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Alzeimer Society Fundraiser an Astounding Success
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he fundraising dance, organized by Marlyn Scharf with the help of Donna St. Louis, was a sold out afternoon. Over 300 people enjoyed and danced to the music of County 7 who donated their time to this wonderful cause. A silent auction, with over 100 items and gift certificates donated by businesses from Kemptville, Manotick and Merrickville, were up for grabs. A penny jar at the door will keep the organizers busy for a few hours at least. The organizers were very pleased with the success and turnout for this fundraiser and are already thinking about doing it again next year. Many in attendance have loved ones who are suffering with alzheimer’s or dementia. The programs and services provided by the Alzheimer’s Society can be a lifesaver and a place to turn to for information, support and much more. They would like to extend a special thank you to Jim Beverage of B&H who paid for the hall at the Municipal Centre, Grahame’s Bakery for the buns, Country 7 and the many businesses who donated gifts, gift certificates and money to this cause. Marlyn would like to thank all her Volunteers who helped, without them the event could not have happened. Ian Moffitt, her brother was the MC and did a great job. All net proceeds will be donated to the Alzheimer Society of Leeds and Grenville. Marlyn got involved with the fundraiser because her own mother suffers from the disease. It was a lot of work but she realized how the efforts and dreams of one person can make such a difference in so many lives. Due to her efforts and the support she received from her husband they managed to raise over 8,000 dollars with the help of volunteers and donations from businesses.
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The plan took shape and the decision that Madden Hearing Centre would Madden Hearing Centre Raises Over $10,000 for Local Charities donate $50.00 from the sale of every hearing aid for 3 months was put into action. When a client made the decision to purchase a new hearing aid, we discussed the charity campaign with them. They were given the privilege of choosing, from our lists, the organization or group that they wanted our donation to go toward. It was a team effort. It was exciting to make contact with each of the potential organizations and to let them know that we were hoping to have donaLt-Rt are Debbie Harris-Tobin(Audiologist for Madden Hearing Centre), Mary tions for them at the end of Boucher(Development Officer Kemptville District Hospital Foundation), Captain Simon Downey our campaign. BUT the (Salvation Army), Justin Hull(Hearing Instrument Specialist) Seated Lt-Rt are John Bouza (Execureal thrill was in watching tive Director Kemptville District Hospital Foundation), Laura Smith(Beth Donovan Hospice) the amount of money grow Being a fairly small tribute and give back to we all know of worthy and then finally making the business, Madden Hearing our communities was an groups and organizations calls to each group to let Centre is thrilled with the exciting one. We asked that would benefit from the them know the outcome. outcome of our very first ourselves, “Why couldn’t donation of funds”. As we went about our Charity Campaign. What this idea grow into someOnce we agreed on the everyday jobs for those 3 began as an idea and a thing big? Madden Hear- technicalities, our entire months, looking after our conversation in the office ing Centre has a great staff staff worked on creating clients, evaluating their one day, resulted in over that all have strong ties the charity lists for each hearing, selecting the best $10,000.00 raised for 26 to the towns in which we Madden Hearing location. hearing aids with them, local charities. When the provide services, we have We wanted a variety of fitting them with their new conversation began, the clients that would love the organizations to benefit hearing aids and helping to idea that we could con- idea of our donations and from this campaign. improve their hearing, the donation amounts grew. At the end of our 3 month campaign, the totals were calculated, a date was set and we invited each organization to visit our clinics for a cheque presentation. This gave Established Family Business Since 1989 us even more of a positive experience because it allowed us to meet staff and volunteers from these amazing groups and to discuss their work and future plans. This was a very rewarding event for all of us. We now have contacts within these groups and have formed relationships that we hope to be able to Kemptville build upon. Who knows what next year’s Charity Campaign
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could provide? The staff at Madden Hearing Centre in Brockville, Smiths Falls, Perth, Carleton Place and Kemptville would like to thank our clients for their support during our first Charity Campaign. We are so pleased to be able to contribute to our community and to our neighbours because of their help. Madden Hearing is very pleased to provide donations to the following organizations and we know that each group will make use of the donations to continue their amazing
work in the communities in which we live, raise our families and work. The entire campaign raised over $10,000.00 for local charities in Carleton Place, Almonte, Smiths Falls, Perth, Brockville and Kemptville. Recipients in Kemptville include: the Beth Donovan Hospice, Kemptville District Hospital Foundation and the Kemptville Salvation Army. Also benefitting the area were donations to Leeds and Grenville Interval House and the OSPCA of Leeds and Grenville.
Congratulations to Students from Holy Cross and North Grenville High School Madison Heaphy & Kasey Molloy
Congratulations to all the students from Holy Cross and North Grenville District High School who submitted their substanceabuse posters to the Knights of Columbus’ 3rd Annual Substance-Abuse poster contest. The judges for the contest were Barb Tobin, Bill White, Tricia Savoy, Jim Heaphy (1214 age group only), Mike Blais and Andrew Hoy. I would like to thank the judges who had a difficult time choosing the 4 winApril 10, 2013
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ners out of the 127 posters that were submitted. The winners in the 8-11 age group were Kasey Molloy whose poster was about drug abuse and Madison Heaphy whose topic was alcohol abuse. Both girls are from Holy Cross School. In the age group 12-14, Skyler Green won for her poster on drug abuse. The other winner in the 12-14 age group was Catherine Armour who chose alcohol abuse for the subject of
her poster. Both of these students were from North Grenville District High School. All winners have received $100.00 for their hard work in growing awareness for substance and alcohol abuse and their impressive artistic talents. Thanks to everyone for making this year’s contest a great success. Special thank you to the students, teachers and judges for their continued participation www.ngtimes.ca
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N. Grenville and N. Korea By David Shanahan It’s not often you see those two names together, but, these days, nothing should surprise. North Korea has joined the list of the Things That Give Us Pause, alongside Global Warming, running out of oil, the collapse of the Banks, and Stephen Harper. It seems that people have a strange need for something to worry about, and the things that concern them change from year to year, decade to decade. But there are always issues that come along to replace the ones that no longer haunt our dreams. Remember the hole in the ozone layer? The FLQ? The Cold War? The oil shortage of the 1970's? These were all nightmares in their day, and, in many cases, they were very valid nightmares too. These were often very real dangers to peace and stability in the world at large, and at home also. We have had wars and rumors of wars
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Dear Editor: Has anyone else noticed the Christmas garland that still garnishes the Prescott street bridge? I admit, I just became aware that it was still there, like that squeaky floor board you unconsciously step over, I'd become complacent with my surroundings. As I walked across it yesterday, I saw a banana taped to the railing, and I'm not sure how long that's been there, because it's as black as the paint on the rail. It made me smile. Was the fruit ironic? Easter has come and gone, Spring is in full swing already and maybe because the days are starting to brighten up, I'm noticing a lot of things. Things like the garbage that lies around Kemptville. At the side of one rental building lays a pile of trash, now decomposing as it's sat unmoved for more than a year - right beside the sidewalk. These are among the sights that you can see as you walk around Kemptville. Before we bring tourists in, we might want to think about making the town more memorable. Kate Queen Apri 10, 2013
throughout history. And these were real, people got killed and damaged for life, families were traumatized and the effects lasted a lifetime. In Canada alone, long before Afghanistan, there was World War Two, World War One, the Boer War, the North-West Rebellion, the Fenian Invasion - and let’s not forget the Korean War. And so we’re back to North Korea. Will Kim Jong-Un finally trip over the edge of reason and do something stupid? Will it all go nuclear-shaped? As I say, just the latest thing we can focus our concerns upon and that will underline the unpleasant sense we all share that things are going to hell in a hand basket. But, again, this is not a new feeling, and is one that seems to be refreshed on a regular basis by new crises and new immediate dangers. Will the nukes fly? Will the Economy crash? (Do you notice how we no longer have an economy - now
it’s The Economy?). We feel more closely tuned in to the World than ever before thanks to the Internet, Facebook, Twitter and YouTube, etc. But that just seems to make it feel worse, somehow, that the dangers, perceived or real, are right on our doorstep, as it were. I have now lived long enough to be rather relaxed about this issue. Partly because I realize there is nothing new under the Sun, and partly because I only have to survive the whole thing a little bit longer before going home. Selfish? Indeed. But I remember how fragile life felt during the Cold War, the Vietnam War, and the so-called Troubles in N. Ireland. The more worrying thought is that we only get to hear about the really, really dangerous things long after they’re over. The Cuban Missile Crisis was the closest the world has come to nuclear war, and yet we are only now finding out the details of what happened and how it was diffused.
Who knows what’s really happening out there?? So, what has this got to do with N. Grenville? Well, the whole issue was brought to mind for me when someone asked some hard-working volunteers why they insisted on performing “slave labour”, when they could just let the Municipality take over and allow them to stay home and relax. It was, I must say, a very fair question, but it elicited looks of complete bafflement on the faces of the volunteers in question. What they do, and what all volunteers do in N. Grenville, may be classed as “slave labour” only insofar as it is unpaid work. But they are no slaves: slaves don’t choose to do the work they do. Hence the term “volunteers”. People voluntarily give up their time and energy, their money and peace of mind, to undertake activities they don’t have to do, because they believe those things are worth doing. There is a satisfaction, a sense of accomplishment for them in knowing that they are contributing to their community. But perhaps there is something more to it than that. In this world of broken dreams, uncertainty, alienation and isolation, perhaps volunteers can believe that what they do is somehow saying “NO” to
Unemployment in North Grenville Is Growing The job situation in North Grenville may not be as positive as many of us had hoped. Statistics Canada released national figures on employment, and the Municipality’s unemployment rate of 7.2% is slightly higher than the national average of 7.4%. This may not seem too much of a difference, but North Grenville has the advantage of the proximity of Ottawa and the 416 corridor, assets not enjoyed by many other regions in Canada. With the increasing development of Colonnade, it was thought that the job rate here would be relatively good. That is not the case. The recent announcement by WalMart that they are looking at replacing real people with self-service cashes means that the situation may actually get worse in the Municipality.
Mayor David Gordon was right to be surprised at the jobless rate: it was certainly not what was expected. Although he points to future developments by the Rosewater Group, the big question will be how many new jobs will be created, as distinct from existing jobs simply moving location. It will be vital for the Economic Development personnel to start bringing in well-paid permanent jobs to North Grenville, and move away from an emphasis on minimum-pay and part-time work. We have two High Schools and a University in North Grenville, and we want to ensure jobs for our graduates, rather than see them move elsewhere to find decent jobs.
all that. Perhaps the “slave labour” is a stand against an apparent lack of meaning, a seeming powerlessness in the face of the N. Koreas and global warming and Stephen Harpers of life? Getting paid for what they do would take away the meaning, the purpose and the power of their labour. It would mean that a price can be put on just about everything - something our society keeps insisting is true but which volunteers know is not. North Grenville thrives on our volunteers, service groups (significant name that, isn’t it? “Service”), and the entire voluntary sector. It seems the only sector they are not so deeply involved in is politics. Perhaps they don’t feel needed there? Perhaps they don’t feel welcome? But volunteers have at least one genuine and priceless lesson to teach the rest of society: that some things are worth doing without charge and without thought of personal gain. That we should have faith in our future together and put ourselves out to make it better than it might otherwise be, even if it means changing, putting ego aside and admitting that, good enough as things are, they could be better. And good enough as we are, we can do with help. We should be very grateful
that, in N. Grenville, there is no shortage of help when it’s needed. Crises come and go, year after year, generation after generation. But some things are worth hanging on to, hard-won things, like freedom of speech, the right to vote, to assemble, to work together. Take a look at N. Korea, and appreciate what we have here in N. Grenville. It is another world entirely, and sacrifices were made to get what we have. Not only in wars and governments, but in the hours and days of voluntary labour that are a symbol of our freedom. Treasure that, be part of it, and always remember that you can’t put a price on it. That’s the point.
M UNICIPALITY OF NORTH GRENVILLE NOTICE OF PASSAGE OF A BY-LAW TAKE NOTICE that the Council of the Corporation of the Municipality of North Grenville passed By-Law 27-13 on the 25th day of March, 2013 under Section 34 of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, as amended. AND TAKE NOTICE that any person or agency may appeal to the Ontario Municipal Board in respect of the By-Law by filing with the Clerk of the Municipality of North Grenville not later than the 23th day of April, 2013, a notice of appeal setting out the objection to the By-Law and the reasons in support of the objection. Only individuals, corporations and public bodies may appeal a Zoning By-Law to the Ontario Municipal Board. A notice of appeal may not be filed by an unincorporated association or group. However, a notice of appeal may be filed in the name of an individual who is a member of the association or the group on its behalf. No person or public body shall be added as a party to the hearing of the appeal unless, before the by-law was passed, the person or public body made oral submissions at a public meeting or written submissions to the council or, in the opinion of the Ontario Municipal Board, there are reasonable grounds to add the person or public body as a party. A notice of appeal shall be accompanied by a cheque of $125.00 payable to the Minister of Finance, to address the Ontario Municipal Board appeal fee. An explanation of the purpose and effect of the By-Law and a copy of the by-law with a map showing the location of the lands to which the By-Law applies is attached. DATED at the Municipality of North Grenville this 3rd day of April, 2013. Purpose:
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The purpose of By-Law 27-13 is to introduce a number of housekeeping changes to Zoning By-Law 50-12 to correct errors or omissions and address outstanding transitional changes that occurred around the time of the passing of the new Comprehensive Zoning ByLaw. The effect of By-Law 27-13 is to update the Comprehensive Zoning By-Law’s Table of Contents, definitions, General Provisions, Special Exception Zones and Schedules.
Forbes Symon, Director of Planning & Development Municipality of North Grenville, PO Box 130, 285 County Road 44 Kemptville, ON, K0G 1J0
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Pribbles & Nibbles Marc Meyer’s Food and Folklore Ramble Tuesday, July 9th the Company of Fools will present The Merry Wives of Windsor at Maplewood Park in Oxford Mills. 13 WEEKS REMAINING This week we continue our trip down Jack Lane. DEVIL'S DUE Before we leave Easter, and the theme of resurrection entirely behind, let us consider the words of Shakespeare 1 Henry IV : "Over whose acres walk'd those blessed feet, which fourteen hundred years ago were nail'd for our advantage on the bitter cross." Easter celebrates the resurrection, and the Friday before (Good Friday) marks Christ's crucifixion and death. Let us see how Falstaff's relationship to this most sacred of days is imagined: "Sir John Sack and Sugar? (i.e. Falstaff who likes his sweets and spirits) ... how agrees the devil and thee about thy soul, that thou soldest him on Good-Friday last for a cup of Madeira and a cold capon's leg?" Sack as we have discussed before is a fortified wine from Spain. Madeira is a fortified wine from Portugal. Add a nice Catalan fortified wine, perhaps from the De Muller cellar in Tarragona, and you can pretty much drink your way through the whole Iberian Peninsula. To get a capon you start with a cockerel (young rooster), and render it less masculine. You then let it grow to adulthood and avail yourself of the moist, tender and tasty meat that results. Let us stay a moment
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longer with the bargain Falstaff makes, for the next lines relate that it is imagined he will hold true to this bargain. "Sir John stands to his word, the devil shall have his bargain; for he was never yet a breaker of proverbs: he will give the devil his due." We may easily ascertain whether that bargain was kept. In Henry V Bardolph says at Falstaff's deathbed "Would I were with him, wherever he is, either in heaven or in hell!" Mistress Quickly replies " Nay, sure he's not in hell: he's in Arthur's bosom, if ever man went to Arthur's bosom." So in the end the devil fails to claim Sir John. Comment is made that by giving the devil his due, Sir John is sure to be damned for keeping his word to the devil, and by implication consorting with him. The retort "Else he had been damned for cozening (cheating) the devil" plays with the damned if you do, damned if you don't, nature of the exchange. Falstaff himself pleads the thanklessness of his position. "Thou knowest in the state of innocency Adam fell; and what should poor Jack Falstaff do in the days of villany?" He is basically saying that even in the best of days, men, and better men than himself, did fall, so how should he, a selfproclaimed weak man, manage in these days of temptation (wine, capons, and women). Note he calls himself Jack. The matter is made quite clear by Judge
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"dies" is borne away to Avalon, and according to some traditions continues his reigns as an Other-world King, and as king of all faeries. It is easy to see echoes of this in his half-sister's name (Morgan Le Fey i.e. Morgan, the fairy) and that of his wife (Guinevere, plausibly translatable as either white fairy, or white ghost). The Arthur sagas are very old tales but much later, a French romance entitled Huon de Bordeaux, is translated into English at the request of the Earl of Huntingdon, and includes an exchange in which King Arthur gives homage to Oberon, the Fairy King. Shakespeare picks up on this and Oberon becomes king in his fairy saga A Midsummer Night's Dream, It is likely though that Arthur is a far older and far more enduring Fairy King than Oberon, and that Arthur's bosom is a plausible alternative for those who are thieves and drunkards, but loveable ones at that and far to crafty to give the devil his due.
Shroop who states: "Then was Jack Falstaff, now Sir John, and page to Thomas Mowbray, Duke of Norfolk." Indeed all through the beginning of 1 Henry IV Sir John is referred to as Jack, and refers to himself by that name as well. As to his character, that is consistently portrayed in such comments as "Wherein is he good, but to taste sack and drink it? Wherein neat and cleanly, but to carve a capon and eat it?" Indeed when his pockets are rifled through at one point receipts are found for diverse food and drinks of which he has partaken. "Item, A capon ... Item, Sauce ... Item, Sack, two gallons ... Item, Anchovies and sack after supper ... Item, Bread." Essentially we have in Falstaff another drunk Jack, who lives a life of gluttony and drink, consorts with the devil but evades him, and who having outwitted the devil but far from redeemed himself enough for heaven, ends up in a limbo between with his lantern. We have followed various shades of Jack and come full circle to where we started... from 'Drunk Jack in Limbo' Jack who is as near to John as could be wished' and back to 'Drunk Jack in Limbo'. Remember it is Puck the Hobgoblin who is seen as the lantern bearer who under the name Willo-the-wisp led travelers astray. A goblin, as are all faeries, is outside the order of heaven and hell. It is more akin to a ghost or spirit who roams a shadow world accessible from, but removed from our own. Or think instead of a ghost in chains wandering through the grey mists with a lantern for all eternity. This image plays upon the same themes. A man who the devil can't have but heaven won't take hovers between dark and day, and lacking the glorious light of heaven bears his own personal light as best he can. We have already seen that fairies are creatures of moonlight ... neither day nor dark. Falstaff as much as claims the same: “Let us be Diana's foresters (goddess of the hunt and of the moon), gentlemen of the shade, minions of the moon." And what of Arthur? King Arthur when he
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“Something to Get Charged-Up About” By Chris Weissflog Remember the television commercial from years ago where a man says he liked the razor so much he bought the company? I’m reminded of it because in a modest way something similar happened to some friends and me. Two months ago, we set out together to develop the Electric Vehicle (EV) display for this year’s upcoming Sustainability Fair. We liked what we saw so much that we each bought a new electric car! Unfortunately, we couldn’t find enough to buy the company. The journey into the realm of EV inspired me to share what I’d learned about them. The story will unfold over the course of three weeks. It tells of the surprisingly large share of new car sales that this group of vehicles is now beginning to take. Everyone is familiar with the hybrid electric vehicle (HEV): a car that can be driven on either an electric motor or internal combustion engine (ICE). Well, Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicles (PHEV) are a new variation on the hybrid theme; an attractive offering because a dollar of electricity will get you five times further than a dollar of gasoline. But the real surprise is just how quickly market share is increasing for the other kinds of EV. Rapidly growing new categories include battery electric vehicles (BEV) and extended range electric vehicles (EREV). Major auto manufacturers burst onto the North American scene in 2010 with their first production-line models BEV in a generation. Sales of BEV have since grown exponentially. The EREV is experiencing similar popularity. Conceive of them like a cross between a BEV and a PHEV; the EREV gets the best of both worlds. It has a bigger battery than HEVs and PHEVs, giving it sufficient range for local trips and an on-board generator to go longer distances. Not only have all types of EV sales taken off, but infrastructure, service and informational support to EV and owners has kept pace. Multiple networks of EV charging stations have been deploying Apri 10, 2013
across Ontario, Canada, the USA and much of the world. Manufacturers are providing computer software and mobile apps to help plan journeys and even remotely manage your car. Websites tell EV owners where charging stations are located, indicating which ones are in use, which ones require payment and which are free to use – and yes I, said FREE, and many are! Of course there is also the bottom line. Actually multiple bottom lines: purchase price, operating cost and environmental cost. The latter brought us into the game but the former two clinched the deal. With financial incentives, a solid business case and some bold negotiating, we found that the opportunity
to buy an EV was irresistible. On Sunday 28 April, Sustainable North Grenville will host “The EVent”: an EV display that is part of the Sustainability Fair at the Municipal Centre. Owners and dealers of different EV have shown so much interest that we’ve had to rent an arena to put it in! You’ll want to come down and “kick the tires. Some EV History. Throughout most of the period of automobile mass production, EVs have largely been either niche or limited production vehicles or converted from ICE vehicles. Following the North American oil crisis in the 70’s there was a surge in EV interest which largely subsided but resurged again due to
air pollution concerns. By 2012 HEV sales in the US reached 434,645 or 3% of all new car sales. In the same year PHEV and EREV sales alone were 0.3% of all new car sales. In 2010, only 345 BEV were sold into the US market but within two years sales were over 10,000; a 4,100% increase. By 2012 all categories of EV sales accounted for 3.38% of all new car sales in the USA, up by more than 51% from the 2011. Clearly EVs have arrived. Kinds of EV Available. Choice among EV is increasing rapidly. There are simple vehicles called neighbourhood electric vehicles (NEV) which are a cut above golf carts and intended for very local travel. They move at low
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speeds and have very limited range. They mostly serve utility purposes and are not the focus of this article. Of more interest are vehicles intended for personal travel, used for all the same purposes one currently uses a family car. They come in the full range of sizes from subcompact to large sedans. Perhaps not so well known are the field of SUV and light duty trucks that are now available as HEV. Demand for these vehicles does not seem to be as high as for passenger cars and some manufacturers are stopping production of full-size pick-up variants due to low sales volumes. This doesn’t however imply that larger vehicles couldn’t be EV. In fact, there are an increasing
number of HEV tractortrailers on our roads. Large companies like Coca-Cola and Walmart have significant investments in them and are reaping the benefits from increased efficiency and reduced emissions in enclosed areas. More to the point, we shouldn’t be surprised that large vehicles are being driven by hybrid power systems, after all, many of Canada’s trains are driven by hybrid diesel-electric locomotives! About the Author: Chris Weissflog is a North Grenville business owner working in renewable energy and sustainable building fields. He is a founding member of Sustainable North Grenville and is an electric vehicle owner.
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Kemptville Campus Home 5th Annual Champions for Kids Fun Run/Walk “Strive for Five!” & Lifestyle Show (Kemptville) – The participants are invited “That option is still very centipede teams), shows April 19th from 6 – 9pm & April 20th from 9am - 3pm W. B. George Centre FREE ADMISSION AND WIN AN APPLE IPAD! Mark your calendars for the April 19 and 20, 2013 for the Home and Lifestyle Show at Kemptville Campus, where you will have the opportunity to meet many businesses and learn of the products and services that they have to offer. Visitors to our show will see everything from home renovations to property maintenance, health and beauty services to recreation, as well as real estate opportunities to home heating and air conditioning. There will also be display cooking offered by Impressions Catering, plus appetizers, beer & wine sampling, balloons and ice cream for the kids!
Visit every booth and earn the opportunity to “Win an Apple iPAD” WHEN: April 19th from 6pm - 9pm and April 20th from 9am to 3pm WHERE: WB George Centre, University of Guelph, Kemptville Campus WHY: To connect and meet local businesses WHO: Show Organizer – Leah Finley 613-258-8336 extension 61234 events@kemptvillecampus.ca
to participate in the onekilometre or five-kilometre walk/run as individual participants or centipede teams. Centipede teams are groups of five to eight people who walk or run in costume and stay tied together in some unique way. “This year we are challenging schools, staff, school councils, community partners, daycare providers, and all interested parties to submit a centipede team of at least five members,” says Crawford. “Centipede teams are a lot of fun for groups of families, friends, or coworkers.” “We also understand that some of us would rather finish the event individually, and not tied to a team,” laughs Crawford.
Upper Canada District School Board (UCDSB) is gearing up to host its 5th annual Champions for Kids Fun Run/Walk called “Strive for Five!” on Sunday, June 16, 2013 – Father’s Day – at the Ferguson Forest Centre in Kemptville. This year, event organizers have a goal to raise $5,000 for the foundation which supports families of children who can’t afford to play sports or enjoy the arts outside of school hours, as well as supports families whose children require medical care. “We’re so excited to reach this goal, and we know we can do it,” says event chair Sarah Crawford. As in previous years,
Clothier Street Water Main & Sanitary Sewer Replacement Temporary Road Construction Start Kemptville, ON – On contract with the Municipality of North Grenville, Dalcon Enterprises Inc. will begin construction works on Clothier Street in early April and work is scheduled to be completed by Fall 2013. The work will consist of watermain and sanitary sewer replacement on Clothier Street between Pinehill Road and Barnes Street, as well as some storm sewer rehabilitation. The work will also include new road and replacement of any areas disturbed during construction. The project work will result in some inconvenience to residents, such as noise, dust and vibrations. As well, portions of road and sidewalk may be closed for periods of time. The Municipality is committed to minimizing any disruption and inconvenience to the public during construction, and we thank you in advance for your patience and co-operation. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Mark Tenbult, Municipal Inspector, at 613-258-9569 ext.151 or mtenbult@ northgrenville.on.ca.
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Kemptville - Please be advised that a portion of Prescott Street will be closed to road traffic from Monday, April 22 to Friday, April 26. This detour is a result of remediation work to the former Scotiabank site at the corner of Prescott Street and Asa Street. Work on this site will begin on April 15 therefore we suggest avoiding access to Asa Street from Prescott Street starting on this date. Prescott Street will be closed to road traffic from Reuben Crescent at the north to Reuben Crescent at the south from 8:00 a.m., Monday, April 22 to 5:00 p.m., Friday, April 26. Through traffic will be detoured onto Reuben Crescent. Access to Prescott Street from Elizabeth Street and Asa Street will be closed. All businesses will remain open. The sidewalk on the west side of Prescott St. will remain open for pedestrians. “The Chamber of Commerce invites you and thanks you for Patronizing the Shops, Restaurants and Businesses in Old Town Kemptville during the week-long construction on Prescott Street. With sidewalk access and plenty of parking at Riverside Park off Reuben Crescent, you can continue to Visit, Shop, do Business and Dine in Old Town!” says Wendy Chapman, Executive Director & CEO - North Grenville Chamber of Commerce.
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the best spirit and is the youngest and most senior in age. Registration begins at 9:00 a.m., with a 10:00 a.m. start for the onekilometre event and a 10:15 a.m. start for the five-kilometre event. "In the past four years, we have contributed over $10,000 to Champions for Kids. It is truly rewarding to know that the money raised goes right back into the hands of families who see the benefits immediately." The minimum pledge is $20 for families or individual runners, and $100 for centipede teams. For more information please contact: Sarah Crawford, Event Chair, Upper Canada District School Board
popular too! It’s nice to have the choice.” Crawford said she’s also thrilled that the event has once again partnered with Big Brothers Big Sisters of Leeds and Grenville which will be hosting Ribfest at the same location. “Both events have one common goal in mind – to support children in our communities,” she says. “After the walk/run, participants are invited to visit Ribfest next door and enjoy KIDZONE, face painting, bounce house, petting zoo, pony rides, skee ball, basketball, arcade games, balloons, and of course, ribs!” Prizes will be awarded to the participant who raises the most money, has the best costume (for
Your Garbage & Recycling Commutes Too! By Samantha Rivet-Stevenson I often hear people in North Grenville talking about, “the dump.” I wonder how many people realize that North Grenville does not have any active Landfill sites anymore. North Grenville operates a Waste Transfer Station that is located in Oxford Mills. What does this mean? It means that every bit of garbage that is picked up at the curbside or dropped off at the Waste Transfer Station is shipped out to Lafleche Environmental, a landfill site in Moose Creek, ON. According to Mapquest. com, the trip from the Waste Transfer Station to Lafleche Environmental is 87.84 km and takes approximately 1 hour and 16 minutes. On average 3 transport trailers per week ship our garbage to Lafleche Environmental at an average of 4000 tonnes per year. Recycling is not to
be left out of the commute either... BFI Canada transports all of the fibre & paper products and plastics & containers collected at the curbside and dropped off at the Waste Transfer Station to Cascades Recycling Ottawa which is approximately 77.94 km and takes approximately 54 minutes. To help North Grenville reach the provincial target of 60% diversion, residents need to consider taking it one step further – Composting! If residents of North Grenville can get rid of the organics in their garbage the provincial target of 60% is attainable. That would also mean less transport trailers shipping our garbage to Lafleche Environmental decreasing the overall carbon foot print. Samantha Rivet-Stevenson is a volunteer North Grenville Waste Reduction Committee Member
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by Heather Westendorp LUNCH We watch the snow melt, the rain fall and the temperatures begin to rise. There is a fresh change in the air. We want to spend more time outside and the chores seem endless. The cleanup begins. Seasonal change can inject new life into our attitude and eating patterns. No longer locked indoors, mealtimes become irregular and the work drives us. Having come through Easter Weekend eating, you will notice an extra treat here and there. The portions seem to get a little larger and those lovely left over sweets are such a temptation. I first noticed it yesterday when I ate an entire can of Salmon for lunch. Usually I will mix up a drained can of
red salmon with a tbsp. of zero fat greek yogurt, ¼ chopped onion, ¼ chopped green and red peppers. I even like to bulk it up with a celery stalk sliced and chopped finely. Half of this mix is equal to two servings. Simply toast two slices of whole wheat bread and put half the salmon mix for a rich filling sandwich. I leave the other half in a container for the next day. But, yesterday I had been cleaning and it just felt so good to sit down and eat. In some ways, sitting down was a lovely break, but still no excuse to eat a second sandwich. Yikes! It is so easy to overeat! It is wonderful to feel invigorated with a new season, but using extra calories cleaning up can become either weight reduction toward summer or a sneaky gain! We each make the choice. Follow Canada’s Food Guide for balanced nutritional eating and you will healthfully move into a warm summer or choose to fight those nasty bugs with extra walking and exercise! Lunchtime is an important time. Even if you start with a great Break-
fast and have planned a terrific healthy supper, somehow that midmorning, lunch and midafternoon hunger catch up with us! Plan an orange or apple for midmorning. At lunch take a nice fresh tossed salad, whole grain bread and a little low fat protein to help you fill up at lunch and perhaps a banana for that mid-afternoon sugar slump. It is easy to slip into a routine for breakfast and supper, but those in between times are the most dangerous for excess calories. You will be busy and often not be thinking about your food choices throughout the day. It is far too easy to grab quick foods during the rush and activity! Taking the time to pack a lunch will save many calories, help fill your nutrient requirements and stop fast food in its tracks. It is easy to let things go, but part of springtime is renewal and the environment slowly coming back to life from a long winter’s sleep. It is still cool in the mornings, but get out and enjoy those first walks of the season while listening to the birds sing. A little exercise will go a long way toward getting rid of that winter paunch. Besides, it is simply nice
not being hounded by black flies and horse flies while walking around the block. Human beings are very much like the plants, just a little bit each day and before we know it, the new season will be upon us. Don’t forget to do nice little things for yourself. Get a haircut, have your teeth cleaned and venture out to the library for an afternoon. Start a new hobby, think about planting a garden or even indulge in a few candles to make the house smell like spring! Take some time to renew your own spirit! Recharge your batteries! Hectic schedules and rushing around trying to get everything done is important, but self-care is the most important thing you can do this season. It involves simple steps, like taking the time to have a lovely refreshing lunch each day. Planning becomes habit in time. Practicing portion control and nutritional balance will go far beyond the seasons in helping you stay healthy and active. Heather Westendorp is a graduate of the University of Guelph: Food, Nutrition and Risk Management Diploma. She has also lost over 50 lbs. and is now a healthy weight, improving her health status!
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ing, I caught the article “Thrillers Fillers and Spillers” by Steve Silk which coined the term and perfectly describes this formula for successful container design. Assuming you’ve chosen a theme and picked the colours that make your heart sing, the recipe to put it all together, as the title suggests, contains three ingredients. A thriller is the main attraction that says: “Hey! Look at me!” It’s the taller one and the focal point of the arrangement. Depending where the pot is placed, it will be either centered for all around visibility or placed at the back of your container for a corner setting. The thriller can be a specimen flower, an elegant Canna, a showery fountain grass, or whatever you like that fits the criteria. Professionals use palm
trees, long flowering trees such as Hibiscus and Oleander standards, the paint splattered foliage of Crotons, and the exotic fuchsia leaves of the Dracaena cordyline. Alternately, garden trellises and spires can guide flowering vines vertically to explode into a show-stopping thriller. When budgets are tight, here at Seasonal Expressions, height can be achieved by using curly willow twigs purchased at home décor centers painted in a coordinating colour to create focal point. Fillers are just that. They fill gaps, create volume and anchor the thriller to the pot. While hiding less desirable thriller trunks, fillers unify by using colour while helping to accent and contrast to best show off each plant’s unique features. Fine textures are perfect at this stage
and will accentuate any large leaves. Use several plants and cram them in for a lush look! Spillers are your vines, grasses, and of course many trailing flower varieties that work beautifully to literally dress your pots! Petunias, Million Bells (Calibrachoa) and Ivy Geraniums will soften the edges of your pot and add summer long colour. Potato vines fly off the garden centre shelves with their chartreuse, bronze or dark purple leaves to choose from. Licorice vines, Creeping Jenny (Lysmachia) and Silver falls Dichondra are also available in more than one tone to best match your theme. Keep in mind that it’s ok to prune them back throughout the summer if you find them overwhelming the proportions of your arrangement.
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Rain Barrel sale supports Local Charity Fundraising efforts The Kemptville Knights of Columbus, Holy Cross Council 5333, in partnership with RainBarrel.ca, is selling rain barrels this spring in support of its charity and community support fundraising. Typical Rain Barrel
Rain barrels capture and store rain water collected from roofs through downspouts. They provide chlorine-free and fluoridefree water which is ideal for flowers, vegetables, lawns, shrubs and trees. Rain barrels divert clean water from sewer systems and can provide cost savings for homeowners who currently pay to have water trucked in or who have a water meter installed. The Knights are particularly proud to work with con-
servation projects of this nature, and are participating in World Water Week and Sustainable North Grenville this year. The North Grenville community is well aware of the great work done by the Holy Cross council of the Knights of Columbus. The contributions to local charities and community services are showcased annually at the “SweetHeart Brunch” in February where around 1000 people witness the donations to organizations including the Kemptville District Hospital, the Beth Donovan Hospice, the North Grenville Community Services Council and the local schools, along with several charities. The Knight’s food bank program is also a major contributor within the community, and is particularly appreciated along with its gift program
for children at Christmas time. Each rain barrel available through the Knights of Columbus is equipped with a mosquito and leaf debris filter basket, an overflow hose, an outlet and a spigot. These environmentally friendly products were once used to import fruits and vegetables and have been refurbished and repurposed to offer years of reliable service as rain barrels. Rain barrels are $55 each and must be pre-ordered online in advance at www.RainBarrel.ca/ KnightsofColumbus or by calling David Habberjam at (613) 258-3683. Pick up of the rain barrels will be on Saturday May 11th from 12:00 noon to 3:00 PM at the Holy Cross Church and School car park at 503 Clothier Street West.
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Happy 1st Birthday Baby! Who’s your dentist? Hmmm…maybe not the top thing on a one year old’s mind, but did you know that babies should see a dental health professional by age one? The Canadian Dental Association recommends that all children see a dental health professional by age one. This helps to spot potential problems at early stages when treatment is most simple. Baby teeth can decay quickly, and are very important for a child’s speech and nutrition. This first dental appointment can seem overwhelming to parents, especially if they have any anxiety surrounding the issue themselves. Having your little one see a dentist early helps to develop a worry-free dental relationship, and save money. What can you expect at that first appointment? Baby will most likely be in your arms while the dentist or dental hygienist has a look in their mouth. They will lift up the lip to check the front teeth and look for any signs of decay. This is a great time to ask any questions you may have, such as how and when to
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Love......a fundraiser for Children's Mental Health to help front line programs in our community, was held on Saturday April 6th at the Municipal Centre in Kemptville. We all have been touched in some way by loved ones struggling with depression, bi-polar disease and other mental health problems. Many were moved to tears, by the love and effort put in by the organizers of this event, the excellent musicians, poems, and catering done by the Branch Restaurant and Grill. The love that filled the room was amazing. There was a silent auction, raffle of a bike and Senators hockey shirt signed by Alfredson. The organizers would like to thank all the wonderful, dedicated workers that made this event a great success.
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How Kemptville Has Changed Part VIII
A Bridge and the River that Runs Beneath It By Jim Dolan The old concrete bridge and the river that runs beneath it had a special place in my life when I was a young boy in Kemptville in the late 50s and early 60s. The river, the south branch of the Rideau River, also known as the Kemptville Creek, is the reason that so many of us today can call Kemptville and the greater community of North Grenville our hometown. The Concrete Bridge at Prescott Street The concrete bridge was a true landmark of our community. It was built in 1928 to replace an iron bridge that was constructed in 1885. The concrete bridge was torn down and replaced with the current structure during the winter of 1961. I cried the day they started the demoli-
tion of that bridge. When I was a boy, I would stop on the bridge to see the fish in the waters below. I would look eastward to see if Joe Gauthier was speeding up the river in his small racing boat or to see if anyone was standing on Sam Schneiderman’s dock, which was a favorite fishing spot of mine. I climbed its arches on many occasions, the first time scared to death, but done to prove “I wasn’t no chicken”. Did you know that from its top, if you looked east, you could see the Lower Bridge? Winston Kinnaird told me that when he was young, he rode his bike up one side and down the other side of its arches. He was obviously far more daring than me. Before my time, for over 100 years, pedestrians on the bridge could hear the sound of a steam whistle that would signal the imminent
arrival of another steamboat from Montreal or Ottawa that was carrying goods to Kemptville. Sam Gaw recalls that in 1936, one of the steamers, the “Ottawan”, got stuck at the sand pit about a half mile from the dock at the Lower Bridge. It was to be its last trip up the South Branch as a decision was made that it was no longer feasible to dredge the channel. Perhaps that decision was influenced by the fact that commercial trucking was becoming the more favored method of transporting goods to Kemptville as the main highway from the St. Lawrence River to Ottawa passed right through the heart of the town. There used to be a swing bridge at the Lower Bridge that allowed boats to come further up river to McMasters Lumber Mill. That bridge was replaced with the current bridge in 1961.
The River – Our Outdoor, All Season, Recreational Facility In the late 50s and early 60s, the river and its banks served as a “far better than any man-made” all season recreational facility for my friends and I. In winter we would skate and play hockey on its frozen surface.
Sometimes when the conditions were perfect, we would skate all the way to the mouth of the Rideau River and beyond. As soon as the snow would fall and for as long as it fell, we would toboggan or go sledding down its south bank directly behind Riverside Park. We made our own snow-packed toboggan jumps. One of my more vivid memories of that time is “the Hawk” and his toboggan submerged in water in the middle of the river. He found out “the hard way” that speed has it consequences on a river that wasn’t completely frozen over. People told me that before I was born, my grandfather John Dolan built a bobsled run on the north side of the river bank approximately straight south of the current IOOF Hall. By all accounts, it was a pretty fast run. In late winter we turned our attention to more dangerous things to do on the river. I recall a spring-like day. We were playing hockey opposite the Catholic Church. A bay on the south side of the river was still frozen, but the north side was open water. Barry Taylor, wearing his full goalie gear, went too close to the open water to retrieve the puck and fell through the ice. We got Barry out, but that put a quick end to the game.
The spring thaw would provide even more excitement on the river. A number of kids would take intentional or sometimes unintentional rides on the ice flows down river until they would come to an abrupt halt by the ice jams just east of the Prescott Street Bridge. The kids who were skilled in the art of riding icebergs would make it to shore easily, but a few frightened children needed assistance. When the pike and pickerel started running in early spring, you could watch Joe Martineau spear fish just behind the Jack and Jill Shoppe (Salamander’s Restaurant today). Joe would be stretched out over the retaining wall with a spear in his hand and a trusted friend holding him by both ankles. Once a fish was speared, Joe would throw fish and spear over the heads of the on-lookers huddled on the shore. After a short pause for a cigarette and congratulations from those of us watching, Joe would be dangling close to the water again, with his flashlight assistant (on at least one occasion – my Dad) standing nearby and nary a game warden (conservation officer today) in sight. Jim’s next article “Summertime on The South Branch” will appear in the April 24th edition of The North Grenville Times
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There’s always something interesting going on at Maplewood Hall. Most recently at the Hall, there was a lively discussion during our monthly OMCA meeting about our lease renewal with the Municipality. The community association has what's called a "triple net" lease with North Grenville: we cover all utilities and upkeep of the Hall, manage all the rentals and contribute each month to a Capital Reserve Trust Account to cover major expenses, such as our new propane furnace and our UV water filtration system. The current lease expires at the end of the summer and the OMCA has been discussing what terms and conditions we'd like to see in a new one. The current Board of Directors is absolutely committed to keeping the management of Maplewood Hall in community hands rather than turning it back to the Municipality to operate. We hope we have your support in this. Membership in the Oxford Mills Community Association is open to everyone, as are our monthly meetings on the first Thursday of each month. Please join your neighbours in discussing community events and issues. On May 9th, the OMCA holds its Annual General Meeting at 7pm in Maplewood Hall. Last year's financial statement will be presented along with a year-end report. It's a great opportunity to get to know your community better and we encourage
everyone to drop by. Members of the community in attendance can also nominate or run for a place on our five member Board of Directors. There are currently two vacancies. We're still looking for a few new members to join our Canada Day Celebration planning committee and/or to volunteer on the day (from 11 am to 4pm approx.). We're also interested in showcasing local musicians and vendors to an average crowd of +300 people. Contact Marc Meyer at 613.258.0713 (barefootmarc@gmail. com) if you're interested in participating. Help us make this year's celebration the best ever! Maplewood Hall, the historic 1875 schoolhouse that serves as Oxford Mills' community centre is run entirely by community. It's made available at very affordable prices for a variety of events from business meetings, birthday parties, and coffee houses to receptions. For example, we have a Wedding Special rate of $320 that covers the use of both the Hall and the Park from Friday noon to Sunday noon - try to beat that anywhere in Eastern Ontario! To register an event please go to www.maplewoodhall.ca and complete a simple rental request form, call 613-258-6485 or send an email to info@ maplewoodhall.ca Find the Oxford Mills Community Association on Facebook.
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One Final Festival Terry Butler will be retiring as Chair of the Dandelion Festival Committee after next month’s event. The NG Times sat down with Terry to talk about his involvement with the Festival and how he sees the event after fourteen years of the Festival. NG Times: What are your earliest memories of the Dandelion Festival? Terry: I was at the very first Festival, which was located at the Ferguson Forest Centre in those days. I wasn’t on the organising side then, but we ran the Giant Tiger Coffee House that time. What I really remember very well was the great day and the Gala that was held that night at St. Mike’s. The room was decorated with stone statues and fountains and looked fantastic. A great night, but the organisers forgot that they had to clear everything away before midnight! I can still see Linda Lee St. Louis dragging out one of the statues and saying to Paul and Nadia Gray: “Next time, we decorate with balloons!” NG Times: How did you get drawn into organising the Festival? Terry: I had become a vendor at the Festival after that first year, selling iced tea and whatnot. The early festivals had been run by the North Grenville Arts and Culture Committee, but it had sort of
Ferguson Forestry Centre Donates to The KDH Foundation
The Ferguson Forestry Centre donated $500 to Kemptville District Hospital’s Mammography Department. People can book in their own Mammography appointment with no doctor referral needed. Shown above are Adam Shewchuka member of the Board of Director with FFC, handing over a cheque to Mary Boucher, Development Officer and John Bouza, Executive Director of KDH. Apri 10, 2013
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disbanded after a few years. So when Brent Kelaher, Linda Girard, Louise Mortimer and some others started it up again, the Festival set up a Board. I’ve been helping out since then and I’ve been the Chair for the last number of years. NGTimes: How much work was that, in addition to your role as Councillor and business owner? Terry: Well, it was a lot of work, but it wasn’t all me, of course. I watched over a fantastic group of people who took the Festival to a whole new level. It moved from the FFC to Curry Park, and then to the Old Downtown Kemptville location. We’re now at Riverside Park and I hope that will be the permanent home for the Festival. NGTimes: So, are things running smoothly? Is that why you feel it’s time to retire from the Board? Terry: Things are going well, but the challenges never end. We tried closing Clothier and Prescott streets for a couple of years, but it was very hard to do that. We had to deal with the Counties to close the roads. Then there’s the safety part: emergency vehicles have to have access to the site, so we can’t close the Prescott Street Bridge anymore. We needed to put up over forty signs and we needed fifty volunteers just to man the barriers all the time. It meant we had to try and confine the site to Riverside Park as much as possible. Then there were the bike races to fit in too. NGTimes: Why was that a problem? Terry: The thing is that we started a Bike Race event that has grown into a major event in the Canadian biking world. The eQuinelle Grand Prix Pro/Am Criterion has run for just two years and already has one of the biggest purses in Canadian racing. That’s fantastic, but it also means we have to keep streets clear; it involves insurance issues, barriers, safety issues, etc. It has been a huge success, but it also brings new challenges to the organisers of the Festival. NGTimes: Such as? Terry: Well, how do we marry a major national event like that with a local festival? How do we keep the local atmosphere that the Dandelion Festival has? It can be one of great Festivals in Ontario, but that means changing and not everyone wants that change. The big question as well is: how do we pay for it? NGTimes: Where does the funding come from now? Terry: We’ve had funding from all levels of government
over the years. But this year we lost the Celebrate Ontario funding- too much competition from too many other events. There were more than two hundred festivals competing for the money this year. That was about a third of our budget that was suddenly gone. The Municipality gives a little money, but that goes towards renting Riverside Park. The trouble is that we never know how much money we’ll have from year to year. Any money we get from the federal government has to be spent that year, so we can never keep anything in the account to cover the next year’s expenses. It is hard to book musicians, street performers and whatnot if you don’t know if there will be the funds to cover the costs. NGTimes: Last year, the Festival charged an admission fee of $2. Is that a possible source of extra funds? Terry: No, I think the community has got used to having a free Festival, and that’s fine. But it is a volunteer-run event, and there are only so many sponsors around in North Grenville to step up. The thing is, North Grenville is a fantastic place for volunteering but it is always the same people who organise things. And they’re mostly grey-
haired these days. NGTimes”: Does that mean you’re pessimistic about the future of the Dandelion Festival? Terry: No, there’s one thing I really want to say from the heart. I cannot tell you how much I respect I have for the people who have kept the Dandelion Festival dream alive. For fourteen years, from that first small group in the NGACC to the present Board, a fantastic job has been done every year. It is amazing to think how far the Festival has come in those years. Unless you have been in the trenches, you have no idea the blood, sweat and tears that have gone into keeping the vision of the festival alive. The Dandelion Festival is a North Grenville community event. It will be hard in the future to marry growth and that community feel, but it can be done. The people of North Grenville have a fantastic event. I would encourage everyone who attends this year’s Festival to dig deep and, when you see a donation jar, or any way to contribute, be generous. It has been my pleasure and honour to be part of the Dandelion Festival and I thank each and every person I have worked with over the years for that privilege.
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COMMUNITY EVENTS Send in your community events to editor @ngtimes.ca The Wizard of Oz Musical. On for three weeks at the Municipal Center. Weekend showings www.kymtc.com for details Online Marketing and Social Media Presentation. Hear from local business owners about how they are using online marketing to improve sales, 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm Purvis Hall, University of Guelph, Kemptville Campus FREE! Coffee and snacks provided.
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The History of First Nations in North Grenville The North Grenville Historical Society’s Dr. David Shanahan will speak about the pre 1784 and the 2013 draft treaty agreement on the Algonquin Land Claim Transfer west of Burritt’s Rapids. 7:00 p.m. 15 Water Street, Kemptville Bishop’s Mills Women’s Institute Annual General meeting for the branch. At the Community
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Kemptville Youth Centre Funhaven trip 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
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Bedtime Story Hour at the Library Come to our bedtime story hour – the whole family is welcome! Children may come in their pyjamas and bring a snugly toy. Juice and cookies are served. from 6:30 to 7:30 pm
April 17th
The Kemptville Horticultural Society meeting @ the Kemptville Pentecostal Church, 1964 County Rd 43, 7:30pm Add Bling to your Garden with Colour. New Members & Guests Welcome Kemptville Youth Centre Teen Spring Fling Dance All Ages [12-18] 6:00pm-9:00pm
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The Oxford Mills United Church will be hosting a Euchre and Supper at Maplewood Hall 2:00 PM.
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The North Grenville Photography Club – Meeting first Wednesday of every month, at the Old Fire Hall, 25 Reuben Crescent. For more information, see ngphotoclub.ca
Kemptville Legion afternoon bingo 1st & 3rd Wednesday of the month. Games start at 1:00 pm. All welcome. Refreshments available. THURS
Bridge – 6:30 pm and 6:45 pm at St. John’s United Church, Kemptville. Cost $5, partner preferred but not necessary. For more information, contact Elaine Pratt at 613-258-3783 North Grenville Toastmasters – Meeting first and third Thursday of the month, 7 pm at O’Farrell’s Financial Services, County Road 44, 613-258-7665 Youngsters of Yore Robin Heald, Executive Director of the Youth Centre is our speaker The French Connexion: Le quatrième jeudi du mois, venez nous joindre pour un souper et des conversations en français. Le prochain souper sera au Salamanders le 25 avril à 18h30. Prière de réserver votre place à l’adresse thefrenchconnexion@live.ca.
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Friendship Lunch – Every Friday from 11:30 am to 12:30 pm at Leslie Hall. All welcome Seniors’ Foot Care Clinic Every Friday at the Cheryl J. Brown Centre
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à 11h00 Heure du conte en français pour les enfants de 0 à 6 ans Angèle Charron du Centre de la petite enfance sera à la bibliothèque municipale de North Grenville pour lire des contes en français. BNI Networking Group: Grow your business in North Grenville every week! 7-8:30 am. We have breakfast at the Alumni Building at the University. Call 613-258-0553 for more info. Mixed Adult Pickup Basketball Game – Every Tuesday night at Holy Cross School gym from 7-9 pm. Cost is $5 per night or $50 for the season. All skill ranges welcome. For more information, please contact Jeff or Samantha at 613-258-1847 or Samantha.rivet-stevenson@rbc/.com Bridge – 12:15 pm at St. John’s United Church, Kemptville. Cost $3, partner preferred but not necessary. For more information, contact Ellen at 613-258-7778 Employment Readiness Workshop: Information and Decision Making Tuesdays from 1-2:30pm and Fridays Mothers of Preschoolers - Support group for mother’s with Preschoolers. Whether you’re a townie, rural, stay-at-home, working, teen, adoptive, special-needs, single or married, MOPS is for you! 6:30-8:00pm St. John’s United Church 400 Prescott Street, Kemptville. Angie Brown at 613-223-3979 The Branch Artisans Guild Every Third Tuesday, Members meet at North Grenville Community Church, 2659 Concession Street Kemptville at 7:00 pm. (Except July & August). New members welcomed! For more information please contact Sharon Billings at 258-4382
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KEMPTVILLE DISTRICT MINOR HOCKEY ASSOCIATION Annual General Meeting 7:00pm Tuesday, April 16, 2013 St. Michael Catholic High School All Members are encouraged to attend: wrap-up and summary of the 2012/13 season learn about the program for the 2013/14 season elections to the executive will be held for each position This is the venue where you can voice any concerns regarding the previous season or suggestions for the upcoming season. For more information, contact info@kemptvillehockey.com or go to www.kemptvillehockey.com
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Helping Pets in Need at Pet Value April is Pet Apprec i a t i on Month at Pet Valu locations all across Canada. Our local store in the Kemptville Colonnade Plaza has some exciting plans for this important annual event. The weekend of April 19th, 20th and 21st is Pet Adoption Weekend. Kemptville Pet Valu will be hosting the Lanark Animal Welfare Society (LAWS) and Big Sky Ranch Animal Sanctuary at the store in the hopes of adopting out a record number of cats, dogs and small animals. Adoption hours are Friday April 19th from 4pm to 8pm and Saturday and Sun-
day April 20th and 21st from 11am to 4pm. This year's Pet Adoption Weekend will take place outdoors in the parking lot in front of Pet Valu. Each of the two local rescue groups will have tents set up to showcase the animals they have available for adoption. Big Sky Ranch will also feature an “animal display” on Saturday and Sunday with a goat, sheep, miniature pony, a goose, Lucky the lama, a pot-bellied pig and hopefully Ellie the emu! Bring the kids and come out to meet some of the rescued animals that live at Big Sky
Ranch -- and consider adopting your new best friend while you are visiting! Responsible Dog Owner's of Canada will be on-site and available during the adoption weekend to answer questions and provide tips and guidance to new dog adopters and the general public about dog behaviour, bite prevention and responsible dog ownership. During the adoption weekend, LAWS is sponsoring a canine first aid demonstration at 1 pm on both Saturday and Sunday. From 11 am to 3 pm all weekend, dog
and cat nail clipping will also be offered by local groomer and trainer Lisa Day for $10 per pet, with all proceeds donated to these two charities. Cash and product donations will be gratefully accepted by Pet Valu staff throughout the month of April and during the Pet Adoption Weekend. 100% of the funds raised by Pet Valu during Pet Appreciation Month stay right here in our community. Come out and show your support for animals in need in North Grenville. Pet Valu is located at 309 Colonnade Drive in Kemptville.
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