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Sunshine bounced off the brightly painted ramps and vibrantly coloured tee-shirts sported by a seemingly endless train of young volunteers as the curtain was lifted on North Grenville’s new skateboard/bike park in Riverside Park last Wednesday Aug. 31. The opening ended a remarkable week for the municipality that saw dozens of young people work alongside volunteers from the business community to create two new recreation areas and showcase North Grenville’s impressive community spirit for Giver, the playground makeover program that will air on TVO. Producer Kristen McGregor was amazed by the community support and the youth’s sense of ownership. “It takes a whole town to make a park,” she said. “Already the kids are protecting their investment in time and ideas,” said an impressed Michael Lagimodiere, the goodnatured builder-turned-TV host who has been guiding the ‘Giver kids’ through the various stages of construction. Lagimodiere was awed by the talented skaters and BMX riders flying up and off the ramps in the new park. “These kids are mind-blowing,” he said. The host credited “great support” from local builders for making the six-day shoot a
smooth one. The many skilled volunteers who showed up each morning completed the two projects with time to spare. “If we weren’t here getting in their way, they would have finished by lunch,” Lagimodiere laughed. “It’s nice to be able to walk away and know that everything’s being done right.” “They’ve been awesome. Robert Noseworthy’s been rocking with support,” McGregor added, thanking the Home Builders Group of North Grenville and many other local firms and businesses for their generosity. Members of the OPP, the Legion, and the municipality attended Wednesday’s opening. But the real stars were the youth, who immediately fell in love with the colourful new park and began trying out new tricks with their bikes and skateboards. Derek Wendler, 14, was one of the ‘Giver kids’ featured in the skatepark episode. “It was fun. It’s definitely a good experience for you to try,” Wendler said of his time in front of the camera. “I just thought it would be cool to be on TV, and now I will be.” Wendler, an avid skateboarder, thinks the new ramps, half-pipe and funbox will keep beginners and experienced users busy for a long time to come. “I personally think that (the new park) is going to get a lot more kids active and into BMX and skating,” he said.
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St. Daniel Catholic Church in South Mountain has been destroyed by fire. An afternoon blaze gutted the church, set back from South Mountain Main Street. It was built in 1894. Witnesses say that at around 1:45 p.m. on Sept. 1 the fire department was called out after smoke was spotted coming out of one of the windows of the church. There was no one in the church at the time of the fire but a wake for resident Leroy Empey across the street at Byers Funeral Home had to be moved to the South Mountain Agricultural Hall as the church became engulfed in flames. By 5 p.m. the roof had collapsed and firefighters were trying to wet down the still smoldering pile of rubble. The church was totally destroyed. By late Thursday afternoon onlookers and parishioners watching the fire were wondering when the last section of the church still standing, a front wall and tower and cross, would come down. Firefighters said that nothing more could be done until the fire Marshal’s office had a chance to investigate. Behind the church on Maple Street is St. Daniel Cemetery. Parishioners and their parish priest Father Cosmos Ajawara had gathered there, just beyond the yellow police tape, and watched their church burn. The crowd was silent as firefighters from Mountain, Winchester, Norwood, Chesterville and Kemptville went about the job of containing the fire. An aerial truck was brought in from Metcalfe on loan from the Ottawa fire department to give firefighters an edge over the fire in the tall building. The rectory was saved but much of the contents of the church were destroyed. Reaching into the smoking rubble, firefighters Casey Redmond and Chuck Preston found the tabernacle that would have stood at the back of the alter of the church. They managed to lift it out of the pile of bricks and mortar and carry it over to the police line. Father Ajawara and some parishioners waited with outstretched hands to receive it. Next, came a small crucifix, a bible and a decanter of holy water, all soot covered. A group of parishioners began to clean the cross, which was covered in mud, soot and scratches from its ordeal in the fire. As the firefighters gently lowered the tabernacle to the ground Fr. Ajawara moved over to it. “I am so glad we were able to save it,” he said. See FIRE on page 6
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Youth shine during Giver projects
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he skateboard/bike park in Riverside Park and the fitness trail in South Gower Park are shining examples of what can happen when a community bands together. The unveiling of the new and improved skatepark marked the end of the six-day TV shoot for the TVO program Giver. But it also hopefully marked the beginning of a new era of youth engagement, and a new kind of business partnership. Giver’s producers were bowled over by the community support. The municipality jumped on board early, seeing the potential to make a significant improvement to the town’s recreational offerings and remake the aging skatepark while getting North Grenville some priceless TV exposure at the same time. The ramifications of this choice are many. Youth who had outgrown the simplistic original park and had to seek out new challenges in parking lots or faraway towns now have a park that will keep them off the streets and close to home. Youngsters who feared the high ramps can try BMX or skateboarding on kidsized street furniture, and then graduate to the harder equipment. Not only will kids become more active
thanks to these parks, but the mentorship opportunities between rookie and experienced skaters and bikers should increase overall respect and cohesion among our youth. Giver provided an opportunity for North Grenville’s business community to shine, and shine it did. The producers were blown away by the abundance of skilled labour recruited to help, free of charge, through the Home Builders Group of North Grenville, as well as many donations from other businesses. But most heartening was how the youth of this community embraced these projects. It wasn’t just one or two “token kids” who ended up on TV. There was a veritable battalion of youth helping out at each site, boys and girls of all ages working side by side and clearly having a great time. From the many well-spoken ambassadors who represented North Grenville in front of the cameras and the skateboard/BMX experts who helped design the park, to the volunteers who dug holes, painted ramps, lugged beams and did countless little things to make the projects work, North Grenville youth clearly demonstrated their serious, passionate commitment to their home. That might be the best gift of all.
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verybody talks about the weather, they always say. But this year, everybody really does talk about the weather. From big winds to big rains to big droughts, the weather has been all over the news and all over our conversation. Mind you, the news media always make a big deal out of the weather – was there ever a year when the Queensway was not a skating rink, when Old Man Winter’s icy fingers did not grip the city, when summer did not send a furnace blast of hot air across the region? But it has been different in the past year. Severe drought in Somalia coinciding with photographs just the other day of New York City streets under water. Tornado zones in the U.S. experiencing many times the normal occurrence of tornadoes. The most severe flooding on record in places such as Manitoba. And then: earthquakes in places that don’t normally get earthquakes and, in the places that do normally get earthquakes, such as Japan, earthquakes large enough to cause death, destruction and a crippling of the entire economy. The weather suddenly is worth talking about, not just in idle conversation, but in concrete terms, involving such things as flooded basements, power outages and
CHARLES GORDON Funny Town trees falling down. And that’s not just in Japan, but the Ottawa Valley too. It used to be that Canadians felt immune from severe weather. Sure, there was the cold, but it was predictable and it didn’t last all year. And as a reward for suffering through the winter, we got a kind of exemption, we felt, from the tornadoes, hurricanes, floods and earthquakes that afflicted other, usually warmer parts of the world. There was an advantage, we always felt, to not living in Paradise. It is less so now. Even in the Ottawa Valley, where the hurricanes don’t reach and the flooding is usually minimal, we’ve had winds and water at a level high enough to be more than an inconvenience. Everyone remembers what fell down during the sudden windstorm during Bluesfest. Those with slightly longer
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Young volunteer workers take a breather by the new half-pipe.
SCENES FROM THE SKATEPARK AND FITNESS TRAIL Photos by J.P. Antonacci/Advance Staff
Eight members of the North Grenville Home Builders Group of North Grenville contributed to the South Gower Park fitness trail. Seen in the park (left) are representatives from eQ Homes, Kempten Realty, Lockwood Brothers Construction, Westerra Homes, Parkview Homes, PBM, Assured Quality Builders, Teenage volunteers summon their strength before moving a heavy and Settlers Grant. beam during the construction of the new skatepark.
Grace Maher, 13, of Kemptville smiles as she carves her name into the half-pipe in Riverside Park.
North Grenville council poses at the new Kemptville skatepark with some of the many business owners who contributed materials, cash, architectural drawings, craft services and free labour hours to make the project a success. In alphabetical order are: Assured Quality Homes (Clayton Jones), eQ Homes (Denis Laporte), Kempten Realty (Nik Wellstein), LA Group (Gilles Brisebois), Lockwood Brothers (Cory Lockwood), Parkview Homes (Andrew Cinnamon), Settlers Grant (Nelly Van Berlo), Urbandale (Gillian Goddard), and Westerra Homes, represented by Robert Noseworthy.
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The tabernacle is as old as the church. There was little speculation from the crowd of onlookers about how the fire had started. They were in shock from losing their church. “At this point no one knows how it started or where it started,” said Fr. Ajawara. St. Daniels is a very active church and parishioners there have no doubt they will be able to recover from the fire. “It is very sad,” said Fr. Ajawara, but added that the community was very strong and supportive. Mountain Fire Chief, Scott Patterson explained that it would be up to the fire Marshal’s office to determine the cause of the fire. “At least we were able to keep it out of the residence,” he said. The residence is attached to the back of the church. One end of the building was damaged where it connects to the actual church structure. South Mountain resident Steve Caza has been coming to St. Daniel Church for 27 years. Like other members of the congregations he watched silently as firefighters went up on an aerial ladder to pour water on the remains of the church from above. ”It is heartbreaking ,” he said. Caza commented that no matter what happens with the church the community will have to deal with changes. He had a fondness for the church and its design. “I haven’t missed too many Sundays in 27 years,” he said. Anne Berube had helped to wash the crucifix when firefighters pulled it from the rubble. She is a long-time member of the St. Daniel congregation. “My mom and dad are buried in the cemetery here,” she said. Her and her husband Richard were married in Kemptville. He lived in South Mountain so that was were they moved when they were first married. They lived in the rectory and cleaned the church. That was back in 1972. “Our first home was in the rectory,” she said looking at the building that is all that is left of the church. Her son and daughter were married in St. Daniel Church. “Our granddaughter had her first communion here in June,” she said. Berube commented on the strength of the South Mountain community and the church’s congregation. “It is the only church where after the service everyone comes outside for a while and talks.” The wake for Leroy Empey had been moved to the South Mountain Agricultural Hall and the United Church in South Mountain had offered their church to the Empey family to hold the funeral planned for the next day. Other churches in the community offered Fr. Ajawara their churches for his parishioners to use for their services. “This is a strong community,” Fr. Ajawara said.
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Despite having to watch their church go up in flames, members of the St. Daniel Catholic Church congregation did not hesitate when they had an opportunity to take something back from the fire. In this photo, Anne Berube, Joey O’Connor and Anne Caza begin to wash a crucifix from the church after firefighters were able to retrieve it from the rubble.
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There was not much that could be salvaged from the church after the fire. Mountain firefighters did what they could to return special items when they found them. In this photo, Fr. Cosmos Ajawara accepts a crucifix that had been in the church and a Bible from firefighter Casey Redmond.
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Camp for burn victims a respite from reality
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Without doing or saying a thing, burn victims stand out in a crowd. For children in particular, the pain caused by intensive burns is hard enough to take. Add in continuous surgeries to stretch burnt and grafted skin as the healthy skin around it grows, and taunts from mean-spirited classmates, and it’s no wonder some young burn victims have trouble with their self-esteem. But for one week out of the year, burn victims aged seven to 17 get the chance to check out from reality and spend time with other kids just like them. Camp Bucko (Burn Camp for Kids in Ontario) lets children recovering from intensive burns enjoy a typical camp experience while bonding with other youth who’ve shared their difficult experience. The free camp blends outdoor sports, arts and crafts, and rope courses with leadership workshops and therapeutic ‘chat sessions’ with adult burn survivors. Deputy Chief Harold Workman of the Kemptville Fire Department (KFD) is a passionate advocate for Camp BUCKO. In five years, Workman has raised over $25,000 for the camp through golf tournaments and presentations to fire departments across Eastern Ontario, along with annual donations from KFD and the department’s Ladies Auxiliary. “Anytime I give a talk, I say it’s a great camp, it’s all free, and the only thing you
have to do to qualify is spend at least two weeks in an extensive burn unit,” he said. It’s difficult to appreciate what these children have endured, he added, noting that some campers have received burns to 80 per cent of their body. But one also shouldn’t underestimate the positive effect Camp BUCKO has on the more than 70 burn victims who attend every year. “You know how it is when you cut your face, and everybody’s staring at you. And this is what these kids endure every day of their lives. They’re very good at disguising their burns if they’re on their arms and legs, but if it’s on their face it’s hard to disguise,” Workman explained. “But when they’re up there (at camp), everybody is there for the same reason, and they really open up to people around them. It’s great for their self-esteem.” During the second week of August, Kemptville firefighters drove five Ottawaarea youth to and from the camp near Minden, ON, in a full-size passenger van loaned by Jim Perry Motors in Kemptville. The youth had “a fantastic time” and are already looking forward to next year, Workman said. The deputy chief has seen campers come to accept themselves and their bodies as they are. That improved confidence helps them after the camp ends. “They can talk about their burn injuries, and they can laugh about them. And you know what? They can all strip down to their bathing suits and jump in the lake. They don’t need to hide anything.”
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It only takes a little time to make a big difference in the life of a child. That core philosophy of Big Brothers Big Sisters (BBBS) is borne out in the story of ‘big brother’ Matt Burley and his ‘little brother’ and new friend, Daniel Rahm. Daniel’s parents are divorced, and while he gets along well with his mother and younger brother, the 13-year-old Kemptville resident said he misses having a father figure in his life. He learned about BBBS after the North Grenville office opened at the Municipal Centre in April, and with his mother’s support, he signed up to be paired with a mentor. “I was kind of nervous because I didn’t really know what was going to happen or how it was going to turn out,” Daniel remembered. “I was hoping that I would have fun with it, and that I’d be able to come out and kind of be myself a little bit more, and have somebody to talk to.” Daniel was paired with Matt Burley, 22, a social service worker who regularly volunteers at the Kemptville Youth Centre. Bonding over their shared love of video games, the pair hit it off right away. “When I introduced them at the match meeting, Matt and Daniel started talking about video games they knew,” said Lindsay Butcher-Dodds, who runs the BBBS office in Leeds and Grenville. “It was a ten minute conversation between the two of them, and I had never heard Daniel say more than two words at once to me.” “Spending that one-on-one time with a kid lets them know that they matter,” Burley said, referring particularly to quiet kids who can get lost in the crowd. Over the past two months, Burley has taken Daniel fishing and to the wave pool, and introduced his young friend to some of his own interests, including animation shows and weightlifting. “They’re just possibilities,” Burley said. “He might not like it; he could say, ‘this doesn’t interest me.’ And that’s fine. We tried it, and we’ll go a different route.” The soft-spoken teen said he sometimes feels pressure to hide his true self. “Sometimes you have to put that away when you don’t want to embarrass yourself,” Daniel said. “So (Big Brothers) was an opportunity that I was kinda nervous about and kinda unsure,
but now I think that it was a good idea.” Daniel’s mother, Kirsten Rahm, can see a change in her son after two short months with his new big brother. “He’s had a good summer. He’s been happier. It gives him something to look forward to, because he doesn’t get out too much aside from that,” Rahm said. “I thought it’d be good for him, just to have a guy to hang around with, because he doesn’t have that (at home).” The pair meets once a week, for two to four hours. “You could easily do more,” Burley said. “(The time) goes by really fast.” Add up the 15 minutes people willingly spent at Tim Horton’s each morning before work, and that’s over half the time needed to be a mentor, he noted. “You could spend an hour and a half with a kid, or waiting in line,” Burley said. As the oldest of three brothers, Burley is used to being a leader. But he also remembers moments in his life when he has needed guidance. “Even when I was in high school, I really looked up to the older crew. They were kind of mentors for me,” he said. “So when this opportunity came around I started thinking that it was important for me to have someone in my life that I could look up to, that I could talk to and do fun things with.” Spending time with Burley has helped Daniel boost his selfconfidence. “I feel less lonely, I guess. Sometimes you feel that you’re the only person like somebody in the world, but Matt’s very similar, and it just kind of makes you feel like you’re not a freak or a misfit. It’s a good feeling when you have somebody like that,” Daniel said. “I hope we continue to have fun over the years – maybe we could do this in the future, after the year is up,” he added. To date, BBBS has matched four children with mentors, and is actively looking for mentors for 16 local youth – mostly boys. One-on-one matches last one year, while in-school matching pairs a mentor with a student for just one hour each week. Butcher-Dodds hopes to dispel the misconception that only young people can be role models. “You don’t have to be young, you just have to have time for people,” she said. September is Big Brothers Big Sisters month in North Grenville. To learn more about how to change a child’s life, contact Butcher-Dodds at 258-4440 or lindsay.butcher@bigbrothersbigsisters.ca.
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The North Grenville Scouts, serving the Kemptville and Oxford Mills area, are holding their fall registration at St. John’s United Church, 400 Prescott St. on Tuesday, Sept. 13 from 6:30-8:00 p.m. Girls and boys aged five to 17 and adults over 18 are welcome to sign up as new or returning members. Scouts Canada has introduced a new look for Scouts beginning this year. The familiar tan uniform and sash will be replaced with a more casual and colourful look with each section having its own distinct colour. Along with the new look is a change in the names
of some of the sections better reflecting the affiliation with Scouts. Beavers , Wolf Cubs, Venturers and Rovers will now be known as Beaver Scouts, Cub Scouts, Venturer Scouts and Rover Scouts. Scouting inspires children to discover, experience, and develop the best within themselves while having fun with their friends. Scout programs include: learning the concept of sharing; learning to work in teams; taking on challenges; and developing a sense of adventure. Scouting provides fun, friendship and adventure. All groups are always in need of leaders, so please also keep that in mind as you register your children. For more information about the North Grenville Scouts visit northgrenvillescouting.ca.
Glengables Village Road Race runs Sept. 11 STAFF The first annual Glengables Road Race will take place Sunday, Sept. 11. The race, organized by inStride Event Management, is in support of the Kemptville District Hospital. The race features three different distances: 10 km, 5 km, and a 2 km family fun run. On the day of the race, the entry fee is $45 for the 10K and 5K, $30 for the 2 K and for a family of two or more the cost is $60. For more information or to sign up for the race, please call Laura Glasper at 761-2874 or go to www.instrideevents.com. The races begin at 9 a.m.
McGahey Law Comes to Old Town Kemptville McGahey Law is proud to announce their move to Old Town Kemptville at 310 Prescott Street (beside the old High School). McGahey Law is a firm committed to providing exceptional advice and service in a relaxed atmosphere. The new location boasts the charm of a well kept Old Town home with the modern conveniences found in any “city” office. Kym, Ginette and Jenny look forward to serving you at their new home.
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either event. To find Trails Open, which runs from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., follow the signs which will be posted on St Lawrence St or fol-
low GPS coordinates 44.9073275.81699 For Doors Open, which runs from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., pick up catalogues at the Baldachin Res-
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Visitors to the Village of Merrickville on Sunday, Sept. 18 will be able to enjoy two events that promise to be memorable. Merrickville-Wolford brings history back into focus on a regular basis. Just as other small towns in Ontario have heritage on their minds, so do Merrickville residents. The Merrickille Chamber of Commerce will be hosting its first Doors Open event on Sunday, Sept. 18. A second great feature to enjoy on that day is the opening of the Merrickville to Limerick Forest Walk as part of Trails Open. Merrickville has a vivid and colourful historical perspective. The town has much to offer a visitor with an eye on heritage. There is, for example, the Aaron Merrick Block built in 1850. The building operated as a department store for the area. The Jakes–McLean Block in the town was once thought of to be the largest department store between Montreal and Chicago. Both of these buildings are designated as heritage buildings and are currently used as restaurants, stores and apartments. The Doors Open tour includes the Mirik Tavern. It is a small building commissioned by brothers Aaron and Terrance in 1830 as a tavern, and is mentioned in volume one of Larry Cotton’s series “Whiskey and Wickedness.” It houses a gallery and private home and retains many of its original features. The Blockhouse was built in 1832-33 to protect the Rideau Canal. Other notable buildings such as churches and public buildings are also open for viewing. Trails Open is the product of a partnership between the United Counties of Leeds and Grenville
and the Merrickville District Trails Society. The new trail runs from Merrickville to Limerick Forest, a distance of about 1 km. Limerick Forest is approximately 5,800 hectares in Leeds and Grenville, supporting a variety of flora and fauna, on a range of sites including plantations, wetlands and natural forest. European settlement in the Limerick Forest area began in earnest in the 1840s with the coming of the Irish immigrants fleeing the potato famine in their homeland. Many were from the County of Limerick in Ireland and it is said that Andrew Forsythe who settled on a 200 acre tract of land south of Bishop Mills named the area in its honour. The forest is enjoyed by many people involved in hiking, bird watching, horseback riding, mountain bike riding, ATV riding and hunting. In late 2009, The Merrickville Trails Society joined with Limerick Forest, and the Friends of Limerick Forest to set up a trail which leads from Merrickville to the beginning of the forest and its trails. In honour of the event there will be guided hikes, a Nature Scavenger Hunt, the Bug Lady, as well as fun activities for the whole family with lots of prizes. A live Irish band including fiddlers, pipes and guitars will play to honour the original Irish immigrants. Displays of local trails will be available for viewing and there will be an opportunity to learn about the history of Limerick Forest. Complimentary snacks will be available throughout the day and you may wish to purchase lunch at the barbeque. All of the events will take place at the trailhead on Collar Hill Road. There is no entry charge for
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Lions Club presents Shades of Gospel The Kemptville Lions Club is getting ready for their second annual community fundraising concert.
Shades of Gospel will take place at the North Grenville Municipal Centre Theater on Sept.17. The doors on this special concert open at 6:30 p.m. with the show kicking off at 7 p.m. Advance tickets are $22 and tickets at
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the door are $25. Tickets are available at the North Grenville Municipal Centre, Jessica’s Floral Design or by calling 258-2252, 2582754 or 258-5739, or online at northgrenvillechamber.com. Featured at Shades of Gospel are: Marleen Fawcett, The North Grenville Concert Choir, South Mountain Gospel, The Keltic Knights and the Grenville Grass. The musical line up this year is a cross section of great local talent. Taking the stage will be veteran performer Marleen Fawcett from Mountain. One of her most rewarding experience was entertaining Canadian troops in Bosnia and Croatia. She feels those performances were the experience of a lifetime. Fawcett will be accompanied by Al Bragg on stage and Pat McLaughlin on guitar. She will be performing a variety of gospel and mainstream songs. The North Grenville Concert Choir will be on hand as well to add their unique talents to the concert. Their first performance in 1997 was Handel’s Messiah. Their current repertoire includes wonderful performances of popular musicals, including their latest successful concert, SPIRIT. The choir includes sopranos Elizabeth Boersma, Connie Driedger, Valerie Johnston, Helen MacGregor, Henriette Savage, Carol Stanley, and Margaret Zebarth, altos Paula Henke, Kathleen Howard, Valerie Kirkwood, Nancy Miller-McKenzie, Brenda Reid,
Elisabeth Rubli and Sandy Wendt, tenors Jane Baird, John Baldwin, Frank Hallam and Steve Wendt, and basses Robert Angi, Harmen Boersma, Frank Casselman, Keith Eastman and Richard Picard. The Keltic Knights will contribute their hauntingly beautiful Celtic melodies, performed as only they know how. The band features Dan Killoran and Ted Scrivens on guitar and vocals, and Pat Maloney and Al MacEachern on vocals. The Keltic Knights have been together for ten years. For this event they are joined by J.P. Antonacci on piano and Fr. Andrew Shim on fiddle. The South Mountain Gospel Singers are a much-loved group of singers performing throughout Eastern Ontario. Always willing to support community fundraisers, Wayne Pitt, Bill Williams, Dale Williams, Al Fawcett, Harry Castle and Jane Boyd are tried and true performers that are “just a bunch that got together to sing,” and sing they do. The South Mountain Gospel Singers work their magic whereever they go. Grenville Grass is composed of traditional bluegrass musicians. Well-known barber John Casgrain plays guitar and sings. On banjo is Lloyd Grant, along with fiddler Ray Grant, who have been nominated for the Country Hall of Fame. Rounding off the group, Terry Render and Bruce Davis stand out on mandolin and string bass. Grenville Grass never fails to keep toes tapping.
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Tyler Medaglia won’t ever forget the day he repeated as MX2 motocross champion. He’ll be reminded of his victory every time his son Talon has a birthday. The former Kemptville resident had extra motivation as he roared to back-toback wins in the final round of the Monster Energy Motocross Nationals held at Walton TransCan Raceway in Walton, ON, on Aug. 21. “I wanted to race as fast as I could so I could get out of there and get back to the hospital,” Medaglia said. His partner Heidi went into labour the night before the race, five weeks ahead of schedule, and had to be transported to a London hospital. Medaglia reluctantly left her side to contend for the championship. “I would have stayed if I could, but I needed a certain amount of points in one of the races to claim the championship. My livelihood is on the line there – there’s a big bonus at the end of the year if you win,” he said, adding that Heidi was very understanding of the situation. Talon, the couple’s first child, was born just after Medaglia finished his warm-ups, and the family was reunited shortly after the second race ended. “It was definitely a stressful night the night before, but we were really excited,” said the proud father. Mother and baby
are doing fine, preparing to leave Ottawa and return to their home in Brookfield, Nova Scotia. Medaglia, 24, had to battle through a mud-slicked track to claim the title. The tornado that devastated the nearby town of Goderich sent torrential rain to Walton, washing out the second MX2 heat after just fifteen minutes. Medaglia guided his mud-drenched 250cc Yamaha Blackfoot dirt bike through slippery ruts and deep pools of muddy water, staying ahead of the pack in both heats while avoiding the crashes and mechanical problems that forced many other riders off the rapidly deteriorating track. Throughout the nine-round national series, Medaglia drew on lessons from last year’s championship-winning season. “This year I came in with more confidence. I knew how to prepare myself to win a championship, and I did that,” he said. “I put my work in during the winter and I got myself in the best shape I could possibly be in, and just tried to stay consistent.” Repeating as champion “put an exclamation mark that I was the best in the class,” he added. “Once you win the championship, you don’t want to come second again, so I pretty much worked my butt off to be able to win, and do it for my team and sponsors and all the people that support me.”
Tyler’s younger brother Jeremy, who lives and trains in Kemptville, swept Round 8 in front of his hometown crowd at Sand Del Lee in Richmond. But the 21year-old couldn’t make up any ground in the standings in Walton and finished the season fourth overall. “He did great. He worked really hard,” Tyler said of his brother. “He had a bit of an up and down year. I definitely think he should have got second
right behind me, but it’s tough and there’s a lot that goes into it. He’s still young and he’s got a lot of years left to race and win, so hopefully next year he can win the championship.” Next season, Tyler will race a 450cc bike in the MX1 circuit, where he placed third in 2008. He looks forward to staying competitive for years to come. “Going into MX1, I expect to be in the championship hunt again,” he said.
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Is working with energetic, passionate people right up your alley? If so, Metroland Media Group is looking for you!
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WHO ARE WE? Metroland Media, Ottawa Division, is a wholly owned subsidiary of Torstar Corporation and southern Ontario’s most trusted and respected community media source. Our digital media division, manages a network of leading community, specialty and vertical websites across Ontario reaching over 6 million unique internet users every month.
WHO ARE WE? Metroland Media, Ottawa Division, is a wholly owned subsidiary of Torstar Corporation and Ontario’s most trusted and respected community media source. Our digital media division manages a network of leading community, specialty and vertical websites across Ontario, reaching over 6 million unique internet users every month.
THE OPPORTUNITY As we continue to expand our successful digital sales initiatives, we are currently seeking an energetic, talented and self-assured Manager of Digital Media to drive new business sales throughout the Ottawa region. We’re looking for a motivated leader who demonstrates a sense of urgency, without creating unnecessary chaos. The ideal candidate will have strong management experience and a proven track record for attaining outstanding results through the motivation and development of a sales team. This role requires knowledge of the digital advertising space, the competitive landscape and a solutions oriented approach to selling.
THE OPPORTUNITY We are looking for New Business Acquisition Sales Representatives to sell the company’s fastest growing product - Deals4U.ca This innovative program promotes local businesses to local consumers through a special “daily deal.” You’ll use your knowledge of what’s great about our city to develop and grow the local market by securing commitments from the most desirable local households, businesses, and services including restaurants, spas, nightclubs, retailers, theaters, tourism venues, and more. This position offers salary (commensurate with experience) and generous commissions based on revenue, sales targets and company goals
WHAT WE NEED YOU TO DO • Manage and develop a team of “hunters” who are exclusively focused on generating new business/clients • Utilize your expertise to maximize revenue and develop strategies to ensure superior execution from your team • Consistently monitor team performance relative to targets and adjust plans accordingly to ensure that targets are achieved • Mentor your team and strive to make them better; we expect them to continually improve as a result of your expert leadership • Work through obstacles/objections with your team members, while ensuring superior customer satisfaction at all times • Ongoing reporting, tracking and forecasting
WHAT WE NEED YOU TO DO • Develop and cultivate leads using multiple sources including cold calling and door-todoor prospecting • Continuously set up face-to-face meetings with qualified prospects (15-20 appts. per week) to present our marketing solutions • Generate compelling proposals for potential advertisers, demonstrating how our programs will meet their business needs • Explore and exhaust all possible leads to ensure that we don’t miss out on any opportunities • Maximize advertising revenues by acquiring prospect commitment • Address customer requests/concerns in a timely and appropriate manner, ensuring superior client satisfaction at all times • Consistently meet and/or exceed monthly, quarterly and annual targets
ABOUT YOU • A track record of successfully driving revenue, with a focus on acquiring new business • Previous experience in a sales leadership role, with preference given to with digital advertising sales experience • Demonstrated ability to coach and develop successful “hunters” • Top notch presentation/communication skills, with a natural ability to build positive relationships • Extensive knowledge of the local digital media/advertising landscape • Highly skilled in all Microsoft Office applications, with expert knowledge of Excel
ABOUT YOU • Proven track record as a hunter, exclusively focused on acquiring new clients and converting new business leads • Previous sales experience, with preference given to those with digital advertising sales experience • Top notch presentation/communication skills, with a natural ability to build positive relationships with potential clients • Extensive knowledge of the local digital media/advertising landscape • Sound knowledge of sales and marketing practices • Highly skilled in all Microsoft Office applications
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WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU? • The opportunity to be part of a company at the cutting edge of the digital media industry; you’ll never get bored in our fast-paced, constantly evolving and challenging environment. • We’ve got your health in mind; you’ll get a comprehensive benefits package, including 4 weeks vacation and a group RRSP plan • The sky’s the limit; our uncapped commission plan provides unlimited earning potential • The opportunity to work with other talented and awesome people Looking for your next career challenge? If so, Metroland Media Group is the place to be!
Looking for your next career challenge? If so, Metroland Media Group is the place to be!
Interested candidates are requested to forward their resume, cover letter and salary expectations to ngour@metroland.com Please reference “Manager, Digital Media” in the subject line.
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On Sept. 1, Paul Brenton, owner and general manager of the Kemptville 73’s, announced a great new program directed at all North Grenville students. Any student can purchase a regular season pass for just $20, valid for 29 regular season home games. That is less than 0.70 cents per game. Whether you are an elementary or high school student, you can take advantage of this fantastic offer. The student season pass holders will also qualify for additional great pricing on tickets purchased for two “special awareness” games being planned: a Mother’s Day game in October for breast cancer awareness and a Father’s Day game in November for prostate cancer awareness. So long as each of the schools purchases a minimum of 50 student season passes, the elementary school and the high school that each purchase the most student season passes will each win a game designated as their school’s game. The entire student body, teachers and staff (even your school band) can attend their game for free. And to level the playing field, the school that sells the most passes in proportion to their population will also win a “school game.” Will North Grenville District HS dominate St. Michael’s Catholic HS? Will Holy
Cross outdo South Branch, Kemptville PS, Merrickville or Oxford on Rideau? Can you pick a winner? What school’s pride will shine through? Sales teams, poster blitzes and that youthful burgeoning super-salesperson – who will lead their school to victory? Stay tuned... the competition will be stiff. All you need to do is attend a 73’s home game and purchase your student season pass. Be sure to add your name to your school list at the front table. And just so the adults don’t feel left behind, they can also designate their “school of choice” for each season ticket they purchase. You can take advantage of this offer at the next home game, which is on Sunday, Sept. 18 when the Brockville Braves come to town. Puck drop will be at 7:00 p.m. This is your chance to see some great young players as they develop. The 73’s open the season on Friday, Sept. 9 against the Cumberland Grads. Face-off is at 5:15 p.m. at the Kanata Recreational Complex. This is the annual CCHL Showcase weekend. Each team in the league will play two games at the KRC. Scouts and recruiters from the NHL, OHL, QMJHL, NCAA and CSU are expected to be there, looking at the young talent that will be playing. Kemptville’s second game is Sept. 10 at 8:15 p.m. against the Gloucester Rangers.
September 15*, 16, 17, 18, 2011 (* evening only)
2011 SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
Friday, September 16 - Agriculture Awareness Day 10:00 am - Mary Lambert (Kiddyland) 10:00 am - Curling Club: Homecraft Exhibits/Trade Show 11:00 am - Dining Hall: St. Philip’s Roman Catholic Church Home Cooked Meals (until 7:00 pm) 11:00 am - Open 4-H Dairy Showmanship Show (Pre 4-H Dairy Showmanship Show to follow) 01:00 pm - Jersey & Holstein Dairy Show 07:00 pm - Demolition Derby (Registration 6:00 pm - Driver’s meeting 6:30 pm) 09:00 pm - Arena Entertainment: The Mick Armitage Band and April Wine
Saturday, September 17 - Scotiabank Day 09:00 am - Saddle & Harness Horse Show 09:30 am - Heavy Horse Show (Line Classes) 09:30 am - Western Horse & Pony Performance Show 10:00 am - Curling Club: Homecraft Exhibits/Trade Show 10:15 am - Mary Lambert (Kiddyland) 11:00 am - Dining Hall: St. Philip’s Roman Catholic Church Home Cooked Meals (until 7:00 pm) 11:00 am - Parade leaves South Carleton High School 11:00 am - Jr. Shorthorn & Jr. Hereford Beef Show 11:30 am - Open 4-H Beef Showmanship Show (Pre-4-H Beef Showmanship Show to follow) 12:00 pm - Family Entertainment (Outdoor Stage) 12:30 pm - Saddle & Harness Horse Show (Hitch Classes)
12:30 pm - Ottawa Fiddle & Stepdance (Outdoor Stage) 12:45 pm - Mary Lambert (Kiddyland) 01:00 pm - Heavy Horse Show (Hitch Classes) 01:00 pm - Shorthorn, Angus & Hereford Beef Show 01:00 pm - Arena Entertainment Gail Gavan, Louis Schryer, Schryer Dancers and the Ryans (until 5 pm) 01:30 pm - Ricochet Riders (Outdoor Stage) 02:30 pm - Mary Lambert (Kiddyland) 03:00 pm - The Hypnotizers (Outdoor Stage) 05:30 pm - The Blackwell Band (Outdoor Stage) 06:00 pm - Craz E Crew Stunt Team BMX Bike Show 09:00 pm - Arena Entertainment: Ambush
Sunday, September 18 - Tomlinson Day 08:30 am - Miniature Horse Show 09:00 am - Draft & Commercial Horse Show (Line Classes) 09:30 am - Western Horse & Pony Games Show 10:00 am - Curling Club: Homecraft Exhibits/Trade Show 10:30 am - Non-Dominational Church Service 10:30 am - Sheep Show (New Barn) 11:00 am - Dining Hall Meals - Celebration Centre 11:30 am - Open 4-H Beef Showmanship Show (Pre 4-H Beef Showmanship to follow) 12:00 pm - The Hypnotizers (Outdoor Stage) 01:00 pm - Limousin & Simmental Beef Show 01:00 pm - Heavy Horse Show (Hitch Classes) 01:00 pm - Arena Enterainment: Fred Ducharme & Ninth Line 02:00 pm - Doug & Pam Champagne (Outdoor Stage) 02:15 pm - Arena Entertainment: Tommy Cash and Cash Crew 04:00 pm - Arena Entertainment: Fred Ducharme & Ninth Line 05:30 pm - Arena Entertainment: Lauren Hall (until 6:00 pm)
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STAFF This Saturday, Sept. 10 from 2 to 4 p.m., the Kemptville Youth Centre (KYC) is hosting a silent auction in conjunction with KYC youth Josh Brazeau cutting his hair for Locks of Love. Josh has been growing his hair out for three years in order to turn it into a wig for a cancer patient. Come cheer on Josh and support KYC. The youth centre is also having a bottle drive on Sept. 10, and a fundraising barbecue at M&M’s from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. KYC is now a permanent electronic waste drop off site. The centre accepts dropoffs Monday to Friday from 2 to 6 p.m. Electronics included in the program are: desktop and laptop computers, peripherals (such as keyboards and mouse), monitors, printers, disk drives, fax machines, televisions, amplifiers, audio and video players, cameras, cell phones, copiers, fax machines, pagers and PDAs, scanners, speakers, telephones, answering machines, tuners, turntables, and video projectors.
Stay focused behind the wheel The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), Eastern Region would like to remind everyone that safety is everyone’s responsibility. In 2010, the OPP in East Region investigated 32 fatal crashes between Jan. 1 and Aug. 30. As a result, 33 people died; ten from not wearing a seatbelt properly, four from being ejected from the vehicle and two from alcohol consumption. In 2011, between Jan. 1 and Aug. 30, 38 people have died in 35 fatal crashes; ten can be attributed to improper seatbelt usage resulting in six people being ejected and six collisions where alcohol consumption was a factor.
Distracted driving is a major factor in many of these collisions. Drivers need to focus on driving and pay attention to the road. Drivers can expect heavily congested roadways as parents and students return to school. Only you can ensure your safety and the safety of your loved ones. Be responsible, drive safe and follow good safety practices. “We will continue to enforce the law on our highways,” said Inspector Chris Lungstrass. “Education and enforcement are key components, but only you can prevent unnecessary death and injuries.”
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Come and cheer on the Kanata “Grassroot Grannies” from 11:30 a.m. as they lunch at Merrickville United and then cycle on their 3-day trip to raise awareness for African grandmothers and HIV/AIDS orphans. Donations gladly received. Call 269-3650.
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Kemptville and Area Walking Group meets at 9 a.m. at the Municipal Centre. 258-4487.
September 9
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North Gower Cooperative Nursery School. Spaces are still available in the 2-year-old program and in the 3-4-year-old afternoon program (children born in 2008). Visit ngcns. com to register or call 489-4271. Your child does not have to be potty-trained. There are also spaces available for the Science Enrichment program for children aged 4 and 5.
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Farmers’ Garden Market. 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. St. John’s United Church, 400 Prescott St. Profits to the Canadian FoodGrains Bank. 258-3259.
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Kemptville
Book donations accepted at the Ferguson Forest Centre from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. for the Annual Book Fair on Oct. 14 and 15. The Book Fair is jointly sponsored by Friends of the North Grenville Library and Community Living North Grenville.
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Kemptville
Kemptville Youth Centre bottle drive throughout Kemptville and barbecue at M&M’s on C.R. 43. from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Plus, a local youth will cut his hair for Locks of Love, and a silent auction at KYC (5 Oxford St. W.) from 2 to 4 p.m. 258-5212 for details.
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Registration for new and returning members on Sept. 10 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and Sept. 15 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the North Grenville Curling Club, 200 Reuben St. Come renew curling friendships and check out our program for beginners!
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TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) meets Tuesdays from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. in the party room of Jonssons Independent Grocer. Contact Beverly at 258-3658.
September 14
Kemptville
Baby Talk at Ontario Early Years Centre. 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Breastfeeding support available.
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Weedless Wednesday at the North Grenville Giving Garden on Hwy 43 at 9 a.m.
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For the best selection in the area call... 613-258-9955
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September 8
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Community Calendar WHEN
OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK
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Mon 1/2 Price Chicken Wings Tue Tallboy Tuesday, Multiple Personal Pizza Diamond Wed Traditional Fajitas Winner Thu Thirsty Thursday – Live Music Fri, Sat, Sun AAA Prime Rib
Now Open in Barrhaven
989-2367 or 1-800-561-4206 ClearCutWindows.com 10616 Main St. South Mountain
MOT an Certified • We sell and install all brands of tires. d inspect annual safety (Our competitive pricing includes installation) ion pro vider • We offer a complete air conditioning repair service. • Automotive general repairs for your car, truck or RV. • Front & Rear brakes and Anti-lock braking system repair. • Suspension and steering repair as well as wheel alignments. • Exhaust repair including custom pipe bending and fabrication. • State of the art computerized engine diagnostics and tune up's. • Internal engine repair and rebuilding.
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• 4 Certified Certified Chefs • Separate Dining Room
Always Daily Specials
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