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Beth Donovan Hospice Finds “A Forever Home”
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Executive Director, Dawn Rodger unveils new home On February 26, the Board and Staff of Beth Donovan Hospice made an exciting announcement about the purchase of our “forever home” on French Settlement Road. This 3100 square foot building is situated on 5 acres of land. The home was built in 2006 and the structure is zoned and ready for modification to include our current and future programs. Once retrofits have been completed to accommodate Building Code and Universal Accessibility requirements, all Hospice services will move permanently to the new location in Autumn 2016. This announcement comes on the heels of a feasibility study to determine the need for residential beds,
organizational capacity and the level of community support. The study found strong consensus among the groups and individuals consulted that residential beds are lacking for the rural clients we service. The purchase of this home was made possible by generous donors who have contributed to our building fund over the past 20 years. In 2015 we also received a bequest from a long-time friend of the hospice who shared our vision for rural residential hospice services. Audrey McClenaghan always felt strong ties to the Beth Donovan Hospice and her generosity made our new “forever home” possible. The dream of owning our own facility is now a real-
ity and we are continuing to pursue ongoing funding to operate beds for our catchment area. Special thanks to MPP Steve Clark for his unwavering commitment to the Beth Donovan Hospice and continuing to keep our message in the forefront of the provincial legislature. We are tremendously grateful for the solid support we have received from the communities we serve. What we have been able to achieve would not have been possible without the dedication and enthusiasm of our staff, volunteers, donors and our many community champions. We look forward to welcoming everyone at an Open House in our new home in September.
If you would like more information, have questions or would like to get involved, please contact Dawn Rodger, Executive Director 613-2589611 ext. 1 80% of Canadians say they don’t want to die in hospital but most people do. Hospice Palliative Care is compassionate end-of-life care that aims to relieve suffering and improve the quality of living and dying. It’s a special kind of comfort-oriented health care for individuals and families, provided in a homelike setting that is peaceful, dignified and meaningful. Advance Care Planning day is April 16, 2016 - please start the conversation with your loved ones about your end-of life wishes!
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A taste of Ukraine
by Richinda Bates Did I Make a Difference? I was listening to an Oak Ridge Boys CD when the words of a song caught my attention. “Did I make a difference ...someone’s life?”
It made me pause and think. Am I making a difference? How can I make a difference? What skills do I have that could help me to make a difference? Our daughter had gone on a mission trip with World
so many needs. Hope House, First Step Centre. What could I do? I can cook, so last year I offered to cook ethnic Ukrainian foods, as my family has made it, to do a dinner to raise funds for World Hope Canada and their work in Ukraine. This year we are hosting the 2nd Annual “Taste of Ukraine” dinner! More funds for Hope House! At the end of the day, I am thrilled to know that I am making a difference in the lives of children in need in Ukraine using the gifts God has given me! The dinner will take place at the New Rideau Restaurant on April 6, 2016. Fellowship hour will take place from 5-6 pm, followed by the dinner at 6 pm. An authentic Ukranian dinner will be served for $35 per person. Tickets are available by calling 613-482-1499, or by visiting the website: www.worldhope.ca.
Hope Canada to Ukraine. She shared with us the state of the economy there, the plight of girls and of young children. This was the land of my ancestors, the land that was the Bread Basket of Europe. How could that be? Now, there are
An evening with Elizabeth Hay by Peter Green Elizabeth Hay is a Canadian novelist and short story writer. Twice, she was either a finalist or the winner of the Scotiabank's Giller Prize (for “Late Nights on Air” and “A Student of Weather”) and has won numerous other literary awards, including the CAA Mosaid Award for Fiction, and the Torgi Award. She has twice been a finalist for the Governor General’s Award for Fiction, for “Small Change” in 1997 and for “Garbo Laughs” in 2003. In
2002, she received the Marian Engel Award, presented by the Writers’ Trust of Canada to an established female writer, for her body of work, including novels, short fiction, and creative nonfiction. Elizabeth will be reading from her latest novel, “His Whole Life”, published in 2015. The expertly realized novel, set during the 1995 Quebec referendum, is a poignant portrait of a complex family dealing with loss and regret, riffling on a 10 yearold boy’s question: “What’s
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Local Film Festival Offers $1000 Grand Prize! CJ Cochrane presents the 4th annual MyView Youth Film Festival, and this year it’s open to all youth ages 10-21 in Eastern Ontario (see www.myviewfilmfest.ca for list of eligible counties). Young people of Eastern Ontario are encouraged to pick up their phones, tablets or even (gasp) an actual camera and make a film that celebrates something in their life or community; shows a solution to a problem or showcases their opinion. Thanks to Grand Prize Sponsor, CJ Cochrane, and to TV Cogeco for the chance to win great prizes in the following categories:
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Best in Age Categories (10-13; 14-17; 18-21) • Best Music Video (original music only) • Best Overall Film Our sponsors and partners are providing some additional unique prizes as well. The winner for the Best Music Video category will get a professional music video produced by our partners (Derrick Casselman from Upper Canada TV, CJ Cochrane from Video Productions, and John Barclay from Triune Productions). All participants in the free production workshops are also entered into a draw for a mentorship opportunity with professional
producers. One thing that hasn’t changed is the emphasis on the ‘message’ of the films. Judging criteria heavily favours the content of the films over the production elements. Hopefully, this encourages novices to participate and share their stories. In partnership with Love My Life…Tobacco Free, and in light of the World Health Organization’s (WHO) recent announcement regarding the impact of tobacco use in movies, MyView is adopting a Tobacco Free Policy. The WHO has measured the effect, and concluded that teens exposed to frequent
tobacco use imagery are much more likely to try tobacco. “It was an easy decision for us because we are so ‘youthfocused’. We want to engage youth in using the medium of film to express themselves in an environment that’s free from any negative influences like tobacco”, says Rebecca Shams, Health Promoter and MyView committee member. For more information on contest rules, eligibility, judging criteria, details on our new Tobacco-Free Policy, or booking a free production workshop, visit our website at www.myviewfilmfest.ca or email info@myviewfilmfest.ca
Bishop’s Mills Women’s Institute – Food for Thought by Jeanne Lambert
The Bishop’s Mills Women’s Institute February meeting was held in the home of Susan Jenkins. Roll Call for the meeting was to share a cooking disaster. The responses ranged from erroneous ingredients, such as using soda instead of cornstarch, or salt instead of sugar, to more serious events, such as oven fires, smoke alarms and other burned food adventures. Susan gave a presentation about the heritage of food and recipes and provided some interesting quotes and words of wisdom from cookbooks and historians. Recipe books, in addition to stains and nota-
tions, can contain memories and events that are part of a family’s story. Recipes and cookbooks are an integral part of what was, in the past, primarily women’s work. Taking care of cookbooks acknowledges the lives of ordinary women. The seven members present each brought a recipe that was part of their family heritage- and these ranged from Yorkshire Pudding and Tea Biscuits, to sweets like Date and Walnut Loaf, Cherry Dessert, Gingerbread cookies and Fastnacht Kuechles, to preserves like Rhubarb Relish. In other business, the members discussed updating
the Guide to Bishop’s Mills and whether offering a course in sewing or cooking would be of interest to women in the community in the future. If anyone is interested in finding out more about what WI could offer, contact Jeanne (see below). The March meeting of the Bishop’s Mills Women’s Institute will be held at the community hall on Thursday, March 10 at 7 pm. The guest speaker will be Joanne Tipler from Day Brightener’s Farm who will talk about her garden and heritage tomatoes. Guests are welcome. T h e B i s h o p ’s M i l l s Women’s Institute has been involved in the community
since 1985, including documenting the history of the village and encouraging positive change. The Bishop’s Mills Women’s Institute holds monthly meetings and welcomes new members interested in meeting their neighbours and getting involved in their community. For information about attending local meetings, please contact President Sheryl McKim 613-926-2472, or Jeanne Lambert at jmlambert@tdgraham.com and you can ‘like’ us on Facebook. If you are interested in finding out more about WI, see the Provincial organization’s website: www. fwio.on.ca.
Public talks on Irish history The North Grenville Historical Society [NGHS] will be holding their latest meeting on Wednesday, March 9 at the Court House, 15 Water Street, in Kemptville. This month, marking the centenary of the Easter Rising of 1916 in Dublin, Dr. David Shanahan will give the first of two presentations on the anniversary of this pivotal event in modern Irish history. The second talk will be presented at next month’s meeting on April 13th. The series is called “Ireland’s Revolutionary Decade: 1912-1922”, and details of the talks have been provided by Dr. Shanahan.
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March 9th, 2016: The Irish Question: In 1912, it seemed that the Irish Question was on the point of being resolved. Home Rule seemed inevitable, and the wishes of the majority of Irish people were being fulfilled after many generations. But a decade later Ireland was partitioned, and a new Free State had been established through most of the island, modelled on the Canadian Dominion. Those ten years had seen mutiny, insurrection, constitutional turmoil and all-out war. This first part of a two-part talk will cover the first part of the
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was to face a civil war as the forces unleashed by the revolutionary decade tore the people apart. New beginnings were matched by tragic losses, and the politics of the new state would be fixed for generations. We hope that you will be able to join us on both dates. The door to the Court House will open at 7:00 pm. and Dr. Shanahan's presentation will begin at 7:30. Coffee, tea and sweets will be available throughout both evenings. All are welcome - old friends and new. There is no charge for either meeting.
decade and examine why such an apparently hopeful scenario in 1912 was to lead to revolutionary changes in the very character of both Ireland itself and her place in the United Kingdom. April 13th, 2016: A Terrible Beauty is Born: Easter 1916 and after: The Easter Rising of 1916 came as a profound shock to almost everyone in Ireland and Britain, and was to completely change the position of the Irish, as they saw themselves. Constitutional ways were overthrown by physical force and within five years a new and independent Ireland
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Shares on sale now for the summer RING fills the house edition of the Two Rivers Local Food Basket
The Two Rivers Food Hub is pleased to announce that we are ready to accept orders for the summer version of our Local Food Basket. We are hoping to build on the success of last year’s wellreceived pilot project, and to grow the program to include more farmers, more buyers and bring our love of local food to a broader area. Starting in June, the food basket will be available for a weekly pick-up at one of several convenient locations in Lanark or Leeds-Grenville counties, over an 18-week season. Every basket will contain a broad selection of local, seasonal veggies, fruits and other select bonus items, from a diverse group of area producers. Everything in the basket is sourced with care from small and medium sized farms and is clearly labeled to indicate which farm produced it. Think of it as a ‘local food of the week club’ for you, your family and your friends. Both Small and Large basket sizes are available. Cost for the small basket is $25/week, or $28/week “Giving Back”* (full season $450/$504*), or large basket $35/week, or $38/week “Giving Back”* (full season $630/724*). Payments can be made all at once or, if you
prefer, you can pay by postdated cheque in 4 monthly installments. [*Money raised from “Giving Back” basket sales will go to provide families in need with access to fresh local produce.] Another new feature for this year’s basket is the ability to add some select grocery items, which will be available for purchase through our website. Additional grocery items will be delivered with your weekly basket. Deliveries will be made weekly, starting in the last week of June, and will be delivered for 18 weeks until the last week of October. Locations, days of the week and pickup times will be determined by interest, demand and customer feedback. The Two Rivers Local Food Basket is a way to provide guaranteed fresh local food for your family, a fun way to try new things, learn about local farms and what they offer and, of course, to help support your neighbours in the agricultural community. Please email the food hub at info@tworiversfoodhub. com, or call us at 613-2051338 to order your share today. The Two Rivers Food Hub is a not-for-profit social enterprise with a mandate to support the small and medium
scale farm community in Lanark and Leeds-Grenville. In addition to our Local Food Basket program, we also provide: • Commercial Kitchen Rentals: our fully equipped inspected kitchens are reasonably priced and versatile. • Wholesale Aggregation and Distribution: purchase local foods on a large scale for your business or institution; or join our growing list of producers. • Processing and Storage: use shared tools; hire us to process; or rent space in our agricultural coolers and freezers to extend your business from seasonal to year round. • Learn More: our services include education and outreach, sign up for our newsletter to stay up to date. Two Rivers Food Hub, 361 Queen St unit 5000, Smiths Falls ON K7A 0A6. 613-205-1338, info@ tworiversfoodhub.com; TwoRiversFoodHub.com
It was standing room only for much of the time at the Branch Restaurant on Sunday, February 28, during the ‘Afternoon with Three Bands’ fundraiser for Refugees in North Grenville [RING], with people enjoying the music, great food and bidding on the silent auction items. Many thanks to all who generously donated the wonderful auction items: Melanie Atkinson (Body & Sole Foot Care Gift basket), Tom Beach (Ghanaian oil painting, Vietnamese painting, Chinese plate, 2 Sri Lankan T-shirts), Polly Beach (3 Guatemalan scarves, Bella Borealis CD), Doug Brittain (3 mounted photographs), Carol Cote (Graham Thomas watercolour), Joelle Flageole (Baby Sweater), Ann Hedberg (Quilted Table Runner), Ted Hitsman (2 Frames for Ghanaian and watercolour paintings), Shelley Innes (Downtowne Ice Cream Shoppe Gift Certificate), Neil Kempster (Sunflower2 painting), Pat Kiteley (2 Lap Quilts), Jonathan Levatt (Crusty Baker Gift Certificate), Robin Skinner (Quilted Wall Hanging), Nellie Van De Ven (Baby Quilt) and Carol Williams
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(Set of 3 Emma Fields Novels). Thank you to the auction volunteer team: Alec and Jocelyn Rait, Tom Beach, Carol Cote and Elisabeth Rubli for displaying the auction items and working hard to keep track of who was bidding for what, as well as collecting monies at the end! A huge shout out to the three musical groups who entertained the crowd. The Heroic Mad Peasants: Katie Nolan, Shawn Yakimovich and Jay Williams. The Castle Minstrels: Roma Simpson, Marie-Therese Voutsinos,
Marcia Phillips, Chuck Quick, Nancy Wanless and Sharon De Vries. And Bella Borealis: Leahbeth Harding, Jeanne Lambert, Katie Nolan and Polly Beach. An enthusiastic round of applause to all those who came out and showed their appreciation and support for RING. And, many thanks to The Branch Restaurant, Chef Bruce Enloe and staff, who were so attentive to us all and for hosting the event. Through the silent auction and musician’s tip jar we raised over $2,500 for RING! Well done all!
Kemptville Horticultural Society We meet at the Kemptville Pentecostal Church 1964 County Road 43 - Kemptville at 7:30 pm Membership is $15.00 per calendar year. Everyone is welcome, both new and experienced gardeners
Meeting Dates, Guest Speakers & Special Events Jan. 20 – Beth Tilbury – Square Foot Gardening Feb 17 - Tom Bryant from Floral Design – Smarty Plants Plus Seed exchange Mar. 16 - Dave Dunn from Rideau Woodland Ramble – Shrubs: Diversity & Drama in the Garden April 20 - Judy Wall – Rock & Alpine Gardens May 14 - Plant Sale at Ferguson Forest Centre May 18 - Spring Flower Show – plus Susan from Whitehouse Perennials June 10 - 11 - Hey Day June 15 - Doug Britain - Photography July & August - Mini Garden Tours Sept 21 - Fall Flower Show plus Rolande Theriault: Houseplants Oct. 19 - Awards Night & Social Evening Nov. 16 - Christmas Arrangements - Vanessa
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A Forever Home
by Hilary Thomson On Friday, the Beth Donovan Hospice announced the purchase of their “Forever Home” on French Settlement Road, as reported on our front page this week. The 3,100 square foot building is on 5 acres of land and will allow the hospice to centralize all their programs and services in fall of 2016. I first caught wind of this news through Facebook. Upon reading their announcement, I found out that the purchase was made possible by donors who have contributed to their building fund over the past twenty years, but particularly through the generous bequest of
a long term friend of the Hospice, Audrey McClenaghan. This name stopped me in my tracks. I live in old town Kemptville, in a small house on Asa Street that my husband bought from a lady named Audrey in 2013. Yes. The same Audrey whose generosity made the new location of the Beth Donovan Hospice a reality. I unfortunately never got to meet Audrey, but, according to Executive Director of Beth Donovan Hospice, Dawn Rodger, she was an incredible lady who felt very strongly about their work. She attended all their community events and their annual general meetings. Dawn says she was very well read and involved in the library, and she even planned her own 80th birthday party. No matter what physical limitations old age threw at her, she met them with positivity and grace. “She had a great spirit,” says Dawn. Not only do I feel extremely grateful to live in a house that such an amazing
Letters to the Editor Dear Editor, Where were you on Friday night? Awwww country living – peace, quiet, darkness broken only by the moon and stars. What a perfect place to VANDALIZE. Person or persons unknown must have been bored or drunk on Friday (26th), because they chose to invade our country solitude with what sounded like gunshots at regular intervals as they travelled South River Road. Fortunately, it wasn’t guns, but rather the sounds of a baseball bat or tire iron connecting with our frozen mailbox and at least nine others as they made their way along the road around 1 am. The boxes lay shattered on the roadside – some of our faith in people broken as well. In all, about $1,200 worth of vandalism. So, if it was you, know that we believe in karma and someday, when you least expect iy, your safety and tranquillity will be shattered by
With every new service group and organization that I am introduced to, I meet some compassionate and caring people who work tirelessly behind the scenes. I grew up in the big city of Toronto, where there are undoubtedly more resources and services than we have in North Grenville, yet the heart that I have witnessed in this community is incomparable and it is what makes the organizations here incredibly strong. I love the city and honestly I never thought I would live in rural Ontario. I went to journalism school at Carleton, met a boy from Kemptville in Ottawa, fell in love and here I am. Even though living in a rural community was never in my life plan, the two years that I have lived here have shown me how vibrant small town life can be. There is always something going on, and someone that is trying to make a difference. Thanks to my job, I am meeting new people all the time, making connections and feeling more and more a
woman called home, it also made me reflect about the community I am learning more and more about each day. North Grenville is full of so many great resources: Beth Donovan Hospice, the Kemptville Youth Centre, Kemptville and District Home Support, and the Kemptville General Hospital, just to name a few, and people behind these organizations who care deeply about them. Every story that I write and event that I attend solidifies the fact that there is an incredible number of passionate people in North Grenville who are committed to doing whatever they can to further their cause and make a difference in the community. Take Robin Heald, Executive Director at the Kemptville Youth Centre, for example. At the Share the Love information sessions last Monday, I was struck by her fervour for bringing the services needed for homeless youth to Kemptville. Not only is running the Kemptville Youth Centre her job, it is her passion.
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Interim property tax levy silly people vandalizing your street. To the moms & dads of the area: do you know where your little darlings were on Friday night? Perhaps you should ask, and then react accordingly. Jennifer Franssen R.R. 4 at Burritt’s Rapids THANK YOU St. James Anglican Church would like to thank everyone who helped and donated towards the Valentines Pot Roast Supper on Friday, February 12, 2016. B&H, Grahames Bakery, the St. James ACW, the NG Times, the Ways & Means Team and all of the Volunteers who came forward. It is because of all of you that the dinner was such a success! Lynda Sharpe – Chair, Ways & Means Committee.
The Municipality of North Grenville is preparing to issue the interim property tax bills, which are calculated to be 50% of the 2015 total tax bill for municipal and school purposes. The Municipality says that this interim levy, a regular annual event, is “required in order to ensure cash flow”so that the Municipality can meet its financial obligations until the final 2016 tax levy is decided and collected. The interim tax levy by-law authorizes the municipality to levy a portion of the tax levy based on 50% of the previous year’s total tax levy in accordance with the most recently returned tax assessment roll for 2016.The levy is based on the total billing for the previous year and does not reflect the 2016 budget or tax rates. In late March, the 2016 tax rates will
be set and the total taxes will be levied. The by-law also sets the payment and penalty authority of the municipality. The interim tax due date will be Thursday, March 31, 2016 for all properties. The final due date will be June 30 and September 30. The tax bills will be issued the first week of March to meet the time frame requirements of the Municipal Act that tax bills be issued 21 days prior to the tax due date.
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part of the community. Audrey left so much of herself in her house, from a paper sign that reminded her to turn off the lights (which we have yet to take down), to a handmade ironing board that folds out of the wall. It is a house that has been thoroughly lived in and loved, and knowing a little bit more about the awesome lady who lived there makes it that much more special. Not only am I proud to live in Audrey McClenaghan’s house, I am also proud to live in a community where there is truly an Audrey at every corner.
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North Grenville Police Services Board satisfied with policing levels and new billing model After much discussion and debate, the North Grenville Police Services Board (PSB) says they now feel comfortable in their understanding of the new OPP costing model and will be able to monitor police service levels to ensure adequate and effective policing is provided to the Municipality as per their mandate. The Board’s concerns arose in response to a new costing model introduced by the OPP in 2015 which is based on two factors: base services and calls for service. The Board concerns were mainly around what base services were being provided to the Municipality and how those services could be verified. In order to both clarify the definition of base service in the new model and then validate if the Board had sufficient information to monitor those services, the Board had several meetings with OPP Grenville Detachment Commander
Bill Bolton and staff from the OPP’s Bureau of Municipal Policing. As was outlined to the Board, base services are pro-active policing services such as routine patrols, crime prevention, RIDE programs, training and administration. Calls for service are policing services that are typically reactive and often require a police officer’s attendance. The Board currently meets monthly with the Detachment Commander who provides reports on the policing services being delivered within the Municipality, which with the new costing model, shows the calls for service side of the equation. However, the Board questioned how they would be able to ensure that base services were being provided in an adequate and effective manner given that the new model also changed how OPP personnel are allocated. Under the previous costing model, municipalities were billed according to the number of personnel or
Full-Time Equivalents that were assigned to the municipality. In the new model, the number of officers is allocated at the Detachment level which means that rather than the Municipality having a specified number of officers dedicated to the Municipality, it is now the Detachment Commander's responsibility to use the Detachment personnel to meet the needs of the five communities in the Detachment catchment area, which includes North Grenville. As a result of the previous meetings, the Detachment Commander provided a written report to the Board at their February 18 meeting outlining how the OPP meets the standards set out in Ontario Regulation 3/99 under the Police Services Act and provided examples of support programs that are include in the base services cost. The report noted that while the personnel involved in delivery of these support services may not be physi-
cally located in North Grenville, these support services are available on demand to assist and support the delivery of police services in the Municipality. Detachment Commander Bolton also confirmed that the staffing allocation at the Detachment level has not changed with the implementation of the new costing model. With a clearer understanding of base services and with reassurances from the Detachment Commander that the personnel required by the Municipality would be available when needed, the Board passed a resolution stating that they would be able satisfy their responsibilities as set out in the policing contract. “We would also like to point out,” noted Board Chair Don Sherritt, “that many of
“I am very pleased to see we have reached a tentative agreement with our CUPE staff,” said Chair Jeff McMillan. “They play an essential role in our system. The hard work and commitment of all of those involved in these talks allowed us to reach a fair agreement acceptable to both sides. We can now continue to focus on our core mission of student achievement.” “We value the important contribution of employees represented by CUPE,” said Director Stephen Sliwa. “They play a key role in helping our students achieve academic success. The board is extremely pleased that we have concluded negotiations and we look forward to working with our CUPE partners to reach our goals.” “I and the CUPE bar-
policing services are being provided to the residents of North Grenville. The Board is also in the process of formulating a new three-year business plan which will ensure the issues important to North Grenville residents will be closely monitored. For more information on the Police Services Board, including a number of reports from the OPP and the results of the recent survey, please visit the Board’s webpage on the Municipal website at www.northgrenville.ca. For more information: Cahl Pominville, Director of Corporate Services/ Clerk Email: cpominville@northgrenville.on.ca Telephone: 613-258-9569 ext. 110
Municipality of North Grenville County Road # 44 Sanitary Sewer and Multi-Use Pathway Project NOTICE OF COMPLETION THE MUNICIPALITY OF NORTH GRENVILLE has completed the selection of the preferred routing alternative for sanitary sewer and multi-use pathway along County Road 44. The Municipality of North Grenville retained Novatech to prepare a detailed design and provide project management services during the tender and construction phases of the sewer and multi-use pathway projects. Preliminary routing and alternative cross sections were developed for the County Road 44 corridor and presented at a public meeting at the North Grenville Municipal Centre on December 8, 2015.
UCDSB Reaches Tentative Local Agreement with CUPE The Upper Canada District School Board (UCDSB) reached a tentative memorandum of settlement Thursday afternoon with the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) Local 5678. This local settlement, when ratified by the UCDSB and the Local membership, will complete the bargaining process for education support staff and complements the agreement on provincial issues achieved on November 2, 2015. Terms of the settlement will remain confidential until ratified by both parties. CUPE Local 5678 represents about 1,300 education support staff, including custodians, clerical staff, IT staff, early childhood educators, and educational assistants who work in UCDSB schools.
the initiatives outlined in the Grenville OPP Detachment Action Plan are within the definition of base services and, when implemented, will benefit the residents of North Grenville.” He went on to state that “it is also important to note that the priorities and initiatives outlined in the Action Plan are very much inline with the priorities identified by the residents of North Grenville who responded to the recent survey carried out by the Board.” Moving ahead, the Board is looking forward to seeing enhanced quarterly reporting from the OPP outlining the actions being taken toward the implementation of the Action Plan and to continuing to follow their mandate to ensure adequate and effective
gaining unit are very pleased with the outcome of these talks,” said Sue Hanson, president of CUPE Local 5678. “Whenever you go into negotiations you always go in with a wish list of a little more than what you think you might get. But in the end, this round of bargaining has been successful and I think our members will be pleased with the results.” The union’s ratification vote will take place March 5. Trustees will hold a ratification vote on March 23. The tentative agreement with CUPE Local 5678 marks the end of current labour negotiations, with the board having successfully reached approved or tentative agreements with all of its employee bargaining units.
Municipal Class Environmental Assessment This sanitary sewer and multi-use pathway project is being conducted in accordance with the requirements of Phases 1 and 2 of the Municipal Class Environmental Assessment, which is an approved process under the Environmental Assessment Act. Phase 1 involves identification of the problem or opportunity and Phase 2 identifies alternative solutions. Copies of the 2013 Master Plan Update and the Integrated Community Trails Strategy are posted on the Municipality’s website and are available for review at the Municipal Office located at 285 County Road 44. The purpose of this notice is to inform the public of the completion of the planning stage (Phase 2) of this project. The Municipality is making the final routing plan available to the general public at the following locations: 1) Municipal Centre, 285 County Road 44, Kemptville, ON K0G 1J0 2) Municipal Website at www.northgrenville.ca/news Written Comments may be submitted until March 28, 2016 to: Mike Finley Superintendent of Environmental Services Municipality of North Grenville 285 County Road 44 P.O. Box 130 Kemptville, ON, K0G 1J0 Phone: 613-258-9569 Fax: 613-258-9620 Email: mfinley@northgrenville.on.ca The Environmental Assessment Act has provisions that allow an interested person, Aboriginal community, or government agency to ask for a higher level of assessment for a Class Environmental Assessment project if they feel that there are outstanding issues that have not been adequately addressed by the proponent. This higher level of assessment is referred to as a Part II Order request. Such requests must be addressed in writing to the Minister of the Environment and received no later than March 28, 2016 at the following address: The Honourable Glen Murray, Minister of the Environment & Climate Change 77 Wellesley Street West, 11th Floor, Ferguson Block Toronto, ON M7A 2T5 Tel: 416-314-6790 Fax: 416-325-3159 Please note that a duplicate copy of a Part II Order request must also be sent to the Municipality of North Grenville at the address noted above. Under the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act and the Environmental Assessment Act, unless otherwise stated in the submission, any personal information such as name, address, telephone number and property location included in a submission will become part of the public record files for this matter and will be released, if requested, to any person.
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OPP warns of Tax Scams
It is tax time again and fraudsters will use this opportunity to attempt to scam consumers and businesses out of their hard earned money. Fraudsters impersonate the real Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) by telephone or by email. Fraudsters are either phishing for your iden-
tification or asking that outstanding taxes be paid by a money service business or by pre-paid debit/credit cards. There are two variations: There is notification by phone or email from the "CRA" claiming there is a refund pending. In order for the recipient to receive the
refund they must provide personal information. Consumers and businesses receive a notification by phone or email that they owe "back taxes" as the result of an audit. The payment must be made immediately to avoid a fine or the recipient is told there is an outstanding warrant that can be avoided if the payment is made promptly. In many cases, individuals are told they will be deported if the taxes are not paid right away. Protect yourself. Do not take immediate action: verify that what you are being told is the truth. Ask yourself why the CRA would be asking for personal information over the phone or email that they
likely already have on file for you as a taxpayer. Contact the CRA to confirm that you owe back taxes, or are entitled to a refund, before providing any personal or banking information. Report an incident. It's not always easy to spot a scam, and new ones are invented every day. If you suspect that you may be a target of fraud, or if you have already sent funds, don't be embarrassed - you're not alone. If you want to report a fraud, or if you need more information, contact The Canadian Anti- Fraud Centre: Toll Free 1-888-4958501 or www.antifruadcentre. ca
Collision Leads to Drug Charges Shortly before 7:30 p.m. on the 24th of February, police were dispatched to a motor vehicle collision on Highway 416 in North Grenville. A vehicle travelling southbound slid on the ice while entering a curve and collided with a transport trailer. The officer at the scene detected an odour of marihuana from the driver of the vehicle and
observed marijuana on the floor of the vehicle. The driver was arrested and searched. Police locate and seized psilocybin (magic mushrooms), marihuana, cocaine and brass knuckles. A male, aged 20 of Perth, Ontario is charged with: possession of marihuana for the purpose of trafficking - under 3 kg Possession of psilocybin
asked to call Grenville County O.P.P. Communication Centre at 1-888-310-1122, the Kemptville Detachment at 613-258-3441 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-(TIPS) 8477 or submit your tip online at www.tipsubmit.com. Crime Stoppers does not want your name, you don't go to court, and you could earn cash reward.
for the purpose of trafficking Possession of cocaine for the purpose of trafficking Unauthorized possession of weapon - brass knuckles Carrying a concealed weapon - brass knuckles The accused is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice, Kemptville on April 6, 2016. Anyone with information on the above occurrence is
Mr. J. Paul Dubé of Ottawa has been appointed as Ontario’s seventh Ombudsman for a five-year term, to begin April 1, 2016. His appointment by an all-party committee of the Legislative Assembly was announced and approved by unanimous vote in the Legislature on February 16. Prior to his appointment as Ontario Ombudsman, Mr. Dubé served within the federal government as Canada’s first Taxpayers’ Ombudsman, from 2008 to 2014. “I am honoured by this
UPDATE UPCOMING MEETINGS COUNCIL Monday, March 14 at 6:30 pm in the Council Chambers at the Municipal Centre. COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE Monday, March 7 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 MEETINGS Heritage Advisory Committee – Thursday, March 10 at 2:00 pm at the Municipal Centre. Library Board – Thursday, March 10 at 7:00 pm at the Public Library, 1 Water St.
WINTER PARKING RESTRICTIONS
Winter parking restrictions are in effect until April 15th. While restrictions are in effect, parking on Municipal roads is not allowed between 11:00 pm and 8:00 am. A vehicle which is parked in a manner interfering with snow clearing or removal operations may be issued a ticket and/or removed at the owner’s expense.
2016 DOG LICENSES
Renewal notices will be mailed to all currently registered dog owners. If you are not a currently registered dog owner, please contact By-Law Services at 613-258-2438 ext. 6 for further information. The 2016 rate for Dog Licenses is a flat fee of $15 for each dog. For information on Kennel Licenses, please contact By-Law Services.
2016 BURN PERMITS
In accordance with By-Law 33-12, a Burn Permit is required to conduct open burning on property located outside of the urban area. Burn Permits for 2016 are available at the Municipal Office or at the Fire Hall at 259 County Rd. 44 for a fee of $15. Please contact the Fire Hall at 613-258-2438 ext. 5 for conditions prior to burning.
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Ontario appoints seventh Ombudsman appointment, and I look forward to serving the people of Ontario,” Mr. Dubé said. “It’s a privilege to join the Ontario Ombudsman’s office, whose work I have admired and respected for many years.” Complaints within the Ombudsman's new jurisdiction of municipalities, universities and school boards topped 1,000 in February. Since January 1, the Office has received 72 complaints about municipalities, regarding everything from municipal services, to council conduct, to snow clearing. In one example, they received complaints of alleged violations of the councillor code of conduct in a township. The Ombudsman’s Office commented on that case: “While reviewing the complaints, we determined that the code of conduct wasn't readily available to the public, and there was no clear mechanism for
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making a complaint. Immediately following our inquiries, the township posted this information on its website along with a printable complaint form, and clarified the process for dealing with complaints, which includes referring them to council who can arrange
for an investigation”. Mr. Dubé will be relocating to Toronto. Ms. Barbara Finlay remains the Acting Ombudsman until his term begins. Last week, she addressed the ROMA/OGRA conference in Toronto.
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FINANCIAL FORUM
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Couples and Money: Tips to Managing Finances Together By Laurie Campbell, Executive Director, Credit Canada. The recession has forced all of us to re-examine how we spend our hard-earned cash. With consumer bankruptcy up by 36.9% over last year, many of us can no longer deny that we are terrible at managing our money. But what affect does this new financial reality have on our personal relationships? A recent survey of Canadians commissioned by Credit Canada and Capital One found that for one in five Canadians (20%), the primary bread winner has suddenly changed. For many couples, this shift has altered the dynamic of their relationship. Perhaps seeing your partner lying in bed while you’re getting up for work doesn’t necessary stimulate those lovey-dovey feelings. Or maybe the stress of this new financial responsibility is just too much pressure when the bills are piling up. One thing is for sure, financial stress can have a negative impact on your relationship and your health. In fact, the survey found that 47% of people who have become the new bread winner of the family in the past year have been kept awake at night worrying about their finances. But why has it come to bankruptcies, relationship problems and sleepless
Corinna Smith left-right: Donovan Arnaud, Barb Tobin, Corinna Smith, David Gordon, Frank Onasanya, Jim Bertram
Solution One Financial left-right: Guillermina Cobian, Adrianna Fernandez, Nancy Muir, Elaine Delves, Barb Tobin, Jim McManaman, David Gordon, Frank Onasanya, Donovan Arnaud, Jim Bertram.
nights? Well, like religion and politics, money can be seen as a taboo subject. With over one in three couples not communicating about their finances before entering into a commitment and 20% of the population hiding debt from one another, more and more Canadians are destined to a life of relationship and financial troubles. A lack of communication may lead to arguments and strife within your household, but Spenders and Savers can get along if they set out some ground rules first. Credit Canada and Capital One offer the following money tips for couples: 1. Keep it positive. Always start the conversation on a positive note and keep an open mind rather than blaming each other. 2. Honesty is the best policy. Always share your financial situation and spending habits. If you feel uncom-
fortable, share your discomfort. This will not only show your partner you trust them, it also encourages a more supportive response. 3. Focus your conversation on the future. Not much can be done on money that is already spent, so focus your conversation on what you are going to do take control of your financial future. 4. Roll with the punches. Financial priorities change as people lose their jobs, have families, or experience medical emergencies. Working together as a unit through these changes will only make your relationship stronger. 5. C e l e b r a t e g o o d times. Celebrate when you meet financial goals, no matter how big or small they are. To find free tools and tips to help you and your partner get your finances in order, or to take the Couples Financial Compatibility test, visit www. crediteducationweekcanada. com.
The Bowen Approach left-right: Donovan Arnaud, Barb Tobin, Carolynne Doucette, David Gordon, Frank Onasanya, Carol Pillar, Jim Bertram By Hilary Thomson Three businesses celebrated their grand opening on Friday night in the building at the corner of Clothier Street and Rideau Street. Solution One Financial moved from the corner unit to a middle unit in July, making room for The Bowen Approach, an alternative health therapy practice who used to have their office on Van Buren, to move in. Mortage broker Corinna Smith, who is expanding her brokerage from Brockville, is renting an office in Solution One’s space. Lots of people came to offer their congratulations, including Mayor David Gordon and the entire municipal council. March 2, 2016
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Shop Downtown Kemptville Shopping locally makes sense for everyone
Supporting your locally-owned businesses is not just a neighbourly thing to do, it makes really good economic sense. By spending your money in local stores and businesses, you are ensuring that your dollars are staying in the community. Business owners will use that money to hire staff, buy supplies, and even spend it in other local businesses, keeping the wealth here in North Grenville. Corporate stores and businesses usually send your money away to corporate headquarters, depriving North Grenville of the value and potential that would add more and more to our quality of life here.
Spending your money locally gives a huge boost to the local economy. It is calculated that, if you spent 70% of your money in the local economy, it has an impact of around $400, because it then allows others to buy, donate and add more services. Spending 90% of your money locally, means about $1,200 more will be circulating within North Grenville. Sustain Ontario has published statistics that show the importance of shopping locally. For example, it is estimated that if every household in Ontario spent $10 a week on local food, we would have an additional $2.4 billion in our local economy at the end of the
to the local economy, which helps all of us. Local businesses respond more efficiently to a community’s desire for more locally-produced goods and products, so the cycle continues, building up our local economy just be deicing to spend some more money within North Grenville. It’s simple, effective and it makes sense. Shop locally.
year and create 10,000 new jobs. Economic impact studies for regions across Ontario have also been conducted finding impressive results. For example in Temiskaming it was found that for every dollar of farm gate sales, $2.80 to $3.30 is generated in the wider local economy. Shopping locally means supporting your neighbours, adding value
Drummond's Sugar Bush and Pancake House
The Pancake House is open 8:30 am to 4:30 pm Sat. & Sun. March 5th to April 17th, 2016 Reservations not taken, so arrive early. 3719 County 21, Spencerville, Ont. 1-613-658-2188 Open Daily for Syrup sales. A Family Tradition for 214 years!
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“The Co-op”: childcare that feels like home
by Sarah Tuck You have survived. Your newborn is now a real baby, or maybe your baby has become a toddler. Whereas, previously, returning to work was looking less attractive than a dip in the South Branch in February, you can now consider your impending return without crying (maybe). Of all the decisions you’ve made so far as a parent, this one may be the hardest: choosing a daycare. After all, you will be entrusting your child to the care of another person for whole days at a time. It’s therefore so important that you choose a daycare that fits your unique needs. I’d like to share how this process led our family to the
North Grenville Co-operative Pre-school and Learning Centre (NGCPLC). We were pleasantly surprised at the range of licensed centres available in Kemptville. Though each centre has its qualities, we felt something special walking through the doors of NGCPLC for the first time. “The Co-op” is located on the Kemptville College campus, nestled in among old maple trees. This site, called Leahurst, houses the Infant, Toddler and Pre-school programs. Walking in the historic building feels so different compared to other centres we visited. Pleasant aromas waft out of the kitchen as Kerry, the chef, greets us. The rooms are bright and colourful, but
The Co-op’s philosophy is to foster an enriching and progressive learning experience through your child’s daily routine, where he or she engages in various forms of play - indoor and outdoor, active and quiet, teacher-led and individual exploration. Educators and other staff are dedicated to providing a safe and stimulating environment, a delicious and healthy diet, and flexibility to meet your needs. While, at its inception, the Co-op relied on parental involvement and volunteerism, it has adapted to accommodate families whose work and personal obligations may leave them with little spare time. A nominal monthly fee now replaces the previous fundraising requirements. That being said, there are plenty of opportunities for parents to contribute, from sitting on the Board of Directors to yard clean-up. The Co-op also runs a successful before and after school program out of Kemptville Public School. For more information about this program please visit the website below. I hope this has given you a glimpse into a very special daycare centre. Please call Mary Jane and set up an appointment so you can decide if the Co-op is right for your family. (613) 258-9661. Website: www.ngcplc.ca
not chaotic. The educators are welcoming and answer all of our questions. Amazingly, our daughter “E” walks right in, sits on the little sofa with the other kids, and starts looking at books. She is perfectly content there while Mary Jane, the founder and director, shows us around. Though we already have a gut feeling this is the right place for our family, NGCPLC passes the ultimate test: “E” seems to feel right at home. The Co-op is a not-forprofit centre that was created to provide high quality childcare in a collaborative setting where parents, staff and children all have a voice. With smaller programs, the Co-op feels more intimate and “homey” than other centres.
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The Kemptville Crafters moved to their bright new spot on ground level, right beside To Be Continued in the Sanders Mall, downtown Kemptville. Saturday they held an open house to celebrate their new location! To see all they have to offer, please visit www.ngtimes.ca. There was a great turn out of people for the event and everyone seemed really pleased with their new location. Congratulations on your move, and wishing you all the success you deserve! March 2, 2016
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Why North Grenville Needs to Attract More Millennials by John Pankhurst For some time now, North Grenville has been doing well. The local economy continues to grow, with an unemployment rate that is well below provincial and national rates. But can the prosperity be expected to continue? A look at the municipality’s population profile will offer some clues. North Grenville’s profile doesn’t look quite as good as the country’s. Not only do more Boomers (those aged 50 to 69 in 2014) live here, but also fewer Millennials (those aged 15 to 34 in 2014) do. North Grenville has a bit of a bulge in the way its population is distributed. Boomers across Canada are approaching retirement age and starting to withdraw from the workforce. At the same time, Millennials are staying in school considerably longer than previous generations ever did, and have been slow to enter the workforce. As a result, the Canadian workforce will soon begin to shrink. In North Grenville the contraction may be more severe. A smaller proportion of Millennials live here to pick up the slack in the local economy as farmers, business owners and employees retire or cut back their activity. Worse, in the coming years the population profile of North Grenville will compare less and less favourably with the nation’s. In Canada, the Millennial cohort will grow in size because many newcomers to the country are young. But most immigrants settle in the big cities; few will come here. Yet Millennials are on the threshold of becoming the biggest group of consumers
in the national economy. According to Doug Norris, Chief Demographer of Environics Analytics, by 2025 there will be more Millennial than Boomer households. While Boomers in retirement will be trimming their lifestyles and spending less, Millennials, as they advance in their careers and raise families, will be spending proportionately more as a group - and there will be more of them. Here are some key facts about the Millennial generation: ● About a quarter of Millennials are members of a visible minority, about onethird of whom are secondgeneration Canadians. ● They have high levels of post-secondary education: according to Norris, “they will be the most educated generation yet.” ● They seek successful careers in work that is, at the same time, personally fulfilling. They set the bar in their lives very high. They are “more optimistic than other generations,” says Norris. ● They show financial discipline in the face of high debt (e.g., student loans) and expenditures (e.g., childcare costs). They are still getting on their feet financially. ● Many prefer to live in or close to a town centre. North Grenville should be competing vigorously for its share of Canada’s growing Millennial population. Attracting more Millennials will expand the local workforce and consumer marketplace, rejuvenate the local population structure and bring a fresh infusion of energy, ideas and knowledge to the municipality. How can North Grenville go about attracting the key Millennial group? …
By building some affordable housing! Affordable housing will find appeal among Millennials aiming to establish a sound financial footing. North Grenville has two comparative advantages it can offer them. Its relatively low property taxes can be passed on as lower house prices and it is a commuter hub for Ottawa-Gatineau, Brockville, North Dundas, etc. But an outsized 87% of North Grenville households live in single detached houses, according to the 2011 census. This compared with 55% nationally. Most of these homes are big and expensive. A ff o r d a b l e h o u s i n g should not be confused with “social” housing, where rents are fixed by a government agency. When a market-based mortgage or rent is less than about 30% of a household’s total after-tax income, it is considered “affordable”. North Grenville should fully exploit its comparative advantages by tapping into the huge Canada-wide demand for affordable housing from Millennials, middle- and lower-income employees, downsizing Boomers, etc. A village of small houses is currently being planned for North Grenville (see the January 20 NG Times article). These are very affordable 1,000 sq.ft. single detached houses. Local not-for-profit developer Rob Lunan gives the following costs based on his estimated $179,000 selling price of a house: Down payment: $8,950. Monthly mortgage: $762 (based on a 2.5% rate over 25 years). Rent to own: $1200 per month, dropping to $762 once the downpayment has been paid off and credit established.
“Nobody should be a slave to an unaffordable mortgage!” says Rob. To achieve his target selling price, Rob says he must be able to buy serviced or serviceable land in the municipality at a moderate price. But no such land is currently available. Federal, provincial and municipal governments have a role to play in such situations. They can provide and distribute funding for infrastructure items such as water and sewage lines in key locations, for example. A portion of any new infrastructure spending should be tied to affordable housing projects so that their developers cannot be outbid for the serviced land by forprofit housing developers or speculators. With federal funding, the municipality of North Grenville could also buy land, service it, and call for tenders on its development from builders of non-profit housing. In addition there are smaller-scale actions the municipality can, in partnership with other government entities, community groups and housing developers, un-
dertake to support affordable housing. Two ideas are: 1. It can offer childcare services. A daycare centre might be located in the town centre of Kemptville, where commercial rents are low. This will also bring shoppers to the main street. 2. It can promote and support an adequate bus service in the region. Also, it can facilitate the operation of any shuttle bus services housing developers offer. It may be objected that, if affordable housing is built
locally, there will be an influx of strangers which will alter North Grenville’s small-town atmosphere. Perhaps. But would that be worse than letting the local economy stagnate? One innovative project is not enough. Expanding North Grenville’s stock of affordable housing will be an investment in human capital that can do much to secure the community’s long-term prosperity.
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DOORS OPEN EVENT Sunday, March 6, 10 am - 3 pm Limerick Forest Interpretive Centre 1175 Limerick Rd., Oxford Station The Friends of Limerick are hosting a doors open event at the Interpretive Centre located between Roebuck and Oxford Mills on Limerick Road. Weather permitting, sleigh rides will be offered or enjoy cross-country skiing, snowshoeing or hiking on the trails. View the taxidermy and egg collections located in the Interpretive Centre while enjoying some hot chocolate. Hot dogs will be offered at the fire pit. Bring the family and your camera and come spend a day in the forest! Go to www.limerickforest.ca or call 613-342-3840 ext. 2416 for more details.
2nd Bi-Annual Heritage Symposium
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Coffee served at 9:00 a.m. Presentations begin at 10:00 a.m. Building upon the success of the 2014 Heritage Symposium, this one-day, catered event is sure to, once again, inspire and offer tools to aid you and your organization in conserving heritage and learning about adaptive re-use. Speakers include Dr. Marcus Letourneau, Dr. John Carter and Brenda Ball. Exhibition space is available to you and your organization. RSVP by March 25, 2016 to Phil Mosher: pmosher@northgrenville.on.ca (613) 258-9569 x 118.
A pine cone found frozen in ice following our rain/ice storm last week. Photo by Bernice Sheppard. March 2, 2016
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Youngsters of Yore, 1:30 pm, Library Program Room. Guest speaker Mary Hands-Living in the Arctic Oxford Mills Community Association AGM, 7 pm, Maplewood Hall. Everyone with an interest in the greater Oxford Mills area is encouraged to attend World Day of Prayer service to be held at St. Paul's Presbyterian Church, 319 Prescott St., Sunday, at 10:45 am. The New Horizon Club will hold a "Fancy Bonnet High Tea" at 2 pm in the Burritt's Rapids Community Hall. Design your own bonnet/hat and join the parade to show off your headwear. Prizes to be awarded for the best lady's bonnet and man's hat. Tea, coffee and treats for all. New members are welcome. For information call Janet at 613-269-2737. Legion St Patrick's Day Party. Dinner at 6:30 pm. Entertainment by the Kemptville Pipes and Drums, followed at 7:30-11:30 pm. by the Montreal based Celtic Band "THE KITCHEN PARTY", Advance tickets $25 per person until March 9 or $30 at the door. Tickets from Legion Bar Staff (613-258-5734), Lorena Miller (613-258-9065), or Marilyn Aldus (613-986-1378). Public Welcome. Kemptville Horticultural Society March Meeting, 7:30 pm at the Kemptville Pentecostal Church. Guest Speaker, Dave Dunn from Rideau Woodland Ramble. Shrubs: Diversity and drama in the garden. Everyone welcome. Kemptville Legion Euchre tournament. Registration starting at 11 am. Game starts at noon. Registration fee $10 per person.
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BNI Networking Group Breakfast, Grenville Mutual Insurance Building, 380 Colonnade Drive, 7- 8:30 am. Call 613-918-0430 for more information. 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. Check our website for more information on outings and upcoming events. 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. Bridge - St. John’s United Church, 6:45 pm. Cost $5, partner preferred but not necessary. For more info, contact Sandra at 613258-2691. 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. Come join us for a great evening of music. Wind instruments and percussionists of all levels welcome! Contact: dennis843@gmail.com Twice The Fun Games (206 Prescott Street) is your host for Game Night, 6-10 pm, 2nd and 4th Friday every month. Bring your favourite game or borrow one from their library. All ages welcome The Kerith Debt Freedom Centre. Confidential coaches will help you get out of debt and stay out of debt. Free, open on the 2nd and 4th Sat. of the month from 9:30-11:30 at the NG Community Church. Appointments can be made at kdfc.ca or by calling 613-258-4815 x103. Kemptville Legion breakfast, 8 - 10 am third Saturday of every month. Adults $5. Children under 12 $3. All welcome. Twice The Fun Games (206 Prescott Street) selects a game for their "Learn to Play" event. 1-4 pm. No experience needed. Kemptville and Area Walking Group, Municipal Centre - Early birds: 8 am, others 8:30 am. Contact: Eva 258-4487. Senior’s Fitness Classes, free of charge, 10-11 am at the Pentecostal
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Budget continues to make life harder for Ontario families Leeds-Grenville MPP Steve Clark says Ontario’s 2016 budget is a doublewhammy of tax increases and program cuts that leaves families and seniors in his riding worse off. He made the comments after the government tabled a budget that makes it more expensive for Ontarians to heat their homes, put gas in their car to get to work and pay for prescription drugs. “It speaks volumes that the Wynne government has no details about how their carbon tax plan will actually reduce greenhouse gas emissions, but it’s all systems go when it comes to taking more from the pockets of hard-working Ontarians,” Steve said. While the government has claimed the carbon tax will add 4.3 cents a litre to the price of gasoline and $60 annually for natural gas costs, some studies have pegged the increases much higher. “We could be looking at increases of $400 a year on the price of gasoline alone,” Steve noted. In addition to the $500 million carbon tax grab, he said the government plans to take an additional $1.9 billion in personal income taxes from Ontarians and $700 billion in corporate taxes. “The bill for 13 years of this government’s scandal, mismanagement and waste is coming due, and it’s clear the price for their sorry record will be paid by those Ontarians trying to raise a family, get by on a fixed income in retirement, or run a business.” Steve also noted the budget provides no relief from soaring hydro rates and does not put a stop to the sale of additional Hydro One shares as re-
quested by the Official Opposition ahead of today’s budget. “Under this government, electricity rates have sky-rocketed $1,000 per year for the average family – and will continue to rise by 42% between 2013 and 2018.” On the health care front, while there’s a paltry 1% increase in funding for hospitals for the first time in five years, the government is taking $107 million in gaming revenue away from the sector. “There’s also nothing for long-term care and they’ve made medication more expensive for seniors by increasing eligibility thresholds under the Ontario Drug Benefit program.” For a riding with a strong agriculture sector, the budget has more bad news beyond the increased cost in fuel that farmers face through carbon taxes. “I’m saddened to see the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs has had its budget slashed by $28 million and will see funding for the Local Food Fund eliminated,” he added. The ultimate failure of the government, said Steve, is despite the pain families and businesses will experience as a result of the budget, Ontario’s debt will increase to $308 billion. “Interest on the debt remains our third largest spending area at $11.75 billion – a big reason why life is harder under Premier Wynne”. “It’s an indictment of this government’s dismal record and more evidence they have no plan to create a prosperous future for Ontarians.”
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March Break at Merrickville Public Library by Hilary Thomson The Merrickville Public Library will be the place to be this March break, with activities planned everyday for everyone from toddler to teen. Mary-Kate Laphen, the librarian, has worked hard to schedule something for everyone. On Saturday morning, Polly Beech will kick off the programming with a Juice Jam for ages 7 and under, where kids will get the opportunity to sing songs and
experiment with different types of rhythmic instruments. In the afternoon, the older kids in the Youth Group will take over the space with a self directed activity. On Monday, since Easter is early again this year, the activity will be decorating Easter eggs. On Tuesday, there will be a mixed media workshop with local artist Gloria Stowell, who has run some very popular art workshops in the past and donated some of her own art to the library’s art sale last year.
whole family to enjoy. “I’m hoping that lots of people come out and try something new,” says MaryKate, clearly excited about the upcoming school holiday. All of the activities from Monday to Thursday begin at 2pm and require registration. You can reserve a spot by calling the library at 613-269-3326, or sending them an email at merrickville_library@bellnet.ca. For even more information about the week’s activities, visit the library website at www.merrickvillelibrary.ca.
Wednesday holds some techy fun, where kids will learn how to use technology to make pianos out of bananas; and may the force be with you on Thursday, for learning how to make Star Wars origami with the library’s own origami guru. Story time will be held as usual on Friday morning, and, in the afternoon, various games like mini put and lego will be out around the library for the children to enjoy. To cap off the week, they will be showing a kid-friendly movie on Saturday at 1:00pm for the
The Settlement that passed us by by David Shanahan This year, the Town of Perth celebrates the anniversary of the Military Settlement which was the genesis of the town. Two hundred years ago, Perth was established a depot, a centre from which settlement in Eastern Ontario would be supplied and organised, following the War of 1812. What is not so well known is that the Military Settlement was not meant to located at Perth at all. Both Oxford-on-Rideau and Wolford were the original candidates for the depot, and the story of how the two townships lost out is a fascinating one. Over the coming weeks, we will be looking at that story, and how Wolford and Oxford received some of the first permanent settlers, encouraged and funded by the British Government. As the War of 1812 was coming to an end in late1814, the British authorities began to turn their minds to potential future conflicts and to learn what lessons they could from the events of the previous two years. The vulnerability of the St. Lawrence corridor to enemy attack had been recognised,
and the Government realised how easily the United States cold have isolated and conquered Upper Canada simply by blockading the river. The solution arrived at was that an alternate supply route between Lower Canada and Lake Ontario had to be found. This, it was hoped, would be far enough away from the frontier as to be safe from American raids or even a full-scale invasion. The next step in the plan was to ensure the safety of the new route. To guarantee this, the Government decided to offer free land around the route to discharged soldiers who had served in Canada during the war. Later, the plan was extended to include Canadian Militia who had served in various capacities during the hostilities. The third point of the Government’s plan was one which recognised the fact that, while discharged soldiers would be good defenders of the new supply route in time of conflict, there was also an urgent need for civilian settlers to fill in the empty land of Upper Canada. These would not only add to the social and economic life of the province, but would also
provide experienced farmers and tradespeople, something discharged soldiers could not. However, the large American-born population of 1812 was not something that the Government wished to maintain, so the new settlers would be found in Britain and Ireland. The balance between Americans and British would be adjusted in favour of those deemed more loyal and less “democratically tainted” than Americans. To get the plan started, the British Government decreed that Americans would be banned from immigrating into the British territory. This was to be accomplished by making all new settlers take an oath of loyalty to the Crown. In case any American was prepared to take the oath, Canadian officials were given authority to deny individuals the opportunity, forcing some to leave the province and return to the United States. This initiative did not survive for long, and American settlers continued to arrive, but never in great numbers compared to the influx that was expected from Britain and Ireland. On December 6, 1814, a General Order was issued
proclaiming the Crown’s intention of settling discharged soldiers on lands in Upper Canada. The difficulty was knowing where these soldiers could be placed. On February 9, 1815 Surveyor General Thomas Ridout was informed of the proposed scheme and ordered to launch an investigation to identify possible locations for settlements. The original idea was to find a location where the soldiers could be settled in close proximity to each other. A Military Depot would be established at a central site, from which provisions, tools and other necessities could be issued to the settlers for the first year of the project. Ridout’s report was not very welcome to the Government. Their intention was to locate the soldiers close to the new route, which they had already tentatively sited along the Rideau and down to Gananoque. Ridout was instructed to look at the eastern end of the province. By 1812, the lands bordering either side of the Rideau had been surveyed into townships and lands granted there to Loyalists after 1802. Not all of this land had been settled, but it
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New Theatre Night production Theatre Night In Merrickville has begun preparations for their spring production of “Hamish”, a Canadian Play by Michael Grant. “I’m actually quite excited about this play,” says director, Margaret Shearman. Written in 1911, it is a comedy, set in the Scottish Highlands, about a Canadian man and his wife returning to his family homestead, only to discover that his deceased Great-great-great-great-Grandfather is still hanging around. Something must be put right before he can move on to the afterlife. Margaret says she loves the play, but her main concern was how she was going to find enough people in the area who could do a convincing Scottish accent. “I was just amazed when I had three or four people, who I had never seen before, come out to audition who had beautiful Scottish accents”. Of the six people in the cast, Margaret has only worked with one of them before. “I’m really looking forward to seeing how these new people blossom and bloom,” Margaret says. “From what they’ve done for their auditions, and the enthusiasm they have, I am sure they are going to be wonderful.” The production is entirely volunteer based, and Margaret says they are always looking for volunteers to help out backstage with things like costumes, makeup and set design. The cast started rehearsals on Sunday and will be rehearsing three times a week until the show opens on Friday, May 13 at the Merrickville Community Centre. The performances will be in the evening on Friday and Saturday night, with a matinee on Sunday. Margaret says the play is family-friendly and enjoyable for children 12 and up. was taken, leaving only the Crown and Clergy Reserves vacant in many townships. These were lots, amounting to two-sevenths of all the lots in a township, which had been set aside for the benefit of the Crown and the Anglican Church. They were almost all still vacant by the end of the War, owing to the plentiful free or cheap land remaining elsewhere in the province. But the Upper Canadian authorities, dominated by Loyalists, did not accept that the Crown Reserves should be used for discharged soldiers, or poor immigrants, as long as many Loyalists had still not been granted their full allowance of free land. This led to serious complications in the allocating of lands to the soldiers and arriving immigrants. The problem in the inte-
rior townships was access: until the Rideau Canal was finished, access to the interior townships depended on the very few roads that existed, and whatever navigable waters went through the townships. And these same factors were to have an enormous impact on the future direction of settlement after the end of the War of 1812. Next: Settling the newcomers
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Kemptville 73’s stay focussed for playoffs man in front of own net, as puck squirted free, allowing Watson to through stretch pass down the middle across line for Matthew Titus to "dipsy doodle" into net at 6:41. Row back to St.Germain to have Bobby Dow do his magic at 5:03 for 2-zip lead. Kemptville blasted DeBrouwer with 19 bullets as Brooks faced 8 shots to end second. Final period found the tempers becoming shorter and the sin-bin revolving visitors from about the twelve minute mark until conclusion. In between this, both clubs tried to calm their troops with TO's, and the Bears pulled their stopper at 1:57, but without results. Smiths Falls outgunning Kemptville by 11-3 to wrap up the season at four games a-piece, and 73's giving Peter Brooks his well deserved shut-out, they were on a high for Sunday’s battle against the Nepean Raiders. No question that Peter Brooks is the recipient of Mark's Work Warehouse Hard Hat for his first SO. Nepean Raiders on 73's home ice was a brutal battle, as Kemptville, with just two games left, was con-
Here to make a statement........congratulations Brady Elder you accomplished your goal. by the sports guy Tuesday night the 73's were in the Hawks nest and after the 6-1 loss suffered in Kemptville's barn in January, Hawkesbury wanted revenge. First frame was end to end contest, with Kemptville out-shooting their opponents by 11-9, but nothing to show for their effort. Hawks drew first blood at 12:17, when Johnathan Kovacevic, with helpers from Cheff and Barillaro, blew one by Hodgins. Broken play in 73's zone, as Jonathan Cyr, assisted
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by Smith and Smith, added another notch for the Hawks, to close out period with 2-0 advantage. In the second go-around: the 73's combination from Tracy and Gaudet to find Tyson Kirkby to launch comeback at 12:02. The only goal of session and Hawks capitalizing on 9-7 SOG over 73's. Final twenty: Hawkesbury put one more on the board from Crivello to Jonathan Tecce at 18:24. Nicholas Hodgins was pulled at .52, but too late to attempt comeback. The Hawks 9-8 SOG
with a win of 3-1. Mark's Work Warehouse Hard Hat goes to Tyson Kirkby for his offensive style and only marker of evening. Our boys were in the Bears Den on Friday night with a win under their belt from last Sunday's game and determined to cap their final visit of regular schedule victorious. The initial period was a zone to zone battle, with both squads marking up PM's, but no goals. Bears SOG 11-7 to close out a fast and furious affair. After Alavi ran over his
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centrating on their playoff berth. Kemptville came out on the attack with the first SOG, making it count when Cameron Bisson blew it by Marotte after a quick release from Elder at 10:39. 73's Dow on the tape of Wichers to launch at the net, as Alex Row re-directed into the mesh for 2-nothing lead at 8:33 and out-gun the Raiders by 11-5 SOG. Second go-around same as the first, as O'Flynn kept the play alive: over to Tracy to find Owen Guy to "dippsy doodle" through the middle and beat the stopper left side at 18:40. At 17:29: from Watson to Samanski, pass & go to Kirkby, back to Samanski, with back hand as Tyson Kirkby roofed it over net-minder for another marker. Nepean get on the board at 1:55, when 73's caught flat-footed as Lavalle catch Kari Belec streaking over the middle, splitting the defense to bury in 5 hole of Brooks to close out, with Kemptville out-shooting
Nepean by 13-9. Final twenty: with the testosterone level peaked for both clubs, kept the "sin-bin" bench warm with un-disciplined tactics on both sides. 73's displayed some sloppy hockey, as they lost their "crisp short attack” and were handing the Raiders 8 PP, but Kemptville’s PK excelled, shutting down all attempts. At 1:40: after Dow received broken pass from opposition to break up the wing, over to Kirkby, and Brady Elder picked the garbage for his first point as a 73 to give them 5-1 win. Kemptville still with a SOG advantage of 13-8. Brady Elder is the recipient of the Mark's Work Warehouse Hard Hat Award for offensive tenacity and two point day with assist and goal. Make sure you experience "Hockey with EDGE" Friday night, when they face the Ottawa Senators to wrap up the season.
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Mustangs return to the LGSSAA Basketball Finals Brookson, Graham, McNamee, and Sears handled much of the scoring, versatile Will Van Vliet came off the bench to energize the team. Quinn Meek and Ashton Porter secured the paint and controlled the boards. Joel O’Dowd not only rallied the troops from the sidelines but also contributed with his deft shooting touch on the floor. The championship loss marks the final game for team captain Roark Brookson, who was the only Grade 12 on
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Team Photo of the 2015-2016 St Mike’s Sr Boys basketball team by Christopher Finner, Basketball coach After graduating nearly all of their players from last year’s AA LGSSAA Championship team, St. Mike’s Senior Boys basketball team was expected to be in a building mode this season. With some difficult lessons learned against superior opponents in the early portion of the season, the Mustangs demonstrated great improvement by playoff time. A number of tournaments and exhibition games helped to prepare the players for later. The team headed into the playoffs focused and ready to execute their plan. In the AA LGSSAA semifinal match-up with St. Mary, the Mustangs took an early lead through strong team play
and then never looked back. With a convincing 51 to 32 score, St. Mike’s earned a trip to the finals to defend their championship. Emmett Graham led the scoring with 13 points, followed closely by Captain Roark Brookson with 11. Matt McNamee was a destructive force on defence and also added 9 points. Emerson Sears continued his consistently resilient effort, racking up a number of assists and chipping in 8. In the AA LGSSAA Championship, the Mustangs faced the undefeated number one seed, the TISS Pirates, in Brockville. In their most recent meeting prior to the playoffs, the Pirates defeated St. Mike’s 67 to 31. Most observers assumed a similar result was inevitable due to
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this year’s squad. Brookson played a supporting role on back to back LGSSAA Championships in past years before assuming a leadership role for this year’s team. His obvious talents on the court will be missed, but in particular the example Roark set in terms of composure, dedication, effort, and sportsmanship will be hard to replace. As for the returning nine players, with some improvements in the off-season, they could again contend for the title next year.
the depth and skill of the TISS squad and the lack of experience on the Mustang side. The championship opened with a 7 to 0 TISS run, energizing the home crowd, but the Mustangs remained calm and settled into a snail’s pace to weather the storm. By half time, the challengers were still hanging around with a reasonable 26 to 10 score in favour of TISS. In the second half, the Mustangs unleashed an uptempo attack that allowed them to scratch and claw their way back into the game. With fouls to give, they also increased their defensive pressure, causing turn-overs and lower percentage shots by the Pirates. With under a minute to play, the now nearly silent home crowd
was quite surprised to see that the Mustangs had pulled within three points of the lead. Captain Roark Brookson, who played every minute of the game, put the team on his back - orchestrating an 18 point fourth quarter explosion for St. Mike’s. With under 20 seconds left and the Mustangs on defence, the ball squirted out of a pile of scrambling players and went out of bounds. If given possession, the Mustangs would have had a chance to tie (with Brookson most likely taking the last shot of the game). Sadly, the referee awarded the ball to TISS, essentially ending the exciting comeback bid. Even in defeat, their coach and the players were very proud of a fantastic performance in the final game. While starters
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by Lyn O’Callaghan The Kemptville Wildcats announce a brand new Spring Training opportunity for all baseball and softball players! Starting Saturday, March 19, the Wildcats will be in a local gym to hone their skills. Director of Player Development, Brian Colbourne, has revamped the 6-week program to include three sessions in the gym and three sessions at Dingerz in Ottawa for pitching and hitting skills development. "We want the kids to have fun. We want it to be exciting and new, something they haven't experienced before. Along the way, we hope they make some new friends too," Brian explained. Total cost for Baseball and Softball Spring Training will be $60 per player. Players will need a ball glove, a pair of running shoes and a winning attitude! T-Ball and Coach Pitch Spring Training will start April 9, with three sessions at a local gym. This is an excellent program to see if your player may be interested in joining for the year, if they have never played before. New equipment has been purchased to help the Smallball players get a head start on their hitting skills. The Smallball players will focus on large motor skills and rules of the game. Cost for Smallball Spring Training will be $20 per player for three sessions in Kemptville. Spring Training Registration is on the Wildcats website as a separate registration from regular season play. Please go to www.kemptvillewildats.com to register your player. Regular season 2016 registration is ongoing and numbers are soaring to new heights. Coaches’ applications are being taken until March 31. The coaches selection committee will be meeting to select from applications made through the website. For more information on Spring Training, please contact Brian Colbourne at playerdevelopmentkwbsc@gmail.com March 2, 2016
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Director Emily Bellefontaine and Assistant Director and actress Taylor Sabourin check over the script on set.
by Hilary Thomson Chelsea Heuvel is a grade 11 student who has decided to dedicate her life to art. “I would love to be an art teacher in a studio,” she says.
Chelsea has been doing art in some form or another her whole life, but only got serious about it when she came to Saint Mike’s in grade 9. Recently, she has been working on incorporating movement into her paintings. Her final project is an acrylic
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by Abigail Layden A production of crime, mystery, and a few unexpected twists comes to St. Michael Catholic High School with the production of their newest play ‘Juvie’. Staged by the award- winning Drama Department, which has achieved three Awards of Excellence from the Catholic District School Board of Eastern Ontario, as well as three Theatre Ontario awards, the play is the latest in a series of winners and faces high expectations. However, these are expectations that the director, Grade 12 student Emily Bellefontaine, believes they can handle. The script, as is the case with all Mustang Drama productions, is an entirely
piece, with a young man and woman sitting at a table. As part of the painting, the people will be mirrored, creating an image with four figures in the frame; portraying what looks like two different scenarios for the scene. “It’s an idea I found on pinterest,” Chelsea says. Chelsea’s favourite mediums to work in are painting, charcoal, and pen and ink, all of which she has had the opportunity to experiment with during her three years with Ms. Melnick. “My teacher is my inspiration,” she says. “I look up to Ms. Melnick a lot.” After high school, Chelsea hopes to continue her artistic education in the fine arts program at Queens University.
original piece created at the school, in this instance by grade 10 student Erin McEvoy. Taylor Sabourin, the play’s assistant director, states that there are “high hopes that this year’s production will meet or exceed the standards already set.” And she feels that this script is a winner. There are many students who come together to create these productions, where a simple stage is transformed into so much more. As in previous works of the Drama Department, students are able to express their abilities through their performances, by directing, through working in technical aspects such as lighting, sound, set construction, special effects,
and a variety of other roles. When asked about the cast, Emily stated: “They are exemplary, we wouldn’t be able to do any of this without them.” She added that the talent of the cast and crew “make the job of being director much easier”. The students are worked hard; extra-curricular rehearsals are twice daily and the preproduction aspect of the plays are year round, but Emily believes the results speak for themselves. Everyone involved is working hard for their performance dates on the 21st and the 22nd of April, where their efforts will be displayed. The previous two plays put on by Mustang Drama sold out, so all are encouraged to watch for tickets going on sale soon. This year’s production takes place in a fictional juvenile detention centre and as such has a mature theme and parents of young children are advised that there is some simulated violence. With the performance dates for ‘Juvie’ fast approaching we are reminded of the Mustang Drama motto “Act like you mean it!”, and these talented performers certainly will.
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