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South Branch students help out at Bayfield Manor
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Submitted by Candace Sceviour-Hay A BIG thank you to Todd Durie of Outer Creations for your generous donation of soil for our gardens at Bayfield Manor. Also thank you to Mr. Wormald's Grade 5 class at South Branch School for spreading the soil and cleaning up our gardens. Bayfield Manor and South Branch ES joined in partnership to bring the younger and older generation together. The Program has been very successful with many positive remarks in particular about the children. They have all shown respect, politeness and a willingness to participate fully in the activities. Thank you to the students of South Branch. We look forward to seeing you in September.
Local resident attends Comicon
Comic book fan, Christopher Landry, created this costume to attend Comicon in Ottawa recently. Other than some help with painting, this is his own work. Deathstroke is a character in a number of DC comic series, as well as appearing in video games like DC Universe Online and Scribblenauts Unmasked. Christopher is also becoming an accomplished musician, and will be starting grade 5 in the Fall at Holy Cross School. Congratulations, Christopher.
People First North Grenville BBQ
Tammy Dobson, Receptionist/Dispatcher, with Chris McNicklas, GM from TTC Group, were flipping the burgers and rolling the dogs. Carole Pollock, CLNG Direct Support Professional was responsible for condiments and smiles. PC Community Service/Media Officer Cathy Lindsey was in charge of the cash transfer for orders and Gerald Tallman, Chairman of the TTC Group was maintaining food quality control. A total of $850.00 was raised for People First North Grenville. Next week's barbeque is sponsored by Lockwood Construction, with proceeds going to North Grenville Accessible Transportation. The 16th Annual OPP Charity barbeques are held every Thursday from 11:30 am to 1 pm at the Kemptville OPP detachment. Hope to see you there!
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Triple B Ranch Ranch Agriculture Summer Camp
by Morrison MacEachern In a time when technology has proven to be such a widely used form of entertainment, and many hours of a given day are spent indoors, a common question is asked: how can we get people engaged with nature and the outside world. The answer, as it turns out, may be something that’s been around much longer than any laptop, phone, or TV.
Since last year, Terresa Buffham, along with other members of her family, has been responsible for running Triple B Ranch Agriculture Summer Camp, a camp for children ages 5-14. The camp runs from early July to late August from approximately 8AM to 5PM. The camp is more than just a place to leave your child for the day, and has a few primary goals. One such goal is to engage kids with farm life in a way that they never would in
market and sell the plants and foods that have been cultivated over the summer. The Summer Camp may only be two years old, but the ranch isn’t terribly old either: the first building, the farm, was built in 2008, and the ranch has expanded from there to include horses, chickens, hens, turkeys, and a pasture consisting of cows, sheep, donkeys, and a ram. At its roots, the ranch was meant as a way of teaching Terresa’s children about responsibility and working hard to make your dreams come true. The first animals, horses, were the driving purpose behind the farm’s construction, a request of Terresa’s daughters. Despite having no previous experience with farming or ranch life, Terresa’s family was able to get the establishment up and running to the developed ranch that it is today. When asked how such a thing was possible, Terresa simply insisted, “Never Quit”. The hard work and dedication put into the ranch has allowed this message to reach other children beyond her own,
this day and age. More so, it encourages problem solving and handiness: when something goes wrong, Terresa says, it’s up to the kids to solve it- asking questions and fact checking are, as such, encouraged. Another goal Terresa mentions is to establish a familiarity with one’s own food. Aside from working with animals that provide food, the children also have a hand in shaping their own diets by forming a custom grocery list of snacks and lunches, encouraging healthy, local choices from nearby vendors or markets. The kids spend most of a given day outside doing chores- some assigned and some devised with their assistance- around the ranch. During the hottest times of day they will go inside for play, rest, and snacks or lunch. Everything the kids learn at camp can be sorted into three overarching lessons: What foods are commonly grown in Canada; How to plant and harvest it all; and How to sell it locally. The final task of a given summer is to create a farmer’s
who have expressed some of their own desires to start farms. Through her camp, Terresa hopes to continue the tradition of farming into future generations.
Contact info: triplebranch2008@gmail. com. Phone 613-285-6243.
What I’ve learned from Geocaching - Part 2 Hope I didn't scare you away by suggesting that geocaching is complex. What is going on behind the scenes is complex, not the game. Now that we know a few words, lets take a very quick look at its history. Treasure hunting has been around forever but, geocaching as we know it started in 2000 in Seattle, Washington. At that time, there were 75 known caches. Today, there are 2.8 million caches in 192 countries. Canada ranks third in the world, with 160,400 plus, and there are 4,700+ within 50km of my home. There are several hundred cachers in the National Capital region. Richard Garriott placed a traditional cache on the International Space Station in 2008. It is the hardest to get to, but, in actual distance, not the furthest away (only 250 miles straight up). The game is a GREEN family oriented game, being played by people from every walk of life. You can even bring the dog. Geocaching.com is the heart of the game. This is where you find all the information about geocaching, its rules, where the caches are located and where you log your finds so they can be accounted for. You can do all of this for free, but, once you have played the game
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for a while, you may take out a premium membership because of the extra frills it has. There are almost as many reasons for geocaching as there are geocachers. Young people like the fact that you can combine their technical world with the old folks outdoor world. Us old folk like it because it gives us an excuse to exercise and, more importantly, it is a game we can play with the grand-kids. Let’s find that first cache! There are many different ways to geocache, but we will register with geocaching. com as a regular member (it's free). Use all their standard products. This is the line of least resistance. Go to geocaching.com and create a unique geocaching name and account password and give them your email address (it’s safe, they don't hassle you). There are so many similar names around the world that geocaching decided that it would be easier to use name handles, just like the old guys did on CB radios. You will have to set up your profile, but this is for another time, as we want to find a geocache. You are now a geocacher! Across the top of the geocaching.com home page are several menu choices. Choose “Play”, then “view geocache map”. A map will appear with a bunch of green
boxes. Point to one. A small name will appear. When you find a title that appeals to you, double click. The cache description window will open. You now have all the information you need to find the cache. We will talk about the Description page later. For now, let’s say we found a “traditional” cache. This means that the cache will be at the grid reference and will contain at least a log book. Look down, there will be a 17-character alpha-numeric number. This is the grid reference for the cache. This number is just sooo important! It is really all the information you need to find the cache. This number represents where two imaginary lines cross (way-point). They are lines of latitude and longitude. The international date line is one of these. The N states that the latitude is north of the equator and the W says that we are west of the prime meridian. I remember, thanks to Jimmy Buffet’s “Changes of Attitude, Changes of Latitude”. Everything else is nice to know information. Ok! I have this wonderful number (N45 00.868 W 075 38.749): what do I do with it? You will enter the number into a GPSR. It is used by the satellites to get us within three metres of the cache (on a good day). Just remember the
GPSR uses the path the crow flies; we are not so lucky. The way point is dead on, the path is not. Do you need a GPSR? And what is a good one? If you are going to cache outside the urban areas, then you do need a GPSR. If you have cell phone reception you can use your smart phone. (Not as accurate as gpsr and hard on batteries.) I went to my first GEO meeting in order to try and find out “What is the best GPSR”. Everyone there used a Garmin (me too, now). North Grenville has Magellans. Each works a little differently, but I doubt the end result is really that much different. If we are talking about the basic GPSR, I feel it is like asking: what is better, Chev or Ford? We all have our favourite. You now have all you need to get out there and find your first cache. I learned that I can get into geocaching quite easily. There is help out there, such as the Geocachers Eastern Ontario or North Grenville sports and recreation classes on geocaching using a GPSR that you can try before you go out and buy. Once again I'm out of space, next time we are going to have a look and see if there is anything in the cache. The fun has just begun - TeamMctwo
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Music at the Mill starts it up in Spencerville
Where history lives and breathes
Spencerville Mill & Museum, 11 Water St., July 21 to October 1, 2016 Over the last few years, The Spencerville Mill & Museum has steadily strengthened its musical repertoire of the best in local and Canadian bands – some already well known and some just so good that they will become well known. The 2016 line-up for heart of summer and mellow fall concerts is stellar, featuring a dynamic variety of musicians and styles. The range
includes a capella gospel and doo wop, Motown, bluegrass, country rock and roots music. The linking thread is talented entertainment at its best. The venue is the historic ambience of the 1860s Spencerville Mill with a recently restored second floor with great acoustics. The setting is the scenic South Nation River and the Mill riverside park. The music starts with Brockville’s Thousand Islanders Chorus featuring “a dynamic group of ordinary women who sing extraordinary music,” followed by Soul Cracker, a 9-piece classic soul and Motown band, the Juno award winning Elliott Brood country music, roots band and then Pat Moore and the Maple Hill band promising a rollick-
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Festival of Small Halls which assists rural communities to welcome big name musical acts while also showcasing great local talent. Its mantra is to place “intimate shows in cherished spaces”. This holds true for the September 22 Elliott Brood concert at the historic Mill which is also expected to be a sold out event. For more details visit: www. spencervillemill.ca. Tickets for the series range from $10 to $20. Most are available at the door or by PayPal purchase at: www. spencervillemill.ca. You can also call: 613 658-5885 or email: spencervillemill@ icloud.com. For the Elliott Brood concert see www. thefestivalofsmallhalls.com or call 613 791-347.
ing evening of bluegrass in all its variations. Thousand Islanders Chorus appear on July 21, 7:30 pm. Tickets $10 available at the door. This ladies 4-part a cappella chorus features a dynamic group of ordinary women who sing extraordinary music. Enjoy a wide selection of genres such as gospel, doo wop, country, ballads and uptunes. A quartet within the chorus will also sing selections from their “Please Stay Tuned” repertoire. Under the direction of Stuart MacMartin. see: www. thousandislanders.com. Last year, the Spencerville Mill was able to welcome the fabulous group “The Good Lovelies” thanks to the sponsorship of the Ontario
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DUCS gets generous donation
From left to right; Tom Humphreys (RG DUCS volunteer), Heather McNulty (South Mountain Scotiabank), John Carkner (RG DUCS volunteer), Nancy Miller-McKenzie (Manager South Mountain Scotiabank), Sherri Orendi (South Mountain Scotiabank) and John McKenzie (RG DUCS volunteer) Missing helpers were Laura Patterson from Kemptville Branch and Thomas Weatherbee-Martin from South Mountain.
submitted by John Carkner Volunteers from the Rideau Grenville Chapter of Ducks Unlimited Canada were grateful to receive the generous donation of $2,000 from the South Mountain Branch of Scotiabank. As has happened for the past several years at the Annual RG DUCS dinner/auction fundraising event, Nancy Miller-McKenzie, manager of the South Mountain Scotiabank Branch, along with other Scotiabank volunteers, have assisted at the dinner. Without their help, the event would not be the yearly success it has become. Scotiabank takes the opportunity to jump in and help out with both time and dollars to various recipients throughout the year. The program is called the Scotiabank Team Community Program. This program supports Scotiabank employees in our efforts to help causes and charities in our communities. As employees, to be eligible for assistance from Scotiabank, they must actively take part in the charity/cause fundraiser. In the case of the Ducks Unlimited Dinner/Auction, employees sold VIP packages at the door the night of the event. The Bank will match funds based on the number of employees involved to a specified limit.
UCDSB wins award for innovative My Family Room website On July 5, IDG Enterprise, a subsidiary of International Data Group, announced the Upper Canada District School Board (UCDSB) as a recipient of the 2016 CIO 100 for its innovative My Family Room website. The 29th annual award program recognizes organizations around the world that exemplify the highest level of operational and strategic excellence in information technology (IT). "Delivering innovation and business value are top priorities for CIOs [Chief Information Officers] everywhere, and our CIO 100 awards program celebrates the leading IT organizations that excel at both," said Maryfran Johnson, Editor in Chief of CIO Events. "Our 2016 winners are raising the bar even higher this year with their outstanding work in digital transformation, customer focus and IT-business collaboration." The My Family Room July 13, 2016
secure website acts as a onestop, single-point-of-access to all electronic services provided to parents and legal guardians of UCDSB students. Its focus is to enhance board-parent communication and provide parents with 24/7 access to useful information related to their child ranging from emergency communications to their school calendar. Jeremy Hobbs, UCDSB Chief Information Officer, said he was proud of the recognition the award entails, as well as of the quality service that resulted from his department’s hard work. “My Family Room is really intended to be the UCDSB’s platform for securely interacting with parents in a much more convenient way than they’re used to,” he explained. “This has all kinds of benefits for the board too, including automating many tasks like handling absence and late notes, which frees up staff time to focus
on helping kids and families. On a much broader scale, My Family Room is a signal to the community that the UCDSB wants to build public confidence by showing it can deliver experiences that are polished, professional and of a quality consistent with the best kinds of experiences they have with other organizations both public and private.” Jeremy singled out the efforts of department employees Julie Robertson, Supervisor of Solution Services, and Jim Guerin, Manager of Information Technology Services, for acting as leaders of the project and steering it to success. Recipients of this year's CIO 100 Award were selected through a three-step process. First, companies filled out an online application form detailing their innovative IT and business initiatives. Next, a team of external judges (many of them former CIOs) reviewed the applications in
depth, looking for leadingedge IT practices and measurable results. Finally, CIO editors reviewed the judges' evaluations and selected the final 100. Coverage of the 2016 CIO 100 Awards will be available online at CIO.com on August
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I read the news today.... by David Shanahan As we go to print (Monday night), Canada Post has postponed its decision to lock out its employees, which would have meant that there would be no mail delivery for the foreseeable future. This situation, however resolved, is not something that will go away. Canada Post is dealing with a revolution: one that has affected each of us in the past two decades. When was the last time you took paper and pen and wrote a letter, put it in a stamped envelope, and popped it in a mailbox? When did you last write a cheque to pay a bill and send it off in the mail? The fact is that the way in which we communicate with each other has changed almost beyond recognition in a very short period of time. We are living through a digital revolution, something that has changed the way we live and how we see the world, in an incredibly radical way. More and more of us look to Facebook, Twitter and Google, for example, for news, contact, commu-
nication and information. Although they seem to have been around forever, these entities are very recent additions to society. Facebook only started in 2004, yet today it has more than one billion users. Twitter has only been around since 2006, and the biggest, perhaps, of them all, Google, was founded all the way back in 1998, and now enjoys annual revenues of $74.5 billion. Then there’s Wikipedia, which has become the major source of information for a vast number of internet users. It started in 2001. And that is not to mention LinkedIn (founded 2002), Instagram (founded 2010), or any of the myriad of others that have sprung up in the last twenty years. All of the above information was found in a few seconds using Google search and Wikipedia! All of this was made possible by the spread of the Internet. Although it has been in existence since the 1980’s, it was only in the mid-1990’s that it began to become available to personal users. It has rightly been seen as the most
Letters to the Editor Dear Editor: I read with great interest, the articles regarding presentation by MPAC (Municipal Property Assessment Corporation), which were published in your paper last week. MPAC has certainly done a great job over the past decade at trying to ensure the public and Ontario Ombudsman that they are "Getting it Right". I noted however that the article did not mention anything about whether or not MPAC has validated their base data for all or any properties prior to running their "market valuation" process. As I understand it, simply stated, the process relies on MPAC identifying "like properties" in a given market area. They then obtain a recent property sale value of a "like property" by which to run their valuation process and derive a "property valuation" of a "like property". This derived valuation then becomes the basis for calculating one's property tax owed. I am curious if MPAC provided any information during their presentation to
explain when each "property description/profile" was actually validated. Did they provide any insight as to the frequency which they visit properties to "validate" the description/profile used for "comparative" purposes, since the comparatives are based on "like properties"? Certainly one can appreciate that a reputable organization holding the trust of the Provincial Government "to get it right", has validated its base data. One would expect MPAC to ensure that they are truly "comparing apples to apples and oranges to oranges", right? That would be a cornerstone of a "fair and just" property valuation process, especially from a "word leader in property valuation". How else would they fulfill their obligation to ensure a "fair and transparent" valuation process by which to come up with a "market value assessment", on which our property tax dollars are based. Of course, this is all pointless, properties don't change from the information submit-
important and influential development in technology since the harnessing of electricity a century before. What this all has meant for you and me is still unclear. People can now stay at home in front of their computers and communicate across the globe, play games, watch TV and movies, and even shop, all without having to ever talk to another person face to face (unless you use Skype, founded in 2003). The long-term effects of this are unknown, of course, and things are moving too quickly for anyone to even hazard a guess. There are serious concerns already, however, about how much power Google, Facebook, Wikipedia, etc. have to shape our thinking by controlling the information we see, and deciding on our behalf what is important for us to know in terms of news, and what perspective we are given in terms of education and data. It may not be common knowledge, but individual users do not control what gets posted on their Faceted to MPAC by a Municipality once occupancy certificates are issued. Building plans don't change, no one "renovates" a property or upgrades it. Thus what MPAC was "provided for property description from back when" never changes. If MPAC did not mention anything about when they validated their base data, perhaps this is why. Ron Patterson, North Grenville Dear Editor: RE: Gordon Brown Requests Minister Redevelop Interpretation on the Rideau Canal In last week’s edition of the North Grenville Times, the article “Gord Brown requests minister redevelop Interpretation program on the Rideau Canal” - highlights the letter written by Gord Brown to the Federal Environment Minister Catherine McKenna asking the Minister to ‘redevelop a plan for the interpretation on the Rideau Canal’. Mr. Brown is quoted as saying: ‘One of the next steps in my continuing plan was a re-development of
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book page, for example, or what entries come up first on Google searches. This is controlled primarily by the algorithms which a small number of computer geeks in places like California create to run those applications. This has serious implications for each of us, as an apparently free access to facts, knowledge and information is, in reality, a highly controlled process run by a small number of people with their own philosophies and ideologies. This digital revolution also has implications and effects which are, perhaps, more positive. In the field of news journalism, for example, the revolution has been profound. When everyone has a chance to write an on-line blog, when news and developments around the world are almost instantly accessible to everyone with an internet connection, it has become impossible for anyone, for any Government, or any media conglomerate, to control the flow of information. People in general are more informed, more aware and also more demanding when it comes to news information. Traditional
reporting is being superceded by a demand for more than just a recitation of facts. People are demanding something more in-depth, more nuanced, more considered. After the results of the Brexit referendum in the United Kingdom, the BBC faced criticism for its handling of the referendum campaign reporting. In its traditional attempt to be “balanced” and “objective”, it had given equal time to economists who said Brexit would be a disaster for the British economy, and those who believed the opposite. The problem was that the vast majority of economists were in the Remain camp, and the few who advocated Leave were not of the highest calibre. But the BBC gave both sides equal time, without comment, thereby giving the public the idea that both sides had arguments of equal merit. This was not the case, and hence the anger and criticism. In this rapidly changing environment, people are looking, not for reporting of facts, but journalism: the consideration of all sides, with appropriate opinion, dis-
cussion and analysis. Faced with an almost endless choice of sources, people now want a forum in which they can listen to discussion, debate and open dialogue, one, moreover, in which they can take part too. This has its pitfalls, of course, and on-line blogs and below-the-line comments sections can be full of the most unbalanced and ignorant comments and ideas. But this is the digital revolution that has come to us so suddenly, and we have to find our way through it. After all, however, surely dialogue, open discussion and a free sharing of viewpoints can only be good for society in the long run?
interpretation for the canal.’ The article references the “peaking of programs for the 150th celebration of the Rideau Canal”- perhaps that is because of the track record of the past conservative government and their cuts to Parks Canada and to Rideau Canal funding. In 2012 alone, the Harper Government cut the operating budget of Parks Canada by 5% and cut Rideau Canal's operating budget by over 20%. Perhaps it is a rhetorical question – but I ask Mr. Brown, under whose government did the vast bulk of that erosion of programs and facilities take place? Under what government did the extinction of the interpreters happen? Under what government, infamous for micro management and top down decision making, did the Canal reach the current state? Mr. Brown need only look in the mirror for the answer. He was either part of it, or at best, he acquiesced. On May 10th, Catherine McKenna announced infrastructure funding in the amount of $57 million was
granted to the Rideau Canal, the largest investment of its kind in the 184-year history of the Rideau Canal. The funding taps have started to flow once again for Canal infrastructure, countering the safety and preservation issues caused by years of Conservative neglect. Definitely a step in the right direction. Parks Canada also announced it would be reviewing its Management Plan, which includes the Rideau Canal. That review will not be ‘top down’ or micro managed, but rather a consultative process with community members and all Canadians. It is clear that Minister McKenna
and Parks Canada will work with partners and communities to help the Rideau Canal be a premier tourism destination, to foster recreation and support economic development. All this was initiated well before Mr. Brown issued a release about his letter to Minister McKenna. Mr. Brown seems determined to portray himself as the Champion of the Rideau Canal. One has to wonder why he didn’t take up that torch during the 10 years he was part of the Harper government that made such significant cuts to Parks Canada and to the Rideau Canal in particular. Norman Lee, Prescott
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Funding for anti-violence programs
Ontario is investing more than $1 million in 16 projects to support Violence Against Women agencies and shelters in rural, remote and Northern communities across the province through the Rural Realities Fund. Minister of Community and Social Services Dr. Helena Jaczek was at the Leeds & Grenville Interval House women’s shelter in Brockville to announce that the shelter is receiving $121,000 over two years to create a mobile hub of services to support local women and their children. The facility helps around 1,500 women every year. And Charlene Catchpole, the Executive Director of Leeds & Grenville Interval House and Chair of the Ontario Association of Interval and Transitional House [OAITH], warmly welcomes the new funding: “The Rural Realities Fund will help to support the important work we are doing in Leeds-Grenville to address domestic abuse in our community. We look
forward to working with the OAITH to build a depth of expertise in our sector and to support women and their families during difficult times. We want to set up a hub-like office in places like Gananoque, Kemptville, Merrickville, Westport, Seeley’s Bay, where women can come to one location. It might be a library, it might be a local community centre, doctor’s office.” Violence Against Women agencies in rural, remote and Northern communities face unique challenges in delivering services to women and children who have experienced domestic violence. The Rural Realities Fund provides funds to innovative projects in these communities, such as mobile services units, coordinated approaches to providing transportation to services, and training initiatives to bring more services to the women and children. The province will also be providing $100,000 to the Ontario Association of Inter-
Letters continued Dear Editor: I’m writing because I’m surprised that no one has written or commented on the taxes in Kemptville/North Grenville. They have gone up 30% in the past 5 years, and our tax base has gone up far more than that. Services have not been increased. I have a coworker who owns property in both Kanata and North Grenville and she has called to complain. She says her taxes in Kanata are less and she supports a bus system. I feel that I’m being forced into selling my home when I retire, as I no longer will be able to afford living here. Ruth Hawkins Dear Editor: Hydro disaster in Ontario, Billions and Billions of dollars continue to be wasted The liberals spent $1 billion to upgrade the Lambton coal plant to burn clean coal then shortly afterwards they shut it down, 1 billion wasted. Also, when the Liberals shut down the coal plants, they signed a contingency support agreement with OPG from 2009 -2010 - $929 million was paid out , this contact ran until 2014, so how many billions of dollars was wasted to have the coal plants on standby while the Americans, Quebec and Manitoba were getting free hydro or for pennies a kwh. I would also like to note there are roughly 25 OPG July 13, 2016
workers still employed to run the closed Lambton coal plant. The Thunder Bay Biomass plant runs at less than 2% capacity and employs 72 people at 25x the cost of other biomass stations. Also the coal pellets they use must be imported from Norway or from Texas and Premier Wynne thinks this is great. The liberals say they are proud of the Atikokan Biomass plant which they say is the largest in the world yet it runs at less than 10% capacity and costs 8x more than other biomass plants to run. Just think for a moment if the Thunder Bay plant employs 72 people to run at 2% capacity how many OPG workers are employed to run the Atikokan Biomass plant at 10% capacity and it get worst. The Atikokan plant is only scheduled to operate 29 days a year so what do the OPG workers do to earn their pay when the plant is not producing power. Just remember that there are 7600 OPG workers making a minimum of a $100,000 a year. The Ontario Liberals chose not to burn coal even though there was technology out there that coal would burn 99.9 %. clean with scrubbers installed. The British do this and with the particles trapped in the scrubbers it gets recycled into drywall board.. The truth of the matter is we are using less hydro today than
val and Transitional Houses (OAITH) to deliver training to the violence against women sector across the province. The training will include online resources and modules that cover a broad range of issues, including domestic and sexual violence. This investment will assist in continuing to build expertise in the sector. The creation of a new Rural Realities Fund was a recommendation to the province from the Premier’s Roundtable on Violence Against Women. Both of these initiatives also support the Ontario government’s goals of ending violence against women and providing better supports for survivors, and also support the government’s It’s Never Okay: Action Plan to Stop Sexual Violence and Harassment. Ontario funds more than 2,000 shelter beds for women who experience abuse and their children and approximately 10,390 women and 7,330 children were served
at VAW shelters in 2014-15. Dr. Helena Jaczek, Minister of Community and Social Services, said in announcing the funding initiative: “These projects will help to ensure that women and their children experiencing violence in their homes in rural, remote and Northern communities have access to the help and support they need. I am confident that the projects we have selected will lead to innovative local solutions that address some of the unique challenges agencies face in serving women.” The fundamental facts concerning violence against women were stated by Tracy MacCharles, Minister Responsible for Women’s Issues: “Every woman deserves to live free from the fear of violence in her home and community. Women in rural and isolated communities who have experienced violence will now have better access to the supports they need to help them live safely and rebuild their lives.”
we were in 2003 and over 300 thousand manufacturing jobs are gone from Ontario, we have the highest hydro rates in North America with no end in sight. We know that people who have donated to the Liberal party are and have gotten rewarded with generous Solar and Wind contracts and under this failed Liberal experiment Ontarian's will soon only own 40% of Hydro One. One must sit back and think how many billions of free hydro Quebec, Manitoba and the Americans have gotten under the Ontario Liberal's. We know the Samsung deal costs Ontarian's 1.5 billion dollars and the cancelled gas plants cost Ontario 1.1 billion. One may assume the Wynne Liberals are more concerned about union votes than the high cost of hydro. Ross Ayotte, Smiths Falls
more annoyed with the Times and those who supported the boys. They believed it all just encouraged disrespect for law and authority, and both Councillor Bertram and our Editor (called the Editorin-Chief in the comments!), were reprimanded by one reader for “encouraging the young entrepreneurs to challenge local authority rather than encourage them to promote their business through legal means”. Yes, our Facebook page is an interesting and often fun place to go and add your thoughts on what you read in the newspaper and on-line. Both the page and our website also have video interviews with members of the community about events taking place, or updates on local news, with new postings each week. So, check out both Facebook and www.ngtimes.ca to follow up on the weekly paper, and to add your own comments and thoughts on what is happening in and around our community. You are the Voice of North Grenville and MerrickvilleWolford, so have your say!
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UPDATE UPCOMING MEETINGS COUNCIL Monday, July 25 at 6:30 pm in the Council Chambers at the Municipal Centre. COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE Monday, July 18 at 6:30 pm in the Council Chambers at the Municipal Centre. For agenda information, please visit the Municipal website at www.northgrenville.ca/document-library.
HERITAGE BUILDING SURVEY
The Municipality of North Grenville is considering the future of two Municipally-owned heritage properties: the former Oxfordon-Rideau Township Hall (Oxford Mills) and the Court House (15 Water Street, Kemptville). We ask that you take a few minutes to provide input and complete an online survey at www. northgrenville.ca.
GARAGE SALES
Garage sales in North Grenville are regulated by By-Law 10-03. No licence or fee is required, but there are regulations which you must follow. Signage is NOT permitted in traffic circles or attached to traffic signs. Please ensure signage is removed after your sale. Before having a garage sale, please obtain a copy of the by-law from www.northgrenville.ca/document-library.
SWIMMING POOL ENCLOSURES
Swimming pool enclosures in North Grenville are regulated by By-Law 32-98, as amended. This includes all above-ground and in-ground pools. Copies of this by-law are available from the Building Department or the Municipal website. The Municipality of North Grenville 285 County Road 44 PO Box 130 Kemptville, ON, K0G 1J0 Tel: 613-258-9569 Fax: 613-258-9620 general@northgrenville.on.ca Building: 613-258-4424 Fax: 613-258-1441 Fire Services Info: 613-258-2438 Fax: 613-258-1031 By-Law Services: 613-258-2438 ext. 6 Police Administration: 613-258-3441 Animal Control: 613-862-9002 www.NorthGrenville.ca
OPP Drug raid on Rideau River Road
The Ontario Provincial Police Community Drug Action Team, Grenville County OPP Emergency Response Team, the OPP Tactical Response Unit and the North Grenville Fire Department executed a Controlled Drug and Substance Search Warrant at a residence in the Township of North Grenville. On July 5, 2016, at 11:20 am, police entered a residence on Rideau River Road and seized 104 marihuana clones, 19 mature marihuana plants and 63.7 grams of marihuana bud. Total approximate value of seizure is $21,000. A male, age 50 of North Grenville, was charged with: producing a schedule II substance – (cannabis marihuana); possession of a schedule II substance for the purpose of trafficking – under 3 kg; knowledge of unauthorized possession of firearm; careless storage of firearm, weapon, prohibited device or ammunition; and unauthorized possession of a firearm The accused was released from custody on an Officer in Charge Undertaking. Anyone with information on the above occurrence is asked to call the Grenville County O.P.P. Communications Centre at 1-888-310-1122, the Kemptville Detachment at 613-258-3441 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-(TIPS)8477 or submit your tip on-line at www.tipsubmit.com. Crime Stoppers does not want your name, you don’t go to court, and you could earn cash reward.
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The Big Question by David Shanahan When Jesus came to the region of Caesarea Philippi, he asked his disciples, “Who do people say the Son of Man is?” They replied, “Some say John the Baptist; others say Elijah; and still others, Jeremiah or one of the prophets.” “But what about you?” he asked. “Who do you say I am?” Simon Peter answered, “You are the Messiah, the Son of the living God.” Jesus replied, “Blessed are you, Simon son of Jonah, for this was not revealed to you by flesh and blood, but by my Father in heaven.” [Matthew 16.13-17] In this age of relativism, a time when people want to believe that every belief is equally valid and every idea about God equally true, it is important to remember this discussion Jesus had with his followers. He made a distinction between what the world said about him, and what his disciples believed. The world today claims many things about Jesus: they range all the way from saying that he was a good man, a powerful teacher, a spiritual guru, to declaring that he never really existed at all. But the Big Question is there to be answered: “But what about you? Who do you say I am?” It is easy to take the name “Christian” while still denying the basic things he said about himself. He blessed Simon for the answer he gave: “You are the Messiah, the Son of the living God.” More than that: Jesus said that this had been a revelation for Peter, not something he came to see unaided. People can believe what they want about Jesus,
but that doesn’t make them right. When Simon’s close friend and fellow-Apostle, John, wrote his book, he emphasised a number of things Jesus claimed about himself. Some of these are quite controversial. “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.”[John 14.6] That is pretty exclusive, isn’t it? If it isn’t true, then it is certainly one of most arrogant and intolerant statements any man ever made about himself. But, if it is true, what then? How do we come to terms with such a statement? Look at what he said to Martha, after her brother had died: “I am the resurrection and the life. The one who believes in me will live, even though they die; and whoever lives by believing in me will never die. Do you believe this?” [John 11.25] There’s that question again, in another form: “Do you believe this?” Martha’s answer was based on the same understanding that Simon Peter had shown: “Yes, Lord,” she replied, “I believe that you are the Messiah, the Son of God, who is to come into the world.” [v. 27] This was yet another enormous claim Jesus made about himself. “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.” [John 8.12] These claims are becoming more and more exclusive. The world may say what they want about Jesus, but he has laid down clear lines of division, demanding that Christians accept these claims, or stop calling themselves Christians. Is that intolerant, or going too far? Just after he said he was the Light of the World, Jesus
went much, much further in making claims about himself. In the same chapter of John’s book, Jesus was reproached by the Pharisees about the claims he was making: “Here you are, appearing as your own witness; your testimony is not valid.” {v. 13] He then went on to make the greatest claim of all: “Very truly I tell you, before Abraham was born, I am!” [v. 58] Why was this such an outrageous claim? Because the Pharisees knew their Scriptures, and recognised that Jesus was using the very same name that God has used about himself to Moses. “God said to Moses, ‘I am who I am. This is what you are to say to the Israelites: ‘I am has sent me to you.’” [Exodus 3.14] The Greek phrase in both quotes is the same “Ego eimi”, and underlies each of the other “I am...” claims of Jesus. There was no doubt in the minds of those who heard him that Jesus was claiming to be the God of Moses: “At this, they picked up stones to stone him, but Jesus hid himself, slipping away from the temple grounds.” [John 8.59] It was shortly after this that Jesus had another confrontation with the religious leaders, in which he made another astounding statement: “I and the Father are one.” [John 10.30] Immediately, the people hearing him took up stones to kill him. Calm as always, Jesus asked them for which of his good works they were stoning him, and their reply is clear and precise: “We are not stoning you for any good work,” they replied, “but for blasphemy, because you, a mere man, claim to be God.” [v. 33] People may claim that Paul, John, Peter or James
misunderstood Jesus when they believed he was God. Others may pretend that he never made such a claim. Nevertheless, not only do these verses report such a claim, but Jesus was finally crucified on the charge of blasphemy. So, the question remains: “But what about you? Who do you say I am?”
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Summer Celebration with the OEYC
The Ontario Early Years Centre put on its Summer Celebration in Riverside Park last Friday morning, and brothers Jake and Liam Bower were there to enjoy exploring the fire truck with Fire Chief Paul Hutt. Photo’s submitted by Susan Hunt
Flight Demonstrations with Free-Flying Birds of Prey
The Canadian Raptor Conservancy Birds of Prey show, presented by the Friends of the Ferguson Forest Centre, is coming to the arboretum in Ferguson Forest Centre, Saturday, July 23. This is an outdoor show, rain or shine. The site area is a grass field. Spectators are July 13, 2016
welcome to bring a folding lawn or beach-style chair or blanket to sit on. Please no dogs or other domestic pets. The Conservancy focuses on conservation and educating the public about the important role birds of prey play in our world. The in-depth commentary includes the
natural history, size, prey species, range and the relationship to humans of some of the most spectacular creatures on our planet. Experience the Conservancy’s trained raptors as they take flight on the grounds of the arboretum! In between each demonstration, the CRC will run a static display of the birds, providing an opportunity to observe, photograph and ask questions about each feathered member of the team. Show Times: 10 am, 12:30 pm & 2:30 pm. Admission is Free.
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It was so exciting to see it rain this past weekend. Over the past few weeks I have been watching the lawn slowly turn brown and even some of the perennials plants were starting to wither. I watered the vegetable garden and the annuals, but left the perennials and lawn knowing that they were so resilient that as soon as we had rain they would bounce back. On Saturday morning Lorne and I had our coffee on the front veranda listening to the rain on the steel roof and watching nature revive almost before our eyes. In between the downpours the birds were on the lawn looking for worms. Something as simple as sitting together on
a porch swing and relaxing in the early morning was such an absolute pleasure! This was also the day of the annual ‘Jamboree’ at Dad and Jean’s home. Tents were set up to sit under, huge roasts were finishing on the specially made BBQ and the stage was ready for music. As the rain continued, plans were made to take the festivities inside. Suddenly as the meal was almost ready the sun came out, lawn chairs went up, and more people continued arriving. It was a wonderful time of connecting with several generations of families and friends. Over the past few years we have experienced the loss of many dear members of our families, several within the past year. It is so wonderful to have the opportunity to get together with others to remember, and to continue on as a support to each other creating more great memories. Over the years I have come to understand that the secret to resiliency in people is have a good attitude, be
Beth Donovan Hospice hosts Kemptville’s first Death Café submitted by Kealey Dunlop Have you heard that Beth Donovan Hospice is hosting a Death Café on August 14th? Sound morbid? And what’s a Death Café anyway? Well, ‘death café’ is a global social movement, developed by Jon Underwood and Sue Barsky Reid, based on the ideas of Bernard Crettaz. Since 2011, there have been over 3,000 Death Cafés in 33 countries around the world. A Death Café is a safe and relaxed space to gather with people, often strangers, to discuss topics related to death and dying. The objective is to engage in interesting, thought provoking and life-affirming conversations. It is not a counselling or bereavement session, rather an opportunity to “increase the awareness of death with a view to help people make the most of their (finite) lives.” So give some thought to joining Kemptville’s first ever Death Café on Sunday, August 14 from 2-4 pm at Geronimo Coffee House, 146 Prescott Street. There is no cost to attend, however donations are greatly appreciated. Oh, and a main feature of these events is cake: participants will be treated to a nice sweet treat to go along with the group discussion. If you are interested in attending, please RSVP to bdh@bethdonovanhospice.ca or call 613-258-9611.
flexible and willing to adapt, haven’t had the opportunity Team as a volunteer. We are have a sense of humour, and to come and see what is avail- in need of volunteers with have a supportive social net- able, I would encourage you the Transportation program, work. Even though there will to stop by and would love to Meals on Wheels, and with be challenges we will come show you around! This is a the front reception desk. If up against, it is important to great place to come and meet you know of someone, or are remember that we have come new people. Everyone is very interested yourself, I would through a lot already and that welcoming and happy to have be very excited to hear from there are opportunities to get others join them in the various you! together with others to keep activities. The Beatles knew the Another way of connect- importance of keeping conus engaged and active. One great opportunity to ing with others is to join our nected with others when get together was KDHSI’s second annual BBQ/picnic at the beautiful Maplewood Park in Oxford Mills. It was wonderful that MPP Steve Clark and Mayor David Gordon were able to join us there. With over 100 seniors in attendance, great food provided by the Kemptville Lions Club, decadent butter tarts provided by Grenville Mutual Insurance Company, and great music by the Lions Club and ‘The Voyageurs’ a wonderful time of relaxing and visiting was enjoyed by all. Jansen Law There are many activities continuing at KemptvilleBusiness & card ADS - colour + b/w District Home Support over May 2016 the summer months. If you
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“Discover the story behind every door” Inaugural year for Doors Open North Grenville These are some of the 25 sites which will be open to the public to visit on Sept 24, 10 – 4 pm (at most sites). Free admission, family friendly and no ticket is required. It is part of Doors Open Ontario, a program with Ontario Heritage Trust, www.doorsopenontario.on.ca/northgrenville. Explore – Engage – Discover – North Grenville. We are waiting to welcome you!
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by Lynne Clifford-Ward Holy Cross Church stands tall on Clothier Street West, Kemptville, its steeple rising high above the streetscape. Designed by Joseph Connelly - who was also the architect for St. Mary’s Cathedral in Kingston - Holy Cross actually began as a small log cabin near the site of the present church. Between 1834 and 1837, a small stone church was built and then enlarged in 1845. Finally, the Romanesque stone building you see today was completed in 1889. It is part of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Kingston. Walk or drive up the new curved and landscaped driveway at Holy Cross Church and be welcomed at the handsome entrance built of quarried stone, wood and glass. Old worn stone steps have been removed and the surface made level, all of which have greatly improved accessibility for visitors. The drive through portico also aids other activities such as funerals, processions and weddings. The glass wall and the new adjoining roof of the narthex respect the height of the original large wooden doors which are surrounded by a stone arch inscribed: Holy Cross Parish, 1829. This recent exterior work, combined with other beautiful interior renovation, was awarded a North Grenville Heritage Award in 2016. Holy Cross Church has been undergoing renovations since 2007. Through a phased capital fundraising campaign and the generosity of its parishioners and local community, the Church has addressed many areas, including structural and engineering concerns. The sanctuary has been reshaped and refreshed; a former storage area has been re-purposed for seating; the entire interior has been repainted and the tired rectory, which dates prior to 1860, has come into the 21st century. On the horizon, a new parish hall is planned as the congregation and faith programs continue to grow. During Doors Open, guided tours of this heritage building will be provided. Come and hear its stories, now almost two centuries in the making! Videos will show the record of the renovations. Music will be performed on the new organ and there will be books, history displays and free candle lighting. Refreshments will also be available in the Parish Hall.
by Rowena Cooper When the great, almost empty, tract of land that was to become known as Upper Canada was originally surveyed, one-seventh of all of it was set aside as Clergy Reserves to support the Anglican clergy. In the Johnston District, the first mission area consisting of Oxford, Marlborough, North and South Gower and Wolford was established in 1826 and the Reverend Henry Patton was given the task of holding services throughout the area. Henry Patton and his parishioners built the first Anglican Church in Kemptville (1827), a little to the east of the present day St. James Anglican Church. In 1832, with the Clergy Reserves not yielding enough in rents to adequately support the clergy, Sir John Colborne, the Governor of Upper Canada, endowed 57 Anglican Rectories with extra land that was intended to add to the income of the individual missions. Patton’s mission received an extra 450 acres. When John Stannage arrived to take over the mission in 1866, he immediately began to plan more Anglican churches throughout the area, and over the next fourteen years built several churches including St. Paul’s Marlborough, St. John the Evangelist in Oxford Mills, St. Anne’s in Oxford Station, St. Augustine’s in Acton’s Corners and St. James in Kemptville. John Stannage passed away in 1880, but he left the community with a great legacy, not only his churches, but his meticulous diaries and several artifacts that are still used in church services today. On September 24, 2016 St. James Anglican Church in Kemptville will open its doors wide to welcome participants in Doors Open North Grenville. From 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. there will be a full program of activities starting with a short Anglican Eucharist Service led by Father Robert Porter, featuring sermon extracts from Rev. John Stannage’s writings. There will be two guided tours of the church, featuring the many memorial plaques and the wonderful stained glass windows by the Luxfer Studio in Toronto, at 10:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. A service of remembrance also led by Father Robert will take place in the cemetery at 11:00 a.m., and a program of beautiful organ music and hymns will take place at 1:00 p.m. featuring organist Dorinne Fowke and the St. James Choir. From 1.30 p.m. to 4.00 visitors will be invited to indulge in a fund raising tea. The tea will take place in Leslie Hall and will feature all the goodies that are associated with this kind of popular event. As the ‘Icing on the Cake’ for this memorable day, two well-known residents of Kemptville will be celebrating their wedding in St. James at 3:00 p.m. While this is also not part of the Doors Open program, visitors to St. James at that time are invited to sit quietly and enjoy a very happy occasion.
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OPP BBQ, sponsored by Lockwood Construction with proceeds going to North Grenville Accessible Transportation, 11:30 am to 1 pm at the Kemptville OPP detachment. Hope to see you there! Flight Demonstrations with Free-Flying Birds of Prey, presented by the Friends of the Ferguson Forest Centre. Show times: 10 am, 12:30 pm & 2:30 pm. Admission is Free. Blood Donor Clinic at the North Grenville Municipal Centre from 12:30-3:30 pm and from 5-8 pm, sponsored by the Knights of Columbus. To donate online go to blood.ca or call 1-888-to donate (1-888-236-6283). Your blood is precious to all who needs it. Blood Donor Clinic at the North Grenville Municipal Centre from 12:30-3:30 pm and from 5-8 pm, sponsored by the Knights of Columbus. To donate online go to blood.ca or call 1-888-to donate (1-888-236-6283). With the long weekend, there is always an urgent need for blood.
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BNI Networking Group Breakfast, Grenville Mutual Insurance Building, 380 Colonnade Dr, 7- 8:30 am. Info: 613-918-0430. Bridge- St. John’s United Church, 12:15 pm. Cost $4. "All levels of bridge players welcome. "Info, contact Sandra at 613-258-2691. The Branch Artisans Guild, North Grenville Community Church, 2659 Concession Street every 3rd Tuesday, 7 pm. New members welcomed! NG Photography Club - first Wednesday of every month from 7-9 pm at the Auditorium of the Municipal Centre. See ngphotoclub.ca Klub 67 Euchre every second and fourth Wednesday of the month beginning September 14, 1:15 p. m. St. John's United Church downstairs. Everyone welcome $5.00. Bingo- First and third Wednesday of the month, Kemptville Legion. Games start at 1 pm. All welcome. Refreshments available. Kemptville Legion cribbage night, 2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month. Start time 7 pm. All welcome. Come and play for fun. New Horizon Club, 2nd & 4th Wed. at the Burritt`s Rapids Community Hall. Regular meetings begin at 2 pm. Special events with lunch begin at noon. Programs call 258-9315, membership info Janet at 269-2737. Bridge - St. John’s United Church, 6:45 pm. Cost $5, partner preferred but not necessary. For more info, contact Sandra at 613-258-2691. North Grenville Toastmasters - Meeting 1st & 3rd Thurs. of the month, 7 pm at O’Farrell’s Financial Services, Cty Rd 44. Info, call 258-7665. Twice The Fun Games (200 Sanders St. Unit 103) is your host for Game Night, 2nd and 4th Friday every month, 6-10 pm. Bring your favourite game or borrow one from their library. All ages welcome. Kemptville Legion breakfast, 8 - 10 am third Saturday of every month. Adults $5. Children under 12 $3. All welcome. Twice The Fun Games (200 Sanders St. Unit 103) selects a game for their “Organized Play” and "Learn to Play" events, 1-4 pm . No experience needed. See what games are coming up, sign up for their newsletter. Kemptville and Area Walking Group, Municipal Centre - Early birds: 8 am, others 8:30 am. Contact: Eva 258-4487.
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Property clean-up, trees/brush/yard waste, scrap metal, dump runs, anything removed. Call Wayne Scott at 613 286 9072 Complete Home Property Clean up: house cleaning, dump runs, etc. Call Al’s Clean up services 613.258.3847 613.295.0300 Rock My House music lessons in fiddle, piano, drums and more. 613 258 5656 Handyman/Contractor with years of experience. No job too big or small. Unlimited references, call for free estimate 613.791.8597 FOR RENT OXFORD MILLS (CRAIG RD)LARGE MAIN FLOOR ONE BEDROOM APARTMENT FOR RENT SEPTEMBER 1ST . $900/MO. INCLUDING HEAT, HYDRO, WATER, SATELLITE TV, APPLIANCES, SOME FURNITURE AND WEEKLY
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RENT GEARED TO INCOME HOUSE. KEMPTVILLE. INCOME $27,000 QUALIFIES. 613-853-6592 2 bedroom, Kemptville $950 +. Central location, private balcony, heated floor, natural gas. Clean, quiet, references required 613.263.5476 Furnished Room For Rent in Oxford Mills, $650 a month. Call 613.294.7420 Commercial warehouse (up to 6,000 Sq Ft, will divide) and office (500 Sq Ft) to rent/ lease. 18 ft ceilings, column free area, 14 ft overhead doors and mandoors, heat available. Kemptville Colonnade area. Call 613.258.1133 or 613.229.0566 1 bedroom apartment, Kemptville area, Country Setting, 2nd floor, 4 appliances, WIFI & Satellite TV $920 incl. First & last. No pets. 613.404.6701 Renovated Ground Floor Office 1,900 sqft, 200 Sanders St. Kemptville 613.795.2389
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FOR SALE DOWNTOWN KEMPTVILLE CENTURY HOME 4 BEDROOM 11/2 BATHROOMS HOT TUB TONY -6137200942 ALL SUMMER TOYS AND ITEMS 35% OFF LOUISE & COMPANY, CREEKSIDE CENTRE, KEMPTVILLE 613-258-0222 ESTATE SALE 295 DAVIS ROAD, SATURDAY JULY 16, 0900-1300
OLD FRIDGES, PROPANE COOKING STOVE, $50 EACH CALL 613 314 9327
FOR SALE CEMENT BLOCKS 16” X 8” X 3” $1.00. EACH . 44 AVAILABLE CALL 613 258 2915
1983 CHEVY CONVERSION VAN, CAPTAIN SEATS AND FOLD DOWN BED. $2000. 258-4671
CLINTON UPRIGHT PIANO, FREE. 258-4671 KAYAK NECKY TOURING 13 1/2 FT, MANITOULIN, $450. LIKE NEW CALL KEMPTVILLE 613 868 8759
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FIREARMS AND HUNTER SAFETY COURSES Beginning Sept. 6,7,8 & 13,14,15 Evenings, in Kemptville. Minimum age 12. Pre-registration required, limited seating. Tony Gundy Home:258-7816 Cell: 355-2607, Office 258-1876 keewaytin@gmail.com
Free to good home 10 month old large female dog ¾ Newfoundlander and ¼ Lab Please call 613-2581100
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VARIETY OF LUMBER, PINE, HEMLOCK, MAPLE, SPRUCE, 1” AND 2”. FOR DETAILS CALL 314-9327. 2011 SYLVAN EXPLORER 1600 FISHING BOAT W/EXTRA $13,500 CALL 613.277.8680 NORDICK TRACK T4.0 TREADMILLFOLDS UP FOR EASY STORAGE. $500 613.258.0589 3 BED/2BATH HIGH RANCH IN OSGOODE ONLY $358,000 WWW.3300ANNETTE.COM 1D:1002232
FREE SAWDUST. LARGE QUANTITIES. CALL BOB AT 613.850.4203 PACIFIC ENERGY WOOD STOVE AND CHIMNEY, 5 YRS OLD, GLASS DOOR AND TOOLS $1000. CALL 613 258 6401
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Submitted by Pam Owen Savannah, the gentle sheep from Big Sky Ranch, spoke at length with me about her life at the Sanctuary. Like all sheep, she explained that she is a domestic sheep, a ruminant. When sheep eat grass and other shorter plants, the food goes into their stomach and is brought up later to be chewed, just like cows do. Domestic sheep are used for their wool, meat, dairy and more recently as companion animals. Recent research has indicated that domestic sheep can be trained in various ways. They can learn to recognize human faces and respond to them. Through patience and time, some sheep even learn their own names and respond when called. Now Savannah already knows these things, but since she can’t talk, she relies on humans to pick up the cues. Many sheep are cautious, but Savannah trusts most people because she was once a companion to a wonderful lady that had recognized and adored her for the charming sheep that she is. Here at the Sanctuary, Savannah continues to enjoy people’s companionship as they come to see her. She knows when someone is coming to say ‘hello’ just to her, she runs to the gate with such a happy look in her eyes that it is impossible not to share in her joy! Her bonding is particularly noticeable around children. She absolutely glows when the youth camps are active in July. For four weeks, she is the centre of attention for the children that ‘choose’ her as their animal to learn about and care for. She in turn showers them with her sheepy attention and will follow them around with a smile on her face. Throughout history, sheep have had a strong presence in many cultures across the millennia. Early humans were hunters, shepherds and gatherers. Sheep became a symbol for prosperity, the more sheep one had, the wealthier they were. Sheep were often in use in our cultural phrases, ‘counting sheep’ continues to be used as a sleep aid. When early people took their sheep to market, black sheep were not as profitable as their white wooled counterparts and therefore more undesirable. To call an individual a ‘black sheep’ is to let them know that they don’t fit in, are odd or belong to a disrespectable group. As Savannah explains, sheep are important throughout history and will continue to be. Yet, she wants everyone to know that sheep can also be more than just farm animals. They can be companions and friends to those special people that recognize the potential. It is in the moments of sharing Savannah’s joy at seeing friendly faces at Big Sky Ranch that we can be reminded that we are all in connected relationships, with people and animals. As much as Big Sky Ranch is an animal rescue and Sanctuary, it is obvious that the animals are able to rescue us right back! www.ngtimes.ca
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Merrickville Public School achieves gold
Our ECO- Club at Merrickville Public has achieved gold standing with ECOSchools Ontario. The great news was received at the end of the school year, just in time for our students to celebrate. Our club consists of about 15 students from grades 1-6 and 2 staff advisors. (Lindsay Latham and Lauren Perkins). The club has spearheaded
many initiatives including; Boomerang lunches, Monitor Monsters, National Sweater Day, Healthy Earth Month, Winter Carnival Mascots, Recycle your Electronics Fundraiser as well as shed light on the recycling program within the school by demonstrating what can be recycled in each of our bins. Throughout the year, the Eco
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Team created discussions and brought awareness to energy conservation and waste management through school wide announcements and presentations at our schools’ monthly recognition assembly. We are very proud of our students, the earth is in good hands with these young people!
THANK YOU
by Cynthia McCleery Merrickville United Church would like to send a heartfelt thank you to all who generously donated books to our Annual Book Sale fundraiser. To the crew who helped pick up, unpack, sort, display and sell: we salute you. A special mention goes to Mary Kate, our wonderful librarian, who sorts at record speed and who lets us take over the library entrance for the book drop-off. It is truly a community effort that makes this fundraiser possible. Thank you to our shoppers for your support. A total of $7,000 was raised. The money will be used for the church's upkeep, and a donation was made to a local charity. Ayden Tucker was the winner of the door prize. Save the dates for next year: the book sale begins with the Merrickville Garage Sale weekend in May.
In spite of rain, car owners and admirers shared their love of vintage vehicles by attending the annual car show on Sunday, July 10, in Merrickville.
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Kemptville Squirt 2 take silver
Squirt Kemptville 1 Softball team wins bronze medal
Front row, Amanda Leang, Gracie Meunier, Olivia Miller. Back row: Morgan Donnelly, Mya Kelln, Paige Willett, Violette Nellin, Catherine Orlicky, Blair Martin, Katie Armitage., Absent: Kaitlyn Dumoulin, Chloe Finner
by Trish Scarf It was a great tournament weekend and the girls all did fantastic! I was so happy to be one of the coaches of these great girls! Alyssa Bellefeuille was the player of the game in the final round robin game and made a great play/sacrifice for us to win the game. In the Bronze medal game, down by 4 runs in the bottom of the last inning, there were two girls walked in, then bases loaded and Hailey Scharf comes up to bat and hits a fantastic grand slam to score the winning run and two more. It was an incredible moment, for sure! Thanks to all the volunteers of the tournament and the parents for sweltering in the heat to cheer on your girls. Believe me, they heard you! Sad to see the season end already, but I know I speak for all the coaches on our team, Shon, Derek, Dan and myself, when I say we had a great group of girls and it was a pleasure to coach them!
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This is Amelia Benning, team Red Tee Ball player of the week sponsored by Tim Hortons of Kemptville . Amelia plays short stop and likes hustling after the ball in the outfield. She is a right handed batter and can really smack the ball into the outfield. Amelia just loves to play ball.
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Congrats to Kemptville 2 Squirt team making amazing progress this season and taking home the 2nd place silver at their year end tournament. Although the sun blazed down on our Squirt girls, it didn't deter their drive to win one bit! The team calls themselves the Super Squirts and includes five underage mite level players with a lot of determination and a love of the game. Through amazing teamwork and coaching, they persevered and came away with the Silver medal. The Kemptville Wildcats Softball program has been building over the last four years. With continued support of coaches like Mary-Anne Leang, Anthony Orlicky, Mari Martin and Dan Donnelly, our girls team have shown to be very competitive in the Rural Ottawa Softball League that the Wildcats play in. Our Mite team, also coached by Mari Martin, Anthony Orlicky and Monica Brunton, had a wonderful season and built skills that will carry on into next year!
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