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by Hilary Thomson A group of people are making an effort to make life better for those with special needs in the community. People First North Grenville is not new. The self advocacy organization, which is committed to creating a supportive environment for people with intellectual disabilities in North Grenville, has been around for over 30 years. People First started in Canada in 1973 with a conference that was held for people who had lived in the country’s institutions. Canada’s first self-advocacy meeting was held in 1979 and gave people with disabilities the opportunity to talk about the things that were important to them, take a stand for what they believed in, and figure

out ways to become more interactive with the community. People First North Grenville hosted the Eastern Ontario People First meeting in May, which brought together various People First groups from the area. Deputy Major Jim McManaman attended the meeting and was so impressed with the group that he invited them to come make a presentation to council. President of People First North Grenville, Wayne Richer, says they jumped at the idea. “We wanted to let them know who we are and get to know them as well,” he says. On May 21, 2019 People First North Grenville made their presentation to council and it was met with lots of interest and enthusiasm. Member of People First North Grenville Linda

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Antoniak spoke about the word “retarded” and how much it hurts people with all types of disabilities. “I can do what everyone does,” she told council. “Call me Linda. I’m Linda Antoniak.” One of People First North Grenville’s main initiatives right now is to “Bury the R.” Wayne says he feels like he has been shot every time he is called retarded. He loves to watch stand up comedy, but he says many comedians use the “R” word like water. “They don’t know what it’s like in our shoes,” he says. “They just want to get a reaction from an audience.” The members of People First North Grenville have created a giant “R” which they are getting people to sign in solidarity and that they will physically bury later this year.

All members of council took the time to sign the “R” after hearing their presentation. The members of People First North Grenville were encouraged by the support they received from council. People First North Grenville advisor Bruce Paterson says that by and large North Grenville is a very respectful place. He says they hear a lot of stories from People First groups in larger communities where those with disabilities are consistently denied jobs and called names. “We have a lot of amazing partnerships in the community,” adds another advisor, Kaitlyn Utman. That being said, President of People First North Grenville Wayne Richer says he would really like to go into continued on page 2

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4th Annual Pat Vander Eyken Memorial Ladies Darts centre of giggling, laughing, or carrying on happening in the Legion. To describe her as ‘Life of the Party” would be an understatement. When she passed 5 years ago, many of us felt her loss deeply. We had lost a friend and ‘momma’ to many! So 4 years ago Julie O’Brien and a group of friends decided to host a Memorial Dart Tournament at the Legion…we join together to have fun and remember Pat. We tell silly stories, enjoy silent auctions, tickets are sold for door prizes and LOTS of laughter. A BIG shout out to local businesses and private donors who supplied door prizes! A highlight for many of us, is having Pat’s daughters and grand-daughters join in with us as we celebrate Pat’s memory. We had so much fun that many teams have already signed up for next year! We knew Pat was watching over us and could hear her comments each time someone did not manage to ‘Turn the Page’ when we shot our darts! UNTIL NEXT YEAR!

L-R: Joanne Dudka (daughter), Nancy Mclelland (daughter), Julie O’Brien (Organizer), Lynn Kenney (Heart & Stroke), Cathy Vander Eyken (daughter), Michelle Vander Eyken (grand-daughter) Legion Br 212 Kempt- Kemptville was victorious! Kenney from Heart & Stroke. ville again hosted this re- Jan Haggart, Wendy Chenier, Lynn spoke of the importance markable tournament. All Lesley McGhee and Jennie of fundraisers such as this to proceeds raised were donated Bond did us proud and won their organization and stayed to Heart & Stroke Foundation the overall trophy and brag- for the afternoon of festivifor further research. This year ging rights for a year. Way ties. Barb Smith, long-time a total of $2000 was raised! to go ladies! Wendy Chenier friend of Pat organized the We were entertained by the was also the winner of the kitchen food, money raised antics of dart players as we Double One (XX1) trophy. was added into the day’s total! Pat Vander Eyken came together to remember Congrats to all! and celebrate the life of Pat, Julie O’Brien, Le- was a character! She loved who passed away too soon. gion President and Tourna- her family, her friends and For the first time in the tour- ment Organizer welcomed the her darts, probably in that nament’s history, a team from ladies and introduced Lynn order. She was usually at the

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continued from front page schools to talk about bullying and accepting those that may be a bit different. “Kids can be cruel,” he said. Most of the members of People First North Grenville were the subject of bullying when they were in school and Wayne says he fears it may be even worse now because of technology and social media. “Today we have internet and phones,” he says. “It’s a lot worse than it was.” People First North Grenville holds monthly meetings where they plan fundraisers, events and talk about how the needs of those with disabilities can be better served in the community. This includes accessibility, affordable housing, jobs and transportation. “We want to make our town safer for everyone,” Wayne says. “Some people can’t speak for themselves, so we are their voice.” To learn more about People First North Grenville visit their website at www. peoplefirstng.wordpress.com and to keep up with what they are doing in the community. Find them on Facebook under People First North Grenville. June 12, 2019

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The North Grenville Times wins national newspaper award

The North Grenville Times has received a national award for our website. The Canadian Community Newspaper Awards is run by News Media Canada, the voice of the print and digital media industry in the country. Created in late 2016, it is the product of the agreement by its members to merge the Canadian Newspaper Association (CNA) and the Canadian Community Newspaper Association (CCNA). According to their website, News Media Canada represents over 800 trusted titles in every province and territory. As a member of News Media Canada, The North Grenville Times entered the 2019 Canadian Community Newspaper Awards. We are happy to report a third-place win for our website in the circulation 4,000 to 12,499 category! A special thank you goes out to Micheal Pacitto for creating the bones of the website, and especially to Christine Boyer who maintains and improves it on a regular basis. the north grenville

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Saturday, June 22, 2019 Ferguson Forest Centre 275 County Rd 44, Kemptville Show Times: 10 am, 12:30 pm & 2:30 pm The Canadian Raptor Conservancy Birds of Prey show is returning to the Ferguson Forest Centre on Saturday, June 22. 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 allowed at the show. Info: chair-fffc@outlook.com friendsofthefergusonforest.ca FB.com/Friends-of-the-Ferguson-Forest-Centre Birds of Prey Flight Show

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A full weekend of activities for all

Bonnie Biggs with Gord Logan, NG Times, as Kristine Parker looks on. Combined coffee sales and fundraising events for Campday at Tim Hortons for both Kemptville locations raised $9329.09 for the Tim Hortons Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Foundation! A big thank you to all volunteers and our generous community.

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"The sunshine had finally arrived in North Grenville and just in time for the Kemptville Ribfest. Saturday was a warm, sunny day which brought out lots of hungry meat lovers in search of the finest ribs. Even if ribs aren't your first choice, there were plenty of other options. Everything from BBQ chicken to bloomin' onions could be found within a few steps of each other. Despite a one year hiatus, Kemptville Ribfest was back in a big way and was obviously very popular. If you enjoy live music, great food and a relaxed outdoor atmosphere, then you're probably already thinking about next year's Ribfest. I couldn't blame you, I think I can still taste that amazing rib sauce."

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A serendipitous adventure by Hilary Thomson Life works in mysterious ways. When I was 21, I was going into my second year of post-secondary education at Carleton University. I was moving off campus with some friends and my Dad drove me with my bed and IKEA furniture from Toronto to Ottawa at the end of the summer. I had to go back with him to finish my last week at my summer job before school started in September, so after we dropped off my stuff, we turned around and headed back to the big city. In my family, my Dad is known for his “adventures.” Usually, this would mean getting in the car and heading out to explore a new part of the city or a small town in On-

Letter to the Editor Dear Editor, I am concerned about the poor identifiable painted lane lines on some of the County Roads, particularly Prescot street in downtown Kemptville. Communicating with County and local "powers to be", I discovered that tenders for these center line markings have not been issued yet. And the "job" will only get done in a month or two. Comments like narrow Roads, amount of traffic and turns wear these out. It is my opinion that these lines should be scheduled, each year, for an early May application and double painted or clear coat covered to have them last longer, if better paint is not available. The pedestrian cross overs are Municipal functions and the same should apply here. I urge ratepayers to write or call your elected person to pressure an early application for SAFETY reasons. Respectfully G.D. Gerry Bungay Kemptville.

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tario. We spent a lot of time touring around Prince Edward County when I was a teenager, blasting the soundtrack to Jesus Christ Superstar and getting ice cream at Slickers, Bloomfield, Ontario’s best kept secret. It was an overcast day at the end of August when we began the long drive back to Toronto from Ottawa. Out of the blue, my Dad pulled off the highway, announcing that we were going on – surprise, surprise – an adventure. We followed a few country roads which soon took us to the main street of a cute little town. We parked and walked along the road, over the Rideau Canal, looking at the locks and heading toward the ruins of an old mill along the water. A history buff, I remember being impressed by the well-maintained ruins

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complex, dating back to 1744, which grew around William Merrick’s original sawmill. We had a lovely lunch at the Yellow Canoe Café. If you had told 21-yearold me that I would be back using my journalism degree in that small town where my Dad and I had our adventure that afternoon, I would have thought you were crazy. The thought never crossed my mind that I would one day attend their council meetings, take photos at their events and do my best to tell the stories of the many unique people who make the Village of Merrickville-Wolford their home. I was reminded of my first introduction to Merrickville when I was showing it off to my friend when she came to visit over the May long weekend. We were sitting in the Yellow Canoe Café enjoying

Kemptville Campus Public Meeting by Deron Johnson

On Monday May 27, North Grenville Municipal Council held their first Public Discussion Forum at the W.B. George Centre on the Kemptville Campus. “The Future of the Kemptville Campus” seemed like a perfect choice of subject matter for this first meeting, as it’s been on the mind of many people since the Municipality of North Grenville bought it from the Agriculture Research Institute of Ontario in 2018. The meeting began with Tom Graham of TD Graham and Associates (who have been contracted to deliver the Kemptville Campus Marketing and Communications Strategy) introducing the first speaker for the meeting, North Grenville Mayor Nancy Peckford. Mayor Peckford started off by mentioning that the meeting was the first of a series of Town Hall meetings that the new council has initiated to engage with the community, solicit feedback and give residents a sense of where council is headed. She also made a point of reflecting on the importance of the Kemptville Campus by saying that “from the day that we (the new council) took office, the campus has been a significant priority for us”. The mayor further outlined what the future of the governance that will oversee the campus may look like, some of the conversations that have taken place with current and potential stakeholders and some

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and the exhibit inside one of the buildings that explained the history of the mill and how it helped found the small town. When we were done at the ruins, we walked back over the bridge and found a cute café in the back of one of the majestic stone buildings along the main street. Knowing we had a long drive ahead of us, we went back to our car after lunch and headed back towards the highway. It wasn’t a long detour, but a great memory that I have of an adventure with my father on the way back from setting up my new life in Ottawa. If life was like a novel, I would call this detour foreshadowing. The little town where my Dad and I stopped was Merrickville. We admired the Merrickville Lockstation as we crossed the river to the ruins of the old industrial

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of the vision for the future use of the campus, including additional educational opportunities, business incubation initiatives and agricultural-focused activities. A presentation made by North Grenville CAO Brian Carre, provided the financial details of the deal to purchase the campus. Brian advised the room of over one hundred people that the municipality was only one of thirty groups who expressed an interest in the campus. Though the market value of the property was assessed at $11 million in 2015, the final net purchase price was $4 million (minus deferred underground maintenance costs and a forgivable loan from the provincial government). The $4 million was financed through a loan with Infrastructure Ontario and was intended to be entirely repaid through revenues collected at the campus. The latter part of the meeting was then opened up for residents to ask questions, make comments or bring ideas forward. One of the ideas brought forward included the creation

of a climate change museum as suggested by Dr. Fred Scheuler who, along with his wife Aleta Karstad, have extensive data on the environmental history of North Grenville. Local resident Herb Cloutier suggested establishing a music education hub for schools, children and the whole community. He added that an instrument lending library and training program to teach people how to play could be part of it. Nancy Curtis suggested an agricultural museum be built on campus at Purvis Hall. To close the meeting, Mayor Peckford thanked everyone for attending, for their ideas and comments and for their patience. She also expressed the new council’s gratefulness for being given some time to get oriented with what she calls “this incredibly important part of what North Grenville is doing and to the future of not just our community, but to Eastern Ontario. We really want to do it right and do it well and have the community along with us every step of the way”.

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some soup and one of their delicious scones when the memories of that visit came flooding back. It’s funny how memory works like that. I have been to Merrickville hundreds of times now, but it took coming back without my reporter hat on to remember that fateful visit almost ten years ago. Although I never imagined my life would lead me to know so much about the small town which at one point was a small blip on my radar, I feel

so grateful that life pulled me in that direction. I haven’t checked in with my Dad to see if he remembers our little trip to Merrickville, but I bet he does. The town can’t help but leave an impact on the people who visit. Obviously, it left some sort of impression on me - one that in one way or another drew me back to tell the stories of the historic and vibrant community that I have come to know so well. Life is wonderfully strange isn’t it?

Federal government invests in cancelled tree program by Hilary Thomson The federal government has committed $15 million to Forest Ontario’s 50 Million Tree Program, ensuring its continuation for at least another four years. This is in response to the provincial government’s announcement in April that they were cutting the program, leaving its suppliers wondering about their future sustainability. The 50 Million Tree Program had an annual budget of $47 million and had planted more than 27 million trees across the province with the goal of reaching 50 million by 2025. CEO of Forest Ontario Rob Keen says Ontario needs to plant about 1 billion trees to ensure forest sustainability in the province. The funding cut left 7.5 million saplings at varying stages of growth in limbo, with nursery owners unsure of how they were going to fund their crops until they were ready to plant.

Kemptville’s Ferguson Forestry Centre is one of the main suppliers of the program. CEO Ed Patchell says the funding from the government is going to make a huge difference for the centre. “It gives us a four-year reprieve to allow us to adjust to the changes,” he says. There are currently 3 million trees at the Centre at varying stages of growth, and the federal government’s investment will ensure they will have a permanent home. Although this is good news, it is by no means a permanent solution. Ed says they will still be looking at other avenues that will allow them to continue to operate into the future, as the 50 Million Tree program represents about 30 to 40 per cent of the centre’s income base. “We have corporate interest and the municipality is looking at their own tree needs,” he says. “It’s nothing concrete but it gives us time to have it worked out.”

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Public Works: Facts and Fiction by Councillor John Barclay with help from Public Works staff In the past six months as the Council Liaison to Public Works, I've come to appreciate both the scale and scope of the work that a relatively small number of staff undertake on behalf of the residents of North Grenville. I've learned a great deal about what the department does, how it does it and how it's paid for. I'm still learning. A month ago, Council spent the better part of a day touring the various Municipal facilities and assets we own. It was a real eye-opener. I thought I'd share some of what I've discovered and provide some clarification of what are commonly held misperceptions about the department. First of all, here are the things that the Public Works Department handles: Road Maintenance - both Rural and Urban, Storm Water (Pipes, ditches and storm ponds), Waste Management (our Transfer Station and reporting for inactive Landfill Sites), Water and Waste Water (Treatment, pipes and sewers), Engineering, Capital Construction and Development. Here are three misconceptions that seem to have staying power in the community: 1) There are absolutely NO plans to meter or tax private wells and septic systems by North Grenville 2) Only the water and

sewer users of Kemptville pay for the service, it's not funded by your property tax, user fees are based on a base rate and consumption. 3) Currently there is no curbside pick-up of yard waste (brush or leaves). The transfer station in Oxford Mills will take it but it charges for brush ($65/tonne with a $5 minimum) and solid waste. There are, however, no fees for recyclables, tires or hazardous waste at the station. Here are some interesting facts: 1) North Grenville has over 300 km of roadways, about 170 km are paved and about 130 km are gravel. In order for a gravel road to be considered for pavement: the roadway should have a vehicle count of over 400 cars per day, have a good gravel sub-base and be easily incorporated into the winter road plowing routes. 2) Public Works has a single road crew shift comprised of 12 full-time and 7 winter casual or contract workers including one mechanic. 3) The graders (3), sidewalk machines (3), dump truck/plows (6) and other vehicles are housed in one urban garage and one rural garage in Oxford Mills. A full-time mechanic works from the rural garage keeping everything in tip top shape. 4) North Grenville has no active landfill sites. The Kemptville and South Gower sites are formally closed and the Burritts Rapids and

scheduled, weather dependent, when with the street sweeping in town is done and the road is dry. A couple of questions: What is a traffic calming policy? It's a policy that gives a consistent approach to how to deal with speed concerns; whether or not speed bumps are required or other traffic calming methods, the bump outs are called for. Those are all traffic calming methods. What if I have a complaint or concern about my water bill? Public Works have a toilet leak kit they can provide. A water operator can be arranged to inspect the residence for the places we normally find leaks. If financial assistance is required, there are a few programs; the LEAP program out of Brockville, the OESP creditapplication based program, and the Ontario Works has assistance programs. MORE QUESTIONS or CONCERNS? There's no wrong door to knock on - contact me, another Councillor or the Public Works Department directly and we'll get back to you as soon as we can. John Barclay Councillor, Liaison to Public Works jbarclay@northgrenville. on.ca 613-322-8132 (Direct) or 613-875-4012 Karen Dunlop Director of Public Works kdunlop@northgrenville. on.ca 613-258-9569 ext.132

Oxford Mills sites are mothballed. The garbage goes to Moose Creek, about an hour east of Kemptville. On Mondays and Thursdays, Public Works typically takes three to four 53' trailers to the Moose Creek land fill. During the last waste audit, over 50% of North Grenville's solid waste was composed of organic matter that could have been composted. Cut your bag tag budget in half. 5) North Grenville is considered to be relatively flat. The majority of the municipally ranges between 90 to 110 metres above sea level, a differential of only about 60 feet. All and all, with very little topographic relief, landowners within the municipality constantly struggle to maintain and ensure adequate drainage. From my limited experience, once the phone calls and emails have ended about snow clearance and pot-holes, Public Works is dealing frequently with drainage concerns. 6) Over the past few years, requests for traffic assessments for calming, speed and stop signs have increased dramatically. When the request is received, a speed assessment and traffic count is completed to determine if the speeds are in excess of the posted limit and are in compliance with Traffic Standards. If the speed is excessive, a request for enforcement is communicated to the Police Service Board for consideration. 7) Cross walk painting is

Plan to fill the skilled trades gap in United Counties by David Shanahan Some time ago, we published articles dealing with the problems local businesses are facing in finding skilled tradespeople. There are simply not enough carpenters, masons, electricians, and so on in North Grenville, and it seems that the schools are not encouraging young people to go into those fields. Now a new scheme is being implemented in the United Counties and surrounding areas to try and fill that gap. However, there is no indication that North Grenville will be able to benefit directly from it. A collaboration, consisting of Economic Development Offices from Brockville, Gananoque, Prescott and the United Counties of Leeds and Grenville, along with the Employment + Education Centre (EEC), CSE Consulting, KEYS and St. Lawrence College, have received funding from SkillsAdvance Ontario for a project June 12, 2019

called Pathways to Production. The $500,000 in funding will, it is hoped, provide “a pipeline of skilled employees to fill local job opportunities, add value to the local manufacturing sector by reducing costs and increasing productivity through retention strategies, on-boarding, coaching, mentoring and post-hiring support”, according to a statement release by the partners involved in the scheme. One local construction company told me that they could hire twice as many workers as they currently have, such is the amount of work available in this area. But those workers are not out there. Another very successful local company is looking for at least four trained mechanics to maintain their vehicles, again without success. This is not only a local problem. In a report prepared at the end of last year by the Business Development Bank of Canada, called “Labour Shortage: Here to Stay”, the picture painted is not hopeful. During 2018 in Ontario,

48% of construction companies found it difficult to hire new workers. The number in the retail sector was 54%, and Manufacturing found it hardest of all at 56%. The overall conclusion of the Report was: “Close to 40% of Canadian small and medium-sized businesses are already having difficulty hiring new employees and the situation is getting worse. As our population ages and baby boomers retire, growth in Canada’s labour force is forecast to fall to near zero. We do not expect labour shortages to get better for at least a decade”. The Economic Development Offices of Brockville and United Counties of Leeds and Grenville have conducted research that statistically support this need. The area’s Employment Service Providers have tried to help manufacturing employers hire over 200 employees in the past 12 months and have noted the same concerns. SkillsAdvance Ontario funds partnerships that connect employers with the employment

UPDATE UPDATE UPCOMING MEETINGS **NOTE: Committee of the Whole meetings are held on the first and second Tuesday of the month and Council meetings are held on the third Tuesday of the month. COUNCIL Tuesday, June 18 at 6:30 pm in the Council Chambers at the Municipal Centre COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE Tuesday, July 2 at 6:30 pm in the Council Chambers at the Municipal Centre COMMITTEE & PUBLIC MEETINGS Special Committee of the Whole – Tuesday, June 18 at 2:30 pm at the Municipal Centre BIA Board of Directors – Wednesday, June 19 at 6:00 pm at the Municipal Centre **NOTE: Council and Committee of the Whole meetings are live streamed and archived on the Municipal website. Agendas for upcoming meetings are published on the Friday prior to the meeting and minutes are posted after they are approved. Visit www.northgrenville.ca and click on Agendas, Minutes & Video in the Govern tab.

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIEES

The Municipality of North Grenville is seeking applications from individuals interested in being appointed to the following Advisory Committees during the term of Council (ending November 2022): • Accessbility Advisory Committee •Active Transportation Advisory Committee •Agriculture & Rural Affairs Advisory Committee •Arts & Culture Advisory Committee •Environmental Action Advisory Committee •Health, Wellness & Fitness Advisory Committee •Heritage Advisory Committee Further information is available by contacting the Clerk at cpominville@northgrenville.on.ca or 613-258-6569 ext. 110. Application forms are available at www.northgrenville.ca/careers. Please submit applications by 2:00 pm on Friday, June 14, 2019 to the Clerk by email at cpominville@northgrenville.on.ca or in person to the Municipal Office, 285 County Road 44.

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS

The Municipality of North Grenville is requesting proposals to complete a Parks, Recreation & Culture 10 Year Master Plan. For further information, please see our Bids & Tenders page under the Work tab at www.northgrenville.ca

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and training services required to recruit and advance workers with the right essential, technical, and employability skills. It also supports jobseekers to obtain employment by providing them with sector-specific employment and training services, and connecting them to the right employers. MPP Steve Clark states, “I’m glad to see local educators, trainers and employers stepping up to create opportunities in Prescott, Brockville and Gananoque. Through this project, we’re giving 50 people a fair shot at leaving unemployment and gaining good, permanent jobs. Whenever I visit a local manufacturer, one of the first concerns they raise is the need for more skilled workers. This is an issue we have to address as a region to attract new investment and I’m proud our government is supporting this effort to create a larger skilled workforce.” Ann Weir, Economic Development Officer for United Counties of Leeds and Grenville,

says “We continue to have a very strong manufacturing base in the Leeds Grenville. Manufacturers were immediately open to working together to develop and grow their skilled workforce which ultimately positions the region well for the future.”

It remains to be seen whether the Pathways to Production project will include North Grenville at some point. The need here, in this rapidly-growing part of the province, continues to shackle development and economic growth.

The Kemptville College Alumni Reunion

The Kemptville College Alumni Reunion will be held on Saturday, August 24th, 2019 at Lombardy Fairgrounds. The fairgrounds are located 6 km south of Smiths Falls off Hwy 15. Years ending in ‘4 and ‘9 will be recognized but all graduating years are invited to attend. Please check out our web site www.KCalumni.ca for more information or contact Audrey Baker at a.bakercl@ hotmail.com or phone 613 283 5033.

The official opening of the Kemptville College Alumni Historical Building will take place after the 1:30 pm Annual Meeting . This should be approximately 2:15 pm. Grads and donors are very welcome to attend.

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Diabetes Education Program presents special guest speaker Dr. Melanie Atkinson, Chiropodist

The Kemptville District Hospital (KDH) Diabetes Education and Support Program is pleased to present Chiropodist Dr. Melanie Atkinson as a guest speaker on the topic of “Diabetes and Foot Care” on June 19, 2019 at 6:30 pm in the hospital’s Courtyard Lounge. Dr. Atkinson will discuss the early signs of diabetic foot complications, what to look for, and how to best care for one’s feet. Melanie, who founded the “Body and Sole Foot Care Clinic” in Kemptville in 2011, earned her Bachelor

of Science and Doctor of Podiatric Medicine degrees from the London [England] Foot Hospital and School of Podiatry. She also completed a Podiatric Research Degree at Brighton University in the UK. After working in the UK, she came to Canada to teach at the Ontario Chiropody Program in Toronto for a number of years before moving to the Ottawa area. Her wide variety of experience includes working in hospitals, diabetes clinics, and community health centres as well as in private practice in the Ottawa and North Grenville areas. Atkinson was recognized by Rotary International with the Paul Harris Award for her years of dedicated volunteer work, setting up programs to reduce the rate of amputations due to diabetes in Caribbean countries. This special event is open

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to the public. Clients of the KDH Diabetes Education and Support Program, family and friends are encouraged to attend, along with anyone who has an interest in the topic. If you plan on attending, please advise KDH’s Diabetes Booking Staff at 613-258-6133 extension 289. KDH’s Courtyard Lounge is located on the ground floor of the hospital to the right of the main entrance. KDH offers a full range of diabetes education and support services, including day and evening group education about diabetes, individual counseling, insulin initiation, a pre-diabetes program, grocery store tours (how to interpret food labels), weekly exercise class, and telephone support. All of these services are free and self- referrals are welcome. To join a program call 613-258-6133, extension 289.

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Kemptville Horticultural Society If you love gardening, whether you are experienced or a beginner, Kemptville Horticultural Society is the place for you. We meet on the third Wednesday of every month (except July/ August/December) at the Kemptville Pentecostal Church on Hwy.43. For $15 a year, you receive an informative yearbook, discounts at local nurseries, guest speakers, plant sales and flower shows. We also have garden tours every 2 years which raise money for local programs and bursaries for students who are furthering their education in Horticulture, Forestry, Environmental or Agriculture. This year, our garden tour is on Saturday June 22 and features 8 exceptional local gardens. The tour runs from 10 am until 4 pm, with afternoon tea included, for $15. For more information, call Arline at 258-4645.

Don Quixote showcases local talent and love of dance

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by Hilary Thomson The Urbandale Arts Centre was filled to the brim on Sunday, June 2 at the final performance of Don Quixote, presented by The Academy of Expressive Dance. Dancers of all ages played a part in the performance which included many forms of dance including traditional ballet, jazz and tap. The costumes and set were of professional caliber which helped transport the audience to the small town in Spain where the ballet is set. Spanish gowns twirled as the more advanced performers showcased their skill on stage. The main character, Kitri, was played by Katie Neale who stole the show with her grace, poise and obvious talent. Her love interest, Basilio, played by Justus Van Noppen was a great supporting dancer, especially at the end of the performance when the pair performed a gorgeous duet that captivated the audience and earned them roaring applause. Although there were many talented dancers on stage throughout the performance, what made it really special was the involvement of every dancer at the studio, from preschool age to adult. Teachers led the youngest performers as they twirled around the stage as little chickens and pre-ballet students performed

L - R: Lions Bill White, Chico Horricks, Jerry Osborne and Sharon Murray, jackpot winner Susan Berndt and Lions David Doyle, Joanne Huels and Alan Forbes. Submitted by Terry Restoule On June 4th in the 35th draw of the third round of "Catch the Ace", Susan Berndt claimed the jackpot amount of $13,404.00, when her ticket was drawn and the Ace of Spades was found in envelope 37. Susan had gone to several vendors that day trying to get a ticket. Most vendors were sold out so she came to the Legion Hall prior to the draw to see if she could get a ticket there. Her ticket was among the last to go into the drum. The drum was then spun and Lion Chico Horricks reached in nearly to the bottom and pulled her ticket. Susan was overjoyed to hear her name called and happy to win the $474 weekly prize. She couldn't believe her luck when the ace was turned over. Persistence pays off. June 12, 2019

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a group dance as cats. There were also adult dancers who performed a ballet/jazz routine called Senoritas Tango close to the end of the performance. You could tell what a labour of love the performance was at the end of the show when many of the dancers broke into tears. There was a particularly touching farewell to three of the most senior students who are leaving the Academy this year. Two of them had been dancing at the Academy of Expressive Dance for over a decade. “We all wish Rebecca, Jamie and Erica the very best in all of their future endeavours,” wrote Artistic Director

Andrea Gaw-Prekob in the program. “I know each one of them will be successful in whatever path they choose!” The Academy of Expressive Dance was founded in 1991 by Andrea and has influenced over 3000 youth in the community over the past 28 years. Their slogan is “Where everyBODY sparkles” and if last Sunday’s performance is any indication it can’t be truer. It was a great performance and an excellent example of how powerful the arts can be in creating a strong, vibrant and loving community that bolsters its members and helps create confident and thriving children, youth and adults.

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knowledge and skills from those with experience. In addition to providing fresh food, belonging to a community garden can increase social connectedness and contribute to our health through physical activity out in the fresh air, provide a chance to meet new people, and can help us feel more connected to our communities. If you are interested in starting your own garden or trying something new, check out the Food Inventory at foodcoreLGL.ca for places where you can buy plants, seeds or participate in seed exchanges, and find a local community garden near you. For more information, connect with the Health Unit at healthunit.org, find us on Facebook and on Twitter, or call 1-800-660-5853.

Buying local food this summer

During the summer months, fresh produce becomes more available to us. While this is a great time to garden, some people prefer to buy their vegetables and fruit. To get the best out of Ontario’s growing season choose foods with the Foodland Ontario logo at the grocery store. Buying your food at a farmers’ market or farm gate

is another way to support our local farms. When you buy food that is grown locally, it is very fresh and tasty. This is because it is in-season and has not been transported over a large distance. Buying local helps support your community, creates jobs, and supports economic growth in Ontario. Another benefit is that when you get to know the people who grow and produce your food you may feel more connected to what you eat. Whether you grow your own or buy from a grocery store, farmers’ market, or farm gate, there is no question that vegetables and fruit are an important part of a healthy eating pattern. Fill half your plate with vegetables and fruit to get a variety of colors, textures, tastes, vitamins, minerals and fibre. Keep in mind the darker the colour, the higher the vegetable or fruit is in nutrients. Visit healthunit.org for food safety information for garden projects as well as choosing, cleaning, storing and preparing vegetables. You can also find us on Facebook and on Twitter, or call us at 1-800-660-5853.

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“Aging Strong: Respect and Protect Seniors” is theme for Seniors’ Month in Ontario, 2019. The Cambridge Dictionary defines respect as, “politeness, honour, and care shown towards someone or something that is considered important.” Protect is defined as to keep safe from injury, damage or loss, as well as to shelter and preserve. At Kemptville & District Home Support, this philosophy underlies all of our services. One of these services is Escorted Transportation. Drives are provided for medical appointments both locally and long-distance, as well local trips for groceries, the bank, post office etc. This service also accompanies clients to their destination within the hospitals, and if parking is an issue, there are companion volunteers who can accompany the clients. These medical appointments typically also include a stop at the pharmacist and periodically a stop for a few groceries. There are 6 reception volunteers who, along with staff, arrange the drives. This past year 4,278 drives were provided to 261 individuals. The clients are driven by volunteers; currently there are 36 volunteer drivers on our Team. In the past 6 years, KDHSI’s transportation service has more than doubled. Beyond Ministry of Health, United Way funding and service fees, we have to raise almost $30,000 to continue with this exponential growth. In February we made a presentation to the Municipality of North Grenville Council requesting funds to support

KDHSI’s Escorted Transportation service for seniors and adults with physical disabilities. The entire Council and Municipal staff recognize the value of this service; and, we are very pleased to announce that we received the $12,500 that was requested. It is very fitting that we received the cheque at the start of Seniors’ Month! We have had a great start to the year financially, and need to keep up the momentum to raise the remaining $50,000 in order to continue with all of the important services here at Kemptville & District Home Support. KDHSI’s ‘Window Sticker’ fundraising campaign started in June. This is where cashiers at local stores will be asking customers if they would like to donate $2 to Kemptville & District Home Support. ‘B&H Your Community Grocer’ jumped on board. Kemptville Canadian Tire will be participating in the campaign in July. We will keep you posted about the other stores that will be participating. Thank you to the local stores, their staff and their customers! KDHSI’s Annual Seniors’ BBQ/Picnic will take place Wednesday June 26 at the beautiful Maplewood hall and grounds in Oxford Mills. This is an excellent opportu-

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Ontario Seniors to receive publicly-funded dental care Senior citizens in Ontario deserve to be respected and live in dignity. Often obstacles and finances have prohibited some seniors from being able to receive the dental care they require. Ontario is protecting what matters most by providing low-income seniors access to quality dental care through a new publicly-funded dental care program that will begin in late summer 2019. Raymond Cho, Minister of Seniors and Accessibility and Christine Elliott, Deputy Premier and Minister of Health and Long-Term Care, announced an annual investment of $90 million for publicly-funded dental care for seniors, when fully implemented. "No senior in Ontario

should go without quality dental care," said Minister Elliott. "Our government continues to put patients at the centre of care by providing seniors with the support they need to access high-quality and affordable dental care. We are taking another step in creating a sustainable and connected public health care system that is built for the people and for the future." Ontarians aged 65 and over, with an income of $19,300 or less, or couples with a combined annual income of $32,300 or less, who do not have dental benefits, will qualify for the Ontario Seniors Dental Care Program. The services will be accessed through public health units, community health centres and Aboriginal Health Access

Aldus, Aldus, Marilyn Marilyn 61,000 hospital emergency visits for dental problems, at a cost to Ontario’s health care system of approximately $31 million. Two-thirds of low-income seniors do not have access to dental insurance. Once the program is launched, seniors will be able to get an application form from the ministry’s website or public health unit. Applications will be assessed, and eligible clients will be enrolled in the program. By winter 2019, the program will expand to include new dental services in underserviced areas, including through mobile dental buses and an increased number of dental suites in public health units.

Centres across the province. "The health and well-being of seniors across the province is one of our government's top priorities," said Minister Cho. "For many lower income seniors, it is hard for them to access affordable dental care. This program is putting seniors first by providing the essential services they need and deserve." Untreated oral health issues can lead to chronic diseases and a reduced quality of life, while also creating a reliance on emergency departments already under increased capacity pressures. "Dental care for seniors will provide them with the right care and avoid preventable emergency department visits", said Minister Elliott. In 2015, there were almost

Introducing SASHA from Big Sky Ranch

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Hello avid readers of Big Sky Ranch’s column! This week is a long overdue introduction to the Sanctuary’s COO (Chief Operating Officer). Sasha can be found hard at work supervising, greeting and thinking in shaded areas. I will take over from here. I am a remarkable looking German Shepherd that was re-homed to the Sanctuary a few years back. My age is … well….a lady never reveals her age and I will ask you not to inquire! Rather than moving on, Andy (Head Gatekeeper) took a shine to me, and it was quite

clear that the feeling was mutual. So I stayed! I also realized early on that I would need to help out around the place and so settled in to the position of Official Greeter. When visitors arrived, I was first in the parking lot to wag and say hello. I continue to greet folks, but am slowing down a bit and may not be the first in line to welcome you. Besides being the Greeter, I also am the sounding board for Andy to run his ideas past. He has wonderful ideas, and I help make the important decisions. We can often be seen sitting together, or walking around the pens and enclosures, making

a bit and rest behind his chair until I feel the need to get up and do another walk-about. When Andy is done with his office work, we head out together for another look at the activities of Big Sky Ranch. He stops and visits with visitors and checks in with some of the many volunteers that help us around the Sanctuary. While Andy is doing his thing, I am observing from a shady spot somewhere in the yard. A nice spot, where I can keep a paw on the pulse of activity here. The cats come over to drop off their intel (cat word for intelligence gathered). For some reason, (perhaps they watch too many James Bond movies), they fancy themselves Secret Agents. They do have stealth on their side,. but often give themselves away when they come out for attention and pets. Often they do pick up important information, such as which fences need a quick repair, or a door that doesn’t quite shut. Finally, this COO can have lunch (if Andy or the volunteers share). If not, I get fed again at supper. Then, a well-deserved rest, perhaps a full-fledged nap! This is when I do my best thinking. Behind closed eyes, nice quiet location, and I can come up with quite the list of information to pass along to Andy. I will almost always get up for visitors, but, sometimes, the day has been just too hectic and they can come to me in my office. Always up for a friendly hello, a drop in for a chat, and a nice pet is welcomed. Please feel free to visit all of us here at Big Sky Ranch Animal Sanctuary. It is spring, finally, and we look forward to lots of visitors. Please visit the website for info www.bigskyranch.ca. Also, a big thanks to all of the many folks who ran fundraisers, contributed and continue to drop off funds to help keep us fed and sheltered.

important choices of what needs to be done and when. We also discuss the well-being of the animals. This is where I really help out. I walk the area every morning, check-in with all the critters. The horses are a fount of info and often see situations from a different perspective. When they share with me, I pass on the important stuff. Then I stop in to visit the goats. Most often, they are doing silly things like bouncing around on their structures, or trying to climb trees; but they do have their moments of seriousness and will stop and chat for a bit as they pass along scraps of info to me. After dropping in on horses and goats, I take a break, usually in a nice shady spot where I can mull over what to pass on and what to keep to myself. I check in with Andrew, (Gate Keeper in training) and see what he is up to - working with some of the volunteers and doing the repair and building jobs that keep everything at the Sanctuary looking great and working even better! He passes on the meaningful things and I am off again on my rounds. I look in on the chickens, ducks, and other smaller creatures. They are a source of gossip and love to pass it along. Sometimes useful and often interesting! Another break, this time a longer one, usually in the office with Andy at his desk, I can relax

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In Kemptville on Sunday, November 11, 2018 at the age of 68 years. Loving partner of Stephen Rawlins. A Graveside Service will be held at Kemptville Union Cemetery, 111 King Street, Kemptville on Saturday, June 15, 2019 at 2:00 p.m. Condolences/Tributes/Donations Hulse, Playfair & McGarry www.hpmcgarry.ca 613-258-2435

Eric Gutknecht Bursary Fund receives Women’s Donations

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The 2nd quarter meeting for 100 Women Who Care North Grenville was held on the May 7. The group chose Eric Gutknecht Memorial Bursary as the latest funding recipient. Bill Gutknecht presented on behalf of the charity outlining the opportunities presented to youth at both local high schools in our community. Any graduating student who is pursuing post-secondary education and has shown perseverance/ adversity is eligible to apply for the bursary. This fund has donated over $20,000 in bursaries to date to deserving students! This bursary fund was created shortly after the tragic loss of their son Eric in 2010. There was not a dry eye in the room! We look forward to hearing from Bill again at our September meeting. There were 77 women that gathered together in the main room at eQuinelle Golf Club, one of the many sponsors of the event. Door prizes were graciously donated by Moose Mart, Studio Maud, Reflexology by Heather Clarke and Perennials from Melanie Goldberg. Special thank you to Natalie Castellas of Catered Affairs, also a sponsor and member, who provided a light meal for the group. Donations from the meal assist in covering the group’s administrative expenses. In celebration of Mother’s Day, Pioneer Nursery donated lovely pansy baskets for centerpieces. One lucky mom from each table was able to take home a cheerful prize! Thank you to Peter Johnson – our ladies were entertained by his wonderful melodies. Thanks to all who donated – we really appreciate you!

Representatives from this quarter’s three nominated charities, provided an update on their initiatives so the members could make an informed vote. Colette Stanisci of Victoria’s Quilts, also gave a report on how the funds were used from last quarter. They were utilized to purchase fabric/ equipment and will be a significant contribution in creating the over 200 quilts that are lovingly created by this chapter in our community for the upcoming year. The room was overflowing with love knowing that the 100 Women Who Care North Grenville is making an impact in our community. As of the last meeting, the 100 Women Who Care North Grenville was hovering around 107 ladies strong. With contributions from new and existing members, a total of $5200 was raised for this 2nd quarter - our largest donation to date. Be sure to check out the Facebook page and website for pictures from our last meeting. Special thanks to Claira Bastien for being our talented photographer to document all the fun we have together. The next meeting of 100 Women Who Care NG is scheduled for Tuesday, September 24th, 2019 at eQuinelle. Please come as a guest to see what we are all about. The warmth of the membership is contagious, and we are sure you will want to join in this amazing movement happening here in North Grenville. I To find out more about 100 Women Who Care NG, see their impact on our community, or to become a member, visit their website at www.100womenwhocareng.com . www.ngtimes.ca

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by David Shanahan Victor Suthren had a long career before arriving in the Village of Merrickville. He was Director General of the Canadian War Museum from 1986 until 1997, when he left and he was appointed an Honorary Captain in the Royal Canadian Navy from 1997 until 2014, with responsibility for promoting a wider appreciation for Canadian naval history in the public sphere. On top of all that, Victor has had thirteen books published, many of historical fiction, of which the latest, “Black Flag of the North”, an amazing adventure story about the “King of the Pirates”, happens to be a true story. Victor’s time at the Museum and in the Navy had involved organising many public events, designed to promote Canadian history and bring it to the Canadian public. He believes he could do a similar job here in Merrickville-Wolford. “I realised that there is such a rich heritage here, and so many already protecting it. I thought I might be able to add my experience from Federal Heritage activity to keeping what we have and still prudently advancing. I’d love to see the historical side of this town enhanced and to celebrate it a lot more.” In the meantime, Victor has provided residents of Merrickville-Wolford and far beyond with a wonderful library of books to entertain and stimulate interest in Canada’s rich history.

by Hilary Thomson It is no secret that the provincial government has been slashing budgets left, right and centre. As the Mayor of Merrickville Wolford, Doug Struthers has been keeping an eye on the funding cuts and what that means for the residents of the municipality. Although no funding cuts have been announced at the municipal level, there are several County services that will be affected by significant cuts next year. The province seems to have rolled back the cuts for 2019, however they have stated that the funding formula for many services will change in 2020. According to the United Counties of Leeds and Grenville, this will amount to a total loss of $1,750,203 in funding for essential services like childcare, Ontario Works and paramedic services. Doug says the County has reported that EMS calls have increased by eight per cent over the past eight years which makes him wonder how they are going to maintain the same level of service with more demand and less money. One option is to amalgamate services, which is already being done with Health Units across the province. Doug believes that should this happen with other services, there needs to be a distinction made between rural and urban municipalities. “There are different kinds of services

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submitted by Merrickville Midweek Market President Scott Kelland The Mid-week Market on Main Street in Merrickville launched our third season on Wednesday, June 5. Mayor Doug Struthers, a regular MMMarket patron last year, attended the launch and said he looks forward to dropping by each Wednesday afternoon to get a taste of the local wares on display. Despite the cool, wet spring weather, our vendors put on an awesome spread. The opening featured fresh produce and herbs, home cooking and baking, preserves and pickles, locally-produced honey and maple syrup, and the works of our local artisans and craftspersons. With the promised sunny weather, we can expect an even greater variety of goodies in the weeks to come. Come see us every Wednesday afternoon through September, 1 pm to 6 pm, on Main Street West. 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. 10

needed in rural areas than urban centres,” he says. Although most of the cuts are at the county level, municipalities are being told they need to find four per cent cost savings in their budget. They have all been given something the province is calling the Municipal Modernization Fund (MMF) which is meant to help municipalities find “efficiencies,” to use one of the current government’s favourite buzzwords. Doug is concerned that this grant means that the Ontario Municipal Partnership Fund, which is important to small municipalities like Merrickville-Wolford, will be cut considering the injection they received with the MMF. “They are saying there is not going to be a significant change in 2020 for northern and rural municipalities but this doesn’t mean no impact,” Doug says. “Time will tell.” Doug is also looking ahead to the future and watching closely as the province studies regional governments in the Toronto area. He be-

lieves that it is a possibility that small municipalities like Merrickville-Wolford could be swallowed up into regional governments should they not prove to be “effective” and “efficient” enough in the province’s eyes. “They might decide to go to single tier or regional government,” Doug says. “Many studies show that single tier governments do not equal cost savings.” Although Doug is remaining diplomatic about the provincial government’s actions, he does have concerns about the way it is being rolled out. “It has left organizations scrambling,” he says. “How are they going to maintain the level of service with less money?” Doug believes the only way that social services will be able to survive is by downloading the cost onto the taxpayer, which would directly impact his constituents’ livelihoods. “These services are valued and needed by our residents,” he says. “It’s causing a lot of concern.”

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Interlibrary loans back at library by Hilary Thomson The interlibrary loan service is returning to the North Grenville Public Library (NGPL) and Merrickville Public Library (MPL). At the end of May, the Southern Ontario Library Service (SOLS) and the Ontario Library Service North (OLS-N) released a joint statement saying that while the delivery service for interlibrary loans is still cancelled, they will be partially reimbursing libraries for Canada Post postage that will now be used to send books between libraries in Ontario. They will also be continuing to offer the platform used to coordinate interlibrary loans that was suspended as of April 18, 2019. The platform has been up and running again since June 1. CEO of the NGPL Rachel Brown says that while this is good news overall, it will take some time for library staff to get used to using Canada Post to send and receive books. Although SOLS has said they will be reimbursing the libraries for part of the postage costs, how much they will get and where the money is coming from has yet to be determined. It will also take more staff time to package, print off labels and get the books to the post office. “We are going to do it but there are a lot of logistics to work out,” Rachel says. In a written statement to CBC, SOLS CEO Barbara Franchetto said the amount of money libraries will receive “will depend on the volume of lending this year.” According to library records, the NGPL lent out 1714 books in 2018. Rachel estimates that should that number remain roughly the same, it would cost about $4000 a year in postage fees to participate in the interlibrary loans system. This does not include packaging costs and staff time. Rachel says the NGPL would welcome any donation of gently used packing envelopes as she is expecting

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to have to acquire hundreds of them to keep up with the demands of the service. Librarian at the MPL Mary-Kate Laphen agrees that it will take some time to get used to the new process. She says it is worth it for small libraries like the MPL to participate because they borrow more than they lend. At this point postage costs will be shouldered by the library that is sending the book, rather than the one receiving it. “Asking lending libraries to shoulder the cost is awkward,” she says, adding that it might be fairer to work out a system where the library borrowing the book pays the postage fee. “I am sure we can work it out,” she says. “It’s still early days.” Mary-Kate says it is likely that the interlibrary loan service will not be as efficient or wide-spread as before. Ontario libraries will have the choice whether to participate in the system and larger library systems who already have a large and varied catalogue may not want to bother with lending out their books to smaller libraries in Ontario. This would mean that there is a smaller pool for those in the system to draw from. “Some libraries might put a limit on how many books they are willing to lend,” Mary-Kate says. “I’m not sure what this new world of interlibrary loans is going to look like.” Despite the fact that the press release from SOLS and OLS-N says they worked with the Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Sport to find a way to re-instate the interlibrary loan service, there has been no announcement of funding from the province to help with postage costs. Funding to SOLS has still been reduced by $1.6 million. “SOLS is cutting back in other areas,” Rachel says, referring to the possibility of more job losses at SOLS. Interlibrary loans at the MPL is now up and running, while the NGPL should start offering the service again at the beginning of July.

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What is better than one party to celebrate our Nation’s birthday? Why TWO parties of course! submitted by Samantha Rivet-Stevenson

The Kemptville Black Sox have been busy this season, playing multiple games a week in the Greater Ottawa Fastball League. On Wednesday, May 22, the team played the Stittsville 56ers, losing 3-2. Team spokesperson Hugh Murray says Zach Thompson and Tom Hanna pitched well for the team and Jefferson Roman, Jeremy Malloy and Moises Del Corral each had two hits. On Friday, May 24, the Black Sox traveled to Orleans to play the Orleans Rebels. Hugh says this was their best game of the season. “We out hit them, but they hit a 2-run homer to tie in the 6th inning,” he says. Dan Thompson pitched with relief from Shannon Borho and Dan and Zach Thompson both hit home runs. On Wednesday, May 29, they played their first home game of the season vs. the Kars Aces. They played two games with one win and one loss. On Wednesday, June 5, the Black Sox traveled to Manotick to play the Kars Aces again, losing both games. Unfortunately, Hugh says they are going to have to reschedule their home games because the peewee girls need the field to practice during their time slot. Stay tuned for revised schedule of Kemptville Black Sox home games.

Kemptville Live Music Festival Passport Contest submitted by Deron Johnson The Board of Management of the Old Town Kemptville Business Improvement Area (BIA) is excited to announce the launch of our Kemptville Live Music Festival Passport Contest which will result in one lucky winner receiving two VIP tickets for the entire four-day festival. The contest will run for the month of June and will highlight participating Downtown businesses in the BIA footprint of Prescott and Clothier Streets, as well as the businesses on Sanders and Rideau Streets (also known as the Triangle). In addition, other businesses outside the Downtown area are also participating in the contest as sponsors and acting as a location where people can pick up a passport. The contest is based on a concept whereby people pick up a passport at one of the participating or sponsoring locations, then they need to visit a total of six businesses within the Downtown (BIA 11

footprint and the Triangle) to get a stamp or initial or signature. Once signatures from six different Downtown businesses have been collected, the passport is then left at the last business where the final signature was obtained. All of the passports will then be collected on Saturday, June 29 and a final draw for the winning passport will be made during the Canada Day weekend. The idea for the passport promotion was brought to the BIA Events Committee by a local volunteer who not only designed the passport and the promotional poster, but also went door-to-door in the Downtown to encourage businesses to participate. They also approached businesses outside the Downtown area to cultivate further support for the contest in the form of sponsorship and to help increase the number of locations where people could pick up the passport. “This promotion is an

The Kemptville District Community Association (KDCA) is organizing a great Canada Day celebration in Riverside Park this year. The fun starts with the traditional Canada Day Breakfast at the Legion at 8 am and finishes with the most amazing fireworks you have ever seen in a small municipality at 10 pm. And that is the SECOND party! Rockin at Riverside is the FIRST party! From 1-10 pm in Riverside park on Saturday, June 29 you can enjoy free live musical acts in the entertainment tent including local boy Steve Cater and Buckledown, The Grateful Kids, Rosewood and Steel Grey. Every good party has food and drinks too, right! 100 Kids North Grenville, 100 Women Who Care North Grenville and 100 Men Who Care North Grenville have banded together to host an amazing BBQ for your enjoyment and to raise awareness and funds for the 100 Who Care movement in our community. The KDCA will also have a refreshment tent set up where you can sit, relax and enjoy an adult beverage or two while enjoying the entertainment. Vendors and yoga in the park round out the experience to make it an afternoon and evening you can’t miss. We hope that you will stay in North Grenville this Canada Day long weekend, enjoy some camaraderie and visit with your neighbours in Riverside Park!

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New KYC Program Coordinator, Mehgan Zonneveld, 2nd from left with Youth Centre kids. ideal win/win/win situation. Participating Downtown businesses benefit from the marketing of the contest and from the people visiting their business to both pick up the passport and to have their passport signed. Sponsoring businesses benefit from the marketing of the contest and from people stopping into their business to pick up the passport. Obviously, the big winner is the lucky person who will have two VIP tickets to a very memorable four-day weekend at the best music festival in Eastern Ontario” – Deron Johnston – Old Town Kemptville – Executive Director. The Kemptville Live Music Festival is one of the premier summer attractions in Eastern Ontario. This year’s edition of the festival runs from Thursday July 18 to Sunday July 21 and will feature a stellar lineup of musical talent from a number of different genres including rock, blues, country and folk.

Headliners such as George Thorogood and the Destroyers, Steve Earle, Kim Mitchell and David Wilcox are just some of the musical acts that will take the main stage. This year’s festival once again returns to the Kemptville Campus (formerly Kemptville College) venue that has been its home since it began five years ago. At almost 21,000 attendees for 2018, organizers expect even more music lovers this time around as the event’s reputation grows across North America. To learn more about ticket availability, pricing, artist lineup and facilities for The Kemptville Live Music Festival, visit their website at www.kemptvillelivemusicfestival.com.

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To mark World Hunger Day, the Ontario government issued a statement reminding farmers about a key part of Ontario’s Local Food Act, 2013 that supports Ontario farmers with a tax credit for donating healthy and nutritious food to their local food banks. This tax credit was added to the Local Food Act by an amendment put forward by MPP Bob Bailey in 2013. “I want to thank Bob Bailey for adding the farmers’ tax credit to the Local Food Act back in 2013,” said Ernie Hardeman, Minister of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs. “This tax credit has been great for our farmers, great for our community food banks and great for our other food providers that benefit from these donations.” The first of its kind in Canada, the Community Food Program Donation Tax Credit for Farmers gives farmers a tax credit valued at 25 per cent of the fair market value of the agricultural products they donate. Community food programs like food banks also benefit by receiving more donations of fresh local food for distribution to families across Ontario. “Everyone should have the opportunity to enjoy fresh and nutritious food,” said MPP Bailey. “I introduced the farmers’ tax credit as a way to broaden access to healthy local food for families and individuals who need it most.” Eligible farmers can donate fruits, vegetables, meat, eggs or dairy products, fish, grains, pulses, herbs, honey, maple syrup, mushrooms, nuts, or anything else that is grown, raised or harvested on a farm in Ontario. The tax credit and Local Food Act, 2013 are part of Ontario’s broader local food approach to promote the good things that are grown and harvested across the province. Buying local food supports farmers, protects the environment, strengthens local food systems and the province’s economy.

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Think trillium, and the appropriately named White Trillium (Trillium grandiflorum), Ontario’s provincial emblem most often comes to mind, and then the Purple or Red Trillium (T. erectum). There are many more. On a recent Rideau Valley Archaeology Society excursion into the Limerick South area of the Limerick Forest, Fred Schueler’s naturalist eye focused on a Northern Nodding Trillium (Trillium ceruum), adjacent to cellar holes along Dawson Lane. Although not then in bloom, the plant was recognized by its distinct leaf shape. When in flower, small, white blooms hang below the leaves. Through reforestation and succession, Limerick Forest is naturalizing from the vacated, impoverished farmland and blowing sands of the early twentieth century. “I’ve been campaigning for years and years to have the reforestation folks start dispersing forest floor herbs into eastern Ontario plantations,” said Dr. Schueler. “Here the herbs have gone and done it by themselves, including this species I hadn’t previously seen south of the Shield.” There are scattered patches of White Trillium through Limerick South, but the Nodding and Red species had not been seen there before. “Since these were seen with a few Red Trilliums, only around cellar holes, there’s also the possibility that some species survived around the houses when the rest of the landscape was hammered by grazing and tilling,” he noted. Since Trilliums are dispersed by ants, enticed into carrying seeds by tasty growths on the corners of the seeds, they move into new habitats very slowly. The forest-floor vegetation of Limerick has been dominated by species dispersed by spores or minute, wind-borne seeds, like ferns and orchids, or are dispersed by birds, including the invasive Buckthorns now dominating the shrub layer of the forest. There are lessons to be learned for Eastern Ontario from land-use patterns reconstructed in Massachusetts by researchers at the Harvard University Forest. Using maps showing the extent of forest from the onset of widespread European settlement and agriculture in the late-eighteenth century, they found many species of plants had not spread very far from the remnants of the primary forests into the extensive second-growth forests. The distribution patterns for many plant species still reflect the open, agricultural environment of the nineteenth century, despite the current predominance of forest cover. (Jesse Bellemare, Jesse, Glenn Motzkin, & David R. Foster. 2002. Legacies of the agricultural past in the forested present: an assessment of historical land-use effects on rich mesic forests. Journal of Biogeography, 29: 1401–1420.) “We need to identify the most mature forests as sources of colonizing plants to appreciate the importance of the big-seeded, spring-flowering wildflowers such as Trillium, Bloodroot and Bellflower, for maturing successional forests,” said Dr. Schueler. “These species are absent from many forests like Limerick that grew on ploughed land or were grazed by cattle.” “Compared to Limerick, a greater diversity of spring flowers are present in the woods of the Ferguson Forest Centre, where the steep banks of the river apparently provided a refuge,” he notes. “The re-introduction of these species, from nearby surviving stocks should be seen as the next step after the tree-planting, so widely done in the twentieth century.” Spring species are ecologically important because they retain nutrients from snowmelt that would otherwise be lost to the forest ecosystem while the still dormant trees aren’t fully metabolically ‘awake.’ In the greater Ottawa Valley, Nodding Trillium is found scattered in very moist locations, and Facebooked botanists said they had seen it near Caintown (north of Mallorytown), and near Martintown, in Stormont, Dundas &amp; Glengarry County. The Rideau Valley Archaeology Society will continue its assessment of former home sites in the Limerick Forest, and in addition to taking measurements of the ruins, will be looking for introduced plants, and native plants that may have persisted, as these Trilliums seem to around farmsteads. Cutline: The Nodding Trillium is native to northeastern North America on rich, moist soils in broadleaf and coniferous woodland from Newfoundland to southern Saskatchewan, and to northern Virginia and Iowa. Photo provided by Dr. Fred Schueler.

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COMMUNITY EVENTS June 19 Kemptville Horticultural Society Monthly meeting, 7 pm at the Kemptville Pentecostal Church, 1964 County Road #43. Guest Speaker: Alan Krusel from the Soil Conservation Council of Canada, “Soil Health”. Everyone welcome. June 23 St. Mathew's Presbyterian Cemetery service at East Oxford, on Sunday at 2 pm. Guest speaker, Cathie Kelso. Rain or shine.

Weekly and recurring events Mon North Grenville Arts Guild, 2nd Mon/mth, 7 pm, Masonic Hall, 311 Van Buren St. All welcome. More info at www.ngartsguild.ca 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, 2 pm. For info call Ellen Vibert-Miller at 613-258-7778. Newcomer Bridge-St John's United Church 12:15pm. Cost $5.00. All levels welcome. Info 613-806-4495 or 613-795-7155.

Tues Rotary Club meeting, Kemptville Legion, 6:30 pm.

18+ Mixed basketball at Holy Cross School Gym from 7-9 pm. $5/night or $60/season. Call Jeff at (613) 816-8345 for more info.

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. 613-806-4495 to 613-795-7155. The Branch Artisans Guild, NG Community Church, 2659 Concession St. every 3rd Tue/mth, 7pm. 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 pm, St. John's United Church. Everyone welcome. $5.00. (No euchre July & August) Bingo- 1st & 3rd Wed/mth., Kemptville Legion, 1 pm. All welcome. New Horizon Club, Burritt`s Rapids Community Hall. Adults 55 plus welcome. For info re programs and membership, call Golida Tym 258-3894. 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. NGPL Science and Technology Group meetings, 1st/Wed/mth, 7- 9 pm in the program room at the Library. Euchre, Rideau Glen Golf Course, 6:30 sharp, $5, share the wealth tickets sold, all proceeds go back to the players. May 1-Oct 9. Thu Bridge - St. John’s United Church, 6:15- pm. Cost $5. All levels of bridge players welcome. For more info, call 613-806-4495 or 613-795-7155. North Grenville Toastmasters - Meeting 1st & 3rd Thurs/mth., 7 pm at O’Farrell’s Financial Services, Cty Rd 44. Info, call 790 7665. Fri Friendship Lunch, 11:30-1 pm, St. John’s United Church. Free, everyone welcome. Sat Kemptville Legion breakfast, 8 - 10 am 3rd Sat/mth, 100 Reuben Crescent. Adults $6, Children 6 and under $3. All welcome. Euchre, Kemptville Legion, last Sat/mth. Noon-5 pm. Sun 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.

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Passion 2: The Struggle by David Shanahan As Christians, we have to remember that we have an Enemy, whose mission is to steal, kill and destroy. One of his most effective weapons against us is his use of false expectations. We are amazing creatures: convinced that where we happen to be at this moment is all that is real, that nothing will ever change in our lives. If we are joyful and on Mount Tabor, that is where we will always stay. If we are miserable and on the Mount of Olives, then that is all we can hope for from life. Satan steals our hope, kills our joy and destroys our passion for life. What can we do? First of all, let us learn from our brothers and sisters. Peter had to remind the Christians in his day that trials and griefs were not a sign of failure and punishment: "Don't be surprised at the hardships you are enduring, as though something unusual was happening to you". God is as much in those times as he was in the days of dancing and joy. Secondly, remember the secret David learned: this, too, will pass. Learn from the men and women of the Bible, and apply it to your own life also. When he faced Goliath, David took courage from previous experience. He had, as a shepherd, faced both a lion and a bear who were attacking the sheep. God enabled him to overcome the lion and the bear, therefore God would enable him to overcome Goliath also. Over and over in the Psalms, we find David reassuring himself in times of trial and grief: "I remember....". He reminded himself of God's faithfulness in earlier times, not in a nostalgic way, but as a lesson to be applied to today's circumstances.

His passion for God enabled him to go through the hard times, as well as to dance and sing in the good times. Our passion for God must be like that: the engine which drives us through all circumstances. But passion is something that can fade with time, as we have already shown. How do we deal with that? It is hard to live in this world that Satan governs so pitilessly. He takes away people's passion and replaces it with hatred, despair and complacency (whichever works best at the time). When you speak with passion about Jesus, when you set your heart to live for him and to be faithful and obedient to him, the world, echoing its master, will tell you that you are being foolish. They will tell you that there is no point in being a fanatic; that what was true in the Bible is no longer practical in our day and age. The world will pour over your hopes and dreams a thick layer of cynicism, trying to drown all idealism and faith. "This is as good as it gets". Jesus came to give his people abundant life: Satan wants us to believe the world is grey and drab. Like David, we need to have a passion that encompasses both highs and lows, the desert and the throne, the joy and the hardships. This requires some effort on our part. There are things that give me great pleasure, and sometimes I need to deliberately go back to them as an antidote to bleakness and despair. I'm not just speaking of spiritual things (at least not strictly spiritual), but of anything that brings joy and an appreciation of God's loving kindness. I can shout aloud for pure joy when I hear Eric Clapton play guitar, or when I look out on the moun-

tains of Connemara, or when I read Tolkien, C.S. Lewis, or P.G. Wodehouse. I find myself praising God that there are such gifts in this world, bringing joy and reminding us of what is wonderful in life. There are times when we need to reject the darkness which crowds around us in this world, when we need to remind ourselves of the joy and the truth of God's love and faithfulness. It sometimes takes a real effort to shake off the cynicism and the gloom which the Enemy would use to drown our passion. We must fill our minds and hearts with the Word of God, the promises of our Father, and use this as a sword to cut through the darkness and the lies. Satan would have us partake of the blind despair and self-centredness of the world. But Jesus prayed for us, not that we be taken out of that world, but that we be kept safe from the Evil One. It takes real passion to stand against the dark, to contradict the thoughts of the world, and to stand for what is real and true and honourable and worthy of praise. The battle takes place in your mind, so fill it with the things which feed your passion for Jesus. And, remembering, always remembering, that our God is unchanging, faithful and all-powerful, and that he will bring to completion the work he began in us. As Paul told the Romans, don't conform to the world and its ways, but be transfigured by the renewing of your mind, so you will know what is good and what the perfect will of God is. It is so easy to be drugged by the world and its miserable ways. But wake up, sleeper! Rise from the dead, and God will shine on you.

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Kemptville’s Lost Heritage

View of Clothier and Prescott in 1907. Thomas Warren’s Hotel is on the right. by David Shanahan In the weeks leading up to Canada Day, we are presenting this series on some of the lost buildings of the town of Kemptville, centres of the community for many years and full of history and characters, the foundation for the North Grenville of today.

The White House Hotel, Corner of Clothier and Prescott Streets

The White House Hotel was built by Nathaniel Fenton in the mid-1830's. Fenton was also responsible for the fine building on the north-west corner of Clothier and Rideau streets, and was an important individual in the business life of Kemptville for many years. A map of 1861-62 indicates that the Hotel was then called Rideau House.

Nathaniel Fenton had a secret part of his life as a respectable hotel-keeper in Kemptville. He also a member of the underground Hunters Lodges, a republican group dedicated to rebellion in Canada and followers of William Lyon MacKenzie King. The Hunters Lodges continued to make occasional raids into Canada from the United States even after the failure of MacKenzie’s 1837 Rebellion. An informer led to the dispersal of the Kemptville Lodge, although Fenton returned in a short time to carry on his life in the community. He was, it seems, the big winner in the entire affair. Now that the Hunters Lodge was defunct and the members could not identify themselves without facing the consequences, it seems their

Treasurer, Nathaniel himself, decided to spend the funds raised by the Lodge on a big new stone house for himself. It still stands at the corner of Clothier and Rideau, and Fenton continued to live there until his death in 1849. Ironically, the house built by the funds of a republican secret society of rebels later became the home of a Conservative Member of Parliament, Dr. Charles Ferguson, and the boyhood home of a future Ontario Premier, G. Howard Ferguson. Thomas Adams bought the hotel in 1865 and maintained it until 1881. To attract business to his establishment, Thomas ran a free shuttle service between his hotel and the railway station at Bedell for visitors and travelling salesmen. Thomas Warren, whose name appears on the sign in the photograph, owned it from 1881 until 1928. One of the first buildings in town to be heated by furnace and lit by electricity, it also had a large carriage and livery barns in the rear, with power generated by two windmills. This establishment took up the entire block from Clothier Street to the river. A description of the hotel in 1903 emphasises both its size and importance: “This

The Texaco Service Station in the 1960's. is another house that can lay claim to some considerable ancient history. The hotel is largely patronized by travelers and by farmers while in town with their produce. It is furnace heated, lighted by electricity and provided with a dining room whose tables are second to none in the town. There is connected to the hotel one of the finest hotel and livery barns in this part of

the province. It is constructed of heavy frame work 100x50 covered with iron, is provided with two windmills and everything that could add to the comfort and convenience of the horse. Large, airy stables, fine carriage and harness rooms and in short everything that could go to complete a model hotel and livery barn.” The large stables built to the water’s edge described in this report were built on

the site of the woolen mill formerly owned by George Keating, another of the early entrepreneurs of Kemptville. In 1888, Keating ran wires from his mill down to the Oddfellows Hall on Clothier, supplying electric light for an Agricultural Fair. Business declined over the years, along with the economy of Kemptville, and the hotel was finally demolished in 1928 and replaced by a service station, with the old livery building used as a receiving, grading, and shipping station by Oxford-on-Rideau Egg Producers. Under various names - the McColl-Frontenac Station, the Red Indian Service Station and the Texaco Service Station - it operated under many owners until it closed in 1985. Herbert Hunter, a retired OPP officer, operated the McColl-Frontenac Station, and when it switched to being the Texaco Service Station, Gerald Cater, Albert Cater and Doug Somerville ran it. Today, there is little to show that this corner lot was once a thriving and prosperous hotel, catering to hundreds of visitors and commercial business people for more than a century.

The site of White’s Hotel today.

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