the north grenville
TIMES
Reaching by direct mail 9,000 homes and businesses in North Grenville and Merrickville/Wolford www.ngtimes.ca
The Voice of North Grenville
Vol. 4, No 25
June 22, 2016
Push for Change in North Grenville
The North Grenville Times is Locally Owned and Operated
A Fetching Offer Unleash these rebates on a new furnace & AC before June 30
$1500 Save you up to 25% on your energy costs.
Call today to take advantage of this fetching offer.
Craig McCormick with daughter Abigail and Wile E Cayote with his under construction shopping cart by David Shanahan On May 1, 2016, Joe Roberts, former homeless youth, began pushing a shopping cart across Canada to raise awareness and dollars to end youth homelessness. It seemed a strange journey for someone to take on: a 9,000km walk across the country that will take about a year and a half to complete. But Joe knows, from the inside, what homelessness among young people really entails, and how vital it is that we, as a nation, come to understand that too, and take steps to end it. Pushing a shopping cart is a highly symbolic gesture: how many times have you seen a homeless person
pushing all their worldly goods, wrapped in plastic bags and hanging off an old and creaking shopping cart? In our own communities, homelessness can be invisible, but it is very real all the same. Young people hanging around coffee shops through the night, with nowhere else to go. Or sleeping on a couch in some friend’s house, not knowing where they’ll be the next night. These are real people who live in our neighbourhoods, and Joe Roberts’ journey is meant to wake us up to that fact. Local resident Craig McCormick has come across the reality of youth homelessness in his work as an OPP officer; and, when he saw Joe’s video on YouTube, it seemed to reach him in a very
deep way. He decided that he would try and have Joe visit North Grenville on his way through here in October. Funds raised by Joe are split evenly between national and local causes working to end homelessness among young people. Joe is scheduled to speak in over 300 schools across the country, and take part in over 200 community events. Craig asked himself: “Why not here, too?” He is looking for individuals and businesses to step forward and get involved in a committee to arrange the visit on October 2 next. He has also begun to adapt a local shopping cart to be the symbol of our local drive to end youth homelessness, and will be visiting various places over the coming months to
raise awareness of the issue, and to publicise Joe’s visit here. Joe Roberts has obtained the support of the OPP, the United Way, Rotary, as well as many youth service agencies and unions. Now Craig is looking for your support too. You can help organise the visit in October, or take your turn pushing the shopping cart through North Grenville, or just add your donation to the cause. Whatever you do, it will bring attention to a problem we have in our community, and add real, practical help to solving it. Joe Roberts’ short video is on our Facebook page and website, at www.ngtimes.ca. To get involved in Craig’s campaign, contact him at t2tgolf@gmail.com.
Merrickville/ Wolford Times page 11
The North Grenville Times
Canada Day in Oxford Mills
over to the fish pond to check out the catch of the day, then stay around for free cake after the 2nd Act. Dial A Chef will have crêpes and a Lions Club BBQ beckons. There will be Tug of War matches throughout the day, vendors to browse, and Canada's 149th birthday to bring in style! The OMCA would like to thank our GOLD Sponsors: TD Graham + Associates; Samantha Rivet-Stepehenson (Financial Planner, RBC); Brigadoon Restaurant; BJ Door & Window; Kemptville Lions Club; Penny Beavis (Coldwell Banker Coburn Realty); The North Grenville Times and our SILVER Sponsors: To Be Continued; Triune Productions Inc.; Olde Porch Primitives; Gerry Van Gurp (Keller Williams Solid Rock Realty) For more info on the Event details including Schedule contact: Marc Meyer, OMCA Events Chair, 613-258-0731 or email barefootmarc@ gmail.com
Photo Credit: Peet Dukes submitted by John Barclay Come for the MUSIC. Stay for the FUN ! Win big at the Lions 50/50 draw and spend it all on amazing finds at the Silent Auction in Maplewood Hall. The Oxford Mills Community Association, with the generous support of volunteers and community-minded sponsors, will be hosting another year of Canada Day
celebrations under the majestic maples in Maplewood Park. Local musicians Grenville Grass, Fiddlehead Soup, Jones Street, the Standby Brothers, and K Towne Trio will fill the NGBB stage from the time the flag goes up (at noon) til the last note is sung (at 4pm). The Canada Knights will also perform displays of sword-wielding prowess for
Hi Book Lovers
by Robyn Heald, Executive Director, Kemptville Youth Centre A very big thank you goes out to O’Farrell Financial and Ferguson Forest Centre for sponsoring our book fair again this year. Our event will be on the last weekend in August. In the meantime, people are wondering where to drop off books and how they can help. Please note, we are not taking books at KYC this year. We need our space for playing. We are looking for individuals for all of the below times. Book Fair Planning Meetings: (all welcome) on June 20th and July 18, 4:30 pm at KYC; and on August 15th, 4:30 at Ferguson Forest Centre 275 County Road 44. Book Drop Off and Sorting Times: July 9th and August 13, 10 to 2 pm at Ferguson Forest Centre 275 County Road 44 Table Set Up and Sorting Times at Ferguson Forest Centre: August 15th, 17th, 19th and 22nd, 9 am to noon; and August 16th, 18th and 23rd, 4 to 8 pm.
The Voice of North Grenville
your entertainment. Thanks to the St.Lawrence Swordfighters Guild for polishing their armour and steel, and showcasing their skill and endurance. Kids can don knight garb of their own as they Capture the Flag. The Kid's Zone returns with traditional games; stilts, ball fun, face-painting, Playmobile castle assembly and more. Send your children
Wine & Cheese at Ferguson Forest Centre: Wednesday, August 24th, 7pm to 9pm. Tickets will be available in August at KYC and O’Farrell Financial. Sale Hours: · Thursday, August 25th, 10am to 6pm ($2 per book) · Friday, Aug. 26th, 10am to 6pm ($2 per book) · Saturday, Aug. 27th, 9am to 4pm ($2 per book) · Sunday, Aug. 28th, 9am to 4pm ($1 a book day) Huge Tidy Up Sessions: We’re looking for many large groups and organizations to join us for these dates as we had 19,000 books to pack up last year: Sunday, August 28th and Monday, August 29th from 4 to 8 pm; and Thursday, August 31st, Friday, September 1st, and Saturday, September 2nd from 1 to 5 pm. For those of you interested in being scheduled in on one of these dates, please email KevinSavoy@actioncoach.com. Also new this year
Habitat For Humanity Thousand Island Information Session in Oxford Mills about this year’s Build JOIN US AT Oxford Mills United Church 42 Water St, Oxford Mills, June 23, 6:30 to 8:30 pm This session will let the public know how they can get involved in the build as well as provide details to families wishing to apply to be chosen to purchase the home. This session will also present information on how you can become involved in the project through volunteering, donating or taking part in a team build day. This will also be the kick off for applications for families and they will be available at the event with staff there to answer questions. There will be a short speech on what Habitat does with a question and answer session.
Free BBQ at Service Ontario The fight to keep the local Service Ontario offices open is not over yet. Although the Ontario Government have put the plan on hold, no final decision on the matter has yet been made at Queen’s Park. To remind the residents of the area of this, and to thank them for the amazing support they gave the petition campaign which helped stop the closure, OPSEU, the union representing the workers at Service Ontario, are holding a free BBQ at the offices on the Kemptville College grounds. Staff and clients (which means all the residents of the community in North Grenville, Merrickville-Wolford, and surrounding areas, are invited to drop by and enjoy the event. As the petition drew 8,600 signatures, it could be quite a party. The BBQ takes place on Thursday, June 30, and OPSEU says that they will be hosting the free lunch “to tell everyone we have not given up the fight and to promote our float in the Canada Day Parade!” Mayor David Gordon, who has been heavily involved in the fight, will be saying a few words between 12pm and 1 pm. Hope to see you there. June 22, 2016
Strawberries are out now!
Sunday Afternoons -12-4 p.m.
NEW Wednesday Night Markets start July 6th - 5-8 p.m.
200 Sanders St (across from B&H) www.KemptvilleFarmersMarket.ca
2
Weekly market offering local produce, meats, bread, baked goods, arts & crafts
www.ngtimes.ca
The North Grenville Times
The Voice of North Grenville
KYC Golf Classic raising money for utilities
submitted by Robin Heald Golfers who are daydreaming about the greens are invited to join The Kemptville Youth Centre (KYC) for a fun 18-hole tournament on Saturday, June 25. The event is proudly sponsored by Daren Givoque, from O’Farrell Financial, and The Kemptville Rotary Club. There will be a Shotgun Start at noon at the award winning e-Quinelle Golf Course; 18 holes will be followed by supper and awards at 5 pm. For the serious golfers, there will be a $400 winning team prize sponsored by The Kemptville Rotary. A hole-inone, sponsored by Myers, will add to the excitement, with a Chevy Cruz offered by Myers as the prize. Daren Givoque, title spon-
sor for the third year in a row stated: “Living in Kemptville with my wife and two young sons, I can see the value that the Kemptville Youth Centre brings to the community.” Having this event to raise money for our annual hydro and water bills makes a difference at our youth centre. Everyone has been hit hard with rising energy costs and we’re no exception. It means a lot to us to have an annual event that pays for some of our annual expenses, and Daren Givoque comes through for us every year to raise enough to pay these bills. With O’Farrell Financial, The Rotary and KYC, golfing for kids has never been so much fun. Events like this would not be able to make the difference they do without the
Erick LePors
Eggs, Array Beauty Salon, Rock My House Music and Valiquette’s Source for Sports. A very special thank you goes out to eQuinelle Golf Club men’s night for raising money for the golf event with their 50/50 draw. KYC is thrilled to be welcomed by eQuinelle for this annual event and for the tremendous support in fundraising, golfer recruitment and planning help. This year is going to be the best KYC Classic yet. There are still a few spots for teams to join at $600 per team, or $160 per golfer, which includes a cart and supper. Last minute golfers and those who would like to join us for dinner are asked to contact KYC at 613-258-5212.
generous sponsorship of many community partners. This year’s sponsors include Dr. Rahimkhani Dental Clinic and Dominion Lending Centres The Mortgage Source. Carts are sponsored by Sheppard and Associates. Holes are sponsored by The Law Office of Connie Lamble, Geraldine Taylor from Keller Williams, North Grenville Business Builders, RB Heating and Air Conditioning, Soapbox Media, Justin Rice at Grenville Mutual, The Maddison Montessori Academy, Doni Robinson from Royal Lepage Team Realty, Jansen Law, Solution One Financial, Total Move Management, The Oxford Thrift Shoppe and Sherry’s Kitchen. Prizes and silent action items are donated by Beking
Catering for all occasions since 1992
STRESS FREE ENTERTAINING 613.860.2539 www.dialachef.ca
For Advertising rates please contact Gord at gord@ngtimes.ca or call 613 258 6402
Three members of the KDH team model scarves knitted for them by Katy Pominville, Kemptville District Hospital’s oldest volunteer and, at 108, likely the oldest hospital volunteer in Canada! L-R: Jenny Read, Communications/Patient Relations Officer, Frank Vassallo, CEO, and Jane Wolfe, President of the KDH Auxiliary. Katy knitted the scarves as a thank you for sharing her story in December 2016, when she turned 108. The story garnered a lot of interest, attracting the attention of both CTV and the CBC. Submitted by Jenny Read
Full Canada Day program in Kemptville The Municipality has released its Canada Day program for 2016, and it is a jampacked schedule of events that will run from Breakfast at the Kemptville Legion at 8:30 am, right through to the annual fireworks display at 10 pm. The Mayor and Council will take part in a flag-raising ceremony in Riverside Park at 10:30 am, before heading out to Oxford Mills for the
traditional events there, beginning at noon. The Municipality’s Canada Day Committee has lined up an unusually full line-up for Riverside Park this year, unlike previous events which tended to begin later in the day and focus on the post 4pm period. There will be a Family Fun Zone, Battle of the Bands, and a volleyball tournament sponsored by Keller Williams.
Canada Day Dinner in Riverside Park, with a choice of grilled chicken or pork kebab, served with rice, steamed vegetables and roasted pineapple salsa. Served between 5 and 7 pm, and just $15 per person, this will solve the problem of whether to go home for supper for many. Tickets are available until June 30 at Hard Stones, or the Municipal Centre, but they are limited, so get yours early. A full schedule of events
Music acts will perform on the main stage, beginning at 11 am and going through until the fireworks begin. The festivities are familyoriented, with a free Family Swim at the pool in the park, and a Family Glow-in-theDark Dance Party hosted by the Kemptville Players Kids in the Armoury from 7:30 pm. For the grown-ups, Hard Stones are putting on a special
the north grenville
TIMES in Kemptville and Oxford Mills will be published in our special Canada Day issue next week. In the meantime, the Municipality is still seeking volunteers to assist throughout the day on July 1 in Riverside Park. They are willing and able to accommodate those wishing to help out for a couple of hours or for longer shifts. The main times and areas where volunteers are needed are at set up time
(9am-11am), to help with kids activities throughout the afternoon (11am-4pm), and to help with important traffic management throughout the day. Shifts are available for traffic management duties from 10 am to 11 pm. To sign up as a volunteer, contact Tammy Hurlbert, Recreation Coordinator, Municipality of North Grenville, at thurlbert@northgrenville. on.ca or phone: 613-2589569 ext. 123.
Canada Day Rotary Parade returns by Jo-Anne Bell Spring has sprung and summer is just around the corner. The Rotary Club of Kemptville has joined forces with the North Grenville Canada Day Committee to make this year’s July 1st celebration the best one yet! Year after year, the Rotary parade has drawn larger crowds creating more excitement on Canada Day in our community, and after a short hiatus, the parade is back! Put yourself and Canada in front of the crowd! Let North Grenville residents and visitors see your company or organization during this community celebration. Don’t rain on our parade – join us! We guarantee June 22, 2016
you will have FUN. There will be awards recognizing honourees, prize winning floats, bands and dignitaries. The parade theme this year is “Celebrating Canada, Nature’s Playground”. This theme gives a very wide scope so let your imagination and creativity go wild! The parade will begin at 4 pm from Campus Drive at the Kemptville Campus and make its way through Riverside Park to Holy Cross. Registration is free. YOUR INVOLVEMENT IS KEY TO A SUCCESSFUL CANADA DAY IN NORTH GRENVILLE. Registration forms can be had from Tammy Hurlbert at thurlbert@north-
grenville.on.ca Please indicate any float or group details which may help us in defining the parade line up, for example, we separate those entries with small children and/or animals from large vehicles and floats which play loud music. On behalf of the Kemptville Rotary Club and the Canada Day Committee, I thank you for past support and look forward to your participation this year in the greatest Canada Day parade ever. Jo-Anne Bell, 2016 Kemptville Rotary Canada Day Parade Chair & Member of the North Grenville Canada Day Committee 3
www.ngtimes.ca
Editorial
The North Grenville Times
Dancing in the dark by David Shanahan It seems that the speculation about the future of Kemptville College will not be easily stopped. In spite of continual reassurances from municipal staff and politicians, there are still those in North Grenville and beyond who are absolutely convinced that the College land is about to be disposed of to the highest bidding developer. In the most recent edition of the Farmers Forum on-line, one of the leading stories is, once again, about the real content of the BDO Report on the future of the campus. With the title: “What to do with Kemptville College? Here’s the report”, the Forum implies, yet again, that they have the full BDO Report, and that it contains definite indications that certain lands at the College are “surplus”, and therefore open for sale. However, as has been pointed out again and again, what they are calling the full BDO Report is, in fact, only
The Voice of North Grenville
the power point presentation given to Council when the full report was completed. It is a 32-slide summary of the main Report and does not even contain all the details contained in the edited version released by the Municipality. In an interview with Mayor David Gordon, and in conversation with CAO Brian Carré, the Forum was told quite clearly that the term “surplus lands” did not mean that they were unneeded or unwanted. As the CAO told the Times: “This is definitely not the complete BDO report but rather the slide deck that was presented at a Council meeting open to the public. The reference to surplus lands simply speaks to the fact that these lands are vacant and surplus to the Campus operations”. David Gordon told the Forum, in his usual style, that any sale of College lands would be “over his dead body”. So why is this conviction still out there that there is a nefarious conspiracy to carve up the College. Brian Carré believes it
is a determined campaign to undermine the Municipality’s plans. “The Farmers Forum has printed an unbalanced article based on the views of the Alumni Association and its President who has attempted to discredit the Municipality’s efforts since day one”. Now, there are two ways of viewing this. Either the Mayor and the CAO are misleading the community, or they are sincere in their statements. There is nothing in either man’s record to justify the former explanation, and any future sale of College lands would shred their personal and professional credibility. Without question: if their statements prove to be deliberately misleading, they would be crucified, to put it mildly. They may be sincere and still, of course, a future Council might change policy and move towards a sale of lands. But that is not what the speculation is suggesting. The speculation might be silenced if the full BDO Report was released, instead of the edited version we have
now. That may happen some day, but it is not helping things to keep it secret now. The fact that, to date, the only tenants for this centre for climate change mitigation research facility are two schools does nothing to inspire confidence in the Municipality’s handling of the project. No matter how many classes these elementary and high school students get in climate change and environmental issues, it hardly meets the claims of what the College is about to become. There has been a lot, perhaps too much, secretive activity in the Municipal Centre over the last year. The departure of the Treasurer, the planning for the College, the failure to consult with the public and stakeholders before staff reports are presented to Council, the litigation arising from the Kemptville Meadows fiasco, and the handling of the vacancy on Council and how to fill it; all these have given fuel to the fire of those who are convinced that there is “something going on” that we need to know about. It
is interesting to note that the Ontario Ombudsman’s office has received 1,255 complaints about municipalities since January 1. If people have a genuine complaint or grievance about the workings of our municipality, there is now an official and neutral process for dealing with it. Let’s be thankful that, whatever we think about the way things are done in North Grenville, we can still look with amazement at other jurisdictions. We had quite a fuss about replacing a retired Councillor here, and there was much debate about the best way to fill the vacancy. The debate has resulted in a new bylaw laying down the process for filling future vacancies. They have to be better than the one chosen by the Township of Billings, on Manitoulin Island, where, in a closed session, council tossed a coin to choose a new councillor. The Ombudsman decided that this constituted an illegal closed meeting. In the past four weeks, our Council has held three
to any council meeting, either in thought, word, or action. No leadership whatsoever!! Yet you studiously avoid mentioning his name, or his total lack of any input. If that is what North Grenville wants in its Mayor, then so be it. But your paper should at least call it as it is!!!! J E Hall Kemptville
ing taxpayers money - Gas plants scandal $1.1 billion wasted - Orange $1 billion wasted- E- Health $ 1 billion wasted - Cancer Care millions wasted- Samsung deal $1.5 billion dollars wasted- OLG. E We will have balanced budgets - Either my calculator is broken or the Liberals failed in math. F We will live by the balanced budget law - I would think this law has been broken numerous times. G We will make sure your health care dollars are invested wisely - see line D Roughly 1,000 nurses laid off & empty hospital beds. H We will bring peace and stability to our schools Wynne gave generous raises, paid union costs to negotiate contracts - gave the unions $80 million. I We will bring stability to Ontario’s electricity market - Wynne is selling 60% of Hydro One, the Akokan biomass plant runs at less than 10% capacity, the Thunder Bay biomass plant runs at 2% capacity, OPG still employs 25 people to run the closed
Lambton coal plant. J We will respect the views of rural constituents - Yet the Wynne Liberal built wind-solar farms against communities’ wishes. K We will create jobs and spur economic growth - Auditor General reports for every green job created, 2-4 other jobs are lost; also, since 2003 over 300 thousand manufacturing jobs are gone from Ontario. L Wynne stated there would be no gas tax during the last election campaign - I guess she will say anything to get re-elected. M Premier Wynne promised no carbon tax during the last election. O Ongoing Police investigations, Sudbury by e-
election on hold - delete gate x 2 charges - Orange and the Liberals want us to believe they will not phase out natural gas, listen to Glen Murray, he tells a different story. How can you believe a word the Liberal's say? https://www.youtube.
closed meetings to discuss the Kemptville Meadows debacle (see the article in this issue). In my personal opinion (should anyone be interested in such a thing), I have no doubts about the integrity of Brian Carré, David Gordon and at least most of our Councillors. But it would be a lot better if they kept to their election promises to be more transparent, more open, with more consultation with the public before decisions are made. It might stop a lot of the speculation.
Letters to the Editor Dear Editor: Re: I, Me, Mine Having read your four column editorial in your June 15th edition, I feel compelled to comment. You seem intent on blaming municipal staff (in particular one Forbes Symon) for a lack of cooperation and for almost every decision of council that you consider not in the best interests of the community. You also intimate that Councillors are not really doing their job, in that they are not standing up for what they believe in, or that they believe in nothing. I hold no brief for either municipal staff, or the aforementioned councilors. You may be partially correct in all the foregoing. However, I note how carefully you avoid (not for the first time) any criticism of our Mayor. Isn't that where leadership starts in any community? In the past 6 years (more or less) and after watching many, many council meetings on Cogeco tv, I have yet to see this mayor add anything of value
Open letter to Premier Wynne: This a small sample of broken promises the Ontario Liberal's thought were acceptable to break: A We will hold the line on taxes - Liberals added a Health Tax (Eco Tax& HST/ GST tax on just about everything we purchase) - Carbon Tax coming soon. B We will not raise Ontario's debt - When they took office, Ontario's debt was $138.8 billion, by 2021 they predict it to be $350 billion. C We will make sure the debt goes in only one direction, down - Another case of Liberal math see line B. D We will stop wast-
Marketing Gord J. Logan gord@ngtimes.ca 613-258-6402 June 22, 2016
Marketing Peter Peers peter@ngtimes.ca 613 989-2850
Mailing Address 10 Water Street, Oxford Mills, ON, K0G 1S0
ISSN 2291-0301 www.ngtimes.ca
The North Grenville Times is published weekly by North Grenville Times Inc.
613-215.0735
Editor David Shanahan david@ngtimes.ca 613-215-0735
Copy Editor Pat Jessop editor@ngtimes.ca 613-258-4671
Production Manager Marguerite Boyer production@ngtimes.ca 613-215-0735
4
com/watch?v=LrkS4r8tMJw &feature=youtu.be PS Premier Wynne should explain to her granddaughter the massive debt she left Ontarians with. Ross Ayotte, Smiths Falls
Graphics Accounting Micheal Pacitto Pat Jessop mike@ngtimes.ca cfo@ngtimes.ca 613-710-7104 613-258-4671
www.ngtimes.ca
The North Grenville Times
Tim Hortons recycle the garbage If you are one of the vast majority of people in this community who visit one of the two Tim Hortons locations in Kemptville, you may have noticed that the garbage and recycling bins are no longer to be found in the drive-through areas. According to statement by the company: “The recent changes we’ve made to the placement of our exterior waste and recycling units are meant to improve the accuracy and efficiency of our waste diversion programs. Our goal with the new waste and recycling unit locations is to provide our guests with enough time to sort materials into the appropriate compartments, which can be difficult in a quick-moving drive-through lane.” This move has obviously
come as an inconvenience to drivers who are used to disposing of their used cups and wrappers before ordering the new coffee and doughnut at the drive-through station. But the switch from the drivethrough to the parking lot has been accepted by many patrons, who feel that it should not be an issue for people to have to actually get out of their cars to dispose of their garbage. Others are quite angry that the convenience of a drive-through option has been compromised, and the entire point of using the option has been missed. According to the company, they are still required to have at least two waste and recycling bins at each location, one of which has to be “in a visible/accessible area near the drive-through.”
Locally, the Times has been told that people have been taking advantage of the bins to unload more than empty coffee cups. It seems some people like to empty, not only whatever garbage they’ve accumulated in their vehicle, but even household waste. Perhaps they want to save the cost of a bag tag? Whatever the case, removing the bins from drivethroughs is unlikely to cure such individuals of lazy practices. Nor is it likely to improve the corporate reputation of Tim Hortons, which has already come under criticism from the Sierra Club, which has addressed what it calls the company’s “culture of waste” in the past. Citing the famous Roll Up the Rim to Win campaigns, the Sierra Club has claimed that it encouraged the
use of disposable cups. In commenting on the removal of the waste bins from the drive-throughs, Diane Beckett of the Sierra Club Canada Foundation, has been quoted as saying: ““Tim Hortons markets itself as Canada’s community coffee shop, and it no longer is. And when it’s making cutbacks in sustainability and taking away the garbage and the recycling containers outside drive-throughs, it certainly is becoming less and less of a good corporate citizen”. It is unclear what precisely motivated Tim Hortons to remove the bins from drivethroughs across the country. Local franchise owners have not commented, claiming that it is a matter for corporate headquarters.
June 22, 2016
to prevent, detect, diagnose and treat childhood cancer and improve the quality of life of children living with cancer. The money is also used to provide vital support services to the families, such as travel costs to/from children hospitals. Many families in our area have benefitted from these services. I myself did many years ago: my youngest son Ryan Fraser was diagnosed with cancer at the tender age of 3 and passed away 20 years ago. Lyall Jollota, co-chair and the driving force of our tournament, is passionate to raise funds for more research, so that other families do not have to go through what he has seen. You may recall the ‘golden tire’ around town last year, raising funds for Gee’s Gang. Gee was Lisa & Lyall’s foster daughter and she lost her battle in 2012. When you lose a child to cancer, you lose a part of yourself. Through these fundraisers, we know that more research money is being made available to find more effective treatment and,
UPDATE UPCOMING MEETINGS COUNCIL Monday, June 27 at 6:30 pm in the Council Chambers at the Municipal Centre. For agenda information, please visit the Municipal website at www.northgrenville.ca/document-library. COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE Monday, July 4 at 6:30 pm in the Council Chambers at the Municipal Centre.
2016 FINAL TAX BILLS
Final tax bills for all property classes have been mailed out. The installment due dates are June 30 and September 30, 2016.
CURBSIDE GIVEAWAY WEEKEND
June 25 & 26 is North Grenville’s Curbside Giveaway Weekend. Find a new home for those unwanted re-useable items and browse the curbs for some great finds of your own. Residents are responsible for putting away items left at the curb at the end of this event.
CANADA DAY IN NORTH GRENVILLE
Again this year, the community will have the opportunity to celebrate with family, friends and neighbours in one of two locations – Riverside Park (Kemptville) and Maplewood Park (Oxford Mills). The Municipality of North Grenville will host a community fireworks display at dusk in Riverside Park. Further information available at www.northgrenville.ca/play.
GARAGE SALES
NEON Golf Tournament for Childhood Cancer Research & Support Services
submitted by Brenda Burich Many of you have participated in our NEON NIGHT Run for Childhood Cancer Research & Support Services. We look forward to seeing you again on Saturday, September 24, 2016. Together we have raised over $100,000 for Childhood Cancer Research & Support Services. Stay tuned for details on this year’s event. Back in October, the committee decided that we wanted to add another event to raise more funds. So, a sub-committee was formed, and the 1st Annual Neon Golf tournament was booked for Saturday, June 25, 2016. Proceeds from this event will be presented at the Run in September. Our fun,18-hole event (wear your Neon) is taking place at the Nationview Golf Course in South Mountain and is presented by Nationview Service Centre Ltd. Funds raised from this event will allow the Canadian Cancer Society to invest in the most promising research to look for new and better ways
The Voice of North Grenville
Autoparts. Huge Thank You to Patti Lindsay of O’Heaphy’s pub for providing space for our meetings. As a bereaved Mom, I cannot thank you enough for your support and passion for our events. There is still room for you to participate. Register a foursome at just $80/ person, carts are $15. This includes 18 holes of golf, a dinner and a day of fun. You can also just join us for dinner for $25. If you are interested, please contact Brenda Burich at 613-258-9852 or Lyall Jollota at 613-979-3554.
hopefully, one day, a cure for Childhood Cancers. Registration & putting contest begins at 10:30 am, followed by a shot gun start at noon. A scrumptious roast beef dinner will begin at 5:30, along with awards, draws and a silent and live auction. We were fortunate to obtain autographed items from Brooke Henderson coming off her 1st LGPA win, and we also have an Ultimate Golf Package, allowing you to enjoy free golf at several courses throughout the summer. AVIVA Insurance, as well as Jessica Hogue of the Investors group, have donated $10,000 and $5,000 respectively for the lucky hole-in-one golfer (pending required min.# golfers). We would not be able to have this tournament if it were not for our incredible Sponsors, Volunteers and Golfers. Our inaugural sponsors include: Nationview Service Centre, Ltd; Troy Wilson Automotive; Top Shelf Distillery(donation for sample); Fast Eddie Auto Recycling; Argonne-Dawn Christy; Outer Creations Landscaping; K&J Trucking; Kemptville Physiotherapy Centre (donation for a massage); Fireplace Station; CML Inspections; Kanata Festival of Beers; Jim’s Performance Plus; H.P. Automotive; JM Automotive; 416 Courier; Greely Sand & Gravel; Eleuthville Media; Mike & Ness Photography; Body & Sole Footcare; Bodhi Tree; Drew Reynolds; Shine Auto Spa; Kemptville Crown; Howard Wilson Towing; and Benson
Garage sales in North Grenville are regulated by By-Law 10-03. No licence or fee is required, but there are regulations which you must follow. Signage is NOT permitted in traffic circles or attached to traffic signs. Please ensure signage is removed after your sale. Before having a garage sale, please obtain a copy of the by-law from www.northgrenville.ca/document-library.
SWIMMING POOL ENCLOSURES
Swimming pool enclosures in North Grenville are regulated by By-Law 32-98, as amended. This includes all above-ground and in-ground pools. Copies of this by-law are available from the Building Department or the Municipal website. The Municipality of North Grenville 285 County Road 44 PO Box 130 Kemptville, ON, K0G 1J0 Tel: 613-258-9569 Fax: 613-258-9620 general@northgrenville.on.ca Building: 613-258-4424 Fax: 613-258-1441 Fire Services Info: 613-258-2438 Fax: 613-258-1031 By-Law Services: 613-258-2438 ext. 6 Police Administration: 613-258-3441 Animal Control: 613-862-9002 www.NorthGrenville.ca
TR Leger locations closed As reported in last week’s Times, the Upper Canada District School Board [UCDSB] has announced they are closing two campus locations of the TR Leger School of Adult, Alternative and Continuing Education. According to a news release by the Board, the Hawkesbury campus, will close effective September 6, 2016. Students will be redirected to either the Alexandria or Casselman TR Leger sites, with the same programs and services offered. At the same time, the Brockville Foundations campus, and Transitions and Foundations programs will re-locate to the TR Leger campus at St. Lawrence College in Brockville. Students under the age of 21 at the TR Leger Almonte Campus are being moved, along with programming, to the Carleton Place TR Leger campus. Adult education programming will continue to be 5
offered at the Almonte TR Leger campus. The closure of the TR Leger locations was part of an overall reduction in the budget of $5.5 million, out of a total budget of $350 million. Other cuts were made to some programs, teaching positions, and at the administrative level also. The Board is facing a number of serious challenges, including effective cuts in provincial funding of 3.5% for special education, and a declining enrolment in area schools. It is thought likely that there will be almost 500 fewer students turning up for class after Labour Day, and each one represents a loss of about $13,000 in funding to the UCDSB. This comes on top of deficits run by the Board in order to continue program levels last year, when a shortfall of around $1.5 million. It is expected that the province
will cut funding by another $1 million this year. "Staff of all affected campuses were notified Wednesday," said Tim Mills, UCDSB Superintendent of Schools. "We are working with staff to provide the supports necessary for these changes, including the transfer of resources to other campus locations. Our goal in this process is to provide minimal impact to our staff and students, while providing the same quality programs and services.”
For Advertising rates please contact Peter at peter@ngtimes.ca or call 613 989 2850 www.ngtimes.ca
The North Grenville Times
Kemptville Meadows litigation continues by David Shanahan The Municipality of North Grenville continues to be involved in an on-going legal issue with the residents of the Kemptville Meadows condominium development on Concession Road in Kemptville. The Municipality is one of three defendants named in a legal suit being brought by the owners of the condominiums at Kemptville Meadows on Concession Road in Kemptville. The owners, acting as Grenville Standard Condominium Corporation No. 13 [GSCC13], are bringing the action in relation to “substandard installation of the potable water supply service”, and to recover damages and costs which are involved in repairing the system. The parties named in the action are the Stanley Fields
Cooperative Development Corporation, the LA Group, and the Municipality of North Grenville. There is a question of whether the Municipality had inspected the water system before approving the opening of the project for sale. It would appear that this is just one of many concerns and grievances on the part of the residents, and it is also one which may have an impact on the wider community. Kemptville Meadows was originally put forward as an affordable housing project, and was given zoning and planning permission by the Municipality as such in 2010. In order to provide funds for purchasers who would not otherwise be able to buy their own homes, the Municipality agreed to defer payment of the usual Development Charges on the project for ten years. At the
time, this was calculated to cost the Municipality more than $400,000 in lost interest charges. But taxpayers were assured that there was not a danger of money being lost on the venture, as the Municipality would be repaid. After the deferral period expired at the end of ten years, the development charges would come due and would be paid by either the homeowner or the Stanley Fields Cooperative Development Corporation. Naturally, this being a matter of delicate talks between the various parties, the Municipality has not been willing to discuss the negotiations that have been taking place, though it has been stated by someone who is in a position to know that the Municipality may have to settle the case before it goes to court. What is known is that the municipal Council have
held three Closed Sessions since May 27 to discuss the matter. These have been, by definition, closed to the public, who will only know the full story once a settlement has been reached. It is possible that, if confidentiality clauses are part of the deal
The Voice of North Grenville
reached, we may never actually know what the conclusion may be, and how much, if anything, North Grenville taxpayers will have to pay in compensation. In the meantime, an appeal against the Municipality regarding the refusal of a re-
zoning application to a property on Asa Street in Kemptville will be heard before the Ontario Municipal Board. The results of this appeal, made by the property owner, may also become subject to confidentiality agreements.
Kemptville’s most experienced Law Firm adds New Associate -announces New Name
Paul Jansen, one of Kemptville's longest-serving lawyers, proudly welcomes his daughter, lawyer Rachel Jansen, to his practice, Jansen Law. The firm, formerly Warren and Jansen, is Kemptville's most experienced law firm. Rachel's experience in family law will add to Jansen Law's extensive client services. Rachel attended Queen's University, graduating with a Bachelor of Commerce in 2008. She received her Juris Doctor from the University of Ottawa Faculty of Law in 2011. After completing her articles with a full-service firm in Toronto, she was called to the Bar by the Law Society of Upper Canada in 2012. She then practiced in the Greater Toronto Area, focusing primarily on family law. Rachel is thrilled to return to the Kemptville area, where she was born and raised, and to have the opportunity to serve the community through her legal practice. Her areas of expertise include family law, real estate, and wills and estates. Jansen Law, formerly Warren and Jansen, has served the Kemptville community since 1963. Jansen Law specializes in real estate, wills and powers of attorney, estates, family law and business/corporate law. Jansen Law also provides services for criminal matters, small claims court and other legal issues. Visit JansenLaw.com for more information.
June 22, 2016
6
www.ngtimes.ca
The North Grenville Times
"Canadian Beef -It's all we sell"
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
Cut From Canada AA or Higher
18X500ml
199
Prices effective: Friday, June 24 to Thursday, June 30, 2016 “We reserve the right to limit quantities to reasonable family requirements�
June 22, 2016
7
www.ngtimes.ca
The North Grenville Times
Wildcats All Stars
Classic Theatre Festival offers Comedy, Mystery and History in Perth
Submitted by Lyn O’Callaghan The Kemptville Wildcats Coach Pitch All Star team are all smiles as they start practicing. The Wildcats Coach Pitch division swelled from just four teams in 2015 to eight teams in 2016. From those eight teams, fourteen keen players made the Little League All Star team. Head coach Mark Simser says he is excited for the season. Mark grew up in Kemptville playing softball at Riverside Park. He brings a great deal of enthusiasm to the Wildcats baseball program. Mark along with The Wildcats Director of Player Development Brian Colbourne, have helped to revamp the Coach Pitch program this year to include weekly practices for better skills development for all young players. The players will compete in two tournaments this summer in Cornwall and Brockville. KWBSC congratulates all of the Coach pitch All Star players on making the team and wishes them sunny skies and successful tournaments this summer.
The Classic Theatre Festival offers comedy , mystery, and history as part of its expanded 7th summer season lineup in Perth. (photo: Jean-Denis Labelle).
June 22, 2016
14), George Bernard Shaw’s delightfully witty comedy about a naive, patriotic young woman who falls in love with a soldier from "the other side." George Orwell called it “the wittiest play” Shaw ever wrote, and it's directed by Laurel Smith, whose critically-acclaimed "Shaw in the City" shows in Toronto and her stint at the Shaw Festival cemented her love of Shaw's work. The season closes with An Inspector Calls (August 19 to September 11, 2016), J.B. Priestley’s nailbiter of a mystery in which a body has been found and everyone is suspect. A true classic of mid-20th-century English theatre, its numerous revivals and adaptations, include a 2016 BBC-TV film. All shows run Wednesday to Sunday at 2 pm, with 8 pm shows Wednesday, Thursday & Saturday. In addition, the Festival's popular theatrical historic walking tours return with brand new stories. Perth through the Ages (June 22 to August 28, Wed. to Sun. at
11 am), an hour-long "play that moves," focusing on Indigenous-settler relations at the time of the founding of the Perth Military Settlement on Algonquin territory. Also returning is The Lonely Ghosts Walk (July 1 to August 26), a Friday night stroll whose spirited story focuses on the production of whiskey in Perth and the work of women's groups to counteract the negative effects alcohol consumption had on the community's early years. NG Times readers can take advantage of a special introductory 20% discount off regularly priced tickets when they order with the code "clubrate16" Tickets to all Festival productions are available online at www.classictheatre.ca and by phone at 1-877-283-1283.
IOOF & REBEKAH HALL BOARD PRESENTS
submitted by Matthew Behrens This summer marks the bicentennial for the charming heritage town of Perth, Ontario, where the Classic Theatre Festival produces enjoyable, accessible hits from the golden age of Broadway and the London Stage with some of Canada's top theatrical talent. Now in its 7th season, the Festival is expanding in 2016 with three mainstage shows running eight times a week from June 24 to September 11 at 54 Beckwith Street East (at Harvey), an intimate, wheelchair accessible, 110-seat space with air conditioning and free parking. The season opens with Neil Simon’s I Ought to Be in Pictures (June 24 to July 17), a heartfelt comedy about a father and daughter rebuilding their relationship after years of disconnection. It's also a humorous look at the world of Hollywood, where people may tire of 364 days of sunshine followed by 1 full day of torrential rain. It's followed by Arms and the Man (July 22 to August
The Voice of North Grenville
Roast Pork and Mashed Potatoes June 26, 2016
4:30 PM to 7:00 PM 119 Clothier St. E. Kemptville
COST ADULTS - $15.00 CHILDREN 12 & UNDER - $5.00
For Advertising rates please contact Gord at gord@ngtimes.ca or call 613 258 6402
8
www.ngtimes.ca
The North Grenville Times
The Voice of North Grenville
Celebrating our 17th Anniversary Enjoy live music from 5 pm to 7 pm on Saturday
“BEST FOOD IN TOWN” It is now 17 years since two brothers from Ottawa, Kamal & Basha Osman arrived in North Grenville and opened Capilano Pizza on Prescott Street. The brothers recognised the need for a prime pizza product and time has proven them right. Since opening in 1999, North Grenville has enjoyed a friendly and high quality service, with the brothers’ special formula for pizza crust. But their success has not been confined to our community alone. In 2005, they came second out of 38 participants in a competition in Ottawa. Kamal and Basha believe that they owe their success for the past seventeen years to their customers, and they want to mark their anniversary by showing their appreciation with this two-day savings event. Here’s to many more years of tasty and friendly success to Capilano Pizza!
$4 OFF
Friday, June 24 & Saturday, June 25, 2016 Order Over $25 before taxes (pick up only) Present coupon for savings One coupon per customer
613-258-0888
215 Prescott St. Kemptville June 22, 2016
9
www.ngtimes.ca
The North Grenville Times
The Voice of North Grenville
Jumpstart continues to grow
June is Jumpstart Month, and every dollar spent on items marked with the Jumpstart logo helps local Canadian Tire Jumpstart Charities. Residents can visit the Canadian Tire Store and watch how far the thermometer will reach with their help. So far, the Chair of the local Chapter reports over $8,200 has been raised through the generosity of our community. These will be matched by Canadian Tire Jumpstart Charity. The Knights of Columbus were the latest to make a donation to the local Jumpstart Chapter, when a deputation from the Knights presented a cheque for $3,000 to Canadian Tire owner, Frank Hoffman and Jumpstart Regional Manager, Dustin Bursey. This donation will help provide funds to more youths who can access over 70 programs available in the community. Money being raised is matched by Canadian Tire. The Jumpstart Foundation provides a base budget, the rest is up to the local Chapter. The foundation also provides generous National grants to many local groups. More than 120 local young people were helped last year. Claire Larabie of Jumpstart asks that people remember to donate whenever they go shopping: "When going to the store, please think of donating a few dollars at the cash to help your local chapter help more kids join one of over 70 programs. Every penny stays here for our kids whose families have income barriers. Help us get to the top before June 30."
L-R: Jim MacManaman (KoC), Dustin Bursey Jumpstart Regional Manager and Mac Savoy (KoC), and Mike Blais (KoC), present their cheque to Canadian Tire owner Frank Hoffman. Missing is Jumpstart Chapter Chair, Claire Larabie.
June 22, 2016
10
www.ngtimes.ca
The North Grenville Times Merrickville/Wolford Times
The Voice of North Grenville
Reaching by direct mail 9,000 homes and businesses in Merrickville/Wolford and North Grenville
the Merrickville-Wolford Vol. 1, No. 31
TIMES The Voice of Merrickville/Wolford
Council provide funding to community groups The Village of Merrickville-Wolford Council has approved grants to a number of community groups for the 2016 year. Christmas in Merrickville requested a grant of $3,000, but received just one-third of that amount from Council, as did the Kemptville Youth Centre [KYC]. In a recent presentation to Council, representatives of KYC, which includes much of Merrickville-Wolford in its catchment area, requested funding from the Council for the first time. The initial request was for $3,000, but, in the end,
Council agreed to just $1,000. In another link to the Municipality of North Grenville, Council granted $4,000 to the Merrick and District Historical Society to defray the cost of rent for the Society. The M&DHS operate their archives in the Burritt’s Rapids Community Hall, after failing to find suitable accommodation in Merrickville. Friends of the Rideau asked for, and received, $1,500 in funding. The mandate of the organisation is “to enhance and conserve the irreplaceable charm of the Rideau Canal. To increase
How Healthy is the Middle Rideau? How healthy is the Middle Rideau? Readers can learn all about it in the Rideau Valley Conservation Authority’s (RVCA) Middle Rideau Subwatershed Report. This information-loaded report summarizes the subwatershed’s health by looking at four indicators: forests, wetlands, shorelines and water quality. This is the second subwatershed report for the Middle Rideau and compares baseline information that was collected in 2008. Changes are small, but understanding how to prevent cumulative long-term changes is essential. “RVCA has a great deal of information. Our monitoring efforts help us better understand watershed trends and help focus stewardship activities where they are needed the most,” said Martin Czarski, RVCA Watershed Ecologist. “Subwatershed reports are valuable tools for decision-makers at all levels — individuals, families, municipalities, counties and the province.” The Middle Rideau is nicely nestled in the middle of the Rideau system and
drains over 825 square kilometres. Water flows from the higher, rocky Rideau Lake Subwatershed into the flatter, farmland of the Middle Rideau Subwatershed. The subwatershed includes communities such as Jasper, Lombardy, Smiths Falls, Merrickville and Motts Mills. Water flows through the Middle Rideau on to the Lower Rideau at Burritts Rapids. “The Middle Rideau’s conditions are mostly fair and good,” says Czarski. “But human demands and impacts continue to grow. Now is the time to take important steps to maintain, protect and improve our current conditions.” Efforts can be simple things like keeping shorelines natural and planting trees to more complicated municipal planning and development projects that protect surface water quality and aquatic habitat through the creation of riparian buffers, and application of stormwater best management practices. The report identifies what the RVCA, municipalities, landowners, businesses and community groups can do to help make environmental gains.
For landowners looking to do their part, the RVCA provides a number of stewardship programs designed to improve watershed health. The programs provide technical expertise, grants and manpower. By connecting with landowners, the goal is to make real, on-the-ground improvements. Landowners who are interested in learning about possible projects can call the RVCA for details. This report is part of a series including reports on the Jock River (2010), Tay River (2011), Lower Rideau (2012), Kemptville Creek (2013) and Rideau Lakes (2014). Next year, similar comparisons on watershed health will be made for the Jock River Subwatershed. For your copy of this and other subwatershed reports, call the RVCA at 613-6923571 ext. 1177 or visit watersheds.rvca.ca. For those looking for more scientific information, monitoring results are available through the detailed catchment reports which are also available online at watersheds.rvca.ca.
Via Rail First Class Passage for two to Toronto: Nancy Onlock, Kemptville. 2nd Prize ($360 value), Rideau King Boat Excursion Package for four: Robin Donnelly, Ottawa. 1st Prize ($500 value), two night stay at 1840 Guest House, Dinner at Brigadoon Restaurant in Oxford Mills, spa treatment at Spa Sans Souci, and four sundaes from the Downtowne Ice Cream Shoppe: Joanne Leclerc, Merrickville. Merrickville Celebrates Women would like to thank their sponsors:
KISS 105.3, 101.1 Country, Kemptville Interiors, Leeds Grenville, Merrickville Lions Club, A Touch of Whimsy, LDL Designer Fashion Inc., Sympli, Joseph Ribkoff, Mike Fair Chevrolet Buick GMC Cadillac Ltd. Many donations were made to this event and Merrickville Celebrates Women would like to truly thank all the donors. A special thanks to: Ahimsa Naturopathic, Baldachin Inn, Coba Studios and Print House, Dahlia Event Design & Production, Parks Canada, Dr. Robin Conway, Royal Canadian
Legion Branch 245, Village of Merrickville-Wolford. The support of all of our sponsors and the dedication of all our volunteers is what made this event a success. The women who attended loved it! A donation will be made to Leeds Grenville Interval House. Leeds and Grenville Interval House provides emergency shelter, outreach counselling and transitional support for abused women and their children throughout the Leeds & Grenville area. For more information visit lgih.ca.
public awareness and enjoyment of the Rideau Canal and to develop strong public support for the long term well-being of the Rideau Canal.” Friends operate The Depot on the banks of the Rideau beside the Blockhouse in Merrickville, which is the main retail outlet and interpretive centre for Friends of the Rideau, and provides boating and tourism information to visitors. The Merrickville Agricultural Society also received funding this year. As in previous years, the Society asked for, and received, the sum of $4,000.
Merrickville Celebrates Womens brightens dark skies On Saturday, June 11, the very rainy day in Merrickville didn’t dampen the spirits of the people who enjoyed the many events that took place to celebrate women. The first 200 participants received complimentary Swag Bags containing local items. The swag in the bags was valued at $100 per bag. Participants registered for the shopping passport event when they arrived. Each person was given a passport that had to be stamped by 18 participating businesses. Once they had all 18 stamps, they returned their ballots to the registration centre to enter the grand prize draw. A fabulous fashion show took place at the Merrickville Community Centre. This event showcased the latest fashions from some of Merrickville’s very own boutiques. A very special opening act by Serenity entertained all. She was fabulous,
outrageous and full of fun. Ann Weir from Brockville won a $100 Joseph Ribkoff gift certificate at the fashion show, which was provided by Portside Boutique. The following series of Health and Wellness minisessions took place throughout the day at Ahimsa Naturopathic: Gentle Yoga instructed by Beverley Bryant; Save Your Vitality from Conflict “Energy Drain”, presented by Alani Galbraith; From Hormones to Healing: A Journey through Women’s Wellness, with Dr. Katie Weststrate; Compassionate Stress Relief, with Shulamit, a counselling social worker; Self defense seminar with Ron Wattie; and Date Night Ideas, delivered by MC Thauvette. Small home-based businesses showcased their products on the Street Market Fair and delicious food was enjoyed at the restaurants, food trucks, churches and a pop-up restaurant.
June 22, 2016
Arlene Dickinson of Dragon’s Den fame was the keynote speaker. She is a Canadian author, entrepreneur, TV personality, CEO and venture capitalist. The sold-out crowd at the Merrickville Community Centre was entertained by Arlene’s genuine, personal topic of Entrepreneurs and Women’s Empowerment. Local businesses participated by donating gifts to the silent auction which took place at the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 245. Kemptville Interiors provided the event with a living room suite valued at $8,000. Carol Palko, of Palko Jewelry Design, Brockville was the happy and excited winner of that wonderful prize. The Passport Ballot grand prize winners were: 4th Prize ($250 value), a two piece “Sympli” outfit, donated by Oh La De Da: Bev Furniss, Ottawa. 3rd Prize ($300 value),
Welcome to Canaltripping Our rental centre at The Depot in Blockhouse Park in Merrickville opens June 24. You can rent a canoe or kayak for an hour, a day or a week by phone, right now! We deliver boats anywhere from Kingston to Ottawa. The best paddling anywhere on the Rideau starts from Merrickville. 50 boats in stock: canoes, tandems, singles, sea kayaks, playboats. For more information visit www.canaltripping.com or call June 22, 2016
11
613.794.3566
www.ngtimes.ca
The North Grenville Times
COMMUNITY EVENTS
CROSSWORD
ACROSS 1. Flat-bottomed boat 5. Fasteners 10. Circle fragments 14. Body of water 15. Delete 16. Satyr 17. Emanation 18. Noteworthy 20. Eyewear 22. Remedy 23. Santa's helper 24. Not over 25. Working class 32. Scraped gently 33. Cycle per second 34. French for "Name" 37. Quaint outburst
38. Exploded stars 39. Easy gait 40. Cheer 41. Hotel employee 42. Ballet skirts 43. Ceaselessness 45. An evil supernatural being 49. Barely manage 50. Kill 53. Nouveau-riche 57. Yellow gentian 59. Threesome 60. Away from the wind 61. Creepy 62. Behold, in old Rome 63. A musical pause 64. Construct 65. Outbuilding
DOWN 1. Smelting waste 2. Inner membrane of embryos 3. Gumbo 4. Prevaricated 5. Forlorn 6. Mining finds 7. Flee 8. Russian emperor 9. Arid 10. Encore 11. Cloaked 12. Give birth 13. Drive 19. A clumsy dolt 21. Toboggan 25. Quarry 26. Indian music 27. Alright 28. A grasp of something 29. Celebrate 30. Angry 31. Consumed food 34. Memo 35. Creative work 36. Untidyness 38. Indian bread 39. Anagram of "Unsettle" 41. Locale 42. Sounds of disapproval 44. 7 member group 45. Prohibit 46. Banish 47. Dishes out 48. Group of 8 51. Tall woody plant 52. Pitcher 53. Relating to urine 54. Eyebrow shape 55. Type of cereal grass 56. Pigeon-___ 58. Mineral rock
June 23 June 23 June 24 June 25 June 25
Tues
Wed
Thurs
Sat M,W,F
June 22, 2016
BNI Networking Group Breakfast, Grenville Mutual Insurance Building, 380 Colonnade Dr, 7- 8:30 am. Info: 613-918-0430. Bridge- St. John’s United Church, 12:15 pm. Cost $4. "All levels of bridge players welcome. "Info, contact Sandra at 613-258-2691. The Branch Artisans Guild, North Grenville Community Church, 2659 Concession Street every 3rd Tuesday, 7 pm. New members welcomed! NG Photography Club - first Wednesday of every month from 7-9 pm at the Auditorium of the Municipal Centre. See ngphotoclub.ca Klub 67 Euchre every 2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month, 1:15 pm. St. John's United Church downstairs. Everyone welcome, $5.00. Bingo- First and third Wednesday of the month, Kemptville Legion. Games start at 1 pm. All welcome. Refreshments available. Klub 67 Euchre every second and fourth Wed. of the month, 1:15 pm, St. John's United Church downstairs. Everyone welcome, $5.00. Kemptville Legion cribbage night, 2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month. Start time 7 pm. All welcome. Come and play for fun. New Horizon Club, 2nd & 4th Wed. at the Burritt`s Rapids Community Hall. Regular meetings begin at 2 pm. Special events with lunch begin at noon. Programs call 258-9315, membership info Janet at 269-2737. Bridge - St. John’s United Church, 6:45 pm. Cost $5, partner preferred but not necessary. For more info, contact Sandra at 613-258-2691. North Grenville Toastmasters - Meeting 1st & 3rd Thurs. of the month, 7 pm at O’Farrell’s Financial Services, Cty Rd 44. Info, call 258-7665. Kemptville Concert Band,7 pm at North Grenville D.H.S. Wind instruments and percussionists of all levels welcome! Contact: dennis843@gmail.com Kemptville Legion breakfast, 8 - 10 am third Saturday of every month. Adults $5. Children under 12 $3. All welcome. Kemptville and Area Walking Group, Municipal Centre - Early birds: 8 am, others 8:30 am. Contact: Eva 258-4487.
2016 Champions for Kids Foundation Golf Tournament
SUDOKU
Hard
Youngsters of Yore, 1:30 pm, Library Program Room. Bingo for Cook Books Celticity Concert at South Branch Elementary School to benefit the school’s Music Instruction Fund. $20 per person, 7pm. Info: (613) 558-4933 www.celticity.ca NG Accessible Transportation AGM, 2 pm in the Scotiabank Board Room at the Colonnade Mall. All welcomed. Paddle the Creek .Come join the Friends of the Ferguson Forest Centre for a leisurely morning paddling the South Branch. Bring your own canoe or kayak, or rent one. Meet Anniversary Park, 10 am. Salad Supper and Strawberry Shortcake, St. Andrew's United Church Hall, Bishop's Mills from 4:30 - 6:30 pm.
Weekly and recurring events
Solutions to last week’s Sudoku
Easy
The Voice of North Grenville
Medium
Registration is open for the 2016 Champions for Kids Foundation Golf Tournament, to take place Wednesday, July 6 at the eQuinelle Golf Club, located at 140 Equinelle Drive in Kemptville. The event is being held to benefit the Upper Canada District School Board Champions for Kids Foundation, and is the charity’s major fundraiser of the year. Registration begins at 10 am, with a shotgun start at noon. Cost is $150 per person and includes lunch, 18 holes of golf, a golf cart and steak dinner. The cost to purchase a ticket for the dinner only is $40. A $30 tax receipt will be given for each registration fee. Sponsorship opportunities also available!
Solution to last week’s Crossword
12
www.ngtimes.ca
The North Grenville Times
CLASSIFIEDS
First 10 words are FREE for North Grenville and Merrickville/Wolford Residents. Extra Words: 50 cents a word. Email production@ngtimes.ca SERVICES Housecleaning Every mother/ father needs a housewife phone Sandy 613.219.7277 GRANT’S LAWN CARE Lawn mowing and trimming Competative pricing 613.258.5284 Landscaping, grass cutting, flower beds. Create, install, maintain. Call Al Scott, C: 613.295.0300 H: 613.258.3847 Fully Insured MATH TUTORING, qualified teacher. Grades 7-11, 8-9pm in old town 613.863.5639 CFSC $ CRFSC Courses and exams Steve Hoy 613.258.6162 2shoy@xplornet.com COMMISSIONED OIL PAINTINGS / PRIVATE ART LESSONSmiriammas.wix.com/mmas FB: MiriamMasArt DJ’S RENOVATONS. Were committed to your Renovation. We do it all. 613.698.5733 Music is a gift, let me help you unwrap it! Piano lessons for adults and children by RCM certified teacher. 613.324.0382 The Plumb”Mur” Plus Bathroom PLUS more. Murray 613.519.5274 nmmuir@gmail. com Mobile Foot Care - TOES IN NEED 613.858.4383 If you want to purchase AVON products, call Joan 613.258.7644 Frame Local! Country Ways Custom Picture framing 613.322.6484 dam5@bell.net Heartburn, bloated, frequent colds? Digestive issue solutions. Carol Pillar R.H.N. Nutrition Coach 613.258.7133 support@ wholesumapproach.com Heather’s Healthy Homemade dog Treats, made to order 613.699.7458 heatherflowers94@yahoo.ca Stucco & Parging Services, also specializing in repointing & chinking. Free estimates. cedarrockcontracting@gmail.com 613.818.5187 Lessons piano, guitar, ukulele, group singing and more. Your place or mine. 613.720.3531
June 22, 2016
Certified Packer can help you prepare for your move. Cinderella 613.859.4644 PIANO LESSONS for everyone. All styles, all ages. 613 324.0382 www.kemptvillemusic.com Speech therapy for children in Kemptville area, openings in July www.wellingtonkids.ca 613.206.1627 SEWING: Weddings to alterations at Stonehouse sewing. Call Sharon 613 224 3182
RENT GEARED TO INCOME HOUSE. KEMPTVILLE. INCOME $27,000 QUALIFIES. 613-853-6592 Downtown Kemptville, 2 bedroom, 4 appliances, parking, $990 +, 258-0237. 2 bedroom, Kemptville $950 +. Central location, private balcony, heated floor, natural gas. Clean, quiet, references required 613.263.5476
TRAMPOLINE, HEAVY DUTY, SUPERIOR QUALITY 14FT OCTAGONAL, EXCELLENT CONDITION, SACRIFICE $250 613.269.4754 3 BED/2BATH HIGH RANCH IN OSGOODE ONLY $358,000 WWW.3300ANNETTE.COM 1D:1002232
FREE SAWDUST. LARGE QUANTITIES. CALL BOB AT 613.850.4203 PACIFIC ENERGY WOODSTOVE HAS GLASS DOOR AND BLOWER $300 613.325.0845
FREE DRUM LESSON!!! Professional drummer offering FREE trial lessons...no obligation! 613 298 5913 www.drumhead.ca
Commercial warehouse (up to 6,000 Sq Ft, will divide) and office (500 Sq Ft) to rent/ lease. 18 ft ceilings, column free area, 14 ft overhead doors and mandoors, heat available. Kemptville Colonnade area. Call 613.258.1133 or 613.229.0566
2015 CHEVY CRUZE 1.4LT. TURBO LOADED 3800KM $17,000 613.258.7323
ONE ON ONE Computer Training: Sigma Computer Systems is now offering 1/2 hour classes on Saturdays. Please call 613.258.9716 for more information
1 bedroom apartment, Kemptville area, Country Setting, 2nd floor, 4 appliances, WIFI & Satellite TV $920 incl. First & last. No pets. 613.404.6701
HANDY MAN specializing in renovations & house staging. We do it all CALL 613.294.2416
Renovated Ground Floor Office 1,900 sqft, 200 Sanders St. Kemptville 613.795.2389
Are you drowning in a Mess, call “S.O.S.!” Book online www. sarahsorganizingservices.com
WANTED
Chain link fence and steel posts, apprx. 300” and fittings. 76x6x10 pressure treated posts. 613 808 4707
PORTABLE DEHUMIDIFIER/AIR CONDITIONER, $250. CALL 314 9327.
2008 Ford Ranger with cap 108,500 km; new tires, brakes, battery. $8,500. 613 258 2119
250 ML CANNING JARS FOR CHARITY JAM & JELLY SALES. CALL BILLY/VALERIE @ 258.4529
GARAGE SALES
LOOKING FOR LABOURER AND SKILLED ROOFER. CALL OR TEXT 613.894.5210
YARD SALES, JUNE 25 1075 COUNTY ROAD 20, OXFORD STATION AND 834 COUNTY ROAD 18, BISHOP’S MILLS. BOTH STARTING AT 7AM.
You Name It, I Can Sew It. Call Rhonda at 258-5248 MR & MRS CLEAN residential/ commercial cleaning. Mrandmrsclean613@gmail.com, 613867-2184 Fencing and Deck Specialist, Renovations 20 yrs experience Brian 613 215 0805 Property clean-up, trees/brush/yard waste, scrap metal, dump runs, anything removed. Call Wayne Scott at 613 286 9072 Complete Home Property Clean up: house cleaning, dump runs, etc. Call Al’s Clean up services 613.258.3847 613.295.0300 Rock My House music lessons in fiddle, piano, drums and more. 613 258 5656 Handyman/Contractor with years of experience. No job too big or small. Unlimited references, call for free estimate 613.791.8597
GUTKNECHT, Eric Leslie William June 25, 2010 of Kemptville
NORDICK TRACK T4.0 TREADMILLFOLDS UP FOR EASY STORAGE. $500 613.258.0589
FOR RENT
Furnished Room For Rent in Oxford Mills, $650 a month. Call 613.294.7420
Rural Home Care servicesAffordable, personal, professional & experienced care for your loved one. 613.868.0356
The Voice of North Grenville
WANTED 2 OR 3 BEDROOM APARTMENT ON ONE FLOOR, KEMPTVILLE 613.258.0964
Senior needs old car batteries for making weights. Call 613 258 6254.
FOR SALE KAYAK NECKY TOURING 13 1/2 FT, MANITOULIN, $450. LIKE NEW CALL KEMPTVILLE 613 868 8759 VARIETY OF LUMBER, PINE, HEMLOCK, MAPLE, SPRUCE, 1” AND 2”. FOR DETAILS CALL 314-9327. USED SYLVAN EXPLORER 1600 FISH BOAT EXTRA $13,900 CALL 613.277.8680
13
HIGH END MULTIMEDIA HP DESKTOP 8GBRAM 1TBHD EXCELLENT CONDITION $250 613.258 3596 BABY BASSINET, NAVY/WHITE $40. OO MERRICKVILLE 613.803.7274 PORTABLE DEHUMIDIFIER/AIR CONDITIONER $250 613.314.9327
MIXED HARDWOOD FIREWOOD, $100 A CORD DELIVERED. JON 227-3650
YARD SALE,JUNE 25, BAYFIELD MANOR NURSING HOME, 100 ELVIRA ST., KEMPTVILLE, 9-12 NOON. SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE! ITEMS FOR YARD SALE WOULD BE APPRECIATED. PLEASE DROP OFF DONATIONS ALL DAY FRI, JUNE 24 IN FRONT ENTRANCE. PROCEEDS GO TO BAYFIELD MANOR RESIDENT,S COUNCIL. MOVING SALE: 9 BRIDGE STREET NORTH, KEMPTVILLE. JULY 8TH, FRIDAY, 11 TO 6. JULY 9TH, SATURDAY, 9 - 5. CONTENTS SALE, RAIN OR SHINE, INSIDE HOUSE AND BARN. ANTIQUES. FURNITURE. ART. VINTAGE PHOTOGRAPHS. TOOLS. BOOKS. GARDEN STUFF. HOUSEHOLD MISCELLANEOUS. JEWELRY. CLOTHING. LOTS!
We thought of you with love today, but that is nothing new. We thought about you yesterday, and the day before that, too. We think of you in silence, we often say your name, But all we have are memories and your picture in a frame. Your memory is our keepsake, with which we’ll never part. God has you in His keeping, we have you in our heart. We shed tears for what might have been, a million times we’ve cried. If love alone could have saved you, you never would have died. In life we loved you dearly, in death we love you still, In our heart you hold a place, no one could ever fill. It broke our heart to lose you, but you didn’t go alone, For part of us went with you, the day God took you Home. Mom & Dad
For Advertising rates please contact Peter at peter@ngtimes.ca or call 613 989 2850
Visit www.ericgutknechtbursary.ca for more information.
CLASSIFIEDS:
www.leedsgrenville.com
PUBLIC NOTICE Seeking New Members Leeds and Grenville Accessibility Advisory Committee Are you interested in improving accessibility for people with disabilities? Consider joining our Accessibility Advisory Committee. To qualify you must be 18 years of age and live within Leeds and Grenville. The committee meets four times per year and members receive remuneration. For more information about the committee’s mandate, go to Live/Quality of Life/Accessibility at www.leedsgrenville.com Please submit your name by email to access@uclg.on.ca or contact Andrea Bolton at 1-800-770-2170 ext. 2307.
FIREARMS AND HUNTER SAFETY COURSES Beginning Sept. 6,7,8 & 13,14,15 Evenings, in Kemptville. Minimum age 12. Pre-registration required, limited seating. Tony Gundy Home:258-7816 Cell: 355-2607, Office 258-1876 keewaytin@gmail.com
First 10 words free if submitted by email. Extra word 50 cents, photo $10, border $2, shading $5. Submit to production@ngtimes.ca. Email must include name, address and phone #. Must be related to North Grenville/ Merrickville
Send in your letters to the editor to editor@ngtimes.ca
TEXT ADS just not working?
Put a face to the name with
BUSINESS CONTENT.CA 613.710.7104 PHOTO • VIDEO • GRAPHIC
www.ngtimes.ca
The North Grenville Times
The Voice of North Grenville
Merrickville-Wolford commences CAO/Clerk recruitment
At its regular Council meeting on June 13, 2016, the Council of the Village of Merrickville-Wolford autho-
rized its Interim CAO/Clerk, Arie Hoogenboom, to commence recruitment of a new CAO/Clerk. Former CAO/Clerk Jill Armstrong has been on leave since December 2015 and was their Clerk since 2002 and CAO since 2006. Council wished her well in her future
endeavours. The Village’s senior management position is to be advertised extensively with a closing date of mid-July. The Interim CAO/Clerk will continue on a part-time basis during the transition.
Summertime Safety Measures for Pets! With the arrival of warmer weather, pets are spending more time outdoors. Being mindful of your companion’s surroundings and the hazards they contain can help your cherished pet stay healthy and happy this summer. Here are some helpful safety tips. ∙ Never leave pets in a parked car. The temperature inside a parked vehicle can reach or exceed 50 degrees Celsius on a sunny day. Pets enclosed in a stationary vehicle are susceptible to heat stroke (hyperthermia) which is life threatening. ∙ Avoid exercising your pet during the hottest times of the day, especially on paved surfaces. Asphalt can become quite hot and burn the footpads. Pets should be exercised in the early morning or evening, when the temperature is the coolest and always make sure they have access to plenty of water. ∙ Insect bites can be irritating to animals but can also lead to allergic reactions in the form of hives, facial swelling and intense itching. Avoid leaving your pet outdoors for long periods when black flies and mosquitoes are at their worst such as at dawn and dusk. For minor skin irritation and stings, cold compresses can be applied for 3-5 minutes. Severe reactions that cause facial swelling and hives should
ART, JAZZ & the GARDEN
Celebrating Canada’s Garden Days, the Ramble hosted ART, JAZZ & the GARDEN at Rideau Woodland Ramble last Saturday. On a beautiful, sunny day, people wandered through the walks and greenhouses, enjoying the shade, the scenery and the music. The number of visitors overwhelmed the parking area at the gardens and both sides of the road outside were lined with cars, as the event drew people from a wide area. Music was
provided by Red Jazz, and members of the MAG Artists (Merrickville Artists Guild), and several other guest artists were in the garden displaying and selling their art. This award winning garden centre and display garden is open to the public at 7210 Burritt’s Rapids Road, County Rd 23, and is situated on 7 acres of picturesque woodland near Merrickville. Its mission is to capture the imagination of gardeners and plant collectors. The combi-
nation of artists, musicians and natural beauty was an incomparable way to spend a lovely day.
For Advertising rates please contact Peter at peter@ngtimes.ca or call 613 989 2850
be brought to the attention of your veterinarian. ∙ To prevent motor vehicle accidents, all pets should be confined to their property or walked on a leash. When travelling with your pet, use a pet carrier or a harness secured with a seat belt. ? With rabies on the rise in Ontario, it is advised that all pets avoid contact with wildlife if possible and that they be up-to-date on their rabies vaccination. ∙ Poisons used to kill rodents, snails, slugs, ants and other insects are toxic to pets. Ensure that these products are properly stored and well out of reach of pets ? Some lawn herbicides are also dangerous to animals. Keep pets off of treated lawns for about 3 days. If your beloved pet has been on a treated lawn, bath him/her immediately. ∙ The bulbs, stems, leaves
and flowers of some garden plants are toxic to companion animals when consumed. Care should be exercised when choosing a location for plants such as Daffodils, Tulips, Foxglove, Morning Glory and Rhododendrons, to name a few. Bar-B-Q season is upon us and foods that can be dangerous to pets include onions, garlic, chives, all raw meats and bones of all types. ∙ For a complete list of toxic plants, poisonous household products and foods to avoid feeding your pet, visit www. aspca.org/pet-care/animalpoison-control. If you suspect your family companion has consumed or been exposed to a toxic product, please contact the Pet Poison Hotline at 1-855-866-7965. For more helpful advice, to keep your precious pet safe this summer, contact your veterinarian. Courtesy of the Grenville-Dundas Veterinary Clinic, 2643 County Rd 43, Kemptville. 613-258-2394
Helicopter excitement at South Branch
The students at South Branch Elementary School on Concession Road in Kemptville had a very exciting visit last week. A CH-146 Griffon helicopter from Trenton, deployed as a Search and Rescue [SAR] asset, landed in the back field of the school. The crew did a static display, as well as landing to do a presentation for the grade 6 students from the schools in the North Grenville Family of Schools. The arrival and landing of the helicopter caused quite a stir in the Kemptville area, and left a definite impression on the students.
June 22, 2016
14
www.ngtimes.ca
The North Grenville Times
The Voice of North Grenville
“Discover the story behind every door”
Inaugural year for Doors Open North Grenville These are some of the 25 sites which will be open to the public to visit on Sept 24, 10 – 4 pm (at most sites). Free admission, family friendly and no ticket is required. It is part of Doors Open Ontario, a program with Ontario Heritage Trust, www.doorsopenontario.on.ca/northgrenville. Explore – Engage – Discover – North Grenville. We are waiting to welcome you!
Burritt’s Rapids sites
Burritt’s Rapids is one of the oldest settlements along the Rideau Canal route. It stands astride the Rideau River: one side in North Grenville, the other in the City of Ottawa. The main part of the hamlet is on a man-made island between the river and the Rideau Canal, giving it a unique character. Before 1830, the Rideau River roared over the rapids below the present dam, providing the water power that allowed the community to grow up around grist and woolen mills. A bridge had been built across the river in 1824, the first to span the Rideau River. At that time, there was no island at all: where the canal flows today was a dry hollow or channel running almost a mile and a half parallel to the river. When Colonel John By was reconnoitering the route of the Rideau Canal in 1829, he noted this channel, and realized that it would make an excellent means of bypassing the rapids. By building a dam upstream from the settlement, the Rideau waters were backed up and forced down the Snie instead. Once the snie was flooded, the new island came into being, and the village of Burritts Rapids
would grow up on the newly separated land. Tip to Tip Trail: One of the many scenic features of Burritts Rapids is the Tip to Tip Trail that runs from one end of the island to the other. This is a 2-kilometer (1.3-mile) trail that starts near the steel truss swing bridge, and offers a beautiful walk past a beech nut grove, marsh, dam and, at its tip, a stand of soaring pines, where you can enjoy the view from red Adirondack chairs. Community Hall: The Community Hall has been at the centre of social life in Burritt’s Rapids for more than 160 years. The building was originally built in the 1840's by John S. French, as a general store and residence. French owned the mill on that bank of the river, and the store was on part of the Mill Lot. In 1902, it was bought by the local Methodist congregation as a church hall, and it retained that role after it was bought by local residents in 1935. It has been the site of dances, concerts, meetings, both social and political, as well as operating as the local library for some time. It still serves the community in that capacity to this day. While visiting the Community Hall on September 24, enjoy locally produced crafts, artwork and food. Upper Nicholson Lock: As with the channel at Burritt’s Rapids, the Nicholson Locks were built as part of an artificial cut for the Rideau Canal, bypassing a series of rapids. The floor of the lock at Upper Nicholson is bare bedrock, and the lift between the two locks is 4.5 metres. The Upper Lock contains one of the original swing bridges of its type. Weighing in at 43 tons, it can be swung by merely pushing it. The Upper Lock is linked to the Ottawa shore by the Andrewsville Bridge, one of the very few surviving riveted truss bridges in the province. The bridge and the lock combine to make a scenic heritage location well worth a visit.
Two determined people
Babara and John Spero with Ron Tracey Buzzards Hockey League, by Marguerite Boyer where the only requirement for participating is that you John Spero and his wife have a medical condition. Afmoved here from Ottawa ter moving to North Grenville, eight years ago, after their John initiated an annual golf good friend Ron Tracey kept tournament to raise money for telling him this was the place Parkinsons. It began with his to be. John was diagnosed teammates from Ottawa, but with Parkinsons 18 years the numbers involved quickly ago, but that never stopped grew to more than thirty men, him from doing the things many of whom came from the he loved most. While living North Grenville area. in Ottawa, he joined the Old Over the years, he has June 22, 2016
raised over $30,000 dollars for the cause. Ron Tracey went around looking for donations from local businesses in North Grenville and the surrounding area. The response he received was overwhelming. Both he and John would like to thank this amazing community they chose to live in. The generosity just blew them away. This year they managed to raise $2,000 for the day. Thanks go out to the B&H, Myers, Rona/ Kemptville Building Centre, Shoeless Joes, Canadian Tire, Grahame’s Bakery, O’Heaphy’s, Sauve Heating, Pirates Cove, First Stop Rentals, Tim Hortons (Kemptville Mall), Rideau Glenn Golf Course, Car Canada, Kanata Mazda, Rahimkhani Dental, Equinelle, PharmaSave, Tallman Truck Centre, Staples, Bernie Roccio Tents, Cer-
tika Financial Group and Sam’s Pizza. John is now looking for sponsors for the SuperWalk, the largest fundraising event for Parkinson’s Canada. They are celebrating SuperWalk’s 20th year in Ottawa on September 12; one of five walk
15
locations in Eastern Ontario (along with Brockville, Cornwall, Embrun, and Renfrew). Please feel free to call him at 613-258-8820, or drop into the NG Times at the Creekside Mall to fill in a sponsor sheet for him.
For Advertising rates please contact Gord at gord@ngtimes.ca or call 613 258 6402
www.ngtimes.ca
The North Grenville Times
Window stickers benefit seniors
Dawn Kish from Jonsson’s Independent Grocer presented a cheque for $1,096, proceeds from the window sticker campaign celebrating Seniors’ Month, to Susan Smith and Henk Wiersma of Kemptville & District Home Support. These funds are greatly appreciated by KDHSI. The generosity of the community has allowed KDHSI to keep the services at the same quality without an increase in fees to clients. The staff and customers of Jonsson’s Independent Grocer deserve a huge round of applause for this amazing effort!
“Hey Day correction, the 50/50 winning amount for 2016 was incorrectly reported as $2795.00 the actual amount was $2700, we apologize for this error.”
June 22, 2016
The Voice of North Grenville
Big Sky Ranch offers Summer Camp with the Animals with the wider community we live in. Learning in a safe, funfilled environment, each child is invited to ‘choose’ an animal they wish to care for. They will learn how to feed, exercise, clean or groom their animals and learn important facts about their charges. Animals can range from the more domestic cats, dogs, rabbits, to farm animals, such as horses, donkeys, goats, ducks or chickens, to the more exotic animals at Big Sky, such as a buffalo, llamas, emus or mini-horses. Children can participate in various arts, crafts and games. If the weather is inclement, the barns offer fun places to carry on the fun. Some of the games include: a Gold Nugget Treasure Hunt, where clues are given and riddles deciphered in order to move on to the next location; Amazing Race is always a hit, a combination of relay races or obstacles must be overcome before moving on. What would a summer camp be without a Scavenger Hunt? Other fun activities, such as egg collecting, bobbing for apples, trail hikes and learning
Submitted by Pam Owen It is the time of year when many parents begin to think about summer camps for their children. A unique opportunity exists here in North Grenville at Big Sky Ranch. Open to children aged 6-13, Summer Camp with the Animals is now open for registration. Camp takes place at the Big Sky Sanctuary, 25 acres on Pelton Road, off South Gower Drive. Mon-Fri from 8.30 am to 4 pm, your child can participate in fun-filled learning activities. Each camp is one week in length, where children will learn to build relationships with one another, foster growth and development while caring for animals, and how to interact responsibly
16
how to saddle and ride a horse after learning the saddle, bridle names and all the safety rules around horses. Camp weeks are Mon – Fri from 0830- 4 pm, July 4-8, July 11-15, July 18-22 and July 25-29. Only 20 children are accepted each week and the spots are filling up quickly. So register now and don’t miss out! Children must bring their own lunches, snacks and drinks each day, except for Friday, when a Vegetarian BBQ will be provided. Helmets are required and each child must bring their own helmet. Camp is wheelchair accessible and is open to Special Needs children. Cost is $185/week/child (When you book a 2nd week the discounted price is $170/ week/child) All funds raised help to support the animals at Big Sky Ranch! To register or if you have any questions, please contact the office at 613-258-7118, or by e-mail at bigskyranch@ ripnet.com.
A Celebration of Life
A Celebration of Life will be held for Lillian Margetts (Blair) The Royal Canadian Legion 100 Rueben Crescent, Kemptville ON 1 - 4pm on June 26th, 2016
The North Grenville Times is Locally Owned and Operated
Send in your letters to the editor to editor@ngtimes.ca
www.ngtimes.ca