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Community Connections Center Lighting the Way

Carolyn Wellstein with Bev Illauk Foundation National Mental

by Beth Nicol Health and Addictions Award for excellence in community The day started and end- programming and the 2012 ed with ceremony. All levels recipient of the Prime Minof government arrived to ister’s Volunteer Award for visibly demonstrate their Social Innovation.

The Community Conunified support of the Comnections Centre is looking munity Connections Centre and its proactive approach for volunteers. Volunteers to many of the issues facing for children’s programming, members of our community. instructors for hand crafts and MPP Steve Clark, MP Gord the arts, and qualified teachBrown and North Grenville ers for tutoring are required.

Mayor Dave Gordon rec- Drivers for the “Ride Regisognize the potential influ- try” are needed as well. There ence for good that the CCC will be a volunteer orientation can wield. It is patterned session on Thursday, March after its sister organization, 13 at 1:00 pm. For those Ilisaqsivik Society, in Clyde looking for a home for gently River, Nunavut. It was the used books, the Centre may 2010 recipient of the Kaiser be the answer. Books dealing

with personal development, wellness, psychology or sociology, and past issues of magazines such as, “Canadian Parenting,” and “Psychology Today,” would be welcomed.

Registration for the Tutoring Program will begin on March 17. Counselling is available. The cost for workshops, classes and counselling sessions will operate on a sliding scale based on the clients’ financial resources. Some subsidies for all services are available. For more information contact the Centre.

Once again, local businesses worked together to make the celebration successful. The Old Town Kemptville, the BIA and the

Chamber of Commerce assisted with the many details.

Refreshments were supplied

by Graham’s Bakery, The Crusty Baker, B & H, Victorian Pantry and Moose Mart. Signage, logo design and promotional materials were provided by Great Blue Graphics, Classic Graphics and Wordsmith respectively.

Members of Bella Borealis, the pride of Bishop’s Mills, entertained throughout the afternoon. Canadian Broadcasting’s Maggie Padlewska covered the event as well.

As anyone working to a deadline knows, there is usually a last minute scramble to put the finishing touches in place. Volunteer builders, Diane Cloutier, Ophelia and Amy Sanchez and Paul Deganais, were instrumental in preparations as was Brooks and Cryderman who responded to a last minute plumbing emergency.

As the day began, so it ended. Welcoming words were given by Lorraine Rekmans of the Algonquian Nation and the symbolic lighting of the Qulliq took place. The lamp, fueled by seal oil, was used by Inuit for centuries to be a light in the long winter darkness. Finally, Carolyn Wellstein presented the Centre with a framed article featuring her late husband, Nik. The building housing the Community Connections Centre, is named, “Nik’s Place,” in memory of his devotion to his community.

Long may it thrive.

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Thinking Day Camp

By Dandelion and DeeDee The 1st Oxford Mills Sisterhood of Guiding held their Thinking Day Winter Camp on February 21 at Limerick Forest.

The girls had a fun-filled packed weekend celebrating the founders of Girl Guides, Lord and Lady Baden Powell’s Birthday.

A wonderful skit was put on by the 3rd year Guides to show the history of how they met and how Guiding was started. The girls started the weekend with

the making of friendship bracelets that will be sent to one of the WAGGGS International Communities, Sangam, India. The Brownies and Guides conducted experiments, such as the making of transpiration celery, chromatography flowers, dancing raisins, rainbow milk, colourful volcanoes to earn their STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mechanics) Challenge badge.

All members sang a selection of songs around the camp fire to earn their Sing Ontario Sing Challenge

snowshoes, making crafts and playing numerous other games while still learning.

Each night they settled in with hot chocolate and a movie before going to bed.

The 3rd year Guides got to accompany the Pathfinders and Rangers in the new winter tent, while everyone else remained in the comfort of the cabin. During the day, however, all members were allowed to check the tent over as eventually everyone will have a turn sleeping in it. We would like to thank the Rangers and Pathfinders for helping prep and cook meals, as well as the hard working Leaders who organized, prepped, set up and tore down camp.

badge. It wasn’t all work and no play as they had free time to play in the snow, hiking through trails on

Eric Gutknecht Memorial Novice Hockey Tournament The fourth annual Eric Gutknecht Memorial Novice Hockey Tournament returns to the North Grenville Municipal complex March 14-16. Three days of nonstop hockey on both rinks promises to be a star studded way to close out the March break for more than 500 promising youngsters hoping to impress their parents and to give everyone something to crack a smile about. This 32-team tournament has been sold out for months as a result of the great organizing committee of parents and friends who year after year have provided a fun filled venue for everyone.

The tournament will field 16 B teams and 16 C teams from as far away as Sudbury but most will be from the Ottawa Region, with five teams alone competing from the North Grenville area. The tournament will offer up all sorts of prizes including medals and lanyards for the winning teams and 116 individual “Hustler of the game awards” March 12, 2014

sponsored by both Gabriel’s Pizza and Game Breakers. In addition, there will be a specialized T-shirt commemorating the event for every participant. The words on the T-shirt in the shape of a Stanley cup come directly from players themselves when asked the question, “why do you like hockey?” In addition, each player competing in the tournament will receive a current Senator’s hockey card as well as other goodies. There will also be 50-50 draws and many basket draws that parents and fans can participate in.

The Eric Gutknecht Memorial Bursary will have for raffle a Marc Methot signed heritage jersey, a Senator’s cap signed by Robin Lehner & Craig Anderson, and another cap signed by Marc Methot. As well executive members and friends will be selling award winning homemade jams & jellies. All proceeds will go to the Eric Gutknecht Memorial Bursary. This

of the photos he took for the Dandelion Festival in previous years), psychology, philosophy and (war) history. Anyone wanting to know more about the impact Eric left on others, visit or join the face book page In Memory of Eric Gutknecht.

Why not circle March 14-16 on your calendar and come out to support both Kemptville Minor hockey and the Eric Gutknecht Memorial Bursary.

You may find this type of hockey infectious, free of the regular ‘hockey politics’ and get a real kick out of some of the often non descriptive action!?

bursary is a registered charity which was set up shortly after Eric’s death on June 25, 2010. Last years’ winners included Taylor Horne and Megan Misztal from NGDHS and Robert Hicks and Megan Wheatley from St. Mikes all of whom shared $3,000.00 at ceremonies in North Grenville in June of 2013. To learn more about how you can contribute or, about the bursary visit www.ericgutknechtbursary.ca This Novice Hockey Tournament has been named after a 17-year old Eric Leslie William Gutknecht who played most of his hockey with the Panthers organization although he also spent some years with the Brockville Braves and the Rideau St. Lawrence Kings. Eric was respected for his individuality and had a soft spot in his heart for the ‘underdog’, especially those that were fighting through some type of adversity. His favourite subjects were photography (you may still see some

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April 25th 6 – 9pm & April 26th 9am - 3pm W. B. George Centre

FREE ADMISSION! OPPORTUNITY TO WIN SEVERAL PRIZES, INCLUDING A BACKYARD SOLAR PANEL, SONNYLIGHT LED INDOOR GARDEN & AN ECO- LEATHER CHAIR Mark your calendars for April 25th & 26th, 2014 for the Eco-Home Show at Kemptville Campus. You will have the opportunity to view businesses and learn about ecoproducts, green initiatives and sustainable services. Visitors to our show will learn about: eco-home renovations; sustainable landscaping; healthy, active living; recycled clothing; compostable products; solar home alternatives; green plumbing techniques; home energy audits; geo thermal alternatives for home heating and air conditioning; the importance of bees; recycling of electronics, batteries, toner cartridges and much, much more! There will also be display cooking offered by Impressions Catering, plus appetizers, organic beer & wine sampling, balloons and ice cream and a play structure for the kids!

Free seminars to be offered over the course of this 2 day green event Visit every booth for the opportunity to win one of our grand prizes WHEN: April 25th from 6pm - 9pm & April 26th from 9am to 3pm WHERE: W.B. George Centre, University of Guelph, Kemptville Campus WHY: To learn the importance of sustainable living WHO: Show Organizer - Anne Kotlarchuk 613258-8336 ext. 61234 events@kemptvillecampus.ca

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tales is turned upside down when our hero is not the typical handsome prince.

Of course, there is singing and dancing, but there is also flatulence, fight scenes and a dragon creating an irresistible mix of adventure, laughter and romance. The Broadway production of the show received a total of twelve Drama Desk Awards and eight Tony Award nominations, including Best Musical. The show was also nominated for a total of four awards at the 2012 Laurence Olivier Awards, including Best New Musical.

Kemptville Youth Musical Theatre (KYMTC) presents its 18th full length musical production SHREK THE MUSICAL March 29, April 4, April 5, April 11 and April 12 at 7:30 pm and March 30, April 6 and April 12 at 2 pm at North Grenville Municipal Centre Theatre.

Tickets are $15 each and can be purchased at the municipal centre office or through a cast member.

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Kemptville Youth Musical Theatre Company presents “Shrek - the Musical” A slightly fractured fairy tale with loads of laughs and lots of heart, Shrek the Musical is big-sized fun for all ages.

Based on the DreamWorks animated film, the musical follows the adventures of everyone's favourite ogre, Shrek, and the lovably annoying Donkey as they rescue the beautiful (if slightly temperamental) Princess Fiona. Add a fire breathing love-sick dragon, the diminutive Lord Farquaad, a gang of fairy-tale misfits, a biscuit with attitude and a wooden boy in denial and you’ve got the must see musical comedy. Along the way, lessons are learned and love blossoms. With a lively score and upbeat story, this award-winning musical will leave you feeling lighthearted long after the silliness ends.

Featuring new songs, as well as the Shrek cult anthem “I’m a Believer”, SHREK THE MUSICAL brings the well-loved characters to life in a hilarious and spectacular production. The world of fairy-

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working very hard so that we can tell this wonderful story to the best of our ability. KYMTC is a local, non-profit, volunteer based organization that supports youth by providing them with a chance to learn about musical theatre by experiencing it. For more information visit our website at www.kymtc.org.

NOTE: This production uses water-based fog.

SHREK is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI).

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by David Shanahan Between this issue of the Times and the next falls St. Patrick’s Day. It seemed fitting for me to allow some other Irish people a chance to have a few words.

"All the world's a stage and most of us are desperately unrehearsed." - Sean O'Casey "It's not that the Irish are cynical. It's simply that they have a wonderful lack of respect for everything and everybody." - Brendan Behan “Some cause happiness wherever they go; others, whenever they go”. -Oscar Wilde "To get back my youth I would do anything in the world, except take exercise, get up early, or be respectable." - Wilde “The problem with Ireland is that it's a country full of genius, but with absolutely no talent.” Hugh Leonard “We are all in the gutter,

Letters to the editor Thank you David for your stand in regards to the article, “Does God belong in the newspaper?

The answer is absolutely!

God belongs in every facet of our life. We do not have to have credentials to voice our opinion on a topic which captures our heart as we live in a society which allows freedom of speech. But it is interesting whenever the name of Jesus or God is mentioned in any form, the persecution will come exactly as it tells us in scripture and sometimes it will come in with a vengeance. We should not be surprised. You are then branded as being religious but not truly understanding it is a personal relationship with Jesus Christ and your heart desires to share it with others so that they may receive a life in all its fullness.

The very mention of the name God or Jesus in any relevant context becomes more and more

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A fellow walked into a bar in Dublin and asked the barman if he had heard the latest Kerryman joke.

"I'm warning you," said the barman, "I'm a Kerryman myself." "That's all right," said the fellow, "I'll tell it slowly."

The American tourist in Dublin had been complaining a great deal about the food. "Here," he said to the waitress holding out a piece of meat for inspection, "do you call that pig?"

"Which end of the fork, sir?" the waitress asked sweetly.

“He knows nothing and thinks he knows everything. That points clearly to a political career.” - George Bernard Shaw “Am I Shaw? I’m positive.” - G. B. Shaw And my favourite: “"Anybody can make history. Only a great man can write it." - Thanks, Oscar.

Note: No Irish stereotypes were damaged in writing this page.

taboo and unwelcome, unless for the purpose of mockery and attack. The foundation of our country was built on God’s principles and we continue to see it eroding in our society as we remove the things of God and replace it with money, greed, success, comfort and materialism.

Perhaps someone may be reading your article one day that is going through a difficult time or at the time of crisis and they will know that there is hope and that is through Jesus Christ and a life may be saved because someone cared enough to tell them about the gospel.

Regards, B. Richer Kemptville

intellectually stimulating.

Bravo for your willingness to put God in the newspaper! Our society is so worried about being politically correct that we are afraid to even mention His name in the newspaper.

I have been following your column for many years and an article you wrote for the North Grenville Community Newsletter titled, "Wise Men Still Seek Him," was one of the best articles I have ever read on Christmas. I have read it to many friends and family members who heartily agreed with your comments.

When Jesus walked this earth, the Bible tells us that the people of His generation were offended

by His comments as well.

To the reader who contacted you to complain about your credentials, I would say: "Please remember that North Grenville is full of many diverse people who appreciate seeing an article in the newspaper about the God we serve. A degree in

Dear Mr. Shanahan: I just had to respond to your recent column and let you know how much I appreciate your views on Christianity. I am a Bible College graduate and I have always found your column to be informative, biblically sound, and

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but some of us are looking at the stars.” - Oscar Wilde "You know it's summer in Ireland when the rain gets warmer." - Hal Roach An Englishman, a Frenchman and an Irishman were in a pub talking about their children.

'My son was born on St George's Day, 'remarked the Englishman, 'So we obviously decided to call him George.' 'That's a real coincidence, 'observed the Frenchman, 'My daughter was born on Valentine's Day, so we decided to call her Valentine.' 'That's really incredible, 'drawled the Irishman, 'Exactly the same thing happened with my son Pancake.'

'I was going to give him a nasty look, but he already had one.'

Remember Newfie jokes? In Ireland, it’s Kerryman jokes: How do you recognize a Kerry pirate?

He's got a patch over each eye.

North Grenville Community Grants Program receiving applications for funding services to local residents.

Eligible projects must provide a benefit that is of cultural, social, humanitarian, environmental or recreational significance to the citizens of the Municipality of North Grenville. Grants will be program/project based, and applicants must demonstrate a plan to fundraise and match Municipal contributions.

Application packages are available in person at the Reception Desk on the second level of the North Grenville Municipal Centre or by download from the Municipal website at www. northgrenville.ca. Applications for this intake will

be received until Friday, March 28th, 2014 at 4:00 p.m.

For more information: Sheila Kehoe, Treasurer, Municipality of North Grenville 613-258-9569 ext. 101 skehoe@northgrenville. on.ca www.northgrenville. ca

theology does not make a person an expert or qualified to interpret scripture.

The Holy Spirit will use any willing vessel to reveal the scriptures and in North Grenville David Shanahan is doing just that."

Keep up the good work!

Sincerely, Lori Pala

tion (secular or Christian) are open for debate as to its validity. Some philosophical positions are more valid than others. It is the debate about the validity of a position that puts it in the realm of public interest and publication.

Because Christian teaching impacts on the parameters by which life is lived, there are many who would like to relegate it to remain within the four walls of a church and be debated by only professional clergy. The Christian message can more easily be ignored that way. This is a modern day distortion of the Christian message. The followers of Jesus were not trained cloistered professionals but rather fishermen, a tax collector, a political zealot and such like.

tian thought belongs in the newspaper. Thank you David for including it.

Dan Driedger, Kemptville area resident

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The Municipality of North Grenville Community Grants Program exists to provide financial support to not-for-profit community associations and organizations for services, projects or events that contribute toward the quality of life of local residents. Financial support recognizes the valuable resources and contributions of these organizations in helping North Grenville maintain a strong community focus.

"The Committee is always pleased to have an opportunity to review the applications that highlight so many good projects and organizations that are actively enhancing our community," stated Councillor Barb Tobin. "Each year we have been successful at providing matching dollars to some very valuable programs."

Organizations applying for funding must be based in North Grenville and provide

Does God belong in the newspaper?

Absolutely yes! Every action we take arises from a perspective that has its roots in our personal belief system. There is no such thing as a purely neutral position in life. We have all been nurtured by a cultural and/or theological position. Sometimes the rationale is obvious and at other times it is more subtle, but it is nevertheless still there.

Frequently, in today’s cultural mix, the philosophical position is that of secular humanism which by definition is just as much of a philosophical position as Christian theology. The supporting assumptions of any posi-

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Illegal garbage dumping a concern for Objection to deferral decision Some members of the knowing full well ques- April 21, 2014 would be all residents public present at the Coun- tions have been asked best. cil meeting last week were unhappy with the way in which the LaFarge pit decision was deferred by Council. Feeling that the issue had been covered exhaustively in the public meeting, one resident, who asked to remain anonymous, had this to say: “I understand Lafarge has the right to open this pit; but, to get along with the few residents in this area, they have done more than required of them--even purchasing a right of way to divert trucks. I am neither for or against this pit. I don’t live near it. When I see a Council abuse their positions,

North Grenville, ON –Every Year By-Law Services responds to several dozen complaints regarding illegal dumping. These complaints range from a bag being placed out for collection without a bag tag attached to incidents where bags of garbage, furniture and appliances are left at a roadside or at the end of a dead end road.

Illegal dumping of this nature incurs costs to all of us. Often, extra manpower is required to clean up a dump site in addition to staff time involved for investigating and tracking down the person(s) responsible. Fees for properly disposing of the waste material are another cost we all incur. We do take legal action for these incidents and fines can range from $200.00 per bag up to $5,000.00.

Bag tags are required for the pickup of household waste and all tags come with instructions on how to correctly affix them to your refuse. A bag tag which is not attached correctly, has been altered or is only partially intact could result in that bag not being collected.

Depending upon the circumstances, legal action under the by-law could result.

There have also been incidents of fraud discovered with regard to bag tags. Creating bag tags or using bag tags which have been altered, copied, or illegally manufactured is a criminal offence.

Please assist us in maintaining a clean, safe environment in which to live, work, and play. Observe the regulations as set out in our by-law and report any illegal activity to Emergency and Protective Services at 613-258-2438 extension 6 or by e-mail to jpetersen@ northgrenville.on.ca.

For more information: Paul Hutt, Director of Emergency & Protective Services/Fire Chief Municipality of North Grenville 613-258-2438 ext.2 phutt@northgrenville.on.ca

LaFarge decision deferred The long-awaited public meeting concerning Lafarge North America’s application for a pit just outside the eastern limits of the town of Kemptville was held on Monday, March 3. It was well attended by interested members of the public who had come to see how their Council would deal with this application for a large pit in a rural suburban area of North Grenville.

First to speak at the meeting were the representatives of the pit licence applicant, Lafarge. Their representatives presented at length and in detail, outlining their efforts to comply with Ontario’s laws governing pits and quarries. In addition, mention was made of Lafarge’s new Water Protection Plan, a measure which is, to my knowledge, an innovation on the company’s part which goes beyond requirements stated in legislation.

The company’s representatives also attacked the argument that pits and quarries have the potential to degrade the value of homes in proximity to them. Two Ontario studies offering some indication of the nature of this problem were criticised for various perceived inadequacies.

Residents who located in the impact area of the proposed new pit after it was zoned aggregate by the province were said to have no right whatsoever to complain about property devaluation, notwithstanding that few of those residents were made aware of the zoning facts by the municipal authorities who sold building licences March 12, 2014

and collected taxes from unsuspecting newcomers.

Having in this cavalier manner disposed of the rights of more recent arrivals in the affected neighbourhood, the Lafarge representatives had a different message for those residents whose residency pre-dated the date of aggregate zoning: nowhere, said they, in Ontario ‘s planning and aggregate laws, is there to be found a reference to consideration of the protection of home values and the economic implications attached thereto when assessing a pit or quarry application.

After the company’s presentation, municipal planning staff gave a long peroration. The tone of that presentation was not unexpected and was to the effect that the company/applicant had done all that was required by Ontario Aggregate and Planning laws and regulations. End of discussion.

Too bad for residents of the proposed pit’s impact zone!

Whether or not the foregoing points are true may be debated.

But once the Lafarge and North Grenville municipal planning staff presentation was completed, there was a lively and imaginative period of sharp questioning

by Council members, led

by Councillors Sutton and Butler with some support

by Councillor Tobin. A wide range of important matters were raised and pursued with toughness and tenacity, a fine sight indeed!

Then it was the turn of concerned citizens to score some points in presentations and short comments.

a plan to deal with property asset loss be put forward?

Why, indeed, should local citizens subsidize corporate profit with the potential loss in equity of some homes?

Following the first two presentations, a series of shorter interventions were made by people from the impact area, as well as by citizens of different parts of North Grenville who had come to generously support the North Grenville residents directly affected in the pit’s impact area. Many interesting points were raised.

By the time the long meeting was coming to a close, all that was needed was some kind of a tiebreaker! That was provided by a three (Sutton, Butler, Tobin} to one vote by Council to defer both elements of Lafarge’s application to a later date in order to fully assess all inputs, a fair and necessary decision. So the final and deciding “game” in this series will likely be played out in April or May. However, LaFarge stands every chance of winning in April. While it is apparent that a compromise solution to problems cited could be negotiated with good will

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The “star presenter” was Margaret Madden, whose wide-ranging PowerPoint presentation on water supplies was masterful and replete with points for reflection by Council, citizens and Lafarge.

A further presentation was made by myself on the topic of protecting home values in the pit impact area.

I argued that there are no time limits on homeowner rights, certainly none to be set by Lafarge. I indicated that if the municipality sees fit to charge licensing fees and raise tax monies on new homes in an area designated aggregate, then government has for its own gain knowingly placed unsuspecting citizens at risk and cannot wash its hands of its responsibility in this regard. Nor can the company.

I further requested that the municipality defer its decision on the Lafarge application. This would give time for a full-scale and thoroughly scientific piece of real estate market research to be done in order to more clearly establish the impact of pits and quarries on home values in impact areas. Along with that, consideration could be given to the development of a property value insurance program and compensation adjudication protocol.

While such measures have not been applied before in this kind of situation, neither have Water Protection plans similar to the one offered

by Lafarge. If one measure can be offered in excess of legislative requirements to resolve potential water problems, then why may not

and answered, allowing a seven week delay because Sutton is away for two weeks, then Butler away.

It could have been called in two weeks. The Mayor can break a tie, if that is the outcome.

On Monday, after nearly two and a half hours of questions by council and the public to Lafarge and experts, the meeting was asked if they had further questions. From the public, not a sound. From Council, not a sound.

A motion was made by Councillor Tobin, seconded by Councillor Butler, to approve Lafarge’s request.

The document was then passed to Mayor Gordon. Councillor Finnerty then passed to Councillor Sutton who proceeded to inform all of them he had more questions and wanted the item tabled until after his booked holidays.

Oops, it would have to be later as Mr. Butler will be away on his holidays. So

Was this man asleep during the previous two + hours when every single person in attendance asked and answered all questions on this subject? If he really wanted more answers, why did he not bring it up?

Was he showing Bennett Rd he can slow it down?

Both Tobin and Butler, who were for the motion minutes before, now stood with Tim Sutton.

How is this possible? I feel this was a deliberate delay. From what I understand, this company has gone way above what is required to be a good neighbour.

on both sides, it would potentially cost Lafarge some money. Its Water Protection Plan would have to be improved to cover all people in an enlarged impact area.

A Property Value Protection Scheme would have to be created and administered. So far, the property protection measure looks unattainable, given the company’s official refusal to countenance the reality of such problems for

affected home owners and the validity of their property rights for consideration.

The company has not, and likely will not, move from its current position to a fair compromise with local citizens. Were they to do so, the final “game” in April could represent a victory for all parties involved and an absolutely unique achievement for North Grenville Council. Let it be so!

I thank Councillor Finnerty who stood up for what was right, shame on the others. That being said, they have been around way too long. This is not a little boy’s and girl’s club: this is a corporation that needs to make changes. Again, this proves it.”

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In the age group 12-14, Grace Cairns and Raine Lundy of North Grenville District High School were the deserving winners.

by Richard A. Savoy Over the past decade, many fraternal organizations, businesses, schools, churches, synagogues and individuals have donated their time and money to the fight against the ever present epidemic of substance abuse. One way to rectify this worldwide problem is through the spread of information.

Increasing public awareness concerning the dangers of drugs and alcohol through the cooperation of individuals and organizations has garnered significant results.

For years, the Knights of Columbus have been active in the fight against all forms of substance abuse. To further our efforts, the Supreme Council office sponsors the Knights of Columbus Sub-

stance Abuse Awareness Poster Contest. The purpose of this contest is twofold: to promote local awareness among young people of the major societal problems of alcohol and drug abuse and to generate ideas for Knights of Columbus anti-substance abuse posters and literature.

The Knights of Columbus Substance Abuse Awareness Poster Contest is open to all boys and girls ages 8 through 14. The contest is conducted at the local level with winning entries progressing through district/regional and state levels of competition to the international level. The winning entries at the international level will serve as the basis for a series of anti-substance abuse posters, with creative credit going to their artists, to be distributed

throughout the countries in which the Knights of Columbus is present.

The Knights of Columbus is an international, Catholic, family, fraternal service organization with nearly 1.8 million members in nearly 14,000 local councils. Last year, Knights donated more than 68 million volunteer hours and $150 million to charitable and benevolent causes, sponsoring projects to benefit the Catholic Church, councils, communities, families and youth.

Congratulations to all the students who submitted their substance-abuse posters to the Knights of Columbus’ 4th Annual Substance-Abuse poster contest. I would like to thank the judges who had a difficult time choosing the 4 winners that were submitted from Holy Cross School and North Grenville District High School. The judges for the contest were Barb Tobin, Melanie Lachance, Tricia Savoy, and John Falsetto.

The winners in the 8-11

age group were Kate Dunne and Madison Heaphy from Holy Cross School. In the age group 12-14, Grace Cairns and Raine Lundy of North Grenville District High School were the deserving winners.

All winners have received $100.00 for their hard work in growing awareness for substance and alcohol abuse and their impressive artistic talents. The winners moved onto district level and congratulations to Grace Cairns for winning. Now her poster is onto State level and then to International level should she win. All participants will receive a certificate for the great work and hard effort.

Thanks to everyone for making this year’s contest a great success. I would especially like to thank the students, teachers and judges for their continued participation.

Best Regards, Richard A. Savoy - Youth Director Knights of Columbus Council 5333, Kemptville

give them the passion and love for life. For some it is the quest for information and ideas, and discussing them with likeminded people.

For the athletes that had us watching the Olympic Games intently, it is striving to be the very best at their sport. Curiosity and questioning minds have led to amazing discoveries and inventions that have benefitted so many. We also have a wonderful legacy of amazing works of literature and art throughout the world.

March is nutrition month.

It is hard to imagine what is on the horizon in new ideas and different ways of approaching health and wellness. I do know that it will always be important to eat our ‘veggies’! There is such a variety of fruits and vegetables, fresh or frozen, interesting grains to try, and lean meats.

Trying to keep as active and as interested as possible is also important for the body, as well as the mind.

What sparks the interest and passion in your life? Is there something new you would like to try? I recently

heard a saying, ‘If not now – when?’

There are different ways we can adapt an interest to suit our current circumstance.

One interesting idea is to stop by the North Grenville Public Library, located in Kemptville, and check out all of the activities and resources.

There is sure to be something there to spark an interest!

Every week I enjoy seeing everyone that comes to the Centre to play Bridge or Euchre; those that come to the Art Class or the Card Making session; everyone who comes to the Diner’s Club; the group of Swingn’ Singn’ Seniors; and others who drop by. Feel free to stop by and check out the activities. There may be something here that intrigues you enough to give it a try.

Here’s to keeping the passion and love alive in our lives, and to good health!

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The winners in the 8-11 age group were Kate Dunne and Madison Heaphy from Holy Cross School.

Let’s Connect…

by Susan Smith It is March and the first day of spring is approaching!

Through a slight technical error we didn’t “Connect” in February – which actually was great as it really hit home at how much I enjoy writing this column. It makes me feel connected to the community as a whole.

February went by so fast. It is the month that our thoughts turn to love! Usually we think of romantic love. However, we all know that love has many forms.

Of course I love my family.

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They are my best supporters and encouragers. There are so many things that I love, from the outdoors to sitting down with friends for a relaxing visit.

I also love my work.

Coming to work and sitting down with Bev and Terry to plan for the upcoming days and weeks ahead is very exciting. The passion for KDHSI is apparent from the staff to the Board of Directors and all of our other amazing volunteers.

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Kemptville Horticultural Society welcomes renowned local florist Joanne Plummer this March!

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NORTH GRENVILLE HISTORICAL SOCIETY 15 Water Street, Kemptville, March 12, 2014

Joanne has been delighting flower lovers in Ottawa with her unique design style for over 30 years. Her passion for flowers, and her love of business led her to open her boutique, Mill Street Florist, in 1987. She continues to show dedication to her industry through her eagerness to give something back to the art that she loves, by encouraging young people to enter into the study of floriculture, and mentoring budding young businesswomen. As a founding member of the Canadian Academy of Floral Art (CAFA), and an active member of the prestigious American Institute of Floral Designers (AIFD), Joanne is recognized across Canada and the United States as a leader in her field.

Last fall, Joanne agreed to partner Mill Street Florist with the "Beth Donovan Hospice" for the first time, and as a result, the monies raised from the annual fundraiser increased dramatically.

This partnership has helped the hospice raise much needed funds to provide care for residents of the Kemptville area who are facing their final journey, with the love and compassion they deserve.

Mill Street is proud to have two residents of Kemptville on staff, and their world class designers are committed to creating beautiful arrangements that are now delivered to the Kemptville area.

Most recently, Mill Street were contracted to provide all of the plants and flowers for Sir Elton John's latest concert tour when he performed in Ottawa on February 13. Thousands of Mill Street blossoms were on hand in Sir John's private dressing and reception rooms. Anyone who knows Elton John and his passion for flowers will understand what a huge honour this was for them. This is the second time he has requested their flowers!

It is her love and respect for the incredible power of flowers that keeps Joanne inspired.

The Kemptville Horticultural Society welcomes Joanne to our March meeting to share her passion with us. The meeting begins at 7:30 pm, Wednesday March 19 at Kemptville Pentecostal Church, 1964 County Road 43, located 5km west of Kemptville on County Rd 43.

IRISH REFLECTIONS

Please join us for an evening with Dr. David Shanahan who will reflect on the history, music, literature, images and wit of Ireland, ancient and modern.

Doors will open at 7:00 p.m. The presentation will begin at 7:30.

All are welcome - old friends and new.

The wearing of a hint of green would not be amiss.

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Ken Finnerty auctions off a Robert Bateman Print

by David Shanahan Finnerty Auctions held a special event last Friday to raise money for Debbie Wilson who had lost her home in

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a fire recently. Insurance never seems genuinely comprehensive, and North Grenville rallied to meet the need. In a special auction held before

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the regular Friday night event, $4,700 was raised for Debbie as items donated by businesses and individuals in the community went under the hammer.

One buyer paid $100 for a buffet, and then left it to be reauctioned next week, to raise even more funds. The winner of the 50/50 prize of $100 donated his winnings to the cause too. Diane Finnerty said that she was “overwhelmed by the response”, as auction items came in from as far away as Ottawa, and local businesses donated cash and gift certificates. The auction saw a full house at the old Giant Tiger building in Kemptville.

Congratulations and thanks to Ken and Diane Finnerty and all who made the event such a success. Next up is a special dance event at the Legion on March 22. See more details on page 16

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This Employment Ontario program is funded by the governments of Canada and Ontario.

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by Woody Armour North Grenville, in concert with the county, is about to spend millions on the Hwy 43 expressway to the local box stores. Specifically, they are widening Hwy 43 so that traffic will flow smoothly between Highway 416, Merrickville and all the in-between subdivisions and box stores.

Traffic from subdivisions will be directed past the downtown area to the box store dominated shopping centers, which pay minimum wage for part-time jobs. So, while building this expressway, the town is advertising to attract clientele to “Old Town Kemptville”, yet they are spending hundreds of thousands of dollars to by-pass the old town.

Yes, building this Hwy 43 expressway is a county project (and so is the highway 44 bridge project over the C.P. railroad tracks…this does not bode well), but North Grenville will have to share some costs which will be borne by people who do not use it. This is not an attractive way to build a sense of community.

Instead of doing this, spending millions, why not spend thousands on job creation. Specifically, acquire an inflatable building and use it to house a farmers’ market, a craft market and collectibles market during the winter months. In fact, for the price of the expressway, you could buy 3 of them: 1 for sports such as tennis or soccer, 1 for music and the one for the farmers’ markets and crafts. Then once you have them, they could be spread in different locations around North Grenville, something for everyone.

In addition, the crafts market could also be encouraged to demonstrate small volume manufactured items.

The Voice of North Grenville The goal is to encourage small home operations to become larger. Remember, this winter period is a gift giving period and includes Black Friday, the Christmas season, Valentine day, Mardi Gras and Mother’s day. It is an ideal time to establish a “crafts” tradition in North Grenville. If a number of boutique food booths (i.e. hot chocolate, and local cider) are added to the mix, there is now a reason to visit Kemptville and to make it a tourist and culinary destination. Perhaps some local advertising agency could develop a theme of “under the dome” and attract all those tour buses from seniors’ residences that are seeking some place to take their residents. Wool mitts, toques, alpaca socks, quilts, etc., would be suitable items to put up for sale for the whole period.

With respect to the farmers’ market aspect, this “four season market place” would be a great opportunity to develop an organic hoop house or greenhouse industry featuring local prices. This would allow fresh product sales up to December then again starting in March, and would also include flowers and plants. Now, if a portion of each farmer’s booth fee is paid ”in kind”, (this also includes bakers and pasta makers), and products passed on to food banks, the food banks would have product when they need it most. This is a variation on the “tithe” system the churches use. In addition, for the farmers there is an additional 25% deduction in provincial taxes. So, having a market “under the dome” is a winning situation for all. Under the new legislation, there is a possibility of obtaining a cheese import quota which will allow the sale of all sorts of cheeses. We are waiting for clarification to find out if local cider and fruit

wines could be sold.

These farmers’ markets are important and I will quickly outline the situation. There is a drought in California and a dry spell in Arizona; these are two principle sources of product for North Grenville. So the prices of products grown outside the area will increase. Now, add in the price increase of diesel fuel for trucking. On top of all of this, add in the effect of the decrease of the Canadian dollar, and remember this number is cumulative. The result is a significant price increase in food products, especially fresh items. The chain stores have already announced price increases are coming soon. Newspapers, such as the Globe and Mail and Toronto Star, have also commented and predicted price increases. This will be irritating to about 70% of our population; however, it will have serious consequences for about 25%, or the balance of the population. And these are the ones that can do the least to respond and adjust to the situation of increased electricity rates, increased fuel prices, and now food price increases have to be paid out from fixed incomes.

A farmers` market is a necessity both for employment and in attempting to mitigate the damage caused by high prices of imported goods. The town council is well aware of these problems and the increasing rate of food bank usage, yet they do nothing. Well, they do spend time pondering the proposals of developers. The people who truly need their attention are being ignored.

Voters, including the food bank users, and those on fixed incomes, elected these councilors to look after their interests, and not to cater to recently arrived developers seeking to exploit the area then leave.

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The North Grenville Times The Voice of North Grenville HISTORY PAGE Memories of Todd School S.S. #7 Pancake supper in Oxford Mills 1958-59

by Winston Kinnaird In June, 1958, Hugh Margetts, the Secretary of the Oxford-on-Rideau Township School Board, was getting a haircut in my father, Orville Kinnaird’s barbershop. “What is Winston going to do next year?” he queried. “I don’t know,” was my father’s reply.

“Why?” “We are reopening a school and we need a teacher. Would Winston be interested?” “Better ask him,” said Dad. I was 17 years old and in Grade 13 at North Grenville District High School. I wanted to attend university but did not have the finances to go next year. This seemed like a good way to raise the money. Hugh picked me up and drove me out into the country. We stopped at a little stone schoolhouse out in the bush. “This is it,” he said. “It has been closed for a few years but we will have enough local children to reopen it in September. We will have it all fixed up by the first day of school.” I thought the building, although a little rustic and quaint, looked fine.

My next step was to attend the Summer School for teachers in Toronto. When my summer of fun was over, I descended on Todd School a qualified teacher.

The schoolhouse was, as most are aware, a small oneroomed stone building about two miles due west of Oxford Mills on the road quixotically named for that structure. There were twenty-three students in all eight grades. I can’t remember the names of all the students but there were several local families represented: Acton, Boal, Comeau, Day, Forsythe, Kuryliack, Orton, Sanderson, and Sears comprised the bulk. There were two black dogs who accompanied the Ortons and, if they had been eligible would have received the perfect attendance award. I used to quip that it was the only school in the area with trees on three sides and a swamp on the fourth.

The school board arranged for an experienced retired teacher to visit Marg Guy who was at Patterson School, also a newbie, and me to help us as we got started. So we were not quite on our own. On regular occasions, the itinerant music teacher would arrive to prepare the angelic voices for Heaven.

This was none other than the famous Jean Newans nee Jean Joyner.

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meet “The Sir” as I was called.

I think I was the first male teacher they had ever met. I found, as was my experience throughout my teaching career, that rural kids are the best mannered and most pleasant students to have in your class.

The Todd School kids were the first to prove this hypothesis.

Late in September when the mornings were getting cooler, I decided to warm up the building. The old wood stove as well as the stove pipes which traversed the entire length of the room from back to front had been refurbished with silver paint. The caretaker had put all the papers and flammable materials swept up daily into the stove. This, I decided would be ideal to take the chill out of the air. I struck the match and lit the paper.

The draw of air up the pipes was tremendous and soon the fire was raging. The stove got hot and the pipes hotter. The new paint curled up and burst into flame. Thick, acrid smoke filled the school.

The students and I stared in amazement. I sent the children outside for an early recess, opened the windows and beat the air with an old broom.

Eventually the fire died out and the air cleared. Recess was over and learning resumed.

It was the custom at all schools in the district to hold a Christmas Concert. Jean Newans prepared the musical numbers and spent hours rehearsing the students. The other teachers in the township gave me boxes of material from former concerts which they had directed and I selected some recitations and we even performed an abridged version of A Christmas Carol.

The older boys were more talented mechanically than I and created a stage and curtain. When the night of the concert arrived, so did all the parents. They filled the school and applauded the efforts of their little thespians. It was a magical evening for all concerned, not least of all for their teacher.

With the funds raised from admissions, I ordered a basketball and a set of hoops. When

Spring arrived, I utilized the wooden shutters which had boarded up the windows of the school while it had been closed and made them into backboards. One of these was nailed to a tree at each end of the school yard and Todd School had the biggest basketball court in Canada! It was so big that it took a whole recess to move the ball down the court once.

One of the most memorable experiences for me was the day a child learned to read. It happened right in front of my eyes. I was teaching consonant blends with the grade one-two class at the blackboard. One pupil who could hardly read at all was participating. Suddenly his eyes got huge and he started blurting out the words as I wrote them on the board.

I wrote word after word on the board and he read them as fast as I wrote them. From that instant he was transformed from an illiterate to a reader.

When the snow had melted out of the bush, I brought my golf clubs to school and the students brought their baseball gloves. It was a marriage made in Heaven. The teacher belted balls into the bush and the kids tried to catch them.

Everyone had a marvellous time. Fortunately, not one child was hit by a ball or club.

The odd one slipped and fell in the mud, however, and went home dirty but happy.

The other spring event was the annual track meet. While some schools had tracks to run on, we practised racing on the road in front of the school. Traffic was light and not one child was run over by a passing transport truck. We dug pits in the school yard for jumping and took turns holding a rope to see how high they could go. Although we didn’t win the track meet, we did pretty well for a little school with twenty-three participants.

When the last day of school arrived, all but one student was advanced to the next grade. They happily headed home to begin a long, fun-filled summer holiday.

Their teacher approached university with a heart full of happy memories.

Photo courtesy of Mike Pacitto The Oxford Mills Community Association would like to thank everyone who came out to their Pancake Supper last Tuesday evening. It was a wonderful evening and the community at large showed their support by filling up the place. Councilor Barb Tobin and Tim Sutton took turns serving pancakes, while Darlene McMartin supervised the cooks in the kitchen. The pancakes were made from scratch by Darlene herself, and were delicious. Thanks to Harry Pratt, Total Move Management, B&H, Joyce and Maurice Seguin, Ken Hunt and the North Grenville Times for their generous donations to help make the evening the success it was. We would also like to thank Mike Pacitto and Vanessa McCutcheon for stepping in to help when it was needed. Should you like to see what you missed out on go to the ngtimes facebook page and follow the link to see the video created by Micheal Pacitto.

I have said this many times before, but if not for the support of local businesses much of what happens in North Grenville would never take place. So remember, to shop as locally as possible, whether it’s for a realestate agent, carpenter, baker, etc....

They give so much of their time and money to many of the events that occur around NG. They deserve our support in return.

Thank you North Grenville for coming out and supporting the OMCA!

Join the Final Battle

March 22nd, 2014 10:00 AM — 5:00 PM

6th Annual Ye Olde Kemptvillian Medieval Festival Featuring Knights of Valour, Birds of Prey, Sword Fighting, Archery, Dancing, Workshops, Medieval Marketplace, Children’s Activities and More!

Tickets available at the door $10 Student $15 Adult $40 Family of 4 A.M. Barr Arena 830 Prescott Street, Kemptville Campus Kemptville, ON. K0G 1J0 www.kemptvillec.uoguelph.ca 2014 Kemptvillian Medieval Festival 11

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SERVICES Snow plowing, Kemptville and Surrounding area. Call Mike @ 613-223-1455 or 613 258-6407 Yoga for everyone. Wednesday starting Oct. 23, 5:306:30 pm: Thursday, Oct. 24, 12 - 1 at Independent Grocer.

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Kemptville Horticultural Society welcomes all Gardeners to a special event: Joanne Plummer of M ill Street Florist will demonstrate current designs in floral arrangements, 7:30 pm at Kemptville Pentecostal Church, Guests $10.

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Family Fitness Friday at Oxford-on-Rideau PS, from 6:30-8 pm. FREE evening for the whole family! MOVE, GROOVE, DANCE, PLAY, HAVE FUN with Luv2Groove followed by nutritious snacks.

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Spaghetti Supper: T he First Oxford Mills Girl Guides invite you to a fundraiser in support for upcoming trip to Rally 2014 in Toronto, at Bishop Mills United Church Hall from 5 to 7:30 pm. Children 2 and under eat free, children 3 and over $5.00 and adults $10.00 each. A Silent Auction, Craft Sale, Quilt Raffle and Girl Guide Cookies will also be available.

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The North Grenville Photography Club - Meeting first W ednesday of every month at the Auditorium at the Municipal Centre on Hwy 44. For more info see ngphotoclub.ca.

Bingo- First and third W ednesday of the month, Kemptville Legion. Games start at 1 pm. All welcome. Refreshments available.

Klub 67 Euchre every 2 nd & 4 th W ednesday of the month starting at 1:15 pm, St. John's United Church downstairs. Everyone welcome - $5. Vivian Howe 613-258-2540.

The Branch Artisans Guild, North Grenville Community Church,, 2659 Concession Street every 3 rd Tuesday, 7 pm. New members welcomed!

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ACROSS 1. Enumerate 5. Place 10. God of love 14. Savvy about 15. Oblivion 16. Fabricated 17. Alteration 19. Biblical garden 20. Do it yourself 21. Warning signal 22. Hand joint 23. Conference 25. Insect stage 27. A high alpine meadow 28. Grumbler 31. Iniquities 34. Leprose 35. Mineral rock 36. General Agreement on

Tariffs and Trade 37. Clobbered 38. Auspices 39. Former boxing champ 40. Appearance 41. Secret meeting 42. Make unfit for drinking 44. Neither ___ 45. What's happening 46. Spouse 50. Seraglio 52. Wear away 54. Caviar 55. Winglike 56. Showy bloom 58. Canvas dwelling 59. Feel 60. Back talk 61. Collections 62. Nosed (out) 63. Initial wager

DOWN 1. A lot 2. An independent film company 3. Remains 4. Not bottom 5. Ski race 6. Moon of Saturn 7. Arab chieftain 8. Find repugnant 9. Put clothing on 10. Come forth 11. The medical use of X-rays 12. Poems 13. Dispatched 18. Most dogs have them 22. Not straight 24. Sodium chloride 26. 5280 feet 28. Range 29. Goddess of discord 30. A musical pause 31. Quaint outburst 32. Sheltered spot 33. A travelling laborer 34. Anagram of "Tradesmen" 37. Cold-shoulder 38. Makes a mistake 40. Flower stalk 41. Laser printer powder 43. Turns away 44. Gestured the affirmative 46. Thicket 47. Keyboard instrument 48. Perch 49. Anxious 50. Derbies or berets 51. Away from the wind 53. Telephoned 56. South southeast 57. An Old Testament king

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Solution to last week’s Crossword

Patrick Babin 1. Caveat emptor is an old legal Latin maxim.

It means, “Let the purchaser beware.” This tells us: a. that the seller is dishonest? b. that the buyer is being pressured? c. that we buy at our own risk?

2. A person who shuts himself away from the world is said to have gone into seclusion, exclusion, or inclusion?

3. When the Prime Minister prorogues Parliament, he: a. addresses it on vital issues? b. calls it into session? c. discontinues it for an indefinite period?

4. Unscramble this sentence: platitudinous filled speech with ideas tedious is a 5. What is the difference between a valedictorian and a salutatorian?

6. With a sardonic smile, the policeman asked me where the fire was.

Was he being deferential, respectful, or showing mockery?

Could he have been sarcastic as well?

7. Meaning of succulent? Juicy, sneering, burdensome, arid?

8. Celestial means a group of fixed stars or pertaining to the heavens?

9. The lines: There is no frigate like a book To take us miles away Means that by reading books about people and places, we can travel: vociferously, voraciously, or vicariously?

10. A paragraph must have a minimum of how many sentences?

Is there also a maximum number?

Dandelion Festival May23 to 25

Dandelion transplant: from the dirt to downtown!

The 14th annual Dandelion Festival www.thedandelionfestival.ca is North Grenville’s premiere festival: a free three-day event that draws thousands of visitors to Kemptville’s historic downtown to celebrate the best of the area’s arts, culture, food, music and heritage.

This year, you are invited to “Discover Our Roots “ downtown! The festival is returning to picturesque Prescott & Clothier Streets, in the heart of Old Town Kemptville.

The 14th edition of the festival will be bigger and better than ever, expanding to feature an Arts Gate, live theatre, an expanded Kids’ Zone, the Grenville Militia http://grenvillemilitia.ca/, the “My View” film festival http://www.myviewfilmfest. ca/, great food and a roster of fantastic musical acts that are sure to please!

The festival is “Locally Grown” and will feature a host of local and regional art-

ists and musicians including “Twin Voices” — the community’s own Laura Beach — who will be featured on Saturday and Sunday. Beach uniquely weaves tradition and technology together to create a tapestry of vocal harmonies, violin melodies, and percussive sounds.

Kemptville’s Geraldine Taylor, proprietor of Geraldine’s Gallery, brings together her experience curating exhibits and her talents in visual arts to create a monumental art installation at the festival.

The Arts Gate will be a living mural, evolving over the weekend as patrons and local artists paint the town yellow and green!

The festival is welcoming vendors and artisans from across Eastern Ontario and the Seaway Valley. For more information and an application to join us, please visit www.thedandelionfestival.ca.

If you like what you see so far then you should put your name on it!

The festival has sponsorship opportunities available for individuals or businesses who want to “own” a piece of the 2014 Dandelion Festival.

We have generous sponsor benefits and look forward to partnering with many of North Grenville’s thriving businesses.

Please contact: Doug Quantz, Sponsorship Lead— douglasquantz@ yahoo.ca, 613-924-9994 John Barclay, Sponsorship Committee Chair — john@ triune.ca Media contact: Julia O’Grady, Festival Manager dandelionfestival@outlook. com This project is funded in part by the Grenville Community Futures Development Corporation. www.grenvillecfdc.com Supported by the Government of Canada through the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario. www.feddevontario.gc.ca

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NGCC’s Kieran Martin’s team wins Zone 2 Little Rock Curling Playdowns

L-R Hunter Churchill, Kieran Martin, Carter Churchill, Patrick Leaman

by Jim Dolan Last week’s article featured a couple of impressive wins by our senior members.

This week we focus on the younger members of our club, our little rockers.

On March 3, two North Grenville Curling Club teams participated in the OVCA Zone 2 Little Rock playdowns held at the Perth Curling Club.

At the end of the day, the NGCC team of Kieran Martin, skip, Carter Churchill, vice, Hunter Churchill, second and Patrick Leaman, lead had

defeated three teams to win the Zone 2 playdowns. The Martin rink now moves on to the Hogline Curlers Proshop OVCA Little Rock Championship that will take place March 23 at the Navy (RCN) Curling Club in Ottawa. The four members of the second NGCC team were Ryan Melesky, Kyle Melesky, Aiden Peters and Kade Mathieson.

The little rock playdowns are open to all curlers twelve years of age or under as of December 31, 2013. Teams may consist of any combination of boys and girls. Pre-

vious winners of the event include former NGCC member Laura Payne, 1995-96-97, and members of the 2013 and 2014 Canadian Ladies championship team, Rachel Homan, 2000 and Emma Miskew, 2001.

Congratulations to Team Martin and good luck at the Little Rock Championship.

Tomorrow, March 13, a special lady in my life celebrates her 59th Birthday - Happy Birthday Rose.

73’s wind up regular season with Ottawa Junior Senators

Outnumbered! Kemptville's Dylan Giberson (25) chases the puck between Ottawa's Thomas Crevier (19) and Ryan Collins (2) @rinkrat The two final regular season games featured a home and home series with the Ottawa Junior Senators. On Wednesday, Kemptville traveled to Ottawa to face the Sens. The 73’s caught them napping as they scored 18 seconds after the opening face off. As Ottawa cleared the puck out of their own end, Matt Martin picked it off at centre and fed Erik March 12, 2014

Brown at the Sens blue line.

Brown rimmed it around the end boards where Alex Row stopped it. Row sent the puck out front where Daniele Disipio tipped it past the Ottawa goalie to give Kemptville the early 1-0 lead. Ten seconds after the goal, the Senators took their first penalty. It only took a minute for the 73’s to make them pay. Kemptville took control in the Ottawa end after a dump in. The puck came back to Quinn

Carroll on the right point. He slid it across the blue line to Hayden Hanson on the other side. Hanson let a blast go and Brown, who had worked himself to a spot in front of the net, tipped it in. Unfortunately, after that two minute surge, the Senators woke up and scored four straight goals to hold a 4-2 lead after one.

The only goal of the second period came off a Kemptville stick. This time, some great passing set up the goal. Jesse

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Blais controlled the puck on the half wall and sent it down to Dean Galasso deep in the Ottawa end. Galasso sent a great cross crease pass over to Brown who buried it in the open side to make it a 4-3 game. In the third, the 73’s tied the game at 4. Jonathon Masters let a rocket go from the blue line that the goalie was able to stop. But he was unable to control the rebound and Brown slipped it past him for his third of the game and thirty-first of the year. As in the first, the Senators took over the game for the last ten minutes and scored three times. The 73’s went down to a 7-4 defeat after a great comeback effort. Erik Brown was named the game’s second star as he scored three goals and assisted on the fourth one.

sluggish and tentative through out the first period and Ottawa jumped out to a 3-0 lead by the first intermission. In the second, the intensity picked up and looked like it might turn into an interesting game.

The only goal of the period came of the stick of Daniele Disipio, his twentieth of the year. In the Ottawa end, Erik Brown won the battle in the corner and sent the puck back to the point. Hayden Hanson took a hard shot that the goalie stopped but Disipio smacked the rebound by him.

In the third, the Senators added one more to make it a 4-1 game. Kemptville closed out the regular season with a defeat but Dylan Giberson

was named the second star of the game.

Kemptville is making its second playoff appearance in its six year history in the CCHL. The 73’s will face a steep challenge in the opening round. They will be facing the Carleton Place Canadians who are currently ranked third in the country. Game 2 and 4 will be in Kemptville.

The first home game will be Thursday, March 13 and the second game will be Sunday, March 16. Both games will start at 7:30. Come on out and cheer your community team on its playoff run! Don’t miss it! Catch the Junior A fever!

Hockey with edge!

On Friday, Ottawa made the trip to Kemptville to complete the 73’s regular season.

Both teams had key members resting for their playoff runs.

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Guitar Lessons at KYC Monday through Saturday, the Kemptville Youth Centre (KYC) offers different programs for youth while at the centre. On Wednesday evenings from 4 – 6 pm and Friday evenings from 6 – 8 pm, KYC holds Guitar Lessons for youth.

Every Wednesday and Friday after school, youth have the chance to learn how to play the guitar from our talented teacher and program facilitator Sean Corbett. Sean has over 7 years’ experience playing the guitar and 5 years teaching guitar to youth. Sean can teach any style of music and can learn a certain song if a youth requests it and teach that to youth.

“Sean is a great teacher, I wanted to learn how to

play ‘Radio Gaga’ by Queen and he took the time to learn the song and then was able to teach it to me.

I would recommend that anyone who is thinking of taking lessons or has always wanted to try the guitar come to KYC and see Sean.” remarks Austin, a youth that has taken guitar lessons at KYC before.

There is no equipment or experience necessary and is free to youth from 12 to 18 years old. It’s a great way for youth to learn a new skill or find out if it’s something they enjoy. Over the last several years, KYC has strived to provide quality programming for youth of North Grenville and this is one way to open doors with youth.

Sean commented, “Guitar lessons provide youth with skills they will be able to build and develop throughout their life. Guitar lessons also give youth an outlet for stress and something focus on. Music is a powerful tool and I want to share the gift of music with the youth of the community in the hopes that it helps them through whatever is going on in their life.”

For more information on the program, or if you have a special skill you would like to share with Kemptville youth call Robin Heald, Executive Director, at 613258-5212. Also, to learn more information about KYC programs and events visit the KYC website at: www.kemptvilleyc.com

Hair-raising offer for the KYC

Get the best refund this tax season Anxiety is a feeling even the most prepared Canadian can experience when it’s time to complete their tax return. In spite of the concern that comes with our taxes, doesn’t if feel good when you press the button to NETFILE or print your return – especially when a refund is the reward?

Optimizing your tax return means that the calculation performed on the tax information you enter minimizes the amount of tax that you and your family members pay. Simply put, superior optimization means more money in your pocket.

Now that tax season is upon us, it's time to ensure that you will feel this state of euphoria painlessly – and choosing the right tax software can help on your journey.

Like most things in life, tax software products are not created equally. Despite popular misconception, the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) does not test tax software for optimization, or to make sure that it will deliver the best possible return for the taxpayer. Rather, the CRA's main interest is in a product’s ability to speak to its own electronic filing systems.

Many Canadians aren't aware of this and think that, thanks to the CRA, all NETIFLE certified software will provide the same result.

But what does tax return optimization mean? Optimizing your tax return means that the calculation performed on the tax information you enter minimizes the amount of tax that you and your family members pay in the tax year. Simply put, superior optimization means more money in your pocket.

"There are a few key optimization calculations that you should be looking for in your tax software," says Malcolm Campbell, VP Professional & Consumer Software & Services for Thomson Reuters Canada, makers of UFile tax software. "UFile, for example, is developed to calculate exactly what credits and deductions are applicable to each individual taxpayer. Many deductions and transferable amounts, including medical expenses, tuition, and public transit, are automatically calculated to ensure maximum savings, and thus, less tax."

Using tax software that optimizes your family's returns, such as UFile, automates calculations, including child care expenses, tuition transfers, pension amounts and pension splitting as well as medical expenses and donations, to ensure that your tax return is filed correctly and in your best interest. For additional details on how UFile's optimization works for you, visit ufile.ca.

As one of the local characters being “jailed” to raise money for the Kemptville Youth Centre, Susie McIntosh of Total Move Management has come up with a novel approach to fund-raising. While on vacation in Cuba recently, Susie has her hair braided. She is now offering a braid to those willing to pay.

There are thirty-nine braids in all, each one with its own colour bead attached - 7 purple, 3 green, 6 blue, 1 white, 1 red, 8 yellow, 11 pink, 2 orange. So you can pick your colour and put your money down. Donations of $20 or more get a tax receipt.

Susie’s “crime” for which she will be imprisoned is: loitering at Tim Horton’s. At least, that’s what I gathered from the time I had coffee there. There was a seat marked “Reserved for Susie”, but might have been someone else. No, that’s not true...really. Anyone wishing to buy a braid, contact Susie at susiekemptville@gmail.com or let us know here at the Times: editor@ngtimes.ca

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Gender Roles – Rural versus Urban What are the struggles men are enduring and how are they handling it? Part II

by Graeme Waymark (From last week’s column): In post war years, in rural areas, the roles of women changed more slowly than in metropolitan areas; however, it did not take long to catch up once the world of communications brought to the home non-discriminating descriptions of the new lives of women, double incomes, higher education careers and more. It did not take long for the glue holding together old ways to come apart – albeit, in some cases with a struggle.

In the extremes in the recent past the following was not unheard of: Father made the majority of the decisions and expected the others to accept it - the disciplinarian.

Men worked outside the house and did not do chores inside the house.

Dinner was expected at a certain time without the involvement of the boys.

Finances were run by the husband.

There were many different roles for the women where some took on more than others, but few did less around the home. Women were depended upon to be the in-home innovators, researchers (almanacs and catalogues) and recyclers (recall the newspaper wrapped hot bricks for wagons? – more effective than electric seat warmers of today). She was the pharmacist (nothing better than home remedies passed down from grandma); athome teacher and of course, accountable for the parenting.

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what they know and what they want to know: the old ways. These men may not understand that with the new two incomes, it is not fair to expect mom to: Come home from work and prepare supper; Clean up afterward; Look after the majority of household chores; AND Be responsible for much of the parenting.

In many cases, women today earn income equal to, or more than, their spouses.

They may require equal or greater rest and relaxation.

They are entitled to a peaceful enjoyment of the same number of hours as every other adult in the home.

The struggling and resisting man may attempt to emotionally swap his responsibilities by being a herofather to his children. This could involve, for example, placing his children up on the tractor, or the horse for a ride; renting or buying them a gocart; establishing father and son fishing rituals; and going turkey-hunting, or ice-fishing.

Any sport involvement is ‘right up there’ according to some of these men as equal to the parenting chores of mom, and that taking the girls to dance classes should not be expected of him. On the other hand, there is another resisting type of man who claims to be exhausted from his day job and wants to sit in front of the television and watch a sports event with a ritual beer in hand and have the children on his lap or beside him – for this, the man claims to be baby-sitting and that it is equal to doing after dinner chores.

The glue of the old ways is coming undone by evolution; however, whatever it

is that is bonding men to the role-playing of those old ways requires a stronger solvent.

To the rural women who are facing this struggle right now, they can be appeased slightly by knowing that the barriers have been broken in the cities and many mortared bricks have not only come loose but fallen.

There are wide open spaces and blue sky ahead for women, for instance, in parenting – but they need to know that they are not alone and just because a neighbor is 100 acres away is no reason to not become informed and armed to make the required advances for a new role that women can assume. There are women today who are prepared; there are many who are not.

What options are there for a woman when faced with a husband whom she loves, but is in a conflict with his penchant for old ways?

The first option is to realize the position men may be in.

That is to say, learn to adapt to new communications allowing the man to explain if, for instance, he is feeling confused about his role in the family, perhaps overwhelmed by changes in the structure; or unstable by events evolving faster than his level of comfort. Seek to find out if your husband has legitimate concerns. Perhaps you do not parent the way his mother did, or discipline the same way and this leaves him confused but he is not articulating his concerns or questions. On the other end of the scale, ask if part of your relationship still reflects where abuse used to be the social currency of the day. If so, insist that such a notion is not only old school but also, it is no longer tol-

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erated in society – rural or urban.

For men, realize that old time protectiveness is oft seen as a display of power long before it is interpreted as a code of chivalry. It is old school. A power struggle is also old ways. For example to use the words: “I expect (dinner, ironing…)” can be a power position; a mature partnership must never be a power struggle.

For woman and man it is time to look to these tools: Negotiating: This could be a new challenge. Decide who does what and when e.g. “if I cook, you do dishes; if I bathe kids, you put them to bed, if I shovel snow you put garbage out; if I iron, you fold, put on hangers …”.

Negotiation can be fun; more importantly, the result is usually fair.

Talking: Verbal fights need to evolve into a healthy talk with a purpose, a conclusion and decision on what has to be done, by whom, and by when.

Decision making: One person cannot make a decision alone and expect the other to live by it.

Being honest and fair: One cannot put the other person first without telling the truth. Ensure that you both seek the joy of being neither subordinate nor superior to the other.

CONCLUSION: Out-ofbalance power relationships are disappearing; new relationships are overtaking and transforming roles into those that are clear, understood and balanced; roles where subordination and dominance are neither defined nor discernable. The role of women needs no longer to be diminished anywhere.

by Beth Nicol On Saturday March 8, Tim Hortons at the Kemptville Mall on County Rd 43 celebrated its official reopening after a month of major renovation work. The facelift was designed for customer comfort and community appeal. It was quite a party with cookie decorating and balloons for the kiddies, Star FM live broadcasting, and give-aways of calendars, cake and prizes.

The ceremonial ribbon was cut by members of Kemptville Minor Hockey Team, the “Tim Bits;” as-

sisted by owner/operator, Ingrid Kohling. A faithful customer once requested that a certain Tim Hortons poster, should it ever need replacement, be saved for him. On Saturday at noon, a smiling Tom Doyle was presented with the framed poster. The draw for the gift basket was won by Alanna Thibideau.

Ingrid thanked her team of workers for their positive attitude and work ethic during a stressful few weeks serving customers from the trailer.

She noted the patience of customers and thanked them for their loyalty. If you haven’t been in to check out the new look, be sure to do so.

A Great Time in a Great Cause On Saturday, March 22, a special fundraising dance and music evening is being held at the Kemptville Legion Hall on Rueben Street to support Debbie Williams who lost her home in a recent fire. Music by This Old Heart & the Country Sweethearts. Tickets are just $10 and can be bought through Finnerty Auctions at 613-258-4284 or 613-258-5311. The hall has been donated free of charge by the Legion. The music is being donated free of charge by the band. Food for the event has been donated by the B&H, the Independent, and individuals in the community. Tickets are going fast, so make sure of yours and have a great time for a great cause.

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