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The Fair Elections Act Revisited: by Peter Johnson "In normal times, under a normal government, the Fair Elections Act would have been withdrawn by now, or at least be in serious trouble. The past few weeks have seen the bill denounced as a threat to democracy by the chief electoral officer, the former chief electoral officer, several provincial elections officials, academic experts, domestic and foreign, and newspaper editorials across the country. Thursday they were joined by Harry Neufeld, the former chief electoral officer of British Columbia and the author of an inquiry into irregularities in the 2011 election. Mr. Neufeld’s report has been much quoted by the minister responsible, Pierre Poilievre, in particular to support his contention that the bill’s ban on “vouching” — allowing one voter to affirm another’s eligibility to vote in a riding, in cases where the usual documentation is lacking — was needed to prevent voter fraud. But as Mr. Neufeld told a parliamentary committee studying the bill, he never suggested that voter fraud was a problem — indeed, like his federal counterparts, he does not believe it is. Like them, he is much more concerned by the number of

eligible voters likely to be disenfranchised by the ban on vouching, and by a similar ban on the use of Elections Canada’s voter information cards as proof of residency: as many as half a million. Not only did the minister blatantly misrepresent his report, he told the committee, but in drafting the legislation he made no effort to consult him. As for the bill itself, his advice was blunt: “amend it or pull it.” As I say, under any normal government, this would be considered fairly devastating stuff: not only near universal expert opposition, but a widely held suspicion that the bill, far from merely flawed, is expressly designed to tilt the next election in the Conservatives’ favour. As for Mr. Poilievre, the revelations that he had acted in such consummate bad faith on such a critically important bill — failing to consult, ignoring some experts’ advice and misrepresenting others — would ordinarily be careerlimiting, to say the least. But this is not a normal government. It does not operate in the usual way, nor does it feel bound by the usual rules. After all, if this were a normal government, it would not have as its minister for democratic reform such a noxious partisan as Mr.

to speak...' As has been said many times before, by many, many others, this Bill...ironically titled The Fair Elections Act should be given the necessary time to be reviewed by Canadians. It should not go through the usual process of being rammed through Parliament with limited debate whereupon, it will be presented to a partisan Senate which will have been instructed by the PMO what to do with it. This government needs to act in such a way that it demonstrates respect: respect for Canadians, respect for voters, respect for Parliament, respect for its rules and traditions, respect for the Opposition Parties...and the most indigestion-causing pill for this government to swallow...respect for those who have opposing views and political beliefs. In the end, a better Canada, with a better voting procedure is the outcome that everyone wants. And, could you please pass along to the Prime Minister, this constituent's belief that Mr. Polievere should not be put in charge of any future legislation which regulates anything more important than dog fights, weed control and the dispersal of used kitty litter.

Poilievre, whose contempt for Parliament and its traditions registers every time he rises to speak in it. If this were a normal government, it would have sought the widest possible input on the bill, in recognition that this was no ordinary piece of legislation. Even a radical government, with little time for consensusseeking in pursuit of its agenda, would understand that an elections bill is different, in that it touches, not just on this or that question of policy, on which there will always be disagreement, but on the public’s faith in the democratic process — on which there should be no disagreement. Indeed, a radical government would be especially concerned on this point — for it would want to arm itself with an unassailable popular mandate to enact the changes it desired." (Andrew Coyne-National Post) Mr. Brown: If there is any truth to any of this, please pass along a message from me, one of your constituents, to Mr. Poilivere...tell him to listen to the voice of reason. This is too important a piece of legislation to be left in the hands of someone who has been described as a 'noxious partisan', one whose 'contempt for Parliament.... registers every time he rises

Volunteers needed for Multiple Sclerosis Society’s Annual Carnation Campaign by Margaret Mohr As the coordinator of the Multiple Sclerosis Society’s Annual Carnation Campaign, I would like to thank all the businesses and volunteers in the Kemptville and Merrickville area who have helped make this fundraiser a success in the past. A special thank you to Mr. Ed Patchell at the Ferguson Forest Center. My team receives, sorts and stores the flowers in the wonderful space at the center. Mr. Patchell and his staff make us welcome and assist in many ways.

The purpose of any MS Society’s funding programs is to assist individuals living with MS and their family in purchasing equipment or services which will enable them to maintain a realistic degree of independence. The campaign this year is May 8, 9, and 10. The selling sites in Kemptville are Kemptville Post Office, Foodtown (B&H), Food Basics, Independent Grocer, Royal Bank, Toronto Dominion Bank, Scotia Bank and Canadian Tire. The selling sites in Merrickville are at the Royal Bank and

Village Bean. To volunteer in Merrickville, call Christine Boesveld at 269-4660. To volunteer in Kemptville, call me at 258-2626. Do you need student volunteer hours? If you are part of a work group in a place of business, consider getting a pre-order to assist Diana Sealan at 2585728 in her role as pre-sale captain. If you don’t have time to sell, please take time to buy a bouquet for Mother’s Day to support the work of the Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada, the Leeds and Grenville Chapter. Thank you.

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This is your Town by Rob Thompson Congratulations to David, Maggie and the whole team at the NG Times for their success as they continue to weave their pioneering drive and entrepreneurial spirit into the evolution of this publication. It is so important for our community to have a locally owned and operated newspaper to call its own. I applaud and encourage your continued support. As North Grenville continues to grow, it will be our sense of community that will define us and keep us from becoming just another Barrhaven (on a smaller scale). I don’t believe any of us want that, not even the people who

are moving here from the bigger centers. It is support for our small businesses that will really differentiate us from the pack and keep our small town flavour. It’s businesses like this paper, the retailers and restaurants of Old Town, the locally owned and operated business in the Creekside Center and the other plazas along the 43 corridor that I encourage you all to support whenever you can. Don’t get me wrong, I am tickled that we now have a modern shopping center and all the convenience that comes with that. Ultimately, the retail and service selection that the Colonnade development offers will keep people shopping locally. It’s

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schools, playing hockey and soccer, hosting a backyard fire, boating, fishing or snowmobiling on the river and all the good things that are inherent with that small town feel. That being said, we all have an obligation to support our community. It’s up to all of us to do our part to preserve the gem we call home. That means saying hello to the person you walk by on the street, picking up a discarded pop can from the sidewalk, participating in a community program and above all, shop locally! I’m proud to be a member of this community and am very thankful we now have a local paper to call our own.

inevitable that many of those locally spent dollars will find their way into the cash registers of our small business community and that is what will sustain our small town quality of life. In the next several years, you will see our population continue to grow, and with that growth will come a responsibility to all the members of this municipality. A commitment to, “Community Membership” should be our common mentality. The notion that, “This is My Town and I’m Proud of it”! This is not just a nice sentiment - this is why people move here – the sense of belonging that comes from knowing your neighbours sending your kids to good

Step into spring at the North Grenville Sustainability Fair by Clare Weissflog It’s been a long cold winter and we have all been eagerly anticipating the start of Spring! It’s time to come out of hibernation and get to know your community better. The 7th Annual North Grenville Sustainability Fair on Sunday, April 27 at the North Grenville Municipal Centre is the place to do just that. The Fair runs from 11-3 pm and is followed by a lively performance by local entertainers, “The Celtic Rathskallions” at 3 pm in the Municipal Theatre. Look forward to a FREE, fun-filled, family day out at the NG Sustainability Fair featuring businesses, environmental enthusiasts and community groups; entrepreneurs, artisans and performers. Find out about all

the many things that make North Grenville such a great place to live; locally-owned businesses offering sustainable goods and services, local food producers, activity groups and clubs to join, outdoor recreation opportunities, and health and family services. Looking for a new hobby? Sample the artistic flavor of North Grenville as local music and drama groups give us a taste of their talents by performing short pop-up presentations throughout the day for your entertainment. Want to learn something new? Join us for a presentation about the important role of honeybees in our food production cycle, given by Lanark County Beekeepers Association president, Paul Lacelle. Hungry for more? Tempt

door prize ballot; we have some great prizes to give away! Celebrate Earth Day by attending the 2014 North Grenville Sustainability Fair on Sunday, April 27th from 11am-3pm at the North Grenville Municipal Centre, 285 County Rd 44, Kemptville. Bring the family for great hands-on activities, delicious food and community information. From horticulture to recreation, energy to health, local foods to arts and crafts; there’s something for everyone at the North Grenville Sustainability Fair! IT’S FREE! Organised by Sustainable North Grenville (www. sustainblenorthgrenville.ca) A few booths still available at the time of printing, email sngfair@magma.ca for more information.

your taste buds with goodies from the Kemptville Kinsman Farmers Market stalls or pick-up a delicious locally-sourced lunch to munch on from The Branch Restaurant’s lunch counter. If we are lucky and the sun is shining, you may even be able to enjoy it outside whilst talking with local Electric Vehicle owners who love to share their experiences. Just remember not to talk with your mouth full! Feeling creative? Get crafty in the kid’s area with many great activities, including our ever- popular button-making machine. Exercise your green thumbs by planting some seeds to take home at the Kemptville Horticultural Society table. Hint...both are great Mother’s Day gift ideas! Don’t forget to fill out a

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spend another $10 million on renovations for offices and teaching and learning space to remake an old residence hall as the new home of the College of Management and Economics. But he was not quite finished spending the cash: Alastair Summerlee then announced his own retirement. He would be taking up his pension of $360,000 a year, and the incoming President would inherit his annual salary of more than $450,000. No wonder the U of G can’t afford to keep the Kemptville campus open. There are far more important things for them to spend money on, such as gyms and pensions. We really should be glad to see the back of them. On the other hand, it might just be me, but I am rather relieved that I can refer to “Kemptville College” again. Having to remember to call it the University of Guelph, Kemptville Campus was a real pain in the keyboard.

by David Shanahan The report that a special task force has been established to find ways of saving the Kemptville College from complete closure comes as welcome news to the people of North Grenville in particular, and eastern Ontario in general. Such a valuable resource for the entire region deserves to survive the financial contortions of the University of Guelph. It may be of interest to the community to know that, after announcing the closure of the Kemptville campus, the University President, Alastair Summerlee, revealed that the University would be spending $45.4 million on the expansion and renovation of the Mitchell Athletics Centre into a state-of-the-art fitness and recreation complex. That is just for Phase 1 of the project. President Summerlee then proudly announced that the University would

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In any case, it always was Kemptville College, and I hope it always will be, no matter who it is they find to come in and revive the institution. It has been around for almost a century, and there’s a great deal of history on that land even before that. The building that houses the North Grenville Co-operative Preschool and Learning Centre was originally the homestead of Thomas McCargar, who bought the land and moved there from South Gower in 1825. The house itself is thought to have been built in the 1840's. So this crisis is just the latest in a long story, one that has seen the property change hands many times, being used for agricultural purposes for many generations. It is, nevertheless, a crisis, especially for the students attending courses for the next couple of years. Now that the Premier has continued her short-sighted attitude to

eastern Ontario by refusing to impose a moratorium on the closure, in spite of urgent and almost universal appeals from all sectors of society in the area, there must be consideration given to the plight of the students and staff at the College. No matter how much, or how little, the administration knew in advance about the closure, no one would have enrolled in Kemptville had they known what was coming. The potential disruption to an academic career can be devastating, and certainly distracts students and faculty from the immediate work of learning and instruction. There is great hope in the make-up of the Task Force. Municipal staff, students, and members of the farming community are all included in a broad-based board that will no doubt examine the potential of the facility for encouraging local food production, alliance with the proposed food

hub to be established in Smith’s Falls, as well as continuing opportunities in education, research and development, and support for the local agricultural community. This is an opening door, not a closing one. North Grenville would not be the same without events such as the College Royal, and the College’s involvement in events like Canada Day, or the Mediaeval Fairs has been a big part of making the municipality an attractive place for people to settle and raise a family. The conference and event facilities there are also an important asset, and keep alive the name and memory of men like W. B. “Baldy” George. There is also an irony in the fact that, when the Premier is accepting the closure of the College, a national Museum is opening a new partnership with the local Historical Society and Archives. You can read about that elsewhere

in this issue. The U of G may be prepared to turn its back on North Grenville. The United Counties may think our downtown businesses are only worth $5,000 to support. Big corporations may think we’re just valuable as a source of raw materials and pits. But we, the people of North Grenville, know better. This is a place where people get involved, feel strongly about community and will fight to maintain, protect and improve those aspects of our municipality that make us want to live here.

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who lives on the banks of this soon-to-be-flooded-waterway, keeping up with them at this time of year would not be a smart thing to do. But I digress. Such is the habit of the mind of one revelling in the inertia of retirement. With the announcement by the University of Guelph that it was jettisoning the unwanted load of Kemptville Agricultural College---(a load that was foisted upon them by the legendary Mike Harris, He who unloaded much onto groups who could little afford it), there was shock that was felt throughout our fair community. Following the announcement and the subsequent articles in The North Grenville Times, there was a veritable plethora of letters from concerned citizens. Being a 'glass half full' bunch, they offered up solutions rather than scathing rebukes. This would have been reasonable were we to focus on the inflated salaries

and benefits that some officials saw fit to generously reward themselves, from the ever-shrinking coffers of the poorly managed institution. So, this letter is to say, 'Good for you, people.' I am proud to be part of a community that pulls together so well and looks for solutions rather than accusations and retribution. But, while we're on the topic of retribution, if there is a mob that is armed with pitch-forks and burning torches that is headed for Dalton's house (The Cancelled Gas Plants), or Mr. Poilivere's,(The Fair Elections Act) let me grab my pitchfork and my torch. And a special thanks and a 'Well Done Certificate' to the NG Times for an excellent

edition that followed up with informative reports and a host of thoughtful letters. Phew! That feels much better now, doesn't it? With such positiveness in the air, surely Spring can't be more than a month and a half away. And people, please keep an eye out for your neighbours-in-need...the ones living on the banks of The Branch...the ones who are digging up their lawns to fill their sandbags. It may be too late to help them build an Ark, but they would love some help building a dike. Lend a hand, and help them keep up. The Mighty Branch might be a 'glass half full' type as well. P. Johnson Oxford Mills, Ont.

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Letters to the editor Dear Editor: Like many other North Grenville residents, I heard the dismal news of University of Guelph Kemptville College closing. It is bleak news in a bleak Spring. Thankfully many good ideas have been put forward at the public meeting and in your paper. There is momentum and drive to find a way to continue this valuable educational institution in our community or reshape it for a new life. May I point to another dimension in this community event? A call for prayer. Thinking about and planning such a significant undertaking is about hope, goodwill, cooperation, creative action, insight, wisdom and as such is a spiritual dimension. Prayer may be offered privately and publicly. Consider to follow ACTS in prayer: Adoration to the One who created the earth,

agriculture, learning and community; Confession for the brokeness that lies at the root of the closing; Thankfulness for the many committed administrators, teachers, students, employees that contributed and benefited, the impact on agriculture, business and families in Eastern Ontario, the beautiful campus. Supplication: prayer for comfort and hope for those directly affected by this decision; prayer for good leaders and quality leadership, development of a common vision and unity in action; for openness from area colleges and universities to see opportunity and be supportive; for government at all levels to be approachable and supportive. If you support public prayer contact a minister or your pastor, connect with the North Grenville Ministerial or this paper.

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Gentle Readers: Have you noticed how hard it is to keep a positive outlook this Spring? Well, yes, one could be excused for thinking that Spring is just a rumour or a fig-newton of someone's imagination when we are still putting up with snow falling, as we look to see the end of the Miserable-Month-of March. But snowfall, snowpack, Spring flooding aside, the robins are returning---'Why?' they are probably asking themselves. The Mighty Branch is getting ready to overflow its banks. Residents living on its shores must be bracing for a deluge of biblical proportions. 'Noah Way', they can be heard to exclaim, as they ready the sandbags. If you know anyone named 'Jones'

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Kemptville College campaign continues by David Shanahan Although the University of Guelph have no intention of continuing to operate the Kemptville Campus as an associate college of the University, the future of the North Grenville facility is far from settled. With the formation of a Kemptville College Renewal Task Force, the campaign to save the College from complete closure has taken a major step forward. Chaired by North Grenville’s Chief Administrative Officer, Brain Carré, and including people from the financial, agricultural and political sectors, as well as student representatives, the Task Force is looking for volunteers to set up sub-committees on various aspects of the campaign.

In a press release on March 28, Brian Carré stated that “the diversity and skills of the Task Force will undoubtedly make the difference in seeing a sustainable and innovative local solution to ensuring the continued operation of the Kemptville Campus in Eastern Ontario.” It is certainly an impressive gathering of people with a variety of talents, and the Task Force has received the backing of the local MPP’s, representing constituencies where agriculture is a major component of the local economy and society. Steve Clark and Rob Milligan are two of the Ontario members who have presented petitions and requests to Premier Kathleen Wynne asking for a two-year moratorium of the closure

to give the Task Force time to find alternative ways of keeping the College open. So far, Wynne, who is also the Minister of Agriculture, has refused to co-operate. But the increasing number of eastern Ontario residents who are joining in on Twitter and Facebook in the campaign to save Kemptville College is giving added weight to the demands for a delay. “The overwhelming interest of key stakeholders across Eastern Ontario who want to build upon the momentum to renew the Kemptville Campus has been tremendous,” Brian said. The Ontario Federation of Agriculture, who organised the meeting on campus that led to the establishment of the Task Force, issued a statement last Friday, expressing

“their disappointment at the announced closure.” The statement noted that: “The Kemptville campus may be preserved if a deal is struck between the provincial government and the Algonquin College of Applied Arts and Technology and St. Lawrence College. Both community colleges have shown interest in helping to preserve the facility as an agricultural institute in eastern Ontario.” However, other statements from Algonquin College have caused some confusion about their involvement in finding a solution. The Minister of Training, Colleges and Universities, Brad Duguid visited the College, along with GlengarryPrescott-Russell Member of Provincial Parliament Grant Crack, who serves as the Par-

The Kemptville Cancer Support Group welcomes new members by Beth Nicol The name says it all. The Kemptville (and area) Cancer Support Group has been doing just that since its inception by Angela Bailey in 2000. It offers support to cancer sufferers and survivors. Its intent is to bring together those freshly diagnosed, those in treatment mode and those in remission to foster hope, to encourage understanding and to offer the opportunity to share experiences. Norma Fisher gave leadership to the group for many years; Ellen Miller took on this responsibility in

January 2014. A large percentage of those attending the meetings are in remission. Having had the first-hand experience of cancer treatments and their impact physically, emotionally and socially, these members often provide volunteer services to others by visiting those unable to attend meetings, by providing transportation when it is needed, or by offering phone support. Meetings are held on the third Monday of each month at 2 pm at St. John’s United Church, in the upstairs hall. A speaker is invited to ad-

National Volunteer Week is a time to recognize, celebrate and say thank you by Laura Smith, R.P.N., Client & Volunteer Services Coordinator At Beth Donovan Hospice, we are honouring the tremendous contributions of our volunteers. Thank you to all of our volunteers for your passion, dedication and hard work. Last year 68 volunteers donated over 4000 hours to the various programs within our organization. Beth Donovan Hospice supports clients and their families through all stages of life limiting illnesses. There is no fee for Hospice services including Home Visiting, Bereavement and Grief/Trauma counselling, Spiritual care and Equipment Lending Program. April 2, 2014

We are currently accepting new referrals for the May 1, 2014 opening of our new Day Hospice Program. Please join us on April 24, 1-3 pm at St. John’s United Church (400 Prescott St., Kemptville) for our Day Hospice Open House; please RSVP by April 16th info@bethdonovanhospice. ca If you or a loved one is facing a serious or life-limiting illness or you would like information about our volunteering opportunities, contact Laura Smith, R.P.N., Volunteer & Client Service Coordinator at 613258-9611 or laura.smith@ bethdonovanhospice.ca or visit our website www.bethdonovanhospice.ca

dress members bi-monthly. Summer meetings tend to be more casual and are hosted in members’ homes. This year the July and August meetings will be held at the Nestle Down Bed and Breakfast. An annual dance is held in the fall and is usually well attended. The guest speaker for April 21 will be Linda Johnson, RN. Her topic will be the Administration of Chemotherapy. Linda is the Team Leader of the Chemotherapy Unit at the Winchester Hospital; where she has been administering chemotherapy

for 17 years. Those beginning, or about to begin, treatments may have questions or concerns they would like to have addressed. Linda will be available to share her expertise. Why not join the Kemptville Cancer Support Group on April 21 at 2 pm at St John‘s United Church, Prescott St, Kemptville. All are welcome. Please call 613-258-7778 if you are planning to attend so that enough seats can be set out. Refreshments will be served.

liamentary Assistant to the Premier. The Minister issued a non-statement afterwards, and there is no indication as to whether the visit will change the Premier’s mind on a moratorium. In the meantime, the Task Force will be engaging volunteers in their sub-committees that focus on alternative affiliations and partnerships, industry advancement, and stakeholder outreach. For more information, contact Brian Carré, Chairman Kemptville College Renewal Task Force, at 613-258-9569 ext. 155 or by e-mails at: bcarre@ northgrenville.on.ca You can also get involved on Facebook at “Help SAVE Kemptville College,” or on Twitter at #SaveKemptvilleCollege.

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Where have all the Good Jobs Gone? by Justin Rice This world is rough, and if a person’s gonna make it they gotta... get a job, that was always the plan anyway. For twenty something’s, just entering the work force fresh from university or college, it was supposed to be as easy and painless as getting a haircut and getting a real job. So what happened, where are the jobs, how do we, the new generation of workers, find our career, strike out on our own and find our place in the real world? Graduating post secondary education is a major accomplishment; with a sense of overdue independence and a degree in hand the world was ours,

all that needs doing is to wait for the offers to roll in and see how much the salary is going to be... right? Well one thing post secondary doesn’t teach, or at least didn’t with me, was the state of the job market in my chosen field. Going through school, it seemed everyone was going to graduate and be a teacher, police officer, health care worker. Finding that full time position in the career of choice is a lot harder than we were led to believe. It is the classic Catch-22, you need experience in the field but how can you get experience if you can’t get in. The career jobs that Generation Y thought would be waiting for them got very saturated

very quickly. A large surge of new graduates ready to work but the positions just were not there. This is a different job market then it was 10-15 years ago. People are working longer in their careers; freedom 55 is a myth as far as I am concerned. People are working longer, that is a fact, and when new positions become open employers are now very hesitant. The career jobs that we all thought would be waiting for us are term contracts, and casual workers. The new norm, you have to fight and work hard just to secure a position. Almost everywhere you have to work to get your foot in the door, and then work as hard as you can

and hope they keep you. It is discouraging, like you’re treading water fighting for a chance to prove yourself, but the break is just not coming. Do I have the answers to how to get hired full time in the career you’re striving for? No, but luckily my advice is free. It is hard to find the career you studied for, especially right out of school. My advice: if it is getting discouraging move in another direction, play off the strengths of your personality not the strength of a degree. Many people fall into a career they love and excel at but would have never imagined it as a possibility during school. Work for an employer for at least a year,

if not two. The first year to learn the full duties and what is expected of you; the second year you’ll be comfortable in the position and will know if there is a future in it. If there isn’t a future in what you’re doing, don’t quit and don’t get discouraged, take what you learned and leave the bad habits. Opportunity does knock; if you want to guarantee that it does, work hard and be open to

anything. There are new industries that didn’t exist twenty years ago, and there are forgotten industries that have been there the whole time, but you just never thought about a career in it. There are countless careers that are yours for the taking: Are they what you planned? No, but the real world is all about how you can adapt to change and thrive because of it.

Maude Barlow to speak in North Grenville Maude Barlow, Chair of the Council of Canadians, will speak on the proposed Energy East Pipeline, at the North Grenville Municipal Centre Theatre, April 15. Sustainable North Grenville is partnering with the Council of Canadians to host one of six public forums along the route of TransCanada’s proposed pipeline. The tour focuses on why Energy East involves many risks and few rewards for Ontarians. Maude Barlow is most known for her work on wa-

ter and will be addressing the risk shipping diluted bitumen presents to waterways, including the Rideau River and local Oxford aquifer. Ms Barlow was a leader in the campaign to have water recognized as a human right by the UN, and served as the Senior Advisor on Water to the President of the United Nations General Assembly in 2008 and 2009. Joining her will be Eriel Deranger, a Dene Indigenous activist and member of the Athabasca Chipewyan

First Nation (ACFN) of Northern Alberta, Canada. She will discuss how her community’s demand for the respect of Treaty rights is tied to this pipeline project. Andrea Harden-Donahue of the Council of Canadians and Ian Angus of Sustainable North Grenville will also speak. Everyone is welcome at this important community meeting, which begins at 7 pm on Tuesday, April 15. Doors open at 6:30, and admission is free.

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The North Grenville Times SPORTS PAGE Adam Harlow Fun Days a Success The Ottawa International Hockey Festival (Bell Capital Cup) is an annual competition featuring Atom and PeeWee level teams. Skills competitions and All Star Games give young players an opportunity to show off their abilities. At the end of All Star Competition, special awards are presented to the best defence, best forward and best goalie. The award given to the best goalie has been named, “The Adam Harlow Trophy,” in memory of Adam and the influence that playing goals made in his short life. The winner of the 2013 trophy for Best Goaltender in the Bell Cup All Star Game is Zach Adams. Zach plays in the KDMHA and represented his Atom B team. To donate to the Adam Harlow Fellowship Fund c o n t a c t t h e C I B C 11 6 Prescott St. Kemptville On K0G1J0 or The Adam Harlow Fellowship Fund c/o Bob Harlow 3804 McGahey Drive Kemptville On K0G1J0. The website address is: www. adamharlowfellowshipfund. com As a tribute, the "Adam Harlow Fellowship Fund" was created to help give Kemptville District children 1. Bill Gutknecht, whose tournament for his son Eric was held last week, draws the winning raffle ticket while Bob Harlow looks on. 2. The IP Panthers team sold the most raffle tickets. They decided to return their winning prize back into the

The IP Panthers team sold the most raffle tickets. They decided to return their winning prize back into the Adam Harlow Fellowship Fund. The prize money and the amount raised in ticket sales by that one team is enough to sponsor one child’s hockey registration fees for next year. by Beth Nicol The Adam Harlow IP Fun Days put some spark into a very long and cold winter. Held on the 22, 23 and 29 of March at the North Grenville Municipal Centre, the Fun Days featured 36 Initiation level hockey teams competing just for the fun of it. Four of the teams participating were from Kemptville. Pancake Breakfasts were served on each of the Fun Daysm and, at $5 for a plate of pancakes and sausages, these events were geared for the whole family to enjoy. It would not be possible to host these events without the generous sponsorships of Myers’ Kemptville, McGahey Insurance, Grenville Mutual Insurance, Fat Les’ and Schoonderbeek’s Bulk Barn (Carleton Place/Kemptville).

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The Adam Harlow Fellowship Fund was created to give Kemptville District children who would not otherwise be able to participate, the opportunity to play organized hockey by paying for their registration fees. It pays tribute to Adam Harlow, a young Kemptville goalie with a big heart, who tragically died at the age of 10 years. This past season, 8 children were sponsored by the fund; over the past 12 years, the Fellowship Fund has paid the fees of 123 young hockey players. Information on how to access this fund can be found on the website. The Fund held its annual SENS Raffle this winter. The tickets were dispersed among young hockey players; the two teams selling the most tickets received awards of $150 and $100 respectively.

The winning teams, the IP Panthers and the Bantam CI, both decided to return their prize money to the fund. The first prize winner of ten tickets at the 100 level to the Ottawa vs Calgary on March 30 is John McDermott. Alaina Parsons is the winner of two tickets at the 100 level plus dinner for two and parking for the Ottawa vs Toronto game on April 12. The third prize winner of two tickets in the 200 level for the Ottawa vs Carolina game on March 31 is Phil Simzer. Lara-Tech IT Solutions of Ottawa and Schoonderbeek’s Bulk Barn of Carleton Place, generously sponsored the second and third prize. A Jonathon Toews, Chicago Blackhawks, jersey, was also raffled off. The winner was Paul Lefebvre.

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Two Chairs recently vacated Jim Armour recently terminated his tenth year as Trustee of the North Grenville Public Library Board. He has been Chair of the Board for almost three years. The newly elected Chair is Joan Simpson. Patrick Babin, founder of the Friends of the North Grenville Public Library, and Chair of the Executive Committee for the past twelve years, recently retired from his administrative responsibilities. Friends has now adopted a rotating chair system whereby each member of the Executive Committee serves a month as chair. In charge for April is Robyn Harris.

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By Jim Dolan The Kemptville Youth Musical Companyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s latest musical - Shrek - is a must-see production. Thirty-four cast members on opening night put on memorable performances that made you forget for two hours that winter is still lingering on. The performances by Zach Van Noppen as Shrek, Jake Nickerson as the Donkey, JulieAnne Westbrook as Fiona and Adam Morley as Lord Farquaad were truly outstanding. The major production scenes, especially those that included the Dragon, were simply mesmerizing. The special effects have to be seen, because it is almost impossible to describe them in words. To Artistic Director Barbara Lacelle and her production crew, we have to say a big thank you for another great show by the KYMTC. The choreography, set designs, costumes, special effects and the large production numbers showcased the incredible talents of the behind-thescene people involved in the musical. It is such a treat to see so many talented young men and women of our community put on a spectacular musical that deserved the resounding standing ovation by the audience as the final curtain was drawn. There are six more performances of Shrek over the next two weekends, Friday April 4 and April 11 and Saturday April 5 and 12 at 7:30 pm and two matinee shows on April 6 and April 12 at 2 pm.

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Spring Car Care April is National Car Care Month: Spring into Action April is National Car Care Month and the Car Care Council reminds motorists to spring into action and follow 10 basic maintenance procedures to make sure their vehicles are running at peak performance for the summer driving season. PERFORMANCE PERFECTION: Jason is making sure this beauty complies to his standards of performance and reliability. Give Jamie a call today to set up an appointment to have your vehicle road ready for Spring, from mechanical tune-ups to seasonal tires and alignments. • • • • • •

Check all fluids, including engine oil, power steering, brake and transmission as well as windshield washer solvent and antifreeze/coolant. Check the hoses and belts to make sure they are not cracked, brittle, frayed, loose or showing signs of excessive wear. Check the battery and replace if necessary. Make sure the connection is clean, tight and corrosion-free. Check the brake system annually and have the brake linings, rotors and drums inspected at each oil change. Inspect the exhaust system for leaks, damage and broken supports or hangers if there is an unusual noise. Exhaust leaks can be dangerous and must be corrected without delay. Schedule a tune-up to help the engine deliver the best balance of power

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and fuel economy and produce the lowest level of emissions. Check the heating, ventilating and air conditioning (HVAC) system, as proper heating and cooling performance is critical for interior comfort and for safety reasons such as defrosting. Inspect the steering and suspension system annually including shock absorbers, struts and chassis parts such as ball joints, tie rod ends and other related components. Check the tires, including tire pressure and tread. Uneven wear indicates a need for wheel alignment. Tires should also be checked for bulges and bald spots. Check the wipers and lighting so that you can see and be seen. Check that all interior and exterior lighting is working properly and replace worn wiper blades so you can see clearly when driving during precipitation.

“Whether you visit a professional service technician or do it yourself, a thorough vehicle inspection this spring can help keep your car safe and dependable and help you avoid much higher costs down the road in the form of more extensive repairs or lost resale value,” said Rich White, executive director, Car Care Council. Many of the businesses and groups planning inspection events for National Car Care Month in April have posted them on the event finder on the Car Care Council’s website. For more information on finding or hosting a local event, visit www.carcare.org/car-care-events. The Car Care Council is the source of information for the “Be Car Care Aware” consumer education campaign promoting the benefits of regular vehicle care, maintenance and repair to consumers.

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(NC) Accelerate gently. The harder you accelerate the more fuel you consume. In the city, you can conserve fuel by easing onto the accelerator pedal gently and gradually. Pretend there's an egg under the gas pedal and an open cup of coffee on the dash. Try to drive without breaking the shell or spilling the coffee and you'll be good to go. Maintain a steady speed. Be consistent. Unintentional dips in speed and sudden bursts of acceleration take a toll on your tank and your wallet. In fact, tests show that varying your speed up and down between 75 km/h and 85km/h every 18 seconds can increase your fuel use by 20 per cent. Use cruise control whenever possible. Anticipate traffic. Read the road ahead, anticipate road disruptions, monitor the movements of pedestrians and other vehicles and keep a comfortable distance between your vehicle and the one in front of you. Coast to decelerate. Coasting to a stop with your foot off the pedal is like driving for free. By anticipating traffic slowdowns as early as possible, you can decrease your speed, conserve fuel and save money by simply taking your foot off the accelerator. Today, most vehicles are equipped with fuel-injection systems that automatically shut off the flow of fuel to the engine when the accelerator is fully released. Avoid high speeds. Even if you have a need for speed, slow down. Most cars, vans, SUVs and pickup trucks operate most fuel efficiently when travelling between 50 and 80 km/h. Anything above this optimal speed zone and vehicles consume increasingly more fuel the faster they go. For example, if it takes $10 worth of fuel to drive a certain distance at 100 km/h, it would cost $12 to travel that same distance at 120 km/h. That's like throwing a toonie out the window every 100 km. Source: Natural Resources Canada, www.vehicles.nrcan.gc.ca. www.newscanada.com

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Spring Car Care Tires can never be assessed too often (NC) Long before the backyard rinks thaw and the snow banks melt, eager Canadian drivers begin planning their spring road trips. Garage doors will soon open, ready to tackle the warm weather and the open road. “Before you leave the driveway, be sure to outfit your car with the tires that best suit your vehicle and driving needs,” says Bill Hume, vice president of Hankook Tire Canada. “Just like you wouldn't wear winter boots to the beach, or sandals to the gym, you need to think about your tires as the tool that gets you where you want to go this spring.” Hume offers a handy overview of prime choices in the Hankook line: The Commuter You drive an 'everyday-chariot' and spend more time in the front seat of your car than you do on your couch. Comfort and convenience is on par with safety and performance when it comes to your priorities. A high performance, all-season tire with center rib block and multi-sipe design, providing excellent traction on a rain-soaked or dry road. The Family SUV You're transporting precious cargo and you need to know that you're travelling on the most dependable tires available. High quality touring tires like the Dynapro HT will guarantee longer tread wear, optimal traction and the low noise levels needed for a family vehicle. WINTER SIDE EFFECTS...........Mark Streit will make sure your front end will be able to sustain the various pot holes and if not will make quick repairs to damaged parts to get you back on the road. Don't forget to ask Ginette about their Summer tire packages when you book your next appointment for your Spring tune-up.

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The Road Warrior For that high performance vehicle, you need an ultra-high performance tire. The Ventus S1 noble2 features advanced compounds that provide superior handling. Hello Saturday. More information is available at www.hankooktire.ca

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ACROSS 1. A cook might wear one 6. Black, in poetry 10. Unrestrained revelry 14. Wavelike design 15. Soft drink 16. Part in a play 17. Sea eagles 18. Den 19. Bright thought 20. Mediator 22. Equipment 23. A parcel of land 24. Negatively charged particle 26. Flower part 30. Frequently 32. Sensational 33. A permissible difference 37. Ear-related 38. Not over

39. Tailless stout-bodied amphibian 40. Warranty 42. Antlered animal 43. Law and _____ 44. Not brighten 45. Adhesive 47. Mayday 48. After-bath powder 49. A payment of money 56. Savvy about 57. Trudge 58. A part of the small intestine 59. Break 60. Small island 61. The language of Persia 62. Arid 63. Require 64. Hoar

DOWN 1. Ends a prayer 2. Minute opening 3. Jewelry 4. Chocolate cookie 5. Snuggled 6. Panache 7. Ship 8. Hodgepodge 9. Storyteller 10. Creator 11. Cowboy sport 12. Gather 13. 365 days 21. Charged particle 25. Not used 26. Plod along 27. Ballet attire 28. Diva's solo 29. Used to see small things 30. Not younger 31. Run away 33. Initial wager 34. Cozy corner 35. Carryall 36. Biblical garden 38. Support from beneath 41. Paintings 42. A breed dog 44. Point 45. A fabric resembling velvet 46. Communion table 47. Aligned 48. Throw 50. If not 51. Infiltrator 52. Winglike 53. Roman emperor 54. Swear 55. Send forth

Patrick Babin Vowels: Building Blocks of Words There are ten vowels in English.* 1. long a (pay) 2. short a (pan) 3. long e (peek) 4. short e (step) 5. long i (bite) 6. short i (bit) 7. long o (toe) 8. short o (cot) 9. long u (cute) 10. short u (cut) y is the interloper. It often has the sound of the vowel i. It can be a vowel or a consonant. Would you agree that every word must have at least one vowel in it? The most often used vowel in English is e. The following word has five vowels in the right order: facetious Two letters of the alphabet can be entire words by themselves: I saw a bird. Would you believe that there is The Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Vowels? Perhaps you will now think twice before abusing the vowel! Have a wonderful week; eight vowels.

Kemptville Women in Business Open House All working women are cordially invited to the Kemptville Women in Business (KWIB) Open House at 6:30 pm, April 14, 2014 at the North Grenville Community Church on Concession Street in Kemptville. KWIB is now welcoming all business women including direct sellers, heads of charities and women who work but don’t necessarily run their own business. KWIB was started in July 2011 by a group of local business women who wanted the opportunity to network and raise the profile of their businesses while helping out their community at the same time. This past September they held the successful World of Women (WOW) show at the Municipal Centre in Kemptville, with Sue McGarvie as the keynote speaker. “We have achieved some amazing things, but we just felt that there was a great number of talented women who are working very hard at direct selling careers who were being excluded,” said KWIB President Samantha Rivet-Stevenson. “We have always had many requests from direct sellers to join KWIB and now we are welcoming them with open arms!” KWIB’s monthly meetings are an inclusive place where you can learn how to grow your business, partner with like minded individuals and share experiences with other women who have been in your shoes! More information and membership applications can be found at www.kemptvillewomeninbusiness.com or by calling Samantha Rivet-Stevenson at 613258-4877. Come for a piece of cake, a few door prizes and lots of fun!

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Kemptville Snow mobile K lub A nnual General M eeting, Election, and Volunteer Appreciation at the clubhouse, 1505 O’Neil Road, Oxford Mills. A potluck supper will be held at 6:30 pm with AGM and election starting at 8 pm. All permit purchasers and social members are invited to attend. Apr 3 Youngsters of Yore, Kemptville Public Library, 1:30 pm. Guest speaker: Colleen W ilson-Fibre Art. Apr 5 Spaghetti Dinner and Social Night 6 pm at North Grenville Community Church, Cost $25 for families, $10 for adults, $5 for kids aged 6-12, and free for kids under 6. For more information and tickets please call 613-258-4815. Apr 5 ArtScene Grand Re-Opening: Newly renovated and ready to delight again, 11 am at the historic Spencerville hotel. The public is invited to drop by, meet the artists and enjoy both the art and the refreshments. Apr 5 W elcome Spring! "M essy Church", 4-6 pm, hosted by St. John's United. Come and join us for a time of fun, food and fellowship. Fully accessible, all are welcome. Please call Sherri at 613-258-4969 for further details. Apr 6 Country Seven Fundraiser Dance benefiting the Alzheimers Society, 1-5 pm, North Grenville M unicipal Centre. Limited Tickets. Apr 16 Kemptville Horticultural Society, 7:30 pm, Kemptville Pentecostal Church, 1964 County Road #43. Guest Speaker: Shelly Lyall of Mountain Orchards: Caring for Fruit Trees. For more information call Arline at 613-258-4645. Apr 24 Beth Donovan DAY HOSPICE OPEN HOUSE 1-3 pm at St. John's United Church, 400 Prescott St. The Day Program opens May 1 and is offered every Thursday for clients with life limiting illness. There is no cost for the program and lunch and activities are provided. For more info call 613 258-9611, or visit www.bethdonovanhospice.ca. Apr 25-26 Kemptville Campus Eco-Home Show, 6-9 pm (Apr 25) and 9-3pm (Apr. 26), W B George Centre. Free Admission, free seminars, green initiatives and sustainable services. Opportunity to win several prizes.

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Where Businesses pledge to improve This month, I've been asked to write about the mission of the BIA and about how important it is to shop locally in order to stimulate the local economy. Sylvie Legault (EasyFinder Bi-Weekly Vol.5 #5) writes about the impact of shopping local: “If the quality of the product and the quality of service is what you want, it only makes sense to shop at home. Every dollar spent in town will be re-spent seven times before it leaves your community. If we all shop local first, the spiral will be upward not downward and we will all benefit”.

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Makes perfect sense to me and I think, to many people. The marketing experts will tell you that small businesses have two key areas where they can effectively compete against the large chain stores; stores where your dollar is sent immediately out of town. One area is customer service. Many of the businesses in Old Town Kemptville are family owned and family run. The merchants are your neighbours; they live, work and play in North Grenville and if you patronize their business, they'll probably remember your name when you return again (and again)... and more importantly, whether you found the product or service that you were looking for. The second area is providing consistent and convenient hours of business. The businesses in Old Town that are doing well are the ones that are open when people want to shop and just as important, are always open when they say they'll be open. Businesses in Old Town Kemptville want to win your patronage and the BIA's mission is to help them succeed, through a variety of initiatives. The Old Town Kemptville BIA has very limited resources so it often falls to the downtown businesses to help themselves. Recently, Shelley Mitchell (To Be Continued), Erika Cuccaro (52 Weeks in North Grenville) and I led a free workshop called “Facebook 101”, in which small business owners shared their experience using this social media platform and tried to answer each others questions about how to use it more effectively. There were no experts in the group, so not all the questions got answers, but we all left having learned something. On April 12, downtown merchants will participate together in the annual Easter Bunny Hop. Organized by the BIA Events Committee volunteers, it's an event whose success is dependent on the participation of as many merchants as possible. Last year it was a run away success, and this year it's shaping up to be even better: another example of businesses working together to improve the area by building stronger relationships with their customers and keeping downtown Kemptville family friendly. In closing, I'd like to encourage even more merchants to improve the downtown by paraphrasing JFK, “Ask not what the BIA can do for you; ask what you can do for the BIA.”

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Co-owner Coby Van De Loo cuts the ribbon at the Grand Opening of the New Rideau Restaurant, joined by, from left, Mark Thornton of the NG Chamber of Commerce, co-owner Hemke Van Gerwen, Mayor David Gordon and Chamber Director John Gray.

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The NG Historical Society provided some photographs to help decorate the New Rideau Restaurant. NGHS Board members were invited along to the Grand Opening last week as a thank you from the owners. Shown from left: Ken Mews, Ann Henry, Barb Gour (who chose the pictures), NGHS President Dr. Bill Adams, David Shanahan, Harmen Boersma, RichardPickard and Karen Nickelson, along with Mayor David Gordon and restaurant owners Hemke Van Gerwen and Coby Van Der Loo.

Historical Society partners with National Museum The Board of the North Grenville Historical Society spent a day at the Canadian Museum of History (once the Museum of Civilisation) in Gatineau last week, being shown around the labs and work areas of the Museum by Nicolas Gauvin, Director, and Louise Renaud, Manager, of the Resource Centre at the Museum. The event was part of a new partnership between the NGHS and the national Museum which will see the expertise and advice of the professionals at the Museum being made available to our local Archives. It is a very exciting time for the NGHS and the new relationship will allow the Society to establish the NG Archives on a solid

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and professional foundation. The Museum has been completely reorganised recently, and the name change marks a change also in the focus and mandate of the institution. Dr. Bill Adams, President of the NGHS, explained why the Canadian Museum of History is interested in working with a small local society: “They are working on the creation of a Canadian Network of Museums and want to work with groups across Canada in this process. They see two types of partnerships: one would be for mid to large sized museums, such as the ROM in Toronto, and the other for small local museums and archives that could make

use of affiliate services or programs to provide professional assistance i.e. an outreach program. These local museums and entities could also help with the travelling exhibits when they were scheduled for their regions.” This is a wonderful opportunity for North Grenville and the potential for the NG Archives and any future local museum has taken a giant step forward with this partnership. NG Director of Archives, Dr. David Shanahan, says that the new relationship had its origins in an article in the NG Times last year. “We asked for interested people to volunteer at the Archives, and a number of people came forward and have been of great help. One

of these was Amanda Gould, who is a Conservator at the Canadian Museum of History. Over a number of months, Amanda investigated our holdings and set-up at the Archives, and suggested to her colleagues at the Museum that we might be a good candidate for such a partnership”. The visit of the Board to the Museum included a number of meetings with various experts who discussed their areas of expertise, and demonstrated some of the methodologies used to preserve, arrange and record the different kinds of materials stored at the Museum, including paper, fabric and archaeological materials. Bill Adams noted that “our Soci-

ety is working with a National Museum department and we are being considered as a sort of trial group to explore what type of arrangements might be most effective in enhancing the mandate of the National Museum to focus on the ‘fabric of Canadian Society’ and strengthening the appreciation of Canadian history at the local level throughout Canada”. The next stage of the project will be a follow-up meeting at the Museum over the next few weeks, when the details of some concrete projects can be discussed. With such access to the facilities and expertise of the Museum, the NG Historical Society and Archives can begin to bring

its operations up to a new standard. Located on the upper floor of the old Kemptville Town Hall, a building dating from 1878, the Archives are facing definite limitations in terms of space, as well as concerns about humidity and temperature controls. These areas will also be addressed under the new partnership. David commented: “All in all, this is a wonderful new era beginning for the NGHS and the Archives, and the community should be very pleased that our history and heritage will benefit from links to such a prestigious national museum. I think it gives us greater credibility and opportunities. The future of our history is exciting.”