lazarus does not rely on government funding. It’s through HOL thrift stores, grants, donations, and fundraisers that its projects and programs happen. For more information on this or other House of Lazarus projects, please visit www. houseoflazarus.com or follow the mission on Facebook.
produce and live auction are very much appreciated. The Red Room Team: Carol and Marty Lavigne, Irene and Richard Lavigne, Heather and Dave Burns, Corinne Cote and Kathy Enright would like to thank family members and friends for coming out and celebrating the many good things in Life and for helping us to make a difference. Our next scheduled fundraising event is August 24, 2019. Life is truly good! Kathy Enright
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Celebrating decades Donate your car – of bridal gowns & and support local engaging in High Tea health care at the by Teresa Harrison same time Mark your calendars for our very special upcoming social event! The Kemptville District Hospital Auxiliary is hosting an afternoon that will begin with a show featuring bridal fashions, dating from the 1940’s to the present, followed by a high tea. This special event will be taking place at St. John’s United Church, 400 Prescott Street, Kemptville on Sunday, September 23, and will run from 1:30 to 4 pm. As each gown is modelled, interesting details related to it will be shared. The story might be information about the bride, or, comments on the historic style and tailoring involved in the construction of the gown. And not just the models get to dress up – this is an opportunity for you to wear your favourite bridesmaid dress, or mother of the bride/groom outfit. Following the vintage fashion show, high tea will be served in the Church Hall. In addition to tea and scones, sandwiches and dessert squares, there will be door prizes, raffles and games of chance. A special auction will also take place, so bring along some cash or your cheque book. Please plan to be there in time to be seated before the show begins at 1:30 pm. Members of the North Grenville Fire Service, in dress uniform, will be there to usher guests to their seats; and, as an additional treat, each guest will be given a unique memento of the event as they arrive. Tickets, at $20 each, may be purchased from the gift shop at Kemptville District Hospital or by calling Linda at 613258-4581. For more information email carnegie@cogeco.ca
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If you have an old car or truck sitting in your driveway, we can help! Donate your old or unwanted car to the WDMH Foundation, receive an official income tax receipt, and support local health care at the same time. The WDMH Foundation is pleased to partner with HospitalCars.ca. It accepts vehicle donations on the Foundation’s behalf. The vehicles are recycled or sold at auction. Donors receive a tax receipt and the Foundation receives a donation. “This is a unique, new fundraising opportunity for WDMH and we are excited that we have already received donations,” says Kristen Casselman, Managing Director, WDMH Foundation. “The process is simple and it’s a win-win for everyone.” HospitalCars.ca will pick up your vehicle free of charge. For more information or to request a quote, call 613-7060482 or visit https://hospitalcars.ca/winchester to access the online form.
Sign up now for Ladies Nine & Dine Attentions ladies! On Wednesday, September 12, 2018, the annual Ladies Nine & Dine golf tournament in support of Kemptville District Hospital Foundation will be taking place at eQuinelle Golf Club in Kemptville. A “best-ball” format will be in place. NO skills necessary, come out and support the 'sisterhood'! Enjoy networking and have fun while you support Women's Health initiatives at KDH!
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eQuinelle is offering instruction for non golfers from 2:30 – 3:30 pm. Registration will begin at 3 pm., followed by a shot-gun start at 4 pm. The evening will include a
The cost per foursome is $300 (individual golfers can register for $75), which includes 9 holes of golf and your dinner. The foundation is still accepting golfers; call Mary Boucher, KDH Foundation Senior Manager, at (613) 258-6133 ext. 157 before September 10 to register yourself or your team. All proceeds from this event will be directed towards KDH Foundation’s Women’s Health and Wellness seminar in October. See you on the links, ladies!
project, whereby materials are purchased to help improve the living environment of families in need. While HOL provides materials, it is through the generosity of contractors who donate their manyBusiness North Grenville men time=to3.375" make these card 2col. wide x 2"improvewho contributed to make this ments that the program is donation possible,” HOL ex- possible. Any local contracecutive director Cathy Ashby tors interested in getting insaid.In “Without the generosity volved should contact Ashby Business Since 2002 of our surrounding communi- directly by email (cashby@ ties, we wouldn’t be able to do houseoflazarus.com) or phone the many things we do.” (613-989-3830). The money is earmarked “Our Handyman Heroes for HOL’s Handyman Heroes project was born when mem-
bers of the community came forward to volunteer their time and services,” Cashby said. “At this point, we’ve had a contractor go into the home of a single mom to help improve the family’s living conditions, as well as a mechanic who has done free labour to make another at-risk family’s transportation safe again.” For more information on this or other House of Lazarus projects, please visit www. houseoflazarus.com or follow the mission on Facebook.
Representatives from 100 Men Who Care North Grenville delivered a $5,170 donation to House of Lazarus (HOL) Wednesday, August 29. The money is earmarked for…. Pictured are Christ Cathcart (left), HOL executive director Cathy Ashby, and Graeme Allan. The House of Lazarus (HOL) Food Bank received $5,170 from 100 Men Who Care North Grenville. Group representatives Chris Cathcart and Graeme Allan visited the Mountain-based facility Wednesday, August 29 to deliver the donation. “We are grateful to the
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You provide the student, we’ll provide the rest! As parents and students pick up last minute items in preparation of the 20182019 school year, the Upper Canada District School Board (UCDSB) wants to remind UCDSB families that they don’t need to buy pencils, erasers or other such common classroom items. All UCDSB schools provide students from Kindergarten to Grade 12 with the necessary regular classroom supplies, such as pencils/ pens, erasers, glue, paper, etc. This policy was adopted by the Board in March 2012 to help ease the financial burden on parents and ensure that all students have what they need to succeed. In addition to providing classroom supplies, each student is also given an agenda. “The beginning of the school year is an exciting time. It can also place an additional financial burden on families. To ensure that all students have the basic materials that they will require for learning and to help alleviate financial stress on families, the UCDSB is pleased to be able to provide basic learning materials for all our students,” said Superintendent Deanna Perry. “We prepare all students for a successful life, beginning with equitable access to learning materials during the school year.” The only items parents are asked to supply are backpacks and indoor shoes. Students in Grades 7 to 12 need to have gym shorts and t-shirts for physical education classes. A change of clothing is also suggested for students in Kindergarten. "A focus on resources is part of the Board of Trustees’ strategic plan. We believe that parents and students alike appreciate knowing that the school board addresses the cost of basic school supplies in our schools,” added Chair Jeff McMillan. If parents wish to purchase personal or enhanced supplies for specific programming, for example their own instrument or a high quality of wood for shop class, they can do so, but it is not necessary.
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Sod turning for Kemptville College Alumni Historical Building
The Kemptville College Alumni has turned the sod for the Kemptville College Alumni Historical Building. The sod turning took place Saturday, August 25, at the
Lombardy Agricultural Fair Grounds near Smiths Falls. Our yearly alumni reunion is held at the same location. Over 70 people attended the Sod Turning and then 175
presents ly appreciated. Financial contributors will receive a charitable receipt and names will be displayed in the new building and on our web page www.kcalumni.ca As an alumnus, business or organization supported by Kemptville grads, we hope that you will support our building by sending your cheque to; Kim Link, Treasurer, 12261 Link Road, Winchester ON K0C 2K0. Memorabilia that you have from your time at Kemptville can also be displayed in the building. Contact our President: Audrey Baker, a.bakercl@ hotmail.com . The official opening of the Kemptville College Alumni Historical Building will take place at our 2019 Reunion on Saturday, August 24, 2019 at the Lombardy Agricultural Society Fairgrounds. The Kemptville College Alumni appreciates your ongoing support.
L-R: Earl Hicks, ‘68 grad and Director at Large for Lombardy Agricultural Society; Ron Burgess, ‘68 grad,Alumni Past President / Building Coordinator; Isabel Kinnear, ‘69 grad, Alumni Secretary/Fund raising and Judy Drummond, 2nd Vice President for Lombardy Agricultural Society. attended the reunion banquet that evening. Fundraising started after the building was approved last August and donations to the building fund are great-
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Hunger Awareness Challenge
The co-owner of North Grenville Times has climbed on board for the Hunger Aw a r e n e s s C h a l l e n g e ! Thank you, Maggie Boyer, for joining our crew of Champions! September 5, 2018
To stay up-to-date on what's happening with the challenge (or to become a champion yourself), visit our website: https://www.houseoflazarus.com/hunger-awarenesschallenge-2 … When asked why she joined the challenge, Maggie responded: "Perhaps it is because I am very aware how fortunate I am, and what a good life I have. I can eat out when I want, I don't have to worry about a roof over my head, but I am also aware of how fleeting this all is. That in a moment it could all disappear.
I have had to struggle as a single mom, working with minimum wage, but had family around me to help. I think of the refugees out there, in many countries, and can't imagine what it must be like to not know where you will land up or where your next meal will come from. As I watch the news and see how bad things are getting for so many, I realise that, but for the grace of God, I could be one of those refugees. Not sure if I can make five days on a strict dietary budget, but I have to try. I have no idea of how much more it will make me aware or the
effect it will have if any. But I would like to encourage others to open their eyes as to how good life is for many of us here in North Grenville, and how wasteful we have become as a society. And bring about an awareness of those less fortunate."
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Mayoral Candidates Meeting Municipal Centre Theatre
Thursday, September 20, 2018 Doors open at 6.30 p.m.
Here is your chance to meet and listen to the four candidates for Mayor of North Grenville in the upcoming election on October 22. More importantly, this is your chance to ask questions and, hopefully, get answers. Why should you vote for one of these four? What vision do they have for the job of Mayor of North Grenville? What makes them better qualified for the position than any of the other three? This meeting shines a light on the four individuals who want your vote to be Mayor of North Grenville. Come out and see what they have to say.
Rome wasn't built in a Day - Important work takes time
William J. Langenberg I spent a morning at the Kemptville Campus reminiscing the past and discussing its future. I went there with an open mind to learn what the future of this beautiful campus may look like. Well, I can tell you: “This campus is entering a new era as a multi-functional educational hub and that takes time!” I sat in an office surrounded by foliage plants, which made me feel good. After all, foliage plants reduce my stress levels by 60 percent. It was not easy to go back to a college where I spent well over 30 years of my life teaching horticulture and climatology. This institution became a part of me, and developed me into the person I am today – a ‘culinary herb grower’: “Trying to practice what I preach!” Over the past few years, while selling herbs at the Kemptville Farmers’ Market, discussions always revolved around Kemptville College. So this past week I went for an unplanned visit. I had the opportunity to sit down with Patricia Remillard, Project Manager, Kemptville Campus and Community Hub and Cheryl deVries, Kemptville Campus Coordinator. I worked with Cheryl’s father, Bob Gordon, for over 25 years. Bob was the Grounds and Greenhouse Manager. Bob taught me all the stuff that a “well-educated university graduate” does not know. Bob, Ian McLaughlin, our Horticulture Technician, and I did the manual weather data recording, twice-a-day, seven days-aweek, for 365 days-a year at the College for well over 30 years. Patrica, Cheryl and I exchanged ideas with respect to food production in the class room, which is important within today’s digital generation. Back in the 50s and 60s, we grew our own fruits and vegetables at school in the Netherlands. We were ‘sustainable’ in those days. Today, many young families, of which both parents are working, food is either store-bought or ordered on-line. I have been advocating a return to the 50s, but by using today’s technology. In addition, at the college we talked about foliage plants in the classrooms to improve students’ well-being. Foliage plants, by the way, increase student performance by 15%, reduce stress by 60 % and increase overall well-being by 40%. I stressed the importance of an institution, which focusses on innovation and well-being. The Kemptville Campus is a perfect location for such an innovative direction. Half-way during our discussion, Brian Carré, CAO North Grenville, walked in. Brian joined-in with our impromptu discussion, which centered on innovation, education and implementation of the various facets of the new direction this campus is taking. Our discussion was mainly a sharing of our thoughts and feelings. I felt good when I left the Campus. Now, back at the Kemptville Farmers Market, where I sell my herbs, I am able to give a positive report on the future of our Kemptville Campus. The future looks good! Important work takes time. Rome wasn’t built in a Day. www.ngtimes.ca
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Scammers…they are still at it!
Scammers, otherwise known as swindlers, rip-off artists, cheaters etc., are still preying on people right here in our community. They can be really convincing and pushy; and some of them are downright rude. Their mission/job is to get money from us by their many stories and ploys and sometimes smooth talking. We now know that these scammers have the technology to make it look like the calls originate from a local area code. Why would we doubt someone calling from our area? Chances are they aren’t calling from our province, country or even continent. It is estimated that these are multi-million dollar businesses profiting from trusting people who willingly ‘hand over’ money to these new type of thieves. It is said that ‘the best
offense is a good defense’ and in this case Knowledge is our defense to protecting ourselves. Scams can be in person, over the telephone, in the mail, or via our computers. They can be surveys, contests, pop up videos on your computer/device, calls about your computer being compromised and that you should turn it on etc. They can profess being from banks; from Canada Revenue Agency saying that money is owed and that there is a warrant out for our arrest; calls supposedly on behalf of family members that are in trouble and need money immediately…and the list goes on and on of the various scams! There is a lot of great information on the Government of Canada: Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre website: “Protect yourself
Remember, legitimate telemarketers have nothing to hide However, criminals will say anything to part you from your hard-earned money. Be cautious. You have the right to check out any caller by requesting written information, a call back number, references and time to think over the offer. Legitimate business people will be happy to provide you with that information. After all, they want the "bad guys" out of business too. Always be careful about providing confidential personal information, especially banking or credit card details, unless you are certain the company is legitimate. And, if you have doubts about a caller, your best defence is to simply hang up. It's not rude – it's smart. If you're in doubt, it's wise
to ask the advice of a close friend or relative, or even your banker. Rely on people you can trust. Remember, you can Stop Phone Fraud - Just Hang Up!” (www.antifraudcentre.ca) As always you can contact us at Kemptville & District Home Support to discuss any concerns you may have. Together we can keep each other informed by talking about ways to keep safe and protected. People supporting each other are what has always made great communities – and will continue to do so. Until next time, Susan Susan Smith, Executive Director Kemptville & District Home Support
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Royal Canadian Legion Provincial Bursary Program Applications for the Royal Canadian Legion Provincial Bursary Program are now being accepted for the upcoming academic year. If you are a student attending a college, university or any other post-secondary institution this year, you may qualify for a bursary of up to $750 per each academic year. Eligibility • Ex-Servicemen or currently serving members of the Canadian Forces (Regular, Reserve and Merchant (Navy) and their children and grandchildren. • Ordinary and Life members of the Royal Canadian Legion and their children and grandchildren. • Associate members of the Royal Canadian Legion and their children. • Ladies’ Auxiliary members and their children and grandchildren. • Step children and step grandchildren may be considered. Application forms are available at branches of the Royal Canadian Legion. Application forms can also be downloaded from the Legion’s Provincial web-site. ( on.legion.ca ) Please note: completed application forms must be mailed to the address shown on the application form. Forms sent by email or fax will not be accepted. Application forms must be received by Legion Provincial Command by March 29,2019 For further information, contact the Legion Branch nearest you or Douglas Brunton, Zone G-3 Bursary Chairman at 6132585111 . E mail d.c.brunton@sympatico.ca
The Kemptville Snowmobile Klub will be starting up their monthly euchre nights. Doors will open at 6:30pm start time of 7 pm The dates for this season are: September 18th October 16th November 20th December 18th January 15th February 19th March 19th - Final night the north grenville
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UPDATE UPDATE UPCOMING MEETINGS COUNCIL Monday, September 10 at 6:30 pm in the Council Chambers at the Municipal Centre. COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE Monday, September 17 at 6:30 pm in the Council Chambers at the Municipal Centre. **NOTE: Council & Committee of the Whole meetings are live streamed and archived on the Municipal website. Agendas for upcoming meetings are published on the Friday prior to the meeting and minutes are posted after they are approved. Visit www.northgrenville.ca and click on Agendas & Minutes in the Govern tab. COMMITTEE MEETINGS Library Board – Thursday, September 13 at 7:00 pm at the Public Library, 1 Water St.
COMMUNITY GRANTS PROGRAM 2nd INTAKE
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. More information on the program and the application package can be found on the Municipal website and at the Municipal Centre. The deadline for applications is Friday, September 28, 2018.
COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
A second intake of applications for the Community Improvement Plan (CIP) Façade, Landscape and Signage Grant Program is now underway. Under the Program, matching funds of up to $5,000 may be offered to eligible commercial and residential property owners for façade, signage and street front improvements. Full program guidelines, a map of the CIP district and the application form can be found on investnorthgrenville.ca. Application deadline is Friday, September 28, 2018.
RABIES VACCINATION CLINIC
A rabies clinic will be held on Wednesday, September 19 from 2:00 pm to 6:00 pm at the North Grenville Fire Station, 259 County Road 44, Kemptville. Dogs and cats must be on a leash or in a carrier. CASH ONLY - $20 per animal (HST included). For more information, call 613-345-5685 or 1-800-660-5853.
OPP WEEKLY REPORT
Between August 20th and August 26th 2018, the Kemptville Office of Grenville County Ontario Provincial Police investigated 136 general occurrences: 29 Kemptville, 83 Municipality of North Grenville, 15 Village of Merrickville - Wolford and 9 on Highway 416. During the night of August 22nd and 23rd, culprit(s) entered a vehicle and workshop on Sheppard Close, North Grenville and stole tools and equipment. On the same evening, a vehicle was entered at a residence on Flynn Road, North Grenville and cash and personal documents were stolen. The investigations are ongoing. On the night of August 23rd and 24th, culprit(s) entered four unlocked parked vehicles at a residence on River Road, North Grenville and stole money and a pair of New Balance running shoes. A second residence on River Road had three unlocked vehicles entered and a variety of items were stolen including tools, jewelry, personal documents and cash. On the same evening, culprit(s) entered an unlocked vehicle parked at a residence on Boundary Road, North Grenville and stole money. The other locked vehicles on the property were not entered or damaged. At a residence on County Road 19, three unlocked vehicles were entered and cash was stolen. Another vehicle at a home on River View Lane had an unlocked vehicle entered and a wallet and cash were stolen. On Flynn Road, North Grenville an unlocked residential shed was entered and full gas tank was stolen. Police also were dispatched to a theft of copper pipes from a construction site on County Road 43, North Grenville. The investigations are ongoing. On August 25th, culprit(s) stole cash and a rear licence plate from an unlocked vehicle parked at a business on Ryan's Well Drive, North Grenville. The investigation is ongoing. A vehicle with an unlocked door or an open window is an easy target. Protect your vehicle from theft. Always roll up your vehicle windows, lock the doors and pocket the keys when you park your car. Park in a well-lit area and never leave valuables in plain view. 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 613-258-3441 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-(TIPS) 8477 or submit your tip on-line at . Crime Stoppers does not want your name, you don't go to court, and you could earn cash reward. www.tipsubmit. 7
2018 BURN PERMITS
In accordance with By-Law 33-12, a Burn Permit is required to conduct open burning on property located outside of the urban area. The entire application and renewal process is available online at www.northgrenville.ca. The online process also allows you to receive direct notification of special conditions such as fire bans and fire risk level. Burn permits are also still available at the Municipal Office or at the Fire Hall at 259 County Rd. 44 and the fee is $15. Please check conditions prior to burning by calling 613-706-1770.
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Let’s give them something to talk about by David Shanahan This is a Public Service Announcement on behalf of voters, directed to the candidates at this year’s municipal election. There are a number of candidate meetings scheduled for the coming weeks (a Mayoral Candidates meeting, sponsored by the Times, is on September 20). For the sake of voters, and the reputation of candidates, I’d like to reprint something that I wrote in 2014, after the last all-candidates meeting. The plea is that there will be no need to write this again: that, this time, the candidates will actually debate, discuss, interact and explain how, and in what specifics, they differ from each other. For example, in 2014, the meeting was described as follows: Passion. Heated debate. Conviction. A full and frank exchange of views. Last week’s All-candidates meeting had everything but these
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Dear Editor: A while back, I burst a tire on my car while trying to manoeuvre through the potholes on Wellington Road. To my consternation, when I checked with the management of 416 Tire, not only did they have to replace the damaged front tire, no, they had to replace both tires. Thanks to Wellington’s Third World condition, I spent $445 that day. The least the Municipality could do is set aside a reimbursement fund for pothole incidents. Ottawa has a similar fund. And while you’re at it, you could lower water rates. Then, all would be just fine in the Kingdom of Kemptville. Patrick Babin
elements. The occasion was prefect: the largest audience the municipal theatre has ever had (there was no room left even on the stage), and an eager and expectant atmosphere. Then the candidates started talking and it became clear that the same tired approach to campaigning was going to prevail once more. The occasion was well worth having: the public heard the candidates speak on a variety of issues of interest to us all - Kemptville College, growth paying (or not paying) for growth, sustainability, heritage, and so on. I am glad all the candidates came out, and very grateful to the public that our rental of the theatre was worthwhile! It just seemed that, for most of the candidates, these issues weren’t really of much interest to them. They recited their prepared platforms, but rarely showed any spark. There were very few concrete ideas put forward, just generalised approval of all the Dear Editor, I have been very disgusted with the local government in the town of Kemptville and the other ones who run the 200 Bridge Street apartments where people live. I and a few residents who live here will give you a few ideas why this place was built and how soon you people forget and that is it was built for seniors. Why are these trouble makers moving in? By this, I mean there is more drugs being smoked in here and more people who do nothing but cause trouble. Well mayor and council you better do something before election or we will see about electing others. The provincial police has
right things, a homogenous and rather bland presentation clearly designed not to offend, not to stir anyone up, not to inspire. That aspect of the evening was quite discouraging. Moral cowardice is when you acknowledge in private that bad behaviour is taking place, and then sit silently in public and watch it happen. There was a certain amount of that at the meeting too, in the sense that people who don’t really like each other decided it looked good if they praised each other in front of the voters. Politics. There is a very definite approach taken around here that one must always be “positive”, and never “negative”, but rarely does anyone define those terms. It does seem that “positive” means pretending everything is fine and will all work out in the end. That every aspect of our community is healthy, that growth pays for growth, and that we are all friends and on the same page. So,
“positive” really means rosecoloured glasses, or lying. “Negative” is also called “fear-mongering”, which is when someone points out realities and warns that we will be in trouble if we don’t do something about them. That is complete nonsense. Fear-mongering is when you give an exaggerated report on things and imply that disaster is inevitable, a very different attitude. There are aspects of North Grenville society that are sacrosanct: they cannot, or should not, be examined closely, should never be questioned or criticised. This creates an intellectual minefield, where you have to watch your words in case someone takes offense. The problem is that, no matter what you say, however valid, fact-based, or supported, someone will take offense. That is a fact of life. Listening to people who sold Acton’s Corners heritage site now saying how much they would approve of community associations taking
over heritage buildings was, honestly, nauseating. These same people have refused to support heritage in the past, and have not been positive about supporting community associations. Now they want us to believe that their next term would be completely different. How can anyone believe that? It was all said four years ago, the last time we had an election. But candidates need to remember something. Now, can anyone point out how things have changed in the past four years? Couldn’t the same things be said today? Will they be repeated tomorrow, or next year, or in four year’s time? Here’s some lasting advice to the candidates, taking care to speak to the reality of things, not the way councillors and mayors seem to want them to be: In all your time on Council, you will almost certainly never address so many people at one time again. You will get used to sitting in that theatre for council meetings and have
been here so much that we think it is their headquarters. Having served on the town police as an auxiliary, some of us know how to defend ourselves, and we will if we have to. Also we have one person who likes to harm seniors, another problem that will be taken care of. If you tell the people from housing, the only answer you get is it is hearsay. Also Mr Ford why don't you start charging for people to get into these gambling places, and let people have free parking for hospitals. These people can afford to pay to gamble for heaven sake, wake up people. Capt Milfred W. A. Harper Black Watch rtd 200 Bridge Street Kemptville
remove my signs and probably get a good chuckle while you're at it? Instead of targeting me, why don't you just call me and tell me your concerns? If you don't like me then why don't you spend your energy trying to find a candidate you do like and work with him or even me to get a good council that will look after you, your family and your town. Elwood Armour Dear Editor, "We'll meet again, don't know where, don't know when...." the beautiful lyrics of the classic Vera Lynn song were a perfectly appropriate choice for the funeral of my mother, Doreen Hunt, a child of the Second World War, who met her husband at the station where the news of Britain being at war was first radioed to the Naval Fleet. My sister suggested the song be printed on the card for the funeral service and we all agreed. Many modern funerals now end with a rousing, uplifting song at the end to send participants back out into the world of the living. My sister did not want this, she felt that the Vera
Lynn song would be more in keeping with the feeling of gravitas that she predicted she would be experiencing at the close of the emotional day. She asked for a recording to be played. I disagreed with this as my experience while pursuing my Master's program at Trinity College was whenever a prerecording was used during a service there was a momentary awkwardness while the person responsible for pushing the 'play' button verified that it was the correct moment. Often the recording did not play as predicted, with some technical complication causing an awkward delay. My own thought was that there was an extremely capable and talented musician present on the piano, why not allow him to gauge the moment and come in at the appropriate time? On this I was overruled and that was fine, a funeral salon is no place for arguments. At the end of the service Vera Lynn's voice sweetly filled the room after only a brief pause while the Director's Bluetooth connected to the audio system. As planned, he picked up my mother's ashes
Who Are You? A message from Elwood Armour, your mayoral candidate. There is someone out there who is taking down my signs many of which have been requested by my supporters and are on private property. Who are you who is so juvenile that you sneak out, probably at night, to The North Grenville Times is published weekly by North Grenville Times Inc. Marketing Gord J. Logan gord@ngtimes.ca 613-258-6402 September 5, 2018
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an audience of one, or two, or five at most. Candidate meetings are a major job interview for each of you, and the general consensus seems to be that you failed to really impress. I believe people came to that meeting to hear something real, some genuine discussion, even some debate. They were ready for that, and, overall, they didn’t get it. Imagine: when one young woman wanted to know what the candidates would do to provide jobs for people with university degrees, the majority of the answers were bland repetitions of “development will bring jobs”. She was quite discouraged with the non-answers. It was clear that many candidates had no definite plans. Here’s the saddest part. I know that the meeting did not reflect the truth about many of the candidates. There are some who are genuinely passionate (not just in words), who really want to see change. But they got caught in The Bubble, that place of unreality, where your tone of voice changes, you speak cautiously, and you “behave yourself”. That’s why we set it up like a council meeting: so now you know what it can be like under the lights and cameras. It’s not too late! Burst the Bubble! Engage. Inspire. Speak truth to power. Show us why we should vote for you. and recessed from the room. Unplanned, his Blutooth connection disconnected and the music stopped. The beautiful lyrics were interrupted by the sound of static and crackle of the connection trying to re-establish itself. That is when the most magical thing happened: softly, gently, embracingly, the murmur of a room full of voices picked up the melody where the recording had left off.. "Keep smiling through, just like you always do, 'til the blue skies send the dark clouds away..." The Kemptville community I know and love came through, in the gentle, loving, unassuming way that they so often do, picking up the verses and bringing my mother's funeral to an unexpected and deeply touching end. Susan Hunt Staff Reporter Hilary Thomson hilary@ngtimes.ca
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Merrickville Heroes celebrates the life of 31 veterans
On August 25, the Merrickville Legion Branch 245 hosted the launch of Merrickville’s Heroes through a limited edition book and website located on www.merrickvilleheroes.weebly.com which was funded in part by
Veteran Affairs Canada. The celebration of life for the 31 veterans of the Merrickville area who fought and died in WWI began with greetings from Branch 245 President Lee Horning. Minister Steve Clark, MPP followed
with us. Refreshments were served by Cassie’s Cookies who presented a cheque to the Legion for the purchase of a “There but Not There” silhouette to be on display at Branch 245. “There but Not There” silhouettes are a fundraising program for current returning injured veterans. A copy of the Merrickville Heroes book was also donated to the Merrickville Public Library. We would like to thank all who came to the launch and encourage everyone to check out the new website.
by speaking about how at his office it is the local history items that gain the most attention and was pleased to give people the opportunity to read about these local heroes. MP Conservative candidate Michael Barrett spoke next mentioning how as a recently retired veteran, he has great respect for those who have gone before him and thankful to see their stories preserved. Merrickville Councillor Victor Suthren spoke about the great sacrifice Merrickville and our country made and how great the losses were. Author Rob More finished by presenting the books to President Horning and speaking about how important it is to preserve the truth of WWI and serve as the voices of those who are no longer
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Municipality gives free water to contractors by Hilary Thomson The Municipality of Merrickville-Wolford has been supplying potable water to construction tanker trucks free of charge. Mayor David Nash brought the issue to the attention of council at the meeting of August 27, 2018. He says he noticed several tanker trucks being filled up over the summer from companies contracted to do work on County Road 15 and Collar Hill. David says that when he asked the former Manager of Public Works, Dave Powers about it, he was informed that the companies were not being charged for the water. “There is no reason we should be giving water away for work on a county road,” David says. “I couldn’t believe we were doing that.” David says he believes the
contractors should be billed for the water they received from the municipality. The revenue could be used to offset the extremely high water rates in the municipality which are a constant sore spot for residents. Council has directed staff to look into how much water has been given to the construction companies this summer and work on a model where they could charge for any bulk water they supply for projects outside municipal jurisdiction. “As part of a review like this, we typically examine our existing policy and practices to determine how they should be charged,” says Interim CAO Doug Robertson. Deputy Mayor Anne Barr also suggested they contact the company that manages their water system, OCWA, for comment on how giving this water away has impacted the system.
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2018 Merrickville’s Jazz Fest
Tickets are now on sale for the eighth annual edition of Merrickville’s Jazz Fest (MJF) taking place in venues around the village from Thursday, October 11 to Sunday, October 14, 2018. We are excited to present many opportunities to enjoy great musicians again this year. With a great selection of styles, featuring up and coming young artists, and outstanding seasoned performers from Toronto, Montreal and Ottawa, we’re sure you will find there is something for everyone. Please join us on Thursday for our Grand Opening & Sponsor Appreciation fea-
turing Vocals & Violin with Karen Oxorn. Open to all those in possession of a ticket or pass for the festival. Wine, beer and hors d’œuvres, will be complimentary. Our Saturday Swing Night is sure to delight with Peter Liu and the Pollcats; one of the most popular vintage swing bands in Ottawa, known for inspiring excitement and joy in both listeners and dancers. The popular Sunday morning Jazz Worship returns this year with Ripple Effect. This is a non-ticketed ecumenical event. On Sunday night we are proud to present the amazing
Juno Award winner Kellylee Evans. Still shaking it up with, Come On, her latest Decca album; this stylistic connoisseur has tackled everything from jazz to R&B and pop. This is a show you won’t want to miss! In response to the increasing popularity of our restaurant shows, Merrickville’s Jazz Fest will be offering concurrent shows at the Baldachin Inn and The Goose & Gridiron restaurants. Two fantastic, albeit different style artists are booked for the three evenings; now with a 90 minute performance, providing for more time to relax and enjoy the show and
a meal. When you purchase your tickets and passes this year, you will be offered a choice of a restaurant event. Reservations for these restaurant venues are by ticket only. With limited seating available at both venues, we encourage you to make your selection early. Please visit our website merrickvillesjazzfest.com for more details on our stellar lineup, program information and online ticket sales. Tickets are also available at the Knock Knock Shoppe in Merrickville. See you at Merrickville’s Jazz Fest 2018!
New blue lights on emergency vehicles in Merrickville-Wolford by Hilary Thomson Merrickville-Wolford’s emergency vehicles will be outfitted with new blue lights, in accordance with a change to the Highway Traffic Act regulations made late last year. The change comes as the result of Bill 174, part of which dealt with an amendment to the Highway Traffic Act which allows all emergency vehicles to use a blue light as well as the traditional red ones. According to the Ontario Association of Fire Chiefs, the blue lights will improve fire fighter safety,
“especially when conditions (i.e. snow, fog) limits motorists’ visibility.” Merrickville-Wolford Fire Chief Mark Urquhart says the change is welcome in the Village’s fire department. He believes motorists are more likely to respond to a blue flashing light as it is historically associated with police cars who issue tickets for non-compliance. “People know there are consequences there,” he says. Mark says the addition of the blue light is quite cost effective and just a matter of changing the lens on some of the lights that are already on the trucks. The department will be using both red and
blue flashing lights to alert motorists and ask them to yield to emergency vehicles. “[They] should slow down and be prepared to stop or change lanes,” Mark says. In municipalities that have a volunteer fire department, flashing green lights are used by some volunteer fire fighters if they are on a call. This does not allow them to disobey the rules of the road but alerts other drivers to allow them the right of way. “The hope is to allow them to get to the fire or station more quickly,” Mark says. The green light is used by some, but not all the volunteer fire fighters in Merrickville-Wolford as they are not supplied
by the fire department and must be purchased by the fire fighter themselves. Mark says motorists should always watch out for any colour flashing light on the road. Amber lights are used in construction zones to protect workers as they work along highways or major roads. Hazard lights are used by all vehicles to alert other drivers if they have to stop or travel more slowly on a busy road. “The motoring public should be aware of all flashing lights and respond appropriately,” Mark says.
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History Buff in music and song by Michael Whittaker Fire up your appetite with entertainment by the History Buffs before enjoying the spaghetti dinner at Merrickville’s Holy Trinity Church Sun. Sept. 9 at 2:30 PM. The History Buffs play original and history-oriented music while dressed in historic costumes, and playing antique instruments. Their enjoyable entertainment is reminiscent of traditional music hall or vaudeville performances. After the outdoor concert (weather permitting), the spaghetti supper will be served. Everyone is welcome. Pay what you can; a vegetarian option available. Dinner at 4:30 PM. The Merrickville and District Historical Society partnered with Holy Trinity Church to offer the concert as a MerrickvilleWolford 225 commemoration. the north grenville
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Rideau Valley Archaeological Society reconvening after summer recess
Neil Jordan, Catherine Hawkins, and Colleen McNulty digging a row of test pits at the Colony of Avalon. Photo courtesy of Dr. Barry Gaulton.
Summer vacations are at an end, and the Rideau Valley Archaeological Society is returning to monthly meetings. On Sunday, September 9, at 12:30 pm, RVAS will reconvene at the Goose September 5, 2018
and Gridiron in Merrickville with Brian Reid, an RVAS member, speaking about his summer experience digging at the Colony of Avalon in Ferryland, Newfoundland. In 1621, Sir George Calvert (the First Lord Baltimore)
established the Colony of Avalon, which is recognized as the best preserved early English colonial site in North America. Visit http://colonyofavalon.ca/ RVAS memberships will be sold. A $5 fee takes your
membership to the end of 2018. For $25, a membership is valid to 31 Dec. 2019. Come for lunch, and enjoy Brian’s presentation. In October, NCC archaeologist Ian Badgley speaks about the Lac Leamy Park First Nation’s dig on the Ottawa River shoreline opposite Rideau Falls; a site dating back 6,000 years. New York archaeologist Tim Abel is November’s guest presenting on the 15th-century Iroquoian site at Sanford Corners, northeast of Watertown. The Rideau Valley Archaeological Society Facebook page is a compendium of current archaeological news from around the world. Contact mpw1749@gmail. com for information.
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Conservatory Canada Exam Results Students of Sue Heidebrecht A.Mus., ORMT, MYCC Piano Grade One Isabella Atkinson, First Class Honours Andrew Mosher, First Class Honours Claire Mosher, First Class Honours Zoe Umbach, First Class Honours Piano Grade Four Christine Schellenberg, First Class Honours with Distinction Piano Grade Five Ben Schellenberg, First Class Honours Piano Grade Seven Mairi Hallman, First Class Honours with Distinction Rowan Meyer, First Class Honours with Distinction Piano Grade Eight Sarah LaHaise, First Class Honours Olivia McKeeman, First Class Honours Rosemary Scully, First Class Honours Rudiments Grade One Isabella Atkinson Andrew Mosher Zoe Umbach, First Class Honours with Distinction Rudiments Grade Three Genevieve Roy Griffin, First Class Honours Trinity Piette, First Class Honours Mairi Hallman, First Class Honours with Distinction Rudiments Grade Four Mairi Hallman, First Class Honours with Distinction Sarah LaHaise, First Class Honours with Distinction Olivia McKeeman, First Class Honours Rosemary Scully, First Class Honours with Distinction
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Great Lakes Jamboree
Members of the North Grenville Scouts participated in the 13th Great Lakes Jamboree this summer, held at Camp Bel in Dorchester, Ontario. The Great Lakes Jamboree is the
longest continuously running Jamboree in Ontario. Roughly 300 youth from different parts of Canada and the States, plus representatives from as far away as New Zealand and parts of Europe, camped
together for 10 days. Over this period, the youth enjoyed leathermaking, blacksmithing, rapelling, target shooting, canoeing, hiking, pioneering skills, and a variety of other activities. Evenings were full
with skits, songs, game show nights and an interesting watermelon carving competition. It was a lof of fun! Some of the expenses of the trip were paid for through an e-waste fundraising event held during the North Grenville Sustainability Fair in April, in collaboration with the Kemptville Youth Centre. Thank you to the KYC for partnering for this event, and to the North Grenville community for dropping off their e-waste for recycling. As a result, the Scouts travelled to another part of Ontario, met other Scouts from this area and elsewhere, and had a range of unforgettable experiences together.
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The 30th annual Guide Dog Motorcycle Ride will take place on Sunday, September 9, 2018. It’s an all-brand motorcycle ride in support of Canadian Guide Dogs for the Blind, meaning all riders are welcome, no matter what brand of motorcycle you ride. To sign up, go to www. guidedogs.ca . You can
register in advance for $25 per person ($25 each for rider and a passenger); or show up the morning of September 9 between 9 am-10 am and register on-site for $30. Depart once you’re signed up and begin the 180 kms. ride through Eastern Ontario. Admission includes the ride, prizes, a bbq, and a chance to tour the kennels at Canadian
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Guide Dogs for the Blind. The Guide Dog Motorcycle Ride is a rain or shine event, with 100% of the proceeds directed to Canadian Guide Dogs for the Blind. This charity ride is proudly sponsored by CMC 011 Ottawa: Canadian Motorcycle Cruisers. The ride starts and finishes at the National Training Centre of Canadian Guide Dogs for the Blind, 4120 Rideau Valley Drive North, Manotick. Canadian Guide Dogs for the Blind was established as a registered charity in 1984. Canadian Guide Dogs for the Blind has provided more than 850 professionally trained guide dogs to Canadians who are visually impaired from coast to coast. Canadian Guide Dogs for the Blind also operates an Assistance Dogs Division, which trains assistance dogs for individuals in the Ottawa area with mobility-related disabilities. To learn more about this event or Canadian Guide Dogs for the Blind, visit www.guidedogs.ca or phone (613) 692-7777.
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SERVICES TOES IN NEED Professional, Sterile Advanced Mobile Foot Care Nurse 613 858 4383 toesinneed@bell.net www.toesinneed.ca Hunter Education Courses on August 25 and 26 in Winchester and September 15 and 16 in Spencer ville. Contact Kerr y Coleman at 613 -258 -7515 or kerrycoleman@xplornet.com
Retired carpenter. I am an honest trustworthy and very good at what I do. Renovations, kitchens, bathrooms, additions, decks, home repair. Call George at 613-4627637
Backyard Grill 20”x 14” cooking area, 2 shelves, on wheels.$30, 613 215 0651
2014 Yamaha ATV excellent condition $9,000 613.258.4867
GPS Garmin DriveLuxe 50. Portable car GPS, $300.00. 613-258-1518.
2005 Uplander as is, asking $1000.00, call 613-2582753.
SEWING: Weddings to alterations, stonehousesewing. com. Call Sharon at 613-2243182, Kemptville.
Cuisinart Electric Pressure Cooker used twice asking $75.00. Call 613-258-2753
Filter, UV, 58mm, new 5.0 0 ve3mhm@sympatico.ca
TOASTMASTERS 613.698.6131
Property clean-up, trees, brush, scrap metal anything removed. Wayne Scott 613286-9072.
Rotor tilling, bush hog, small backhoe, lane grading. Call 613.229.4520.
P R O F E S S I O N A L PA I N T E R Commercial & Residential 613.276.4583 Kemptville area
Looking for Avon products, please call Joan at 613-762-6600
Complete Home Property Clean up: house cleaning, dump runs, etc. Call Al’s Clean up services 613.258.3847 613.295.0300
House cleaning. Every mother/father needs a housewife. Call Sandy 613 219 7277 House cleaning and/or home security checks for snowbirds. Diana 613 294 0385 GARDENING - Artistic Flower Gardening, Create or Establish - construct maintain. Small Lawn Services. 613-258-3847 French, Spanish, Inuktitut and Sign Language courses www.LearningNG.ca 613-853-8308 anne@alkeventmanagement.ca Nutrition & Gut Health Eat to live! Practical support for your body & spirit. support@wholesumapproach.com 613258-7133 Horse mini-camps for children/youth all summer 258-7488 Handyman/c ontractor, with years of experience. No job is too big or too small. Local references and free estimates. Call 613-7918597 J.R Tunings Affordable and Reliable Piano Tuning $100/Tuning JRTuningsinfo@gmail.com CFSC & CRFSC & HEP Steve 613-258-6162 1894steve@ gmail.com John’s Home Renovations call and leave name and number. 613-269-3113
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Back-to-wall cabinet for sale, original glass doors. $350.00. 613-269-4415 KITCHEN DINING ROOM AND LIVING ROOM SET COME FROM HOME WITH NON SMOKERS. NO PETS JACKIE 613-821-6161
Private sale. Used home hospital equipment in good condition. Reasonable offer. 613-567-8533 or leave message. WANTED
DORM PACKAGE MINI-FRIDGE, BED TOPPER, SHEETS AND RISERS $200.00 258-9470
SEEKING Rental in Merrickville-ASAP Female PSW employee at Hill Top Manor -Excellent references Please call 613 581 8021
HANDY MAN specializing in renovations & house staging. We do it all CALL 613.294.2416
15” tv ac/dc built-in dvd/ cd, usb and card reader perfect for camper / dorm $75 613-258-3596
Paving company for driveway repair Merrickville (small side job). 613 269 4255
Goodnight Bed Company Supporting your well-being with genuine sleep solutions. 613 258 2902.
HEINTZMAN UPRIGHT PIANO IN OAK, WITH MATCHING STOOL. WELL TAKEN CARE OF. REASON FOR SALE - MOVING. $3000. APPLY 613 258 291
Tractor Operator wanted for snow removal, Please call 613-850-3742 Eric
Rock My House music lessons in fiddle, piano, drums and more. 613 258 5656.
Adjustable Bath Safety Seat with Back Rest $50. 613215-0681
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Table + 4 chairs, solid maple, 102 cm round, drop leaf, $140. 613 258 2119
Furnished room in a shared house for rent, $700/mth in Oxford Mills. Call 613 294 7420 Old Town Kemptville, Sept 1, $750 plus utilities. 613 220 5014 3 bedroom house available. Rent Supplement Program for families with income under $43,500.. Call 613-3423840 x2450. COMMERCIAL FOR LEASE 513 Prescott St. Kemptville Suggested Use: Salon (nail, hair, Barber, Esthetiian, Massage) Service Shop, Professional Office Car Rentals/Detailing Office with 2-Bay garages and parking @ back Available September 1.613794-3551 FOR SALE potatoes dug fresh 40 cents lb 613 2584217 or 7975507 Air Conditioner, MayTag 8500 BTU/h - for doublehung windows. $150.00 CALL 613-258-2119
Pig pens $400; truck racks $100; heat bulbs $5. Call Dave @ 343-542-8177 10 gal S.Steel dispensing tank with gate. Unused, suitable Honey/Maple syrup.$195 .613 269-3567 Solid Pine Door 1,3/4 x 30 x 76" , hardware. $100 V-$400+ Tel 613 258 8000
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 8TH (7AM-2PM) MULTI-FAMILY GARAGE SALE TAMARACK CIRCLE, KEMPTVILLE GLENGABLES AREA ANTIQUES, SILVERWARE, DOLLS, BOOKS, LOTS OF MISC ITEMS SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 8 (7AM-2PM) COMMUNITY GARAGE SALE STONEHAVEN/ GLENGABLES AREA, KEMPTVILLE OFF OF #43 / BACKING ONTO JOHNSTON AND ABBOTT RD.
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WANTED: BOOKKEEPER/ACCOUNTANT The Position We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced, enthusiastic, organized, details-oriented accountant to join our team. As part of the team, you will be responsible for providing full-cycle accounting and bookkeeping and payroll and tax services to our clients throughout the year. The Candidate You possess a post-secondary diploma or degree from a recognized business program. You are detail oriented, organized and can work independently. You have excellent communication skills, verbal and written, in English. You have 10+ years of experience in public accounting/ bookkeeping and you are a master of QuickBooks Online and MS Excel. You think ahead, love problem solving and see the big picture. You have no problem managing people and taking charge when necessary. The Employer We are a well-established bookkeeping and accounting firm located in Kemptville, 30 minutes south of Ottawa, with clients across Canada. Our clients are small to mid-size private corporations, not for profit and charitable entities, and individuals. Our services include bookkeeping, accounting, payroll, controllership, business management services, financial statement preparation, taxation and more. We are a paperless office that uses and values technology. We put our employees and clients first with comfortable, attractive facilities. Our people remain the driving force behind our continued success. Please email your resume and salary expectations to info@lunanaccounting.com to apply. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted. We thank you for your time and interest in Lunan Accounting Services and we look forward to hearing from you.
Community Garage Sale + Local Artists Sale Saturday, September 8th. 9am -1pm Country Walk Community
133 - 213 Oxford Street, West. 125 - 134 Alma Street, West. Location: at Oxford Street West/ George Street West Kemptville, ON Over 20 homes- household items,kids toys,garden items, clothing and much,much more.
Hay for sale, $5.00/bale, Anne Marie 613-213-0970 For Sale- Four sets of 120cm grow lights. $100 or best offer. 613 269-3567 Mixed seasoned firewood for sale, all hardwood, $100/ cord delivered, Jon 613-2273650 Dry and wrapped round bales of hay suitable for cattle. Jon 613-227-3650 1 new Nordic & rim 225/75/15 . $75.00. 613 258 6254 Offer Expires September 30, 2018
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Sept 6-9 Spencerville Fair: See page 8 for a list of all events Sept 12 New Horizon Club, Noon, Burritt’s Rapids Community Centre. Pot Luck Lunch and AGM. Sept 12 Annual Ladies Nine & Dine golf tournament in support of KDH l Foundation, eQuinelle Golf Club. Call 258-6133 ext. 157 before Sept. 10 to register. Sept 23 Bridal Gowns and High Tea, fundraiser for The Kemptville District Hospital Auxiliary, 1:30 to 4 pm, St. John’s, United Church, 400 Prescott Street. Tickets, $20 may be purchased from the gift shop at KDH or call 258-4581. Sept 29 Harvest Dinner, North Grenville Historical Society’s chef prepared autumn feast. Social hour 5:00 p.m., dinner at 6:00 p.m. in the North Grenville Curling Club. Tickets are $25.00 and are available at Geronimo Coffee House or NGHS (613) 258-4401.
ACROSS 1. Untidy one 5. Interprets written material 10. Absent Without Leave 14. Falafel bread 15. Lengthways 16. Dash 17. Keen 18. String puppet 20. Recite 22. Stammer 23. Alien Life Form 24. Exams 25. Slums 32. Condominium 33. Accord 34. Dowel 37. Picnic insects 38. A woody place 39. Grizzly 40. Japanese apricot
Weekly and recurring events Mon Kemptville Quilters Guild, 2nd Mon./mth at the Kemptville Pentecostal Church, 1964 County Road 43, 7 pm. New members welcome. Kemptville Cancer Support Group, 3rd Mon/mth, St. John’s United Church, Prescott St., 2 pm. All welcome. For info call Ellen Vibert-Miller at 613-258-7778. Modern square dance club, Grenville Gremlins, 7:30-10 pm, NG Municipal Centre.
Newcomer Bridge-St John's United Church 12:15pm. Cost $5.00. All levels welcome. No partner needed. Info . 613-806-4495 to 613-795-7155.
41. Wooden shoe 42. Cacophony 43. Without giving a name 45. Scrawny one 49. Lyric poem 50. Most destitute 53. Anagram of "Clients" 57. Enteric 59. Killer whale 60. A noble gas 61. Picture 62. Sought damages 63. Tropical American wildcat 64. Indemnify 65. Countercurrent DOWN 1. WW1 plane 2. Not pre-recorded 3. Ear-related 4. Eroded barren lands
5. Develop complicating consequences 6. Test 7. Manner 8. Rostrum 9. Notch 10. Mountain crest 11. Electrical power units 12. Group of 8 13. Lascivious looks 19. Bonkers 21. Countertenor 25. Fraud 26. Sharpen 27. Against 28. Engine supercharger 29. Scallion 30. Humorous 31. Greatest possible 34. Legumes 35. Nobleman 36. Midway between white and black 38. Air movement device 39. Nova Scotian 41. Mentors 42. Portend 44. A haphazard assortment 45. Backbone 46. Hyrax 47. Turbine part 48. Stadium 51. Blend 52. An indefinite period 53. Epic 54. Gunk 55. Chilled 56. Gentlewoman 58. Short sleep
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Men’s Darts League at the Legion, 7 pm. Starting 10 Sept through to April. All are welcome. $5. per night. Tues Ladies Darts, Kemptville Legion, 7 pm starting Sept 4. All are welcome, come any Tuesday night. $5 per player, all monies paid back out as prizes.
BNI Networking Group Breakfast, Grenville Mutual Insurance Building, 380 Colonnade Dr, 7- 8:30 am. Info: 613-918-0430. Bridge St. John’s United Church, 12:15 pm. Cost $5. All levels of bridge players welcome. Info, call. 613-806-4495 to 613-795-7155. The Branch Artisans Guild, North Grenville Community Church, 2659 Concession St. every 3rd Tue/mth, 7pm. New members welcomed Wed NG Photography Club - 1st Wed./mth, 7-9 pm, at the Grenville Mutual Insurance, 380 Colonnade Drive. See ngphotoclub.ca for info. Klub 67 Euchre every 2nd & 4th Wed/mth, 1:15 pm, St. John's United Church. Everyone welcome $5.00. Bingo- 1st & 3rd Wed/mth., Kemptville Legion, 1 pm. All welcome. New Horizon Club, Burritt`s Rapids Community Hall. Adults 55 plus welcome. For info re programs and membership, call Golida Tym 258-3894. Probus Club of North Grenville, 3rd Wed./mth. Everyone is welcome to join us at 9:30 am at St Paul's Presbyterian Church Hall for fellowship. Holy Cross Church monthly suppers, 1st Wed/mth. Adults $8, Children $5. All are welcomed. NGPL Science and Technology Group meetings are held the 1st/Wed/mth, 7-9 pm in the program room at the Library. Thu Bridge - St. John’s United Church, 6:15 pm. Cost $5. All levels of bridge players welcome. For more info, call 613-915-1464 to 613-795-7155. North Grenville Toastmasters - Meeting 1st & 3rd Thurs/mth., 7 pm at O’Farrell’s Financial Services, Cty Rd 44. Info, call 258-7665. Mixed Darts League at the Legion 7:30 pm. Starting 6 Sept, through to April. All are welcome. $5. per night. Fri Twice The Fun Games (200 Sanders St. Unit 103) Game Night, 2nd and 4th Fri/mth, 6-10 pm. Bring your favourite game or borrow one from their library. Sat Kemptville Legion breakfast, 8 - 10 am 3rd Sat/mth, 100 Reuben Crescent. Adults $. 6, Children under 12 $3. All welcome. Sun Twice The Fun Games (200 Sanders St. Unit 103) “Organized Play” and "Learn to Play" events, 1-4 pm . No experience needed. Bingo, Kemptville Legion – Last Sun/mth, Doors open 6 pm, guaranteed $400 jackpot. Refreshments available. M,W,F Kemptville and Area Walking Group meet at Municipal Centre at 8 am. All welcome.
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Time for church
It is time to get into routines and that includes church! All are welcome to St. John's United Church, 400 Prescott Street, Kemptville. Service is at 10 am with Sunday school beginning again on September 9th. We share the first 15 minutes of service and then the young have their own program for 45 minutes. This includes crafts, music, story time' allowing an opportunity for spiritual growth and fellowship. As a welcoming gesture, a light reception is occurring Sept 9th with treats to welcome everyone. Fully accessible, we look forward to welcoming you into our family. Check us out @ kemptvilleunitedchurch.org or contact us through 613-258-3259, or by e mail @ stjohnsk@magma.ca Dragonfly by Alistair Lee
September is World Alzheimer’s Month
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September is “World Alzheimer’s Month” and I wish they would stop using the word Azheimer’s when the better word is Dementia. I hope to provide some educational information on Dementia as part of the World Alzheimer’s Month. I should state that I am not a doctor but as a Caregiver for my wife who is living with Vascular Dementia I have been encouraged to educate myself to better help her live with this disease. Most of what I am putting forward here is from material I have been provided in my Caregivers Support Group. Dementia is the umbrella term that includes more than many types of Dementia. The 10 most common types of dementia are: 1. Alzheimer’s Disease (AD) 2. CTE Cronic Traumatic Encephalopathy 3. Corticobasal Degeneration (CBD) 4. Creutzfeld-Jacob Disease (CJD) 5. Frontotemporal Dementia (FTD) a) Pick’s Disease b) Primary Progressive Aphasia 6. Gerstmann-Straussler-Scheinker Disease (DSS)
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7. HIV-Associated Dementia (HAD) 8. Huntington’s Disease (HD) 9. Lewy Body Dementia (LBD) 10. Vascular Dementia a) Multi-Infarct Dementia b) Single-Infarct Dementia c) Binswanger’s Disease d) CADASIL
I think before I go any further I should give some explanation of what conditions are NOT Dementia 1 – Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI) Some people develop cognitive and memory problems that are not severe enough to diagnosed as dementia but are more pronounced than the cognitive changes associated with normal aging. This condition is called mild cognitive impairment. Although many patients with this condition later develop dementia, some do not. Many researchers are studying mild cognitive impairment to find ways to treat it or prevent it from progressing to dementia. 2 – Age Related Cognitive Decline As people age, they usually experience slower information processing and mild memory impairment. In addition, their brains frequently decrease in volume and some nerve cells, or neurons, are lost. These changes, called age-related cognitive decline, are normal and are not considered signs of dementia. 3 – Depression People with depression are frequently passive or unresponsive, and they may appear slow, confused, or forgetful. Other emotional problems can also cause symptoms that sometimes mimic dementia. 4 – Delirium Delirium is characterized by confusion and rapidly altering mental states. The person may also be disoriented, drowsy, or incoherent, and may exhibit personality changes. Delirium is usually caused by treatable physical or psychiatric illness, such as poisoning or infections. Patients with delirium often, though not always, make a full recovery after their underlying illness is treated In the coming weeks I will provide some explanation of some of the types of dementia. David Herman
my concerns Highway 43 must be reconfigured to allow for the safety of pedestrians and for the safe entry and exit of traffic into and out of adjacent businesses. Given the postponement of the northwest quadrant, there is now an opportunity to revitalize North Grenville on a community centered basis. This will require imagination, innovation and transparency. The habit of having secret council meetings, combined with a lack of transparency, must end. Poor planning by council and its effects on property taxes must end, and rural tax revenue must not be used to support construction of urban subdivisions. armour@xplornet.com
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Kemptville 73's ready to meet the showcase challenge
All about the team....meet the winning team focussed by the sportsguy After the Kemptville 73's closed out the exibition season with 4-2-0-0, they are anticipating the September Showcase Bell Senplex CTC Arena commencing Saturday, September 1. Final contest in Kingston to face the Voyageurs last Saturday was a see-saw battle with a tight defence from both squads as they managed 5 - 4 victory. Nick Domitrovic opened the period with his magic
unassisted at 2:56 for the 73's. Voyageurs answered back at 4:16 Troy Bowditch from Reeve and Suriyuth to tie it up. Sean Robertson with helpers from Harris and Casella at 5:16 for Kingston go ahead. Kemptville with man advantage at 9:19 when Ryan Pawlikawski assisted from Dennison with Cole for a PPG to even it up. Jarrett Williams combined with Dennison and Taylor at 15:12 for 73's lead to close first. Kemptville outshot Kingston 3 to 2.
Kingston came out with Ryan Gibson from Suriyuth and Casella at 2:14 to tie it at 3. Jared Patterson through the posts unassisted at 11:00 to tie it at 4 and end second. Each club managed 1 SOG. Last twenty Rawn with Gibson combined to Andrew Suriyuth over the middle at 4:43 to even it up. Kingston capped the game when Adam Kim capitalized with penalty shot past Jared Fiske at 12:44 to hand a loss to Kemptville 73's 5 to 4. Voyageurs had
2 successful SOG with 73's getting blanked. 73's have to concentrate on PP, as they had one PPG to their nine opportunities and Voyageurs two. Watch for the Kemptville 73's season ticket launch. Hockey with EDGE...excellent entertainment....support your 73's. See you at the game.
Local woman competing in international competition
by Hilary Thomson A local woman and her dog have qualified to go to the world IPO Championships from September 11-16 in Lignano Sabbiadoro, Italy. IPO is like a triathlon for dogs. The dogs must demonstrate their September 5, 2018
abilities in three areas: tracking, obedience and protection. It is a very intense sport that demands a high level of skill from both the dog and the handler. Ann Hazlett has always loved dogs and ran a boarding kennel and dog training school in Russel for fifteen
Since then, Ann has retired Quake, who is now a demo dog for policing in Kentucky. For this year’s competition, Ann is taking four-year-old Dukati, who came fourth in the national competition this year. “The dogs love it,” Ann says. “It’s all a game to them.” Ann is really looking forward to this year’s international competition in Italy. “I love seeing all the dogs and people from around the world,” she says. Ann will be leaving on Friday and meeting her three other teammates from Canada in Italy. For Ann IPO is a more than just a competition: it’s a lifestyle. “It’s my life,” Ann says. “It’s challenging, but very gratifying.”
years. A friend introduced her to IPO ten years ago and she was instantly hooked. “It’s very energetic, precise and powerful,” she says. “I like the interaction with the dogs and working out the puzzle of how to train them to love the work.” The dogs she trains for the IPO competition are Belgian Shepherds, or Malinois, which are often used as police dogs. They are high-energy working dogs and are well suited for the intense training needed to compete in IPO. Ann says there are other breeds as well that compete in IPO but the vast majority are either Belgian or German Shepherds. The training for IPO is very intense and starts right when the dogs are puppies. Ann goes twice a week to an IPO club in Woodstock, and also trains her dogs both before and after work. This is not the first time Ann has qualified for the international competition. Four years ago, she went to Sweden with the first dog she ever trained in IPO, named Quake.
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Tastes & Sounds Senses-ational
Though the Old Town Kemptville BIA is anxiously awaiting the municipal elections, we are still forging ahead with projects and activities. As you are surely aware, the BIA is a committee of Municipal Council and we dissolve along with the old Council at election time. We of the BIA hope that our new Council will have a prevailing interest in sound and well planned economic development not only for the downtown but for all of North Grenville. North
Grenville and Kemptville have so much potential, as many folks who are moving into our community are completely aware of and willing to participate in, given a chance. Leading up to the holiday season, we have two events that have been well anticipated and very popular with everyone over the years. The first one is Kreepy Kemptville, which will take place this year on Saturday, October 27. This is a great time for wee ones to try on
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people who are looking for a place to live, start a family or retire. We are also even more confident that it’s a feature that keeps people in the community: they enjoy the company they are in when volunteering. Volunteering is about other people – their wants, their needs, their hopes, and their dreams. There are many ways to get involved as a volunteer, such as helping out with events (we could have more if we had more volunteers). Volunteering is never for you; it’s for others. It’s about community and the connections that get fostered through contributing. When you give of your time, you get a lot back. So, please think about what you might do in this new year: the psychological new year of Canadians that starts after Labour Day; or the calendar new year that begins after the celebration of the festive season. One thing is for sure: your help, your involvement will be deeply appreciated. So, become a Friend of Downtown and give us a bit of your time.
their costumes and have the downtown businesses enjoy their company. We get Tiggers and Pooh Bears, young dragons and pussy cats walking around with their parents, who all have a huge smile on their face on that day. Of course, these young ‘uns have baskets and bags to collect their goodies. And then, Saturday, December 8 is the preparation for the festive season in the form of the Kids’ Christmas Downtown, which runs from 11 am to 2 pm. This again is a huge amount of fun for families, with special treats available and some old guy in a red suit showing up… So, even though the BIA will be reforming after the October Municipal election, there is still a lot for us to do leading up to the new year. One of the things we are looking forward to is enlisting more folks in the Friends of the Downtown. From past experience, we truly believe that generosity is a defining feature of the community of Kemptville and the surrounding area. We think that it is a part of the attraction to
Be a part of Leeds & Grenville's best Garden Party! Corporate and community leaders will attend an exclusive event where they will sample culinary creations and delicious beverages from the area's finest restaurants, specialty food producers, wineries, distilleries and breweries. They will enjoy live entertainment while mingling at the King's Lock Distillery & Windmill Brewery in Johnstown, Ontario, overlooking the St. Lawrence River. We have a live and silent auction with one-of a kind items like a signed framed Wayne Gretzsky jersey donated by the late Gord Brown and a specially designed Kegarator (fridge door is made from authentic Marshall amplifier parts and topped with a gold draft tower to go along with the brass on the knob plate) exclusive to the Windmill Brewery. Warden Robin Jones is at the helm of this new sensational Sunday afternoon event that celebrates our love of local. Here are all the details: When: Sunday September 16, 2018 from 1:30—5:30 p.m. Where: Windmill Brewery/Kings Lock Craft Distillery – 5 Newport Drive, Johnstown Tickets: $150 each with a $75 Tax receipt. They are available by calling the United Way office at 613-342-8889 or going online: : https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/tastes-soundssenses-ational-leeds-grenville-tickets-47771043477 About United Way Leeds & Grenville United Way Leeds & Grenville is a non-profit agency that supports 20 local partner agencies in the community. Its mission is to improve lives and build community by engaging individuals and mobilizing collective action. UWLG is dedicated to bringing people together to build vibrant and caring communities. For more information, please visit www. uwlg.org.
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The Mens Night Golf League at Equinelle has fund-raising 50/50 events where they raise money for our local non profit groups. Recently, they presented a cheque of $660 to Joanne Mavis of the Kemptville Hospital Foundation. Andy Csiffery is the presenter/co-ordinator of this program. Over the years, the League has raised a few thousand dollars to go to support our community partners. September 5, 2018
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Final OPP Charity BBQ of the season
In no particular order: Gerald Tallman, Tallman Truck Centre; George Tackaberry, Tackaberry Construction; John & Constable Cathy Lindsey; Austin & Taylor Lindsey; Jason & Carl Payne, People First North Grenville; George & Rose Richer, PFNG; Doug Southcott, PFNG; Linda Antoniak, PFNG; Kaitlyn Utman, PFNG; Carole Pollock, PFNG; Jamie Bertrand, PFNG; David Webster, Tallman Truck Centre; and Tammy Dobson, Tallman Truck Centre. The eighth and final OPP Charity BBQ of the season was a great success! Special thanks to our sponsor, Tallman Truck Centre. A total of $2,321.60 was raised for People First North Grenville (Care of Community Living). This concludes the eighteenth season of the OPP Charity Barbeques. A total of eight local charities were supported with a total amount of $8,801.60 raised. Thanks to W. O. Stinson & Son Ltd., B & H Your Independent Grocer and Jonsson's Your Independent Grocer for your endless support. Special thanks to our community, without you the OPP Charity Barbeques would not be celebrating eighteen years of helping local charities. the north grenville
Rideau Glen Ladies League play in spite of heat by Cecile Fortier August was as dignified and imposing as the name augurs, for the whole month was gloriously beautiful. The ladies did not miss too many golfing days. Only one small glitch on a Tuesday's play, but most players went out in spite of a few sprinkles. Also included was the club championship, and end of the month dinner and meeting. On August 10 and 17 the Club Championship was held as 24 ladies participated in the event. After the first leg of the tournament, everything was held in limbo until the continuation the following week. Will the low scorers hold on to their lead and win the contended trophies? As it turned out, golf being a mind game plus ability, a few players came from behind to take the covenant cups. The days were beautiful and the ladies played their best golf with some surprises. THE GRAND WINNER OF THE CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP WAS: PEGGY MACPHAIL who came from division "A". Winner of division "A": Willie Bridges and runner-up Lana Hanes; division "B": Cecile Fortier and runner-up Libby Price; division "C": Brenda Macumber and runner-up Pat Kealey; and division "D": Daphne Stephenson and runner-up Kathryn Etmanski. Kudos ladies! You did well! Trophies will be handed out at the end of the
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season's dinner. After announcements from the meteorologist of rain and possibility of thunderstorms, sunshine prevailed and the ladies played on. More than 50 had signed up for golf/dinner/meeting. The winners of the game played, were Suzanne Ross and Mary Garrett. It didn't matter what the score was, everyone was having a good time. The laughter and the din were contagious. Birthdays were being celebrated and sang gloriously for the "ladies of the day". Happy birthday Rachel and Bonnie! The feast served by "Just Home Cookin" of Pam and Don Miller was greatly appreciated by the starving assembly. After a very quiet season for the ladies of the "Legends", the weather being the hindrance of their absences from the fairways, finally a number of them showed up for golf and dinner. It has been too hot and humid for these stalwart ladies to play, but some did persevered and played all summer long in spite of the sauna heat. For some the early morning tee times were preferable in order to beat the predictions of the day. Surprisingly, there are two of them listed in the club champion tournament as winners. There is still life in the "old gals"! Pam Miller, the President, is finishing her mandate and Maureen Fournier will be President next year. She also announced that two vacancies were being opened in the executive - Tournament
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Coordinator and Vice-President, who usually becomes president in two years time. The league executive needs new blood! If you think you are capable, or know someone who is able to lead the ladies, PLEASE put in your nominations and let the executive know. You have the whole month to canvass and find the right person. Some of the members have been at their task for a few years. The meetings are not too frequent and the jobs are not difficult, and members help each other out. It is imperative that ladies show their qualities of leadership and come out and assist in the managing of the ladies league. Now is your turn.... "All for one, and one for all"! Many thanks go out to Phil Green and his crew for fixing up the bottom of the hill on hole no. 18 and made it playable. Also to our surprise, the filling-up of the ditches on no, 2 and 3. It is making it easier and speeding the time of play on these 2 holes by not having to search for lost balls. To the crew of early workers who are maintaining the course in pristine conditions, for their courtesy towards the golfers is remarkable. Thanks to the management for making the course more enjoyable than ever. You deserve our acknowledgement! Fall is fast approaching where has the summer gone? It seems that if just flew by. But it has been a great one in spite of the sauna heat. More and more ladies are coming out to enjoy a round of golf and friendship.
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dishes of sweet pickled Auby Doug MacDonald The North Grenville His- gust cucumbers and baskets torical Society (NGHS) an- of Rick Grahame’s signature nual dinner is no ordinary rolls freshly baked in his 1885 dinner; it is an autumn feast heritage wood fired oven. For the entrée the chefs and a major fundraiser for the NGHS. It will be held on will offer a rich and hearty Saturday evening, September beef stew (tender cuts of 29, in the upstairs hall of beef with late summer root the North Grenville Curling vegetables) as well as classic Club.Social hour (cash bar) B & H rabbit pies and chicken with hors d’oeuvres from pies provided by Judy and Jim 5:00 p.m., dinner served at Beveridge; all served with mashed potatoes, bowls of 6:00 p.m. Tickets are $25.00 and are garden vegetables, a selection available at Geronimo Coffee of salads and trays of Donna’s House, 146 Prescott Street, or deviled eggs. All vegetables, Barbara by calling the NGHS (613) and Gordon Moat’s gift to the 258-4401. Chefs Curtis and Shallen NGHS harvest dinner, were Gould are preparing a din- grown and harvested from ner inspired by community their family garden. Then cof‘suppers’ of pioneer days. On fee, tea and delicious desserts the tables will be platters of - an old time favourite, bread B&B Small Engines - SE 05 sliced vine ripened tomatoes, pudding, and decadent sweet
potato pie - will be offered. The Board of the NGHS has invited candidates in the North Grenville Municipal election to each speak briefly on issues of interest to Historical Society members. Dr. David Shanahan, the NGHS Historian, will emcee the evening events and announce the winners of the 50/50 draw, the successful bidders in the Silent Auction, and the winner of the door prize (a pair of tickets to an Ottawa Senators game). Invite your friends and purchase tickets for the Harvest Dinner for, as always at NGHS events, a warm welcome awaits and on September 29 a memorable meal.
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PLANNING A WEDDING, MEETING, PARTY, SEMINAR OR GATHERING OF ANY KIND? Consider our refurbished and freshly decorated club house. Call Dan at 613-258-4404 for more info or email therideauglen.com Kemptville & District Home Support, the place for Active Aging– There are many activities to keep involved and active at KDHSI in the remaining days of August, and are scheduled in either the Activity Room or in the Cheryl J. Brown Centre. KDHSI is located at 215 Sanders St., Suite 101 in Old Town Kemptville. OFFICE HOURS: Monday – Friday, 8:30am-4:00pm Events News: • KDHSI Raffle, draw September 7, 10am in the Activity Rm. Get your tickets now! • RSVP for Paint & T’ookies with Gayle Holmes! Monthly paint sessions ($20/session) at KDHSI, beginning September 18th. • Bus Day Trip to Montebello, Fall Colours” & Buffet Lunch, Wed. Oct. 3rd/18 ($65/ person). Limited space, RSVP and tickets on sale at KDHSI. Activities News: • The Singing Seniors resume September 6th, 1-3pm in the Activity Rm. • Parkinson Support Group resumes on September 17th, 1-3pm in the Activity Room. • MS Society Support Group: 2nd Wednesday/month, 10-Noon in the Activity room. Next meeting is Sept. 8th. Call Cheryl at 613-894-9346 for more information • COPD Exercise Classes: Monday & Wednesday 10am-11am, KDHSI Activity Rm. For more information about the KDHSI September Raffle, Paint & T’ookies, Montebello Day Trip, or to learn more about our activities, services and volunteer opportunities, please call KDHSI at 613-258-3203 or stop by for a tour!
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Last Spring I completed several years of medical care here at Kemptville District Hospital (KDH) and at several of the hospitals in Ottawa. Being diagnosed for a potentially life threatening illness was traumatic, as most readers will attest to. Finding your way around the otherwise unfamiliar hospital added to the stress. Having a smiling face who eased the stress by solving some of the simple problems has been invaluable to me. I felt the need to "pay back” some of the special care that I received and became a volunteer at KDH. The folks in the red jackets are the ones who offered me that special care over and above the excellent professional medical care. “We” are the KDH auxiliary who volunteer throughout the hospital offering directions to various services and support to the hospital staff in areas such as making the beds and
offering warm blankets in the ER. We serve meals and conduct one-on-one visits with people in interim long term care. We care for the gardens. We also operate the hospital Coffee Bar and Gift Shop. We use our hard earned funds from that and a community garage sale to purchase equipment annually that will directly benefit the patient, based on a KDH wish list. We do many other things to help the hospital and its’ patients have a positive experience at a difficult time. I am only one of the “we” and am writing this because I have noticed how frequently we have NOT been able to provide volunteers in these various areas. Presently, we have 57 active volunteers giving their time to KDH. This number is down from the usual 70 due to university students going back to school and there are always those that need to retire after many years of much appreciated service. We could offer opportunity to give back to more than 70 if they were available. With reduced numbers, it’s more difficult to replace volunteers while they go on holidays
or need time off. Right now, we need extra volunteers in all areas. High school students, at least 16 years of age, are welcome and are asked to provide at least 60 hours of volunteer time. They are a great help in the ER waiting area on weekends and after school. However, the biggest demand is during the week day and early evenings. The usual volunteer shift is only 4 hours once a week. It takes a while to be vetted to ensure that each volunteer meets the Provincial health and security requirements. Don’t let that scare you away. I find my 4 hours a week very satisfying. I am disappointed that there are so many periods in the week that we can’t offer continuous support. Won’t you join us?
Thursday September 6 Exercise Class 9-10 Foot Care Clinic By appointment Singing Seniors 1:00 – 3:00 Cribbage 1:00-3:30 Friday September 7 Foot Care Clinic By appointment Exercise Class 11:00-12:00 Alzheimer Society 10:00-2:00pm Call 1-866-576-8556 for an appointment Caregiver Support Group 10:30-Noon KDHSI RAFFLE DRAW, 10:00am in the Activity Room
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