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General Manager, Bob McVeigh with John Spero by Marguerite Boyer John Spero is at it again. After winning an award for raising the most money for Parkinson in Ottawa, one would think he would take a break. Not John. For months now, he and his friend Ron Tracey have been knocking on doors and talking up a storm to anyone who will listen. The result is the 9th Annual Parkinson Golf Tournament, to be held at
the Rideau Glen Golf Course on June 13. It's actually quite impressive what John and Ron can accomplish in a day. John was diagnosed with Parkinson in 1995 and, ever since then, he has been championing this cause, last year raising over S14,400. Most of the money came from the generosity of our local businesses. This year’s golf tournament is gearing up to be quite exciting. Myers Kemptville
have donated a brand new car to be awarded to the first person to sink a hole-in-one. And there are more prizes to come, once again donated by local business owners. Financial donations, as well as items for the auction, are still being gratefully accepted This year’s tourney will be held at the Rideau Glen Golf Course, and anyone wanting to register for a chance of a great round of golf, and the chance of winning a new car,
can call John Spero at 613 258.8820, or Ron Tracey at 613.258.6999. The cost to attend is $97 dollars per person, and there is till room to join. Ron and John will also help you gather a foursome, if needed. Afterwards, there will be a free barbecue and auction, which will take place at John's lovely home, set not far from the golf course, and overlooking the Rideau River. This is an event you won't want to miss.
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Mark your calendar for the 15th Annual Bishop’s Mills Community Day which will take place on Saturday, May 19. Discover treasures at several community-wide yard sales. Treat yourself to some delicious baked goods from the Bishop’s Mills Women’s Institute’s bake sale in the Community Hall. Participate in a silent auction, or browse through the extensive Tweedsmuir History collection. Visit the UCW Lunch Counter, and purchase some of the many quality “Made in Bishop’s Mills” crafts and used items in the St. Andrew’s Hall. Get close and personal with alpacas at the Alpaca Tracks farm, and check out products made from their fine fibre. Maps for the yard sales and the Alpaca Tracks farm will be available at the Community Hall at 8 am. The bake sale, lunch counter, 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’s Institute, and the St. Andrew’s United Church Women. Come out and experience the friendliness and charm of our hamlet! For more information please contact Victor Desroches at 613-258-2115.
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The New Rideau Restaurant is excited to host our 2nd Seafood Gala Buffet in support of the Kemptville District Hospital! Last Fall, we raised $12,275 for our hospital in one evening, and we are aiming to exceed our goal of $16,000 this Spring! We will have an exquisite hot and cold buffet with a wide variety of seafood, beginning with Cioppino Soup. The offerings will include mussels, salmon, cod, crab legs, smoked salmon, seafood salad, shrimp and more! Let your taste buds be tantalized, as platters of lobster are placed on your table! There will be a silent auction, with many worthy lots donated by very supportive local businesses, our customers, and our suppliers. Live entertainment will be by Tom Jones so be sure to wear your dancing shoes! This is an event near and dear to Chef Pietro’s heart, as he does this in memory of his daughter, Jose, who tragically died 26 years ago. Pietro will continue to host two events per year in support of the hospital to help those in need, while upholding the legacy of his little Angel. Tickets are $100 each and are selling out fast! Call 613258-7272 to book yours!
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The Beth Donovan Hospice will hold its Annual General Meeting on Wednesday, June 13, 2018. The meeting commences at 6 pm at Beth Donovan Hospice, 1107 French Settlement Road, Kemptville. Please attend to be aware of our accomplishments in the last year. RSVP by phone at (613) 258-9611, ext. 0, or e-mail: program@bethdonovanhospice.ca.
Dinner has been ‘on the house’ for almost a year, and organizers agree it’s a definite success. House of Lazarus (HOL)’s community-building initiative, Dinner on the House, began May 18, 2017, with roughly 30 diners attending the organization’s first-ever free community meal. Now, almost a year later, the weekly attendance average is 76. In celebration of the milestone, HOL’s board of directors has volunteered to serve dinner Thursday, May 17. In addition, HOL’s chefs are preparing a special roast beef dinner, complete with roasted potatoes, carrots, salad, and, to top it off, a celebratory anniversary cake. Open to everyone, Dinner on the House happens every Thursday evening, from 4 to 7pm, at Knox Presbyterian Church on Simms Street in Mountain, just a few doors down from HOL. The idea, aside from skipping the nightly dinner preparation and clean-up, is to socialize with family, friends, and neighbours over a home-cooked meal. “It’s one night a week when you don’t have to worry about making dinner, or cleaning up afterward,” HOL client services manager, Kim Merkley, said. “You drop in between 4 and 7 pm, and we serve you. It’s as simple as that. No fuss, no muss.” In the past year, Dinner on the House has served 3,044 meals to 795 different people. The positive response from the community has shown itself in more ways than an increased number of diners each week. Several individuals, families, groups, organizations, and businesses have come forward to donate money, food, or time to the weekly event. Most weeks, it is HOL’s chefs who prepare the meals and serve it, alongside a regular set of dedicated and generous volunteers. However, more and more, individuals and groups are stepping up to fund and/or serve a meal. “If you haven’t tried it yet,” Kim says, “our anniversary dinner on May 17 is a great day to start.” For more information and to find out what’s on the menu, visit www.houseoflazarus.com, or contact Kim at kmerkley@houseoflazarus.com, or phone 613-989-3830.
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Behind KYMTC by Hilary Thomson The Kemptville Youth Musical Theatre Company (KYMTC) just finished their 2018 run a few weeks ago, garnering rave reviews from the more than 3,400 people that came to see the show. This year’s production was The Hunchback of Notre Dame, a musical based on the gothic novel by Victor Hugo about a disfigured man who lives in the bell tower of Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris. The show was bolstered this year by the angelic voices of the North Grenville Concert Choir in their first collaboration with KYMTC. This is not the first year KYMTC has put on a show that has amazed and delighted audiences. The theatre company was started in 2002 by North Grenville resident Barbara Lacelle, who was inspired by her daughter, Kathleen, who was into music and theatre while she was in high school. “I was taking her everywhere to audition,” Barbara remembers. “I thought there might be a group in Kemptville who wanted to put on a show.” 2002 was a year that the teachers were on a work-
to-rule, so there were no extracurriculars after school. Barbara was encouraged by the St. Michael Catholic High School Principal at the time, Jane McMillan, to start a community theatre company to give kids something to do in their spare time. The first production staged by KYMTC was Oklahoma, in the spring of 2003. Because the show needed a large cast of 27, everyone who auditioned got a role. Barbara paid for the licensing fee out of pocket, built the set out of donated cardboard boxes, and borrowed the costumes from a production she had seen at a private school in Brockville. Oklahoma was a huge success, selling out three of the four shows, proving that there was a space for youth musical theatre in North Grenville. The company has evolved from there into an organization that draws kids from North Grenville, but also Ottawa and other surrounding areas. “We had a lot of kids coming from Ottawa to audition this year,” Barb says. “Some of them drove out here up to three times a week to practice.” Barbara’s daughter, Kathleen, has long since moved on
from the theatre company, although she has been involved in their summer camps with her husband, Phillip Kanopka, who serves as the accompanist for the productions. Even so, Barbara has continued to be dedicated to the company, putting on at least one, if not two, shows a year for over fifteen years. “I love kids and I love theatre,” she says. “I get as much, or more, out of it as they do.” Barbara says she feels blessed to continue to be the company’s Artistic Director. She loves using her creative side to create productions that the kids are proud to be a part of. “I see them grow and take risks before my eyes,” she says. “If you put a good production behind them, it makes it easier for them to put themselves out there.” Youth from Grade 7 to age 19 play a role in all aspects of the production. They help with the set, costumes, lighting, and anything else that needs to happen to make the show a success. That being said, Barbara says she has built a strong network of adults over the years who pour their hearts into every aspect of the musicals. From Laura Anderson, the choreographer, to Bonnie Selleck,
the set designer, to Carolyn Bruce, the costume designer, Kevin Colwell, the assistant director and lighting designer, and Marilyn Conroy, the producer, Barbara is adamant that she could not put on such high-quality shows if it weren’t for her team. “I could go on and on about all the people who help bring it to life.” KYMTC is a volunteerrun organization, and the youth don’t pay anything to be part of the show. Everything needed to stage the production is paid for by ticket sales and community sponsors. Their main sponsor is Scotiabank, which gives them $5,000 towards the production every year. Barbara says it usually takes four months, from start to finish, for a production to come together. Now that the 2018 show has been put to bed, she is already thinking about next year’s production, with auditions already being set for September. “It’s my love,” she says, with clear passion in her eyes. “Kids have a lot to offer, and we underestimate what they bring to the community. They have brought a lot of joy to people in the past couple weeks.”
French climate change researcher Le CECCE brille à l’échelle internationale avec ses acvisits students tivités et ses partenaires During Earth Day week, the Kemptville Pavilion of École Sainte-Marguerite Bourgeoys organized a number of activities to give students opportunities to be engaged and environmentally responsible citizens. Activities included a visit from Floriane Flacher, a scientist from Marseille, France, who met with Grade 6, 7 and 8 students on April 23. Ms. Flacher taught them how to collect data about plants and animals so they can contribute to research on the impact of climate change. The French scientist’s visit was made possible thanks to a collaboration with the French Embassy and the Observatoire des saisons in Provence.
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Le Conseil des écoles catholiques du Centre-Est (CECCE) est très fier de ses ententes et collaborations avec de nombreux joueurs du domaine de l’éducation qui s’étendent aux quatres coins de la planète. Nombreuses activités sont présentement en cours et celles-ci permettent au CECCE de rayonner non seulement dans la région, mais aussi à l’échelle internationale. De la visite de la France pour étudier l’impact des changements climatiques Le 23 avril dernier, une scientifique de Marseille en France a présenté aux élèves de 6e, 7e et 8e année du pavillon à Kemptville de l’École catholique Sainte-Marguerite Bourgeoys des méthodes de cueillette de données sur la faune et flore pour contribuer à des recherches sur les changements climatiques.
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the Town Council first assigned street addresses to the homes in the town. The Lions provided $2,000 a year to pay for the community’s swimming pool in Riverside Park, beginning in 1966 and continuing until the pool was fully paid for. Over the years, the Lions have supplied baseball diamonds in Riverside Park, as well as installing a lighting system to allow for evening and night-time games there. They have sponsored a community room at the North Grenville Municipal Centre, provided BBQ’s for Canada Day, and an annual BBQ in aid of Kemptville & District Home Support’s seniors, as well as numerous other charitable events. Their support of North Grenville Accessible Transportation, the Kemptville District Hospital, the Community Service Council and so many other great causes cannot be overestimated: they have simply been indispensable in the life of North Grenville over sixty years. Volunteers are vital:
The Kemptville Lions Club are marking sixty years of service to the people of their community in 2018, and three of those first members who met back in 1958 are still around to help celebrate. Ralph Raina, Sam Gaw and Jack Higgins were among the 38 men who elected Don Armstrong as the first President, with Ted Root as Secretary and Ralph himself as the first Treasurer at the very first Kemptville Lions meeting on March 24, 1958. The Merrickville Lions Club acted as sponsor for the new Kemptville group, which has proved itself a vital and valued part of our area ever since. For many years, meetings were held in the old Kemptville Hotel and St. John’s United Church, before settling into a regular venue at the old Bright Spot Restaurant. And from those meetings have come a host of projects to benefit the community, the province and even other countries. It was the Lions who supplied house numbers for very home in Kemptville when
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the Kemptville Lions Club have taken volunteerism to new heights on our behalf. But it is on an international stage that the Kemptville Lions played an almost unique role. Back in 1961, Lion Ralph Raina proposed that the Club “undertake sight conservation and work for the blind as our major project”. That resolution was carried and it began a project that continues to this day. Used eye glasses are collected and cleaned, and recycled through the Lions Recycle for Sight program. Every two weeks, Lions meet at the Christian Reformed Church in Kemptville, which supplies them with a room for storage and cleaning of donated glasses.
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velopment disabilities getting in trouble with the law, and even ending up in jail. While this is a reality, Sandra says that most people with developmental disabilities can live happy and meaningful lives in the community, with the support of organizations like Community Living North
Grenville. The photo in Community Living North Grenville’s boardroom is a great reminder of the lives that Community Living has helped to improve, helping them create a life worth living inclusively in the community.
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www.leedsgrenville.com by Hilary Thomson If you wander into the boardroom at Community Living North Grenville, you will come across a photo collage of around 20 people, many smiling and laughing, enjoying life. These are all people who Community Living North Grenville has helped integrate into the community, after living most of their lives in one of Ontario’s institutions for people with developmental disabilities. The collage was made to commemorate those people and to celebrate the closure of those institutions. The first institution for people with developmental disabilities was opened in 1876 in Orillia, as the Orillia Asylum for Idiots. It was widely believed that people with developmental disabilities should be “put away”, and that asylums created a space for those that were “mentally deficient” that was beneficial for all. The facility in Orillia was the only large institution in Ontario until the 1950s. Plans to build another one in Smiths Falls date back to 1934; however, the Ontario Hospital School, later renamed the Rideau Regional Centre, wasn’t opened until 1951. It quickly became the second largest institution in Ontario, housing 2,650 residents at its peak. In 1971, at the height of the asylum era, Ontario had 20 institutions, housing more than 10,000 people. Many factors led to the decline of institutions in Ontario, ending in the closing of the last three in 2009. Financially, the facilities were expensive to upkeep and, over the years, lack of funding led to continuing decline in the atmosphere and services of the homes. Extremely poor conditions at the Huronia Regional Centre were brought to light in 1960 when Pierre Berton, a wellMay 16, 2018
known journalist, visited the facility and wrote about the awful living conditions. Seventy years later, in 2010, a class action law suit against the province was initiated by former residents of the facility, who claimed to have experienced ongoing abuse while living there. Looking at community living as a more viable option for people with developmental disabilities emerged in the late 1960s. The National Institute on Mental Retardation was formed in 1967 under the authority of the Canadian Association for the Mentally Retarded. The group quickly became a leader in research of developmental disability issues. They represented a strong willingness to develop innovative ideas that moved away from institutionalisation. And so, the Community Living movement was born. It was known, at first, as “normalization”, and the idea was that people with developmental disabilities could survive and thrive in the same environments as everyone else. It was all about abandoning the stereotypes and ideologies of difference and substituting for it the principle of inclusion, an idea that is championed by the Community Living organization to this day. It took a long time for this concept to take hold. Many people thought that embracing the idea of “normalization” was to deny the reality of those with developmental disabilities. However, as the concept became more mainstream, people realized that community integration was integral for creating a good quality of life for people with developmental disabilities. Sandra McNamara is the Executive Director of Community Living North Grenville. She was there to witness the closing of the last institution in 2009, where several people from
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the Rideau Regional Centre in Smiths Falls were resettled into the community. They built a home on Kimberly Avenue in North Grenville, and facilitated the transition for four men who had been institutionalized for most of their lives. “It was a difficult transition, from living in a hospital setting,” she remembers, “with much resistance from families and community members.” However, Sandra says the difference is evident between people who have been institutionalized and then make their home in the community. “People living in the community now are happier, healthier, and more energetic,” she says. Community Living organizations across the province celebrate Community Living Month in May to raise awareness around community inclusion. Community Living North Grenville has eight homes in North Grenville where 28 people live with 24/7 support. They also provide supports and services to people living on their own, or at home with their families, in North Grenville and the surrounding area, over 110 in total. “Our goal is to help them live a fulfilling life in the community,” Sandra says. “They have the same needs and rights as anyone else.” In December, 2013, Premier Kathleen Wynne delivered a public apology to the former residents of Regional Centres for the treatment they received while the facilities were open. The apology was part of the $35 million settlement that was approved in the class action law-suit against the province mentioned previously. The closing of the institutions was not without opposition, with many saying it has opened the door for those who need a higher level of care to slip through the cracks. There have been instances of people with de-
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Pesticide Use The United Counties of Leeds and Grenville intends to utilize DeAngelo Brothers Corporation to control weeds along the following rural roadsides: • All County Roads within the municipalities of Augusta, Edwardsburgh/Cardinal, Elizabethown-Kitley, Merrickville-Wolford and North Grenville • Selected Township Roads in the municipalities of Athens, Augusta, Edwardsburgh/Cardinal, Front of Yonge, Leeds and Thousand Islands, Merrickville-Wolford and North Grenville. The contractor will be using the following pesticide: Clearview Herbicide Reg. #29752, active ingredients Metasulfuron-Methyl and Aminopyralid, present as potassium salt, along with Gateway Adjuvent Reg. #31470, active ingredients Paraffinic oil and Alkoxylated alcohol non-ionic surfactanct, under the Pest Control Products Act (Canada). Commencing: May 23, 2018 (weather permitting) to June 30, 2018. For further information contact: DeAngelo Brothers Corporation 519-567-6355 (collect calls accepted) United Counties of Leeds and Grenville 800-770-2170 / 613-342-3840 x2413 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.
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Please please me by David Shanahan We are now officially launched into the Year of Elections. Provincially, this riding now has a full slate of candidates nominated by their respective parties and election signs have already started to sprout all over the place. Details on these brave souls and the all candidates meeting being held on May 31 will be found elsewhere in this issue, and we will continue to update you on the list of municipal candidates as they sign up over the next few months. The sad and shocking death of Gord Brown underlines the commitment being made by these men and women, who seek our vote. But Gord said something that I think needs to be kept in the forefront of our thinking as we review the candidates between now and the end of October. “You know, there’s people who want to be in politics because they want to be somebody. And there’s
people who want to get into politics because they want to do something.” Our job, as citizens, is to try and discover which is which, among those who seek our endorsement: who wants to do something, and who wants to be somebody? It is far too easy to underestimate the importance of the franchise - the right to cast a ballot and help choose those who represent us as a people and a community. In this country, and in this very region, there was a time, and not so long ago, when most of us would not have been allowed to vote in this way. It was a privilege reserved for those who were considered to have a stake in the country, the rich and powerful, the property owners with enough acreage or town lands to be worth entrusting with such a valuable power. Even when their “inferiors” were granted a vote, there was no secret ballot: they had to stand up in front of their employers, their landlords, their neighbours
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and “betters”, and declare out loud who they were voting for. This public declaration took place at a meeting that too often involved violence and widespread intimidation, so that the choice of representative was not really theirs at all. Much struggle and sacrifice by our forefathers and mothers was required before we reached the freedom to vote our conscience that we enjoy now. It is remarkable to remember that, on May 24 this year, we celebrated the 100th anniversary of Canadian women getting the right to vote in federal elections. Women were not considered “persons” under the British North America Act until 1929. Women in Quebec could not vote in provincial elections until 1940! Indigenous Canadians didn’t get the right to vote until the 1950's! This is not something we should ever take for granted. Nor should we think that one vote doesn’t matter: it does, because it is yours, and no-
one can choose for you. It is not so much that your choice of candidate is elected, it is that you made your choice known, and had a say in who governs in your name. If you don’t like the choice, you can vote again in a few years time. Think about this: the majority of people in the world today have no such power or right as you do. That is worth something. It is equally important that we choose wisely, and in an informed way. Blind adherence to party is often a cop-out. General party policies are important considerations, of course; but we want representatives at all levels who will, as Gord said, actually do something, not just warm a seat and bask in the glory of their position. Will they speak out on behalf of those who elected them? Do they have the vision and imagination to initiate and follow through on election promises? Elections are the only time when politicians have to answer to us for what they’ve done, if incumbents,
attributes. Now, I am sure that Steve is a good man, judging from all that I have heard about him; but, for me, he is in the wrong party. It would seem that Conservatives in this riding don’t seem to mind that Doug Ford has tossed out the Conservative Party’s platform, known as the Peoples Guarantee, and has substituted his own narrow-minded (my opinion) agenda for this province. If Steve Clark is half the man he is purported to be, I suspect that he may have a few problems trying to rationalize how Doug Ford can be allowed to foist an agenda on this province which runs so counter to what the Conservatives were going to present prior to Patrick Brown’s demise. I have read reports that this leadership race and its results have thrown the Conservative Party into internal chaos, shown by the fact that nobody appears to be capable of reining this guy in. You have to wonder about their ability to govern when one man, alone, can influence
everything that a Party stands for. But then, we have a prime example of this on display just south of the border. What we are witnessing here in Ontario is an attempt at a form of authoritarianism, which in itself is a subversion of the democratic process. This is what happens when good people fail to notice what is happening, and, in turn, fail to try and curb the excesses. People have been blindsided by the populism that Doug Ford espouses, but, make no mistake, he will throw the proletariat a few crumbs to appease them, then make sure that his corporate friends are well looked after, usually to the detriment of the people he purports to speak for. I look around me, and see people whose hatred of the Liberals is blinding them as to what a government under Doug Ford will do. My caution to you is: be careful what you wish for. Colin Creasey Kemptville
Letters to the Editor Dear Editor, I read Jim Bertram’s comments on my recent letter regarding the upcoming provincial election with some bemusement. I have the greatest respect for Jim, but, in my opinion, he is backing the wrong horse if he expects things to get better here in Ontario under Doug Ford. I was also puzzled by Jim’s expectation of getting backing from the Liberals or the NDP for his projects, when, as I have pointed out in a previous letter, this riding has voted Conservative for the last 184 years. Why would you expect any help from any party that this community has voted against for almost two centuries? Sorry, Jim, but that defies logic. That he gets support from Steve Clark should be expected. After all, it is in his job description. I must say that it was also a bit of a disappointment to see Jim trot out the same old Conservative diatribe against two of the opposition parties, but then, I know a lot
of Conservatives who buy into this form of political and character assassination. It reminds me of the support that Doug Ford got from his “Ford Nation”, when all he had to do was to fix a few potholes to get their undying gratitude. Not “big picture” people. Jim did forget about the Green Party though, although he is far from alone there. I see that the media are again excluding the Greens from the party debates, even though they are as qualified as the other three parties to be in these debates. That they get the same level of government funding as the other three parties is proof of that, and from what I see in the newspapers, it is only the Conservative party that is holding out from giving them a seat at the debate table. Still, what can you expect from a Party that cannot even hold a democratic leadership race, and then allows the winner to rewrite their policy? Jim goes on to wax eloquent about Steve Clark’s
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or what they promise to do, if elected. Face them with past promises, or practical questions about their plans. Nor should we simply vote for whoever says things to please us at the time. It’s easy for candidates to say all the right things in order to gain our vote. There’s a warning about a time when, “to suit their own desires, they will gather around them a great number of teachers to say what their itching ears want to hear”. That famous quote from the questionable democrat, Winston Churchill, holds true for us today: “No one pretends that democracy is perfect or all-wise. Indeed it has been said that democracy is the worst form of Government except for all those other forms that have
been tried from time to time.” This will be an interesting year of elections. The make-up of our population is changing rapidly, and older traditions and patterns of voting are changing. There is a possibility that this campaign could throw up some fascinating debates and ideas. Be sure to come out to the all candidates meeting on May 31 and play your part, if only by listening carefully to what’s being said. To cast an informed vote, we need to be informed. That is our privilege and duty. Once past the provincial contest, we have a whole other period of electioneering for the municipal vote on October 22. Now, that should be really interesting.
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Dear Editor, My friend and I walk the Kemptville Trail each day, and we are disgusted to find bags of dog poop along the trail. As a matter of fact, I have seen bags of it along the sidewalks right on Prescott St. I think it is great that people "stoop and scoop"; but why not bring an extra bag from home, place the scooped poop in another bag, and TAKE IT HOME to dispose of it properly? People are ingenious: come up with a way to attach the bagged poop to your walking sticks, or, with a twist tie, you can loop it onto a windbreaker. You get the idea. I say keep Kemptville clean, which makes us all happy and have pride in our little town.
Happy walking or running! Josephine Herman Dear Editor, We recently watched an excellent 2-hour episode of NOVA, the PBS science program. This documentary provides all of the evidence anyone would need to prove that: 1. Global warming is happening. 2. Carbon dioxide is a greenhouse gas, i.e., it traps heat, as proven by scientific experimentation. It is also the main greenhouse gas in the atmosphere. continued on page 8
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Empowering residents to make change: A synapcity civics talks workshop
by Kristin Strackerjan On May 26, North Grenville will host a Synapcity Civics Talks session, sponsored by the North Grenville Chapter of the Ontario Parenting Connection (OPC). The OPC and Synapcity both aim to create connections among residents, and assist people and groups with the opportunity to work together. On this day, a small group of Synapcity facilitators will lead approximately twenty NG residents in discussions about local issues and how to tackle them. Synapcity is funded by the Ontario Trillium Founda-
Letters continued 3. The rise in global temperatures is in lockstep with the rise in global carbon dioxide, showing that CO2 is the main cause of global warming. 4. Human production of carbon dioxide is the cause of global warming. Yes, the earth goes through temperature cycles; but the natural cycle should be at its temperature peak and we should be starting a decline in temperature towards another ice age. This is not happening. Global temperature is rising precipitously to levels not present over the past 800,000 years. We have limited time left to rein in our production of carbon dioxide in order to prevent even more drastic climate change than is already happening (floods, droughts, heat waves, stronger storms & hurricanes, wildfires, glacial melting, sea level rise, major impacts on plants & wildlife). I invite any climate change skeptics and deniers to watch this NOVA program or to read scientific evidence, rather than relying on the internet or personal intuition. And the first question we should ask our provincial candidates is: “What would your party do about climate change?” Stew Hamill Merrickville
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tion and offers Civics-related workshops, for free, to interested residents. The purpose of Synapcity is to encourage civic engagement of local residents, and to empower them by helping define pathways to make change at a local level. For more information, check out their website at synapcity.ca and see what can be accomplished. While Civics Bootcamps and Talks take place throughout the year in Ottawa, the event in Kemptville will be the first to take place outside of the city. This event couldn’t happen at a better time! North Grenville is growing and di-
Dear Editor, Re: "What Happened to Maplewood?" Maybe the municipality meant the new sign as a general statement, identifying this as a park... you know... in Oxford Mills? In the same spirit, what will it do in Kemptville which has many parks? Perhaps it could rename Curry Park as Kemptville Park No. 1, and Riverside Park as Kemptville Park No. 2. So much simpler, eh? M. Le Blanc Oxford Mills CLASSIFIEDS: First 10 words free if submitted by email. Extra word 50 cents, photo $10, border $2, shading $5. Submit to production@ngtimes.ca. Email must include name, address and phone #. Must be related to North Grenville/ Merrickville
Counties-wide BR+E Training underway
UPDATE UPDATE UPCOMING MEETINGS COUNCIL Monday, May 28 at 6:30 pm in the Council Chambers at the Municipal Centre. COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE Tuesday, May 22 at 6:30 pm in the Council Chambers at the Municipal Centre. For agenda information, please visit the Municipal website at www.northgrenville.ca. COMMITTEE MEETINGS Heritage Advisory Committee – Thursday, May 24 at 2:00 pm in the Municipal Centre. Police Services Board – Friday, May 25 at 10:00 am at the Municipal Centre.
VICTORIA DAY SCHEDULE CHANGES
The Municipal Office, Public Library and Waste Transfer Station will be CLOSED on Monday, May 21. There will be NO pick-up of recycling or solid waste on Monday, May 21. Pick-up for the week will be delayed by one day.
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY – WASTE TRANSFER STATION ATTENDANT
The Municipality of North Grenville is accepting resumes from interested and qualified candidates for a casual, part-time Waste Transfer Station Attendant. The closing date to receive applications is 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday, May 23, 2018. Further information is available at www.northgrenville.ca/careers.
GARAGE SALES
Garage sales in North Grenville are regulated by By-Law 10-03. No licence or fee is required, but there are regulations which you must follow. Signage is NOT permitted in traffic circles or attached to traffic signs. Please ensure signage is removed after your sale. Before having a garage sale, please obtain a copy of the by-law from www.northgrenville.ca/document-library.
2018 BURN PERMITS Momentum is building for the Counties-wide Business Retention + Expansion Project (BR+E). A growing team from the communities of Augusta, Merrickville-Wolford, Rideau Lakes, as well as greater Leeds Grenville, met in April to receive business visitation training. More than 300 businesses will be surveyed in what will be the largest, Counties-wide BR+E to date. The Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs (OMAFRA) provided the training. "The project is designed to stimulate economic development by assisting existing businesses," says Krista George, the Leeds Grenville Business Retention Officer. "The project promotes job growth by helping municipalities and the United Counties of Leeds and Grenville address concerns and learn how to improve the economic climate." In order to assist businesses, it is necessary to identify business needs and challenges throughout the region. Information gathered through the surveys and interviews will be strictly confidential. Aggregate data will be published in reports available to the public. For more about the program, participating as a business, or volunteering, please contact Krista George at 613-3423840, ext. 5368 or send Krista an email.
In accordance with By-Law 33-12, a Burn Permit is required to conduct open burning on property located outside of the urban area. The entire application and renewal process is available online at www.northgrenville.ca. The online process also allows you to receive direct notification of special conditions such as fire bans and fire risk level. Burn permits are also still available at the Municipal Office or at the Fire Hall at 259 County Rd. 44 and the fee is $15. Please check conditions prior to burning by calling 613-706-1770.
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Elections Update Provincial election: As of Monday morning, there were five candidates nominated in the riding of Leeds - Grenville - Thousand Islands and Rideau Lakes, though only four of them appear on the Elections Ontario website. The five are, in alphabetical order: Bill Buckley, Libertarian
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If you are interested in participating in this upcoming session at the Grenville Mutual Insurance building, from 10 am until 2:30 pm on May 26, or if you would like more information, please contact Kristin Strackerjan at kstrack76@gmail.com. Space is limited, but we will make every effort to ensure that the participants truly represent the diversity of NG and its residents. This will be a friendly, fun, and noncompetitive environment. No experience necessary. See you soon!
versifying. We have schools representing both French and English, Catholic and Public, school boards. Long-time and new residents are next door neighbours. Farmers, public servants, and entrepreneurs make up the fabric of this area. From young families to retirees, we are all eager to see positive changes take place. The challenges that we must address with this growth need a focused approach. Synapcity and its facilitators are keen to help lead our small group discover ways in which we can come together to find our own solutions to local issues.
Party Steve Clark, PC Party of Ontario David Henderson, Ontario Liberal Party Derek Morley, Green Party Michelle Taylor, Ontario NDP There is still some confusion about the precise list of nominees, as Derek Morley does not appear on the Elections Ontario website, and Bill Buckley did not appear on the Libertarian Party’s list of candidates until last weekend. There will be an all candidates meeting held in the
theatre of the North Grenville Municipal Centre on Thursday, May 31, with doors opening at 7 pm. Aside from an opening and closing statement by the candidates, it is hoped that the evening will be devoted to questions from the public, and discussion between the candidates. Should you wish to submit a question in advance, send it to editor@ngtimes.ca. Depending on time and volume of questions, every effort will be made to put all the questions to the candidates. Questions will be chosen by random draw on the night. To 8
date, we have confirmation of attendance from Steve Clark, David Henderson and Michelle Taylor. Both Derek Morley and Bill Buckley have been invited also. Municipal election: Nominations close on July 27, and Internet and telephone voting opens on October 15. Paper balloting takes place on October 22. As of Monday morning, declared candidates were: North Grenville: Deron Johnston; Frank Onasanya: both candidates for Councillor. Brent Laton: English Catho-
lic School Board Trustee Merrickville Wolford: There are changes in the composition of the Council as of this election. The Council of the Village of Merrickville-Wolford will now consist of 5 members: 1 Mayor - elected by all voters; 2 Councillors from Merrickville Ward; and 2 Councillors from Wolford Ward. As of Monday morning, declared candidates were: Anne Barr: candidate for Mayor; Yves Grandmaitre, candidate for Councillor Wolford Ward. www.ngtimes.ca
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he Grenville Community Futures Development Corporation and the 1000 Islands Community Development Corporation express profound sadness at the loss of our dear friend MP Gord Brown. His impact on our corporations and on our communities is both immeasurable and unparalleled. May his family and friends find comfort in the knowledge that his legacy will be felt for generations to come. On behalf of us all, thank you Gord.
OVER THE PAST FIVE YEARS ALONE THE FOLLOWING LOCAL ORGANIZATIONS HAVE COLLECTIVELY RECEIVED MILLIONS OF DOLLARS IN EASTERN ONTARIO DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM JOB CREATION GRANTS THANKS IN VERY LARGE PART TO THE TIRELESS EFFORTS OF MP BROWN 3M Advonex Ltd. AireSun Global All You Need Music Ally Business Services Apple Ridge Farms Aquatarium Beauty Inside Beth Donovan Hospice Betty's Sign Studio BFP Inc. Big Brothers Big Sisters of Leeds and Grenville Big River Technology Blue Willow Yoga and Wellness B-Rap Cafe Britannia Cabinetry Brock Trails Brockville & Area Food Bank Brockville Airport Brockville Arts Centre Brockville Chamber of Commerce Brockville DBIA Brockville Hospital Foundation Brockville Hydroplane Races Brockville Railway Tunnel Brockville Tall Ships Festival Brockville Wellness Therapy Brockville Young Professionals Network Burnbrae Farms Camalor Canarm Capricorn Hotel Cardinal Health Products Cardinal Power of Canada
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The Merrickville United Arts Centre: A perfect partnership
Mark Sine with Matt Gallinger by Hilary Thomson The Merrickville United Church has a new partner, and he is dedicated to breathing life into the church that has been struggling to survive. Mark Sine began his career in event management in 1979 at a Canadian music festival in Toronto. A young man at the time, he was brought in to be
a gopher, running errands and doing menial tasks. Even so, he thrived in the environment and knew that it was something he wanted to dedicate his career to. “I was hooked,” he says. Since his first foray into the world of event management, Mark has planned events all over North America, with most of his career spent in Los Angeles. He has
had a hand in planning many high-profile events, concerts and parties for clients in LA, under the company name Hey Right Now. “A lot of entertainers I worked for also lived in the area,” Mark said, explaining that he made his home in Bel Air. “My career in LA was fantastic.” Recently Mark decided to scale back his work in LA and return to Ottawa, where his partner has a job with the government. He heard about the Merrickville United Church and their search for a partner through a contact he had in Merrickville. “We were far into negotiations with the Merrickville Artist Guild,” says Matt Gallinger, of the Merrickville United Church. “After that fell apart, I was introduced to Mark.” Mark says that, as a lifelong supporter of the United Church, he was immediately excited at the prospect of helping the church stay open. “The space is fantastic,” he says. “To me, being inside the church makes me feel at home.” The goal of the partnership is to allow the Church to continue to hold services and be a place of worship. When it is not being used by the
congregation, it will double as the Merrickville United Arts Centre (MUAC), a venue for just about anything. Significant renovations have turned the altar into a stage and flattened out the floor, so there is enough room for everything, from a solo performer to a 60-piece orchestra. The permanent semi-circle stage that now holds the removable pulpit in the centre, can also be added to, creating a stage big enough for any theatrical production. Lights have been added, a new sound system installed, and the pews have been spaced out to allow for more leg room. They are even installing a special projection system that will allow them to transform the ceiling into anything they want, depending on the event being held there. “This is not about Mark coming in and trying to fill the venue with outside talent,” Matt says. “There will be tons of room for community events and groups.” Matt says he his really enjoying working with Mark, and doesn’t feel like he is compromising at all when it comes to the use of the church. Mark has been very
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spring and summer, including a “Hypnosis Diego Comedy Show & Cabaret”, followed by a performance by Keith Glass on May 18, The Merrickville Motorcycle Show on June 24, and Sean McCann, of Great Big Sea, on July 7. The MUAC will also be involved in the re-enactment events over the May long weekend, hosting the Liberation Swing Dance with a live big band on Saturday and a church service on Sunday. It is clear that both Mark and Matt are very happy with their partnership and are looking forward to the next chapter in the church’s history. “There is a ton more excitement and energy [in the congregation],” Matt says. For more information on the MUAC, upcoming events and venue rental visit www. merrickvilluac.com.
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careful to keep the integrity of the church intact, keeping in mind its age and history. The pulpit, which was donated in memory of a former minister’s son who died in WW2, has been preserved, and even old chairs that were manufactured at the foundry in Merrickville are going to be used. “It’s better in many ways,” Matt says. “We’re still here and that is specifically part of the goal.” Mark wants to make sure residents know that the MUAC is there for the community’s use and benefit. He looks forward to hosting everything from weddings, to concerts and theatre, to fundraisers and private parties of up to 250 people in the main area. The venue is fully licensed, and alcohol will be available for purchase at many of their events. The MUAC has already booked several events for this
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Dear Editor: As a re-enactor of more than 30 years’ experience, I have portrayed a Highlander from the rising in 1745, through two centuries to a Canadian Army chaplain in WWII. Never have I witnessed the glorification of war, nor commercial exploitation of a conflict. I don’t expect the Merrickville-Wolford Council to accede to a minority of taxpayers opposed to an event. I have heard ill founded, but honestly felt, objections. I have heard the concerns of those who, as youths, witnessed bombing and destruction. Those who do not favour the commemoration of the liberation of The Netherlands in this fashion need not attend. Second World War reenactors of European events do not discriminate, nor belittle, Axis or Allied soldiers. The weekend will not be a
celebration of war, but the encampment of Allied and Axis soldiers with their equipment will be educational. There will be skirmish scenarios in this small-scale event. The honest, gut reactions of observers will be recognition of the horrors of war, without bloodshed. In 2005, while in a WWII uniform, I met German and Canadian veterans who were not the least chagrined by our VE Day commemorations. Rather, most were pleased we were not letting their sacrifices be confined to history’s prang bin. Victoria Day Weekend, I’ll be on the streets of Merrickville as town crier. The clothes I wear are those of a French navy lieutenant ca. 1760. I won’t be celebrating any part of the French and Indian War. Michael Whittaker Bishop's Mills www.ngtimes.ca
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Merrickville-Wolford celebrates Communities in Bloom week
nity involvement through all the contests they are facilitating, and through general outreach. The goal is for the CiB competition to be a community-wide initiative, where everyone plays a role. “As we prepare for judging in the Communities in Bloom competition, we need the help of every business, every group, and every neighbour, to ensure we do ourselves proud,” Chris says. The judges will be in Merrickville-Wolford for a tour on July 17,18 and 19. Merrickville-Wolford is competing in the 1,5015,000 population category, along with Prescott, Hanna, Alberta, and Madawaska Valley, Ontario. Judges in this category are retired teacher and horticulturalist, Lorna McIlroy, from Grand Prairie, Alberta, and garden writer, Radio-Canada journalist and published author, Gaétan Cheschênes, from SaintBasile-le-Grand, Quebec. For more information on how you can participate, or to find out more about Merrickville-Wolford’s participation in Communities in Bloom, please contact Merrickville-Wolford in Bloom at communications@ merrickvillecib.com, or visit www.merrickvillecib.com.
Merrickville-Wolford in Bloom Chair Christopher Scullino and Mayor David Nash raise the Communities in Bloom flag for Communities in Bloom week (May 7-13). Photo by Hilary Thomson. by Hilary Thomson Last week was Communities in Bloom week in Merrickville-Wolford, as proclaimed by council at their last meeting. Communities in Bloom (CiB) week is spearheaded by the national CiB organization to recognize and celebrate the benefits derived from CiB and the countless volunteers that make the communities involved great places to live. CiB has a long history in Merrickville-Wolford, having been dubbed Canada’s prettiest village and the “Jewel of the Rideau” by the organization in 1998. In 2016, after a long hiatus, several community members decided to revive CiB in the municipality and enter the competition once again. Last year, MerrickvilleWolford did very well, earn-
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ing five blooms and bronze standing in the competition. Although they did not win the top spot in their category, they did earn an honourable mention for their multi-generational committee. This year, the committee has rebranded itself as Merrickville-Wolford in Bloom, and is spearheading many initiatives to help the Village get ready for judging in July. They have partnered with Scott’s Miracle Grow to run a best garden competition, and Home Hardware for the Canada’s best backyard competition. They will also be featuring a garden of the month in the North Grenville Times and Merrickville Pheonix in June, July and August. Merrickville-Wolford in Bloom will be celebrating National Garden Day on June 16, putting out a call out to all residents to help with
planting throughout the municipality. They also plan on running gardening activities and workshops throughout Garden Days Week, from June 16-24. Although a lot of the focus will be on gardening over the next few months, Merrickville-Wolford in Bloom Chair, Christopher Scullino, stresses that the CiB competition is about more than just flowers. “It’s about quality of life,” he says. “Things like urban forestry, invasive species, and heritage areas and promoting them.” Chris says MerrickvilleWolford is unique, because it is located on a UNESCO World Heritage site. It also has both urban and rural parts to the municipality, which is something that most municipalities of its size doesn’t offer. Not only will the judges be spending time strolling through the Village, they will also be visiting Eastons Corners and touring the rural area. “We would love to have some people from Wolford on the committee, to let us know what they want to see,” Chris says. Doing well in the competition will do nothing but benefit the municipality. Tourism rose in 1998 when they gained recognition as Canada’s prettiest village, and there are people that base their Canadian travels around who has received the most blooms. “It’s sometimes a deciding factor when people are deciding whether to move to a municipality,” Chris says. This year, the committee is focussing a lot of commu-
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TNIM renovations to community centre
by Hilary Thomson Council has approved renovations to the Merrickville Community Centre spearheaded by Theatre Night in Merrickville (TNIM). The group’s request was brought to council on April 9, along with a resolution that included the waiving of the fees associated with a construction permit. The renovations include the addition of a storage area on the upper floor and the creation of a sound-resistant wall to reduce noise transmission between the upstairs room and the community centre hall. According to the document given to council, this will be done by adding an “inner layer of sound deadening products to the inside of the room.” The products proposed include resilient sound isolation clips, furring channels, noise proofing compounds and sealants, and two layers of 5/8 drywall. All airspace due to the work will be filled with fibreglass insulation. TNIM estimates that the materials for these two projects will cost around $3,600. They have received a $1,000 small project grant from the Eastern Ontario Drama League, and will be paying the balance out of pocket. All the work will be carried out by TNIM volunteers. Council gave its approval for the proposed renovations at the April 9 council meeting, subject to the Chief Building Official’s approval and issuance of a construction permit. The Municipality will be waiving the cost of any construction permit fees that may be required.
The Merrickville Mid-week Market is BACK!
by Scott Kelland We are following up an awesome first season with even more vendors, more music, more local goodies, and a great new location. You can find us at the Blockhouse Park, Merrickville’s historic venue on the Rideau, every Wednesday afternoon beginning May 30. Market hours are from 3 pm to 6 pm. Special thanks to Parks Canada, Chris Scullino of Communities in Bloom, and Laura Starkey of the RnD Shop for helping to make this happen. Our special Grand Opening event will be June 6, and will feature music, activities, and prizes, as well as our lineup of local vendors. We'll be featuring lots of farm-grown and home-made goodies, from honey to herbs and fresh produce, artisanal meats, and the products of our awesome bakers, chefs and craftspersons in and around Merrickville. The next best thing to growing it or making it yourself is stopping by the Merrickville Mid-week Market. We’ll be hosting special events throughout the season, look for us on Facebook - Merrickville-Mid-Week-Market.
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like new; Husqvarna chainsaw pants with suspenders 40/4, $100; 4000 LB Atv/Utv winch NIB, $150; 2 drawer metal filing cabinet, $10; Homelite gas powered brush trimmer, $100. Call 613-808-7270.
4 FOLDING METAL SAWHORSES $15 each.10 ft. HIGH ALUMINUM LADDER WITH EXTENSION $75.call 613-258-2119 BBQ Master Chef propane 4 burners : S482 - $90.3 FUEL TANKS $20 each. Call 613-2582119.
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Pelican kayak, 2 ores, 1 safety jacket: $250. Call: 613-8213664
HANDY MAN specializing in renovations & house staging. We do it all CALL 613.294.2416
SAILBOAT, 34 feet, 7 sails, universal m35 Motor 613.269.2889
Goodnight Bed Company Supporting your well-being with genuine sleep solutions. 613 258 2902.
4 Sumitomo touring LST summer tires 185/65R14 $200.00 613-552-1728.
Dry and wrapped round bales of hay suitable for cattle. Jon 613-227-3650 Aluminum Boat Dock 6ft by 24 ft. 613-258-3637 1 new Nordic & rim 225/75/15 . $75.00. 613 258 6254 2014 Yamaha ATV excellent condition $9,000 613.258.4867
GARAGE SALE GLENGABLES AND STONEHAVEN COMMUNITY GARAGE SALE KEMPTVILLE SATURDAY JUNE 16TH 7:00 AM – 2:00 pm Something for everyone
HELP WANTED Rideau Glen Golf Club needs some inside and outside employess commencing April 30, 2018. Send resumes to therideauglen@gmail.com or drop off at the club house Wanted: Standing mixed hardwood bush to clear cut or select harvest, Jon 613227-3650
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STORAGE $99 month, 11'x12' per unit, heated & unheated. 613 258 5488
The Sudsy Bucket Mature, Rock My House music lessons in Responsible, Dedicated Resi- fiddle, piano, drums and more. dential Cleaning. Stephanie 613 258 5656. 613-799-1150 CHEST FREEZER: KENMORE
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SEWBEIT, Alterations, ReFOR RENT pairs, Zippers etc. 60 years experience (613) 258-0108 Furnished room in a shared house FOR SALE 6'X24' FENDOCK. (613) 215-0584 for rent, $700/mth in Oxford Mills. Call 613 258 3637
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John’s Home Renovations call Free, slow cooker, books, Looking for Avon products, and leave name and number. roasting pan. Good condition. please call Joan at 613-258613-269-3113 New Bachelor furnished apt. 613-215 0544. 7644 HUNTER EDUCATION COURSE ON JUNE 2ND AND 3RD IN SPENCERVILLE. CONTACT KERRY COLEMAN AT 613-258-7515 OR "KERRYCOLEMAN@XPLORNET.COM
SEWING: Weddings to alterations, stonehousesewing. com. Call Sharon at 613-2243182, Kemptville. Retired carpenter. I am an honest trustworthy and very good at what I do. Renovations, kitchens, bathrooms, home repair. Call George at 613-462-7637
$800 per month Parkinson st. 613.229.1411 3 BEDROOMS,SEPARATE D I N I N G , R E C ROOM,HARDWOOD FLOORS,GAS HEAT,PARKING 2 CARS, NO PETS.$1150.00 PER MONTH + UTILITIES. GARY 613-720-5004
Kemptville large two bedroom apartment, $1125.00 plus utilities 613-220-5014
3 bedroom house available. Rent Supplement Program for Housecleaning Every moth- families with income under er/father needs a houswife. $43,500.. Call 613-342-3840 Phone Sandy 613.219.7277 x2450. P E R S O N A L T R A I N E R/B O O T C A M P CLASSES WWW.KSFIT.CA KSFITNESS 613-402-1665 KIMBERLY.STAPLETON74@GMAIL.COM
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Property clean-up, trees, brush, scrap metal anything removed. Wayne Scott 613286-9072.
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Looking to harvest cedar trees from 3 ft high and + off acreage. (613)799-0958
Treadmill with adjustable incline, manual and 4 workout modes. $225.00 613-2692432
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Hay for sale, $5.00/bale, Anne Marie 613-213-0970
Wanted 2 or 3 bedroom apartment on one floor, Kemptville 613.258.0964
4 Michelin Primacy MXV4 tires 195/65 R15 on Jetta rims $400.00 like new Husqvarna chainsaw pants with suspenders 40/42 $100.00 4000 LB Atv/Utv winch NIB $150.00 2 drawer metal filing cabinet $10.00 Homelite gas powered brush trimmer $100.00 613808-7270
Valve Trombone for sale: "Bundy by Bach" $400 obo, pandgpostma@gmail.com
Mixed seasoned firewood for sale, all hardwood, $100/cord delivered, Jon 613-227-3650
FOR SALE 6'X24' FENDOCKCall 613 258 3637
Roland Digital Piano HPi7. Mint condition. Asking $1,500.00. Headphones & manual included. 613-2582551.
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Wanted customer service rep for beefinabun, a bbq specialist. We do all affairs, must be able to get to the events, please email resume to masieadams@outlook.com or call 6134471617
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Harold Patterson Feb 26 at the Maycourt Hospice in Ottawa in his 92 year. Survived by his wife Bernice Whaley, son Brian, two granddaughters, Marie Henry, husband Mike,and Anne Patterson and Greg, two granddaughters Isabelle Henry and Mia Henry. Memorial Service, Oxford Mills United Church May 19, 11am Donations to O.M. Church or Cancer Society would be appreciated
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COMMUNITY EVENTS May 16 Youngsters of Yore, 1:30 pm, Library Program Room. May Merrickville United Church Giant Book Sale. 20,000+ books for sale at bargain prices! Fri, May 18: 12-8 pm; Sat, May 19: 9-4 pm and Mon, May 21, 9-4 pm. Hard cover $2, Soft cover $1, Kids books .25 - $2, Bargain book benches: 5 books/$1. May 16 Kemptville Horticultural Society May meeting, 7:30 pm, at the Kemptville Pentecostal Church. Guest Speakers: Colleen O'Connell & David Cybulski from the Maitland Garden of Hope speaking about Garden Features. Plus: the Spring Garden Show. Everyone welcome. May 19 Bishop's Mills Community Day. Community-wide yard sales, Women's Institute bake sale, silent auction, craft sale, historical displays and much more. For more info: 613-258-2115. May23 Spring Walk, Merrickville District Trails Society: Walk the Scotch Line to Limerick Forest and the boardwalk. Easy walk, 4 to 8 km return. All welcome, bring own refreshments. Meet for 10 am at Collar Hill-Colonel By Way and the Scotch Line in Merrickville Estates. May 26 Bake Sale and Plant Sale 10:30 am, salads & cold meat buffet 11:30 am-1 pm, Sat. Handicap accessible, St. Paul's Presbyterian Church. May 26 Canoe Poker Run, Spencerville Mill, 9 am to 4 pm. Paddle by kayak or canoe, Prizes, BBQ lunch, Beer Tent. Adults $22; Kids $6− includes lunch. Call Colin at: 613-340at: spencervillemill.ca Weekly1667. andDetails recurring events
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Kemptville Quilters Guild, 2nd Mon./mth at the Kemptville Pentecostal Church, 1964 County Road 43, 7 pm. New members welcome. Kemptville Cancer Support Group, 3rd Mon/mth, St. John’s United Church, Prescott St., 2 pm. All welcome. For info call Ellen Vibert-Miller at 613-258-7778. Modern square dance club, Grenville Gremlins,7:30-10 pm, NG Municipal Centre. Newcomer Bridge-St John's United Church 12:15pm. Cost $5.00. All levels welcome. No partner needed. Info 613-915-1464 or 613-806-4495. Tues BNI Networking Group Breakfast, Grenville Mutual Insurance Building, 380 Colonnade Dr, 7- 8:30 am. Info: 613-918-0430. Bridge St. John’s United Church, 12:15 pm. Cost $5. All levels of bridge players welcome. Info, call 613-915-1464 or 613-806-4495. The Branch Artisans Guild, North Grenville Community Church, 2659 Concession Street every 3rd Tue/mth, 7 pm. New members welcomed! Wed NG Photography Club - 1st Wed./mth, 7-9 pm, at the Grenville Mutual Insurance, 380 Colonnade Drive. See ngphotoclub.ca for info. Klub 67 Euchre every 2nd & 4th Wed/mth, 1:15 pm, St. John's United Church. Everyone welcome $5.00. Bingo- 1st & 3rd Wed/mth., Kemptville Legion, 1 pm. All welcome. New Horizon Club, Burritt`s Rapids Community Hall.. All adults 55 plus welcome to join. For info re programs and membership, call Janet 613-269-2737. Probus Club of North Grenville, 3rd Wed./mth. Everyone is welcome to join us at 9:30 am at St Paul's Presbyterian Church Hall for fellowship. Holy Cross Church monthly suppers, 1st Wed/mth. Adults $8, Children $5. All are welcomed. Thurs Bridge - St. John’s United Church, 6:15 pm. Cost $5. All levels of bridge players welcome. For more info, call 613-915-1464 or 613-896-4495. North Grenville Toastmasters - Meeting 1st & 3rd Thurs/mth., 7 pm at O’Farrell’s Financial Services, Cty Rd 44. Info, call 258-7665. NGPL Science and Technology Group meetings are held the 1st/Thurs/mth, 7-9 pm in the program room at the Library. Friendship Lunch held at St. John's United Church. Lunch is served at 11:30, Fri donations accepted but not expected. Everyone welcome. Twice The Fun Games (200 Sanders St. Unit 103) Game Night, 2nd and 4th Fri/mth, 6-10 pm. Bring your favourite game or borrow one from their library. Sat Kemptville Legion breakfast, 8 - 10 am 3rd Sat/mth, 100 Reuben Crescent. Adults $. 6, Children under 12 $3. All welcome. Euchre Tournament, 3rd Sat/mth. Registration 12-12:30 pm. Cost $10.00 Games start 12:30 pm at the Kemptville Legion, 100 Reuben Crescent, Refreshments available. Everyone Welcome. Sun Twice The Fun Games (200 Sanders St. Unit 103) “Organized Play” and "Learn to Play" events, 1-4 pm . No experience needed. Bingo, Kemptville Legion – Last Sun/mth, Doors open 6 pm, guaranteed $400 jackpot. Refreshments available. M,W,F Kemptville and Area Walking Group meet at Municipal Centre at 8 am. All welcome.
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Indigenous teaching brings reconciliation
by Anne Leach Students, staff and guests of St. Michael Catholic High School were honoured with gifts of knowledge, tradition and music on Wednesday, May 9, while celebrating Indigenous Education Day. As an education-oriented and activity-filled day, St. Michael’s students were treated to traditional and ceremonial teachings, and traditional drumming and singing. Following a poignant and powerfully moving liturgy, the school welcomed four Grandmothers, representing different First Nations, to share their cultural teachings and songs. Intermediate students and staff learned about First Nation culture, medicines, traditions, and even had the opportunity to participate in a strawberry ceremony. A Grade 8 student, Shyanne Centen, stated, “I thought it was interesting
learning about all the amazing things the Grandmothers did. Their clothes, their songs, were all so fascinating, especially when they talked about the medicine they use. Nothing like ours! It was nice to learn about a different culture.” Staff member, Heather Kingsbury, shared that she “personally loved the presentations from the Grandmothers. Their soft mannered yet informative approach to teaching the children had them engaged, both within the cafeteria and the classrooms. Many well
thought out and respectful questions were asked in the break out groups, and you could tell how the Grandmothers loved speaking about their culture and sharing it with the children.” High school students were treated to the amazing talents of Brad and Sage Picody, two members of the Ottawa River Singers. Based out of Ottawa, with singers across Ontario and Quebec, the Ottawa River Singers are a First Nations drum group. Found on iTunes and Spotify, with their Album “Sing
from the Heart”, their skills and talent are undeniable. Brianna Davies, a Grade 12 student, shared: “I felt extremely honoured to be given the chance to see the Ottawa River Singers perform. Normally, we only get the chance to learn about Indigenous culture second hand, through textbooks at school, so it was really unique to be able to experience the music firsthand. I’ve definitely never heard music like that before, and it was really cool to be a part of.” Sarah Chamberlain, a member of the planning committee, commented: “Reconciliation is very important to our school community, and to me as a parent, a Canadian, and a human being. My goal is to unite, and bring harmony, balance and love into the lives of all those around me. Through learning, teaching and sharing, I believe we can bridge the divides that were created, and build an inclusive and peaceful community and society.”
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New family trail run/walk club With sunshine and warm weather finally here, what better time to make some small changes to your family routine that can have a big impact on your health and happiness? Made possible by the Healthy Kids Community Challenge Leeds and Grenville, North Grenville's Department of Parks, Recreation and Culture is inviting you to "power off and play" with neighbours and friends this season. Beginning Saturday, May 19, a new Family Trail Run/Walk Club will meet at 8 am at Veterans' Park (beside the North Grenville Municipal Centre - look for the “tank"). The weekly meet up will include a group warm up and cool down between which families and friends can run or walk on the trails together. Participants will receive a free t-shirt. You don't need to commit to every weekend – participation will be tracked based on age and will culminate in a fun end of summer party with awards and prizes. This will be a family club, welcoming all ages and abilities. A variety of routes and distances will be mapped out to walk or run, including some routes which are stroller and wagon
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friendly. The club will continue meeting through the end of September and offers a great training opportunity for those working up to the Neon Night Fun Run fundraiser for Childhood Cancer on September 22. Local volunteers, Kristin Strackerjan and Nancy Peckford, are working together with Parks, Recreation & Culture staff to build a club that will endure long after the summer ends. Others interested in getting involved can email Tammy Hurlbert, Recreation Coordinator, at thurlbert@northgrenville. on.ca. Pre-registration is not required. Can't make it Saturday mornings? Those who want to “power off and play” on their own schedule, or more frequently, can download a tracking form at www. northgrenville.ca, along with instructions to let us know you are participating. You will be included in our end of summer awards party too!
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Join the Friends of the Ferguson Forest Centre and experts from the Ottawa Field-Naturalists’ Club for a birding walk through the Ferguson Forest Centre, 275 County Rd 44, Kemptville. The guided bird walk will follow Turtle Trail, a 1.5 km forest pathway along the south branch of the Rideau River. Meet at Anniversary Park at 9 AM. Estimated walk time: three hours.
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Thank you from Femme International! College Alumni archives
by David Shanahan The issue of what is to be done with the memorabilia and records of the Kemptville College Alumni Association, which was raised in this paper a few weeks ago, has generated some discussion on our Facebook page. With the legal title to the collection still undecided, and its eventual home in dispute, readers have taken opposing positions. One contributor was quite definite: “[the collection] should not be removed from the area. There must be somewhere it can be displayed at the College now. So much is taken or destroyed that has been part of NG... people never learn.... history belongs.... it is important.”
Femme International would like to send out a heartfelt thank you to everyone who came out on a beautiful sunny Sunday to the “Concert & Afternoon Tea” last week. Together, we have raised enough funds to allow about 140 girls to stay in school, by providing them with the education program on menstrual management and a Femme Kit to manage their bodies in a safe and healthy way. Special thanks to NGDHS Principal, Mr. Cole, to Kristen Black and all the volunteers, and to those who generously donated food items and gift certificates for the silent auction: Geronimo’s, Array Hair Studio, The Bodhi Tree, B&H, and also Bella Borealis and Fiddlehead Soup for their CD donations. Last, but not least, this event was made most special thanks to the amazing entertainment provided by singer-songwriter Kasandra Black, the mesmerizing NGDHS African Drummers “big baNG”, and the delightful sounds of Bella Borealis. When we work together, we change lives … and we can also have a good time in doing so. Check out the work being done at: www.femmeinternational.org.
Others favoured letting the Alumni decide, as it is their memorabilia that is in question here: “Kemptville College students came from all across the province of Ontario, not just North Grenville. The Kemptville College Alumni is maintaining the history of the Alumni, not the history of the buildings of the college. Where would the memorabilia be if the Alumni had not collected and stored it?” There was some agreement on this point: “This is my personal Opinion and I might get some ‘angry faces’, but here I go anyhow. If the collection belongs truly to the Alumni Association, why is this even a discussion? It is theirs to do what they want. Everybody else should mind their own business. OMAFRA, the municipality, and the historical society have no rights to the collection.” It should be noted that the North Grenville Historical Society is making no claim to the material, but has only offered to house and maintain it.
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by Nadine Pickard The Kemptville Wildcats 2018 season is officially underway! Teams have taken to the diamonds for sorts, followed by games and always accompanied by FUN! Our season would not be possible without financial help from local businesses. A second wave of sponsorship has the executive members feeling very thankful, as well as relievedcosts to replace equipment this season was much higher than usual due to new bat regulations coming into effect. A huge thank you to those who jumped on board with the Wildcats: Branding Impact The Kemptville Legion Classic Graphics Grenville Mutual Insurance McGahey insurance First Aid 4U DSI Williams Excavating Sponsors will receive their very own team jersey, and a team photo for their place of business, as well as multiple well-deserved mentions on social media. Follow our Fb page and website for details on our upcoming 2018 tournaments! Until then...PLAY BALL!
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The Secret Sisters: front L-R; then back, L-R: Annette Caldwell, Helene Seymour, Sally Thornburn, Kathy Glover, Teri Burke, Rhonda Haarsma, Denyse Denny, Lois Dawe, Lauraine Meunier, Barb Lackie, and Cindy Berube. by Marguerite Boyer Ever since I moved my office into the downtown core, a group of ladies caught my attention. Every now again, I would drop into Fast Eddies diner and I would notice posters listing events held there in the evenings, after hours. Almost every time I went in, there was something going on. I finally got the courage to ask one of
the waitresses what the heck were all these fundraisers for and why, as a newspaper, we never heard about them. I was curious. So I sat down with Lauraine Meunier, who seemed to be in the centre of things, and asked her about what they were up to. Here’s what I found out. They are a small group of women who meet once
a month and make plans on how, or what, to fundraise for next. They call themselves the Secret Sisters. It all started years ago in one of their homes. At that time, they were seven, and they would have a pot luck together, spend the evening laughing, chatting, or just lending an ear if one of them had problems. They started creating outings for themselves, and,
each time they met, they would put two dollars into a pot, to have a Christmas party at a restaurant of their choice, so no one had to cook. Somewhere along the way, over the years, the group evolved into fundraising. It began by each one of them bringing a toiletry item, every time they met. By the end of the year, they had collected enough to donate to a local women’s shelter. From there, they began asking simple questions. “Who else can we help, and how to raise the money?” So they began planning yard sales, card games, bake sales, craft sales, spaghetti dinners, paint nights, etc., and the money raised all year was put in a kitty. At the December meeting, they vote on who to donate to. All this they did, through Fast Eddies Diner, with the owner’s permission and free use of the space, after hours. Some of the money they raised went to places such as the Women’s Shelter, Shepherds of Good Hope, I Am Alive Animal Rescue, The
Memorial BBQ raises funds for RING tato salad, beans, and dessert, was well worth the money spent. A huge thank you to all who attended, the volunteers and Alberts Meat Shop. Albert Dyks’ children and grandchildren were there, as part of the volunteer group. The Christian Reformed Church hall was filled with good vibes, people visiting with each other, and so much laughter. They raised almost $3,000 dollars for the RING project, and a new family will soon be arriving to North Grenville. In a message sent by them, they said they were excited to be establishing a new home here in North Grenville, and to settling in and meeting new friends. They ask for prayers for their safe travel here.
Respite House, Self-funding Cat Rescue Lady, a legally blind 10 year old, for computer software for his specially modified piano, the annual Angel Tree (a girl, a boy and a Senior), and they have also supplied sandwich platters for funerals. Before parting with Lauraine, she mentioned that the group is not for everyone. “Sometimes, it’s all work and no play; but we are left with a great feeling, knowing we
are helping others and having fun at the same time”. So, now I know. North Grenville, as I say over and over again, is such a generous community. This group may not raise thousands of dollars, but what they do raise comes from the heart, and, thanks to Fast Eddies diner, they have a larger audience to draw on for their fundraisers. Thanks you ladies, for all that you do, it was a secret, but now I have given it away.
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Living through dementia Too late is not soon enough! by Sean McFadden – Alzheimer Society Lanark Leeds-Grenville Now, before we get into discussing the value of an early diagnosis, let me be very clear that reaching out to get a diagnosis at any time is a valuable experience and one that needs to happen. As you will quickly see however, an early diagnosis has benefits that are closely linked to quality of life that may be missed out on later. Why would I or my loved one need to get a diagnosis? We’re just getting older! All of this is just normal right? Perhaps, but let’s be aware of the fact that dementia is not a normal part of aging. So what are examples of normal forgetfulness? Recognizing people and places, even if you cannot recall their names. Not remembering the day and time on that holiday. Forgetting details of a recent experience, but not the experience itself. Forgetting items, but will often remember later (why did I go to the basement?). These, my friends, we all do; but you may feel there is more going on, and the question arises: “Should I get my memory evaluated?” as posed by Jeffrey Burns, M.D., director of the University of Kansas Heartland Institute Alzheimer’s and Memory Program. He points out this question is asked because people have noticed memory problems, and are struggling to sort out whether theses lapses are an inevitable part of normal aging, versus the start of something more ominous, such as Alzheimer’s disease. If your answer to the question of ‘should I get my memory evaluated’ is yes, then let’s talk about what you’re looking for that is considered warning signs for dementia, there are ten of them. Problems with abstract thinking (e.g. not understanding numbers); misplacing things (e.g. putting things in strange places); changes in mood and behavior (e.g. exhibiting mood swings); changes in personality (e.g. behaving out of character); loss of initiative (e.g. losing interest in friends and favourite activities); memory loss affecting day-to-day function (e.g. retaining new info); difficulty performing familiar tasks (e.g. how to do something); problems with language (e.g. can’t find the right word); disorientation of May 16, 2018
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naire here are some additional benefits of getting that early diagnosis. It allows you to take advantage of resources. You can focus on what’s important and use medications effectively. It provides support for families and allows for an accurate diagnosis. It advances research. Allows you to be actively involved in your health care and personal decisions for the future Please note that these early diagnosis benefits can enable a person living with dementia to stay independent longer, a goal all of us strive for. Now perhaps you have made the decision to seek out a diagnosis or maybe not, but we have one final reason to get answers. The symptoms you’re seeing could be reversible! Yes that is correct, something could be done or at the least minimize the symptoms seen. There are symptoms from other conditions similar to symptoms of dementia such as depression, thyroid or heart disease, or infections, drug interactions or alcohol abuse (Delirium). Finding out the cause of the symptoms can help you understand the source of the symptoms, and get the proper care, treatment and support needed. Always remember the earlier a treatment can be given, the better the result. So, friends, we have discussed a lot of different angles concerning getting that early diagnosis. People diagnosed with dementia, their friends, families and the health-care providers who support them, all recognize that early access to support and information is critical when living with the challenges that dementia brings. We have seen the positive results here at the Alzheimer Society Lanark Leeds Grenville. We can help you understand the early benefits to be had and help you seek them out. Please give us a call or drop in. Enjoy the benefits of saying “I’ll be early! I won’t be late!”
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Members of the 1000 Islands and Rideau Canal Garden Trail along with, Warden Robin Jones, United Counties of Leeds and Grenville / Mayor of the Village of Westport, Mayor Doug Malanka, Township of Augusta and MPP Leeds-Grenville Steve Clark. The 2018 Rideau Canal Garden Trail schedule has been released and there are three locations in this area that are featured in the summer tour. Rideau Woodland Ramble This 7-acre destination is nationally known by gardeners, collectors, horticulturalists and designers as one of Canada's top garden displays and garden centre. Located in a verdant woodland set-
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ting, the gardens comprise significant collections of conifers, Japanese Maples, grasses and Hostas, as well as a wide range of unusual trees, shrubs and perennials. Garden rooms and rambling trails immerse you in garden settings that showcase Magnolia and Rhododendrons in spring and give way to a thoughtfully planted succession of blooms. Don't miss the dramatic
pond full of Koi, or the Pavilion Art Gallery featuring the Garden and Wildlife Art of Dave Dunn. Grab a coffee or tea and come Ramble! HOSTS: David Dunn / Robert Caron, 7210 Burritts Rapids Road, County Road 23 T: 613-258-3797, E: info@rideauwoodlandramble.com. www.rideauwoodlandramble.com. SEASON: mid April -
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mid October. ENTRANCE FEE: Free HOURS / BOOKINGS: Drop in Tours: Daily, 9 am 5 pm. Garden map available at main welcome centre, follow the signs and trails. Pre-booked Tours: Advanced notice appreciated for large groups. Garden Trail - A Labour Of Love Beginning as a century farmstead, this country garden has evolved and now boasts a magnificent new front entry and porch, a secluded Japanese inspired courtyard featuring a luscious pond and bubbling rock, and a large pool with ample seating areas to enjoy the wildlife that come to enjoy this private oasis. Beyond the courtyard lie expansive lawns, dazzling flowerbeds, a large greenhouse, a potager attractively laid out around a rustic gazebo, and a large naturalized pond which is home
to many goldfish, turtles and frogs. This beautifully landscaped park-like setting is a delightful surprise along a country road. HOSTS: Kaye Love / John Love, 3002 Porter Road, RR#1 Oxford Station. T: 613-258-4769, E: kayelove457@gmail.com. www.oryar.org SEASON: June to August 31. ENTRANCE FEE: Donations accepted for the Organization for Rwandon Youth at Risk. HOURS / BOOKINGS: Pre-booked Tours: (Guided) Available daily. Drop in Tours: Not available Machal Gardens An artist's eye and 22 years of planning, digging and planting has taken 2 acres of green grass canvas to a Canadian gardening magazine award-winning garden. Set behind its 1855 stone homestead, in this secret garden of rooms inspired by
travels to exotic places, you will find some English, European and Oriental touches interpreted with a Canadian hand. You will find peace and tranquility as you discover ponds, fountains, patios and arbours amongst thousands of perennials, annuals, many shrubs and trees set in fullsun and ultra-shade. HOSTS: Doug Hall / Gordon MacDonald, 6 South Street, Spencerville. T: 613-658-2863. SEASON: June to August. ENTRANCE FEE: Free HOURS / BOOKINGS: All tours (guided or selfguided) of the property must be pre-booked. Picnic and bathroom facilities close by or by arrangement. Prebooked Tours: Available daily. Drop in Tours: Any time the Garden Trail flag is out.
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