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April 6, 2016
Scott Woods returns with “Love That Fiddle”
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Merrickville/ Wolford Times page 18 Renowned Canadian Fiddle Champion Scott Woods and his band present LOVE THAT FIDDLE! This uplifting live show celebrates the magic of the fiddle and simpler times with traditional country, western swing and gospel songs, heart pumping step dancing, family humour and Scott’s famous trick fiddling – somersaults and walking on a barrel while fiddling! Joining Scott onstage in LOVE THAT FIDDLE is Scott’s sister, Kendra (Woods) Norris – a multiinstrumentalist and certainly no stranger to old time fiddling, having won
the Canadian Duet Fiddle Championship title three times with her brother as well as several solo wins in various classes. Also onstage are Canadian Country Music Award Winner and Guitar Player of the Year, Steve Piticco and Upright Bass Player and Vocalist Gary Boles. Keeping the band in time and on time is drummer Wes Dymond and Patrick Linton will be lighting up the stage with his championship step dancing. Scott Woods is a twotime winner of the Canadian Open Fiddle Contest, two-time winner of the Canadian Grand Masters Fid-
dle Championship as well as Fiddle Entertainer of the Year. He is known affectionately across Canada as ‘The Flippin’ Fiddler’ and tours extensively across the country every year raising funds for churches, charities and community service organizations. To date, over $2 million dollars have been raised for these groups. Kemptville Lions have been doing these concerts for several years now, with acts ranging from a gospel group from Southern Ontario to local talent, and for the past three years, Scott Woods. The Scott Woods event is immensely popu-
lar and every year a sold out show. As always, the Kemptville Lions Club uses dollars raised from fundraising events to support local needs, as well as an international Vision Care program which focuses on bringing eyeglasses to needy recipients in 3rd world countries. Scott Woods will be performing at the North Grenville Municipal Centre, 7 pm on May 3. Tickets are available at the North Grenville Municipal Centre, Royal Lepage or by calling 613-2585739 or 613-258-2252.
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Kerry Coleman recognized with Volunteer Award Grenville Committee meeting, Tim Binch, Provincial Manager Events and Volunteers for Ontario, joined us for the presentation. Kerry accepted the award with appreciation and much applause from the Committee. As it turns out Kerry is one of the exceptional Volunteers who may be named as the recipient of the National Award as well. DUC's Members are voting now. In addition to this, Kerry recently became President of the Ontario Federation of Hunters and Anglers. It appears that his restful retirement may be busier than he originally anticipated. Thanks Kerry for your amazing contribution to this community and to the larger community of Naturalists and Conservationists as well. An important note to end with is a reminder that the Rideau Grenville Annual Banquet is coming upon us quickly. The date set is April 23 and the event is held at the North Grenville Municipal Centre on County Road 44. If you have not had the pleasure of joining us for an evening of great food, several raffles, silent auction and a live auctions, and of course our MC's and Auctioneers lively humour, it's time that you did. Please contact Tom Humphreys at 613 601-4032 or Kerry Coleman at 613 2587515 for more information or to purchase tickets. For more information about DUCs Canada and the work that we do go to, http://www.ducks. ca/ There are always spots on our committees for more volunteers. We look forward to seeing you there!
Kerry Coleman (right) presented with Award for Eastern Ontario Volunteer of the year by Tim Binch, Provincial Manager Events and Volunteers for Ontario (left) Submitted by John Carkner Ducks Unlimited Canada is a leader in Canadian Habitat Conservation. We conserve, restore and manage wetlands and grasslands to benefit waterfowl, wildlife and people. Our goal is to ensure abundant wetlands and waterfowl for generations to come while improving Canadian lives. Waterfowl are migratory. That’s why our conservation efforts impact diverse areas across the entire country—including our community. DUC's Canada depends largely on volunteers to do the things it does. There are various fundraising vehicles which are used but we have found that an annual fundraising dinner and auction raises money and provides fun and entertainment for those who
attend. There are a few volunteers within DUC's who really stand out. Kerry Coleman is one such member. Kerry has lived, worked and played here in Kemptville for many years. An avid hockey player and former coach, Kerry has also devoted his life to the natural world we live in. His career prior to retirement was as a Manager in the Ministry of Natural Resources. Kerry is a tireless worker and one who chairs the Banquet Event every year professionally and efficiently. He is one of those rare individuals who provides room for all members of the group to have their ideas and initiatives considered and in many cases, acted upon. There is a Volunteer Awards process which rec-
ognizes one volunteer in each of the 5 Ontario Districts. Volunteer of the year for the district is someone who over the years has gone above and beyond in their role as a volunteer. Kerry has been a volunteer for 25 years, and over his time has served as the Chair of the Rideau/Grenville DUC Chapter for the past 15 years. The Rideau/Grenville Chapter has been one of the most supported and attended DUC Banquets in Ontario every year. Kerry has also served on a number of DUC Habitat and Senior Volunteer committee's and represents DUC at a number of conservation meetings in SE Ontario. Kerry was recently awarded the Award for Eastern Ontario Volunteer of the year. At a recent Rideau
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“Gentle Voices” support KDHSI by Beth Nicol That North Grenville has more than its fair share of musical talent cannot be denied. Nor is it limited to one particular age or stage of life. Some sing for their supper; others just sing. If you have an interest in music, you can enjoy an evening or afternoon of song while assisting Kemptville and District Home Support and its work. Come to the Pentecostal Church at 1964 County Rd 43 on either Friday, April 15 at 7:30 pm or Sunday April April 6, 2016
17 at 2 pm. “Gentle Voices,” is directed by Louise Atchison and consists of the Sing’n Seniors, the Humming-Birds and the Uke-a-Ladies and Gentlemen performing a variety of musical numbers. The Sing’n Seniors consists of volunteers who sing with and for seniors; the Humming-Birds is a quartet consisting of Helen MacGregor, Paula Henke, Nancy McIntyre and Jane Baird; and the Uke-a-Ladies and Gentlemen do exactly that. Also contributing will
be Paul Sharp on violin and Steve Gaw and David Henke on guitar. The selections will be varied and include favourites such as Blue Moon, La Bamba, Heart and Happy Trails. Come and join the party. Tickets are $10 a piece and may be purchased at Brewed Awakenings at 2868 County Rd 43 and Kemptville and District Home Support at 215 Sanders St. (613-258-3203). They can also be purchased at the door.
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Let’s talk Weddings submitted by Vanessa Barley-Gonyea On Sunday April 17, the luxurious Kemptville Suites, 103 Clothier Street East, Kemptville will be filling up with local wedding professionals. Guests will be rotated through question and answer sessions with several professionals who are available to help them through the complications of planning their wedding. This event is the first primarily educational event for brides in the area, where brides and guests have the opportunity to have one on one attention with several areas of wedding planning. Guests will arrive at the Kemptville Suites for 12 noon and will be treated to an afternoon of delightful and knowledgeable experiences to help on their big day.
Many of the professionals have great hands-on activities, including guidance on how to pose for the camera on your big day, with each bride receiving a one-on-one photo shot with Stacey Stewart Photography. Brides will be treated to hair and make-up tutorials on the latest wedding style trends, and enjoy custom head piece options. If you have two left feet, bring your dancing shoes because The Workshop Dance Studio is offering one-on-one dance instruction for your first dance. Don’t know which flower is which and which one will last for your big day? No problem. Be treated to a large variety of flowers, arrangements and bouquet styles. And who doesn’t love food? In addition, many won-
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The venue for the event, The Kemptville Suites, offers a modern and comfortable backdrop for each speaker, while also allowing brides to experience accommodations for themselves and their wedding guests. Tickets are $10 per pair and are available on line at www.dillflowerstudios.com along with more information at www.facebook.com/bridalinvitationalkemptville. Please sign-up online to reserve your spot. Professionals are also offering free tickets, so please check it out on the facebook page for their information or contact us directly at info@dillflowerstudios.com
derful food tastings will be available to help you choose the best fit for your day. There will be candy bar and chocolate favour specialists with samplings. If you are undecided on your wedding cake style or taste to choose, our local cake specialist will help you through your questions and samplings of these tasty treats. And enjoy a full array of sweet and savoury Hors d’Oeuvres by the Brigadoon Restaurant to help you decide what to serve on your wedding day. Guest speakers are provided throughout the day to discuss additional aspects of your ceremony, reception and wedding planning process. And the list seems to continue to grow as we get closer to the date.
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Dr. Jeanne Clinton to present on supporting positive mental health for students and families The Catholic District School Board of Eastern Ontario Parent Involvement Committee will be offering a free presentation on youth anxiety, open to members of the community, on Monday, April 4 from 6:30 to 8:30 pm. The presentation will take place at St. Michael Catholic High School in Kemptville, and will be live-streamed to three other satellite locations at CDSBEO secondary schools in Carleton Place
(Notre Dame CHS), Russell (St. Thomas Aquinas CHS) and Cornwall (St. Joseph CSS). Dr. Jean Clinton, Associate Clinical Professor from the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioural Neurosciences at McMaster University, the keynote speaker at the session, will discuss typical childhood development and how the early signs of anxiety manifest in a problematic way. The presenta-
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By Abigail Layden During this year’s Remembrance Day ceremony at St. Michael Catholic High School, a video was shown, one that brought tears to a few students, touched the hearts of the staff, and which was created by Grade 11 student Theresa Graham. The intention of the video was simple; to play at the Remembrance Day ceremony and to help the audience understand the pain and suffering that comes with war. What Theresa didn’t plan for was subsequently entering this April 6, 2016
video into a competition. She didn’t foresee that last week she would get called down to the office and be hand-delivered a letter, one from The Royal Canadian Legion Ontario Command. She did not anticipate that her video would gain first place status in Ontario. Theresa Graham had started the planning of the video in late September, beginning with just a storyline. Theresa states, “When I think of something I get hooked on it, I can’t un-see it. It started with an idea.” She expressed how, once the idea came to mind, she immediately commenced planning, writing the script, thinking of costumes, and recording music. She wasn’t alone in this, having hand-picked other students from St. Michael to include their own touches with writing, costume design, make-up and acting. The video tied the ceremony together, helping the
tion will also provide parents and teachers with tools to help their children and youth develop strategies to support anxiety disorders. Dr. Jean Clinton has been a consultant to children and youth mental health programs, child welfare, and primary care for nearly 30 years. Dr. Clinton was recently appointed as an education advisor to the Premier of Ontario and the Minister of Education.
For more information on this free public event, please visit www.cdsbeo.on.ca. The Catholic District School Board of Eastern Ontario operates 40 elementary and 10 secondary schools across eight counties. The CDSBEO offers excellence in Catholic education through provincial-leading programs to approximately 12,900 students.
audience to see the point of view of a soldier and his family. Costume and makeup by Vanessa Huels made one student look like an older woman, and helped another student to appear as though they had suffered war-related injuries. When someone suggested to Theresa that she should submit the video into the contest, she didn’t think much of it. She did submit it, but she says she went on with her life like normal, and hadn’t actually expected to win. She was pleased with her month and a half of work and planning, but when she was called down to hear the
news she was anxious. “It felt so weird,” says Theresa, “I had just been going on with my day.” Theresa is extremely grateful to the other students involved, from the people seen in the video to the others who worked behind the scenes. It is always inspiring to see the amount of talent coming from these St. Michael students, particularly when it allows us to experience a very emotional and important part of history. The video can be found on the St. Michael Catholic High School website at www. smchs.ca.
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The Games People Play by Peter Johnson Did you hear that 'bang' last Thursday evening? I think it was the door slamming shut on the last day of March. If it weren't for that nasty bit of snow, somewhere near the Ides, it might have been a tolerable double-fortnight. But that was just a nasty comeback to those who could start to see patches of grass, whose hopes were starting to rise, only to get smacked down again. We seem to have an inbred desire to dispense with Winter quickly, and get on with the nicer six months of the year. Spring is such an uplifting time of year; full of hope, warmth and planning for the possibilities that lie out of doors. But the fly in the ointment is taxes. Just like that nasty snowstorm in March, taxes in the Spring take the bloom off the potential of roses, doesn't it? In our last edition of the ever-informative NG Times, we saw the impressive salaries that were being paid out of our pockets. I think I'd like to be one of the 'support staff', they make a good chunka change. The councilors and
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Dear Editor: Your Editorial, “Don’t Follow Leaders”, is very interesting. I don’t know in what respect you refer to the bullying of seniors, but this could never be a good thing. The turf wars and the quiet deals behind the scenes is again never a good thing. I’m afraid it is something that happens everywhere, unfortunately. To abolish all welfare and EI programs is against my beliefs. Not everyone is fortunate enough to be in the “Sunshine”group. Some people re born with the gifts
the mayor...not so much. For what they get paid, for the time they have to put in, it makes you wonder why anyone would consider doing the job. That being said, I am about to criticize one of them. As was pointed out in the March 30 issue of the everwonderous, mostly-incredulous NG Times, 'Benefits, Phones, but no gazebo', the residents of Oxford Mills are disappointed again. 'Disappointed'? How about royally ticked off at getting dumped upon, from a great height, yet one more time? That's more in line with how I feel. If there were ever any proof needed that the 'councilors-at-large' arrangement on council is not ideal, here is some proof. In what seems to be almost every case where the Oxford Mills Community Association has gone, hat in hand, with a request, it has been stomped on, swept aside, summarily dismissed and otherwise turfed out by council. Oh, but they do it with nice language. They are polite enough to avoid saying something crass, inappropriate or profane like: 'Bugger off you pests...we have more important things to think about.' That would
be impolite-speak. 'Polite speak' looks something like this string of gobbley-gook: “I think there needs to be more design build here and reflection of what type of gazebo is accessible and would serve the purposes”. For years I read childrens' written work. Some of it from those who were 8 years old, most of it from 14 or 15 year olds. I am quite adept at reading poorly cobbled-together sentences, with confusing grammar and odd sentence structures. I am familiar with 'creative' spelling and thoughts that just sort of meander through and disappear into a mystery somewhere. But, rarely does an educated adult come up with something like that. Most often, not a former teacher. Now, I know, I can hear you saying that poor Mrs. Tobin was only a high school educator. Only? And I have first hand experience with the fact that secondary teachers rely on the elementary teachers (the ones that they look down at...along their noses) to attend to such mundane tasks as teaching children how to read, how to write and speak clearly. But surely it is not too much to ask that they be able
to string together coherent thoughts, themselves. Unless, one has been in politics for too long, which is what? A month, or two? The art of never giving a clear answer is the mark of a true politician. In this case, if you don't want to commit funds to help a group of constituents take on a project, blather on about the need for 'more design build here', or 'reflection of what type...'. Send it off to a committee and you are sure that it will die somewhere in the paperwork. Meanwhile, with those of us back in beautiful Oxford Mills who are wondering, 'Why not?', the frustration continues. This is the same group who wanted to take over Maplewood and run it. They were turned down. It will be run by bureaucrats in Kemptville who are likely to only go near it when there are pancakes being served, or a tree lighting ceremony. I am reminded of a Health & Safety meeting with the Director of the Upper Canada Board of Education. We were looking at an item which was going to limit the amount of paper that elementary teachers could put on the walls of classrooms or hallways - chil-
drens' work. The recommendation of one fire department, somewhere off in western Ontario, was to restrict this practice on the grounds of it being a potential fire hazard. If the committee made this recommendation, the implications would have been huge. The Director asked, 'How many fires have there been in elementary schools in Ontario in the past 20 years, that were accidental?' 'One'. 'So, do we need to do this, then?', he asked. The same with the gazebo. How many handicapped people have complained because they were not able to use the gazebo? None? How many people have used the gazebo? Countless? If so, then why are all the rest of the people who have used and wish to continue to be able to use such a structure, denied the opportunity because it has to be studied to death and eventually never rebuilt? As we fall all over ourselves to be politically correct, or to make sure no one is left out or denied an opportunity, often the end result is too expensive or ends up shutting out everyone. This is the best solution we can come up with, is it? I would like to add my
to rise to the top of the heap. Others not so fortunate. Some do work extremely hard to get there and as long as they don’t hurt others, I can admire them. It is brave on your part to criticise Donald Trump. Someone in a recent conversation praised Mr. Trump for saying it like it is, and proceeded to call our Prime Minister a “moron”. Hopefully the white supremacists are in the minority here. We can only hope for the day that the mentality no longer exists, that we can live together peacefully. Unfor-
tunately, we may have some way to go. Thanks also for the 2016 Sunshine List and Budget. Also very interesting. Kathy Piché
mail box. He had an old Ford car, and it played out in the winter. He had a cutter and horse. He left the horse at a neighbour’s. We lived near the bridge, where we saw all the boats go up and down. We had no water, no well. Our family carried water from neighbours’ wells and water to wash from the river. My Dad got two rain barrels and got soft water when it rained. In the winter we would get snow for our hair. Mother had to wash our clothes at night, to have clothes for the next day. My Mom had to wash our clothes in a tub and a wash board, and hang our clothes outside to dry. My mother said: “if you see Newell Lacky going by, stop him”, and she got him to dig s well, so we had nice cold water. Cars would go by and stop and get a drink, as we kept a cup hanging on the well. Some would stop and get a drink and they would say “that’s good water”. We
had no electricity then and burned lamps with coal oil, and lanterns. After we got the power in, that’s when we got the second hand washing machine. We didn’t have money to buy clothes: there were no pensions then. Finally, my Dad got a job in Ottawa at the Experimental Farm. His first cousin, Harold Dell, was a boss at the Farm. I wanted to tell about the Dells, which was my Dad’s first cousin. They bought a house in Burritt’s Rapids when they retired from their jobs. So Harold’s wife wanted someone to paint. They also got Harold’s sister’s house when she passed away. So I said I would help in both houses. I would go up every day around 10 and come home around three. She had me ironing and washing their day’s dishes. They would go to the Cottage and then I would paint on a board with two things holding it up because the house was high.
Dear Editor: I thought I would write a little letter for the paper. I was born in Burritt’s Rapids and lived there with my Mother. She had six children, four girls and two boys, and, of course, my Dad. He got a job driving the mail from Burritt’s Rapids to Merrickville, stopping all the way up at each
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voice of frustration to all of those in Oxford Mills, and the Oxford Mills Community Association who are getting fed up. 'Horse feathers!' Give us the pittance that we are asking for, get out of the way, and it will probably be done before Canada Day. And one more thing: it would be nice - no, it would be a bloody great improvement if we were to get the odd acceptance of our requests instead of the never-ending, seemingly obligatory 'No' every time a request is made on behalf of the sometimes poorly, often mostly-underrepresented-constituents in Oxford Mills.
M y M o t h e r ’s M o m bought the house we lived in. We also burned wood in our stove. My grandmother McConnell and Uncle Anthony would bring us milk down in gallon cans. So we would have our nourishment, and cheese where my uncle had a factory back of Merrickville called Montague. We had an outside bathroom, which my Dad had to clean out. Pots upstairs in our bedrooms. Dad passed away, so I said to Mother we should buy a house in Kemptville and move there, so that’s what we did. We had no vehicle, no way to get out, so my brother took us down. So when we went in to this house, I said, “let’s get this one. It’s like our one in Burritt’s Rapids upstairs.” My younger brother moved with us and finally bought a car and took us out. I did the house work, as Mother was getting elderly. My sister also married and lives here. Joan Reddick Mailing Address 10 Water Street, Oxford Mills, ON, K0G 1S0
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At the March 29 regular meeting, Council approved the 2016 Municipal budget with a 2% tax rate increase as outlined in the Municipality’s Long-Term Financial Plan. “I would like to thank staff, Council and residents for engaging in the budget process this year,” said Deputy Mayor and Chair of Corporate Services Barb Tobin. “With the addition of the pre-budget survey, visual presentations and question and answer sessions, including questions from email and social media submissions, we had valuable and varied resource tools to use during this year’s deliberations. This certainly provided an increased opportunity for engagement on several levels through multiple channels.” The total budget is $18.7 million including $4.2 million set aside for capital projects. This represents a 39% increase in capital spending over 2015. Some highlights of the approved capital projects for the year are: • Rehabilitation of portions of River Road, Smith Road, Bedell Road and French Settlement Road among others • Gravel rebuild of Whitney Road, McGovern Road East and Townline Road among others • The closure of the arenas at the North Grenville Municipal Centre in April and May in order to undertake maintenance and rehabilitation work • Construction of the Waterfront Trail and the County Road 44 Trail • Renovation of the former Armoury Building All the 2016 budget information, including staff presentations and the question and answer presentations are available on the Municipal website at www.northgrenville.ca.
March is Fraud Prevention Month Criminals are using phishing nets to steal your personal information and your identity according to members of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Anti-Rackets Branch. Phishing is any e-mail falsely claiming to be from an established, legitimate organization such as a financial institution, business or government agency. The e-mail may request or direct the consumer to visit a certain website to update or provide personal and/or financial information and passwords. It is really a malicious attempt to collect customer information for the purpose of committing identity theft and fraud. In 2015, phishing scams were used by criminals to commit identity theft and other crimes 1,702 times, according to the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre. During that period, 510 Ontario victims – often seniors – were swindled out of more than $93,000. Aware that 95 per cent of victims do not report the crime, police continue to encourage everyone to be wary of email scams and to ensure a complaint is filed for further investigation. Police say you can avoid becoming caught in a phishing net by taking some simple steps: Do not reply to any e-mail or text messages that requests your personal information; Look for misspelled words; Protect your computer with anti-virus software, spyware filters, e-mail filters and firewall programs; Protect your passwords and change them frequently; and, Contact the financial institution immediately and report your suspicions. If you or someone you know suspect they’ve been a victim of phishing, contact your local police service. You can also file a complaint through the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre or tollfree by telephone at 1-888-495-8501. “Recognize, Reject and Report Fraud”
Every Kid in our Communities to Honour “Asset Builders” The Every Kid in our Communities (EKIOC) Coalition is looking for nominations of organizations, businesses, and people who make a difference in the lives of Leeds, Grenville children and youth- in other words they build assets* in children and youth! These “asset builders” will be recognized at a ceremony on Sunday, May 1, 2016 as part of the YMCA of Brockville and Area Healthy Kids Day. The Every Kid coalition is looking to identify organizations, businesses, and people who: Express care and concern (e.g. are present, show interest in children and youth; invest time and energy in doing things for and with them) Challenge growth (e.g. inspire children and youth to see future possibilities; expect youth to live up to their potential; Provide support (e.g. encourage young people to achieve; provide children
and youth with practical assistance and feedback; model positive behaviours) Share power (e.g. respect youth and treat them fairly; give youth a voice) Expand possibilities (e.g. expose young people to new ideas, experiences and places; connect youth to people who can help them grow) Advocate for young people (especially in forums where youth voices might be rarely be heard) Margaret Fancy, coordinator of Every Kid in our Communities (EKIOC) explains: “Every day organization and individuals in Leeds, Grenville influence the lives of young people in a positive way. Our coalition wants to pay tribute to these “asset builders””. The deadline for nominations is April 18, 2016. Forms are available online at the EKIOC website: www. everykid.on.ca or they may be requested by phone 613-3455685 ext. 2226.
Anyone seeking more information about the 2016 Recognition of Asset Builders Celebration may contact Tawnya Boileau, by calling 613-345-5685 ext. 2226, or via e-mail tawnya.boileau@ healthunit.org. Every Kid in our Communities of Leeds & Grenville is a community collaboration dedicated to the long-term success of every child and youth. For more information please visit, www.everykid. on.ca . *Asset building refers to activities that contribute to an increase in the internal and external Developmental Assets® of young people. Developmental Assets® are 40 research-based, positive experiences, skills, opportunities, qualities and values that influence young people’s development. They are developed through relationships with caring, responsible people. For more information please visit: www.search-institute.org or everykid.on.ca.
Counties Council news Counties Council joins AMO over police board composition: Leeds Grenville is joining the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) in opposing the elimination of municipal representatives on police services boards. Counties Council passed a resolution which supports AMO’s position that local politicians be offered the opportunity to form the majority of the composition of police services boards under the Police Services Act. The resolution is being forwarded to the Ministry of Community Safety and Correctional Services and AMO. The provincial Ministry is reviewing the Police Services Act in response to calls for policing modernization. The act regulates the composition of police services boards. AMO has stated it is disappointed the elimination of municipal representatives is being considered as one of several board composition options. Municipal councils pay for policing services through property taxes, AMO maintains. These elected officials are accountable to their electorate so they should continue to be police services
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board representatives. For more information contact Counties CAO, Andy Brown at 613-342-3840, ext. 2301. Health Unit outlines management of funding cuts: Counties Council heard a delegation from the Leeds, Grenville & Lanark District Health Unit outlining how the local health unit eliminated a more than $500,000 budget deficit going into 2016. Dr. Paula Stewart, Medical Officer of Health (MOH) and CEO, outlined how the tri-county unit managed the budget shortfall within an $11.7-million budget with a “conservative approach to staffing” and other program and operational efficiencies. Revenue generation made up for $110,991 while a staff program alignment added $199,985. An efficiency gain of $86,443 and a service change value of $169,950
meant a total savings of $567,369. For more information contact County Clerk, Lesley Todd at 613-342-3840, ext. 2454.
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High School Science Fair UPDATE UPCOMING MEETINGS COUNCIL Monday, April 11 at 6:30 pm in the Council Chambers at the Municipal Centre. For agenda information, please visit the Municipal website at www.northgrenville.ca/document-library. COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE Monday, April 18 at 6:30 pm in the Council Chambers at the Municipal Centre. COMMITTEE MEETINGS Library Board – Thursday, April 14 at 7:00 pm at the Public Library, 1 Water St.
WINTER PARKING RESTRICTIONS
Reminder that winter parking restrictions are in effect until April 15th. While restrictions are in effect, parking on Municipal roads is not allowed between 11:00 pm and 8:00 am. A vehicle which is parked in a manner interfering with snow clearing or removal operations may be issued a ticket and/or removed at the owner’s expense.
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by Hilary Thomson North Grenville District High School held its second annual elementary school science fair on Friday. Spearheaded by one of the grade 7/8 science teachers, Matthew Wilson, the fair showcased student science projects on everything from aviation and aerodynamics to botany. The projects were
judged in 13 categories with a first, second, third and honourable mentions in each. All first place winners were then considered for the “Kemptville Rotary Club Best in Fair” which came with a trophy and a $100 prize. This year’s winner was Jasmine Friedrich Yap for her project “Compost and the Bean Stalk” where she tested how adding different compostable additives affected the growth
tre also sponsored special awards related to their field. Matthew says he is very happy with how this year’s fair turned out. They had great participation from the students and a lot of support from parents and the community as a whole. In the future he says he would like to give the opportunity to students from other schools in the area to participate in the fair.
of a bean stalk. “I did this project because I wanted to see what soil would work best in my garden,” she said. In the end she found that the regular soil that was in her garden was her best bet. As an added bonus, Jasmine will be presenting her project to the Kemptville Rotary Club at an upcoming meeting. Two other organizations, the Smiths Falls Flight Club and the Ferguson Forest Cen-
Library closing on Friday, April 8 submitted By Sue Higgins, CEO Yes the Norenberg Building will be closed on Friday, April 8 to allow the staff a training day. Since most of our staff work part-time and many have second jobs or are attending school, it is difficult to get everyone together all at once. So our doors will be locked all day on April 8. No items you have borrowed are due, so there will be no late charges. We apologize for any
inconvenience but we hope that our day of planning will result in a greater customer experience for the public. Bruno is still with us for the month of April, but at reduced hours. If you are looking for help with your tech problems, call the Library to set up an appointment. He will be offering another workshop on Saturday April 30, 2016 on Ancestry.com. Just call or email to register for this great introduction to
They meet on Wednesday April 20 at 7 pm. Youngsters of Yore meet every Thursday afternoon at 1:30. This month they will be learning about their library NGPL with information provided by Sierra, Liz and Bruno; sharing stories of Kemptville College with author Janet Stark and learning about the efforts of R.I.N.G (Refugees in NG) with Bob Johnston. Teen Maker Space will be on April 5 at 3 pm, and Mini-Makers on April 26 at 4 pm. Regular children’s programs are back to their regular schedule in April with Bedtime Story Hour on April 19. For more information on any of our programs, visit our website www.ngpl.ca We have new passes available in our popular Museum Pass Program-National Art Gallery and the Brockville Aquatarium. There are waiting lists for all of the passes.
exploring your family tree. If you are a knitter or would like to learn more about knitting, drop into one of our knitting groups either Tuesday evening at 7 or Wednesday afternoon at 1. The Kemptville & Area Model Builders meet on the last Wednesday evening of the month and are always welcoming interested people. Our Book Club this month is reading The Piano Man’s Daughter by Timothy Findley.
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Renewal notices have be mailed to all currently registered dog owners. If you are not a currently registered dog owner, please contact By-Law Services at 613-258-2438 ext. 6 for further information. For information on Kennel Licenses, please contact By-Law Services.
2016 BURN PERMITS
In accordance with By-Law 33-12, a Burn Permit is required to conduct open burning on property located outside of the urban area. Burn Permits for 2016 are available at the Municipal Office or at the Fire Hall at 259 County Rd. 44 for a fee of $15. Please contact the Fire Hall at 613-258-2438 ext. 5 for conditions prior to burning. The Municipality of North Grenville 285 County Road 44 PO Box 130 Kemptville, ON, K0G 1J0 Tel: 613-258-9569 Fax: 613-258-9620 general@northgrenville.on.ca Building: 613-258-4424 Fax: 613-258-1441 Fire Services Info: 613-258-2438 Fax: 613-258-1031 By-Law Services: 613-258-2438 ext. 6 Police Administration: 613-258-3441 Animal Control: 613-862-9002 www.NorthGrenville.ca
The North Grenville fire department practicing water/ice rescue techniques at Curry Park 2016-03-19. Photo by club member Brian MacGillivray. April 6, 2016
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Patient experience to improve at KDH
by Hilary Thomson Kemptville District Hospital (KDH) has launched a campaign that hopes to improve the patient experience at every level of the hospital. The campaign, called “The patient experience starts here”, is part of a new patient and family-centred approach that is being adopted in hospitals both nationally and internationally. This new
model of care is meant to shift the ideology that the nurse, doctor or technician is doing something to or for a patient, to partnering with the patient to create their treatment and healthcare plan. Patient and family-centred care touches hospital operations at every level, from the front line primary care setting, to the planning, design, delivery, evaluation and improvement
of the staff who plays a role in patient experience. “I keep thinking of even more people we can include in the posters,” Jennifer says. “From the nursing staff to the IT department, each one of them is important.” While new to KDH, CEO Frank Vassallo also played a role in developing the campaign and is eager to see the impact it will have. He was excited to see it already bearing fruit when the food and nutrition staff took it upon themselves to colour eggs for the patient’s breakfasts and include chocolate on every patient’s tray that could have it at Easter. He is also pleased to see how eager everyone in the hospital is to wear their buttons. “I think they are all responding to the campaign so well because it is already in their DNA,” Frank says. “KDH is in the top 5% in patient and staff satisfaction in Ontario.” It is hoped that the campaign will help them to reach their goal of achieving exemplary standing, the highest level of accreditation, when they are accredited in November. The hospital already received exemplary standing last time they were accredited, but, since then, the process has become more rigorous and 350 of 1300 criteria now have to do with patient and family-centred care.
of health services. Jennifer Read, the Communications and Patient Relations Officer at KDH, has been at the forefront of integrating this strategy into the hospital’s operations. She says they are working towards having a bank of patient/family advisors to call on when they are making decisions that will impact the patient experience. This process is already underway, with a patient/family advisor sitting on the committee for the hospital’s upcoming renovation. “They are giving us some really good input,” Jennifer says. “It’s really a no-brainer to ask patients and families to come in to tell us about their thoughts.” “The patient experience starts here” campaign is unique to KDH and has been getting some great feedback from the Ontario Hospital Association, as well as Kingston General Hospital, which has been a leader in patient and family-centred care for years. The campaign targets all of the hospital staff, reiterating the fact that each one of them has a role to play in the patient experience. Each member of the staff wears a button that says “the patient experience starts here”, and Jennifer and her team have created posters that have been put up throughout the hospital, featuring a member
The Voice of North Grenville Although there is still a lot to be done before November, both Jennifer and Frank are very optimistic and excited about the direction that the hospital is going. “I never hesitate to leap out of bed in the morning and go to work, because it’s such an exciting job,” Frank says. “We want to be the best small hospital we can be, in conjunction with our community partners.” Frank says he hopes to start promoting the campaign more in the community to let people know the shift that is being made in their hospital and their pledge to optimize the patient experience. As part of this, Jennifer is in the process of organizing a large version of the poster to be fastened to the exterior brick wall of the hospital. “It’s the metaphor of breaking down walls,” Frank says. “It showcases that this is who we are, this is what we’re about and we’re very proud of it.”
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Local bandits raise $20,000 for KYC
Thug Dermid O’Farrell, who was top jailbird for the second year in a row, was awarded a Dixon’s Car and Truck Rental car detailing by Emily Dixon from KYC youth council. submitted by Robin Heald Fifty bandits sporting stripes, cuffs, balls and chains and other fun “bandit wear” went through KYC Kangaroo Court on April Fool’s Day raising over $20,000 for KYC at the Sheppard and Associates Jail and Bail. Sixteen were repeat offenders joined by many first time offenders, with some thrown under the bus by jailbirds from last year. What was amazing to see was the playfulness and antics that grew beyond the planning of the KYC Jail and Bail committee this year. Some workplaces, congregations and friends made their own fun by deputizing someone to make the arrest and bringing the jailbird in. Former jailbird, RBC “deputy” James Sliter brought in surprised “bandit”, Kirsten Hewett, who was arrested for having too many shoes in her credenza. Holy Cross teacher Cameron Mitchell was unexpectedly arrested by KYC “Deputy” Bre Luther at the tail end of his bus duty. His fellow teachers in on the arrest helped with his docket, came to watch the proceedings and ended up leading a conga line that trailed around the courtroom. The Grenville Militia arrested fourth time KYC jailbird Cathy Sheppard at the end of her Chamber Lunch and Learn for “stealing too many treats from the Brewed Awakenings cookie jar”. Repeat offender, Pastor Ken Gahrels, RING Leader of North Grenville, was apprehended by local “RKMP” from his congregation. Nerf wielding KYC Basement Bandits staged a jailbreak for Tracy McDonald from CSE then were arrested and sent to jail themselves. KYC staff and volunteers spent a lot of time preparing fun questions for the prosecuApril 6, 2016
tors and defense attorneys for the event, but were complemented with the enthusiasm and skill of “attorneys” and “judges” that were on the ball and brought their funny bones to KYC with them. The courtroom was in laughter over and over again, with those putting up bail for their jailbirds getting their money’s worth for their trouble. Robin Heald, Executive Director, explained the importance of having a full set of sponsors for the event. “Having sold out sponsorship allows us to tell jailbirds and donors that every dollar they raise goes directly to KYC programming. Sponsors pay the expenses for the event, and donors bring in the dollars that make the difference. When deciding where to spend your hard-earned money, chosoe to support those businesses that put youth first in the community. They’re the ones who make our event possible.” Many businesses are joining Sheppard and Associates as sponsors this year. Pursuit of Happiness sponsored the courtroom. Walker and Associates sponsored the Judge’s Table allowing our fantastic team of guest judges the opportunity to preside over the fun; allowing “Judges” Tom Byrne, Connie Lamble and John Barclay to rule the courtroom with a gavel and funny bone for all to enjoy. Mr. Mozzarella sponsored the jailbird numbers that jailbirds wore, bringing some authenticity to the courtroom, and supplied the pizzas for jailbirds and volunteers to enjoy for supper. In charge of fun this year was Patterson Hadden Brown who sponsored the “tickle trunk” where jailbirds picked out great “jailbird wear” to sport at KYC Kangaroo Court.
President summed it up with, "This year's jail and bail was a success in so many ways, not just in the fact that KYC exceeded its fund raising target. Community awareness
“Number One Thugs” who raised over $1,000 were given a Gold Car Detailing Package from Dixon’s Car and Truck Rental to thank them for their amazing contribution. Leading the group of thugs this year was Top Jailbird Dermid O’Farrell who amazed the crowd with losing his glasses both in front of the building and in the courtroom. Also in this elite group of bandits were Gerald Tallman, convicted of “going the extra mile in North Grenville”; Cameron Mitchell who was charged with “playing music too loud”; and Richard Savoy for “running curling clinics”. Stephanie Brazeau from Coldwell Banker sponsored the snack table for jailbirds and volunteers and baked amazing cupcakes that should have been called hotcakes as they disappeared so quickly. CSE Consulting consulted on the Prosecution Table and sponsored it as well. The Law Office of Connie Lamble sponsored the Defence Table, and Yazdani Family Dentistry sponsored the Registration Table. LCBO jailbirds Shawn Brown and Jeff Scobie rasied over $1,000 from their customers in both local stores and were convicted of “lifting spirits” in Kemptville and Merrickville. Daren Givoque was convicted of golfing with oven mitts on, but should have been convicted for being the top online jailbird. Graham Pincott, KYC Jail and Bail banker and KYC
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grew as more people were aware of who the Kemptville Youth Centre is and what it does. We had more corporate leaders involved and the event as a whole was well-managed
and run. As President of the Board, I cannot thank Robin and her staff and volunteers enough for all the effort leading up to and on the day of the event."
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SPRING CAR CARE Spring into vehicle maintenance
Winter’s cold temperatures and icy onditions have been hard on your car, so it is likely showing some signs of wear and tear. Spring is the perfect time to bring your car in for a full inspection to identify any minor problems before they become major ones. Have your local mecanic help with your basic maintenance to make sure your vehicles run at peak performance for the summer driving season.
Jason of 43 Autoworks understands the importance of good alignment to avoid tire wear, steering difficulties and poor handling of a vehicle.
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Spring Car Care Car Care Council reminds motorists to spring into action and follow 10 basic maintenance procedures to make sure their vehicles are running at peak performance for the summer driving season.
Check all fluids, including engine oil, power steering, brake and transmission as well as windshield washer solvent and antifreeze/coolant. Check the hoses and belts to make sure they are not cracked, brittle, frayed, loose or showing signs of excessive wear. Check the battery and replace if necessary. Make sure the connection is clean, tight and corrosion-free. Check the brake system annually and have the brake linings, rotors and drums inspected at each oil change.
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Inspect the exhaust system for leaks, damage and broken supports or hangers if there is an unusual noise. Exhaust leaks can be dangerous and must be corrected without delay. Schedule a tune-up to help the engine deliver the best balance of power and fuel economy and produce the lowest level of emissions. Check heating, ventilating and air conditioning (HVAC) systems, as proper heating and cooling performance is critical for interior comfort and for safety reasons such as defrosting. Inspect the steering and suspension system annually including shock absorbers, struts and chassis parts such as ball joints, tie rod ends and other related com-
ponents. Check the tires, including tire pressure and tread. Uneven wear indicates a need for wheel alignment. Tires should also be checked for bulges and bald spots. Check the wipers and lighting so that you can see and be seen. Check that all interior and exterior lighting is working properly and replace worn wiper blades so you can see clearly when driving during precipitation. “Whether you visit a professional service technician or do it yourself, a thorough vehicle inspection this spring can help keep your car safe and dependable and help you avoid much higher costs down the road in the form of more extensive repairs or lost resale value,” said Rich White, executive director, Car Care Council.
The Car Care Council is the source of information for the “Be Car Care Aware” consumer education campaign promoting the benefits of regular vehicle care, maintenance and repair to consumers. Brakes usually take a beating during the Winter months and Mark at G & S Automotive will be happy to replace them before you run into trouble.
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Count to five for fuel-efficient driving (NC) Fuel-efficient driving can not only save you hundreds of dollars in fuel each year, but it can also improve road safety, prevent unnecessary wear on your vehicle and lower harmful greenhouse gas emissions. You can count on one hand the number of steps it takes to achieve your vehicle's fuel consumption ratings and save money at the pump. 1. Accelerate gently. Did you know about half the fuel you consume is used just to accelerate your vehicle? You can conserve up to 15 per cent of fuel by accelerating gently and gradually. To maximize your fuel
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efficiency, take about five seconds to accelerate from zero to 20 km/h. 2. Maintain a steady speed. Varying your speed up and down between 75 km/h and 85 km/h every 18 seconds can increase your fuel use by 20 per cent. On level roads and when safe to do so, consider using cruise control. On hilly terrain and where traffic permits, you'll consume less fuel by allowing your speed to drop when you travel uphill and building momentum when driving downhill. 3. Anticipate traffic. Read the road ahead, anticipate road disruptions, monitor pedestrians and other vehicles and maintain a comfortable distance between your vehicle and the one in front of you. 4. Avoid high speeds. Most cars, vans, SUVs and pick-up trucks perform most fuel efficiently when travelling between 50 and 80 km/h. Above this speed, vehicles consume increasingly more fuel the faster they go. 5. Coast to decelerate. By anticipating traffic slowdowns as early as possible, you can lower your speed, save fuel and money by simply taking your foot off the accelerator. Today, most vehicles have fuel-injection systems that automatically shut off the flow of fuel to the engine when the accelerator is fully released. In other words, a decelerating vehicle is coasting without using any fuel. When the engine speed drops to idle, the injection system restarts the flow of fuel to prevent the engine from stalling. These five steps were created by the Office of Energy Efficient for Vehicles at Natural Resources Canada. Each of the steps is explained in more detail at www. vehicles.nrcan.gc.ca.
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Spring Car Care Jason at RPM Automotive will give your vehicle a complete Spring inspection to keep you safely on the road.
Spring Showers bring Driving Safety Hazards Worn out tires and windshield wiper blades are symptoms of neglected vehicle maintenance that put drivers and passengers at serious risk during the typically rainy months of spring. Thin tire treads create hazardous driving conditions when water builds up on the roadway, according to the Car Care Council. Deep tread accommodates accumulated water; thin tread does not. Thin tread causes the tire to hydroplane – ride up on a film of water, losing contact with the pavement, similar to driving on ice. Rainy weather also affects driver visibility. Because 90 percent of driving decisions depend on good vision, a clean windshield is imperative. Streaking and smearing impair vision and are caused by worn windshield blades. One out of every five vehicles that went through the Car Care Council’s check lanes had worn wiper blades. “Replacing worn wiper blades is easy and inexpensive,” said Rich White of the Car Care Council. “Why put it off until there’s a downpour and your blades are chattering and smearing the windshield?”
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40. 2,000 pounds 41. Grime 42. A slow speech pattern 43. A vegetable stew 45. Roam 49. Feline 50. Most destitute 53. Spiral 57. Pitiless 59. Walking stick 60. Food from animals 61. Spanish for "Friend" 62. At the peak of 63. Feudal worker 64. Give birth to 65. Gave temporarily DOWN 1. Misplaced 2. Against
3. Chilled 4. Remove body hair 5. Sheep's viscera 6. Makes a mistake 7. Historic period 8. Shower with love 9. Breaststroke 10. Blithely 11. Birdlike 12. Kind of bean 13. Nosed (out) 19. Fastidious 21. Bites 25. Gossip 26. Angel's headwear 27. Distinctive flair 28. Genuflected 29. Heart artery 30. Not loose 31. East southeast 34. A young horse 35. Roll a ball 36. Small island 38. By means of 39. Vital 41. Pullet 42. Twofold 44. Leopardlike cat 45. Foam 46. Notes 47. Ancient empire 48. Mountain crest 51. Anagram of "Cabs" 52. An indefinite period 53. Large 54. Provisions 55. Again 56. Past tense of Leap 58. A tree fruit
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Youngsters of Yore, 1:30 pm, Library Program Room. Guest speakers: Liz, Sierra and Bruno, Library Services. St. John’s United Church ‘Spring and New Growth’ Session: songs, bible stories, crafts and a meal. All are welcome. For more information contact Cassi at (613) 258-3259 or stjohnsk@magma.ca Spring Fair, hosted by Girl Guides, 50 Water St., Oxford Mills. Vendors, contests, BBQ lunch, carnival games and much more. New Horizon Club Pizza Party and Scavenger Hunt, 12 noon at the Burritt`s Rapids Community Hall. Come and meet friends and make new friends. All adults 55 plus are welcome to join this active club. NG Historical Society: Dr. David Shanahan will give a presentation on Part 2 of Ireland's Decade of Revolution, 1912 - 1922, 7:30 pm, 15 Water St., Court House. Kemptville Legion Euchre Tournament. Registration from 11-12. Games start at noon. Cost $10 per person. Refreshments will be available. All welcome Spaghetti Dinner and Silent Auction, St. Paul's Presbyterian Church, 319 Prescott Street. Doors open 5:30-7 pm. Adults: $10, Children 6-12: $5, Children 5 and under: Free. For advance tickets call Corina Blondin 613-715-3049. Tickets also available at the door. Bridal Invitational, Kemptville Suites, 103 Clothier, 12 noon. Educational sessions with local professionals to discuss the do’s and don’ts for planning your wedding. Tickets are $25 for two people. Visit www.facebook.com/Bridalinvitationalkemptville for deals. Sunday Service and Soup Fest, Oxford Mills United Church, 11 am. 5 different kinds of soups from lovely ladies in the community, as well as soup from our Village restaurant. Coffee, Tea and Juice provided. Kemptville Horticultural Society April meeting 7:30 pm, Kemptville Pentecostal Church - 1964 County Rd. #4. Guest Speaker: Judy Wall, Rock & Alpine Gardens. Everyone Welcome. Kemptville District Minor Hockey Association AGM, 7 pm, Grenville Mutual Community Room, 380 Colonnade Rd. For more information, contact info@kemptvillehockey.com or go to www.kemptvillehockey.com
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BNI Networking Group Breakfast, Grenville Mutual Insurance Building, 380 Colonnade Dr, 7- 8:30 am. Info: 613-918-0430. Bridge- St. John’s United Church, 12:15 pm. Cost $4. "All levels of bridge players welcome. "Info, contact Sandra at 613-258-2691. The Branch Artisans Guild, North Grenville Community Church, 2659 Concession Street every 3rd Tuesday, 7 pm. New members welcomed! NG Photography Club - first Wednesday of every month from 7-9 pm at the Auditorium of the Municipal Centre. See ngphotoclub.ca Klub 67 Euchre every 2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month, 1:15 pm. St. John's United Church downstairs. Everyone welcome, $5.00. Bingo- First and third Wednesday of the month, Kemptville Legion. Games start at 1 pm. All welcome. Refreshments available. Klub 67 Euchre every second and fourth Wed. of the month, 1:15 pm, St. John's United Church downstairs. Everyone welcome, $5.00. Kemptville Legion cribbage night, 2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month. Start time 7 pm. All welcome. Come and play for fun. New Horizon Club, 2nd & 4th Wed. at the Burritt`s Rapids Community Hall. Regular meetings begin at 2 pm. Special events with lunch begin at noon. Programs call 258-9315, membership info Janet at 269-2737. Bridge - St. John’s United Church, 6:45 pm. Cost $5, partner preferred but not necessary. For more info, contact Sandra at 613-258-2691. North Grenville Toastmasters - Meeting 1st & 3rd Thurs. of the month, 7 pm at O’Farrell’s Financial Services, Cty Rd 44. Info, call 258-7665. Kemptville Concert Band,7 pm at North Grenville D.H.S. Wind instruments and percussionists of all levels welcome! Contact: dennis843@gmail.com Friendship Lunch, St. James Anglican Church, Leslie Hall 35 Clothier Street West hosted by five community churches, served at 11:30, donations accepted but not expected, everyone welcome. Kemptville Legion breakfast, 8 - 10 am third Saturday of every month. Adults $5. Children under 12 $3. All welcome. Kemptville and Area Walking Group, Municipal Centre - Early birds: 8 am, others 8:30 am. Contact: Eva 258-4487. Senior’s Fitness Classes, free of charge, 10-11 am at the Pentecostal Church, Hwy 43 west. Male or female over age 50. Wear running shoes, bring water and light handweights (2-3 lbs) if you have them.
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PERSONAL ASSISTANT REQUIRED for quadriplegic new mother. Day, weekend, overnight and evening shifts to be filled. Successful candidate would assist with any and all daily tasks, including but not limited to; personal care & hygiene, meal prep, basic housekeeping, errands, limited basic infant care, etc. No experience necessary, will train right candidate. Must have The Burritts Rapids Renewable Energy Association valid drivers license. Please respond (BRREA) is pleased to announce that we are holding our Anin confidence with Resume to simply. nual General Meeting on April 20, at the Burritts Rapids Comvogue@hotmail.com munity Hall, at 7:30 pm. The meeting is open to our members, associate (non-voting) members, and interested members of the public. Only members may vote on resolutions and elect new Blockhouse Interpreters board members. Four board positions will be open for election. Blockhouse Museum is accepting ap- This has been a very busy and productive year for BRREA, plications for summer 2016 Blockhouse and this is a good opportunity to hear about our progress and Interpreters. Email Ann Martin, Presi- ask questions. Our Chair, David Simpson can be reached at dent, Merrickville and District Historical david.simpson@brpower.ca or at (613) 269-2466 for additional Society: acm.mapletale@gmail for information on the meeting, election of new Board Members more information or to submit your or joining BRREA. application or call 613-269-2042.
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Colin James for Kemptville Live The final piece has been added to the Kemptville Live line-up this July. One of the most popular blues-rock guitarists and vocalists, Colin James, will be headling the CHEZ-106FM Stage on Saturday night, July 23. Colin has been nominated for a total of 15 Juno awards and has won six, including Male Vocalist of the Year and Best Producer. He’s also won an astonishing 17 Maple Blues Awards including Entertainer of the Year, Recording of the year and Electric Act of the Year. Oh yes, and he is a member of the Canadian Music Hall of Fame. We’re talking about Colin James,
well as a live recording and two compilation albums. His latest, Hearts on Fire from 2015, is further proof that he is Canadian blues-rock royalty and one of the country’s finest singer-songwriter-multiinstrumentalists and record producers. The Kemptville Live Music Festival is proud to present Colin James as the headliner on the CHEZ106FM Stage for Saturday, July 23. Day passes are now available online or at Scotiabank in Kemptville. General Admission for Friday or Saturday is $40 (HST included), while Sunday will cost you just $35. Q General Admission
Weekend pass is $90 (HST included). If you intend to camp out for the weekend, the General Admission + Camping package is $110 plus fees. VIP Passes are almost sold out already. They are $150 and that includes HST, entry to the VIP area, a Festival T-shirt, 2 beverage tickets and VIP parking. Broadhead Brewery are also providing VIP ticket holders with a Growler offer. But at time of printing, more than 80% of these tickets have already been sold. Full Festival information: line-ups, tickets, camping info, etc. can be found at the Festival web site: www.kemptvillelivemusicfestival.com
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The artists of the Manotick Art Association have spent the long cold winter months creating new works of art, and are looking forward to showing them to you at the annual Spring Show and Sale. Over sixty local artists will be displaying works in watercolour, oil, pastel, and acrylic, as well as photography, pottery and glasswork. The show will open on the evening of Friday, April 15 at 6:30 pm with a Vernissage. With music, wine (many thanks to Royal LePage!), cheese from Balderson Cheese, and tasty morsels from many of Manotick’s fine eateries, this is always a very popular event; and at just $10, tickets will be going quickly. Get yours at Manotick Office Pro, Lindsay & McCaffrey in the Manotick Mews or on-line at www.manotickart.ca. Entry to the show is free on Saturday and Sunday, April 16 and 17 from 10:30 am to 4:30 pm. Cash donations to the Manotick Food Cupboard will be gratefully accepted. Part of the proceeds from the show will be donated to Quiltz 4 Kidz, a charitable initiative of Manotick United Church. The venue for the Spring Show and Sale is the Manotick Curling Centre, 5519 South River Dr., Manotick.
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Breathe Dance Company did Merrickville proud this weekend at the Shine Dance Competition at the Museum of History in Gatineau. In total the girls brought home 40 awards, including 4 first overall awards and the Judges Choice Award. 18 year-old Raven Saville is pictured here with all of her awards, which includes the Judges Choice Award, 1st place solo high score, 1st overall open, 1st overall acro and 1st overall soloist
It’s easier to complain by Hilary Thomson
Merrickville-Wolford Council has approved an amendment to the municipality’s complaint policy which will hopefully make the process of making a complaint more straightforward for residents and easier for Municipal staff to respond to in an effective manner. The new policy encourages rate-payers, residents or visitors who have a complaint to initially raise their concern with the CAO, Clerk and/or the appropriate manager. It states that all formal complaints must be put in writing, dated and signed. This includes email. Once a complaint is received, the policy outlines that the municipality will proceed in the following way:
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1. Within two weeks of receipt of a written complaint, the appropriate staff person and/or CAO will discuss the issue(s) with the complainant and attempt to resolve them based on existing municipal best practices. 2. Should the complainant not be satisfied with the staff response, the complaint will be forwarded to Council along with a staff report detailing staff actions taken to attempt a resolution. 3. The complainant will be advised of the time and placement of their issue on the agenda and afforded the opportunity to attend. A copy of any staff report to Council will be provided to the complainant in advance of the meeting. 4. Should the issue qualify
by Hilary Thomson In just under a month, Merrickville will welcome its first organized run to the streets of the village. The Merrickville Heritage Classic will be held on April 30 and will include a 2km, 5km and 10km run. It was the idea of a group of people who wanted to bring an event to Merrickville that encouraged physical activity, being outdoors and living a healthy lifestyle. “We thought it would be a nice compliment to the other activities that go on in the village throughout the year,” Says Lori Urquhart, race codirector. Planning for the race began over a year ago with the formation of the organization
for closed discussion as per the Municipal Act, the process will be amended as required. The complainant will not be invited to attend any closed discussion. 5. Upon receiving the correspondence, any staff report and hearing of any further input, Council will determine if a change in policy or past practice is needed and direct staff, through CAO accordingly. 6. The complainant will receive a written response and be advised of the final outcome and further appeal opportunities. 7. The CAO/Clerk will track all formal complaints and annually provide Council with a report on written complaints received at their disposition.
Run Merrickville, made up of a group of like-minded people who were passionate about running and health. All of them had been in races before but had no idea how to organize one. “We started from point A,” says Lori. “We’ve been flying by the seat of our pants the whole time.” This being said, with the advice of race organizers from other areas as well as great community support, they are well on their way to having a very successful first year. Dan Black, another member of the organizing committee, says Municipal council gave them their moral support from the get go and Rideau Community Health Services has been extremely generous in donating seed money, as well as allowing the group to use their meeting rooms and office supplies. “We both have the same goal, which is to play a part in building healthy, sustainable communities,” Dan says. To register for the race or sign up to volunteer, go to www.run-merrickville.ca. The cost is $25 for the 2km,
$40 for the 5km and $50 for the 10km. Registration gets you a bib, refreshments after the race and a beautiful medallion of participation designed and made by the local Alloy Foundry. Gold, silver and bronze medallions will also be awarded to the top three male and female runners for the 5km and 10km races. Run Merrickville hopes to make the Merrickville Heritage Classic a yearly event. While this year the committee’s goal is to simply cover their costs, they hope to be able to support a local charity or organization in the future. With only a few weeks to go, the routes have been mapped out and certified by Athletics Canada, road closures have been arranged and they have both the fire department and the OPP on board to ensure the race is safe and fun for all. “We just want everybody who is signed up to come out and have a good morning with some exercise and see what the village is all about,” Lori says.
No ATVs and ORVs within the village of Merrickville
By Hilary Thomson Merrickville-Wolford Municipal Council has passed a by-law regulating and limiting the operation of All Terrian vehicles [ATVs] and Off-Road Vehicels [ORVs] within the Village of Merrickville. For the next year, ATVs and ORVs will not be permitted to stop for gas, food or shopping within the Village of Merrickville. Those that live within village limits and own such vehicles may, however, drive them in the most direct route possible to the nearest trail. This by-law has been the cause some debate in council over the past few weeks. Some councillors feel that it is unfair to restrict those who are using the trail system that runs through Merrickville from stopping for food and gas in the village. It could also cause a loss of tourism business for local shops and restaurants. However, some pointed out that they also needed to take the local residents and the preservation of the peacefulness of Merrickville into account. The decision not to let ORVs and ATVs into the village was made in a recorded vote and was not unanimous. Because of this, they have put a sunset clause on the by-law which means that it automatically will be up for review in one year.
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The Settlement that passed us by: part 4 by David Shanahan The Project moves North As the War of 1812 was ending, steps were taken to bring in immigrants and disbanded soldiers to the Rideau area to form a loyal settlement as a guard against any future American invasion. On July 17, 1815, a Military Order was issued at Kingston regarding the allocation of land to discharged soldiers. Each soldier was to get 100 acres free of charge, but could not dispose of it for at least 3 years. Officers were to get 200 acres or more, with the same three year occupancy condition. Settlers were to receive provisions and implements for one year. Alexander McDonnell was appointed Superintendent of Settlement, and Angus McDonnell was appointed Receiving Officer to be stationed at Cornwall, where all applicants were to be sent for location. The emigrant settlers were housed temporarily at Montreal, Cornwall and Kingston while awaiting their allocation. The size of the project required a great deal of organisation. Feeding and equipping so many families and individuals was going to take a great deal of material, especially given the delays in surveying and granting the lands. It was therefore decided to establish Depots from which provisions and equipment could be easily distributed to the new arrivals. One was to be set up between the Ottawa and Rideau Rivers to cater to those settlers on land from the mouth of the Rideau as far upstream as was navigable. This Depot later became the village of Richmond. But to reach the townships further upstream, it was necessary to establish a Depot somewhere that could be reached from the Saint Lawrence. McDonnell reported that Oxford should be the location of the Depot: A sufficiency of waggons can be procured to carry out a load in a day and Return the next, and a depot fixed at Oxford would supply 15 Townships watered by the Rideau. Oxford which is situated on the Rideau & well situated for a Depot. McDonnell wrote to the Military Secretary in August to inform him of the steps being taken to locate the discharged military: ...On the 10th Mr. Reuben Sherwood met me & informed me that it was His Excellency’s pleasure that the first Locations for Settlement should be in the Townships of April 6, 2016
Oxford, Wolford, Montague & Marlborough. I purpose going to the Rideau tomorrow with Mr. Sherwood to fix on a spot for the Depot, & when I return will submit the site to His Excellency’s determination... Everything seemed to be on course for Oxford-onRideau to become the centre of the new settlement. But when McDonnell actually arrived in Oxford, he found that things were not as positive as Sherwood had led him to believe. There were
many obstacles in the river between Burritt’s Rapids and Merrickville [then called Merrick’s Mills]. At first, McDonnell considered moving the Depot to Merrick’s Mills, but even that seemed unwise: Before I went to the Rideau, I conceived from the information which I had received, that spot to be the best for a Depot - occular demonstration has convinced me of the contrary - from the crossing of the South Branch of the Rideaux by the Lower Road,
to the Middle Branch the Road is bad, & often crossing the Middle Branch for a great distance much worse - from Burritt’s in Marlboro, to Merrick’s Mill there are four shoals with hardly a sufficiency of water in many parts for an empty canoe & at Merricks the Mill Dam crosses the River from side to side - thus the communication by water with the Townships above Merricks is prevented until the obstruction is removed. McDonnell then moved on
to Easton’s Corners, where he rented a store as a temporary Depot, as even by then it was becoming apparent that there would not be room enough in the old Townships for the number of settlers expected to arrive looking for land. In August, 1815, McDonnell reported to Robinson that: The Surveyed Lots in Montague, Marlboro, Oxford & Wolford are all taken up & as the next Locations will be in the Upper Townships, Easton’s is the most eligible place for the Depot at present, but I think that in the vicinity
of Smiths Falls in Elmsley the best situation for a final Depot will be found. But ultimately the new Depot would follow the majority of settlers across the Rideau and grow up to become the Town of Perth. The very name of the Settlement would change from the Oxford Military Settlement to the Perth Military Settlement and the focus of attention and development would shift away from Leeds & Grenville.
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