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The Hare E. Fotter Run - Run with the Hare
Kevin White from Classic Graphics, Mary Boucher, Special Events for KDH, Sergeant Craig McCormick and Susie and Mike MacIntosh from Total Move Management
by David Shanahan Craig McCormick has been a well-known and well respected member of our community since 1997. Serving as a Sergeant with the local detachment of the O.P.P., Craig and his family love living in North Grenville and they hope never to leave here. Over the years, his on and off duty experi-
ences here have made him deeply concerned about the state of mental health among the community’s young people. Increased use of social networking sites has led to a noticeable increase in cyber bullying and has raised other issues that can haunt the minds of young people trying to cope with complex and conflicted lives. It has be-
come more and more urgent that support systems are put in place, both for young people and their parents, that will allow them to talk about the issues that confront them, and deal with the traumas and challenges they face daily. Craig is not someone to sit back and brood over problems, so he has begun to set in motion a plan for
a new community event that will raise the profile of this issue and also raise the funds necessary to establish those support systems that are needed. Craig explains his plan: “I am in the early stages of setting up the 1st Annual HARE E. FOTTER RUN (an imaginary character as an ‘outside the box event crusader’). It would be in support of a
future Kemptville District Hospital Mental Awareness/Wellness Program. All funds donated will go towards the purchase of TeleHealth Ontario Equipment, with the end goal of providing the community with better access to mental health services. I am dedicated to making this a first rate ancontinued on page 2
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The North Grenville Times continued from front page nual event where people from all walks of life and areas will come out to run/walk in North Grenville for such a worthy cause”. It is too late this year to get something started on those lines, so Craig has instead decided to start the ball rolling with a half marathon that is taking place in Ottawa in September. His participation will bring publicity in North Grenville to the 2014 Hare E. Fotter Run, and begin the fundraising. “My ½ marathon challenge will kick start the fundraising phase to aid in bringing a top notch Mental Health Awareness/Wellness Program to the Kemptville District Hospital. Every penny will count to make this local Mental Health Awareness/ Wellness Program a reality”. The money he raises will go towards setting up a TeleHealth unit in North Grenville. Working with the KDH, Craig is looking for sponsors for the September 22nd Marathon. Already, Total Move Management, New Found Memories and Classic Graphics have signed up, and Rob Hawkins has built a web site for the project. You can find it at: http://www.hefr.ca. He is also asking local businesses to sell special bracelets at $2 each. Any business donating $500 or more will get a photo op from the NG Times. His sole reason for going public in this article is “to challenge local and area businesses to jump on board for a cause/ service that should be offered at every hospital for young and not so young!” Individuals or businesses wanting to help support this unique project can contact Craig through the website, or via e-mail at cmccormick@telus.blackberry. net.
Can the Municipality save Fetherson Park? by David Shanahan The eighty residents of Fetherston Park are looking to the Municipality of North Grenville to help them save their homes, after they received notice that they could be effectively evicted within a couple of months. Although the Municipality referred to an engineer’s report as a reason for declaring the property unsafe for residents, it seems that it was actually a directive from the Ministry of the Environment that initiated the crisis. The Directive was issued to the Municipality on May 27, just before the notice went out to residents at Fetherston stating that the faulty septic system at the Park was a health hazard. But the Ministry actually required the Municipality to do something about the problem. Not only was the Municipality to monitor the defective system, they were instructed to “take all necessary and appropriate action to deal with any breakouts of sewage to the natural environment and any other mal-
functioning of the sewage works that may impair the quality of the surface water or groundwater or that may impact on human health”. The response of the Municipality was to evict the residents with ninety days notice. The Park had been set up by a company which went into bankruptcy in 2008, and the owner of the property died that year. The property then came under the control of a Trustee, Raymond Chabot Grant Thornton, who has failed to find a buyer for the land. The Municipality has likewise failed to come up with a solution to the problem. According to CBC reports, the Trustee has now abandoned the property because it would cost more to fix the septic system than the property is worth. It has been suggested that the answer nay now lie with the Municipality. They could assume ownership of the land, in lieu of tax arrears at least, and then pay to have the system fixed. This need not cost the $750,000 that has been quoted, if the so-called “Bog” system
is installed. This has been used in Osgoode to good effect and it would be worthwhile to examine this option before deciding on anything further. To reimburse the taxpayers of North Grenville, the residents of Fetherston Park would either pay a “mortgage” type of arrangement to the Municipality, or establish a co-op structure at the Park, and enter a leasing arrangement with North Grenville. At a meeting with the Municipality last week, residents were told by municipal officials that, no matter what suggestions might be forthcoming, the 90-day deadline imposed on them would not change. However, it seems that only the Municipality is in a position to effect change at Fetherston. Unless about eighty local residents are to lose their homes and investments, North Grenville needs to do as the Ministry of the Environment has instructed them and take all necessary and appropriate action. This, you might think, ought to be something more than simply evicting the problem.
Special Summer Author Visit By Brian Dwyer, NGPL North Grenville Public Library is hosting the program Nelleke’s Netherlands on Wednesday July 31st from 1-2:30. Come to the library to listen to local author Petra McElrea read about her childhood adventures growing up in the Netherlands. During this literacy based program there will be exciting crafts and activities for the children to enjoy. This program is intended for children of seven years of age and up. Please call 613-2584711 or email summerstudent@ngpl.ca to register. This program is part of our Summer Reading Program Go!. For more information about other programs visit www.ngpl. ca or pick up our brochure at the Library.
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A sure cure for cynicism by David Shanahan Well, the people of North Grenville have done it again. Whenever cynicism hits, think about this latest story of a community in action. It doesn’t start well. When Colinda found herself raising three children on her own, and when her son Jesse was confined to a wheelchair, it became necessary to have work done on her home to make it accessible for Jesse. The first contractor she found took her money and disappeared. Colinda was left with unfinished work, a ramp that did not meet code and needs to be re-done and a mess. The second contractor did some work and took her money and left, leaving the job unfinished. Colinda was out of money, and out of trust after these despicable contractors had taken advantage of her. But the call went out, and Vicky Rigby and Candace Sceviour-Hay responded. They organised their husbands and set up a Facebook page, getting the word out to local businesses that there was a need in the community. The response has been overwhelming and a sure cure for cynicism. Over the past weekend, so many
people turned up to help with the work, or brought food and drinks, or supplied material, equipment or manual labour, that it will take some space to name them all. In fact, some people remain anonymous because they were passing by, saw what was happening, and joined in. Or they went home and came back with tools or supplies and joined the workers. All sections of our community, from individuals up to corporations like Canadian Tire and McDonalds, took part in a weekend of work to make one family’s life better in very hard times. The B&H supplied a BBQ, hamburgers, hot dogs, buns and ice. First Stop Equipment Rentals donated the rental of a sander. The Kemptville 73's turned up on Saturday afternoon to lend their strong support. Local contractors and building supply stores, such as Rona, Jeff's Home Improvements, Kenmore Aluminum, Kemptville Windows and Kitchens, and so many others, have restored the reputation of their trades and given us all something to be proud of. Y101 Bootscooters, Mark and Bev Papausek, provided a large money donation to buy materials
Letters to the Editor Dear Sir/Madam: I feel I should address the misconceptions about Old Town Kemptville and the relationship it enjoys with the Municipality that were expressed in your recent editorial. (Two Battling Visions, July 10, 2013) You suggest that “it’s time to give up on Municipal involvement” in the downtown’s economic development and that improving the facade of businesses and residences in the RideauSanders triangle is a waste of time because “it didn’t work on Prescott Street”. Nothing could be further The North Grenville Times is published weekly by North Grenville Times Inc.
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from the truth and while I understand you’ve a right to your opinion, I’d encourage you to listen to the businesses and the customers in Old Town who hold very different views. The amount of time and attention, to say nothing of the funds expended, by the Municipality on issues related to the development of our downtown is unequalled by any other local government in Eastern Ontario, that I know of. However, government is limited in what they can do and I’m glad you’ve come to that understanding (although it pains you, apparently). However, I’d
that were needed. And one good deed led to so many more. For example, Vicky reports that: “we had a worker who indicated that he could only donate his time this weekend, as his wife was quite sick and had to have surgery. His wife came Saturday to help as much as she could under the circumstances. Another lady, seeing this workers post about his wife, showed up to the work site with a hand made quilt for her hospital stay”. And how about this lovely chain of deeds: “Another woman posted on the site that her heart went out to our cause, as her husband had recently been in an accident and was now a quadriplegic. She also needed work done to accommodate a wheelchair, so she could empathize. She offered her services and, in turn, our volunteers offered to help her with renovations as well”. The individuals who helped also showed outstanding goodness and grace. Candace told us about some of them. “On his third day of working, one worker felt ill but still came to finish the job; one had to leave early because his daughter was sick, but came back the next day. One was needed by his fa-
ther, and another worker is the coach of his daughter's soccer team. He came to work in between games.” There was such a spirit of togetherness at Colinda’s home that special t-shirts appeared, with “Jesse’s Crew” printed on them, donated by Sew Kool. They can be seen in the photographs in this is-
say, let government do what the private sector can’t. Your expectation that the Municipality can do more than just create the right conditions to stimulate private investment downtown were apparently dashed at the RideauSanders Revitalization Information meeting you report on (but didn’t attend, I might add). Creating those conditions involves bringing the disparate and often conflicting parties to the table to discuss development issues and involving the community at the early stages of envisioning what a revitalized area might look like. The Old Town Kemptville Business Im-
provement Area is actively involved with those consultations. The small family-run businesses downtown are helping to shape plans that we strongly believe will drive investment and growth. Believe me, downtown building owners and businesses are not passive pawns in some imagined devious scheme imposed by the Municipality to destroy Old Town, quite the opposite they’re taking advantage of the opportunities the Planning and Economic Development Director and his staff are providing to drive the agenda. There’s no need to advocate “let business do their thing” They are. We are blessed in this
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sue, worn by just some of the volunteers who were part of this special day. The amount of work done over the weekend was quite amazing. This was completely due to the help and support of every single individual and local business that got behind the cause of one family. The work has been well begun, but there
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community to have an artist like Don Munz who volunteers his time and talents to help us imagine the future. We rely on historians like yourself to help us savour our past. If you’re of the opinion that the beautification of Prescott and Clothier Streets (which everyone I’ve spoken to says is a vast improvement to the area) somehow missed the mark in terms of historical accuracy then your voice was absent at the recent community consultation. Finally,the businesses in Old Town Kemptville; new ones like Heather ’s Healthy Harvest and Candy for You and older established ones,
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like Grahame’s Bakery, O’Heaphy’s Irish Pub and Home Hardware have only been able to survive the Siege of 2013 because of the loyalty of their regular customers. They’ve dodged dump trucks and driven detours to patronize the unique stores, restaurants and professional services downtown. For them Prescott Street works and they refuse to give up. It’s a shame you don’t feel the same. Sincerely Su Sally, Chair on behalf of the Executive Committee Old Town Kemptville BIA For a response, see page 11
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The North Grenville Times need a reliable, dependable source of energy and no viable alternative has been found yet. Wind and solar can supply so much energy, but nothing remotely close to replacing what we get from fossil fuels. Whether we like it or not, that is the case and will stay the case for who knows for how long. How are we to transport the oil? Recent tragic events at Lac Megantic have shown how easily rail transportation can result in devastation. We have rail lines running through North Grenville. Do we really want more than 100 million litres of oil per day going through our community along those tracks, or along the roads? The current pipeline has proved to be safe and dependable: the retrofitted oil pipe is still the safest way of moving oil around that we have, or
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Pipelines in North Grenville by Mayor Dave Gordon Ever since I took part in a CBC interview on the issue of an oil pipeline through North Grenville, there has been some confusion and upset for some residents about what the situation really is. On the one hand, this is not something that should immediately concern people, because no decision has been taken about whether there even will be an oil pipeline through this area. The product from the oil sands may also be sent west or south from Alberta. But there is a possibility that the oil will be sent east to the coast, and then it will be passing through the municipality. So it is a good thing that we discuss
the possibility now, so we have people informed and ready for whatever decision is reached. Many of our residents, maybe most of them in fact, do not know that there is already a pipeline running through North Grenville, designed to carry natural gas. It has been there for decades, and the fact that people don’t know about it is important. It means that there has been no trouble associated with the pipeline in all those years. This current pipeline would be retrofitted to carry oil, should that decision be made. Only about one kilometre of pipe runs through NG. I owned land in Goulbourn when that pipeline was put in, and I can tell you it was an impressive operation. You need to see
the actual pipes to understand how well-constructed it is. The people from TransCanada, who own the pipeline, were careful to consult with us, both then and now, to make sure all aspects of the work were understood. They have met with our CAO and myself, as well as with the full Council, to explain what would be involved. That meeting was broadcast on COGECO for all to see. We are a carbon-based society: we need oil for almost every part of our lives. Industry, transport, farming, all depend on oil for their activities. Without oil, we can’t harvest crops, transport them, process them, and deliver food to the stores, for example. Now there are many who don’t like this dependance, but it is still a fact of life, and will remain so for the foreseeable future. We
The Voice of North Grenville are likely to have. Of course, accidents can happen, spills can happen; but no system is completely safe. But the pipelines are well regulated, and spills are taken care of and can be cleaned up. Lives are not lost. But a rail or road accident can have, as we know, really disastrous results. As a country, we must end our dependence on foreign oil supplies. Events in oil-producing countries leave us very vulnerable. Prices are not in our hands. Canada must produce more of our own energy. The oil-producing regions of this country are prospering from the oil industry. The entire nation needs to secure supplies of oil. The Energy East project would help do that. Faced squarely, the alternatives are to transport the oil by rail or by pipeline. So soon after the Lac Megantic tragedy, it
is hard to see people choosing rail, especially when the natural gas pipeline has been in operation since the 1970's without incident or accident. Let’s, by all means, have a public discussion about this issue. But let’s stick to reality. We don’t want the same arguments about dependence on fossil fuels, and we don’t want scare-mongering. Let’s deal with the facts and the situation as it is today, and will be for the foreseeable future. That is the only helpful kind of discussion to have. And rest assured: when it comes to the pipeline discussion, when and if it occurs, my main concern would be the health and safety of our residents and our community and our environment of North Grenville, first, before we move forward in any discussion.
An open letter to the Mayor of North Grenville: SAY NO TO THE TAR SANDS PIPELINE Dear David Gordon: On July 16, you told CBC Radio that you are “very happy” about TransCanada Corp.’s plan to pump tar sands oil through the Rideau River and across North Grenville. I hope you’ll read my reply with an open mind, and join in opposing this dangerous and destructive project. The first thing to understand about this plan is that TransCanada will not be pumping regular crude oil but thick tar sands gunk, diluted with volatile chemicals so it will flow through the pipe. That poisonous brew is called diluted bitumen, or ‘dilbit.’ Any oil spill is bad, but dilbit spills are horrendous. The solvents evaporate, releasing cancer-causing chemicals into the air, and complete removal of bitumen from soil and water is just about impossible. On average, there are two pipeline spills every week in Canada. Older pipelines are particularly vulnerable, and this one is over 55 years old. So the question is not if the pipeline will leak, but when and where. In July 2010, a 40-yearold pipeline carrying dilbit burst in Michigan, forcing July 24, 2013
closure of 40 kilometres of the Kalamazoo River. Most of the bitumen sank to the bottom, where it continues to release poison into the water. Nearby homes were evacuated because high levels of benzene, a known carcinogen, were found in the air. Three years and over $800 million later, Enbridge still has not completed the cleanup. Imagine a similar break in the section of TransCanada’s pipe that will cross the Rideau River near Highway 416. Boating, swimming and fishing would be banned, from Kemptville to midtown Ottawa. Crops grown nearby would be unsalable. Children and the elderly would be particularly vulnerable to the noxious fumes. Homes near the river would lose all value. The risk is simply unacceptable. And if the leak isn’t in the river? Ask the people of Mayflower, Arkansas, where a pipeline carrying dilbit from Alberta burst just four months ago. Dilbit flowed into a residential neighborhood, contaminating the soil and poisoning a nearby lake. High levels of carcinogens were found in the air. Most
of the residents have had to leave, and the few that remain face serious health threats. On CBC Radio, you said no one has died from a pipeline leak. You should have added the word “yet.” The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency says that after a leak like the one in Kalamazoo, “dissolved components of the dilbit … could be slowly released back to the water column for many years … and could cause longterm chronic toxicological impacts.” In other words, the threat to life continues long after cleanup crews have moved on to the next disaster. But perhaps there is an upside? On CBC, you said that the proposed pipeline would allow east coast refineries to process Canadian oil, reducing dependence on oil from other countries. But Canada’s east coast refineries aren’t designed to process the ultra heavy oil this pipeline will carry. Anyway, as the Globe and Mail reported on July 18, the oil companies don’t want to refine it in Canada. Their aim is to “move landlocked North American crude to coastal mar-
Map shows the location of the current pipeline at the top, traversing the extreme north east of North Grenville for about one kilometre. kets where it would fetch international prices.” If it gets to the coast it will be shipped overseas, where prices are higher. So what North Grenville faces is all downside and no upside -- an everpresent threat of environmental disaster, and no benefits at all. The threats to North Grenville are bad enough, but there is a bigger issue. If we allow this line to cross our town, we will be complicit in what has accurately been called the greatest environmental crime in history, the mining of Alberta’s Tar Sands. It has already created major health problems for the First Nations whose lands are being destroyed, and it is a prime contributor to global climate change. The simple fact is this: more pipelines equals more tar sands mining – and that means more
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greenhouse gas emissions. The CO2 embedded in the tar sands, all by itself, is enough to push global warming far over the red line. As noted climate scientist James Hansen says, if the tar sands are fully exploited, it will be “game over” for world’s climate. I don’t believe the people of North Grenville want to support the appalling destruction of First Nations’ lives and land, or the fast-rising temperatures that are already raising sea levels and causing extreme weather around the world. Like North Grenville, Toronto faces a proposal to pump dilbit through the city in an aging pipeline. Conservation authorities there say that the plan could endanger the city’s drinking water and air. So in February Toronto’s City Council voted unanimously to participate in National Energy Board
hearings, to ensure that the city’s residents, homes and waterways are protected. You and North Grenville Municipal Council should do at least as much. Working together, the people of North Grenville can stop this project. We can keep our town and the Rideau River free of dilbit. We can help end the devastation of First Nations lands. And we can help slow the climate change crisis. Sincerely, Ian Angus Ian Angus is an environmental writer who lives in North Grenville. For Advertising rates please contact Gord at gord@ngtimes.ca or call 613 258 6402 www.ngtimes.ca
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This diary of a hiking trip by two Kemptville brothers in 1936 was part of a collection donated to the NG Archives recently by Heather Morrison, daughter of the diary’s writer, and we are very grateful to her for the gift to the community. 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. Imagine any boys of that age doing the same trip today. One further detail to ponder: note how, in the few days the trip took, they were able to write letters home to their father, a Presbyterian minister in Kemptville, and get letters back from him, picked up at local post offices along the way. The casual way in which they could buy food from local farmers and sleep in the barns they passed, brings feelings of nostalgia at the loss of more innocent times.
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Our Hike - 1936 by George Morrison Thursday, July 2: Got started at 7.15. The luggage was pretty heavy. Stopped at shady places. Watched 7.30 train head for Ottawa, making it in an hour. At one resting place we had a little talk with four farmers. The loads seemed to get lighter. Played catch at one stop. Got to the mouth of the branch at about 8.30. Sat on a fence and talked with a farmer who was mowing. Climbed a tall pine and were able to see one spire of Kemptville, and a good view of the Rideau, including the mouth. Crows nest in it. Met a farmer told that there was a few cottages and good camping grounds a mile further on. When we got there we were going to camp by a cottage called Bay View but we found a much better place a little farther on. We pitched the tent and had a refreshing swim. It was about 1.45 when we began to eat. Had
comes the rain in torrents, the tent leaks like sieve and puddles form on the floor of the tent. We take the equipment and ourselves into a nearby garage. The man asks us who we are and we find out that he is a relation to the Gordon’s in Ottawa. His last name is Wallace. We ate supper in the garage and then went down town to phone. I make a survey of our equipment and we bought a can of salmon. Met a nice fellow a little younger than Ken named Bob Westell. He’s the Anglican Rector’s son. The Wallaces are good enough to give us lodging for the night. Saturday, July 4: Had no trouble in sleeping last night because we were dead tired and also because we slept in a feather bed. Had breakfast in the garage. Then we rolled up the tent and got things ready to go. Went down and got a letter from the parents. Got started at 2. We felt good and made great time. It was getting real stormy looking so we ran on to the next farm. A young fellow owned it and he let us sleep in the boat house that jutted out over the river. From feather bed to boat-house floor - ahem! Sunday, July 5: After breakfast we washed up some dishes and towels. Went and visited an old log
3 buns, 3 slices of bacon, an egg and some milk each. It looks as if it is going to rain. Went seven hot miles in the morning so we figured we can take an afternoon off to fool around in. On the way here we passed Mr. Lecon delivering mail. I went to a farm (Shepherd’s) and bought 4 eggs and milk. Dr. Raby drove by . Had another swim. Supper made up of sardines, swiss..[?], eggs, posting and milk. Dishes. Then Ken went to the farm house and got a loaf of bread, while I packed for the night. We were just going to turn in when out came Ella and Lorne bring along the forgotten macaroons. But they were pretty soft and the mosquitos drove them home. We tucked in soon afterwards. Friday, July 3: Didn’t get started until 9.15 because it rained a little. Met Alfie Lecon. Started to storm so we got into a farmer’s barn and had dinner there. Had the enjoyable job of cleaning up the kit after an egg had broken in it. However, got going again and came to a summer resort where the lighthouse and a bunch of fancy cottages were. Boy, what a storm is coming up. We can’t make Kars before it rains, so I ask a farmer if we can sleep back near the river. He isn’t too willing so, when Shorty comes along, we took a lift into Kars, which was about a mile away. I didn’t like the idea of taking a ride on our hike but I guess it was the sensible thing to do. We go to the other side of the town and find a good spot there. It starts to rain and we pitch in a hurry. Down
house over 100 years old, the oldest on the Rideau. Got my picture taken in front of it. The farmer who lent us his boat house came down. His name is A. Davidson. Had a dinner over a fire for the first time in two days. After dinner we pealed our shirts and lay out on the front of the boat house that went over the water. Watched them milk, then had supper. We’re going to pack so that we will get to Manotick before breakfast tomorrow. We’re getting low on supplies. Going to cut Ken’s hair in places. 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. Hiked for three miles. Only 7 or 8 miles to-day. We camped down in a little gully that reminds you of a miniature Grand Canyon. Put the tent up and are driving out the mosquitos with smoke. P. S. Saw Brian Rorke and Mr. Pelton in Manotick this morning. Tuesday, July 7: Got breakfast over and every-
thing 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 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. 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. 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.
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Volunteers make KYC home improvements Local equestrians Youth and community make National team partners joined forces on July 20 to help make the Kemptville Youth Centre “Green”. They came in shifts of half an hour or more during the morning. A total of eight volunteers worked on a back fencing repair, clearing weeds and brush and, of course, levelling and seeding the front yard. “So many caring people dropped by to lend a hand today. The many kind hands made the job a lot of fun and we had a very productive morning,” stated Robin Heald, Executive Volunteers Katelin Beckstead and Austin Gifford, clearing brush and weeds from the Director from Kemptville driveway at Kemptville Youth Centre. Youth Centre. “I came today to make our centre more attractive so youth will be more proud of our space and more will come,” stated on the Archives, allowing weeks, as well as some Sid Boettger, vice-presiby David Shanahan the NGHS to work more information about recent dent of Kemptville Youth A recent request by efficiently and quickly acquisitions. This week, Centre Youth Council. the North Grenville His- in answering the many the History Page in this istorical Society in this inquiries that arrive every sue of the Times contains an example of recent donewspaper has resulted week. in a very able and experiThis work is augment- nations to the Archives: a enced group of volunteers ing a project that has been diary of a hiking trip from signing on to work at the running for almost five Kemptville to Ottawa NG Archives through years. Every second Sat- and back in 1936, made the summer months. The urday, a dedicated group by two brothers, aged 15 Humidification Installation of Duct work NGHS own and admin- of four or five volunteers and 12. The second part HRV cleaning ister the Archives on be- spend a couple of hours of their trip will appear Air Filtration Dryer Vent Cleaning half of the community reading through old news- next week. Sanitization The North Grenville and collect, preserve and papers and making lists of (our own specially formulated eco-friendly product!) make accessible to the important events, as well Archives is open for ofpublic historical records as births and deaths, in fice hours on Tuesdays of many kinds. In addi- the story of North Gren- from 9 to 11 a.m., and 2 to Joe Plunkett tion to maps, photographs ville. Beginning with the 4 p.m., or by appointment. 613-258-0663 and correspondence, the newspapers of 1999, the Inquiries can be made to Toll Free: 1-866-880-5397 Archives also contain project has worked back david@historynorthgrengenealogical material, into the mid-1950's so ville.com, or by phone at such as census returns, far. This leaves only about 613-258-4401. tax assessment rolls and 70 years of newspapers cemetery records, all of to go! which are essential for Further details on the tracing family histories, summer work will be pubor the history of a piece lished over the coming of land. These records exist in hard copy, gathered over the years by NGHS members, or donated to the Archives by local individuals, families and societies. There is also an extensive, and growing, digital collection. These are either digital scans of paper holdings (such as photographs and maps), or scans of relevant documents held at Library and Archives Canada, or the Archives of Ontario. The collection is quite large now, and the job of identifying, cataloguing and indexing all of this material has become more than any one individual can manage alone. This summer’s volunteers will be helping to put shape
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The Canadian Show Jumping Team has been announced and two of the twenty members are from North Grenville. Jill Henselwood and Lauren Hunkin, based in Oxford Mills and Kemptville, respectively, are returning members of the team, with a record of success both with the national team and individually. Jill Henselwood has been part of the Canadian Equestrian Team since 1994, and has appeared at the World Equestrian Games, Pan American Games, World Cup and, as everyone knows, at the Olympic Games too. In 2008, at the Beijing Olympics, Jill won a Team Silver Medal, and has since represented Canada at the London Games in 2012. Jill is the co-owner of Juniper Farms in Oxford Mills, where she trains top junior and amateur riders. Lauren Hunkin enjoyed the advantages of training with Ian Millar in
Perth for a number of years and has certainly learned from the best. In the seven years since she joined the grand prix circuit, she has worked up an impressive record, and joined the Canadian Show Jumping Team in 2010 at the Nations’ Cup in Argentina, where Canada placed second. She operates Synergy Farm in Kemptville. Equestrian pursuits have a strong presence in North Grenville, and the fact that this community provides 10% of the Canadian Team is a remarkable tribute to the strength and talent of the local scene.
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The North Grenville Times - Supporting Local Business by David Shanahan Being the only locally-owned and operated newspaper in North Grenville, the Times has tried to take a stand on local issues and concerns. This may sometimes seem as though we are critical of aspects of our community, and that, of course, is inevitable. Noone would suggest that everything is perfectly fine in North Grenville, or that there is nothing that residents feel worried by. Well, perhaps some peole would argue that, but an honest look around will show the reality of things. North Grenville is an amazing place, of that there is no doubt. In this issue, we have pinpointed the Jesse Project and the campaign by Craig McCormick to improve mental health services here. But at the same time, we have to deal with issues like that at Fetherston Park, where our fellow citizens are in danger of losing everything unless the Municipality, or some other party, finds a solution to a problem not of their own making. The two sides
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always co-exist in any community. So, when I wrote two weeks ago that the beautification of Prescott Street has not worked, it was not surprising that the BIA were upset. They seem to feel that what I said is untrue and somehow undermines the local businesses in that part of North Grenville. Of course, that is totally untrue. I think once the letter writer(s) have lived here a little longer, they will understand that Prescott Street was once a vibrant and prosperous place to do business, in a way it is no longer. That is a sad fact, and one we must try to reverse. Some of you will remember that there used to be a Red & White store, a Scotiabank, a pharmacy, a Book End, a Caicco’s restaurant, a laundromat, even a local newspaper, once upon a time. Do you remember the eye doctor, Grant Westbrook? He was very involved in this community and it devastated him when his business on Prescott Street could not survive the lost of business caused by the construction and closure of the street for the revitalization. All of these have left since the street was beautified, all made sound business decisions and that is a fact. Beautification alone was not
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enough to keep them in Old Town: hence, it didn’t work. Is this undermining businesses there today? Do we at the Times not care? Let me answer that this way: look through any issue of this newspaper since we started. You will not find a single advertisement promoting a business that is not based in North Grenville. That is our policy and always has been. North Grenville has a natural hinterland that stretches from Spencerville to Donnelly Road, and from Merrickville to South Mountain. This is the area that sees Kemptville as its main town, the place you go to shop, etc. The NG Times will only accept advertising from businesses in that area. We have turned away literally tens of thousands of dollars from advertisers based outside North Grenville. We have even given some free advertising to downtown business, where it was needed. That is how much we support local business. That is how much we believe in this community. I doubt anyone on the BIA Executive has done more. One more thing: the NG Times is a local business. This newspaper supplies work for
six local residents. More than that, it is a business that depends on other local businesses for revenue: advertising is the only source of income for this newspaper, which is delivered, free of charge, to every home in the area (except for Burritt’s Rapids, which is served by Canada Post through Merrickville. But don’t worry, Burritt’s: we’re coming!). We are part of the local business community, and we intend to continue to support local business in every way we can. But not by pretending things are better than they are. Not by allowing more small store owners to go to the wall because no-one supported them by trying to get something done to help them. That is the job of the BIA, and that is something we believe should be our job as a community.
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Youngsters of Yore, Kemptville Public Library, 1:30 pm. Guest speaker -Cathy Raina, Play Acting 101 OPP Barbecue: Sponsor - Tallman Truck Centre Charity Kemptville Youth Centre The 2013 Spencerville Stampede!! Opening Ceremonies, 5pm, Little League Ontario Minor Division Championships featuring the world renowned Royal Canadian Mounted Police Pipes and Drums.
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St Michael's Beach Volleyball League from 6-9 pm starting July 3. Cost is $50 per play for teams of 4 with 2 guys and 2
girls. Email angus.macdonald@cdsbeo.on.ca. The North Grenville Photography Club - Meeting first Wednesday of every month at the Old Fire Hall, 25 Reuben Crescent. For more info see ngphotoclub.ca Bingo- First and third Wednesday of the month, Kemptville Legion. Games start at 1 pm. All welcome. Refreshments available North Grenville Giving Garden; Weedless Wednesday from 9-10 am every week in July and August. Hwy 43 across from Creekside Centre. Bring sunhat, sunscreen, garden gloves and a smile. Thurs Bridge - Every Thursday, St. John’s United Church, Kemptville, 6:45 pm. Cost $5, partner preferred but not necessary. For more info, contact Sandra at 613-258-2691 North Grenville Toastmasters - Meeting first and third Thursday of the month, 7 pm at O’Farrell’s Financial Services, Cty Rd 44. For more info, call 613-258-7665 UKE – (Ukuleles Kemptville Experience), August 1 at the Branch restaurant. Arrive early and enjoy a dinner at the Branch before the meeting. The jam starts at 7:30 pm. For more information or if you need to borrow a ukulele for the next jam, please contact Tony at azzurrosolutions@gmail.com or phone: 613-989-4586 . Everyone welcome! Seniors' Day in Old Town Kemptville. We're currently conducting focus groups with local Seniors groups to get their input on what they'd like to see in terms of special offers,events or discounts. Tues BNI Networking Group Breakfast- Alumni Building, University of Guelph, 7-8:30am. Call 613-258-0553 for more information. Bridge- St. John’s United Church, Kemptville, 12:15pm. Cost $3, partner preferred but not necessary. For more info, contact Sandra at 613-258-2691 Mothers of Preschoolers Support Group-St.John’s United Church, 6:30-8 pm. Whether you’re a townie, rural, stay-athome, working, teen, adoptive, special-needs, single or married, MOPS is for you! For more information, call Angie Brown at 613-223-3979 Mon Wed Fri Kemptville and Area Walking Group, Municipal Centre Early birds: 8 am Others 8:30 am Contact: Eva - 258-4487
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Protecting Community Donations Project Grammar Minute The House of Lazarus is in need of an enclosed drop off area to protect the donations we receive. Our goal is to raise $25,000 to build the lean-to shelter that has been designed. To ensure that items donated to us by community members are protected, we hope to build a lean-to type of structure over the drop off area. It is important to us that the donations we receive are used to their fullest potential in making a difference. For years it has been devastating for staff and volunteers to face a parking lot full of items that have gone through rain storms or other damaging weather conditions. The House of Lazarus is successful as an Out-
reach Mission because of the community we live in and serve. Without the generosity of community members there would be nothing to distribute to fire victims, people starting over or families and individuals who are struggling due to poverty, and we take this responsibility very seriously. We greatly appreciate all donations that are in good usable condition. Whether it is clothing, household items or furniture we strive firstly to meet the needs of the individuals and families we serve. Items that are not needed for our Outreach programs are sold through our Thrift and Household Goods shops where everyone is welcome to come and shop. It is another
Explore medicines that grow all around us
The Friends of the Ferguson Forest Centre have organized a free informative Medicinal Herb Walk Saturday, July 27 from 10-noon. Join Dr. Shawn Yakimovich ND of the Kemptville Naturopathic Clinic in exploring the medicines that grow all around us! He will identify and explain the traditional and modern uses for over a dozen medicinal plants that grow along the trails in the Ferguson Forest Centre. Scientific
name, part used and indications of the herbs will be discussed. Please come prepared for any weather and for bugs! The talk will also include a discussion of Lyme disease as well as plant-based alternatives to DEET insect repellent. Open to everyone who wishes to attend, meet at the main Ferguson Forest Centre parking lot (beside the North Grenville Municipal Centre), 275 County Rd 44.
great way to support the work and programs of the House of Lazarus. The funds raised in our shops support our services, Food Bank and other programs. We are applying for grants to build the shelter but need to raise funds ourselves to meet the cost. We are launching a local 6 week fundraising campaign from July 10 to Aug 21, to raise funds for this project which we hope to see completed by fall. We are pleased and excited to announce Kemptvilles Jonsson's Independent Grocer, Wal-Mart, TSC, Stinson's Country Syle Donuts, Kemptville Legion will be joining us in raising funds for the project along with Winchester BMR, Pioneer Gas Bar,
and Andy's Foodland and Mike Deans. Watch for times and places on our web site and Facebook for locations. Donations will also be accepted at the House of Lazarus Thrift and Household Goods shops. Just $2.00 will buy a Drop Off Shelter pledge, or add your donation to the Drop Off Shelter donation jars at any of the above locations. Thank you for your support. If you have any questions call 613989-3830 and watch our Facebook page and web site for updates on this project or other events. The House of Lazarus is located at 2245 Simms St, Mountain ON. Visit us at www. houseoflazarus.wix. com/house-of-lazarus and like us on Facebook.
Lions Club adopt a roundabout In last week’s issue, due to a technical glitch, the following was left out of the Adopt-a-Roundabout Program article. The Lions Club does a lot for the community and we would like to ensure that the public is aware of their part in the beautification, maintenance and upkeep of our roundabouts to keep our roadways through North Grenville more attractive. “The Kemptville Lions Club's motto is "We Serve". This relates to individuals, groups, and community. Our club was looking for a meaningful community service project with ongoing activity. The Roundabout project fit the bill perfectly. Our members will be getting to work on the Pinehill roundabout in short order. Hopefully our citizens will appreciate our effort to assist in the beautification of our community” states Kemptville Lions Club Member Bill White. For more information about the Adopt-a-Roundabout Program please contact Economic Development Michèle Bridger at edintern@northgrenville.on.ca.
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A very, very light poem for you to enjoy. Yes, grammar can be fun. I hope you noticed that I terminated both of the preceding statements with polka dots. Punctuation Marks The period is a busy man. A small round traffic cop. He blocks the helter-skelter words And brings them to a stop. The question mark’s a tiny girl, She’s small but very wise; She asks too many questions For a person of her size. Of all the punctuation folk, I like the comma best. For when I’m getting out of breath He lets me take a rest. Quotation marks are curious. When friendly talk begins You’ll always find these little marks Are busy listening in. The exclamation mark’s an elf, Who is easily excited. When children laugh or cry or scream It’s then he’s most delighted.
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by Tim Hamilton
This past weekend, the youngest players of the Kemptville District Little League (KDLL) enjoyed their year end wind-up fun day at Riverside Park. Players from KDLL’s Tee Ball program and Coach Pitch program gave their all in games against each other, followed by fun activities at the park. KDLL’s Tee Ball program is for boys and girls 4-6 years old who want to learn the fundamentals of hitting and fielding and to allow them to experience the value of teamwork. KDLL’s
Coach Pitch program is the next step for ages 7-9. In coach pitch, the coaches of each team will pitch to the opposing team and with the intent of putting the ball in play to further develop players hitting and fielding skills. Representatives from the 5 Coach Pitch Teams and the 8 Tee Ball teams showed off their skills to win shiny, new bats. Competitions included farthest ball throwing, closest to the target and fastest base running. Kemptville's Myers Chev Buick GMC showed their
Simon Piché practices everyday for the challenge that awaits him. He is a member of the Kemptville Minor Wildcats baseball team that will be taking on teams from across the province in the Little League Ontario Minor Division Championship beginning July 29 at Riverside Park. Simon's foray into baseball and pitching began by accident. An accident left him with a broken leg when he was 7 years old. He spent that summer in a cast, and started watching baseball on TV. By the end of that summer he was so excited about the game that he decided he wanted to play baseball. Starting in the ‘coach pitch’ division, Simon played one season. Although his enjoyment was evident, Simon was itch-
support for Little League by supplying a complementary BBQ lunch and refreshments for all in attendance. Many of the players enjoyed sporting their favourite animal or other creative expression at the facepainting station while others enjoyed touring a fire truck brought by the Kemptville Fire Department. Shrills of joy and laughter were heard when firefighter, Randy Urslak helped the players cool off with the fire hose as they enjoyed this beautiful, hot summer day.
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ing to play real ball. The next year came and so did his opportunity. A handful of players were asked to play in the minor division, Simon being one of them. His eyes wide open and his smile from ear to ear knowing that he would be playing in a game where he might be able to pitch. He was ready! Pitching was important to Simon. He was given an opportunity to pitch from time-to-time. By the time the playoffs arrived, he was the number 2 pitcher behind the all-star Ryan Mann. The strategy was simple, Ryan would go out there and pitch mostly shutout ball, and then Simon's job would be to go out and protect the lead for an inning or two. Simon learned a lot by watching Ryan pitch and how he approached the game. On some nights Simon protected the lead and on others he didn't, but with every outing he gained confidence and improved. His greatest lesson came in the final series. Given a 4 run lead going into the final inning of what could have been the championship game, he gave up 5 runs. His father, Dan, recalls, “I remember watching him struggle, unable to throw strikes, and the look on his face when it was all over. Despite all the positives from the coaches, teammates and parents, he felt like he let the team down. When it was time for bed that night I asked him if he still wanted to pitch, his answer: "Yes, big time!". The following night, practically the identical scenario presented itself. He was given a lead and asked to pitch the final two innings. He gave up a run in the first inning, but then in the final he pitched 3-up3-down, and the house league team won the Upper Canada district. Since then, Simon hasn't looked back. Simon attended this year’s spring training in February and worked on his pitching. Along with the usual work on mechanics to improve velocity and accuracy, the biggest lesson this spring was the mental approach. The instructor, Jim Wiggins noted, “These
kids put a lot of pressure on themselves and when you're on the mound, you are all by yourself as you deliver the pitch. Parents are watching, friends, teammates, coaches, all the eyes are on the pitcher. I try to give them the ability to deal with that: how to remain calm, how to stay focused, how to overcome a bad pitch, a bad inning, how to completely shut out everything that is going on around you, and focus on hitting the target.” This season Simon is thrilled to have made the All Star team. The team is carrying 6 or 7 pitchers, and Simon is simply one of the guys in the mix, it's a group effort. He does not have the velocity of the older kids on the team but he consistently throws strikes and that's all the coaches are asking for. The biggest change is his attitude and maturity. When it comes time to deliver the next pitch, he calms down, focuses, and delivers the best he can. Coach Scott Mather has given these boys the opportunity to develop their skills and that makes a huge difference as a team. This is a huge year for the boys as they are hosting the provincial Little League Championship here in Kemptville and getting to pitch at the provincials, Simon is thankful to be part of such an extraordinary event. There will be 8 teams from all over Ontario participating in this tournament. All the games are at Riverside Park. The opening ceremonies on Monday July 29th and will include the RCMP Pipes and Drums. The tournament runs from July 29th to August 2nd. For more information: Tim Hamilton, DirectorGovernment and Corporate Relations, Kemptville District Little League (613) 407-2505 Here are a few fun facts about Simon: Favorite team: Toronto Blue Jays Favorite player: Miguel Cabrera Favorite pitcher: Justin Verlander Simon wears number 11 in both hockey and baseball after Daniel Alfredson www.ngtimes.ca
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A new beginning for the Kemptville 73's by Terry Nichols The 73's held their Main Camp at the North Grenville Municipal Centre over the weekend of July 12th to 14th and it was clear there has been a changing of the guard starting at the top. Ron Tugnutt became the sole owner of the club in June and immediately started to put his own staff in place following the resignation of Head Coach and General Manager Pat Malloy. Tugnutt's first move was to promote Terry Nichols from Head Scout to General Manager, shortly after Doug Rigby, who is well known in Kemptville hockey circles, was hired as Assistant General Manager. Following that, Peter Ambroziak was hired as the new Head Coach. Ambroziak was drafted in the fourth round, 72nd overall, by the Buffalo Sabres in the 1991 NHL Entry Draft after playing for the Ontario Hockey League's Ottawa 67's. Ambroziak debuted with Buffalo's American Hockey League affiliate, the Rochester Americans, in the 1991–92 season. He played with the Americans for parts of four seasons, and made a dozen NHL appear-
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ances with the Sabres during the 1994–95 season. Ambroziak spent the next four seasons between the AHL, the International Hockey League, and the United Hockey League. In 1999 he joined the New Mexico Scorpions of the Western Professional Hockey League, staying with the franchise through the 2004–05 season. Following his playing career, Ambroziak became the head coach and director of hockey operations for the New Mexico Renegades of the Western States Hockey League. In 2011 he returned to the Ottawa area when he joined the Ottawa Senators organization as Head of Hockey Development for the Bell Sensplex. The rest of the coaching staff will be comprised
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of Kenny Fleck, Andrew Choquette and Mike Byrd. Mike is a Kemptville native who is well known for his exploits on the ice with the Brockville Braves. The Camp featured 78 players on 5 teams and included a lot of fastd paced action. The 73's have a core of 15 returning veteran players who in addition to the addition of some new players, should provide local fans with lots of exciting hockey to watch. The 73's are looking for people who are interested in billeting players for the upcoming season. If you have the ability to welcome a player into your home, please contact Terry Nichols by phone 613-282-8310 or email kemptville73s@yahoo.ca.
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Cheryl Brown Centre hosts sponsors for lunch
Kemptville and District Home Support invited their annual sponsors to a light lunch at the Cheryl Brown Centre last Thursday. The Centre depends on support from local businesses and organisations, and the lunch was a good way to thank
Roberta Russell & Sheila Pratt enjoying the Friends barbecue
them and to show the new plaque that had been made in their honour. The sponsors are the Kemptville Lions Club, the Knights of Columbus, Warren & Jansen, O’Farrell Financial, McGahey Insurance, Harold Workman Heating Ltd.,
the Kemptville Legion, B. Baird, Cruickshank, Grenville Mutual Insurance and Walker & Associates. Cheryl Brown was enjoying her last such annual sponsor’s lunch, as she has announced her retirement from September.
Back row: Robert Walker, Matt Felker of O’Farrell Financial, David Peer of Walker and Associates, Henk Wiersma, past president of KD Home Support; Front row: John Falsetto of Knights of Columbus, Marian McGahey, Cheryl Brown and Connie Lamble of Warren & Jansen
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