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February 17, 2016
A Sweetheart of a Brunch
The North Grenville Times is Locally Owned and Operated by Marguerite Boyer This year’s Knights of Columbus Sweetheart Brunch, held last Sunday at the Municipal Centre, was one of the biggest events to happen in North Grenville this year. All morning, crowds were streaming in, with some finally turning away, since it was backed up right outside the building and the weather wasn’t cooperating. Doors opened at 8:30 and I was there by 9 am. With the long line up, I decided to come back at 11. By then, the line up was even longer! Not to be defeated, I came back at 12:30 and by then the line
had disappeared, and yet the place was still full. It was an amazing event and it just warmed my heart to see so many people attend. This is typical of the generosity of North Grenville and surrounding area. People come out for good causes. $1,500 was handed over to the Beth Donavan Hospice, and to Kemptville Home Support. The Kemptville Hospital Foundation received $1,000 in honour of Harry Pratt, while Ryan’s Well was cut a cheque for $1,000, NGAT another $1,500. The North Grenville Community Council received $1,200 and the local Scouts were given
$500. It’s estimated that between $25,000 and $30,000 was raised in total. Some of it was from ticket sales and from local businesses. Scotiabank is matching every dollar in tickets sales that were sold through their office. So the tally is not in yet. When speaking to a very tired Dermid O’Farrell at the end of the event, he was still all smiles and overwhelmed by our community and its generosity. Much of the money raised on Sunday will go towards the Food Bank and for Christmas Hampers for this year. But, at the end of the
day, a huge thank you must go out to all the volunteers that made this possible. Take a look at the photograph above and you’ll have an idea of just how many volunteers were involved in making the day happen. Most encouraging is the wide age range represented there; surely a great sign for the future of this communal celebration! It was a long day, not to mention the days of preparation that were put in even before the event itself. Volunteers are part of North Grenville’s most important asset - its people. I am very proud to call this community home.
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An Historic Evening
by Deron Johnston This past Thursday, February 10, the North Grenville Historical Society had its Annual General Meeting in the Court House building down on Water Street, just behind the North Grenville Public Library. The doors opened at 7 pm, with coffee and treats available to all attendees. With thirty five people in attendance, the meeting began with approval of the agenda and the reports from the officers and committees. Some of the highlights included a growing membership, successfully reviewed financial statements (courtesy of Graham Pincott of O’Farrell Financial) and a large number of enquiries handled this year from people looking for information on their family history, or the historical background of the area. Pam Griffin donated a remarkable hand-made quilt for the society to use as a raffle fundraiser by selling tickets throughout the coming year. Tickets are
available for $2 each, or 3 for $5. and can be bought from any member of the NGHS Board. The election portion of the evening went very smoothly, thanks to the nomination committee of Doug MacDonald and Bill Kilfoyle. All but one of the current board members agreed to return, with only Dr. David Shanahan declining to return because of other commitments, but David has agreed to continuing on as the resident historian for the society. The newly-elected Board will meet next month to allocate responsibilities, but a tentative arrangement would see the following: President - Ken Mews, Vice President - Dr. Bill Adams, Treasurer - Karen Nickleson, Membership Richard Pickard, Director of Archives – Amanda Gould, Program and Public Relations - Ann Newton, Secretary Sarah Chisholm, and Special Projects - Winston Kinnaird. Another positive for the society was the addition of three
new board members. Heather Render, Bill Kinnear and Amanda Dunn all agreed to join the board and their nominations and acclamations were graciously accepted. Amanda will be in charge of Fundraising. After adjourning at 7:55 pm, there was a short break, and then an informative presentation on genealogy by Dr. Bob Butler from the North Lanark Regional Museum. Bob focused a large portion of his presentation on discussing what types of software, and which websites, are most helpful when doing research. He explained the differences between those various tools, and the approximate costs involved in using them. He gave advice that, when building a family tree, you should make sure that any information that you use to build your tree can be verified by other sources, in order to have the most accurate tree possible. He cautioned that, often, there are people researching their own trees who may not be diligent in verifying information that they share with others. Bob also talked about the three types of DNA tests used in genealogy research: the Y Chromosome Test, the Mitochondrial Test and the Autosomal Test and gave explanations on each of them. Dr. Bob fielded many questions from the appreciative crowd and offered to
come back and do a seminar to help people build their own family trees using specific online tools. Bill Adams and Ken Mews said that they were both very happy with the turnout for the meeting and with the steady growth of the historical society’s membership. If you want to become a member of the historical society, you can pay $20 to join as a youth member, $25 to join as a single member, or $30 for membership as a household. Single patron is $100, household patron is $150 or a corporate patron is $200. Meetings are at the Court House, and are open to all, held monthly on the first Wednesday of each month with a special guest speaker scheduled. Speakers can cover a wide range of topics related to the work of the historical society, or a topic that would be of interest to members. There are also plenty of volunteer opportunities and committees to join that make significant contributions to the historical society. For further information on buying raffle tickets for that amazing quilt, becoming a member of the society, becoming a volunteer, or to find out more about what the historical society does, email them at nghsociety@gmail.com, call them at 613-258-4401, or go to their website www.northgrenvillehistoricalsociety.ca.
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night: Erick La Pors from Dial-a-Chef (donating all the sausages and the use of his chafers); Kerri, who cooked all those sausages; Joyce, for the syrup; and the rest who donated to the cause. Extra special thanks to Cecile and Ken, a very nice surprise for both of you to donate your time in helping us. You both were amazing. Shawnna, our student volunteer, you outdid yourself. Your family and by Darlene McMartin photo by Jim Devette The Oxford Mills Com- along with coffee, tea, juice teachers should be proud to munity Association’s Annual and hot chocolate made up see the effort you gave. It was an amazing night! Pancake Supper was a huge our menu. Music by the success. Over 100 people were Castle Minstrels flowed across Thanks to all of you who served by Barb Tobin and Maplewood while you ate and came and hopefully enjoyed Donovan Arnaud, two of our visited friends and neighbours. yourselves. The work would not have been worth it, without councillors.ADVERT #2 A good time was had by all. Special Thanks to all your support. Hope to see you Pancakes, sausages, real NEW AVAILABLE next year! whoSERVICES made this a bountiful maple syrup from local trees,
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Karaoke a hit with New Horizon members On Wednesday, February 10, New Horizon members enjoyed watching Doug and Andrea Struthers as Sonny and Cher singing “I’ve Got You Babe”, Jean Travers and Janet Glaves strutting to Nancy Sinatra‘s “These Boots are Made for Walking“, Shirley Price and daughter Kim Holland presenting Wynonna and Naomi Judd‘s “Workin’ in a Coal Mine”, Klaus Wierspecker singing to the famous Elvis song , “I Can’t Help Falling in Love with You”, and Kim Holland doing Janis Joplin’s “Mercedes Benz”. Members were invited to come to this year’s Valentine Party dressed in red and white or as their favourite artist and test their singing voices with the help of Karaoke. In addition to singing along with the Karaoke machine, .a sing-a-long led by Bob Herron and Glen McKnight, a few jokes, a song by Don Suffron, and the opportunity to socialize with friends over a cuppa made for a fun afternoon. On Wednesday, February 24, New Horizon members and guests will enjoy a carnival atmosphere with fortune telling, a hugging booth, games of skill and refreshments. As all New Horizon meetings, this event will be held at the Burritt’s Rapids Community Hall beginning at 2 pm. New members are welcome. For information about membership, call Janet at 613-269-2737. For program information, call Kim at 613-258-1780.
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submitted by Candace Sceviour-Hay The residents of Bayfield Manor in Kemptville, with
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Royal Canadian Legion Provincial Bursary Program Applications for the Royal Canadian Legion Provincial Bursary Program are still being accepted. As you will note below, the deadline is fast approaching. If you are a student who is currently attending a college, university or any other postsecondary institution, you may qualify for a bursary of up to $500 per each academic year. Applications must be received by Provincial Command before Friday March 25,2016 Eligibility • Ex-Servicemen or currently serving members of the Canadian Forces (Regular, Reserve and Merchant (Navy) and their children and grandchildren. • Ordinary and Life members of the Royal Canadian Legion and their children and grandchildren. • Associate members of the Royal Canadian Legion and their children. • Ladies’ Auxiliary members and their children and grandchildren. • Step children and step grandchildren may be considered. Application forms may be picked up at high school guidance departments or at branches of the Royal Canadian Legion. Application forms can also be downloaded from the Legion’s Provincial web-site.(google: bursaries Ontario Command The Royal Canadian Legion.) Please note: completed application forms must be mailed to the address shown on the application form. Forms sent by email or fax will not be accepted. For further information contact the Legion Branch nearest you or Douglas Brunton Zone G-3 Bursary Chairman at 613-258-5111 . E mail d.c.brunton@sympatico.ca February 17, 2016
this community. Tuesday, February 16, Salamanders and Hard Stone Grill will showcase their soup. As an added bonus, Shoeless Joe’s has donated a prize. Anyone who purchases the soup or makes a donation will receive a ballot for this prize. Then on Friday, February 26, Brewed Awakenings will be showcasing their soup and biscuits. We certainly appreciate all the community support and look forward to tasting the recipes that these restaurants have prepared.
Given our recent frigid temperatures, this activity could not have come at a better time. The idea is quite unique and allows for community involvement. Restaurants in Kemptville were approached to donate a pot of soup and buns. In turn, the soup will sold for a minimal cost along with fresh buns, with all money being donated to the Heart and Stroke Foundation. February is Heart and Stroke Month. Residents, Staff, Family and Visitors are encouraged to participate in this activity. The response from local businesses has been very positive, which is not surprising. Kemptville is a wonderful caring community and we are so fortunate to have these local businesses within
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Celebrating our Heritage :
Once again we take time to mark Heritage Week in our area, with a look back at some of the places and events which form part of our common history. From the days before Europeans arrived here, people have been living and raising their children in what is now North Grenville and Wolford, and that long history of settlment, building, playing and praying on the land we hold in trust has now brought us here too. We mark the past in the photographs and the memories we share. We mark the present in the stories and reports of February 2016, and recognise the contribution of some of our neighbours and friends who have acted to promote and preserve our built heritage and our shared story. And we look to the future too, celebrating with a new Canadian who experienced the privilege of voting in a Canadian election for the first time. Our thanks go out to the North Grenville Historical Society for the use of some of the photographs that form part of their archives, maintained in our name and for our inheritance to the future.
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Andrew Shim and Lillian Leonard, Holy Cross Church, join with Don Munz and Tom Graham to enjoy their 2016 Heritage Awards. The 2016 Heritage Awards were presented at a special ceremony held at The Branch Restaurant last Monday evening. Two awards were given by the North Grenville Historical Society to brother and sister Jim Dolan and Ann Newton. Jim won his for the series of articles he wrote for the North Grenville Times, remembering the Kemptville of his younger days. Ann’s award was in honour of her amazing and energetic work with the NGHS, where she is Program and Public Relations Director. Three awards were given out by the Municipal Heritage Advisory Committee. The first was to Holy Cross Roman Catholic Church for their work in protecting the heritage aspect of the building in erecting a porch extension last year. The use of stone and colour maintained the traditional look of the church. Don Munz is no stranger to heritage awards, as he is tireless in his efforts to make North Grenville a more beautiful and heritage-conscious place. His award was in recognition of the pictoral murals which he was responsible for installing at the Prescott Street bridge. Tom Graham & Associates helped with the design work, and were recognised in the award which was accepted on behalf of Linda Myers by Tom Graham. The Heritage Awards are an annual joint venture between the NGHS and the Heritage Advisory Committee. Designed by Marguerite Boyer, and framed by Canal Gallery in Merrickville, the project is co-ordinated on behalf of the Municipality by Phil Mosher. The awards were presented by Councillors Donovan Arnaud and Barb Tobin, by Heritage Committee Chair, Rowena Cooper, and by NGHS Board members Dr. Bill Adams and Ken Mews. February 17, 2016
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Heritage is who we are by David Shanahan This is our annual Heritage Week issue of the Times, and we are featuring a range of articles, photographs and ads to celebrate the topic. We usually think of heritage and history as something to do with the past: we think of them as “what has gone before”. Heritage brings to mind museums and archives and documentaries on CBC. I remember, when I was teaching Canadian History to second-year students in university, there was always a barrier to get over early in the term. That barrier was the assumption among many students that Canadian history was boring, dull, not as exciting as the history of other countries, mostly because we didn’t have revolutions, civil wars, and political scandals. None of that is true, in fact, but there is a lingering idea that history and heritage are not really about “normal people”, not part of our daily lives. But, in reality, heritage is us: it is who we are and where we live, and how we got here. North Grenville is the inheritance we received
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Dear Editor: re: Gord Brown's complaint about the funding of 39 million to update The Rideau Canal System: Did Gord Brown speak up when two hours were cut off the daily operation of the canal locks? This caused a great loss to many of his constituents. But Gord was either not interested or was muzzled by Harper not to speak up on their behalf. During this past election, Gord promised that 39 million would be spent on The Rideau Canal upgrade. Now he is already complaining that the present government is not acting fast enough when he had many many months to use that promised money. It is clear that Gord has finally got his freedom of speech back. Ralph Raina
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from the people of Oxfordon-Rideau, South Gower and the Village of Kemptville. The roads we travel as we move from home to store to work and church were laid down by those who lived here before us. In the same way, the roads we build (fourlaned CR 43, the 416) and the streets we lay out in our new subdivisions, will be our legacy to future generations (whatever they think of them!). The new buildings we erect, and the old buildings we demolish, are also the future heritage of our children. I wonder will they want to make books of photographs showing what we have built and bequeathed to them, as we enjoy looking at the old pictures in this issue? I wish I could be sure. History is not just what we read about previous generations, it is also what we are writing in our daily lives for those who come after us. Their heritage is what we decide to make of this community in our lifetimes. Will they thank us for what we leave them? But we can go further, both back in time, and for-
ward too. Before the old buildings and fairs in these old photographs, there were others who lived on this land, people who maybe knew better than we do just how to live in a sustainable relationship with the land. The Algonquin, the St. Lawrence Iroquoian, the Mohawk and Mississauga peoples knew this land too, and we have inherited it from them. Some of the roads we travel along in North Grenville and Merrickville-Wolford were built on trails the aboriginal peoples followed through the forests. These same forests that we cut down to build our wooden homes and fences and barns. It is all part of out heritage, our common history. Heritage is also expressed in our old buildings in a way that illustrates our history. Looking at the oldest buildings around here, and then tracing the way in which later generations moved from wood to stone, how they decorated the outside of their homes, and even how they changed the shape and location of windows, all of this tells us something about them, their desire to make
their work unique, beautiful even. Things made with hands, the work of craftspeople, of settlers and householders who wanted to live in a place that was specifically theirs: all of this is so far removed from much of our contemporary architecture and planning. Do we still want beauty in everyday things? Are we content to have a house that looks just like everyone else’s in the neighbourhood? Do we even have a choice? Municipal regulations in some places now tell home owners whether they can paint their front doors a certain colour, or even how long the grass in their front garden can be. What a strange attitude to life. Is this to be our children’s heritage from us, or can we find our way to pass along beauty, design, individuality to them? All of this is an expression of who we are, what we care about, what we value, where we want to go as a community. That is why we need to know our common story, why we need to value our heritage and history: so that we have a sense of be-
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Top-of-Mind Awareness Women Helping Women by Pat Babin So much has been accomplished at the Ferguson Forest Centre, thanks to the exceptional leadership provided by Ed Patchell and the Board of Directors. Now, an expansion of services is underway which will make the Forest even more palatable to our citizenry and potential tourists. Information sessions are currently being sponsored by the Board of Directors in an effort to obtain suggestions re the future of FFC, especially as it relates to the arboretum. I would propose that signage and related publicrelations endeavours remain uppermost in the minds of the project movers. We live in an extremely visual world. Signage, more than ever, becomes an integral part of the equation. It is how we sell Ferguson Forest. Top-ofmind awareness is essential. Signage must command the
attention of the public. We already find a number of signs at the Forest; but are they adequate? Appealing? Effective? Strategically located? It is not for me to say. But perhaps we can do more. A real plus! The Municipality already has locational signs which are second to none! Let us extend those to the Forest, our fabulous Forest! They certainly would be conducive to greater involvement, participation, and support. How do we pay for this signage? If we agree that the latter is an essential ingredient, we will entice sponsors to become involved…and they will! In this visual world, what we do not see, we do not see. We must brand this natural treasure; we must project the right image. Perhaps we should even consider electronic message displays?
Ryan’s Well Foundation will be hosting a Ladies Night on March 1, 6-9 pm at Stoneface Dollys, 416 Preston Street in Ottawa. The cost is $45.00 and includes a beverage, tapas and silent auction. One in ten people lack access to clean water in developing countries, yet it is a resource that North Americans take for granted every day. In countries like Togo and Uganda, women often miss school and endanger their lives to travel many miles to find water, only to find it dirty and diseased. Women’s lives would improve and be considerably easier if they had easy access to clean potable water, sanitation, and hygiene education. This is where the Ryan’s Well FoundaISSN 2291-0301 www.ngtimes.ca
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ing part of an older, on-going story. In this age of rootlessness and sliding values and mores, perhaps we need to get grounded in the past too, to know our place in the river that is our story together. Perhaps, if we do, we’ll be more careful about where that river goes next, and what kind of story our children tell about us and our times. There has been a past, and we pray there will be a future. We are the link between them in our time. That may sound rather grandiose and presumptuous, but it is a fact of which we should be aware. To go back to the First Nations and what they taught us (but we fail to listen): we do not own the land, we are simply custodians of it, passing it on from our forebears to our children’s children. Understanding that can change everything: from how we plan our gardens to how we plan our communities. It can help us decide which buildings we demolish, and which we maintain at whatever cost. That is the meaning of heritage, and that is what it means to be part of history.
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Our Heritage is a colourful story
by Mayor Dave Gordon This week we celebrated one of Ontario’s newest holidays, Family Day, which is very rightly timed to mark the start of Heritage Week in Ontario. Heritage is our inheritance from the past, our history. It is the history of all the other families that made this Province what it is today, and what we hope it will be in the future. Sometimes people think that heritage is
something just for certain people, very academic and very dry. But our heritage is our story, and the story of North Grenville, going back to the founding of Oxfordon-Rideau township in 1791 and South Gower township a few years later, is a far more colourful story that you might guess. People back in the 1800's lived rough and hard lives, fighting against the weather, the bush and the wild animals that filled the wilderness around them. They cut down huge trees, opened up the land and built their homes and barns. They watched out for each other and shared what they had. There wasn’t much cash around, so they bartered for what they needed. That is not a bad example to follow for us today, when life can
be very hard still for many people in our community. Heritage and culture may sound like things that have little to do with our day to day life in 2016, but what we do and read, the sports we play, the TV we watch, the groups we join, that is our culture, and that is the heritage we are passing down to our children and their children too. So we have to stop for a minute now and then to remember the ones who came before us and whose heritage we are enjoying today. They were not always “good” and “respectable” members of society. In the fights and arguments over prohibition, for example, some people went as far as burning down the Methodist church where the “drys” met and planned their next move against the demon alcohol.
People carried guns, and sometimes used them. And not always against animals! Kemptville, Heckston, Oxford Mills, Burritt’s Rapids had their hotels and drinking places where people let loose after a long week, or a harsh winter. There are many people living here today who can still remember some of those places - but that is part of our heritage too. Just as much as the churches, the concerts and the social work that were also a part of North Grenville culture. Heritage can also be expensive. It costs money to keep buildings in good repair, and to support events and organisations. We have to ask ourselves how much we are willing to spend to preserve heritage and culture. Maybe the answer is in remember-
ing that our heritage is ours. It is not just kept in museums and archives, though they are very important. But it is in us too, in our memories and our stories, in our photographs and scrapbooks. When we celebrate heritage this week, remember that we are celebrating our forefathers, our grandparents and ourselves. We carry on the heritage to the ones who come after us. It is not high-brow, not the possession of scholars. If we remember that, we can keep out heritage alive every day, and not just at special events and weeks. It is not a matter of spending money to preserve our heritage. It is really a matter of remembering and appreciating what we have, where we come from, and what we want to pass on.
resentatives did not satisfy them, and a resolution was presented stating that the Board had not received sufficient explanation to determine the actual base services. The resolution called for a review of the 2016 billing statement in order to establish precisely what it is we as a community are getting for the large amount we pay the OPP under their contract. Barb Tobin wondered what such a review would achieve, and Bruce Harrison stated that the Board could not meet its responsibilities under the contract without further information. He went so far as to state that, if Council did not accept the resolution passed by the Board, the Board could resign. Mayor David Gordon pointed out that North Gren-
ville is not alone in finding the new billing model vague and unsatisfactory, and that municipalities across the Province do not understand it. The Board discussed the resolution and it was defeated on a vote. However, neither Don Sherritt nor Bruce Harrison felt that the Board could submit any further recommendations to Council and are not comfortable about being able to meet their obligations. In order to clarify the issues involved, Inspector Bill Bolton of the OPP stated that he would provide a further report to the Board at its next meeting, which is taking place this week. It is expected that the concerns of the Board will be more fully addressed in this report, and we will follow this up in next week’s issue of the Times.
Concern over OPP contract terms by David Shanahan The North Grenville Police Services Board have expressed some concern about the terms of the recently concluded contract for Ontario Provincial Police Services [OPP] in the municipality. At the Board’s meeting last month, members of the OPP’s Municipal Policing Bureau were questioned about the precise nature of services being provided by the OPP to this community under the revised contract. The Board is responsible for setting the overall objectives and priorities for the provision of police service in the Municipality, after consultation with the Detachment Commander. It is also responsible for choosing and monitoring the performance of
the Detachment Commander, overseeing the contract for service between the Municipality and the OPP, receiving monthly performance statistics of crime and prevention initiatives and for preparing a business plan. The Board have been concerned that the terms of the current contract, how it defines service in North Grenville, makes it very difficult for them to meet their provincially-mandated obligation to monitor how the contract is being implemented. Board Chair, Don Sherritt, was careful to emphasise that there was no issue for the Board about the cost of the services, but he asked for details about the base services included in the agreement. A new billing model was introduced in the latest contracts
between the OPP and Ontario municipalities, and this has caused confusion over what is included in each municipality’s contract. Vice-Chair of the Board, Bruce Harrison, was quite clear that “if we were asked how many officers were working for us, we cannot provide that answer. Under the new model it does not identify the number of staff”. North Grenville Chief Administrative Officer, Brian Carré, noted that it is difficult for the OPP to tell what is specific to North Grenville. Councillor Barb Tobin agreed that a way needs to be found to be able to inform taxpayers in North Grenville how we are being charged under the contract, and how many officers are working here. The answers the Board received from the OPP rep-
NG Heritage Symposium by Phil Mosher North Grenville’s second Heritage Symposium will take place April 15 this year. Save the date for this event which builds upon the success of the Symposium in 2014. Dr. Marcus Letourneau will be returning to the event. New this year, Dr. John Carter, an expert on barns, will be attending to give his presentation on these wonderful structures within our rural communities. Brenda Ball, of Hubbard & Co, will be offering a presentation on adaptive re-use and some of the challenges that can arise when restoring heritage structures. A representative from Algonquin College will be rounding out the field, speaking about their heritage programs and discussing some of the exciting projects completed by students. Lynne Clifford-Ward will also be offering an update on Doors Open in North Grenville, which is taking place in September of 2016. This one-day catered event is still just $15 to attend. If you are a business or local group and would, once again, like to set up a booth to display your wares, services or interesting projects, please let me know so space can be reserved (new this year is a booth fee for businesses). Registration forms will be mailed out shortly, but please save the date and plan to attend North Grenville’s 2nd Heritage Symposium! WHO: Dr. Marcus Letourneau, Dr. John Carter, Brenda Ball, Algonquin College, Lynne Clifford-Ward WHERE: 285 County Road 44, Kemptville, ON WHEN: Friday, April 15, 2016 COST: $15 for individuals
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our membership and our community. We accomplish this through effective partnerships and communication with help from our volunteers and staff. We offer a wide range of services and benefits to meet the needs of our membership. Coming up in the weeks ahead: Annual General Meeting, Friday, 11 March, 2016, 12 pm - 2 pm, Hard Stones Restaurant April 1 – Information Luncheon at the Rideau Restaurant. How will the Ontario Retirement Pension Plan affect you and your business. Come to an infor-
mation luncheon and hear presentations from speakers Samantha Rivet-Stevenson and Matthew Breary. April 22 – Geoff Carter of O’Farrell Financial will be speaking about the Chamber of Commerce Group Insurance plan. June 24 - Little Black Dress event: this is a new Annual Fundraiser by the Chamber in aid of the Kemptville District Hospital [KDH]. Fun and frolics for the ladies, details will be announced shortly. June 30 - BBQ at the new Tallman Truck Centre – Honoring Harry Pratt – an-
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Reflections of a New Canadian on Voting in the October 2015 Federal Election Written by: Emmanuel Dizwani Democracy is defined as a system of government in which power is vested in the people, who rule either directly or through freely elected representatives. It is a word that we hear thrown around a lot, in many a different context. For me – I recently came face to face with what I believe to be its true meaning. I am born in a country called Zimbabwe in Southern Africa. It is characterized by wonderful, hard-working and friendly people, beautiful and fertile land, magnificent wildlife and an ideal climate. Unfortunately, as is the case in many African nations, it is also experiencing a political and economic crisis. There’s an African proverb: “When the elephants fight it is the grass that suffers.” So often in the game of politics, as parties battle each other for power, it is the innocent masses that suffer. Often Democracy is subverted, voter’s rolls are
manipulated, intimidation of voters is rife and the ballot count is rigged. I remain hopeful that my beloved birth country finds peace in the near future and with it the prosperity and freedom that will doubtlessly follow. The patterns of history weave in its favor. I moved to Canada to be with my Canadian wife in 2010. Last year, in the spring of 2015, I became a Canadian citizen and was eligible to vote for the first time. My experience of voting until then had been shrouded in doubts and knowing that my selection would probably not even count. But in the fall of 2015, I saw for the first time an example of what can happen when the rule of law exists and where the elected officials are there to primarily serve the public and are held to account by the Citizenry. Certainly my experience in Brockville will not necessarily reflect the experience of every voter throughout Canada, especially perhaps
in cities much larger than Brockville, where the voting experience may differ. But there will certainly be parallels – foremost of which will be that people will cast their vote without fear and with the knowledge that it will count. That is the greatest victory of democracy. That is the truest expression of freedom. A voter card was mailed to me informing me where I could go to cast my vote (impressive!). I arrived at the polling station on Vote Day, where there were just two people ahead of me waiting to vote, which in itself was surreal and a far cry from the queue of hundreds of voters that I was accustomed to. In my previous voting experiences, I would expect to spend most of the day in a voting queue. When it came to my turn, an elderly lady with a beautiful and welcoming smile gestured for me to come to the table. I handed over my ID and voter card and my name was located on the voter’s roll, I was
given a ballot and went into the voter’s booth and made my selection. I remember a feeling of apprehension that I didn’t quite understand but that I know to be linked to the enormity and magnitude of the moment. Perhaps partly due to an awareness of the fact that for the first time in my life, I was confident that this vote would count. Then a moment of slight confusion - partly due to the fact that I wasn’t certain of the exact procedure and what should happen next, and partly because I was also undergoing a weird sort of out-of-body experience where I felt like I was not the one participating, but was just an outside observer of the entire experience: I walked back out with my ballot and went to walk past the registration table, (with ballot still in hand!) and was urgently called back because the ballot box where I needed to drop my ballot was on that table! So anyway, with my ballot safely in the box, I then walked out with
a rueful smile, thinking that if she hadn’t stopped me, I would have probably walked out and driven home with my ballot! Now that would have been a waste of the voting experience, eh?!! I reflected that on that one day, every four years, the Citizenry wielded tremendous power, and with the stroke of a pen could instigate profound change and determine for themselves the government and future of their choosing. What a powerful and wonderful gift! I wondered if most of my fellow voters were as aware of the profoundness and awe of this moment, where power changed hands without the firing of a single bullet - without doubt or fear or intimidation. Or perhaps you first have to be denied that gift, like so many people in fractured nations around the Globe, in order to see its true value? A free and fair election is an event that is too rare even in our modern world. I am a Citizen of two
countries. Both of which I love and am fiercely proud. The Zimbabwean part of me yearns for a day that all people, not just in my country of birth, but wherever they are in the world, can vote freely and choose a collective destiny of their own making. I cannot wait for that day. Through this experience of voting for the first time in Canada, I have seen what is possible. As I watched the results come in late into the night, I sat in awe at the people’s will being expressed in dramatic fashion. This whole experience reached its peak a few days later as I sat in front of the television and saw one Prime Minister resign his position gracefully and another get sworn in, all without a single riot or a single bullet being fired. Bravo Canada. This was awesome and inspiring. We truly do live up to our creed of being the “True North – strong and free.” A fine example of Democracy at work - And I was privileged to see it first-hand.
Information session for new French school by Hilary Thomson The excitement was palpable at the North Grenville Curling Club last Monday, as parents and children got to express what they would like to see at the new French Catholic School slated to open in September 2016 at the Kemptville College. “It’s important for us to hear what you want for your school and your kids,” said Marie-France Ricard, Superintendent of Education at the Conseil des Ecoles Catholiques du Centre-Est. The evening was held in both French and English, to give the opportunity for English-speaking parents to provide their feedback as well. Stephen Gibson is an Anglophone parent who sees the immense value of giving his children a French education. According to Anouk Tremblay, the school trustee, he continued to advocate for a French Catholic school in Kemptville even when it looked like it wasn’t going to happen in time to benefit his son. “It’s just too important,” he said. The goal is for the school to provide classes all the way from kindergarten February 17, 2016
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to grade 12 by 2020, says Marie-France. This will be filling a much-needed gap in the system because, as of right now, there is no fully French Catholic school for students to continue their education after grade 8. “The students deserve to have somewhere to continue their French Catholic education.” Anouk is thrilled that something she has been working for since 2011 is becoming a reality. She has three children, all of whom will be going to the new school. “Now they can live, play and study in the same community.” Marie-France says enrolment is good for September 2016 and they are hoping to have over 100 students. The school will be making use of three of the main buildings on the Kemptville College campus: Fraser Hall, Purvis Hall and the gym in the WB George Centre. The campus also has a sugar bush, greenhouses, science labs, soccer fields, a football field and a tennis court, all of which the school hopes to make use of to give their students an extraordinary educational experience. Plans are still in the
works to build a new school on the land the School Board has acquired at Somerville Road and County Road 43. However, for the time being Kemptville College offers an excellent alternative: bolstering the education of the future generation and utilizing a valued educational resource in our community. There is no doubt that the halls of the Kemptville College will welcome the footsteps of students once again come September.
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on open wing to Jason Tackett for the second of the night at 6:52. Gaudet wins draw back to Bobby Dow, who slams over glove side at 4:38 to tie game once again. At 1:42: Tyson Kirkby secured go-ahead, as Gaudet and Dow controlled the zone. Colts pulled their stopper at .23, but time ticked away to give 73's another win. 73's out-gunning the Colts 15-6. Kemptville PK was outstanding again. Mark's Hard Hat Award is presented to Jason Tackett for his 2-goal and 2-assist tally and winning shot of the night. The Carleton Place Canadiens in our barn on Sunday, looking to clinch their lead in the standings, came on the attack, scoring two in five minutes of opening period. Shawn Kennedy, with helpers from Carrier and Robinson, at 19:09. Then again at 15:31, Bryce Van Horn assisted by Lombrozzi and Kennedy for 2 to zip lead. Dow in the trenches to Russel to drive it off back boards, so Jake Gaudet could pick-up spoils and apply his "dipsy doodle" to surprise Colton on delayed PP to make it 2-1. First frame closed out with 73's outshooting opponents 17-12. Second go-around, with
Race is on.......73's captain Alex Row in foot race with opponent for loose rebound by the sports guy It will be the fifth meeting with the Nepean Raiders and Kemptville 73's with our boys winning three contests. First period: both teams exhibited disciplined, end to end action. 73's struck first at 13:34, as Hale to Gaudet across to Alex Row to wrap up frame, out-shooting Raiders 14 - 10. Middle twenty: at 12:47 from Russell to Gaudet as Alex Row punched it home for a 2 - 0 lead. Kemptville peppered Marotte with 19 shots and Brooks faced 5. Final twenty belonged to the Raiders, as they came out with a vengeance. At 19:10: Kari Belic from Zizek and Schebel, then, at 17:35, Noah Kalsner Lowe from Ness for the equalizer. A go ahead goal at 12:21 from Tam and Finger
for Rory Garlasco to bury it past Peter Brooks. Jake Gaudet was all over the ice and it only seemed fitting that he would capitalize for the winning goal, assisted by line-mate Row with 7 seconds left. Nepean SOG 7 to Kemptville's 4, and 73's taking home a 4-3 victory squeaker. Jake Gaudet receives the Marks Work Warehouse Hard Hat for a 2-goal 2-assist night. Kemptville 73's on Cornwall Colts' home ground, with five games and three victories, set the tone for revenge. At 19:04: Sebastien Dirvin, with helpers from MacDougall and Derochie, beat screened Brooks glove side for Colts' first marker. 73's equalized at 14:57, as Kiriacou found Alavi, across to Jason Tackett to wire it
down the middle from the slot. Owen Guy steals the rubber with break-away speed over the line from forward to back hand over surprised Lascelle at 6:08 to give 73's lead. Colts out-shoot 73's 18 - 7. Cornwall bounced back at 18:24, with extra attacker and stretch pass to Shawn Baird, assisted by MacDougall and Conrad, to tie in the second. At 9:55: Dean Derochie catching Kemptville flat-footed, with helpers from Craig and MacDougall, for Colts' go ahead. Cornwall still aggressive with 17-7 SOG. Insurance marker for Colts at 17:01, with 73's slow change, as Lascelle recognized to Krol with stretch pass onto Shawn Baird’s stick for second tally. 73's stayed focussed with eye on the prize, as Wichers found Tracy
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73's down by one and a sense of urgency to catch up, the atmosphere changed on the ice. At 15:57: Dow through neutral zone to Russell to rocket one from point, and Alex Row on the doorstep to hammer home rebound for the equalizer. Lucas Batt, from Robinson and Carriere, at 8:55 for Canadiens insurance goal. Kemptville reacted when Row stole puck to Kiriacou, over to Jason Tackett, as he launched a missile through centre from point at 1:15. Both clubs recorded 9 SOG. Third twenty: all even at 3 was a making for a rough and ready affair. Extremely essential our boys keep their cool and avoid the "sin bin", as the Canadiens have a domineering PP. But that didn't hap-
pen, as Brandon Cole picked up a controversial major to give Canadiens advantage for 4 minutes at 12:38, and Will LeNeave, assisted by Kennedy and Carrier, took advantage at 10:31 for PPG and tie breaker. Kemptville never gave up, just off to a slow start, and ran out of time to play catch up. 73's out-shot Canadiens 15-12, but suffered a loss of 4-3. Mark's Work Warehouse Hard Hat goes to Bobby Dow for his excellent leadership and offensive contribution. See you at the next home game when we face the Ottawa Senators on Tuesday, February 16 at 7:30. Kemptville 73's....... Hockey with EDGE.
Mustang Volleyball Swinging for Success
Rachel Howarth, Kyra Meisenheimer, Captain Ally Kingsbury, Tess Corkery, Brooke Cornel, Eva Kuhar, Erika Tanguay, Coach Angus MacDonald Front L-R: Sarah Benoit, Mel Keating, Tasha Lapenskie, Gabby Poirier, Emily Collier by Angus MacDonald The St. Michael Mustangs ladies volleyball teams finished the regular season on a winning note on last Wednesday to finish first in the AA standings. The Junior Mustangs cruised past cross-town rival North Grenville Knights, winning 25-6, 25-8 and 25-14. They followed that up with three straight victories over Athens to finish the season with a 35-1 regular season record. The Senior girls faired equally well, defeating North Grenville and Athens in three straight sets to finish their season with a 28-8 record. The Mustangs get set to host the LGSSAA finals on Wednesday, with the Junior final at 1:15 pm and the Senior final at 2:30 pm. Coach A. MacDonald would like to congratulate the following graduating students: Ally Kingsbury, Eva Kuhar, Erika Tanguay, Sarah Benoit, Kyra Meisenheimer and Gabby Poirier, for all their commitment over the past four seasons. February 17, 2016
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Kemptville Minor Hockey Association has new equipment
Kemptville Minor Hockey Association has new equipment thanks to the generous support of Myers Kemptville Chevrolet, FBC Insurance and North Grenville Community Grant funds. The new ice dividers are used by the association’s younger teams to control half ice practices and half ice games. Thank you to Bob McVeigh of Myers Kemptville and Willy Heidebrecht of FBC for making this happen! The dividers will be in heavy use March 1213, as 20 Initiation Teams (ages 5-7 years) take to the ice in the KDMHA Adam Harlow IP Fun Days!
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Ontario making electric vehicles more affordable Ontario is putting its new Climate Change Strategy into action by introducing a new, modernized Electric Vehicle Incentive Program that will help reduce greenhouse gas pollution and make it easier for Ontarians to switch to an electric vehicle (EV). Premier Kathleen Wynne made the announcement , stating that the strategy will help Ontarians shift to lowor zero-emissions vehicles, which, she says, is vital to achieving Ontario's greenhouse gas pollution reduction target of 80% below 1990 levels by 2050. The province's first Electric Vehicle Incentive Program was launched in 2010. Through this program, incentives were provided for the purchase of 4,800 electric vehicles and about 1,100 home chargers. The new, modernized program will increase the current incentive range for EVs from $5,000 - $8,500 to $6,000 - $10,000. It will also provide an opportunity to receive an additional $3,000 incentive for vehicles with larger battery capacities, and provide an additional $1,000 incentive for vehicles with five or more seats. For those interested in the use of EV’s, it is intended that the strategy will result in providing incentives linked to battery capacity of more than 5 kilowatt-hours and cap incentives for vehicles priced between $75,000 and $150,000 at $3,000, as well as allowing up to $1,000 for February 17, 2016
the purchase and installation of chargers for home and business use. Today's initiative builds on the December 2015 announcement that an additional $20 million from Ontario's Green Investment Fund will go toward creating a network of fast-charging public EV charging stations to support city-to-city and in-city EV travel across the province. Ontario's Green Investment
Fund is a $325-million down payment on the province's cap and trade program to strengthen the economy, create jobs and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The Municipality of North Grenville is taking advantage of this incentive program to investigate the possibility of installing a public EV charging station at the Municipal Centre. At the moment, the only station available for
EV’s is located at the Kemptville Bowling Lanes. Transportation in Ontario is the single-largest emitting sector in our economy. Greenhouse gases from cars account for more emissions than those from industries such as iron, steel, cement and chemicals combined. Currently, there are about 5,800 EVs in the province.
M UNICIPALITY OF NORTH GRENVILLE NOTICE OF PASSAGE TAKE NOTICE that the Council of the Corporation of the Municipality of North Grenville passed By-Law 12-16 on the 8th day of February, 2016 under Section 34 of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, as amended. AND TAKE NOTICE that any person or agency may appeal to the Ontario Municipal Board in respect of the By-Law by filing with the Clerk of the Municipality of North Grenville, not later than the 7th day of March, 2016, a notice of appeal setting out the objection to the By-Law and the reasons in support of the objection. Only individuals, corporations and public bodies may appeal a Zoning By-Law to the Ontario Municipal Board. A notice of appeal may not be filed by an unincorporated association or group. However, a notice of appeal may be filed in the name of an individual who is a member of the association or the group on its behalf. No person or public body shall be added as a party to the hearing of the appeal unless, before the by-law was passed, the person or public body made oral submissions at a public meeting or written submissions to the council or, in the opinion of the Ontario Municipal Board, there are reasonable grounds to add the person or public body as a party. A notice of appeal shall be accompanied by a cheque of $125.00 payable to the Minister of Finance, to address the Ontario Municipal Board appeal fee. A copy of the By-Law, with a map showing the location of the lands to which the By-Law applies, is available at the Municipal Office during regular business hours. Purpose:
The purpose of By-Law 12-16 is to amend the Municipality’s Comprehensive Zoning By-Law 50-12 to correct oversights, errors and the intent of certain wording.
Effect:
The effect of By-Law 12-16 is to alter the definitions of “chip wagon”, “grade”, “home occupation” and “lot coverage”. The effect of By-Law 12-16 is to also alter general provisions related to “home occupations”, “outdoor patios”, “chip wagons”, “swimming pools” and “setback requirements for structures within the influence area of a pit or quarry”. The rest of the changes relate to correcting site specific amendments within the text of By-Law 50-12 and on the Municipality’s zoning schedules.
DATED at the Municipality of North Grenville this 16th day of February, 2016.
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New look to Merrickville Chamber by Hilary Thomson The Merrickville Chamber of Commerce has a whole new executive this year, and they are excited to represent and help bolster the businesses of Merrickville. “There is somewhat of a turnover every year, but this year it’s a whole new slate,” says the new Chamber of Commerce President Karl Feige. Karl, who is the owner of Alloy Foundry, has been a Chamber board member for many years, but this is
the first time he has taken on a leadership role. Mark Scullino of Christmas in Merrickville has been named Vice President, Justin Rice of Justin Rice Insurance is Treasurer, and the Secretary is Michael Whittaker from the Merrickville and District Historical Society. The executive also includes Mike Zaversenuke of 1840 B&B, Michael Rowland of Rowland Leather, Chris Chinkewsky of COBA Studios, and David Ellis of the Baldachin Inn. Karl says the goal of the executive going forward is
events. Promoting the village through advertising is also in their mandate, as well as supporting the members with anything that pertains to their economic well-being. Karl says the executive already has some ideas about how to improve the downtown and bring even more people to Merrickville. Along with the usual annual events like the car show and the arts guild weekend, they will also be organizing a Women’s Day in June, with keynote speaker Arlene Dickinson from Dragon’s Den. They are also in the midst of revamping the Chamber’s website, which Karl says should be up and
to make sure merchants are aware of the role of the Chamber of Commerce in the village of Merrickville. “Some people may think we’ll take their $100 and they’ll never hear from us again. But that’s not the case,” he says. The Chamber of Commerce is entirely volunteerbased and they are charged with the beautification of the village. They are the ones who look after Christmas decorations, the upkeep of the signs that welcome visitors as they come into Merrickville, and who install banners for the various village
Fitness Patrol by Don Palmer Encouraging physical activity as a disease prevention tool should be central to the programs of all gyms and fitness facilities. Without being too “preachy” there are subtle ways fitness professional can get the message across. The most obvious is to answer specific questions around exercises’ preventative effects on everything from osteoarthritis, cancer, high blood pressure to depression. Promoting the stories of individuals who have used exercise to recover from cataclysmic illness, or injury helps to inspire & encourage and taking the time to indicate the preventative value of any specific exercise offering will also illustrate any additional benefits of the specific program beyond the obvious. We are beginning to see a concerted effort in the U.S. and Canada to ramp up the focus on exercise as preventative medicine. The American College of Sports Medicine reaches out to both medical professional and health & fitness professionals to include physical activity in patient
treatment plans. The Canadian Society for Exercise Physiology has taken up the banner here in Canada. One of the best examples can be found next door in Quebec where medical practitioners are now providing prescriptions for exercise. Patents leave their doctors’ offices with a prescription for exercise rather than a prescription for a drug. Quebec is the 1st province to have implemented this practice via physicians. An initiative of the Quebec Federation of General Practitioners and the Grand Défi (Challenge) Pierre Lavoie, it has influenced 8,800 general practitioners to prescribe patients with customized prescriptions detailing volume and type of physical activity tailored to each patient’s needs and abilities. Hopefully we will see Ontario and our other provinces and territories follow Quebec’s example. Next we need insurance companies to offer significant rate reductions for exercise as well as for not smoking and minimal alcohol consumption, and we
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running soon. “The village is very rich in people who have had very senior level positions,” says Karl. “We’ve all come here with a lot of experience and we’re putting it to good use.” Businesses in Merrickville can expect a personal visit from one of the execu-
tive in the coming weeks to ensure that they know who they are and how they can be reached. They will also be holding a meet and great for all members, potential members and the general public at the Baldachin Inn in March.
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Immigration funding extended For the past five years, the Leeds & Grenville Immigration Partnership has been collaborating closely with immigrants, not-for-profit organizations, various government departments and employers to make the region a more welcoming place for newcomers to Canada. The Immigration Partnership is pleased to announce that current funding from Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada will be extended until March 2017. Melissa Francis, Program Manager, Leeds and Grenville Immigration Partnership, states that: ‘The funding will allow the Leeds & Grenville Immigration Partnership to continue working with partners to attract, welcome and retain newcomers. In addition, there is an enhanced need for this work as our communities begin to welcome refugees. Immigrants and refugees alike contribute to the future growth and prosperity of our communities and country, and we will continue to work hard to welcome them and ensure their settlement experience is positive.”
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On December 17, 2015, the Ontario Minister of Health and Long Term Care released Patients First: A Proposal to Strengthen Patient-Centred Health Care in Ontario. This discussion paper outlines proposed changes for the health system that intend to put patients first and reduce inequities. You have the opportunity to provide your views and advice on the suggested changes to our health care system. The government wants your views on this proposal through their website or at scheduled public consultation meetings. This discussion paper can be found at: http://www.health.gov.on.ca/en/news/bulletin/2015/ docs/discussion_paper_20151217.pdf The website is http://www.health.gov.on.ca/en/news/bulletin/2015/ hb_20151217.aspx. The next public consultation meeting in this area is February 22, 10:00am - 12:00 pm in Perth.
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Merrickville past.... Here are two scenes which are both familiar and strange, places that remain today in many ways the same as when these photographs were taken more than a century ago. The Merrickville Fair Grounds parking lot with the latest form of transport, in 1912.
St. Lawrence Street of an earlier age, taken more than one hundred years ago.
Memorial Bonspiel already a popular event by Hilary Thomson On Saturday, February 27, the group that brings the Memorial Family Classic Ball Tournament to North Grenville every year will be hosting a winter kick off, the Memorial Bonspiel. This summer will mark 25 years of the Ball Tournament, and the organizing committee wanted to hold another event leading up to it that would draw in people and raise more money. “We are striving to raise $25,000, which is the most money we have ever raised,” says Candice VandenTillaart, member of the organizing committee. “We really wanted to make this year special for all participants.” Money raised will go towards the same cause as the Ball Tournament, supporting those in the community who have been diagnosed with a debilitating disease. Candice says the interest in the Bonspiel has been remarkable. “We originally wanted to go with just 30 teams but increased to 40 teams because the response was so positive and the interest was so great.” The event will be a full day of curling at the North Grenville Curling Club. Another fun event supporting people in need in our community. February 17, 2016
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Changed utterly... Some places change over time, but we can still recognise them in their old form...
Rideau and Sanders still meet at the tip of the triangle, but the view is very different today. Note the one-way system in use back then along old Highway 16!
The Heckston Cheese Factory still stands beside the road just south of the hamlet, but no-one brings the wagons of milk there any more.
This photograph of the original buildings on the campus of Kemptville College was taken in 1925. Many trees and many students later, the student residences on the right fell victim to fire.
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Memories of times past
It is amazing how places that once seemed so permanent, part of the landscape, can simply disappear with time, or change their identity. Here are some examples: Taken in 1914, this picture shows all that was left then of the once-thriving hamlet of Perkins Mills, where there had been taverns, quarries, mills and factories - and homes. Today, even this ruin is gone and people passing up Hurd Street from Clothier would never recognise the scene today.
The building that once housed the Oddfellows of South Mountain is now the home of Clear Cut Installations. Adapt and reuse.
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BNI Networking Group Breakfast, Grenville Mutual Insurance Building, 380 Colonnade Drive, 7- 8:30 am. Call 613-918-0430 for more information. 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. Check our website for more information on outings and upcoming events. ngphotoclub.ca Klub 67 Euchre every 2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month, 1:15 pm. 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. Klub 67 Euchre every second and fourth Wed. of the month, 1:15 pm, St. John's United Church downstairs. Everyone welcome, $5.00. Kemptville Legion cribbage night, 2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month. Start time 7 pm. All welcome. Come and play for fun. 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. Kemptville Concert Band.7 pm at North Grenville D.H.S. Come join us for a great evening of music. Wind instruments and percussionists of all levels welcome! Contact: dennis843@gmail.com Twice The Fun Games (206 Prescott Street) is your host for Game Night, 6-10 pm, 2nd and 4th Friday every month. Bring your favourite game or borrow one from their library. All ages welcome The Kerith Debt Freedom Centre. Confidential coaches will help you get out of debt and stay out of debt. Free, open on the 2nd and 4th Sat. of the month from 9:30-11:30 at the NG Community Church. Appointments can be made at kdfc.ca or by calling 613-258-4815 x103. Kemptville Legion breakfast, 8 - 10 am third Saturday of every month. Adults $5. Children under 12 $3. All welcome. Twice The Fun Games (206 Prescott Street) selects a game for their "Learn to Play" event. 1-4 pm. No experience needed. Kemptville and Area Walking Group, Municipal Centre - Early birds: 8 am, others 8:30 am. Contact: Eva 258-4487. Senior’s Fitness Classes, free of charge, 10-11 am at the Pentecostal Church, Hwy 43 west. Male or female over age 50. Wear running shoes, bring water and light handweights (2-3 lbs) if you have them.
Share the Love - Poverty & Insecure Housing Information Evening Join us for an exciting information and community networking evening at the Branch Restaurant on Monday, February 22, at 7 pm. February 17, 2016
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NEED A DRIVER? Responsible young adult can drive you where ever and wait for you. Appointments, Airport, Shopping,etc...Cheaper than a taxi. Call Matt at 613.258.2321 or matts.drivingservice@gmail.com CFSC $ CRFSC Courses and exams Steve Hoy 613.258.6162 2shoy@xplornet.com Weight Loss Coach “I did it... you can too!” Wendy Moore (613)558-4933. Free consultation. DJ’S RENOVATONS. Were committed to your Renovation. We do it all. 613.698.5733 The Plumb”Mur” Plus Bathroom PLUS more. Murray 613.519.5274 nmmuir@gmail. com Mobile Foot Care - TOES IN NEED 613.858.4383 House cleaning, interior and exterior, any odd jobs. Free estimate. 613.295.0300 Restore your Health - pain, injuries, digestion, breathing Kemptville 613.799.3315 TheBowenApproach.ca Frame Local! Country Ways Custom Picture framing 613.322.6484 dam5@bell.net Snowplowing: Residential Driveways Call Robert Leach for estimate 613.222.2292 Heartburn, bloated, frequent colds? Digestive issue solutions. Carol Pillar R.H.N. Nutrition Coach 613.258.7133 support@ wholesumapproach.com Stucco & Parging Services, also specializing in repointing & chinking. Free estimates. cedarrockcontracting@gmail.com 613.818.5187
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Rural Home Care servicesAffordable, personal, professional & experienced care for your loved one. 613.868.0356 FREE DRUM LESSON!!! Professional drummer offering FREE trial lessons...no obligation! 613 298 5913 www.drumhead.ca 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 HANDY MAN specializing in renovations & house staging. We do it all CALL 613.294.2416 MESS “S.O.S.!” sarahlystiuk@gmail.com Free monthly articles straight to your inbox! You Name It, I Can Sew It. Call Rhonda at 258-5248 MR & MRS CLEAN residential/ commercial cleaning. Mrandmrsclean613@gmail.com, 613867-2184 HOUSECLEANING- Every working Mother and Father needs a House Wife. Sandi 613-2197277 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
SNOW REMOVAL: stairs, walkways, small driveways, roofs. Call Al 613.258.3847 or 613.295.0300
Complete Home Property Clean up: house cleaning, dump runs, etc. Call Al’s Clean up services 613.258.3847 613.295.0300
Call Cinderella to look after your Alzhiemer or Parkinson loved one 613.859.4644
Rock My House music lessons in fiddle, piano, drums and more. 613 258 5656
Lessons piano, guitar, ukulele, group singing and more. Your place or mine. 613.720.3531
Handyman/Contractor with years of experience. No job too big or small. Unlimited references, call for free estimate 613.791.8597
Certified Packer can help you prepare for your move. Cinderella 613.859.4644 February 17, 2016
YOGA for everyone. Wed and Thurs., at YIG. Call 258-9902
1 Bdrm walk up, downtown Kemptville, fridge & stove incl. $780/mth plus Hydro. Call 2584760 Merrickville 2 storey, non smoking, recently renovated 1 bedroom apartment + loft, 2 bathrooms, hardwood floors. 5 appliances. Electric wall & baseboard heaters. Dedicated water & electric meters. 1 parking space. 613.608.6033
small end 6 1/2 - 12 foot length Call Bill 613 269 7928. Senior needs old car batteries for making weights. Call 613 258 6254
FOR SALE FREE 12 year old fridge, perfect condition. Moving call Cindy 613.258.1568 CLOTHES DRYER, full size, 14 yrs old, in excellent working order. $100 613.258.5558 Selling double North Trail snowmobile trailer. $600 firm. 613.258.5769 Ground Hyland beef for sale, Ex lean, locally raised. 613.269.2439
Furnished Room For Rent in Oxford Mills, $650 a month. Call 613.294.7420
Electric wheel chair, Model stormtdx4 invacare. In good running order. $400. 613.258.6254
Room for rent in downtown Kemptville within walking distance of all amenities. Heat, hydro, internet incl. $500. Call 618 878 4738. Commercial space for rent 513-b Prescott St. All Inclusive $750/month, Available Oct. 1 613.794.3551
Nordic wood stove, used one season, good for small area. Asking $550. 258.1246
2011 John Deer Tractor JD 2720 Tractor, JD 46 Backhoe with 16 & 9 buckets, JD 200CX front end loader. Used only 123 hours for personal landscaping, no winters. Asking $27,500.00 or OBO. 613.215.0674 Quality Grass Horse Hay 4x5 rounds Jon 613.227.3650 5 PC. PEAVEY DRUM SET w/highhat $350.00 O.B.O 613.808.4725 613.258.6413 Firewood-Hardwood cut, split and delivered, $100/cord, Min. 3 chords. Call Peter at 258-5504 or 613-913-0810
Old Town Kemptville 28 Clothier St. Commercial retail space 650 sq. ft. avail Oct 1st 613.295.0552
Firewood-Mixed hardwood $100 per cord delivered. Call Charlie at 613-989-2768.
Renovated Ground Floor Office 1,900 sqft, 200 Sanders St. Kemptville 613.795.2389
Firewood-Mixed hardwood $100 per cord delivered. Call John at 613-227-3650
Kemptville, 512 Clothier, 2 bedroom apartment in a seniors building, $863 + utilities, no smoking, no pets. 613 294 6819 2 bdr attached home for rent $1150 includes water, heat & 4 appliances. Call 613 296 5906
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The 2016 Tim Hortons Brier will bring the most elite male curlers in Canada to Ottawa from March 5 to 13. One lucky young North Grenville Curling Club member, Hannah Marceau, will have the thrill of any curler’s lifetime at the Brier. The Ottawa Valley Curling Association invited youth curlers aged 12-16, and affiliated with clubs in the region, to become part of the Brier by applying to be a Junior Star. Hannah was one of the successful applicants no doubt because of her short video entitled “What Curling Means to Me”. Her video can be seen on YouTube using the following link m.youtube.com/ watch?v=L3BS8BblYpQ. Hannah will be an honorary member of the PEI team, skipped by young Adam Casey. She will have the chance to meet the Casey team, observe them practice from ice-level, take part in the pre-game ceremony before the team’s draw, and have an official photograph taken with the team. Hannah will also receive a Junior Star’s jacket, a 2016 Tim Hortons Brier pin, tickets to a draw when the Casey team is playing, and a tour of the TSN mobile production truck. Hannah really enjoys curling, especially when she is playing in bonspiels. She says that the game is fun. Isn’t it interesting that when we develop a passion for a sport we tend to improve by leaps and bounds? When Hannah is not at the curling club, she attends grade eight classes at the St. Michael Catholic
High School in Kemptville. She has a passion for improv acting and takes to the softball diamond in the summer. She is also an aspiring poet. Hannah’s Remembrance Day poem won first place at both the local branch and zone levels and is now being considered at the District level. Our little rockers and bantam teams have had many successes this year while playing in quite a few bonspiels and zone competitions. Recently, the little rock team of Conner Ainsworth (Skip), Connor Marceau (Third), Alexa Beanish, (Second) and Owen Ainsworth (Lead) went undefeated in their sixteam pool at the Little Rock Bonspiel held on January 30 in Metcalfe. The Ainsworth team also finished third at the recent Little Rock Zone 2 competition held at the NGCC. At the recent Crystal Hearts Women’s Classic in Ottawa, the NGCC team of Dawn Kish (Skip), Heather Pitt (Third), Tracey MacDonald (Second) and Wendy Bouwman (Lead) lost in the finals of the Open Division Consolation Event. The team finished the event with a very respectable 6 wins against only 2 losses. This year’s Scotties Tournament of Hearts Canadian Women’s Championship will be played in Grand Prairie, Alberta from February 18 to 28. North Grenville curling fans might be interested to know that six teams will have players that have curled in the Royal LePage OVCA Women’s Fall Classic held each year at the NGCC in Kemptville.
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The General Store The General Store was the heart of the community for generations. It was a place to meet neighbours, catch up on the latest news and gossip , or just to sit around the wood stove and hear about the world outside. left: the T. A. Kidd store in Burritt’s Rapids and, below, Kidd’s store in Oxford Mills
left: The store in Heckston was originally a hotel, a coach stop on the road from Bytown to Prescott. After many incarnations, it fell victim to fire and was reduced to a single storey. Today, it still serves as a store, Sherry’s carries on the old traditions
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In the beginning was the River, highway and transportation route. Wild and unpredictable, as seen in the photograph of the ice jam at Prescott Street bridge in 1907. But the old river steamers, like the Olive, pictured here at Clothier’s Dock on Bridge Street, brought some elegance to river travel before the railway brought speed and power to travel.
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We are all Treaty people... For thousands of years before Europeans arrived in this area, the forests, rivers and lakes knew other people: people who lived with the land, adapting their ways to the gift of the Creator who had provided them with all they needed for life. Instead of trying to impose themselves on the land, they understood that it was there to be cared for, used responsibly and with respect; for they were not owners, they were passing through. At places like Roebuck, large communities of as many as 1,500 people had their homes along the banks of the South An arrow head, dated to 8000BC and Branch and the South Nation found on the banks of the South Branch Rivers, their highways along by Ken Mews in 2005. The oldest heritage which they travelled and tradartifact in North Grenville? ed. Across the continent they went, trading copper and furs, wampum and corn, with complex and highly-structured social and spiritual relationships with each other and with the land. Roebuck was inhabited
for more than 500 years: this was home to these First Nations of Canada. When Europeans arrived, they were welcomed and taught the ways of this new land. The inhabitants offered to share the land with the newcomers, for, after all, no-one could own the soil, the trees, the wind and the sky, but all should share it with respect. When the new arrivals fell ill, men and women like the Burritts alone in their isolated cabin, it was the passing Indians who nursed them back to health. Ironically, it was the First Nations who fell victim to the new diseases brought from Europe, and between 50% and 90% of the indigenous population died as a result. But these nations made agreements with the newcomers, treaties which laid out their willingness to share the land. Like the Niagara Wampum Belt of 1764, they took the hands of the Europeans in peace, and when
The Death of Fireman James Ault 80 Years Ago by Doug MacDonald Early 1936 was a disastrous time for the two schools of Kemptville, for both were destroyed by fire. The 1873 Kemptville Public School burned down on March 18, 1936 and, ten weeks earlier, on January 8, 1936, the 1888 Kemptville High School was reduced to ashes. Tragically, on January 8, 1936, Hose Fireman James Ault died, the only line-ofduty death in the 161-year history of the Kemptville/ North Grenville Fire Department. In the North Grenville Historical Society’s recent publication, “Schools Days Past”, Michelle Carré has written a brief biography of the 35-year veteran of the Kemptville Fire Department. Michelle recounts that James Ault’s responsibility that January morning was to get water from the deep side of the South Branch, at the northeast corner of the bridge on Prescott Street, to the supFebruary 17, 2016
ply pumper on the river bank and up the 1,850 feet of hose to the attack steam pumper at the High School fire. Ault had to chop through thick ice on the frozen river, and drop the hose into the water for it to be drawn to the supply pumper. This accomplished, the 63 year old fireman, while climbing back up the river bank, suffered a fatal heart attack and died in the arms of his brother. At his funeral at St. James Anglican Church on January 10, 1936, his fellow fire fighters memorialized James Ault as “one of the oldest and best members of the department”. It was one of the largest local funerals, showing the esteem held by citizens for Jim. James Ault is buried in St. James cemetery; his grave marked with a small flat granite stone stating only: James Ault 1873-1936. The Archives of the North Grenville Historical Society would like to have information on this historic photo,
taken in front of the former Fire Hall (now the Courthouse at 15 Water Street). The date of the photo will be later than 1914. We would also appreciate having the names of the firemen in the photo; one of them will be
the Loyalists arrived in this region in the 1780's, they welcomed them and offered to share this land too. And so North Grenville and Wolford were carved out of First Nations’ lands. Today, we benefit still from those treaties: we are all treaty people. Their gift to us is part of our heritage, part of our history, and we still need to learn the ways they knew, if we are to survive, if our environment is to continue to sustain us. We have to learn to adapt to the land, and not impose ourselves on it. This may prove to be our greatest gift from the ancestors and the Creator.
James Ault in 1900, playing for the Kemptville Hockey team
James Ault. As this is a classic photograph, it is likely that families of those firemen may have kept the photograph. If you have information, please call and leave a message at the NGHS 613-258-4401.
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The Leeds and Grenville Small Business Centre hosts International Women’s Day Celebration in Kemptville The Leeds and Grenville Small Business Enterprise Centre will host its annual celebration of International Women’s Day Thursday, March 3, 2016 at the North Grenville Municipal Centre in Kemptville. This year’s theme, “Refresh Your Passion”, will be held in partnership with The Kemptville Women in Business. The focus is celebrating the many accomplishments of women entrepreneurs. The event includes an interactive workshop, dinner and entertainment. The workshop begins at 1 pm in the theatre, featuring Kathie Donovan and Joel Haslam, two wellknown Eastern Ontario media personalities, as well as nutritionist Bruce Bonner and Business Strategist, Natalia Popowych. Afterward, there will be networking, dinner, and entertainment by Rynestone Magic. Finally, the announcement of the Leeds Grenville Small Business Enterprise Centre’s Lifetime Achievement Award will take place. The cost to attend the event is $90.00 + HST. This will be the 5th year that the Small Business Enterprise Centre has held this event; each year over 100 women gather to celebrate International Women’s Day, making new connections and
building their networks to build their businesses. For more information or to register, go to www.lgsbec.com. For further questions, please contact us at info@lgsbec. com or 613-342-8772 x471. Thinking About Starting or Growing Your Business? The Leeds and Grenville Small Business Enterprise Centre is a one-stop shop that provides business consulting, coaching and workshops. The mandate of the Centre is to assist small businesses with 0 to 10 employees in the first 5 years of business. It offers complimentary business consultations. The Centre also holds various workshops and networking events throughout the year at a very reasonable cost. The Centre offers two youth programs, Summer Company and Starter Company. Summer Company is a young entrepreneur’s initiative focused on youth 15 to 29 years of age; in school and returning to school in the fall of 2016. It offers up to $1500 in start-up cash to help get the business running. Over the summer months participants receive hands on business training, mentoring and coaching from successful business mentors in the community. Participants
Unhealthy Fat and Heart Health Not all fats are created equal. Some fats are important to keep our heart healthy while others should be limited. Unhealthy fats are the saturated and trans fats. Saturated fat is naturally found in foods from animals such as fatty cuts of meat, higher fat milk, cheese, yogurt and some tropical oils (like coconut and palm oil). Trans fat is a man-made fat that is most often found in commercially baked goods, fried foods, and processed and convenience foods. Limiting saturated and trans fats can help reduce your blood cholesterol and lower your risk of heart disease. A high blood cholesterol level can lead to a buildup of plaque in your arteries which can increase your risk of heart attack and stroke. To k e e p y o u r h e a r t healthy, choose lower fat milk products and leaner meats and limit processed foods. Try making creamy soups, dips or dessert with February 17, 2016
lower fat milk products. Use applesauce to replace some of the fat in your baked goods. Try to select meat alternatives such as legumes (beans, peas and lentils) more often. They are low in fat, high in fibre, vitamins and minerals and contain no cholesterol. Try adding them to soups, stews, salads or casserole for a healthier meal. Choose healthy fats like fish, nuts, seeds, plant oils and non-hydrogenated margarine more often. When shopping for packaged foods, compare nutrition labels to find out which products are lower in saturated and total fats. Choose foods with less than 10% of your Daily Value for saturated fat and look for products that say ‘low fat’ on the package as a guide. For more information, you can visit www.healthunit. org, connect with us on Facebook and Twitter or call the Health Action Line at 1-800660-5853.
what it is like to run your own business. For further details or to apply www.ontario.ca/ summercompany. Starter Company provides up to $5000 to a youth 18 to 29 years of age who proposing a new company, expanding an existing company of buying an existing company.
are expected to complete a business plan, work in their business full time, and attend meetings and training sessions. Upon successful completion of the program participants will receive an additional $1500 to return to school. Summer Company is a great opportunity to learn
The participant must be willing to work in their business full time and be able to contribute 25% in kind or cash against the grant amount. In return the participant will receive business planning training and coaching from the Centre’s mentors for six months.
If you are thinking about starting or growing a business call the experts at the Leeds and Grenville Small Enterprise Business Centre. They are able to help. To get started contact them at www. lgsbec.com or info@lgsbec. com or 613-342-8772 x471.
Leeds Grenville Small Business Enterprise Centre Presents…
Refresh Your Passion INSPIRATION FOR YOUR BODY, MIND, SPIRIT AND BUSINESS. An event for women entrepreneurs
Thursday, March 3, 2016
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International Women’s Day 2016
North Grenville Municipal Centre 284 County Rd 44, Kemptville
Kathie Donovan Author, Broadcaster, Public Speaker
Spend the afternoon interacting with leaders and difference-makers who will inspire you to nurture your body, mind and spirit and build your business.
She is broadcasting royalty in her adopted hometown of Ottawa, Ontario. In the span of 35 years both on radio and on television she has shared inspiring stories of people in our region. Building on this experience Kathie has left the corporate world for self-employment sharing her experience and talent as a public speaker. Her workshop “Refresh Your Passion” will inspire and motivate you to start living the life you want.
Enjoy the evening celebrating women entrepreneurs. 1:00 - 5:00 pm: Refresh Your Passion Workshop 5:00 - 6:00 pm: Cocktails 6:00 - 7:00 pm: Dinner 7:00 - 7:30 pm: Entertainment 7:30 - 8:30 pm: Lifetime Achievement Award Joel Haslam, Broadcaster, award winning storyteller
Natalia Popowych Business strategist
Bruce Bonner Nutrition Expert
REGISTER TODAY! Deadline February 26th, 4 pm Tickets are: $90 + HST for Entire Event $60 + HST for Dinner only $60 + HST for Workshop $250 value
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“Give Me The Simple Life” by Peter Johnston Quoting Paul Valdemar Horsdal always seems like a good idea. He is a very good, rock-solid Canadian talent. When last I met him and spoke of the joys of playing Larrivee Guitars (more rocksolid Canadiana), I took the time to ask him how his wife was...'You, know, Viv?', I said 'Viv?' he asked, perplexed. 'Yeah', I replied...'VivValdy...like the famous composer.' Each time I say that to him, he just shakes his head. I can't believe he is not a great lover of puns. I am. We used to sail them around the classroom every morning. It was a great way to see who was awake and who had more than a few brain cells fired up and ready to go. Humour has always been a great way to engage a group of young people afflicted with early stage adolescence--preemieteenies. This is how we would get the ball rolling: 'Did you guys see the fog out there? I tried to catch some but I mist. Speaking of that, what do you call an Italian rain or a guy with one wife too many? A bigamist?' That was all that was needed. Up would go the hands... 'Okay Bruce, take your
best shot—but the topic has to be Chemistry.' Bruce would pause for a moment, but being as sharp as a tack he'd come back with, 'What do they do with deceased chemists?', he asked. The rest of the group were madly running through the periodic table in their minds but could not come up with the answer. 'They barium.', he gleefully replied. Good one Bruce. Franz was next and he said, 'My parents are German. My dad tells puns about sausages. They are the wurst.' Attaboy Franz! Still on a food-related note he added, 'I met a girl who said she recognized me from the Vegetarian Club, but I had never seen herbivore.' William, the Literary scholar was next in line: 'I am reading a book about antigravity. I can't put it down.' Then he went on, 'I am writing a theatrical performance about puns...it's a play on words.' Well, how do you beat that? Jennifer was next. “I sent 10 word-play jokes to the rest of the class, hoping that at least one would make them laugh. No pun in ten did.” Jennifer! Well done! Next turn went to Jean-Jacques. 'A grenade lobbed into a kitchen in Lyon, France
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resulted in, Linoleum Blownapart. Et, aussi', (he was not done yet), 'A rubber band pistol was confiscated in Algebra class because it was deemed to be a weapon of math disruption.' At this point I had to call a time out. They were overworking their barelydeveloped, early adolescent brains. These brains, which were fueled on mostly hormones and sugar, had to be dealt with very carefully and skillfully. Indeed, there were those in the education sector that referred to classes like these...the ones filled to capacity and beyond with 13 and 14 year olds, as 'Hormones in Reeboks'. Not a bad analogy. There were days...likely every day...when it was very difficult to tear the girls' focus away from boys; who was going to go out with which boy, and why hasn't that boy noticed me yet? What they hadn't realized was that the boys, at this age, were more interested in the shape of a football, the lines on a hockey rink and the look in the eyes of opponents before you ran over them on the soccer field. Shapes, lines and looks, as they pertained to girls, were somewhere off in the future. But, back to our Opening Exercises in the cauldron of
adolescent soup... Jim, whose dad was the lockmaster over in Kilmarnock tried his luck: 'A dog gave birth to her puppies by the side of the road...she was arrested for littering.' Ouch! That was bad, Jim. He was not done: 'If I jumped off the bridge in Kilmarnock, I'd be wet. If I jumped off the Pont Neuf in Paris I'd be in Seine.' Not bad for a boy from just up the road from Wolford Center. (land on that road was granted to Benedict Arnold by the British...his descendants live there still) But the coup de grace for this language foray was furnished by Patricia. She said, 'A double negative is always a no-no.' Sheila wrapped up the proceedings nicely. She was the class poet: Work for a cause...not for applause Live life to express...not to impress Don't strive to make your presence noticed.. Just make your absence felt. And that is why teachers believe that, 'Them that can, Teach...everyone else must settle for something less rewarding.'
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