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Legally Brilliant: the Musical
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Photo by Mike&Ness Photography by Micheal Pacitto The Kemptville Youth Musical Theatre Company of “Legally Blonde” is now running at the Theatre in the NG Municipal Centre, and is yet another success story for this exciting group of creative people. On stage and behind the scenes, this production follows in a great tradition which brought us “Seussical: the Musical”, “Shrek”, all the way back to “Oklahoma” in 2003. What really sets the KYMTC productions apart is not just the actors line delivery or singing, but the intricate set pieces that transition near seamlessly. Having been in several plays, I know that
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changing sets is always the most tedious/awkward part of any theatre. The energetic song and dance numbers never break their stride, no matter how elaborate the set changes are. They make creative use of not only the stage, front curtains, but the floor, sides.... using lights/curtains and solo songs to mask the backstage work. You can always tell the difference between polite applause, and genuine laughter and cheering. The auditorium was filled with the latter the whole way through. On a more personal note: having got to meet all of the cast and crew, it was clear that they are definitely hard working, and a great bunch of people. They went through
a gruelling audition process, and then six months of three or four practices a week, in addition to school and other responsibilities. When I asked them all individually what they love most about KYMTC, they agreed it is the family atmosphere, and getting to meet all kinds of like minded people. It was also so exciting to see how some of them, while very shy and quiet in person, surprise you when on the stage, delivering a highly energetic and animated performance, belting out songs, and commanding the audience’s attention. KYMTC Director, Barb Lacelle, pointed out that the beauty of working with these
talented kids is that the collaborative nature of theatre comes alive. “It's not just me as the director coming up with all of the ideas, the whole cast has given input /ideas on creating this production. It makes it a lot of fun, to be flexible enough to add in little details and hidden jokes that really makes it a work of their own.” Philip Konopka, a local musician, volunteered many hours giving vocal training to the kids. Many of them had never sang before, and his help was invaluable. This is a show worth seeing. I was there with a 13-year old boy, and he was as impressed as I was! Fun for the family and a wonderful achievement for everyone involved.
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Tourney for TaTas has raised almost $20,000 for KDH
Heather Branchard (left), 2014 Tourney for Ta Ta's Convenor, presents a cheque to Mary Boucher, Director of De-
velopment for the KDH Foundation, together with Brenda Trask. Brenda is a "Kemptville Women's Hockey League" player
cancer. Each year, the Kemptville Women's Hockey League holds a tournament on Mother’s Day weekend with proceeds to the Mammography Unit at KDH. Over the past 5 years the ‘Tourney for TaTas’ has raised almost $20,000! This year, the 6th Annual TaTa Tourney will be held at the North Grenville Municipal Centre on Saturday May 9, 2015. They are in need of tournament sponsors and donations to the raffle table/silent auction. Of course fans are appreciated, you can support by attending on May 9 to cheer the ladies and stop to buy a tourney t-shirt or get a few tickets at the raffle table. Potential donors can contact Angie Kirk. captain_kirk@hotmail.com
and participated in the 2014 tournament after just finishing treatment/ surgery/radiation for her recently diagnosed breast
Kemptville Snowmobile Klub winds up with record year
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Deadline May 14th Published May 20th Seated L-R: Liz Robinson, Secretary; Penny Lennox, President; Paul Gaw, Vice President; Evan Black, Treasurer. Standing L-R: Richard McKenney Director; Carol Lavine, Director. Missing from the photo Amanda Cureston, Director submitted by Liz Robinson, Secretary After the huge winter in 2013-2014, this winter was shorter, but not by much. Two great winters in a row resulted in record breaking permit sales for the Kemptville Snowmobile Klub. The trails were open continuously from January 7 until March 12, about 9 weeks. Our 225 km of trails received over 560 hours of grooming, all by volunteers, and none of our events had to be cancelled and all were well attended. April 15, 2015
This year we sold a record high 524 permits, which translates into more than 700 family snowmobilers from North Grenville and Wolford Townships who enjoyed recreational snowmobiling. On Wednesday, April 1, we ended our season with our Volunteer Appreciation Dinner and our Annual General Meeting and Elections. Receiving recognition at the dinner were Fred Green, Rookie of the Year, Bruce, Liz and Ann Robinson, Family
of the Year, and Richard McKenney, Volunteer of the Year. We want to thank our volunteers for all their hard work, our landowners who allowed our trail system on their land, and our sponsors who were very generous. Also thanks to our outgoing executive under whose leadership we won the 2014 Club of the Year for Ontario. We are looking forward to next year. Follow the club on facebook for our off season activities.
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Oxford-on-Rideau PS wins the Popsicle Stick Bridge Competition
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Perry, Nathan Flowers, and Logan Mahoney. Second place was taken by MEA, a team from Chimo Public School, comprised of Merrick Ryder, Emma Renaud, and Amber Burroughs. MEA’s entry withstood 53.8 kilograms before busting under the weight. Team Laurgan, from Toniata Public School, took third place with a weight of 39.4 kilograms. Team members were Toniata students Lauryn Butcher and Morgan Sargeant. The contest brought together winning teams from local school competitions at: Oxford-on-Rideau Public School; Centennial ‘67 Public School; Wolford Public School; Duncan J. Schoular Public School; Chimo Public School; Toniata Public School; Brockville Collegiate Institute; and Perth and District Collegiate Institute.
photo by David Shanahan By Mark Calder Nearly two dozen teams of aspiring young engineers spent painstaking hours designing the ultimate Popsicle stick bridges only to happily see their creations destroyed on Tuesday during the Third Annual Regional Popsicle Stick Bridge Competition. The competition, hosted at Oxford-on-Rideau Public School, brought together 20 teams from eight Upper Canada District School Board schools, and tested 22 studentbuilt bridges to see how much weight they could withstand. The contest is organized by the Thousand
Islands Chapter of Professional Engineers Ontario. The chapter provided a special machine called BUSTER! which was used to evaluate the bridges. The contest is held every year to celebrate National Engineering Month and to inspire student interest in engineering through the fun and challenge of researching, designing and building the strongest bridge, using nothing but white school glue and 100 Popsicle sticks. This was the culminating activity of a month of in-school competitions in which 447 bridges were tested. “It went very well,” said Elaine Ireland, an organizer of the regional competition. “The kids
were extremely enthusiastic and they just didn’t cheer for their own teams, they cheered for everyone. There was fantastic support. It was great to watch.” The contest also helped develop team building and cooperation skills, as well as measurement, research and even literacy skills. Students not only designed and built their bridges but were encouraged to write about the process. The overall winner of the contest was The Bridge Building Team Yeah from Oxford-on-Rideau Public School, whose bridge withstood 61.8 kilograms before breaking. The team was comprised of Cali Tabbert, Forrest Swale, Logan
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When will they ever learn? would have taken up too much parking. IMO the current council does not want to build anything to sustain the community or keep the ppl in it”. That’s the way it is on social media: rumours can start, deliberately or otherwise, and people just run with it. But the interesting thing about this one is that people found it easy to believe, at least at first. All it took was an email to the municipality, and CAO Brian Carré was able to dispel the rumours unequivocally. “This is absolutely false. No validity to this whatsoever.” As Brian went on to say: “It is unfortunate that I, or members of Council, are not contacted from the get-go; it is this kind of constant rumour mill that negatively impacts communities”. The problem is that we are still in a period of transition in North Grenville. A few years ago,
by David Shanahan A rumour raced around the place this week via Facebook to the effect that the Ottawa Senators Foundation had offered the Municipality of North Grenville a grant of $750,000 to build a multicourt four season sports complex at Riverside Park. People all over North Grenville were commenting on the rumour, passing judgment on Council, and trying to find details. One unknown, “Warren”, was reported as “speaking to some ppl in the "Know" and this seems to be the case. The town said no bc they didn't want the eventual upkeep that would come along with it”. No, another poster said, it wasn’t a sports complex at all. Instead, “it was to build an outdoor rink of dreams. The town would have to maintain it and the big issue was the location at the municipal center
from local farm organizations on Wednesday, April 8 to learn more about the province’s Community Food Program Donation Tax Credit. North Grenville, it seems, was not represented. Local food programs exist to encourage growers, farmers markets and smaller retail stores to provide local fresh products to communities. Recent reports indicate that the Canadian public want such services and are turning away from big box retail supermarkets as they look for quality fresh food. The Province of Ontario has a program that brings schools and local farmers together to raise funds for schools with healthy foods. The Fresh from the Farm healthy fundraising pilot project promotes local food, healthy eating and student engagement within 28 school boards across the province. Since
no-one thought of asking the municipality about things, because it seemed the policy was not to talk to the public, that these things were none of our business. But change is happening, and there is a growing confidence that asking questions, or working with the municipality, is welcome and will get a response. There are bumps along that particular road, however, and some of them have been showing themselves recently. There have been important developments in the agricultural sector recently, especially in connection with local food initiatives, but you’d never guess it around North Grenville. A press release from the office of Steve Clark, MPP announced an important meeting which took place last week. Food banks and community food programs from across Leeds-Grenville joined representatives
Letter to the editor Dear Editor, All garbage. Being a resident of North Grenville, I pay attention when I see things posted on Facebook. I have 1530 on my list of friends I can contact. Most of them are folks I've met in other countries or visitors here. Then I have those in groups I'm part of or friends who live locally. At times I read news that affects them good or bad, informing us this is happening with people we know or affecting our community. When I see these I usually go to the source to offer help when needed, congratulation, Birthday wishes, Job well done or my Sympathy for the loss of a loved one. Stories of this person, that person, you name it Facebook has it. These I usually ignore. Yesterday on friends’ pages, a story that made no sense; hard to believe but this is how rumors are spread. Someone decided to have some fun at the expense of those who try to work for us. Some decisions do upset me, nothing
is perfect. Find the facts behind the rumours before you pass it on. These are a few comments floating in Facebook never-never land The town turns down $750,000 from the Sens Foundation for a multicourt four season sports complex at Riverside Park?? Does anyone have info on this? Some ppl in the "Know", and this seems to be the case. The town said no, they didn't want the eventual upkeep that would come along with it. Sometimes I love this town and there are times when I just shake my head. I hope this is not true. That's ridiculous. We should protest. Not looking out for their residence at all apparently. I also heard something similar but it was to build an outdoor rink of dreams. The town would have to maintain it and the big issue was the location at the municipal center would have taken up too much parking. IMO the current
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2013, more than 150 Ontario schools have participated in Fresh from the Farm: but none from North Grenville. There are many grant programs, seminars, government programs and reports concerning agriculture and local food initiatives out there, but the Municipality of North Grenville doesn’t seem interested. We, apparently, prefer to cover land with concrete for box stores than to get back to our rural strengths. This used to be a major hub for the dairy industry, particularly cheese factories within living memory, but now the hubs are in Smith’s Falls and other centres around us. When the Kemptville College closure was announced, North Grenville was left floundering around, trying to decide how to respond. We are still waiting for some real
council does not want to build anything to sustain the community or keep the ppl in it. The talk is that it would be the dames as the one in Smiths Falls. Sens foundation had the money and offered it but the town said no. Truly hope this is a rumor gone wrong. I can't believe this could be true, a few calls this morning, some emails to those who are named in this story. None of it is true: the Senator Foundation has not made any such offer. If you need things to do, look around, we have neighbours that need help, groups that could use your time, walk outside and talk to folks face to face, instead of inventing things that really are a waste of time. Claire L.
Gord Brown, Member of Parliament for Leeds-Grenville, announced that he is holding a hunting and angling roundtable on April 23. To be held at the Lombardy Agricultural Hall, the guest speaker will be MP Robert Sopuck. Sopuck was the 2014 recipient of the Past President’s Award from the Canadian Wildlife Federation for his work as a legislator on conservation issues. As well, he has served in various fisheries and outdoor management positions and was the hunting and wildlife columnist for the Winnipeg Free Press for eight years. He is an avid hunter and fly fisher. “This promises to be a great evening of information and an opportunity for local hunters and anglers to connect,” says Brown. “We are looking forward to hearing from area outdoorsmen and women.” Doors open at 7 pm and the evening gets underway at 7:30 pm.
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progress on deciding the future of the campus, but, in spite of locally produced ideas and plans, we may yet find that we have been left behind once more. One would have thought that, after the College fiasco, we would have learned a lesson and reinstated an Agriculture Committee for the municipality: a group of people who would begin to prepare a response to the initiatives and opportunities that are being neglected right now, and that have been lost in the past few years. But no such committee has been established, no longterm vision for the future of our farming potential is being developed, no co-ordination to take advantage of the grants and programs that are funding other municipalities as they seek to protect and promote agri-business for their communities. When will they ever learn?
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by Paul Hutt Over the last two years in the Province of Ontario, we’ve had a change from having an Office of the Ontario Fire Marshall that looked after Fire Services, and an Office of Emergency Management that coordinated Emergency Management in Ontario. These two ministry agencies have merged to make one entity - the Ontario Fire Marshal and Emergency Management. So when we in North Grenville began to discuss merging By-law Services, Emergency Management and Fire Services into one Department, it really seemed to make sense and go with what was happening in the province. North Grenville now has an Emergency & Protective Services Department that is responsible for Emergency Management, the
North Grenville Fire Service, By-Law Services, and Animal Control. Every municipality needs to have an Emergency Plan and the one we had worked well for us for many years. But you need to have Service Agreements ready well in advance of any emergency, so one of my goals is to work with our stakeholders to identify some places of evacuation or community shelters. For our municipality, I want to identify certain facilities where people can go and find supplied evacuation centres. Of course, individual households should have an emergency kit with enough supplies for at least 72 hours. As a case in point, if we have a hazardous material situation, where we have to evacuate a portion of our community, you don’t want to have to make arrangements during the event itself as to
tasks. We need to have that preplanned so people know who has what responsibility in that situation. I hope, this year, to have all members of Council up to speed with Emergency Management requirements and ensure that they take one of the basic Emergency Management training courses we provide. The training will help our elected representatives have an understanding, an awareness of how things operate in the Operation Centre, how decisions are made, in emergency situations. An Emergency Plan is a living document, it never remains static. We always have to update it as new businesses, new community partners, come into play. You have to assess whether they can assist us in any way, so, as our community grows, the Plan needs to be altered so we ensure it stays accurate, stays current, and up to date. As part of our planning, we identify High Risks within our community, and plan accordingly. We have a Control Group, made up of various government and community agencies, that sit down each year and evaluate risks on an on-going basis. We may have a train derailment, for example, and we rank the probability of that kind of emergency happening in North Grenville. It is, of
where people could go. We want to look at all aspects of our Emergency Plan to make sure that we have analysed potentially high risk situations in our community. Emergency Management and Civil Protection Act requires that municipalities train their municipal staff to ensure that they are aware of their responsibilities during an emergency. Anyone who has gone through something like the Ice Storm in 1998 knows that it takes a great deal of co-ordination to deal with a large scale event. I am of the philosophy that training for emergencies should be for everyone, from senior management to each municipal employee, because, in an emergency, you may be assigned to a task or responsibility based on the need at the time. I think it is very important that, at least at a basic level, all staff have some knowledge of what is meant by terms such as Evacuation Centres or Incident Command, so they’re not coming in blind at the time of a major incident. In the event of an emergency, there are certain powers and criteria established whereby, once we’ve established a location, to facilitate setting up and running a Reception Centre, for example, there would probably be municipal staff assigned to those
Council considers the future of Maplewood by David Shanahan The Oxford Mills Community Association [OMCA] presented its Expression of Interest to purchase Maplewood Hall to the Municipality of North Grenville at last Tuesday's Committee of the Whole. Presented in brief by Dave Habberjam and Jim deVette of OMCA's Purchase Committee, the detailed EOI was part of Council's package and included a petition signed by a large number of local residents in support of having the community association returning as managers of the building. The OMCA was not able to renew the lease on the building that they had been managing since 2006 due to liability insurance issues. It was also discovered by municipal staff at that time that the original lease drawn by their predecessors was not legally valid. Presented with a numApril 15, 2015
ber of options, the Board of Directors of OMCA chose to incorporate and develop a proposal and business plan to acquire Maplewood Hall. Questions from Council focused on the ability of the OMCA to maintain the 1875 former school house as a designated heritage building and the capacity of the community association to manage it over the long term. Considering that representatives of the association had been working on the proposal with senior staff at the municipality, it seemed surprising that elements of the presentation should be questioned at this stage. The proposal was referred to staff for closer examination, in spite of the fact that they were aware of its evolution over the past year and more. Council declared Maplewood surplus to requirements some years ago, and the OMCA were administering the hall
and booking events such as weddings, parties and meetings there since 2006, and part of the revenues from that period have been applied to improvements in heating and water systems in the hall. Maplewood is also the site of the annual Canada Day celebrations in Oxford Mills, and the association had proved themselves quite competent to operate the hall on behalf of the community. Council worry about the viability of Maplewood if it is bought by the OMCA; but were it retained by the municipality, it would be a cost to taxpayers, and would be vulnerable to any future budgetary cutbacks that might tempt future councils to dispose of it in less favourable circumstances. Maplewood is a community hall and should be sold to the community for the benefit of the entire North Grenville community. The OMCA has requested a response from
staff by its Annual General Meeting on May 7. A copy of the latest draft of the Expression of Interest is posted on the OMCA's Facebook page under "Files". The petition is also available there for viewing.
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course, difficult to forecast every risk, but we know that even smaller events, like micro bursts, are an annual occurrence, so we start planning for those type of events. The Public Works Department and Emergency Management work together to learn from what happened in the past and how we can improve our handling of that situation. You can’t plan for everything, but there are situations you can predict; and, if it’s predictable, it’s preventable, so you can be ahead of the game. I see Emergency Management being about prevention, it’s a lot of planning before an event occurs, or trying to mitigate or reduce possible issues. For example, last year we had a lot of localised flooding. This year, it seems, there is less danger of that happening, but we drew up a letter and went door-to-door in the most effected areas in the municipality and handed out a watershed projection for this year. Being proactive that way, getting that information out to people, we have received very positive feedback. North Grenville is constantly preparing and training for emergency situations, and we are better prepared than ever before, should we be so unfortunate as to experience one.
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Light Living in Oldtown Kemptville relaxed downtown experience aimed particularly at people from Ottawa and the region, looking for a change of pace. LA Group define it as: “a way of life. It is a lifestyle intent on enjoying opportunities that give you the freedom to make time for the things in life that matter most to you – family, quality time, peace of mind, travel, headspace, etc.”. Gilles believes that the new residents moving into Kemptville Landing will bring new life to the downtown core, and will help revitilise the area, attracting new retail and other commercial businesses to the Prescott Street corridor. He hopes to see Phase One of the project begin later this year. The LA Group is also working on plans for Oxford Village, a 1,600-unit development planned for the Northwest Quadrant.
Grand Opening with Gille Brisebois with Mayor David Gordon After much speculation over the last two years, the people of North Grenville finally had a chance to see the plans of the new condominium development that is about to rise behind Prescott Street. Kemptville Landing will be a multi-storey building, with units selling from around $200,000 to a full pent-
house suite at $800,000. At an official opening of premises on Prescott Street where visitors could see a model of the building as well as full-sized models of individual sample rooms, Mayor David Gordon and the man behind the development, Gilles Brisebois, Chief Executive Officer of the LA Group,
mixed with a large crowd of curious residents, some eager to see the exciting plans, others sceptical of the effect Kemptville Landing will have on the downtown skyline and ambience. The LA Group are marketing the new condominiums as “Light Living”, a slower and more
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Monica Cleland and Michael Bonner rehearse Kemptville Players Inc. are busy rehearsing their spring production. The Players will perform a live period radio play for the first time in their long and storied history. The 39 Steps: A Live Radio Play by Joe Landry is inspired by Alfred Hitchcock’s classic reworking of the original story by John Buchan, former Governor General of Canada. Some of you might remember this iconic Hitchcock movie. “Hitch” was an influential British filmmaker and producer, who pioneered many techniques in the suspense and psychological thriller film genres. When he moved to Hollywood in 1956 he directed more than 50 films. The movie of The 39 Steps dates back to Hitch’s seminal years in Britain. Spies, murder, love, and other trademarks of Alfred Hitchcock come to life in Landry’s 1940s style broadcast of this masterpiece.
This fast pace romantic thriller combines the world of the music hall, foreign agents and espionage, murder, an epic train chase and a wonderful surprise ending! Most challenging of all, it is being performed as a live period radio show, complete with vintage commercials, sound effects that recreate a daring train chase, a dark mood that suggests a serial killer's ominous presence, and the long forgotten year 1949 - all through the magic of live sound effects and musical underscoring. There are dozens of characters portrayed by a handful of actors. And almost all of the sound effects will be performed live right on the stage. Kemptville Players will be performing The 39 Steps: A Live Radio Play at the North Grenville Municipal Centre on May 8 and 9 at 7:30 pm and May 10 at 2 pm. Visit www.kemptvilleplayers. ca, Facebook or call 2582051.
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will be well entertained by our colourful and delightful cast” commented director Gaenor Howe. “Be prepared to laugh – the dialogue is even sharper than the daggers!” Local audiences are invited to enjoy Dundas County Players’ acting talent, elaborate costumes, stylish sets, and the magic of light and sound to enhance a clever story. Performances will be: Friday night, April 17, 7:30pm Saturday night, April 18, 7:30pm
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UPDATE UPCOMING MEETINGS COUNCIL Monday, April 27th at 6:30 pm in the Council Chambers at the Municipal Centre. COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE Monday, April 20th, at 6:30 pm in the Council Chambers at the Municipal Centre. For agenda information, please contact the Clerk’s Office or visit the Municipal website. COMMITTEE MEETINGS Police Services Boards—Tuesday, April 21st at 1:30 pm 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, April 24th.
Left to right front row: Jordan Dicaire-Lane, Darren Cleroux, Mark Legere, Aurora Jarvis, Cherilyn Millar, Cassidy Vrhovnik, Seth Dodge, Madison Georgeadis, Madison McCarthy Left to right back row: Tamara Mondesir, Domenic Astorino, Ryan Doyle, Rebecca Vigliotti, Mike Byrne, Sara Bergeron, Ty Gamman The Catholic District School Board of Eastern Ontario celebrated the first of four area Bravo Breakfast Awards last Wednesday at Hanley Hall in Smiths Falls, recognizing students from area schools with the prestigious award. One student from each elementary and secondary school is chosen to receive this award annually, which acknowledges the unsung heroes within CDSBEO Catholic schools. Each year, the CDSBEO
celebrates the contributions, achievements, and successes of our most outstanding students. The Bravo Breakfast Awards provide a public forum to honour these students for their ongoing contribution to our school system, and their Catholic communities. The awards commend the unsung heroes in our schools who make a significant and positive contribution to the life of their school. These students contribute to creating a positive environment
all of our students aspire to do and be." The following students from North Grenville were recognized at the April 8 Bravo Breakfast: Darren Cleroux, Grade 5, Holy Cross Catholic School, Kemptville Mark Legere, Grade 8, St. Michael Catholic High School, Kemptville Domenic Astorino, Grade 9, St. Michael Catholic High School, Kemptville
for their peers. Director of Education, Wm. J. Gartland, began the tradition of honouring these remarkable achievers seven years ago. "Each of the young people here has been selected by their individual school communities for their special contribution,” explained Mr. Gartland. "You have made a difference in the lives of those around you, and you have put others ahead of yourselves in many circumstances. Each of you represents what we hope
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 4:00 pm on Friday, May 1st, 2015. 2015 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 2015 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.
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“Social Changemakers” Conference in Kemptville The Social Changemakers Regional Student Conference took place on April 8 in the theatre of the North Grenville Municipal Centre in Kemptville. The equity and inclusion forum is organized by the Harmony Movement and hosted by the Upper Canada District School Board. About 120 students from across Eastern Ontario explored such themes as identity, diversity, stereotyping and discrimination, media awareness, anti-bullying, as well as leadership and advocacy. The goal of the Social Changemakers Regional Student Conference is to foster region-wide cultures of inclusion, acceptance, safety and equity. Rima Dib, a program officer for the Harmony Movement, told the high school students about ways they can work to bring change and equity to the world. The conference was scheduled for Wednesday as part of the board’s celebration of International Day of Pink. April 15, 2015
During her keynote presentation, Rima emphasised how easy it is to be overwhelmed by the “negativity” that surrounds us daily – from racism to gender inequality. She told delegates to take heart because there are ways to make a difference even when you think you can’t. “It’s easy to think about all that is wrong with the world today and – let’s be honest – there is a lot wrong,” she told those gathered for the conference. “When you get stuck with these thoughts you may wonder how you can even make a dent.” However, she reminded students that all social change has been made possible because “just one person said ‘This is not okay’ and change started to happen.” During her half-hour multimedia presentation, Dib told students positive change can be affected through a few simple steps: • Be prepared to expand your comfort zone and be accepting of others
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Top spring maintenance tips for every home • Have your roof inspected regularly to ensure shingles, flashing and chimney caps are in place and sealed properly. • Fix the caulking around windows and doors and on the roof if it becomes cracked or separated. • Clean or replace your furnace filter. • Check air ducts, remove covers and vacuum dust from vents. • Investigate and identify any musty smells and odours. They are often an indicator that there is a hidden moisture problem. • Check roofing and flashing for signs of wear or damage. • Check/clean the heat recovery ventilator (HRV); wash or replace the filter. • Clean the mechanisms of the humidifiers. • Check for condensation and proper humidity levels.
(NC) No home comes maintenance free. Even a brand new house requires regular upkeep to ensure its internal environment stays healthy. If you live in a house that is less than seven years old, home maintenance is also essential for preserving your warranty rights. Almost all new homes in Ontario come with a warranty that lasts seven years from the date of the first possession, and it is guaranteed by Tarion Warranty Corporation. The warranty protects homeowners from certain defects, violations of the Ontario Building Code, and major structural damage, among other problems. But to make sure your home stays covered, you are advised to perform regular seasonal maintenance. Here are some tips to ensure it remains in good shape:
By following an annual maintenance routine, you can keep your new home in top shape. Information about warranty coverage, including videos on year-round maintenance and moisture control, is available online at tarion.com. Ongoing maintenance helps to ensure that your home stays healthy and that your statutory warranty is protected.
• Clear eavestroughs of debris regularly and extend downspouts so that water is directed away from your home. Water that flows around the foundation could eventually find its way into the basement.
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(NC) Some insulations can lose performance over time, sustain damage or simply no longer meet updated building codes. It's an issue that can be costly, because if your home's insulation isn't doing its job, you could be wasting money and resources. You don't have to be a trained professional to know you have a problem. Here are several signs that your insulation is lacking: 1. Energy bills – High energy bills are the biggest red flag, especially relative to the size, age or condition of the home. If you have a run-away energy bill, your insulation may need upgrading. This can be the case, even in a newer home. 2. Drafts – Do you need to put on a sweater even with the heat on, or does your air conditioner run incessantly without making enough of a difference? That's a sign of a deficiency in your building envelope. 3. Inconsistent temperatures - Is it warm in one room, but cold in another? Are your walls or interior closets cold to the touch? It's possible that while your whole home may not need attention, certain rooms may need to be addressed. 4. Condition of insulating materials – Consider the age of your insulation. Would it stand up to today's building codes? Is it in good shape or is it crumbly? If your insulation has degraded or isn't performing, it's time for an upgrade. But be careful. Certain types of older insulation, such as Vermiculite insulation, may contain asbestos. If you're unsure, do not disturb it, and hire a professional to conduct testing and/or removal. This should not be a do-it-yourself job. 5. You detect pests and/or moisture – Insulation—and your building envelope—can be compromised by the presence of pests. Moisture is an even bigger obstacle to optimal thermal performance, as some types of insulation can sag or collapse when damp, leaving voids and causing air to flow in and out of the building envelope. While some solutions may be more complicated, requiring the opening of the existing wall cavities, others can be addressed more easily. The best way to improve thermal performance and increase energy efficiency is to upgrade attic insulation. Laying Comfortbatt insulation over existing material to achieve a minimum depth of 16 inches, or an R-value of R50, is a simple DIY project that can generate immediate results. To fully assess your home and explore remediation solutions, consider hiring a professional home energy auditor to evaluate your home's energy performance. Even in a new home, the results may be surprising.
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(NC) It's no secret that as Ontarians we face extreme weather conditions from very cold winters, to hot muggy summers. The good news is that there are things you can do to lower your energy usage and your monthly bill.
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1. Use faucet aerators - With a twist of your wrist you can reduce water consumption by 25 to 50 per cent per tap by installing a faucet aerator. Your local retailer has a selection of models including ones with washers that don't need to be replaced. 2. Fix leaky faucets – That leaky tap, the one that you can hear while trying to get to sleep at night, is wasting 800 litres of water per month at one drop per second. Fixing the tap is as easy as replacing a rubber washer that costs less than a coffee and you don't need fancy tools - a simple wrench and screw driver will have this task done quickly. 3. Crystal clear savings from your dishwasher - Start by always running a full load. Use the light or short cycle for easy-to-clean loads and the energysaving drying cycle for additional efficiency. If you don't have that feature, open the dishwasher when the wash cycle is complete and let the dishes air dry – this can reduce your energy use by 10 per cent.
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How to make your renovation a successful, positive experience By Scott McGillivray (NC) In Canada, renovation spending has more than doubled since the late 1990s to reach nearly $65 billion last year alone. Often the investment a homeowner makes is substantial both, financially and emotionally. The stakes are high. That's why it's imperative that the job is done well from start to finish. There are a number of steps a homeowner can take to ensure a positive experience and a successful outcome, including:
1. Know your goal. Ask the question, “What is this renovation designed to accomplish—more functionality? Storage? Living space?” If a homeowner doesn't know where they're going with the renovation, chances are they'll never get there. 2. Do your research. In most things, knowledge is power, and knowing what to expect, in advance, can keep expectations in check. Investigate options, budgets and timelines, and arrange financing in advance. 3. Hire professionals. Be sure that they are happy to work with you to meet your budget and achieve your vision.
Communicate clearly and often to ensure understanding on both sides. 4. Opt for a general contractor and trades that are experienced, licensed and insured. Don't hesitate to check credentials and references. Get recommendations from family, friends and colleagues who have had work done and were satisfied with the results. 5. Start with quality building materials. When it comes to home renovation and construction, the adage, 'it's what's on the inside that counts' seems apt. While homeowners tend to get caught up in the esthetics of a project, such as finishings and paint colours, the key to a successful renovation often lies in what you won't see. Investing in quality behind your walls will ensure durability, comfort, and safety for years to come. 6. Focus on the basics. This includes quality electrical, plumbing, HVAC, framing and drywall. Don't underestimate the importance of insulation—especially in a basement renovation. Not all insulation is created equal. Opt for insulation that is fire-resistant, sound absorbent, and resistant to mould, mildew, bacterial growth and rot. In my renovations, I like to use products like Roxul's Comfortbatt and Comfortboard IS to help achieve a more energy efficient home, buy you valuable time in the event of a fire and prevent moisture issues that can pose health risks and lead to costly repairs. 7. Develop a good plan. This includes preparing for the unexpected. Setting aside a 20 per cent contingency fund will help bring you to the finish line when unanticipated issues creep up. Lastly, the key to a successful renovation includes patience. Living in a construction zone—or alternately moving out while the work is done—can be stressful and trying. Keep your eye on the prize. There's nothing more rewarding than the end result, which can bring years of enjoyment and ultimately, add to your home's bottom line. 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
Quick home maintenance tips • Seal leaks around windows and doors – Up to 30 per cent of the heating and cooling costs in a home can occur due to poorly fitted windows and doors. Add caulking if needed to reduce air leaks. If the caulking is old, strip it off and re-caulk. • Replace or wash furnace filters – This allows your air conditioner and furnace systems to run more efficiently. It's best to replace or wash filters every three months, so add quarterly reminders to your calendar so you don't forget. • Clean around the AC unit –Take a few minutes to visually inspect it and ensure the surrounding area is clear of debris and clutter. Planting trees around the air conditioning unit provides shade, which will increase efficiency and save on cooling costs. Just make sure not to obstruct airflow.
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Plant the right tree in the right place (NC) Spring is the optimal time to plant trees on your property – but did you know that planting the right tree in the right place can help you save energy? Putting it in the right location is also a safety measure. Here are some helpful tips from Hydro One: 1. Plant tall-growing trees at least eight metres away from power lines. Tree contact with power lines accounts for about 30 per cent of power outages in Ontario. 2. Deciduous (leaf-shedding) trees provide shade from the summer sun to cut down on heat gain, but lose their leaves in winter to let sunlight enter your home and maximize solar warmth and light. Plant them to the south and the southwest around your home's windows to provide shade from late afternoon/evening sun. 3. A good windbreak includes a mixture of coniferous trees, deciduous shrubs, evergreen shrubs and perennial plants. The right combination planted tightly together can thoroughly shield your home from cold winter gusts. Even a single row of white pine trees can reduce the speed of wind hitting your home by 60 per cent. 4. Low-growing evergreen shrubs planted beside basement walls add a green layer of insulation to your home's exterior. Tightly placed shrubs help to keep warmth in and winter winds out. Remember to plant shrubs at least 60 centimetres away from your foundation walls. 5. Remember to call before you dig to locate underground lines. Do this through Ontario One Call toll-free at 1-800-400-2255 or online at www. on1call.com.
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Top Tools for Spring Cleaning (NC) The snow has finally melted and warmer weather has arrived. The trouble is, all that brilliant sunshine has a way of highlighting the mess that's been hiding under the snow for all these months. Suddenly your spring cleaning “to-do� list is looking longer than ever. Now is the time to get outside and look after those neglected lawns and gardens to prepare for spring flowers and greenery. Three tools are essential to make quick work of the task at hand and to keep your outdoors looking beautiful all summer: 1. Lawnmower. Your grass loves the spring sunshine and will respond with rapid growth, so a lawnmower is vital to keeping your lawn looking lush and healthy. There are a variety of lawn mowers to choose from, depending on the size and shape of your outdoor space. If you have a large space, you might want to consider a self-propelled mower to tackle big jobs with minimal effort. Other popular models include push-mowers and environmentally-friendly electric mowers. Take the time to consider which mower is best suited to your needs. 2. Drill. Not just for spring maintenance, a good drill will help you complete small tasks around the outside (and inside) of your house. A new drill can also serve as an incentive to complete those DIY projects you've been putting off so take a look at the variety at any reputable tool dealer. Sears Canada tells us, for example, that there are many types of hand drills including pistol-grip drills, which are the most common for everyday use. Heavy-duty tasks might require a hammer drill that can power through concrete or wood. Consider your summer projects to make sure you get the best tool for the tasks at hand. 3. Pressure washer. Winter salt and mud can wreak havoc on the surfaces of your home. A pressure washer is the best way to remove the dirt and stains that accumulate around the outside of your home. Keep your driveway and deck looking clean with a gas or electric pressure washer that easily attaches onto your garden hose. The higher the pressure, the tougher the cleaning power. For cleaning barbecue grills, patio furniture and windows, electric washers are generally lower in pressure, are more compact and easy to maneuver. Less time will be spent working and more time will be spent enjoying the summertime if you have just the right tools to get jobs done efficiently.
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Green is the new black: How to grow an eco-friendly garden (NC) Green is the new black as we become aware of the power of green gardening. So no matter whether you're a landscape architect looking to support a recurring client , a condo dweller content with a couple of potted herbs, or a home owner looking to do your part for the environment, a little guidance from the world's largest producer of outdoor power products will have you on trend in no time. Take a look at these tips from Husqvarna: ∙ Compost: Improve soil fertility by using kitchen food scraps. You don't need to throw away perfectly good plant food. Known as 'gardener's gold', compost is an inexpensive way to give your soil high-powered nutrients. ∙ Harvest rainwater: Adding a rain barrel is an easy way to capture water for watering lawns, yards and gardens. Be sure to put a screen on top of your barrel to keep out unwanted debris and creatures. ∙ Updating tools: Is it time to trade in your lawn mower for a newer version? Newer lawn mowers are more fuel efficient and produce less harmful emissions. Also, you may want to consider a lightweight trimmer that is compatible with multiple attachments so you can work more efficiently. ∙ Bee friendly: Provide a pesticide-free sanctuary for butterflies and bees by growing a diverse variety of flowers. Flower such as wild lilac, goldenrod and lemon balm are particularly inviting to our flying friends. ∙ Give some breathing room: Soil loosening makes it possible for oxygen to reach the roots of the plants and also creates a better-looking flowerbed. In smaller beds you can get by with hand tools, but if you're working with larger areas, a rotary cultivator is the way to go. ∙ One man's mulch is another man's fertilizer: Leave the clippings on your lawn. Not only do you eliminate the time to bag and dump the mulch, but the clippings fertilize the soil and lawn. More lawn tips and information about tool options for green gardening can be found online at www.husqvarna.ca.
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Tips from the pros on growing the greenest lawn (NC) Whether you're the defending champion of the greenest lawn or looking to step up your game this season, making your neighbours green with envy couldn't be easier. Michelle Sordi from Husqvarna, a world leader in outdoor power products advises, “With the right practices, tools and materials, anyone can achieve a great looking lawn. It just takes a little time and effort to really see it flourish.” Check out the following tips from the pros that will set you up for nothing but success: ∙ Stay hydrated: From when the lawn is first planted until the shoots start to show, keep the top half inch of the soil moist. ∙ Don't be blunt: Make sure your lawn mower blades are sharp so you get a clean cut every time. You can stop by your local dealer to ensure your blades are ready for cutting. ∙ Keep some length: Remember not to cut the grass too short. With a grass level from 5 to 9 cm you will have a fine, sustainable lawn. ∙ Less is more: Don't remove more than a third of the top growth in a single cutting. ∙ Keep the mulch: Leaving the clippings not only eliminates your time spent bagging, but it actually fertilizes the soil and lawn. Just be sure to have a mower with an easily adjustable cutting height as longer clippings smother the grass. ∙ Avoid watering at night: Be sure to let the grass dry out before the dew falls, since extended moisture invites disease. The best time to water is pre-dawn or early morning. ∙ Cut it out: Get rid of any weeds as early as possible. The best defense against pests, weeds and diseases is to grow thick, vigorous turf. More lawn tips and information about tool options for proper maintenance can be found online at www.husqvarna.ca.
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Eighth Annual Change The World Campaign Ontario is challenging young people across the province to volunteer for three hours to "change the world" in their communities. The ChangeTheWorld challenge is entering its seventh year and is now a six-week campaign with one goal: get high school students to volunteer in their community. This year’s aim is to get 37,000 students aged 14 to 18 involved in volunteering. The ChangeTheWorld challenge, which is delivered in partnership with the Ontario Volunteer Centre Network, encourages young people to get involved in their communities and helps them develop important skills like teamwork and leadership. The 2015 campaign has been extended from four to six weeks, giving Ontario students more time and more volunteer events to participate in ChangeTheWorld. Youth aged 15 to 24 have
the highest volunteer rate at 58.1% in Ontario. This has been achieved, in part, by the requirement that all Ontario students must complete forty volunteer hours to graduate from high school. Since 2008, over 140,000 Ontario youth have contributed more than 640,000 volunteer hours in their communities through ChangeTheWorld. Patricia Weiler, Chair of the Ontario Volunteer Centre Network, welcomed the campaign. “The ChangeTheWorld campaign is an opportunity for students to share their talents, gain new skills and become civically engaged in meaningful causes. Students are encouraged to connect with one of the participating twenty-four Volunteer Centres across Ontario, so we can help them find meaningful volunteer opportunities in their community during the campaign.” The Canadian Cancer
Society, which is partnering with the campaign as part of Daffodil Month, was another enthusiastic supporter of the ChangeTheWorld campaign. Cathy Hall is the Director of Volunteer Engagement with the Canadian Cancer Society. “We are pleased to be an active supporter of the ChangeTheWorld campaign. Approximately a quarter of new volunteers with the Canadian Cancer Society in Ontario are under the age of 18. Engaging with them to build a lifelong commitment to the cancer cause is an important organizational priority for us.” North Grenville, as we know, has a long tradition of volunteerism, and with two high schools in our community, it is hoped that they would encourage that tradition in young people growing up here.
Kemptville District Hospital set to honour its volunteers
With National Volunteer Week here, Kemptville District Hospital (KDH) is set to recognize its volunteers for their significant contributions to patient care and comfort. KDH’s annual Volunteer Appreciation Tea, scheduled for Thursday, April 16, 2015, will celebrate the 10,000-plus hours of volunteer time given to the hospital this past year, and the well over $1 Million donated by the KDH Auxiliary over the decades. KDH is fortunate to have approximately 100 volunteers who serve in every area of the hospital, from the Emergency Department to the Convalescent Care unit. Volunteers also give
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countless hours helping the KDH Auxiliary to raise funds – through its annual giant yard sale, HeyDay, and other events – to purchase essential medical equipment for patient care. The hospital’s Volunteer Coordinator, Stephanie Redmond, notes that as patient visits to KDH continue to rise, more volunteers are needed. There are openings throughout the hospital, with a particular need for volunteers for the coffee bar and gift shop. KDH volunteers typically give about four daytime hours per week and no experience is required. During the Tea, the KDH Auxiliary will recognize a
number of volunteers for their dedicated service; at this point, their names are “a closely guarded secret,” said Auxiliary President Jane Wolfe. The KDH Volunteer Appreciation Tea will begin at 2 pm on April 16, 2015 at the North Grenville Municipal Centre, 285 County Road 44, Kemptville, Ontario. All Auxiliary members and everyone who volunteers for the benefit of KDH is invited attend. National Volunteer Week, April 12 to 18 this year, is a time to recognize, celebrate and thank Canada’s volunteers.
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Breaking up is hard to do by David Shanahan When we last heard from the Oxford-on-Rideau Council, it was 1852 and they had just borrowed £6,000 from the government of the United Canadas to invest in the Bytown and Prescott Railway Company. This investment had been strongly opposed by two of the Councillors, Rickey Waugh and T. A. Kidd, but pushed through by the other Councillors, Ambrose Clothier and William Bottum, supported by the Reeve, Robert Kernahan. This money would have to be recouped through local taxes on property. Almost immediately after paying over the money to the Company in October, 1852, worrying rumours about the state of the railway company’s finances began to circulate. The taxpayers of Oxford had been assured that the £6,000 would probably never have to be paid out, that the railway stock would only be a source of revenue and profit, but calling in the money from the township was only the beginning. Almost as much had been invested by private individuals in Oxford, mostly
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by Kemptville businessmen, and the company was losing money throughout 1853. Even after the line opened to Bytown in 1854, profits were not forthcoming; in fact, the company needed more and more investment to keep going. To add to the financial pressures, many of the same individuals who had invested in the Bytown and Prescott Railway had incorporated another company in 1853, the Perth and Kemptville Railway Company. This was meant to build a track linking “Perth to a point on the Bytown & Prescott Ry. near Kemptville, and from Perth to Belleville or Peterborough”. In the event, this railway was never built: the expected boom in business for the new railways did not materialise and this investment was lost. The precise details of what happened next are still shrouded in some mystery. But it seems that the leading businessmen of Kemptville, among them the Reeve and two Councillors who had so eagerly pushed through the investment of taxpayers’ money in the Bytown and Prescott Railway Com-
pany, now began to look for ways of escaping the trap they had set for themselves. Their initial plan was to have Kemptville separate from the Township of Oxford-onRideau, and establish it as a separate municipality. This, they apparently believed, would relieve the village of having to repay the £6,000 loan, which was, after all, in the name of the Township. The plan almost failed when it was discovered that Kemptville did not have the required population of 1,000 to qualify as an incorporated village; but the Act of the Assembly, passed in July, 1856 contained what may have been a compromise. In spite of not having the required population, Kemptville was incorporated but agreed that they would “remain liable jointly with the said Township of Oxford for any debt or debts created by the Municipality of the said Township before the passing of this Act”. It was left to the two council, Oxford’s and Kemptville’s, to sort out their respective share of the debt. Kemptville became a separate village on January 1, 1857, and the Bytown and
Prescott Railway Company was placed in Receivership that same year. But the story did not end there. By the end of January, 1857, it had been agreed that Kemptville would take on a quarter of the railway debt, £1,500, but the new Reeve of Oxford, Rickey Waugh, had to insist on Kemptville’s Reeve, Ambrose Clothier, keeping to the terms laid down by the Assembly. The share of the debt was based on property assessment in both municipalities, and the value of village property was clearly assessed at a higher valuation than in the rural areas of Oxford. This irritated William Bottum. He had pressed for the railway stock investment and the separation from Oxford as a way of avoiding paying that debt. But now he found his property, which was extensive, being assessed at a higher rate than it had been as part of Oxford. His land was most of lot 25, stretching from Rideau Street west to what is now Pine Hill Road, and from CR
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43 south to Concession Road. The 1857 act had the east half of lot 24, and all of lots 25 to 28 in the third concession of Oxford included in the new Village of Kemptville, but Bottum now wanted his lands removed and restored to the lower tax brackets of Oxford Township. So, on July 24, 1858, another Act was passed to change the boundaries of Kempville. The new boundary line on the west wove in and out around land that Bottum had previously sold to the Anglican Church. All of Bottum’s land south of the river (what is now Riverside Park, the site of the hospital, etc., was now removed from Kemptville. Oxford-on-Rideau was divided. The new centre for the Township was Oxford Mills, while Kemptville started its independent existence as a fruitless way of avoiding taxes spent on infrastructure. The separation only ended in 1998 with the arrival of a new municipality with a new name: North Grenville.
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Youngsters of Yore, Kemptville Public Library, 1:30 pm. Guest speaker: Rob Thompson, Kemptville Suites. Apr 15 New Horizon Club, Burritt's Rapids Community Hall, 2 pm. Guest speaker Mary Cook will tell us about growing up on an Ottawa Valley farm during the 30's. Refreshments follow. All seniors are welcome. For information about membership and meeting dates contact Janet at 613269-2737. Apr 15 Kemptville Horticultural Society April Meeting, 7:30 pm at the Kemptville Pentecostal Church, 1964 County Road # 43. Guest Speaker: Marcel Beauchamp - a Tree Expert. Everyone Welcome. Apr 17 Rural United Ministry presents an evening of entertainment, 7 pm. at Algonquin United Church, 4524 County Rd. 15. Freewill Offering in support of a Syrian Refugee family. Apr 21 Kemptville Kinsmen Farmers' Market Vendor Information Meeting, 7 pm at the Branch Restaurant, 15 Clothier St E. An info session for all new Vendors, outlining what is in store for the 2015 season. Returning vendors are also welcome! Apr 25 Spaghetti Dinner and Silent Auction St. Paul's Presbyterian Church, 319 Prescott St. Doors open 5:30 - 7 pm. Featuring Salad Bar, dessert and beverage. Adults: $10, Children 6-12: $5, Children 5 and under: Free. For advance tickets call Corina Blondin at 613-715-3049. Tickets also available at the door. May 8-10 Kemptville Players will be performing The 39 Steps: A Live Radio Play at the North Grenville Municipal Centre on May 8 and 9 at 7:30 pm and May 10 at 2:00 pm. Visit www.kemptvilleplayers.ca, Facebook or call 258-2051.
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With Spring arriving, preparation for the inaugural year of Women`s Recreational Softball is well under way. Registration has seen women of all ages and locations flock to the Wildcats website. With four teams planned for the first year, participants are eager to get out on the field. Opening night will be May 11 . Patty Baird From `Conquer The Unhealthy You` is a proud sponsor of the women`s league. Patti says ``I've always liked softball. My son started in Kemptville Little League 2 yrs ago. For the ladies who join the league, I think it's important that we take time to do the things we love to do. Life is so busy with a family, but taking time for ourselves is important and just healthy. I'm more than happy to help sponsor the league.`` Patty will be out on opening night in Kemptville with the ladies to lead the opening warm up. The women will be very stylish with their uniform T-shirts from Hurley`s restaurant. Hurley`s will also be the location for the year end banquet for the women`s league in late August. Anne Leach is the Convener for The Wildcat Women`s league. “I played in Kemptville when I was young. Now I will be playing with my daughter who is soon turning 18. There hasn`t been an opportunity for an all women`s league for many years in Kemptville, I`m happy to be a part of Kemptville Softball again”. There will be two teams playing in Kemptville and two in Merrickville every Monday night until the end of August. The aim is to have fun and to learn the game. Opening night will be a lot of fun with music and a draw for a gift certificate from Spa Jada and Array Hair Studio. For registration for the Baseball or Softball season please go to www.kemptvillewildcats.com.
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This past weekend, a group of local players and coaches of the KWBSC Softball program headed to Canton New York for a clinic provided by the ‘Lady Roos’ SUNY University Women’s Softball team. It was a great experience for the players and
coaches who made the short 40 minute journey to Canton. The players were led through four hours of training that included drills on all aspects of the game - all provided by the coaching staff and players of the Lady Roos program. As Director of Player Develop-
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close to SUNY University. The relationship continues to foster as more and more clinics are planned this spring and fall for both boys and girls in order to meet the growing needs of baseball and softball in our community.
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Victims of Crime Awareness Week April 19-25, 2015 The Victim Issues Coordinating Committee of Leeds & Grenville would like to invite you to participate in community workshops to recognize National Victims of Crime Awareness Week (Victims Week). Victims Week is held in April each year with a goal of raising awareness about issues facing victims of crime and the services, programs and laws in place to help victims and their families. The theme for 2015 is Shaping the Future Together and will take place from April 19 to 25, 2015. To mark this week, the Victim Issues Coordinating Committee of Leeds & Grenville is putting on a full day workshop for services providers on April 21, 2015. We will also be putting on a number of FREE workshops in the Community Room at the 1000 Islands Mall. All are welcome to participate in these workshops! Coffee and snacks will be provided.
The Board of Directors for the North Grenville Chamber of Commence met at Salamander’s Restaurant for a working lunch last week. The renewed Board is building on the success of their first After Hours event last month, and will be holding the next After Hours on Tuesday, April 28, from 6 to 8 pm. There has been a great deal of interest in the business community about the plans and direction which the Chamber is developing for re-energising membership and providing new services for members. The volunteer Board have taken on responsibility for administration and day-today operations for the Chamber of Commerce, and hope to be in a position to put the Chamber on a sound footing going forward. Pictured above are, left to right, Director Harry Pratt, Treasurer Cathy Sheppard, Acting Chair, Melissa White, Secretary John Gray, and Directors Gerald Tallman and David Shanahan.
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2727 County Road 43 Kemptville
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Wednesday April 22, 2015 10:00am- 11:00am Staff from the Assault Response and Care Centre (ARCC) will discuss Sexual Assault and Victimization and ARCC’s services 12:00pm-1:00pm Staff from Leeds & Grenville Mental Health will discuss Mental Health and Victimization as well as their services Thursday April 23, 2015 10:00am- 11:00am Staff from Victim Services of Leeds & Grenville (VSLG) will discuss Elder Abuse & Victimization and their services 12:00pm-1:00pm Staff from Leeds & Grenville Interval House (LGIH) will discuss Domestic Violence and Victimization as well as LGIH’s services For more information, please contact: Courtney McCarney- Coordinator of the Victim Issues Coordinating Committee at viccleedsgrenville@gmail.com. This year’s event is being hosted by the Victim Issues Coordinating Committee of Leeds and Grenville which consists of a collaboration of agencies committed to enhancing our community response to violence and funded by the Department of Justice Canada. www.ngtimes.ca