July 30th, 2014, #30

www.ngtimes.ca

The Voice of North Grenville

Vol. 2, No. 30

July 30, 2014

A celebration of life

The North Grenville Times is Locally Owned and Operated

Left to right - Elaine Pratt, Evelyn McNeill, Claudette Scrivens, Barb Lajoie, Carol Snook, Lynn Mann, Sandra Sloan.

2nd Row - Patty Patterson,Sonja Bertram, Ellen Miller, Helen Oram, Norma Fisher.

by Marguerite Boyer For the past few issues of the NG Times, Anne Walsh has been covering Women who Won, survivors of cancer who had overcome odds and faced great challenges.

This past weekend, I had the honour and privilege to meet many of these women, at Ellen’s Miller’s 80th birthday party. Ellen is herself a survivor of cancer and her birthday celebration was an opportunity to gather

together to take joy in life.

These women all attend the Kemptville Cancer Support Group, founded by Angela Baily, who saw a need for it in the area. Norma Fisher, another great woman who won, later became the president of the Group and only recently handed the reins over to Ellen.

It was great to be able to sit with these women and hear of the support they receive from the group. All had great things to say about it and urge

anyone out there who have been diagnosed with cancer to join. These women have a wealth of knowledge to share.

Aside from all this, there is also a shoulder to lean on through the bad times and the good times.

But this is not a womenonly opportunity. Sometimes, it can be harder for men to seek support when faced with a cancer diagnosis. But you are not alone. There are local support groups: The Kemptville Cancer

Support Group-Ellen Miller at 613-258-7778; The Prostate Cancer Support Group of Kemptville is organized by Robert Carmichael and he can be reached at 613-258-2623.

The Prostate Cancer Group of Mountain is being organized

by Ted Ceelan and he can be reached at 613-989-2824.

Thanks to all those who have banded together to support each other. And Happy Birthday to Ellen on her 80th! Here’s to many, many more.

The North Grenville Times

The Voice of North Grenville

Fundamentals

Meat-eating vegetarians and judgment more than Jesus. In fact, he claims that the main reason for his coming to this world was to save people from Hell.

God does not send anyone to Hell. Disagree?

Look at what John says: “For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but to save the world through him”. [John 3.17] But save the world from what?

“Whoever believes in him is not condemned, but whoever does not believe stands condemned already because they have not believed in the name of God’s one and only Son”.

[John 1.18] What Jesus taught was that the world, all of us, are already going to hell. Unless we are saved, that is our destiny.

This is a fallen world, a world in rebellion against God, a world in which the human race is already condemned.

We can pretend that people are “basically good”, but Jesus does not agree with that claim.

No-one, he said, is good except God alone. All have sinned, there is noone righteous, no, not one. Pretty harsh, isn’t it?

But take a look around the world and see what we’re doing to each other and the planet. Look at what people are like when they feel anonymous and invisible, when they’re on-line or in uniform. No matter how hard we may want to be better people

by David Shanahan

Fully Insured

INCHESTER PRINT & STATIONERY

I love that idea: meateating vegetarians. When I first dreamed it up, it seemed to express exactly the idea of people who claim to be something when they are seriously unclear on the concept.

“I am a vegetarian, but I do eat pork, or fish, or chicken. I just don’t believe in a vegetarianism that denies any meat whatsoever! “Does that sound just a little, well, stupid? The fact is, we can’t simply go around defining terms any way we want, just to suit ourselves. To do that is to rob language of all its meaning. Meateating vegetarians is a contradiction in terms, you cannot have it both ways, if words are to retain any significance.

That is how I feel about people who redefine terms like “God”, “Jesus”, “Christian”, to suit their own prejudices or preferences. People claim to be Christians, but deny things like judgment, Hell, or sin, the deity of Jesus. They say rather silly things like: “I don’t believe in a God who would send someone to Hell”, or “I believe in Jesus, but he is all Love, not Judgment. He accepts everyone, no matter what they do, because he loves everyone”. But no-one in the New Testament talks about the reality of Hell

(and we all know we could be better people), we just can’t seem to make it.

That is the Fall, that is why Jesus had to come and save us, redeem us.

Redeeming means buying us back.

The fundamental problem is that we don’t understand the starting point of all of this. We think we start out ok, and then make some mistakes along the way. But, if we live a “good” life, God may reward us at the end.

That is the exact opposite of what Jesus said and Christianity teaches. He said that we start off fallen and need saving. That we are fundamentally flawed and, unless we are saved from our inevitable fate, we will remain lost eternally.

N o w, i t m a y b e suggested that this is simply my definition of Christianity, of what Jesus taught. How do we know what the truth is? That is actually fairly simple: read what he said. You cannot claim to be a Christian and reject what Jesus said.

That is the definition of a meat-eating vegetarian.

If Jesus said things we don’t accept as true, then he is not God, not the Lord, and we are not his followers or disciples; that is, not Christians.

Accepting what Jesus said and is becomes a basic requirement of Christians, the very least part of the deal. You can

go to a Christian church every week, sing in the choir and even preach from the pulpit; but, if you pick and choose what you want to believe, then you are still in rebellion.

Keith Green once said: “Going to church doesn’t make you a Christian, any more than going to Macdonald’s makes you a hamburger”. The only source of authority when it comes to knowing what Jesus is and teaches is the Bible. It is an historically reliable record, one that can be trusted and is, as Paul said to Timothy, “God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness.

[2 Timothy 3.16]. Of course, this sounds severe and kind of intolerant. But that’s the problem with the truth, or even with good grammar. A word either means something, or nothing. Jesus gets to define what a Christian is, no-one else. Jesus meek and mild? “I told you that you would die in your sins; if you do not believe that I am he, you will indeed die in your sins.” [John 8.24] So, no meat-eating vegetarians.

Pick a side and accept the consequences. He is Lord, or not. No more watereddown “religion”. Here’s a final word from Jesus: “I know your deeds, that you are neither cold nor hot. I wish you were either one or the other!”

[Revelation 3.15]

WINCHESTER PRINT & STATIONERY

WINCHESTER PRINT & STATIONERY

July 30,2014

WINCHESTER PRINT & STATIONERY

2

www.ngtimes.ca

The North Grenville Times

Rotary supports Canadian Aid for Chernobyl

Submitted by Mike McIntosh Rotary International of Kemptville recently presented Canadian Aid to Chernobyl a cheque in the amount of $3500 for the extra special care of a youth registered in a one year full support program overseen by Dave Shaw (centre) founder of Canadian Aid to Chernobyl. Presenting the cheque are Rotary President Donovan Arnaud and Past President Gill Armstrong, both of the Kemptville Rotary Club. Kemptville Rotary gathers one evening weekly in a fun but focussed effort in support of targeted international and local community service projects.

Kemptville Hospital launches another fundraising campaign

The Voice of North Grenville Erick Le Pors

STRESS FREE ENTERTAINING

613-860-2539

Catering For All Occassions www.dialachef.ca

For Advertising rates please contact Peter at peter@ngtimes.ca

or call 613 989 2850

TAKING PART IN OUR COMMUNITY

LIVING / VOLUNTEERING / SHOPPING / REPORTING/ SPONSORING

The Kemptville District Hospital Foundation is launching a new campaign in the community to raise $5 million to support renovation and expansion of the hospital. The Foundation have hired a consultant to prepare a fundraising feasibility study to see how such a campaign might be run. The funds will be used to improve three areas of the hospital services: renovation of the inpatient medical unit, the construction of a purpose-built outpatient centre, and renovation of the 1960's-era clinic corridor.

The first phase of this renovation and expansion program has already begun, and the Foundation estimates that the total cost of the project will be about $6.3 million. Of this, the hospital is contributing $1.3 million, and the Foundation is looking to the community of North Grenville for the balance of $5 million. The fundraising campaign will be called “A Legacy Renewed”, and the Foundation have begun seeking input from community members and politicians “regarding the potential for individual, corporate, and community involvement and for financial support”.

After School Drop-In Program receives donation from RBC

On July 18, incoming Kemptville RBC manager, James Sliter (left) and Stacey Seymour, the outgoing RBC manager (holding cheque), presented the RBC Foundation donation of $16,000 supporting The Kemptville Youth Centre (KYC) After School Drop-In Program. KYC Director of the Board, Erin Lee Marcotte, showed RBC staff a "KYC HERO" star that will be added to the KYC donor wall celebrating the RBC pledge, with Rachelle Brisebois from RBC on the right.

July 30, 2014

3

www.ngtimes.ca

Editorial

The North Grenville Times

Chinese interest in Kemptville College The Task Force was the Vocational Agricultural

by David Shanahan

One of the more interesting moments during the recent Kemptville College Renewal Task Force public meeting on July 16 happened when a member of the public asked about possible Chinese interest in Kemptville College and referred to an article in Ontario Farmer which had suggested such an interest dating back to around 2009.

The suggestion was met with considerable irritation on the platform, and the response included the allegation that the article referred to was “based on half-truths”. As it happened, the author of the article was present and gave specific references to e-mails sent and received by someone on the Task Force who was apparently involved in talks to bring Chinese students to Kemptville. These talks had not been carried through.

reluctant to identify the various parties who had expressed interest in being part of the College’s future, but there is every reason to believe that the Chinese government, through universities or corporations in China, might well have the College in their sights for a number of reasons.

According to Ian Cumming, "In August 2009, Dr Y Wang and Dr Lui Yuang from the Henan Vocational College of Agriculture in Zhen Zeng City, located in China's largest agriculture province, met at Kemptville College with the Ontario Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Dr Don Mercer, who teaches at the facility". It seems that in 2010 another Chinese delegation visited the College and met with University of Guelph officials, offering to send as many as 200 Chinese students to the College to take the four-year course in

educational training program.

Another e-mail, from May this year, apparently reiterated Chinese interest in the future of the College.

If these assertions are correct, it would not be at all surprising. China has been involved in a large-scale campaign to buy farmland, dairy facilities and other agribusiness opportunities in Canada over the past five years. In 2011 alone, Chinese interests bought 40,000 acres of Canadian farmland and bush, and 18,000 acres in the first two months of 2012, according to another article in Ontario Farmer by Ian Cumming. Land has been bought around Manotick and Carleton Place, and eastern Ontario is a prime target for Chinese buyers. According to Ian Cumming: “Ontario Conservative MP’s Dean Del Maestro and Pierre Lemieux have each confirmed to Ontario Farmer about

ongoing negotiations between the government and Chinese officials looking to set up mega dairy operations to produce milk without quota, then process it in Canada with all the product going back to China. The Chinese have already bought a milk powder plant in Toronto”.

This is far from a personal conspiracy theory by Ontario Farmer. An organisation called the Canada-China Agriculture and Food Development Exchange Centre has a page on their website which says: “Sell Your Farm or Agricultural Business Today!” Their Chinese Canadians Farm Start Program claims to be designed to allow Chinese immigrants to buy Canadian land and agribusiness. “Our center has many connections with Chinese investors who are looking to buy farms and agricultural businesses, as well as budding farmers who are extremely qualified and eager to buy your farms. Chinese Canadians' investment and interest in Canadian agriculture

idea how complex an issue this was....

There are so many moving parts to this, there are so many procedural components, there are multiple organizations involved currently, before we even get to talking about who is interested in being part of the future of the college. The Agricultural Research Institute of Ontario is the owner of the land & the buildings, the University of Guelph "owns" the curriculum & the dairy herd at the college (amongst many other things), the Dairy Farmers of Ontario owns the milk quota from the dairy herd, and finally, the provincial government would have to approve any recommendation that the Task Force would bring forward.

Not to mention, the other organizations and groups that would be affected, like the municipality of North Grenville. Working with all of these organizations, who all have a stake in what happens to the college, would require significant leadership, experience and detailed knowledge of each of these organizations.

I would hazard a guess in saying this is probably uncharted territory for Ontario with respect to agricultural education (with equine, horticultural mixed in too). There was the situation of Olds College in Alberta, but I'm not sure how much that situation from another province can help the Task Force when dealing with their current situation. So, there would be no provincial precedent for the Task Force to work with. There would be no established starting point for them to begin from or to help them choose their mandate, nor is there an end solution that they could use to build the framework of their recommendations. So, in other words, here are the keys, but we just want to let you know..... 1) we don't know how to drive it, 2) we don't know how it works, 3) we don't know what it will need, 4) we don't know how to keep it running, 5) we don't know where it will take you, but good luck with it. Sorting through all of this would be an unenviable task to say the least!

So, to the person who wasn't happy with the progress of the Task Force, I will say this: "If you really understood the complex issue the Task Force was facing, you would clearly see that they have actually made impressive progress so far. If you don't see it, you obviously don't really know anyone on the Task Force and don't have a clue about the challenges they are facing."

I would add that the person should show some respect for these unpaid volunteers, who in some cases, have full time jobs, operate farms and have families that are sacrificing, so that these volunteers can shoulder this responsibility and work together to find a solution that benefits all of us.

Speaking of unpaid volunteers, I know that the Task Force is getting money from the KCAT foundation, but as this situation continues, I'm sure that the expenses will begin to pile up and the foundation should not be expected to continue to fund the Task Force alone indefinitely. I would like to volunteer to help set up

The Voice of North Grenville businesses and farming land continues to grow, and has many Canadians interested in investment from them! We have a growing list of farm and agricultural business buyers across Canada and we are seeking out different types of farms and businesses such as: swine, dairy, beef, hobby, cash crop, greenhouse, slaughter houses, processing plants, horticulture, commercial, and more!”

But there are many who have investigated this program who claim that the reality is quite different: that Chinese companies (government-controlled) are using immigrants to buy these assets, while they come under Chinese control. In some cases, when they buy from Canadian owners, the Canadians remain in nominal control so as to maintain milk quotas, which foreign-owners are not allowed to hold. This intense Chinese interest in foreign agribusiness, particularly dairy facilities, began after a tainted milk and baby formula scandal

in 2008 affected more than 300,000 people and led to a number of deaths of infants.

A reluctance on the part of consumers to buy Chinese milk products forced the government to look for outside sources of dairy products.

The Chinese Government has mandated a large-scale investment in dairy research and development, and it is thought that their long-term goal in buying farm land and dairy facilities, as well as agricultural institutions like Kemptville College, is to bring those assets back to China to establish a domestic industry.

Whether this is good for Kemptville College, Canadian agribusiness, or the domestic dairy industry is something the Task Force should be considering in great detail. Dealing with foreign interests may be good for the ego, but not necessarily for the community.

a community based fund of some kind to help pay expenses for the Task Force.

I'm not exactly sure how long the Task Force's mandate will be for, but after the facilitator's report goes in this fall, if they are asked or if it's necessary to continue to work on this, I'm sure they will need the money.

I'm confident that I can say, on behalf of myself, the Municipality of North Grenville, the students of KCAT, the agricultural community of Ontario and many others who have a stake in the outcome, I am very grateful for the work done by the Task Force so far. I know this issue is very time sensitive and you have a lot of work ahead of you, but if there is anything that I can do for you, any way that I can help, you only need to ask.

Deron Johnston North Grenville Resident

Dear David Shanahan, Your article on our local Thrift store is great and thank you. My 86 year old mother just recently moved into an apartment in the area, and I must drive past the store to get there.

I have been struggling with my thoughts to have our local bylaw go speak with the store. It is always in disarray out front and I keep hoping that one day there will be a fenced in area for the stuff. I have seen people going through the things out front during off hours and thought to myself “I bet they are taking not dropping stuff”. This is disgusting to think there are people who would just take from the Salvation Army like that. If there was a big shed and locked fenced area in the corner by the store I think we could solve a lot of problems here. Maybe we could all band together here in Kemptville and get the store the shed or sheds and lumber/labour. I'm sure the local Catholic schools, Church organizations and local businesses will join us continued on page 5

Send in your letters to the editor to editor@ngtimes.ca

Letters to the editor Dear Editor: Over the past 15 weeks since the Kemptville College Renewal Task Force started, I have tried to keep up to date on their work. I can only guess at what those first initial meetings would have been like. Where do you start? Right after the town hall meeting on July 16, I stayed and spoke to a number of people who, like me, were interested in learning more and discussing it with others.

Most were appreciative of the work the Task Force had done, but one particular person (who I didn't know and had never met before) wasn't. This person was saying that they couldn't believe how little the Task Force had done. This person also claimed to have intimate knowledge of the work of the Task Force and who the interested parties were from someone on the Task Force.

I asked that person if they had been in any meetings of the Task Force. They said 'no'. Trying to suppress my sarcastic evil side, I asked the person if they had any

July 30,2014

Marketing Peter Peers peter@ngtimes.ca 613 989- 2850

Mailing Address P.O. Box 35, Oxford Mills, ON, K0G 1S0

ISSN 2291-0301

The North Grenville Times is published weekly by North Grenville Times Inc. Marketing Gord J. Logan gord@ngtimes.ca 613-258-6402

The North Grenville Times is Locally Owned and Operated

www.ngtimes.ca 613-258-5083

Editor David Shanahan david@ngtimes.ca 613-258-5083

Copy Editor Pat Jessop editor@ngtimes.ca 613-258-5083

4

Production Manager Marguerite Boyer production@ngtimes.ca 613-258-5083

Graphics Micheal Pacitto mike@ngtimes.ca 613-710-7104

Accounting Staff Reporter cfo@ngtimes.ca Beth Nicol 613-258-4671 beth@ngtimes.ca 613-258-0033

www.ngtimes.ca

Municipality Matters

The North Grenville Times

The Voice of North Grenville

Renewal of Kemptville College

by Barb Tobin While many are enjoying the longer daylight hours and sunshine, a very dedicated group, the Kemptville College Task Force, continue to work on this important community initiative. As I have said many times before, we are fortunate to live in a community where volunteers step up and freely give so much of their time to work continued from page 4

toward an important goal.

Our neighbours as well have been present and active from the beginning. The Task Force members exemplify the representation to me of hard working, day in day out, get the job done farming community residents for whom I have great respect.

The Task Force, formed out of an urgent situation in March, is comprised of a valuable cross section of farmers, former graduates, and students who respect and value the type of education the college can provide. Their work to date has been noticed by those who need to sit up and listen. Under difficult circumstances and issues on the table, and let us just throw in an election to slow up our more urgent requests for information, they have

government’s representative in house to provide further assistance to the Task Force and see firsthand the quality facility and quality people who believe they can develop a solution to meet the rural education needs in this region of Ontario. His assistance and report to the government will be key in the solution. The Task Force’s input into this report will be the element that represents what the people of the community want to see.

Following the meeting two weeks ago, the Chair of the meeting put a resolution forward to ask that the floor support the Task Force continuing on the directives explained and established, and work to finding a renewal plan for Kemptville College.

It was a unanimous yes by those in attendance to move

forward.

It is our hope that the many hours of work the Task Force is still willing to maintain to work toward a solution, the role the municipality wishes to take and the help of our provincial appointed representative and our MPP and MP we bring success.

The members deserve the community’s full support, and they are the very reason Kemptville College Renewal Task Force’s work has already set the standard and example as a group willing to lead and willing to do the hard work.

Water, water everywhere....

to get the matter in check.

I really think the mess needs to be cleaned up for by David Shanahan the community and not by Council held two thieves.

Committee of the Whole Thank you, meetings last week. There Linda S was the regularly scheduled one on Monday night, with Dear Editor a full agenda of issues for You are right, people discussion and decision. Two s h o u l d b e a s h a m e d , nights later, on Wednesday, including the people who July 23, a Special Committee work there!!! of the Whole [COW] was Before the salvation held to prepare a by-law moved to the new location, authorising the Municipality there were volunteers, to use the Development p e o p l e w h o d i d s o r t Charges fund to the tune through stuff. People who of $3,250,000. The money donated their time and is to be used for what is trucks and hauled stuff called the East Quadrant away for FREE!!! No paid Water Distribution System dumpsters!!! No, they Expansion, which will decided to not to let these include a new groundwater people help anymore!!!! well, an above-grade water They would rather pay ! storage reservoir, a high lift And talking about pumping system, a building sorting items. I have seen, enclosure and associated many times, people drop water mains. It will be located off good items in excellent on the land north of County condition and they threw Road 43 and west of the 416. it in the dumpsters or sent However, the it other places and sell it. Development Charges fund So, Kemptville Salvation will not be sufficient to Army needs to be closed cover the entire costs of down and put under new the project, which will total management and shame $4,243,631.98 approximately. on you for writing an The remaining $993,631.98 article like this !!! has to be raised in the form Tracy Armstrong of a loan. The reason given

July 30, 2014

where needed. Government works in certain ways and without this type of solid support, more time would be lost in finding the required information.

The Municipality from the beginning has been actively involved with this renewal for the college. Our CAO took a lead role as the Chair and now is working as our representative to ask the government to transfer the college to the Municipality for an interim term to allow full development of the requests and expression of interests with councils’ full support. Assessing the best possible solutions for the campus takes time, and this is believed to be a good avenue for that important work to happen.

We n o w h a v e t h e

been able to problem solve and move forward ideas, create outside interest in the college, and work through the many bureaucracies. Having been involved in government issues for the past eight years, it is a remarkable process to work in and manoeuvre.

There are very few simple yes and no responses when a question is asked, and the Task Force has met the multitudes of paper work and conversations it takes to get necessary information with much of their time and energy focussed on the end goal.

Our MP Steve Clark has been the face and loud voice in Queens Park for our community, and has readily monitored and assisted the Task Force. Our MP Gord Brown as well has been present and ready to assist

12 to obtain the site that will actually be used for the new system. Rosewater is a development company which has successfully nego tiated zoning and planning agreements with the Municipality for a new shopping and commercial development on the property.

So far, without factoring in the $4 million it will cost to build the installation, $800,000 has been spent on the project. This has included engineering fees of $548,000 between 2011 and 2014. There are a number of worrying aspects to this project. The taxes spent on consultant engineers, test wells and land purchases seems high and possibly extravagant. The fact that, after years of work and preparation, consulting and investigation, it required a Special COW to pass the necessary budget amendment only two days after the regular COW meeting, raises other questions. Why was this project not included in the annual budget allocations?

The Municipality say that the report on the matter was not ready for Monday’s meeting and time constraints required them to have the issue dealt with as quickly as possible.

But it is hard to imagine another ten days would have made much difference to the project.

The only other item on the agenda for the Special meeting was a second budget amendment under the “compelling need”provisions to have $40,000 allocated to

for the Special Meeting to pass this by-law was that the closing date for tenders to do the work, July 14, meant that the prices quoted would only be valid for 90 days after that.

There was no explanation as to why this item was not on the agenda for the meeting two days earlier. Was it so urgent that it couldn’t wait two weeks until the next COW? The by-law was passed under the terms of Process Section 2.1 and 2.2 of the Budget Amendment Policy, which allows such budget amendments “in circumstances of Compelling need”.

This project has been in development since at least 2008. Various consultants were hired to produce studies, environmental assessments were done, test wells were dug, twenty five acres of land were bought by the Municipality from the Ministry of Transportation, but that site was later found to be unsuitable (in spite of engineering reports, etc. before the purchase of the land). The Municipality, “successfully negotiated a land transfer agreement with Rosewater” in 2011-

5

move the irrigation pipes on Ferguson Forest Centre lands from beside CR 43 to the far end of the fields where it currently located. This is to facilitate construction work on the expansion of CR 43, and is necessary now to fit in with Hydro One’s schedule of burying their lines along that section of CR 43. It should be wondered why the Municipality were not aware early enough of the Hydro One schedule, and why it required a Special COW to get the allocation through in time.

Signs, signs, everywhere signs The NG Council are voting to draw up a single by-law listing the stop and yield signs on municipal roads. As these signs were being erected originally, separate by-laws were passed authorising them. These bylaws were passed before amalgamation as well as after. Over the years, locating specific by-laws relating to specific road junction signs has caused delay and confusion, and it has been decided to pass a new consolidated by-law which lists every stop and yield sign in North Grenville. The new by-law also sets speed limits on certain roads, or sections of roads. According to the municipal staff, this is also necessary in order to provide the OPP with correct information. “For the OPP to be able to enforce a regulatory road sign, as specified by the Ontario

Highway Traffic Act, it is required that a by-law be passed indicating that the sign has been erected at said location for the purpose of traffic control and safety.”

Under the new by-law, almost four hundred stop signs are listed, as well as eight yield signs.

Grants for Downtown Businesses Va r i o u s g r a n t s a r e being provided by the Municipality to commercial and residential properties in the Rideau-Sanders triangle section of Kemptville as part of the Rideau Sanders Community Improvement Plan [CIP]. Ten applications for the grants were received up to July 11 of this year, and a total of $33,592 was requested by applicants.

Eight of these have been granted, amounting to $20,092 in total. In general, the grants will be used to make cosmetic improvements to the properties in question, from repainting porches, to replacing shingles and landscaping. The aim of the CIP grants, in the view of the Municipality, is “to stimulate the revitalization of private properties” in the triangle area”, and these individual projects were considered to “represent value added projects/ improvements”. www.ngtimes.ca

The North Grenville Times

The North Grenville Photography Club

North Grenville to begin Official Plan Review Process using PlaceSpeak On August 4th the Municipality of North Grenville will launch the 2014 Official Plan Review and it has partnered with PlaceSpeak to ensure that community consultation is thorough and accessible to all residents. The Official Plan determines how our community will grow and develop over time. It serves as a foundation for all policies, regulations, and decisions about land use and development to ensure present and future community needs are met.

PlaceSpeak is a locationbased online tool to enhance public participation. It connects residents with issues in their own neighbourhood to promote meaningful dialogue on local issues. Residents can create an account and get involved on their schedule and from the comfort of their own home.

“We are always looking for new, innovative tools that make it easy for North Grenville residents to get

involved in municipal affairs at their leisure,” said Forbes Symon, Director of Planning and Development for the Municipality. “PlaceSpeak has received much acclaim across Canada and we are excited to join forces with them for this pilot project.

The Planning Department hopes residents will get involved in this community discussion.”

PlaceSpeak CEO, Colleen Hardwick, was also pleased with the partnership: "We are delighted that North Grenville chose PlaceSpeak to conduct their Official Plan Review.

This is our first Eastern Ontario consultation. By deploying PlaceSpeak, North Grenville is on the cutting edge of public participation technology, and we hope that our location-based approach will help encourage dialogue and discussion about local topics, and enable informed decisions based on the community's input."

As of August 4th, area residents will be able to

get engaged in the online discussion by visiting w w w. p l a c e s p e a k . c o m / StrengthenNG. Residents will also be able to learn more about PlaceSpeak and receive tech support by attending community tutorials at the North Grenville Municipal Centre and the North Grenville Public Library.

Community tutorials:

Wednesday, August 6th, 2014 2-4 pm and 6-8 pm North Grenville Public Library 1 Water Street, Kemptville Thursday, August 7th, 2014 2-4 pm and 6-8 pm North Grenville Municipal Centre 285 County Road #44, Kemptville Wednesday, August 13th, 2014 2-4pm and 6-8pm North Grenville Public Thursday, August 14th, 2014 2-4 pm and 6-8 pm North Grenville Municipal Centre For more information contact Phil Mosher, Planner, at 613-258-9569 ext. 118 or email pmosher@northgrenville.on.ca.

Beware of fraudulent letters

Club member Dorothea Larsen submitted this image for a ‘many colors’ themed assignment

Over the past week, Renfrew Detachment has received a number of complaints from citizens who have received a letter from a London, UK accountant and independent underwriting consultant.

The author suggests that he is attempting to distribute the wealth of a now deceased business magnate but is having difficulty in finding the appropriate beneficiary.

They suggest that there is

July 30,2014

The Voice of North Grenville

6

no risk involved as it goes on to indicate that because the recipient has the same last name, the proceeds of the unclaimed funds can be released to them as beneficiary.

The Ontario Provincial Police would like to make everyone aware that this type of “inheritance” letter is sent in an attempt to ultimately defraud you of your money or steal your personal information.

Legitimate estates do not solicit trustees or heirs in this manner and do not promise to carry out the exercise 'through the back door'. At some point in this fraud, you will be asked to provide personal information or to pay “banking fees” to release

the fortune. If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is not true.

For more information on this and other types of fraudulent scams, please go to the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre website at: http:// www.antifraudcentrecentreantifraude.ca/ english/home.html

For Advertising rates please contact Gord at gord@ngtimes.ca or call 613 258 6402

www.ngtimes.ca

History

The North Grenville Times

The Voice of North Grenville

A Diary of Innocent Times, part 2

submitted by David Shanahan This diary of a hiking trip by two Kemptville brothers in 1936 was part of a collection donated to the NG Archives by Heather Morrison, daughter of the diary’s writer. As you read the diary, keep in mind that the writer, George Morrison, was just 15 at the time, and his brother, Ken, was 12. The photographs were taken on the hike. [NB: Spelling is as in the original]

Monday, July 6: Left the old boat house at 6:50.

Got to Manotick. Left the tent and small kit in a bush outside town and went in across the island. Had to buy a lot of stuff. Ate breakfast outside of Manotick across from a cheese factory. Hiked to Long Island Locks. Met a boy there who camped in a tent there all summer. Had dinner and a couple of swims.

Ridiled around with him until about 4:45. Hiked for three miles. Only 7 or 8 miles today. Can see the Laurentians.

We camped down in a little gulley that reminds you of a minature Grand Canyon. Put the tent up and are driving out the mosquitos with smoke.

Dark now. P. S. Saw Brian Rorke and Mr. Pelton in Manotick this morning.

Tuesday, July 7: Got breakfast over and everything rolled up. Ken didn’t feel so good so we did about a mile and then went down by the Rideau where I doctored him up. I guess the mosquitos got the best of him last night.

I went and got some bread from a place built like a barn although it was a house.

Where we had stopped by the river there was a little hut called “Twin Elms”. We started off again, after having a dinner in which was our first potatoes, about 2:30.

Got to the Uplands Airport

July 30, 2014

and stayed there until 4:30.

Phoned Mrs. Hayman from there. Within sight of Ottawa.

We camped across from the air field at what is known as the sand pits. Swarms of people. Had a good supper and swim. Played catch with a couple of Ottawa fellows.

A big storm’s coming up, so we get ready for the night. I put a rain coat over the tent and we get ready to go to sleep. Somebody opened up the flaps and looked in. We would have had a hard time to get asleep if the storm hadn’t driven away the people.

Wednesday, July 8: Got up early, pulled down the tent and got away. We make good time. Came across a skunk that had been hit by a car. It sure was hot. Ken pulled out a tooth. Got into Ottawa at 11:35. Hooray for our side. We’re going to stay at Hayman’s. Had two good days in the city.

Friday, July 10: Had a good breakfast and got off after getting our pictures taken. Ron and Dave followed us for a piece. Had a very hot hike to the sandpits. Had a swim, dinner and a rest. Then another swim and off again because there’s too many people here for comfort. We found a better camping place a little farther on. A dilly of a thunder storm is coming up.

We’re ready for it this time, so we’re going to sleep out and take it. I’ve put the rain coat over the tent above our heads and have dug small ditches to drain off the water.

Tell you how wet we are tomorrow.

Saturday, July 11: It poured but it took quite a bit of leaking to work through 3 heavy blankets and we didn’t get wet at all. The old tent shook and rippled all the time. However, it blew over in an hour and we got to sleep. Got off after having breakfast. Hot, and how. It ran every farmer’s well dry.

Ate dinner at the Canyon.

Another rain coming up. We got off when the sun was under a cloud. Make ½ mile and then have to go into a farm house to get out of the rain. They find out we’re minister’s sons and naturally know our father. Didn’t find out if they were cousins. They gave us each a piece of pie.

Start out again and reach the locks. We’ll stay here over Sunday with our eat and sleep camper Jim. Good place. Our tent is the first one to get sick of camping. The peg loops broke and when I get them fixed up the part that the pole sticks through breaks open. I fixed this up too, not saying how long it will last. Had a peach of a swim and supper.

Getting ready to hit the hay.

Sunday, July 12: Had a good sleep and an equally good breakfast. After doing the dishes we straightened up the tent and planned the next couple of meals so that we wouldn’t have to dig into our kits all the time. Went to the lock-masters pump for water. Had a swim at the locks. A lot out fishing. Some of Jim’s brothers came up.

Had dinner and then stayed around and watched the tents while they wait fishing, then we went ourselves. For the first time I was near when a boat went down the locks.

We’re getting a good tan.

Wrote some letters and had supper. Jim’s moving his tent to a better spot. Ken’s gone for some water and I’m packing the kits.

Monday, July 13: Packed and ate in a hurry. Got off around nine. There was a storm over-head and it was nice and cool so we decided to make a record. We made from Long Island Locks to the cheese factory, a distance of 2 miles without laying down our loads. Then it rained like a hurricane and we stayed at the cheese factory. This storm blew down the eating tent at

Kars and spoiled a lot of corn.

We went into Manotick and bought some eats. Went to the post office, mailed some letters and got one from Dad. We started down the river road on the opposite side of the river from the one we had come up on. Had to hit into a farm because of another rain. Made good time for a while. We got a little tired of walking so we looked for a place to camp. I asked a farmer how far it was to Kars and he said a little over a mile, so we got up and made Kars

7

although we hadn’t expected to. Had supper. Put up the tent and then had a game of darts with Bob. We’re within 14 miles of Kemptville. The mosquitos are bad tonight.

Tuesday, July 14: The mosquitos were bad and Ken especially had a poor sleep.

Had breakfast and pulled down the tent. Went down to the store. Had some games of darts with Bob. Then he ate dinner with us in the garage.

Packed our kits. Had some more fun with darts and a game of ball and then left

Kars, making about 4 miles, coming past the light-house.

Lots of rocks but a nice place.

Wednesday, July 15: Got up at 6:30. Planned to make Kemptville, 10 miles away. If we do it, it will be the longest stretch in one day. Pack and eat in a hurry. Made fast time.

We wanted to phone home at Shepherd’s but the storm broke the line. Saw Alfy.

We kept going and got to the mouth were I’m writing this now. Dinner here. We covered the last few miles by 2.

George

www.ngtimes.ca

The North Grenville Times

301 Rideau Street, Kemptville

The Voice of North Grenville

Regular Store Hours: Mon.- Fri. 8 to 8, Sat. 8 to 6, Sun. 9 to 6

613.258.3014

Prices effective: Friday, August 1 to Thursday, August 7, 2014 “We reserve the right to limit quantities to reasonable family requirements�

July 30,2014

8

www.ngtimes.ca

The North Grenville Times

The Voice of North Grenville

“I Don’t Know Whether To Kill Myself, Or Go Bowling”*:*song title by Thom Sharpe On the tricky subject of critics and criticism: Sticks and stones are hard on bones, aimed with angry art, Words can sting like anything but silence breaks the heart PhylliS McGinley “All of us could take a lesson from the weather—it pays no attention to criticism.” (unknown)

by Peter Johnson Oh the slings and arrows of outrageous fortune. I am accused by gentle reader and gifted w r i t e r, J i m B e r t r a m , of being a shameless shill for the provincial Liberals. This, the same week I submitted my column to the NG Times, in which I said, of Ms. Wynne's party, “Instead of rewarding them, (with a majority) how about charging the bunch of them with massive financial idiocy, sending them off to trial and then packing them off to prison? A mite harsh?”.

Mr. Bertram asked, 'Is there any chance that future critiques (by me, I assume) take the government of Ontario to task?” Well sir, I did. You just didn't get a chance to read it. I have asked for the piece to be printed, but the constraints of space may again, intervene.

“I do not resent criticism, even when, for the sake of emphasis, it parts for the time with reality.” (W. Churchill) It's not so much that I dislike Conservatives, as asserted. I am acquainted with some and they seem to be alright. And I am on a first name basis with some Liberals. Even they seem to be somewhat tolerable. But actual politicians? I am a bit too picky about whom I keep company with, I

July 30, 2014

9

guess--or they are.

I suppose politicians are a necessary evil. I just don't like politicians that play fast and loose with our tax dollars and with our political system: I don't care if it's Dalton McGuinty, Rob Ford, Jean Chretien, Bob Rae, Rene Levesque or Stephen Harper.To my way of thinking, their job is to do the best job that they can to make the lives of their constituents/citizens better. And while they're at it, they shouldn't try to change the constitutional makeup of our country to serve their political agenda.

So the unfair criticism comes from the fact that Mr. Bertram assumes that since I criticized (repeatedly) the actions of the federal Conservatives, I must be a Liberal. Wrong assumption. Politically, I have no label. I am a 'Non-Party-Son'. No party deserves or receives my allegiance. I distrust all of them. By their very nature they are not good for the country, or for the constituents. I may vote for one or the other, if they can convince me that it is worth my vote, but from one election to the next, none can be assured of my support.

What is my problem with political parties, I hear you muttering? Very simple: first, they are in the business of getting themselves into power.

They will say anything to

get there. Secondly, once they have that power, they then pursue a course that ensures that they stay in power. Their actions are now, more than even before, self-serving. (see Stephen Harper's comments in Opposition and contrast them with his actions as the Prime Minister).

Political Parties are NOT governed by what is best for the constituencies or the country. They are governed by expediency... political expediency.

That is the only reason the Conservatives, to use a recent example, made concessions - very minor concessions - to the Fair Elections Act. They got a lot of negative feedback and thought they should make a gesture, to appease the rabid horde; not because it was the right thing to do, but because it was the expedient thing to do.

So, in conclusion, thank you for taking the time to write, Mr. Bertram. I enjoy your writing as well. If my writing seems to have some bias, I will attempt to correct that. I wouldn't want any one political organization to feel neglected when it comes to being criticized. And now I'm going to take my long-suffering spouse, bowling...because she deserves a treat.

For Advertising rates please contact Gord at gord@ngtimes.ca or call 613 258 6402

www.ngtimes.ca

The North Grenville Times

The Voice of North Grenville

Bullying: Where do we start?

by David Shanahan Why do we send our children to school?

When government first took responsibility for educating children in this province in the nineteenth century, it was done so because it was believed that children needed to be educated to take their proper place in society.

This meant that certain political, cultural and moral requirements had to be ingrained into children so that they would grow up to be responsible and productive citizens. This is why the government took control of the curriculum, the training and certification of teachers, etc.

Although the character of education has changed somewhat since the 1850's, the nature of what is taught in schools, and how it is taught, has remained, in theory, focussed on the development of character in the individual child and, as is said at so many High School graduation ceremonies, preparing them to take their place in the world. This makes the

school a microcosm of the world at large, where young people learn how to relate to others, how the world “works.” This requires careful supervision. David Thomas, the director of education for the Upper Canada District School Board, has stated it clearly: “I’d like to think that we’ve taken responsibility for the whole child. They’re not going to learn unless they feel safe emotionally, intellectually, physically and spiritually.”

A growing number of parents would strongly disagree with this assessment of the current situation in schools. They believe that the prevalence of bullying, and the relative failure of the school boards and local school administrators to deal with this scourge and create that safe environment that David Thomas talks about, is leading to a serious problem for the children and the wider society also.

One local parent who has had to deal with very serious effects of bullying on her child has diagnosed the problem like this: “Personally, I think

there are two main parts to dealing with the problem.

One is clearly at the student level. Creating a way for students to not only feel safe talking to their peers (LINK Crew was a program discussed in an earlier article) is part of it, but high school is really almost too late to change the culture of the students themselves, that needs to start at an earlier age. The other part is the professional capacity and culture of the school teams and the Boards. Ultimately, I think the adults need to lead the way in terms of culture and responsiveness, but there is a lot of resistance to this. David Thomas himself described Link Crew as UCDSB's first line of defence for suicide prevention (linked to bullying) in a newspaper article last year. I love LINK Crew, but do these students have the training, resources, maturity, or life experience for that responsibility? Why are ADULTS not the first line of defence?

The culture of bullying is in the system itself.

Parents /students who

raise concerns are "trouble makers.” People need to "be quiet or else.” Teachers who have reputations for excluding students, or verbally abusing them, appear to be immune from consequences. It’s obvious, if adults can do it and it is “okay,” of course students are going to bully too. The Board is not supporting the staff who really want to help with training and resources. In the UCDSB, a very small percentage of staff seems to know and understand what Checkered Flags is - when you see what that document COULD do for staff and students, the lack of support for that document is mindboggling.”

Another parent, whose son went to St. Mike’s, reports similar problems in the Catholic Board, where victims of bullying are ignored, disbelieved and punished for “retaliating,” that is, defending themselves. “It was quite surreal attending his graduation. One of the biggest bullies throughout his school years was on stage getting academic awards, and speeches were

being made about how wonderfully the school had treated the students and prepared them for life.

And all the time, my son and many others were just glad to get out of there and escape the terror inflicted on them in the school. It was as if the teachers and staff were talking about a different school to the one my son had experienced.”

Some parents have taken the route of home schooling, partly to avoid exposing their children to a system they feel could be damaging in the long term to them. Those who decide to put their young people through the school system do so in order to give their children the proper socialization skills they need for life as adults. One wonders if a decade of being bullied, harassed, humiliated and threatened is the right kind of preparation. The fear, of course, is that this system is actually helping to shape the society at large, where bullying, spousal abuse, child abuse, selfish dedication to personal satisfaction rather than community activism, is

what has resulted from the “socialization” experienced in school years.

This is not an attack on teachers or administrators.

They have a tremendous responsibility on their hands and, as one parent above pointed out, they often lack the professional capacity and culture to understand and deal with the problem. Nor is this an attempt to demonize bullies: in some ways, everyone is a victim.

Bullies lose the opportunity to grow and develop also, and that is a loss for all of society. There is certainly a disconnect between what the schools believe they are achieving with programs like LinkCrew and Checkered Flags, and what persecuted students know is the reality. This disconnect is what must be addressed and next week we’ll hear the teachers’ and administrators’ perspective on this.

For help with bullying issues, visit http://www. bullying.org to find information, courses, and general information on bullying, its consequences and what can be done about it.

Typical Tallman Tradition..

Taking a break to pose for the camera with Gerald's pride & joy 1952 International pick-up are: Gerald Tallman, Chairman and Tammy Dobson, Receptionist & Dispatcher for Tallman Truck Centre Ltd. beside O.P.P. North Genville Community Services Officer Cathy Lindsay; George Tackaberry, President of G. Tackaberry & Sons Construction Co. Ltd. with student helpers Lauren Waterworth and Jamie Sargeant.

Not pictured is our "super chef" Pat Kinnear, Sales Operation Mgr. of Tallman Truck Centre Ltd. who had to maintain the BBQ to keep the hungry line moving and satisfied.

The OPP BBQ on Thursday, July 24 raised $1000 for Friends of the Library hosted by Tallman Truck Centre Ltd. Join us this Thursday from 11:30 to 1 pm when G. Tackaberry & Sons Construction Co. Ltd. will host for the Big Brothers & Big Sisters.

For Advertising rates please contact Gord at gord@ngtimes.ca or call 613 258 6402 July 30,2014

10

www.ngtimes.ca

The North Grenville Times

The Voice of North Grenville

Huge potential for agribusiness in North Grenville

by Woody Armour This next election will be an important one.

At this time, North Grenville has the opportunity to develop an agribusiness complex centered in North Grenville and built around Kemptville College.

This is in contrast to the current council’s plan to build slow growth or no growth subdivisions and box stores while incurring significant debt in executing this policy.

The current council’s, and planning department's, passionate defense of this plan is nothing more than a cry for mediocrity. We can do better, with less debt.

At present, this region is the center of a number of agricultural businesses which are successful and growing; however, this is a disparate array of agribusiness companies.

With a functioning agricultural committee,

North Grenville would be in a position to capitalize on this situation and the growing trend in local food, in approximately four areas: specialty crops, bio-crops, local food production and food processing.

If we assemble this agribusiness cluster using the agricultural committee and a revitalized Kemptville College, we will accomplish three objectives. 1) We will enhance the region's agricultural production capabilities; 2) we will move some of the local economy from lower valued commodity products into higher valued specialty crops and secondary processing; 3) we will accelerate the local food movement in the region, which will produce immediate and noticeable financial benefits due to import replacement.

One of the principle reasons for assembling an

agribusiness cluster is that the world of agriculture is changing and the change is rapid. This change is of the same magnitude as the three field system which opened the door to large volume agriculture and the rise of industrial societies.

What is happening is that international trade barriers are coming down, allowing the free movement of agricultural goods. While this is happening, agricultural products are being developed that will stand the rigors of rapid long distant transportation.

While these two events are happening, trade lawyers and governments have agreed to allow protected names and districts in world trade areas. The result is that PARMA Ham is unique to Parma, Italy. STILTON cheese is unique to Stilton, Champagne is unique to the Champagne region of France, and HASKAPS

are unique to Saskatoon and U of S. These products are distributed and sold on the basis of being from a particular “region” or city.

The import of this is that trade in the western world is being done on the basis of region-to-region and that country-to-country is no longer the norm.

North Grenville could be one of these regions if the College and agribusiness aspect is well assembled.

When I proposed the brown cow solution, it was proposed in the light of the forgoing scenario. I was quite surprised when the task force rejected the idea with a short and abrupt: “It will not work”.

Well, there are at least five other similar businesses in Eastern Ontario, and all are profitable.

As with any new proposal, there are faults and barriers. The greatest barrier to this proposal is the current North Grenville council. This

council will not activate the currently existing agricultural committee.

Activating this committee will allow local expertise to gather together and develop this concept and to assist in the rebuilding of the college, as well as the surrounding small farms and local economy.

The last article ended with the comment that this one would offer a reason to participate in the next election. You have just been presented with a reason to participate in the next election.

For Advertising rates please contact Gord at gord@ngtimes.ca or call 613 258 6402

The North Grenville Times is Locally Owned and Operated

Local Public Health Unit Board looking for New Members Public health programs touch everyone in the community through a variety of services such as prenatal classes, parenting support, information on ticks, immunization clinics, restaurant inspections, wells, beach water sampling and much more.

July 30, 2014

11

Community members have a unique opportunity now to participate in these public health programs as the Board of Directors will have four provincial representative vacancies for community members over the next year.

The Board also has seven municipal representatives.

Potential provincial representatives are recommended by the Board and appointed by a provincial Order-in-Council for a term of up to three years, subject to renewal. Prospective candidates must be at least eighteen years of age and live in the one of the municipalities of Lanark County or the United Counties of Leeds and Grenville.

The Board is looking for individuals with a wide variety of interests such as child health, nutrition, physical activity, dental health, health e q u i t y, c o m m u n i c a b l e disease, environmental health, finance, business/ management, information technology, human resources, law, and/or communications.

Previous board/governance experience is not required but would be welcomed.

Retiring Board members Janet Lousley from North Grenville, and Jack Butt from Maitland have valued the contribution they have made as Board members

to promote and protect the health of residents in the Leeds, Grenville and Lanark region.

“It has been a privilege to participate on the Health Board - to work with people from a variety of backgrounds with a similar interest in healthy living,” says Lousley, “ As a retired dietitian, I have strong feelings about disease prevention and the mandate of LGLDHU is to promote & help provide information & services to do this. It has been great supporting the staff in this endeavour."

“Being the Chair of the Board of Health for the past five years has given me firsthand experience with the wonderful work done by our local public health unit staff for the residents of Leeds, Grenville and Lanark,” says Butt. “I encourage you to consider adding your voice to the Board.”

For more information about this exciting opportunity and the application form please go to the Public Health Unit website http://www. healthunit.org/aboutus/boh/ boh.htm or call the Health Action Line at 1-800-6605853. The application deadline is August 15, 2014.

Contact: Paula Stewart MD, FRCPC, Medical Officer of Health 613-345-5685 www.ngtimes.ca

The North Grenville Times

COMMUNITY EVENTS

CLASSIFIEDS

First 15 words are FREE for North Grenville Residents.

Extra Words: 50 cents a word SERVICES

Faced with a drinking problem? Perhaps AlcoholNutritional Counselling to ics Anonymous can help. customize a wellness plan Contact 613-316-6329 or onfor all your health concerns. line: District 48 aa w h o l e su m a p p r o ac h.co m 613-258-7133 Cinderella does housework, laundry & ironing, gardenSpinning lessons, 2nd & 3rd ing, shopping, closet & baseSun. each month, on spindle ment re-organization. 859or wheel, free spindel and 4644 wool. 613 269 4238.

Keep your parents or spouse Braided mat lessons, 2nd & at home. Cinderella has cer3rd Sun. each month at Be- tificate in Alzheimer, Demenginning Again School. 613 tia & Parkinson care. 859269 4238.

4644 Qualified English tutor: read- Helen’s Sewing Room All ing, writing, grammar, etc...I kinds of sewing 613 258 5584 make it fun! 613-269 2367.

Looking for Avon Products?

Call Joan at 258 7644

FOR RENT

Old Town Kemptville, 10 House Cleaning-Every work- Prescott St. - commercial ing Mother and Father needs retail space, 800 sq.ft., avail. a House Wife. Sandi 613-219- immediately. 258 0552.

7277 Kemptville 3 bedroom, w/ HANDYMAN, no job too big or separate kit/kiv/sin/fam on too small. I can do it all.Free main floor. Gas heat, nice estimates and references yard, parking for two cars, available. Paul 613-791-8597 walking distance to amenities, no pets. $1190.00 per DRUM LESSONS - Professional month + utilities Gary Durie, drummer/teacher accepting 613-720-5004 students. All levels welcome!

Bryan Valeriani 613 298 5913 www.drumhead.ca FOR SALE Rock My House Music Centre Bugatti laptop case, black offers lessons in Piano, Violin, leather, 3 zippered compartGuitar, Drums, Bass and Vocals. ments; new $100. 613 215 0651 613 258 5656 Antique Railway Bell, 17” Bowen Therapy. Restore your diam., made by Crystal metal. health. Pain, Respiratory, Diges- Best offier. 613 258 4519 tive & more. 613-799-3315. www.

Mastercraft spin saw kit, used BowenKemptville.ca once -$95; another brand I Can Sew It: Rhonda Cybul- new tool kit, $75. Email for skie-613-258-5248 Rhonda@ photos:Gilliantrojan@gmail. com or call 258 5558 ICanSewIt.ca Al’s Cleanup Services Dump runs, HAY 4x4.5 rounds, 600 lbs, Grass, Landscaping Al Scott R R mostly grass, excellent quality, #1 Oxford Station(613) 258-3847 Jon 613-227-3650 House Cleaning - Kemptville area. WOOD seasoned mixed hardFor quote call 613-294-0385 or wood, cut and split, delivery from $95 a cord, Jon 613-227dhlacombe@gmail.com 3650 Property Clean up, yards, garages, basements, loads to Dog crate (large metal) - $40; 3 dump,anything removed. 613- large dog beds (used) - $15 ea; Very large dog house, custom 258-7955 built - $300; 613-258-5558.

Sienna Fine Arts Art Classes and Supplies www.siennafinearts. Pug cross, house raised with children in rural setting. Good com 613-878-9706 with other dogs, crate & house Commercial/Residential clean- trained, will be 25-30 lbs, ing- Kemptville area. For quote dew claws removed, health email Mrandmrsclean613@gmail. checked, female, very friendly. Will deliver, pics by email: com or call 613-867-2184 houseflip@hotmail.com or call 613 797 5215. $425.

July 30,2014

The Voice of North Grenville

Firewood, cut, split and delivered $100/cord. Call Peter at 258-5504

July 31 Aug 3

Youngsters of Yore, 1:30 pm. Kemptville Public Library, 1:30 pm. Surprise!.

Rural United Ministry presents M usic in North Augusta Park at 1 pm.

Special guests include Ray & Glen Adams; Kathy W iltsie; Sonny M archand & Janet; Joyce Lindsay; Tom Trenholme, Louise & Louise; and Melany. Bring your picnic lunch. Freewill Offering.

Aug 9 "Cruise the Creek with the Friends of the Ferguson Forestry Centre".

Join us for a leisurely 2 hour paddle on the South Branch (Kemptville Creek) at 10 am. (Rain date Aug 10). A representative from D rifters Outdoors will guide us along the river. Meet at the Anniversary Park Boat Dock in the Ferguson Forest Centre. Bring your own kayak or canoe, or organise your own rental. Remember your lifejackets! Open to all, and free. Information: Call Monica W allace at 613 258 6544 or email at monwallace4@gmail.com Aug 14-17 Bluegrass Festival, Spencerville Fairgrounds, featuring some of Ontario’s finest Bluegrass bands. See website: www.southgrenvilleblugrassfestival.ca Aug 16 Kemptville Legion Best Ball at Rideau Glen Golf Course. Putting Contest at 10 am – Shot Gun Start at 11am. Cost $65 per person (includes green fees, golf cart, steak BBQ at the Legion). Registration call Chico Horricks at 613-978-7828. Deadline Aug 5, 2014.

HOUSE FOR SALE-317 Joseph St. 3 bedroom. Must see gardens. $299,000. 613-258-5151 WANTED Retired senior needs old car batteries - making canon balls (weights used for deep sea fishing). 258-6254 Wanted- Black Currants & Gooseberries (or other fruit) for jam & jelly sales to aide the Eric Gutknecht Memorial Bursary-a registered charity. Call Billy 258-4529

Weekly and recurring events

WORK WANTED

W ed

Painting Int/Ext, hedge trimming, house cleaning, eavestrough, interlock, concrete, driveway sealant.

Kelsy 613-215-0904 Need a bathroom remodel? Experienced, licensed plumber specializing in bathroom renovations, drywall, tile and carpentry. 613 519 5274

Thurs

Tues

HELP WANTED Grenville Gardens offers a wide range of gardening services for commercial and residential properties in the North Grenville area.

We are currently looking for enthusiastic, experienced labourers.License and plant knowledge an asset. Please send resume to heatheracranek@gmail. com

Fri

Sat Sun

FIREARMS AND HUNTER SAFETY COURSES Beginning Sept. 2nd Evenings, in Kemptville.

Minimum age 12.

Pre-registration required, limited seating.

Tony Gundy Home:258-7816 Cell: 355-2607, Office 258-1876

M ,W ,F

The North Grenville Photography Club - Meeting first W ednesday of every month at the Auditorium at the Municipal Centre on Hwy 44. For more info see ngphotoclub.ca.

Bingo- First and third W ednesday of the month, Kemptville Legion. Games start at 1 pm. All welcome. Refreshments available.

Klub 67 Euchre closed for the summer season....will resume euchre on W ednesday, September 10.

The Branch Artisans Guild, North Grenville Community Church,, 2659 Concession Street every 3 rd Tuesday, 7 pm. New members welcomed!

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 1 st & 3 rd Thurs. of the month, 7 pm at O’Farrell’s Financial Services, Cty Rd 44. Info, call 258-7665.

BNI Netw orking Group Breakfast- Alumni Building, University of Guelph, 7-8:30am. Call 613-258-0553 for more information.

Bridge- St. John’s United Church, 12:15 pm. Cost $4. "All levels of bridge players welcome. Come discover Duplicate Bridge. "Info, contact Sandra at 613-258-2691.

M others of Preschoolers Support Group-St.John’s United Church, 6:30-8 pm.

W hether you’re a townie, rural, stay-at-home, working, teen, adoptive, specialneeds, single or married, MOPS is for you! For more information, call Angie Brown at 613-223-3979.

Kemptville Cruise Night, H wy 43 Car Club, May 2 to Sept. 26 at Food Basics – 6 - 9 pm. Rod Rafter, 613-258-7567 or www.Hwy43CarClub.com for more information.

Beth Donovan Hospice Companion W alk for those Living in Grief. Please join us at 11:50 am in the parking lot of the North Grenville Community Church, 2659 Concession Road. Hospice volunteers (wearing red) will lead the walk. For more info, call the Hospice 258-9611.

The Canadian Foodgrains Garden M arket, 8:30 -11:30 am, St. John's United Church parking lot, 400 Prescott St. There will be fresh organic vegetables, homemade baking, plants and preserves.

Kemptville Kinsman Farmers' M arket, 200 Sanders St. (the B&H parking lot) 12-4pm, rain or shine. Come and meet your local producers and checkout our FREE Kid Zone".

Free co-ed Ultimate Frisbee, 10:30-noon at Riverside Park. All skill levels welcome, 16+.

Kemptville and Area W alking Group, Municipal Centre - Early birds: 8 am, others 8:30 am. Contact: Eva 258-4487.

TAKING PART IN OUR COMMUNITY

LIVING / VOLUNTEERING / SHOPPING / REPORTING/ SPONSORING

Send in your letters to the editor to editor@ ngtimes.ca 12

www.ngtimes.ca

The North Grenville Times

The Voice of North Grenville

CROSSWORD

ACROSS 1. After-bath powder 5. 2nd person singular of shall 10. Buttocks 14. Two-toed sloth 15. Quality of being funny 16. Greek letter 17. Thwart 18. Creator 20. Diplomatic 22. Distinguished 23. Website address 24. Snouts 25. Abasement 32. Orderly grouping 33. Comfortable 34. A parcel of land 37. Letters, etc.

CLASSIFIEDS:

First 15 words free if submitted by email.

Extra word 50 cents, photo $10, border $2, shading $5.

Submit to classifieds@ngtimes.ca.

Email must include name, address and phone #.

Must be related to North Grenville and be paid in advance by paypal!

38. Blow up 39. 71 in Roman numerals 40. Eastern Standard Time 41. Strike 42. Donated 43. Making defamatory remarks 45. Pleasant 49. Indian bread 50. A dais 53. Try 57. Written material 59. Anagram of "Silo" 60. V V V V 61. Washbowl 62. Component of urine 63. Makes a mistake 64. Place 65. Char

DOWN 1. Tussock 2. Dwarf buffalo 3. Nonclerical 4. Relating to the arts 5. Ought 6. Throw 7. French for "Friend" 8. Balcony section 9. Snip 10. A keyboard instrument 11. Anagram of "Store" 12. Redress 13. Small open pies 19. A stupid foolish person 21. Wear away by rubbing 25. British title 26. Historical periods 27. Fortitude 28. Bitter 29. Gloats 30. Drive forward 31. Frequently, in poetry 34. 66 in Roman numerals 35. Beasts of burden 36. Bell sound 38. Large flightless bird 39. Woody 41. Besmirch 42. Annoying insect 44. Have in mind 45. Look closely 46. Willow 47. Express audibly 48. Pepperwort 51. Applies lightly 52. French for "State" 53. Diva's solo 54. Bog 55. Urgent request 56. Russian emperor 58. Utilize

SUDOKU Easy

The North Grenville Times is Locally Owned and Operated

Medium

For Advertising rates please contact Peter at peter@ngtimes.ca

or call 613 989 2850

Hard

Solution to last week’s Crossword

PRINTING & COPY CENTRE

Call The North Grenville Times

613-258-5083

Solutions to last week’s Sudoku

July 30, 2014

13

www.ngtimes.ca

The North Grenville Times

The Voice of North Grenville

Kemptville Little League Senior Team play strong in finals in the Provincial Championships

by Calvin Medynski The Senior Wildcats travelled to Oakville this past week to participate in the Senior Ontario Little League Baseball Provincial Championships for 15/16 year olds, with the winner advancing to the Canadians in Victoriaville, Quebec.

The overall theme for this team for the week would be overcoming adversity and teamwork .

This team is made up of players from the entire Seaway District #7 from Cornwall to Brockville and was formed in late June after having a tough time finding a coach to lead these talented kids in the right direction.

These provincial championships faced some of the same challenges as Kemptville in hosting the Junior championships earlier this month, with rain

affecting scheduled games.

The first game the Wildcats played was against the defending Champions from East Nepean and after getting rid of some early rust not playing for two days, the Wildcats put up a good fight but dropped a tough 5-1 decision.

On their second day, the Wildcats were faced with the uncommon task of playing two games in one day due to earlier rain, but

were up for the challenge.

In the first game, they played the Mississippi Sox and the Sox proved to be no match for a determined squad as the Wildcats won 20-2 in 4 innings in a mercy game. The host squad from Oakville was next up and they presented little challenge to a bunch of hungry cats as the Kemptville squad won again 23-2 in another 4 inning mercy game . On

Wednesday, the Wildcats were feeling good after a two day sweep as they faced the South Ottawa Blues. Again the Wildcats took no mercy as they handed the Blues a 13-0 defeat after 4 innings to improve their record to 3-1 and setup a meeting with the South Side Selects from Thunder Bay in a winner take all battle for first place after the completion of the round robin.

The Wildcats left their best performance of the round robin to last as they rode the strong pitching performance from Spencer Heldens who at one point had thrown 30 consecutive strikes, and strong defensive play of Josh Black in centerfield who made many great catches with his outstanding speed, to beat the previously unbeaten Thunder Bay squad 3-2 to capture first place going into the semifinals.

In the semi finals, the Wildcats faced the South Ottawa Blues and again, like the earlier match, the Wildcats proved their strength as they won 16-3 in a 4 inning mercy to setup a rematch with the East Nepean Eagles who handed the Wildcats their only loss in the round robin. The final was a classic pitching duo. After 4 innings, the game was tied at 0-0 but in the fifth inning, East Nepean put 4 runs on the board and the Wildcats, who couldn’t get those runs back, dropped a 4-0 decision after a very hard fought battle.

This was Kemptville’s first year fielding a Senior team after having success at the Minor, Major and Junior levels; they showed that KDLL continues to grow into a strong league. Down the road, these talented players could launch a Big League team of 17-19 year olds for KDLL.

Kemptville Minor Wildcats are off to the Ontario Little League Provincial Championship

Kemptville Wildcat All-Star Minors win the district and are headed to the provincial championships. L-R top row: Coaches, Dan Piche, Scott Mather and Jason Broad. Middle row: Andrew Thompson, Trent Rae, Collin Van Houf, Jordan Papineau, Keton Mather, Will Colbourne, Simon Piche and Adam Sterkenberg. Front row: Wesley Finner, Evan Cory, Aaron Mather and Austin Rivet.

by Mary-Anne Leang The Kemptville Minor Wildcats are off to the Ontario Provincial championships after winning the District 7 playdowns. The victory is a huge accomplishment for these 10 & 11 year old boys who have worked very hard throughout this spring and summer at learning the game and improving their skills.

The provincials are being held in Nepean where teams from all over the province, with some travelling from as far as Windsor, will compete to represent Ontario at the Canadian Championships.

July 30,2014

This year, the minor Wi l d c a t s h a v e b e e n competitive throughout the season in beating some very good Ottawa teams, as well as competing against American teams

and making it all the way to the semi-final of three tournaments. Those were great learning experiences as the boys put those tough experiences behind them and used them as motivation throughout the playdowns. In the semi-final and final games this past week, the boys only allowed a total of two runs in their wins over Cornwall and Brockville. It was a complete team effort as the pitching, defence and batting all contributed to the championship.

The players are extremely proud to represent their communities and are looking forward to the next challenge, where they will put their skills to the test against the best in the province.

14

www.ngtimes.ca

The North Grenville Times

The Voice of North Grenville

Moex Property Maintenance Inc

Summer is well underway; a time to relax and smell the flowers. With all things green and growing, it is a perfect time to evaluate your landscape design. Perhaps to create a new bed, to add a wall or to move a patio. Let Moex Property Maintenance help. Moex offers a wide range of landscaping, design and maintenance services to customers in Kemptville and the North Grenville area, as well as Manotick, Greely and the Ottawa area.

Kurt Gebhardt, a lifelong resident of North Grenville, works with clients to transform their visions into reality, adding finishing touches to enhance your outdoor living space. Outdoor living spaces have become increasingly popular, adding to both the “curb appeal” of your home and increasing its value. Entrance walkways, patios, trees and low-maintenance gardens bring the best return on your investment. Studies have established a 100-200% recovery value on landscaping investments at the point of sale.

Proportion is key. Garden beds are too often undersized for both the plantings and the house.

The entrance way to your home should feel open and inviting; a narrow walkway placed too close to the home can seem restrictive.

Be proactive. Adjustments to a landscape design are easy to make in the planning stages. Alterations to size and layout can be costly and time consuming when pavers are being installed.

Things to consider when planning your patio: utilization of space; privacy requirements; balance of sun and shade to accommodate both plant/tree growth and personal comfort; aesthetic use of light to soften or accent hardscaping.

Use what you have on hand to help you visualize your design.

Garden hoses and ropes can be used to outline patios and potential garden areas. Rearrange your furniture and cooking appliances to determine flow, functionality and safety.

For larger landscape undertakings, Moex has a full line of equipment (operator included), which is available for rent by the hour or the day. If a load of topsoil, sand, mulch, river stone or gravel is needed for your project, Moex offers small load deliveries to your home. Prices vary according to location.

The Moex Property Maintenance Inc website has a wealth of information. A portfolio offers a sampling of completed projects; an array of photos highlights available services.

To make an appointment to discuss your landscape ideas, call or use the website. Phone us at: 613-258-6805 or use the “Contact us” page on our website: www.moexinc.com. Our office is located at: Moex Property Maintenance Inc, 813 French Settlement Rd., Kemptville, Ontario

“4 for $40” Student Summer Special!

Come join us for the months of May through August Pay only $40/month + HST! Savings of up to 50%! other membership specials available Terms & conditions apply. Ask us for details

July 30, 2014

15

www.ngtimes.ca

The North Grenville Times

“Cruise the Creek with the Friends of the Ferguson Forestry Centre” Join us August 9 for a leisurely 2 hour paddle on the South Branch (Kemptville Creek) at 10 am. (Rain date Aug 10). A representative from Drifters Outdoors will guide us along the river. Meet at the Anniversary Park Boat Dock in the Ferguson Forest Centre. Bring your own kayak or canoe, or organise your own rental.

Remember your lifejackets! Open to all, and free. Information: Call Monica Wallace at 613 258 6544 or email at monwallace4@gmail.com

The Voice of North Grenville

Spencerville hosts South Grenville Bluegrass Festival

by Beth Nicol The 1st Annual South Grenville Bluegrass Festival will be held on the Spencerville Fair Grounds from August 14 – August 17.

Since January, a committee of devoted volunteers have planned, raised funds and booked entertainment. They have met with potential sponsors and sought out vendors. Finally the time is near. Now all that is needed for a successful festival weekend is you.

The lineup for the weekend includes traditional, progressive and gospel performances. Come enjoy the sounds of: The Dusty Drifters, the Monroe Sisters, Grass Under Fire, County Road 44, Sweet Grass, Blue River Band, County Road 5 Bluegrass Band, Willow Ridge, Jan Purcell and Pine Road, Concession 23, Hacks and Buggies and Maple Hill.

Thursday evening will feature an Open Mic hosted by The Pie Plates. Friday evening and Saturday’s shows will be hosted by Gerry Morell.

Maple Hill will host Sunday morning’s Gospel Stage.

Raynard’s Music will provide the sound. All shows will be held in the Drummond Building; don’t forget to bring your lawn chairs.

Considering the lineup, the cost of entry is the best of any festival in the area. Until August 1, the price for the whole weekend is $ 50. After

July 30,2014

16

that date, the cost increases to $55. Children under 12 are free. At the gate, the cost for Thursday night’s Open Mic is $5; Friday’s performances (5 pm - on) $15; Saturday’s performances (10 am. - on) $25; Sunday’s Gospel Stage (10 am – noon) $15. Wrist bands must be worn at all times. There is only limited parking on the fairgrounds, the exception being designated handicapped parking at the Drummond Building.

The gates open on Wednesday for campers.

The site can accommodate 250 RVs for rough camping.

There are specific rules governing both the camp ground and performance areas. No amplified music is allowed in the camping area. Pets must be leashed at all times and are not allowed in the concert area. No glass containers can be brought into the concert area.

For your refreshment needs, the Spencerville Legion will be running the kitchen in the Drummond Building and there will be many vendors selling their wares on the fairground. A licenced bar will be available.

For Advance Tickets, contact Kim Wallace by phone: 613-883-3126 or by email: southgrenvillebluegrass@ gmail.com Pertinent information can be found on the website: www.southgrenvillebluegrassfestival.ca

www.ngtimes.ca