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The council meeting of Tuesday June 11 was extremely well attended as council heard a delegation from the North Grenville Outdoor Rink Committee asking the municipality to apply for an Ontario Trillium Fund (OTF) grant to build a rink at the Southgate Church.

The idea for an outdoor rink first came up in 2015 when members of the Southgate congregation approached council with the idea of building a SENS RINK on their property. The Ottawa Senators Foundation has committed to helping fund 20 outdoor rinks in Ottawa, Gatineau and surrounding areas. In order to be eligible for Sens Foundation support, the previous council agreed to partner with Southgate Church and lease the land earmarked for the rink to the municipality for $1. That way the rink would technically be on municipal land. “It was determined by

the 2016 Municipality of North Grenville that the only available land in the municipality for a SENS RINK was land owned by the Southgate Church, and that the church and the municipality would partner to work with the Ottawa Senators Foundation to construct a rink that would be publicly accessible to all residents within the Municipality of North Grenville,” wrote Sens Foundation CEO Danielle Robertson in an email to the North Grenville Times.

In 2016, former mayor David Gordon confirmed that he was a member of Southgate Church.

While fundraising and plans for the SENS RINK were materializing, the opportunity arose to have the Canada 150 Rink from Parliament Hill in North Grenville.

Southgate Church put forward an application to have it relocated to their property on French Settlement Road.

Council passed a resolution in August 2018 for the mu-

nicipality to assume responsibility for all donations and expenses as well as issuing charitable receipts for everything related to the Canada 150 rink. According to North Grenville Director of Parks, Recreation and Culture, Mark Guy, this was because Southgate Church did not want to have to wait for confirmation from the CRA that they were able to issue charitable receipts themselves for the project.

At the time, the idea of the Canada 150 Rink being placed at Southgate Church was met with some opposition from the local community.

Although the church said everyone would be welcome to use the rink, many felt that a portion of the population would feel uncomfortable using a rink on the property of the church, especially because of its Wesleyan faith which considers homosexuality as contrary to the will of God. Others found it difficult to support a community rink

which was so far on the outskirts of town.

When the Canada 150 Rink went to Gananoque, the Southgate community did not give up hope. In September 2018, Ben Last, the pastor at Southgate Church said they were continuing to partner with the Sens Foundation to push the rink forward. Since then, the church has secured $35,000 in donations from a fundraising gala, $50,000 from the Sens Foundation and $50,000 in corporate funds. On June 11, 2019, Ben and Randy Hopkins of Southgate came before council asking them to apply for a $150,000 OTF grant to contribute to building the rink. Their presentation stated that should they secure the funding, it would bring them up to $285,000 and a private donor was willing to match these funds giving them a total budget of $570,000 to build the rink. This would continued on page 2

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allow them to get started on a large outdoor rink, with the plan of eventually having a completely covered facility with its own cooling system to allow them to keep the rink open for longer every season.

Their plans are over an above the scope of a regular SENS RINK which typically costs around $200,000 to build.

The recommendation that staff presented to council after the presentation from Southgate was not to agree to apply for the OTF grant.

“After careful thought on the request, staff feel it is premature to support it,” the report states. This is because the municipality is about to undertake a 10-year Parks Recreation and Culture Master Plan Study which will take into consideration the municipality’s current recreation assets and the needs of the entire community in terms of recreation facilities. The OTF June 19, 2019

is not a bottomless fount, and staff feel that receiving such a large grant from the OTF for this project might jeopardize receiving future funding for facilities outlined by the recreation master plan. Council agreed with the staff report and voted unanimously not to apply for the grant. “Not supporting going forward with the Trillium grant does not mean that we don’t support you going forward with a rink at some point in time,” Councillor Doreen O’Sullivan said at the meeting. “We are only talking about the Trillium fund tonight.”

The decision was met by uproar from the many members of the Southgate Church who attended the meeting last Tuesday. When given the opportunity to speak after the decision was made, some expressed their distaste at not being able to voice their opinion before the resolution was

Ben, who invited Holly to have a face to face discussion about the church’s view on the LGBTQ2 rights. “There are members of our congregation who are part of the LGBTQ2 community and who helped and supported and took leadership roles with the Pride parade,” he said, adding that he feels like those members feel comfortable at the church.

The location of the rink in terms of community accessibility was also brought up at the meeting. Those who oppose a rink supported by public money on French Settlement Road believe Riverside Park would be a great alternative. Even a member of Southgate Church posed the question to his own congregation as to whether they would support a rink in a municipal park. “I’ve heard a lot of people from Southgate say that you are passing up a

passed. “I am a little saddened that this part of the discussion came after the motion,” said a Southgate Church member at the meeting. “It was disappointing to me as a community member.”

He also addressed Holly Brown, the founder of LGTBTQ2 rights group Rainbow Union Dundas and Grenville, who spoke before him at the meeting addressing her concerns about Southgate Church’s views on homosexuality and the impact it would have on those from that population using the proposed rink. “I truly believe that what you go through is true and right and beautiful. I do not speak for everybody in my church, but I speak for me and I believe that that is the case,” he said.

Several other members of Southgate Church echoed John’s sentiments, including Southgate Church’s leader

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free opportunity here, because Southgate provides a lot of volunteers, they’re willing to provide the space and the fundraising,” he said at the meeting. “Why is all that off the table if it’s on a municipal property in a municipal park?

Why would that change if it isn’t on Southgate’s property?”

Ben says that should an outdoor rink be built in another location, he believes his community would be the first to support it. “The people of Southgate volunteer all over this municipality because we love it and we are residents here,” he wrote in an email to the NG Times. “Volunteering in roles from coaches to fire fighters, we want to see our community thrive.” According to the Sens Foundation, their $50,000 donation is not contingent on the rink being built at Southgate and the municipality has complete

control over where the SENS RINK is located.

Southgate Church is not out of options as they are eligible to apply for an OTF Grant themselves, although the deadline for this round of grants has now passed.

The only reason they needed council to apply for the grant for the SENS RINK is because of the partnership created by the previous council where all funding for the rink flows though the municipality.

“I know it’s not dead in the water, but it’s difficult when you are working with a partner who has the opportunity to support and does not choose to support. Especially when there are matching dollars on the line,” Ben told council. “We respect your decision. It’s disappointing but that’s a part of life and that’s ok.” www.ngtimes.ca

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CANADA DAY IN NORTH GRENVILLE WHY LEAVE TOWN? Rockin’ at Riverside: the fun starts Saturday submitted by Samantha Rivet-Stevenson What happens when the Kemptville District Community Association, Jamming Around Man Productions, 100 Women Who Care North Grenville, 100 Men Who Care North Grenville and 100 Kids North Grenville join forces?

An EPIC pre-Canada Day party with a delicious BBQ and some amazing music!

ROCKIN’ AT RIVERSIDE will be hosting musicians at

Riverside Park on Saturday, June 29, from noon until 8 pm, so come on out and start celebrating one day early!

The Grateful Kids kick off the festivities at noon, followed by Rosewood at 1:30 pm. Peter Johnson, Herb Cloutier and Gord Hartley share a love for music. The band started in 2016 and have had a great time performing all around Eastern Ontario.

Steel Grey will be bringing their Classic Rock, 50's and

60's Rock, Old and New Country sounds to the stage at 3:30 pm. The Three Pistols will take it from there at 5 pm.

Featuring 43 Autoworks’ very own Jason Norman on bass and vocals, The Three Pistols have been bringing their own versions of both Classic and New Rock covers to eastern Ontario for the last 9 years. They offer a great mix from kick back and enjoy, to get off your chairs and dance the night away!

Finally, Buckledown will have us “rockin’” the night away as they take the stage at 8 pm. Their unique blend of talented musicians will thrill you with New Country and Classic Rock from the 80s to the present.

Bring your neighbours, take your friends and family, and come prepared to eat.

Let’s get ROCKIN’ AT RIVERSIDE with this awesome line-up!

What are you up to this Canada Day? submitted by Anne Kotlarchuk If you are a music lover, we have a treat for you. With two stages to entertain you, this year’s lineup has everything from Classic Rock to Celtic. So grab your dancing shoes and join the festivities.

Legion Stage The fun begins on Legion Stage from 11 am to 2 pm with Joyride. Playing all your favourite classic rock songs, Aaron and Andrew Ray love to play the songs you know, and maybe a few you don't know. No worries, every song is a toe-tapper. Discover this dynamic duo on Facebook. https://www.facebook.com/ pg/music.joyride/ If you aren’t warmed up already, this next band will do the trick, performing on the Legion Stage from 2-5 pm. Created more than 14 years ago (November 2004), Kitchen Party quickly gained a solid professional reputation due in good part to their three successful tours of Scotland (2005, 2006 and 2008).

Furthermore, the band has reached the mark of 850 shows in the Winter of 2018.

Kitchen Party is an energy filled formation that will transform a regular night into a devilish party mixing Scottish, Irish and Canadian Celtic styles. Check them out on MySpace at www.myspace. com/kitchenpartymontreal Spend the evening in style with The Bordertown Boyz as they play on the Legion Stage from 5-9:30 pm. These hometown homies are back in business with new music, new bandmates and new adventures. Want to know what they’re up to? Follow them on Facebook, https://www. facebook.com/BTBAZ/ Urbandale Main Stage If you have little ones, June 19, 2019

start your day off with Sing Song Party Time as Derek entertains children and parents alike on the Urbandale Main Stage from 12-1 pm. Singer and children's entertainer, Derek McKinley, brings his joy of life to music in a fun way, inspiring children and adults alike! Supporting and encouraging the creativity and fun of music through songs that empower children, he fosters an appreciation for healthy living and environmental awareness. To get the scoop on Derek’s children’s programs or book a children’s party, check out his website: https://www.singsongpartytime.com According to Jillian Brady, “The only problem with real life is there is no background music”. Jillian was born and raised in Kemptville, Ontario and she’ll be gracing the Urbandale Main Stage from 1-1:50 pm this Canada Day. Proud to be an independent artist, Jillian records her songs at home on her Mbox mini. Jillian is a singer/songwriter. She travelled all over Western Ontario with The In-house Mavericks.

You can sample her new album, Finally, at www.cdbaby. com/cd/jillianbrady If you thought things were slowing down, you are sadly mistaken because Happy Crap will have you in stitches from 2:15-3:45 pm. Happy Crap is comprised of Brian McAuley (guitar, bouzouki, vocals), Eric Josling (bass, vocals) and George Tierney (guitar, mandolin, vocals).

They provide a high energy show up to 4 hours in length packed with Irish, east-coast party songs and originals.

Expect plenty of laughter and foot stomping as banter and

audience engagement are the hallmarks of this entertaining trio. Can’t wait until Canada Day? Get an early start by visiting their website: http:// happycrap.com/index.html Spend the afternoon relaxing with the smooth sounds of Maple Grove on the Urbandale Main Stage from 4:15-5:20 pm. Maple Grove is a 5-piece folk/rock group led by lead singer Jordan King and lead guitarist Massil Ait-Ouali. Rich vocal textures and storied lyrics characterize their sound. They aspire to share their music with the world, and remain passionate and driven in their pursuit of unique, meaningful, and (of course) catchy compositions.

Want a sneak preview? Visit their website to sample tunes from their new self-titled album: https://maplegrovemusic.ca.

Brace yourself for some melodic rock from 6-7 pm with Cory M. Coons & Band.

Growing up in Eastern Ontario (south of Ottawa), Cory M. Coons was passionate about music since his early teens.

He began learning guitar and bass, which led him to crafting his own melodies and musical ideas while still in high school. He travelled and performed in a variety of cover bands through the midto-late 90s in both Ontario and the Southeastern United States. Cory is now a solo recording artist and songwriter. He released his brand new melodic rock album, “The Long Road Home”, in early 2018. To sample this award-winning artist’s music, visit his website: http://www. corymcoons.com/index.html Prepare yourself to be transported by Age of Wisdom from 7:15-8 pm on The

Urbandale Main Stage. They are a hard hitting three piece rock band known for getting people up and moving. AoW is composed of singer/guitarist Phil Morotti, bassist Piero Presutti and singer/drummer Rob Lachance. Each member brings decades of musical experience to the stage. A tight rock band that covers a wide variety of classic and modern rock, this trio always brings a great selection of music that is certain to get you moving and grooving! Connect with A0W on Facebook: https://www. facebook.com/AOWisdom/ Last but not least, we finish off a day of musical entertainment with a gem. The Town Pants will be building the momentum from 8:1510:15 pm, leading up to the fireworks. This Vancouver based ban combines aspects of Irish traditional, folk rock and roots Americana, fusing their signature dual lead vocals to create their own unique brand of high energy “West Coast Celtic” that remains in the heart and head long after the music stops.

With a decade of headlining Roots and Celtic Festivals and selling out rock venues, The Town Pants’ unique music spans five albums so far, backed up with a legendary

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An opinion on objectivity

by Hilary Thomson As a general rule I value objectivity, especially in my work as a journalist. In journalism school I had my opinions beaten out of me.

“Report just the facts,” they said. “Your opinion doesn’t matter,” I was told.

When I first started with the North Grenville Times, I was a well-programmed robot. Ask questions. Get the facts. Stay neutral. I met with David Shanahan, the fearless editor of the North Grenville Times (in case you didn’t know), at a trade show where they had a booth at the North Grenville Municipal Centre.

We sat at a table in the arena area where it was quiet, and we chatted about the paper and our views on journalism.

David made it very clear about his views on objectivity that day. “It’s an impossible standard,” I remember him telling me. As soon as you decide to report on something, you are making the decision of whether it is important or

not. He encouraged me right from the get-go to “find my voice” and break the mold that the Carleton Journalism School had drilled into me.

I am not going to lie.

Even after almost five years working for the paper, putting my opinion into a piece still makes me uncomfortable.

When I decide to commit the ultimate crime in reporting and use “I” in an article, it sends shivers down my spine.

At the same time, it is also oddly liberating.

I think that in journalism (and life in general), there is a delicate balance between objectivity and opinion. I do believe that when reporting on an issue it is important to take a balanced approach and include multiple voices and opinions. There is too much one-sided reporting going on in the media, whether it be by large news outlets or citizen journalists online.

That’s where my training has been very helpful, teaching me to create balanced pieces, taking into consideration all

Letters to the Editor Dear Editor, Really good to see that the students of Ecole Catholique Ste Marguerite Bourgeoys de Kemptville planted the trees at KDH. Anything to help the environment is a plus. Also appreciated, Jeff Goodman’s wisdom again. Dr. Richard Lindsen still maintains that there’s no link between smoking and cancer. It appears that science can be on the side of good or also on the side of ‘evil’. Follow the money in most cases, or at least some of them.

I really appreciate the Editor’s commentaries on politics. Very helpful, I find.

Also, always look forward to the letters and different points of view. Very interesting as it should be.

Sincerely, Kath Piche Dear Editor, I attended the meeting of the Committee of the Whole on Tuesday, June 11, at which municipal support for a public outdoor skating rink located on the property of Southgate Church was discussed. Throughout the evening, I kept remembering an old saying that my grand-

mother loved to pull out: ‘Ideology is like B.O….you can never smell your own’. Several audience members made the following point: because Southgate’s Wesleyan belief system characterizes homosexuality as sinful, deviant, or an illness, members of the LGBTQ community would be marginalized or effectively excluded from any municipal services offered on the property and under the banner of that organization. Simple.

Responses to these arguments from members of Southgate Church included “but it would cost less money (it would also be way cheaper to only provide health care to Christians, but hopefully that wouldn’t fly)’, ‘but we have LGBTQ people in our church’, ‘but we believe in love’ and ‘but nobody would even ask you your religion when you wanted to go skating’. Some of this sounded like the hair-splitting argument sometimes heard from other anti-gay Christian groups: that they condemn homosexuality, but not homosexuals. That argument actually works better for murderers, who might have made a mistake, but whose

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more objective in life could serve a lot of people well.

The quest for objectivity has trained me to be tolerant and open to all sides, and really listen to other people’s viewpoints. Getting stuck in one’s own rhetoric is a dangerous place to be, and it often breeds hate and disaccord between opposing groups in society.

At the same time, I don’t think I will ever be as hardcore about this quest as Bob. I don’t see myself giving up my democratic right to vote in the name of journalism. I will still assert my opinions with my friends and family, and occasionally into my writing as I see fit.

There you have it - my opinion on objectivity in journalism. It’s a bit of an oxymo-

the players involved.

As I have grown as a journalist, I have realized that there is a time and place for my opinion. I try and let it shine through when writing an editorial or reviewing a local performance, but keep it at bay when it comes to more contentious issues. Do I have an opinion about the potential community rink at Southgate Church? Absolutely. Will you find it in my reporting on the issue? Nope. I try as hard as I can to lay out the facts and let them tell the story. I want to let my readers draw their own conclusions about the topic, rather than forcing an agenda down their throats.

I know that world-renowned Washington Post journalist Bob Woodward doesn’t even vote. That’s one of the ways that he tries to remain impartial in every aspect of his life. It is obvious that he lives and breathes journalism, or at least he did for many years. I really respect how dedicated he is to his craft, and I think trying to be a little

see fit. It’s freeing to know that I am not held back by the constraints of objectivity, but I can do my best to let the quest make me a better writer, journalist and human being.

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613.258.3493 with the municipality to build a rink somewhere where everyone can feel welcome, respected, and safe.

John Haselmayer, Kemptville Dear Editor, I would like to offer my sincere appreciation to the young lady that rushed to my assistance on Friday 14th June.

As I got out of my car I lost my balance and fell in the Independent Grocer car park.

I was getting out quickly to help my wife load our groceries. A young lady ran across showing great concern for me and my wife.

Thank you so much, I have lived in Kemptville since 1986 and have always found people to be loving and supportive; it is nice to see that in spite of our growth the caring still lives on. Thank you again young lady and best wishes to you and your family.

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ron if you think about it. My “opinion” on “objectivity”. I don’t think I will ever completely stray from what I was taught in journalism school, but I am happy to be able to write for a paper that values my voice and allows me to assert my opinions when I

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very identity isn’t tied to that act. LGBTQ people didn’t make a mistake, and their sexual orientation is part of who they are.

So, the well-meaning people from Southgate Church seemed to fail to see how their ideology might smell pretty bad to the LGBTQ community, to anyone supportive of inclusion and diversity, or even to a plain-old atheist like myself. It’s like this, if you tell me you love me (thanks) while condemning who I am as a gay person, I don’t really want to hang out with you.

And I shouldn’t be forced into such an environment to enjoy the services provided by my municipality.

This is a no-brainer. It would be unethical, and possibly illegal, for the municipality to provide services under the auspices of an organization that is so clearly discriminatory against the LGBTQ community. If the members of Southgate Church are as committed to serving the whole community (yep, even LGBTQ folks) as they say they are, then by all means let them contribute their time, energy, and donation dollars in partnering

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Dear Editor, I have noticed two articles in the last couple of weeks reporting that I am advocating for an agricultural museum at the former Kemptville College. It was never my intention that Purvis Hall would be used solely as an agricultural museum, but a North Grenville/Kemptville College Museum, encompassing the historical aspects of the township and its long on-going relationship with the College. Artifacts from both the township (historical society) and the College would have a home there, encouraging tourism. Had it not been for the College, the township would not be what it is today. Purvis Hall was the first new building on campus and would be a very fitting venue for a museum.

Nancy Curtis

Dear Editor, If you have been out walking along the West side of Prescott Street lately, perhaps you have noticed that the grounds around the former NGDHS are in need of TLC. I understand that the school and grounds have been sold so no longer belong to the School Board – but surely the grass could be cut.

We have the Memorial to our Veterans standing proudly in an overgrown mess – something needs to be done.

Visit any Village, Town or City in this country or in Europe and you will see how the Memorials to honour the fallen are standing in peaceful, well cared for surroundings.

How can the town of Kemptville not take pride and look after this small piece of land, we need to something done, and very soon.

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Dear Editor Congratulations on The North Grenville Times winning a national newspaper award. We are very fortunate to have a local newspaper of this high standard.

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Sustainable and smart growth will take time and careful attention

By Mayor Nancy Peckford and Deputy Mayor Jim McManaman Throughout the election, approved by the previous Council was briefed on a the speed at which North municipal Council. When variety of subdivisions and Grenville is growing, and the we assumed office in early housing developments that impact of that growth on the December, Council did not are already in various stages community was a dominant have the authority to slow of approval. The municipaltheme. Many candidates down this newest subdivision ity has also been approached addressed it, and both the given the stage of existing by several developers about Deputy Mayor and I spoke to agreements with the munic- proposals for multi-residenthe negative impacts of some ipality. However, we know tial rental units in Kemptville, of that growth that we have that this newest subdivision specifically, that are in high witnessed since becoming will add further pressure to demand by seniors, young residents of North Grenville. traffic flow on CR 43, and it is families and those on fixed Consequently, after being critical that the Counties and incomes - and of which North sworn in, I appointed Coun- municipality have the funding Grenville has a very limited cillor Jim McManaman as to expand and improve this supply.

Deputy Mayor and Liaison major thoroughfare before the This confluence of interfor Planning and Develop- subdivision is complete. est in building a diversity of ment, knowing full well that Hotel housing mix in our commuCouncil would need to tackle Many have asked Council nity (i.e. rental complexes how to manage growth in about the fate of the hotel that or more intensive residential ways that are sustainable for had been announced over developments) is good news, this community, and do not a year ago. We have been but would represent an expoundermine our quality of life similarly concerned. We nential increase in the future and small town feel. have learned that the delay number of residences to be At the same time, Council in building a hotel in the built, whether they are single recognizes that many resi- location identified (on Rose- detached homes or apartdents and business leaders water lands), across from the ment/condos. Kemptville's have higher expectations of Kemptville Colonnade Retail wastewater treatment plant our evolving community. Centre on CR 43, stems from was built in 1993. It was well This article is intended to an agreement that the United ahead of its time in terms provide a brief overview of Counties of Leeds and Gren- of technological innovation how things are shaping up six ville entered into nearly a and has been continuously months into the job on a very decade ago with the developer upgraded. complex file.

Colonnade Bridgeport.

With the addition of just County Road 43 The Counties agreed to a few multi-residential buildNo doubt, County Road have Colonnade Bridgeport ings, however, alongside the 43 remains a major preoc- build and finance the round- development that has previcupation. Council has been about directly across from ously been approved, our mueagerly awaiting a response its development (at a cost of nicipality will be approaching to the joint application for approximately $1 million), the maximum capacity of ten million dollars submit- on the condition that future our current plant if all such ted in partnership with the developers who would benefit development is to take place United Counties in late April. from the roundabout would - as proposed. Consequently, The province is required have to pay their proportional in order to increase capacity, to provide a list of priority share directly to Colonnade the municipality recently infrastructure projects to Bridgeport. It appears that completed an Environmental the federal Liberal govern- this additional financial re- Study Report which revealed ment for final approval. In quirement for any new com- that a $34 million investment a heightened federal election mercial developer to pay their is required over the next deperiod, Council is extremely share for this infrastructure cade (potentially beginning in hopeful that the CR 43 project (a roundabout) is presenting 2020) in order to significantly is regarded very favourably some challenges. As Mayor expand capacity at the plant. and will get the green light and Deputy Mayor, we are This past week, Council imminently. frustrated that the original members including the DepThis is particularly im- deal struck by the Counties uty Mayor and I, met with deportant given preparations in regards to a single round- velopers and builders to outnear County Road 43 off of about appears to be a likely line some possible approachRiver Road in the newly es- impediment. es to being selective and tablished Creek subdivision. Wastewater treatment strategic about future growth The Creek subdivision is an plant capacity so that we balance remaining Urbandale project which was After being sworn in, and future plant capacity to

ensure a balanced approach to commercial, industrial and residential development, including affordable housing options. Council intends to pass a bylaw in the coming months that would provide explicit guidance on how to prioritize new developments and allocate the remaining sewage capacity at the wastewater treatment plant.

Customer service Just a word on customer service. For new or existing businesses, as well as developers, contractors and residents seeking to build or renovate, interactions with the municipality’s building department are significant.

To this end, concerted efforts have been made to improve service levels and create additional communication channels. Bi-weekly meetings are now held between the NG Home Builders Association and the municipality that the Deputy Mayor and/ or I attend. A survey is now available for any builder, contractor or resident to complete online or at the counter about their customer service experience. Payment of building fees can now be processed at the building desk to avoid additional wait time.

With the urging of the Deputy Mayor, the Chief Building Officer recently held a first ever Building Code update session and will be holding these sessions every six months. While there is much more to tackle, we believe these steps represent important efforts in enhancing the relationship between our municipality and residents and business leaders. We expect more to come on all fronts in the coming months.

For further info, you can reach me, Mayor Peckford, at npeckford@northgrenville. on.ca or the Deputy Mayor at jmcmanaman@northgrenville.on.ca

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Homeowners believe spring and summer are a good time to sell their property. The Grenville County Ontario Provincial Police would like to remind the public to takes steps to protect themselves against people requesting to buy houses for cash frauds and scams.

Often a scammer will contact you before you contact them. They may claim they are an investor and will oftentimes deliver a note to your mail box or door. The June 19, 2019

letter will advise that they are interested in buying in the area and want to offer cash deals with no additional fees.

They further offer no open houses and flexible closing and no need to evict tenants or repair anything.

Although there are certainly people who will offer cash for properties they will usually offer a very low price.

Sometimes as little as 65% of the market value. Never go for the deal that sounds too good to be true.

Homeowners can follow some of these suggestions to prevent victimization: •Never rush into making a deal or signing a contract.

Take a few days to think about it.

•Ask for, and check references. The company can also be checked out with the Better Business Bureau and Ontario Ministry of Consumer and Business Services.

•Ask for a written estimate.

Then get at least two more estimates from reputable

businesses in your area.

•Have any proposed contract checked over by someone trustworthy (a lawyer is a good idea) before signing it.

•Do not provide any personal or banking information.

•Avoid cash deals.

•Get the right paperwork written estimates and professional licenses.

•A written contract is your best protection as a consumer •If in doubt contact Canadian Anti-Fraud centre 5

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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, July 16 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 25 at 2:30 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 OPPORTUNITIES

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): • Accessibility 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 and application forms are available at www.northgrenville.ca/careers or by contacting the Clerk at cpominville@northgrenville.on.ca or 613-258-9569 ext. 110.

The deadline to submit applications has been extended to 2:00 p.m. on Friday, June 28, 2019. Submit to the Clerk by email at cpominville@northgrenville.on.ca or in person to the Municipal Office, 285 County Road 44.

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Police Services Board launches community survey The North Grenville Police Services Board (PSB) has launched the 2019 Community Survey to gather input from the public to help identify local priorities for the delivery of police services in the Municipality.

The Board is a five-member body that, in consultation with the O.P.P. Grenville Detachment Commander, establish local objectives and priorities for the provision of police service in the Municipality. The Board is responsible for monitoring the performance of the Detachment Commander, overseeing the contract for service between the Municipality and the OPP, receiving monthly performance statistics of crime

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and prevention initiatives. It also participates in selection process for choosing the Detachment Commander.

The 2019 Community Survey will provide data to help the PSB fulfil these responsibilities and will also be used to provide community input to aid in the development of the Grenville Detachment’s Local Action Plan.

Bruce Harrison, Vice Chair of the Board, noted “This Action Plan is used to guide the delivery of police services in North Grenville, so public input from residents of all ages is extremely important to ensure that police services meet local needs”.

The survey is available through the Municipal website at www.northgrenville. ca – just click the Online Services & Surveys button.

Hard copies can be picked up from the Municipal Office (258 County Rd. 44) and the Public Library (1 Water St.).

The survey will be available until July 12, 2019. www.ngtimes.ca

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Re: “Ceasing to Think” and the ensuing backlash Dr. Jo-Anne Bell, B.Sc. Honours, M. Sc., Ph.D. Geologist/Geochemist I have been reading the various articles and letters in the North Grenville Times that reference “global warming” or “climate change” for the last few years while grinding my teeth and biting my tongue. The latest series of responses in backlash to Jim Bertram’s article “Ceasing to Think” mean I can be silent no more. As I do not have all the material immediately to hand, I will restrict my letter to a more general response to the tone and substance of the “discussion” to date.

I have personally lived though the snowball earth, the spruce bud worm, acid rain, the ozone hole, Y2K, and the ever evolving global warming stories to name a few instances where it was reported that: the consensus is fill-in-the-blank, the world is ending in X years and very expensive things must be done NOW to save the planet or the fill-in-the blank organism. I have grown evermore disgusted with the disaster porn pervading the media, the internet and various in-

stitutions. Fear mongering works apparently. Just call me a skeptic. Give me evidence. I will only accept whatever hypothesis is under scrutiny as the most plausible explanation for something until such time as evidence arises which directly refutes the hypothesis. I look for black swans. Global warming or whatever the alarmists are calling it these days has been falsified repeatedly, contrary to the assertions of the true believers. But it is no longer about science (if it ever was). Global warming is now the sole property of politics. Catastrophic anthropogenic climate change has been debunked but it cannot be allowed to die because too many careers and too much money would disappear if people educated themselves about the science and ignored the politized consensus. Critical thinking is not taught or is ignored; the scientific method is poorly understood and we stand to suffer greatly from that lack.

Some of the more egregious points that make the rounds have been thrown at Jim Bertram in these pages

but they occur repeatedly so I will tackle a few. The argument revolves around the hypothesis that climate change is a human-caused phenomenon and is directly attributable to carbon dioxide pollution. Skeptics are not “denying” climate change. Climate is the sum of weather variations in a specified region over a long time period. Climate change is normal; climate changed before the advent of humans, it continues to change while we are here and will continue long after we are gone. Carbon dioxide is not pollution; it is a normal constituent of our atmosphere and there is no direct cause and effect relationship between carbon dioxide and temperature.

Temperature increases occur before increases in carbon dioxide thus falsifying the hypothesis.

Despite all the hand-wringing, the weather is not getting more extreme, droughts and floods are not increasing, ice is growing and/or retreating not disappearing, sea levels are not rapidly raising, the ocean is not acidifying and species are

not going extinct at alarming rates to name a few of the projected consequences of global warming/climate change repeated ad nauseum. Inconvenient but true.

The data does not back up these extraordinary claims.

All these weather events have happened before and will happen again. A large percentage of the species which have evolved on earth became extinct before fossil fuels were discovered or used.

More will go extinct and more will evolve to take their place.

Pretending that humans giving up “carbon” will have any effect on the weather is nonsensical. However, tacking a reference to climate change onto your research proposal may get you more funding.

There are constant references to the warming temperatures and a 1-2 °C change over decades is viewed as absolutely catastrophic. The earth has been hotter and it has been much colder and every permutation in between but life is still here and adapting. Canada is warming at twice the average rate supposedly. Global temperature averages are a meaningless metric. Surface temperature records are an utter dog’s breakfast of adjustments, bias and political interference.

Historical records of meteorological data have been manipulated and massaged (usually to increase past temperatures) to force agreement with problematic computer models. Computer models of climate have utterly failed to accurately predict anything; they have a 100% failure rate.

More problematic for climate change adherents is the hiatus in warming. Despite increases in atmospheric carbon dioxide over twenty years, there has been no corresponding rise in ‘global average temperatures’ as measured by satellites. Measurements of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere have only been recorded since 1958, an eyeblink in Earth’s history. Strangely there are no questions raised over the placement of the CO2 recording station on top of an active volcano but no data cofounders here. The hysteria continues.

Scientists labelled deniers or sources quoted in Jim Bertram’s articles are judged to be biased against climate change; it is all propaganda from the oil and gas industry.

Why do the people making such attacks never question the inherent biases of the socalled ‘climate scientists’? It

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is odd that no one is allowed to question the motivations of scientists working for the UN’s IPCC as one example.

Peer review is frequently invoked as if it is magic cure-all. A scientist’s chance of publishing material in controversial subjects which contradicts the party line is minuscule, provided that they can secure funding to do the research in the first place. The phrase ‘publish or perish’ has a firm basis in reality. The vast amount of solid scientific literature that deals with issues of weather and climate etc. is cherry-picked or never referenced because it does not fit the political narrative of climate armageddon.

Non-scientists and politicians at the IPCC spin the results of scientists to ramp up the alarm over global warming but their reports are taken as gospel and no questions are permitted.

A favourite argument of the climate change crowd is “the science is settled” or 97% of climate scientists agree with the anthropogenic climate change hypothesis.

This is a fundamental misinterpretation of science. This is a repudiation of science.

Science is never settled and is always subject to investigation and debate. The climate change/global warming narrative cannot be challenged without evoking the consensus of the experts. Many scientists have held firm to hypotheses on any number of topics over the years and they have been proven wrong.

The dismissal of a skeptical

point of view simply because it is being stated by non-scientist or a scientist without a degree in climate science (whatever that is) is a poor argument from authority and should be rejected. Scientists have the skills to evaluate claims and opine on subjects outside their realm of speciality because they have been trained to do so. Lay-people are also capable of employing critical thinking skills and investigating challenging subjects without having to acquire a university degree in the disputed subject. Those that believe whole-heartedly in global warming are never questioned about their depth of knowledge of the subject and are free to attack those that disagree with them.

As a scientist, I suggest that everyone should investigate global warming for themselves, decide for themselves, do not take anything on faith, regardless of the source. If someone cannot make a decision on what to believe, remain open-minded, become a skeptic and refrain from labelling your opponents. I have the knowledge and the skill set to evaluate the global warming hypothesis and the evidence does not support the claims being espoused. As new information is collected, I continue to examine it but to date nothing has changed my mind about so-called global warming.

Therefore, I remain a skeptic and I deny nothing. I will wait to see if that makes me irrelevant.

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Accidental Tour Guide

by Deron Johnson When you talk about tourism as a potential economic development opportunity in North Grenville, some people are inclined to refer to our perceived lack of a large commercial attraction, dominant physical landmark or other notable feature that would draw a significant number of people to our area. Herein lies what appears to be a very narrow understanding of what tourism is, what it could be and what is really needed to attract visitors.

Case in point, a recent visitor to Downtown Kemptville dropped off their rescue dog at a local veterinarian to have a surgical procedure done (poor little guy). The visitor had some time to pass, so they found their way Downtown to

one of the local coffee shops and proceeded to get comfortable with a coffee and a book.

Eventually, a spontaneous conversation started with a local resident and after a few minutes, the resident offered to show the visitor around to “see the local sights”.

The next couple of hours were spent exploring the assets of a community that some take for granted and may not realize might be very appealing for visitors to experience for themselves. This particular exploration involved visiting several sites including: a charming coffee shop with exposed brick walls, a community library that loans fishing poles (no fish were harmed), a bakery that operates the oldest commercially operated wood-fired oven in

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several connections along the way, including at a local yoga studio that will now sell their book and incorporate some of its content into their kids’ yoga program. When advised that a huge forest centre, an active sugar bush and the largest honey-producing operation in Eastern Ontario were also within walking distance, there was a genuine sense of disbelief.

Never has it been made more obvious that tourism isn’t necessarily about big shiny things. Sometimes, its about creating a memorable experience that allows people to connect to an area’s unique assets, character and people. This is the essence of “daytripping”, which means leaving home in the morning to travel to a nearby destination, experiencing what that area has to offer, and then returning home that evening.

It’s a sector of tourism that is largely successful in rural areas that lie close to major centres like Ottawa. Residents of these large centres don’t always have the money or the time to travel very far. So by creating a destination based on unique experiences that city dwellers can’t get where they live, you create an opportunity to not only generate economic activity, but also to showcase all of the wonderful human, cultural and physical assets of your area.

Canada (no apple fritters were harmed), an independent grocery store that specializes in selling local food products, a cozy park with benches, trees, beautiful flower beds & a picturesque view of the river, along with a visit to an internationally recognized charitable organization (where the pair were warmly welcomed without appointment) that provides water solutions to developing countries around the world.

The visitor was in complete awe of what they had seen, heard, touched, smelled and tasted. Their mind was truly blown away by the fact that all of these experiences were within walking distance of each other. Operating a social enterprise themselves, the visitor was able to make

KDHSI’s ‘Window Sticker’ fundraising campaign

Contributed by Susan E. Smith, Executive Director Kemptville & District Home Support B&H Your Community Grocer’, located on Rideau Street in Kemptville, is proudly supporting seniors in this community by participating in KDHSI’s ‘Window Sticker’ fundraising campaign. The cashiers are very excited to be part of this by asking customers if they would like to donate $2 to Kemptville & District Home Support. The customers at B & H have been very willing to support KDHSI – check it out for yourself by stopping by B & H and seeing how many supporter cards are covering the windows inside and out! Kemptville Canadian Tire will be participating in the Window Sticker’ fundraising campaign in July. Stay tuned for additional locations. For information on the programs and services offered by Kemptville & District Home Support please call the Centre at 613-258-3203; or visit www.kdhsi.com.

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Deputy Mayor remains focused on campaign priorities

by Hilary Thomson Deputy Mayor Michael Cameron has not forgotten the reasons why he ran for council in the last election.

Although he has many priorities to juggle now that he is deputy mayor, he is still just as concerned about the roads in Wolford as he was when he was knocking on doors during the campaign.

He says that 90 per cent of the people he talked to last year felt that paving the 47kms of gravel roads in Wolford should be a priority. The deputy mayor says this is for several reasons: Firstly, gravel roads require year-round maintenance, which puts a strain on the public works department.

They are also hard on vehicles and affect family budgets for those who live on those roads. Because it doesn’t take much for the road to become uneven, gravel roads can also be a potential liability for the municipality. Finally, it discourages development because investors don’t want to build on a road that isn’t paved.

Deputy Mayor Cameron acknowledges that paving roads, especially with the current state of some of the roads in the Wolford area, is expensive. This is why he wants to encourage the municipality to apply for grants which should cover at least some of the costs of a tar and chip program. “There are [infrastructure] grants available through the federal and provincial government,” he says.

The Investing in Canada Infrastructure program is a cost-shared infrastructure funding program between the federal government, provinces, territories and ultimate recipients. The program has a rural and northern stream, which is meant to support projects that improve quality of life in rural and northern communities. The federal government also has a separate program which is dedicated to investing $2 billion in infrastructure in rural and northern communities over the next decade.

Deputy Mayor Cameron says he doesn’t understand why staff haven’t made council aware of these grants which are available for their use. Because of this, he put forward a notice of motion at the last council meeting, on June 10, to have staff alert council of all potential grants available which would benefit the municipality. “It’s an important stream of revenue for the municipality given our financial situation and small population,” he says.

“It would be a good resource for us to utilize.”

The Deputy Mayor believes that growing the population is essential to ensuring Merrickville-Wolford remains a thriving municipality into the future. With the growth going on in Smiths Falls, North Grenville and Brockville, he believes paving the roads in Wolford would entice people to buy homes and encourage industry and tourism in the rural area.

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sustainable municipality,” he says. “As the population grows, it makes everything else more possible.”

Deputy Mayor Cameron is also keeping an eye on the landfill which he believes should be a priority for the municipality. Currently the landfill has a 40-year lifespan, but as the population grows, the life expectancy shrinks.

“Now is the time to start thinking 15-20 years down the road,” he says. “Rethinking how we address garbage and recycling is a must.”

Deputy Mayor Cameron believes that gasification is an option that the municipality should look into. There are currently 4000 gasification plants worldwide and he sees having one in the municipality as not only an efficient and effective way of dealing with waste, but also has an economic driver. “It could create jobs and be a source of revenue,” he says.

“I think it should be part of the equation.”

Deputy Mayor Cameron says that he hopes the current council will be able to move forward on these issues and come up with a positive plan together. He also welcomes civic engagement and values the voice of the people to keep council in check. “They are a major contributor to the municipality, province and country,” he says.

Council has dealt with a lot of changes over the past few months, and Deputy Mayor Cameron says he is proud of the work they have done in delivering a zero-increase budget and working on the structure of the municipal committees. Calls for volunteers for these committees should be coming shortly.

Deputy Mayor Cameron believes that councils are elected to move the municipality forward and listen to the cares and concerns of their constituents. As an elected representative for Wolford Ward, he is focused on getting the municipality to invest in the rural area. “An investment in Wolford is an investment in the whole community,” he says.

by Hilary Thomson Councillor Don Halpenny submitted a letter to council at the last meeting outlining his wish to have volunteers manage the Merrickville Community Centre and Centennial Hall in Eastons Corners.

According to the letter, the process for renting the two facilities has been in shambles. “I have heard that the hall in Eastons Corners is not being rented by members of the community and the main reason stated is that it has been almost impossible for them to rent the hall,” Councillor Halpenny wrote in the letter.

No shows and double bookings have also been rampant in Eastons Corners.

The ladies’ group who were

looking after the hall have relocated to the United Church basement, where there is no running water or washrooms, while Centennial Hall sits vacant. When the group wanted to volunteer to make new curtains for the windows, they were told they weren’t allowed to because they would have to be fire-proof. “I have had 33 years of experience as a Building Inspector and that regulation is not in the code book or on our current C.B.O.”, Councillor Halpenny writes.

Councillor Halpenny says the previous administration had a lot to do with removing the volunteers from the running of both community centres. He says volunteers who ran the Merrickville Community Centre were

pushed aside, assigning the job to municipal staff instead.

Councillor Halpenny feels as though this is an extra responsibility for the Public Works Department that could easily be passed off to dedicated volunteers.

“Using volunteers makes the community stronger and would provide a better service to the people looking to rent the facilities,” Councillor Halpenny writes. “Let’s get the volunteers back and help the community move ahead and grow.”

Merrickville-Wolford CAO Doug Robertson said he would take Councillor Halpenny’s letter and report back to council on their current processes regarding the two community centres.

5th Annual Leeds Grenville Immigrant Entrepreneur Award

Nominations are now open for the 5th Annual Leeds Grenville Immigrant Entrepreneur Award. The Award recognizes and celebrates the contributions that immigrant entrepreneurs are making across Leeds and Grenville.

Until September 13, 2019, the public will be able to nominate an immigrant entrepreneur by simply submitting the name of the business and the owner. This can be done via the Immigration Partnership’s Facebook page (www.facebook.com/LGimmigration ), Instagram (@LGImmigration) or via email/phone/in-person to Immigration Partnership staff (lauren@eecentre.com / 613-498-2111 / 105 Strowger Blvd., Brockville). All nominations will be evaluated by members of the Immigration Partnership to determine the winner.

Nominees must have been born outside of Canada, live in Leeds Grenville, and own/operate a business in Leeds Grenville.

As Melissa Francis, Program Manager of the St. Lawrence-Rideau Immigration Partnership states, “Starting a business for anyone is extremely challenging. Immigrants can face additional barriers such as having to learn a new language, maneuvering different ways of doing business, and overcoming cultural differences in order to develop new community connections. Those who have chosen to start a business here in Leeds and Grenville deserve special recognition for their endless energy and commitment to their business and community. We encourage everyone to nominate their favourite immigrant run business.’.

The award will be presented at the Leeds Grenville Small Business Enterprise Centre Bridges to Better Business Conference being held in Brockville during Small Business Week in October.

The award is a collaborative effort between members of the St. Lawrence – Rideau Immigration Partnership; the Leeds Grenville Small Business Enterprise Centre, the Employment + Education Centre, CSE Consulting, TR Leger Immigrant Services / TR Leger Immigrant Services aux Immigrants, KEYS Job Centre and the Volunteer Centre of St. Lawrence – Rideau.

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Smooth transition...Sunday's All-Star challenge was hard hitting, rock and sockem', fast and furious, exciting affair with tons of talent. by the sportsguy Well sports fans, your Kemptville 73's held their main camp from Friday, June 7 to Sunday, June 9 with approximately 70 ice warriors attempting to crack 2019 2020 line-up.

All the players were placed into four individual squads, sprinkled with veteran 73's, for Friday night's practice to prepare them for their showcase. After the initial practice, all teams had an opportunity to display their talent with coaching and scouts looking on.

On Saturday, all teams showed their best against their

opponents hoping to make the cut for Sunday's final All-Star Game.

As the cuts were made after each contest on Saturday, there was jubilation and disappointment as some contenders were sent home and some moved on to the final stage.

Sunday's All -Star Game began at Noon when Team Red faced off against Team White with four lines of offence, three lines of defence with two stoppers to finish off the line-up. End to end action for both teams back and forth effort, with each posting a score for the first frame with crunching body abuse and fast

and furious transitions.

Second stanza saw Team Red flex it's muscle as the veterans and the newbies connected to move ahead by one. Before the period ended, Team Red ran up the board by 3 to 1 before entering their locker rooms.

Last twenty, both Team Red and Team White counted a goal each to open up to make it 4 to 2 affair with Red in the lead. Time running down, Team Red managed to put Team White within one to end the challenge with Red over White 4 to 3. When game finished, more players were cut and the lucky few made the initial team roster.

This year, the 73's have made some changes to their on-ice personnel when Scott Dexter had to resign due to work related requirements.

Jason York, one of the owners, will be the new head coach with assistants Wes Cory and Trevor Peters; Terry Nichols will remain as General Manager for the upcoming season.

Your team is in a rebuilding scenario with a great foundation of veterans and rookies to launch their season in September, and could use your support at their home games.

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Place To Grow: Agri-food Innovation Initiative

By Deron Johnson The Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs (OMAFRA) is hoping to grow the province's agrifood and agri-products sectors by launching the Place to Grow: Agri-food Innovation Initiative - a program which the Ontario government believes will help drive innovation, reduce red tape, and address industry priorities.

Under the recently renewed Canadian Agricultural Partnership (a five-year, $3 billion commitment by Canada's federal, provincial and territorial governments intended to support Canada's agri-food and agri-products sectors), this initiative proposes to provide new costshare funding opportunities to agriculture and agri-food value-chain partners, while encouraging greater collaboration to identify opportunities and address challenges in the agri-food sector.

The new Place to Grow program will allow organizations to apply for projects in key priority areas, including: - Labour Supply and Training Challenges, which is a brand new category added June 19, 2019

just for this program. This is currently a key weakness in the agricultural sector and may turn out to be the most important component of the new initiative.

- Economic Development in the agri-food and agri-products sectors.

- Protection and Assurance in order to solidify the public confidence in the sector through improved oversight systems in food safety and plant and animal health.

- Environmental Stewardship with the goal of enhancing water quality and improving soil health.

- In addition, there is a new category for bold, high-impact projects that are expected to create a sector-wide benefit.

"Ontario's agri-food sector is a huge employer in this province and a source of a wide array of food products enjoyed all over the globe.

This enhanced programming will open doors for our agrifood businesses and give them more opportunities to help them grow, innovate and find greater success," said Ernie Hardeman, the Minister responsible for OMAFRA.

Improvement Association will continue to administer cost-share funding under the Canadian Agricultural Partnership to farmers and other businesses involved in plant health projects.

To date, both the federal and provincial governments have committed cost-share support to more than 1,150 projects through the Partnership to help eligible farmers, processors, businesses and sector organizations innovate and grow.

Full details of the Place to Grow: Agri-food Innovation Initiative will be available in August 2019, with the first intake opening on Aug. 15, 2019 and remaining open through Sept. 27, 2019. The second intake will open on Jan. 6, 2020. Additional intakes will happen at these times: Sept. 8-29, 2020; Jan. 4-25, 2021; and Sept. 7-27, 2021. The program will include planned, predictable future intakes each year of the Canadian Agricultural Partnership.

The creation of the Place to Grow: Agri-food Innovation Initiative is based on a thorough review of program delivery to ensure maximum value for each dollar invested for farmers and the agri-food sector. As part of this review, it was determined that administering the cost-sharing program through OMAFRA (previously administered through the Agricultural Adaptation Council) would shorten the time for approvals and potentially save $600,000 in administration costs which could be reinvested into the program.

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Second sobering thoughts about June 1 Celebrations in Kemptville submitted by Harmen Boersma Pride Month has taken off in North Grenville for the first time; it has been called “historic” in the EMC headline. Mayor, Nancy Peckford, is quoted as saying “North Grenville was ready.” Organization members are claiming that the celebration was a “culmination of community pride”.

How could this debut event in North Grenville spark to such a bang? Mostly because confidence was gained from a similar event in neighbouring communities of Brockville, Smiths Falls and Perth last year. Local Rainbow Union Dundas Grenville organizer, Holly Brown, met with unexpected enthusiasm

by NG council and staff and left with a promise of support.

Her aim is stated as “to raise more awareness in the community with the Pride event”. She hopes “it will create waves in the community.

It proves that Pride minority members have lived in North Grenville already for a long time. We will be launching an outreach campaign with pride stickers for business windows and lawn signs and on Facebook.” After the parade one group member is quoted as saying: “I feel like there’s a shift in the culture.” Brown states: “…it’s not over. This is just the beginning.”

RUDG organizers claim

that residents in rural communities have stereotype views and opinions (assumed negative or undesirable ones?) about LGBT residents of the community, which has caused them to go to the more ‘diverse and inclusive’ cities.

Brown herself travelled to Ottawa for socializing with her preferred community once a month. Big deal! Rural residents travel to the city for all kinds of reasons. Why not Brown for her reason? (There are NG parents who are driving their children twice every school day to independent schools in Ottawa that teach their way of life. Tuition and travel cost are their own responsibility.) To hold a parade in Kemptville, her grassroots organization “lacks funds and capacity that a lot of other groups rely on”. Most active community groups raise their primary funds by charging a membership fee enlarged by additional donations from members; then organize fundraising events.

Why not RUDG? The organization promotes inclusiveness and education. What is the expected outcome? If residents know more gay members and their lifestyle, they are assumed to approve it more?

Brown is quoted: “To pull off the parade we need people, power and money.” Don’t we all for anything! “Businesses get a superb opportunity to support a great historically

relevant event locally. They themselves can boast to be an inclusive and progressive place to do business in our area.” Supporting RUDG is all it takes to accomplish that?

“Healthy, strong and active communities are diverse and inclusive communities”. Just cater to RUDG and North Grenville is suddenly ‘on the map.’ As a new organization in this area, it is still unclear what this overstated event will do for RUDG and what it will mean for other organizations and institutions in North Grenville.

Canada has endorsed the same-sex sexual orientation in law in 1969. Gender classification moved from two to more identities and they need protection by law in a democracy. All sub-communities should be allowed to live their lifestyle without interference from other sub-communities.

Government has the unenviable role to regulate and monitor their independence and interdependence. We recognize others and they recognize ours in the perfect nation.

Every level of government gets involved in the administration of mandates and actions of sub-communities practiced in the public square.

Ideally, government leaders take an impartial position in their administration to protect freedom and maintain good order in our common life.

North Grenville council and staff have overstepped their governing responsibility in the way they showed their (our?) support for the Pride event.

By replacing the North Grenville flag of unity, which is inclusive of all residents regardless of their religion, ethnicity, race and sexual orientation, during the month of June it favours two gender subcommunities – minorities – over the majority. Is council not elected to govern and guard the charter freedoms of all residents?

Now is a good time for council to reserve municipal property for government symbols only including all municipal flag posts, buildings and websites.

Mayor Nancy Peckford in her flag raising speech refers to “erasing shame and denial many LGBTQ2 folks experience”. These are not easy feelings to deal with for ANY person. By facing them courageously and knowledgably, character is formed. Are government leaders expected to train for character? That is not their expertise. Acting with a sound (moral) character in governing would benefit the whole community.

The residents of North Grenville entrusted the mayor and council with the POWER to govern this municipality.

Don’t give it away. Defend it for all of us.

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delicious meal prepared by "Just Home Cookin". Thanks Pam & Don! The meeting followed the meal, with Maureen thanking everyone for coming out.

Mary gave the instructions on how and when to play for the "Ringer Board". Frankie named those lucky ladies who merited birdie pins. Willie Bridges had an eagle on no.

14 and Libby Price had a birdie, also on 14. Kudos to the two of you! Cecile explained to all the "Privacy Act" and hoped those who do not want their name mentioned in her newspaper articles to let her know.

There were many door prize winners and thanks to Kathryn Etmanski, a few ladies won beautiful flower arrangements. Every month Kate donates a few pots to cheer up the "Gang"!

The month of May brings rain, the burgeoning trees &

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Shake Rattle and Roll submitted by Louise Atchison I found my glasses! Those rose-coloured ones. They are a triprescription now, quite thick, scratched and foggy, but fit so, so well.

They are best suited for the yellowed photos in those dusty albums, and the recipes written by hand, in cursive writing, on the back of an envelope or receipt, squished into a well eared binder.

And then there is the music: songs from the 50’s and 60’s reminding me of the angst of youth, the pain long forgotten, just the warmth and energy remaining.

These glasses moved me to gather songs from those formative years, have a fundraiser for Kemptville and District Home Support, enlist the Ottawa Valley Male Choir to assist the Singing Seniors from KDHSI, invite the ladies quartet: The Humming Birds, and spice it up with special local guests who could render some of the memorable tunes from that collection. Shake Rattle and Roll so began.

We are in rehearsal. My goal is to keep the ear worms going all summer, readying for the show in November, just before Remembrance Day on the 8th, 9th and 10th at the Urbandale Arts Centre, Kemptville.

We enjoyed presenting We’ll Meet Again in 2017, and hope to see you ready to Shake Rattle and Roll in November.

Tickets and details available soon.

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Rideau Glen Ladies trudge through soggy fairways

submitted by Cecile Fortier Rain, rain go away----but in spite of ardent pleas, it keeps on falling and causes havoc on the soggy fairways.

But still the ladies attempt to play and are out there with smudges of mud on their clothing and even their faces, glasses, or caps. Laughter echoes throughout the course.

You have to joke about it or you would cry. The poor course is attacked from all sides, even the beavers are in the game. But in spite of all this upheaval, the most eager golfers are out playing.

Sunny days do come but are few and far between. It is the same story for all golf courses in the Valley.

At the end of the monthly game and dinner, the game to be played was best ball, which was cancelled. Why? Rain!

But the dinner was enjoyed by more than forty ladies happy to get together and enjoy a

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shrubs, but also the ladies league’s 1st tournament of the season--the "de Havelin".

The rain stayed away, and 32 ladies were able to play. It was Theresa McCaig’s first assigning teams. All were coming in with straight faces, unhappy with their scores.

One such twosome wasn't smiling, but lo and behold they were the winners with a score of 49. A more cheerful Maryann Sunstrum with Jose Vanzijl; 2nd with scores of 50 were: Pearl Webb, tied with Jean Potvin & Monique Warrock. Kudos Ladies! The next tournament, the "Jean Hyndman", is June 13.

This summer, Rideau Glen, the "dear old course" will celebrate its 90 years of existence. It grew from a modest beginning of 2 holes to amuse the ladies, to a 6 hole, then a 9 hole which it withstood for 70 years. Then some entrepreneurs with a 10

dream built it into an 18 hole regular course.

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We are favoured to have such a course in our midst, which caters to all the different abilities of the players.

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Run like the winded!

David Hawken, Physiotherapist “Run” might feel like a four-letter word to some people, or like a form of torture to others! Love it or hate it, humans have been running in one form or another for thousands of years. At one time it was essential for survival; hunting parties would try and track down their prey, or you might be the prey, and have to outrun whatever was chasing you! Nowadays it is much less common that we have to run, it is often more of a voluntary choice.

The modern-day runner might seem like a strange animal to a lot of people.

Why would someone go through that torture? Aren’t they afraid of wearing out their knees? The truth is, the body is incredible at adapting. Given just the right

amount of stress or loading, our muscles, tendons, ligaments, and yes, even our joints actually become more robust and healthy. The key is finding that sweet spot when it comes to stress or loading for the body. Too little, and not enough adaptation will take place. Too much, and you can expect to get injured.

The biggest risk factor for a running injury is simply increasing the training volume or intensity too quickly.

The tricky part is that we all respond differently to training and stress. Some people who are new to running will have to progress their mileage and speed very gradually to avoid injury, and this may include sessions where they begin with a combination of running and walking, also known as interval training.

It can take several weeks, or

even a couple of months to get to the point where they are running continuously for thirty minutes or more.

The other important factor to consider for new runners is consistency. It is important to get at least 4 runs in per week, and even if you only have time to go out for 10 minutes, it still allows for some adaptation to take place.

Again, this helps the body to properly adapt to the stress of running. As the body is gradually and consistently exposed to the demands of running, the body adapts and running becomes easier. Basically this means that you are much less likely to experience an overuse injury from running, and you are able to run further.

It seems like a very simple concept, but so many of us get excited at the beginning of a new running program,

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One last thing that may seem to totally go against conventional wisdom has to do with stretching. Often new runners will think that before they can head out the door to go for their run, they have to hold prolonged stretches to warm up their muscles and prepare them for the workout.

The truth is, the main goal of a warm-up is just that, to warm-up! A warm-up should increase the body temperature and get blood flowing into the

key muscles groups. Holding a long stretch can actually make muscles function less efficiently, which can hurt your running performance.

If you are just looking to go out for a simple, low-speed morning jog, the best way to warm up is to start with a few minutes of brisk walking, followed by a gradual increase in running speed until you get to the desired pace. That’s it!

Running can seem like an impossible sport to take on, but if it’s approached at just the right rate, giving the body

a chance to adapt, it can actually be quite a simple process.

You just have to be patient!

If you’re interested in starting a running program, or need some expert advice on how to help your body adapt to running without causing any injury, see a physiotherapist!

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not end soon. There are actions we can take personally and corporately to reduce our environmental impacts, and to become wiser and better stewards of the resources around us. I probably won't make

friends from either extreme of this issue, but maybe these questions and comments will help us understand each other better and even come to a true consensus of what we should be doing together.

Thoughts and balance on climate change submitted by Ed Norman Recent NG Times articles and letters regarding climate change are a microcosm of a broader discussion. In any controversy, media discussion tends to polarize the issue, and climate change is no exception.

Those most concerned about climate view global warming skeptics as "deniers", stereotyping them as scientifically ignorant, dupes of big oil, and unconcerned about the future of the planet. Those who doubts climate change theory, or who feel the issue is overblown, view proponents of radical changes as "alarmists", exaggerating the truth, frightening children, and promoting a globalist agenda.

As usual for polarized issues, the reality is somewhere in the middle, between these two extremes.

To explore the issue calmly and to seek the truth of the matter, I offer four questions for readers' consideration, along with some commentary: 1. Is the climate changing and the world getting warmer?

The short answer is yes, but. The climate is indeed changing, but then it is always changing somehow.

The climate is a complex interplay of various influences, which is never in equilibrium. The world has indeed been getting warmer for the past century, but not continually, and not more so than past changes. Better to ask whether the rate of warming has increased since June 19, 2019

humans began pumping lots of carbon dioxide (CO2) into the atmosphere. There the evidence says probably yes, but it depends on which data is analyzed, and how.

2. If so, are we humans causing the changes?

Having read about this from various perspectives, I judge that we are causing 50% +/-40% of any warming effects seen; i.e. somewhere between 10 and 90%. That rather cynical answer should satisfy almost everyone (and thus no one), but probably represents the reality of what we know for certain. To attribute all global warming to human CO2 emissions is overly simplistic. Many factors affect climate, and there are several reasons for warming. Some of them are better understood than others, and no one can claim to understand them all well enough to predict the future with any certainty. Computer climate model predictions for the past two decades were all over the place, and mostly wrong, expecting more warming than has actually occurred.

3. Is climate change and a warmer planet bad?

Doubtless yes for many people, but others will surely benefit. There are arguments both ways. Some of the feared effects, such as extreme sea-level rise, increased major storms, widespread floods, droughts, famine and disease, are less certain than the temperature rise itself.

Moreover, many plants grow better with higher CO2 levels.

We might also ask, when in the past (and on what basis)

was the climate deemed “optimum”? It is unreasonable to expect an unchanging climate simply because we are used to today's version. Historically, warming periods were considered generally beneficial.

Clearly any changes will have both positive and negative effects.

4. Finally, is there anything we can do about it?

One might be cynical about this, given the track record of global policy agreements and accountability.

And most people seem unwilling to make even simple lifestyles changes. With such political and personal inertia, even heroic calls for change may have minimal impact.

Moreover, Canada is a small player when it comes to global CO2 emissions.

Despite this pessimism, there are hopeful signs that change over time is possible.

Technology shifts, such as electric vehicles, renewable energy sources, carbon sequestration, and conservation measures, will help reduce our dependence on fossil fuels. Various cities around the world have already successfully reduced their CO2 emissions. Eventually oil reserves will run out and we will be forced to use alternatives. There are precedents for mankind making technology shifts, but they do take time.

In the ongoing debate, both extremes have made false or misleading statements, which do not help the public. Sea levels are unlikely to rise more than a foot in the next century, and the 11

computer models have overestimated recent warming trends. Not every hurricane, drought or snowstorm that happens can be attributed to "climate change". On the other hand, the world is indeed slowly getting warmer and some of that is undoubtedly due to human activity. Some aspects of climate change are real, and as we learn more, we need to develop mitigation plans and adjustments, especially to help poorer nations and the natural environment cope with the effects.

I also believe that many of the practical suggestions offered to limit emissions and mitigate the effects of warming are good to implement, regardless of where one stands on the climate change issue. Individuals, municipalities and nations can all do their part for the environment. We know about the four R's: reject, reduce, reuse and recycle. Renewable energy approaches will continue to expand, once we have practical energy storage schemes. Reforestation and other conservation measures are important, as are efficiency improvements for industry. Ultimately, people and especially governments must learn to live within their means. Good stewardship of the world around us should be possible without massive economic impacts, or heavy-handed government controls.

In summary, global warming and climate change are real and at least partly due to human activity, but the sky is not falling and the world will

STEO announces changes to school bus times

by Hilary Thomson Student Transportation of Eastern Ontario (STEO) has announced a modification to their bus schedule to align with the new bell times being implemented by the Catholic District School Board of Eastern Ontario (CSBEO) and the Upper Canada District School Board (UCDSB) starting September 2019.

The unified bell times are being implemented to create a standardized length of the school day across Eastern Ontario. The elementary school day will start between 9:15 and 9:30 while high school bells will ring at 8:00 sharp.

The STEO is reporting that bus schedules will only shift by about 10-15 minutes.

Both the CDSBEO and the UCDSB recognize that the change in bell times could require parents to use before and aftercare services that they may not have needed in the past. “We recognize that this may mean changes for some parents who will have to accommodate a new drop-off and pick-up schedule into their daily routine,” said

UCDSB and STEO Board Chairman John McAllister.

“To address these concerns, each board is actively working with parents and childcare operators to assess the need for additional support.”

The new bell times will be implemented across the Northern portion of the CDSBEO and UCDSB catchment area as of September 2019.

This will affect schools in Smiths Falls, including Chimo Elementary School and Smiths Falls District Collegiate Institute which service parts of Merrickville-Wolford. Schools located in the Municipalities of North Grenville and Merrickville-Wolford will be affected as of September 2020.

Parents are encouraged to go online at www.steo.ca/ belltimechanges to learn more about the specific changes to school bus service in their area. STEO has also set up a call centre that can be reached at 1-885-441-1589 to help parents navigate the online information.

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Canadian Guide Dogs for the Blind will host their annual UK Day Garden Party & Tea event on Sunday, July 14, 2019 from 12 pm-3 pm. The event will take place on the grounds of the National Training Centre of Canadian Guide Dogs for the Blind, 4120 Rideau Valley Drive North, Manotick.

Enjoy authentic cream tea with scones featuring imported English Devon cream. Brian Lynch; Guitar and Voice will perform live music. You can also join in a pick-up rounders match or get a tutorial from the British Meetup Group, and purchase some of your favourite treats from British foods vendor Clarence & Cripps.

Tickets are $13 in advance at Canadian Guide Dogs for the Blind or by phoning 613-6927777. Tickets will be also be available at the door for $15. This is a rain or shine event, with indoor and outdoor seating.

100% of the proceeds are directed towards the training of guide dogs and assistance dogs.

About Canadian Guide Dogs for the Blind: Canadian Guide Dogs for the Blind was established as a registered charity in 1984. Canadian Guide Dogs for the Blind has provided more than 860 professionally trained guide dogs to Canadians who are visually impaired from coast to coast. Canadian Guide Dogs for the Blind also operates an Assistance Dogs Division, which trains assistance dogs for individuals in the Ottawa area with mobility-related disabilities.

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41. An infraction in some sports 43. Donkeys 44. Docile 46. Send forth 47. Indian bread 49. Louisville Slugger 50. A romantic meeting 51. Casual eatery 54. Close 56. Biblical kingdom 57. Irregular 63. Unusual 64. Sailing ship 65. Pilotless plane 66. Not now 67. Connection 68. Keen 69. Party thrower 70. Concludes 71. Optical maser

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28. Goddess of discord 29. Rancor 34. Hatchets 36. City in Peru 37. Modify 38. French for "Head" 40. Russian emperor 42. Unborn offspring 45. Decamp 48. Noggin 51. A bed on a ship 52. Potato state 53. Open skin infections 55. Related to tides 58. Protruding part of the lower jaw 59. Killer whale 60. French for "We" 61. Pot 62. Lascivious look

June 21 RBC Royal Bank turns 150 next Saturday, June 22, 2019. To celebrate, the local Kemptville RBC branch will be hosting a birthday party from 9:30am -5pm with locally made cupcakes and swag for all!

June 22 Kemptville Horticultural Society's Bud to Bloom Garden Tour. There are 8 exceptional local gardens, 10 to 4 pm with afternoon tea included. Tickets $15. Call Arline at 613-258-4645.

June 23 St. Mathew's Presbyterian Cemetery service at East Oxford, on Sunday at 2 pm. Guest speaker, Cathie Kelso. Rain or shine.

June 23 Salad Supper with Strawberry Shortcake, St. Andrew's United Church, Bishop's Mills, 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Adults $14 Children 6-12 $6 Under 6 Free June 27 BUCK A BAG BOOK SALE. Spencerville Library, 10.30 – 1 pm, 5 Henderson St. Spencerville Also July 4 & July 11.

July 13 Steak BBQ, Holy Trinity Church – Merrickville, 4 pm, $20.00 per person

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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Girls Inc. Summer Program 2019 is here!

Join us this summer to have fun, discover new possibilities, and embrace what it means to be Strong, Smart, & Bold! ‘Blast Off with Girls Inc.’ will explore outer space & aviation and ‘Go Wild with Girls Inc.’ will learn about local wildlife and ecosystem. These are interactive programs that offer an empowering, girls only environment for girls between the ages of 6-13 to participate in STEM (science, technology,engineering and math) based experiments, team building challenges and outdoor exploration.

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Girls Inc Summer Program 2019 9am- 4pm July 8 - 12 Kemptville Blast Off with Girls Inc. Kemptville Pentecostal Church, 1964 Cty Rd. 43 August 19 - 23 Kemptville Go Wild with Girls Inc. Kemptville Pentecostal Church, 1964 County Rd. 43

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Downtown businesses offer free outdoor fitness classes

by Hilary Thomson Two local businesses have joined forces to offer free fitness classes in Rotary Park every Friday over the

summer.

Executive Director of the Old Town Kemptville BIA Deron Johnston approached Om Shanti (Melanie) Charlebois of the Bodhi Tree Yoga

Centre about offering yoga classes outside as a way of attracting more people to the downtown and promote health and wellness in the community. “I jumped on board and said, ‘what do you need’,” Om Shanti says.

Initially the idea was just to offer yoga in the park, but when Om Shanti had trouble recruiting other yoga teachers to be involved, she mentioned it to Rebecca Cronk of Get Cronk’d, located just a stone’s throw away from Rotary Park. “I said we can split the load,” she said.

Unfortunately, the first two classes got rained out, but Om Shanti says they have already had two successful

yoga classes and one fitness class in the park. “Attendance has been growing steadily,” she says. “Hopefully the momentum will keep going.”

Both Om Shanti and Rebecca say it is a fun way for people to get a sampling of what they offer at their respective studios. “It is on neutral territory and there is no commitment necessary,” Rebecca says. “Just show up and have fun,” Om Shanti adds. “That’s it really.”

Fitness in the park runs every Friday at 11 am (unless it rains) until August 16.

Classes alternate every week between yoga and fitness.

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Submitted by Robert More We keep hearing each year how less and less people are going into the trades.

Some of the explanations include the additional regulations and certifications the Ministry of Labour has established. The biggest challenge with it is that current employees are not grandfathered on these regulations, so for them to go back to school to get the certifications can be a hardship. In our rural areas, it is worse because there are no local providers for these certifications, so our trades people have to figure out ways to get to the cities for days on end and take these classes on location. Other explanations include the parameters put on apprenticeships which are almost impossible to meet for small employers.

Again, in our rural areas, we generally don’t have large employers able to do multiple apprentices.

In the Rural FASD Support Network, we recognize there is a third explanation.

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the trades. However, because they require a school and an employer who would need to provide supports over and above their current infrastructure, they are missing out on these opportunities.

That is why the Rural FASD Support Network is doing something about it.

Within our group, we have two concurrent meetings every month. The caregivers and adults with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD) get together and share some of their challenges and collaborate to figure out solutions.

We make sure we are inviting our service providers and resident experts to these meetings to help with implementation of those solutions. The children that come aren’t just sitting around playing video games and watching movies.

We also have professional childcare givers who are doing activities with them that focus on employable skills.

The children will work together doing a science lab of some type. They are learning how to build and program robots. They are developing skill in computer program-

ming. They are receiving organization is setup for indi- FASD Support Network, we public does. But they always lessons about graphic design viduals like this boy and see take exception to that state- have at least one option. and music. They are learning him as having a bright future ment. We have frequently By focusing on that option heard how our children are early, giving opportunity to how to advocate for them- in their field. selves and speak in public.

In the employment coun- going to be unemployable learn and finding community They work together, provide selor field, you will occasion- because of their disability. partners willing to give them ideas for future programming, ally hear that the unemploy- We don’t believe that. We a chance, they can absolutely and discovering what type ment rate will never drop recognize that they likely have as bright a future as of environments they need below 3-4% because that is are not going to be lawyers, anyone else. to be successful. They are the population rate who is ba- doctors and teachers. We also being exposed to agricultural sically unemployable no mat- recognize they don’t have as occupations, culinary arts and ter what you do. At the Rural many options as the general wilderness camps. And each one of our children are finding their area of strength.

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59th KDH Auxiliary HEY DAY Thank You! submitted by Jolene Stover The 59th annual KDHA Hey Day was once again a huge success due to the support of our amazing community!

Both Friday, June 7 and Saturday, June 8, the crowds lined up in anticipation of finding that one special treasure, bargain or collectible.

This KDH Auxiliary major fundraising event is a celebration of community and support. This year’s Hey Day was a success on so many different levels. The money raised this year was done so one donation and one dollar at a time. For 59 years, the KDH Auxiliary has organized this gigantic yard sale to raise funds for hospital equipment. There is no government funding for this equipment.

For two days, the NG Curling Club was hopping…children and parents swarmed the toy section; weary shoppers took a break to enjoy a coffee and slice of homemade pie at Lil’s Canteen, the ever popular bake table was sold out in a hurry, the sections were piled high with donated items. On Saturday, the tradition of the paper bags continued, over 1000 paper bags were purchased for $3 each, and filled to the delight of shoppers.

At 1:00 on Saturday, we were honoured to have Mayor Nancy Peckford announce the raffle winners. The big winner of the 50/50, Ian Bell, collected $2744, a nice welcome for the new Kemptville resident. The silent auction winners were contacted and collected their treasures.

The items sold at Hey Day are donations by North Grenville residents and surrounding area. We had it all, everything from tools, furniture, small appliances, clothing, plants, toys, housewares, jewelry, antiques, crafts, sporting goods, treasures, books the list goes on! There

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Kemptville’s Lost Heritage 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

by David Shanahan

3. The Leach Blacksmith Shop

On the south-east corner of Asa and Thomas is the parking lot, an empty space which was once, and for decades, a blacksmith shop.

The corner lot was bought

by Elizabeth Leach in 1893, and her husband, Zechariah, known locally as Jack, opened a blacksmith shop here. Jack Leach was a well-travelled man; having grown up in Oxford Township, he served his apprenticeship as a blacksmith in Sarnia, Ontario, before travelling throughout Western Canada and parts of the United States. He returned to Kemptville in 1883, and the following year he married Elizabeth Anne Galway, of Wolford. He was 20, she was 25, and they had seven children over the next eleven years.

Jack was known throughout the region as a skilled smith and horseshoer, and his clients included some of the more successful racehorse owners in Eastern Ontario. He was a member of a number of fraternal societies in the town, as well as sitting on the Board of the Oxford Agricultural Society. He built up a successful business, served on the Town Council from 1901, and was appointed a Justice of the Peace. Zechariah “Jack” Leach died at the age of 67 in 1931.

In 1909, the business was bought for $2,200, a large amount then, by Henry Carson who carried on as blacksmith (see picture). Carson sold in 1920, but the business continued. John Dobson carried on the operation until 1938, as blacksmiths began to be less in demand, when Ernest McKendry opened a feed store on the site. From 1944 until 1974, Kemptville Creameries used the building

for storage. The building burned down and the site was cleared and has been used as a parking lot for the apartment building across the street since then.

4. Banks Bros Livery Stable

Chester Banks began a livery stable business here around 1883 and, with his sons, developed the business into renting out rigs for picnics and driving parties (see picture). Chester retired in 1895, leaving the business in the hands of his sons, Lancelot and Charles.

The Banks brothers started a bus company, using horsedrawn carriages to transport passengers to and from the railway stations at Bedell and Kemptville, and servicing the hotels around the village.

They also ran a drayage service from their livery stables, until the rise of the automobile changed the transport industry forever. The building housed both the business and the residence of the family.

The Livery Stable was the scene of a tragedy on March 6, 1901, when Lancelot was killed during an altercation with some young men who had broken into the stable office, drunk and singing loudly as they danced on the desks.

Lancelot threw them out, but they burst in again later, and, in the scuffle which followed, he was hit on the head with part of a wagon wheel.

His son, Raymond ran down Thomas Street and crossed the South Branch on the ice that still held the river in its grip, to look for his uncle at Kerr’s Hotel on Clothier Street. When he got back, he found his father stumbling around the area between the office and his home, dazed and with a two-inch cut along his left temple. He helped him into his house and the doctor was called for. But the blow

Zechariah Leach, founder of the Blacksmith Shop.

Banks Livery site today

Banks Livery Station had fractured Banks’ skull, and caused internal bleeding.

Around 3:30 the next morning, L. J. Banks, aged just 40, died. The young men were tried for murder, but were acquitted, to the amazement of all. The young men of the jury, all under 30 and none natives of Kemptville, announced that the defendants could be excused somewhat because, after all, they were drunk at the time. The Banks family sold the business to Horace Hutchins in 1906, and it changed hands a few times before the building burned down around 1915 and was not rebuilt.

In 1922, Kemptville Creameries was organised in response to Provincial legislation governing dairy products.

The Creameries took out a 99-year lease on the site of the Banks stables in 1922, at the rate of just $10 per year.

In addition to making butter, a cold storage department was added to the Creamery and frozen food lockers were rented to customers as a place

to keep their meat frozen till they were ready to use it.

The Creamery was another busy industry. The cream was unloaded from a ramp off the Thomas Street side.

Robert (Bob) Brown was the weigher and grader and took the samples for the butter fat Banks Family: Lancelot Banks is standing third from test. The higher the test, the right. more money that was paid for a pound of cream. Farmers often bought the buttermilk for feeding pigs. Simeon Driscoll was the buttermaker and Garfield Hurlbert and Ted Bush were long time employees. Lorne Reddick was the manager and Eva Buck was the bookkeeper.

The Creameries property was sold in 1974 for $25,000 and was eventually taken over

by Jhirmack of Canada Ltd., the site was redeveloped. Jhirmack was dissolved in 1986 1908 Map: The map shows the corner of Asa and Thomas and the property sold under Streets in 1908. The Banks Livery is clearly a large operation, with the Leach Blacksmith and Machine Shop across power of sale for $2. the road. The Shop is marked as having electric power. By 1917, the Livery was completely gone, burned down a few years previously.

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