Issue 19 2023 May 18 NG Times

Food, Fun and Frivolity

Re-discover downtown businesses as they’ve been working hard preparing for Buskerfest. They’ll have Buskerfest-themed foods, drinks and specials as well as a variety of unique products and services that you may not be aware of.

Be sure to BYOB (Bring Your Own Bottle) to fill up at our water station and stay hydrated – it might be a hot one!

Marvel at the music, magic, and many talents on display at Kemptville Buskerfest May 20.

The circus is coming to town!

The Old Town Kemptville BIA and the Buskerfest Organizing Committee are thrilled to welcome you back to Kemptville Buskerfest on Saturday, May 20 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

The festival will take over the downtown portion of Prescott Street and a road closure will be in effect from Clothier Street to the south end of Reuben Crescent at Mary Street.

Just like last year, Buskerfest is completely free of charge and open to all ages. Parking at the North Grenville Municipal Centre is free, and a shuttle service will be provided to and from the parking lot.

The festivities will see

professional entertainers of all kinds –acrobats, stuntmen, jugglers, fire breathers, magicians and more – stationed along the main street from Rotary Park to the front lawn of the former North Grenville District High School (NGDHS).

Guests can look forward to seeing some new & exciting entertainers this year, as well as a few returning favourites. Be sure to check out the face painters, caricature artists, and roaming stilt walkers too!

Kemptville Buskerfest will also showcase a variety of local talents, including performances from local musicians, demonstrations from local gyms and dance studios on the Community Showcase stage, and local contestants who have entered our Kemptville’s Got Talent contest. Catch these shows and more under

Check out the kids’ zone on the front lawn of the former NGDHS, where you can get your face painted, try your luck in a variety of lawn games, and meet some very special guests. Don’t forget to check out the magic show by Kevin Smith, and have your favourite animal made in balloon form by Brad the Balloon Guy!

The vendor market will feature more than 20 local artisans and businesses, and there will be seven different food trucks on-site! Guests will have a wide variety of cuisine to choose from, including Fat Les’ Chip Truck, Angry Dragonz (Asian fusion), Martin’s Munchies, Le Donut Shop, Sí Señor Mexican Street Food, Kona Ice, and Weiner’s Fresh Cut Fries.

Rotary Park at the corner of Prescott Street and Clothier Street will be taken over by 18 unique local artists with the North Grenville Arts Guild, who will be offering their own works as well as face painting and caricature portraits. The group has also created some fun photo ops for guests to enjoy.

The first 500 guests who go through the north entrance to the festival will receive a free Kemptville Buskerfest tote bag.

Our organizing committee is grateful to have the support of our returning title sponsor, Urbandale Construction, this year as well as ample support from many other local businesses and organizations. Thank you!!

Don’t miss out on this popular spectacle for the whole family. Find the programming schedule, map, and more info at www. KemptvilleBuskerfest.ca

the big tent between Hyde Smokehouse & O’Heaphy’s Irish Pub!

Library Summer Hours and Concert Series

students and seniors all came.

We hope to continue our Sunday hours in the Fall (budget permitting), but from June through August, they are on hold. This is a common practice for libraries as summer demand for Sunday hours goes down, with people away on holiday and students out of school.

patio on Saturdays from 2 to 4 pm (unless scheduled elsewhere), and concert goers will be able to use the library’s amenities. As desk staff will be on-site until 4 pm, concert goers and community members at large are encouraged to come in, use our services and to take out a few books.

submitted by Rachel Brown, NGPL

Sunday hours at the main branch of the North Grenville Public Library’s have been a resounding success. We have heard from happy residents that they appreciated the additional hours, and atten-

dance has been good. For some, it offered the only day on which they could get to the library. For others, it was the convenience of running Sunday errands or going to religious services, and then dropping by the library on their way home. Families,

Hike for Hospice to be held May 28

submitted by Laura Jackson

Now that spring has sprung, supporters of Beth Donovan Hospice are looking forward to lacing up their shoes on May 28, 2023 at the Ferguson Forest Centre in Kemptville for their annual Hike for Hospice Event.

The hike is part of a national fundraising initiative that began in 2003 to raise awareness about hospice and palliative care and the services that are provided at a local level. This year, all funds raised locally will go towards Beth Donovan’s outreach programs as well as purchasing new equipment for their lending program, according to Executive Director, Sue Walker. Clients can borrow equipment such as bed rails, commodes, bath benches, walkers and wheelchairs for free.

Walker encourages everyone of all ages to attend, including all breeds of dogs. The first 25 dogs to attend will receive a doggie swag bag from Pet Valu. All skill levels are welcome and there will be routes of 1 kilometer, 3 kilometers, or 5 kilometers to choose from. Participants collect pledges prior to the event and will enjoy a BBQ lunch after the hike.

“My favourite part is seeing everyone come together when they have finished the hike to chat and enjoy lunch and share in supporting the hospice,” adds Walker.

Registration begins at 10 am on May 28 in the parking lot by the main building at Ferguson Forest Centre. To participate or for more information, visit www.bethdonovanhospice.ca.

Rideau Hill Camp reunion next month

submitted by Marj Milne

Rideau Hill Camp is celebrating 75 years of bringing a camping experience to children. RHC is located at 3560 River Road Manotick, just minutes from Kemptville.

We are holding a Reunion Camp Weekend June 24-25 which includes camp activities, camp fire, exceptional meals and a night in a cabin. If you are an alumni you know the magic of RHC. Register on line at rideauhillcamp.com or send an email to rideauhillcamp@gmail for more information.

For the same periodJune through August - our main branch will be staying open for an extra two hours on Saturdays (from 10 am to 4 pm), as part of a partnership with the popular Kemptville Street Piano Concert Series. The concerts will take place at the Library’s creek-side

Stay tuned for information about Street Piano performers; concert descriptions will be updated on our ngpl. ca homepage calendar as details become available, and on the Kemptville Street Piano Facebook page at facebook.com/KemptvilleStreetPiano.

Bishop’s Mills Community Day –May 20th

Mark your calendar for the Annual Bishop’s Mills Community Day which will take place on Saturday, May 20th.

Discover treasures at various community-wide yard sales. Treat yourself to some delicious baked goods from the Bishop’s Mills WI bake sale in the Community Hall. Participate in a silent auction or browse through the extensive Tweedsmuir History collection. Enjoy lunch or pick up some quality “Made in Bishop’s Mills” crafts and used items in the St. Andrew’s Church Hall.

Signed copies of Tom Graham’s book Tales from the General Store – The Untold History of Bishop’s Mills will also be available for sale.

You can also pick up a

copy of the Bishop’s Mills Historic Walking Tour brochure and enjoy a leisurely walk in the village to visit some of our beautiful heritage sites.

Maps for the yard sales will be available at the Community Hall at 8 am. The bake sale, silent auction, displays, etc. start at 9 am.

This community day event is hosted by the Bishop’s Mills Community Association, the Bishop’s Mills Women Involved, and the St. Andrew’s United Church Women.

Come out and experience the friendly hospitality of our hamlet!

For more information, please contact Victor Desroches at 613258-2115.

House of Lazarus will rise again

by David Shanahan

The fire which destroyed the House of Lazarus in South Mountain on April 25 was a major blow to the continuous and vital work performed by that organisation on behalf of so many in both North Dundas and North Grenville communities. With the exception of some food stored in walk-in freezers, everything HOL had in store at their warehouse and Food Bank was lost in the fire, and a new permanent home was urgently needed.

Since then, the two communities served by HOL have rallied to ensure that the aptly named House of Lazarus would rise again. Willis Kerr Contracting Ltd. have provided a temporary home for HOL’s warehouse needs at their premises in Mountain, and local businesses and individuals have made financial donations to enable their important work to continue.

Cathy Ashby, Executive Director of HOL, says that HOL has been working with North Dundas Township and the Eastern Ontario Health

Unit to get the space ready to open as a food bank, hopefully within a month.

“We are humbled at the generosity of our community,” said Cathy. “Food and monetary donations continue to come in. This generosity is ensuring that people in our community receive the food that they need. We are very thankful that we live in such a great community.”

The Times has joined in the great effort to see HOL rise from the ashes and made a donation of $1,000 last week. “The Times serves both municipalities, so we thought it important that we do what we could to help HOL at this difficult point in their story”, said Maggie Boyer, co-owner of the Times.

The impetus behind the donation came from one our contributors. Peter Johnston. He thought it would be an appropriate gesture to make the donation in thanks to the regular and unpaid writers whose work is a regular feature of both the North Dundas and North Grenville Times. We are all part of these communi-

ties, and it was felt to be important that we also be part of the HOL recovery.

So, on behalf of Peter, Eva, Zara, John, Gord, as well as our letter writers and staff, a cheque was presented to HOL by Brandon and Peter. Anyone wishing to donate to the rebuilding of HOL’s work in their community, or to see the wide range of services provided by HOL, can do so at https://hol.community. Their new location can be found at 10506 Clark Rd., Mountain, On.

Dean Kerr, Cathy Ashby, Kim Merkley, Operational Manager HOL, Peter Johnson and Brandon Mayer, editor of the Times

What is it saying?

by Brandon Mayer

“Referendum to be in held in Ottawa on the Issue of Privatized Hospitals.”

A notice with this title was received by the Times earlier this month. At first I didn’t believe it – sure, this is something that has been talked about for years, but to find out that the province may actually go ahead with it? Definitely a “wow” moment, to say the least.

Like most issues, privatized health care has supporters and opponents. Those who support the idea suggest that having a private option will reduce the burden on public healthcare, therefore creating better health services for all. Those who oppose the idea argue that it’s just another way that the rich will be ahead of the poor. I am in camp #2.

There are already enough ways that society reminds poor people they are poor. There are also times that businesses and even the government choose to remind people that regardless of socioeconomic status, those who pay more are simply

better.

A business example is theme parks such as Canada’s Wonderland. When we took the kids there a couple of years ago, we were shocked at the long lineups.

Lining up for rides is no surprise, but it was the length of the lineups that we found unbearable. We spent about 7 hours at the park, and got to go on about 5-6 rides. How does this relate to paying more to be considered “elite”? The park has a “fast pass” that allows customers to pay exponentially more for their tickets in order to skip the lines. Whether or not we could afford the extra cost, we didn’t want to buy these fast passes and teach our kids that wealthier people are better or always deserve to be first. The existence of the fast passes makes the lines significantly slower for the holders of the “peasant” tickets. It’s awful.

Surely governments don’t also participate in this type of “more money makes you better” system? Unfortunately, this idea is actually ingrained into the very essence of our legal system. We all know that “good

Letter to the Editor

Dear Editor,

When I was two years old, I ran into the path of a riding lawn mower and lost my right leg below the knee. It all happened so fast: one moment I was playing outside, and the next I was too close to the mower.

Having grown up as part of The War Amps Child Amputee (CHAMP) Program, I am now committed to spreading the Association’s PLAYSAFE message. With lawn cutting season upon us, I want everyone to know that kids should not ride, operate or play near lawn mowers.

Though I’ve learned to accept and appreciate who I am today, I want to use my experience to help prevent others from going through what I did. Please make sure children are always at a safe distance from lawn mowers. And don’t underestimate the importance of safety when

lawyers” can win court cases more easily than less experienced or less educated ones. We also know that the best lawyers are bound to be more expensive. I have no problem with quality goods and services costing more money. The problem lies in the implications for those without money. Being convicted of a crime solely because you couldn’t afford a “good lawyer” is morally wrong. Similarly, being guilty of a crime and escaping sanctions on the basis of being wealthy enough to have a “good lawyer” is just plain unfair.

In civil cases, we often see that people who sue a large corporation (for liability damages, as an example) are crushed by the corporation’s lawyers. Why? Because corporations have no shortage of money. The moral and ethical culpability should matter more than cashflow – in fact, in a truly fair and equal society, socioeconomic status should have no bearing at all on the outcome of court cases. But it does.

We all know the saying “Money Talks”. It does in-

deed. I am not anti-money, nor am I a socialist or a communist. I value the role that money plays in society by quantifying contributions to society, and providing societal benefits in return. If I work hard to do more for society, then I have more resources to purchase my wants and needs. However, there are certain situations where we are allowing money to talk too much, without asking “What is it saying?”

Our current healthcare system is not working, but those who have mismanaged it in the first place should try fixing it instead of breaking it more. I am not arguing that American privatized healthcare is not better healthcare – it is. Surgeries can be scheduled in a matter of days, not months. Tests such as MRI scans and bloodwork are much faster, and clinics are more abundant. But the American system is one that requires health insurance by its very nature. It is a blanket system. Just as most Ontarians pay the “Ontario Health Premium” as part of their income tax returns ever year, Americans must pay insurance premiums,

and in both jurisdictions, everyone has access to the same healthcare system. A hybrid model is different –and unfair.

Two people in the same province should not be receiving vastly different healthcare solely on the basis of socioeconomic status. We are better than that. Instead, it’s time for the provincial government to actually fix what we already have. I paid $750 for the Ontario Health Premium last year, and about the same amount in previous years. I have been seen by a doctor exactly twice in five years, and both were 10 minute visits, at most. By my calculations, my 20 minutes spent with a doctor did not cost $3,750. While it’s hard to peg an exact figure that physicians are paid per visit in Ontario, my research suggests I can safely say it’s less than $50 per visit. Sure, not everyone pays the Health Premium, and many who do certainly get more money in services than they pay out in premiums, but we should be able to achieve acceptable healthcare with the money coming in. This is especially true considering that the

PUBLIC SAFETY WARNING

operating any machinery. I urge you to take the necessary precautions to protect yourself and those around you.

If you would like to learn more about how to play safely and hear stories from other young amputees like me who have lost limbs in accidents, visit waramps.ca/ playsafe.

Jarod Murray, 21

Substance sent to people potentially at risk of self-harm across Ontario

The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is warning people about packages containing a potentially lethal substance that may have been sent to individuals at risk of self-harm in communities across Ontario.

The packages contain sodium nitrite which was being sold online and distributed by mail.

If you or someone in your home has received a package from the businesses listed below, please contact the OPP or your local police service immediately.

- Imtime Cuisine

- AmbuCA

- Academic/ACademic

- Escape Mode/escMode

- ICemac

The ongoing investigation has found that packages may have been sent to more than a dozen communities across the Province, as well as other parts of the world.

Sodium nitrite is a white, crystalline substance used as a food additive and commonly found in processed meats. Intentional consumption of excessive amounts of this substance can reduce oxygen-levels, impair breathing and can result in death.

The OPP is calling on everyone to be vigilant of the online transactions and activity of family members and the arrival of any unexpected packages in the mail.

Earlier this evening, Peel Regional Police arrested a suspect believed to be responsible for providing this product.

Anyone with information or who has received a package you suspect may contain sodium nitrate, should contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, you may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or online at ontariocrimestoppers.ca.

If you or anyone that you know is struggling with mental health and wellness, please call 1-833-456-4566 or visit talksuicide.ca.

system is funded largely by a separate, dedicated tax.

If money is the issue, it’s time to budget better and make a plan for the future of Ontario’s healthcare. I don’t accept that the only solution is jumping ship on equal healthcare for all.

Send

Monthly May calendar

Tuesdays - fun darts @7pm

1st and third

Wednesday - bingo 1-3pm

2nd and 4th

Wednesday - klub 67 euchre 1-3pm

Wednesday May 17 General Meeting @7:30pm

Every Friday bar open 3-9pm May5th

- Mighty Harmonics band 8-11pm

May 20th

- euchre at 11:30am registration

Saturday May 27th. Breakfast 8-10am

Come in and enjoy and take advantage of the free pool and darts..

Everyone Welcome

www.leedsgrenville.com

PUBLIC NOTICE - PESTICIDE USE

Pesticide Use

The United Counties of Leeds and Grenville intends to utilize Wagar and Corput Weed Control Inc. to control weeds along the following rural roadsides:

• Select sections on County Roads 2, 3, 4, 5, 27, 30, 32, 33, 34, 35, 37, 40, 42, 46 and 47.

• Selected Township Roads in the municipalities of Athens, Augusta, Edwardsburgh/Cardinal, Elizabethtown-Kitley, Front of Yonge, MerrickvilleWolford and North Grenville.

• All County guide rails, except for those in Rideau Lakes.

For roadside and guide rail weed control, the contractor will be using the following pesticide products registered under the Pest Control Products Act (Canada): ClearView Herbicide (Reg. #29752), containing the active ingredients Metsulfuron-methyl and Aminopyralid present as potassium salt Navius FLEX (Reg #30922), containing the active ingredients Metsulfuron-methyl and Aminocyclopyrachlor and Gateway Adjuvant (Reg #31470), containing the active ingredients Paraffinic oil and Alkoxylated alcohol non-ionic surfactants.

Commencing: May 23 2023 (weather permitting) to June 23 2023 This pesticide use falls under Public Works Exception of the Cosmetics Pesticide Ban for the promotion of public health or safety.

For further information contact:

Wagar & Corput Weed Control Inc (613) 938-2117 (call collect)

United Counties of Leeds and Grenville (800) 770-2170 / (613) 342-3840 x 2413

Please contact the Counties if you require more detailed information regarding our program, including additional information on how to post “No Spray” signage in front of your property This information along with maps of the roads to be sprayed is available on our website at www.leedsgrenville.com under Government Divisions Public Works Weed Control.

Municipality of North Grenville joins Communities in Bloom

submitted by Jill Sturdy, Municipality of NG

The Municipality of North Grenville is excited to announce its participation in Communities in Bloom (CIB) Ontario. Communities in Bloom is a non-profit charitable organization that aims to improve the aesthetic appeal of communities and promote friendly competition between Canadian communities to beautify their civic spaces.

Communities in Bloom aims to promote civic pride, environmental responsibility, and beautification through community involvement and the use of green spaces.

“We know so many residents who take pride in their gardens. This program is a wonderful opportunity to amplify our community pride and highlight the beautiful places in which we live, work, play and visit by showcasing our community’s gardens and green spaces,” highlighted Mayor Nancy Peckford.

As part of the program, North Grenville will create a community profile book and host judges on a tour of the community. Anyone who is interested in supporting the Communities in Bloom initiative can contact the Municipality at vision@northgrenville.on.ca or via 613-258-9569 extension 177.

Additionally, residents, businesses, and community groups are invited to participate and submit photos of their gardens to North Grenville’s municipal website. Photos will be featured there and will be used as part of the judging.

“We encourage residents, businesses and community groups to submit photos of their beautiful gardens to display on the municipal website. Not only can gardening provide a natural way to reduce stress, planting flowers and plants can bring joy and happiness to so many of us. Simply put, this program is a wonderful way to showcase North Grenville in Bloom!” added Councillor Debbie Wilson.

2023 Colour of the Year - Purple

Communities in Bloom has chosen purple as the colour of the year due to the “variety of effects on the mind and body, including uplifting spirits, calming the mind, enhancing feelings of spirituality and encouraging imagination and creativity.”

Judging

The judging process is designed to encourage communities to work together to create beautiful, sustainable, and environmentally responsible spaces to enhance the quality of life of their residents.

A team of trained judges will tour the community later this summer and evaluate it based on the following criteria:

- Environmental Action

- Floral Displays

- Heritage Conservation

- Landscaped Areas

- Tidiness

- Urban Forestry & Trails

Based on the evaluation, communities may be awarded ratings from one to five blooms, five blooms being the highest rating. Based on their ranking, communities can move on to the national and international competitions. Communities may also be eligible for special awards based on specific criteria such as sustainability, biodiversity, or community involvement.

For more information and to participate visit www.northgrenville.ca/projects.

MUNICIPAL OFFICE HOURS

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

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

Sign-up to receive Mayor Peckford’s e-newsletter at: northgrenville.ca/connect.

YARD WASTE COLLECTION WEEKS – SPRING 2023

• Monday, May 15 through Friday, May 19

There is a charge of $1.00 per bag (leaf/yard waste bag tag required.) Residents are invited to take advantage of ALL leaf & yard waste collection weeks. You can purchase Leaf & Yard Waste bag tags at the North Grenville Municipal Centre (business hours) or at Jonsson’s Independent Grocer. Details can be found on the municipal website at www. ngrecycles.ca.

UPCOMING MEETINGS

COUNCIL MEETINGS

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

To make a deputation in relation to an item on the agenda, please provide your comments no later than two hours prior to the start of the meeting to clerk@northgrenville.on.ca Council agendas are available at: www.northgrenville.ca/meetings.

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

COMMITTEE MEETINGS

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

• Mayor’s Youth Advisory Committee – Wednesday, May 24, 2023 at 4:00 p.m.

• Environmental Action Advisory Committee – Monday, May 29, 2023 at 6:00 p.m.

• Arts and Culture Advisory Committee – Tuesday, May 30, 2023 at 5:00 p.m.

• Community and Economic Development Advisory Committee – Monday, June 4, 2023 at 3:30 p.m.

• Agriculture and Rural Affairs Advisory Committee – Wednesday, June 7, 2023 at 4:15 p.m.

VOLUNTEER AND EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

Waste Transfer Station Attendant

The Municipality of North Grenville is seeking to fill the part-time, casual position of Waste Transfer Station Attendant. Interested applicants may submit a cover letter and resume outlining qualifications in confidence to Human Resources by 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday, May 23, 2023. Visit www.northgrenville.ca/careers for details and more information on how to apply.

Benefits and Staffing Officer

The Municipality of North Grenville is seeking to fill the position of Benefits and Staffing Officer in the Client Services Department. Interested applicants may submit a cover letter and resume outlining qualification in confidence to Human Resources by 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday, May 23, 2023. Visit www.northgrenville.ca/careers for details and more information on how to apply.

MAYOR’S ADDRESS

The North Grenville Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with the Municipality of North Grenville, is hosting the annual Mayor’s Address on Thursday, May 25 from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the North Grenville Municipal Centre. For more details and to register for the event visit www.northgrenville.ca

The Municipality of North Grenville 285 County Rd. 44, PO Box 130 , Kemptville, ON K0G 1J0 Tel: 613-258-9569 Fax: 613-258-9620 general@northgrenville.on.ca www.NorthGrenville.ca

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

Fire Services Info: 613-258-9569 x201

Fax: 613-258-1031

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

613-258-9569 x211

Police Administration: 613-258-3441

Animal Control: 613-862-9002

G. Howard Ferguson Centenary

Party political papers

by David Shanahan

There is a rather unfortunate idea around these days that newspapers have to be “objective, balanced, not opinionated”, an idea that we assume is the norm everywhere. Not only is that not the case, but that somewhat naive idea was not common in Canada until very recently. A fine example of the traditional Canadian newspaper policy can be found in Kemptville, then a separate municipality, independent of both Oxford-on-Rideau and South Gower. The first couple of newspapers in town, “The Kemptville Progressionist” and the “Kemptville Observer”, were around in the 1850s and 1860s, and took a decidedly Conservative approach to politics.

Then, in the 1880s, S.E. Walt arrived from Morrisburg and opened a new publication, “The Advance”, which, after a stop and start beginning, finally settled down to produce a more liberal, if not Liberal, newspaper, until Walt sold it in 1901. The new owners had worked for Walt for a number of years, and carried on his policy of favouring one party over another. Of course, this being the riding it is, they were ever careful not to alienate their readers, the vast majority of whom were Conservative voters.

But a powerful political force arose in Kemptville at this time, one G. Howard Ferguson, whose father had been Conservative Member of Parliament for the federal riding for decades. G. Howard himself was a convinced Conservative and a young rabble rouser, who got himself elected to municipal Council and stirred things up in a way that was unusual for the sedate municipal councils of the time. Having decided to run for a provincial seat for the Conservatives, Howard found himself facing yet more sedate and ensconced elder politicians unwilling to allow the young pup access to Queen’s Park. The local newspaper didn’t help his cause, so Howard did what Howard was fond of doing throughout his political career: he rear-

ranged things to suit his plans.

In December, 1900, a second newspaper had begun publishing in Kemptville, “The Telegram”, which took a more pro-Conservative stance. Within a year, the paper had been bought out by the Telegram Printing Company, the main shareholders of which were G. Howard Ferguson, his wife, and another couple, Mr. and Mrs. T. A. Craig , who were of one mind with Howard in matters of politics and journalism. The editorial slant of the Telegram was clear and open. The Editor, J. Carr Anderson, gave his prescription for a successful newspaper: “character is essential to the success of a newspaper. The Telegram always endeavours to have a hand in the fight and add its quota of opinion and influence in the settlement of the leading questions of the day that are constantly arising and demanding a solution from those who are leaders on the scene of action.”

For a few years, the two newspapers, Liberal and Conservative, fought out their differing opinions in the broadsheets pages of their publications, bringing information and, no doubt, great entertainment, to the residents of Kemptville and beyond. Kemptville being a small village, and the surrounding regions not particularly full of a reading public, the two papers often shared the same advertisements, and success was measured in a narrow context. In 1903, for example, the Telegram could boast of their “subscription list, which is the standard of success by which every journal is measured. It now goes to upwards of a thousand homes in this locality, which speaks volumes for such a young publication.” A distribution of 1,000 copies per week, compared with today’s Times, which reaches 9,500 homes. Different times, indeed.

But the fun and games provided to residents by the competition between the Advance and the Telegram did not last very long, in fact. In 1910, a

fire seriously damaged the offices of the Advance on Clothier Street, facing the Prescott Street bridge. Whether it was a direct result of this disaster, or simply that the Telegram’s 1,000 readers were too much of a challenge to them, the owners of the Advance sold their newspaper soon afterwards. To add insult to injury, the Advance was bought out by the Telegram Printing Company of G. Howard Ferguson, and the two papers were amalgamated. In a strange twist to the story, the newly combined papers retained the name of The Advance, not the Telegram, and so could boast that it had been in print since the 1880's.

The newspaper offices moved into a newly-built headquarters on Prescott Street, where it remained until the current owners, Torstar Corporation, moved out of the building, and then out of Kemptville, just a few years ago. The building on Prescott Street, at Number 206, still retains the name “Advance” over the roof, along with the date “1910". The short period of intense political competition between newspapers was over, and the district resigned itself to a more temperate form of journalism - at least for the foreseeable future.

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The Food Corner

by Paul Cormier, Salamanders of Kemptville

This week, I have another salad for you, one that combines pasta with scallops, the sweet tasting seafood par excellence. As the days get warmer, you’ll find that cold dishes like these are a bonus that helps you get outside faster to garden, mow the lawn or swing in the hammock. So, please give the Scallop Pasta Salad a whirl accompanied by a cold white wine of your choice.

Scallop Pasta Salad

Ingredients

1 package of sea-shell pasta, cooked al dente, drained, rinsed with cold water and refrigerated

1 pound of sea scallops, preferably the small Digby-style, thawed (if frozen) and patted dry

1 398 ml can of “fancy” peas, drained

4 cups of broccoli florets cut into small pieces

¼ cup of finely chopped fresh basil leaves

Enough Romaine leaves to feed 6 folks

Then…

¼ cup wine vinegar

¼ cup of lemon juice

¼ cup of olive oil

1 tablespoon of Dijon mustard

1 teaspoon of white granulated sugar

1 tablespoon of crushed garlic

1 teaspoon of black pepper

1 tablespoon of butter

Preparation

1. Boil up your broccoli florets as usual but just enough so that they are still crisp

2. In a separate pan, melt the butter and sprinkle with black pepper

3. Add your scallops and cook them lightly, just so that they are opaque; then, refrigerate

4. In a large bowl, combine all of the wet ingredients and sugar

5. Mix in the refrigerated broccoli and scallops and add the basil leaves and peas

6. Mix in the amount of pasta shells you would like (keep the rest for another day)

7. You might wish to cover the mixture and refrigerate for another hour or for an afternoon

To serve, place a base of Romaine leaves on separate plates; then, spread the refrigerated salad mixture among the plates. I always enjoy some fresh bread with a salad so, off you go to Grahame’s: you don’t even need butter, since the dressing is “dippable”! This salad is very versatile, for example, you can use cauliflower florets instead of broccoli; you can skip the fancy peas and use garbanzos, etc., etc.

As always, please let me know how this turned out for you at pcormier@ranaprocess.com.

submitted by Jill Sturdy, Municipality of NG

North Grenville’s Council is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2022 Civic Awards, which are intended to highlight individuals and groups who have demonstrated outstanding service to the community.

“On behalf of Council, we would like to extend our sincere congratulations to all recipients and thank them for the significant role they have played over the last year in contributing to the culture of caring and leadership that makes North Grenville so special,” said Mayor Nancy Peckford.

“We would also like to express our gratitude to everyone who took the time to nominate an individual or organization. North Grenville is very fortunate to have such motivated and talented volunteers who are committed to making our community a vibrant place to be,” emphasized Mayor Peckford. New in 2023: Civic Awards Ceremony and Reception Council will be hosting the 2022 Civic Awards ceremony and reception on Thursday, June 8, 6:30 – 8:30 pm at the North Grenville Municipal Centre. Civic Award recipients, family, friends, colleagues and members of the public are all invited and encouraged to attend. Light refreshments will be served.

“We look forward to celebrating in person this year and hope we are joined by many other community leaders in recognizing the wonderful contributions of the 2022 Civic Awards recipients,” added Deputy Mayor John Barclay. The Civic Awards Program was established to recognize and honour the contributions and dedication of individuals and groups who make outstanding contributions to improving the quality of life for all those living and working in North Grenville.

Since the program began in 2009, more than 59 individuals and 16 groups have been recognized for their efforts. For more information, visit: www.northgrenville.ca/CivicAwards.

The 2022 Civic Awards were awarded to the following individuals and organizations:

Arts and Culture (Senior, 56 years and older):

Karyne Besso

Arts and Culture (Group): Bubba and BugsScott Godwin and Luc Vincent

Environment (Youth): Phoenix Shaw

Exemplary Work in the Community (Youth, 25 years and younger): Amanda Leang

Exemplary Work in the Community (Adult, 26 to 55 years): Mary-Anne Leang

Exemplary Work in the Community (Senior, Age 56 and older): Anna Van Adrichem-Rochon

Health and Wellness (Group): Peacock Family

Heritage (Senior): Kenneth Mews

Recreation Sport and Leisure (Adult, 26 to 55 years): Bo Lapointe

Youth (Group): Rainbow Youth Alliance

Youth (Adult): Jennifer Mitchell

Seniors (Group):

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Mayor lends a helping hand

Clarification on confidentiality regarding municipal staff

by Brandon Mayer

Taxpayers often feel entitled to know everything when it comes to municipal business, including when it pertains to the staff who are paid with local public funds. It is easy to forget that although “our tax dollars pay their salary”, public employees are employees nonetheless, and are therefore protected by the same regulations regarding employment standards and confidentiality as everyone else.

A community member reached out last week inquiring about the status of municipal employees Jessica Workman and Gary Dyke. Mayor Nancy Peckford was able to provide some clarification.

“Jessica Workman is no longer with the Municipality. Typically, the terms and conditions of someone's departure are a private and confidential matter. This is the case with Ms. Workman,” said the Mayor. “Hillary Geneau, who was already serving as Deputy Clerk and the Director of Corporate Services is Acting Clerk while the position is vacant, and is serving us well in this additional role.”

Most of us could probably never imagine the busy schedule that comes with being North Grenville’s Mayor. Despite the pressures of the job, Mayor Nancy Peckford found time in her day last week to assist a senior lady whose walker had gotten away from her. Social media users identified the grateful recipient of the assistance as Joan, described as “a sweetheart”. Small town community love is on a whole other level!

As previously reported in the Times, CAO Gary Dyke has been on leave since early March. Again, it would be folly to think that the circumstances of someone’s personal life should be public knowledge, regardless of who pays their salary.

“Gary Dyke continues to be on leave but remains the CAO,” Mayor Peckford added. “Karen Dunlop has been and continues to serve as Acting CAO in his absence as she has done now for a number of months. As a matter of practice, we do not typically provide a press release on staffing changes when positions become vacant. I expect we wouldn't change this practice anytime soon.”

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It’s no secret that renovations take a lot of planning. Whether you’re updating a deck or gutting the whole home, you need a careful plan. Here are four key steps to take before you get to digging, demolishing or do-ityourself-ing.

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If you are building or redoing a structure on your property, you may need a permit from your municipality, and the process can take a while. Fines for not obtaining one can reach $50,000 for a first offense, so it’s not worth going without.

This tip might be obvious, but it’s crucial. Look carefully at your overall budget, how your savings stack up and what the ideal version of your project could cost. Set your expectations and your spending limit, and then plan how you’ll stay within them. Remember to include a contingency amount that keeps within the total cost that you can afford, or prefer, to spend. This provides breathing room for the inevitable surprise expenses that can occur with any renovatio

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3. While the municipality has a set timeframe to review your application, that doesn’t include the time you need to prepare it (such as getting technical drawings done) or time to revise or appeal it. It’s best to start the process early.

Well, it may finally be that time of year! Here we are already a month into spring without having experienced the spring part. There’s going to be a flurry of activity around as North Grenville residents start flooding into local businesses for their spring home improvement projects. We are blessed in this area with many local businesses that offer a wide variety of products and services to make all spring home improvement projects easier, less expensive and more attractive. Whether you’re looking for plants, paint, building materials, a local service provider or just some good advice, we’ve got you covered!

4. Find the right contractor

Hiring a contractor is often a smart choice even for many savvy DIYers. Just be sure to interview a few and call their references to find a good fit for your needs and expectations. Compare quotes to ensure you’re getting a reasonable rate. Contractors are in high demand across the country, and they often book up months in advance. Delaying your search could leave you disappointed in your options and stuck with a mediocre project.

5. Request a utility locate

Building a fence or a tree house, garden bed or new foundation? If your renovation involves any digging on your property, you’re legally obligated to “request a locate” of where infrastructure is buried on your land. Even minor damage to water, gas, sewer and hydro lines can be costly, disruptive and cause serious safety risks.

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At least it’s a simple process You contact the organization Ontario One Call at least five business days before you want to dig. They notify the infrastructure companies, who then send representatives to mark the locations on your property or issue a clearance allowing you to dig. It’s completely free of cost.

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Rambling Along

can be majestic, poetic or humorous. A walk down our woodland ramble brings the surprise of a Picasso-like head, and further down a little mouse family, as well as a glimpse at Pieter Doef’s constitutional debate!

Following new paths in the woodland garden…….

by David Dunn of Rideau Woodland Ramble

There are days when I get the greatest joy out of just rambling. Following the trails and paths through the woodland and through the gardens always brings an inner peace and that unique sense of inspiration when you see an unexpected bird, or a woodland flower about to bloom. No stress here!

One of the easiest ways to create an inviting garden is to carve paths through the

property, in the woods, and through the fields. These paths create rooms, edges and destinations, and set up vistas and views that will capture your imagination. Once you have laid out a path system, your garden can evolve almost like paint by numbers…just fill in the gaps. A shady bench beckons in the natural air conditioning of forest shade.

Paths present opportunities to present artwork and sculpture in settings that

When creating gardens within a path system in the woodland, you must amend the soil with 6-12 inches of fresh soil in order to counter the natural growth inhibitors of the forest floor. This will ensure young plants can establish themselves and flourish. Take advantage of the opportunity to present plants and art in a manner that will capture the imagination of the visitor, with a little surprise, interesting combinations, colours and textures. When you are finished, ramble your creation and soak up the positive energy and creative spirit it generates!

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Spring Home and Garden Goodbye Grey, Hello Beige!

Reporting from the front lines of the decorating world, we see a notable trend away from the grey minimalist colours of just a few short years ago. Not that beige is the boldest of choices, but we are definitely seeing a return to the soft neutrals. Some experts believe that the increased time we have been spending at home has left folks longing for comfort and warmth in their home decor. And so, we see colours chosen by designers and homeowners warming up. Some daring clients are even opting for rich deep colours of intense hues like the Color Guild (A Global Color Authority) colour of the year for 2023, “Prosperity 0107”. Paired with soft whites, or beige this “deep and rich shaded pink is designed to reassure and support”

On the window, we are seeing interest in breaking up the simplicity of the popular roller shade. Products like Hunter Douglas Architectural shades boost visual interest with their bold horizontal lines. Drapery is back in a big way too, but today you won’t find the traditional pleat of the past. Now you will see a lot of highly tailored ripplefold style folds with a careful stack back and lots of fine details.

And if bold colour isn't your thing, don’t despair. You can look to big textures to create contrast and visual interest. Crisp linens, rich chenilles, and sheer casements are in all the new fabric collections arriving at our shop. We are also seeing bold florals and patterns reappearing, but used more judiciously than they may have in the past, for a touch of WOW at the window or smaller spaces. Speaking of smaller spaces, wallpaper is back strong, especially for powder rooms and focal walls. With big bold florals and graphics, wallpaper is a strong choice for small spaces.

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One police officer killed, two injured in Bourget

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Let the stunning gardens of Europe be your inspiration for your next quilting project!

Powerscourt Gardens, Ireland

by Brandon Mayer

An Ontario Provincial Police officer has been killed, and two others injured after being dispatched to a disturbance call at a home in the small village of Bourget, about an hour northeast of Kemptville. Sergeant Eric Mueller was the officer killed – he was a 21-year veteran of the police force who is being remembered as an “exemplary officer”.

The incident occurred on May 11 shortly after 2:00am when officers were dispatched to a home on Laval Street in Bourget where someone had reported hearing a gunshot. The three officers from the Russell County OPP Detachment who arrived at the scene, including Sergeant Mueller, were reportedly “ambushed” and all three suffered gunshot wounds.

Sergeant Mueller was transported to the hospital and died as a result of his injuries. Two other officers suffered gunshot wounds and have been treated at the hospital. As of the time of writing, one officer has been discharged while the other officer remains in the hospital in stable condition.

A 39-year-old man from Bourget has been charged with First Degree Murder, contrary to Section 235(1) and two counts of Attempted Murder, contrary to Section 239 (1) of the Criminal Code. The accused has been remanded in custody.

Officer Bill Dickson of the OPP confirmed for the Times that no one else was present in the home besides the accused shooter when the three officers arrived at the scene. Officer Dickson also confirmed that no one else was hurt, besides the officers.

Calls to the police regarding gunshots can sometimes happen more frequently during certain times of the year such as hunting season, but in general, such calls are rare. “Granted, at 2 o’clock in the morning… not the most common occurrence,” added Officer Dickson.

Although Officer Dickson was not able to comment on details such as any prior history with the police that the accused shooter may

have had, or any presence of mental illness, he did confirm that “there was no reason to believe that this individual posed a danger to police.”

The Municipality of North Grenville released a short statement regarding the incident shortly after it was first reported. “This is a devastating development for our region and in particular, for the OPP community. On behalf of Council and the Municipality of North Grenville, we offer our sincere condolences to Sgt. Mueller’s family, friends, colleagues and fellow officers during this difficult time,” said Mayor Nancy Peckford. “We also wish the two other officers a quick recovery and are keeping them in our thoughts and hearts.”

“This is a tragic event, one that is very close to home. Most of us will never know the risk police officers take when they go to work each and every day,” emphasized Deputy Mayor John Barclay, who is also Chair of the North Grenville Police Services Board. “We honour Sgt. Eric Mueller who made the ultimate sacrifice in the name of public safety.”

Sgt. Eric Mueller worked as a Constable in Grenville County prior to transferring to Clarence-Rockland. North Grenville Municipal flags have been lowered to half-mast.

The OPP is asking everyone to respect the wishes of Sergeant Mueller’s family for privacy as they grieve. His family and OPP colleagues are being provided with assistance to work through this horrible incident. A procession was held on May 13 departing from the Ottawa Hospital General Campus and traveling along Highway 417 eastbound to Highway 174. Members of the public were invited to join First Responders in showing their respects.

Investigators, under the direction of the OPP Criminal Investigation Branch, want to hear from anyone who may have witnessed the incident or who may have video. They should contact the police at 1-888-310-1122 or, to remain anonymous, call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).

Did you know that many quilters look to the beautiful colours in gardens as inspiration for their next quilting projects? We’ve put together a list of some of the most beautiful gardens in Europe to help you discover a path to where you’d like to explore.

1. Monet’s Garden, France is in the Giverny and Vernon region. Peak season is April – October to view these stunning gardens and the home of Monet. If you’re interested in viewing the famous beautiful water lilies, July and August is your best bet.

2. Jardins du Chateau de Versailles, France is a must see. The backdrop of the palace sets you up to view the beauty of not only the gardens, but the many paths, sculptures and fountains found on the grounds.

3. The Boboli Gardens, Italy can be found directly behind Pitti Palace and have been the inspiration of many Italian Garden Courts. With a vast green expanse, the gardens are a true outdoor museum piece with amazing statues, grottos and water features like the Fountain of Neptune.

4. Kew Gardens, London is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and has something for everyone. Visit every corner of this beautiful place from the Arboretum to the Alpine Rock Garden and discover the over 50,000 plant species found here.

5. Keukenhof Gardens, Netherlands has been touted as one of the most beautiful gardens in the world. Planning is essential as these gardens are only open for a short time in April and May.

6. Royal Botanical Gardens, Scotland gives you the opportunity to see four beautiful gardens around the country that are home to some of the richest plant collections on earth.

7. Gordon Castle Walled Garden, Scotland is one of Scotland’s best kept secrets. An oasis of peace and tranquility, the garden is open year round.

8. Botanical Gardens (Dublin), Ireland are located just three kilometres from Dublin City Centre and are famous for their exquisitely restored historic glasshouses.

9. Powerscourt Gardens (County Wicklow), Ireland is an expansive 47 acre garden that was voted 3rd best in the world. Tour the formal gardens, sweeping terraces, statues and ornamental lakes on a rambling walk. All of these gardens will take your breath away and provide inspiration for any of your creative outlets, whether that be quilting, painting, photography and so much more.

Speak to your travel professional at Gravitate Travel about how they can help you be inspired to visit and explore the Gardens of Europe. Group trips are also available like our Seams of Green Custom Tour to Ireland that we created for the Kemptville Quilters Guild.

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Wherefore & Why:

by Peter Johnson

Sometimes, we encounter people who are so overlyassured of their knowledge of all things, that they can be overly so—or as a lady friend once said, 'overweening'---she was an English major, as opposed to an English Major. (overweening • \oh-ver-WEE-ning\ • adjective. 1: arrogant, presumptuous 2: immoderate, exaggerated. At times, more humility and less hubris can go a long way towards making us all better people.

To achieve my goal,--'To Help Make North Gremlins

Less 'Over-Weenies',--I have compiled the following:

Useless Trivia: A dime has 118 ridges, a crocodile can't stick out its tongue, a dragonfly has a 24-hour lifespan and a goldfish's memory is all of 3 seconds.

Now cats! Well, there's an interesting critter: cats have 32 muscles in their ears.

That's right, 32! Two and two-thirds dozen muscles to NOT use when you call.

That many times. it will act like it can't hear you when you are trying to get it back into the house late at night.

The same number of genes to make up their disinterested, people-ignoring nature. Are cats overweening by nature?

And still with the Animal Kingdom, snails can sleep for three years. Just a small point here: how do you tell if

it is alive, let alone sleeping? They don't really dash about at the best of times. Next, if you are being consumed by a shark, you can take some solace in the fact that it is the only fish that can blink both of its eyes. How about the eyes of an ostrich? They are bigger than its brain—it has a relatively small head, so it's brain is not enormous. Is your brain getting bigger?

Gangsters Anyone? According to Al Capone's business cards, he was a furniture salesman. He grew up in Brooklyn, and had only a middle-school education. He had a scar on his face...thus the nickname. He got it in a fight, in a brothel of all places. Isn't fighting in a brothel kind of counter-productive?

Mr. Capone found Chicago weather to be too cold, so he set up shop in Florida. Does this sound like someone else who loves being in the news? Scarface—Al, was eventually convicted, not of being a crook, but of income tax evasion. Again, the parallels are eerie... uncanny ..strange. (okay, enough with the synonyms).

Words at Your Fingertips, Spelling & Language: There is a dearth words in English that rhyme with: 'month', 'orange', 'silver' and 'purple' (to correct this, my mother made up 'burple'-she defined it as the colour of a hiccup). On your key-

board, the longest word that can be typed using only the left-hand keys is 'stewardesses'; with the right hand?

'Lollipop'---sweet!

Random Stuff: Our eyes are always the same size throughout our lives, whereas our ears and nose continue to grow. Babies are born without kneecaps. (I thought I was trapped inside a woman's body... then I was born.) You can't keep your eyes open when you sneeze. 'Dreamt' is the only word in this language ending in 'mt'. Leonardo da Vinci, who invented almost everything, also took care of scissors...which has no singular form, by the way: like trousers, stairs, clothes, goods, belongings, earnings—to name a few.

That completes my list of useless, pointless factoids. I look forward to hearing from the appropriate member of council regarding my nomination as “Nominal Nurturing Citizen of the Year for Networking with North Grenvillans to Overcome Over-weenie-ness”.

I am not being facetious when I say that I will humbly hang the award in a prominent location...next to my well-thumbed Oxford English Dictionary. Be well Weenies.

NGCT to put on “The Admirable Crichton” May 24 – 28

submitted by Steve Wendt

During the COVID years, the North Grenville Community Theatre had quite a slow period. Our fixed expenses continued but we couldn't put on shows, so we had no ticket revenues. We couldn't rehearse and even when restrictions were relaxed, our audiences were still reluctant to come back to performances. We needed to do something big.

We decided on “The Admirable Crichton”. This show was written by J.M. Barrie, a few years before he wrote Peter Pan. It was a hit when it was first produced, and we thought it was time for a revival. With a cast of about 25 plus people working on the set, costumes, sound and light, lots of people were able to get involved.

This play really looks at the question of who should run things. When the play

opens, we are in an aristocratic manor house in England, where everyone knows their place. Everyone that is except Lord Loam, who has strange ideas about equality. He decrees that once a month, the wealthy people should serve tea to the servants. No one enjoys the role reversal. Then Lord Loam has another ideawhen the family goes on a tropical cruise in their yacht, his daughters will have to share a single maid. Chaos ensues, and only the trusty butler, Crichton, can set things right. Only then can we get through Act 1 in reasonable shape.

Unfortunately, there is a storm at sea and the ship is wrecked. The survivors are washed ashore on a desert island. A new society is formed, and everyone has to work for their dinner. But who will lead? The aristocrats are quite help-

less on the island but once again, Crichton rises to the challenge. Two years pass and life is good. It is almost Utopia and then – a ship is seen. What will our people do, stay in their new home, or go back to England? Only Crichton knows.

We started regular rehearsals for the Admirable Crichton in January. We have some actors coming from quite a distance across the region and winter storms caused several schedule changes. We ended up rehearsing in four locations. With a cast of 25, it has been a real challenge trying to get everyone together in one place.

A special challenge for this show is the need to change scenes rapidly. From the Manor House to the Island, and then to the new Island house, we needed moveable set elements and ways to keep the audience

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entertained during transitions. Something had to be done. Our set designer got creative and put a lot of things on wheels.

Many of our performers are new to the Kemptville stage. We are very grateful that so many are joining us. Although the Admirable Crichton is not a musical, we asked our actors if any of them wanted to sing or play an instrument in the performance. To our delight, seven said yes, so we do have a few musical interludes.

Rehearsals are always fun. In fact, that's the whole purpose of community theatre, fun for the cast and crew and, we hope, fun for the audience. We hope a lot of people will join us at the theatre.

The Admirable Crichton

runs from May 24 to May 28 at the Urbandale Arts Centre. All the performances are evenings except the Sunday

afternoon. Tickets are available online at NGCT.CA and at B & H Your Community Grocer.

UCDSB Ward 7 Trustee Larry Berry steps down

submitted by UCDSB Communications Department

Larry Berry recently informed the Board of Trustees that he is resigning from his position of Ward 7 Trustee of the Upper Canada District School Board for personal reasons. Mr. Berry won his seat in 2018 and then was acclaimed for a second term in 2022. We wish Mr. Berry and his family well.

Last night, the Board of Trustees voted unanimously in favour of accepting the resignation and proceeding with an appointment process to fill the now vacant seat. In accordance with the Education Act, the appointment must be completed within 90 days.

The Board will be identifying a timeline for application and an interview period over the coming days.

For more information about the role of Trustees or becoming a Trustee, please visit https://www.ucdsb.on.ca/ our_board/board_of_trustees.

Community Living North Grenville Comedy Night and Auction 2023

The 10th Annual Comedy Night and Auction was an outstanding success in raising over $22 thousand, which will go directly to helping those that we serve in Community Living North Grenville. There are several organizations that stand out for their generosity and support. Catered Affairs provided a delightful assortment of appetizers and light snacks for the event.

Hunter McCaig with Rideau Auctions was the Auctioneer who rallied the audience to competitive bidding on auction items. YukYuks provided 4 Comedians to entertain us with their witty, chucklesome comic drama. The team at the North Grenville Municipality Centre set up the logistics for the event and provided support through the evening.

Much appreciation to our long-standing sponsors of the event; Atel Air, Jansen Law, McDougall Brown Insurance, D.R. Howell Electric, Hulse Playfair and McGarry Funeral Homes, RB Heating, Solution One Financial, Walker & Associates, and Catered Affairs. In addition, we received monetary donations from Brooks & Cryderman and Lockwood Brothers, donated wine from Pelee Island Winery, donated coffee from

No Go Coffee and promotional advertisement from North Grenville Times.

Exceptional Live Auction items were donated by Abbott Road Suites, Adorn Landscaping, Anytime Fitness, Dan Bennett, O’Sullivan family, Equinelle Golf Course, Myers Motors, Good Night Bed Company, Jonssons’ Your Independent Grocer, Rideau Auctions, Canadian Tire, Terrace Green B&B, Hard Stones restaurant, Yazdani Dentistry, Molson’s Brewery, Workshop Dance Studio, Penny Beavis Realtor, The Score, Kemptville Live, Marty Coulas Insurance, and YukYuks.

Delightful and decadent bakery goods were donated by: Brigadoon Restaurant, Scott Trio Treats, Loughlin Bakery, Grahame’s Bakery, Ladybug Bakery and Kathy Botham. These desserts were auctioned at the event and brought in incredible bids up to $300 for butter tarts!

Our community’s generosity is amazing. We received silent auction items from the following organizations: Array Hair Studio, Country Treasures, Diane Dewing, Escape Salon, Fran Brauneisen, Bell Financial Services Inc., Get Cronk’d, Giant Tiger, Jac’s Boutique,

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Kemptville Animal Hospital, Price Holland Perrier family, Laurie Henry, Laurier Optical, Limerick Gardens, Bourguignon family, Designs by Lynne, No Go Coffee, O’Neill family, Kimberly’s Personal Training, Rideau Roastery, Sharon Dean, Stella Luna, Sun Life Financial, Thread Lightly Alpaca Farm, and Kelly Pruner Colterman, The Score, Body & Sole, JM Automotive, Rideau Glen Golf Course, Pink Soap Works .

A final thank you to those that attended the event which is about Inspiring Possibilities. Every day we are given the opportunity to inspire possibilities in people’s lives. It does not have to be complicated; we are all the same, yet we are different. At CLNG we work with individuals with intellectual disabilities to reach their full potential and possibilities in their lives. Inspiration for these individuals could be finding employment, recreation, community involvement, church, friendships. Attending our annual fund-raising event, you too are inspiring possibilities in your community. At CLNG we thank you for your continued support in helping us inspire possibilities.

Time to “Even the Odds” in Canada

from Staples Canada

With a mission to help make the future fair for everyone, Staples Canada and MAP, a world-leading research centre, have launched the second year of the Even the Odds fundraising partnership with a goal to raise $2 million in 2022.

Even the Odds launched last year to help raise awareness of inequity in Canada and build vibrant, healthy communities. The campaign raised $1.23 million during its inaugural year, thanks to the support of Staples Canada’s customers, associates and vendor-partners, as well as a corporate match donation.

In Canada, income, education, and experiences of discrimination strongly affect the odds of staying healthy. That’s because social and economic status determine how easy it is to access the resources that are essential for good health, such as affordable housing, nutritious food, and health care. As a result, over 1.2 million children in Canada live in households

that struggle to afford fresh fruit and vegetables. At least one million people sacrifice basic essentials to pay for medical prescriptions, and 235,000 are homeless every year. The pandemic has exposed the magnitude of social, health and economic inequity in Canada, with racialized and low-income populations carrying a disproportionate burden of the health and economic impacts.

Internationally recognized for ground-breaking science and innovation, MAP scientists work in partnership with communities and government leaders to address these issues and more through the development of equityfocused program and policy solutions.

“We are proud of what we have been able to accomplish in the first year of this partnership,” said David Boone, CEO of Staples Canada. “The support from our associates and customers has been outstanding, and it’s rewarding for our team to already see new research programs and

solutions come to life that advance the important work that MAP is doing to build vibrant, healthy communities.”

MAP is a world-leading research centre dedicated to creating a healthier future for all. Through big-picture research and street-level solutions, MAP scientists tackle complex community health issues—many at the intersection of health and equity. MAP’s 32 scientists and over 120 staff and students work in partnership with communities, researchers, and government leaders across Canada to address issues such as homelessness, unequal access to health care and medicine, and the lifelong effects of childhood poverty. MAP is part of the Li Ka Shing Knowledge Institute of St. Michael’s Hospital, Unity Health Toronto. For more information, visit maphealth.ca.

Even the Odds has already begun making an impact by funding research and solutions throughout Canada, including three MAP projects: a leadership program for

How important is what I like to call the “Total Family Doctor” (TFD)? For years, I’ve praised the hardworking family doctor for the role he or she plays in medical care. Now, many North Americans say it’s impossible to find a family doctor. What has happened to them?

Prior to becoming a surgeon, I had the good fortune to spend time as a family doctor. And I nearly decided to follow this path. Why? Because I also watched Specialists performing the same task every day. It could become boring, I thought. So, surgery finally won. But I’ve never forgotten the challenges of being a family physician. I even experienced the roles of hotel doctor and ship’s surgeon during medical training.

I believe that people who are fortunate enough to have a family doctor have a better chance of living longer. Why? Because seeing a doctor regularly for checkups means they’re not playing Russian Roulette with their health. We all hope that nothing is going to go wrong with the only body we will have in this life. But when your family doctor finds you have hypertension, you can start to cut down on salt. Or when the doctor recommends you should avoid obesity, you can improve the diet and decrease health risks.

young people who are exiting homelessness; a health promotion school program for kids in disadvantaged neighbourhoods; and a national initiative to draw the blueprint for a more equitable primary care system in Canada.

Recently, through Even the Odds, Staples Canada and MAP also announced support for a new Université de Montréal and the Centre de Recherche en Santé Publique (CReSP) project focused on an innovative health clinic, called Clinique Mauve, that’s specifically designed to meet the needs of racialized and migrant communities who identify as LGBTQI+. The project will evaluate the program and explore the best ways to tailor the clinic’s services to serve Two-Spirit and/ or trans Indigenous people, especially youth.

Getting a head start on problems cannot be overemphasized. Consider the woman whose breast malignancy is diagnosed early. Or the man who believes rectal bleeding is due to hemorrhoids. The “total family doctor” thinks otherwise and orders a colonoscopy which detects early cancer of the bowel. Or someone who believes a chronic cough is due to allergy. But an x-ray ordered by the family doctor finds early cancer of the lungs.

So give thanks to the Almighty if you have a “total family doctor” looking after you. Kudos if yours steers you away from the disease I call “Pillitis”, causing people to rush for painkillers at the first sign of a headache, ignoring the serious side effects of these drugs. Why not a cold towel on the brow? Or a quiet room to relax? And why the need to rush to the pharmacy after overindulgence in food? The family doctor may suggest just a change in eating habits as the right prescription.

It is also a plus to have a total family doctor who warns about the possible excess of radiation. He or she knows X-rays saves lives, but many patients are heedless of the damage of overuse. Patients should be hesitant to demand X-rays of the reluctant doctor.

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ries. Family doctors, because they know their patients well, are astute diagnosticians. I’ve known many direct, decisive and empathetic TFDs. Patients appreciate these traits.

I witnessed a telling incident. Three specialists gathered around a patient were worried about his laboured breathing following gallbladder removal. They had decided the obstructed breathing was so serious it required an immediate tracheotomy to put a tube in his throat.

As they were about to wheel the patient into surgery, the family doctor arrived and listened to his long-time patient’s breathing. Promptly he said, “I’ve known Tom for 40 years and he always breathes that way!” The operation was immediately cancelled. Three embarrassed specialists departed. This illustrates why continuity of care is so vital.

There’s another way family doctors can be of tremendous help, when the problem is beyond the TFD’s range of expertise. A fast referral to the right specialist is something people without a family doctor rarely achieve.

Let’s train more TFD’s, the backbone of medical practice! In another life, I’d be one of them without hesitation.

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Solutions to last week’s Sudoku

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KPS students aid in the recovery of fallen soldiers’ identities

as well as a number of outside agencies and universities, is currently working with the Canadian Casualty Identification Program led by forensic anthropologist Doctor Sarah Lockyer to determine who these men were in order to finally give them an appropriate burial and bring their families peace and closure. This is where the Upper Canada District School Board - and Mr. Lachance’s students get involved.

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A class at Kemptville Public School is currently working on a very interesting history project – the Hill 70 Project.

In fact, Mr. Robert Lachance’s grade 6 class is the ONLY elementary grade working on this project that is also seeing 18 other high school classes participating across the Upper Canada District School Board. Mr. Lachance shared some information about the project with the Times.

Hill 70 is often called “Canada’s Forgotten Battle”. It took place between August 15-25 in 1917, just north of the mining town of Lens in France. It happened after Vimy and happened just as the Passchendaele offensive was beginning. The battle of Hill 70 was the first time that Canadians were

fighting under a full Canadian command. Its purpose was to take pressure off the Allied push at Passchendaele by diverting German divisions to Lens.

Last spring, construction began on a new hospital in the northern sector of Loos in France, just south of Hill 70. The excavation of the area produced a number of bodies that belonged to unidentified Canadian soldiers who fought in this battle. In total, 120 bodies were found (so far). Each one of these soldiers who were found have been considered “missing in action” since their disappearance, as these bodies were never recovered, identified and properly buried by our armed forces. The federal government, in cooperation with the Canadian Armed Forces

Baldwin's Birds

Historians have worked hard to determine which unit these soldiers would have come from. Given the location of the bodies and after the appropriate correlation of coordinates using period maps, we now know that the Canadians in this sector were from the 10th Battalion. Mr. Lachance has tasked his students with researching soldiers from the 10th Battalion who died and were lost and never found during the battle of Hill 70.

Mr. Lachance decided to get his younger students involved in this because he has a lot of previous experience in accessing WW1 Canadian records. He has shown the class how to access the required information through the National Library of Canada, and he has helped them to properly understand what it is they are reading, although it is not always easy.

thing" in order to get started with their family life there are some who get on with it fairly quickly! In this category I would put the Robins who sometimes build two or three nests during the warmer months of the year., so don't have much time to hang about!

Nesting season is underway!

Our now much brighter colored feathered friends, are looking resplendent, as they are caught in the bright sun's rays when they come to feed. What a treat we are getting, as Nature takes its course, and the birds go through their mating rituals, to attract a partner to be able to produce this year's offspring. Their bright plumage is just one part for some of them, but there are still those who also go through other mating rituals. Yesterday a pair of Cardinals were down on the ground and appeared to be kissing, although I suspect that one of them was treating the other to some seed, just to say,---"Look I can provide for you and our "family-'to- be" , if you take me for your partner!"

Other birds have dif-

ferent ways of trying to attract a partner, such as the Cowbirds and Grackles, who wheeze out or, is it, squeeze out a raucous sound as they fluff up their shining feathers, to impress? The Redwing Blackbirds tend to be noisy too and the male Rock Pigeons ruffle up their iridescent neck feathers and strut proudly in front of their potential partner, in their mating display efforts to impress. However a much more refined approach is made by the beautifully serene Mourning Doves, who usually tend to be in pairs on a daily basis anyway! In yesterday's late afternoon sunshine a pair of them were just hunkered down on the grass very close to each other, seemingly, just enjoying each others company!

Whilst some of the birds are "doing their

The class has entered this data into a specific database that the anthropologists will use to access specific information that in turn may prove useful in the identification of the fallen soldier.

This is a wonderful learning opportunity for these KPS students who are very excited to be a part of this large project. The records that the students have been looking at have remained untouched since the end of WW1. They are likely the first to see and study these attestation papers since they were filed away over 100 years ago. For the class, knowing that in some small way they may be able to facilitate and contribute to the identification of a lost Canadian soldier is very gratifying and provides the students with a huge buy-in.

Many of the soldiers who fought at Hill 70 came from the communities surrounding North Grenville. In fact, the names of two men who died in the opening days of that battle are listed on the Kemptville cenotaph, and there is also a Hill 70 monument located in Mountain, about 15 minutes from Kemptville. The only other Hill 70 monument is located on Hill 70 itself. During the battle, Canadian soldiers endured 21 counterattacks that were repelled before the fight-

ing eventually ended. In total, Canada suffered close to 9,000 casualties in this 10-day battle.

What is happening with Mr. Lachance’s class at KPS is an authentic “real world” learning experience for the students. “It is really cool to be involved in such a noble cause and I can see how my students are learning to appreciate Canadian history and recognize how our past has shaped our present-day society,” added Mr. Lachance.

The class is nearing the end of the unit as June is quickly approaching, but Mr. Lachance hopes to be able to continue to help the Hill 70 project next year. He is also very honoured and humbled to have been nominated this year for the Governor General's Award in Teaching Excellence for his

continued efforts in teaching his students the importance of remembering and honouring Canadian soldiers – both past and present. During Mr. Lachance’s teaching career, he has taken his students to the Kemptville cenotaph every year for the past 20 years (except during COVID). At the end of the ceremony, they are tasked with delivering poppies of thanks to retired and currently serving members of the Canadian Forces. That is a very powerful moment every year. Mr. Lachance believes that it is important for the students not only to learn about our past military commitments, but also to see the impact they have in our community.

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As can be seen in the picture that my wife took, one of our Robins has already built on my small nesting platform, above a garage door and is now occupying it. Nearby another nesting box is, as near as we can tell, being occupied by a Bluebird. We are still not one hundred percent certain of this because they do make false nests to deter predators, whilst still having one situated elsewhere. If they are not using this particular nesting box they will have to keep an eye out, because a House Wren has made its appearance in the garden and it has used this particular box before too!

I hope that you are able to see for yourself what is going on in your own garden and that you are enjoying what the birds provide for us. Stay safe and well.

Cheers, John Baldwin

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Terms we may want to reconsider using

or frightening”.

In recent times, there has been a lot of discussion about terms that are no longer culturally appropriate, or politically correct, or just plain offensive. Why shouldn’t we use these terms, and what are they?

There are a lot of different terms that aren’t appropriate to continue using, and a lot of different opinions about whether they should still be used or not. Due to these factors, I won’t be able to include every term. However, I will do my best to include as many as I can!

Spooky: One of the common adjectives used to describe Halloween is Spooky. However, it’s not a culturally appropriate word to use. It has a history as being an anti-Black slur when white soldiers began calling fellow Black soldiers ‘Spooks’. Words to use instead: “creepy, scary,

Black Sheep: The expression "Oh, they're the black sheep of the family" is used often. It’s a negative expression, the 'Black Sheep' is often scorned for being 'different'. This just continues the old segregation argument that Black people are completely different from white people so they should be scorned for it. Even if the ‘black sheep’ you’re talking about doesn’t have darker skin, the deeper meaning is still the same. Negatively calling someone out for being different than you is never a good thing but if you’re doing it in a positive way, just say “different”.

Savage: Savage has kind of become a synonym for brutal or intense. However, that word has a history of being used by European colonizers and settlers to describe the Indigenous Peoples. It's a term coined to put down Indigenous Peoples because their culture isn't European and therefore, according to the colonizers, "savage". Words to use instead: “brutal, uncivilized, or intense”.

Lame: Pretty much EVERYONE is using that word now. It's a fun word, how-

ever a long time ago, and maybe even still now, that was the term for people who have a mobility impairment. So using that in a negative way can be offensive considering that it was used to describe a group of people who aren't bad in any way! The same goes for the word dumb, but for people with a hearing impairment. Words to use instead: “boring, ridiculous”.

Let’s have a powwow: Let's have a powwow can be used as a synonym for "Let's have a party!". However, a powwow is a sacred ceremony for a lot of Indigenous Nations. It would be like comparing Christmas, Eidal-fitr or Easter to a party. Honestly, you could just call it a party or meeting.

Slave: Saying that people were slaves sort of undermines that they were also people. It's better to say people who were enslaved, or enslavement. It's also better not to say "I was slaving away yesterday!" if you were working on math homework. This is because there were actual people who were born, lived, and died never knowing anything other than abuse and terrible non-stop work at the hands of people

The Weather with Connor

and temperatures around normal. There was the occasional above normal day, which is expected to continue into the week of the 15th under sunny skies. This will cause the area to become dry, maybe dry enough for counties to start introducing fire bans as a precaution.

who ‘owned’ them. Breaking free took centuries, and the effects still show up in systemic racism today.

Ladies and Gentlemen/ Sir and Madam: This is a very respectful way to address someone, and it is still very useable if you know someone’s gender identity for sure. But, if you called someone who doesn’t identify with either gender sir or madam, this can be really offensive. Sharing your own pronouns when you introduce yourself (Hi, my name’s Zara! My pronouns are they/them, what are yours?) before calling someone sir or madam can keep those offences from happening. Same with addressing a room full of people. Saying ladies and gentlemen can be hurtful for someone who doesn’t identify with either binary gender. You could say something like “Good afternoon folks/everyone/ friends.” If you are unsure about what honorific to use for a person who doesn’t identify with either of the binary genders, using Mx. (as in Mx. Jones pronounced mix) is probably a safe bet. Asking someone what honorific they prefer is still a good thing to do though! Why shouldn’t we use

these terms anyway? Using terms like the ones outlined above can have unintentional consequences. People who are in marginalized communities face a lot of discrimination. A big part of that discrimination are the things people say and do that they are unaware of. Things such as using these terms, or not taking the time to learn someone’s pronouns.

Suicide rates for marginalized communities are higher, and a lot of people see folks from marginalized communities as threatening. Not being able to be your authentic self in public makes life a lot harder. Using words that don't have the risk of offending people is doing your part in helping to make the world a more accepting place, and make

people feel safe around you. People in marginalized communities deserve just as much respect as someone who isn’t in one.

Zara Zrudlo is a homeschooled, fourteen year old resident of Kemtpville. They love writing, art, acting, reading and anything to do with music. Ever since they were little they’ve cared a lot about activism and social justice, and hoped to make a difference in the world. Zara has written two and a half novels, and ran a newspaper for their friends and family for three years. They love hanging out with their dogs and chickens and spending time imagining having dinner with various book characters.

Hello, everyone! Welcome back to another week of The Weather with Connor. This week, I thought I'd do more of a longer range forecast and a little bit of a recap rather than talk about a specific topic. So, let's get started.

First of all, the first half of May was generally well below normal temperaturewise. It was also cloudy for days and days, as it rained for 6 days in a row in Eastern Ontario. This caused flooding in rivers, basements, and farm fields. Rivers have still not fully recovered from that rain event and are still above normal water levels.

The middle of May was better, as we got into a prolonged period of sunny skies

The later portion of May, aside from a couple random days, looks like it will be below normal temperaturewise. There will also be a couple of rainier days during the later portion of May, but it likely won't end up being enough for what we'll actually need at the time.

The rest of May is also terrible for me as a storm chaser. There are no opportunities for the rest of May, aside from chasing little showers if I wanted to. This will end up being the quietest May for chasing of my entire chasing life.

There will be no derechos this May, and no tornadoes either. We are all good in that regard. I will have to wait until June to get my first chase under my belt,

which is astoundingly late in the season. Usually, my first chase actually comes in late April or early May, not June.

With a quiet May like this, you can only hope the rest of the summer isn't filled with bad storms to compensate for May. This area has been through a lot with storms in recent history, so it'd be nice if something bad didn't happen.

In short, May is and will continue to be quiet and dry.

While I wait for my first chase, I can finally start getting my new chase vehicle prepared with everything it needs. It was actually sitting in the shop for two months getting some important things repaired, but the parts got delayed and it took two months for them to get to the dealership. Anyway, things inside and outside the vehicle will start to get installed for the upcoming season. I'll reveal the vehicle on my Facebook page whenever everything gets done.

Also, my annual announcement: I'll be going out to Western Canada for

my 3rd annual Chasecation. From June 24th to July 10th, I'll be away from my stomping grounds of Eastern Ontario, and going to my secondary stomping grounds of the Alberta Foothills (or Saskatchewan/Manitoba, wherever the storms are).

Tid bit musings

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Mention of the coronation and monarchy elicits a multitude of responses. Certainly the King managed to scale back the celebration in response to tough challenging economic times while honoring the right to facilitate the celebration of another step in history. Some are quick to determine that the monarchy needs to be abolished here in Canada. What results would there be for our country?

Certainly the key weekend of celebrating the Queen's birthday on the long weekend in May, would mean we also abolish that event, leaving no reason to celebrate anything. Or perhaps we now commemorate a new date for the King's birthday? With the absence of the Monarchy, it would be fitting to not note either birthdays. Consequently, we would negate a long weekend break, or time and half pay for working. Are you prepared for that possibility?

Being part of the Monarchy, provides an element of military allegiance with other Commonwealth countries. Are we prepared to go solo in political unrest? The role of the governor-general which minimizes the scrutiny of the prime minister's accountability in accordance with the reigning King/Queen, would then be void and null. Our faith in positive influence loses another layer of provision for the people when we go independent.

Pomp and ceremony allows us to celebrate and commemorate the momentous events in history. Your decision to choose must reflect a choice that is taken with seriousness and a full understanding of consequences. Perhaps you can proudly say "God save the King" while recognizing no plan is without caveats and downfalls, but for now it is the best we have!!!

8th Annual Celebrity Breakfast

Lights, camera, action! Another movie will film in NG

features, adding “Any location that is easy to work with will usually be an attraction for smaller film producers.”

by Brandon Mayer

Kitchen Volunteers John and Cora Beking with Ron Decshiffart and Pastor Sid Ypma, Christian Reformed Church

Kemptville Youth Centre held their Annual Mother's Day Breakfast last Saturday. They wish to thank all the many volunteers, including the Rotary Club, that came out to help, the many donations and sponsors, that helped make this another successful event. The food, with eggs donated by Beking Farms, was excellent. The Christian Reformed Church needs to be thanked for providing this exeptional venue. Donnie Higgins of Spencerville provided the soft music in the background. Celebrities serving included John Barclay, Mike Cameron, Debbie Wilson and Steve Clark.

Yet another production company will be filming some scenes for an upcoming movie in North Grenville, adding to the growing list of movie producers who have been attracted to our community’s charm in recent years. Unlike some previous productions, this one will not be filmed in downtown Kemptville, but instead in a private location 10 minutes outside of Kemptville.

The film description was sent to the Times by Kolo Productions, the company responsible for producing it. It reads: “This feature length WW2 drama film follows a group of Canadian soldiers in Holland as they fight against German SS soldiers who refuse to surrender, and are against the clock to save a town from allied artillery shelling. The film will be acted in English, German and Dutch languages. Filming in May 2023, this will be an indie budget film based on a true story. Directed by Terry Jansen.”

A Kolo Productions spokesperson confirmed that the company is aware of North Grenville’s popularity as a filming location. The spokesperson cited “the ease of working with the town Council” and the presence of “older period buildings” as some of North Grenville’s more attractive

Unlike some of the other productions that have been filmed locally, North Grenville movie fans will have to wait quite some time – about a year – before seeing this new movie. “We expect the full length feature film to be released sometime in early 2024 in select independent theatres across Ontario and later online with streaming platforms,” the spokesperson confirmed.

One unique feature of the film in question is the cast itself. At least 30% of the film cast and crew are military veterans or serving military personnel, which is fitting for a movie about World War II. The film will be produced with actors speaking English, Dutch and German.

It is clear that the charm of North Grenville is becoming known far outside the Municipality’s borders. Only time will tell what tourist dollars may come from such growing fame!

Bruce Wehlau, Presidnet of KYC, John Barclay, Deputy Mayor, and volunteers Jo-Anne Bell and Nancy Miller-Mckenzie

Celebrity Volunteers - Deputy Mayor John Barclay, MPP Steve Clark, Merrickville Mayor Mike Cameron, and Councillor Debbie Wilson

Film Director Terry Jansen