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Mayor Gordon and some of his staff accepted Kemptville and District Little League (KDLL)’s challenge to a game to wrap up the season. The teams went head to head on the newly upgraded diamond #3 at South Gower Park. In just a couple of years, this field was transformed

from a field of weeds to a field of dreams. Through diligent work by KDLL families, supported by the Municipality of North Grenvi l le , KDLL was successful in securing a grant from the Ontario Trillium Fund which, together with funds KDLL raised, was used to do some of the much needed renovations to the field. It is now not only safe

for players and spectators, but it is considered one of the best in Eastern Ontario as commented by some of the teams playing on it as part of the Ontario Junior Championships which were hosted there earlier this year.

Diana F isher f rom Kemptville’s Star 97.5FM was on hand to announce the play by play at the game. On Star 97.5FM’s webpage,

she commented that "Mayor David Gordon can take credit for a great catch and for batting the last run in that would tie the game at 14, but he will be most remembered for his home plate pirouettes". All players had a great time and are eager for a rematch next year to break the tie.

Municipal Staff take on Little League on their Turf

Mary-Anne Leang (Director of Public Relations) and Mayor David Gordon. Is he out?

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Library staff will be taking a couple of weeks to catch their breath after a very busy summer of programs. After evaluating our summer programs, we have made some changes to our Fall lineup.

Our online registration system worked very well, so for any programs that require pre-registration you will be required to register online. We have listened to parents and children and will be offering more age-specific programs this fall, which does mean that some of our long outstanding programs will be changing.

Information about the programs and registration process can be found on our website at www.ngpl.ca or in our Fall Program Brochure, available at the Library. As well, you can contact us at [email protected] or call 613-258-4711.

A number of special programs will be held in conjunction with other events in Old Town Kemptville. On Saturday, September 20 as part of Pirate’s Day, the Library will be hosting a scavenger hunt for children. On October 25, we will be hosting a Halloween Story Time for Kreepy Kemptville and there will be family Christmas activit ies on Saturday, November 29 as

Library Fall Programs for Kidspart of Old Town Christmas. As well, the Library will be celebrating Ontario Public Library Week the week of October 20th. We will also launch the Read to Every Kid Every Day lineup that week.Early Literacy Programs

Twinkle Little Stars is for babies born after November 1, 2013 and their care-givers. A six week session on Monday mornings from 10-10:45 am from September 22-November 3 will teach you how to begin to teach your baby early literacy skills. There will be lots of rhyming, bouncing and singing. This is one of our favourite programs in the library. Pre-registration is required and there is a limit of 15 babies.

Sarah’s Circle is our early literacy program for children born after December 31, 2010. This program will be offered on Monday and Tuesday mornings from 11-12. For the first time this program will be a drop-in with a limit of 20 children. The programs will run from September 22-December 9.

Drop In Story Hour is an hour of fun stories and activities on Friday mornings from 10-11. Again there is a limit of 20 children. One Friday a month we will have “French Friday”! September 26-December 5.

G e t t i n g R e a d y f o r Kindergarten was run as a pilot this past summer and

was very successful. It will run on Tuesday mornings from 10-11 from September 23-November 25, for children born after January 1, 2011. This program will build on literacy skills needed for kindergarten. Parent/caregiver must stay in the library during the program. Parents of special needs children may be allowed to stay with their child. Pre-registration required with a limit of 15 children.

Programs for School Age Children

Two programs will be offered this year on a pilot basis. As well, we hope to be able to offer some Teen programming with the assistance of teen volunteers.

Reading Buddies will involve teens who will help school age children with literacy skills. This will be held on Thursdays 3:30 - 5 pm from Oct. 23 - Nov. 27. Any teens interested in volunteering for this program should fill out our Volunteer Application or contact Sue Bergeron at [email protected]. Training will be provided. Registration for participants will open in early October.

This summer we had several sessions related to the Maker Space movement. We hope to continue this theme in the fall with programs on Wednesday afternoon. Each week, there will be a different

theme for a different age group. Programs themes could be Lego, MInecraft, Squishy Circuits, Duct Tape Design or Writing Programs. More details will be available on our website at www.ngpl.ca later in September.

Programs for the Whole Family

Two of our most popular programs for families are back.

Juice Jam with the Badgley Family is an hour of music and movement one Saturday a month. Dates for the fall are October 4th, November 1st and December 6th from 11-12.

Bedtime Story Hour is the second Tuesday of the month from 63.0-7.30. The whole family is welcome and children may come in their pyjamas and bring a snuggly toy. Juice and cookies are served. Dates for the Fall are September 16th, October 21st, November 18th and December 16th.

All programs are free with your library card. Sometimes a small fee is charged to help with the cost of materials.

R e g i s t r a t i o n f o r programs, which require pre-registration (Twinkle Little Stars and Getting Ready for Kindergarten) will open on Wednesday September 3rd at 6.00 pm. Registration for Reading Buddies and Maker Spaces will open at a later date.

by Sue Higgins, NGPL CEO

Every year, LA Group awards a bursary to the amount of $500 to a promising young student who has worked for the company while pursuing higher education. LA Group chooses the winner based on the student’s potential, work ethic, and dedication to their education. The summer-work program is designed to recruit fresh talent, support the Kemptville youth community, and prepare students for the work world. Congratulations to Olivia Charlebois, who worked her way up to Sous-Chef at LA Group’s restaurant Lock 17. Olivia has shown tremendous promise, dedication, and growth over the summer. Olivia will continue her education in Geological Engineering at Queen’s University in Kingston.

LA Group awards $500 bursary to promising young student

Pictured in photo, Gilles Brisebois CEO LA Group; Olivia Charlebois, summer student; Derek Casselman, Head Chef Lock 17; and Lori Foley, CFO LA Group.

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Kayaking for a cureOn Saturday afternoon August 16, 38 kayaks arrived in Ottawa completing the

annual 202 km. paddle from Kingston to Ottawa via the Rideau Canal. This year, the eight day event raised over $54,000 for the Canadian Cancer Society. Kayakers, boat crews, road crews, kitchen crews, sponsors and donors worked diligently to once again raise funds for cancer research and a cure. Everyone is affected by cancer in one way or another.

No wind or rain, five days of it, could stop them. As one paddler commented: “We DUG DEEP” for our loved ones that have already finished their trials and sufferings”.

Kayaking for Cancer is a non-profit group consisting of volunteers who organize fundraising events in support of the Canadian Cancer Society and its research to find a cure for cancer. Additional fundraising events also take place throughout the year. To date K4C has raised over $455,000 for the Canadian Cancer Society. For more information, visit www.kayakingforcancer.com

Kemptville’s B&H owner Jim Beveridge serving up chicken

Fourteenth consecutive year of Kayaking for Cancer!

NEON NIGHT - FUN RUN -

Fundraiser for Childhood Cancer

Neon Night is a new and unique fundraising event for the Canadian Cancer Society taking place for the first time this year. All proceeds raised will be used to fund Childhood Cancer Research and Support Services.

This 2K & 5K non-competitive fun run takes place from Riverside Park in Kemptville, on Saturday September 27. Pre-party is at 5:30 pm, 2K is at 7:30 pm and 5K is at 7:45 pm. We have a fun after party for all those registered. Get out your glow gear and join us for this fun event. Registration fee is $40 in advance, $50 Event day and $10 for children aged 15 yrs and under. Individuals and teams are encouraged to register online at cancer.ca/neonnight

Every dollar raised at Neon Night helps the Canadian Cancer Society have more impact against childhood cancer in more communities than any other cancer charity in Canada. Brenda Burich, Chair of Neon Night Kemptville says, “Having lost my 4 year old son over 18 years ago, I personally know the impact of having a child battle cancer. Research over the past years has reduced the number of cancers, and funds raised has also helped the families of those children with support services.”

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I took a trip this morning. It was to be a mission. Locate a piece of paper; move on. Instead I wandered many roads, reacquainting myself with a dear friend. In a trunk are located the flotsam and jetsam of a life well lived, the memorabilia which now is Peter Nicol. So caught up was I that if he had appeared beside me, there would have been no surprise.

Music was his passion. Notebooks of his poetry and songs, flyers advertising performances at a variety of venues, photos from Mariposa; all begging to be held, read, remembered. Performing for a livelihood switched gears to performing for fun; new musical friends opened the doors to the community to which he became committed. Boxes of “Thank you” cards testify to good times and good deeds.

His love for family goes without question. A marker printed note from his daughter; a photo

of a newly born grandson; pictures of both that he kept in his office at the Advance, mounted carefully alongside the one of Gordie Howe. And his golf calendar.

A scrapbook of articles from the “Coffee Scene” from the Ottawa Journal; folders of the “View From Here” from the Advance; a series of hockey columns that left me in stitches. A box holding his Rotary Paul Harris Fellow award; a flag of North Grenville presented to our grandson in his memory – a physical reminder of his devotion to our community as a Councillor, a journalist, a volunteer.

Peter ’s presence remains in the Municipal Centre: a photo and a plaque bearing his name in the lobby; a seat in the theatre bearing his name. Visible reminders of a quiet, thoughtful man considered to be the conscience of the council of the day.

10 years ago Peter moved on to a better life. This paper, an earthly testament to his wish for a truly community centred paper, indulged me this opportunity to share these memories. Closing words I will leave to Peter. This, a poem found in his notebook after his death, seems apropos. Sanctum I have held my life sacred, And that of others. I know the source Of all bounteous things. I have added my own Inadequate voice to His praises. This and no more. I have no doubts. PHN

Peter Nicol –July 5, 1944 - Aug 25, 2004

by Beth Nicol

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Kemptville Call to register: (613) 258-6576 (800) 214-7066

Employment Readiness Workshops September 2014

Check out our online job board at: www.cseconsulting.com Employment Ontario programs are funded in part by the Government of Canada. Les programmes Emploi Ontario sont financés en partie par le gouvernement du Canada.

Date Events

September 1 CLOSED—Labor Day

September 2 Information and Decision Making Workshop, 1:00—2:30

September 4 Resume and Cover Letters, 9:30—11:00

September 5 Labour Market Information, 9:30—11:00


September 10 Resume Rescue Clinic, 10:00—2:00 (First Come, First Served)

September 11 CSE Days! All day Coffee and Snacks CSE Job Finding Club, 12:00—4:00

September 12 Social Media, 9:30—11:00 PRIME! Information Session, 1:00—2:00


September 17 CSE Outreach in Merrickville, 9:00—12:00 Careers in Transportation, Job and Information Fair 3:00—6:00 PM, 105 Strowger Blvd, Brockville Call 866-925-0221 to register

September 18 Job Search Strategies, 9:30—11:00

September 19 Personality Dimensions, 9:00—1:00

September 22 Portfolio and Networking, 9:30—11:00


September 24 Service Canada Outreach, 9:00—3:00 (Closed 12:00—1:00 for lunch)

September 25 Interview Types, Tips and Techniques, 9:30—11:00 CSE Job Finding Club, 12:00—4:00

September 26 Workplace Excellence, 9:30—11:00

September 29 Information and Decision Making, 1:00—2:30

September 30 Working in the Trades Information Session, North Grenville Municipal Centre, 2:00—4:00

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Two horses in Lanark County have tested positive for Eastern Equine Encephalitis virus (EEEV). EEEV is normally found in wild birds but can occasionally spread to horses and humans through the bite of infected mosquitos. The mosquitos that carry the virus are usually found close to woodlands.

Although there has never been a reported human case of Eastern Equine Encephalitis in Ontario, it can be a very serious neurological disease in all age groups and can cause death.

While a vaccine exists for horses, there is none for humans so the Leeds, Grenville and Lanark District Health Unit is issuing a reminder to everyone to take precautions against mosquito bites.

To help protect yourself and your family, please take the following steps:

Apply insect repellent containing DEET to clothing and on all exposed skin. (Don’t apply it on the palms of your hands and your fingers, and keep it away from your eyes and mouth. Wash your hands after application. Be sure to follow directions and usage appropriate concentrations DO NOT USE personal insect repellents on children under two years of age.)

Wear light-coloured clothing, long sleeves, pants and socks when outside.

Avoid being outside at dusk and dawn, as mosquitoes are the most active at that time.

Ensure that all containers in or around the yard such as tires, pool covers, saucers for flowerpots, wading pools and children's toys are regularly emptied of standing water.

Ensure that screens, windows and doors are fully sealed to prevent mosquitoes from entering the house.

For more information about Eastern equine encephalitis virus, visit http://www.healthunit.org/hazards/biological.htm#WestNile

You can also call the Health ACTION Line at 1-800-660-5853 or like us on Facebook for important updates.

Together with partner veterinarians and municipalities, the Health Unit is offering the community Rabies Vaccination Clinics throughout the Leeds, Grenville and Lanark Counties. The Rabies Vaccination Clinics will be held on September 10 and 17, 2014. Locations for the rabies clinics will be on the Health Unit website at http://www.healthunit.org/rabies/rabies_clinics.htm

The goal of hosting these clinics is to help provide rabies vaccinations to as many cats and dogs as possible. Your dog or cat must be vaccinated against rabies. It’s the law!

In addition, hunters preparing for the hunting season are reminded to get their dogs vaccinated against rabies. While running in the bush, hunting dogs have the potential of interacting with wild life that may have rabies. To help protect some wild animals against rabies, the Ministry of Natural Resources has released bait in certain areas in August.

It is important that pet cats or dogs remain up-to-date with their rabies vaccination as they too could be at risk of getting rabies. By increasing the vaccination coverage in pets we will help to minimize the potential transmission of rabies to humans.

Rabies is a deadly disease that can be prevented. Help prevent the spread of rabies by vaccinating your pet dog or cat.

For more information about preventing the spread of rabies, contact the Health ACTION Line at 1-800-660-5853 or 613-345-5685 and ask for a public health inspector or visit www.healthunit.org/rabies or like us on Facebook at LGLHealthUnit.

Horses confirmed to have Eastern Equine Encephalitis Virus (EEEV)

Rabies Vaccination Clinics

The Diners enjoyed a delicious meal with great conversation at the weekly Diners Club held at the Cheryl J. Brown Centre. Many thanks to Grahame’s Bakery for the delicious pies and bread! After the meal everyone enjoyed singing to well –loved songs led by Mel Benton.

The Diners Club is one of the many programs avai lable through Kemptville & District Home Support f o r S e n i o r s a n d Adults with physical d i sabi l i t i es , in the Municipality of North Grenville. For more information please call us at 613-258-3203 or stop by the Centre.

Weekly Diners Club

Are you grieving the loss of your husband, wife, or life partner? The Beth Donovan Hospice is offering a support group created to address the needs of the spousally bereaved. This group will provide members with an opportunity to discuss their grief in a safe and caring

Beth Donovan Hospice Spousal Bereavement Group

environment facilitated by a professional grief counselor and bereavement volunteer. Grief education and coping tools will also be provided. Sessions will be held once per week at the Beth Donovan Hospice (25 Hilltop Crescent, Kemptville, ON) for a period of eight weeks, beginning

Wednesday, October 1 from 4 pm to 6pm. The group will be limited to eight participants and pre- regis t ra t ion i s required.

Those in teres ted in attending are asked to contact Suzanne Duc at (613) 698-9707 or [email protected]. For more information visit www.bethdonovanhospice.ca.

Seen here left to right are Jimmy Warren, Service and Sales; Tammy Dobson, Reception-ist/Dispatch; Dawn Rodger Executive Director BDH; Gerald Tallman Chairman, Tallman Truck Centre.

Beth Donovan Hospice gratefully acknowledges Tallman Truck Centre for their generous support of the hospice’s programs and services. Proceeds from this event will benefit the day hospice program, a day away program that gives those living with a life limiting or terminal illness a day of structured activities and socialization accompanied by a healthy lunch. The program is overseen by a Registered Nurse and a experienced volunteer team.

Our sincere thanks for Tallman Truck Centre’s support over the last 20 years.

Day Hospice Program receives support from Tallman Truck Centre

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by David Shanahan

Dear Editor: Poop and Scoop. Most

people are in favour of this and are responsible enough to clean up after their dogs. But why do we bother when horse people are allowed to leave their messes on the roadways? I don't mean the small baggie-size droppings of a dog, but big bag-and-shovel size piles. As I write this, there are four big piles of horse s__t on one section of Donoghue Road. There are no sidewalks, so other people have to use this road too - walkers, joggers, cyclists, skateboarders, children. We don't relish

the mess or the smell. Cars swerve to avoid driving through the stuff. Walking a dog after dark can be very unpleasant.

If people want to ride their horses on public roads, that's fine. But how about being responsible and showing respect for the public. Clean up after the horse. They can take along a small shovel and a big bag. If they cannot dismount and remount, at least guide the horse to the gravel shoulder of the ditch.

Jean Hartjes Oxford Mills

Dear Sir, As a fellow "long-

suffering victim" (not) of the Cruickshank Quarry Kemptville, I was truly surprised to read the virulent attack on said quarry by Mr. Johnson last week. I live right next to the quarry (though the actual activities there are about half a mile away from me) and yes, there a re back-up beepers heard in the distance, the occasional far-off sound of a crusher and now and then, a couple of times a month, the boom of a blast (for which we are

warned ahead of time). But to say that I suffer from these slight aural inconveniences would be a gross exaggeration. B e s i d e s , t h e p o o r employees of the quarry do definitely not work 24/7 (Human Rights Watch, you can rest easy) nor do they toil 365 days a year. Certainly on Sundays and holidays, as well as the odd Saturday, the site is void of activity, the trucks are nicely lined up on one side, and peace reigns.

My house has very good windows and doors, shutting out most noise and certainly all sound from the quarry except the mentioned occasional blast. Perhaps Mr. Johnson should consider getting new windows? It might help him ease the wear and tear on his ears.

What Mr. Johnson does not mention is that of course it is true that the

quarry is like a festering boil on the beautiful green surface of this part of the earth. However, Cruickshank has done a great job of keeping the unsightly quarry well hidden with broad rows of trees, so that even in the winter we can hardly see the horrible hole they have created. I guess some things are necessary: we do need gravel and stone blocks and even asphalt... Personally, by the way, I love the smell of asphalt!

Helen Vanderpyl

Dear Editor A very impor t an t

correction re last week's article, "Annual Book Fair changes hands." Robin states that a major change relates to revenue accrued from the sale of books. "Every dollar will stay local and support our youth programs."

I don’t visit the doctor’s office very often. Not because I am a model of fitness, nor because I don’t like doctors, but simply because the whole event is strangely off-putting. There are few experiences that make you feel less in control. It’s like bringing your car in to be looked at. The mechanic can tell you whatever he likes and there’s no way for you to know if he’s giving you an honest assessment, or just adding unnecessarily to your bill. He can use technical terms (like “tires”, or “alternator”) that leave you feeling ignorant. Or else, he’ll ask you when you last had your oil changed, and make you feel guilty.

By the time he gets around to telling you what work needs to be done, you are so at his mercy that you’ll just nod and agree, as if you understood what he was talking about. When you ask how long it will take, he sighs deeply, and gives the impression that it would not take long, if only you had done your job of taking care

of the machine in the first place. After which, you’ll pay him what he asks, because, well, what choice do you have. You need your car back on the road.

Well, going to the doctor is like going to that mechanic. They can tell you anything they like, and there’s no way you can assess the truth or accuracy of their diagnosis. Because that is what they are, basically: mechanics. You’re the machine they’re examining, and they, too, can make you feel like you’ve not been doing your job right. “Have you been exercising? Eating right?” They (or more usually their assistant..apprentice? Nurse? Receptionist? Friend?) start by taking your blood pressure and telling you the score (27 over 190!), as if you had the faintest idea what the figures meant. That puts you in your place, as you sit patiently (good pun) waiting for the professional mechanic to come in and graciously give you five minutes of their time.

You may have guessed that I was at the doctor’s office recently, and the experience has not left me feeling good (ironic, isn’t it, going to the doctor and leaving feeling

worse?). When the Doc came in and asked if I was well, I had to reply: “If I were well, I wouldn’t be here, would I?” But I was on the timer now, and when I said I had a few things to discuss, Doc seemed annoyed and told me I should have told her receptionist when I made the appointment. That way, they would have scheduled a longer visit. Now I was feeling guilty for being more in need than I had indicated to the stranger on the phone two or three weeks earlier. I’m not sure if it was two or three weeks, because it had taken so long to get to see the Doc that the original complaint had cleared up and I had developed a whole new set of symptoms by the time I got into the office.

Now my Doc is a very nice person and makes the occasional visit relatively stress-free. (Hi, Doc. Don’t take this personally, please. Remember that oath to do no harm...). But, having played the guilt trip card because I hadn’t changed the oil enough...sorry, exercised and submitted the official poop test. . . the required examinations were performed quickly and professionally and I was sent to give blood

to be tested for, actually, for everything Doc could think of. I was casually told that it was no longer necessary to fast before giving blood, which came as a surprise. “When”, I asked in a certain tone, “did the medical profession decide that fasting was no longer necessary? What enormous discovery changed their minds on this most irritating tradition?”

Well, a Report had said it was ok not to fast any more. The Report said there was so little difference in the results with and without fasting that all was new and those long line-ups in the morning as people rushed to give blood so they could have their first coffee were no longer necessary. To cut a long story slightly, I had my test after lunch on a Thursday and got a call from the Doc’s office the following Monday to say the tests were back and the Doc wanted to see me. Bad news, obviously. If it were good news, I wouldn’t hear back at all. I would just be left for a couple of weeks wondering if the tests were going to come back and tell me I had died already. After a couple of weeks, I would assume I was going to live, not that the Doc’s office felt I needed

to hear that reassurance from them.

So I called the office next morning and was told I was diabetic and should watch my blood sugar. I was also given an appointment to see the Doc, almost three weeks later! Well, I thought, it can’t be too serious if Doc won’t see me for three weeks, can it? But I did have a few questions in my mind: blood sugar? How do you watch that? Is it too high, too low? By “diabetic”, did they mean I actually had diabetes, or was just in danger of developing it? What kind did I have, and was it serious? Fortunately, I am a researcher, so I was able to learn enough to add just enough information to worry me. The ironic thing (another ironic thing) was that all the sources told me to avoid too much stress. But having to wait three weeks after being given that diagnosis was bound to be just a little stressful, wasn’t it?

My situation is nothing compared to what so many others are going through with serious, often fatal illnesses which require intrusive and painful treatments. We have been hearing recently of sleep clinics with dirty offices, dirty equipment and unqualified

staff; of essential drugs being taken off the OHIP list, so that only the more affluent, or those with their own savings, can afford. We have heard stories in this paper of wonderful people who fought hard battles against cancer and survived. And I would never trade the system we have here in Ontario for the merciless and inhumane system of the United States.

But we pay for our system. Those medical mechanics are paid for every visit we make to their offices (I remember when they would come to us when we were sick), and I wonder if that’s why they shove so many of us through the doors every day. We may not be handing them a cheque each time we visit, but we are paying for their offices and equipment and nice new buildings. Can’t we have a system suited to the patient’s needs and not the mechanic’s budget? The medical professionals have become the Priests of a new Mystery Religion. They seem to demand the same reverence. Maybe if they, and we, saw them as simply fal l ible mechanics, the relationship might become, dare I say, more healthy?

Doctor Feelgood

E V E R Y P E N N Y earned during the ten years Friends of the North Grenville Public Library and Community Living North Grenville sponsored the book fair was spent in North Grenville. I am sorry that this reality was not shared with the Kemptville Youth Centre.

One major difference is that our funds were spent in North Grenville and not restricted to Kemptville.

Sincerely, Pat Babin

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Students are heading back to class and motorists should be on the lookout for the students and school buses. The OPP in East Region would like to remind everyone that some school buses will be on the road this week, while the remainder will be back in service on Tuesday, September 2, 2014.

“The OPP asks you to be attentive as the youth of our communities return to school in the coming weeks” , sa id Chie f Superintendent Daniel Redmond, Commander of the OPP East Region. “Safety is the number one priority.”

E v e r y d r i v e r , encountering a stopped school bus that has its overhead red signal-lights flashing, shall stop before reaching the bus and shall

In the wake of a fatal fire in Ottawa on Wednesday, August 13, 2014, the North Grenville Fire Service wants to remind the public that once you have escaped from a burning building you should not re-enter for any reason.

“Once out, stay out. Never re-enter a burning building,” said Chief Paul Hutt.

An individual who had safely exited a burning home re-entered in an attempt to save a pet. The individual perished in the fire. Early detection and warning of fire is critical and that is why the law requires smoke alarms to be installed on every storey of your home and outside all sleeping areas. Larger homes may require addit ional smoke alarms and the fire

One of the unexpected things about taking on the job of Mayor of North Grenville has been the amount of time that is taken up by work at the county level. North Grenville plays a major role in the running of the United Counties of Leeds & Grenville, and I can spend anywhere from four to seven days in any month travelling back and forth from Brockville to attend to counties business. This is something that previous mayors and reeves of Kemptville, South Gower and Oxford-on-Rideau have

been doing since 1842, but, in this day and age of technology and social media, better communication and transport has meant that the County Council can work better and more efficiently than before. But advances have also meant that the amount of work involved has grown too.

North Grenville is one of the largest and most prosperous communities in the United Counties. We have a good economic base, a growing population, and services that rival even the Brockville area in the area of schools, hospital and other medical facilities, and recreational and cultural activities. We also contribute a good part of the budget for the United Counties and that means we have to play a role in deciding how the United Counties spend that money.

One of my roles is in the Economic Development area. Many other municipalities are struggling with their economic base because they

haven’t the tax base we have, and funding from the Province of Ontario is being cut every year that goes by. Expenses such as policing are a huge burden on all of us, but some municipalities are finding these costs taking up most of the annual budgets, leaving little left for basic services and improvements.

The United Counties Council work to identify what economic initiatives suit the different municipalities. For example, shipping and harbours open up areas of investment in municipalities along the St. Lawrence that North Grenville can’t access. But we have the 416-401 corridor, and the National Capital on our doorstep, so that gives us different opportunities. The County Council can take the bigger picture and work at that county level to find economic development opportunities across the region. This works in North Grenville’s favour, because economic success in other parts of the United

Counties increases the tax base, cuts social services costs, and so on.

Everything from housing, commercial development, roads, relations with the province and the spending of taxpayers’ dollars are part of the shared concerns we have with the wider Leeds-Grenville community. Of course, each one of the ten mayors and reeves that sit on the Council work for the benefit of their own community, but we also have to work together for the good of the whole region. We can’t exists separately in this day and age, and for more than 170 years we’ve seen that working together at a County level produces positive results all around.

The United Counties are also the middle-man in many ways between the Province and North Grenville. Much of the financial relationship goes through the United Counties, and it is very important that North Grenville has a

loud voice there to ensure that our needs are met. For example, we need to make sure that we get our share of any infrastructure money available, and to see those funds spent on projects like the county roads in our municipality. The work that has been done on roads and bridges, and the future plans for County Road 43 between the 416 and Somerville Road in Kemptville, are county projects and add a great deal to our local economic development and the quality of life in North Grenville.

The United Counties are in the process of drawing up a revised Official Plan, and it is hoped to have a draft Plan ready for review by the middle of September. The Plan outlines the goals, objectives and policies necessary to manage and provide direction for the use of lands in a community, or in this case, throughout the United Counties of Leeds and Grenville. Official Plan policies are developed in

consultation with community members and stakeholders. The Plan helps to ensure that future planning and development occurs in a responsible manner and with consideration to the effects of land use changes on the community's social, economic, and natural environments. Part of my job at the County level is to have input into the new plan, so that North Grenville’s needs and future growth are helped, and not hindered, by projects at the county level.

North Grenville is part of a wider community, and the United Counties is one of the most important arenas where we can affect the development and future of that wider community. As Mayor, I represent North Grenville on that Council. It takes a lot of time and a lot of driving, but it is a job that is a very important part of the mayor’s role for our community.

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Fire Chief Paul Hutt urges residents to install Smoke Alarms and practice Home Fire Escape Plans

Buses are back on the road

not proceed until the bus moves or the overhead red signal-lights have stopped flashing. (Section 175(11) of the Highway Traffic Act) The minimum fine for failing to stop is $400.

Many children walk to school and motorists should also be aware of the increased pedestrian traffic as children make their way to school. Many may be distracted by excitement for the first

Mayor David Gordon

service recommends you also have working smoke alarms in all bedrooms.

“Just as important as having working smoke alarms is making sure everyone in your home knows exactly what to do to escape BEFORE a fire occurs,” continued Chief Paul Hutt. “This recent tragedy serves to emphasize the importance of staying outside once you have safely escaped a burning building.”

Simple steps for home fire escape planning include:

Everyone should know two ways out of each room, if possible.

A l l e x i t s m u s t b e unobstructed and easy to use.

If someone in your home has a disability, develop an escape plan with your household that takes into account their unique needs. Determine who will be responsible for helping young children, older adults and anyone who needs assistance to escape.

Choose a meeting place outside, such as a tree or a lamp post, where everyone can be accounted for.

Call the fire department from outside the home, from

a cell phone or neighbour’s home.

Practice your home fire escape plan.

Once out, stay out. Never re-enter a burning building.

For people who live in apartment buildings and need assistance to escape:

Make sure you tell the superintendent or landlord if you need assistance.

Make sure your name is added to the persons who require assistance list in the fire safety plan, so the fire department knows which apartment you are in.

Know the emergency procedures outlined in the building’s fire safety plan.

If a fire occurs in your home and you are unable to escape:

Close the door of the room you are in and cover vents and cracks around the door with cloth or tape to keep smoke out.

Call 9-1-1 or your fire department. Tell them where you are, then signal for help at the window with a light-coloured cloth or a flashlight.

For more information, contact: The North Grenville Fire Service, 613-258-2438

day of class. Slowdown in school zones and be extra cautious. Motorists s h o u l d w a t c h f o r Community Safety Zones, where speeding fines are increased. Community safety zones are clearly marked with road signs and a re found near schools.

Drivers can expect to see an increased police presence. Adjust your driving, pay attention and be prepared to stop for children and school buses. Make it safe for everyone!

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The 2014-2015 i s the 10th anniversary of curling at the North Grenville Curling Club in Kemptville.

Club members range in age from eight to over ninety years. The reason is simple, the game appeals to people of all levels of ability and mobility. With the recent advent of the

North Grenville Curling Club NewsMember Registration Sept 6 and 11Introductory Clinic for New Curlers

curling stick or launcher, people with difficulty throwing a stone from the hack are able to continue to play or take up the game. The best way to describe delivering a curling stone with a launcher is to think about playing shuffleboard on ice.

We invite both old and new members to make our 10th anniversary year an extra special year by

joining our club for the upcoming season. Our club prides itself with being more than just a curling facility; it is a club where you can play a game you enjoy and also enjoy socializing with your fellow members.

The club even offers a clinic before the season s ta r t s to p rov ide an opportunity for people who have never curled to try

the game out before they commit to joining the club (see information below regarding Introductory Clinic for New Curlers). 2014-15 Curling Regis-tration Sept. 6 and 11

Curling registration for adult and youth curling will take place Saturday, September 6 from 10 am till noon and on Thursday, September 11 from 7 pm to 9 pm. Please tell your curling buddies and friends who might be interested in curling this season to come out and register on

one of these nights. The club offers various

leagues during the day and in the evening. The leagues and the club fee structures are avai lable on our website www.ngcc.ovca.com. Please note that the club is currently updating its application and fee structure for the 2014-2015 season and expects to have the new forms on line by September 3.Adult Curling

The various leagues, days of each league and types of leagues for our adult members are briefly highlighted below. Players in a fixed team league make up their own teams and play with the same four players for the full year. For Non-fixed team leagues – players usually play with the same teammates for a set number of weeks (example 5 weeks) and then the Competition Committee for the league makes up new teams for the next set number of weeks.

M e n ’s L e a g u e s – Monday Mornings Non-fixed team and Wednesday Nights Non-fixed team

Mixed Leagues – Monday Evening Fixed Team, Monday Evening Non-fixed team and Friday Night Non-fixed team

Ladies Leagues – Monday Afternoon and Tuesday Evenings

Thursday Fixed Team League – teams can be all men, all women, or mixed; a ladder system is used to seed teams so that teams in the league play against players of similar ability.

Tuesday and Thursday morning Recreational Curling – Teams are made up each day based on the

number of members who turn up to play.Youth Curling

The youth program is held on Sunday afternoon. The little rock program for children ages 8 to 12 is held from 1 to 3 pm and the bantam ages 12 to 16 and junior programs from ages 16 to 20 are held from 3 to 5 pm.Introductory Clinic for New Curlers

The North Grenville Curling Club offers an introductory clinic for new curlers at the beginning of each curling season. The goal is to provide a non-curler with enough i n f o r m a t i o n a n d o n ice instruction to feel comfortable playing the game. The person can then make a decision if he or she would like to become a member of our club and join one of our leagues.

T h e i n t r o d u c t o r y Clinic is made up of three sessions (1) a classroom s e s s i o n o n S u n d a y, September 28 from 1-2 pm; (2) a classroom and 2 hour on ice session on Sunday, October 5 from 1-4 pm and (3) an on ice only session on a date TBD.

The cost of this clinic is $20 payable at the first session. The fee is fully refundable if at the completion of the clinic you decide to join a league. To register, please send an email to [email protected], with your name, phone number and any questions.

Become a member of the North Grenville Curling Club and make our 10th anniversary year a great success.

by Jim Dolan

Tallman Truck Centre sponsored one of the years major events at the Brockville Ontario Speedway when the Patriot Sprints Tour thundered north of the border for a fast and furious show of power and precision driving on Saturday night. Gerald Tallman poses with "Weekend Warrior" 26 year old Jared Zimbardi from Brandford, PA. winner of the caution free feature.

Photo courtesy of Henry Hannewyk

Tallman Truck Centre Rolls Thunder into the “BOS”.

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The 73's opened training camp on Sunday, August 17. The forty players in camp had a practice and then split up into two teams for the annual Red & White game. The game was very exciting as the teams combined for 17 goals. The first exhibition game took place the following Tuesday as the Kemptville rookies took on the Smiths Falls rookies. The kids were all going full out from end to end trying to impress the coaching staff and Kemptville took the game with a 5-0 victory. With several cuts made, the team had more hard practices the rest of the week which ended with three consecutive games starting on Friday.

Wi t h t h e a r e n a i n Brockville not ready, the Braves are playing out of Cardinal. Brockville had a lot of chances but goalie Nick Hodgins was up to the task making some unbelievable saves. Early in the second, the Braves scored three goals. Coach Tugnutt called a timeout to calm the players down. Kemptville came back to life as Jonathan Masters got the first goal on the power play with a blistering shot from the blue line. Cameron Russel found the open side on the power play again to make it 3-2. The next goal was a pretty one. While killing a penalty, Jake Gaudet stole the puck and ripped down the right side of the ice and buried it to tie the game. Five minutes into the third, Gaudet added another. Bobby Dow, Shawn

Kemptville 73’s Kick Off 2014-15 Season

Cameron and Tyler Young combined on a great tic-tac-toe play to give the 73's a 5-3 lead. Joel Cunningham ended the scoring firing a straight shot into the empty net to make it a 6-3 win.

On Saturday, a team from the OJHL, the Whitby Fury visited Kemptville. Ten of the returning vets suited up for this one. In an intense first period, Kemptville opened the scoring with Cody Hendsbee feeding Jacob Hould inside the Whitby zone. Hould found Shawn Cameron crossing in front of the net and he tapped it home. Three minutes later, the Fury tied the game with a power play marker. In the second, as the pace increased, the 73's took the lead with a power play goal. In the third, the number of penalties increased dramatically. Whitby scored early to tie the game again. Then, Bobby Dow carried the puck into the Fury end where Justin Haasbeek took over. He sent a shot towards the net that ended up loose and Cameron batted it home and Kemptville regained the lead. Again the Fury tied it up on the power play. With the game deadlocked at the end of regulation, overtime saw neither team get the upper hand. The outcome was determined by a shootout, with Cameron getting the winner, his third of the night. With a 4-3 final, the 73's were looking good.

With the number of hopefuls dwindling down after each game, the coaching staff was closer to getting down to its twenty three man

roster. Smiths Falls came to town on Sunday night. Justin Haasbeek took a shot that the Bears goalie was able to stop but he couldn't stop Alex Row standing on the doorstep and it was 1-0 Kemptville. By the end of the first, Smiths Falls had scored twice to take a 2-1 lead. The 73's picked up their pace in the second, using their speed and crashing the net. The Bears added another before Kemptville found their footing. Brandon Cole sent a shot from the point and Row and Jake Gaudet took turns hitting the puck until Gaudet slipped it by the goalie to make it 3-2. A minute and a half later, Olivier Chabot. Dean Galasso and Liam Poirier made the red light come on with a nice three way passing play and tied the game at three. The Bears then came back with two more of their own. The third period was scoreless and Kemptville went down to a 5-3 defeat.

With final cuts coming, there are still some questions that have to be answered. There are several minor injur ies that are being addressed. Five players are going to OHL camps this week and the outcome of those will not be known till the end of the week. The CCHL regular season opens Labor Day weekend. All twelve teams in the league play three games each over the four days. All the games will be at the Sensplex. Kemptville plays Saturday at 7 pm against Cumberland, Sunday at 1 pm against Gloucester and Monday at 1:30 against Kanata. Come on out and see some entertaining hockey and you get to cool off in a temperature controlled environment. Catch the Junior A fever! Hockey with edge!

Kemptville's Kaelan O'Flynn (7) and Anthony Scattolon (14) come to the aid of another trapped 73's player.

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The Municipality of North Grenville285 County Road #44 PO Box 130 Kemptville, K0G 1J0

Tel: 613.258.9569 Fax: [email protected]

Building: 613.258.4424 Fax: 613.258.1441Fire Services Info: 613.258.2438 Fax: 613.258.1031

By-Law Services: 613-258-2438 ext. 6Police Administration: 613.258.3441

Animal Control: 613.862.9002www.NorthGrenville.ca

UPCOMING MEETINGSREGULAR COUNCILMonday, September 8th, at 6:30 pm in the Council Chambers, North Grenville Municipal Centre.

COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE COUNCILTuesday, September 2nd, at 6:30 pm at Burritt’s Rapids Community Hall, 23 Grenville Street, Burritt’s Rapids. For agenda information, please contact the Clerk’s Office or the Municipal website.

STATUTORY HOLIDAY SCHEDULE CHANGESDue to Labour Day on Monday, September 1st, all solid waste and recycling pick-up for the week of September 1st to 5th will be delayed one day. As well, the North Grenville Municipal Centre, North Grenville Public Library, and the Oxford Mills Waste Transfer Station will be closed on the holiday Monday.

RABIES CLINICSRabies Clinics will be held on Wednesday, Septem-ber 10 and Wednesday, September 17 from 2:00 pm to 6:00 pm at the North Grenville Fire Hall, 259 County Road 44, Kemptville. Dogs and Cats must be on a leash or in a carrier. CASH ONLY FEE - $20.00 per animal (HST included). For more information contact: 613-345-5685 or 1-800-660-5853.

2014 BURN PERMITSResidents are reminded that in accordance with By-Law 33-12, a Burn Permit is required to conduct open burning on property located outside of the urban area. Burn Permits for 2014 are available at the Municipal Office or at the Fire Hall at 259 County Road 44 for a fee of $15.00. Contact the Fire Hall at 258-2438 ext. 5 for conditions prior to burning.

SWIMMING POOL ENCLOSURESSwimming pool enclosures in North Grenville are regulated by By-Law 32-98, as amended. This includes all above-ground and in-ground pools. Copies of this by-law are available from the Planning & Development Department or the Municipal website.

GARAGE SALESGarage Sales in North Grenville are regulated by By-Law 10-03. No licence or fee is required, but there are regulations which you must follow. Signage is NOT permitted in traffic circles or attached to traffic signs. Please ensure signage is removed after your sale. Before having a garage sale, please obtain a copy of this by-law from the Administration Office or the Municipal web site.

GET BACK ON YOUR SKATESFAMILY SKATING EVENTSSaturday August 30, 6:00 - 7:20 pmSaturday September 6, 6:00 - 7:20 pm

FRIDAY NIGHT PUBLIC SKATING RESUMES SEPTEMBER 8www.northgrenville.ca/PublicSkating.cfm

I have been following the conversation started in this pa-per earlier in the summer about bullying in our schools with great interest. As Superintendent with responsibilities for safe schools with the Upper Canada District School Board, I have been appreciative that David Shanahan has chosen to place this issue in the spotlight to keep conversation flowing during the summer months. Indeed, it is only through open and honest communication that we can try, as a community, to tackle this problem.

If you suspect that your child is a victim of bullying at school, you have good reason to be concerned. A recent study by Duke University demonstrated that the negative effects of bullying can reach long past childhood. In a study that began in 1993, researchers followed the lives of almost 1500 students, tracking their behaviour from elementary school into adulthood. They found that victims had a significantly higher incidence of anxiety and depression later in life. For many who lived through bullying and harassment in school, this study only confirms what they have known all along – bullying can leave psychological scars that can take years to heal.

The good news is that many children emerge from these difficult circumstances stronger and more confident. Parental support and a strong partnership between the school and home are key elements to good outcomes.

There are many great resources online to help you support your child as they deal with negative relationships at school. Here’s a quick summary to help you take action.1. Pay attention to non-verbal cues.

A bullied child will not always share everything that hap-pens in their day. If they seem distracted, moody, or begin to demonstrate school refusal behaviours (the Sunday night stomach ache), there may very well be a good reason for it. 2. Be supportive and non-judgemental.

Telling an adult, even if it’s his or her parent, is a brave act for a child. It’s important that they are heard and that they know their feelings matter. Psychologists warn that being judgemental or harsh is not helpful, even if you mean it in a supportive way. Parents need to be calm and reasonable in front of their child. Children will pick up on your anxiety. 3. Document, Document, Document!

Write everything down, including the small details. This is especially helpful in cases of cyber-bullying. Taunts or threats online carry the same weight as if they were said in person in the school yard. Keep everything.

Is your child being bullied? 4. Inform the school.

Many parents wait for things to sort themselves out. Keep in mind that it’s easier to put a small fire out than an inferno. If it’s serious enough for your child to tell you about it, it’s serious enough for the school to know.5. Who to tell.

Depending on the nature of the behaviour, it often is best to start with your child’s teacher. Explain what your child has told you clearly and reasonably. Ask for the teacher’s perspec-tive. Studies show that the majority of bullying occurs outside of the classroom, often during recess or lunchtime. Plan to follow up. Don’t hesitate to speak to the principal, especially if the behaviour has been escalating. 6. Make a plan.

Children who are being bullied need to know that they have support and you need to know that the school is taking your concerns seriously. Ask for a support plan, one that includes regular communication between school and home. No plan is perfect. Ask for a review date to make sure everyone is on the same page and things are improving. 7. Know the law.

There have been significant changes to the Education Act in the past few years to address bullying. Most notable is Bill 13 – the Accepting Schools Act (2012). The Act requires schools to respond to bullying in a proactive manner, and to address bullying when it’s reported. It’s important to note that the legislation does not mandate specific consequences. School principals can choose a number of interventions, up to and including suspension or expulsion. 8. Expect progress, not perfection.

You should expect the school to have a plan and to com-municate regularly with you about how the plan is going. That doesn’t mean things will be perfect the next day. Keep an ongoing conversation with the school to see how things are progressing.

It’s unrealistic to expect that children will be nice to each other all the time. In fact, developmental psychologist Helen Guldberg notes that when adults intervene every time there is a disagreement in the school yard, it robs children of the opportunity to learn how to manage situations themselves. What is necessary is to provide the appropriate supports for all children who feel anxious or threatened at school or out in the community. That support will look different depending on the situation and the child.

I look forward to the opportunity to take a deeper look at this problem in future weeks. If you have any questions about bullying, safe schools, or any other topic regarding your child’s education, please feel free to drop me a line at [email protected].

by David CoombsSuperintendent, UCDSB

A little (or a lot!) of rain did not dampen sp i r i t s a t the Grand Opening of Tom Byrne’s new law office location last Thursday afternoon. T h o m a s M . B y r n e ,

Grand Opening of Thomas Byrne’s new law office

Allan McEachern, Ron & Judi Littau from Royal LePage (Kemptville), Tom and his wife Joanne Tipler with Assistant Lynne Nuttall were available for soggy ribbon cutting of official opening.

Barrister and Solicitor, is now operating his law practice at 222 Prescott Street , Kemptville in the heri tage building known as “de Pencier house”. Tom has been a

lawyer for over 21 years, and has lived in North Grenville since 2000, the same year he began practicing in Cornwall in an association with other lawyers at the firm

photo courtesy of Gord Logan

Wilson Poirier Byrne. I n 2 0 0 5 , h e o p e n e d an office in his home a t H e c k s t o n . To m ’s business has grown over the years and this Spring he decided to make the move to his new location in Kemptville, where he opened for business on May 20. Tom operates a g e n e r a l p r a c t i c e w i t h c o n c e n t r a t i o n s i n r e s i d e n t i a l a n d commercial real estate, w i l l s a n d e s t a t e s , corporate and family law. Tom is optimistic about the future of Kemptville and looks forward to serving his existing and new clients from his new location in Old Town Kemptville. Tom says a big “Thank You” to all who came out to his Open House – no one drowned! ”



301 Rideau Street, Kemptville 613.258.3014Regular Store Hours: Mon.- Fri . 8 to 8 , Sat . 8 to 6 , Sun. 9 to 6

“We reserve the right to limit quantities to reasonable family requirements”“We reserve the right to limit quantities to reasonable family requirements”

Prices effective: Friday, August 29 to Thursday, September 4, 2014

Closed Monday, September 1 Have a safe and happy Labour Day

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There is a general idea today, and for some time, that science and religion are at odds with each other: that there is something incompatible about being religious and being a “true” scientist. But the real division in not between religion and science. There are many eminent scientists who are committed Christians, for example, who find no conflict between their faith and their scientific ethos. The real conflict is between those who believe that we live in a cosmos and those who believe we live in chaos.

Cosmos is a Greek word which means “order”, and the usual dictionary definition is: “The universe seen as a well-ordered whole”. This order is what makes all science possible, because science is fundamentally the observation and recording of what is, and the analysis and exploration of what the patterns of phenomena. This depends on there being patterns, system and order in the universe. If there is no order, no “cosmos” in the way things are, then science is impossible. There is no point in observing something that is random, singular or unpredictable. Science depends on what we sometimes call the Laws of the natural world, because we have found that there are laws, patterns, predictable processes that we can observe and understand.

The fact that the cosmos has reliable and constant patterns and systems allows scientists to explore it and discover the ways in which it operates and the processes in which its elements interact and relate. Science can tell us that these processes can be reduced to mathematically precise “laws”, and that these laws are dependable, predictable and constant. These mathematical constants allow us to calculate exactly what is required to send people to space and land on the distant Moon. It

Cosmos or Chaos?allows science to understand which drugs to use for which illnesses. It allows us to use electricity safely to power our entire society, and even to know what electricity is in the first place.

The simple fact is that the entire universe (united in diversity) is based on these patterns and systems and runs, as it were, on clearly observable lines. What is really quite amazing, and often overlooked by us, is that this order runs right through the universe, from the movement of planets to the make up of cells and the totally incredible beauty and order of DNA. No matter how advanced our technical ability to observe and study everything that is, we still find the same order, the same sense of cosmos. Religious people have always ascribed this order to a creator, seeing in the universe a sense of design, of custom-made perfection of structure, pattern and consistency. These days, even those who are not strictly “religious” accept the logic of this position, and speak of “intelligent design”, even where they are unwilling to speak of God, or a creator, or of any personal source for the order they accept.

But there are others who claim that this order is accidental, not designed at all. Their belief (and it is just a belief) is that this ordered and systematic universe is actually a product of chaos. Chaos is the opposite of cosmos: it means: “complete disorder and confusion”, and the opponents of spiritual, or religious approaches to life argue that all of the beauty in design and the laws which clearly govern the universe are a product of chaos, of random actions which led to order. The assumption, sometimes referred to as the Chaos Theory, is that small alterations, randomly happening, can give rise to strikingly great consequences. Put far too simplistically, some people believe that enough things banged into each other at the sub-atomic level that they produced

new things over immense periods of time to produce other things that appear to be designed on purpose because they are so complex and intricately inter-connected.

This seems to me to be a singularly clumsy and unscientific way to explain the universe as we find it. It relies on assumptions, guesses, and a very high level of blind faith in random processes that have not been observed in the real world. This approach, this philosophy (for that is really what it is) leads to the most unscientific remarks such as “the universe only seems to be designed”. What is that saying? It says that everything science is supposed to be, the objective and empirical observation of things as they are and the conclusions that can be drawn from these observations, can be simply dismissed and all relevant data can be ignored by simply saying that the evidence only “seems” to point a certain way and lead to certain conclusions.

The weakness of the arguments against design in nature has led the opponents of design to present the debate as one between the religious - credulous, uneducated and uninformed believers in fairytales - and science, or rather Science - rational, factual and completely detached and objective. This is far from the case. If something is true, then we should be free to ask any question of it, examine ev idence and cons ider logically and rationally where that leads. It also demands a degree of humility on our part. No-one can claim to understand everything about the universe: how it works, how it continues to operate as it does, and what might yet be “out there” to discover. So, if we stop confusing theory with facts, assumptions with scientific evidence, we may be able to discuss these issues and understand why we call it the Cosmos, and not the Chaos.

All dictionary definitions are from the Oxford English Dictionary.

by David Shanahan

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5 tips for beating back-to-school stress

(NC) Back to school means back to making school lunches. Why not start the year off right with healthy foods they will love to eat – and with foods you can love too for their simplicity and nutritional content? Try these three, quick and easy recipes that are sure to please your kids – and stop them from swapping their lunch with anyone! Leading retailer, Sears, tells us that a few of their kitchen mixers and blenders will facilitate the process, as follows: Granola squares

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. In a large bowl, add 1 cup of oats, 1 can of sweetened condensed milk, ¼ cup butter, ¼ cup unsweetened coconut, and a handful of oats, chocolate chips and cranberries. Then mix. A great tool for all your mixing needs is the KitchenAid Artisan mixer, with its 10 speeds and multi-purpose attachments. Press flat into prepared 9''x13'' greased pan and bake for 20 minutes – sensational snacks the kids will devour. Homemade hummus

In a food processor, such as the Sears Hamilton Beach 10-cup model, combine one can of garbanzo beans, one can of chickpeas, a clove of garlic, a pinch of cumin and salt and a tablespoon of olive oil. Blend on low speed until smooth. Cut up some of your kids' favourite veggies and dip into the homemade goodness. This processor will allow you to process larger batches so you can freeze some for later.Fruit smoothies

Take one full banana, a handful of strawberries, a scoop of plain yogurt and toss into a blender. Fill up with enough fruit juice to cover all the fruit and blend. The Oster 8-speed blender is the perfect size as it can make up to five glasses. Your kids will definitely want seconds of this nutritious and delicious smoothie.

Another way to liven up lunch is to try fun shapes to engage your kids in eating healthy. Use an ice cream scoop to create watermelon or pineapple balls or a large cookie cutter to turn a regular ham and cheese sandwich into a star.

More information is available at www.sears.ca.

(NC) – Heading back to school can mean mixed emotions for children and parents alike. Many kids are ready to meet new friends and teachers, but at the same time they are reluctant to give up the freedom and frivolity of summer.

Meanwhi le, parents have also adjusted to the easygoing schedule that comes with school vacation so preparation for the busyness of fall is often quite daunting. This year, with a little guidance, you can remove the stress for the entire family by transitioning back into the school year seamlessly, as follows:

Establish a routine: After a summer with a relaxed schedule and little structure,

the return to the classroom can be a shock to your kids' systems. Ease them back by gradually integrating more structure into their days. Meals and bedtime are a great way to start—begin to get your children back into a routine about two weeks before school starts to make the transition easy.

Get organized: Before the hustle and bustle of school really kicks in, take some time to get ahead of the game. Put together a master calendar that everyone can use for the year, including important school dates, vacations, sporting events and practices, and parent teacher conferences to keep you on schedule. Make sure you've prepared all of the paperwork, school supplies, and permission slips you and

your kids need. If your child needs any medications or the school requires doctor's notes, be sure to book necessary appointments.

Organize a carpool : If there are other families i n yo u r n e i g hb o rho o d heading to the same school, carpooling is a great way to save gas and time. Create a rotating schedule for drivers and make sure it's kept up to date.

“Be sure to also check your insurance policy before the first day,” advises Shirley Parchoma with Western Financial Group. “If you're receiving any money for gas, your normal liability coverage may not be enough. Talk to your insurance broker and make sure you're covered before you get behind the wheel with a group.”

Start a fun tradit ion: One way to make back-to-school more fun is to create a tradition that your family can look forward to each year. This tradition could be a special back-to-school dinner, interviewing your child on video, or taking a picture of them in their first day outfit. Bonus: this can also be an easy way to create keepsakes—save each year's photo in one place and pull them out for the next big graduation or family event.

The new school year is an exciting time in a child's life and taking a few steps to prepare will make sure you all enjoy the final days of summer and start the new school year off on a positive note. More informat ion can be found at www.westernfinancialgroup.ca.

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What better way to take advantage of the nights drawing in and an earlier dusk than a movie in the park? Some of Kemptville Churches came together to obtain a license to show Frozen on a big screen at Riverside Park Sunday night. Hundreds of people gathered at 7 pm to set up their chairs and blankets to enjoy free popcorn, cotton candy and

Movie under the stars

drinks while waiting for the movie to start at dusk. It was nice to see so many families coming together for a fun family evening. The families living near Riverside Park surely heard the kids singing the big hits from the movie "Let it Go" and "Do you want to Build a Snowman", as the kids joyfully sang together at the top of their lungs during the movie. The Sequoia Communi ty Church in Barrhaven hosts movie nights

in Barrhaven and decided to approach our churches about helping to organize it here. The event, hosted by the Sequoia Community Church, North Grenville Community C h u r c h , K e m p t v i l l e P e n t e c o s t a l C h u r c h , S o u t h g a t e C o m m u n i t y Church and the Kemptville Salvation Army, was very well received and appreciated by many families who can't wait for the next family movie in the park.

by Mary-Anne Leang

by Mary-Anne Leang

3 fun and fast back-to-school recipes

KDLL Director of Equipment and Girls Softball Convenor, Warren O’Callaghan, was challenged to take the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge during the game which, over the past couple of weeks, has been quite literally “soaking the nation”. He in turned challenged KDLL President, Tim Hamilton, and Director of Public Relations, Mary-Anne Leang, to join him. Their team was only too happy to dump ice water on them during the game. ALS is a progressive neurodegenerative disease that affects nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord and non-discrimenantly affects people and is 100% fatal. In addition to acclimatising to the challenges that come with losing control of voluntary muscle movement while their brains remain fully aware, people with the disease progressively lose their ability to eat, speak, walk, and eventually breathe. There is currently no cure for this disease. For those wishing to donate to ALS research and support those affected, go to www.als.ca

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KDLL Executive take the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge



I ' v e s p o k e n t o quite a few residents in the hamlets of the municipality recently and they feel that Kemptville has become the 'centre of the universe' and all of the municipality's resources get spent there and nothing is left for them. However, the more I listened, the more I learned that it isn't about money. The issues actually seem to be a perceived lack of respect, lack of public input and lack of effective communication on the part of the municipality. Case in point: Burritts Rapids.

There was a public meet ing on Ju ly 15 at the Burritts Rapids C o m m u n i t y H a l l regarding a proposal to change the name of River Road and part of County Road 23 to 'County Road 23' so the non-local dispatchers for emergency services don't get confused by possible duplicate addresses. The meeting started with the

residents upset that the meeting was scheduled too early (6 pm) to get home from work, eat and get to the meeting on time. There was also the typical frustration with a lack of notice of the meeting taking place. They also had the feeling that the change was happening and that the meeting was just a formality, rather than an actual opportunity for them to have input. There was definitely a lot of frustration in the room, but as the meeting wore on, people started to understand they did have some input and eventually voted in favour of officially changing the name of the affected area to 'Burritts Rapids Road' instead of the current proposal. It was just a simple lack of communication or misunderstanding and then everything seemed to work out and most residents seemed satisfied. However, I spoke to a few members of the community outside the hall afterwards and got an earful. These long time residents said they felt more a part of

Merrickville or the city of Ottawa than they did North Grenville because of many perceived slights to them over the years. This might also be partially due to the geographical fact that Burritts Rapids is split by the river with the north side being city of Ottawa jurisdiction and them being so close to Merrickville.

As I 've mentioned before in a previous let ter, posting notice about public meetings on the municipal website is highly ineffective. I think there should be a short press release from the municipality that gets sent to the two newspapers and the radio station giving specific details about the meeting and what it will mean to the residents of the affected area. As well, a community email list could be created to let interested residents and businesses know about upcoming meetings on issues affecting their area. Signing up for an email list at the public meeting is too late. Allow people to sign up for a community

email list through the website so they don't have to constantly check the website not knowing what they're looking for.

On another occasion, I was told by a member of the Burritts Rapids Community Association that the city of Ottawa makes an unsolicited donation to the association to help pay the costs of operating the community hall. The member told me that in 2013, the city of Ottawa donated $9,054. North Grenville donated $1,460. Considering the sizes of the budgets of each, the difference is not surprising, the city of Ottawa simply has a lot more money. However, the member said that the donation from the city of Ottawa is unsolicited, but the North Grenville donation must be applied for and multiple reminders delivered in person and electronically, every year. The member wanted to know why their own municipality couldn't do the same as Ottawa by donat ing wi thout solicitation? The member

also told me that members of the current council have been invited to events in Burritts Rapids but sometimes did not even respond to invitations. The member said she understood that council can't possibly make it to all of the events in the municipality, but said that they should show enough respect to respond and say 'no thanks'.

My suggestion to fix the first issue would be that the municipality should at least enter into a four year agreement with the community association whereby they would waive the property tax on the community hall every year for four years starting with each new term of council. This way, if changes needed to be made to the agreement, a new one could be drafted with each new term of council. If the new council wanted to change the terms, then they could do that. I would also suggest that the community association be allowed to apply for other community grants like other organizations. I think

this agreement should also be offered to the other community associations like Bishops Mills for example . Hopefu l ly, Oxford Mills gets a chance to buy Maplewood Hall from the municipality soon and they could get in on that too.

Though more effective communication won't resolve the past frustrations of the hamlets, it may help to resolve some of the future ones and help them feel like an important part of North Grenville, which they are. Again, I believe the municipality and new council needs to do a much better job at seeking input and communicating more effectively. Simply, I think we deserve better.

Wherefore Art Thou Hamletsby Deron Johnston


contact Peter at peter@

ngtimes.ca or call

613 989 2850

Lace up your walking shoes and join us on Saturday, October 4 for the third annual Kemptville Walks. It’s six weeks away, so there is still time to register! Participants can choose either a 10km or 30km walk and raise pledges for a great cause – the Mammography Suite at Kemptville District Hospital. Whether you are an avid walker or a beginner, this is a chance to have fun, raise your fitness level, challenge yourself and get to know your community better. With two walks, you can choose your challenge and have fun training and fundraising with other walkers.

You can sign up as an individual or as part of a team. As a walker, you will be reaching out to friends and family (or yourself!) to support you in this challenge and sponsor you to raise $500 for the 10km walk. And you can easily lower the amount of pledges you need to collect by taking advantage of our two new fundraising bonuses! All new walkers will receive a $100 credit towards their fundraising goal. And if you refer a friend and they sign up, you will receive an additional $100 credit towards your goal! You will be able to

Kemptville Walks, still time to register!make your own fundraising webpage to t rack your progress towards your goal and prizes will be available for the top fundraising team and individual. (Once you register or refer a friend, contact [email protected] or 613-258-6133 x157 to receive your credit!)

If you are looking for more of a challenge, some of our walkers have decided to push themselves for an extra 20K! We are asking these industrious folks to set their fundraising goal at $1,250 for this 30km walk. Of course, these walkers are eligible for the bonus credits as well.

The walk begins in the Upper Parking Lot at KDH. At 8 am, the 30km walkers will begin and will be joined by the 10km walkers at noon. Snacks and water will be available at pit stops along the route. Afterwards, Kemptville Physiotherapy will be onsite at KDH offering massages to all walkers. A delicious barbeque will be free to all walkers. Each walker will also receive a kit bags and a great KW t-shirt. This is always a great high-energy day, full of music, laughter, and fun.

The Foundation is putting out a call for volunteers for

the day of the walk. We need volunteers to help out along the route directing walkers and helping out at the pit stops. All volunteers are invited to the barbeque.

During the month of October, you will see K Cards popping up at stores around town. If you can make a small donation, you can sign your name to show your support. All proceeds from the K Cards will support the Mammography Suite at KDH.

We need our whole community in this final push towards reaching our fundraising goal for the Mammography Suite at KDH. The Mammography Suite at the Kemptville District Hospital was built in response to a need in our community to have breast cancer screening close to home. KDH has s t a t e -o f - the -a r t d ig i t a l mammography technology and a self-referral program for women.

We e n c o u r a g e y o u to support this cause and part ic ipate as a walker or a volunteer. For more information about Kemptville Wa l k s , g o t o w w w.kemptvillewalks.ca or call Mary Boucher at 613-258-6133 ext 157.

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SERVICES

Modern Square Dancing, Mondays, Leslie Hall, 7:30 pm. Ray 258-4994 or [email protected]

Nutritional Counselling to customize a wellness plan for all your health concerns. w h o l e s u m a p p r o a c h . c o m 613-258-7133

Spinning lessons, 2nd & 3rd Sun. each month, on spindle or wheel, free spindel and wool. 613 269 4238.

Braided mat lessons, 2nd & 3rd Sun. each month at Be-ginning Again School. 613 269 4238.

Qualified English tutor: read-ing, writing, grammar, etc...I make it fun! 613-269 2367.

Looking for Avon Products? Call Joan at 258 7644

House Cleaning-Every work-ing Mother and Father needs a House Wife. Sandi 613-219-7277

HANDYMAN, no job too big or too small. I can do it all.Free estimates and references available. Paul 613-791-8597

DRUM LESSONS - Professional drummer/teacher accepting students. All levels welcome! Bryan Valeriani 613 298 5913 www.drumhead.ca

Rock My House Music Centre offers lessons in Piano, Violin, Guitar, Drums, Bass and Vocals. 613 258 5656

Bowen Therapy. Restore your health. Pain, Respiratory, Diges-tive & more. 613-799-3315. www.BowenKemptville.ca

I Can Sew It : Rhonda Cybul-skie - 613-258-524 8 [email protected]

Al’s Cleanup Services Dump runs, Grass, Landscaping Al Scott R R #1 Oxford Station(613) 258-3847

House Cleaning - Kemptville area. For quote call 613-294-0385 or [email protected]

Property Clean up, yards, ga-r a g e s, b a s e m e n t s, l o a d s to dump,anything removed. 613-258-7955

Sienna Fine Arts Art Classes and Supplies www.siennaf inearts.com 613-878-9706

Commercial/Residential clean-ing- Kemptville area. For quote email [email protected] or call 613-867-2184

FACED WITH A DRINKING PROBLEM? Perhaps Alcohol-ics Anonymous can help. Contact 613-316-6329 or on-line: District 48 aa

Cinderella does housework, laundry & ironing, garden-ing, shopping, closet & base-ment re-organization. 859-4644

Keep your parents or spouse at home. Cinderella has cer-tificate in Alzheimer, Demen-tia & Parkinson care. 859-4644

Helen’s Sewing Room All kinds of sewing 613 258 5584

FOR RENT

Green space, 2 bedroom con-do, appliances, water, and parking included. $1250.00/mth Available September 13th call 613-229-5564.

Old Town Kemptville, 10 Prescott St. - commercial retail space, 800 sq.ft., avail. immediately. 295 0552.

3 bedrooms,main floor family room gas heat, nice yard,parking 2 cars,walking distance to amenities. $1125.00 + utilities.Gary 613-720-5004

FOR SALE

Complete wine making equipment. 5 carboys/handles, elec. wine filter, corker, hydrometer, wine thief, 8 air traps, bottle tree, much more $350. 613 258 0055

Mastercraft spin saw kit, used once -$95; another brand new tool kit, $75. Email for photos:[email protected] or call 258 5558

Inglis washer & dryer, great shape, can deliver in Kemptville area. $175 for the pair. Call 613-720-0942.

Custom built pine dresser suite: dresser with mirror, high boy, night stand, Pine Ridge Cabi-net. Call 258-7851.

HAY 4x4.5 rounds, 600 lbs, mostly grass, excellent quality, Jon 613-227-3650

WOOD seasoned mixed hard-wood, cut and split, delivery

from $95 a cord, Jon 613-227-3650

Dog house, very large, custom built with siding/shingles, $300 or b .o. 613-258-5558

Firewood, cut, split and deliv-ered $100/cord. Call Peter at 258-5504

HOUSE FOR SALE-317 Joseph St. 3 bedroom. Must see gardens. $299,000. 613-258-5151

Reese 5th wheel hitch, 18k slider. Asking $500, call 613-215-0926

WANTED

Retired senior needs old car batteries - making canon balls (weights used for deep sea fish-ing). 258-6254

COMMUNITY EVENTSFirst 15 words are FREE for North Grenville Residents. Extra Words: 50 cents a word

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COURSESBeginning Sept. 2nd

Evenings, in Kemptville. Minimum age 12.

Pre-registration required, limited seating.

Tony Gundy Home:258-7816 Cell: 355-2607,

Office 258-1876

Painting Int/Ext, hedge trimming, house cleaning, eavestrough, interlock, concrete, driveway seal-ant. Kelsy 613-215-0904

Need a bathroom remodel? Expe-rienced, licensed plumber special-izing in bathroom renovations, drywall, tile and carpentry. 613 519 5274

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Weekly and recurring events

Wed The North Grenville Photography Club - Meeting first Wednesday of every

month at the Auditorium at the Municipal Centre on Hwy 44. For more info see

ngphotoclub.ca.

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

start at 1 pm. All welcome. Refreshments available.

The Branch Artisans Guild, North Grenville Community Church,, 2659

Concession Street every 3 Tuesday, 7 pm. New members welcomed!rd

Thurs Bridge - St. John’s United Church, 6:45 pm. Cost $5, partner preferred but not

necessary. For more info, contact Sandra at 613-258-2691.

North Grenville Toastmasters - Meeting 1 & 3 Thurs. of the month, 7 pmst rd

at O’Farrell’s Financial Services, Cty Rd 44. Info, call 258-7665.

Wed Klub 67 Euchre every second and fourth Wed. of the month beginning Sept 10,

1:15 pm, St. John's United Church downstairs. Everyone welcome, $5.00.

Tues BNI Networking Group Breakfast- Alumni Building, University of Guelph,

7-8:30am. Call 613-258-0553 for more information.

Bridge- St. John’s United Church, 12:15 pm. Cost $4. "All levels of bridge

players welcome. Come discover Duplicate Bridge. "Info, contact Sandra at 613-

258-2691.

Mothers of Preschoolers Support Group-St.John’s United Church, 6:30-8 pm.

Whether you’re a townie, rural, stay-at-home, working, teen, adoptive, special-

needs, single or married, MOPS is for you! For more information, call Angie

Brown at 613-223-3979.

Fri Kemptville Cruise Night, Hwy 43 Car Club, May 2 to Sept. 26 at Food Basics

– 6 - 9 pm. Rod Rafter, 613-258-7567 or www.Hwy43CarClub.com for more

information.

Beth Donovan Hospice Companion Walk for those Living in Grief. Please

join us at 11:50 am in the parking lot of the North Grenville Community Church,

2659 Concession Road. Hospice volunteers (wearing red) will lead the walk.

For more info, call the Hospice 258-9611.

Sat The Canadian Foodgrains Garden Market, 8:30 -11:30 am, St. John's United

Church parking lot, 400 Prescott St. There will be fresh organic vegetables,

homemade baking, plants and preserves. Additional contributions welcomed.

Sun Kemptville Kinsman Farmers' M arket, 200 Sanders St. (the B&H parking lot)

12-4pm, rain or shine. Come and meet your local producers and checkout our

FREE Kid Zone".

Free co-ed Ultimate Frisbee, 10:30-noon at Riverside Park. All skill levels

welcome, 16+.

M,W,F Kemptville and Area Walking Group, Municipal Centre - Early birds: 8 am,

others 8:30 am. Contact: Eva 258-4487.

Sept 5 Blood Donor Clinic from 12:30-3:30 pm and from 5-8 pm at the North

Grenville Municipal Centre in Kemptville. To donate, call 1 888 2 Donate (1-

888-236-6283). It’s in you to give.

Sept 6 2nd Annual Golf tournament at Rideau Glen. 1 pm shot gun start followed

by dinner at the church. Registration no later than Sept 1. Please contact Sue

Lauton at 258-0486 or Joyce Lamont at 258-5389 to register. All are welcome.

Sept 7 5th Annual MarketPlates event at the Kemptville Kinsmen Farmers' Market.

Join chefs and farmers from the region as they team up to produce unique dishes

full of local flavour! Advance tickets $15 for 10 tasters, available at The Branch

Restaurant and Texas Grill, B & H Grocer, Sundays at the Farmers' Market or

$20 on event day. 200 Sanders, 12 pm - 4:00 pm, rain or shine.

Sept 7 Kemptville Legion Dinner Dance, 1-5 pm. Dinner at 5. Music by Ron

Donnelly. Silent auction and door prizes. Cost $15.00 per person. Sponsored

by the Ladies Auxillary. Contact Sally Thorburn 613-292-7311 or Marg Parker

613-258-5291 for tickets.

Sept 14 Kemptville Legion, live performance of the Kemptville Legion Pipe Band and

Highland Dancers, 12:30 pm.

Sept 19 Kemptville Legion, Euchre Tournament, 7 – 11 pm. $10.00 per person. Cash

Prizes.

Sept 20 Kemptville Legion, Pig Roast & Dance, Dinner 6 pm. Dancing 7:30 to 11:30

pm. Music by Wildflower. Tickets $15.00 per person. Tickets available at the

bar.

Sept 27 Canadian Cancer Society's Neon Night - Kemptville: 2K/5K non-competitive

run to raise funds for Childhood Cancer Research & Support Services, Riverside

Park. Individuals and teams are encouraged to register online at

cancer.ca/neonnight

CAO Brian Carre at bat

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Une douzaine d’élèves commençant la maternelle à l’école élémentaire c a t h o l i q u e S a i n t e -Marguerite-Bourgeoys (SMB) en septembre 2014, ont participé à un programme d’initiation à l’école cet été : « Je d’école ». Ce programme gratuit, offert pour la première fois dans notre région, est financé par le CECCE (Conseil des écoles catholiques du Centre-Est) et coordonné par le Centre des services communautaires Vanier (CSCV), a permis aux enfants de fréquenter l’école SMB en matinée pendant cinq semaines. Les jeunes élèves ont appris en douceur la routine de la vie scolaire dans un environnement francophone.

Ce sont l’enseignant de la maternel le , M. Kevin, et son éducatrice, Mme Gabr i e l l e , qu i ont reçu les élèves cet

“Je d’école” pour SMB!

été. M. Kevin affirme qu’après avoir animé le programme "Je d'école" pendant maintenant 4 ans, j'ai entendu que des commentaires positifs de la part des parents et enseignants. Pour ma part, je crois que c'est un investissement de temps qui est profitable autant pour les élèves que les enseignants. Ces élèves auront déjà vécu une expérience scolaire et cela fait en sorte que la transition entre la maison et l'école se vivra plus facilement au mois de septembre.

De leur côté, les parents sont satisfaits des résultats du programme. Katie L. insiste que « Je d'école has been confidence building for my son. He's looking forward to maternelle in the Fall and there is a weight off his parents’ shoulders. Merci beaucoup à tous! ». Une autre mère, Kate S., explique: « My son wakes up looking forward to his morning at “Je d'école”. He now recognizes and gets excited when he

hears French outside of the program. He speaks proudly of his teachers and his new friends. He is fully adjusted to the routine of school with the exception of taking the bus. We are grateful that this program was offered at SMB! ». L’enthousiasme du personnel n’a pas passé inaperçu. Marie-Claude C. remarque que «comme parent , le fai t qu’un enseignant décide de s’investir dans la réussite de ses élèves en les initiant à un programme de la sorte, me rassure. Le stress de la rentrée n’est pas seulement associé aux enfants mais également aux parents. M. Kevin me montre qu’il n’a pas peur de donner de son temps pour les enfants. »

En tenant compte de l’intérêt que démontrent les parents avec de jeunes enfants, l’école SMB espère offrir le programme l’été prochain. N’hésitez pas de visiter le site web pour plus de détails : smb.ecolecatholique.ca.

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38. Play the bagpipes39. Nib40. Artificial moon42. A person who is owned by someone43. Any compound of oxygen44. Required45. Frenzied47. Petroleum48. Netting49. Tympani56. Countertenor57. French for "State"58. Stop59. Rind60. Certain61. Basic belief62. Arid

63. Layer64. Steeple DOWN1. Stinging insect2. Ancient Peruvian3. Prima donna problems4. Focusing glass5. A four-sided spinning top6. Fetch7. Greek letter8. An enclosed conduit9. Gossamer10. Intangible11. Nigerian monetary unit12. Diaphanous13. Unique 21. Not in25. Startled cry26. To tax or access27. Dogfish28. Deliver a tirade29. Cubbyhole30. Malice31. Used to be33. Slip34. Tiny sphere35. Wash36. Barely managed38. Most cunning 41. 61 in Roman numerals42. Chooses44. Zero45. Donnybrook46. Daisylike bloom47. Aquatic mammal48. Geographic illustrations50. Decorative case51. Container weight52. Bottomless53. Hindu princess54. End ___55. Distribute

by Anouk Tremblay

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There is a fascinating book by Arthur Herman, called: “How The Scots Inven ted the Modern World”. It speaks to the idea that western societies have been influenced and guided by the immigrants from Scotland. We have had one such Scot in our midst for years: Doug Hendry.

One of the things that makes a community greater than just the individual parts, is the individuals. We have many individuals in this community who do so much for others.

Within our local musical community, there are many who give of themselves, for others and for their community, on an ongoing basis.

W h e n I i m m e r s e d myself in this company of musicians, a few years

back, I was not sure what to expect. I would not have been surprised to find a hierarchy of talent and egos. I found plenty of talent, and a dearth of egos.

Central to, and at the hub of this musical community are Bruce and Nicole, the owners of The Branch.

The Branch has been and continues to be, a great venue for live music. For aspiring musicians and talented veterans, it is akin to their shrine—their mecca. The atmosphere is always welcoming and warm. The audiences are knowledgeable, receptive and generous with their appreciation. It is a giving place.

This past week, The Branch hosted a farewell tribute to one of the most deserving 'givers' in our community: Doug Hendry.

Doug is moving on,

and as Pat Maloney so eloquently put it, 'Wherever he lands, will be blessed for having him, and we will feel his going away.'

Shoehorned into the venue were fans, friends and fellow musicians. Over the years, Doug has not only played with a vast array of people, he has helped, inspired and created groups of musicians.

The Graham clan from Bishops Mills was present to host this tribute, along with Bella Borealis, a wonderful group of female singers, who were formed, with Doug's encouragement. Many others were asked to join him on stage; those he had worked with over the years.

Fiddlehead Soup, which featured Glenna Hunter, and her daughter, the very talented Ursa Meyer, and, of course, Doug, had the crowd

AULD LANG SYNEby Peter Johnson

Bayfield’s Annual BBQ

Last Sunday, Bayfield Nursing and Retirement Home held their annual family BBQ. There was entertainment for all ages. Clowns, face painting, petting zoo, a live band, and so much more.

The BBQ and clowns were courtesy of The Shriners. Bayfield owner Mike Hal l was busy cooking up the hamburgers and hot dogs.

It was a wonderful time and beautiful weather for families to interact with each other.

clapping and stamping their feet to the internationally inspired music, including several celtic favourites.

The evening wrapped up with Bruce Enloe and The Burning Sensations; another group which has benefited from Doug's vast musical experience.

I t w a s a n i g h t t o remember. A gathering of some of the most generous, civic-minded people in our community. People who came together to pay homage to one of their own—one who was a kind, generous 'giver' in the truest sense of the word.

Doug will be very much missed. Wherever he lands will be blessed, and we will be left with a big hole to fill. God bless you and thank you, Doug Hendry. (Gabh mo leisgeul agus tapadhle ibh Doug Hendry)*hopefully a close translation




contact Peter


or call 613 989 2850

History

It is now a hundred years since Canada found itself involved in the Great War. Between August, 1914 and the end of hostilities in November, 1918, more than 600,000 Canadians went to war, and about 60,000 died, while another 150,000 were wounded. At some point during the war, 7% of Canadians were in uniform. No-one could have known at the start just how horrific and barbaric a conflict it was going to be. No-one, then, had heard of trenches, poison gas, tanks, dog fights in the sky, or the dreadful harvest that came from mixing mud, barbed wire, bayonet charges and machine guns.

Europe and the world had not seen war on such a scale for a hundred years before 1914, when the world war against France and Napoleon had ended in 1815. There had been wars since then, of course, but nothing like the general and widespread slaughter of the Napoleonic Wars. Canada had been involved in that through the War of 1812. The country had also experienced the Fenian Raids and the Boer War. But these faded into insignificance in our national memory compared with the 1914-18 conflagration.

Seen at this distance in time, it is obvious that the experience of World War I for Canada as a nation, and Canadians in general, has been profound. Out of that carnage came w a r m e m o r i a l s , t h e cenotaphs that stand in every community. There came the poppy and Remembrance and, oddly, given the circumstances,

North Grenville at War:The Great War and North Grenville

the idea that the Great War “made” Canada and gave it a new sense of identity. But much of what is known today, much of how we see the effects of that war, is the result of time and a need to rationalise the losses, the futility and the horror of those terrible years. As with any war, it became necessary for people to believe that there was something worth fighting for, that it was a unified national crusade against something evil.

Quickly forgot ten in this process were the thousands of Canadians who found themselves in internment camps, put to work at hard labour building roads and clearing land, simply because of where they, or their parents were born. The Japanese internment camps of the Second World War had the i r genes is in those set up under the War Measures Act in 1914, when thousands of eastern Europeans, mostly Ukrainians, were treated as enemy al iens and imprisoned. Also forgotten was the way in which Canada as a nation almost broke apart during what is known as the Conscription Crisis in the latter stages of the war, when French Canada, in particular, objected to her sons being forced to fight in a war they felt was not theirs.

This was not solely a French Canadian attitude. The first contingents of Canadian troops to be sent to Europe in the early war years were not born in Canada. About 70% of these men were born in Britain and had immigrated into Canada before 1914. By the end of the war, more than half of the Canadian s o l d i e r s i n u n i f o r m were Canadian-born,

but a significant number continued to come from the immigrant population. Not all Canadians were welcome in the armed forces, however. Although many First Nations people joined up and served well, non-white volunteers were usually rejected and, as the Canadian War Museum states: “Racist feelings ran deep, and the war effort overseas would be carried out largely by white Canadians”.

This war between K i n g s , K a i s e r s a n d Czars (who were al l related to each other), was an imperial war that destroyed the empires who fought it. By the time it ended, the empires of Austria-Hungary, Turkey, Germany and Russia were gone forever, and the British Empire had been seriously, if not mortally, wounded. Ireland had begun the painful process of separation from the United Kingdom. The British Colonies, Canada, Australia, New Zealand and India, specifically, moved towards a more i n d e p e n d e n t s t a t u s and the creation of a Commonwealth in place of an Empire . When Britain declared war in 1914, Canada and her s i s te r co lonies were automatically at war, with no constitutional choice in the matter. After this war, the situation would change, and Canada would have a choice in the future, about going to war. In 1939, Canada chose one way. In Iraq, and Afghanistan, it was free to make its own decision. Much changed after 1918.

So, what was it like in those far-off days? And, in particular, how was it all experienced at the time by the people of Kemptville,

South Gower and Oxford-on-Rideau, the areas we call North Grenville? As we move through this centenary, it might be interesting to take a look back at North Grenville, month by month, and see how the war was viewed here, and how the media portrayed it to the people of this community. Who were the men whose names are carved in the

cenotaph on Prescott Street? Where were they from and what did they do before they became soldiers and casualties in the Great War? Next week, we’ll see how the outbreak of war was dealt with in North Grenville, and then, each month, we’ll do a review of the same period a century ago, when North Grenville went to war.

by David Shanahan

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When one thinks of “buying local,” images of visiting the Kinsmen F a r m e r s ’ M a r k e t o r frequenting the stores and restaurants of Old Town Kemptv i l le are usually what come to mind. “Buying local” can apply to services as well; services which meet our daily needs and enhance our health and wellness. Vitality Fitness Training is an independent, locally owned and operated fitness club located in the heart of Old Town Kemptville. A long-time fixture in North Grenville,

Vitality Fitness is entering its 15th year helping the community achieve and maintain healthy lifestyles.

Qualified, dedicated and enthusiastic staff members have long played a major role at Vitality. Manager and Trainer, Brodey Richardson, and fellow full-time Trainer, Rebecca Mae Langstaff, are both graduates of 2-year Fitness and Health Promot ion p rograms and are certified by the Canadian Society for Exerc ise Physio logy. Becky is also a Registered Holistic Nutritionist. Part-

timers, Billie Reid and Chris Wil l iams, round out the training staff. Six additional contract t r a i n e r s l e a d g r o u p classes. All interactions with gym members are professional and positive, o ffer ing suppor t and encouragement.

Brodey Richardson states, “I was quick to realize this club was like no other I had worked at before. It is such a positive environment to work in with regards to the staff and all of the members of the gym. I would definitely refer to Vi ta l i ty as a

‘community gym.’ I take pride in being able to work in the community I grew up in. “

A friendly, comfortable and non- in t imidat ing atmosphere is a hallmark of Vitality Fitness Training. “Vitality Fitness reminds me of that old TV show, where ‘everyone knows your name,” says Becky. “We realize that each member is an individual person, not a number. New members are often surprised that we know them by name and greet them at the front desk, but that’s the atmosphere that’s so much a part of Vitality.”

Formerly a Paramedic for over 22 years, owner Doug Onodera has a longtime interest in health and fitness. A member of Vitality Fitness himself, it wasn’t until taking over the business that he fully realized just how important prevention is to overall wellness. “As a Paramedic, I was often interacting with patients who were in the end stages of critical illness and disease. Each and every day at Vitality, I never fail to be impressed by the resolve and dedication shown by the members in their workouts. They realize the importance of

fitness in the prevention of disease and illness. I’m happy to be able to provide them with the facilities to achieve their goals, and the trainers to support them.”

A variety of membership plans are available, from day- and week-long passes to annual plans; there are no hidden "sign up" or initiation fees. All plans include unlimited access to a variety of instructor-l ed f i t ness c lasses . Current classes include Indoor Cycling, Pilates, Hatha Yoga, Zumba and Boot Camps. They are scheduled at var ious times throughout the day/week. Optional services available to members inc lude personal ized fitness program design, 24/7 afterhours access, TRX Group Suspension Training, and one-on-one personal training sessions.

For more information, call Vitality Fitness Training at 613-258-4001, or email them at [email protected]. You’ l l f ind them on Facebook and on the web at www.vitalityfitnesstraining.com. Vitality Fitness Training is located at 24 Prescott Street, Kemptville, in Old Town Kemptville, right across from the library.

Vitality Fitness is entering its 15th year helping the community achieve and maintain healthy lifestyles



Applications for the Royal Canadian Legion Provincial Bursary Program are being accepted. If you are a student who is currently attending or will be enrolling this year in a college, university or any other post-secondary institution, you may qualify for a bursary of up to $500 per each academic year. Applications must be received by Provincial Command before Friday March 27,2015Eligibility

• 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 may be picked up at high school guidance departments or at branches of the Royal Canadian Legion. Application forms can also be downloaded from the Legion’s Provincial web-site.(google: bursaries Ontario Command The Royal Canadian Legion.)

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.

For further information contact the Legion Branch nearest you or Douglas Brunton Zone G-3 Bursary Chairman at 613-258- 5111 . E mail [email protected]

Royal Canadian Legion Provincial Bursary Program

Thursday, August 21 was Rideau Carleton Raceway celebration of North Grenville Night at the Races under cloudy skies and some precipitation, but not lack of participation from the community. A large group showed up for a excitement night of gaming, racing and great food from a fantastic buffet presentation. Gerald and Louise Tallman with Frank and Liz O'Rourke and Harry and Sheila Pratt enjoyed the the night out to partake in the festivities.

Weather wouldn't hold back the pace or support....

Super chefs Robert Gagnon, Brent Argue, and Brent Samson of Lafarge Canada Inc. with Mary Boucher, Director of Development for KDH Foundation, take time out to smile for the camera and thank the supporters who braved the weather for $410 contribution at last Thursday's OPP BBQ. Proceeds from the August 21 OPP BBQ will be directed towards the equipment fund at the Kemptville District Hospital Foundation, ensuring that the level of care offered by our nurses, doctors and other health care professionals remains at the cutting edge. We thank Lafarge and the BBQ attendees for their generosity in helping us ‘build healthier communities’ by providing the best care close to home.

See you this Thursday when Wayne's Auto-Tek will be cooking up a storm in support of KDH.

Lafarge supports KDH

Photo courtesy Gord Logan

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