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ACW women, L to R: Barbara Grinstead, Linda Sharpe, Pam Brooks, Mary McVey, Sandra Bole, Norma Fisher, Joan Yeaton, Avalon Pinhey, Mary Hands, Lois Armstrong, Vera Leach, Diane Callaghan, Rachel Tennant and Edith Gray by Marguerite Boyer It was a bittersweet event at Leslie Hall this past Saturday evening when past and present merged. For the last time ever, the ACW women cooked a meal for a sold out event, marking the 190th birthday of St. James Church. But at the same time, this event marks the last supper ever to be served by them or anyone else at the Hall. Leslie Hall closes its doors for the last time on June 4. Many of the women in this photograph have served here for over
48 years. Rachel Tennant told me that as a young girl, this is where she learned how to set a table, "So many more memories are shared by most of us. Weddings, birthdays, anniverseries,deaths, musical performances, dances, etc.." Saturday's event was organised by Doug MacDonald, an avid community-minded individual. The meal was sumptuous! During the cocktail hour, we were served delicious hors d'oeuvres. The main meal
was prime rib roast beef cooked perfectly and so tender. The desserts were also excellent. Kudos to all of you for such an outstanding meal. Thanks go out to Grahame's Bakery and the B&H for their support towards the meal. Special guest for the evening were Rev. Andrew Wi l s o n , C o u n c i l l o r Donovan Arnaud and Rev. Dr. Ray Porth (former rector 1997-2004) and his wife Barb. Doug MacDonald gave a brief history of St. James and its Hall. The entertainers
were Dorine and Mark Fowke, Steven Pinhey and Kristen Wood. To view their lovely rendition of 'How Great Thou Art' go to the https://www.facebook. com/NGTimes/ Leslie Hall means so much to so many of us. Donovan, in his speech, told us that this building has served us well, but we must move forward and look to the future. Thank you, Leslie Hall and the people of North Grenville who have provided us with so much entertainment inside those doors.
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authors as well as attend RNA events which offer opportunities to meet and network with publishers, agents and other published authors. “The Cottage at Firefly Lake” is an emotional second chance love story about redemption, family secrets and finding your way home. When a globetrotting journalist returns to the small town where she spent childhood summers, she gets caught up in the past — and the man — she meant to leave behind. Jen explained that the novel was inspired by an article she read on a transAtlantic flight, about women foreign correspondents. “I wondered what such women might have had to give up to achieve success in a still male-dominated field. When I glanced at the map on the monitor in front of me, the plane was above a geologic formation called the Charlie-Gibbs Fracture Zone. Charlie’s character and story popped into my head, named
Jen Gilroy, who hails from Kemptville, is among the contenders for The Romantic Novelists' Association’s (RNA) prestigious Joan Hessayon Award for new writers, for her “The Cottage at Firefly Lake” published by Forever, Hachette. The shortlist is made up of authors whose debut novels have been accepted for publication after passing through the Romantic Novelists’ Association New Writers Scheme. Each year 250 places are offered to unpublished writers writing in the romantic fiction genre. As part of the scheme, they can submit a complete manuscript for critique by one of the Association’s published
and almost fully formed. “Although Canadian by birth, I lived in England for many years and wrote the book whilst living there. After a succession of cool and damp British summers, the fictional Firefly Lake represents everything that’s special to me about the seemingly endless, sun-drenched summers of my childhood, many of which were spent in small, lakeside resort towns. In creating my fictional world, I was also inspired by vacations my husband and I spent in northern Vermont and the Adirondack area of Upstate New York in America.” Commenting on her inclusion in the shortlist, Jen said, “The support and guidance I received through the RNA NWS were integral to my writing journey and achieving publication. I’m honoured to be shortlisted for the Joan Hessayon award this year, and especially to be nominated alongside wonderful authors whose books I’ve enjoyed.”
Eileen Ramsay, current RNA Chairman, said of the 2017 shortlist, "This year's list of contenders once again demonstrates the depth and breadth of the work produced by RNA authors and I am absolutely thrilled that we have another superb group of graduates from our New Writers’ Scheme. The New Writers' Scheme is unique to our association and it's wonderful to see that it really works. Congratulations to everyone on the list!” The Award will be presented at the RNA Summer Party on Thursday, May 18, at the Royal Over-Seas League, Park Place, London SW1A 1LR at 19.15. The Joan Hessayon Award is generously sponsored by gardening expert Dr. David Hessayon OBE, in honour of his late wife Joan, who was a longstanding member of the RNA and a great supporter of its New Writers' Scheme.
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by Deron Johnston This past week was Arbour Week in Ontario. The locally based Hydro One line crew that gets called on to do tree removal from around hydro wires (amongst other jobs) were at local schools to do both an educational seminar about their work and the importance of trees, and also to demonstrate the tools of their trade. On Thursday, May 4, the crew visited one of the local schools on their list, Holy Cross Catholic School in Kemptville. The session started off in the school gym with a slide presentation and a display of some of the harness equipment, chainsaws and hydraulic tools that the crew uses to trim trees. It was an enthusiastic group of kids who had lots of questions and answers when called upon. Next, everyone headed
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outside for a tree planting at the front of the school. The kids got to see what soil ingredients are ideal for tree planting and the process involved in making sure that the tree’s roots grow strong and that the tree grows straight. The group planted a special hybrid maple tree. What the kids really wanted was to see the hydraulic bucket truck in action. Though they weren’t allowed to ride in the bucket (and there were many shouted requests), they got to see local resident and crew member Scott Steadman “ride the sky” up to almost 60 feet in the air. The crew was headed to South Branch Elementary the following day but the weather was probably going to prevent the popular outdoor demo portion of the program from happening.
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On April 29, the Legion held it's 85th Anniversary dinner in conjunction with the annual Honours and Awards Banquet. In addition to honouring its members, the Branch also recongnised its generous community sponsors: Tallman Truck Centre, Grahame's Bakery, The Heat Source, Howell Electric, Laurier Optical, Jim Perry Motor Sales, Blair Harris Construction, Jansen Law, Myers (Kemptville), Creekside Dental Centre and the Kemptville Pipes and Drums.
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Community Living’s flag was raised last week in celebration of Community Living Month in North Grenville.
L-R: Charlotte Black, Genevieve Bowlby, Lauren Seabrook, Brianna Clapham, Aby Naphan and Julie Paul. Front: Gabrielle Bowlby & Jordyn Morton,. Jumpstart is more than just about getting kids active. It’s about giving kids from families in financial need the same chance to participate as their neighbours, their classmates and their friends. A few lucky members of the Kemptville Skating Club attended Stars on Ice on Sunday, April 30 at the Canadian Tire Centre, thanks to Jumpstart. Feel free to support Jumpstart as they host a BBQ at Canadian Tire Kemptville on May 27 from 11-4 pm. All money raised will be matched by Canadian Tire Foundation. Jumpstart is a registered charity that helps kids from financially disadvantaged families participate in organized sports and physical activity.
Local McDonald’s Restaurants raise more than $28,650 on McHappy Day McCafe Beverage and hot drink sold. This, along with each community’s generous support, will in turn help over 30,000 Canadian families every year stay at Ronald McDonald Houses across Canada while their children are being treated at nearby hospitals. All of that adds up to a lot of good reasons to be McHappy for a lot of young people!
NG Times Sales rep, Gord Logan, serving at the drive-through McHappy Day was an outstanding success for our local McDonald’s Restaurants. Thanks to the participation from the communities of Perth, Smiths Falls, Kemptville and Carleton Place, more than $28,650 was raised for the Ottawa Ronald McDonald House, and the two Ronald McDonald Family Rooms®
located at CHEO. Our Kemptville location raised $5,602! Thank You Perth, Smiths Falls, Kemptville and Carleton Place. On McHappy Day, more than 1,400 McDonald's restaurants participated in the national fundraising initiative by donating $1 for every Big Mac, Happy Meal and
Sandra McNamara, Executive Director of Community Living North Grenville, received a cheque from the President of the Kemptville Lion's Club Wayne Vachon. Community Living North Grenville provides supports and services to individuals with an intellectual disability and their families through an individualized planning process. Support is provided through a wide variety of services which include, employment, work experience, school to work, leisure, recreation, supported independent living, 24 hour residential support, out of home respite for both children and adults and special services at home. We support each individual in realizing their best possible future.
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South Branch Elementary School welcomes visiting Principal Origgi
Italian Principal Anna Origgi praised the collaborative nature of Ontario’s school system during a visit last week to South Branch Elementary School in Kemptville. The principal from Limbiate, Italy visited Kemptville last week on a professional exchange run in partnership with the Ontario Principals’ Council. Anna was the guest of South Branch Principal Jill Pensa, who recently visited Origgi’s school in Italy. Anna praised the schools’ collaborative nature in the Upper Canada District School Board, where teachers and students work together to increase engagement and enhance learning. In Italy, a more traditional relationship exists between student and teacher. “In Italy, the teacher talks and the students listen,” she explained as her daughter translated. “Most of the time the students are silent and listening. Here the teachers work together (to enhance learning) and most of the time they talk to and collaborate with the students.” She also praised the Board for its designation of the principal as the instructional leader in a school. Anna will take what she has learned back to her area and share it with teachers and other principals to see how some of Ontario’s practices can be incorporated within her school system.
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The North Grenville Curling Club will welcome the 57th annual Hey Day by Hilary Thomson On June 9 and 10, the rink will be filled with children’s toys, furniture, clothing, sporting goods, jewelry, books, housewares and more all to be sold to benefit Kemptville District Hospital (KDH). Hey Day is the KDH Auxiliary’s main fundraiser for the year and they usually raise thousands of dollars to buy equipment for the hospital. Last year a portion of the money was used to buy televisions and cable for all the patient rooms at KDH. “Last year was extremely successful and we’re hoping this year will exceed our expectations,” says Jolene Stover, the member of the auxiliary in charge of Hey Day. All the goods sold at Hey Day come from community donations. On the Wednesday and Thursday before the event, people come in droves to the curling club (on Reuben Street near Riverside Park) to drop off items for sale. The donations are then sorted into various categories and inspected to be sure they are fit to be sold. “We are completely reliant on donations and volunteers,” Jolene
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on the weekend. “It’s a great opportunity for students to get their volunteer hours,” she says. Hey Day is one of the region’s largest indoor garage sales and a true community event. Jolene says she hopes to see newcomers to the area coming out to see what it’s all about. “It’s such a staple in this community,” she says. Donations can be dropped off starting Wednesday, June 7 from 3 pm-7 pm, and Thursday, June 8 from 9 am-8 pm. Baked goods and plants can be dropped off on Friday morning. The fun begins on Friday evening from 6:30pm9:30pm and continues on Saturday from 9 am-1 pm. To lend a hand on any of the days, please contact Jolene Stover at 613-558-1761. www.ngtimes.ca
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Children at local daycare donate to kids at CHEO by Hilary Thomson
Brooke Derosz came up with the idea of making things for children at CHEO
Children at a daycare in Kemptville have come together to make pillowcases, hats and blankets for children at the Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario (CHEO). Paula Kimball works at More Than Just Babysitting’s main site in Kemptville. She says it was one of the children, Brooke Derosz, who came up with the idea of making things for children at CHEO. “She was telling me about a girl at school who was knitting baby hats and she asked me to get more information about how she could get involved,” Paula says. Paula went online and found out that there were several different items that they could knit and sew for kids at CHEO. Brooke ran with the idea and made a list of the projects they could undertake. Her friend
Melanie Trudeau joined in and together they enlisted other students at the daycare to help. Paula says they had nine or ten children from ages 6 to 8 years working on the projects while they were at the daycare, before and after school and on holidays. Over the past year, they have made 3 baby hats, 17 pillowcases and 1 blanket for sick children. The kids learned how to knit, make a pattern and measure out fabric. They learned the entire process. This charitable, fun event “The initiative really unitprovides much needed ed the children at the daycare funds to Rotary’s numer- as they joined together to help ous community endeavors kids their age in need. They and projects such as: high were very curious to learning school science fair, Rotary about the children at CHEO, Park, Kemptville Youth and working on the project Centre and many more. opened the door to all sorts Hope to see you there of interesting conversations and thank you for your around the table. It’s been a support! great project for the children, Rotarians Serge La- I was very proud of them,” croix and Norma Mack- Paula added. enzie The kids enjoyed helping others so much that they
want to do more to help in the community. Paula says they are going to sit down and brainstorm how they can continue to give back. “We want to keep going with what Brooke started,” she says.
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The Rotary Club of Kemptville is currently conducting its Third Annual Business Decoy Decorating Event. Submissions from local businesses have been fantastic and we are inviting the public to view and vote for their favorite decorated duck decoy! The decoys will be on display at Canada’s Hunting and Fishing Store located at our local Canadian Tire Store between May 12 to
23, 2017. Votes will be tallied and winner selection will take place on May 26. The winner will be announced at the Annual Rotary Duck Race on May 28, 2017, where the decoys will be on display. The duck decoys will also be in the Rotary Canada Day parade, July 1, 2017. We encourage everyone to check out the imagination and ingenuity of the local businesses decorating a duck decoy and cast a vote.
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Hard habit to break by Deron Johnston I’m never far away from my phone, it’s beside me 24 hours a day. I use it for work, pleasure and it allows people to contact me quickly, which can be important for work and family. Some people think that I spend too much time on it and they’re probably right. I find it very difficult to put it away at times. But, when it’s time for a board meeting, committee meeting or other type of meeting that I’m officially at the table for, my phone gets put away. I find it disrespectful that someone would pull out their phone and become distracted when they should be listening and contributing to the meeting.
This past Monday night, May 1, North Grenville Council hosted the Committee of the Whole (CoW) meeting in Oxford Mills at Maplewood Hall. It was a typical CoW meeting with several items to vote on, and a public meeting within the meeting itself. At one point, during one of the votes, Deputy Mayor Tobin was distracted by her phone and appeared to miss raising her hand to vote (or wasn’t voting ‘in favour’ of a fairly routine item). The chair of that portion of the meeting didn’t see that the Deputy Mayor Tobin hadn’t voted, but the vote passed anyway. Being distracted by a phone is a regular occurrence at the council table for Deputy
Mayor Tobin. She doesn’t normally miss votes, but to say that she’s not focussed on council business for the whole meeting would be an accurate statement. Each member of council has an iPad that they can use at meetings in order to: review the agenda, review reports, look up information or even take notes. Use of these devices during a meeting is both useful and reasonable. Using your phone in addition to the iPad is unnecessary because everything that you need for the meeting is on the iPad (the only obvious thing that you would need a phone for is texting, which can’t be done on these iPads). In other words, if you’re using your phone, it’s not for
Council business. Other members of Council are guilty of occasionally using their phones as well. Councillor Bertram said recently that he’s not familiar with how to use the iPad and that he occasionally pulls out his phone to look up an email. If that’s the case, Councillor Bertram should learn how to use the iPad if he doesn’t know how. I’m sure that his granddaughter would be happy to show him. By far, the worst offender remains the Deputy Mayor, and it has been going on for quite some time. Senior management staff are also guilty of using their phones during meetings. It doesn’t bother me as much in
Kemptville Horticultural Society Submitted by Catherine Johnson Well I think we have had enough rain already. The deficit we had in the water table last year has been well reversed. Our thoughts are with those whose worries have turned to protecting their homes from flooding. At our April meeting, we welcomed Geraldine Baker – aka The Worm Lady. Geraldine gave a passionate presentation on the benefits of worm composting and composting in general. She is a wealth of information and passed on many helpful hints on composting. She also had some worm starter kits available for sale. At our May meeting. I will be giving a slide presentation from my recent trip to Spain where I happened upon three beautiful gardens in my travels. The gardens were located in the cities of Malaga and Cadiz, Spain and another in Gibraltar a British Territory. Our society hosted a very successful District 1 AGM on April 22, 2016 that was enjoyed by all. All 8 horticultural societies in District 1 were represented at the AGM. It was a full day of presentations, fellowship, the AGM meeting and a beautiful turkey dinner catered by the Ottawa Mission. We were very happy to welcome Dave Dunn from Rideau Woodland
Ramble and Suzanne Patry from Whitehouse Perennials as our presenters. Hope you can all make our spring plant sale that is taking place on Saturday, May 13 from 9 to noon at the Ferguson Forest Center. This is an amazing chance to get divisions of plants directly from our gardens. Do not forget to mark your calendars for our upcoming 2017 Bud to Bloom Garden tour to be held on June 24, 2017. Tickets are selling for $15 and are available to be purchased at both Brewed Awakening and Home and Beyond in Kemptville. This year we are offering 8 outstanding gardens as part of the tour, as well as a tea to be held at the Community Hall in Burritt’s Rapids. As promised in my April newsletter, I will give you a brief glimpse of our final four gardens on the tour. The fifth garden on the tour is an informal, work in progress garden nestled within a more formal stone wall and wrought iron fence that beautifully compliments the 1830’s stone house. This garden is full of perennials and mature shrubs that suit the shady nature of the garden. The sixth garden is located within a 45 acre plot. This garden hosts 20 flower beds, all perennials and shrubs, plus an amazing collection of 150 varieties of daylilies, an apple
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grove, a hosta garden and a wild garden for the butterflies and bees. The seventh garden of this Cape Cod Cottage features many perennial varieties and is a sanctuary within the town of Kemptville. The yard is divided into many gardens featuring hostas, roses, phlox, hibiscus, morning glories and much more. The owners welcome you to come and enjoy. The eighth garden is an example of an amazing garden designed on a small urban lot within a newer subdivision in Kemptville. This owner has been an avid gardener all her life and does all the work herself. She has introduced a variety of plants, with pops of bold colors and architectural elements and has managed to keep the space organic to protect the birds and helpful bugs. We hope that you will be able to join us on June 24, 2017 for this amazing collection of gardens. All proceeds from this tour will go towards our bursary programs awarded annually to local area students. You are welcome to be our guest at your first meeting. Our next meeting is on Wednesday, May 17th at 7:30 at 1964 County Road 43. If you are interested in joining, yearly membership fees are $15. Whether you are an experienced gardener or someone moving into one of the many new homes be-
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The celebrations of Canada’s 150th in Riverside Park will be full of great music to fit all tastes. Whether you’re enjoying the encapsulating folk-rock melodies of the Miserable Cooks, the Irishrock stylings of Moore & McGregor, the educational and cultural family songs and dances from the Celtic Rathskallions or the bumping set by DJ FTRSL to finish the night off, there will be plenty of music for the entire family! The entire day will feature some of the area’s most en-
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you can’t pay attention for two hours out of your week, I think that it says a lot about how much you respect the people that you represent and about your fitness to serve those people. Is it time for a resolution of “no phones at the council table” or should the responsibility lie with those chairing the meetings to be more aware of what’s happening at the table and be ready to challenge those who are distracted and not giving the residents of North Grenville their full attention? Either way, it’s time to break the habit.
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their case, because they often are doing presentations and making reports to Council, but also may receive messages from off site or after hours staff. They could probably use them less, but I do understand why they may at least need quick access to them. You have to wonder about how seriously someone is taking their role as a member of Council if they feel that a text message is more important than representing the interests of the residents of North Grenville. Frankly, using your phone during a Council meeting smacks of self-importance and selfishness. You’re saying to everyone that what you’re doing is more important than the business of Council. If
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Community Improvement Plan application deadline looming The Municipality continues to accept applications for the Rideau-Sanders-Prescott 2017 Community Improvement Plan (CIP) Façade, Landscape and Signage Improvement Grant Program until May 12, 2017. This program provides matching funds, up to $5,000, for eligible property improvement projects to residential and commercial property owners and busi-
nesses within the CIP District. Don’t miss this great opportunity for potential funding to support property improvement projects. Full program guidelines, details and application forms can be found on the Municipality’s economic development website at www. investnorthgrenville.ca. Just click on the Resources Tab from the home page to find the CIP program.
Information packages (including the application form) can also be picked up at the Municipal Centre (2nd floor reception) during regular business hours. As you identify your plans for property improvements, also consider the Grenville Community Futures Development Corporation’s Community Retrofit Loan Program. This program compliments the Municipality's CIP Pro-
gram. Non-interest bearing loans, amortized up to five years are available to qualifying businesses and commercial property owners. More information is available at https://www.grenvillecfdc.com/grants/item/4community-retrofit-program. If you have questions about the CIP program or the application process, contact Teri Devine at tdevine@ northgrenville.on.ca or 613258-9569 x 115.
United Counties update The United Counties of Leeds & Grenville Council has agreed to enter into a contract with the City of Brockville for continued central fire dispatch services. The contract will include a fixed-cost agreement of $267,610 for services in 2017. It breaks down into a $4.14 per capita cost for Counties residents. The contract is retroactive to the beginning of this year and will be in place to December 31, 2021. The agreement allows for an annual increase of approximately four per cent, bringing the cost to $312,858 in 2021. The agreement provides for dispatch services through the Brockville Fire Department to all 10 organized fire departments within Leeds Grenville, with the exception of the separated municipalities of Prescott and Gananoque. Council is setting strategic priorities: A special Committee of the Whole meeting was held to review Council’s strategic priorities for the remainder of its term of office. The corporation’s vision and mission are being discussed, including where the Counties should be in five to 10 years. Key innovations for further development, revenue generation, and attracting people to Eastern Ontario through public-private partnerships are all on the list. Values and guiding principles will also be included. The strategic priorities identified in the meeting are recognizing the competition Leeds Grenville faces and the marked progress it wants to make; ensuring short- and long-term plans for services; continually evaluating services, programs, and outreach to meet the needs of the community; fiscal responsibility; and using an Eastern Ontario/rural lens. Meetings will continue in May.
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New director of public works: A new Director of Public Works, Arup Mukherjee, will be starting in the position in early May. Mr. Mukherjee is a professional engineer with 30 years of experience, including 27 years in the municipal sector and 12 years in a leadership role with municipal councils and senior management. He is leaving his current role as Director of Engineering and Planning with the Town of Bradford, West Gwillimbury, located along Highway 400 between Toronto and Barrie. He has worked for several Greater Toronto Area (GTA) municipalities, including the former Regional Municipality of Toronto, the Town of Markham, and the Regional Municipality of York. He brings a wealth of experience working in public works, including engineering, infrastructure, planning, building, transportation, roads, and traffic at various levels of municipal government. Rideau Heritage funding: Counties Council continues to support the budgeted allocation of $30,000 to the Rideau Heritage Route Tourism Association (RHRTA). The funding will cover the previous contributions made by the lower-tier municipalities along with the annual contribution of the Counties. The RHRTA focuses on investment attraction, tourism product development and marketing that look into increasing investment and visitor revenues in the region. Currently the RHRTA is in the process of undertaking a Tourism Economic Impact and Product Feasibility Study that will be available in the summer/fall of 2017. “The Rideau Canal is a UNESCO world heritage destination. We would like to further leverage its worldclass potential to put us in the global marketplace as a destination of choice,” says Ann
Weir, interim board president and Counties Economic Development Manager. Leeds Grenville Small Business funding: Counties Council has voted in favour of allocating $20,000 to the Leeds Grenville Small Business Enterprise Centre (LGSBEC) for the delivery of the new Starter Company Plus program. The program is similar to the former Starter Company except it has no age limit for applicants wanting to launch a business. Eligible entrepreneurs receive a $5,000 grant and training through the Centre as well as access to grants and loans through area Community Futures Development Corporations. Counties funds will go toward training and marketing the program. The Leeds Grenville Centre, located in Brockville, has received $105,000 in provincial funding, along with $10,000 in-kind from the City of Brockville. The 1000 Islands and Grenville Community Futures Development Corporations (CFDCs) have allotted $75,000. Potential entrepreneurs from 11 Leeds Grenville municipalities can apply to the LGSBEC. Westport and the Township of Rideau Lakes entrepreneurs can access the program through the Small Business Advisory Centre in Smiths Falls. Invasive grass issue under review: Leslie Wood, a retired veterinarian, gave a presentation on the invasive Phragmites Australis (PA) invasive plant to the April Committee of the Whole meeting. According to Ms. Wood, the plant is a fire hazard, sight-line hazard along roads, and can reduce property values and access to the waterfront. She encouraged mitigation against the perennial grass and its continued spread. She highlighted areas around the Counties where PA has been spreading
and raised concerns over its spread in areas designated as significant wetlands. Geoff McVey, Counties Forest Manager, agrees with Wood’s assessment and is suggesting Council consider a removal/prevention plan. Each location should be treated individually as different environments impact the best practice for removal and control. For more information contact Forest Manager Geoff McVey at 613-3423840, ext. 2416. Upcoming meetings: Committee of the Whole Tuesday, May 9, Joint Services Committee Wednesday, May 10, and regular Counties Council on Thursday, May 25. All regular meetings begin at 9 a.m. in the Council Chambers at 25 Central Avenue, Brockville.
UPDATE UPCOMING MEETINGS COUNCIL Tuesday, May 23 at 6:30 pm in the Council Chambers at the Municipal Centre. COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE Monday, May 15 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 MEETINGS Police Services Board – Tuesday, May 16 at 1:30 pm at the Municipal Centre.
Summer Programs – Online Registration
We have launched a new online registration system available at www.northgrenville.ca. Registration begins for specific programs as follows: Wednesday, May 17 at 8:30 am - Aquatics (group and private swim lessons, swim team, AquaZumba, parent and tot, bronze level certification courses) Wednesday, May 24 at 8:30 am - Summer Day Camps (KinderCamp, Camp Summerside, Sports Camps) You may create your account at any time in preparation for registration and learn to navigate the system prior to registration for high demand programs. If you have any difficulty, email thurlbert@northgrenville.on.ca or call 613-258-9569 ext. 123.
GARAGE SALES
Garage 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 the by-law from www.northgrenville.ca/document-library.
SWIMMING POOL ENCLOSURES
Swimming 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 Building Department or the Municipal website. 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
Bishop’s Mills Annual Community Day Mark your calendar for the 14th Annual Bishop’s Mills Community Day which will take place on Saturday, May 20. Discover treasures at several community-wide yard sales. Treat yourself to some delicious baked goods from the Bishop’s Mills Women’s Institute’s bake sale in the Community Hall. Participate in a silent auction,or browse through the extensive Tweedsmuir History collection. Visit the UCW Lunch Counter, and purchase some of the many quality “Made in Bishop’s Mills” crafts and used items in the St. Andrew’s Hall. Get close and personal with alpacas at the Alpaca Tracks farm and check out products made from their fine fibre. Maps for the yard sales and the Alpaca Tracks farm will be available at the Community Hall at 8 am. The bake sale, lunch counter, silent auction, displays, etc start at 9 am. This community day event is hosted by the Bishop’s Mills Community Association, the Bishop’s Mills Women’s Institute, and the St. Andrew’s United Church Women. Come out and experience the friendliness and charm of our hamlet! For more information please contact Victor Desroches at 613-258-2115.
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A tree in Riverside Park in Memory CIBC mark 150 years of local gardening celebrity with community BBQ
A tree planting ceremony was held on Saturday morning at Riverside park to commemorate the life of Anstace Esmonde-White, a celebrity in the gardening world and a lifetime member of the Kemptville Horticultural Society. From their farm in Oxford Mills Anstace and her husband Larry were pioneer garden communicators through their television series on PBS called “From a Country Garden” in the 1980s and 90s. She also hosted gardening shows on CBC and CJOH radio from her home on Evergreen Farm (where they also filmed the TV show) and was the author of two successful books on vegetable gardening. Over the past several years their garden has been unmaintained, however Anstace’s daughter and granddaughter, Miranda Esmonde-White and Sahra Esmonde-White, have purchased the farm in the hope of bringing it back to it’s former glory. The plan is to host a TV series on PBS about the revitalization of the gardens and rethinking diet as it pertains to gardening. The ceremony on Saturday was intimate, with members of the Kemptville Horticultural Society, family and Mayor David Gordon in attendance. “I used to watch her on TV,” says Mayor Gordon. “When I heard her name I couldn’t miss it.” Anstance’s tree is to be planted in the children’s play area, a fitting location because it was children that drove her to become an educator on TV. “She is smiling today,” Miranda said at the ceremony. “There couldn’t be a better place.” Although the rain held off for the ceremony the ground was too wet to plant the actual tree on Saturday. Once the ground dries up Tom Bryant from local landscaping company Floral Design will plant a 22-foot white oak in the designated area. “My parents loved trees,” Miranda said. “They bough Evergreen Farm with no trees and they planted thousands.” Miranda says she will also be working with the Municipality to have a plaque placed next to the tree to commemorate her mother.
The Kemptville branch of the CIBC will be having a special day on May 15. In fact, the staff intend to make it a special week, with a variety of activities and a chance for customers to enter a draw for a Grand Prize. On Wednesday, May 17, they will be holding a Community BBQ, complete with a live band. This will be a free BBQ, but they will be asking for donations, all of which will be going to the North Grenville Historical Society. The reason for all this fun?
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The bank is celebrating 150 years along with Canada this year, having been established in Toronto on May 15, 1867 as the Canadian Bank of Commerce. Although CIBC only came to Kemptville in 1969, when they leased the old Post Office site on Clothier Street, they have managed to locate on very historically important sites. The building on Clothier Street had served not only as the Post Office for fifty years, but was also the original offices of the old Kemptville Advance, and the
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first supermarket in North Grenville, operated by Leabourne Elliot. After renting that building for ten years, CIBC moved to its present location on the corner of Prescott Street and Reuben. This is yet another important site in Kemptville’s history that hides its past well. The first school house in the area was opened here in 1822 and run by Reuben Chase for over 20 years. The land was donated by Asa Clothier, who retained ownership until the school closed. The site was occupied by the Holmes family for many years, and one of the Holmes daughters married Samuel Martin, a photographer. Before the Great Fire of 1872, Martin’s Photography occupied the site, and was rebuilt afterwards, an early pioneer of the business. An even more modern studio was opened here by D. Edson Pelton, in 1895. After his death in 1901, the business was continued by his brother. The fine brick building to the left of the Post Office in the picture, was built by Dr. David Wallace as a residence, and was later the home and office of Dr. G. D. Gordon, who came to Kemptville in 1919. The parking lot for the CIBC was the site of Dr. Gordon’s garage, a stable for his team of horses, and storage sheds. As they mark 150 years in business nationally, the local branch of CIBC can also be proud of the historic roots they have tapped into in our community.
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Merrickville’s Vimy Oak
After the Battle at Vimy Ridge was won, in April 1917, Lieutenant Leslie Miller, born in 1889 at Milliken, Ont., looked around for a souvenir on the Ridge, which was completely devoid of structures or vegetation due to shellfire. What Miller
found was a half-buried oak tree, and from it he gathered a handful of acorns. Those acorns were planted by him on farmland which is now home to the Scarborough Chinese Baptist Church. Today, several of the original oaks survive,
but it is feared they will not survive much longer because of urban sprawl and related construction. Through the efforts of the Vimy Oaks Legacy Corporation, saplings have been grown from those remaining oaks and they are being distributed to Canadian communities. Merrickville will have its very own Vimy Oak through the efforts of the Merrickville and District Community Health Centre, the Merrickville branch of the Royal Canadian Legion (Branch 245), and the Village of Merrickville-Wolford. A planting ceremony will take place at the MerrickvilleWolford Cenotaph, 400 St. Lawrence Street, Saturday, May 13, at 10 am. A plaque honouring three soldiers from Merrickville who died during the battle, Private T. J. Irvine and brothers Lance Corporal W. Knowles and Private H.
Knowles, will be unveiled on Saturday, July 1, Canada Day, at 10 am. Our Vimy Oak will stand as a symbol of the strength and determination of those who gave their lives for Canada in many wars and conflicts and will serve as a living memorial to the three men from Merrickville killed at Vimy Ridge. The Merrickville Vimy Oak Committee.
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Ride for Disabled Vets in Merrickville this weekend
Bikers fill the Merrickville Community Centre parking lot at last year's Ride for Disabled Vets, which raised $10,000 for the service dog program and Wounded Warriors Canada This Saturday, Merrickville will once again be filled with motorcycles as part of the 4th annual Ride for Disabled Vets. The bikers will start in Stittsville at 10 am and will travel in a 152km loop through surrounding townships of Merrickville, Perth and Beckwith. Merrickville will be the first stop on their journey. The Ride for Disabled Vets began in 2014 when the founding four, Adwin “OJ” Gallant, Bud Ranger, JP Grenier and Larry Olsen, decided to put together a local motorcycle charity ride on behalf of Wounded Warriors Canada. The first ride met and surpassed their expectations as they were able to recruit almost 200 motorcyclists and raise over $7500 for the Wounded Warriors PTSD Recovery Program which trains and matches service dogs to veterans suffering with PTSD. “We wanted to put on a ride that brought awareness to the PTSD suffering of current and retired military members and communicate information of the success of service dogs in the treatment of PTSD,” OJ said. Since the inaugural ride, the event has grown in popularity and every year they have raised more and more money to support Wounded Warrior’s PTSD service dog program. This year, the organizing team have decided to change charities to the Canada Veteran Service Dog Unit, which also provides service dogs to veterans with PTSD. The hope is that they will hit their target of 400 participants this year. May 10, 2017
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On Friday, May 5, the first of many public engagement sessions throughout Ontario was held at the Baldachin Inn in Merrickville by the Ministry of Education. Minister of Education Mitzie Hunter and Grant Crack, MPP for Glengarry, Prescott and Russell were on hand to hear from community members about how best to address the unique needs and challenges that rural and remote communities face when it comes to education. “Our goal is to hear from local community leaders, school boards, educators, Indigenous partners, and members of the public to gather feedback on how to best support and enhance rural and remote communities,” said Mitzie Hunter in a statement released after the session. “I was encouraged by the willingness to collaborate to find solutions to ensure all students, regardless of where they live, have access to high-quality, publicly-funded education.” One of the main concerns voiced at the meeting sur-
rounded the impact of local school closures on the towns in which they reside and the need to enhance communication between all partners including the government, the school boards and parents. “There is no question that these decisions, such as when to close or consolidate a school, are among the most difficult for school boards to make, balancing fiscal responsibility and access to the best possible programming opportunities for students.” Mitzie stated in response. “That’s why it is so important that school boards, communities and municipalities work together when they are
planning for their future so they can find creative and collaborative solutions that meet student needs. I was encouraged to see this prospect at tonight’s session.” Nine more public engagement sessions will be held throughout the month of May in small towns across Ontario. The Ministry also encourages those interested to visit their website, www. ontario.ca/ruralschools, to submit their feedback and complete an online survey. All the information gathered at the engagement sessions and through the website will analyzed and presented in a report this summer.
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COMMUNITY EVENTS May Merrickville United Church Annual Book Sale 2017, corner St. Lawrence and Main Streets. 20,000+ books for sale at bargain prices! Fridays May 5, 12, 19, 12 pm to 8 pm; Saturdays May 6, 13, 20, 9 am to 4pm; Monday May 22: 9 am to 4 pm. May 20 Spring walk on the Merrickville-Limerick Forest Trail with the Merrickville District Trails Society. All welcome. Gather at 10 am, rain or shine, at the trailhead at Scotch Line and Colonel By Way, Merrickville Estates. Walk to the Forest entrance (4 km return) or on to the Boardwalk (8km return). Information: Tim at 613-269-4282 or tim.allen@arul.ulaval.ca 10
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On the brink of war - again
by David Shanahan As the Maritime delegates arrived in Quebec City in October, 1864, ready to continue the talks that had begun in Charlottetown, they were in a very positive frame of mind. Many had brought wives and daughters, eager to continue the parallel round of dances and receptions which had marked the earlier conference in PEI. But the happy and optimistic bubble in which they seem to have settled would experience a sharp jolt when the real world of the American Civil War intruded once again and underlines the very practical considerations which lay behind the plans for Confederation. Although the Southern Confederacy had suffered a serious setback at Gettysburg in July, 1863, it was still believed in British America that the Union Government would never be able to finally defeat
the Confederate States. One of many writers and journalists to dismiss the idea in 1864 stated: “Who is there, outside of the Northern States, who can doubt that it is irrevocably dissolved?” The fear, expressed with equal conviction, was that, whether they won the war or not, the United States “will emerge..chafed, angry, and entertaining feelings of mortal hatred and revenge”. And this anger would be directed against British America, where Southern sympathisers and agents were active. The Trent and Chesapeake affairs had shown how easily and quickly the sparks of war could be ignited. While the delegates were meeting in Charlottetown, Southern agents had seized a ship at Amherstburg on the Canadian side of the Detroit River, with the intention of using it to seize an American gunship, the USS Michigan. The two ships would then force the release of Southern prisoners being held on Johnson Island in Lake Erie. The plan failed, but yet another attack on the US from Canada was to cause far more serious and lasting consequences, even as the conference at Quebec was meeting.
Most of the raiders were taken into custody in Canada, along with just $19,000 of the stolen money, and put on trial in December. To add fuel to the flames, they were released on a technicality, the money was returned to them, and they promptly disappeared. This was, perhaps, as close as British America had come to war with the United States since 1815. Washington ordered six new ships to be built on the Great Lakes, Reciprocity was not renewed, lumber exports to the United States were put under huge tariffs, passports were required of Canadians, and Northern feel-
On October 19, twentyfive Southern agents who had infiltrated from north of the border gathered in the town of St. Albans, Vermont. They held the townsfolk hostage, raided three banks, and then escaped on horseback across the border into Canada, with around $200,000 in cash, a huge sum in 1864. There was tremendous outrage in American newspapers and political circles, especially when it was learned that two of the raiders had actually been apprehended by pursuing American troops inside Canada, but had been freed by Canadian militia. American papers demanded Canada return the raiders at once, and American General Dix ordered his troops to pursue Southerners across the border. He also wanted passports to be required of British Americans crossing the border, but both of these demands were rejected by Washington. American politicians found amore effective way to punish Canadians: they gave notice that the free trade agreement between British America and the United States, known as the Reciprocity Treaty, which was up for renewal that year. Other economic steps were taken which illustrated how dependent Canada was on access to and through the United States.
The Voice of North Grenville ing was enraged against British America which was seen, yet again, to sympathise with the Southern Confederacy and wink at their activities on British American soil. General Dix demanded the right of cross-border pursuit yet again. The three government of the U.S., Canada and Britain did manage to diffuse the crisis eventually, but lasting damage had been done. More importantly, perhaps, both the Imperial and British American government realised once more how vital Confederation was to the future security and stability of British America. The Colonial
Office in London instructed the various Lieutenant Governors in North American to do everything in their power to push through the scheme of union for all of British America. External threats had been added to internal divisions and political deadlock to make Confederation the goal on all sides, it seemed. What was needed was for the delegates in Quebec to hammer out an arrangement that would work. This would take a revolution in thinking, and some imaginative constitutional structures to make it happen.
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Our two local Tim Hortons restaurants donated teddy bears to KDH Emergency Department. They felt children would benefit from a cuddle when they are sick or injured. Shown from L-R: Margaret Norenberg, Joanne Mavis with Tim Hortons' Ingrid Kohling
Frank O'Rourke of the Kemptville Lions Club selects the winning ticket. The Kemptville Lions Club held their first "Catch the Ace" draw on Tuesday, May 2, at the Kemptville Legion Hall. "Catch the Ace" is a progressive lottery being piloted by the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario and it is based on similar lotteries popular in the Maritimes a few years ago. Each card in a standard deck of playing cards is placed randomly into an envelope. The envelopes are then randomly numbered from 1 to 52. When a ticket is purchased, the buyer indicates the envelope that they May 10, 2017
think contains the ace of spades by writing the envelope number on their ticket. When a ticket is drawn, the ticket holder wins a weekly prize and their numbered envelope is opened. If the ace of spades is found in the envelope, the ticket holder also wins the jackpot. If any other card is revealed, the jackpot grows and a draw occurs the following week. The card revealed is destroyed. The first draw was won by Ken Huels. Envelope 27 was indicated on his ticket. That envelope was found to contain the jack of clubs. The ace was not "caught", so
another draw will be held on May 9 at 7:30 at the Kemptville Legion Hall. Tickets cost $5.00 each and can be purchased from the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 212, Albert's Meat Shop, B & H Foodliner, Kemptville Bowling, Moose Mart, Sherry's Kitchen (Heckston) and from members of the Kemptville Lions Club. Tickets are only valid for the week of purchase. You must 18 years or older to play. Envelope 27 is now out of the running but there are 51 cards left. The ace of spades is still out there. 11
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As I was getting ready for our vacation to Vancouver Island the list of places we wanted to visit kept growing, leading me to agree that "a change is as good as a rest". During our trip there were many unexpected changes, each leading to a new adventure. However, the biggest change was in myself. Being able to slow down and enjoy each moment has been a phenomenal gift. Seeing the grandeur of nature first hand helped put things in perspective for me. From watching the landscape change in
Tofino as the tide went out and then discovering a group of starfish hiding in the rocks waiting to be once again covered by the Pacific Ocean; driving through the mountain range with snow still on the side of the road; walking through the moss covered trees in Cathedral Grove; collecting sea glass on the beach in Sidney; looking down on the Sooke Potholes with a waterfall for a backdrop to experiencing a huge gust of wind as I was standing on a rock at Cattle Point in Victoria - were a few of the wonderful moments I experienced.
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One thing that I haven't quite conquered is my fear of heights. It was wonderful having my husband Lorne, and our friend Marlene as drivers. There were definitely moments where I felt very uncomfortable; Joanne Lincoln(L), and Evelyn Surrey(R), Board members of KDHS, with Brewed however, I persevered and Awakening Owner Kiki had wonderful support in Last month's donation for cookies at Brewed Awakenings was presented to Kemptville & District Home Support. the two of them. We all have times when things feel uncomfortable; often it is the thought of trying something new, or getting back at an activity that we haven't tried for a while. It is important to remember that there are people willing to help us. There are many activities here at Kemptville & District Home Support that may interest you. If it is something that you haven't tried before, or perhaps you don't know anyone, remember that we are willing to be there for you as well. I am looking forward to getting back to work after my adventures. Until next time, Susan Smith, Executive Director Kemptville & District Home Support susan.smith@kdhsi.com 613-258-3203
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Merrickville United Church Annual Book Sale 2017, corner St. Lawrence and Main Streets. 20,000+ books for sale at bargain prices! Fridays May 5, 12, 19, 12 pm to 8 pm; Saturdays May 6, 13, 20, 9 am to 4pm; Monday May 22: 9 am to 4 pm. Youngsters of Yore, 1:30 pm, Library Program Room. Guest speaker: Christine Zahalane & Jill Milla-Listen up Canada—Hearing Centre Bishop’s Mills WI: Mason jars - not just for canning anymore - Special presentation of creative uses for mason jars: food prep, crafts, decorating, and more. Community Hall, 7:15 pm. To register call 613 866 1961. Canada 150 Celebration Garden Picnic, noon to 3 pm. Bring your own picnic to the Mill Park or buy lunch there. Prizes for best red & white decorated bicycles, strollers or other things on wheels. Enjoy 1,000 tulips, children's entertainment and live music. Gorgeous Grannies and Friends' Plant & Bake Sale, Cornerstone Wesleyan Church, 6556 Prince of Wales Drive, North Gower. (All proceeds go to the Stephen Lewis Foundation which supports Grandmothers who are raising their grandchildren because of the HIV/ AIDS epidemic in Africa.) 9 am until 12 noon. Bishop's Mills Community Day. Community-wide yard sales, bake sale, silent auction, local crafts, etc. For more information, call Victor at 613-258-2115 Canoe Poker Run, 9 am. Paddle the South Nation River by kayak or canoe from O’Hagen’s Bridge to the Spencerville Mill. Adults $22; Kids $6. Price includes a light lunch. Prizes. Beer Tent. Details at: spencervillemill.ca Heckston United Church Annual Yard and Bake sale, 8am-12 noon. To book a table, call Tina 613 258 4252 or Doug 613 989 5374. St. Andrew's United Church is celebrating 167 years of Worship in Bishop's Mills at 10:30 am. Guest speaker Major Lois Latimer, Retired. Guest musician Doug Savage. A Potluck Lunch in the Church Hall will follow the Service. Everyone is welcome. St. James Anglican Church 190th anniversary Memorial Service. Remember “those who’ve gone before us” and rest in the historic St. James Cemetery. A special invitation is extended to descendants, family and friends to join us on Sunday, 10:30 am.
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Kemptville Quilters Guild, 2nd Mon./mth at the Kemptville Pentecostal Church, 1964 County Road 43, 7 pm. New members welcome. Kemptville Cancer Support Group, 3rd Mon/mth, St. John’s United Church, Prescott St., 2 pm. The aims and objectives of our group is to bring together friends who have just been diagnosed with cancer, going through treatments, survivor and needing others to reach out to. All welcome. For info, please call Ellen Vibert-Miller at 613-258-7778. 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 Tue/mth, 7 pm. New members welcomed! NG Photography Club - 1st Wed./mth, 7-9 pm, at the Grenville Mutual Insurance, 380 Colonnade Drive. See ngphotoclub.ca for info. Klub 67 Euchre every 2nd & 4th Wed/mth, 1:15 pm, St. John's United Church. Everyone welcome $5.00. Bingo- 1st & 3rd Wed/mth., Kemptville Legion, 1 pm. All welcome. Refreshments available. Kemptville Legion cribbage night, 2nd and 4th Wed/mth, 7 pm. All welcome. Come and play for fun. New Horizon Club, 2nd & 4th Wed./mth at the Burritt`s Rapids Community Hall. Meetings at 2 pm. All adults 55 plus welcome to join. For info re programs and membership call Janet 613-269-2737. Probus Club of North Grenville, 3rd Wed./mth. Everyone is welcome to join us at 9:30 am at St Paul's Presbyterian Church Hall for fellowship. Holy Cross Church monthly suppers, 1st Wed/mth. Adults $8, Children $5. All are welcomed. Bridge - St. John’s United Church, 6:15 pm. Cost $5. All levels of bridge players welcome. For more info, contact Sandra at 613-258-2691. North Grenville Toastmasters - Meeting 1st & 3rd Thurs/mth., 7 pm at O’Farrell’s Financial Services, Cty Rd 44. Info, call 258-7665. Oxford Mills Community Association meeting- 1st Thurs/mth at Maplewood Hall, 7 pm. All welcome. Info, call 613 258 3683. NGPL Science and Technology Group meetings are held the 1st/Thurs/mth, 7-9 pm in the program room at the Library. Twice The Fun Games (200 Sanders St. Unit 103) Game Night, 2nd and 4th Fri/mth, 6-10 pm. Bring your favourite game or borrow one from their library. All ages welcome. Friendship Lunch, Leslie Hall, hosted by local churches, 11:30 am. Donations accepted but not expected, everyone welcome. Kemptville Legion breakfast, 8 - 10 am 3rd Sat/mth, 100 Reuben Crescent. Adults $5. Children under 12 $3. All welcome. Kerith Debt Freedom Centre – Provides free and confidential coaching to help you get and stay out of debt, 2nd & 4th Sat/mth. Call 613-258-4815 x 103 or www.kdfc.ca to request an appointment. Twice The Fun Games (200 Sanders St. Unit 103)“Organized Play” and "Learn to Play" events, 1-4 pm . No experience needed. Kemptville and Area Walking Group meet at Municipal Centre at 8 am. Call Gail 258-1148.
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MINI-BUS DRIVER WANTED North Grenville Accessible Transportation is a non-profit wheelchair bus service for residents of North Grenville. We are looking for a daily Wheelchair Mini-bus Driver - G license required . Experience working with the elderly or people with special needs and driving larger vehicles, would be an asset. Looking for someone who works well independently, honest and caring. Must have a strong back and able to work at a quick pace. Applicant must live close or in the village of Kemptville. Sundays and occasional Mondays, plus additional days during the week, as required. Approximately 3-4 hours of paid work per day. Waiting time between calls is not paid. Salary: $12.00/hour To apply, email your resume and availability to nanda@wubs.ca at Wubs Transit 613-223-9765
Sale of Land for Tax Arrears By Public Tender MUNICIPAL ACT, 2001 THE CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF NORTH GRENVILLE TAKE NOTICE that tenders are invited for the purchase of the land(s) described below and will be received until 3:00 p.m. local time, Thursday, June 8st, 2017 at 285 County Road 44, Kemptville, Ontario K0G 1J0 The tenders will then be opened in public on the same day at 3:00 p.m. Description of Lands:
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Roll No. 716.040.00502 - . . . . . . . . . . . . $8,984.33 Part Lot 25 Conc. 1, Geographic Twp of Oxford, being Part 1 on Plan 15R-450, Municipality of North Grenville, County of Grenville PIN 68115-0966(LT) Roll No. 716.035.18700 - . . . . . . . . . . . $12,443.89 Part Lots 26 & 27 Concession 10, Geographic Twp. of Oxford, as in PR46262 Municipality of North Grenville, County of Grenville PIN 68137-0072(LT) Tenders must be submitted in the prescribed form and must be accompanied by a deposit in the form of a money order or of a bank draft or cheque certified by a bank or trust corporation payable to the municipality and representing at least 20% of the tender amount. Except as follows, the municipality makes no representation regarding the title to or any other matters relating to the land to be sold. Responsibility for ascertaining these matters rests with the potential purchasers. This sale is governed by the Municipal Act, 2001 and the Municipal Tax Sales Rules made under that Act. The successful purchaser will be required to pay the amount tendered plus accumulated taxes and the relevant land transfer tax. The municipality has no obligation to provide vacant possession to the successful purchaser. Tender to be submitted on prescribed form in an envelope clearly marked “Tender - Sale of Land for Tax Arrears”. For further information regarding this sale and a copy of the prescribed form of tender contact: Judy Carroll, Deputy Treasurer Municipality of North Grenville 285 County Road 44, P.O. Box 130 Kemptville, Ontario K0G 1J0 613-258-9569 x 105
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Happy Mother's Day May 14 Mother's Day is Sunday, which means now's the time to start thinking of ways to show Mom how much you love her. Instead of racing around the city, why not consider shopping locally? North Grenville has local businesses with unique and quality products. Here are some ideas to get you thinking. (If you are a mom who’s reading this article, feel free to subtly share it with your male counterparts and offspring.) We love our moms year round, but Mother's Day is the time to really show it by spending some time together, going out for a meal or gifting a thoughtful present. This Mother's Day, show a little love to both your mom and a local businesses.
Grahame's Bakery
Grahame’s Bakery is the perfect example of “local”: it is part of the community. Day after day, for more than 130 years, the bakery has produced quality goods for the people of North Grenville, and new customers are being added as the community expands. Grahame’s bakery is simply a part of our history. Grahame’s Bakery supplies bread, cakes, pastries, cookies, donuts and other delicious goodies to restaurants throughout North Grenville and beyond, as well as directly to shoppers dropping by for a cinnamon bun or loaf of freshly-baked bread. You can also find wonderful cakes for all occasions, made-to-order for that birthday, anniversary, or any special occasion. Call and order early for Mom’s special cake, or breakfast goodies.
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Quality footwear close to home At Tanda Shoes, we understand the importance of having happy feet for all walks of life. We recognize the demand for comfortable, every day footwear to fit any shaped foot, as well as the demand for orthotic-friendly footwear.
The Dill Flower Studios has a little bit of something for everyone. Vanessa Bailey-Gonyea, local owner of the shop, creates unique arrangements with style and creativity. A variety of fresh flowers and potted houseplants are available. They deliver daily to Kemptville, Merrickville, Oxford Mills, Oxford Station, Mountain, South Mountain, Spencerville, Prescott, Iroquois, Kars and more.
Our team of friendly fitting associates strive for you and your feet to feel relaxed, cozy, yet elegant. We strive to select the healthiest shoes for you.
If you are looking for an alternative to flowers, they also have gift basket options as well as many gift items for him or her for any occasion. Stop by and take a look at the items in store.
Tanda Shoes is a locally owned business with a wall-to-wall selection of quality brands that are known for comfort and fashion. We also have an extensive collection of Lug bags — cosmetics bags, gym bags, purses and more. Stop by and get the perfect gift for Mom
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Located in the heart of beautiful Merrickville, overlooking the historic Rideau Waterway, the Baldachin Inn is your ultimate destination for casual visits or special events. A pint and a snack, a romantic getaway, a special event ... Landlord Dave Ellis invites you to enjoy The Baldachin Inn's famous Hospitality and unique charm.
Rowland Leather Looking for the perfect gift for Mom or that special someone? Treat them to one of the salon’s relaxing spa and salon services. Aphroditi offers gift certificates in many denominations, available for purchase from the front desk. They strive to connect you with a sense of total well-being and the ritual of renewed relaxation. All their services are customized to your needs, making the experience at Aphroditi Escape Spa exclusively yours.
Michael Rowland, with over 40 years of dedicated creativity, is devoted to making leather goods of exquisite style and enduring quality. His award-winning designs attest to his passion for excellence. Leather linings and bound edges are distinguishing traits of his superb leather creations. Rowland Leather offers the latest leather creations of Michael Rowland - handbags, backpacks, briefcases, travel bags, pillows, and more. You can also choose from our great selection of other fine quality leather goods - wallets, belts, gloves, hats, sheepskin slippers, and more.
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This year’s KDH Auxiliary award recipients (left to right): Bev Carson, Jane Wolfe, Lois Watts-Sculthorpe, Sue Cotter, Louise Shaw, Allison Penny, Donna Thibert, Doug Southcott Submitted by Jenny Reid In conjunction with National Volunteer Week, Kemptville District Hospital (KDH) celebrated its Auxiliary members and volunteers on April 27, 2017 with a Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon held in nearby Burritts Rapids, Ontario. Dozens of volunteers packed Lock 17 Bistro overlooking the historic Rideau Waterway, where the event began with a few words of thanks from the hospital’s CEO, Frank J. Vassallo. “Whether it is greeting people with a smile and helping them find their way, serving up a bowl of soup and a kind word at the coffee shop, or holding the hand of one of our interim long-term care residents, you make a difference at KDH every day!” Frank told the assembled volunteers emphatically. “The KDH Auxiliary has played a critical role in building this hospital and making it what it is today,” he added. “Please know that
your efforts are appreciated by staff, physicians, the Board of Directors, our patients, families and visitors.” Next on the afternoon’s agenda was Bev Cecchini, a longtime volunteer who is retiring as the General Manager of the hospital’s coffee bar due to an upcoming move. She described how she stepped in to help a decade ago and, before she knew it, found that she had “inherited” the job of looking after the coffee bar’s finances! “I was in my own little heaven in that role,” she explained. “The customers, especially the staff customers, are very nice, and working in this hospital with so many smiling faces can only make you feel good!” Bev also described her work on the Auxiliary’s Executive, where positions can be hard to fill. “I highly recommend both volunteering in this hospital and becoming a member of the Auxiliary,” she concluded. “It’s not just a rewarding experience, but you make new and lasting
friendships.” Next, Auxiliary President Connie Parsons presented a few facts and figures to help volunteers recognize their achievements: the organization’s full roster of volunteers at the end of the year totaled 157; in 2016, volunteers gave 11,627 hours of their precious time to KDH; and, a few weeks previously, the Auxiliary had made an annual donation of $65,000 to the hospital for the third year in a row. Connie also made special mention of the passing of longtime KDH volunteer Katy Pominville in December 2016; Katy had been a supporting member of the Auxiliary right up to the age of 109. “She was an inspiration!” Parsons declared. Connie then recognized a number of dedicated volunteers with awards. First, she acknowledged Bev Carson and Jane Wolfe, who had each received Provincial Life Memberships from the Hospital Auxiliaries’ Association of Ontario at its spring con-
ference in Perth, Ontario the previous week. She then presented Certificates of Appreciation for five years of service to Louise Shaw and Lois WattsSculthorpe. Next, V (for Volunteer) Pins were awarded to the following volunteers in I am going to run a weekly add in the NG times. recognition of 10 years of service: Patrick Brauneisen (in Can you business card and make a few changes. absentia), Sue take Cotter,my Allison Penny, Douglas Southcott, Delete my name etc. Delete my email address and Ottawa address. Dele and Donna Thibert. ofFollowing Market these Segment awards,Development Corp.. Early Bird Used Book Drop Off Past Presidents Lillian LeonardLeave and Janethe Wolfe presented address and phone number. Kemptville flowers to both Bev Cecchini Friday, May 12th 2 – 9 pm andNew Elaine Martin in honour additions: Local, Long Distance, Mini-Stora – noon Saturday,Office MayMoving, 13th 9 Overseas, of their upcoming retirements Deliver to: from the Auxiliary. Weekly departures for Eastern and Western Canada. The event concluded with 5 Oxford St. W. Kemptville a plug for the Auxiliary’s upIn support of our annual book fair coming annual giant garage August 25th - 27th sale, Hey Day, scheduled for June 9 and 10, 2017, at the North Grenville Curling Club in Kemptville. 2017 Book Fair generously sponsored by The Kemptville District O’Farrell Financial & hosted by the Ferguson Hospital Auxiliary welcomes Forest Centre new volunteers. Interested parties may contact Connie Parsons at info@kdh.on.ca .
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