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Vol. 4, No 15

April 13, 2016

A week of local energy

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by David Shanahan This is a special week in North Grenville and surrounding areas. Volunteer Week, the NG Sustainability Fair and Market, and the Shop Local Showcase and a new vision for Kemptville College are all stories in the news this week. Tying them all together is that word “local”. In a world of globalisation, when we can often feel powerless in the face of giant corporations, international trade deals and political unrest, it is good to remember that we live in a healthy, welcoming and potentially sustainable place. We can control so much of our local economy and ecology, and we can start by giving our custom and loyalty to local businesses. When you spend money

in corporate stores, you are often moving it permanently out of this area. Money spent outside the local economy is lost forever. Money spent here is invested in the future health of our community. You need to check the stores and see where the money is going. Is the store, even franchise stores, locally-owned and operated? When you hire someone locally, you spend your money to support your neighbour. They then spend that money in other neighbour’s stores and businesses. They may be able to take on extra employees too, and that keeps the local economy growing. Local employment means more tax money for the services we need from our municipal government. It means fewer people depending on food

banks and social services. Take a look through the Home Improvement pull-out this week and you will be impressed, as I was, at the wealth and breadth of businesses we have available to us here in North Grenville and surrounding area. We are also blessed by a relative abundance of doctors and medical services, restaurants, health and fitness centres, supermarkets and so many other assets. Make use of them. Keep it local. Make sure that the small and medium sized businesses of this community can continue to operate and add their invaluable contribution to the health and vitality of North Grenville. The more I think of the history, heritage, voluntary and service groups, commercial and recreational facilities, sports and leisure

clubs and groups and centres, the potential agricultural development areas, the more optimistic I feel about our shared future. This weekend, head over to the Municipal Centre on Saturday and Sunday, and get some idea of the wealth of talent, entrepreneurial vision and commitment we have in this region. Both events are free admission, thanks, as so often, to the efforts of the many volunteers and business people who put so much into our community. The world may be going somewhere in a wicker basket, but North Grenville, this week at least, is a centre of activism, energy and potential. Celebrate Earth Day and the coming of Spring. Celebrate your neighbours.

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Experts gather for RING’s Antiques Roadshow

by Polly Beach The Refugees in North Grenville [RING] fundraising team is gearing up for the “Antiques Roadshow”themed event on Sunday, April 24, from 2-5 pm, with appraisals from 2-3:30 and live auction from 3:30-5 pm, at the beautiful Burritt’s Rapids Community Hall. We are pleased to introduce you to our guest appraisers and auctioneer who are generously volunteering their time and expertise to help raise funds to bring two Syrian refugee families to North Grenville. RING is more than ⅔ of the way to meeting their fundraising goal! Ken Mews is well known in the North Grenville area for his volunteerism with groups such as the Rotary Club and North Grenville Historical Society. In 2012, Ken turned his passion for antiques into his own business, Lost & Found Consignment Collectibles, with both an eBay online store and a showroom at Geraldine’s Gallery. Ken’s area of expertise is antique glass, fine china, silver and exceptional books. If you have an item of interest, or an inherited collectible such as a piece of Murano Art Glass, Limoges, Royal Doulton, Dresden or

Waterford Crystal, please bring it to be appraised. Joe Gallaro and his wife have been in the antiques business for over 30 years. They owned and operated an antiques store in Merrickville, Now & Again, for twelve years. They are still active in the antiques world, setting up at antiques shows and conducting private sales to collectors and dealers. Joe states that he is a generalist and knows a little about a lot, which is perfect for an “Antiques Roadshow” appraiser! If you own a treasured piece of history that you have always wanted to know more about, please bring it for appraisal. Tanya Ursual is the owner of E.G. Ursual, Military Antiquarian Inc., Canada’s leading military dealer since 1977. Tanya is one of the world’s experts on military medals and badges. She conducts appraisals for national museums and is the North American representative for Dix Noonan Webb (London England) which is the world’s largest military auction house. Tanya's expertise includes Canadian, British Commonwealth and foreign medals as well as badges and other militaria. We are thrilled to be able to have

Tanya come and share her expertise with us. Please bring your family’s heirloom medals and items of military significance for appraisal. Share their history with others and learn more about them. You can read more about Tanya Ursual's experience, service and products at www.medalsofwar.com Roger Hart has been in the rare books business for 20 years. In 1996, he and his wife Carol took over Old Authors Bookshop, then located in Morrisburg, Ontario, and operated it for eight years. In 2004, Roger and Carol moved to Ottawa with their stock of over 9,000 books, and have run Old Authors ever since as an internetbased business, specialising in non-fiction works, with an emphasis on military and naval topics. Bring your old, rare and intriguing books for Roger’s appraisal. Flora Grant Dumouchel is our auctioneer for the afternoon’s live auction of donated antiques. Flora has over 34 years of experience as an auctioneer with her business, Flora Grant Dumouchel Auction Service, Ingleside, Ontario. In 2015, Flora chaired the first ever Auctioneers’ Challenge at the International Plowing

Match & Rural Expo. She also shared her talent with the spectators, to their delight. You can check Flora in action on Facebook by googling IPM & Rural Expo 2015. The RING fundraising team is really happy that Flora Grant Dumouchel has agreed to come and conduct the live auction for us. It’s sure to be a fast paced, high energy, fun and fundraising time! This brings us to all the wonderful donations that have been received so far for the live auction. We have a 14” hand-painted Delft vase, a set of 6 Limoges china cups & saucers, a Toby Jug, silver jewelry, costume jewelry, an etching by John Benn “Waterfall”, a vintage glass compote, other assorted collectibles and furniture. Looking forward to seeing you on Sunday, April 24, from 2-5 pm in the historic Burritt’s Rapids Community Hall. Suggested donation: $10 per appraisal. Refreshments will be provided to keep your energy up as we fundraise together for RING! If you have anything you would like to donate for the live auction, please call or email, Polly Beach 613269-9320/613-809-4778, pbeach2020@gmail.com

Wicked Spring Concerts by the North Grenville Concert Choir! It is spring and renewal is in the air! The North Grenville Concert Choir is bringing an exciting show for all to enjoy that will include medleys from several very popular musicals. Rehearsals have been ongoing since the beginning of January under the wonderful musical direction of Phillip Konopka. Many new members have joined and, in fact, the choir has doubled in size since last fall; we have welcomed several young singers who bring a breath of fresh air and much talent to our choir. A medley of Wicked, the musical, will

be one of the musicals performed and we know many young people can relate to the movie Frozen! Based on the novel ‘Wicked: The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West’ by Gregory Maguire, Wicked is the back story of what transpired in Oz before (and during) Dorothy’s visit. Currently the tenthlongest running musical on Broadway, and one of the most popular musicals ever, Wicked is the moving story of the powerful friendship between Glinda the Good, and Elphaba, the Wicked Witch

of the West, and a thoughtprovoking exploration of the facets of goodness and wickedness. It is designed to get the audience questioning what wicked really is, and the different ways it can come to be. The choir has had a blast rehearsing all this great music, and they will bring much joy and energy in singing these amazing musical pieces. Performances will be held during the weekend of May 13-15. Stay tuned for details of location & time, as well as more exciting updates of the other musicals in the weeks ahead! (www.ngcc.net)

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School Board invites input to the 2016 Program Review

Your Independent Grocer wins Provincial award

The Upper Canada District School Board (UCDSB) is inviting students, parents, staff and community members to share their vision for education in our communities through the 2016 UCDSB Program Review. School boards in Ontario, including the UCDSB, receive funding from the Ministry of Education to operate schools. As the board proceeds with understanding how to reduce surplus school space while maximizing opportunities for students, we also need to better understand what good educational programming will look like to support our communities. In March 2015, the Ministry of Education provided the Pupil Accommodation Review Guideline (PARG) to all school boards in Ontario. These are the guidelines that school boards must follow if and when boards decide to initiate a Pupil Accommodation Review. To comply with the PARG, the UCDSB updated its School Closures Policy 413. On January 27, 2016, the Board of Trustees recommended the initiation of a Program Review. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The review will provide an opportunity for our students, their families and our staff to share their voice regarding what they value and appreciate about educational programs in our schools,â&#x20AC;? said Phil Dawes, superintendent of district alignment. The Board is holding ten public meetings where responses to the Program Review can be received from parents and residents. However, none of these will take place in North Grenville or Merrickville-Wolford. These areas are part of the Grenville Family of Schools, and the meeting for this section will take place at South Grenville District High School on May 4 at 6:30 pm. Anyone interested in attending that meeting needs to register via the Facebook page. Otherwise, the public can provide feedback during the review process by responding to the UCDSBâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s online survey www.surveymonkey. com/r/ZJTY5RM This discussion includes input on different grade structures, language instruction, program structures and optimal learning experiences for students. The Board have stated that the findings of the Program Review will be shared at the Board of Trustees meeting on Wednesday, May 25, 2016. For questions or comments, please call 1-800-267-7131 ext. 1260 or email communications@ucdsb.on.ca.

Local supermarket, Jonsson's Your Independent Grocer, located in the Kemptville Mall, has been named as one of this yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s recipients of the annual Foodland Ontario Retailer Awards. The awards program is the produce industry's premier competition for excellence in display and promotion, and support of Ontario foods. Steve Jonssonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s store was recognised in the Gold Category, given to chain and independent stores in three specific categories: seasonal, creative and cross-merchandised. The Kemptville store received their award in the Seasonal category, one of only four stores to be given awards in that sector. This is the second consecutive year that the store has received this award. Created in 1987 to recognize efforts to raise consumer awareness about the diversity of fruits and vegetables grown in the province, these annual awards are presented

to grocery retailers for instore promotion of fresh Ontario food. In 2015, there were 3,578 applications for awards, so the success of a local store is quite an achievement. The award will be presented at a special gala in Toronto. Minister of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs, Jeff Leal, underlined the importance of promoting local food: â&#x20AC;&#x153;Buying local food not only provides families with healthy and delicious options, but creates jobs and economic growth in communities across the province. I applaud grocery retailers for looking at innovative ways to connect consumers with their food and the people who grow it so they have a deeper understanding and appreciation for the good things grown in Ontario.â&#x20AC;? Congratulations to Steve and his staff at the store for maintaining what is becoming a great tradition of excellence.

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Good vibrations by David Shanahan There are times when things come together in such a way as to make you feel downright optimistic. Shining through the miasma of doubt and cynicism and bad vibes (to coin a phrase), there comes a sense that good things are actually happening in this depressing world of ours. Looking through this week’s issue, I realised that this is one of those times. There are pages and pages of information about local businesses providing needed services in our community. So many, in fact, that we had to do a special pull-out section just for them. What does this mean? To me, it means that we have, in North Grenville and surrounding areas, an incredible range of expertise and experience and it shows that we don’t have to go far to find the services we need. I think I always assumed that there were a few businesses, a few tradespeople and professionals we could call on at various times. But now I know better. Now I know

how rich we are, not just in home improvement, but in so many other areas too. It is not only a wonderful surprise, it’s also a great relief that so many individuals and businesses, big and small, have continued to thrive and grow in our community. Sometimes it seemed as though the multinationals and large corporations had squeezed them all out of business completely. This underlines the need and the logic of shopping locally, of supporting our neighbours and friends in their business operations. We don’t have the excuse that these services aren’t available here. Steve Jonsson, owner of Your Independent Grocer in the Kemptville Mall, has won a Gold Category Award from Foodland Ontario for the second year in a row. We have top-class, locally-owned businesses on our doorstep. On top of the special pull-out section, we have the Shop Local Showcase coming to the Municipal Centre on Saturday. Aside from the unfortunate grammar (it should be “locally”,

but I think I have to give up being pedantic about that!), this is another example of how energetic and visionary our local businesses can be. Anne Kotlarchuk, organiser and dynamo behind the showcase, is herself a prime example of the kind of entrepreneur we have in our midst. We want a sustainable North Grenville, and that means more than just ecological sustainability. It means that we need to ensure that, should we ever find it hard to drive to Ottawa, or some other location, we have the facilities here to carry us through. The local economy ultimately depends upon a healthy local business community, offering the services and choices that make it an attractive place to live. Speaking of sustainable, we have the North Grenville Sustainability Fair & Market coming to us on Sunday. What a weekend for North Grenville! Here we have another local organisation taking a long-term and intelligent look at our society and providing ideas - and practical ones, too

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- as to how we as a community thrive and grow in a truly green and growing manner. Local artists, musicians, businesses and restaurants coming together to present electric vehicles, projects for kids, eye-opening insights into possibilities and potentialities: all put together by volunteers interested and committed to their community. Volunteers! Another wonderful aspect of this week’s issue is the fact that it marks Volunteer Week in Canada. This year’s theme is: Volunteers are the roots of strong communities, and the Prime Minister, in his statement for Volunteer Week, also stresses that “volunteers are at the heart of healthy and resilient communities”. I think nowhere in this country is that more true than in North Grenville and Merrickville-Wolford. We have known and celebrated for many years the incredible work done by our friends and neighbours in making our communities places worth living in. I hope this awareness will become widespread,

The New Healthy Smiles Ontario Program

by Leeds, Grenville and Lanark District Health Unit Good oral health is important to the overall health of children and youth. It’s very important to start seeing a dentist when your child is 12 months old and to keep going regularly. Healthy Smiles Ontario pays for regular check-ups, preventive care and treatment. WHO IS ELIGIBLE? Children and youth 17 and under may be eligible if they are residents of Ontario and are members of a household that meets the

income eligibility requirements. Children 17 and under are automatically eligible and automatically enrolled in Healthy Smiles Ontario when they or their family receive either Ontario Works, Temporary Care Assistance, Assistance for Children with Severe Disabilities or the Ontario Disability Support Program. Children and youth with other dental insurance coverage are no longer automatically excluded. HOW DO I ENROLL? • Go to ontario.ca/ healthysmiles

WHAT SERVICES ARE COVERED? • Regular visits to a licensed dental provider, such as a dentist or dental hygienist • Dental services including check-ups, cleaning, fillings, x-rays and scaling • Urgent or emergency oral health issues

• Call ServiceOntario INFOline toll-free at 1-844-296-6306 (TTY toll-free at 1-800-387-5559) • Your local public health unit can also help you enroll. Go to ontario.ca/healthysmiles to find out which public health unit serves your area. Once enrollment has been confirmed you will receive a Healthy Smiles Ontario dental card. The dental card must be presented to your dental provider at each visit to receive dental care under the program.

WHERE TO ACCESS DENTAL CARE INCLUDING EMERGENCY DENTAL CARE? • If you have a dentist, contact their office to find out if they participate in Healthy Smiles Ontario • If you do not have a dentist, contact your local public health unit for help • Go to ontario.ca/ healthysmiles to find out which public health unit serves your area WHY IS ORAL HEALTH IMPORTANT?

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The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement on National Volunteer Week: “This week is National Volunteer Week, a time to celebrate and thank Canada’s 12.7 million volunteers for the selfless work they do to help those around them. The theme for this year’s campaign—Volunteers are the roots of strong communities—recognizes that volunteers are at the heart of healthy and resilient communities. We each have the power to make the world a better place. We can help a senior citizen who can no longer drive, mentor a young person in an after-school program, or welcome Syrian refugees to their new country. Volunteers look for opportunities to contribute their time, passion, and skill to make a positive difference in the lives of others. They believe—and know—that better is always possible. On behalf of all Canadians, I want to thank all the volunteers who every day accomplish extraordinary things and make Canada a great place to live.” Cavities and gum disease can be painful and can lead to serious infections, affecting the growth of adult teeth. Pain can result in loss of sleep, affect a child’s ability to eat, and can impact a child’s ability to learn and attend school. Good oral health is important for your child’s self-esteem, sense of well-being, and their overall health. Prevent oral health

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case, there is no need for hyperbole, no need to exaggerate the situation. We, as a community, can bask in the glow this weekend, celebrating a community that is awake, eager to take on the future, and willing to play a role in saving, not the planet in a general way, but this place we call home, these people we call friends and neighbours. Support your neighbours. Shop locally, use local services. Keep your money in the neighbourhood. Volunteer. I’m picking up good vibrations.

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especially among younger people and new residents in the area. We need you to carry on this great tradition, to continue providing the selfless and time-consuming efforts of those who have paid their dues over many years and are now ready to step back and let others carry on. My goodness, even the Municipality are giving off good vibrations these days. We have had the BDO Report on the future of Kemptville College, a report that, while still a little vague and full of qualifications, gives credit to the municipal staff who have shown unusual vision and imagination in drawing up a plan for what the future of the College might be in its second century. I am not the kind who calls everything “fantastic” and “a great success” when it isn’t. We’ve had too much boosterism like that, where we’re prepared to praise to the sky anything local, just because it is local. But, in this

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Steve Clark’s Report

Trillium Capital Grants should be reinstated: In Question Period last week, Leeds-Grenville MPP Steve Clark called on the Minister of Tourism, Culture and Sport to immediately reinstate the Ontario Trillium Foundation’s capital grants program. “Hard-working volunteer groups are shocked by this government’s sudden decision to suspend the Ontario Trillium Foundation (OTF) capital program,” Steve said. “This funding is vital to Legions, community centres and other facilities operated by organizations in Leeds-Grenville and across the province. It

is literally keeping a roof over their heads.” He said the Wynne government made the decision to suspend the $25 million program without any consultation. “If this is such great news, why was it announced at 4:53 pm on the Thursday before Easter weekend? It was to bury the fact they’ve dealt a devastating blow to community groups for whom OTF capital funding is a lifeline.” The timing, just two weeks before the April 6 deadline for intakes, means any applications completed or in process are now worthless. “The government has just dumped those applications and the 1000s of volunteer hours to complete them right into the shredder,” said Steve. The ministry’s Expenditure Estimates for 2016/17 indicate Trillium’s $25 million budget for capital funding is being funneled

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from people about how this move will put groups in Leeds-Grenville in jeopardy. The minister needs to hear those voices and act immediately on my request to reinstate the program,” Steve insisted. The MPP said the volunteer organizations are victims of the Wynne government’s waste, scandal and mismanagement. “The fact they can’t fund a new program that represents a mere 0.02% of the province’s budget without raiding Trillium’s capital fund shows just how broke this government is,” he stressed. “It’s a sad day in Ontario when the minister has millions for Pan Am executive bonuses and manicures for athletes, but nothing for the small groups who rely on Trillium.” Restoration of Seniors Drug benefits: Steve is welcoming the provincial government’s decision to put a major in-

into a new “Ontario 150” program, apparently in connection with Canada’s 150th anniversary in 2017. “We have no details about this program and whether the groups who rely on capital funds from Trillium to maintain their facilities will be eligible, but it would seem very unlikely. It’s one thing for OTF to administer this new program, but to set it up by stealing funds from vulnerable volunteer organizations is unacceptable. The government has left them with nowhere to turn – there are simply no other provincial capital programs out there.” As a result, Steve said, these organizations will be forced to spend more of their time raising funds for capital projects, taking time and money away from the invaluable community initiatives these dedicated volunteers support. “I’m already hearing

Blast From The Past by Deron Johnson There's an old idea that's been getting some traction in the national press over the past few months. It's the idea of having a guaranteed minimum income. What might be most interesting is the fact that voices on all sides of the political spectrum have been supportive of the idea. For a little historical background, let's look back to 1974. 'Mincome', as it was called, was an experimental Canadian basic income project that was implemented in Dauphin, Manitoba. The project was funded jointly by the provincial and federal governments of the day. The purpose was to determine whether a guaranteed unconditional income would improve individual health and community life. The project was fairly simple. If an individual had no income from any source at all, they received a basic entitlement. As earned income increased, the benefit declined, but less than proportionately. As a result, low-income earners received partial benefits so that they weren’t worse off than they would have been if they had quit their jobs and relied solely on income assistance. This means that there is always an incentive to work, and people who work are always better off than if they didn't. A final report was never April 13, 2016

issued when the experiment was stopped in 1978, but a University of Manitoba professor did an analysis of the results in 2009 and published her report in 2011. One of the arguments against this type of program was that it discouraged people from working. According to the report, only teenagers and new mothers worked significantly less. It was concluded that mothers of young children who wanted to stay home longer with their children were now able to, without fear of putting their family in financial peril. Teenagers worked less because they weren't under pressure to help support their families (often causing them to leave high school before graduating), which directly resulted in more teenagers graduating from high school during that period. Some of the observations related to health were that hospital visits during the Mincome experiment dropped 8.5%, with fewer work related injuries and fewer emergency room visits from accidents. There was also a reduction in rates of psychiatric hospitalization and the number of mental illness related consultations with health professionals. The conclusion was that stress and anxiety about poverty was reduced, and therefore people were healthier both physically and psycho-

logically. Another argument against the program was that it would cost too much. However, based on the drop in health care costs due to reduced frequency of use, the cost savings of eliminating government programs like CPP, Employment Insurance, disability and other welfare type government programs designed to keep people from falling into poverty, and a reduction in WSIB claims due to a decrease in workrelated injuries, accidents and illnesses and it sounds like there is a potential for significant savings. This would also eliminate the frustrating application process for these programs, which too often denied benefits to the people that needed them based on technicalities or a lack of recognizing unique circumstances. In fact, according to several Queen's University professors, the cost of replacing these programs, plus providing every adult with an annual income of $20,000 and children with an income guarantee of $6,000, would be $40-billion. The Fraser Institute calculates the total cost of Canada’s current income support system (payout plus administrative costs) at $185-billion in 2013. Another positive impact would be the possibility of increased economic activity. Lower income people spend

between 95-115% of their income on goods and services. So, if lower income people have more money because of a guaranteed income, they'll spend more on goods and services, which could be a nice boost for the economy and local businesses. Consider, also, the amount of increased tax revenue that could be collected. Recently, the Ontario and Quebec governments have expressed interest in reviving the idea and trying it in their provinces. There's also been a desire on behalf of a federal cabinet minister to review the possibility. The conclusion from the professor's report was a very important one - “people appear to live healthier lives when they don't have to worry about poverty”. If improved health, more educated people, increased economic activity and eliminating poverty are the potential results of this type of program, why wouldn't our elected officials implement this program? Why not try this program in an area like Eastern Ontario, which has higher rural agriculture activity and higher self employment, where an illness, a disability, financial problems or severe weather events can be financially devastating to families? What do you think?

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crease in seniors’ drug costs on hold. The government has announced it is “pausing” the increase contained in the 2016 budget, which were set to take effect on August 1. The move would have nearly doubled the cost of prescription drugs for 92% of seniors. “I want to thank the seniors in Leeds-Grenville who helped put the heat on this government by signing my petition and giving me their feedback,” said Steve. “The sky-rocketing cost of hydro has already stretched seniors living on a fixed income past the breaking point. Seniors spoke loudly and clearly that they just can’t afford a significant increase in the cost of medications they need to stay healthy and in their homes.” The fact seniors and Opposition MPPs had to shout so loudly to get action shows how out of touch the Wynne government is with the struggles

of everyday Ontarians. “This never should have been in the budget in the first place. But we have a government that somehow thinks a senior making $19,300 a year is well off,” he explained. The 2016 budget planned to hike the annual deductible under the Ontario Drug Benefit program to $170 from $100 for seniors above the $19,300 income threshold. In announcing the increase was being put on hold, the government committed to holding consultations on new thresholds later this year. “Their pre-budget consultations were a farce, which is how this outrageous idea to make life harder for Ontario’s seniors came into being,” Steve said. “So, we’re going to be watching closely that the government delivers on its commitment to consult and actually listens to seniors this time around.”

BDO endorses vision of renewed Kemptville College submitted by the Municipality of NG A recently completed strong market potential and feasibility analysis by leading sustainable financials given accounting and advisory firm favourable negotiations with BDO Canada endorses the the Province.” Municipality of North GrenMayor David Gordon ville vision for a re-invented was quoted as saying that Kemptville College. “Council is pleased with the The Municipality sees the findings of the BDO Feasirenewed Kemptville College bility Assessment. We are as a non-profit, multi-tenant looking forward to entering education and community into formal negotiations with hub focused on low-car- the Province for the acquisibon innovation and climate tion of Kemptville College change adaptation/mitiga- lands.” tion within the areas of agThe Municipality of ricultural, forestry and water North Grenville will now resource management. seek Council approval to BDO has assessed the begin negotiations with the market for this vision and Province of Ontario with found the plan to be unique regards to recovery of asand sustainable, given the sets and the transition of right conditions. ownership and operations of “This has been a very Kemptville College property exciting and unique proj- and lands. ect,” noted Richard Mercier, A synopsis of the BDO partner with BDO Canada. report is available online “The vision the Municipal- at: www.northgrenville.ca/ ity of North Grenville has kemptvillecollege. for Kemptville College has

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NATIONAL VOLUNTEER WEEK

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April 10 - 16, 2016

Volunteers are the roots of strong communities Let’s Connect…

by Susan Smith, Executive Director, Kemptville & District Home Support This is a wonderful week, one that celebrates an amazing group of people: Volunteers! National Volunteer Week is in its 73rd year; and, in recognition of Volunteers, this year’s theme is “Volunteers are the roots of strong communities”. It is so fascinating looking at roots coming out of the ground around mature trees. There is a visible support system holding the tree, and an underlying system of supports keeping the tree healthy and vibrant. Like roots supporting plants of all sizes, many volunteers quietly go about helping and support-

ing people and causes they believe in. Why do people volunteer? When asked this question, Francine Gould, a volunteer with Kemptville & District Home Support (KSHSI), responded, “I love it! The people I’m calling are so cheerful, and so are the people I’m working with.” Other responses from volunteers included: “To meet new people”, and, overwhelmingly: “To make a difference in my community.” Volunteering is also good for a person’s health. Studies have shown that volunteering gives a sense of purpose and increases

people’s social network, which can help reduce stress and associated illnesses. As Jim Heppell, KDHSI Treasurer, notes, ‘I think that anybody who is retired should volunteer. It is a healthy pursuit, both mentally and physically. And it is also rewarding to know that you can make a contribution!” The KDHSI Sing’n Seniors, along with the Hummingbirds and Ukea-Ladies & Gentlemen, have volunteered hundreds of hours getting ready for the “Gentle Voices” show this Friday evening at 7:30, and Sunday afternoon at 2. We are so appreciative of

the Kemptville Pentecostal Church for allowing us to use their beautiful space. Tickets will be available at the door for only $10. I was just down in our Activity Room, trying to quietly sneak in and listen to the Sing’n Seniors practice for this show. To my absolute delight they sang a song to me called ‘Orange Coloured Sky’. What a treat that was! I

feel so energized now, it is incredible. I can’t wait for everyone to come out for either performance; you are in for such a wonderful time. All I can say is: ‘Flash- Bam-Alacazam’! On behalf of the clients, Board and staff, I would like to extend our heartfelt thanks to all of the Volunteers that have made KDHSI what it is today. From the early visioning

35 years ago, to the hours of time so freely given, these Volunteers continue to set roots firmly around this organization and everyone involved here. As Helen Keller penned, “Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much.” Until next time, Susan

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by Deron Johnston It's unusual to hear someone singing and playing a guitar at 3 pm on a Tuesday at Geronimo Coffee House in Old Town Kemptville. What's not unusual is that the musician is there to express his passion for music. It's a small but appreciative group that watches as the musician performs songs from Blue Rodeo to Smashing Pumpkins. I know this young man, and though I appreciate his passion for music, I'm there to talk to him about something else. The musician is wearing a fedora, khaki cotton pants and a plaid shortsleeve shirt with multiple

tattoos showing on his arms. Sounds like a typical person in their twenties, but like so many extraordinary things, you've got to peel back the layers to fully appreciate what's inside. Leigh Bursey is not your average twenty-something musician. This one also happens to be a municipal councillor for the city of Brockville in the middle of his second term. How did someone this young get to be a councillor you ask? By literally knocking on every door in Brockville and wearing out four pairs of shoes in the process. So, in other words, he earned every vote that he got. As for why he got in-

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volved in local politics, that's a bit of a story. Inspired by the late Jack Layton, this young man of humble beginnings felt that there were too many people in Brockville who didn't have a voice, or any input into the decisions that affected them. He thought this was fundamentally wrong and he wanted to change it. Since he began his political career, he's become a powerful voice for homeless people, affordable housing, young people, the LGBTQ community and lower income people. These folks are important to him, because he's either experienced that life firsthand, or those people have touched his life in some way. He was born in Newfoundland and raised by a single mother. They moved around a bit for his mother to find work and because she wanted a better life for her son. They even spent a period of time living in a tent in a provincial park to hide from an abusive partner. They moved to Ontario and, eventually, his mother found a good job and they settled in Brockville. Though his mother's job didn't last, they decided to stay and try to put down some roots. Leigh credits music for literally saving his life while growing up. He found a way to use music to express his feelings and emotions, both the dark and the light ones. Without music, he confesses, he's

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UPDATE UPCOMING MEETINGS COUNCIL Monday, April 25 at 6:30 pm in the Council Chambers at the Municipal Centre. COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE Monday, April 18 at 6:30 pm in the Council Chambers at the Municipal Centre. For agenda information, please visit the Municipal website at www.northgrenville.ca/ document-library. COMMITTEE MEETINGS Police Services Board – Wednesday, April 20 at 10:00 am at the Municipal Centre.

CIVIC AWARDS PROGRAM

Each year, the Municipality recognizes outstanding individuals and groups in our community through the Civic Awards Program. Nomination forms are available on the Municipal website, at the Municipal Centre and at the Kemptville Library Branch. Nomination deadline is 5:00 pm on Friday, May 6, 2016.

COMMUNITY GRANTS PROGRAM

The Community Grants Program provides financial support to not-for-profit community groups for services, projects or events that contribute toward the quality of life of local residents. More information on the program and the application package can be found on the Municipal website and at the Municipal Centre. The deadline for applications is 5:00 pm on Friday, May 6, 2016.

CITIZEN APPOINTMENT

The Municipality is seeking applications from individuals interested as an Appointee to the Property Standards Committees for the remainder of the term of Council (ending November 2018). Further info is available by contacting the Clerk at cpominville@northgrenville. on.ca or 613.258.9569 ext.110. Application forms are available at www.northgrenville.ca, by contacting cpominville@northgrenville.on.ca or at the Municipal Office. Please submit applications by 5:00 pm on Wednesday, April 27, 2016 to the Municipal Office, 285 County Rd. 44 or cpominville@northgrenville.on.ca.

2016 BURN PERMITS

In accordance with By-Law 33-12, a Burn Permit is required to conduct open burning on property located outside of the urban area. Burn Permits for 2016 are available at the Municipal Office or at the Fire Hall at 259 County Rd. 44 for a fee of $15. Please contact the Fire Hall at 613-258-2438 ext. 5 for conditions prior to burning. The Municipality of North Grenville 285 County Road 44 PO Box 130 Kemptville, ON, K0G 1J0 Tel: 613-258-9569 Fax: 613-258-9620 general@northgrenville.on.ca Building: 613-258-4424 Fax: 613-258-1441 Fire Services Info: 613-258-2438 Fax: 613-258-1031 By-Law Services: 613-258-2438 ext. 6 Police Administration: 613-258-3441 Animal Control: 613-862-9002 www.NorthGrenville.ca

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Kick off home improvement season with easy maintenance projects By Scott McGillivray (NC) As the days get longer and the weather improves, this is the time to make sure that our homes or rental properties are well maintained. Here are a few do-it-yourself projects to keep your home in tip-top shape: Top up your attic insulation. Many older homes have inadequate levels of insulation in the attic that wouldn't meet today's building code. Topping it up will help to save on energy consumption and keep your house cooler in the summer months. A great product for this task is Roxul Comfortbatt insulation. It's easy to install, cuts simply with a serrated blade or bread knife and protects against fire, moisture and mold. Aim for a depth of 16 inches (41 cm) or an R-value of 50. Insulating properly could also provide added benefits such as improving the longevity of your air conditioner by reducing stress on the unit as temperatures rise. Inspect your roof and make minor repairs. Winter can be especially hard on a roof. Look for ice, hail or water damage. Replace any cracked or missing shingles and clear any debris. Clean your gutters. It's not glamourous work, but your home's gutters play an essential role in moving water away from your home and preventing damage. Consider installing gutter guards to ensure your gutters remain functional and free from debris. Inspect windows and doors and re-caulk, where necessary. Because a proper seal is essential in both heating and cooling seasons, this job should be performed twice a year to protect against drafts and moisture, and to keep insects out. Worn weather stripping should also be replaced. Other simple jobs include fixing leaky faucets, repairing and resealing decks, inspecting the foundation and scheduling a check-up for your HVAC system. The key is being honest about what you can handle and, when in doubt, call in the pros. Scott McGillivray is the award-winning TV host of the hit series Income Property on HGTV Canada, a full-time real estate investor, contractor, author, and educator. Follow him on Twitter @smcgillivray.

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Welcome to the North Grenville Times Spring Home Improvement Section There are those who can, and those who can’t and there are those who DIY! And for all of them, there’s the 2016 Home Improvement section of the North Grenville Times. This year, we have 12 pages of information, contacts, ideas and businesses ready and willing to help you in all of your home improvement projects, now that Spring may finally be here! These are the pages where you can find what you need for that exciting reno in your home or garden. From buying a house, to finding flowers for your living room, keeping cool in the summer, or warm in the winter, designing your garden, or finding the right cupboards for your kitchen, it’s all here. You can even find a dumpster to take all the remains away after you’ve finished the job! Don’t just read the special now: it’s designed to be kept and put by, ready to be used right through the rest of the year and beyond. So, welcome to the exciting world of Home Improvement and all it has to offer, from your friends at the Times.

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MLS: 977346 $429,900 Enjoy this practically new bungalow in a sought after neighbourhood. Like new with all the upgrades: hardwood and ceramic floors throughout, gorgeous kitchen with all the appliances, master ensuite with Roman Tub, fully finished lower level family/games room/bathrm and possible 4th bedroom, 2 gas fireplaces, central air.

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Top 5 home projects to help you save money (NC) It's renovation season, and with so many projects on the to-do list, which should you tackle first? While some projects provide great long-term return on investment, a few simple ones can provide instant savings. Here are the top five home projects to help you save money: Caulk around windows and doors - Stop air leaks around your home by sealing existing gaps and cracks. Use caulking or weather stripping around doors and windows. Installing a door sweep is also a good idea. Insulate your home - Use insulation with a high R-value, such as Roxul Comfortbatt, which can be used to top up insulation in your attic. Aim for an R-value of 50 or a depth of 16 inches (41 cm). For whole home efficiency, ensure other areas of your home are well insulated, such as crawl spaces, basement headers, walls and ceilings. It will keep your house cool in the warm weather and take the stress off your air conditioning unit. Clean your AC unit - Come spring, it's not uncommon to find your air conditioner's condenser and compressor blocked up with dirt and debris. This can result in greater stress on the unit, causing it to work harder. Giving it a thorough cleaning is easy and can help maximize your AC unit's service life while minimizing your energy bill. Plant trees - Direct sunlight can heat up surfaces and building materials, as well as the interior temperature of your home. Consider planting trees in strategic locations to provide shade and reduce cooling costs. Install a rain barrel - Water is an important, but costly resource. Installing a rain barrel is an easy and affordable measure to reduce your water consumption, while keeping your lawn and garden looking great. These simple home maintenance tasks can be well worth the effort, potentially providing hundreds of dollars in annual savings.

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Quick and Easy Tips for painting a room

Prep. Of course you want to see a new, beautiful colour on your wall right away; however, spending some time on prep work will provide better results and help you achieve a lasting finish. Start by covering or removing furniture, dust and wipe down walls thoroughly, and remove light switch and outlet covers. When painting a bathroom or kitchen, HGTV recommends washing the walls with a solution of laundry detergent (approximately three teaspoons to four litres of water) to remove any grease or residue.

(NC) Looking to improve the appearance of your home without spending an arm and a leg? If so, a fresh coat of paint is a walletfriendly way to rejuvenate your living quarters. Learn how to make your painting dreams come true with these quick and simple tips.

Tape. Painter's tape is a great tool to protect the surface, prevent paint bleed and provide professional-looking results. Tape all borders of the room – molding, ceilings and floors – before you start painting. Whether you're a novice or a pro, mistakes can happen, so use a trusted painter's tape like Painter's Mate Green. When tape is applied in a long strip, it can stretch and won't lay flat or stick properly, resulting in paint bleed. Instead, tape off walls and trim in one-foot sections for best results. When applying, press down on the tape firmly and smooth it out against the border. Tape removal is also a crucial step. Rather than waiting for paint to dry, carefully remove tape at an angle while the paint is still wet. This will keep the paint from bonding to the tape, making it easier to remove and therefore providing cleaner lines. Paint. If painting over a previously painted surface, consider an all-in-one paint and primer. This paint allows you to skip a step in the process, while delivering added adhesion and smoothing out rough surfaces. Next, choose your sheen. This should be done based on how much traffic the area receives. Flat is most commonly used on living room and bedroom walls; however, some people prefer satin or eggshell enamel as they offer a soft, velvety appearance. Semi-gloss is primarily used for cabinets and trim; and high-gloss paints are ideal for the highest-traffic areas, such as kitchens and bathrooms, because they clean easily. If you're looking for inspiration, Pantone announced two colours for 2016 – Rose Quartz and Serenity – a blending balance between a warm, embracing rose tone and a cool tranquil blue. Both colours are perfect for giving any room a relaxing vibe. If you're still unsure which colour to choose, many paint manufacturers now offer testers to take home a few favourite shades to try before buying several litres. Tools. To ensure the final results are just as attractive as the new paint colour itself, it's essential to use the correct tools for the job. First, utilize brushes for trimming and painting around the edges of the room. Be sure to choose the correct type of brush depending on the kind of paint you're using; natural brushes are typically used for oil-based paints, while synthetic brushes are ideal for latex or water-based paints. Also, consider using an angled brush to get into tight spaces such as corners, windows and trim. Next, you'll need a roller to fill in large wall areas. When choosing a roller, pay attention to which surface the product is designed for (drywall, stucco, etc.), and the job. Rollers come with naps of 1/8 to two inches or more. Generally, you should paint smooth surfaces with a short nap, and rougher surfaces – like stucco, brick and masonry – with longer nap so those fibres can get the paint into every nook and cranny. Investing in quality painting tools can help you achieve the professional-looking finish you desire in your home. Don't let the idea of updating a room intimidate you. With the right tools and technique, the job can be done in a flash and your home will look renewed in no time. For more painting tips, visit paintersmategreen.com. April 13, 2016

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Maintain your home to retain value Here are just a few simple tips for keeping your home in tip-top shape: (NC) It takes a lot of effort to keep a home clean and in working order inside and out, but it pays off according to Ray Ferris, president of the Ontario Real Estate Association.

Curb appeal: A home's exterior sets the tone for what the inside might look like. Convince buyers your home is worth exploring by keeping the walls and windows clean, the lawn healthy and mowed and the trees trimmed.

“By taking care of your home you will preserve the value and quality of your investment,” says Ferris. “It also makes a difference to a neighbourhood when everyone takes care of their property.”

Repairs: Set aside some savings for those unexpected big repairs, such as roof, plumbing and electrical problems. By keeping up with minor fixes – weatherproofing, cleaning gutters, replacing broken roof tiles or shingles – you can prevent major problems later on.

In a recent survey by OREA, seven out of 10 home sellers in Ontario said that 'cleanliness' is very important to retaining a home's future resale value. In comparison, half said that a new/renovated kitchen is very important, while 46 per cent said the same for a renovated bathroom.

Upgrades: If a new kitchen or bathroom is not in the cards, consider other upgrades like new water fixtures or energy-saving appliances to boost the value of your home.

“If a potential buyer is willing to install a new kitchen or bathroom, but can't envision the new room on account of an ill-kept home, they may decide to look elsewhere,” says Ferris. “With regular maintenance and upkeep, home owners stand to attract the right kind of attention from potential buyers.”

“A Realtor understands what gives a home its value, and can explain to a home buyer what they should be looking for,” says Ferris. “When the time comes to sell, these same criteria will have a big impact on the selling price.” For more information, visit www.wedothehomework.ca.

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Well maintained fourplex with good cash flow, which includes a two bedroom second floor apartment, two first floor apartments with one bedroom each and a lower level one bedroom apartment. There is a recently updated natural gas furnace and hwt. Large lot, one block from Prescott’s main street and the river with plenty of open space for an additional structure. Onsite parking for the tenants and guests plus a storage building for the owner. This property can easily be adapted to owner occupied with tenants to help with the mortgage payments. Gross income when fully rented at current rents is approximately $41,000 per year with a cap rate of approximately 6%. The cap rate will vary depending on the yearly maintenance costs. The building has received approval from the local fire department and meets all the current fire codes. Please call or email for more detailed financial information. MLS# 1000595

Immaculate four bedroom bungalow backing onto the eQuinelle golf course. Open concept living/dining/kitchen with southern exposure, large windows and high ceilings. High end stainless steel appliances, quartz counter tops and upgraded cabinetry. Welcoming entrance foyer with open staircase to a finished basement. Large master with ensuite and walkin closet. This home is priced well below replacement value. MLS# 978675

Victorian home, circa 1885. Once the Anglican Church manse. All brick home features 10 foot ceilings, 4 bedrooms and original pine floors. Sitting room with built in bookshelves and original trim throughout. Large bay windows in the dining and living room. Updated to modern standards with new furnace and on-demand hot water installed in summer 2015. Inground pool. Walking distance to the Rideau Canal and downtown Merrickville. EXCLUSIVE LISTING

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Historic 3 Storey Triple Brick. Fire damaged in 1990, the home was fully restored under the supervision of Richard O.Byrne-Architectural Conservationist. Updated throughout to modern standards while retaining historical provenance from crown moldings to hardwood floors. The photos tell the story. In ground pool, interlock driveway, fully landscaped. Luxurious kitchen and bathroom finishes. A short walk to shopping and the Rideau River. MLS# 987052

Rideau river access from right of way. River view from the sun filled kitchen and living rooms. Large deck facing the Rideau river with access from the kitchen. Fully updated bungalow with hard wood floors throughout. Granite counters, tiled entrance and bathrooms, mostly updated windows and doors, high efficiency propane furnace and central air. Fully insulated and dry walled basement. MLS# 961565

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Quick tricks will help to leave your house looking spotless Use a lemon for your stainless steel faucets. Instead of choosing harsh chemicals, simply cut a lemon in half and rub to remove water stains and rust from your bathroom and kitchen sinks. The bonus is that it leaves behind a fresh, citrusy scent. Go for a homemade oven cleaner. No matter how badly your oven needs cleaning, this mixture will conquer the grease in no time. Combine five tablespoons of baking soda, four tablespoons of white vinegar and five drops of dishwashing liquid to form a thick paste. Spread the mixture on your oven and leave it to sit for 15-20 minutes. Then use a sponge to wipe your oven clean - no scrubbing required. Clean window sills with Q-tips. If you're planning to clean your windows why not get rid of accumulating dirt on your window sills as well? Use a Q-tip and some vinegar to get in those hard to reach places and opt for a damp rag to remove the rest of the buildup.

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Tips for maintaining your outdoor power tools (NC) Many homeowners have already started gathering their tools to prepare for the busy yardwork that lies ahead. Before you start those engines, your outdoor power tools will benefit from a quick tune-up after hibernating all winter. Proper and regular maintenance ensures your tools are consistently running at peak performance and extends the life of the products. Dealers from Husqvarna Canada offer tips and maintenance pointers so you can have a hassle-free start to your yardwork this season.

Reduce any friction. Use an oiled cloth to wipe metal areas and add a couple drops of machine oil onto moving parts to reduce friction and surface damage. Check the filter. A dirty air filter puts extra stress on your lawn mower and slows its operation efficiency. Replacing air filters helps to maintain your machine's optimal performance and as it is very affordable, it should be

done at least once a year. Soak the trimmer line. To keep your trimmer running in top shape, use the professional trick of removing the trimmer line and letting it soak in fresh water. Giving your trimmer line a quick dip during the tune-up keeps it flexible so it can handle more strain and last longer. More information is available at www.husqvarna.ca or by visiting your local dealer.

Sharpen/replace the blades. Before you start cutting, always sharpen or replace your mower blades. Using dull mower blades will damage your grass and make it more susceptible to pests and disease. Getting your mower blades sharpened or replaced before the first run ensures your lawn is getting a clean cut to start healthy growth. Drain the fuel and change the oil. Gasoline left in fuel tanks over the winter will break down and can create a build-up that will clog the fuel system. If you're having trouble starting your mower, it's usually due to either old gasoline being left in the machine or because your machine needs an oil change. The best practice is to drain all the fluids, both gas and oil, and replace with a fresh product before you start working.

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4 unexpected upgrades to increase your home's value (NC) With home prices increasingly steadily, now is the time to invest in your home. Whether you're ready to sell now, or want to boost your home's value for the future, there are a few upgrades that can make a big impact. When it comes to renovations, we typically head straight to the bathroom and kitchen. While new shiny faucets and stainless steel appliances give off a striking first impression, there are other unexpected areas that can affect the overall look and feel of your home. 1. Window coverings Lighting can accentuate the positive elements in your home, or highlight the negative ones. Sunlight is warm and welcoming, but without ultraviolet protection, over time it can fade and damage a room's furnishings and dĂŠcor. Hunter Douglas's line of products offers ultraviolet protection to help counter the sun's harmful effects. Their Pirouette window shadings are designed with soft, horizontal fabric vanes attached to a single sheer backing. This innovation allows natural light into your room and it also lets you control the light in an entirely new way. 2. The front door This is the very first impression that a potential buyer will have of your home. Even if the inside of your home is stunning, a tired front door can set the wrong tone for anyone who walks in. Replacing the front door can provide a fresh new look. Consider whether you need to replace locks, knobs, and other door hardware and ensure that it coordinates with the rest of your home. 3. Outdoor landscaping Even if you aren't planning to sell your home, think for the future with landscaping improvements that will add valuable curb appeal. Planting a tree will not only make your home more visually desirable but it can also help to save energy. Choose a leaf shedding tree that will provide shade from the summer sun, but will let light in during the winter months to maximize solar warmth and light. 4. Home tech Technology is not just for smartphones anymore. Homebuyers are increasingly interested in smart homes with elements that will make their lives easier. The new Hunter Douglas PowerView motorized operating system lets you customize the perfect combination of light, privacy and warming, keeping your home perfectly in sync with the time of day and your mood. The PowerView Pebble Remote allows you to control exactly how light will play throughout your home from the palm of your hand. More information is available at www.hunterdouglas.ca.

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Consider simple home eco-improvements for easy savings By Scott McGillivray (NC) Did you know that being environmentally conscious is also an easy way to put money in your pocket? You can significantly reduce your carbon footprint and energy consumption if you have an efficient home and use cleaner products. Consider a few, simple eco-improvements to reduce energy consumption and increase savings on your monthly energy bill: Insulation: If your house is older, chances are the insulation doesn't meet the new code requirements. An improperly insulated attic is a primary source of energy loss and results in your furnace and air conditioning units working harder than necessary. By topping up the existing attic insulation you can significantly

reduce the amount of energy loss. A popular product for this DIY project is Roxul Comforbatt insulation. It is easy to install over existing attic insulation and can easily be cut to fit with a serrated blade or bread knife. House appliances: Replacing your furnace, hot water tank, and air conditioning unit with highly efficient models is also a good way to lower your home's energy use.

installation, because inserts can leave gaps, especially if placed in the old, inefficient jamb. Landscape your home for energy efficiency. Plant a few tall, deciduous trees near your home to significantly reduce the amount of solar energy passing through windows and beating down on your roof. In fact, the right amount of shade in the right places can reduce cooling bills by 10 to 50 per cent.

Windows: It's usually obvious when it's time for new windows. Replacing worn and drafty windows can also improve the comfort and overall look of your home. If you want to reap the greatest energy savings, request a custom brick-to-brick

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Caulk around windows Add weather stripping to doors Install low-flow shower heads Put aerators on faucets Switch to energy-efficient LED or CFL bulbs Change your furnace filter Set up a programmable thermostat

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Research While your first attempt may not be as beautiful as Butchart Gardens in British Columbia, it can certainly serve as inspiration as you begin to visualize how you would like your garden to look. Hop on the web, take a stroll through your neighbourhood or head to your local garden store for some creative inspiration. Tools You'll need to acquire a few essential tools for preparing the soil/space, for planting your seeds and for garden maintenance: • Gloves - To protect your hands from prickles, thorns and dirt, make sure to have some sturdy gardening gloves on hand. • Hand Trowel – This will act as your best friend when it comes time to plant your seeds, excavate weeds and transport items from pots to your garden. • Wheelbarrow - Investing in a wheelbarrow is a must for gardeners. You'll likely need to purchase some gardening soil to mix in with your ground soil. Having a wheelbarrow on hand to help you transport the soil from your vehicle to your garden is gold.

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Spring Gardening To Do List Spring for gardeners is like Christmas for kids. For the avid gardener, the anticipation of spring’s arrival starts to build in early February when the seed catalogues show up in the mailbox and retail outlets get their seed racks out on display. At this time it is still too

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early to be getting outside to do anything, but we start dreaming and making plans anyway while we eagerly await the spring thaw. And then one day, usually an excruciating month or so later, it happens. We spot a daffodil poking through the ground and

we start to panic that spring has arrived and we aren’t prepared! Here is a list of things we can start doing in the garden now that will help alleviate some of the rush. Early spring is the best time to plant new trees and shrubs and to remove dead wood from

older plants. Encourage blooms with an early pruning, and shaping of pee gee hydrangea, Annabelle hydrangea, potentilla, spirea, willow, honeysuckle, smokebush, mock-orange and fruit trees like apple. Cut back last season’s perennials and ornamental grasses, rake out the dead leaves and other debris from the garden and remove winter protection from sensitive plants once outdoor temperatures have stabilized. Dig in fresh compost to garden beds, fertilize plants once new growth appears and add a layer of fresh mulch to control weeds and maintain soil moisture. Freshen up the front entrance with a colourful spring planter using a selection of spring flower-

ing bulbs, primrose and pansies. Add red osier dogwood twigs, curly willow branches or pussy willow stems for extra interest.

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Another French School for Kemptville College

by Hilary Thomson The French School Board of Eastern Ontario will be opening a new school at the Kemptville College for September 2016. The Vice-President of the French School Board of Eastern Ontario, Lucille Collard, made the announcement along with representatives from the Municipality of North Grenville in the Purvis Building of the Campus on Monday. Starting in September, the school will be accepting students from Kindergarten to grade 6 with the goal of extending it to all the way to grade 12 as soon as 2018. How quickly they increase the number of grades will depend largely on demand, Lucille says. The students will be studying in the college’s Power and Equipment building for the 2016 school year while Roark Hall and Gibson Hall are renovated to better serve the elementary and secondary school population. The principal will be Josée Bedard, the former

Photo taken by www.southdundasinbox.com/ Back Row: Lincoln Tym (coach), Evan Davidson, Nik Pynn, Nick Ferrie (trainer), Ethan Mrion, Owen Grundy, Dan Piche (coach) Carson Ferrie, Daren Stephenson, (coach) Middle Row: Nicholas Campeau, Julian Luberto, Joshua Price, Alex Tym, Joshua Foley, Simon Piche, Eric Tackaberry, Cameron Durie Front Row: Miller Salberg, Filani Olotu, Mason Felix, Troy Brien submitted by Dan Piche The Kemptville Panthers Peewee Rep B team made a series of it, but in the end, the combined team from North and South Dundas emerged as champions, winning the Upper Canada District Minor Hockey league final series 3 games to 1. With Kemptville representing the West, and North Dundas representing the East, both teams were deserved finalists as each team had won both the regular season and playoffs for their respected divisions. During the regular season, Kemptville had the upper hand in head to head match-ups winning both games, but it was North Dundas that won the overall season standings,

edging Kemptville by 1 point overall. The teams entered the finals on a high note as both were undefeated in the playoffs. Kemptville eliminated both Brockville and South Grenville, winning both series 2 games to none. In the finals, North Dundas won the first two games, Kemptville won the third, and North Dundas won the final game played in front a packed arena in Winchester. That does not mark the end of the season as both teams have been invited to participate in the Tournament of Champions the weekend of April 8 to 10. This tournament will be played by all the various league winners located throughout Eastern

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Ontario. The finals were well attended as families, friends and many minor hockey supporters in both communities filled the arenas - the atmosphere was great! The players and coaches would like to thank all of the families and supporters who came out to support the players. The boys were thrilled at the opportunity to play in front of these large crowds. A special thank you goes out to the local corporate sponsors which made the season a possibility. In addition to individual game sponsors, our corporate sponsors were: Harvex, Syngenta, Richard Marion Construction, Outer Creations and Dr. Michael A Rorke Dentistry.

principal of École Marie Curie in Ottawa. The Municipality is particularly excited about this partnership because the French School Board of Eastern Ontario shares their vision and wants to be part of the creation of an educational hub focused on addressing the issue of climate change in agriculture, forestry and resource management. The School Board obtained the ISO 14001 certification in 2014, which means they have met the environmental management system standards set out by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO). They also teach the ISO 14000 program to their students, which helps them be aware of environmental impacts both at school and at home. “Having our newest partner join our team with the credentials of being ISO 14001 and ISO 14000 certified is very significant and points to exciting opportunities in collaboration as we go forward to meet the environmental challenges of our time,” said

Forbes Symon, director of planning and development of North Grenville, at the meeting. The campus will now hold three separate educational institutions as of Fall 2016. Its campus already accommodates the TR Leger School of Adult, Alternative, and Continuing Education and has done so since before the closure of the college. Late last year, the French Catholic School Board of Centre-East announced that they would be expanding their Merrickville school (Saint Marguerite-Bougeoys) to the campus, using Purvis Hall and Fraser Hall as their main educational buildings. There are some facilities (like the gym) that will need to be shared between the institutions, but both French School Boards have made it clear that they are very willing to accommodate each other and work out any logistical issues. North Grenville CAO, Brian Carré, says this is a great step in creating the multi-tenant facility that the Municipality has in mind for the campus. Their goal is to one day add a postsecondary facility on the campus focused on climate change and carbon innovation. The first step for them is to complete negotiations with the Province of Ontario to acquire the Campus. Brian is unsure of how long this will take, however he is optimistic about the outcome. “They understand where we are coming from,” he says. Municipal Council voted to officially move forward with talks with the Province at the council meeting on Monday. For Advertising rates please contact Peter at peter@ngtimes.ca or call 613 989 2850

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Blockhouse Museum is accepting applications for summer 2016 Blockhouse Interpreters. Email Ann Martin, President, Merrickville and District Historical Society: acm.mapletale@gmail for more information or to submit your application or call 613-269-2042. PERSONAL ASSISTANT REQUIRED for quadriplegic new mother. Day, weekend, overnight and evening shifts to be filled. Successful candidate would assist with any and all daily tasks, including but not limited to; personal care & hygiene, meal prep, basic housekeeping, errands, limited basic infant care, etc. No experience necessary, will train right candidate. Must have valid drivers license. Please respond in confidence with Resume to simply. vogue@hotmail.com

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The Pancake House is open 8:30 am to 4:30 pm Sat. & Sun. March 5th to April 17th, 2016 Reservations not taken, so arrive early. 3719 County 21, Spencerville, Ont. 1-613-658-2188 Open Daily for Syrup sales. Free Programs Kemptville Youth Centre A Familyat Tradition for 214 years!

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Youngsters of Yore, 1:30 pm, Library Program Room. Guest speaker: Janet Stark, author-Kemptville College Kemptville Legion Euchre Tournament. Registration from 11-12. Games start at noon. Cost $10 per person. Refreshments will be available. All welcome Spaghetti Dinner and Silent Auction, St. Paul's Presbyterian Church, 319 Prescott Street. Doors open 5:30-7 pm. Adults: $10, Children 6-12: $5, Children 5 and under: Free. For advance tickets call Corina Blondin 613-715-3049. Tickets also available at the door. 9th Annual North Grenville Sustainability Fair from 10 am – 3 pm at the North Grenville Municipal Centre in Kemptville. Lots of fun for the whole family. Bridal Invitational, Kemptville Suites, 103 Clothier, 12 noon. Educational sessions with local professionals to discuss the do’s and don’ts for planning your wedding. Tickets are $25 for two people. Visit www.facebook.com/Bridalinvitationalkemptville for deals. Sunday Service and Soup Fest, Oxford Mills United Church, 11 am. 5 different kinds of soups from lovely ladies in the community, as well as soup from our Village restaurant. Coffee, Tea and Juice provided. Kemptville Horticultural Society April meeting 7:30 pm, Kemptville Pentecostal Church - 1964 County Rd. #4. Guest Speaker: Judy Wall, Rock & Alpine Gardens. Everyone Welcome. Kemptville District Minor Hockey Association AGM, 7 pm, Grenville Mutual Community Room, 380 Colonnade Rd. For more information, contact info@kemptvillehockey.com or go to www.kemptvillehokey.com Sin Sex and the CIA, 7:30 pm (Apr 28 to 30), 2 pm May 1, Urbandale Arts Centre in the Municipal Centre. Tickets $15 per person, available at B&H Grocer, Business Strategies and Municipal Centre, and by calling 613-258-2051.

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The Settlement that passed us by: Part 5-Settling the land by David Shanahan Although Oxford Township, and later Wolford also, were originally chosen as the site for the Military Settlement planned by the Crown after the War of 1812, it was eventually moved north of the Rideau and became the Town of Perth instead. But many of the immigrants and discharged soldiers who received land under the scheme were settled in the area. In some cases, those people only stayed a short time, but others settled in the area permanently and their family names are still represented in local residents, roads and districts. It is thought that the reason no military settlers were assigned lands in South Gower was because the location of the Township did not require military defense of the Rideau corridor. Hence, the Township was assigned only emigrants, fourteen in all, who arrived in 1817 and 1818. Four of these did not receive Patents before 1839, and of these James Eager, another settler, bought three of the lots involved. Six other settlers were gone by 1860. Lot 11 in Concession 5 seems to have remained in the same family until 1914. James Eager’s property remained in his family until the 1970's, and the family remains in the area today. Of the settlers in Wolford Township, only three were migrants and two of them were brothers and were gone before 1839. The other sold his land in 1841. All three were from Scotland and arrived in Canada in 1817. Thirteen of the twenty-two discharged soldiers who were assigned lands in Wolford Township arrived in 1815. Of these two were Sergeants

and the rest privates. This reflects the original intention of the Settlement scheme: the defense of the Rideau corridor by discharged troops. In 1816, three more soldiers were granted land, a private, a corporal and a sergeant. The six who arrived in 1818-1819 were all officers, officials or Sergeants. One soldier had his land in Wolford exchanged for a lot in Elmsley, as the Wolford land was too bad for settlement purposes. Four others had left by 1839. Of the sixteen lots patented between 1820 and 1824, five had been sold by 1830, and another six by 1840. Two more changed hands in the 1840's, one for tax reasons, and two more in the 1860's. The last original soldier settler family sold their land in 1882. Oxford Township was resurveyed in 1815-1816 in order to find land for soldier settlers, as that Township was being considered as a location for the Military depot to service the entire Rideau Military Settlement. Very little unpatented land remained in the township, however, aside from the Crown Reserves, and this, along with difficulties of navigating the Rideau between Merrick’s Mills and Burritt’s Rapids, led to the proposed Depot being located at Perth. Nevertheless, Oxford Township received the third-largest number of settlers under the Military Settlement project, and retains a number of the original families to this day. Fourteen migrants were assigned land in Oxford-onRideau Township, all but two Irish and ten of whom arrived in 1817. The earliest patents were issued in 1824, one to Thomas Webster for a lot originally granted to Edward Elson. According

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to his patent, Webster had taken up the land very early as an “Emigrant settler”, and Elson probably never came to Oxford. The Hobbs brothers shared a lot, but their location was cancelled in 1839. James O’Hara had 200 acres patented to him instead of the original 100 he had been assigned. He sold the land in 1830. One other sold in 1824, another two in the 1860's. John Howay lost his land through a Power of Sale to the Incorporated Synod of Ontario in 1895. The family remained in Oxford until at least 1900. A number of the original families still reside in Oxford, or did until recently. These include the Tompkins, Bolton, Christie (of Christie’s Corners) and Main families. Twenty-four discharged soldiers were also assigned land in Oxford. Of these, sixteen were located in 1815, and, as in Kitley and Wolford, there were fifteen privates and one sergeant. The eight who were located in 1817 and 1818 were all sergeants, except for one private, one ensign and an adjutant. Ten soldiers failed to receive patents, and the land went to others. Four others sold up in the 1820's, and another six in the 1830's. Another two lasted until the 1850's before selling. One lot, shared by two soldiers, went to the Finlay family who were related to one of the original settlers, James Quigley. The other original owner was Michael Kennan. Part of lot 3, concession 2, patented to Isaac Brown in 1820, was sold by the Brown’s in 1900 to the Haskins family, who retained it until around 1977. In many ways, these were the first real pioneering families of North Grenville and Merrickville-Wolford.

nient? Are staff knowledgeable and capable? The redesigned website is the subject of another section of the survey. Is it user friendly and informative? What about information regarding Council meetings? Is it easily accessible? The results of this survey will help Council and staff to arrange service The Village of Merrick- suggestions residents may delivery in future and adville-Wolford Survey was have as to how they may dress whatever concerns sent out near the end of better serve the people fo residents may have. It is March, and it is due toThe be Voice also your opportunity to Merrickville-Wolford. of the Martyrs Canada returned this Friday, April The survey covers a have a say in that new 15. The survey is an initia- wide range of activities arrangement, so get intive of Council, designed and services provided to volved. Completed survey to find out how well (or residents. Council wants forms should be dropped otherwise) the people of to know if you have been off at either the Village Ofthe area think Council satisfied with the response fice or the Library before has been doing since the time when you have an closing on Friday, April election in 2014. Council inquiry or complaint. Are 15. Results will be made are also interested in any the office hours conve- available shortly.

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The Anglican Parish of North Grenville is pleased to host a presentation By John Barron Speaker: John Barron Volunteer Ambassador, Voiceofof the Martyrs Canada Volunteer Ambassador,The The Voice the Martyrs Canada Saturday, April 16, 2016 God turned Barron’s heartoftoward His persecuted Church through reading Join us John to hear testimonies persecuted Christians and to discover how exiled Chinese Christian housechurch leader Liu Zhenying’s book, “The 7:00 p.m. you can come alongside those suffering for their faith. Heavenly Man”. HeHoly fully committed his life to Christ in his thirties and began Trinity Anglican Church leading Bible studies, prayer groupsApril and choirs. A2016 life-long public educator, Saturday, 16, 105 Merrickville K0G1N0England, John has alsoChurch served asStreet, a lay/interim preacher. AOntario native of Northern 7:00 PM Please join toPamela, hear testimonies ofOntario, persecuted Christians John and his us wife, live in Kingston, where they attend St. Mark’s Anglican Church. Theycan havecome two grown children. Holy Trinity Church and to discover howAnglican you alongside 105 Church suffering forStreet their faith. For more information,those please call John at 613-531-0139 or contact the VOM office. Merrickville, ON K0G 1N0

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G’day Mate from Big Sky Ranch Ellie the Emu bringing everyone into ‘the know’ on Emus. Originally, we were from Australia, but have immigrated to countries all around the world. Emus are closely related to other flightless, running birds such as our cousins the Kiwis, Ostriches and Cassowaries. Emus are the second-largest of our family, with Ostriches being the tallest. We average 6’ in height, with long necks and big strong legs. We can travel long distances quickly (up to 48 kms/hr). Emus have terrific eyesight and hearing, so we can hear or see trouble coming from a long ways away. I am one of the more unusual souls living here at the Sanctuary. I share my stall with two other Emus, so none of us gets lonely. When the volunteers enter our enclosure, they are watched closely, and I have learned to wait patiently for any apple tidbits that will come my way. The volunteers have learned

not to wear anything shiny, as Emus like to reach out and ‘taste’. Visitors learn how to approach us so they don’t get ‘tasted’ too. It is quite an experience to come face to face with a 6’ bird! As with many of the other animal friends here at the Sanctuary, my story could have ended much differently, were it not for caring humans.

Chill and Grill 2016 The Beth Donovan Hospice held their annual Chill and Grill on Saturday, showcasing some of the area’s best chili and ribs. It was another sold-out success for the Hospice, with all 150 tickets sold to a very happy and full crowd by the end of the night.

This year’s contestants came from all over North Grenville and Merrickville-Wolford, providing appetising chili and ribs which gave the judges a hard time deciding on winners in each category. Competing for honours this year were The Crusty Bakers, The Goose and Gridiron,

A number of years ago, on a cold and icy November day, a couple of hunters came across me near death in the woods. I was so weak they were able to pick me up and carry me to their van. I was crusted over with snow and they immediately knew I needed help. I was gently moved and taken to someone’s home, where it was

soon determined that they couldn’t keep me and they were looking for options. Luckily, a family member was a volunteer at the Sanctuary and knew just where I could be taken to be cared for and safe. My story was all over the news channels, yet no one came forward to claim me. Since then, I have become a favourite animal here at Big Sky Ranch. I am part of the Youth program, where they learn how to care for us amazing Emus. The youth also learn life lessons: my story of perseverance helps them to understand that better times can come when it seems that all is lost. Please go to our website www.bigskyranch.ca to read how you can “help us help them”, our hours of operation, ways to contact Big Sky Ranch, and where you can read up on our programs and how you can contribute to the only Sanctuary of its kind in Eastern Ontario.

The New Rideau Restaurant, The Branch, Salamanders, Hardstones Grill and Catered Affairs. Beth Donovan Hospice Executive Director Dawn Rodgers says the event was extremely successful, with around $6,000 riased for the hospice. Dermid O’Farrell did a great job emceeing the event. Dermid has become the go-to guy for the job, bringing a witty and warm attitude to the role. His participation is always welcome. The guests were entertained by the Standby Brothers (when they weren’t focused on taste testing), who played their usual harmoni-

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is sure that the play is going to deliver all the fun anyone can handle. In speaking with the authors of the play, Michael and Susan Parker, Steve learned that their writing style is very specific. The Parkers want to bring English-style comedy to community theatre stages in North America. They also wanted to bring this type of zany comedy to our stages without driving up production costs for community theatre groups. According to Steve, that is exactly what was achieved. He has prepared lots of laughs without having to inflate the low ticket prices that we have learned to love. He thinks that, be-

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Who Was Dorothy Dumbrille?

Dorothy Dumbrille c 1950 by Doug MacDonald In 1908 eleven year old Dorothy, with her parents Rupert and Minnie, siblings Miriam, John, Helen and Oscar moved to Kemptville and into the large brick house on Oxford Street West at Harriet Street. This remained the family home until 1927. Dorothy attended Kemptville Public School at 4 Oxford Street, then Kemptville

High School at 304 Prescott Street. After graduation she moved to Ottawa to work in the Militia and Defence Department. In 1924 Dorothy married school teacher, James Travis Smith and moved to Alexandria, Ontario. Now, to answer the question, who was Dorothy Dumbrille? She was

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the daughter of Reverend Rupert Dumbrille, the Rector of St. James Anglican Church in Kemptville and their home was the Anglican Rectory. By the early 1940's she was the Canadian novelist and poet Dorothy Dumbrille, described in Canadian Novelists, 1920-1945 as “a writer of versatility and promise”. Popular for her radio plays, on wartime topics, her poetry published in The New York Times, The Ottawa Citizen and The Montreal Star. Dorothy had become a local celebrity. Jane (Wilson) von Boetticker, daughter of Kemptville pharmacist, Mervin Wilson, recalls that during the 1940's and 1950's her father would display the latest Dorothy Dumbrille books in a glass case in his Rexall Drug Store at Prescott and Asa Street (now MM Books). Dorothy was often present to sign copies of her latest publication. There are at least twelve Dorothy Dumbrille titles, “Deep Doorways” (1939) novel, “We Come, We Come” (1940) poetry, “Last Leave” (1942) poetry, “Watch The Sun Rise” (1943) poetry, “All This Difference” (1945) novel,

“Stairway To The Stars” (1946) poetry, “Up and Down The Glens” (1954) stories of Glengarry, “Braggart In My Step” (1956) stories of Glengarry, “All This Difference” (1963) Harlequin Romance #718, “The Battle of Crysler Farm”(1967), “A Boy At Crysler Farm” (1967) and in 1980 “Memories Of My Father - Reminiscences of the Life of the Reverend Rupert John Dumbrille”. In 1990, The Feminist Companion to Literature in English, described Dorothy Dumbrille’s novels as “lively social history”. It is perhaps Dorothy’s 1980 tribute to her father, “Memories Of My Father - Reminiscences of the Life of the Reverend Rupert John Dumbrille”, that will resonate most deeply with the people of North Grenville. In 1980 Dorothy was nearing the end of her life as she shared her childhood memories from the years at Oxford West, St. James and Leslie Hall in a warm and gracious way that offers a glimpse into Kemptville and its people one hundred years ago. The Archives of the North Grenville Historical Society would be pleased to accept donations of copies of the now rare Dorothy Dumbrille books, as well as

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cal Society Archives. Please contact NGHS Archives at 613-258-4401 and leave a message.

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