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Terry celebrates the opening of Anniversary Park, one of his favourite projects. Terry Butler died last week in his 75th year. In January, Terry sat down and talked to the Times about his life and career in North Grenville, a place he loved and served for so many years. He wanted to leave behind a record of how he felt and how he remembered North Grenville. It is good to hear him speak in his own words. He spoke with such pride about the people he knew and worked with over those years, and how he came to be here: “I kicked around in retail all my life and I managed the K-Mart at Meadowlands and

Merivale Road. I interviewed with Gordon Reid at Giant Tiger and he said he had a store in Eastern Ontario that he was going to open and that would be right for me. It was Kemptville, so he said: “Go see Keith Beveridge”. I did and Gord asked me later if I’d seen Keith, and I said, yeah, we’re going ahead. He asked if I had any contracts, or anything, and I said no. But I had asked Keith about that and he’d said “I shook your hand, didn’t I?” And that was it, but it just about drove Gord nuts, because that was it. Eventually, the lawyers got

at it, and there were contracts. But to Keith, the handshake was what mattered. He shook my hand and looked me in the eye, so I’m digging a hole and putting a store in it! There were great people I met like that: Keith Beveridge, Harry Pratt. The day after I opened the store, Harry Pratt came in and called me to the front desk. Harry had this big smile on his face. “So, you’re the guy that opened this store?”, and I said “Yes, Sir. I think I can be an asset”. And Harry said, “well, we’re known as the area with a heart, always first in dona-

tions for cancer and all that, so I’ll be watching you to see you play a role in that”. And I told him I’d do my best. And he’d be in every week: “Lions Club is selling peanuts this week. How many cases do you want?” Coming from Toronto, it was just unbelievable. I’d never seen such a respect for a town that some of these people showed. Such dedication and such passion. Terry McEvoy and his two children developed that 150 Trail System. They rode continued on page 2

The North Grenville Times continued from front page it, marked it, and just wouldn’t stop until it was done. I just wanted to be part of it.” Terry’s pride in North Grenville was obvious in the excitement which came through when he talked about one of his favourite issues: Look at the Ferguson Forest Centre: you put that in Vermont and they’d give their eye teeth for it. Yet there was a strong group of people who wanted that sold off, right back to Anniversary Park. That was the beginning of young people starting to lose faith in politicians. But we had a meeting at the W. B. George Centre [about the Forest Centre] and there was a nucleus of young people there. I had a pretty good hope that if these young people talk, we’re going to do it. But instead they started saying “They’re going to do what they want. It doesn’t matter what we say, if they want to close it, they’ll close it”. It really hurt me and I said to them: “That’s not true. Like, if you people all band together and say you won’t do this, and we’ll tie ourselves to the trees, you’ll stop this. You’ll have your forestry for the next 99 years”. And all of a sudden, the light went on. And it worked. There were so many others he mentioned with pleasure and appreciation, other issues he had worked on: Heritage, Gallery 6, the 150 Trails, Anniversary Park, downtown Kemptville, and many more. He had a huge impact on this community and lived up to his promise to Harry Pratt: “I told him I’d do my best”.

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NEON NIGHT Window Design Contest Neon Night Fun Run Kemptville is in its fourth year and we are looking to expand our reach with a ‘Community Spirit’ Campaign to seek involvement from our local businesses by helping to 'Spread the Word' in a public way. Businesses will be able to select window designs created by local children to promote our Neon Night Fun Run for Childhood Cancer Research. We are launching a Window Design Contest for Children aged 12-17 years who reside in North Grenville. Children helping children in their battle against cancer. The window design for Neon Night will be a highly effective promotional tool to share our event and awareness message. The chosen designs will speak to the message or theme of our event. The contest deadline

is 11:59 pm on Wednesday, July 5. Participants can submit more than one entry. Four entries will be selected and the winners will receive a $15 gift certificate for Dairy Queen as well as a family admission pass to the National Gallery of Canada. A full list of criteria and entry forms will be emailed to teachers of our local schools as well as posted on our Facebook page www.facebook. com/neonnightkemptville and various other social media outlets. Our Community Spirit Co-ordinator is Cheryl Maloney and she can be reached at maloney.cheryl@ icloud.com Businesses will be visited in July to seek their participation and provide more information on our event and how they can help ‘Spread the Word’. A nominal fee of $40-60 will apply with

the proceeds donated to the Neon Night Fun Run which will help researchers study tumour samples to identify a child’s type of cancer and then provide the most effective treatment. Windows will be painted in late August/ Early September. To date, the LA Group Development and Construction, has come on board to have three of their windows painted! September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month – Let us paint your business GOLD and NEON to support children living with cancer! One child with cancer is one too many. Our Neon Night Fun Run, through your generous support, has raised over $165,000 for Childhood Cancer Research. This year the event takes place on Saturday, September 23 at Riverside Park with our Registration/ Pre-party kickoff at 5:30 pm

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was diagnosed a few years ago with Vascular Dementia as a direct consequence of a Brain Aneurysm that burst about 13 years ago and, more recently, the Elizabeth Bruyere Memory Clinic has told us that she is now showing sign of developing Alzheimer’s Disease. This was not an easy diagnosis to come to terms with, but life does go on and people can, and do, live productive lives while coping with Dementia. The previous two paragraphs are to show how important the funds raised are to us, and how we have a very close connection to the Alzheimer’s Society and the work they do to support people living with dementia and their care givers, while living in their own homes. We have been really encouraged by the support that the people in North Grenville, and specifically Kemptville, have shown us as we solicited donations for our team. We managed to raise $2,800 from the kind people in our community, as well as friends and family farther afield. Saying thank you, or sending an email, did not seem adequate, so we wanted to publically say “Thank You” to all our family and friends and the generous people in Kemptville for the loving support shown to us.

David and Josephine with Steve Clark, MPP at the Walk for Alzheimers By David & Josephine Herman On Saturday, May 27, my wife and I participated under the team name “Headhunters” in the “Walk for Alzheimer’s ‘Make Memories Matter’” in Brockville. We would like to sincerely thank all of our friends, family, and local businesses who dug into their wallets to provide sponsorship to our team. This walk was held simultaneously with walks in Gananoque and Smiths Falls. In Smiths Falls, the walk raised more than $18,939 this year; in Brockville $8,528, and the Gananoque walk raised $6,740 for a total of $34,107 by the 140 walkers. Every year, 16,000 Canadians under the age of 65 are diagnosed with Alzheimer’s

or related dementia. There are about 25,000 new Alzheimer’s patients diagnosed each year, with an average of 564,000 diagnosed with Alzheimer’s or related dementia. As many as 1.1 million Canadians are affected, directly or indirectly, by this disease. There are an estimated 3,900 Alzheimer or related dementia cases in the Lanark-Leeds-Grenville catchment area. All the funds raised by these walks are used for support programs for clients and Caregivers of people with Dementia. Dementia is not a specific disease. It is a descriptive term for a collection of symptoms that can be caused by a number of disorders that affect the brain. The ten most common

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Tim Horton’s Camp Day The annual Tim Horton’s Camp Day took place at the two locations in Kemptville last Wednesday, and, once again, the people of North Grenville and area came through. In that single day, almost $12,200 was raised for the Tim Hortons Childrens Foundation. In an unusual event on the day, Maryann Bell, a staff member at the Kemptville Mall site, had her hair shorn by Array Hair Studio and raised $950.75. Her hair is being donated to the Cancer Society. Great community spirit, as always, at Timmy’s, a true reflection of the people who work there.

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Terry Butler by David Shanahan

This community has lost a champion with the passing of Terry Butler. Someone who gave so much in time, energy and sheer hard work will be extremely difficult to replace, because he was quite a special kind of man. You can find people who disagreed with him on some things, others who found his style too low key and accommodating at times. But you will have to look very hard and long to find anyone who disliked him. I got to know Terry after he was elected to the North Grenville Council in 2003. Running for election to council was, in itself, a major decision for Terry, who had his own business to run and for whom time spent on Council would come at a great cost, personally and professionally. He was elected at the same time as Peter Nicol, and the two men formed a natural partnership. Both had a dedication to community and the people of North Grenville that predated their political initiation, and both had a personal commitment that promised great things for the

municipality. Their first experience was not a good one: their newness allowed the Community Grants program that existed at the time to be cut, and Terry never forgot that lesson. When Peter died within a year of the election, Terry had to carry on alone, often in the face of strong obstruction from his fellowcouncil members. In his time on Council, Terry probably worked harder than any councillor, before or since. He was on so many committees, it is hard to know how he kept everything going. In many ways, I thought him to be a lone advocate for his community, a sole voice for compassion, generosity of spirit, and a willingness to see North Grenville as much more than just a corporation with an eye only on the bottom line. He was inspired by people like the late Terry McEvoy, who shared his own vision with his namesake, and after Terry McEvoy’s sudden death in 2009, Councillor Terry carried on with the concept of the Giving Garden, which remains in operation at the Ferguson Forest Centre on County Road 43.

As part of the Kemptville 150 Committee, Terry committed himself to the legacy projects originating in that time, including the Trails System, the Anniversary Park in the FFC, and also in establishing the Ryan’s Well project in the grounds of Kemptville College. Few people, other than those watching municipal council in those days, realised how hard Terry had to fight at times against the others at the council table. He was given some really impossible jobs, especially that of trying to sell the naming rights to various rooms in the Municipal Centre. Completely unrealistic targets were set for him, and some very unfair criticism was leveled when they were proven to be so. Naming rights to the theatre were set at $250,000, for example. When you consider that those rights have since been sold for just $7,500 per year for five years, it is clear what a challenge Terry faced. But the challenges he believed in, those he was very willing to fight for. I can remember vividly the stubborn resistance he put up to attempts by the mayor and council to end the lease

Is it because of boredom, a lack of things to do, loitering? Does the problem reside in the temptation provided by unsupervised areas? Can certain measures be taken? Some of my suggestions will probably overlap with strategies promoted by Friends of the Ferguson Forest Centre. Four ideas follow: 1. Are the police authorized to patrol beyond the perimeter of the Ferguson property? 2. Do the various Ferguson Forest committees involve youth membership? Are both high schools involved? 3. We have a priceless commodity in Ferguson Forest. Somehow that reality should be front and centre in the curriculum of every school in North Grenville and beyond. It was unfortunate that School Boards discon-

tinued student visitations to the Forest. With pride comes respect. Somehow, the citizens of our community must become more involved. This includes supporting events sponsored by Friends. 4. Perhaps we could organize Adopt-the-Forest groups along with a modification of Neighbourhood Watch. There are many retirees who might be interested in participating; many already enjoy the beauty of God’s gift to our region. Are the Scouts involved as goodwill ambassadors? Perhaps the aforementioned suggestions are already a reality. They are offered as an indication of my strong support. Dr. Patrick Babin

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agreement with the Ferguson Forest Centre Board, when plans were being hinted at that the property would be sold to developers. Working with the FFC Board, Terry fought long and hard to give the FFC a new and long-term lease that would enable the Centre to continue operating in the future, and continue to provide the people of North Grenville with a magnificent green space in the heart of their community. Someone said to me recently that people who work in retail should not go into politics, because their profession emphasises the need to keep everyone happy and avoiding conflict and confrontation. Perhaps that was true of Terry. He worked extremely hard to carry that approach into his life on Council, in spite of the difficult and sometimes harsh treatment he received there, and no matter how difficult it was at times to hold his tongue and be a team player. The fact that he did so was sometimes a source of upset to others who wanted him to speak out more. But that was Terry: he just got down to work, took whatever was thrown at him, and kept working for the

people of North Grenville. It is a genuine pity that he didn’t have the support of equally caring and compassionate colleagues: it would have made his time in public service more enjoyable and more rewarding. Nevertheless, Terry believed so much in the people of his municipality that he put in the long hours in meetings, in travel, and in discussion in the Victorian Pantry that he believed were simply part of his job. Quiet, unassuming, often very funny in private conversations about the things he couldn’t talk about in council, Terry Butler served his neighbours and friends faithfully and well. He believed in the potential of North Grenville. He believed in reaching out, not waiting for people to come to council. Unlike so many others, he never stopped seeing his role as serving the people. And he never stopped being true to himself.

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Letter to the Editor Dear Editor: Eradication of Vandalism a Challenge Reading Liz Duhaime’s article re: “Vandalism hurts our community” should be a wake-up call for all of us. The Friends of the Ferguson Forest Centre devote considerable time and energy to the FOREST – many are passionate about their involvement. They recognize the significance of having this land close to our fast growing metropolis! This pristine woodland, however, is somewhat secluded, isolated, unsupervised, and inviting - especially tempting to potential vandals. What causes these unexplainable, unprovoked, wanton acts of destruction? Is it always intentional, premeditated, willful? Is the graffiti and disfigurement a way of attracting attention and/or leaving a message? The North Grenville Times is published weekly by North Grenville Times Inc. Marketing Gord J. Logan gord@ngtimes.ca 613-258-6402 June 7, 2017

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At your service by Councillor Jim Bertram Earlier this week, I was involved in a consultation meeting with a concerned citizen. At the meeting there were in attendance, besides myself and the concerned citizen, another Council member and two members of municipal staff. As it happens, the citizen in question had brought up a number of points for consideration by the municipal government. Excellent points as it turned out. And municipal representatives were responding in detail to those points. At the close of the meeting, the citizen expressed his satisfaction at the process which was undertaken. He will continue to consult with us on the subjects under discussion. An excellent resolution of important matters was set in place. Shortly after that meeting, I came across a copy of the Times which I began to read. The stream of criticism I found in the editorial therein seemed to stand in stark contrast with my experience earlier that afternoon. The editorial I read attacked members of Council, criticising “...the way some people take themselves so seriously”. It further excoriated us, stating that “...our politicians act...as if they were Very

Important People...” Furthermore, “They seem to believe they are more important than the rest of us...” A further brief volley states “...the residents of North Grenville are not very well-served by their leaders and decisionmakers...” My goodness, what a bunch of bad apples they seem to be. Rotten to the core, I’d say. Except that I don’t. I am one of the people referred to and I take issue with this pejorative description of “our politicians”. In fact, as I read the editorial, I began to think: What is the proof offered for such a tirade of accusations and assertions. Well: here it is folks : the so-called “Flag Issue”. And here’s what happened in that case. The municipality consulted with our hamlets on the subject of new flagpoles and flags. It was agreed that, at the expense of several thousand dollars, a number of flagpoles would be provided by the municipality to some of the hamlets. Those hamlets not receiving flagpoles would be assisted differently. Along with the flagpoles, would be provided the requisite flags. When these flags had to be replaced, the Community Associations would be responsible for doing so. An agreement between the

municipality and the various representatives of the hamlets was struck with the provisions I have just outlined. So far so good: consultation, negotiation, agreement. No VIPs throwing their weight around. No ego-inflated politicos puffing themselves up and walking rough-shod over the populace and issuing decrees. Nothing like that at all. However, after misreading an article last week in the competing newspaper, some residents have concluded that, after disbursing thousands of dollars for flags and flagpoles, those MISCREANTS at city hall have decided to save money by not agreeing to pay for flags when they must be replaced, all of this with no input from citizens or their representatives. Well, that’s just incorrect by any measure. The concept is, in fact, ludicrous from beginning to end. To verify my understanding of events, I attended the OMCA meeting on June 1st, this after having investigated the sequence of events to verify my understanding of this so-called flag issue. What I discovered at that meeting verified my previous understanding that a fair and respectful process had taken place. The member of

OMCA Executive who spoke to the issue at the meeting in fact expressed substantial satisfaction at the negotiation process and had praise for the municipal representatives with whom she had had contact. In short, the citizens involved in the process were well satisfied with it. Could it have been different? Well, sure. It always can. But it was held to be fair by those with whom I spoke. So, what may I conclude. Simply, that the further away from the de facto process one was, the greater the degree of gross misinterpretation which has occurred. In fact, I must say that when I myself first saw the report describing the process at a Council meeting, my first instinct was to question the fact that replacement flags would not be provided by the municipality. Then another idea crept in. Would it be right for me to attack an agreement arrived at by consultation with our citizens. I decided to leave it alone out of respect for the consultative process which had taken place. Does that sound like a careless and arrogant politico to you, dear reader?

Gord Brown disappointed government kills autism co-ordination Motion

Gord Brown, Member of Parliament for Leeds-Grenville – Thousand Islands and Rideau Lakes, says he is extremely disappointed that the governing Liberals killed a Motion, Tuesday, May 30, to support the implementation of a national partnership to co-ordinate autism research and support. “Our Conservative government started working on the project that would help coordinate research, advocacy and government actions across Canada related to autism over two years ago,”

says Gord. “This motion requested $19 million to get the Canadian Autism Partnership project up and running for the next five years. That’s 10 cents per Canadian.” The Motion was brought to the House of Commons by MP Mike Lake, who has an autistic son, after the funding was not included in the federal budget. “I thought it was a no-brainer,” said the MP. “It’s worded with as little partisan language as possible.” A working group was formed by the Conservative government in 2015 to study

how best to coordinate policies and resources, as each province and territory approaches the issue in a different manner and has different treatment options available at different life stages. About 1 in 68 Canadian children are diagnosed with the disorder, and where they live determines when they begin treatment. Mike’s son, Jaden, was diagnosed formally in Alberta at age two, and began receiving treatment almost immediately; something his father says has made him “a completely different

young adult” today. In other provinces, a child might be four-years-old, or even six, before governmentapproved treatment begins, and by then the window for early intervention is nearly closed. The working group developed a business plan requiring the $19 million in funding over five years. But the money was not in the latest Liberal budget, much to the surprise of the working group. Gord notes that work will continue on the group.

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UPDATE UPDATE UPCOMING MEETINGS COUNCIL Monday, June 12 at 6:30 pm in the Council Chambers at the Municipal Centre. For agenda information, please visit the Municipal website at www.northgrenville.ca/document-library. COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE Monday, June 19 at 6:30 pm in the Council Chambers at the Municipal Centre.

2017 FINAL TAX BILLS

Final tax bills for all property classes have been mailed out. The installment due dates are June 30 and September 29, 2017.

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY ACCESSIBILITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE

The Municipality of North Grenville is seeking applications from individuals interested in being appointed to the Accessibility Advisory Committee for the remainder of the term of Council (through to November, 2018). For more information, visit 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.

SWIMMING POOL ENCLOSURES

Swimming pool enclosures in North Grenville are regulated by By-Law 32-98, as amended. This includes all above-ground and in-ground pools. Copies of this by-law are available from the Building Department or the Municipal website.

2017 BURN PERMITS

In accordance with By-Law 33-12, a Burn Permit is required to conduct open burning on property located outside of the urban area. New in 2017, 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 still $15. Please check conditions prior to burning by calling 613-706-1770. The Municipality of North Grenville 285 County Road 44 PO Box 130 Kemptville, ON, K0G 1J0 Tel: 613-258-9569 Fax: 613-258-9620 general@northgrenville.on.ca Building: 613-258-4424 Fax: 613-258-1441 Fire Services Info: 613-258-2438 Fax: 613-258-1031 By-Law Services: 613-258-2438 ext. 6 Police Administration: 613-258-3441 Animal Control: 613-862-9002 www.NorthGrenville.ca

Municipality hires new Director of EPS/Fire Chief The Municipality of North Grenville is pleased to announce that Mr. John Okum has accepted the Director of Emergency & Protective Services/Fire Chief position with the North Grenville Fire Service. Mr. Okum brings over 28 years of fire service experience to North Grenville. He began his career in the Town of Arnprior as a volunteer firefighter in the late 1980s June 7, 2017

and advanced through the chain of command, eventually being appointed as Fire Chief in 2010. “I am extremely pleased to welcome John to the Municipality of North Grenville as our newest Department Director. His many years of experience and knowledge in the areas of emergency and protective services and fire services in a growing eastern Ontario community will prove

invaluable to our organization”, said CAO Brian Carré. During his time in the fire service, Mr. Okum has also served as Fire Prevention/ Community Safety Officer, Community Emergency Management Coordinator and instructor in the pre-service firefighter program at Algonquin College among other roles. He holds college diplomas in Business, Fire Prevention and Fire Officer as well as

National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) certification in various disciplines. He is a certified Fire Prevention Officer and a certified Fire and Explosion Investigator. Through the Ontario Municipal Management Institute, he has also achieved Certified Municipal Manager Level III with certifications as a Fire Service Executive, Fire Suppression Professional and Fire Prevention Professional. 5

“In my role as Mayor and Chair of Emergency and Protective Services, I and my Council colleagues look forward to working with Chief Okum. He will be a tremendous asset to our community” ,said Mayor David Gordon. Chief Okum’s first day with the Municipality will be June 12 at which time he will also be appointed as an Officer of the Corporation in the capacity as Fire Chief.

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The Mayor of Kemptville, Old TownOntario K0G 1J0 200 Prescott Street, Ph.: 613-713-1555 by John Barclay often Fax: quietly 613-909-1190 and without Park in Ferguson Forestestos economic growth. e usinvery was From 2013 to 2014, I seeking credit for doing so. Riverside Park. I B www.voice2net.ca phon e Often, after a particularTele ervic had the privilege of working with Terry Butler as the Program Coordinator for the Old Town Kemptville Business Improvement Area. Terry was who I reported to on a daily basis, so, as a result, I spent a lot of time in his Victorian Pantry - so much so that I believe I was adopted as a junior member of his "cabinet" - a backbencher, if you will. I'll always remember Terry for his absolute selfless commitment to encouraging business growth in Old Town Kemptville; his major role in revitalizing and beautifying the area, but also his passion about building community downtown. Terry understood small business; the importance of providing excellent service and building customer loyalty. It really didn't matter to Terry who you were when you walked through his front door. Whether you came into the Pantry asking for directions, or were there to complain about a pothole, you were met with a cheery greeting by Terry. He was there to help you - and Terry helped many, many people,

Usually, if you came in the back door, you already knew Terry and Josie, you got your own coffee and sat quietly until he was finished attending his paying customers. The pantry was where he "held court"; it was the most accessible constituency office any Councillor ever had. Terry always made time to discuss issues or concerns with citizens and was my mentor in dealing with downtown issues amongst other things. Terry sat on the Board of Management of the BIA as our Council Representative while he was on Council, and was instrumental in transforming the look and feel of Old Town ten years ago. He always referred to this improvement of the streetscape as Phase One. To him, it was just setting the stage for future renewal and the revitalization of Old Town. When I saw Terry two weeks ago, I made sure he heard about the progress on the last of the Kemptville Sesquicentennial legacy projects he was responsible for - the Waterfront Trail connecting Anniversary

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On the night of May 27, sky watchers across Canada and as far south as Pennsylvania were treated to a beautiful light show – the aurora borealis. Primarily seen as a greenish glow low in the north, the aurora at times creates long spikes or columns of green, red, blue and violet that brighten and fade. This particular G3 geomagnetic storm was a result of a coronal mass ejection (CME) that blew off the Sun on May 23. These billion ton clouds of charged particles interacted with Earth’s magnetic field producing the dance of light. Gary Boyle, aka The Backyard Astronomer, was out all night imaging the cosmic show. He says today’s digital single lens reflex (DSLR) cameras are ideal to shooting the northern lights and the starry sky. The advantage over the standard point and shoot or cell phone cameras is the DSLR has a manual setting that allows you to expose for many seconds. Along with a camera tripod and cable release, you too can capture these moments in time forever. Cameras also register more colours than the human eye. After all, pixels are free. Gary can be reached via his website: www.wondersofastronomy.com or on Twitter @astroeducator. 6

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A happy customer gets all the attention from Yvonne May, Sandy Thornton, owner Debbie VanGurp and Pam Parrin at the Customer Appreciation Day in Oxford Mills. The place was buzzing as visitors browsed and enjoyed the free hot dogs and beverages all day. Photo by Marguerite Boyer. www.ngtimes.ca

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Lockwood Brothers Construction recently installed the gravel pad for the gazebo free of charge. Photo Credit: David Habberjam The Oxford Mills Community Association will be launching its Gazebo crowdfunding campaign on Wednesday, June 7. Donors will be offered a range of "perks" in appreciation for their contribution to cover the cost of a new gazebo in Maplewood Park. Items on offer range from a simple Thank You note signed by members of the OMCA to a $100 gift certificate to the Brigadoon Restaurant in Oxford Mills. The OMCA has raised $2600 to date towards replacing the old gazebo. With in-kind contributions from Lockwood Brothers Construction and Cruickshank Construction, there remains $5,000 to raise in order to complete the project. Community-minded individuals and businesses are invited to donate online on June 7 at: https://igg.me/at/Gazebo-in-Oxford-Mills. The OMCA will also gratefully receive donations by mail. Cheques should be made out to the "Oxford Mills Community Association", 100 Maplewood Avenue, Oxford Mills ON K0G 1S0.

Local food – education by Deron Johnston One theme that was established through the results of our recent local food survey at www.ngtimes.ca is that there is an education deficit about local food. Whether going to conferences, attending meetings, or talking to stakeholders, many people involved in local food say that not enough people know the who, where, when, why, what or how of local food. To begin with, many people have heard of the term ‘local food’, but they don’t really understand what it is. Local food is defined by Wikipedia as “a movement which aims to connect food producers and food consumers in the same geographic region, in order to develop more self-reliant and resilient food networks; improve local economies; or to have an impact on the health, environment, community or society of a particular place”. Sounds good, right? So, it’s pretty evident why it would be a good idea to get more people interested in and involved in local food. Why do people need to know more about local food? The more that people know, the more they begin to understand and make the connecJune 7, 2017

tion to the importance and the benefits. On top of that, the more that people know, the more they are willing to get involved and support local food in their behaviours, buying habits, and their overall lifestyle choices. For too many people, food is something that comes frozen in a box, or gets handed to you through a window. It’s critical that people understand the other benefits of local food as well. It increases food security and lessens the impact of shifting worldwide commodity prices on the food we buy. If there’s a major crop failure in another country, this can increase the price and reduce the availability of certain foods. So, the more food we grow and make here, the less these global events impact our food supply. The importance of educating children specifically about local food is another piece of that ‘lack of education’ message, and may even be the most important part. Working with school boards and teachers to add this type of education to the curriculum of schools would go a long way towards raising a whole new generation of people who seek to buy local food and even grow, make and sell their own. On a positive note, there is already some momentum in that area, as there are some

schools across Canada that are growing gardens and tend to them throughout the school year. This is very encouraging, as it allows children to see the whole process of planting, growing and preparing delicious, healthy food. If children learn this at a young age, they are more likely to continue this type of behaviour into adulthood. In the past, summer courses were given at the Kemptville Agricultural School (Kemptville College) at which school teachers were taught how to make vegetable gardens in their schools. They cleared the ground, planted and tended the gardens during the summer, with the idea that they could bring back the skills they had learned to pass on to their students during the school year and beyond. North Grenville residents today can join in the Community Giving Garden project at the Ferguson Forest Centre on County Road 43 and learn, and apply, those same skills. Part of the reason for this education deficit is that, until this type of education becomes mainstream and part of school curriculum, there’s a limited amount of government funding available. This means that the resources necessary to implement a campaign to educate people about local food are often

scooped up quickly by established and well organized groups or organizations. In order to help secure these resources, you need people who are influencers to work

with local food stakeholders to help bring these resources to the area. To date, we don’t really have an organization like this in North Grenville. Maybe it’s time to create one.

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Competitive Club Volleyball coming to Kemptville

An exciting new opportunity for female athletes in North Grenville and surrounding areas will be available in September for students in grade 6, 7, 8 and 9. Mustang Volleyball Club is an opportunity for kids to play volleyball in a competitive and fun environment, while focusing on skill development. We will introduce the sport of volleyball to young athletes by following the outlines of the Long Term Athlete Development model. Our certified coaches focus on proper skill development to provide the athletes with the correct techniques to understand the fundamental movements of volleyball. Our goal as a club is to promote regular physical activity, to help student athletes achieve their potential inside and outside the gym, and to further their love for volleyball. No prior knowledge of the sport is required. The plan for the upcoming 2017-18 season is to have a 14U competitive team and a 15U competitive team, consisting of 10-12 athletes per team. Tryouts will occur the second week of September, and, once teams are selected, they will practice twice a week at St. Michael Catholic High School in Kemptville. Monthly OVA (Ontario Volleyball Association) tournaments will begin in November, and the season will finish in April, when they will participate at the Ontario Provincial championships. All players interested in this new opportunity are asked to please email us at kemptvillemustangvolleyball@gmail.com to obtain more information. For students who are new to the sport and/or want to refine their skills before tryouts, a summer camp will also be offered in late August. Please visit www. minimustangsvolleyball.com to obtain more information and register for the camp.

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A teenager from Merrickville has made it her mission to raise money and spread awareness about the efforts of Merrickville Bridge to Canada. Grade 10 student, Fae Mackay, lives in Merrickville but attends North Grenville District High School (NGDSH). She first became aware of Merrickville Bridge to Canada (MBC), and their effort to bring a Syrian refugee family to the town, through her mother, and decided that volunteering with them would be a good way to get community service hours. Soon after she started volunteering, she was asked to be the chair of the youth committee. Her role will be to help the children integrate into their new school and community. “It helps that I am a young person, like them,” Fae says. Fae has also taken on the

The Challenge: paddle the last 100 km of the Rideau Canal. The Mode of Transportation: one 12 metre long dragon boat. Powered by: 20 breast cancer survivors fuelled by their message of hope. This year, “Dragons Abreast Toronto” celebrates its 20th anniversary. It is one of the world’s first Breast Cancer survivor teams, and raises awareness of the importance of physical activity and leading a full and active life after breast cancer. To celebrate our anniversary, we are paddling the last stretch of the Rideau Canal to arrive in Ottawa on July 1st – Canada Day 150! One of the key goals for our 20th year is to give back to the community. So we have turned this adventure into a fundraiser for Gilda’s Club Greater Toronto. A registered charity, it offers support programs for adults, teens and children living with cancer along with their families and friends. Membership and participation in all its programs are free of charge. The reason Gilda’s was chosen, says Dragons Abreast founder, Eleanor Nielsen, “We can never forget that we are some of the fortunate ones travelling the breast cancer journey. Gilda’s offers programs for people with cancer and their support networks, to help them through the challenges of treatment, rehabilitation, living with cancer or bereavement. It is an honour to raise money in their name, so no one has to face cancer alone.” For further information & requests for interviews please contact: marymunromather@gmail.com Telephone: 416-200-8784 DRAGONS ABREAST RIDEAU CHALLENGE – ITINERARY Monday, June 26th - Edmonds Lock to Merrickville Tuesday, June 27th - Merrickville Locks to Burritts Rapids Lock Wednesday, June 28th - Burritts Rapids Lock to Pirates Cove Marina Thursday, June 29th - Pirates Cove Marina to Long Island Locks Friday, June 30th – Long Island Locks to Hogs Back Locks Saturday, July 1st – Hogs Back Locks to downtown Ottawa Note – It’s expected two other breast cancer survivor teams, Ottawa’s “Busting Out” will join us June 30th for a day of paddling, and “Prior Chest Nuts” from Arnprior, will join us on July 1st.

task of continuing to fundraise, as MBC has not yet reached their goal. A couple of weeks ago, she put on a street hockey tournament at her school, which raised $400 for MBC. “It was a really fun event,” Fae says. “It got people who wouldn’t normally participate aware and involved.” She is very excited to meet the children, especially the ones who are her age and will most likely be attending NGDHS. She is trying to make sure everyone is aware that there could be a couple of Syrian students at the school next year, who will need support to integrate into the community. She learned first-hand what it’s like to go to school in a country where you don’t know the language when she went on exchange in France. “It’s not an easy experience,” she admits. “I really want to help them integrate. It’s going

to be really important to help them learn English.” As their arrival gets closer, and she learns more about the family, Fae says she is getting more and more excited. “I want to learn about what they’ve been through and how I can help them,” she says. Right now, the youth committee is small, with just Fae, one of her friends, and a student from Merrickville Public School. Fae says it would be great if they could get more young people involved. “We could definitely use help on the youth committee,” she says. “It’s been really fun so far and, hopefully, we can help out more and more as time goes on.” To join the youth committee or get involved with MBC, visit their website www.merrickville-bridge.ca.

New play structure for public school Teeny Summit with big ideas

After three years of fundraising, Merrickville Public School is finally getting a new play structure. The school gym was full of squeals of delight when the parent council made the announcement to the students in an assembly on Thursday afternoon. “We did it,” parent council member, Michelle Traher, told the students. “We’re getting a playground for September!” Over the past three years, parents and students have worked hard to raise the $45,000 needed to replace the tired 24 year-old play structure in the yard. The school organized a variety of fundraisers, including hot lunch days, paint nights, bottle drives, bake sales, a

dance-a-thon, a spaghetti dinner, and silent auction, just to name a few. In March, they were still $20,000 away from their goal, but parent council decided to put their effort into one final push so they could get construction underway this summer. “With the help of generous donors, we have been able to make this a reality for the kids,” Michelle says. The list of donors includes the Tallman Family, Monkman Concrete, Scotiabank, Run Merrickville, partners of Grenville Mutual Hunt & Dopson Insurance, and Justin Rice Insurance. Michelle says they are also lucky to have the Upper Canada District School

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Board helping as well. “The UCDSB is coming in to do some major excavating and drainage on our playground,” Michelle says. “Because they will be there with the equipment doing the work already, they offered to do the ground preparation for us.” If they had to pay for that themselves, it would have cost another $25,000. Construction will begin this summer and it should be ready for the kids to swing, jump and play on in September. The structure will be named the Betty MacDonald Memorial Playground, after a former teacher, volunteer and integral member of the Merrickville community.

by Hilary Thomson On June 28, Merrickville-Wolford will welcome guests from surrounding municipalities to a special day dedicated to issues that affect small communities. The Teeny Tiny Summit is a program developed by the OMAFRA Regional Economic Development Branch in conjunction with its host communities, Merrickville and Havelock. Topics such as municipal-volunteer relationships, strategic planning, water and wastewater, and risk management/insurance will all be on the agenda, along with a presentation from keynote speaker Peter Kenyon. Peter is a renowned Australian community development expert who has worked with over 2,000 communities to find fresh and creative ways to stimulate community and local economic renewal. His goal is to create healthy, caring, inclusive, connected, sustainable and enterprising

Farmers Market opens next week The streets of Merrickville will welcome a Farmers' market starting next Wednesday from 3-7 pm. The mid-week Market was spearheaded by community group, Merrickville Goes Green, to bridge the gap between weekend markets in the surrounding area. It is a producer’s market and will have fresh produce, meat, honey baked goods, crafts, tea and more. The first market will be on Wednesday, June 14, with the Grand Opening celebration on June 21 with live music, local vendors, a kids table, and prizes to be won. The market will be centrally located on Saint Lawrence Street right next to The Merry Christmas Shoppe. June 7, 2017

communities and local economies. He is adamant that the only way to develop a community is from the inside out, and emphasizes the importance of members investing themselves, their ideas and assets into the place where they live. In the afternoon, there will be an opportunity for facilitated discussion on the key topics discussed in the morning in order to learn from other communities, brainstorm solutions, share best practices, and get ideas for next steps in the various communities. “The idea is to educate and provide tools to show that even small communities with

limited resources can be a part of the economic picture,” says Merrickville-Wolford CAO John Regan. “It’s about harnessing the power that is in your community.” The Summit will begin at 9:00 am at the Merrickville Community Centre and will run until 4:00 pm with a break for a locally-inspired lunch. Anyone who has an interest in making a difference in their small community is invited to attend. Tickets are $32 and can be purchased by following the link on MerrickvilleWolford’s municipal website, www.merrickville-wolford.ca.

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OPP to provide frontline officers with naloxone and mandatory protective equipment for drug searches The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) will provide naloxone to all frontline members and to those in designated specialized units. Each frontline officer is being issued a kit with two doses of naloxone nasal spray while on duty, while members of selected specialized units, such as Drug Enforcement Units and Community Street Crime Units, will each be issued a personal kit. The use of personal protective equipment will be mandatory while conducting suspected drug searches, seizures and/or sampling to help ensure the safety of OPP officers. Frontline members will be required to wear protective

equipment including a respiratory mask, safety glasses or goggles, nitrile gloves and long sleeve shirt or jacket. Health Canada testing determined fentanyl was present in 114 OPP seizures in 2016 from the mainly rural communities the OPP serves, demonstrating it is an emerging and ongoing concern in all parts of Ontario. Testing results for 2017 are not yet available but the number of seizures with fentanyl present appears to be similar to 2016 levels. The primary purpose of the naloxone is for use if an officer is exposed, however, if there is a life-threatening situation and emergency medical

services are not immediately available, officers will be trained to use it on a member of the public. The naloxone kits are an additional tool that OPP officers will be able to use to help keep our communities safe. Naloxone is an opioid antagonist that can reverse an opioid overdose for approximately 20 minutes to one hour, depending on the strength of the opioid. OPP members will receive training on the use of naloxone, the protective equipment and new procedures on how to handle any suspected controlled substance over the summer. The OPP is currently in the procurement process to

acquire the naloxone kits. Commissioner J.V.N. (Vince) Hawkes commented on the potential dangers posed by opioids to OPP officers and the public: "We take the health and safety of our members and our communities very seriously. With the increased prevalence of fentanyl, fentanyl analogues and synthetic opioid powders on our streets, there is a very real danger of exposure and these steps are being taken to ensure the safety of those we serve and our officers." His concerns were echoed by Marie-France Lalonde, Minister of Community Safety and Correctional Services: "The opioid crisis is a growing threat. Equipping OPP officers with naloxone kits will give vulnerable people timely access to this lifesaving drug. When someone is overdosing, minutes can make the difference between life and death. This initiative will save lives."

Naloxone Kits Distributed to CDSBEO Schools In response to the growing Fentanyl crisis, the Catholic District School Board of Eastern Ontario has purchased Naloxone kits for all CDSBEO schools. On Tuesday, May 30, several staff from each school attended training sessions in Kemptville and Cornwall to learn how to administer Naloxone, an antidote for opioid overdose. Kits were distributed to each school at the session. Discussing the growing opioid crisis at the training session, Harm Reduction Coordinator Jennifer Adams from the Leeds, Grenville and Lanark District Health Unit noted, “Opioid related deaths are a leading cause of death in Ontario. These deaths are outnumbering motor vehicle collision deaths by a long shot in our province, and there has been a 463 per cent increase in opioid deaths between 2000

and 2013. In 2015, there were 735 opioid deaths in Ontario, and 201 of these were from Fentanyl.” The Board has recently partnered with the Upper Canada District School Board and local health units to host a series of public information sessions to promote community awareness regarding the Fentanyl crisis. Bootleg Fentanyl is a highly toxic and dangerous opioid drug that has been discovered in several areas across Eastern Ontario. It can be found in powdered form, pressed into pills or mixed into other drugs such as OxyContin and heroin. It may also go by the street names of Faded 80’s, Fake Oxy’s, or K22’s. Bootleg Fentanyl has also been detected in the cocaine supply in the area, and this is of particular concern as the majority of people will unknowingly consume

the drug, placing them at a much higher risk of overdose. Director of Education, Wm. J. Gartland explained the importance of having the kits in schools. “We hope that these kits will never need to be used, but in the event that they are needed, the Naloxone will help to buy time for someone experiencing an opioid overdose until first responders arrive.” Please visit www.healthunit.org or www.eohu.ca for more information and resources on the Fentanyl crisis. The Catholic District School Board of Eastern Ontario operates 40 elementary and 10 secondary schools across 8 counties. The CDSBEO offers excellence in Catholic education through provincial-leading programs to approximately 12,800 students.

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Steve Clark finds his balance by Deron Johnston On Saturday, May 27, Leeds Grenville Interval House (LGIH) hosted their first annual Walk A Mile In Her Shoes event. The event had two purposes: to fund-

raise for LGIH, and, most importantly, to raise awareness of the ongoing societal problem of violence against women. What’s unique about this event is that it’s only for men, who are encouraged to literally put on women’s shoes and walk a mile (which

on this day was only about a kilometre). It’s symbolic to try and help men to understand what it’s like for women who are victims of violence. Participants were also asked to fundraise in advance of the event. The event had about 50 male participants, who all sported red high heel shoes and special t-shirts that were provided by LGIH to all participants. Some of the participants included MPP Steve Clark and Brockville Mayor David Henderson, and the whole ‘Red Shoe Platoon’ was led by bagpiper and Brockville Police Chief Scott Fraser, who piped the group straight down a closed-off King Street through the heart of Downtown Brockville. The reception to the walkers was remarkable, as many women who were watching yelled words of support and cheered as the participants walked/ staggered by. Walk A Mile In Her Shoes was created by American, Frank Baird, in 2001. “What started out as a small group of men daring to totter around a park, has grown to become a world-wide movement with tens of thousands of men raising millions of dollars for local rape crisis centres,

domestic violence shelters, and other sexualized violence education, prevention and remediation programs”. The initiative recognized that men are critical to ending violence against women and that, in order to have greater impact, men need to speak out and participate directly in ways to help end it. LGIH’s mission is “to provide emergency shelter, supportive counseling, advocacy, information, and referrals for abused women and their children who have been physically, sexually, emotionally or psychologically abused, threatened, or assaulted.” They assist women to make changes to their lives that help them live free from violence. Additionally, LGIH helps the children of these women to heal from these destructive experiences. Their services are confidential and free. If you’d like more information, or want to volunteer or donate to this important organization that helps all women (and their children) who live in Leeds Grenville, you can call them at 1-800-267-4409, check out their Facebook page www. facebook.com/leedsgrenvilleintervalhouse or visit their website at www.lgih.ca.

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Fifth Annual charity garage sale, 4 Cranberry Crescent, 8 am-1 pm rain or shine. Proceeds will be going to: Big Sky Ranch and Kemptville Mustangs Competitive Girls Volleyball. June 9-10 Hey Day Community Garage Sale, Fri. 6:30-9:30 pm and Sat. 9-1 pm. NG Curling Club, Reuben Cr. Proceeds to Kemptville Hospital. June 10 Merrickville District Trails Society Spring Trails Talk at the Community Health Centre in Merrickville. At 10 am. Michael Whittaker will present “Merrickville: a Trail Through Time”, a visual history excursion through Merrickville, along with photos and illustrations from the 19th and early 20th centuries. All welcome. Information: Tim at 613-269-4282, tim.allen@arul.ulaval.ca June 14 Kemptville Players auditions at IOOF Hall at 7 pm for 2 men and 3 women - all mature. Fall play Sadie Flynn Comes to Big Oak by Norm Foster to be directed by Sandra Tobin. June 21 Kemptville Horticultural Society meeting, 7:30 pm, Kemptville Pentecostal Church, 1964 County Road #43. Guest Speaker: Bill Bitz "Turf Talk"

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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, please call Ellen Vibert-Miller at 613-258-7778. 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 $4. All levels of bridge players welcome. Info, contact Sandra at 613-258-2691. The Branch Artisans Guild, North Grenville Community Church, 2659 Concession Street every 3rd Tue/mth, 7 pm. New members welcomed! 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. Refreshments available. New Horizon Club, 2nd & 4th Wed./mth at the Burritt`s Rapids Community Hall. Meetings at 2 pm. 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. Bridge - St. John’s United Church, 6:15 pm. Cost $5. All levels of bridge players welcome. For more info, contact Sandra at 613-258-2691. North Grenville Toastmasters - Meeting 1st & 3rd Thurs/mth., 7 pm at O’Farrell’s Financial Services, Cty Rd 44. Info, call 258-7665. Oxford Mills Community Association meeting- 1st Thurs/mth at Maplewood Hall, 7 pm. All welcome. Info, call 613 258 3683. NGPL Science and Technology Group meetings are held the 1st/Thurs/mth, 7-9 pm in the program room at the Library. 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. All ages welcome. Kemptville Legion breakfast, 8 - 10 am 3rd Sat/mth, 100 Reuben Crescent. Adults $5. Children under 12 $3. All welcome. Kerith Debt Freedom Centre – Provides free and confidential coaching to help you get and stay out of debt, 2nd & 4th Sat/mth. Call 613-258-4815 x 103 or www.kdfc.ca to request an appointment. Twice The Fun Games (200 Sanders St. Unit 103)“Organized Play” and "Learn to Play" events, 1-4 pm . No experience needed. Kemptville and Area Walking Group meet at Municipal Centre at 8 am. Call Gail 258-1148.

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The members of the Nolte family and the Noseworthy family wish to express their sincere appreciation to the members of Kemptville and the North Grenville community for your attendance and expressions of sympathy and condolences at the visitation and funeral of Maureen. We are grateful for the many tributes and expressions of condolence received in person, online and also we are deeply thankful for the many donations to the Beth Donovan Hospice, made in Maureen’s honour.

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DOLAN - GREEN SGt. and Mrs James A. Dolan of Medley, Alberta have the honour to announce the marriage of their daughter, Bonnie Jean to Mr. Richard George Green of Kemptville, Ontario. The marriage took place on Friday, June 9, 1967, at Smith Falls, Ontario

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THE NAVY LEAGUE OF CANADA, KEMPTVILLE BRANCH IS SEEKING CANDIDATES FOR ITS BOARD OF DIRECTORS For eight years, the Navy League of Canada, Kemptville Branch have worked to support and encourage the education and training of the youth of North Grenville and area through a Sea Cadet Corp. (12 to 18 years) and more recently a Navy League Corp (9– 12 years) and through the provision of recreational opportunities and training, to promote the physical and mental fitness of the boys and girls participating in the Cadet Programmes The NL Board is looking for candidates for the position of

NOW RECRUITING VICE PRESIDENT FOR THE KEMPTVILLE BRANCH NLC BOARD OF DIRECTORS Position Summary: If you are forward thinking with a commitment to community service and a willingness to learn and work in a team atmosphere please consider joining our Board of Directors to lead our volunteers. Requirements: • Strong leadership and decision making skills • Available for approximately 10 hours each month to attend board meetings and participate on Sub Committee(s) • Attend x fund raising events per year • Be able to clear a Vulnerable Sector Criminal Reference Check The Kemptville Branch NLC has been serving area youth for 8+ years and provides a safe place for youth to have opportunity to grow and develop valuable skills that they will need in their lives. If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of youth, and are thinking of joining our team submit a letter of interest and resume and/or biography to Mike McIntosh, President at mike@totalmovemanagement.com

Director with a commitment to community service and willingness to learn and work in a team atmosphere. A Board member can expect to spend a minimum of 4-5 hours per month attending meetings and performing committee work. The NL strives to have a Board with a wide range of range skills and experiences. Currently, the Board of Directors is seeking members that possess skills and/or experience in the following areas: • Parent of a current youth participant; • Finance • Teacher at local secondary school; • Boater with experience in kayaks, canoes or motor boats; • Parks and Recreation Management; or • Small business owner. How to Apply: The Nominations Committee of the Board of Directors, is currently accepting applications, and interested applicants can submit a letter of interest along with a current resume and/or biography to: Mike McIntosh, President, Board of Directors Kemptville Navy League E-mail: mike@totalmovemanagement.ca

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Maintain forests and plant trees to breathe with ease

Photography inspires the explorer in me; found this ruin along the Ottawa River while doing just that. Photo by club member Dorothea Larsen

Birds of Prey Flight Show Saturday, June 24, 2017

Ferguson Forest Centre Arboretum

275 County Rd 44, Kemptville Show Times: 10 AM, 12:30 PM & 2:30 PM

The Canadian Raptor Conservancy Birds of Prey show, presented by the Friends of the Ferguson Forest Centre, is coming to the arboretum in Ferguson Forest Centre, Saturday, June 24. This is a free, outdoor show, rain or shine. The site area is a grass field. Spectators are welcome to bring a folding lawn or beach-style chair or blanket to sit on. No dogs are permitted at the show. The live birds of prey show is educational and entertaining. Fun for all ages!

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wishes to thank the following businesses for their participation and support in our Third Annual Business Decoy Challenge “ You have made this annual challenge a great success and made a difference in your community”.

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Herbal One Kemptville Canine Center To Be continued M5 digital Riviere Rideau Public school Fast Eddies Brewed Awakening Class Axe Guitars Blue Rabbit Machines Graham Bakery Beking Eggs KYC Youth Council Outer Creations Landscaping Britania Cabinetry B.Baird Water Conditioning Kemptville Suites Myers Kemptville Nakhon Thai Dial A Chef Kemptville Marine Best in the Biz Car Wash Pioneer Nursery Oxford Dog Groomers Mr Mozzarella Nature'sWay Hulse Playfair & McGarry funeral Homes Howard Wilson Towing Krisalis Inc Bank CIBC Fat Les's Chip Stand Hoffman Materials Inc Canadian Tire Jonsson's Independent Grocer Albert's Meat Shop Weiner's Fresh Cut fries Clark Code Repairs Glenview Homes Hardstone Grill

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June 7 is Clean Air Day. Part of Canadian Environment Week, this special day aims to drive awareness about air quality. The negative impacts of air pollution on our health are now well-known. In fact, tens of thousands of Canadians suffer from respiratory problems related to and worsened by air pollution. Thankfully, there are ways to combat the negative effects of air pollution. While many people are aware that driving less helps reduce air pollution, a lot of people overlook the important role that plants — and especially trees — play in keeping the air clean. Trees produce oxygen, absorb pollutants from the air and trap particulate matter, such as pollen, dirt, ash and dust. Because larger trees have more leaf area than smaller ones, they are typically more effective at removing pollutants from the air. For example, trees with trunk diameters of less than 15 centimetres can each remove up to 0.1 kilograms of pollutants from the atmosphere per year, while trees with trunk diameters greater than 75 centimetres can each remove more than 1.8 kilograms of pollutants per year. According to a 2014 study by TD Bank Group on the value of urban forests, urban forests play a key role in reducing air pollution. For instance, Toronto’s urban forest filters around 25 per cent of the annual emissions that industries produce in the city. This is equivalent to about 1,900 metric tons of air pollution removed from the atmosphere per year; equivalent to the emissions released from more than one million automobiles or 100,000 single family homes. Canada’s forests as a whole also play an important role in cleaning our air. A 2017 study by the Nature Conservancy of Canada (NCC) and TD Bank Group found that forests provide an average benefit of $26,382 per hectare per year in ecological services. These services include carbon storage, water filtration and air purification. NCC contributes to cleaner air through its protection and restoration of natural areas such as forests. You too can do your part. Besides using your car less often, you can plant trees, avoid cutting down large trees in your yard, and/or help NCC protect Canada’s forests either through donation, volunteering or participating in the organization’s Small Acts of Conservation challenge. If you’d like to help out on an NCC property, NCC’s Conservation Volunteers program provides several tree planting opportunities. In addition to planting these living air filters, volunteers also work to remove species that may pose a threat to the survival of native tree species. For example, invasive species such as the European gypsy moth and emerald ash borer threaten about 10 per cent of Toronto’s urban tree population. As forests are highly effective at absorbing air pollutants and trapping particulate matter, invasive species removal is crucial to protecting trees. To learn more about the Nature Conservancy of Canada, including its efforts to keep our air clean through the conservation of natural areas, its Conservation Volunteers program and its Small Acts of Conservation challenge, visit natureconservancy.ca.

Rib Fest in desperate need of more sponsors

by Hilary Thomson Kemptville’s Big Brothers Big Sisters main fundraising event may be in trouble if they don’t attract more sponsors. In its seventh year in Kemptville, RibFest is a fun family event that raises money for all the programs that Big Brothers Big Sisters Leeds Grenville offers. “All profits go to our mentoring programs, after-school and in-school programs, and monthly activities,” says Leanne Trimble, Director of Strategic Initiatives for Big Brothers Big Sisters. This year the organization has only attracted about $6,500 in sponsorship, which isn’t even enough to cover the cost of the event. “Our goal for sponsorship is $16,000,” Leanne says. If the fundraiser doesn’t make enough money this year, it is likely that Big Brothers Big Sisters Leeds and Grenville will pull the plug on the Kemptville RibFest, choosing to allocate resources to the version of the fundraiser in Smiths Falls. While Leanne says she has had a lot of support from the local business community, it is not enough. “It’s so hard,” she says. “We have lots of small sponsors.” The problem is they haven’t been able to attract the big corporate sponsors that are necessary for an event like RibFest. “We don’t have the big business in Kemptville that they do in Smiths Falls.” While Leanne assures that the elimination of a Kemptville RibFest would not directly affect the ability for the organization to provide their programs in the area, she says it would be a shame to lose something that so many people in the community enjoy. “At the end of the day, it’s nice to have something local,” Leanne says. “The community benefits from having an event here.” Thirteen-year-old Aaliyah Fleury agrees. She and her family have been going to RibFest for many years and it is something that she always looks forward to. “I like it because of the food,” Aaliyah says smiling. “There is something to do for all ages and it’s a great family activity. It would disappoint a lot of people if it didn’t come anymore.” Big Brothers Big Sisters plays a huge role in the lives of children in Leeds and Grenville. Not only do they match kids up with mentors, they also offer many in-school and after-school programs. They often work directly with the schools to identify kids in need and they make sure no child is excluded from things like hot lunches and school trips. They also make sure all the kids in the school have proper footwear and clothing for winter. Every month they take over 40 kids on a trip to places like the Museum of Nature and zip-lining, completely free of charge. Leanne says they are always looking for volunteers and people to act as mentors, or “Bigs”, for the kids. There is already a long waiting list and kids are added to it all the time. There is an interview process and background check so that they can ensure matches last for a long time. “One woman I know has been in contact with her Big for 23 years,” Leanne says. “She is all grown up now and has a child of her own.” This year’s RibFest will run from Friday, June 16 to Sunday, June 18 at the North Grenville Municipal Centre. If you’d like to volunteer or be a sponsor for RibFest and help keep this community tradition alive, contact Leanne at leanne.trimble@bigbrothersbigsisters.ca or call 613-258-4440. 14 www.ngtimes.ca

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Jumpstart work towards their annual goal

Frank Hoffman, Chris Dojcak and Chris Drozda on behalf of Kinsmen Club presenting $750 donation to local Jumpstart Chapter Every year, the local Jumpstart chapter has to raise funds for the entire year between May and June. The vision of Jumpstart is simple: Canada, where all kids have a chance to fulfill their dreams. That means that

local chapters provide funds that allow kids to take part in activities and sports which would otherwise be beyond their family’s budgets. They also provide Grants to KYC and many other groups that provide active play.

Canadian Tire Corporation is Jumpstart’s biggest supporter as it funds all the general administrative expenses of Jumpstart, which means 100% of customer donations go directly to help kids in need. This is why, every year,

Frank Hoffman, of Kemptville’s Canadian Tire, can be found promoting Jumpstart, providing space and facilities for the annual Jumpstart BBQ and auction. Not only that, but every dollar raised through the fundraising events in May and June is matched by Canadian Tire. According to Claire Larabie, of the local Jumpstart chapter: “ Jumpstart gives our Chapter $16,000 each year; the rest we try to raise and they again

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match $ for $. Last year a total of 189 youths applied for support at a cost of over $30,000, so every dollar we raise in May / June decides the amount we can give”. In addition to the BBQ this year, donations were received from the Knights of Columbus, who donated $2000, KWBSC gave $300, and the Kemptville Kinsmen donated $750. Donations will be coming in from the Legion, Rotary, North Gower Public

School Spirit Committee, and others over next few weeks, and the BBQ auction items closes at the end of June. You can bid on the items at the Canadian Tire store. Donations may also be sent to Kemptville Local Chapter, NGCSC, PO Box 1992, Kemptville On, K0G1J0. 613-258-6470.

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Supporting your Well-Being

New Forest Camp in Kemptville!

Robbin Zrudlo, the Kemptville Forest Camp Director, has created a new local camp which is a combination of traditional forest fun while at the same time working on mindfulness and intuition building techniques for children. The first purpose of this camp is to give children the opportunity to explore, experiment, and play in nature. They will build a shelter, build campfires with flint and steel, safely use a small knife and whittle. They will explore as much of the forest as possible looking for life. They will get lost and use a compass and map to get back. They will explore the creek for frogs. They will make crafts, learn knots, tell or read stories, and learn a couple of songs. Good old regular summer camp fun! The second purpose of the camp is more subtle, yet so important in our society. It is fully recognised that children today are immersed in a world that is greatly focused outside of them. With screens of all sizes, and constant external pressures capturing a lot of their attention, we end up with very stimulated kids. Meanwhile, there is abundant research showing June 7, 2017

the incredible value in teaching children how to be mindful and the amazing results that come with it. The various camp activities will naturally help bring in their focus and attention toward mindfulness. This will be done in several ways. Through mitigated risk - such as building fires or using a knife, getting “lost”, and generally being immersed in nature. Also, Robbin will teach specific techniques that can bring their focus and attention inside themselves. By doing this, they can explore mindfulness, and find out how to better access their intuition. Throughout the week each child will have the opportunity to develop these skills and techniques so that they can learn how to better self-regulate their emotions, manage their stress, lengthen their attention spans, and possibly apply it to any situation. Camp Dates: July 24 - 28, 2017, 8:30 - 4:30. The camp runs from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm. Cost: $175 per child ($165 for any extra sibling). This camp is for children ages 7-11 years old only. For registration information, email: Kemptvilleforestcamp@ gmail.com or call 613-2632554.

Kemptville Funeral Home Transformation

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