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April 24, 2013
Developer investigated over North Grenville project
Tom Assaly’s house on Whitney Road was at the centre of the “Nature’s Walk Gated Community in North Grenville” project
The collapse of a prestigious residential development project in North Grenville has led to a Court appointed Inspector investigating the affairs of Thomas G. Assaly and the companies he set up to develop the property at Whitney Road. The project involved a number of individuals living in North Grenville, as well as numerous investors who have initiated the appeal to the Court. On February 6 of this year, a group of investors in the “Nature’s Walk Gated Community in North Grenville” applied to the Ontario Superior Court of Justice to have an Inspector appointed to examine the background to the develop-
ment project in which they had invested large sums of money. The Inspector was mandated to investigate a number of companies set up by Thomas G. Assaly, as part of the Assaly Group of Companies, to build a gated community, complete with golf course, nature walks and clubhouse/recreation centre and tennis courts. Two parcels of land belonging to Tom Assaly at 1011 Whitney Road in North Grenville, consisting of a total of 156 acres, was to be developed into 20 lots, and was advertised as “Ottawa’s first gated community”. Early in 2009, Tom Assaly hired Patrick Caicco, a financial advisor and President of Advantage
Wealth Building Strategies, Inc., to promote Nature’s Walk to his clients. Their investments would fund the development, and they were guaranteed an average annual minimum of 10% return on their investment. The minimum investment was $150,000. It was a very inviting offer, and Pat Caicco had raised more than $1 million in less than four months. The money was paid into the companies set up by Tom Assaly to develop both Nature’s Walk, and a project in Smith’s Falls. What happened to this money, and details of the various cash transfers between companies, and alterations to the Nature’s Walk project itself, are the subject of the
Court-appointed Inspector. What is known is that Tom Assaly’s company, Millenium Springs Properties Ltd., took out a mortgage with TD Bank on the Whitney Road property in November 2010 for $588,750. Assaly and his wife lived in a 7,000 square foot house on the land [above], and it was from there that the companies operated. It seems that working at the house was quite an experience. It was guarded by two attack dogs, which were left to roam freely and menaced everyone coming to the house, including company employees. It has been reported to the Times that at least one of those employees took to arming
themselves with pepper spray in self-defense, before Karen Assaly had one of the dogs shot. By early 2011, the monthly dividend payments to investors stopped, and serious concern was expressed by them over the failure to see any work being done on the site. Tom Assaly’s financial officer quit in March, 2011 because of the complete confusion which existed over where precisely the company funds were being transferred. It was becoming difficult to know what funds belonged to which company and which project. One of the companies involved was a charitable Foundation established by Tom Assaly, into which much of the investor money seems to have been deposited. By 2012, the entire project seems to have fallen apart, and Patrick Caicco believed that much of the $3,000,000 he had helped raise from investors was sitting in the charitable Foundation accounts in Canada and Florida. A number of
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Mr. Lortie, Bradley Beattie, gold, Devin Hanna, bronze, Tyler McMartin, silver, Mr. Reil by Darlene McMartin What do a school board trustee and two high school students have in common? Well, believe it or not, cooking! Robin Reil, a trustee with the Catholic District School Board of Eastern Ontario [CDSBEO], loves to cook and does most of the cooking at home. Alexandra Moure and Jake Charlebois are students at St. Michael Catholic High School, who have won gold at a cooking competition at Canadore College in Sudbury. These three brave souls were the judges at St. Michael Catholic Secondary School Skills Challenge for the Culinary Arts. Sponsored by the CDSBEO, this seemed more than just a High School Cooking Competition. Bradley Beattie, Taylor White, and Tyler McMartin from St. Michael, along with Nick White, Devin Hanna, and Luke Hodge from St. Mary’s Catholic High School in Brockville stood up to the challenge with classmates cheering them on. The menu was amazing: Corn Chowder to start, the entrée was Blackened Salmon Fillets served with Rice Pilaf, with dessert being Blueberry
Peach Dumplings. The presentations and the smells were absolutely amazing. The participants were told that the recipes could be used as guidelines, with presentation being very important. To prepare for the competition, Becki MacDonald from St. Mary’s had her own competition in the classroom with other staff doing the judging. Jeff Knight from St. Michael had an iron chef competition, choosing students who demonstrated skills for independent, confident cooks. Judging was based on a scale from 1 to 10. Our cooks were assessed on hygiene, time and product utilization, preparation, presentation, taste and set items. Each dish was also allocated a specified time to be presented to the judges. Mr. Reil said that is was a great experience for the kids, simulating the real world. This being his first time judging, he also said he picked up a few tricks. Alexandra Moure, one of the student judges, was in the grade 10 hospitality class, critiquing their work, and felt like she was the teacher. After listening to her comments on a few of the dishes, it is very possible that she could be a
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continued from page 1 the investors commenced court proceedings, and Caicco signed an Affidavit regarding the entire project in support of the investors. In June, 2012, he began proceedings to wind up his own company, and hired Brian Doyle of Doyle Salewski as his Trustee in bankruptcy. Brian Doyle is the Inspector later appointed by the Superior Court to investigate the situation with Nature’s Walk and Villa Montague. Tom Assaly moved to the United States, where he lives in a large home renovated with funds from his Foundation in Fort Pierce, Florida. TD Bank moved to foreclose on $590,432.57 debt at Whitney Road in November, 2012. In an interview with the Times, the Inspector, Brian Doyle, could not give a date when his final Report to the Court would be ready. Since that interview, however, the presiding Judge, Paul Kane of the Ontario Superior Court of Justice, has returned two earlier Reports by Doyle for revision because he found they contained conclusions that were incompatible with the Inspector’s mandate to be impartial in his findings. The inspection process, according to Judge Kane, “is an investigative step to obtain information. It is not a civil or criminal action against them to determine liability or seek relief such as a judgment to determine liability, a declaration as to wrongdoing or to obtain the return of property.” It is expected that Doyle will have his revised Report prepared in time for the next hearing, which is slated for May 7. Once that is received and accepted by Judge Kane, it will be possible to find out the details of the Nature’s Walk debacle, one of the most high-profile residential developments in North Grenville history.
hospitality teacher. Dan Lortie, an Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Program Coordinator, was at St. Michael’s to help. At last, it was time for the results. Mr. Lortie thanked the participants, six brave folks. He had special thanks for Mr. Knight, for taking the lead and organizing the competition. He continued: “Five out of the six entered in the competition today had their nerves rattled at the start, but they all pulled through, confident in the end.” Bronze medal went to Devin Hanna, Silver medal to Tyler McMartin and the Gold medal was presented to Bradley Beattie. All of the participants received a rolling pin, the chef jacket, which they each wore in the competition, along with a High School Major travel mug from St. Michael C.H.S. Special thanks to Algonquin College, George Brown College, Canadore College, and Hendrix restaurant equipment and supplies (Brockville) for donating the prizes. Mr. Knight is hoping that the cooking competition will be an annual event here at St. Michael, with more schools participating. He has also planned a trip for the 2013-2014 Hospitality class to Hershey, Pennsylvania (mmmm chocolate), and Waterbury, Vermont, the home of Ben and Jerry’s Ice Cream. In 2015, St. Michael will be running a Grade 12 Baking and Hospitality programs. It was really impressive to watch these Grade 11 and 12 students create, using their time wisely. Who knows, some day one of these aspiring young chefs will be creating for you.
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The North Grenville Times Editorial Page Welcome to the future - now get out of the way by David Shanahan It was great to hear about that $70 billion in funding for infrastructure and jobs that’s coming to eastern Ontario over the next ten years, and we should all be grateful for it. It was also interesting to hear from Forbes Symon, North Grenville Director of Planning and Development, that we had more housing starts than expected last year, with another 3,500 over the next twenty years in the North West Quadrant. (For those of you who have lived here more than a few years, the North West Quadrant is the area north of 43 and west of 44). Yes, according to the man, we are bringing in “more and more new people” to North Grenville. On the face of it, the future looks rosey and can be something to which we can all look forward to. Well, maybe not all of us. The fact is that, while all this may be great for those new people coming in, a lot of the people already living in North Grenville are being left further and further behind. We will have more detail over the next few
weeks as we publish stories on the issue, but think about this in the meantime. The call for services from voluntary groups such as the Salvation Army in NG rose by about 85% over the past two years. Think about that for a minute. In our green and growing community, there are families who cannot afford hydro. These are not just what certain sectors call “welfare bums” in the urban areas. These are families throughout North Grenville, including the rural areas, who have always paid their way, fed their children and played a positive role in their community. But times have changed, and life is far more expensive. The question has to be asked: why is this happening in such an apparently vibrant place, with economic development as high on the political agenda as it can get? Perhaps the answer can be found in looking at the kind of system we have here. NG is a traditionally conservative, even Conservative place. There has been a tradition of self-reliance, mutual support and a suspicion of government in all its forms. We know that
Letter to the Editor Mr. Editor/Scapegoat: I have to take issue with several 'issues' raised by Councillor Sutton in his most recent 'Municipality Matters' editorial. Along with some questionable statistics, Mr. Sutton uses several literary techniques to make his point. His opening paragraph points out that there has been much discussion about the size of council, adding that it was 'discussed at length during the 2010 Municipal Election'. The inference is clear: this has been dealt with before and is not worthy of further discussion at this time. With the assistance of statistics, he almost makes the case that we have too many councillors at the present time. Surely one representative for every 4000 people should be the
envy of the entire province. He adds that with councillors elected 'at large' we have a much better system than the alternative, where representatives are restricted to a specific area. Sorry, I'm not buying either of those arguments, Mr. Sutton. But the part that really chafes is his "coming out of the closet": 'As a Conservative I have a strong belief in fiscal responsibility, as well as smaller, effective and efficient government.' Is he already campaigning? (at a time when 'Conservatives' are not the most popular entities in Politics, I am assuming that he makes it clear what his affiliation is because he is running for reelection and this is a call for all the good 'Conservatives' in North Grenville to fall in line and do their duty, come election time).
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most of our current Council believe that government should only do what the private citizen cannot. Taxes, they say, should be spent on things like maintaining the roads and taking away the garbage. There is some lip-service paid to the role of volunteers in the community, especially at times like this, when we are marking National Volunteer Week. Council marked this week by having the Civic Awards presentation and inserting a business card in other media thanking volunteers. (There is significance in the fact that it is a business card). But it is all smoke and mirrors. The Municipality appreciates volunteers so much, they charge them full price for using the Theatre or other Municipal spaces for fund-raising events. No discount for those valued volunteers: that would be a waste of taxpayers money, apparently. But who are these volunteers? Taxpayers. Councillors will be happy to make an appearance at the Dandelion Festival and have their pictures taken as they show their support for one of the most exciting economic benefits and great days out that vol-
unteers provide for us. But, at the same time, these same Councillors will give a grant of $2,000 to the Festival (that’s right, the enormous sum of $2,000!), while at the same time charging the Festival about $1,800 for using Riverside Park for the day. In other words, a net grant of about $200! This is not much better than the bad old days, when Council refused to get involved to save Canada Day festivities, because, they said, the Municipality had no place getting involved in such community events. Incredible? Maybe, but things haven’t changed much, have they? Now, there may be an argument put forward that this is perfectly in keeping with that conservative ethos: government only doing things that people can’t do for themselves. And I would accept that, if government weren’t busy doing things for business, they ought to be doing for themselves - if you want to be consistent. There are committees and alliances and BIA’s getting financial and in-kind support from the Municipality. I assume that these groups are paying full price for renting the Mu-
nicipal Centre for events? I assume Municipal staff hours are not being used in support of these initiatives? Of course, business can afford to pay: volunteers and the poor can’t. But that’s life, isn’t it? Ultimately, behind all the discussion of larger Councils, developments like Colonnade and the health of downtown Kemptville, there lies the question of what kind of municipal government we want. What do we want our taxes spent on? We agree, we should be supporting business investment and the right kind of economic development. But shouldn’t we keep a balance here? Can’t we spend a little on things like the Dandelion Festival? Can’t we allow the Salvation Army a break on renting the Municipal Centre for their Mother’s Day Brunch, instead of demanding that they be treated the same as the Chamber of Commerce or the other business-related events? After all, we, the taxpayers, own the Municipal Centre. We paid for it, and should be allowed to decide who gets to use it at a discount. It is not a matter of taking less than we might otherwise get for renting the space. Most of the time, the place is unused. Surely
He could have said he was 'conservative'...but no, he had to make the point that he is a big C 'Conservative'. And as such, must have sole claim to such lofty ambitions as fiscal responsibility, smaller and more efficient government. Why is it that 'Conservatives' are so bloated with their own self-importance that they believe that they--and only they--can provide responsible, effective and efficient government? Remember Mike Harris? He probably believes, to this very day, that he did a wonderful job balancing the books and down-sizing government--and in so doing, had a beneficial effect upon our Province. He sure did have an effect: the Education and Health Care systems are still reeling from the hits they took from him. But Mike was and is a 'Conservative' and so, he must be on the side of
goodness and right. Right? Sorry, councillor, I am not buying that one either. But, if you put that on your roses, they'll grow very well. Mr. Sutton goes on to slam 'The old days'. In doing so he hopes to lay waste to anyone who talks of the past. Keeping in mind that a Historian will be rebutting this week--not a bad argumentative technique. But no one was suggesting we go back to 'The old days'. The point was to emphasize that the political process should not stagnate. It needs to be updated and remain relevant to current conditions and to anticipate the future that will be drastically different. Kemptville is going through, what is surely, the fastest and most radical change in its history. To put forth the 'Conservative' argument that everything is just fine as it is, that 'several other municipalities are mi-
grating to our model of a smaller council' is not only misleading...it is not smart. Are North and South Dundas, plus CardinalEdwardsburg facing the same increases in projected growth that we will see here in N. Grenville? Certainly not. So, yes, they can try out 'our model' if they like, as they continue to experience a reduced tax base due to negative population growth. But we had better leave behind this fixation with status quo and move ahead...and think progressively. Finally, 'if residents have concerns, they can express those quickly...I answer my emails regularly...' Mr. Sutton, is this an argument that, because of the INTERNET, we don't need to look at increasing the size of council? I hope not. And on the occasions when I have written all of the members of Council, I have had quick responses
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giving a break to the worthy now and then still makes us some revenue? And surely a little is better than nothing? Even I can see the economic logic to that. But at the present time, those volunteers and those who are helping to take care of our neighbours, neighbours who are being left further and further behind the green and growing part of North Grenville, are being ignored, even exploited by our Municipality. For them at least, Leonard Cohen has said it best: “I've seen the future, brother: it is murder.” The message, like it or not, is: “Welcome to the future. But if you can’t afford to be part of the new North Grenville, please get out of the way”. In our new society, almost twice as many people need help in 2013 than in 2011. They can no longer get by on their own. Isn’t it time we stepped in to help? Business people: step in and sponsor the Salvation Army Mother’s Day Brunch. They need you, and the ones they help deserve your support. Council: stop penny-pinching, stop being hypocritical - give the Dandelion Festival use of the Park without bankrupting them. They belong here too. They are us. from Councillor Tobin... only. As it stands right now, by their own admission, the 4 councillors and the Mayor are maxed out. They can't take on any more committees...their nights are full. So, those of us who live outside the town of Kemptville, who have serious worries about Quarries, Noise Bi-Laws, getting run over and brushed aside by the Ontario Municipal Board every time an application for a new or expanding quarry is made and most importantly, the preservation of the quality of the groundwater supplying our rural wells and therefore our property values...we take these issues and concerns to a council that has some members who: a) know little or nothing about the issues, b) are far too busy to get up to speed and learn what continued on page 4
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New provincial OSAID mascot (Ontario Students Against Impaired Driving)
by Anne Leach On Friday April 19, 2013, students at St. Michael Catholic High School in Kemptville gathered to witness the arrival of the new provincial OSAID (Ontario Students Against Impaired Driving) mascot. This mascot will travel from school to school symbolizing the Ontario Students’ pledge to raise awareness of impaired driving. OSAID is a non-profit organization
that has worked tirelessly for the past twenty-five years to inspire many lives across this fine province. St. Michael is honoured to have been chosen out of all the schools in the province to unveil the newest mascot. As the students gathered in the back courtyard of the school, they were unaware of what was occurring. They were greeted with the sound of sirens and the sight of a police car, two fire trucks and an ambulance. The new
mascot, Ringo the stuffed zebra, was escorted from the police cruiser by a St. Michael OSAID student, Randilynne Urslak. As the mascot reached the podium, the students’ attention was diverted to the school as a costumed zebra, housed with Chloe and Wesley Finner, was also escorted to the podium. Elaine Tweedie, the corporate head of OSAID, was called to speak. She spoke of the history of OSAID and their goal of making im-
paired incidents non-existent in Ontario. After Elaine was finished speaking, the two Region 8 representatives were called to the microphone. Chloe Preston, a St. Michael student, and Cole ZanchettaDumbrille, a TISS student, represent all high school students from Cornwall to Trenton on the provincial OSAID committee. Chloe addressed her school about the dangers of texting and driving. This issue has be-
The Voice of North Grenville continued from page 3 come a great concern for OSAID, police, MTO (Ministry of Transportation), and the government. OSAID has been generalized as a group solely against drunk driving but they are committed to keeping people safe and aware of all impairments including drugs, devices, and alcohol. The students were invited to participate in interactive activities put on by the local emergency services. Many students enjoyed the in-depth look at paramedics gear and procedures. Other students participated in the obstacle course where participants had to wear the impaired vision goggles. The St. Michael OSAID chapter also had a game for students to play that was an obstacle course race with the impaired vision goggles. Mayor David Gordon was present and expressed his thanks to the students for their commitment to OSAID. The St. Michael group wishes to thank all participants and attendees of the event because it was a wonderful success. “The message is black and white, don’t text and drive.”
needs to be known, and c) think that the status quo is working just fine, thank you... that change can only be a step in the wrong direction. I am not a 'Conservative'. Nor am I a 'Liberal'.. or anything else. I don't believe any Party deserves my support for more than one election at a time. I am a taxpayer in North Grenville who wants representatives who listen and act upon his concerns. I don't want a representative who is directed by some large PartyApparatus--Affiliation-Philosophy...in the manner of all of the good 'Conservatives' who are elected time and again from this constituency and head off to Ottawa, election after election, to do as they are told by the Prime Minister's Office. Sorry, I'm not buying that idea...not even one little bit. That is a very poor model of representative democracy. I believe in the voice of the people giving directions and the subsequent actions taken by their elected representatives. I do not endorse a model where the representative lectures the masses and they all fall in line with the Party's talking points. Peter Johnson
2013 Civic Awards Night
Candice Vanden Tillaart is presented with her Civic Award by Brian Carre, CAO, Ken Finnerty and Mayor and Councillors
In recognition of Volunteer Week, we would like to thank our VOLUNTEER BOARD OF DIRECTORS for their dedication. info@grenvillecfdc.com www.grenvillecfdc.com With the support of the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario.
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The 2013 recipient of the Mayor’s Commendation Award was Brent Kelaher for his exceptional voluntary service to our community. Pictured below is Councillor Barb Tobin, Brent, Mayor Gordon and Councillor Terry Butler.
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by Gord Brown A few weeks ago, we introduced Economic Action Plan 2013 – a plan to fuel job creation, generate economic growth, and secure Canada’s long-term prosperity. Since taking office in 2006, our Government has pursued a positive agenda to make Canada’s economy stronger, helping create more good, highquality jobs. This has included lowering taxes over 150 times (lowering the average family’s tax bill by over $3,200), supporting entrepreneurs (lowering taxes on job-creating businesses), opening more markets to Canadian goods with increased trade deals, and much more. That positive agenda has
kept Canada’s economy on the right path. During the global recession and recovery, Canada’s economy performed the best among all G-7 countries – including Germany. Indeed, Canada has created over 950,000 net new jobs since the depth of the recession, the vast majority being full-time and in the private sector – the best job growth record in the G-7. However, as we all recognize, Canada is not immune to challenges from beyond our borders. We have been and will continue to be impacted by ongoing turbulence in the US and Europe – among our most important trading partners. That’s why Economic Action Plan 2013 focuses on more positive initiatives to support job creation and economic growth. For instance, we’re increasing skills and training support with the new Canada Job Grant to help more Canadians get high-quality, wellpaying jobs. Under the new Grant, Canadians will be able to qualify for up to $15,000 per person to get the skills and
training for in-demand jobs. Even better, the grant will directly connect employers looking for skilled workers with Canadians who want to fill those jobs. Our plan also helps businesses succeed by encouraging manufacturers to invest in new equipment, extending the “hiring credit” for small business, and by making strategic investments in world class research and innovation. But that’s not all. Economic Action Plan 2013 includes our government’s plan to make the largest federal investment in jobcreating infrastructure in Canadian history – $70 billion over 10 years. This investment will help build and repair roads, bridges, subways, rail, and much more in communities across Canada. As the fastest growing community in LeedsGrenville I know that North Grenville can benefit from this plan. Just two weeks ago I announced a 60 million dollar rebuilding of the border crossing at Lansdowne. I was also pleased to announce that we will
be renewing the Eastern Ontario Development Program for an additional five years beyond 2014. This is great news for North Grenville and our riding as many businesses and indeed the municipality can take advantage of this program. At the same time, our government’s plan makes common sense changes to the way government is run and the way taxpayers’ money is spent. Not only will these changes help to create a more efficient government, but will lead the way toward returning to balanced budgets in 2015. Finally, we will not slash transfers to healthcare and education services that hardworking Canadians families depend on. Nor will we follow any plan for risky tax schemes, like a $21 billion carbon tax that will raise the price on everything Canadians buy. With Economic Action Plan 2013, our government continues to position Canada as a global economic leader. For more information on the Plan and how it can benefit you, visit www. actionplan.gc.ca
that is not available from the inventory brought by the team is brought back to Canada to be made up and delivered to the patient as soon as possible, via the local Lions Clubs. Patients requiring further eye care for vision problems relating to cataracts, glaucoma and pterygium are referred to local Hospitals for follow-up care. Our nurses also provide counseling and health information for any patients suffering from Diabetes and Hypertension. Patients identified with these two health problems are referred to the local Hospital for enrolment in their treatment program. The entire Eye Care Team are touched by the many “God Bless you all” from our patients as they leave the clinic with their eyeglasses, being able to see much better. Patients come from all over the regions visited, some from more developed areas and some from far away Amerindian Communities. Everyone is very grateful that we bring the clinic to their community, making it much easier and less
costly for patients to take advantage of this opportunity. We return home to Canada with many wonderful memories from the project and many team members already want to return. This Kemptville Lion Eye Care Project is something we are all proud of. Since 1998, the year Paul started recording the stats – he has taken 20 projects to developing countries, the teams have performed over 29,771 eye exams, dispensed over 23,607 eyeglasses, performed over 263 cataract operations all with IOL implants, 16 pterygium surgeries and vision screened 5,952 schoolchildren. To put a monetary value to the aid that the Kemptville Lions Vision Care Team have given to these countries, a low estimate would be $4.5 million Canadian dollars. Thank you for the support that the Kemptville Lions Club Eye Care teams have received from you, as we bring this Gift of Sight to the less fortunate people of the world.
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Waste Diversion by Brooke McEvoy April is the month to celebrate the Earth, to recognize the importance of caring for it. Earth Day, Pitch-in Canada week and the North Grenville Sustainability Fair are some of the events taking place in our community. With all this discussion about the Environment, you’ve likely heard talk about waste diversion and perhaps have wondered what exactly that means. Waste diversion is the rate or percentage of recyclable or compostable material that has been taken out of the waste disposal stream and therefore not put into a landfill. Basically everything we put in our blue boxes and back yard composters, as well as any hazardous waste and yard
waste taken to the transfer station and all other materials that can be recycled through local and provincial programs, such as tires, batteries and electronic waste. North Grenville’s waste diversion is approximately 30%. CONGRATULATIONS! Organics or “compost” makes up approximately 38% of household waste. A Curbside Organics Collection Program would assist North Grenville in achieving the Provincial target of 60% waste diversion. The municipality is asking for your help! Please watch for an upcoming survey in May for your chance to provide feedback about an Organics Curbside Collection Program. For information on our current waste diversion initiatives please visit www. NGRecycles.ca
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The gift of sight
Mayor David Gordon and Councillor Terry Butler present Paul Mahiber with the Health and Wellness Award at the 2013 Civic Awards night last Monday night. In 1998, Paul Mahabir joined the Kemptville Lions Club and thus became a member of the Global Lions family. Since that time, with the support of the membership of the Kemptville Lions Club, Paul has been able to run eye care projects in many developing countries. Over the last 15 years, he has worked in Guyana, Trinidad, Tobago, Grenada, Belize and now is back to Guyana. In all these countries he worked Apri 24, 2013
in partnership with local Lions Clubs in providing eye care to the poor. The Kemptville Lions Club eye care team, consisting of optometrists, opticians, nurses and assistants, works in partnership with the Host Lions Clubs in running eye care refraction clinics. The project provides complete eye examinations by the optometrists and when required the opticians provide eyeglasses to the patients. Any eyeglass prescription
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The Kemptville Campus Home and Lifestyle Show had over 1000 people attend this year. While talking with the vendors, they said they were very pleased with this year’s turnout. Connie and Mark, shown above with Rick, owner of RB Heating & Air Conditioning were impressed with the wealth of knowledge offered at the show. They are talking about downsizing in the next few years and found they picked up a lot of expert advice from the many vendors. Connie was most impressed with Frenk VanHerpen, a landscape designer from Oxford Mills. She says: “ He was so informative and helpfull”. Winner of the IPad was Barb Elliott and the barbecue set from Investors Group was won by Gerard Cowie.
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Municipality spreads an insurance gloom on National Volunteer Week The position of the Maplewood Management Committee, however, is quite different. The Committee was established back in 2008 when OMCA negotiated a lease with the Municipality to take over the day-to-day administration of Maplewood Hall in Oxford Mills. There had been threats that the hall would be closed, sold, or even demolished, unless OMCA took over. The lease that was agreed upon then and renewed the following year, set out that the management committee would be a Committee of Council, specifically so as to be covered by the Municipality’s insurance policy. This has been the situation ever since. However, with just a few months to go before the lease was up for renewal, the committee were informed by the Municipality that their status had been changed. This was, apparently, initiated by a letter to the Municipality from their insurance broker, who gave their definition of what a Committee of Council required to have insurance coverage. Based on this, the Municipality’s lawyers seem to have suggested that the Municipality withdraw coverage from
by David Shanahan Two local voluntary organisations have been informed by the Municipality that their status as official Committees of Council has been revoked. The Oxford Mills Community Association [OMCA] sub-committee, the Maplewood Management Committee, and the North Grenville Sports Hall of Fame, had been operating, with Municipal sanction, as Committees of Council, which gave them the advantage of being covered by the Municipality’s insurance policies. As a result of losing that status, both groups now have to operate as independent entities, responsible for finding their own insurance coverage for events and activities held by them. The Sports Hall of Fame have accepted the decision and all funds raised by them and held in Municipal accounts are being transferred to them. The effects on them are minimal, as they have no building to insure yet. Although they had been told by the Municipality that they were a Committee of Council, the change in status has been acceptable to them.
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Marc Meyer’s Food and Folklore Ramble Tuesday, July 9th the Company of Fools will present The Merry Wives of Windsor at Maplewood Park in Oxford Mills. Our countdown sits at 11 weeks remaining. Let us consider Falstaff`s death scene, line-by-line, and see whether perhaps he did NOT in fact reach heaven (not a big stretch given how he carries on) ...did avoid hell, having paid off his dubious past through the penance of serving as sore-abused Jack-a-Lent in The Merry Wives... and now dwells in such afterlife as the fairy Other-world has to offer. “Nay, sure, he's not in hell: he's in Arthur's bosom, if ever man went to Arthur's bosom.” Jonathan Bate King in The Genius of Shakespeare (commenting on another Shakespeare commentator A.C. Bradley), writes: "He (Bradley) really wants Falstaff to be in heaven, to be in Abraham's bosom. But the point about Arthur's bosom is that it is an earthly, an English, and a temporary resting place: the conceit is that Falstaff will rest with Arthur under Glastonbury Tor (Avalon) not for all eternity but until the land has need of him again, when he will return. Just as Puck the hobgoblin is later cast as a devil figure, so fairy faith in general was cast as heathen; belonging to the unconverted and therefore, the unsaved. In this case the statement that he is with Arthur suggests that the fairy-lands were viewed as a middle ground between the two classic afterlife options. “He made a finer end and went away and it had been any christom child.” It has been remarked that what Mistress Quickly was trying to say, but mixed up half-way, is this : "He made a finer end than any Christom child, and ( sob ) went away." Christom refers to the cloth placed over an infant's face at baptism. Folk tradition maintains that baptism was an effective means of preventing a child from being whisked away by the fairies and replaced with a changeling. An unbaptized child would have been buried in an unmarked grave, sometimes little more than a mass grave in a bog. The following passage by the Irish archaeologist Toni Maguire is instructive: "We
these two groups. The Sports Hall of Fame have time to find alternate arrangements, but OMCA are left isolated, with a legal agreement to operate Maplewood on behalf of the community, but without the coverage their lease granted them. This is led to resignations from the Board of Directors, as they are now held to be personally and individually responsible for any injuries or accidents taking place in the Hall. The attitude of the Municipality is interesting. Even if their insurance broker has the authority to define what makes a Committee of Council, it would be an easy matter for Council and staff to simply lay down the conditions which would maintain that status for OMCA and the Hall of Fame. Mark Guy, Director, Parks, Recreation & Culture, had confirmed that doing so would not cost the Municipality any extra cost. But, instead, pressure has been brought to bear to have OMCA cover insurance costs for every event at Maplewood. In fact, over the Easter weekend, the Municipality ordered OMCA to provide insurance for an Easter Egg Hunt, sponsored by a local family and held in the Park at Maplewood, and which lasted for about ten minutes. It is common knowledge that a tremendous increase in litigation and insurance pay-outs through the courts has caused a serious decline in activities traditionally provided by volunteer groups. Scouts Canada have had to cut back on the more adventurous activities out of fear of being sued over injuries. Playgrounds have been radically changed for the same reason. It seems that reason and logic have been put to one side, and insurance issues now dictate a great deal of our leisure time. It seems the same fear has brought the Municipality of North Grenville to a place where they prefer to pull back from supporting local volunteer groups, rather than take the steps to provide the support needed to continue their activities. Municipal staff could not say whether there were any other groups that may be put in the same position in the future, though they thought it unlikely. For Advertising rates please contact Gord at gord@ngtimes.ca or call 613 258 6402
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often find cilliní (unmarked graves) associated with fairy trees and, obviously, the strict prohibition against moving such trees would ensure that the graves were not disturbed. Fairy forts were also used; given that there was such a strong visceral belief in fairies, perhaps they were buried there so that they might have another life with the fairy folk, if denied a Christian afterlife." A christom child might also refer to a child for whom the face cloth has been used as a funeral shroud, because it died after its baptism, but before its mothers churching. Churching is the ceremony that celebrates the mother`s recovery form childbirth (whether the child itself lives or dies). A woman who has yet to be churched is considered vulnerable to kidnap by faeries, who may employ them to nurse their own children. An unchurched woman who died during or after childbirth was also a candidate for an unmarked and unconsecrated grave. The line as it is written suggests that Falstaff has managed better than to be buried on consecrated ground in a burial shroud, immune to fairy mischief, “better” in this case, meaning simply “not”. Interpreted this way we return to the prospect that Falstaff suffered the fate of all who die unbaptized, and went to hell or perhaps the fairies. Alternately Mistress Quickley's line could suggest that Falstaff managed a baptism of sorts and unlike the christom-child, who dies soon afterwards, has continued to live on in a state of grace and divine protection. The emphasis in this case is on “better than to be buried (so soon)” as opposed to simply on “better”. We propose his "baptism” if it did happen was accomplished through his sound humbling in The Merry Wives (which also including a baptism like immersion in the Thames). It
would explain why Falstaff calls out to God (after some prompting from Mistress Quickly) and why the devil has no hold on him. Mistress Quickly says that Falstaff "went away" and we maintain this falls far short of "and then he ascended to heaven". It plausibly applies to a man who has found an alternative to the Christian afterlife and has now gone to such a place as Mistress Quickly is not fond of to speak more clearly. Falstaff describes his dunking in the Thames thus: “I have a kind of alacrity in sinking; if the bottom were as deep as hell, I should down. I had been drowned (gone to hell???), but that the shore was shelvy and shallow." His baptism falls short of lending Falstaff hallow status but was apparently sufficient to keep him clear of the deeps. Even so it is a rebirth of sorts, and Falstaff describes himself as passing through death: "I suffered the pangs of three several deaths; first, an intolerable fright ...then, to be stopped in, like a strong distillation, with stinking clothes that fretted in their own grease ... and in the height of this bath, when I was more than half stewed in grease, like a Dutch dish, to be thrown into the Thames, and cooled, glowing hot, in that surge, like a horse-shoe."
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Donna St Louis, Marlyn Scharf and Ethel Moffitt presented a cheque for $7,100.00 to Denise Wood from the Alzheimer’s Society of Leeds and Grenville on Tuesday April 16, 2013 at Bayfield Manor here in Kemptville . The money was raised at a fundraising dance and silent auction held April 7 at the Municipal Centre. In the background is one of the many paintings created by residents of Bayfield in specads, 0113-0613, their weekly art classes. ThereKEMPTVILLE_CAMPUS, is an entire gallery of their work on show at the residence.
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JOHN CARROLL & THE EPIC PROPORTIONS with singer BIRDIE WHYTE @ THE BLACK SHEEP INN, WAKEFIELD QC FRIDAY, APRIL 26, 8PM
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Ribfest – Fun filled family food festival 20,000 people are expected to visit the Big Brothers Big Sisters Ribfest in Kemptville this year. The event, which runs three days over the Father’s Day weekend, features ribs from all over North America, cooked on open grills in a variety of styles and recipes. Teams are invited to sign up for a rib-eating contest, and a panel of judges chooses their favourite ribs. Ribfest always features a great line-up of local entertainment, petting zoo and a wrestling match. This year they are adding a North Grenville Vendors’ Village to showcase merchandise from local businesses. All proceeds go to supporting local programs for over 150 children in North Grenville. For more information or to book a booth at Vendors’ Village, contact Lindsay at 613-258-4440
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Fans of Country music group Prairie Oyster will be in for a treat this Saturday April 27 at the Branch Restaurant. Keith Glass, a founding member of Prairie Oyster and recipient of multiple Juno and Canadian Country Music awards is having his CD release show entitled: Bad Dog. While this is his first official studio album in a long time, he has not been idle in the music scene. “The spark for this record is that I just love making music. A friend said to me: 'it's good to know that you're getting back into music' , and I thought about it... I never really stopped! For the last 10 years I've been writing music for other people and producing, playing the instruments on their albums.
I'm always writing songs and when I got a nice little home studio in order, I thought: “you know, I want to record this”. As is often the case with recording, every album has it's own story. 'Bad dog' is named after Dusty, Keith's four legged house mate. It had it's challenges. “It seemed without fail, everytime I hit that record button, Dusty would start yapping.... entire drum takes would be ruined”. Keith talked about the local connections, that this album would not have been made without help from North Grenville. The cover art was done by Meredith Luce, a local artist and musician. A long time friend Bob Besharah from Class Axe, and a mention of Bruce at the Branch. Keith explains: “ I actually gave them a thank you on this record. A year and a half ago when I started writing songs for this record, I needed a place that I could just come out and play. I was going out once or twice a month..... to sort the songs out in my own mind.” While he spends a lot of time producing other bands, touring with Lynn Myles and now beginning the groundwork for his own release, Keith still finds time to play with his old band, Prairie Oyster.
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Summer time on the South Branch by Jim Dolan When the warm breezes of summer came in the late 50s, my friends and I from the south side of town might find ourselves engaged in a rock fight with the boys from the north side of the river. On one such occasion, I was hit on the forehead with a rock thrown by a person, who shall remain nameless, just as his head peeked above the river bank at Bill and Lil Bond’s place on Rueben Street. Lil Bond and Eddie McCurdy patched me up pretty good. My friends and I could be found swimming in the river behind what is now the Clothier Mills Inn. Sometimes we would swim “sans’ bathing suits just to see the reactions of the little old ladies who were walking from one side of the bridge to the other. I sometimes wondered if the little old ladies on the bridge would have enjoyed joining us - not because we were boys, but to relive what it felt like to be young and carefree just one more time. It is kind of like what I am doing by writing about these episodes from my youth. We could be found picking, or should I say, stealing berries – gooseberries, raspberries and blackberries - from the bushes behind the Armories (the Old Fire Hall). We didn’t so much steal as sample them onsite. I hoped that in the eyes of God sampling would be viewed somewhat differently from stealing and would, therefore, negate the need for my Catholic chums to add this to their list of sins at confession. Fishing the South Branch The best times I had on the river when I was a young boy were those spent fishing. I fished for mud pout with my dad and his friends at a secret spot on the eastside of
the river up above the Oxford Mills dam. We often caught more than 100 mud pout in an afternoon. My father would clean them almost as fast as we could catch them. Sometimes the men would consume almost as many beers as the fish we caught, while tossing me a single bottle of coke to drink. I could hardly wait to grow up. I caught pike while casting off from Sam Schneiderman’s concrete dock on the north side of the river just down from the Prescott Street Bridge. The dock is still there today. I caught many bass, sunfish and perch at the boat houses located at the Lower Bridge at Bridge Street. I once caught a snapping turtle there, which added more than a few moments of anxious stress to my life. I cut the line because I had no desire to find my fingers near its mouth. The boat houses are long gone and they have been replaced by a beautiful house. For me, you haven’t fished the river until you have walked it from the Prescott Street Bridge upstream to the Hurd Street Bridge and beyond. I liked to walk it alone, especially early in the morning when the air was still and you could hear every gurgle and rush of the water as it journeyed downstream to the bridge and beyond. In the stillness, I could hear cardinals, robins, frogs and crickets singing to me in their own unique voices. In the shallow spots you could see the young minnows playfully moving about. Where the water was deep, you just knew there were a few bass waiting to grab your bait. I loved fishing with a bobber and worm on a single hook. I can still see the line flying high above the water, and then slowly arching downward toward the calm waters below. I can hear the bobber go plop and see the ripple on
the water. I can still feel the excitement I felt when the bobber would start to dance on the water as if to tease me. Sometimes that was all it was - a tease. At other times the bobber would move rapidly away from my rod and then disappear beneath the water. I still get a feeling of exhilaration when I visualize my rod bending as the fish would begin to play his game of trying to outwit and outthink the young boy at the water’s edge. Sometimes the fish won and sometimes I won, but when my father was with me, there was always that sparkle in his eyes. Fishing with my father are the most precious memories that I have from my younger years. I remember the time that I was carrying the worm can down to the river behind the Holiday Hilton (the blue apartment building next to Salamander’s today). I stumbled and cut my chin on the sharp edge of the can. I can still feel my father’s soft hands as he cleaned and sealed my wound and gently wiped away my tears. He picked me up and we walked from one fishing hole to the next that day. There is no greater feeling for a young boy than to be wrapped in his father’s love, while doing together an activity that they both enjoy. As I grew older my dad no longer carried me from fishing hole to fishing hole. Our conversations while fishing shifted away from sports. My dad shared with me his life lessons - many drawn from the Ten Commandments, some from his life experiences and others from those of his friends. They were offered by a loving father to encourage me to always do “good”, not just in school but in life. Both proved at times difficult for me, but I have never given up trying to make my father proud of me.
by Anne Walsh Everybody has a story. As an art therapist, my job is to be present to what clients say and show me through their art. Most of my clients are not artists. Some clients decide to experiment with each art medium and feel which one is the best fit. Paint is wonderful for emotional release. If someone is holding everything in all week, being strong for everybody else, just painting it all out feels pretty good. When clients feel overwhelmed during transitions, finding images in magazines that elicit feelings of inner peace and creating a collage bringing all these images together can help them feel lighter
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you are experiencing a challenging emotion, it can be difficult to express it with words. You may want relief from the emotions without having to repeat the scenario that caused them. Sometimes, repeating your story over and over again actually creates a rut. Creative expression uses the right side of your brain. Talking about your art stimulates the left part of your brain. This allows you to access new information about your situation and provides a different perspective. Once you have externalized the confusion in your mind, you can look at it on paper and see it in a new way. For more information, please visit my website: www.artnsoul.org
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I am celebrating a birthday this month: I became a Christian forty years ago. The phrase “Born Again” has been trampled into meaninglessness by right-wing Christians, among others, who have undermined its power and truth by assigning it to people who are clearly far from born again. But I am. There. I’ve said it. Forty years ago, I changed because of something that happened to me, in me, something that amounted to being born again, becoming a new person, different from what went before. If you’re a Christian, you know what I mean. I have spent the past forty years questioning, challenging, growing in knowledge and experience, unwilling to accept anything “on faith”. Why? Because I am told in the New Testament that I should ask questions, should “be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have”, as Peter said in his first letter (3.15). Christians are told to “know”, not to blindly accept a theory. But there is a condition, if you can call it that. “You must be born again”. “Jesus replied, ‘Very truly I tell you, no one can see the kingdom of
God unless they are born again.’” (John 3.3) There is an amazing interchange between the Holy Spirit and the individual that leads to conversion. But to grow beyond that, to “know” and learn and understand the things of God requires the Spirit to reveal and teach. Look what Jesus said to Nicodemus: no-one can see the kingdom of God unless they are born again. Christians live in a different kingdom to others, a kingdom that has a higher calling than the world, the nation, the ethnic group in which you were first born. The implications of this are huge in our day. To put it simply, Jesus cannot be used to bolster any political or national cause, and to try and do so is to undermine the truth and power of the Gospel. “My kingdom is not of this world.” (John 18.36) The result of this association of Christianity with any political ideology, whether it is rightwing Republicanism in the US, or left-wing Liberation Theology, is that the lines between the world’s “kingdoms” and that of God have been blurred. Churches are full of individuals who think they are saved just because they attend a church, or believe in certain ‘family values”. They think they are born again because they were baptised at some point, or because they go to
church. Others are children of Christians and think that qualifies them. But, as children of God’s children, they are only God’s grandchildren, as it were. And as someone said many years ago: God has no grandchildren. You cannot inherit the Holy Spirit from your parents, your minister, or your denomination: you must be born again. Are you? Were you? Are you “prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have”? We are supposed to be able to give a clear answer to the question: “Are you born again?” It is not arrogance to say “yes”: it is the witness of the Spirit in your life. I can say, with joy and sincerity: I was born again in April, 1973. My mind has been changed. My life has been changed, and I am no longer a citizen of this world. I am incredibly saddened that I am not further along in my life in Christ. I have failed him so often, and refused to allow the Spirit to work in me more often than I want to remember. But he is faithful. “I know whom I have believed, and am convinced that he is able to guard what I have entrusted to him until that day.” ( 1 Tim. 1.12) And he will complete the work he began in me forty years ago. Amen. Happy Birthday to me!
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Grammar Minute by Patrick Babin Song writers can be a bit sloppy with grammar as illustrated below: Is You Is or Is You Ain’t My Baby? The Way I Are You Ain’t Seen Nothing Yet Me and My Shadow Coz I Love You Do You Know Where You’re Going To? It Don’t Matter to Me That’s What Daddy’s Do You Ain’t Got Nuthin A few words from Richard Nordquist: What does a grammarian call Santa’s helpers? Subordinate clauses. I am is said to be the shortest sentence in the English language. The longest is I do. When was the last time you heard shan’t (contraction of shall not). Here are a few commonly confused words: Amoral and immoral Contemptible and contemptuous Defuse and diffuse Aural and oral e.g. and i.e. Baited and bated faint and feint Broach and brooch gibe, jibe, and jive Cite and site
Kemptville District Hospital reaches out to a community in need half a world away
A 40-foot container of medical supplies that recently arrived in war-torn Syria included items donated by Kemptville District Hospital Known for its mission, to build healthier communities, Kemptville District Hospital (KDH) a year ago enlarged its vision to encompass “a world of healthy communities”. Hospital staff are finding ways to live out this expanded vision, as demonstrated by the contents of a 40-foot container of medical supplies and equipment that was recently sent to Syria to help address severe shortages of basic medicines and medical supplies there. The container was packed with supplies and equipment donated by a number of Ottawa area hospitals, including the Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario (CHEO), The Ottawa Hospital (TOH) and Kemptville District Hospital (KDH).
Wendy Glousher, who works in Material Management/Supply Services at KDH, is behind the hospital’s involvement in this effort. Soon after accepting the position in Material Management just over a year ago, she began making phone calls to find a good use for surplus medical supplies and equipment that the hospital has made a practice of donating to countries in need. These included items like band-aids, dressings and epidural trays that have an expiry date, but are still in perfect condition, and pieces of equipment that are no longer in use because the hospital has moved beyond them technologically. “I am so pleased to have found a way to help people who really need it with these items we can no longer use,” she said. “It makes me feel really good. I’m proud to work for an organization that stands behind its mission and vision.”
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Barrel Event May 11 The Kemptville Knights of Columbus, Holy Cross Council 5333, in partnership with RainBarrel.ca, are selling rain barrels for a Barrel Event on May 11, as part of its charity and community support fundraising. Rain barrels capture and store rain water collected from roofs through downspouts. They provide chlorine-free and fluoride-free water which is ideal for flowers, vegetables, lawns, shrubs and trees. Rain barrels divert clean water from sewer systems and can provide cost savings for homeowners who currently pay to have water trucked in or who have a water meter installed. These barrels also have a multitude of other uses (tongue in cheek): • Vehicle for free rides over Niagara Falls for your kids • Keeping your pond fish in, in winter • Wine making (grape treading parties are great fun) • Storage of naughty children • Safe place to put things when transporting them, or moving • Squirrel/chipmunk trap (or nest – not sure whatever “homed” in ours was doing, exactly) • Rolling down hills (summer tobogganing?) Each rain barrel available through the Knights of Columbus is equipped with a mosquito and leaf debris filter basket, an overflow hose, an outlet and a spigot. These environmentally friendly products were once used to import fruits and vegetables and have been refurbished and repurposed to offer years of reliable service as rain barrels. The sale will be over soon – so get your orders in quickly now. Rain barrels are $55 each and must be pre-ordered online in advance at www.RainBarrel.ca/KnightsofColumbus or by calling David Habberjam at (613) 258-3683. Pick up of the rain barrels will be on Saturday May 11 from 12:00 noon to 3:00 PM at the Holy Cross Church and School car park at 503 Clothier Street West.
The North Grenville Historical Society delves into the past in new ways In its spring program, the NGHS is concentrating on the earliest years of the Municipality’s past. Long before there was a North Grenville, or even an Oxford-on-Rideau, South Gower, or Kemptville, there was the land and those who moved through it. Over the centuries, people have lived and worked, hunted and fought over this land, and in the process they have left artifacts behind them. Everything from the most ancient of arrow heads and pottery, to Coke bottles and plastic bags: all are grist to the mill of the archaeologist and historian. The Society is bringing in a few of those experts in May to tell us more about their work and our past. Part of this initiative will form the Society’s contribution to this year’s Dandelion Festival. On Wednesday May 8, Dr. Paul Thibaudeau, archaeologist and professor of Sociology and Anthropology brings The Archaeology Road Show Part I to the North Grenville Historical Society meeting. Dr. Thibaudeau will speak on
archaeology in the area and will focus on his Richmond dig site and a display of artifacts from that dig. Then on Saturday May 25 the North Grenville Historical Society will host a special event – The Archaeology Road Show Part II. Dr. Thibaudeau returns along with Dr. Shanahan and others to discuss and share with the general public information on artifacts and documents. The public is invited to Show and Tell about artifacts and documents relative to North Grenville history that are from their personal collections. This event will be the North Grenville Historical Society’s contribution to the Dandelion Festival. This is a new initiative by the Society, and we encourage members and non-members alike to come out to these events. Bring your friends, neighbours and whatever items you may have in your home (or garden) that may be identified or illuminated by the expertise of our guests. As always, our events are open to all and there is no admission charge. www.ngtimes.ca
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Special Programs and Events Volunteer Open House April 25 4:00pm-7:00pm ‘LA Comes to Kemptville’ Movie Marathon April 26-27 9:00pm-9:00am Green Prom Fashion Show April 28 1:00pm-2:00pm Don`t forget that you can check us out on the web: www.kemptvilleyc.com for all our programs, permission forms and information
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Kemptville Warriors Major Bantam Girls’ Team Win Provincials!
Players: Alex Kerr, Brooke Cornel, Corrine Nussey, Ellie Murphy, Emma Kiesekamp, Jayme Henry, Kelsey Cochrane, Melissa Keating, Rachel Young(not shown), Shawn Pignon, Tatiana Weissflog and Tess Corkery . Coaches: Brooke Perry, Heidi Cornel and Donna Gray.
by Clare Weissflog Congratulations to the Kemptville Warriors Major Bantam girls basketball team who took gold in their division at the Provincial championships held at Gisele Lalonde H.S. in
Cumberland on the weekend of April 12th- 14th. The team, competently led by Head Coach Brooke Perry (a former warrior herself), and more than ably assisted by Heidi Cornel and Donna Gray, have had a fantastic season. The team
has gone from strength to strength; winning a bronze in the Kingston Impact tournament, silver at Blessed Sacrament tournament in Hamilton, another silver at the Eastern Ontario Championships and now, Provincial gold to complete
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(Kemptville, ON.) – A professional can steal your vehicle in just 30 seconds. A vehicle with an unlocked door or an open window is an easy target. You can protect your vehicle from theft with a few simple precautions: Always roll up your vehicle’s windows, lock the doors and pocket the keys. Never leave your vehicle unattended while it is running. If you have a garage, use it and lock the door as well as your vehicle. Never leave your car keys in plain view or in an easily accessible area.
Never leave valuable objects or packages in full view. Put them in the trunk. Give only your ignition key to a parking lot attendant. Keep all other keys with you. If you see vehicles or vehicle-related activities that look suspicious call Grenville County O.P.P. Communication Cen tre at 1-888-310-1122
the set. We are very proud of the super bunch of girls who make up this team who, through their hard work, dedication and teamwork, have ended the season with a well-deserved win. They have not only become more confident and skilled at their game, but they have also become great friends. We are very grateful to our fabulous coaches who have given freely of their time and energy to successfully coach our girls and shape them into the winning team that they are. Along with the girls, our coaches have represented the Kemptville Warriors Basketball Club with passion, class and commitment. Big props to the cheering section of parents, grandparents, sisters and brothers, aunts, uncles and cousins who kept the team’s energy up all weekend!
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The Kemptville BIA had a new Board appointed by Council at last Monday’s meeting. Pictured below are BIA Co-ordinator John Barclay, Councillor Terry Butler, Su Sally, George Pepper, Samantha McLean, Lori Pratt, Shelley Mitchell and Mayor David Gordon. Members Sue Higgins and Nicole LeBlanc were not present at Council.
As the new Coordinator for Old Town Kemptville's Business Improvement Area, John Barclay has pledged to grab a broom every day during Pitch In Canada Week to sweep the streets of downtown Kemptville. With the remediation of the former Scotiabank building, the partial closure on Prescott Street (April 22 to 26) is sure to kick up some dust and John wants to make sure that customers feel welcome downtown as businesses will be open and local traffic will be allowed. With a good old-fashioned straw broom (purchased at Home Hardware), John will sweep everyday at 2 pm to remind North Grenville that it has a vibrant family-friendly downtown. Old Town Kemptville merchants plan to join John at 2 pm on Saturday April 27 for 10 minutes of sidewalk sweeping. Come celebrate the end of Pitch In Canada downtown Saturday with this Spring Fling event!
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