spring car care

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The mechanics at our shop have over 60 years of experience between them. They are dedicated to providing high-quality repairs to keep you safe and happy. Whether you're coming in for a routine inspection or a repair service, we promise that you will be completely satisfied with our work. We provide 12-month warranties with all of our services for your peace of mind.

We're committed to providing a stress-free experience to both new and returning customers. Our shop only uses parts from reputable brands to ensure that your vehicle is always ready to drive.

Winter’s cold temperatures and icy conditions have been hard on your car, so it is likely showing some signs of wear and tear. Spring is the perfect time to bring your car in for a full inspection to identify any minor problems, before they become major ones.

Car care check list:

Change your oil and oil filter

Check your fluids.

Replace your wiper blades.

Check your charging system

Check your lighting

Lubricate your chassis parts

Check your belts and hoses

Check your filters.

Make vehicle maintenance a priority this spring to protect yourself and prolong the life of your vehicle!

It has been our honour and privilege to serve the people within our great community since 2008. We have built our reputation on listening to our customers’ needs and working within their budget, all while keeping them safe on the road. It is our mission for 2023 to provide the same great service. Keep us in mind for all your future Automotive, 24/7 Towing and Autobody needs.

Ag truck ticketed for going over 40 km/hr, evokes criticism directed at police

by Nelson Zandbergen Courtesy of Farmer’s Forum

Is it time to liberate modern farm machines from the 40 km/h maximum speed limit that applies to them when on the road in Ontario?

The question has been kicked into gear after a Wellington County OPP officer stopped and ticketed the operator of a fertilizer hauler for exceeding the slowmoving-vehicle limit — an action that triggered a social media backlash and 2,900 online comments.

The OPP detachment’s Feb. 28 Facebook post of the eyebrow-raising incident shows the back end of the pulled-over machine and its slow-moving vehicle sign, as viewed through the cruiser’s windshield. The officer’s on-dash radar reads 75 km/h.

Wellington County OPP

“would like to remind you that tractors and implements of husbandry cannot go over 40 km/hr when traveling on a roadway,” the accompany- ing caption reads. “A tractor this size at those speeds presents a danger to the operator and to other motorists. Visit the Ontario Federation of Agriculture for more info.”

Such truck-like haulers — equipped with huge off-road tires — are a common sight in rural Ontario, moving between fields and agribusinesses to quickly disperse fertilizer in the spring. Also known as floater trucks, they are capable of travelling faster than 40 km/h but still qualify as an implement of husbandry, the same designation as a farm tractor under the Highway Traffic Act.

Wellington County OPP

Const. Joshua Cunningham confirmed for Farmers Forum that the operator — not the company — received a ticket for exceeding the slow-moving-vehicle limit on a road south of Fergus. The $85 ticket “is not one that’s very often issued,” Cunningham said.

The Facebook post was shared over 540 times and generated 2,900 comments. Cunningham added that the detachment was “not trying to shame anybody” but was acting out of concern for safety and was simply enforcing the law.

But many replies to the post suggested the ticketing officer should have found other things to do.

Wrote Jon Hunt: “You know, I support the police in general because they have a difficult job to do, however, can’t you find something useful to do other than harass farm equipment? The rate of crime activity in our area has increased dramatically …. Perhaps your time is better spent investigating these crimes that have actual victims rather than harassing people for perceived dangers that are often overblown and ignore modern equipment safety factors. It seems to me that farmers traveling closer to road speeds is a good thing.”

Chris Pilger wrote: “I’m pretty sure you’re creating more of a hazard on the roadway pulling him over.”

Aaron Thomson wrote: “Seems like it would be much safer to let equipment go faster rather than impeding traffic. I’ve yet to hear of an accident due to speeding farm equipment but every day I see multiple near misses from impatient traffic passing equipment in unsafe places.”

“This fertilizer spreader has the same airbrake system as a highway tractor,” wrote Earl Reading, also observing the unit’s signal lights in the photo. He added that under the Highway Traffic Act, the machine can’t be inspected and licensed “due to its tires amongst other things. So fix the HTA to meet the everchanging farm equipment and allow us farmers to feed this ungrateful society we live in.”

Reading’s comment, which garnered 770 likes, drew a reply from Audy Bedard: “Maybe the minister of agriculture should talk to the MTO and tell them that tractors move a little faster than they did in the 30s. And are completely safe at the higher speeds.”

But Joe Scott, worried about reforming the law, noted, “If they open that can of worms, they will open us up to safety-ing every cultivator and seed drill and hay wagon in the province. The ticket is far more affordable.”

Collision leads to charges

Submitted by Grenville County OPP

On March 19, 2023 shortly after 6:30 p.m. Grenville County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officers responded to a two vehicle collision where a sedan struck a tractor trailer on Highway 401 east bound in the Edwardsburgh-Cardinal Township. No one was injured in the collision. After a brief investigation, the driver of the sedan was arrested. A male, aged 43 from Iroquois, was charged under the Criminal Code (CC) with;

Operation while impaired - alcohol and drugs - 320.14(1) (a)

Fail to Comply with Probation Order - 733.1(1)

The driver was released and is scheduled to appear at the Brockville Ontario Court of Justice at a later date.

If you have any information on the above investigations or any other please contact Grenville OPP on 1-888-3101122 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-(TIPS) 8477 or submit your tip on-line at www.ontariocrimestoppers.ca. Crime Stoppers does not want your name, you don't go to court, and you could earn cash reward.

73’s fold as they run into a hot hand to end their season

Carter Vollett

T: 613.258.3282 F: 613.258.4391 by the sportsguy

Kemptville only had two final games in their barn to stay in the running for a playoff berth as they faced Carleton Place Canadians on Wednesday evening to be slammed 7 - 4, and Smiths Falls Bears on Friday evening to fall 4 - 3.

Kemptville struck first in the initial frame as McDougall reversed to Fennell on the line, over to Nathan Merrett to rifle it top shelf past Jackson Pundyk at 2:40. Mathieu Fehr toe dragged with helpers from Colter and Gourgon put it behind Jacob Biron to knot it at one at 13:46. Mathieu Fehr assisted from Cooper with Soloway recording his second of the contest for the Canadians’ tie breaker at 17:14.

Matteo Disipio from McGuire and Ryan opened the second stanza at 4:58 to give Carleton Place a 3 to 1 lead. Kemptville countered with Vollett through the neutral zone and dropped back to Merrett on the point saucered to Ty Whyte to pull the trigger at 9:27. The Canadians answered back with Matteo Disipio’s second of the game with assists from Ryan and Hamilton at 10:03. Warner connected with Yakubowski to set up Khaden Henry in the slot at 16:00 to move the 73's within one.

Kemptville initiated a comeback with a tic tac toe from Brazier with Melvin onto Benjamin Campeau

World Water Day: Seriously off track

by Brandon Mayer

An important occasion has turned 30 this year. World Water Day is an annual event that has been held on March 22 every year since 1993. The day is meant to bring awareness to the fact that about 2 billion people around the world still don’t have access to clean water and sanitation.

World Water Day is a United Nations initiative. The organization has stated this year that we are “seriously off track” to meet our goal of ensuring that the entire world has access to clean water and critical sanitation (such as toilets) by the year 2030. Few would disagree that water should be considered a human right, but tape to begin the last twenty at 1:27. Thomas Dickey’s game winner with helpers from Disipio and Jamieson to give the Canadians the tie breaker at 6:02. Brandon Walker insurance goal from Bouwer with Brady to open the flood gates at 8:03. Solo marker came from Caton Ryan at 12:29 to see Alex Musielak replace Jacob Biron as Carleton Place had a 7 to 4 runaway.

Kemptville matched Carleton Place with 39 SOG with 0/2 PP.

Final season meeting with Smiths Falls Bears on Friday evening was met with a 4 to 3 loss witnessed by 473 fans to deflate the playoff balloon and end the 73’s season.

Kemptville drew first blood when Logue penetrated the line with Trottier to Matthew Yakubowski to beat Dawson Labre at 7:17. Shaymus Stevenson assisted by James and Campbell to flip it by Alex Musielak to even it up at 10:26. A squeaker off the stopper's glove to trickle over the line for Sean James from Barrett with Thompson at 19:09 to break the tie.

Sean James counts his second with a combination from Shaymus Stevenson to start the second twenty to move the Bears ahead at 1:21. PP for Smiths Falls for game winner as James with Brown to find Riley Thompson PPG to make it a 4 to 1 romp at 10:29.

With a man advantage, Whyte tagged Grady Logue PPG from behind the net to launch a comeback at 5:27. Henry hugged the wall across to Campeau to drop back to Coleman Bennett on the line to hammer it home short side at 9:07 to move the needle within one at 4 to 3. Alex Musielak left the ice for extra attacker at 18:42 without success.

Kemptville outgunned their opposition by 46 to 37 with 1/2 PP for both teams.

Your Kemptville 73’s have to close out their season, but not without expressing their appreciation for the community support received from fans of all ages.

See you around the wall next season…Hockey with EDGE providing it for everyone is a huge task.

In what the UN is calling a “once in a generation” event, the UN 2023 Water Conference is currently underway (or has just passed, for those who read the paper late), being scheduled for March 22-24. The UN Water Conference is the first event of its kind for almost 50 years. Talking about water is one thing, but taking action on the water crisis is entirely another. For individuals, it seems so daunting that it is easy to forget or give up on.

Few of us have the money or time to start drilling wells in areas that don’t have access to clean water, for example.

The question is not what we can’t do, but rather what we can do. The United Nations lists the three most common and helpful actions that people living in North America can take to do their part in combating the water crisis. These actions are:

1) Save water: Take shorter showers and don’t let the tap run when brushing your teeth, doing dishes and preparing food.

2) Stop polluting: Don’t put food waste, oils, medicines and chemicals down the toilet or drains.

3) Eat local: Buy local, seasonal food and look for products made with less water.

Besides donating to charities that build wells and provide adequate sanitation in developing countries, such as the Kemptville-based Ryan’s Well Foundation, people can undertake the simple actions above to do their part in meeting the world’s water goals.

When it comes to water shortages, we often think of situations in developing countries. However, it is also important to remember that many first nation reserves in Canada are also struggling with access to clean water.

Providing clean water to everyone in Canada should be seen as just as important as providing clean water in developing countries. When it comes to clean water on reserves, only the federal government can take action, which means that we need to express to our representatives how important we think it is.

Water is not a luxury, it’s a necessity. It’s time that we talk less, and do more to make sure that everyone on Earth has access to it.

Part-time Building Custodian Handyperson

Job Description

The position is responsible for daily cleaning of the building as well as all repairs assigned by the Property Manager. These tasks include:

Garbage collection - Surface cleaning - Floor cleaning /Mopping and vacuuming - Final cleaning of vacant apartments prior to initial occupancy - Troubleshoot and perform minor repairs on heating, cooling and ventilation systems, plumbing systems, and electrical systems - Performing annual apartment inspections with Property Manager - Monthly building fire alarm and system testing and verification - General HVAC: replace filters, replace belts - General plumbing: unblock drains , repair leaks - General Electrica: receptacle replacement, light fixture replacement. switch replacements - Painting, drywall patching and repair - Summer grounds maintenance pruning, hedge trimming, etc. - Seasonal installation and removal of window AC units.

Qualifications & Essential Skills:

Skills: Must be familiar with and able to use power tools, hand tools required for light carpentry, electrical, plumbing and HVAC. Ability to operate lawn maintenance equipment as well as snow removal equipment (snowblower) required. Must be friendly and able to communicate effectively in a courteous manner with others. Problem solving and critical thinking also required.

Experience: Previous maintenance and/or custodian person experience required.

Physical Capabilities: Work can be physically demanding, requiring bending, crouching, kneeling. Must be physically capable of lifting 100lbs.

Terms of Employment:

Permanent contract, part-time (3hrs/day Mon-Fri), flexible weekday daytime hours with ability to set own schedule. Vulnerable sector police record check required before hiring complete.

Work Setting:

Small, 30 unit multi-residential seniors apartment building.

Work Location: 5581 Dr. Leach Drive, Manotick, ON

Salary: Starting at $25 hourly, depending on experience. Please forward resumes to rideauhousing@rogers.com letters cont'd

Dear Editor, I am pleased to read Zara Zrudlo’s contributions to the NG Times, especially their March 16, 2023 piece, Heritage. Their response to Lorraine Rekmans’ letter regarding the acknowledgement of Indigenous land reinforces my long-held opinion. Listening to land acknowledgements read or recited before any number of meetings, I wondered who, including the listeners, understands the statement.

The words are meaningless to many as evidenced by the absence of Indigenous heritage in the Heritage Week issue of this paper. There are readers who will balk when I write, this is our home on native land. Those who recoil have not heard nor understood the acknowledgement recognizes the historical and contemporary presence of Indigenous people in North Grenville.

The Legal Aid Ontario Webpage succinctly states, land acknowledgements must be personal, heart-felt, and honest. Fulfilment of the acknowledgement requires understanding. Understanding we are on the path of learning about Indigenous history, culture, and contemporary issues. Understanding the purpose and what we hope to achieve in delivering a land acknowledgement.

Understanding the power of a land acknowledgement is essential to establishing healthy, reciprocal relations while respecting and recognizing Indigenous People. The individuals giving the land acknowledgment must be able to cite their organization’s work toward understanding, truth, and reconciliation.

Rote recitations and cold readings of the land acknowledgement can be a misunderstood stew of verbiage. All too quickly, since the release of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission final report in 2015, the land acknowledgement has become a tired paternoster.

Michael Whittaker

Dear Editor, My favourite part of this paper is always the “letters to the editor”, and in this week’s paper, I appreciate the opinions of all four authors. First, Jean Hartjes’ “Our Home on Native Land”. Yes, I agree. Second, Lorraine Rekmans – also, I couldn’t agree more. This is still Algonquin land. At the very least they (the province) should not be putting the prison on Algonquin land. Some of this vacant land or all should be kept and returned to them. And to Elaine McGreavy, I understand your despair. I live on Prescott Street and the traffic has always been heavy here, but it keeps getting worse with so many dump trucks and very heavy trucks with long loaded trailers besides. I do still have my backyard to get to in the summer. The noise is somewhat less. And last, but not least, Leo Kleiss. I think you are quite right about the health care system. I have never had

Municipal Office Hours

The Municipal office is open to the public Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Visit our events calendar to find out what’s happening in the community: www.northgrenville.ca/events

UPCOMING MEETINGS

COUNCIL MEETINGS

Please see the Council agenda for further details on how to participate in Council meetings. All Council meetings will be live streamed on YouTube at: youtube.com/user/NorthGrenville/ featured and on the Municipality’s website at: www.northgrenville.ca/meetings

To make a deputation in relation to an item on the agenda, please provide your comments no later than two hours prior to the start of the meeting to clerk@northgrenville.on.ca.

Council agendas are available at: www.northgrenville.ca/meetings.

• Tuesday, April 4, 2023 at 6:30 p.m. (Open Session) – Council Chambers

• Wednesday, April 12, 2023 at 6:30 p.m. (Open Session) – Council Chambers

• Tuesday, April 18, 2023 at 6:30 p.m. (Open Session) – Council Chambers

COMMITTEE MEETINGS

Committees may be meeting in-person or virtually. Please see the Committee agenda for details on how to attend. Agendas can be found on the Municipal website at www.northgrenville.ca/ meetings.

VOLUNTEER AND EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

Marketing Coordinator Summer Student to worry about that yet, but my luck might run out. I have been lucky to not be a big user, and I am a bit of a health nut and it does seem to keep me away from medical help, but my luck probably won’t last forever. Thank you so much for your letters.

Kathy Piché

The Municipality of North Grenville is seeking to fill the position of Tourism Student. Interested applicants may submit a cover letter and resume outlining qualification in confidence to Human Resources by 4:00 p.m. on Friday, March 31, 2023. Visit www.northgrenville.ca/careers for details and more information on how to apply.

Tourism Summer Student

The Municipality of North Grenville is seeking to fill the position of Tourism Student. Interested applicants may submit a cover letter and resume outlining qualification in confidence to Human Resources by 4:00 p.m. on Friday, March 31, 2023.Visit www.northgrenville.ca/careers for details and more information on how to apply.

Parks and Recreation Seasonal Student

The Department of Parks, Recreation and Culture is currently accepting applications for full and part-time spring/summer student positions. Interested applicants may submit a cover letter and resume outlining qualification in confidence to Human Resources by 4:00 p.m. on Friday, March 31, 2023. Visit www.northgrenville.ca/careers for details and more information on how to apply.

Advisory Committees

The Municipality of North Grenville is seeking to fill volunteer positions on various Advisory Committees of Council.

• Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Advisory Committee due 4:00 p.m. on Friday, April 14, 2023.

• Heritage Advisory Committee

• Housing Advisory Committee

• Indigenous Advisory Circle

• Property Standards Committee

Visit www.northgrenville.ca/careers for more information on how to apply. For questions, please contact the Clerk by email at clerk@northgrenville.on.ca or by telephone at 613-258-9569 ext 171. Applications due by 4:00 p.m. on Thursday, April 6, 2023.

Community Engagement

Community members are invited to take a community survey to assist in the creation of the Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Strategy. The survey is available at www.northgrenville.ca/equity and hard copies are available at the North Grenville Municipal Office (285 County Road 44), the North Grenville Public Library (1 Water Street), Kemptville Youth Centre (5 Oxford Street West), North Grenville Community Living (2830 County Road 43), and Seniors’ Community Services (215 Sanders Street). TThe survey is open until 4:00p.m. on Friday, April 14, 2023.

Building: 613-258-9569 x130 Fax: 613-258-1441

Fire Services Info: 613-258-9569 x201

Fax: 613-258-1031

By-Law Services: email: bylawinquiries@northgrenville.on.ca

613-258-9569 x211

Police Administration: 613-258-3441

Animal Control: 613-862-9002

One bird's topsy- turvy spring

Once again the weather does a flip-flop and everything has to rethink as to what it is doing and how it is going to cope with it! We haven't got to the first day of Spring yet and some of the hibernating animals, such as the Chipmunks, have already popped out to have a look around. This, of course, doesn't over impress the resident non-hibernating members of our garden crew, the squirrels, who don't really want any more competitors to their food supplies! On the other hand, the birds just carry on as normal, warily, competing within their kindred flock members and a few others, for their turn in the "pecking order". Hopefully, the budding Crocuses, forcing their way upwards through the Niger Seed husks at the front of the house, along with other budding plants and trees, will soon provide them with more of their natural foods. Until the appearance of such a food supply is more established, we'll have to continue our support for them all until we ourselves are certain that they can survive independently without our support.

One of our resident birds in our topsy-turvy weather, is the beautiful little "Upside-down Bird" a White- breasted Nuthatch, but even it has its moments of uncertainty, as can be seen in the picture of it being the "right way up!" What a lovely treat, as it shows off its other side! Maybe you too have had the good fortune of seeing one in your "neck of the woods". Stay safe and well.

Cheers, John Baldwin

Tid Bit Musings

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