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ART THEFT One of Ottawa artist Donna Wiegand’s paintings was stolen from the Municipal Centre earlier this month.

GOOD WORK The Kemptville Kougars U14 girls came through for a gold medal in Nepean. The girls were at the 17th annual Hotspurs Friendship tournament.

A group of nine “secret shoppers” from Arnprior made several unannounced visits to Kemptville in May and early June to evaluate the shopping and recreation facilities available in Old Town Kemptville as part of the OMAFRA-sponsored First Impressions Community Exchange (FICE) program. The group presented their findings at a July 12 meeting at the Municipal Centre. Seven North Grenville residents made reciprocal trips to Arnprior, and gave their report there last week. “This is a snapshot of what a few people experienced during a couple of days in the community,” said OMAFRA’s Katie Nolan, adding that while the findings are not exhaustive, they often prove constructive and useful in helping municipalities define and further their goals. The diverse group from Arnprior represented tourists, singles and young families, outdoor enthusiasts, retirees, and businesspeople. Some visitors tried to learn about their destination ahead of time – though they found it difficult to find Kemptville online if they didn’t know it was part of North Grenville – while others went in cold.

Visitors loved the antiquestyle streetlights and distinctive street signs, and appreciated the near absence of graffiti. They enjoyed strolling through side streets and admiring the old houses and neatly groomed lawns and gardens. Adding more benches on Prescott Street would provide places for seniors and those with mobility challenges to rest. Arnprior’s former economic development chair Mark Nibourg recommended Kemptville start a “façade improvement program” to clean dirty windows on vacant buildings and take down old signage that confuses visitors. “(Neglect) creates a negative impression of that building – it makes the buildings look dumpy,” Nibourg said. “By cleaning storefronts and doing minor, relatively lowcost improvements, you can make a big difference, even in an empty building.” Visitors were “warmly received” by Chamber of Commerce executive director Wendy Chapman, who Nibourg called “a wonderful ambassador for your community.” To keep shoppers from the big box stores, Old Town shops should stay open after 5 p.m. and on weekends, the report said. PROS see page 2

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BUD TO BLOOM A butterfly takes a breather on a purple coneflower in Joyce Cameron’s garden in South Gower. Cameron, right, and her daughter Miranda answered visitors’ questions about the beautiful garden’s many features during the Kemptville Horticultural Society’s Bud to Bloom garden tour last Saturday.

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At present, stores are already closed when people get home from work. “Downtown did not appear to be a thriving place during the Saturday visits,” Nibourg said. “This is a challenge for many smaller municipalities with a large commuter base,” added current Arnprior town councillor Lynn Grinstead. Visitors enjoyed Old Town’s quality restaurants and local food offerings. “I really enjoyed having lunch here and would come back just for food,” Nibourg said. There was ample street parking, though overnight accommodations were “extremely limited.” Marketing Kemptville to overnight visitors would help justify new and improved hotels and bed and breakfasts. Health care and child care services, counseling, the youth centre and hospice care are easy to access and should be “selling points” for the community, he said. Grinstead was particularly impressed by the local parks, and said she would borrow the idea for Rotary Park for Arnprior. Better signs and more picnic tables would make Curry Park a better used part of downtown,. “Kemptville has a very relaxed atmosphere and is a comfortable place to spend time,” she said. Nibourg thought the waterfront was deserving of further development, and that the town’s walking trails should be connected to the downtown. The group was most impressed by the welcoming spirit of Kemptville residents, including a waitress at one of the restaurants who told Nibourg that Kemptville was “the best place to live.” That energy and hospitality is good for business because “(investors) see that your community still has vitality and life, and it would be a suitable place to invest,” Grinstead said. Coun. Terry Butler told the group he was relieved parking wasn’t an issue, and noted that four benches were on order for Prescott Street. “As a business owner, I thank you very much. This gives us concrete things to work on,” he said.

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A pat on the back for a job well done is always appreciated. A visit to the Winchester District Memorial Hospital by the Minister of Health and Long Term Care, Deb Matthews, last week, included a pledge for an additional $1.5 million to be added to the already promised $4.9 million the province is kicking in for the hospital’s annual operating budget. Because of the provincial support, the hospital will be able to perform and additional 500 day surgeries and 40 additional obstetric cases and ambulatory services. The hospital has become a model for rural health care in this part of Ontario. The hospital’s board of directors, along with retiring CEO Trudy Reid and the entire rural community that is served by the hospital, have been acknowledged as the driving force behind the hospital’s rebirth. Their Renewing the Vision campaign, for example, demonstrates what can be done at the local community level to ensure that the best care possible is available to residents. The re-development project, worth $45 million, was completed in 2009. Next up is a plan to partner with the Ottawa hospital. That partnership will further advance Winchester’s concept of a Centre of Excellence for Rural Health and Education. Matthews was candid in her comments about why

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she was visiting. “People in a community have to have confidence in their hospital,” she said. The minister added that the confidence that has been demonstrated by the Winchester community, hospital staff and board made it easy for her ministry to throw its support and money behind the hospital. “The Winchester hospital has transformed health care here,” she added. Her visit along with the Chair of the Champlain LIHN, (Local Integrated Health Networks), Dr. Keon and Jim Brownell MPP for SD&G included a tour of the hospital and a visit with a young couple getting ready to head home after the birth of their son Liam. Matthews, a mother of three,

and a grandmother appreciated the newly appointed birthing section of the hospital. The couple, Loni John and father, Jason Ball were pleased with the attention. Their experience at the hospital was a good one. Later on, after the tour, Matthews explained how important local hospitals were. She commented that some of the greatest moments and the saddest ones take place in a hospital. “It is a place we get wonderful news, it is a place of high emotion.” MPP Jim Brownell has been instrumental in working along with the board of directors and the hospital to secure funding. “Jim Brownell has done an outstanding job for the community,” said Matthews. “it is why we have invested so much.” Dr. Keon explained that the strategy for the Champlain LIHN was to have local hospitals such as the Winchester District Memorial Hospital come up with their own homegrown vision and then, with the help of the LIHN, implement it. “The challenges of healthcare have to be solved at the community level,” he explained. The addition to the hospital’s operating budget will go a long way in helping area residents. “That money is so that patients can receive the care they need right here,” said Matthews. Matthews said that her government is committed to looking after the healthcare system in Ontario. “It was neglected for too long.”

UPCOMING MEETINGS REGULAR COUNCIL Monday, August 8 th at 6:30 pm in the Council Cham bers, North Grenville Municipal Centre. COM M ITTEE OF THE W HOLE COUNCIL Tuesday, August 2 n d at 6:30 pm in the Com m ittee Room , North Grenville Municipal Centre.

BAG TAG REMINDER

Please be advised that effective June 3 rd the green bag tags are no longer accepted for solid waste. Further inform ation is available on our web site or by contacting the Public W orks Departm ent at 613-258-9569 Ext. 133.

CITIZEN APPOINTMENTS The Municipality of North Grenville is seeking applications from individuals interested in the following: • Fenceviewers (on an as-required basis) to investigate and review line fence disputes. Fenceviewers are com pensated for each investigation. Please subm it applications to the Adm inistration Office, 285 County Rd. 44 or cpom inville@ northgrenville.on.ca.

DOGS MUST BE LEASHED

On June 13th , Council passed a by-law that requires dogs to be on a leash not exceeding 2 m etres in length when off the property of the owner. A retractable leash m ay be used, provided it is lim ited to a m axim um of 2 m etres in length when approaching or in the presence of another anim al or person. Exceptions are included in the by-law for dogs when used for hunting, showing or training. A copy of the by-law is available on the Municipal web site or at the Reception Desk.

SWIMMING POOL ENCLOSURES Swim m ing Pool Enclosures in North Grenville are regulated by By-Law 32-98, as am ended. This includes all aboveground and in-ground pools. Copies of this by-law are available from the Building & Planning Office or the Municipal web site.

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The Kemptville District Hospital is still settling in after completing its $23 million expansion project. The new patient space the hospital has created has to be filled. Minister of Health and Long Term Care Deb Matthews announced on July 15 that the hospital will be receiving $1.03 million for their operating revenue. The funding is part of a post-construction oper-

ating plan. Joe Buckle, the hospital’s senior director of operations, was pleased with the announcement. He explained that the funding will go toward providing the continued services the North Grenville community has come to expect from the hospital. The health minister said that when you expand a hospital such as the Kemptville District Hospital, you create more work space. “They have more space. They will need staff to fill it,”

said Matthews. The $23 million expansion gives Kempville and area residents an efficient and forward-looking hospital environment. The new 38,000 sq. ft. facility houses a modern and expansive emergency department along with diagnostic, imaging, and operating departments. The entire North Grenville community worked tirelessly to fundraise the community’s $5 million donation through the Lean on Me Campaign.

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OPINION

Kemptville Advance - JULY 21, 2011

Old Town needs vision, backbone Old Town Kemptville has come a long way in a short time. A few years ago, pedestrians avoided Kemptville’s seedy main drag. But thanks to sustained efforts from town councillors, business owners and service clubs, Old Town was gradually rescued from neglect and transformed into an inviting place that bustled with activity. But change is cyclical, and the same groups that revitalized Old Town must now redouble their efforts to keep the area from stagnating as several of Prescott Street’s landmark institutions move elsewhere. The First Impressions Community Exchange (FICE) group that evaluated Old Town last spring was impressed by the area’s historical character and variety of shops. But, they pointed out at a meeting last Tuesday, anyone who works until 5 p.m. is out of luck, as nearly all the shops are shuttered when the business day ends. They found that many vacant or soon-to-be vacant buildings – and there are too many to hide in such a small area – have shabby-looking exteriors. And while visitors loved sitting by the water in Rotary Park, they either didn’t notice or were kind enough not to mention that one of the park’s clock faces has been stopped for over

a month. The report, while inherently subjective and certainly not exhaustive, provides an honest and unbiased look at Old Town from which council can learn much. It’s telling that more politicians than business owners attended the FICE meeting. Economic development must be a group effort, and businesses have a responsibility to keep their storefronts presentable and clean up after themselves when they leave. When landlords or businesses are negligent, the municipality should compel them to act. Filling empty buildings is a long term challenge, but scraping Halloween paint off the window of the former youth centre is the kind of easy, low-cost improvement that beautifies the area and attracts new tenants. Kemptville’s booming population means there is ample room for shopping malls and the Old Town. But without careful planning and commitment from all stakeholders, the gleaming box stores and well-groomed subdivisions could outshine what should be the town’s main draw. It will take vision and a little backbone to ensure that what is often called “the heart of the community” in official rhetoric remains so for years to come.

COLUMN

Where are the children? Canadian children are getting fat. I know I’ve written those words before, and I’ve probably used slightly more politically correct terms. But folks, we have an epidemic on our hands. And if you’re reading this, it’s time to do something about it. There are many theories on why overweight and obesity has become a problem among our children. Those who like to ignore the obvious wonder if maybe kids are more stressed out, or if maybe it’s the fault of the schools, or maybe kids are just bigger because we’ve evolved. But in a recent informal comparison I made between the children of today and those that walked the streets in my own childhood, the reason become frighteningly clear. There are no kids walking the streets today. Kids aren’t walking in the woods. They’re not climbing trees in the park. They’re just not around. If you don’t believe the statistics that show nearly 60 per cent of Canadian children park themselves in front of screens for a minimum of three hours each day after school, just look outside your window. The weather is fine. The urban wildlife – raccoons, groundhogs, squirrels – are all out there, climbing trees, and chas-

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ing each other up and down the street. But where are the kids? You’d be hardpressed to find a kid just frolicking in the grass, or playing tag in the neighbour’s yard, I promise you. American author Richard Louv writes about this in the 2008 bestseller, Last Child in the Woods: Saving our children from nature-deficit disorder. The book wouldn’t be so profound except that it’s really the only one of its kind produced for mass readership. And even then, it’s a somewhat dense tome. Louv’s basic argument is that, in the United States, there’s not much wilderness left. He quotes other scholars who suggest that the growth of suburbs in the post Second World War era contributed to the death of the American frontier, which offered the promise of wilderness and discovery.

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But Louv is optimistic. Despite numerous studies which show kids emotional and intellectual health has paralleled the rapid deterioration of their physical health, he believes it’s not too late for individuals to take this matter in hand; that we can build new towns that elevate our natural environment rather than destroying it; that we can put our kids back where they belong; in nature. In Canada, we are even more empowered to this end. Ninety per cent of the total land in Canada is provincial or federal Crown land. We are far from meeting our frontier. And in Ottawa, we have enviable access to parkland protected, for the moment, by the National Capital Commission. The downtown core has two rivers and a canal running through its centre. We are practically spitting distance from Gatineau Park, which covers more than 36,000 hectares and boasts more than 200 kilometres worth of trails for hiking and biking, and in the winter, snowshoeing and skiing. And until Russell becomes subdivided, we also have a wealth of local farmers producing everything from boar to beets. So why are our children sitting in front of the television and computer screens? How is it that they don’t under-

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stand our food source? And why the heck are they so fat? If you’re a neighbour, a teacher, a grandmother, a babysitter, or anyone that has influence over children, it’s time to take action. Talk about the issue. Organize a camping trip. Deliver some fresh beets from the Quartier Vanier to your neighbour’s door. An estimated one-third of children in Ottawa are overweight, a number that matches the national average. Children as young as eight are increasingly showing signs of cardiac problems. The problem is the children and the issue are already so big that most of us just want to turn away, fearful of our inability to turn the tide.

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The former South Gower library has been sold to James Hossie for $210,000. Hossie, owner of Kemptville Windows and Kitchens, said the proximity of the property to his business was the main selling point. The former library building is situated on just over one acre of land at 669 County Road 22, near South Gower Park. The former Kemptville library on Prescott Street is still up for grabs after several weeks on the market. The asking price is $135,000, and CAO Andy Brown says there has been a fair amount of interest in the property.

survey says where the boundary line is, so they donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have to deal with that,â&#x20AC;? he explained. Armed with a binder of regulations from the Fenceviewing Act, the three fenceviewers meet with the property owners, evaluate the fence in question, and make a decision both parties by law have to live with. Pominville said the municipality only gets one or two calls a year for fenceviewers, if that, since most disputes are settled before they reach the â&#x20AC;&#x153;arbitrationâ&#x20AC;? stage. But he is updating the list of active and available fenceviewers and invites the public to consider signing up for this unique service. FIRE HALL TALKS CONTINUE

FENCEVIEWERS WANTED Want to help mend fences between neighbours in North Grenville? The municipality is looking for citizens interested in serving as fenceviewers. Fenceviewers are sent out in groups of three to assess a dispute over a fence that is poorly maintained, falling onto one side, or otherwise in â&#x20AC;&#x153;shabby condition,â&#x20AC;? said director of corporate services Cahl Pominville. A common complaint is a homeowner refusing to repair a broken fence that is falling on a neighbourâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s land. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s having to do with the upkeep of a fence. The

Discussions continue regarding the fate of Kemptvilleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s former fire hall. Staff is still reviewing proposals by Habitat for Humanity and the Navy League of Canada, along with evaluating the results of an energy audit and building inspection. The municipality is looking into helping the Sea Cadets find a home in September, when their time at the Ferguson Forest Centre will come to an end. Though CAO Andy Brown did say that staff recommends that the municipality retain control of the building outright rather than lease it to a third party that would in turn sublet the space to other groups.

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The Accidental Farmwife Diana Fisher If I put my hand down to pet her, she arches her back and does a little hop up to reach me. This dance is repeated over and over, until one of us gets tired (usually me; not the cat). Penelope also prefers to be fed separately from the other cats. She seems to be very worried about sharing a platter of feed with the others, and they usually respond to her nervous approach with a clawed swat

to her nose. Penelope hops up onto the closest piece of barn furniture and I feed her there. I figured Penelope would be easy enough to catch, in comparison to our other mamas. Tuesday evening, I lured Penelope into a cat carrier with Temptations cat treats. She didn’t even blink as I gently pushed her tail inside and latched the door. When she ran out of treats, however, it was another story. She rocked and rolled that carrier until it popped open at the plastic hinges. She pushed the lid to the side, crawled out and came and sat by my feet, looking up at me and demanding more cat treats. I sighed. Clearly I needed a stronger cage. I crawled up into the stable loft and found the dog carrier that was double the size and strength of the cat carrier. It was held together with bolts instead of plastic

hinges. But could I get her into a cage again? It took a bit of coaxing but eventually Penelope was successfully lured into the cage. They don’t call them Temptation cat treats for nothing. I drove the cat to the cat shelter in North Gower, where Penelope was scheduled to stay the night. Her cat treats would be the last food she would have until after her surgery the next day. Early Wednesday morning, Penelope was delivered to the Riverside South Animal Hospital. There she entered into the Trap-Neuter-Return program for feral cats. Surgery was scheduled for the morning, and I received a call when she woke up from her sedative, at about 3 in the afternoon. The patient was ready for pickup. As a feral cat, Penelope was given a slow-release antibiotic and pain killer to

facilitate recovery. She spent the first 24 hours in the house. I went down to the basement before bed and couldn’t find her amongst the stored furniture. I got a flashlight and finally I spotted her eyes flashing at me from inside the dollhouse. When she emerged from the basement the next day to wander the house, howling at ev-

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While the life of the average house cat may be long and leisurely, the life of a barn cat can be short and difficult. One way to improve the health and prolong the life of a female barn cat is to have her spayed so she doesn’t have to have any more kittens. Wednesday was Penelope’s lucky day. Penelope was born three years ago (I think, from my photo album research), during my first summer as a Farmwife. She looks like a calico, but instead of orange, black and white markings, she has grey, peach and white colouring, making her what is known as a Dilute Calico. This cat is probably the least feral of all of our barn cats. Since she was born, she has always been fonder of the humans than of the other cats. While most barn cats rub and nuzzle against each other, Penelope saves her lovin’ for the people.

ery window and door, I knew she was ready to return outside. Many thanks to Paul Lafleur of Village Kitten Rescue in North Gower www.vkrkittens. com and Dr. Dennett of the Riverside South Animal Hospital for everything. That’s one less mama cat I have to worry about. Now, who’s next?

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Get to know your local Chamber of Commerce The Object of The Chamber shall be to promote and improve trade, commerce, agriculture, tourism and the economic, civic and social welfare and the uniqueness of the community served by The Chamber. The Chamber has a unique and ‘far reaching’ role in the community, unlike any other organization. Chambers of Commerce are known to be the source of Information about their Community and are ‘widely known and respected’ all around the world. Our role also includes retention of existing business, with attraction of new business to the community, as a healthy business community ensures a healthy community overall.

where possible. It provides Visitor Information services and answers all sorts of inquiries about the Community as a whole. It directs consumers to the Membership businesses or organizations that can fill their needs. It acts as a conduit for Members; ensuring we get the word out about their services to fellow Members and for our non-profit clubs and organization members; getting the word out about their events, both to the Membership, the community and to the world (through our website), provides positive exposure to our Volunteer based Organizations.

It also holds Community events, including an Annual HOME SHOW to showcase business and the Arts as well as Community Educational events including the 1st annual Wine & Food Show to be held on Sat. June 23 in 2012 at the Municipal Centre.

The Chamber received high-marks from the recent ’First Impressions’ program that was initiated through the Municipality’s Economic Development Committee (where the Chamber sits as a member), utilizing the OMAFRA tools to give and ‘receive’ constructive feedback through a Visitor’s eyes and their first impressions of The North Grenville Chamber’s sole source of funding our community with the Chamber being seen as most comes through Memberships and its events. It provides Professional, extremely knowledgeable and an excellence Education and Networking events for any business, orThe North Grenville Chamber of Commerce is an Incorvisitor information presence, sharing all of the great things ganization or individual on top of mind topics and is an porated Non-Profit Member-based Organization that to see & do in North Grenville! represents its Membership and acts as the Voice of Busi- excellent networking vehicle for Members, future members and individuals interested in supporting business Call or Visit to know us better. We are always pleased ness for the entire Community; working with all three levels of Government to assist our members and business, to get to know each other on a professional level. to assist!

Congratulations to Chamber Members on their Grand Openings The Latest new Chamber Member and new business to North Grenville’s Old Town - “Healthy Pets Boutique” , 115 Prescott Street, held their grand opening on Saturday, June 11, 2011 and enjoyed a warm welcome from all. Watch for More Grand Openings coming in August and September of soon to be new Members in Old Town and in the Kemptville Colonnade Mall at 43/416! We’ll showcase in the “Chamber News” and on the Chamber’s website!

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Thank yous to: Title Sponsor - Bell; New Business Shared Sponsor - M5Digital; Mel Johnston Established Business of the Year Shared Sponsors - 2011 Recipient of this award- Laurier Optical and 2011 Recipient of the Hal Anthony Citizen awardRobert Noseworthy of Westerra Homes & Developments; Hal Anthony Citizen of the year - 2011 Recipient of the Hal Anthony Citizen Award - Shared Sponsor Robert Noseworthy of Westerra Homes & Developments; Employer of the Year is Sponsored by 2011 Employer of the Year Recipients Tallman Truck Centre; 2012 St. Michael Catholic High School Coop Student Award Sponsor - Solution One Financial. There are Shared Sponsorship Opportunities to be filled in the New Business, Established Business and Full or Shared Sponsorship in the Russ Mosher Volunteer of the Year award categories, plus we are seeking a Sponsor for the NGDHS Coop Student Award for 2012. We look forward to filling all the Sponsorships early. This ‘head-start’ will allow us to focus on the Nomination process to ensure Nominations are completed with lots of lead time before the Event to be held on Saturday, May 5, 2012. In 2012 he Beth Donovan Hospice will be have the Member SPOTLIGHT shining on them at this event with a Silent Auction held that same evening that is sure to be a success!

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The Chamber’s 6th Annual HOME SHOW will be held on Sat. October 1st in Partnership with the 14th Annual Forest Fair of Eastern Ontario. Great event for Families, Residents and Visitors, alike. We look forward to seeing you there! (Municipal Centre & Forest Centre grounds) Thank You to The Advance - a Major Chamber Member Partner of the North Grenville Chamber of Commerce

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A thief with good taste but terrible manners stole a painting by Ottawa artist Donna Wiegand from the North Grenville Municipal Centre earlier this month. Whoever bent back the locked security clip and made off with Purple Iris #3 apparently liked everything about the colourful acrylic except the $550 price tag. The theft was discovered and reported to police on July 7, after another of the artists whose work was on display noticed the empty space on the wall and called to congratulate Dave Leonard of the Homestead Gallery for making a sale. Leonard, who hadn’t sold anything, quickly realized what had happened. He called Wiegand to deliver the bad news. “I felt somewhat annoyed, and I also felt bad for Dave, because he was quite upset about it,” Wiegand said. Leonard can only guess at the thief ’s motive. “Probably somebody liked what they saw, I guess. It was a nice painting,”

he said. Wiegand thought it was “proactive” of Leonard to place works from the Homestead Gallery in such a prominent setting. The paintings were on display in a quiet hallway across from the community rooms, meaning the thief could have easily unhooked the painting and left out the main entrance, or through a side exit to the south parking lot. The municipality hosts summer camps in the community rooms, but police haven’t heard that any of the campers saw anything suspicious. The paintings were displayed at the gallery’s own risk, with no security provided by the municipality. Aside from installing cameras at the gallery’s expense, there’s little more that can be done to secure future exhibits, Leonard said. Wiegand said Leonard was “extremely apologetic” and immediately arranged to compensate her for the loss of the uninsured painting. “He’s extremely good as a gallery owner,” she said. She has no idea what the thief intends

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to do with her work. “I hope whoever took it at least enjoys it, because I liked that painting,” she said. The former president of the Nepean Fine Arts League is a prolific portrait artist whose work has appeared in numerous festivals and galleries. She’s never had a problem with theft before, and has her fingers crossed that some good will come of this crime in the form of extra publicity. “It turns a negative into a positive,” she said hopefully.

Like many of Wiegand’s florals, Purple Iris #3 evokes the style of American artist Georgia O’Keeffe, whose floral closeups appear “big and right in your face.” The artist is trying to see the theft as a backhanded compliment. “Dave said, take it as a compliment if you can, because it was the only one that was stolen,” she said, laughing. The OPP is investigating. To see more of Donna Wiegand’s art, including portraits and florals similar to Purple Iris #3, visit nepeanfinearts.com.

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Last week, the corner of Concession Road and Prescott Street was unusually busy. The parking lot at Howard Wilson Motors Ltd., located on the intersection, was filled with people eating while listening to the great songs of Mary Perry and the Country Classics. The folks from Palmer’s Cookhouse in South Mountain were on hand to feed the hundreds of people who stopped by to see Howard Wilson and his wife Joyce as they celebrated fifty years of business in Kemptville. Wilson started up his corner garage on July 12, 1961, at the tender age of 21. “My dad and I came here to open the place up,” he remembers. “My mom said we should not use a broom as that was bad luck, so we used a pressure hose instead to clear everything out.” Young Howard had recently completed trade school in Toronto. He worked at Ottawa Motor Sales in Ottawa and later he came home to Kemptville and worked at G.W. Van Allen. Howard was raised on the family farm in the McCormick Road area just north of the town of Kemptville. Joe Maclean was a friend of Howard’s and suggested he take a chance taking over the White Rose gas station in town. “The deal was I had to add another service bay to the garage,” said Wilson. The celebrations last Tuesday were especially satisfying to Wilson, who mentioned, “Most people said I would not be able to make a go of it.” Surviving 50 years of change in any industry is quite an accomplishment. Wilson has seen a never-ending parade of changes to all aspects of his industry, from how motors work to how environmental issues can plague the most careful garage owner. These days, he spends as much time at work as he ever did. Being a healthy and energetic 73 allows him to look after the towing service aspect of the garage. Sitting in his cluttered office, talking about how he came to own and grow his business, Wilson is constantly interrupted by either a phone call, someone needing help, or a customer coming in to chat and pay a bill. Wilson’s role in his community goes beyond owning the most efficient and dependable towing service in the area. He has enjoyed the last 50 years and the people he would meet along the way but there

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Howard Wilson Motors Ltd. back in the days when gas was infinitely cheaper and customer service was a priority. Building good relationships with customers and listening to what they wanted was key to growing his business. These days Howard focuses on his towing service with his fleet of tow trucks. have been a few bumps here and there. Several years ago, he discovered that his building was built on top of local water and sewer

digging them up raised concerns about the gas in the storage tanks at the garage. The environmental regulations at the time meant the garage would

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A young Howard Wilson was ready to make a go of his garage back in 1961. In this undated photo he is sitting on the hood of one of his many cars. lines. When the lines finally broke down, as they were bound to after so many years in the ground,

have to replace or remove the gas storage tanks. Ironically, the tanks were made of fiberglass and were considered one of the

safest designs in the province. In the end, Howard Wilson Motors Ltd. was left on the hook for $157,639 in fines and the cost to the government to clean up what it claimed was a gas leak. This past April, the Ministry of the Environment sent Wilson a letter asking for the money. The July 12 anniversary celebrations did not suffer from the knowledge that there was going to be a conflict between the 50year-old business and the government. Seeing old friends and talking about a different time while celebrating the present was what well-wishers and visitors to the garage wanted to talk about. Lloyd Cranston is an old friend of Wilson’s. He remembers being one of several much younger men who met regularly at Wilson’s garage in a shed behind the main building. It was in that shed that Wilson, Cranston and a group of like-minded friends built a racing car. “It kept us out of trouble,” said Cranston. “All of the young guys would race cars together.” The group took their car all over the countryside to race. They raced in Iroquois and in the United States and as close as South Mountain. In 1966, Wilson signed up as a volunteer with the Kemptville Fire Department. Forty-five years later, he is still a volunteer. Along the way, he grew his business and became involved in local politics. He also obtained his commercial pilot licence. “That was a great way to deal with anxiety,” Wilson remembers. His flight instructor would remind him that when flying an airplane there could only be one

person in control, and that was the pilot. Stored in the garage is a 1917 fire truck Wilson restored. The fire truck is a familiar sight to generations of children and adults who have seen it drive past them in local parades. Eventually he ran for a position of councilor with the town of Kemptville. He served as a councillor for four years, as the deputy reeve for six, and as the town reeve for another three. He remembers how much he enjoyed sitting on the counties council. During those times, he was happy to be part of the growing town. He remembered many accomplishments; one of his favourite was getting Oxford-On-Rideau and South Gower townships to help him push through the idea of extending County Road 19 south from County Road 43 all the way to present day Van Buren Street. His concern at the time was finding a way to move all of the heavy and road-destroying truck traffic away from the downtown area. Fifty years later, Wilson has little doubt why he succeeded. Family and friends have always been supportive. Customers have enjoyed his honesty and openness. He admits that he was lucky to have a great number of talented and hardworking apprentices over the years. Most of all, he enjoys his work.

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Howard and Joyce pause for a moment from greeting well wishers at their 50th anniversary barbecue. Several hundred friends and customers dropped by for a great lunch and shared a moment with the couple. Howard has been part of the growth of Kemptville since he opened his garage back in 1961.

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YOUTH CENTRE BOTTLES UP DONATIONS The Kemptville Youth Centre went back to basics for its latest fundraising effort with a bottle drive in Kemptville last Saturday. (Left to right) Ethan Vanden Bosch, executive director Stacey Tenbult, and summer student Shauna Lynch flagged down drivers dropping off empties at the Beer Store, while other volunteers canvassed nearby subdivisions. The day-long effort raised $730 to support KYC’s summer programs and the continuing renovation of their Oxford Street location. Volunteers are welcome to help with the next bottle drive on Saturday, August 6. Call 258-5212 or visit kemptvilleyc.com for details.

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A Lob ball tournament will be held all day @ the MacLean Ball Diamonds 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Vendors set up 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. O’Brien Theatre film festival film Movies from the 20’s to present $2.00 chg. 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 OPP Golden Helmets: Precision riding, John St. N 11:00 a.m. – 11:50 Junk Yard Symphony, John St. N. 12:00 a.m. – Midnight: Beer garden, sponsored by Arnprior Optimist. $5.00 cover charge. 12:00 a.m. –1:30 p.m. Karaoke, by All 4 One Entertainment. Giant Tiger Stage. 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Jake Differ will present music for children entertainment. Jake was nominated for a Juno award and has a Canadian Children’s Award. Giant Tiger Stage 4:00 p.m. – 4:50 p.m. Missed them the first time? Junk Yard Symphony, John Street North 8:00 p.m. – Midnight: Country Music Show & Dance featuring The Countrymen who are celebrating 50th Anniversary of the band. They will have 4 special guests with them. Make sure you bring your lawn chairs and dancing shoes. On stage at Giant Tiger parking lot. Once again the Giant Tiger Train will be touring downtown all day Saturday. All the rides you want. Donations appreciated, for this and all other events.

Sunday, August 28 (Robert Simpson Park) 8:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Arnprior Lions Club Pancake Breakfast @ The Masonic Lodge on James St. 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 pm Classis Car & ½ Ton Truck Show. Up to and including 1969. There will be awards, Dash plaques, etc Registration fee $5:00 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. O’Brien Theatre Film Festival continues up-town $2:00 entry fee. 10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Arnprior River of Life Christian Fellowship Band will be playing on the Gazebo & yes “ELVIS” will be In The Park!!!! 11:45 a.m. – 12:45 p.m. as per Sat Jake Differ will be on the Gazebo. 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 pm Arnprior Line Dancer’s will be dancing up a storm on the Gazebo. 2:15 p.m. - ??? The Funk Blues Band, “To Be Determined” will be on the Gazebo. A can’t miss for all you Blue’s Fans. Again Lawn chairs should be brought along. DRAGON BOATS will be racing on the Ottawa River at various times. These are the same style, that are at the big races each year in Ottawa. As well as per Sat there will be numerous food vendors on site. There will be numerous food vendors for both days at the festival. Should be able to satisfy everyone’s taste buds.

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Community LETTERS TO THE EDITOR joyment in it, but because you decided that it was okay to let your cat outside to roam around uncontrolled on my property, I ended up in tears and two baby birds are dead. Don’t say “that’s nature,” because it’s not. It’s callous negligence. It is your responsibility for not controlling your cat. You seem to think it’s okay for your cats to hunt and kill animals on my property. It’s not okay! Why is it that dog owners must keep their dogs on leashes and on their own properties, but cat owners think that their cats can roam wherever they please? I expect you to control your animals. You are accountable and responsible for them

and their actions. If you choose to completely ignore everything else that I have to say, could you at least be courteous enough put a collar with a bell on your cats so that the other innocent animals can hear them coming? It would definitely be much better if you could actually respect your neighbours and their property and keep your cats on your own property where they belong! I really don’t think that’s too much to ask, do you? From a cat owner who keeps their cats inside and off of their neighbours’ properties, Angie Shamaoun North Grenville

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To all the cat owners who let their cats roam uncontrolled (especially in Victoria Park subdivision): We would like to know what you think gives you the right to let your cats roam uncontrolled onto other people’s property? We should not have to be subjected to your cats pooping in our gardens, killing chipmunks right in front of us and worst of all eating the baby birds nesting on our porch (it’s on video so I know it was a cat)!! Why did I have to see the baby birds being killed this morning by your cat, which climbed seven feet up the new screening on my porch? I love watching the birds, I take great en-

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The New Horizon Club members and friends recently enjoyed a coach tour to the Stratford Festival. The group had the opportunity to attend two or three of the following plays: Richard III, Camelot, Merry Wives of Windsor or Jesus Christ Superstar. On their way home, a stop at St. Jacob’s provided some time for shopping in downtown St. Jacob’s and at the Mennonite market, followed by a delicious lunch at Benjamin’s Restaurants. The trip was a great success and thoroughly enjoyed by all. The New Horizon Club will begin its new year with their Annual General Meeting followed by a potluck supper in the Burritt’s Rapids Community Hall on Wednesday, September 14 at noon. All seniors (55 plus) are welcome to join. Please call Shirley Price at 613-258-9315 for information.

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The Kemptville Kougars U 14 girls soccer team went undefeated in the 17th annual Nepean Hotspurs Friendship tournament to take the gold in the U 15 Division. The tournament was held in Nepean on June 11 and 12. The annual tournament attracted fifty-six boys and girls teams from Bellville to North Bay. The Kougars ended their weekend of play with a bit of drama. They found themselves caught up in a thrilling shoot-out victory over the Gloucester Hornets in a highly contested final. Both the offense and defense for the Kougars came

and quick accurate passing made the difference in the games. The Kougars controlled the ball throughout the majority of play and created several offensive opportunities for shots on goal against solid competition. Goaltending was sharp when needed and the defense anticipated well to shut down offensive chances of the opposition. The Kougars had recently moved to Premier Division this season and are showing themselves to be formidable challengers. The coaching staff would like to congratulate the girls for their teamwork, discipline, respect and enthusiasm for the game. Well done!

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July 21, 28, Aug. 4

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OPP Charity BBQ from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Kemptville Detachment. Grab lunch and support the Kemptville Youth Centre (July 21) and the Salvation Army (Aug. 4).

July 21

Spencerville

Final Music at the Mill concert at Spencerville Mill featuring Full Nelson (formerly eXpose). Spencerville Mill. 7:30-9 p.m. $6 at the door. An eclectic mix of 90s acoustic/rock hits with some country and Celtic. Info at 6585885 or spencervillemill.ca

July 22, 25, 27

Kemptville

Kemptville and Area Walking Group meets at 9 a.m. at the Municipal Centre. 258-4487.

July 23

Kemptville

Kemptville Legion Steak BBQ. $15. Tickets call 258-9065 or 258-5734 after 6 p.m. Everyone welcome to stay for euchre, cribbage, darts, pool or shuffleboard after the BBQ.

July 23

Kemptville

Jazz in the Garden with the New Orleans Express Jazz Band. 2 to 5 p.m. at 2384 Clothier St. W. in support of the new North Grenville Public Library. Tickets $30; 2 for $50. At Scotiabank, 300 Colonnade Dr. Call 2585614 or 258-4608 for details.

Open Mon to Sat 8am to 9pm Sunday 8am to 8pm

North Gower

North Gower Farmers’ Market annual Children’s Day. Face painting, cotton candy, balloons, colouring, tattoos and games. 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. 2397 Roger Stevens Dr. 489-9794 or ngfarmersmarket.com.

July 24

Kemptville

Kemptville Kinsmen Farmers’ Market in Riverside Park. 2 to 4 p.m. 40+ vendors with fresh produce, breads, meat, arts & crafts and more. 774-5051 or kemptvillefarmersmarket.ca.

July 27, Aug. 3, 10

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July 27

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Baby Talk at Ontario Early Years Centre. 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Breastfeeding support available.

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July 30

Osgoode

First annual MS fishing fundraiser (MS BASSIN) for anglers, families, friends and neighbours. W.A. Taylor Park on River Road. Anglers to be in the water at 6 a.m. for the fishing tournament. Weigh-in of fish, and a charity bbq, start at 3 p.m. Folk Art Fish fundraising sale. Contact Matt for details and registration at 826-3083.

August 6

Burritt’s Rapids

Ottawa’s professional Shakespearean theatre company, “Company of Fools,” presents Antony and Coleoptera outdoors at Swing Bridge Park at 7 p.m. Bring your blanket or lawn chair and picnic basket. Rain or shine. Free; suggested donation $10 per adult. For details, contact Andrea at 269-4585 or andrea.cordonier@ burrittsrapids.com, or visit www.fools.ca.

Live Music Every Thursday • 6-9pm Located Downstairs at 28 Clothier St. East, Kemptville CLOSED MONDAYS

Want to submit an event to appear on this calendar? Let us know within 3 weeks of the event by emailing joe.morin@metroland.com

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August 6

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