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Alf Campbell died on March 11, in his 87th year. Alf didn’t look like a warrior, and he didn’t sound like one either. But, long before the term was used as it is today, Alf Campbell was an EcoWarrior of the highest order. He spent more than half a century in our community, adding to our knowledge of, and appreciation of forests and trees and the plants and their importance in our survival as a people. Inspired by the work of the great godfather of forestry in Ontario, Edmund Zavitz, Alf went to the University of
Toronto’s School of Forestry, and when he graduated, back in 1956, he arrived in Kemptville to begin his life’s work. He and Peg, his wife of 56 years, came here as a young married couple, getting lost in Merrickville and trying to find out where Kemptville was. County Road 43 was just the gravel Hoey Road in those days, and Alf and Peg must have wondered what they were getting into here. He began as an Extension Forester, working both at Limerick Forest and the Ferguson Forest Station north of the Village of Kemptville, as it was then. How different the place was in 1956. Alf
once told me that, when he Alf. Alf was a unique link, an first went to Limerick For- almost circular chain connectest, the trees only came up ing Zavitz, Howard Ferguson to his waist. He could stand and Kemptville. Ferguson, and look out over them, as native of Kemptville, had far as the eye could see. The encouraged Zavitz, who inForest had only been in ex- spired Alf, who came to work istence since 1940, and was in Kemptville at the Forest an attempt to reforest an area Station established in 1945 that had once been cleared and named after Ferguson. He farmland, an area that had embodied a heritage, a desire been devastated by wind and and determination to restore erosion after the tree cover their forests to the people of had been removed. Ontario and to ensure that Alf Campbell worked at the land would always have bringing the trees back, and its protective tree cover and reforestation, a major scheme life-supporting forests. in Ontario since Zavitz had But it was not just as a been encouraged by G. Howard Ferguson in the 1920's and 30's, was a passion for continued on page 2
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continued from front page professional Forester that Alf contributed to this worthy cause: he became a teacher himself, someone who informed and inspired younger generations too. Almost from the beginning of his time here, he began arranging visits by school children to the Forest Station, teaching them how the forest ecosystem came about after the settlers arrived and cleared the land. Around 400 kids a year, mostly from Grade 5 and from schools all over the region, started coming to the Station in the late 1950's or early 1960's. He made them, quite literally, tree-huggers, sharing with them his love of trees and impressing on them how vital healthy forests are to healthy people. Right up until recent years, Alf continued to bring children on tours of
the Ferguson Forest Centre, continuing his role as teacher and enthusiast. So many people have very fond memories of Alf and Peg. Local resident, David Herman and his wife remember another side to Alf: “Josephine and I are saddened to learn of Alf's passing. I sang in the Ottawa Valley Men's choir with Alf. He loved singing and was an avid gardener. He grew garlic and donated a lot to the St. John Farmers Market and loved to talk of his experiences. I am sure he is in the finest choir possible now. Miss you, Alf.” Liza Duhaime worked with Alf at the Ferguson Forest Centre and appreciated what he brought to the work and the atmosphere there: “He was charming and fun, enlightened and passionate
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about Ferguson Forest Centre. Alf was a wonderful teacher and I have vivid memories of those events and a better appreciation of what's around me on my forest walks. I feel honoured to have known Alf”. I had the pleasure of filming an interview with Alf and some other great people a few years ago. He spoke of his decades of work and life in North Grenville, sitting beside two other contributors to the FFC, Adam Shewchuk and Owen Fitz’Gerald, who have also passed away since then. But thanks to them, and to Alf and his contemporaries, we still have a Forest Centre, taken over after the province closed the Station in 1995. Alf has passed on his passion and determination to other generations, and both Limerick Forest and the FFC will remain as a wonderful and green memory of a great man who cared for them so much.
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by Doug MacDonald Archbishop Fred Hiltz, Primate of the Anglican Church of Canada, with Bishop Michael Oulton, will be the guests of the six his-
toric Anglican Churches of Grenville North (the parishes of Oxford, Kemptville and Merrickville) at a very special Regional Easter celebration at Holy Trinity, Merrickville on Sunday, April 1, at 10:30 a.m. The congregations of St. Andrew’s, Garreton; St.Anne’s, Oxford Station; St. Peter’s, North Augusta; St. James, Kemptville; Christ Church, Burritt’s Rapids; and Holy Trinity, Merrickville will gather together to welcome their Bishop and the Primate (chief spokesperson for the Anglican Church of Canada). Archbishop Hiltz is spending Holy Week 2018 with the parishes of our Diocese. His visit to Holy Trinity will complete this seven day tour. As the Archbishop re-
tires next year, this may be the last opportunity to experience his down-to-earth approach and “ability to just exude the enjoyment of the ministry he has shared” with Anglicans for the past twelve years. The tradition and pageantry of the Anglican Service will be enhanced by the glorious music of Easter presented by the choristers from the churches of Grenville North. Bishop Michael Oulton has stated: “I think it is a wonderful opportunity for us to gather and celebrate our faith in that journey from the glory of the palms to the glory of the empty tomb”. Andrew Wilson of Holy Trinity extends to the community a warm invitation to attend the service and the reception that follows.
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The Christ Church United outreach committee in Chesterville hosted Dinner on the House on March 8. This is a free weekly community meal – open to everyone and anyone – run by the House of Lazarus (HOL) in Mountain. Dinner on the House is held every Thursday, from 4 to 7 p.m., at the Knox Presbyterian Church in Mountain (2227 Simms Street). Members of the outreach committee provided all the food and served the meal! Thanks go out to Christ Church United for supporting this important community initiative. Pictured, from left, Laurie Lannin, Tina Gasser, Lois Lannin, Janice Paquette and Judy Ouderkirk.
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Some may fondly remember the baseball tournaments that drew teams from all over North America. Others may remember them for the bingo hall that they operated for many years. Today, people likely associate the club with Christmas trees, chocolate bunnies, or their "Catch the Ace" lottery. In addition to their local work, they are active in the
Lions Club International’s focus on eye-care. Every year, they collect and process several thousand pairs of used eyeglasses, and participate in clinics in Central and South America, providing thousands of people with glasses that they wouldn't otherwise be able to afford. On April 28, the club will be joined at the North Grenville Municipal Centre
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Free the Press! by Marguerite Boyer Our very own Hilary Thomson was thrown in jail on Friday, despite her defence attorney, Jacob Leeson’s (St. Michael's) excellent defence. As part of the Jail and Bail fundraiser for the Kemptville Youth Centre, Hilary had been charged with “asking too many questions”. Tracy McDonald (CSE Consulting) and Cyndy Batchelor (O'Farrell Financial) were
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The Road to Amalgamation
4. The rush to unite by David Shanahan Amalgamation was the major preoccupation of the municipal councils in Kemptville, Oxford-on-Rideau and South Gower during 1997. The Province of Ontario had set a series of deadlines that had to be met if amalgamation was to be finalised in time for the municipal elections on November 10. In January, the promise of amalgamation was that it would save money for everyone, municipalities and the Province too. A spokesperson for the Ministry of Municipal Affairs told the TriCouncil at a meeting in Oxford Mills that, had the three municipalities amalgamated in 1995, they would have saved over $200,000. The following week, in the same venue, an Open House for Oxford-on-Rideau residents was told by Reeve Don Cameron that the province would save money by downloading services to the new amalgamated municipality.
Not everyone was as optimistic about what the process would bring. The Kemptville Council continued to be wary of the deal, and voted in favour of bringing in a mediator, as they felt the town was not “getting fair treatment in the negotiations� between the three communities. One of the issues concerning them was the fact that the new amalgamated Council would have only five members, elected at large. Kemptville worried that, without a ward system, were councillors were elected to represent a specific part of the municipality, Kemptville could be left without representation on either the new Council or the Police Services Board. In early February, the United Counties voted to approve their own plan for restructuring, reducing the number of municipalities in the Counties from twenty-two to fifteen. The United Counties Council itself would be reduced in number from an unwieldy forty-two to just
eleven. The proposed restructuring would create a new entity called North Grenville, consisting of the three municipalities, with a Council of five members elected at large. This plan had to be approved by the majority of existing municipalities and then would go to the provincial Ministry for their approval. The Kemptville Council approved the United Counties plan, as did the other two municipalities, but it was not a unanimous decision. There was still concern about the size of the new council and the lack of a ward system. Kemptville feared they could lose their identity if they had no representatives on the new Council. No arbitrator had been assigned, and some Councillors believed the entire project had been rushed through. But the project was on, and a transition team was set up to manage the amalgamation. One sub-committee was mandated to find a name for the new municipality, and they decided to let the
residents decide. A ballot was mailed out containing six options. But the response was not enthusiastic: only 670 votes cast out of a population of almost 12,000. The name that got most votes was Kemptville-onRideau, second was North Grenville. But it was discovered that many ballots had not been delivered, especially in South Gower, so the Transition team decided on the name themselves in the end. Thus was born the Township of North Grenville. It would not become the Municipality of North Grenville officially until 2003. There are still many today who refer to the Township, or even just Kemptville, when they mean North Grenville. The size of the new Council continued to be a source of dispute. Ralph Raina, exMayor of Kemptville, suggested that a council of seven would be preferable, at least for the first few elections, with a ward system, to make the transition more harmoni-
ous. Richard Bole, Councillor in Kemptville, worried that the increased workload which was bound to fall on the new Council, would result in requiring a full-time council in order to handle the work. But the final arrangement remained a council of five elected at large: the same as we have today. On May 16, 1997, the Minister of Municipal Affairs approved the amalgamation plan put forward by the United Counties: amalgamation was coming for sure. In July, it was stated that the new
scheme would probably not cost staff jobs, though there was some concern noted that the proposed salary of the new Chief Administrative Officer for North Grenville could be as high as $75,000. As the year drew to a close, it was confidently believed that downloading of services from the Province to North Grenville would be revenue neutral. The future looked promising.
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Local family pushing for autism acceptance by Hilary Thomson This Tuesday, April 2, a local family is pushing for acceptance, not just awareness, for people on the autism spectrum. Mother, Catherine Bell, and her children, Matt and Kate Bell, have all been diagnosed with autism. Living with autism is part of their everyday lives, and they have worked hard to carve out a life for themselves in North Grenville which takes into consideration their needs as autistic individuals. They are very interested in educating people about autism, and promoting inclusion for autistic people in schools, the community, and the workforce. At 23-years-old, Matt Bell is in his second year at Carleton University. After
an unpleasant experience at Algonquin College, Matt is thriving in school, with a social circle that accepts his differences, and with lots of support from the Paul Menton Centre (PMC), for people with disabilities. “I was told when he was two years old that he would never graduate high school,” Catherine says. Matt is not only enjoying taking courses at Carleton, he is also heavily involved in advocacy and education about autism. He writes for an international blog about issues concerning autistic communities, and is helping to create an online campaign, spreading the idea of autism acceptance. He has even applied to be a mentor with the PMC for people who are disabled, or on the autism
spectrum. “So far, going to Carleton has been one of the best experiences I’ve had,” Matt says. He is on the lookout for a job, but has had some trouble because of his special needs. The Bells have found that the workforce is one place where there still needs to be more acceptance when it comes to people on the autism spectrum. “He is very loyal, and has a great resume,” Catherine says. “When people at the PMC see it, they don’t know why he hasn’t been hired yet.” Kate is a senior at North Grenville District High School and, despite her shy nature, she is hoping to present a speech at her school about autism acceptance on April 2, which is Autism
Acceptance Day. Kate has a group of friends at school, and finds riding and being around animals to be the best thing to help build her confidence. After she graduates, she hopes to go to school to be an early childhood educator and take a course in horse training. Catherine says it has taken a few years, but she and her family are now settled in the community. They have all found a balance between socialization and the solitude they need to recharge. Catherine is involved in the community through her volunteering with the Hospice,
by Helen MacGregor Victor Hugo’s novel “The Hunchback of Notre Dame” was published in 1831 and the story takes place in 1482. The animated Disney film was released in 1996, and the licensed stage musical in 2014. The show now contains traces of all of these historical moments in the characters, story and score. Please join KYMTC and NGCC as we take you on our interpretation of Quasimodo’s Paris. Here is an introduction to more of the cast of this amazing musical. Clopin is the Queen of the Gypsies, and she is a seasoned entertainer who suffers no fools. She is also a vigilant leader and protector of Roma (the gypsies). Pyper Johnston, from Kemptville, plays the role of Clopin with a twinkle in her eye. Her gorgeous voice helps to introduce the audience to the story and its characters. Pyper enjoys personalizing her female version of Clopin. The Hunchback of Notre Dame is built on the conventions of Story Theatre, so Story Tellers are very imMarch 28, 2018
portant. Kayleigh Styles from Greely, and Tatum Tatarciuc from Kars, do a wonderful job in helping Clopin keep the audience involved and on track in the progression of the story. Kayleigh also has fun portraying the gargoyle St. Aphrodisius. Tatum is also a dancer in this show, and says that she loves the dances and the costumes. On Catholic cathedrals, gargoyles were believed to scare away evil spirits. In “The Hunchback of Notre Dame”, the gargoyles come to life when Quasimodo is alone in the bell tower, and become inanimate figures of stone whenever anyone else enters. Out of the three gargoyles, Hugo is the most comical and flamboyant. He is also a lover of the entertainment, romance, and action in the Festival of Fools. Sam Horner, from Winchester, and the hilarious peddler from KYMTC’s “Oklahoma”, is a wonderful comedic actor who loves playing Hugo because he can make everyone laugh. The gargoyle,
struggling to fit in. “You need to find someone who knows the ropes to help you bumble along.” Catherine and her family are willing to be those people to anyone needing a hand up in the community. They are passionate about what they do in terms of autism advocacy, and are willing to share what they have learned through their journey to integrate into the North Grenville community. “We moved out here four years ago,” Catherine says. “It was a great move for our family.” Anyone in need of support can email her at cath. cross@yahoo.ca.
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and through the Horse of Course riding club of Eastern Ontario. The Bells are a prime example of how you can live a full life with autism. It has been hard work, but they are showing the world that, despite their differences, they will persevere. And their message is clear: more autism acceptance is needed in communities across Canada to ensure that people with autism lead as full a life as they do. “Make sure to use the resources available in your community,” Catherine says to anyone with autism who is
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Victor, acts as the Renaissance woman, speaking often as the voice of reason, or, at least, the voice of caution. Lela Fox-Doran, from Smiths Falls, is very funny as Victor. Lela loves that Victor is so obnoxiously uppity but, at the same time, has such empathy for Quasimodo. Laverne is easily the most competent of the gargoyles and acts as a wise mother figure towards Quasimodo. Katelyn McGahey, from North Grenville, loves playing the feisty Laverne, because she has a mind of her own. The challenge, Katelyn says, is to make your character unique. Djali, played by Maya Mohammed from Ottawa, is Esmerelda’s extremely loyal friend. Maya loves the challenge of playing a mute character where facial expressions and body language are so important. Lieutenant Frederic, played by Freddy Simonyi from Merrickville, is a member of the Cathedral Guard. Freddy is a true supporter of the other characters and a loyal friend to Phoebus. Audiences will be captured by the story in this truly unforgettable musical. Tickets are $16 online and $15 from a cast member, at the door, or at Scotiabank, Kemptville. Shows are April 14 at 7:30pm and 15 at 2pm; April 20 & 21 at 7:30pm; and 22 at 2pm; April 27 & 28 at 7:30pm, and 29 at 2pm. For information please go to www.kymtc.org and www. ngcc.net.
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Down the rabbit hole by David Shanahan This is a time that would get the most optimistic feeling a little paranoid. I write a couple of articles some months ago about the dangers that social media platforms could pose to our freedoms and access to information. Facebook, I noted, uses algorithms to decide which posts you get to see, depending on what you’ve indicated are the things that interest you in the past. There are ways of controlling the content you see on Google, Twitter, Instagram, and other social media platforms, all designed to present you with what they think you’d like to see. The danger, I thought, was that they could also use the same methods to present you with what someone else wanted you to see. Paranoid? Alarmist? Apparently not. You will have read about the problems Facebook are having because of
the link that has been shown between their database contents and a company called Cambridge Analytica. The company used Facebook profiles of around fifty million “friends” to provide false news stories, videos and other media during the US election to blacken Clinton and promote Trump. Now it transpires that the same tactic was used during the British referendum on Brexit, to sway the vote in favour of the U.K. leaving the European Union. To add to the links, it was a Canadian who developed the algorithm used in both cases, in part through a Canadian company, AggregateIQ, based in Victoria, B.C. The financial links to the Russian Government are gradually becoming clearer too. The assumption is that these companies, and those who were behind them, such as Steve Bannon, are still
Letters to the Editor Dear Editor, Great to see Doug Ford as the new PC leader, I know who I am voting for and it AIN'T "windbag Wynne". His brother Rob is so missed as a councillor/Mayor. Rob was not one of those "career swamp creature puppet Politicians". Yes he had his issues and they were made known. (I think his extracurricular activities were made known because the "establishment" tried to use it, at first, as blackmail to control him but he didn't care so they released it) yet his popularity was strengthened by that. One might ask why? Well, as rumour has it (and there are many many more such "get it done because I serve the people" type actions), a street in Toronto had many potholes which were dangerous. The citizens called and called and... and this went on for 8 or so months and nothing! One
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the fact that they, like the NG Times, are a member of the Ontario Community Newspaper Association and News Media Canada. You may have seen the article in the Ottawa Citizen last weekend about the disagreement which has been impacting on our relationship with the Municipality of North Grenville. Let me here express our thanks to the many people who wrote letters, or posted on our website and social media, supporting the Times. We are grateful, indeed. There is a real need for the media to report on municipal affairs. This is not always a negative thing: much of the time, things go along smoothly. But when it comes time to shine a light on more negative aspects, it should not be seen as an attack on democracy, or an unacceptable intrusion on what doesn’t concern us. We need to accept the role of the
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spread disinformation to them without their knowledge. I would repeat what I wrote months ago: we’ll need to be much more aware of what we read, to judge it carefully for its source and consistency. I know there are people in our own community who like to disparage the Times, claiming that it is all just our opinion, that we’re not a “real” newspaper, etc. This is not a phenomenon confined to North Grenville, however. Other community newspapers around the province have been faced with similar attacks, even from municipal councils. The Voice of Pelham, in the Niagara region, had their communications with the local municipal council ignored, their papers left in the Municipal offices trashed, and all because they had reported on council activities. They were met with cries of “not a real newspaper”, in spite of
active in preparing for the American mid-term elections in November, and even in Canadian elections here in Ontario. The world is getting smaller every day. More paranoia? That’s the big picture story. The problem is how to decide on the proper attitude to, and use of, platforms like Facebook in our own everyday lives. How can we know that we aren’t being fed what has become known as “fake news”? Perhaps it is significant that the revelations about Cambridge Analytica, AggregateIQ, and Russian meddling in elections is coming from traditional print media outlets like the Guardian in Britain and the Washington Post and New York Times in the U.S. This might seem a million miles away from North Grenville or MerrickvilleWolford, but for the fact that it was the profiles of regular people that were being used to
"It means a lot of work." Alison is very aware that the project will require a great deal of work, as the homeless are often hidden in society. The study needs to include families and individuals who are living in unstable housing situations, such as staying temporarily with friends or couch surfing, in addition to the stereotype of homeless people sleeping outside on a park bench. Alison Tutak said the counties are relying on their partners to be the eyes and ears of the survey. The UCLG note that: “high school guidance counsellors, for example, might be able to identify students who have left home and are sleeping on a friends' couch. Such agencies as Brockville's Interval House would know of women who have fled their homes to escape domestic violence. Ontario Works offices could help identify homeless people who apply for social assistance”. The Counties have also
by David Shanahan As we reported in last week’s Times, the United Counties of Leeds & Grenville [UCLG] is taking part in a province-wide study to document the extent and nature of homelessness in the region. The “Promoting Affordable Housing Act, 2016", requires the various levels of municipal government in Ontario to conduct these studies, and the UCLG have now asked themselves the question: how do you survey people who have no home? The counties-wide survey, which will be done during the week of May 13-19, is a massive co-operative effort by social-service agencies, food banks, soup kitchens, churches, charities and schools to identify and interview the homeless. "This is quite a significant undertaking," said Alison Tutak, director of community and social services.
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noted that, sometimes, the homeless are in hospitals and jails, so the counties are reaching out to those agencies to help in the survey. After identifying the homeless, the volunteers will survey them to find such things as names, data on gender, age, ethnicity, veteran status and more. Names of the people surveyed will be kept confidential, said Ms. Tutak, adding that the names and other identifying questions will ensure that the same people are not interviewed multiple times. The UCLG survey is quite extensive, with a "wide series of questions”, and those who take part will be compensated in small ways, such as a Tim Horton's card or something similar, Alison said. She also pointed out that there is no homeless shelter in Leeds and Grenville, but the counties have seven apartments that are available on an emergency basis for people in need. The apartments are available for up to 21 days, and they are Mailing Address 10 Water Street Oxford Mills, ON, K0G 1S0
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rarely empty, she said. Interval House also has some residents who are homeless. The Ontario Housing Ministry has ordered all municipalities to do the homeless survey as part of the provincial government's pledge to eliminate poverty by 2025, as laid down in the “Promoting Affordable Housing Act, 2016. The data collected will be used to guide government policies on housing and give a better picture of the face of homelessness in Ontario. For example, it would provide statistic on chronic homelessness as opposed to temporary, and highlight differences among rural and urban municipalities. This is the first time that Leeds and Grenville has surveyed homelessness, but it won't be the last, according to Ms. Tutak, as the ministry wants the enumeration to be done annually or biennually after this.
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Municipal Sunshine List, 2017 by David Shanahan The annual publication of Ontario’s Sunshine List took place last week. Under the Public Sector Salary Disclosure Act of 1996, it is required that all employees of municipalities, school boards, hospitals, universities, colleges, the Ontario public service, and many charities who earn over $100,000 per year have their salaries made public. The Sunshine List, as it is called, was first published just over twenty years ago, by the Progressive Con-
servative government of Mike Harris. 4,576 names appeared on the first list, and in 2017 that number has risen to 131,741, an increase from 123,410 last year. There are five staff members working for the Municipality of North Grenville on this year’s list (last year’s figure is in brackets): Brian Carré, Chief Administrative Officer, $143,096.01 ($141,346.13) Karen Dunlop, Director of Public Works, $117,855.24 ($118,374.50) Nicole Zywicki, Director of Finance/Treasurer,
to the Province, if inflation were taken into account, the $100,000 amount in 1996 would be the equivalent of around $151,000 today, and none of the above staffers would qualify. An interesting comparison with the amounts paid to Mayor and Members of Council in North Grenville can be made following the publication in the Times two weeks ago of those figures. The total cost of Mayor and Council to the taxpayers of North Grenville was just $123,264.22 in 2017.
$117,855.24 Mark Guy, Director, Parks, Recreation & Culture, $107,430.55 ($107,435.16) Cahl Pominville, Director of Corporate Services & Clerk, $100,943.17 Nicole Zywicki was not employed by the Municipality last year, and Cahl Pominville only appears this year. Last year’s list also included the now-departed Paul Hutt, Director of Emergency and Protective Fire Services. The figures above represent total pay - salary plus any bonuses or overtime but not benefits. According
Kemptville Campus takeover completed by David Shanahan Effective March 28, the grounds and buildings of the old Kemptville College are in the possession of the Municipality of North Grenville. At least, most of it is: approximately 633 acres of land, including 34 buildings, are involved. The lands to the east of County Road 44, known as The Farm, as well as two parcels at the northwest and south-west corners of the College lands, are excluded from the transaction. These lands remain the property of the Agricultural Research Institute of Ontario (ARIO), the government agency responsible. The financial arrangements are complex, but the official announcement notes that: “No municipal tax payer dollars will be applied to the purchase price”. This is, in part, because two buildings and a 7-acre parcel of the campus are being purchased by the Conseil des écoles publiques de l'Est de l'Ontario (CEPEO), the French Language Public School Board which already has a school operating on the campus. They have paid $3.7 million for their part of the transaction, and the Municipality states that: “This money is to be placed in a municipal reserve fund to be spent exclusively on
infrastructure renewal and the development and continued sustainability of the Education and Community Hub”. In the four years it took to negotiate this deal, the Province required the land to be purchased at market value, which they placed at $11 million. To compensate for “infrastructure deficits and deferred maintenance on the property”, $3.3 million was taken off the asking price. Presumably, this is what it would cost to bring these deficits up to standard in the future. The rest of the negotiated price is detailed in the Municipality’s statement: “The established purchase price of $7.7 million will further be reduced by [a] $3.7 million amount by way of a forgivable loan with the Province of Ontario, provided that these funds are spent as stipulated in the municipal reserve fund over the next 7 years. The balance of the purchase price will be in the form of a $4 million loan by the Municipality from Infrastructure Ontario. Both the principal and interest costs of this loan shall be incorporated into the operating costs of the Kemptville Campus Education and Community Hub.” These figures amount to a very tidy zero-sum remainder for the Municipality to pay out of taxes. It does not mean that there will be no further expenses in maintaining the
campus should the plan to engage with further tenants fail. When asked about this, North Grenville CAO, Brian Carré stated: “The proceeds from the leases and daily rentals will be applied to the operations and maintenance costs. No municipal staff will be involved with the operations and maintenance at the Campus. In the event that there is not enough revenue to cover all of these costs, funds from the $3.7 million municipal reserve could be accessed”. At the time of the official announcement last week, the CEPEO was the only partner actually confirmed, although the Trustee for the French Language Catholic Board, Anouk Tremblay, did express her concern that her Board had not been approached by the Municipality to take part in the project, even though they had been the first to lease buildings on the campus for school purposes. Linda Savard, Chair of the Board of the CEPEO, informed the media that her Board and the Municipality “are committed to inclusion and are eager for collaboration with all educational institutions, locally and regionally". One concern relating to the CEPEO purchase of 7 acres is the possibility that this part of the campus will be closed to residents for walking, etc. Already, residents
have been approached by security guards asking them to leave part of the grounds as they were trespassing. CAO Carré acknowledged to the Times that this was an issue that remains unsettled, but that “As part of our Agreement of Purchase and Sale with the CEPEO, we are negotiation an easement over their lands for the reasons you identify”. However, schools are understandably reluctant to allow the public access to school property, and Mr. Carré notes that “Notwithstanding these efforts, one must keep in mind that their property is a school zone and all applicable regulations shall apply”. There was not much more that was new in the official announcement made last week. A business plan will be compiled by a consultant at BDO, the company that did the initial report in 2016 on the potential of the College lands. A not-for-profit company will be set up, whollyowned by the Municipality, with a Board of volunteer Directors to be named by the Municipal Council. There will be a number of permanent, full-time employees hired to run the company, and they are expected to be paid out of revenues from the leasing partners. One person has already been hired on a one-year term to help set up the new operation: Patricia
Prescription drugs to be free for over 65's by David Shanahan On March 20, Premier Kathleen Wynne announced Ontario's plan to make prescription drugs free for people 65 and over. Through an expansion of OHIP+, more than 4,400 prescription drugs will be available free of charge to everyone 65 and over under the proposed scheme, which would affect 2.6 million seniors and their families. Although an election March 28, 2018
promise and dependant on the results of June’s vote, the plan would mean that, starting August 1, 2019, anyone aged 65 or older would no longer have to pay a deductible or co-payment, and would be able to present their eligible prescription and OHIP number at any Ontario pharmacy and receive their medication for free. According to the government’s statement announcing the plan, “by expanding OHIP+ to seniors in
based on their income and other factors. Under the ODB, seniors are paying an average of $240 a year out of pocket for their medications. Seniors (65 years and older) are Ontario’s fastest-growing age group. By 2041, it is projected that 25% of Ontario’s population will be 65 years or older, almost doubling from 2016 to 4.6 million seniors. In making the announcement, the Premier noted that: “The costs of health care can
Budget 2018, people 65 and over will now save an average of $240 every year. Prescription drugs covered by this program include medications for cholesterol, hypertension, thyroid conditions, diabetes and asthma”. Currently, everyone 65 and over is eligible for prescription drug coverage through the Ontario Drug Benefit (ODB) program, which requires seniors to pay deductibles and co-payments
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UPDATE UPDATE UPCOMING MEETINGS COUNCIL Monday, April 9 at 6:30 pm in the Council Chambers at the Municipal Centre. COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE Tuesday, April 3 at 6:30 pm in the Council Chambers at the Municipal Centre. For agenda information, please visit the Municipal website at www.northgrenville.ca.
EASTER WEEKEND SCHEDULE CHANGES
The Municipal Office, Public Library and Waste Transfer Station will be CLOSED on Good Friday, March 30 and Easter Monday, April 2. There will be NO pick-up of recycling or solid waste on Good Friday, March 30 – pick-up for this day will occur on Saturday, March 31. All other pick-up remains the same.
2018 BURN PERMITS
In accordance with By-Law 33-12, a Burn Permit is required to conduct open burning on property located outside of the urban area. The entire application and renewal process is available online at www.northgrenville.ca. The online process also allows you to receive direct notification of special conditions such as fire bans and fire risk level. Burn permits are also still available at the Municipal Office or at the Fire Hall at 259 County Rd. 44 and the fee is $15. Please check conditions prior to burning by calling 613-706-1770.
2018 DOG TAGS
All dogs in North Grenville require an annual dog license. If purchased before March 31st, the license is $15 and if purchased after March 31st, the cost is $30. The license can now be purchased or renewed and paid for online by visiting the Municipal website at www.northgrenville.ca and clicking on Online Services. For more information on dog or kennel licenses, please contact By-Law Services.
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www.NorthGrenville.ca Remillard has an office on the Campus and an e-mail address with the University of Guelph. What is clear is that, effectively, Kemptville College is dead: the new entity, the Kemptville Campus Education and Community Hub, will be a collection of units, starting with the CEPEO property, rather than a thirdlevel agricultural institution. Horticulture, rather than livestock and dairy, will be the main agricultural component, indicated both by the exclusion of the Farm property and by comments made by the Municipality. Some of the main buildings on the Campus will be shared or common spaces, and it may be difficult to attract partners to buildings that are not designed for anything other than use as labs, barns, etc.. This will be the main challenge facing the new
company seeking to draw tenants to the Kemptville Campus. The 2016 BDO report raises questions in this regard, and the University of Guelph’s calculation that maintenance of the property as a whole costs roughly $1.5 to $2 million annually, makes it imperative that tenants are found quickly, before that $3.7 million reserve fund is depleted. After taking four years to agree on a price and the area of land to be involved in the transaction, the next steps in establishing what everyone hopes will be a successful and innovative Campus Education and Community Hub need to be taken quickly and efficiently. There is a long way to go yet, before the taxpayers of North Grenville can be assured that this will not, ultimately fall on their shoulders.
cause anxiety and stress, especially for people 65 and over who are living on fixed incomes and are often required to take multiple medications”. Of course, this anxiety and stress have been a fact of life for seniors for years. Dr. Helena Jaczek, Minister of
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Let’s play ball!! Ladies take time for themselves
by Mary-Anne Leang As Spring is in the air, ignore the white stuff still on the ground and picture being on the ball diamonds later next month. Kemptville Legends is a softball league started last year for ladies in our community. As a parent, it is hard to find the time and finances to include sports
and fun times for ourselves, but rolemodeling this for our kids is equally important. The Kemptville Legends had a successful, fun season last year. Keeping costs to an absolute minimum, so that it is affordable to fit into your budget after kid-related expenses for many, is no easy task. Having to start a league from scratch last year, including new equipment, bases, shirts and everything else was only possible because of our 2017 sponsors, Saltastic, To Be Continued, Herbal One, Motortrendz, R. Rose Automotive, Conquer the Un-
healthy You, and O’Reilly’s Fitness Centre. Kemptville Legends is very thankful they could help out so ladies could have an affordable night out. Registration is ongoing. Every skill level is welcome - the teams are balanced with some ladies who played when they were kids and still want to play if their bodies will still co-operate, some youth that have aged out of minor leagues, and some beginners who want to learn the sport and have a fun fitness night out with friends. If you can’t commit to every week, you can also register as a spare.
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Registration is now open for the 2018 season, which runs early May to late August. Games will be Monday nights, either 6.30 or 8.30 pm. The fee is only $100 if you register before April 1, and $120 if you register after that date. You can just stop in to Saltastic in Kemptville for in-person registration, or get the form from Kemptville Legends Facebook Page. For more information, you can email KemptvilleLegends@ gmail.com. Ladies - take some time for yourselves this summer!
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Thursday March 29: Foot Care Clinic: By appointment. Exercise Class: 9:00-10:00. Sing’n Seniors: 1:00-3:00. Friday March 30: Good Friday: Centre is CLOSED Monday April 2: Easter Monday: Centre is CLOSED Tuesday April 3: Exercise Class: 9:00-10:00. Art Class with Gayle: 10:00-12 noon. Skip·Bo: 10:00-12 noon. Create-a-Card with Tina: 1:003:00. March 28, 2018
Wednesday April 4: Diners Club: 12 noon by reservation. Thursday April 5: Foot Care Clinic: By appointment. Exercise Class: 9:00-10:00. Sing’n Seniors: 1:00-3:00 pm. Friday April 6: Foot Care Clinic: By appointment. Alzheimer Society: 10:00-2:00. Call 1-866-576-8556 for an appointment. Alzheimer Caregiver Support Group: 10:30-12 noon. Exercise Class: 11:00 – 12 noon.
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Tiana Lisle grew up in North Gower and played her minor hockey for the Kemptville Storm and Rideau St Lawrence Thunder girls hockey associations. She accepted a spot to play for the Liberty University Lady Flames in Lynchburg, Virginia, and is at present a sophomore and honour student at the school. The women's team plays in the ACHA division 1, a 23-team league that spans most of the continental USA. On Sunday, March 18, the Lady Flames, who had advanced to the final by beating the University of Minnesota and Colorado University, skated to a 2-1 victory in the finals over Adrian College at Nationwide Arena's Ice Haus in Columbus Ohio. Tiana will continue to attend Liberty for two more years, majoring in Kinesiology with a teacher licensure. Congratulations to Tiana; she will be an inspiration to other local young women passionate about their sport.
April is around the corner and we are swingin’ into Spring!! There are many activities to keep involved and active, and are scheduled in either the Activity Room or in the Cheryl J. Brown Centre. KDHSI is located at 215 Sanders St., Suite 101 in Old Town Kemptville. Upcoming Events: KDHSI’s 2nd Annual Big Band Dance, Saturday April 14 at the North Grenville Municipal Centre. This will be an evening filled with great company and wonderful live music by ‘The Jivewires”, a 7-piece band with lots of brass! For tickets or more information about the Big Band Dance, KDHSI activities, or volunteer opportunities, please call 613-258-3203, or stop by for tour!
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SPRING CAR CARE 2018
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Check Tire Pressure: Keep tires properly inflated and improve gas mileage by up to 3.3 percent. Use the Right Motor Oil: Improve gas mileage by 1 to 2 percent by using the grade of motor oil recommended by the manufacturer. Replace Clogged Air Filters: Replacing clogged air filters on older vehicles can improve fuel economy and will improve performance and acceleration on all vehicles. Check Engine Performance: Keep your engine running efficiently and improve gas mileage by an average of 4 percent. Fix It: Addressing a serious maintenance problem, like a faulty oxygen sensor, can improve mileage by as much as 40 percent.
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(NC) Car care just makes financial sense. It allows you to fully enjoy cruising in your vehicle until you are ready to trade it in for its full value. Next to a home, automobiles are likely the biggest financial commitment most people will make in their lifetime. Yet, many owners do not treat their cars with the same consideration or care, opting instead to discard and upgrade when they become costly or unreliable. “Today's vehicles are complex machines featuring an array of technology and features,” says autoTRADER. ca managing editor Michael Bettencourt. “While modern vehicles have been engineered and constructed for increased longevity, regular upkeep will help maintain their dependability and value.”
Here are a few tips to maintaining your investment: 1. Pay attention to details. Have irregular noises and warning lights addressed promptly by a trusted mechanic to fix issues and prevent further damage. 2. Keep it clean. Paint should be regularly washed and waxed to help protect surfaces from the elements, including road salt and bird droppings. Vinyl and leather interior elements should be treated, to help prevent wear and tear. 3. Butt out. Few things will make a vehicle less attractive to potential buyers than that odour of stale cigarette smoke. Cleaning with chemicals or covering up with other scents will never fully remove the smell, so make a habit of keeping your car smoke-free. 4. Ounce of prevention. Ignoring a vehicle's regular maintenance schedule provides a false sense of savings. While putting off things like oil changes or brake inspections may save limited expenses in the short term, it can be far more expensive to fix or replace parts once they have broken, seized or worn out. 5. Alternative transportation. Reduce mileage and wear on your vehicle by avoiding stop-and-go gridlock. Try to limit unnecessary short trips when possible. With very few exceptions, most vehicles will depreciate the moment you drive them off the lot and continue to do so over their lifespan. By taking care of your car, you will extend its life and increase its resale value when it finally comes time to sell. Find more tips at www.autoTRADER.ca.
Rekmans Automotive has been established in Kemptville since 2004 By providing good, old-fashioned customer service over the years, proprietor Gerry Rekmans has gained a loyal following in the community. Many hundreds of area residents have come to depend on him, and to rely on the technical expertise of his friendly staff to keep their family vehicles in peak running condition.
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How low rolling resistance tires save you money
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(NC) We can all benefit from one more tip or trick to save a little bit on gas. So consider low rolling resistance tires your secret weapon. Many of us have experienced the effect of rolling resistance when riding a bicycle with underinflated knobby tires, in contrast to smooth-tread tires inflated to a higher pressure. A cyclist expends less effort when using smooth road tires. The effect of rolling resistance is similar in our vehicles, except that we never really notice it as much since the engine is doing the work. Did you know that rolling resistance from tires accounts for about 4 to 7 per cent of your vehicle's fuel consumption? In fact, auto manufacturers commonly install low rolling resistance tires as original equipment on new vehicles to help improve efficiency.
Designed to improve vehicle fuel efficiency without compromising safety, low rolling resistance tire designers use innovative materials, construction methods and tread patterns to reduce the amount of rolling resistance and, in turn, the amount of fuel consumed. Most tire manufacturers also offer low rolling resistance replacement tires, which can reduce the overall fuel consumption of your vehicle by about 1 to 4 per cent, compared to conventional replacement tires. Ask your local tire retailer about low rolling resistance tires and look for cost estimation tools online. Several tire manufacturers and retailers provide online calculators to help drivers make informed tire choices. Look for calculators that provide comparisons of tread life durability, wet traction safety, rolling resistance and total cost of ownership. Find more information at www.vehicles.gc.ca.
Inspect your wiper blades and lighting Snow, sludge and ice can take a toll on your wiper blades in wintertime – make sure they’re ready for April showers, and check for tears or cracks. If your wiper blades are worn out, or if they make that high-pitched squeaking noise as they streak across your windshield, it’s time to replace them with a fresh, new pair.
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Spring cleaning: It's not just for the home (NC) When tidying up your home for the warmer weather, don't forget to look in your garage. Keeping your vehicle clean isn't just about appearances, it should be included in your vehicle's ongoing maintenance regimen to help protect your investment. “Cleaning and protecting your vehicle's many surfaces will increase longevity and help ensure a higher re-sale value,” says Michael Bettencourt, managing editor at Autotrader.ca. Here are three tips to keep in mind: Tools of the trade. Invest in the proper cleaning solutions including sponges, brushes and a quality chamois. Clean and protect. Applying a coat of wax regularly will add a layer of protection. Close examination. A thorough cleaning may help identify small problems before they become big issues.
Brakes The Car Care Council reminds motorists to look for the following warning signs that their brakes need to be inspected: Noise: screeching, grinding or clicking noises when applying the brakes. Pulling: vehicle pulls to one side while braking. Low Pedal: brake pedal nearly touches the floor before engaging. Hard Pedal: must apply extreme pressure to the pedal before brakes engage. Grabbing: brakes grab at the slightest touch to the pedal. Vibration: brake pedal vibrates or pulses, even under normal braking conditions. Light: brake light is illuminated on your vehicle’s dashboard.
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(NC) Late winter and early spring mean slippery driving conditions, more pedestrians on the roads and dark, rainy skies. Rather than turning a blind eye to the changes ahead, these car hacks will prepare you for anything the warmer, wetter season brings. 1. Check your wipers. Over the winter, your wipers can become damaged by frost, ice and heavy snow. Keep your windshield clean and clear by installing a new pair of wipers after the snow melts away. 2. Show off your pearly lights. Visibility in the spring months can be bleak. To make your lights shine bright, simply brush them with toothpaste so your vehicle can stand out in a rain storm. 3. Keep your tires road-ready. Melting snow often unveils new potholes and cracks in the road. Save your car from major roadway damage by ensuring your tires are filled to the manufacturer-recommended air pressure at the turn of the season. 4. Understand hydroplaning. Hydroplaning occurs when a layer of water builds up between the road and your vehicle's tires. It can impact the driver's control and ability to brake. Prevent the risk of hydroplaning by reducing your speed in rainy weather and safely avoiding large puddles. 5. Share the road. Warmer weather means there will be more pedestrians, construction workers and cyclists on the roads. Remember that speeding fines are often increased in construction zones, and you need to be vigilant at pedestrian crossings. 6. Rest assured with insurance. Is your vehicle covered should an emergency strike? Jump online and head to Esurance for your auto needs. It'll make your life easier by providing you with an online quote, claims information and policy management — available any time, anywhere.
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Although it’s known as “antifreeze,” coolant is just as important in the summer to keep your engine from overheating. Have it tested to be sure it’s strong enough to prevent corrosion in your engine, radiator and heater core. Don’t use plain water, which won’t provide enough protection. Follow your vehicle’s scheduled maintenance for coolant flushes, where the technician will drain the system, flush out any debris, and refill with new fluid.
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As we go about our daily routines, many of us consciously make small decisions that we know make a big difference to our environment, like recycling or turning off lights when we leave the room. Every little bit counts but did you know this is especially true when it comes to our vehicles, which emit greenhouse gases (GHGs) when burning fuel? According to Environment and Climate Change Canada, passenger cars and light‐duty trucks produce 13 per cent of all carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions in Canada and the average light‐duty vehicle produces roughly three times its weight in CO2 every year. That adds up to a lot of emissions in a vehicle’s lifetime. Fortunately, there are some things you can do throughout the life cycle of your vehicle to reduce its carbon footprint: Buy smart! When purchasing a new vehicle, do your research. In addition to considering size, style and cost when making a purchase, consider the gas mileage and “green” features of a vehicle. Buying a more environmentally friendly car will not only help reduce your GHG emissions, it will also help you save money. Maintenance saves money! Paying too much at the pump? Simple vehicle maintenance like keeping your tires inflated properly can save you up to 4 per cent on fuel and fixing serious mechanical problems can save you up to 40 per cent. All of that and you are reducing your vehicle’s CO2 output! Part Replacement – the Ultimate Opportunity to Reuse! Over time, parts wear out and need to be replaced, and in many cases, you can buy remanufactured parts rather than new. Remanufactured parts work just as well as new parts, but tend to be less expensive and are better for the environment because less energy and raw materials are required to produce them. Don’t be hasty! Believe it or not, your driving behaviour has a big impact on your GHG emissions. Aggressive driving can increase your fuel consumption by up to 40 per cent and speeding increases the amount of gas you use by up to 23 per cent. By slowing down and driving less aggressively, you can significantly reduce your CO2 emissions and stay safer on the road. So why not make a new commitment to reduce, reuse, recycle and repair? For more tips on how to keep your vehicle running green, visit www.BeCarCareAware.ca.
Hoses and belts Extreme temperature changes are hard on rubber, and your hoses and belts have been dealing alternately with cold weather and engine heat all winter. Belts shouldn’t be cracked or frayed, and shouldn’t stretch when you tug on them. Hoses should be flexible, but not so soft that they can be easily squeezed. If any hose or belt is past its prime, have it replaced promptly. If it breaks or splits, it can leave you stranded.
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The Oxford Mills Community Association will be hosting their 8th Annual Easter Egg Hunt in Maplewood Park at 1pm sharp on Easter Sunday, April 1st. This is no joke, it lasts only 10 minutes so don’t be late!
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L-R; Matt Felker of O’Farrell financial, Carol Friesen Program/Volunteer Coordinator KDHSI and Susan Smith, Executive Director KDHSI Kemptville & District Home Support had a successful raffle with $644.75 being raised! As always a huge thank you to the volunteers, B & H for their space to sell tickets, the donors of the draw prizes and all of those who purchased tickets. The first prize was a 39” LED TV donated by Kemptville Retirement Living, and was won by Lorena Miller. The second prize was a $100 VISA prepaid card donated by Matt Felker, O’Farrell Financial and was won by Susan Rotar. The third prize was a beautiful quilted “Poppy” wall hanging donated by Pamela Griffen. Your tickets and donations help support the programs and services offered by KDHSI. For more information on the programs and services please feel free to contact KDHSI at 613-2583203; or, stop by the Centre at 215 Sanders Street Suite 101 in Kemptville.
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by Hilary Thomson A local Scouter has been honoured by the organization for his dedication to scouting. Darrell Nunn was awarded the Bar to the Silver Acorn, one of the highest Outstanding Service Awards in scouting, given to recognise “continued, especially distinguished service to Scouting”. Darrell has been involved with the Scouts since he became one as a boy in 1950. Growing up in Toronto, he credits the Scouts for his love of camping, canoeing, and the great outdoors. As a drama teacher, Darrell has lived all over Ontario and abroad, yet he has always kept some sort of a connection with the Scouts. He moved to North Grenville two years ago, after living in Ottawa, and became involved with the 1st Kemptville Scouts. He has also kept up with his group in Ottawa, which he had a hard time leaving behind. “When
you have been involved with a group, it’s hard to walk away,” he says, with clear passion in his eyes. Not only has Darrell been a Scouter (leader) for 35 years, he has also brought many exciting events and programs to the groups in Ottawa and Kemptville. In 2012, he initiated the Amazing Race Transit Day in Ottawa, where the kids go on a scavenger hunt around the city, while learning how to use public transit. Last year, the Kemptville group got involved and Darrell says they loved it. “The adults sometimes get nervous about it,” he says chuckling a bit to himself. “But all the kids have cell phones and we haven’t lost anyone yet.” In 2016, Darrell took a group of Scouts to an international scouting event in Scotland, where they spent ten days doing various scouting activities based out of a Scottish castle, and five days in a homestay, where they were able to see what every-
day life is like in Scotland. He is taking a second group to the same event in July of this year, including his son and grandson, who are also heavily involved in the Scouts. “It will be a multi-generational trip,” he says, smiling. Last year, Darrell also helped organize an exchange program with the Scouting group in Newfoundland. Thirty scouts and scouters went each way to stay with their exchange partners for eight days. When the Newfoundland group was visiting, all 60 of them went on a canoe trip, with a total of 25 canoes floating down the Rideau Canal. “We filled the locks,” he remembers. It is because of Darrell’s length of service, and clear dedication to the organization, that he was recognized with the “Bar to the Silver Acorn” at the end of last year. He received the “Silver Acorn” for his service in 1995. Darrell is also one of the few people in the scouting community who has both Canada’s centenary (1967) and sesquicentenary (2017) badges on his uniform. It is clear from Darrell’s enthusiasm that he truly loves what he does. Not only does he have a passion for the great outdoors, he also finds helping kids to learn valuable skills and build their confidence very rewarding. He sees great benefit in treating young people like adults and giving them the opportunity to figure things out for themselves. “It’s also about learning to work with people and building friendships,” he says. “I love when you overhear a youth saying that they really enjoy it.”
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The Ontario government has announced a rebate program enabling homeowners to receive up to $500 per window to a maximum of $5,000 per project when they install Energy Star-certified windows from a list of approved dealers. The program is offered through the Green Ontario Fund, an agency set up to promote energy-efficient construction and renovations. “I’m ecstatic that our Window Wise dealers are able to be part of this fantastic program,” said Jason Neal, SAWDAC executive director. “It reinforces our message that we’ve been saying for years about the importance and validity of the Window Wise installation process. It’s a win-win-win for consumers, Window Wise dealers and Ontario because it reduces the carbon footprint of our industry.”
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SERVICES TOES IN NEED Professional, Sterile Advanced Mobile Foot Care Nurse 613 858 4383 toesinneed@bell.net www.toesinneed.ca GARDENING - Ar tistic Flower Gardening, Create or Establish construct maintain. Small Lawn Services. 613-258-3847
LOOKING FOR AVON PRODUCTS, PLEASE CALL JOAN AT 613-258-7644
The Plumb”Mur” Plus Bathroom PLUS more. Murray 613.519.5274 nmmuir1984@gmail.com
Retired carpenter. I am an honest trustworthy and very good at what I do. Renovations, kitchens, bathrooms, home repair. Call George at 613-462-7637
Rural Home Care ser vices-Affordable, professional & experienced care for your loved one. 613.868.0356
P E R S O N A L T R A I N E R/B O O T C A M P CLASSES WWW.KSFIT.CA KSFITNESS 613-402-1665 KIMBERLY.STAPLETON74@GMAIL.COM
Wood staining/varnishing/ painting. Stairs, railings, cabinetry, and mantles. Damon-613-262-1290
SEAMSTRESS - 30+ years of experience, in Merrickville. kimberlymcewanclothingdesign.ca 613-299-8830
Property clean-up, trees, brush, scrap metal anything removed. Wayne Scott 613286-9072.
John’s Home Renovations call Local Author Barbara Avon. Editing and leave name and number. Services also available. barb8855@ 613-269-3113 gmail.com SEWING: Weddings to altera- Driveway Sealing Sprayed with tions, stonehousesewing. quality asphalt oil plus Masonry com. Call Sharon at 613-224- Services call Keith - 613-258-2135 3182, Kemptville.
WOOD STAINING/PAINTING SPECIALIST. STAIRS, RAILINGS, MANTLES, AND CABINETRY. DAMON- 613-262-1290
PROFESSIONAL PAINTER Commercial & Residential 613.276.4583 Kemptville area Complete Home Property Clean up: house cleaning, dump runs, etc. Call Al’s Clean up services 613.258.3847 613.295.0300
TENDER CSS 2018-05T* Electrical Panel Replacements – 56 Bedford St., Westport TENDER CSS 2018-06T* Foundation Repairs – 2 family units in Brockville *Mandatory Site Meeting Closings: May 1, 2018 at 11:00 a.m. Packages can be picked up on April 3, 2018 at CSS Reception Desk. Please note the lowest or any tender is not necessarily accepted
Hay for sale, $5.00/bale, Anne Marie 613-213-0970 Orbitrek compact elliptical 991002 Good condition Digital display $50. 613-215-0681
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Roland Digital Piano HPi7. Mint condition. Asking $1,500.00. Headphones & manual included. 613-2582551.
Furnished room in a shared house for rent, $700/mth in Oxford Mills. Call 613 294 7420
Room for rent, Unfurnished, Large Home, Oxford Mills Utilities included $600/mth 613.601.5871
MICROWAVE Panasonic Genius 1.3 cu ft. counter top model black $40.00 613-720-6730
KEMPTVILLE LARGE TWO BEDROOM APARTMENT, $1125.00 PLUS UTILITIES 613-220-5014 3 BEDROOM HOUSE AVAILABLE. RENT SUPPLEMENT PROGRAM FOR FAMILIES WITH INCOME UNDER $43,500.. CALL 613-342-3840 X2450.
Treadmill with adjustable incline, built in fitness computer & manual.$230.00 613 269-3567
OLD TOWN KEMPTVILLE 2 bedroom apartment for rent, $950 plus utilities 613-258-0023
2006 Jetta TDI good condition and runs great. 613-290-5559 Highland ground beef for sale. Locally raised 613 269-2439 Stpierrey@rogers.com
Valve Trombone for sale: "Bundy by Bach" $400 obo, pandgpostma@gmail.com
Rain barrels blue $100 for 2 andy 613 215 0665 kemptville Dry and wrapped round bales of hay suitable for cattle. Jon 613-227-3650
!0 gal S.Steel dispensing tank with gate. Unused, suitable
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Looking to harvest cedar trees from 3 ft high and + off acreage. (613)799-0958 Ride to Brockville anytime on 15th from Oxford Mills. 2583008 Wanted 2 or 3 bedroom apartment on one floor, Kemptville 613.258.0964
In need of a qualified caregiver for a private home in Kemptville mrccl_falcone@ yahoo.com WANTED TO BUY Ducks-Muscovy also Massey Harris Tractor 613-301-1747 WANTED :Looking to harvest cedar trees off acreage. (613)799-0958 www.leedsgrenville.com
MASTERCRAFT PLUNGE ROUTER 54-7004-2 +KIT +TABLE NEVER USED $125.00 call 613258-2119
T E N D E R S The following tender will be posted on our Bids & Tender website leedsgrenville.bidsandtenders .ca.
www.leedsgrenville.com T E N D E R The following tender will be posted on our Bids & Tender website leedsgrenville.bidsandtenders .ca. Contract # 18-05 – One (1), 4X4, Side by Side, Utility Vehicle (UTV)
Closing: April 26, 2018 at 1:30 pm. Please note the lowest or any tender is not necessarily accepted.
Contract No. 18-09 – ColdIn-Place Rehabilitation on Cty Rd 42 Contract No. 18-11 – Rehabilitation of Cty Rds 15 & 26 & Resurfacing of Cty Rd 17 Contract No. 18-13 – Micro-Surfacing (Various Locations) Closing: April 12, 2018 at 1:30 pm. Please note the lowest or any tender is not necessarily accepted.
1 new Nordic & rim 225/75/15 . $75.00. 613 258 6254
The following tender will be posted on our Bids & Tender website leedsgrenville.bidsandtenders .ca.
Closing: April 23, 2018 at 11:00 a.m. Packages are also available at CSS Reception or by calling 613-3423840 ext. 2122.
Looking for a small dog to adopt. Vet Reference & great home provided . Senior dog welcome. jotours2015@gmail. com
Rock My House music lessons in fiddle, piano, drums and more. 613 258 5656.
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Cuisinart 5 qt. cookwear $40.00, Complete Oster Kitchen ctr. 6 pcs,, Singer 4 thread serger $120.00, Singer sewing machine $65.00. 613 2584384.
Polaris 2008 -750 Touring, 1,445 miles, asking $5,500 like new....613 302-9463
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Co-pilot with pilots licence. phone 613-258-2958
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Honey/Maple syrup.$195 .613 269-3567
Like new King size boxspring. $200.00 or best offer. 613258-9202
Housecleaning Every mother/father needs a houswife. Phone Sandy 613.219.7277 Goodnight Bed Company Sup-
8-week mindfulness program starting in spring 2018 in Kemptville. Please contact Emily (Registered Psychotherapist) or Shannon (M.Ed) at mbsmprogram@gmail. com or 613-407-0790.
WELCOMEWAGON FREE GIFTS AND INFORMATION. CALL LAUREL AT 613-258-5914
HANDY MAN specializing in renovations & house staging. We do it all CALL 613.294.2416
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New Beautiful-tone drywall primer sealer 18.9 liters $50.00. 613 269-3386 For sale: Craftsman12hp snowblower $250.00. Phone 613-258-4005
Quotation No. 18-09 – Cty Rds 15, 26 & 42 – Supply of Materials & Equipment Rentals
2014 Yamaha ATV excellent condition $9,000 613.258.4867 Filter, UV, 58mm, new 5.00 ve3mhm@sympatico.ca
Closing: April 20, 2018 at 1:30 pm. Please note the lowest or any tender is not necessarily accepted.
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Mar 29 Youngsters of Yore, 1:30 pm, Library Program Room. Guest Speaker: Patrick McGary and Ron Seguin--Hulse Playfair and McGary-Making things easier for your family. Mar 31 Buck-A-Bag Used Book Sale, Spencerville Library, 10:30 am to 1:00 pm. Books of all kinds for all ages, Kids, Youth, Adults. Proceeds benefit the Library. Apr 1 The Oxford Mills Community Association will be hosting their 8th Annual Easter Egg Hunt in Maplewood Park at 1 pm sharp. This is no joke, it lasts only 10 minutes so don’t be late! Apr 1 Easter Sunrise Service at the bridge on Mill St. in Bishop's Mills at 7 am followed by breakfast in St. Andrew's United Church Hall. Everyone is welcome to attend. Apr 2 Blood Donor Clinic sponsored by the Knights of Columbus, NG District High School, 2605 Concession Rd, 1:30-4 pm and 5-7:30 pm. With the Easter weekend, there will be a greater need for blood. Please donate. Appointments can be made at blood.ca or by calling 1-888-2-DONATE. Apr 7 NG Rural Summit, Plant the seed for success, Parish Hall Kemptville College. Register today, ruralsummit.ca Apr 7 Bishop’s Mills Community Hall fundraising concert, 7:30, Community Hall. Tickets from 613-866-1961 or desrocheslindap@gmail.com. Apr 7 Rideau-Grenville Ducks Unlimited Dinner & Charity Auction, NG Municipal Centre. Doors open at 5:30 pm, Dinner at 6:45 pm. Live and silent auction. Tickets by advance sale only available online at www.ducks.ca/events/. Call 258-7515 or KerryColeman@xplonet.com Apr 11 New Horizon Club: Meet at 11.30am King Star, Smiths Falls. Apr 14 2nd Annual Big Band Dance, 6-11pm, at the NG Municipal Centre. Cold buffet provided by Eric LePors, Dial A Chef, and dancing to the 7-piece band ‘The Jivewires’. Tickets are $45 each, available at KDHSI. Apr 21 Community Living North Grenville Comedy Night and Auction, 6:30 pm, at the North Grenville Municipal Centre. Tickets available at Scotiabank Kemptville, CLNG offices, or on-line at Eventbrite.ca. Apr 22 11th Annual North Grenville Sustainability Fair and Market, 10 - to 3pm. at the North Grenville Community Centre. Admission is Free. Apr 25 New Horizon Club, 2 pm Burritt's Rapid Community Hall. Variety Show.
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Kemptville Quilters Guild, 2nd Mon./mth at the Kemptville Pentecostal Church, 1964 County Road 43, 7 pm. New members welcome. Kemptville Cancer Support Group, 3rd Mon/mth, St. John’s United Church, Prescott St., 2 pm. All welcome. For info call Ellen Vibert-Miller at 613-258-7778. Modern square dance club, Grenville Gremlins,7:30-10 pm, NG Municipal Centre. Newcomer Bridge-St John's United Church 12:15pm. Cost $5.00. All levels welcome. No partner needed. Info 613-915-1464 or 613-806-4495. Tues BNI Networking Group Breakfast, Grenville Mutual Insurance Building, 380 Colonnade Dr, 7- 8:30 am. Info: 613-918-0430. Bridge St. John’s United Church, 12:15 pm. Cost $5. All levels of bridge players welcome. Info, call 613-915-1464 or 613-806-4495. The Branch Artisans Guild, North Grenville Community Church, 2659 Concession Street every 3 rd Tue/mth, 7 pm. New members welcomed! Wed NG Photography Club - 1st Wed./mth, 7-9 pm, at the Grenville Mutual Insurance, 380 Colonnade Drive. See ngphotoclub.ca for info. Klub 67 Euchre every 2nd & 4th Wed/mth, 1:15 pm, St. John's United Church. Everyone welcome $5.00. Bingo- 1st & 3rd Wed/mth., Kemptville Legion, 1 pm. All welcome. New Horizon Club, Burritt`s Rapids Community Hall.. All adults 55 plus welcome to join. For info re programs and membership, call Janet 613-269-2737. Probus Club of North Grenville, 3rd Wed./mth. Everyone is welcome to join us at 9:30 am at St Paul's Presbyterian Church Hall for fellowship. Holy Cross Church monthly suppers, 1st Wed/mth. Adults $8, Children $5. All are welcomed. Thurs Bridge - St. John’s United Church, 6:15 pm. Cost $5. All levels of bridge players welcome. For more info, call 613-915-1464 or 613-896-4495. North Grenville Toastmasters - Meeting 1st & 3rd Thurs/mth., 7 pm at O’Farrell’s Financial Services, Cty Rd 44. Info, call 258-7665. NGPL Science and Technology Group meetings are held the 1st/Thurs/mth, 7-9 pm in the program room at the Library. Friendship Lunch held at St. John's United Church. Lunch is served at 11:30, Fri donations accepted but not expected. Everyone welcome. Twice The Fun Games (200 Sanders St. Unit 103) Game Night, 2nd and 4th Fri/mth, 6-10 pm. Bring your favourite game or borrow one from their library. Sat Kemptville Legion breakfast, 8 - 10 am 3rd Sat/mth, 100 Reuben Crescent. Adults $. 6, Children under 12 $3. All welcome. Euchre Tournament, 3rd Sat/mth. Registration 12-12:30 pm. Cost $10.00 Games start 12:30 pm at the Kemptville Legion, 100 Reuben Crescent, Refreshments available. Everyone Welcome. Sun Twice The Fun Games (200 Sanders St. Unit 103) “Organized Play” and "Learn to Play" events, 1-4 pm . No experience needed. Bingo, Kemptville Legion – Last Sun/mth, Doors open 6 pm, guaranteed $400 jackpot. Refreshments available. M,W,F Kemptville and Area Walking Group meet at Municipal Centre at 8 am. All welcome.
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Merrickville United Church announces Walk of the Cross on arts and culture agreement that Mark has committed March 30
by Hilary Thomson The Merrickville United Church announced last week that it has officially made an agreement to open the church building for arts and cultural events. Under the terms of the agreement, Hendersine Productions, an established event production business in the area, will work with performing arts groups to bring music, theatre, and even a
speaker series to the church. This agreement provides a stabilizing financial contribution to church operations, which will help them remain viable going forward. “I see enormous potential to make this landmark site a focal point for arts and cultural programming,” says Mark Hendersine of Hendersine Productions. “With engagement of the community, I look forward to developing a program of compelling events
that will enhance the heritage and cultural reputation of Merrickville and bring economic benefit to local business and enjoyment to all.” Matt Gallinger, Minister of Merrickville United Church, has been working hard over the past few months to find a viable economic partner to help the church remain open. “After an extensive process to explore alternatives for financial sustainability, we are delighted
financially and imaginatively to a viable path forward that also enlarges the contribution of the church in the community,” he says. Mark will be reaching out to various arts and cultural groups to develop program plans, and will also be contacting local service providers, including restaurants and caterers. The church will be undertaking immediate renovations, which will include a stage and a professional sound and lighting system. These improvements should be ready for Easter Sunday (April 1). A children’s Easter Magic Show will be offered that afternoon from 1-2 pm. Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for children 6-12, including light refreshments. For more information about the Merrickville United Arts Centre, visit their website www.merrickvilleuac. com.
On March 30, 2018, Good Friday, parishioners of St. Ann Church, the United Church, the Holy Trinity Church, and the Brethren Bible Chapel, will join in the 9th year of the Walk of the Cross, starting with a prayer at St. Ann by Julius Nwagbara at 8.00 am, then walking to the United Church for a prayer by Matt Gallinger, then to Holy Trinity Church for a prayer by Andrew Wilson. We will then return to St. Ann around 9.30 am, listen to a prayer by Ross Ayling and a closing prayer and blessing by Julius Nwagbara. We will be singing and praying all the way. People who cannot walk can meet us at any church. Youth and children are most welcome to take turn in carrying the Cross. If you do not belong to any church, you may still join this Merrickville family gathering.
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TNIM Spring Production of “Murder at Checkmate Manor” Submitted by Andrea Howard We'd like to begin by thanking NG Times readers for your ongoing support of Theatre Night in Merrickville [TNIM], our small but vital community theatre group. We had full houses for every performance of our Christmas comedy, “My Three Angels”. By all accounts, folks were delighted by the play and impressed with the production. Many people came from afar and they were glad they did. How satisfying it is for a volunteer cast and crew to see the fruits of their labour so thoroughly enjoyed. Well, TNIM is at it again, revving up for our Spring production of a hilarious murder mystery, “Murder at Checkmate Manor”, brought to you by the very serious, but not very competent, ladies of the (take a breath) Farndale Avenue Housing Estate Townswomen’s Guild Dramatic Society. The plot revolves around the gathering of the Bishop Clan at creaky old Checkmate Manor, on a dark and stormy night, for the reading of the last will and testament of the late Sir Reginald Bishop. In-laws and relatives include Lady Rook, the Colonel and Mrs. King, and a host of Bishops, young and old. Ever-present are Pawn, the Butler, and Regine, the French maid. As the bodies begin piling up, we add a
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policeman – one Inspector O'Reilly. In the end, there are few family members left alive to claim Sir Reginald's fortune, and the Inspector has no easy time figuring out whodunit! Indeed, the Inspector's job is further complicated by the fact that his character must be played by the stage manager, as the original actor cast has had an injury. And that is not the only complication that makes this play-within-a-play a zany experience of little theatre at its best and worst. British playwrights, David McGillivray and Walter Zerlin Jnr, have created a series of hilarious comedies for the repertoire of the fictional, ragtag Dramatic Society. In December, 2010, director Timothy Molloy brought the Farndale production of “A Christmas Carol” to TNIM. Three actors from that show – Vicki Graham, Ann MacLaughlan, and Andrea Howard, are back to reprise their roles as Townswomen, with Heddy Sorour and Connie Coleman rounding out this season's Guild. As is the norm, we witness the politics and pettiness of the Society ladies as they perform in an ambitious and invariably disastrous play. Timothy Molloy has been eager to bring back the ladies of the Guild for another ''chucklefest…a bowlful of giggles". Indeed, he can be heard laughing out loud at
every rehearsal and is fearless about squeezing every sight gag, pratfall and line flub he can out of an already very funny script. "I'm still laughing!" says Timothy, well into the 8-week rehearsal period. For the actors, the challenges are many: furniture breaks, walls fall, costumes fail, and lines are flubbed. Well cast for their comedic abilities, the five women must also play multiple roles - badly. It takes true talent to pretend not to have any … memories of Jack Benny on his violin and the crazy antics in Carol Burnett's sketches! "There is a fine line here"' says Andrea Howard, "I have to die five times in this play! Let's hope it's just the characters and not the actor out there dying!" Anne MacLaughlan adds, "It is surprising how hard it can be to memorize the lines you will have to pretend to forget. The timing is tricky and loads of fun." Vicki Graham sums it up well: "This play is the Murphy's Law of comedies – whatever can go wrong will, resulting in lots of slapstick and good laughs." So, we invite you to prepare for a knee-slapper this time, as you continue your wonderful support of our very own dramatic society, whose productions for the past 42 years have really rarely gone awry. It's a short drive to the Merrickville Community Centre for 90
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minutes of good clean fun – family friendly too! Showtimes are Friday, April 13, and Saturday, April 14, at 7:30 pm; Sunday Matinee April 15 at 2:00 pm.
Tickets are available online at www.merrickvilletheatre. org or in person at Mrs. McGarrigle's Fine Foods and the Merrickville Book Emporium. You can also call pro-
ducer Bronwen McKnight at 613-269-3891 to reserve, or take your chances at the door. Hope to see you there!
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Andrewsville Bridge still in danger Merrickville Car Show cancelled
by Hilary Thomson There has been even more trouble on the Andrewsville Bridge since the article in The Times, two weeks ago, and the Friends of the Andrewsville Bridge (FAB) are concerned. According to FAB member, Valerie Morris, a heavy truck, carrying an even heavier cattle trailer, crossed the bridge, knocking the height barrier off its hinges. A couple of days later, a truck hauling a 20-foot (6 metre) camper crossed the swing bridge, but stopped before crossing the “causeway” because of the height barrier and sign marking the 2.4 meter limit. “He
was by himself, so there was no help to back up over the swing bridge,” Valerie says, who witnessed the incident. “He called the OPP. Help came, and they pointed him in the right direction, and he was on his way.” Valerie says that most people agree that the temporary closure of the bridge at Burrits Rapids has put a major increase in traffic on the Andrewsville Bridge. However, no one is sure about what to do to control the traffic. This is a problem that will still exist long after the Burrits Rapids bridge re-opens and, if a solution is not found soon, the wear and tear on the bridge will eventually take it down. “We cannot let that happen,”
Valerie says. “It’s up to all of us to save the bridge and do the right thing.” It is apparent from the continuing number of incidents on the bridge that the signage that has been placed, both north and southbound, on the bridge is not a big enough deterrent for oversized vehicles. Most choose to follow their GPS, which doesn’t take into account the 5 tonne weight and 2.4 metre height restrictions. Valerie hopes that, by getting the word out there, people will start heeding the internationally recognized signs that are clearly displayed at both entrances to the bridge. “Part of the solution is raising people's awareness and hope they will do the right thing.” CLASSIFIEDS: First 10 words free if submitted by email. Extra word 50 cents, photo $10, border $2, shading $5. Submit to production@ngtimes.ca. Email must include name, address and phone #. Must be related to North Grenville/ Merrickville
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also instrumental in providing the perfect spot for the show along the Rideau Canal, and all the help of the Village staff was much appreciated. It is unfortunate that such a popular and well-attended show is being cancelled. Merrickville-Wolford depends on its events in the summer months to attract tourists to Merrickville and to introduce newcomers to the Village. There had also been a possibility that the Motorcycle Show would be cancelled this year; however, with the help of the new Merrickville United Arts Centre, it will be held on June 24. The reason for the cancellation of the Car Show has not been confirmed. However, there is no doubt that it will be missed by the people who came from near and far to take part in the show every year.
Dear Editor, As the owner of a business located in the Village, I am very aware of all the costs I incur and their impact on my bottom line. This is why I am so excited to read about the $1,900,000 grant recently awarded to the village to repair and expand the sewer and water infrastructure. The Council's well founded belief that by expanding the system ,the operating costs could be amortized across more users
thus opening the possibility of a cost savings for all, is a great example of long term planning and thinking. Special recognition is due to our CAO, John Regan, who implemented Council's vision, gathered the data, and spearheaded the application as well as navigated it through the Provincial red tape. His efforts have resulted in the second largest grant ever received by our Village. This,
as well as the other initiative introduced by our CAO, the Business Retention and Expansion survey, occurring over the next few months, are great examples of the efforts by the Village administration to take the necessary steps to address the Chamber of Commerce concerns re dwindling visitors and bringing prosperity back to our village. Terri Hamway OhLaDeDa
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by Michael Whittaker Merrickville and District Historical Society free public presentation Tuesday, March 27, 7:00 pm at the Merrickville Legion. Tour through some of the stories behind our local cemeteries. MerrickvilleWolford and adjacent municipalities have a number of historic cemeteries, which have a wealth of genealogical and historic information. Some have no obvious grave markers. Some have fallen into ruin. Some have been carefully renovated. Some have been vandalized. Some have been lost. Michael Whittaker will give an overview of the state of our burial grounds, and Ann Martin will share some of the resources held by the Society which pertain to our local cemeteries. If you're new to Merrickville, this is a wonderful way to "get to know" the people who have come before. If you've called MerrickvilleWolford home for a while, perhaps you'll have some news or information that you can share with us.
The Provincial Service Officer Royal Canadian Legion (Ontario Command) will be visiting the Kemptville Legion on Rueben Crescent during the week of
April 16, 2018 If you, or anyone you know, have any questions with respect to issues you may have with Veterans Affairs Canada or the Canadian Forces concerning: • Information with respect to Pension entitlements • Assistance in completion of applications for disability claims • VIP Entitlements (grounds maintenace, house keeping) • Appeals to denials of prior claims • Hearing Loss/Tinnitus • Rehabilitation programs available to Canadian Forces personnel and their dependants. • Reassessment of current disability You are requested to contact the undersigned no later than April 4, 2018
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After a 17-year run, the Merrickville Car Show “Cruise & Shop” has been cancelled. The show, which was one of the largest in Canada, brought thousands of visitors to Merrickville every year. In a presentation to Council in 2017, Doug Struthers relayed the results of a survey done by the Car Show organizing committee that showed how much of an economic driver the show was for the town. Most business owners reported that the Car Show was one of their busiest days of the year. They estimated that they had about 800 cars participating in the show last year, drawing around 5,000 people to the Village. Not only did the show
bring much needed tourists to the Village, it also raised money for many local organizations, including the Merrickville Fire Department, Merrickville Lions Club, Merrickville Daycare, and St Anne’s Church. In a statement sent The Times, the Car Show organizing committee says they would like to thank all the people who supported the show over the years. “Every one of you made the Car Show a huge success. Year after year, the support has been unbelievable!” Putting on a show of this size is no small task, and the organizing committee would also like to thank all the volunteers, merchants and restaurants of Merrickville, as well as the local charities who provided the show with food stands. Parks Canada was
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The face of minor hockey in the province is changing, as the Ontario Minor Hockey Association (OMHA), in partnership with Hockey Canada and the Ontario Hockey Federation, has formally announced a transformation in programming, which includes the implementation of a cross/half-ice game rollout-out through to the 2019-2020 season for Novice and below players. “Station-based practices, small area games, lightweight blue pucks and age-appropriate ice size ensure players are engaged and have the right start in their hockey experience,” says OMHA Executive Director Ian Taylor. “Scaling the game to match the age group allows young players the opportunity for more puck-touches which promotes greater opportunity for skill-development in puck-handling, shooting, skating, coordination and decision-making.” Hockey Canada has established national guidelines to help ensure optimal development for players at a crucial introductory stage, which the OMHA began implementing this season: Currently, game play for the Initiation group (5 & 6 year-olds) is now Cross-Ice. Effective 2018-19, game play for Tykes will be half ice. The following season, games for Novices (8-year-olds) will start with Half-Ice and transition to Full-Ice over the second half of the season. “This program was developed to allow kids to have fun, learn skills, and develop confidence,” says Paul Carson, Vice-President of Membership Development for Hockey Canada. “Their field-of-play now matches their size, and these players will be able to hone in on their skill-development in a way that larger ice surfaces just aren’t conducive to.” Age appropriate programming includes an increased emphasis on skating skills, increased number of puck battles, passing, shooting, ice awareness, and an overall elevation of hockey sense. “Right now, we may all be too focused on over-competing and under-teaching,” says Phil McKee, Executive Director at the Ontario Hockey Federation. “This fresh direction demonstrates that organizers are thinking about long-term goals that include short-term benefits.” The Ontario Minor Hockey Association, founded in 1935, is a leader in community sport and oversees a participant base of 300,000 consisting of players, coaches, trainers, officials, hockey volunteers and parents across the province. The OMHA works with its 225 local minor hockey associations and annually coordinates 28 leagues to create the best minor hockey experience in Canada. For more information, visit http://www.omha.net.
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L-R: Leeds Grenville Business Retention Officer Krista George, Leeds Grenville Economic Development Manager Ann Weir, Augusta Township Clerk Annette Simonian, Merrickville-Wolford Economic Development Committee Secretary Yves Grandmaitre, Augusta Township Municipal Coordinator Krista Weidenaar, Business Development Officer Simon Chapelle, Merrickville-Wolford Municipal Coordinator Cheri Kemp-Long, Rideau Lakes Associate Planner Malcolm Norwood and Rideau Lakes Municipal Coordinator Alison Merkley. The United Counties of Leeds and Grenville is launching the largest multilevel Business Retention + Expansion (BR+E) program the region has seen. The Counties and the Townships of Augusta, MerrickvilleWolford, and Rideau Lakes have partnered in a project that will see staff and volunteers directly connect with over 300 businesses in the region. The goal is to build relationships and assist them in becoming more competitive. As part of the Counties economic strategic focus for 2018, the Economic Development Office will lead this program. March 28, 2018
“Businesses in Leeds Grenville are already heavily invested in their communities,” says Ann Weir, Counties Economic Development Manager. “It is recognized that 76-90% of new jobs come from existing businesses and we need to ensure we sustain these jobs and support businesses as they explore new opportunities that could result in more jobs in the region.” The project coordinator is Krista George, Business Retention Officer for Leeds Grenville. Krista will work with the Municipal Partner Coordinators to provide information, organization and
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Maple Syrup: Turning sunshine into food
by Hilary Thomson The sun is shining, birds are chirping, and the snow is melting. Finally, the signs of Spring are in the air. For some, this brings about thoughts of Summer, green grass, and beers on the back deck. But, for many in North Grenville, the Spring denotes something even sweeter. Sugaring has been part of the Canadian Spring for centuries. According to the Canadian Encyclopedia, the process of taping sugar maples and using its sap was part of the lives of indigenous people long before Europeans came to Canada. Iroquois tradition tells of the piercing of the bark of a maple tree
and using its “sweet water” to cook venison. The Anishinaabe people used maple curing as a food preservation method, which allowed them to keep food stores for the Winter months. It was French settlers who first learned how to tap trees and boil the sap down to create syrup or sugar slabs. The first settler accounts of maple sugaring were by Andre Thevet in 1505, who wrote about Jacques Cartier’s travels, and lawyer and author, Marc Lescarbot, who described the “distillation” of sap by the Mi’kmaq in 1606. It wasn’t until the late 1700s and early 1800s that maple sugar production began among settlers. However, since then, it has
only grown in popularity and has become a yearly tradition and a huge export for Canada. According to the Canadian Encyclopedia, Canada exported 45 million kilograms of maple products in 2016, with a value of $381 million. These days, there are many high volume, technologically advanced, maple syrup businesses that contribute to this multimillion-dollar Canadian industry. That being said, there are also many back-yard operations, and people who do it for ritual and the satisfaction of creating maple syrup that they can use all year round. Matt Panciuk has a midsized property just outside Kemptville which has quite a few mature hard maple trees; perfect for sugaring. As a trained forestry technician, he knows quite a bit about identifying trees and the process they go through to create the sweet sap that allows the creation of maple syrup. In the summertime, the leaves take in nutrients through photosynthesis, he explains. The by-product of this is sugar and oxygen. The oxygen goes back into the atmosphere and the sugar is stored in the tree. In the Spring, the cold nights and warmer days cause pressure in the tree and this forces the sap, which is holding the sugar, through any openings in the tree’s bark, making it an ideal time to collect it. “It needs to be warm enough for the sap to flow, but not warm
enough for the trees to start producing leaves,” Matt says. “It gets more of a bitter taste in the Summer, because the trees are using it.” Matt has been taping trees and making syrup for about five years. He enjoys the process of collecting the sap and boiling it down, as well as the sampling he gets to do along the way. “It’s kind of a flyby-night operation,” he says about his sugaring process. He does most of it outside on a propane turkey fryer, and goes by consistency and taste to see whether it is finished. “Every year it gets a little easier,” he says. “Everyone has different techniques; but, as long as it tastes like maple syrup, it’s all good.” Fred Schueler and Aleta Karstad feel the same way. They have been sugaring almost every Spring for the past 20 years, and their technique is similar to Matt’s in their personal touch. “I welcome sugaring, because it gives me a reason to have a fire indoors,” Aleta says, carefully watching the pot of boiling sap on the wood stove. As naturalists and biologists, Fred and Aleta give credit to the red squirrel for being the first to tap into the resource of sap in the Spring. Red squirrels bite the trees to get at the sap, which runs down the tree and is boiled by the sun. The squirrels then return to feast on the sticky, sweet syrup as it drips on the tree. “The trees are giving more sap to the squirrels then
to us,” Fred says. Like Matt, Fred and Aleta don’t sell their syrup. They make it in the Spring so they can have a healthy, natural, and sustainable source of sugar all year round, as they are very concerned about the environmental and social impacts of white sugar. “Huge habitats have been wiped out in the places where they grow sugar cane,” Fred says. “Slavery has also been part of the sugar industry historically, and wars have been fought over it.” Aleta says she likes to use syrup in anything that needs sweetening, like yogurt, oatmeal, and baking. As a diabetic, Fred uses it as a pick-me-up when his sugar gets too low. As true nature lovers, their process of making maple syrup is a labour of love. “It’s like turning sunshine into food,” Aleta says.
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Bruce McKee* 613-850-5787
Anita Maloney* 613-816-1995
Francine Menard* 613-769-9411
Sheila Pratt** 613-762-7000
Winnie Singer* 613-852-3881
teamrealty.ca 613-258-1990
Broker **
Heather Gagnon** 613-558-7289
Brian Hill* 613-853-6998
Gerry Van Gurp* 613-371-7871
Liz Wardhaugh* 613-884-6652
Sales Representative*
The Undisputed #1* Real Estate Firm In Kemptville
304 Colonnade Dr. Kemptville ON K0G1J0 kemptville@royallepage.ca
* B a s e d o n t h e O t t a w a R e a l E s t a t e B o a r d , R o y a l L e P a g e Te a m R e a l t y, B r o k e r a g e h a s b e e n n u m b e r o n e f o r b o t h d o l l a r v o l u m e g e n e r a t e d a n d t h e h i g h e s t number of unit sales for each consecutive year from 2005 to present.
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