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Vol. 4, No 31
August 3, 2016
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Inaugural year for Doors Open North Grenville.This is one of the 25 sites which will be open to the public to visit on Sept 24, 10 – 4 pm (at most sites). Free admission, family friendly and no ticket is required. It is part of Doors Open Ontario, a program with Ontario Heritage Trust, www.doorsopenontario.on.ca/northgrenville. Explore – Engage – Discover – North Grenville. We are waiting to welcome you!
Grahame’s Bakery by David Shanahan Grahame’s Bakery was originally the site of a house built by Asa Clothier in the 1820's, and was at the centre of what was then the downtown part of Kemptville. Today, the building that houses the bakery is still a social centre, a place with a long history of people gathering to discuss local issues and matters of substance (and much good gossip). Grahame’s Bakery supplies bread, cakes, pastries, cookies, donuts and other delicious goodies to restaurants
throughout North Grenville and beyond, as well as directly to shoppers dropping by for a cinnamon bun or loaf of freshly-baked bread. You can also find wonderful cakes for all occasions, made-to-order for that birthday, anniversary, or any special occasion. How long have people been baking in the wood-fired oven at Grahame’s Bakery? The first official mention of the bakery was in 1888, when Alpheus Patterson sold the business to John McBride. McBride paid $1,200 for the property and “all the implements and fixtures connected with the Bakery”. Patterson must have been a very successful baker, because part
of the arrangement with McBride was that he would not go into the bakery business in Kemptville, or within ten miles of the village. Noncompete clauses go back a long way in local business! Patterson had bought the bakery from Thomas Hicks in January, 1885, so the oven had been in use since at least 1884. In fact, though, Hicks had been in business in that same building since he had built it in 1872, so the oven may be even older. It was used as a model in the reconstruction of a bakery in a heritage park in British Columbia. So the tradition has continued and has had an influence far beyond the borders of North
Grenville. And it’s not just the oven that exemplifies that tradition. The skills, the local craft of the baker, have also been passed down through generations. Patterson passed the bakery on to Andrew Robinson, and, in his turn, passed it on to James Eager. Bert Frisby took over in 1922 and baked for almost forty years. Bert trained a young man from out on the Howey Road (now County Road 43) named Leonard Grahame, who took over the bakery from his mentor in 1960. Leonard trained his son, Ken “Red”Grahame, and now it has passed to the third generation of the family, continued on page 2
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The North Grenville Times continued from front page with Rick Grahame and sister Debbie Wilson remaining true to the traditions and the standards set by their predecessors. Grahame’s Bakery is the prefect example of “local”: it is part of the community. Day after day, for more than 130 years, the bakery has produced quality goods for the people of North Grenville, and new customers are being added as the community expands. Grahame’s bakery is simply a part of our history.
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OPP BBQ To Benefit
Adult Programs at the North Grenville Public Library Sponsored by Friends of the North Grenville Public Library
11:30 AM Thursday, August 11, 2016 In case of rain, a later date will be announced.
Idyllic setting for Youngsters of Yore Picnic submitted by Pat Babin Last Thursday, in spite of a bleak weather report, the Youngsters of Yore decided to go ahead with their annual picnic at Lock 17, Rideau Canal, in Burritts Rapids. The setting was picture perfect with a few pleasure craft anchored nearby. By the way, the rain never came. Coordinating the event were Jean Kilfoyle and Fran Thompson, both members of the Friends of the North Grenville Public Library. Approximately 34 attended. Thanks are extended to the Lock 17 staff for allowing the group to enjoy the pristine setting.
Kemptville Crafters' Market The Kemptville Crafters' Market, owned and operated by Paula Morency, is your "One stop shopping experience." We specialize in unique handcrafted items for any occasion. We are now located at 209 Sanders Street, in Old Town Kemptville. We are between John's Barber Shop and the To Be Continued Consignment Store, across the street from the B & H Grocery Store. Come to the Kemptville Crafters' Market if you're looking for that special "One of A Kind" gift or just to visit the local crafters and artisans. It's well worth taking a look! Customers can find homemade chocolates, soaps and other body products, unique artwork, gift cards, bibs and various items of clothing, tea towels among other sewn items, a variety of woodworking (custom signs), chairs, wine tables, handmade quality afghans, puppets, character hats, a wide variety of knitted items, various styles and mediums of jewellery, including some “cool and funky jewellery" and beautifully handcrafted up-cycled treasures, etc. Updates of vendors, new products and special events are posted on our Facebook page. Kemptville Crafters' Market. Like us on Facebook. Our website: http://kemptvillecraftersmarket.com. Mail us at kemptvillecraftersmarket@gmail. Call us at 613-2150631
Music at the Spencerville Mill
Soul Cracker Music, August 12, 7:30 pm $20 available on Mill website, at the door or by calling 613-658-5885 This 9-piece classic soul and Motown band performs music of the greats from the 60s and 70s such as Stevie Wonder, Aretha Franklin, Ray Charles, Smoky Robinson and more. See: www.facebook.com/crackersforthesoul Festival of Small Halls Elliott Brood Band, September 22, 7:30 pm Tickets $20 available at The Festival of Small Halls website or call 613 791-3476. Limited number of tickets also available at the Spencerville Mill. Call 613 658-5885 Juno Award winning Elliott Brood and his 3-piece all country band are now one of the premier acts in Canadian roots music and one of our sellout events at the Mill. This event is part of the hugely successful Ontario Festival of Small Halls which places intimate shows in cherished spaces with great results. Tapas and cash bar at 7:00 pm. See: www. thefestivalofsmallhalls.com Pat Moore and the Maple Hill, October 1, 7:30 pm Tickets $20 available on the Maple Hill website, the Mill website and at the door. This enormously talented group of musicians promises a rollicking evening of bluegrass in all its variations. Maple Hill gives an inspiring performance full of heart, a beautiful vocal blend, fun filled interplay and an intimate relationship with the audience. See: www.maplehillbluegrass.com
Volunteers needed for Brockville RibFest
Big Brothers Big Sisters Brockville RibFest is currently seeking volunteers of all ages to help out in various areas of RibFest on August 4th,5th, 6th and 7th. This volunteer opportunity is a great way for you to experience RibFest first hand. High school students are able to gain their community service hours by volunteering throughout the weekend. Some of the areas we need help with include: Kidz Zone – Face painting, supervising a bounce house, mini putt or gaming station BBBS Canteen – Grilling hot dogs, corn, selling hot dogs and drinks BBBS Info Booth Setup and Teardown So please help Big Brothers Big Sisters and volunteer for a few hours, an entire day or all weekend! Volunteers can sign up online at http://biggerevents.ca/brockville-ribfest-volunteer.php For more information please contact the office at 613-345-0281 or email bbbs.leeds@ bigbrothersbigsisters.ca For more information on the event check out our website www.brockvilleribfest.ca August 3, 2016
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TMM supports Kemptville Sea Cadets with BBQ The fourth OPP Charity BBQ of the season was a great success! Special thanks to our sponsor Total Move Management. A total of $652.00 was raised for Kemptville Sea Cadets. Next week's barbeque sponsor is Lockwood Construction with proceeds going to Easter Seals. The 16th Annual OPP Charity barbeques are held every Thursday from 11:30 am to 1:00 pm at the Kemptville OPP detachment. See you next week.
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North Grenville Community Fund hosts Comedy Date Night The North Grenville Community Fund is presenting a special one-night only fundraising event at the North Grenville Municipal Centre, on Friday, October 14. Soon to be an annual event, this fantastic evening will feature talented comedians from Absolute Comedy, a wellstocked bar, delightful snacks, a silent auction, and a chance to be a part of the growing philanthropy movement in North Grenville. Your MC for the evening will be Daren Givoque, Chair of the North Grenville Community Fund a man with a strong sense of community, he promises to leave the joke-telling to the professionals. The Comedy
Date Night is being organized by the energy of Anne Kotlarchuk of ALK Event Management. Doors open at 7pm; Show starts at 8pm. Tickets are $25 per person, tables of 10 can be reserved for $250 and drink tickets can be purchased ahead of time through www.eventbrite. com (search NGCF Comedy Date Night). Get your tickets before they’re sold out! Sponsorships are still available by contacting northgrenvillecommunityfund@gmail.com. The North Grenville Community Fund was created in 1996 with a $5,000 donation from Family Focus and has continued to grow while supporting valuable
Night, Friday, October 14, 2016 at 7pm. Contact: Nancy Morgan, Chair-Marketing & Communications, North Grenville Community Fund: 613-8689062, or e-mail: northgrenvillecommunityfund@gmail. com. Website: www.thenorthgrenvillecommunityfund.com Facebook: https://www. facebook.com/NorthGrenvilleCommunityFund NORTH GRENVILLE COMMUNITY FUND ADVISORY COMMITTEE CHAIR: Daren Givoque; ADVISORS: Robin Heald, Pat Leahy, Sarah Lystiuk, Nancy Morgan, Geraldine Taylor – Past Chair
community organizations and initiatives. Our mission is to enable, advocate, improve and inspire philanthropy in North Grenville. Our vision is to be seen as a valued philanthropic partner contributing to the community. We work with those interested in personalized or community based philanthropy, along with guiding established donors in building their endowment funds. Our interest is bringing likeminded community members together. So leave the kids at home and schedule a date night with the North Grenville Community Fund: it is going to be FANTASTIC! Tickets are on sale now. Comedy Date
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Youth Emergency Housing Program Kick Off As reported in last week’s Times, Connect Yo u t h i s o p e n i n g a n emergency housing unit in Kemptville to support homeless young people in North Grenville. The mandate of Connect Youth is to assist, support and refer young people in need and to advocate for youth in partnership with our communities. Connect Youth invites local politicians, service
providers and residents of Leeds and Grenville to attend a Ribbon Cutting ceremony to celebrate the opening of Leeds and Grenville’s second youth Emergency Housing Unit located in Kemptville. The event will take place at the Municipal Centre, 285 County Rd 44, on Monday, August 8, at 10 am. There will be some speeches and a ribbon cutting ceremony, followed by cake and re-
have no current living arrangements, with all other housing options having been exhausted. They have to be willing to sign Participation in Service Agreement, be attending school or seeking employment, and be actively seeking permanent housing.
freshments. The housing unit is part of the Emergency Transitional Housing Program, and provides temporary, 21-day accommodation for young people in the age group 16-21, until more permanent housing arrangements can be secured. Applicants for the unit must
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Time for justice at Kemptville Meadows by David Shanahan The letter published below arrived at our office last week, and I think anyone reading it will be touched by the contents. It is easy to miss the fact that those affected by the disaster that Kemptville Meadows has become are real people with real lives, facing very serious problems. The sad fact is that the Municipality of North Grenville appear to be part of the problem, as well as the developer and builders of the complex. Litigation proceedings are on-going and no-one involved is in a position to comment publically at the moment. This is understandable. But the Municipality, under a previous Council, provided this project with generous support by way of delayed collection of Development Charges for a period of ten years. The great guarantee given by the parties
concerned was that we, the taxpayers, would not lose any of that deferred money, because the Municipality held the mortgage on the units, and could recoup their investment by assuming title to any units that might be in trouble. We have published articles in the past about the declining value of these properties, but Ms. Whitaker’s letter is possibly the clearest statement that can be made about the problem. It is a damning indictment of the entire fiasco and the Municipality must take some of the responsibility. Millions of dollars were deferred in Development Charges when the project was first approved (and who approved infrastructure that did not meet the Ontario Building Code?). Can any of those millions be recovered now, and, if so, can they be used to compensate the residents for their losses? We have some very pro-
fessional builders in this community: companies that hire locally and use local suppliers. Given the situation at Kemptville Meadows, can the Municipality not enforce conditions on future projects, such as insisting that these local builders are given preference, as long as they continue to support other local contractors? Can we not assert more control over the planning of developments like this, and not be conned into doing deals that appear set to cost the people of North Grenville a great deal of money? We may have to accept that, as the letter implies, any resolution of the current legal issues surrounding Kemptville Meadows may never be made public, and it is even possible that no-one will be brought to answer for what has happened there. That would be a scandal. But can we not make sure that this never happens again in
North Grenville, and that, in our rush to develop and grow, we don’t allow sub-standard work to be accepted? There will be those, some in the Municipal centre, that will object that this is written without a full understanding of the facts, that we don’t know what the real story is. If that is the case, then tell us the full facts. We can only judge on what we know, what we’re told. And, to be perfectly honest, I find Candy Whitaker’s letter far more impressive, convincing and honest than anything we have heard elsewhere. Sooner or later, the residents of Kemptville Meadows need to be given the full story. They deserve some justice. The rest of us deserve to know what our municipal staff have been doing about it all, and what has happened to our taxes. It’s called Responsible Government.
1104.010. The curb stop from the reading I have done, is the most important apparatus of the water pipe installation as it receives the water from the township and sends it to the homes. At the Condominium (owners) AGM in May 2016 owners were told there were problems with the Keller report as the Municipality, it seemed, had their own building code for installing curb stops. Can a Municipality override an Ontario building code? Legal action was started, all parties involved in the development were named, large bills for water overages and penalties came from the Municipality, and even now penalties are being added to our bill. As well owners, have had to pay for the investigation by Keller Engineering and all that went with it, costing around $100,000; this depleted our reserve fund. We are a small community, to find this kind of money would mean special assessments. Why should our community pay for something they did not do? OWNERS DID NOT BREAK THE WATER PIPES.
If the parties should make a deal to settle, what happens to our water pipes in the future? As to be sure if a settlement is made it will state, I am sure, that no blame can ever be cast on the said parties again. It is no secret that an ongoing investigation by the OPP is being conducted. HOA (Home ownership Alternatives) requested the investigation into what happened to this development. This will take time. It is believed this investigation has nothing to do with the water situation. So I say again: what has happened to the place I call home? What went wrong? What is going to happen to this model project for affordable housing? Where even the mayor’s son lived. Will I and other owners be forever paying special assessments? How can we survive, someone has to care to what is happening here. Young couples and single owners cannot move on with their lives, seniors do not want the worry of “what is going to happen next” as out siders tell us to “just walk out”. How can I at 76 just walk out? Candy Whitaker
Letters to the editor Dear Editor, I am an owner of a condo, and live at Kemptville Meadows. What has happened to the place I call home? Does anyone care? I am 76 years old and purchased a home here hoping I would be here for my later years. Many owners were told, owning these homes would be cheaper than renting, that they will build equity for us. These homes were specifically built for low to middle income, with the 2nd mortgage from HOA (Home Ownership Alternative) made it possible for many to afford to buy. This mortgage did not have to be paid until you sold your unit. Interest would be added when the sale took place. What happened to this affordable housing project? That the previous Mayor of North Grenville publicly stated that: “Kemptville Meadows was to be the model for affordable housing, and other Municipalities and Townships will follow”. Since the water crisis, our property values have fallen drastically. One home was advertised for $109,000 and it is
sold. I paid $239,000 for my unit, which is similar to the one sold. Real estate agents say they could only sell units here for around $120,000. That, for me, would mean a $119,000 drop in value. Owners cannot sell without losing a lot of money and, if they rent, they would still be responsible for the fees and property taxes. If they sell at these low prices, they would still have to pay some of their mortgage. So they stay or walk out! What has happened to the place I call home? What went so wrong? The North Grenville Times has spoken about the water leaks, but do you know that four major water leaks happened within one year, and within the first two years of moving in, four leaks in a brand new development. How did this happen? The broken pipes were fixed, and two reports were sent to owners, between the two companies that fixed or investigated the leaks eight curb stops were uncovered. Both of these reports state that the curb stops were not installed by the Ontario Building Code OPSD
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We, the undersigned, are residents of Oxford Mills and/ or members of the Oxford Mills Community Association and as such, feel an obligation to comment as a group on the current study regarding the Old Township Hall situated in our community. We understand that there have been public meetings and an online survey promoted to engage the citizens of North Grenville in helping Council to decide on the future of two historic “surplus to needs” buildings. We'd like to offer our opinion, as concerned citizens who are very familiar with the two Maplewood buildings and the Park. We want to preserve this jewel of a cultural asset in North Grenville. The Greater Oxford Mills Area should know that the OMCA is adamantly against the sale of the Old Township Hall. There should be only one exception and that is, that the sale should be to a registered local non-profit organization at a nominal fee, with the proviso that the Municipality have the first right of refusal to purchase the building should it come up for sale at a later date. This is similar to what we proposed in the past regarding the future of Maplewood Hall. The Municipality decided to hold on to their ownership of Maplewood Hall and maintain it. They should do the same with the Old Township Hall and Maplewood Park. We urge Council not to approve the sale of the Old Township Hall, unless it's to a local registered non-profit organization. Signed: Schueler, Pat McDonald , John Barclay, Marc MeyDebbie Van Gurp, Jennifer er, Dave Habberjam, Marc Westendorp, Terry Render, Nadeau, Penny Beavis, Jim Leah Van Santen-Curnock, deVette, Nora deVette, ConKen Davidson, Crystal Lalnie Deveau, Samantha Rivetande, Jennifer Gorrell , Beth Stevenson, Lyn Hunt, Jim Nicol, Jennifer Gorrell, Chris Hunt, Patricia Habberjam, Sutton, Claudia Sutton, Cathy Marguerite Boyer, David Gilpin, Sylvie Morel, Curry Shanahan, Sara McAvoy, Jill Soan Wylie, Judy Greening, Alayna Hodgson, Danny Condie, Darcy Burgess, Dave Melville, Stephanie Timmons, Jane Kinnear, Claire Larabie, Monigue Larabie, Fiona McKenney, Ellen Grove, Gayle Harvey, Ken Gehrels, Catherine Ann Clarke, Colin Baxter, Katie Christensen, Darcy Christensen, Dorothy Baxter, Ashley Sloan, Mary-Anne Leang, Elizabeth Innes, Heather Riddell, Dan Gilpin, John Harvey, Moyra Allan, Fred
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Highlights from the regular Municipality of North Grenville Council Meeting held on Monday, July 25, 2016: Renaming of the Armoury Building: Council passed a resolution to rename the Municipal building at 25 Reuben Cres. (across the street from the Royal Canadian Legion Br. 212) as the “Pte. Blake Williamson Memorial Hall”. Private Williamson was a local resident who was killed in action on October 14, 2006 in Afghanistan at the age of 23. The Armoury Building was designed and built as a military drill hall during the First World War. In the early 1970s the Kemptville Fire Department moved into the building until moving to
their current location in 2009. For the last several years the building has been leased to the Navy League of Canada for the training of their cadets. 72 Hour Emergency Kits: Director of Emergency & Protective Services/Fire Chief Paul Hutt thanked Ross Lincoln of Grenville Mutual Insurance and Chris McGahey of McGahey Insurance for their donation to enable the Department to purchase ten 72 Hour Emergency Kits. These kits will be used during an emergency to assist vulnerable residents of our Municipality.
Connect Youth Inc.: Elizabeth Langlois, Norie Spence & Victoria Henderson provided an update to Council on the work of Connect Youth and their Emergency Transitional Housing Program. The ribbon cutting for the Program’s first apartment in North Grenville will take place on August 8. South Nation Conservation: Golam Sharif & Michael Jones provided an update to Council on the Ontario Low Water Response Program, the role of the SNC Water Response Team and the impact that low water conditions have on the environment and
agriculture. Upcoming Meetings: Following the cancellation of the Committee of the Whole meeting scheduled for Tuesday, August 2, the next Council meeting will be held on Monday, August 8 and the next Committee of the Whole meeting will be held on Monday, August 15. All meetings begin at 6:30 p.m. in Council Chambers at the Municipal Centre located at 285 County Rd 44, Kemptville. For more information contact Clerk Cahl Pominville at cpominville@northgrenville.on.ca or at 613-258-9569 ext. 110.
Letters to the editor, continued Regarding Jim Stinson's editorial, "Preserving our Heritage", in the July 27th edition of The NG Times: Jim makes a very strong new (and modern) library house provide any significant tional revenues from building argument, on several fronts, on the South Branch water- income potential to the Old permits etc. at minimal cost for preserving and/or reusing way across the river from Town Kemptville (OTK) re- since this property is fully the materials from heritage Salamanders restaurant. As tailers and other businesses? serviced by current municipal buildings such as the court- I understand, it serves as a I would argue that any benefit utilities. There should be no house in Kemptville or the courthouse for one or two to OTK is very limited and need for significant additional Oxford Mills Town Hall. His days per week and also as the that other uses for the prop- infrastructure. Property taxes concept of embodied energy archives for the historical so- erty should be considered. would add an ongoing income weighs the value of all of the ciety. I question the viability Additionally, I believe that stream to municipal coffers. resources utilized in creating of this property on a number alternative accommodations The municipality is cura building including the raw of issues: could be found within North rently sponsoring an online materials, processing, con1. Do the current leases Grenville for the current oc- survey seeking public instruction and maintenance pay for all of the maintenance cupants and without sig- put into the future of these versus the cost of demolish- and any necessary modifi- nificant investment from the properties. Please voice your ing and building anew. I can't cations to the property to municipality. concerns by completing the The location of the Kemp- survey at: https://www.northrebut any of his arguments. ensure that it complies to all However, in my mind, mandated safety, accessibility tville Courthouse is near grenville.ca/news/393-muJim has jumped the gun; he and building standards? If ideal; downtown and almost nicipality-seeks-input-on-thefailed to establish if these not, what is the projected cost on Prescott Street, water- future-of-heritage-properties buildings currently fulfill a to the municipality to remedy front on the South Branch Don Kent viable use for the community. the shortcomings, both the and adjacent to the library. Do they, or can they be made immediate and any ongoing Would it be possible to locate to, cost effectively, provide costs? If there is a significant a condominium tower here? the maximum benefit to North cost to the municipality then If so, it would be an enviable Grenville. I argue that the I believe that alternatives location for the occupants and Kemptville Courthouse does should be considered. would help provide some of not and cannot be made viable 2. Do the current uses of the customers for which the in its current incarnation. I am the facility provide the maxi- Old Town Kemptville BIA is less inclined to argue against mum benefit to North Gren- longing. The property must the benefits of the current ville? I have heard repeatedly be valuable; the municipalOxford Mills Town Hall since that Old Town Kemptville is ity might receive significant its facade (at least) seems to in its death throes with an revenue from the sale to a augment the character of the insufficient population base to developer as well as addivillage. support a thriving downtown The Kemptville Court- business community. Does a house is located behind the historical archive or court-
UPDATE UPCOMING MEETINGS COUNCIL Monday, August 8 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 OF THE WHOLE Monday, August 15 at 6:30 pm in the Council Chambers at the Municipal Centre. COMMITTEE MEETINGS Accessibility Advisory – Wednesday, August 10 at 3:00 pm in the Municipal Centre
GARAGE SALES
Garage sales in North Grenville are regulated by By-Law 10-03. No licence or fee is required, but there are regulations which you must follow. Signage is NOT permitted in traffic circles or attached to traffic signs. Please ensure signage is removed after your sale. Before having a garage sale, please obtain a copy of the by-law from www.northgrenville.ca/document-library.
SWIMMING POOL ENCLOSURES
Swimming pool enclosures in North Grenville are regulated by By-Law 32-98, as amended. This includes all above-ground and in-ground pools. Copies of this by-law are available from the Building Department or the Municipal website. 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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Geocaching 4: Time to Go by TeamMctwo Have you tried to find that first cache? Fun? This sport is no crazier than golf, so try it a couple more times. For most cachers, the game is about finding all the different kinds of caches. For some, hiding the cache is the game. Many caches have a purpose, such as sharing the beauty of an Eastern Ontario Valley in the fall. Cachers will hide the cache at a particular vantage point. When the geocachers find the cache, they see nature's beauty laid out before them. I have the itch to hide my first ever cache. Like getting a pet, a cache is a long term commitment, as it must be maintained. Lets make it happen! We will work our way through how I create and hide my first cache. 2018 is the 100th anniversary of the end of World War I. Thousands of our young Canadians travelled overseas to join in the most horrific adventure of their lives. I want to use this major event in Canadian history to thank and remember all Canadian Forces Personnel who travel overseas to serve in anything but ideal conditions. Our cache now has a purpose. Where will I place the cache so people will relate its location with remembering? Can I get the required permission to hide it there? What size container, and what will I put in it? The hiding place will determine the size of the container which, in turn, will determine what the cache can contain.
I happen to be a Legion member, so it will be relatively easy to get permission to hide a traditional cache at a Legion, and I can maintain it easily. When the cache is found, people will Remember, and hopefully connect the Legion with helping veterans. This seems like a really good hide; but something is missing. So, I will add a travel bug (TB) to the cache. TheTB will represent a local young Canadian who joined the army to go overseas. Each TB will have a name, and its home will be be the cache at the Legion. The TB’s mission will be: “To travel to a particular memorial in Europe, and have its picture taken to honour all those who serve overseas”. The torch will then be handed to Geocachers world-wide to make the mission happen. With any luck, our TB will be back home for Remembrance Day, 2018 to celebrate the end of “The war to end all Wars”. Now I must create a Cache Description page AND a Travel bug page. Then I will post them on geocaching. com. We have a mission, and we now have the required permission to set up the cache at different branches. The first thing that we have to do is make certain that there are no caches located at or near our legion of choice. We will trot down to the branch with our GPSR, find a place to hide the cache, and get the grid reference for the hiding place. Walk away and come back just to make certain that it is correct. Nothing ticks a cacher off more than to spend
EDITORIAL COPY DEADLINE attention, but not so much attention that the finder will want to keep it (yes, there are people who don't play fair and will keep a TB). I think you should make it as simple as possible for the cacher to know the TB’s mission and what you want the cacher to do. Our TB will have two tag-a- longs: a dog-tag to symbolize what soldiers wear in battle, and a baggage tag with a Canadian flag on it. In place of the address label will be the TB's mission and a request for what the cacher is asked to do. For example, the baggage tag attached to Branch 212 has the following note: “I'm Anne, I am a nurse on a pilgrimage to Flanders Field to honour Canadians who serve overseas. Please discover me, then move me to an active cache so I can complete my mission”. The TB page will have a more detailed description. I think that we should be able to hide the cache and wait for it to be published. From here on out, the fate of our travel bug is in the hands of the world-wide geocachers. We will keep track of all the new friends our Canadian soldier makes, and how far it travels. I've learned that, when you set up a cache, the devil is in the details, and, if you have a clear idea of the purpose of the cache, it is easier to fit the pieces together. The next time out, I'll introduce you to our team of travel bugs and their home addresses and, hopefully, get the show on the road.
an hour looking for a cache, to find out later that the grid references were wrong. We will then have to find out something that makes this particular cache interesting enough for someone to want to come out to find it. Be careful not to say too much and give the whole thing away. We will say a few things about the Legion and it's contribution to the local community and about it being the home of our Travel Bug. In our case, it is going to be a traditional cache, with no swag, but it will hold a TB and, of course, it will have a Log. Just a few more things and our Cache Description page will be finished. We need to determine the cache attributes. These will be different for every cache. For example, is it child friendly, wheelchair accessible or winter friendly? There is a listing of attributes on the form you will complete on geocache.com. There is a real person who will authorize your cache to be published. They are an expert cacher from our area, who is also an expert in the rules and regulations of caching. It is easier to make changes earlier rather than later. Now all we have do to is transfer the information to the setup form at geocaching.com. You can add pictures, etc. We will now send the completed form to our reviewer who, hopefully, will publish it. Setting up the Travel Bug page will be very similar. First, let’s put together a travel bug plus its tag-alongs. Once again, we want something which will attract
OPP launch “Move Over” campaign
The Ontario Provincial Police [OPP] are reporting that 2015 marked one of the highest numbers of OPP charges laid against drivers who failed to slow down and move over for roadside emergency vehicles since the Move Over law was enacted in 2003. The OPP laid a total of 2,031 charges last year under Ontario’s Move Over law [Highway Traffic Act Section 159 (2)(3)]. The only year that saw a higher number was in 2008 when more than 2,800 charges were laid. Over the Civic Day Long Weekend the OPP began conducting a Slow Down, Move Over enforcement and education campaign. With heavy traffic volumes normal on this weekend throughout the province, highways and roads see a greater presence of roadside emergency vehicles, making it a particularly important time for drivers to act in acAugust 3, 2016
cordance with this law. Drivers are being reminded that in 2015, the law was amended to include slowing down and, on multi-lane highways, moving over for tow trucks parked on the roadside with their amber lights flashing. The law carries a fine range of $400 to $2,000 and three demerit points, but the cost is far greater to police officers, other responders and drivers of approaching vehicles who are involved in roadside collisions every year. In separate OPP-investigated incidents last year (2015), six OPP vehicles, another police vehicle, three ambulances and a tow truck were struck while stopped on the shoulder of a highway or road. The drivers who struck these vehicles were all charged under the Move Over law. “Making a traffic or emergency stop on the shoulder of a busy highway or road sets
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a dangerous stage for police officers and our road safety partners, due to the risk of being struck, injured or killed by approaching vehicles whose drivers are not paying full attention. We are counting on all drivers to help ensure the safety of everyone by slowing down and, on multi-lane highways, safely moving over,” says Deputy Commissioner Brad Blair, Provincial Commander of Traffic Safety and Operational Support. David Orazietti, Minister of Community Safety and Correctional Services, added his voice to the campaign: “We want to remind everyone of the importance of slowing down and, on multi-lane highways, moving over if it is safe to do so, when emergency vehicles – including tow trucks – are on the side of the road. When you see emergency lights on the shoulder, moving over is not only the safe thing to do, it
is the law. Motorists need to be aware of what’s happening on our highways and ensure they do their part to keep our roads safe for everyone”. Even before heading into the long weekend, the OPP reported that the previous four days (July 23-26) had been particularly tragic, with nine people having died on OPPpatrolled roads. Two of the collisions resulted in multiple fatalities. Among the deceased were seven vehicle occupants, a motorcyclist and a cyclist. Since 1989, five OPP officers have died when they or their roadside vehicles were struck by approaching vehicles. A video on the MOVE OVER. LEAVE A LANE. IT'S THE LAW. campaign has been produced by the OPP and can be viewed at: www.youtube. com/watch?v=F4Xcde3_jBE.
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Between July 18th and July 24th, the Kemptville Office of North Grenville Ontario Provincial Police investigated 91 general occurrences: 27 Kemptville, 48 Municipality of North Grenville, 12 Village of Merrickville – Wolford and 4 on Highway 416. On the evening of July 19th, police were dispatched to a suspicious person at the TD Bank on Colonnade Drive, Kemptville. The individual was located and the investigation revealed that the female had been asking for money from unsuspecting individuals. A woman, aged 46 of Ottawa was arrested and charged with soliciting near an automated teller machine contrary to the Safe Street Act. Sometime during the evening of July 20th, culprit(s) stole fuel from a tank at Pirate Cove Marina on Rideau River Road, Kemptville. The investigation is ongoing. On the evening of July 23rd, Police were dispatched to a vehicle driving into the Knights Inn on County Road 43, Kemptville. A male driver was seen running from the vehicle into the bush. The Ontario Provincial Police Canine Unit and OPP Emergency Response Team attended the scene and the male was located and arrested. A man, aged 41 of North Dundas was charged with failing to remain and failing to report an accident, careless driving and possession of cocaine. Anyone with information on the above occurrences is asked to call Grenville County O.P.P. Communication Centre at 1-888-310-1122, the Kemptville Detachment at 613-2583441 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-(TIPS) 8477 or submit your tip on-line at www.tipsubmit.com. Crime Stoppers does not want your name, you don't go to court, and you could earn cash reward.
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On food trucks and Luddites
by Woody Armour Let us consider the addition of six local food trucks to the local scene, that is, in North Grenville. These vehicles would be individually owned and operated. The standard objection to issuing permits for food trucks is that these “low-cost”operators would interfere with established businesses. I would point out that these food trucks: 1. Buy locally; something established operators seldom do, and is in keeping with councils buy local policy. 2. These food trucks would spend most of their time at fairs and exhibitions garlic festivals and other such outdoor events, and seldom operate in the winter. 3. Many of these food trucks will be owned by people who are using this venue to experiment with various recipes, methods, and local food items, prior to establishing a full-time kitchen. Thus they serve the purpose of incubators, something the council should encourage as these businesses would be compliant with the municipalities 10-point Rural Development Program, which is rumoured to be under development. 4. Since a number of mobile kitchens have been previously approved, and are in operation within the municipality, the question is not whether they can be permitted or not. The precedent has been set; the question is how soon will they be per-
mitted? However, in the end, the objection of whether the trucks would interfere with established business or not is an economic argument and not within the mandate of this Council. This Council does not object to one restaurant setting up adjacent to another, so why should there be objections to trucks being permitted to exist anywhere. This is an example of the Luddite philosophy alive and well within North Grenville. These food trucks would also fit in well within the context of the local food scene, especially if they gathered at the Wednesday night farmers market, thus adding colourful support and finger foods unavailable elsewhere. Examples of these products would be steamed dumpling of various sorts, thick noodle soup (Shanghai style), freshly roasted garlic, tapas, buffalo wings, black garlic produced locally, and many other examples, including local ice cream. We must also bear in mind that there are other types of food trucks, ones selling garlic products (fresh, dried and processed), trucks selling fermented products, and trucks selling specialized drinks. You may also find trucks selling malted barley. You may even see trucks selling dried hops, or speciality yeasts. This type is referred to as “destination trucks”, since people come to visit them specifically for their products.
One of the more interesting aspects of the food truck proposal is that these operators must develop a marketing and a sales plan that is in keeping with the times. These truck operators do not have a set clientele, so they must innovate to attract clientele simply to continue operating. Remember innovation is a key feature of the Rural Agricultural Plan. Nothing else the municipality does is innovative, so this should be a most attractive feature of food trucks, and one worth supporting. The use of social media is something food trucks do well and is something the local establishments could adopt. Imagine a number of these trucks at a Wednesday night farmers market using their media expertise to draw people downtown. Food trucks are part of a greater plan to develop local food and provide local employment. As a point of interest, during the summer of 1816, 200 years ago, Ned Ludd and the Luddites appeared on the scene attempting to withstand progress. The issue of food trucks has been hanging around since at least 1989, when the author attempted to get a permit for a food truck. There have been continuous delays, re-considerations, quiet objections, and so on. It appears Ned Ludd’s philosophy is alive and well in North Grenville.
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OFF DUTY OFFICER REPORTS IMPAIRED DRIVER
On July 25, 2016, at 5:18pm, the Ontario Provincial Police in Grenville County responded to a traffic complaint, reported by an off duty Ottawa Police Officer. The officer reported a Subaru Forester being driven on the 416 Highway southbound, in an erratic and dangerous manner. The vehicle was stopped near Spencerville, in Edwardsburgh Township. The driver, a 27 year old male from Toronto has been charged with the following: • Dangerous operation of motor vehicle C.C.C. • Driving while ability impaired by a drug C.C.C. • Obstruct peace officer C.C.C. • Fail to comply with recognizance C.C.C. • Possession of schedule II substance – cannabis marihuana C.D.S.A. The OPP rely on the public to report crime and impaired driving is a crime that should be treated no differently. If you suspect that someone is driving or about to drive impaired, call 9-1-1 and report it.
A very Canadian Free Trade Agreement by David Shanahan At the recent Summer Meeting of Canada's Premiers in Whitehorse, Yukon, it was announced that a draft Free Trade agreement had been negotiated - with ourselves. Canada's provinces, territories and the federal government have tentatively agreed to remove the trade barriers that exist between them. In an era of globalisation, NAFTA, CETA, TPP and all the other trade acronyms, it seems absolutely absurd that we are only now beginning to see the spread of free trade between Canada’s Provinces. When it is easier to buy certain Canadian products in Europe than it is within the borders of Canada, it seems clear that the structures of Confederation need some serious updating a century and a half after they were put August 3, 2016
in place. The historical rivalry and conflicts over jurisdiction between the federal and provincial governments has also led to these trade barriers on inter-provincial trade, and it is an odd thing to find political leaders like Premier Kathleen Wynne releasing the following statement on Canada's Premiers reaching a new internal trade agreement: “The Canadian Free Trade Agreement is an ambitious and comprehensive trade and economic growth agreement that will help expand businesses, create jobs, and grow our local and national economies. By removing trade barriers, this landmark Agreement-in-Principle will improve the flow of goods across internal borders, reduce bureaucratic red tape and allow workers to move more freely across the country”. In 2016, a Canadian Free
Trade Agreement is being hailed as an “historic achievement”, though it must be remembered that what was announced was simply an “Agreement-in-Principle”. It is hoped that the draft agreement will be signed by “Canada's Premiers and the federal government at the earliest opportunity."Perhaps we can hope that, by the time of Canada’s 150th anniversary next year, we may finally have a single market in Canada, and catch up with the Americans, Europeans, and almost every other nation on the globe.
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Ontario launches challenge to spend more time in nature The Ontario government and Ontario Parks are challenging people across the province to spend more time in nature and develop new healthy habits. Inspired by the David Suzuki Foundation's 30x30 Challenge, the Ontario Parks 30x30 Nature Challenge encourages people to spend at least 30 minutes per day in nature for 30 days. This year's challenge begins in August. Spending time outside each day will help to form a beneficial new habit that supports a healthy lifestyle. Research shows that interacting with nature is good
for both physical and mental health, from reducing stress and strengthening the immune system to reducing the risk of certain types of cancer and lowering blood pressure. The 30x30 Nature Challenge doesn't have to take a lot of time and planning. Nature isn't that far away - there are provincial parks all across Ontario. But it's also right in your backyard. Green space can be as close as your neighbourhood park or garden. You can check out local trails and beaches, too - they may even lie along your daily route. If you're looking for a change of scenery, the Ontar-
io Parks locator tool makes it easy to find a provincial park nearby. Enjoy hiking, biking, paddling and lots of outdoor programmes. There are more than 330 provincial parks in Ontario, perfect for fun and healthy activities. The Healthy Parks Healthy People movement evolved from the international Health Parks, Healthy People Congress in 2010. Its goal is to maintain global momentum towards better understanding the links between nature and human health. In 2015, Ontario’s provincial parks received more than 9.8 million visits from
people around the world and brought in over $80 million in revenue, which supports jobs and businesses across the province. Kathryn McGarry, Ontario’s Minister of Natural Resources and Forestry, says: “Spending time in one of Ontario’s beautiful provincial parks is a wonderful way to connect with nature and stay healthy. But there are also many natural settings in your own neighbourhood. I encourage all Ontarians to get out to any natural setting and to take up the 30x30 Nature challenge.”
Kemptville Live: a big contribution to the local economy
photo credit Capital Photo by David Shanahan Now that the music has stopped and the stage is dismantled, it’s time to give the Second Kemptville Live Music Festival a second look. There was no doubt at all that this year’s event was bigger than the first one, and the increase in the attendance has had a big impact on local business around Kemptville. Karen Bedard, who, with Bob Besharah, led a wonderful team again this year, provided some of the stats for the weekend. “We had just over 11,300 visitors over the three days of the Kemptville Live Music Festival with Saturday’s attendance as the peak at 4,723. Friday drew 4,320 even with the lightning and Sunday drew 2,288. We hosted over 266 campers, plus some of our own volunteers. Our volunteer base this year grew to 192 individuals.” This was far from being simply a local event, however. Those 11,300 visitors to the festival site on the Kemptville College campus came from all over Ontario, and from far beyond. From Quebec City to Mississauga, August 3, 2016
Hamilton and Brantford; from Sarasota, Florida to Wasaga Beach on Georgian Bay; from New York State to New Westminster, British Columbia, they came to town for our neighbourhood party. Kemptville Live is now surely one of the top stops on the festival circuit. This was a major event, with top class organisation, and top rated musicians. The Festival is conducting an on-line survey to, as Karen put it: “solicit feedback from our online ticket purchasers and any of the general public who choose to complete the survey through the link on our website’s homepage. This survey is important to our success by providing input on visitor demographics, spending and experience. Our goal is to bring the festival to Kemptville again next year and we value our patron and sponsor input”. Bob and Karen have calculated that the Festival generated increased income for the community over the last year, and local businesses certainly felt the benefits of so many visitors. From the local coffee shops, to the fast food outlets and the LCBO, this was a very good weekend
for business. This is the kind of idea that produces gain for everyone, and the support given by the Municipality of North Grenville has helped to make it possible. There is some uncertainty about the status of the College grounds for next year’s Kemptville Live, but it is understood that talks between the Municipality and the provincial agency dealing with the College are on-going and should lead to a municipally-owned property by the time the next stage is erected in 2017. In fact, plans are already in place for the third annual Kemptville Live Music Festival, and it is promising to be an exciting event. Bob Besharah has begun artist negotiations for 2017 and Canada’s 150th. It will take a lot to top the 2016 line up, so we will wait for that first big headliner announcement sometime this fall. This is all still in the planning and talking stage right now, but organisers are very hopeful that more exciting acts will be coming to North Grenville in July of 2017 to continue the magnificent tradition of the Kemptville Live Music Festival.
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Kemptville Lions Club
This year’s Canada Day raffle and BBQ marked the end of another successful year in serving the North Grenville community. The winner of this year’s raffle was Terry Lauzon with ticket # 84, with a cash prize of $1,402.00. The ticket was drawn at the Canada Day festivities at Maplewood Park, in Oxford Mills, where we also ran a BBQ for the hundreds who came out to celebrate. With successful fundraising projects such as the Scott Woods concert, sales of chocolate bunnies and Christmas trees, the Kemptville Lions Club was able to make contributions to the Kemptville Youth Centre, Kemptville and District Home Support Inc. [KDHSI], and Community Living North Grenville, to name a few. The club was also able to make its annual $1,000 contribution to CHEO. The Lions Club motto is: “We serve”. This year, the club held its second annual BBQ for Kemptville seniors in Oxford Mills, where Mayor David Gordon and Steve Clark, MPP joined us in having some good times with a great audience and
Old Town Kemptville Business Improvement Area by John Barclay Welcome to the Old Town Kemptville Business Improvement Area monthly column. I’d like to thank the North Grenville Times for the opportunity to reach out to the greater community every so often with some thoughts about businesses, events and issues in downtown Kemptville. Downtowns are unique commercial areas in that they are also social hubs. People come downtown, not only to shop, but to meet friends and neighbours. It’s the chance encounters and the random conversations
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that give the area life. The Old Town Kemptville BIA is not only involved in expanding existing businesses, therefore, but it’s also engaged in community building. Through the BIA, the small, family-run businesses downtown are helping to shape plans that we strongly believe will drive investment and growth. Is Downtown Kemptville a good place to operate a business? Ask the new owners of The Brewing Oasis, Geronimo Coffee House, and the Branch Restaurant why they chose to invest in the area. All three businesses have changed hands recently,
and I’m sure the new owners took their time to “kick the tires”, so to speak, to do their due diligence before investing. Ask, also, the owners of To Be Continued, Twice the Fun Games, Cheeky Monkey’s, Heather’s Healthy Harvest, and Aphrodite Spa why, when they moved or expanded, they chose to remain downtown. The fact is that movement, change, turnover happens all the time. Downtown Kemptville has experienced cycles of growth and stagnation throughout its history. As the community grows, more and more people will be looking for a “downtown experience” - a place to meet friends and neighbours; to sit back and watch the world go by on a patio, in a park or by the river. Smart businesspeople will be there to introduce them to some unique gifts and services and to serve up some great food and entertainment. They know that Downtown Kemptville attracts customers and clients that are ready to buy. It’s evident that Old Town Kemptville enjoys an incredible amount of goodwill in the greater community; it has loyal customers, supporters, and even boosters - but, to survive and thrive, it needs more people to discover the downtown. Businesses have to give customers more reasons to shop downtown, besides the satisfaction of saying they’ve shopped locally. They need to focus on creating more curb appeal and attractive instore displays. If they can’t compete on price, they have to beat the competition on the quality of their customer service, their one-of-a-kind product offerings and their convenient, consistent hours. The Old Town Kemptville Business Improvement Area represents, and works with, its merchant members to expand business and cultural activities downtown. Please join other Friends of Downtown online by liking our Facebook page, bookmarking our website (www.OldTownKemptville.com), or subscribing to our e-newsletter The Old Town Weekly News.
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the Board of KDHSI. Lions members Gail and Gerry provided some great East Coast music. We also participated in the annual Camp Quality visit in August. Camp Quality is a two week camp held for children with cancer. The Kemptville Lions Club were happy to take part in this year’s Canada Day parade in Kemptville, back again after a short break, featuring a handmade wooden canoe recently donated to the club by a local resident. The canoe will be raffled off in the New Year. The club continues to support visits to Guyana to dispense eye glasses to approximately 800 residents each year. A club member
is part of a team of Canadian eye care workers which visits this Central American country. The Kemptville Lions Club has received financial assistance as well as eye glasses which were collected throughout the region. Glasses are washed, sorted and prepared for these visits, which have become an annual event. The Kemptville Lions Club would like to thank all the residents of North Grenville for supporting its fundraising efforts, allowing the Club to meet its many commitments to local organizations. Now we look forward to another year of fun and productive activities.
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Kemptville Snowmobile Klub’s new HQ by David Shanahan After 44 years operating out of the old Orange Hall in Patterson’s Corners, the Kemptville Snowmobile Klub [KSK] is setting out on a new venture, right next door. A new clubhouse is about to rise, thanks to some significant grants, and a lot of hard work by the volunteers of the club. Penny Lennox, President of the KSK, gave some details on the support they have received on the project. “The club has been at Patterson’s Corners since 1972, when Ken Finnerty was our first president, and by 1979 we were part of the Ontario Snowmobile Club Association and in good standing, as we still are to this day. Where the club is now, we hope to erect our new clubhouse. Blair Harris Construction went in with a group of volunteers and they cleared all the
trees. Then we had Bob Parent, with Logs to Lumber, and a group of volunteers sawed some of the logs to make the inner boards for on the walls. Then we had DS Williams Construction go in and lay the gravel pad. So now were just waiting on some building permits and were ready to go.” The new building program has been made possible by grants for which members of the club spent a great deal of time researching and preparing application. “The Club got a Trillium grant of about $88,000 and a grant from TransCanada for about $2,500. These grants were applied for by volunteers and that whole process is complicated, it’s huge, and kudos to all those who worked on this. On top of that, the sponsorship and support has just been pouring in to help us out with this new clubhouse. The donations from DSI Williams,
Kemptville Building Centre/Rona, Harvex, Stonepile Farms and Blair Harris Construction and there is going to be more to come for sure. We have to thank all of them.” But achieving the Trillium grant has its own new set of pressures, as Penny points out. “We still have a big endeavour ahead of us. Even with our grants, we still have a lot of money to raise. Trillium give you 11 months, from the time you first turn the dirt, to finish the project. It’s got to be finished, so we have a huge fundraiser to do. We will do snowmobile rallies, we will do breakfasts, we will do what we can.” The KSK are not just
working to take care of their own needs and members, however. They provide support to the community, not just in providing the clubhouse for other activities, but they make a sizeable financial contribution to the local economy too. “We support a lot more than just snowmobiling. Pathfinders use our clubhouse, the Boy Scouts use it, the bird clubs use it, the church up the road when it rains or they have a memorial service use it, regular family reunions use it. “The municipality has been very good to us, and we’ve been good to the municipality. We bring in about $2 million to the community.
It’s about $4,000 per person, per snowmobiler, when you think of accommodation, buying snowmobiles, buying trailers, buying trucks or buying food. It all adds up. We draw people in from all over. They want to see our territory and we go to visit theirs.” Then, of course, there are the trails, used by more than just snowmobilers. The club cuts and maintains about 225 kms of trails every year, and their volunteers, led by an 80+ year-old, are out two or three times a week over the winter season, grooming the trails for snowmobiles, cross-country skiers, dog sledders, walkers and other fans of outdoor winter. The
club provides this winter recreational resource at no cost to the community. Now they need the community to support them, as they work to raise funds for the new clubhouse. So, whenever you can, get out to a fundraising event by the KSK, or send them a donation to help cover that gap between the grants and the final cost of the new clubhouse. As always in this community, we look to each other at times like this, and we are rarely, if ever, disappointed. The KSK can be contacted via Penny Lennox at penny@seedlingnursery. com, or the KSK’s Facebook page.
Health Unit raises awareness about bats and rabies
Bats are beneficial to the ecosystem, but they can carry diseases such as rabies and histoplasmosis, which can affect humans and animals. They may also transmit distemper and mange to household pets. Bats are nocturnal animals and feed most actively two or three hours following sunset. They are efficient insect controllers eating about three times their body weight. Bats typically have their babies in June and come August many of the young bats are looking for their own roosting sites. Many bats will roost and hibernate in attics. Approximately three percent of bats carry the rabies virus. The most common signs of rabies in bats are the inability to fly and resting in unusual places such as the ground or floor. It is important to remember many of the bats that get into our homes are healthy bats and are looking for a way out. Bat Encounters If you find a bat in your home and are absolutely sure that there was no human or animal contact, try to confine the bat to one room by closing the door of the room. Open a window or door to the outside and then turn out the lights; the bat should fly out early in the evening. Be sure to wear gloves and other protective clothing at all times when dealing with a bat. If you are bitten by a bat or if saliva from a bat gets into your eyes, nose, mouth or a wound, wash the affected area thoroughly and get medical attention immediately. Should you find a bat in your home and are unsure if it has bitten a family member, contact your Health Care Provider and the Health Unit to determine if treatment is required. Prior to calling check for fresh bites and scratches that may be a result of contact with the bat. Bat Proofing Your Home Bat proofing your house is necessary when bats are entering the living space of your home. It is advisable to contact a pest management company or a wildlife conservation agency for assistance with bat-proofing your home. Rabies can also affect pets; to protect your pet from rabies it is important to vaccinate them. Rabies vaccination is mandatory in Ontario for domestic cats and dogs. The Health Unit in Partnership with local Veterinarians and Municipalities will be holding the annual Rabies Clinics in September, please visit our website for more information. http://www. healthunit.org/rabies/. August 3, 2016
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40. Anagram of "Destinies" 42. Risk 43. Insect stage 44. Incursion 45. Tufts 47. Ghost's cry 48. Confined 49. Environs 56. Tardy 57. Bright thought 58. Boredom 59. Baking appliance 60. Standard 61. Attendance counter 62. Flippant 63. Midway between white and black 64. Equipment DOWN 1. Attired 2. Stringed instrument
3. Breezed through 4. List of options 5. Male peafowl 6. Up to 7. Newbie (slang) 8. Cultivate 9. Issuing commands 10. Not a lowlander 11. Something to shoot for 12. A wheeled platform 13. If not 21. Pair 25. Anagram of "Ail" 26. Slip 27. Container weight 28. Atop 29. Coherent 30. An small olive-grey bird 31. Burden 33. A 19th century political party 34. Encircle 35. 57 in Roman numerals 36. Harvard rival 38. Hoarding 41. Evil spirit 42. Most destitute 44. Soak 45. Interlace 46. ___ alia 47. Radiant 48. Raindrop sound 50. Smell 51. No more than 52. Savvy about 53. Pearly-shelled mussel 54. Nonexistent 55. Perishes
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Blood Donor Clinic at the North Grenville Municipal Centre from 12:30-3:30 pm and from 5-8 pm, sponsored by the Knights of Columbus. To donate online go to blood.ca or call 1-888-to donate (1-888-236-6283). With the long weekend, there is always an urgent need for blood. Kemptville Legion yearly golf tournament, Nationview Golf Course – Best Ball–Shot Gun Start, 10 am. $70 per player paid by Aug 12/16 (includes green fees, golf cart & dinner at the Legion.) Contact Chico Horricks 613-978-7828 or by e-mail chicohorricks@gmail.com
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BNI Networking Group Breakfast, Grenville Mutual Insurance Building, 380 Colonnade Dr, 7- 8:30 am. Info: 613-918-0430. Bridge- St. John’s United Church, 12:15 pm. Cost $4. "All levels of bridge players welcome. "Info, contact Sandra at 613-258-2691. The Branch Artisans Guild, North Grenville Community Church, 2659 Concession Street every 3rd Tuesday, 7 pm. New members welcomed! NG Photography Club - first Wednesday of every month from 7-9 pm at the Auditorium of the Municipal Centre. See ngphotoclub.ca Klub 67 Euchre every second and fourth Wednesday of the month beginning September 14, 1:15 p. m. St. John's United Church downstairs. Everyone welcome $5.00. Bingo- First and third Wednesday of the month, Kemptville Legion. Games start at 1 pm. All welcome. Refreshments available. Kemptville Legion cribbage night, 2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month. Start time 7 pm. All welcome. Come and play for fun. New Horizon Club, 2nd & 4th Wed. at the Burritt`s Rapids Community Hall. Regular meetings begin at 2 pm. Special events with lunch begin at noon. Programs call 258-9315, membership info Janet at 269-2737. Bridge - St. John’s United Church, 6:45 pm. Cost $5, partner preferred but not necessary. For more info, contact Sandra at 613-258-2691. North Grenville Toastmasters - Meeting 1st & 3rd Thurs. of the month, 7 pm at O’Farrell’s Financial Services, Cty Rd 44. Info, call 258-7665. Twice The Fun Games (200 Sanders St. Unit 103) is your host for Game Night, 2nd and 4th Friday every month, 6-10 pm. Bring your favourite game or borrow one from their library. All ages welcome. Kemptville Legion breakfast, 8 - 10 am third Saturday of every month. Adults $5. Children under 12 $3. All welcome. St. John’s United Church Farmer’s Market, 400 Prescott Street, Kemptville, 8-12 pm in support of the Canadian FoodGrains Bank. Community grown produce, preserves, baking. Started in 2004, all funds go to fight global hunger. Twice The Fun Games (200 Sanders St. Unit 103) selects a game for their “Organized Play” and "Learn to Play" events, 1-4 pm . No experience needed. See what games are coming up, sign up for their newsletter. Kemptville and Area Walking Group, Municipal Centre - Early birds: 8 am, others 8:30 am. Contact: Eva 258-4487.
“Veggies to feed the World, since 2004”
St. John’s United Church Farmer’s Market, 400 Prescott Street, Kemptville, 8am until noon, Saturday morning’s in support of the Canadian FoodGrains Bank. Community grown produce, preserves, baking. Started in 2004, all funds go to fight global hunger. Tomato’s, beans, beets, pies and jams to name a few items.
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First 10 words are FREE for North Grenville and Merrickville/Wolford Residents. Extra Words: 50 cents a word. Email production@ngtimes.ca SERVICES Housecleaning Every mother/ father needs a housewife phone Sandy 613.219.7277 WELL GROUNDED FOOT CARE ADVANCED/ DIABETIC MOBILE CLINIC. ANITA PLUNKETT R.P.N. 613294-2122 WELLGROUNDED2016@ GMAIL.COM
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Landscaping, grass cutting, flower beds. Create, install, maintain. Call Al Scott, C: 613.295.0300 H: 613.258.3847 Fully Insured
ONE ON ONE Computer Training: Sigma Computer Systems is now offering 1/2 hour classes on Saturdays. Please call 613.258.9716 for more information
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HANDY MAN specializing in renovations & house staging. We do it all CALL 613.294.2416
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You Name It, I Can Sew It. Call Rhonda at 258-5248
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Fencing and Deck Specialist, Renovations 20 yrs experience Brian 613 215 0805 Property clean-up, trees/brush/yard waste, scrap metal, dump runs, anything removed. Call Wayne Scott at 613 286 9072 Complete Home Property Clean up: house cleaning, dump runs, etc. Call Al’s Clean up services 613.258.3847 613.295.0300 Rock My House music lessons in fiddle, piano, drums and more. 613 258 5656 Handyman/Contractor with years of experience. No job too big or small. Unlimited references, call for free estimate 613.791.8597 FOR RENT 4 BEDROOM COUNTRY HOME, HECKSTON, $1,400 + UTILITIES. CALL 613.258.4741
RENT GEARED TO INCOME HOUSE. KEMPTVILLE. INCOME $27,000 QUALIFIES. 613-853-6592
Stucco & Parging Services, also specializing in repointing & chinking. Free estimates. cedarrockcontracting@gmail.com 613.818.5187
2 bedroom, Kemptville $950 +. Central location, private balcony, heated floor, natural gas. Clean, quiet, references required 613.263.5476
Certified Packer can help you prepare for your move. Cinderella 613.859.4644
One bedroom apartment. All utilities included except hydro. Satellite tv/ WiFi included. Country setting, Oxford station area. Available Sept 1st. $900 month 613 258 3768
PIANO LESSONS for everyone. All styles, all ages. 613 324.0382 www.kemptvillemusic.com August 3, 2016
Furnished Room For Rent in Oxford Mills, $650 a month. Call 613.294.7420
VARIETY OF LUMBER, PINE, HEMLOCK, MAPLE, SPRUCE, 1” AND 2”. FOR DETAILS CALL 314-9327.
Commercial warehouse (up to 6,000 Sq Ft, will divide) and office (500 Sq Ft) to rent/ lease. 18 ft ceilings, column free area, 14 ft overhead doors and mandoors, heat available. Kemptville Colonnade area. Call 613.258.1133 or 613.229.0566
NORDICK TRACK T4.0 TREADMILLFOLDS UP FOR EASY STORAGE. $500 613.258.0589 3 BED/2BATH HIGH RANCH IN OSGOODE ONLY $358,000 WWW.3300ANNETTE.COM 1D:1002232
1 bedroom apartment, Kemptville area, Country Setting, 2nd floor, 4 appliances, WIFI & Satellite TV $920 incl. First & last. No pets. 613.404.6701
FIREARMS AND HUNTER SAFETY COURSES Beginning Sept. 6,7,8 & 13,14,15 Evenings, in Kemptville. Minimum age 12. Pre-registration required, limited seating. Tony Gundy Home:258-7816 Cell: 355-2607, Office 258-1876 keewaytin@gmail.com
LEGAL PUBLIC NOTICE – UNPAID LOCKER 416 MINI STORAGE The following storage unit owner has until 5 p.m. August 11th, 2016 to pay his account in full or his goods will be sold to the public on August 18th, 2016. #20 Josh Foley, Kemptville, Ontario K0G 1J0 For details on the sale call 613-880-7500
FREE SAWDUST. LARGE QUANTITIES. CALL BOB AT 613.850.4203
Renovated Ground Floor Office 1,900 sqft, 200 Sanders St. Kemptville 613.795.2389
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PACIFIC ENERGY WOOD STOVE AND CHIMNEY, 5 YRS OLD, GLASS DOOR AND TOOLS $1000. CALL 613 258 6401
TO TAKE CHARGE OF YOUR HEALTH!
2015 CHEVY CRUZE 1.4LT. TURBO LOADED 3800KM $17,000 613.258.7323
Prostate Cancer Awareness Event – free PSA testing available!
BABY BASSINET, NAVY/WHITE $40. OO MERRICKVILLE 613.803.7274
250 ML CANNING JARS FOR CHARITY JAM & JELLY SALES. CALL BILLY/VALERIE @ 258.4529
STORE METAL SHELVING, LARGE QUANTITIES BEST OFFER MUST SELL 613.314.9327
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MIXED HARDWOOD FIREWOOD, $100 A CORD DELIVERED. JON 2273650
WANTED 2 OR 3 BEDROOM APARTMENT ON ONE FLOOR, KEMPTVILLE 613.258.0964
Chain link fence and steel posts, apprx. 300” and fittings. 76x6x10 pressure treated posts. 613 808 4707
Senior needs old car batteries for making weights. Call 613 258 6254.
2008 Ford Ranger with cap 108,500 km; new tires, brakes, battery. $8,500. 613 258 2119
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DIGITAL ASTHMA monitor never used $40. Call 613-215-0669
OWNERS RETIRING 35%OFF STORE WIDE EXCLUDING HELIUM BALLOONS AND MEDELA PRODUCTS LOUISE & COMPANY, CREEKSIDE CENTRE, KEMPTVILLE 613 258 0222
WHEN Saturday, August 6, 8–10 a.m. WHERE Winchester District Memorial Hospital 566 Louise Street PARKING FREE for clinic attendees WHY Prostate cancer is the most commonly diagnosed men’s cancer. With early detection 90% of prostate cancer cases can be successfully treated. The PSA test (Prostate-Specific Antigen) is one of the simplest ways to help detect this disease. It’s just a blood test. Presented by the TELUS ATV Ride For Dad and the Winchester District Memorial Hospital with the support of the Nation Valley ATV Club, MRFD Ottawa and Black Walnut Prostate Cancer Support. Refreshments provided by
While in Winchester join the Volunteer Firefighters for a pancake breakfast, then enjoy the festivities at Dairyfest!
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PANASONIC AIR CONDITIONER 10,000 BTU GOOD SHAPE $175 CALL 613 258-2753
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DOWNTOWN KEMPTVILLE CENTURY HOME 4 BEDROOM 11/2 GARAGE SALE- AUGUST 6 - 8AM BATHROOMS HOT TUB TONY TO 4PM- 36 SMITH RD, OXFORD STATION- SMALL KITCHEN APPLI-6137200942 ANCES, BOOKS, LADIES CLOTHES, 1983 CHEVY CONVERSION VAN, LP’S, KARAOKE MACHINE, ARCAPTAIN SEATS AND FOLD DOWN BONNE BANNER & PRODUCT, FURBED. $2000. 258-4671 NITURE, COMPUTER ACCESSORIES & ART. 613.258.7049
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Canalfest hosts kids and jazz, turtles and bugs, big canoes, clowns, and ponies
Clowns “Gert” (Linda Shrout, Smiths Falls) and “Aud-Aster” (Audrey Baker, Merrickville) help “Merrickville’s Bug Lady” (Andrea Howard) with her wings team of paddlers, all going by Ken Mews in the same direction. The Oh yes, and plenty of Rideau Roundtable sponsors funny faces painted on happy this interactive experience at kids. The turnout was good events throughout the Rideau and the Merrickville Lions Waterway with Stew HamClub put on a high-quality mill, of Merrickville, and event that was well-planned Shirley Walsh, of Carleton Place. Stew recently took the to please all who attended. A featured attraction Prime Minister out in the big again this year was the voya- canoe for the Métis sunrise geur canoe trip. Seating up to commemoration. In charge of the entertain18, these big canoes shuttled back and forth to the Rideau ment at Canalfest this year Bird Sanctuary for a 30-min- was local musician and memute tour of the river upstream ber of the Lions’ Club, Patrick from Merrickville. It was Attwell, also known as Mr. amazing to watch as the lead Four Face. He took the stage voyageur whipped the in- himself on Saturday mornexperienced group of kids ing, followed by Big Band and adults into an efficient Ottawa, led by Robert Vogel-
sang, with featured vocalist Doreen Smith. They played an upbeat set of big-band jazz favourites. On Sunday morning, it was Jack Arnold and Pocket Change, making way for Kingston’s Irish Roots with stirring performances of traditional songs like “I’ll Tell Me Ma”. On Monday morning, there was to be an openmike session co-ordinated by Patrick and in the afternoon, the Kemptville 3, led by Anne Lyon. Among the exhibitors was the stand displaying alpaca products for sale by Kathy Enright and Corinne Côté, of Alpaca Tracks, Oxford Station. Kathy and Corinne brought along two members of their flock—a different pair each day—to amaze the kids. They are really funny looking animals. Down the park, a short way off, Marlene Rios, of FUNtasy Entertainment, was busy creating works of art on the faces of young visitors. When I dropped by, I met a kitty with a turquoise headband (Becky Teo) and her brother, Gregory, who was totally into having a rainbow painted on his face. I later met the most charming blue-
Back to school clothing drive
With school slowly creeping up again, many families will be heading out for back to school shopping. But what about the families who can't afford to purchase new clothing for their growing children? All kids deserve the opportunity to have a few new items in their wardrobe for the new school season. So the Breathe Dance Studio will be helping this happen by holding a "new to me" clothing donation drive. Lindsay Roney, the own-
er/director of Breathe dance company in Merrickville, is behind the clothing drive. “Once we have collected enough items, we will invite any school aged children and/ or their family members to our studio to take what they need free of charge from our donations. For anyone who is unable to drive to Merrickville we will deliver. The date for our community kids walk in will be announced in the near future”. If you have clothing you
no longer need that's appropriate for school-aged children kindergarten-Highschool, please send Lindsay a message and she can arrange to meet you at the studio or come to you to pick up any items you have to donate. You can contact Lindsay at breathedanceco@gmail. com, or through the studio’s Facebook page. “This is another cause close to my heart. Thank you to anyone who's able to help out!”
butterfly girl, called Sydney Lefebvre. Meantime, a small group was circulating in black tshirts promoting Merrickville’s upcoming, first-class jazz festival—October 13 to 16. I had a short chat with Lou Birta, one of the volunteers, who was very upbeat about both Canalfest and Jazz Fest. It is amazing how much happens in a small place like Merrickville. And it’s really good, too. Also among the displays were two of interest to budding naturalists. Rebecca Hellam, of Parks Canada, explained the recent changes in fortune among the many creatures that live along the Rideau Waterway. Painted and snapping turtles are doing well and have been removed from the endangered list, while their spotted and stinkpot cousins are not doing as well. The least bittern is becoming rare due to climate change and loss of habitat, while the black or grey rat snake is the subject of intense investigation at Murphy’s Point Provincial Park. Rebecca also told me about the best way to move a turtle out of your driveway. Don’t attempt to grab it anywhere in front of its back legs, because its neck is long enough to give you a nasty bite if you do. A snapping turtle can break a bone. If you must pick it up, try the space between the back legs and the tail. But don’t touch the tail. Even better is to dangle a rope in front of its head. It will take the rope in its beak and won’t let go. You can then drag it in the direction it was going, out of harm’s way. You can also try manoeuvring a snapper onto a car mat and dragging it. Don’t try reversing the turtle’s direction, though.
They are extremely stubborn and driven by instinct and routine. Merrickville’s Bug Lady (Andrea Howard) explained the life cycle of the butterfly to the Blue Butterfly Girl using plastic models of caterpillars, cocoons and mature adults. Spiders have special significance for Andrea, who was once terrified of them. She still shows them respect, but understands better what makes them bite humans. The nervous system of a spider is concentrated on its ventral or
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underside. If you attempt and fail to crush a spider its reflex is to bite you and release its venom. Better to brush it off from the side or shake it out of your clothing. Oh yes, and daddy longlegs are not really spiders and don’t bite at all. All of this activity could never happen without a dedicated group of volunteers. Every member of the Merrickville Lions should be proud of this year’s Canalfest, especially Patrick Attwell, Carol Kelly and Carol Côté, the principal organizers.
Sahara-Daoud emjoying CanalFest
Mayor Dave Nash officially opens 2016 Canalfest, Merrickville
Welcome to Canaltripping Our rental centre at The Depot in Blockhouse Park in Merrickville opens June 24. You can rent a canoe or kayak for an hour, a day or a week by phone, right now! We deliver boats anywhere from Kingston to Ottawa. The best paddling anywhere on the Rideau starts from Merrickville. 50 boats in stock: canoes, tandems, singles, sea kayaks, playboats. For more information visit www.canaltripping.com or call August 3, 2016
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178th Merrickville Agricultural Fair Local residents honour CanLit bronze plaque honouring an individual writer in the Writand Steam Show - August 12 -14 ers' Chapel of St James the Mark your calendars for August 12-14 and head on over to the Merrickville fair grounds located on Read Street to experience the excitement of the 178th Merrickville Agricultural Fair and Steam Show. This year’s fair features returning favourites - Crown Amusements Midway, Big Time Pro Wrestling, 4x4 Stock Truck Pull, Horse and Cattle Shows, Horse Pull, Steam Show, Old Crow Café, homecraft, photography, and agricultural competitions and displays, the Kids Zone complete with a petting zoo and special fun family events, the Pig Scramble, and of course a variety of food and merchandise concessions. “The Riq Turner Band”, “Eddy and the Stingrays”, and popular local rock band “The Instigators” headline the live music entertainment on Friday and Saturday evening, and Sunday afternoon, respectively. Saturday afternoon is your chance to showcase your talents on the Main Stage at our Open Mic. New attractions this year include “The Good Time Pulling Club Garden Tractor Pull” and a “Chain Saw Competition.” Don’t miss the Opening Ceremonies at 6:30 pm Friday evening when the Grenville 4H Horse Drill Team will amaze us with their equestrian skills. Advance sale coupons for midway ride bracelets will be available at the discounted price of $20 at the following locations –RBC Bank, Sugarbelle Bakeshoppe, and Quickie Convenience/ Drummond’s Gas (Merrickville), and Gerry’s Service Station (Jasper). If you are interested in a merchandise concession space, there may still be spots available. Check out the “Concessions” section on the website for details and an application form. Adult and teenage volunteers are always welcome. Note that students entering Grade 9 in the fall can use these hours towards their high school community service requirements. More information and event schedules, the Prize Book, and entry forms can be found on our website. Go to www.merrickvillefairboard.vpweb.ca We would like to acknowledge and thank the Village of Merrickville-Wolford for their continued generous support both through a municipal financial grant and in-kind services, and all the individuals and businesses that volunteer at and sponsor our annual fair. These contributions greatly assist us in promoting agriculture in our community. WiFi services will be available on the fairgrounds throughout the weekend – Powered by Storm Internet.
Michael Gnarowski unveiling Mavis Gallant plaque by David Shanahan It can be surprising to realise how far the influence of small rural communities can reach. Two local residents, one in Merrickville-Wolford, the other in North Grenville, have been centrally involved in an initiative to honour luminaries of Canadian Literature. What’s more, the project is located in Montreal, where
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August 12th to 14th 2016 Located at the Merrickville Fair Grounds Read Street — Friday August 12 — Children’s Horse & Pony Show.......8am 4H Inter-County Goat Display…… 11am Kids Zone .............................11am-3pm Steam & Antique Displays ........ All Day 4H Inter-County Sheep Show .........1pm Crown Amusements Midway . 12 Noon Exhibit Hall Open................... 1pm-9pm The Old Crow Café................. 1pm-6pm Beer Tent ...............................6pm-1am 4X4 Truck Pull............................6:30pm Riq Turner Band - Main Stage.9pm-1am
ADMISSION Friday: Until Noon $5.00 - 12:00 pm - closing $8.00 Saturday: $10.00 Sunday: 8:00 am- closing $8.00 Weekend Pass - $20.00 Children 12 and under FREE
— Saturday August 13 — Light Horse Show............................8am Exhibit Hall Open................... 9am-9pm The Old Crow Café - (Breakfast 7:30am -10:30am) ……………….....................5pm 4H Inter-County Beef Show …....9:30am Kids Zone ….......................... 10am-4pm Steam & Antique Displays …..... All Day Crown Amusements Midway..... All Day Beer Tent .........................12 noon-1am Open Mic (Main Stage) …..….Afternoon Beef Cattle Show.............................1pm Chainsaw Competition - after Cattle Show Big Time Pro Wrestlling ..................3pm Garden Tractor Pull ………..………….. 6pm Eddy & The Stingrays………..….9pm-1am
— Sunday August 14 — Can. & Mini Horse Show Ring 1 …...9am Draft Com. Horse Show Ring 2 .......9am The Old Crow Café................. 9am-5pm Exhibit Hall Open .................. 9am-5pm 4H Inter-County Dairy Show…...9:30am Kids Zone ........................... 10am-3pm Steam & Antique Displays ........All Day Midway .....................................All Day Light & Heavy Horse Pull.........12 noon Dairy Cattle Show..........................1pm Pig Scramble Contest (Children)2:30pm The Instigators..Main Stage…Afternoon
Advance Sale Crown Amusements Midway Coupons on sale until Aug 11th Available at the following locations at a discount price of $20 each (cash only): Merrickville: RBC Bank, Quickie Convenience/Drummonds Gas, and Sugarbelle Bakeshoppe Jasper: Gerry's Service Station
For more information and event schedules, go to www.merrickvillefairboard.vpweb.ca
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the Writers Chapel is situated. Karl Feige is the owner, with wife Linda, of Alloy Foundry Co., in Merrickville, where Karl also serves as President of the Merrickville and District Chamber of Commerce. But Karl also has quite a past. After getting a Masters Degree in Economics from the University of Ottawa, he taught at the CEGEP Heritage Campus in Gatineau, as well as back at his alma mater, before moving into the public service, where he served as Senior Economist with the Department of Finance, and as Chief-of-Staff at Foreign Affairs. One of Karl’s professors was Dr. Michael Gnarowski, who also has had quite a career. Professor of English at Carleton University from 1972 until 1996, and founding Editor and Director of Carleton University Press, Michael has a very long list of publications to his credit. As editor of many volumes of poetry, essays and novels, as well as works of Canadian History, he has been most closely associated with Canadian writers such as Leonard Cohen, Hugh MacLennan, Louis Hémon and John Glasco. Michael is a resident of Kemptville. Karl and Michael, along with other dedicated promoters of Canadian writers, formed the Writers Chapel Trust, an independent, nonprofit organization. They are a diverse group that also includes Brian Busby of St. Mary’s, Ontario and biographer of John Glassco; Dan Mozersky of Toronto founder of the Prospero book chain and sometime senior executive of Indigo/Chapters; Adrian King-Edwards book seller and Simon Dardick, publisher, both of Montreal and Eli MacLaren, McGill University professor. Their mandate is to remember, recognize and celebrate the writers of Canada's past. Each autumn, the Trust installs a
Apostle Anglican Church at the corner St. Catherine and Bishop streets in Montreal. Established in 2011, the roots of the Writers' Chapel Trust stretch back to an autumn afternoon two years earlier when a small, intimate group gathered at Montreal 's St. James the Apostle Anglican Church to unveil a plaque in honour of John Glassco. The parish of St. James, known as St. Jax, provided a side chapel in the church to the Trust, and the space is gradually being filled with plaques honouring celebrated writers. Following the unveiling of the Glasco plaque in 2009, a plaque honouring A.J.M. Smith was erected in 2010. In 2011, poet, professor and lawyer, F. R. Scott, was honoured and in 2012, Hugh MacLennan was honoured with a plaque. In 2013, Gwethalyn Graham, author of Earth and High Heaven was honoured and in 2014 a plaque was dedicated to honour Louis Hémon. In 2015, Mavis Gallant was honoured and in 2016, A. M. Klein will have a plaque installed in his honour. The A. M. Klein plaque installation will be held on Thursday, October 6th, 2016. There is some concern within the Trust at the moment, that the space at St. James may not be available for much longer, as there is a possibility that the church may be closed and sold. A search is already under way to find an appropriate, and permanent, alternative site for this worthwhile venture, which is carried out by the Trust as a voluntary project. It is a constant claim in the Times that “everyone has a story”, and it is indeed remarkable to realise that we have these two individuals living in our communities and doing so much to preserve and promote our shared heritage in the field of Canadian Literature. Anyone wishing to become involved in the work, or wishing to know more about it, can contact Michael Gnarowski, by e-mailing him at oxkemp@sympatico.ca. Information about donations, or other aspects of the Trust’s work can also be had from Dan Mozersky, a member of the Trust’s organizing committee. You can e-mail him at info@spadinaroadbooks. com.
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Electricity above the stage at Kemptville Live
Diane Tappin standing on "The Little Rideau Crossing"
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The North Grenville Photography Club Summer on the farm, by Nicole Pashka
by Cecile Fortier The ladies of Rideau Glen are having a marvellous season of golf with all their games in June and July played in dry, warm weather. Although rain is badly needed the women prefer the arid to the soaking wet. The balls hit the ground and roll forever. The heat can be excruciating at times but still they play along. TOURNAMENTS Two tournaments were held in the months of June and July: the Jean Hyndman and the Dickenson-Tray. In the first, Jean Potvin was the winner with only 6 weeks out of knee surgery. What a trooper! A healthy Mary Garrett came in second! The Dickenson-Tray was won by Dorothy Leeder, with Barb Townson as 2nd. Well done ladies! INVITE A GUEST At the "Invite a Guest", 66 women and men played on most of the 18-hole course. Best ball was the game of the day. The winning foursome with lowest score were Peggy and Bill McPhail with Pam Miller and Mary Whyte. Kudos to this foursome. A second place team was very close to their score. NAMING THE BRIDGE After two months of anticipation, a name for the bridge was finally decided by a committee. It is "The Little Rideau Crossing" tended by Diane Tappin. A plaque will be hung near by on hole no.11 that Phil Green and his crew of workers built last fall over the infamous ditch. The ladies tee box was also moved forward and to the right, giving an easier access to crossing over. It also beautifies the area with 2 huge trees along its side. See photo. Liette, Madison and Phil served a delicious dinner which was gobbled up by starving golfers. AL CAPONE Mary announced that, after digging for truthful facts about Al Capone having spent some time in the area of Kemptville, none could be verified. But she asked Cecile to research the history of the ladies league. It has been a strenuous task, for not much information has been recorded through the years. This essay will appear soon in the newspapers. If anyone has snippets of information, it would be well appreciated. Please call or e-mail Cecile. The ladies league is in a very healthy position with more then 80 ladies registered in the league. Almost every week new names are added to the roster. It is well known that Rideau Glen is THE course to belong to. We welcome all!
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209 Sanders St!
Come visit us at 209 Sanders St! Our new location is on ground level, ACCESSIBLE TO ALL! nice and bright, and best of all Our new location is on ground level, nice and bright, and best of all
We are open 7 days a week. 10 to 5:30 - Monday to Friday 10 to 6 – Saturdays 10 to 4 Sundays
ACCESSIBLE TO ALL! Like us on Facebook Call us at 613-215-0631 kemptvillecraftersmarket@gmail.com
We are open 7 days a week. 10 to 5:30 - Monday to Friday 10 to 6 – Saturdays 10 to 4 Sundays kemptvillecraftersmarket@gmail.com Call us at 613-215-0631 August 3, 2016
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