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Vol. 4, No 10
March 9, 2016
Open Doors in Limerick Forest
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Photo by Pat Jessop by Marguerite Boyer The Limerick Forest Interpretive Centre held an open doors this past Sunday. It was the perfect sunny winter day, and perhaps marked the last day of winter. Throughout the day there was a steady stream of people, line-ups for the horse drawn sleds, people walking, snow shoeing or skying along the trails. There was also an open pit blazing away, where families could roast their hotdogs and marshmallows, all compliments of the centre. Limerick Forest is one of North Grenville’s jewels. Summer, spring, fall or winter there is always a reason to go there. The trails are all well maintained, there’s a beautiful boardwalk along the wet
lands, wooden benches for those of us that need to rest along the way, with views looking out along the wetlands. The open doors day was hosted by The Friends of Limerick, and ran from 10 am to 3 pm. In addition to all the outdoor activities, and there were many, the Interpretive Centre, which has been completely rebuilt since the days of the old Chalet, known to generations of Scouts, Guides and other users of the Forest was open. Egg Collection and Taxidermy displays were located there, as well as the usual collection of artifacts, animals and literature telling of the important and fascinating work that has been done at Limerick Forest in its 75 years. Limerick Forest is a
5782-hectare community forest, owned and managed by the United Counties of Leeds and Grenville (UCLG). Although most people think of the section that lies on the southern boundary of North Grenville, the Forest actually has seven major tracts of property, with 175 sections in all. It was formally established in 1940 when the province and the UCLG became partners in the Agreement Forest Program for the management of the abandoned land owned by the County. The program eventually ended in 1995 and the UCLG assumed full responsibility for the management of Limerick Forest in April of 2001. The Limerick Forest Advisory Committee (LFAC), a group of community volunteers, was formed
the same year to advising the UCLG on the management of the land. The LFAC group evolved into a new group with a new job. The “Friends of Limerick Forest”, like its predecessor, is comprised of volunteers interested in the welfare and sustainable management of Limerick Forest. The mandate of the new group emphasizes more active, “hands-on” projects in support of the recently completed FMP. And the event on Sunday was just one of the many activities taking place at Limerick Forest that brings the public in and educates us about trees, forest management, and how much amazing fun and beauty can be found right on our own doorstep.
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Bishop’s Mills annual fund-raising concert
Mark your calendar for the annual Bishop's Mills fundraising concert on Saturday, April 2 at 7:30 pm at the Bishop's Mills Community Hall. This year’s concert will offer a unique blend of music by some exceptionally talented musicians including Chris Angel, Kristine St.Pierre, Mally Krock and George Buys. You also get to enjoy some the best homemade refreshments by our local chefs! Tickets are $12 each and are available from Catherine Johnson at 613-866-1961. Bring along your friends for a great evening of entertainment! Tickets are limited so get yours quickly! All proceeds go toward the maintenance of the Community Hall.
Bowl for Kids Sake fundraiser a success
submitted by Jaclyn Durham Big Brothers Big Sisters of Leeds and Grenville celebrates the success of the Tim Hortons Bowl for Kids Sake Fundraiser held on Saturday, February 27 and Sunday, February 28, at the Kemptville Bowling Alley, with other events at the Elgin Bowling Lanes and Brockville Bowling Centre. We raised a total of $40,000 in pledges and sponsorships, with a total of 71 teams and 355 bowlers! Community Living were the big winners of the night from the Kemptville Bowling Alley- they won the Early Bird prize, a Door Prize, and many other prizes for raising the most money in pledges! Some of the Agency’s Little’s were able to come and bowl. They certainly had a ton of fun and, for some, it was their first time bowling, and they scored BIG! Big Brothers Big Sisters would like to thank the Kemptville TD Bank, CIBC, and, most of all, Tim Hortons for registering teams and raising money for our programming. They would also like to give thanks to Canadian Tire, Kemptville Building Centre, Anytime Fitness, and Food Basics for donating the Door Prizes. All of the proceeds go towards the mentoring programs that BBBS provides to our local children. If you are interested in helping out with Agency Fundraisers, or becoming a mentor, visit the Kemptville office located inside the Municipal Centre, or visit www.mentoringmatters.ca. You can also give them a call at 613-258-4440.
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Kemptville Horticultural Society March news by Catherine Johnson The Kemptville Horticultural Society welcomes all men and women, from novice (or wannabe) gardeners to master gardeners. Some members have well established gardens and some come to get ideas on where to start. The society meets the third Wednesday of the month at the Kemptville Pentecostal Church at 1964 County Road 43 at 7:30 pm. Each month we have a guest presentation following our short business meeting. Let me catch you up on our gardening news since the start of 2016. Our January meeting started with our Annual General meeting and elections of our society executive. We are pleased to welcome Diane Tappin as our new President. Following the business portion of our meeting, we welcomed Beth Tilbury, from Gemmell’s Garden Center in Smith Falls, who gave a talk on Square Foot Gardening. What a great way to grow vegetables and make the most of your limited gardening space. Our February meeting saw a short presentation done by Kaye Love on the upcoming season for the 1000 Island and Rideau Canal Garden Trail. The Trail consists of a mix of both private and public gardens located throughout
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Leeds Grenville that are open to the public throughout the summer months. For more information visit gardentrail .1000islandsandrideaucanal. com At the February meeting we were also pleased to welcome Tom Bryant from Floral Design Landscaping for our main presentation. 2868 COUNTY ROAD 43, KEMPTVILLE, ON He gave a very interesting 613.258.7661 / KEMPTVILLEPHYSIO.COM and informative presentation how certain plants adapt to various growing conditions. For our March meeting, we look forward to a presentation by Dave Dunn from Rideau Woodland Ramble on Shrubs: Diversity and Drama in the Garden. You are welcome to check us out at any time for free. Our next meeting is on Wednesday March 16 at 7:30 at 1964 County Road 43. If you are interested in becoming a member, our annual membership fee is $15. Whether you are an experienced gardener or someone moving into one of the many new homes being built in North Grenville, we will have something of interest for you. There is also plenty of free gardening advice available during coffeeATEL Air Mild Weather ad and refreshments. We look forward to meeting you.
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Jailbirds lining up for a fun April Fool’ Day
Pictured here is top jailbird from 2015, Dermid O’Farrell from O’Farrell Financial who raised over $1,000 for KYC programming and was served bread and water for his stint in the “ogie” The Kemptville Youth Centre [KYC] will be filled with fun and antics once again on Friday, April 1, between 1 and 8 pm, for the 4th Annual Jail and Bail sponsored by Sheppard and Associates. Many local celebrities will be joining KYC youth, staff and volunteers to raise funds for local programs like drop-in times, swimming programs, camping trips, field trips and sports nights. Lined up for action packed
10-minute trials on April Fool’ Day are jailbirds Cathy Sheppard from Sheppard and Associates, Councillor Donovan Arnaud, Deputy Fire Chief Randy Urslak, Dermid O’Farrell and Daren Givoque from O’Farrell Financial, David Goode, Jim Lamb, Robin Heald and Bridget Manahan from KYC, Gerald Tallman from Tallman Truck Centre, Tracy McDonald from CSE Consulting, John Barclay from the BIA, Sandy
Carré from Kemptville Insurance, Jeff Goodman, Lindsay Kiervin, Matt Nicholls, Ken Gehrels from Kemptville Christian Reformed Church, Stephanie Brazeau from Coldwell Banker, Jennifer Brazeau, Josh Rekmans and Christopher Rekmans from Rekmans Auto, Warren O’Callahan from Kemptville Wildcats, Cathy Sharpe, Arbie RBC, Terrilee Kelford, Lisa Leduc from Yazdani Dentistry and many more to come. Some jailbirds are puzzling over their charges for jail and bail again this year, looking for something funny. The best ones are being built on what the person is doing in the community. Ken Gehrels has been charged with “being the RiNG Leader of North Grenville”. A KYC sleeper cell has obtained a video of Ken speaking about the need of support for the RiNG Movement that will be available for viewing in the KYC Kangaroo Court. Cathryn Pentland-Bruck is being charged with “being too Furrific”, and who can blame her? So many are get-
ting enjoyment from the play on words for her charge. KYC would like to thank the sponsors already lined up for this years’ event, including Sheppard and Associates as Title Sponsor; Registration Sponsor is Yazdani Dentistry, Prosecution Sponsor is CSE Consulting, Defense Sponsor is The Law Office of Connie Lamble, and Snack Sponsor is Stephanie Brazeau from Coldwell Banker. KYC is still looking for a Courtroom Sponsor, Judge’s Table Sponsor, Tickle Trunk Sponsor and a Jailbird Number Sponsor. There is still time to become a jailbird, a sponsor, or to donate to help your favourite jailbird stay out of jail. Go to http://www.kyc. myevent.com to find your favourite jailbird, read up on their charge and read the funny comments left by their friends. KYC will be posting the times that our jailbirds will be answering to the judge on The Kemptville Youth Centre’s Facebook page and the KYC.myevent.com page. Join them for an afternoon of fun and laughs.
It allows them to expand and be more accessible to visitors by allowing people to walk around freely and browse the attractions and local businesses at their own pace. This is especially appealing to families who can allow their children to roam, without worrying about them around vehicle traffic. The longer that people spend at events like this, the more money they'll spend at those local businesses too. To cut down on the red tape, how about declaring a certain area in Old Town Kemptville, like Prescott Street and Reuben Crescent, to be a 'Festival Zone', and streamline the process for getting the necessary approvals and permits for that area? Instead of needing four months to plan for closing a street, it would only take four weeks, because the area would already be designated for that purpose. For example,
if the Lions Club decided to host a street hockey event in the 'Festival Zone', it would be quicker and easier for them to do it. This would encourage other organizations to host events in Old Town too. Who knows how many times a group wanted to host a great event in Old Town Kemptville and decided not to because of the long and daunting task required to close a street? This might also encourage someone to step forward to revive the Dandelion Festival, or create a new event to replace it. Sometimes, economic development is not just about attracting businesses, or deciding which businesses would be most successful in a certain area. Sometimes, it's about finding ways to bring residents to that area in order to support the businesses that already exist there. After all, according to the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural
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The Fun Zone by Deron Johnston I recently came across a photo of several volunteers assembling a temporary street hockey rink in downtown Gananoque. My first thought was: what a fantastic idea to bring families downtown to have some good, clean fun. I should have followed up with a friend that lives there, to see why they did it and whether it was part of an event. I imagine that a full day, or even a weekend, of street hockey could be quite the fun event for families and young people. It could also, potentially, be a relatively low cost event and a great way to draw people downtown. This got me thinking about North Grenville and, specifically, Old Town Kemptville. I posted the photo on Facebook, asking if people thought it would be great to do something like that on
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Prescott Street. I got mostly very positive reactions, but there was also scepticism about how difficult it would be to do it, because of the amount of time it takes and the red tape involved in closing a street. Not only are certain conditions, approvals and permits required with the municipality for a street closure, but with the United Counties of Leeds and Grenville as well. Depending on who you talk to, this process takes several months, forcing event organizers into long range planning when they may not have the funding or required information available to start the approval process. Over the past few years, events like the Dandelion Festival that have been held in Old Town Kemptville have had many hoops to jump through in order to close streets. There's no doubt that closing streets for events adds significantly to those events.
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those local businesses. It's also a lot easier to attract new businesses, and fill available commercial spaces, when the existing businesses are healthy and vibrant, with plenty of foot traffic. What do you think?
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Sin, Sex and the CIA What more can you ask? submitted by Monica Cleland KPI's spring play promises to deliver a lot, I must say, if the title has anything to say about it. Written by Michael and Susan Parker, this zany play is definitely tons of fun. This week we are highlighting three of the characters, and the actors portraying them. KPI is pleased to announce another new person to our group - Sharon Sangster. Sharon is a specialist in Early Childhood Education, and has always loved theatre. She first got involved in acting in high school, where she became a regular in Luncheon Theatre. She also gained some experience with Ottawa Little Theatre, where she did backstage dressing. Sharon will be playing the role of Heather Ann Faraday in the play, and, while I am not at liberty to disclose plot lines, I am sure that everyone will listen up when she starts "teaching"....
On to the "human sindetector" - the Reverend Samuel Abernathy - played by Jim Lamb. Jim was a career public servant who retired from Health Canada in 2005 and moved to Kemptville in 2011. Jim now volunteers at Bayfield Retirement Home, and is a member of Probus. His acting debut was in May 2014, as Sam the butcher in "The Cemetery Club". Later that fall, he was Ernie the psychiatrist in "Rumors". He has gone from a butcher to a psychiatrist, and is now a man of the cloth. Most would say you are going up in the world, Jim. Finally, we have Ellen Fawcett. Ellen got her first acting role with KPI playing Mildred in "The Cemetery Club", and she was hooked! She next appeared in "Rumors", portraying Officer Pudney. (Truth be told, she dug that cop uniform!) Her
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last performance to date was as Pamela in the radio play "The 39 Steps". Ellen is enjoying being with the Kemptville Players, and says that she has met some great people, and has become friends with them all. Ellen has enjoyed all her roles so far, but is excited about playing Millicent in Sin, Sex and The CIA because it will be so different. With Steve Wendt directing, ably assisted by Lee Gaw and Cathie Raina as Assistant Directors, and Debbie MacGillivray producing, this play should be a great one to see. It will be held at the Urbandale Arts Centre in the Municipal Centre, Thursday, April 28, to Saturday, April 30 at 7:30, and again May 1, at 2 pm. Tickets are $15.00 per person, and will be available soon at B & H Grocer, Business Strategies and the Municipal Centre, or by calling 613-258-2051.
by David Shanahan Habitat for Humanity Thousand Islands has been busy getting their new ReStore facility ready for customers. The new store is at 3 Industrial Road, behind Rooney Feeds in the South Gower Business Park. The Manager of the new store is Mario Zambonin, and he recently sat down with our reporter, Hilary Thomson, to talk about the store, the work of Habitat for Humanity, and the proposed new build which will be taking place in Oxford Mills in the near future. The interview can be viewed on our web site at www.ngtimes. ca, or on our Facebook page. Mario’s own background is in construction, having had a masonry business in Ottawa before his family moved to PEI. In 2009 he became the Habitat PEI ReStore Manager until he came to North Grenville to take over the new store here. In the thirteen years he has been with Habitat, Mario was involved with 47 of the 53 homes Habitat built for families in PEI, and went to El Salvador to work on a build there. Habitat for Humanity believes in building safe, decent and afford-
Parents worried that the Ontario government will close 5 schools for disabled and deaf across province by Hilary Thomson News of the possible closure of five schools in Ontario for the disabled and deaf is rocking the homes of parents who were depending on these schools for the successful education of their children. The demonstration schools and schools for the deaf are provincially funded institutions that are equipped to help deaf, blind and severely disabled students succeed. The province has announced that the French demonstration school, Jules-Leger, in Ottawa, as well as Trillium in Milton, Amethyst in London, Sagonaska in Belleville and The Robarts School for the Deaf in London, are all under review. During the review process, all applications for enrolment for September 2016 have been put on hold, which has made parents waiting to send their children to the schools very worried. Laurie Forrester, from Chesterville, has been in the process of getting her son James into Sagonaska in Belleville for over a year. James, who will be going into grade 7 in September, has phonological dyslexia and is reading at a grade 2 level. “He can’t hear the sounds properly in his head,” March 9, 2016
says Laurie. “He needs to be taught how to sound out and blend the sounds of words.” Sagonaska has proven to be able to help children like James increase their reading ability by several grades in just one year. The school also gives their students the skills they need to succeed once they return to the regular school system. “They teach them how to advocate for themselves, so that when they go back into a classroom setting, they can tell the teacher what they need to learn and how they need to learn it,” Laurie says. Although there has been no announcement that the schools are closing, Education Minister Liz Sandals refused to rule it out when asked three times in question period last Thursday. “What we’re looking at is how do we provide the best special education for all children, that is my commitment,” Sandals said. “The process that we are going through right now is a consultation. We are talking to parents and students, and no decisions have been made at this point.” Laurie says that the fact that a review process is underway is not the problem. The issue is that they are being given no information on an alternative plan to accommodate disabled students
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should the schools be closed in September. The school that James attends currently is part of the Catholic School Board of Eastern Ontario, and they have told Laurie outright that there is nothing they can offer James. The government has stated that low enrolment rate is one of the reasons for the review; however, without offering a proper alternative for the students, Laurie believes this point is moot. “Whether there are 10 students or 100 students, if the school board can’t teach these kids in a regular classroom it shouldn’t matter. They still have a right to an education” Sagonaska serves an extremely large catchment area because of their proximity to the Trenton airport. Students from all over Eastern Ontario, and from as far away as Moosonee, attend the school. Most, like James, have no other options for specialized education in their communities. The government is asking for input on the schools until April 8. Until then, parents like Laurie have taken to contacting their local MPPs and the media, advocating to keep the schools open. “Our son was so excited to go and learn how to read and improve his self esteem,” says Laurie. “We
able homes for families. The partner families own their homes, and are responsible for mortgage payments just like any other home buyer. In the case of Habitat, however, mortgages are interest-free. Habitat for Humanity is looking for volunteers for the new store location to help with customer service, receiving and sorting, kitchen cabinet collection and other roles. The organisation relies heavily on the goodwill of others donating their time and gently used items, so if you are downsizing, or changing appliances or furniture, think about donating your old ones to the ReStore. The proceeds from sales there go to cover operating costs, and extra revenue goes into their building fund. Habitat is also looking for more contractors and renovators to donate material and inventory for the Build in Oxford Mills. Volunteers do not necessarily have to have construction experience or equipment. As Mario says, there is always something for people to do on the build, regardless of experience. Anyone interested in applying for the new home can contact the office by email at admin@habitat1000islands.
org if you have questions or are interested in receiving an application. To get involved, phone 613-258-6359. To support Habitat For Humanity Thousand Islands and the Oxford Mills Build, Annable Designs is honoured to be bringing back the “Annable Designs Golf Classic” for a third year. Owner and Architectural Designer, David Annable said "This event is a great opportunity to bring together local contractors, business people and corporate partners for a day of Golf while raising money for the 1000 Islands Chapter of Habitat For Humanity. Last year's event was the second running of our annually scheduled tournament and we were able to donate $13,500.84 to HFHTI". The funds raised have been allocated to the Habitat Build Fund. The Golf Classic takes place on Wednesday, June 15 at the Smugglers Glen Golf Gourse near Gananoque. If you would be interested in becoming a sponsor of the event, get in touch at charitygolf@annabledesigns.ca.
had high hopes for this to happen, and now we feel like we’re scrambling and we’re not really sure what to do”. Jim McDonell, MPP for Stormont-Dundas-Glengarry, is organising a petition to the Legislative Assembly, seeking to have funding for demonstrative schools in Ontario reinstated. Copies of the petition are available on his web site at: http://jimmcdonellmpp.ca/petitions.
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Our House Much has been said about the imminent death of print media since the rise of social media as a source of information. Much of this speculation has taken place on-line, of course, but the sharp cutbacks in staffing and funding of newspaper chains around the country seems to give credence to the idea. However, the results of the municipality’s recent pre-budget survey reveals a different story here. According to the survey, when asked where people were “most likely to get information on what is happening in the Municipality of North Grenville”, 56% said their information came from printed newspapers. Another 19% got their information from the municipal web site, and only 8% from social media. On-line newspapers and local radio are used by very few, according to the survey. In fact, more get their news by “word of mouth”than by on-line papers and local radio combined. It should be noted that
the survey used a relatively small sample of NG residents, about 10%, but that is still significant in terms of public survey samples. The responses came through mailed-in and on-line forms. Nevertheless, it does agree with nationwide results in surveys, which indicate that, while the corporate newspaper chains, such as Sunmedia and Metroland, are shedding readers and staff, Canadians are turning more and more to truly local newspapers for news and information. April Lindgren, associate professor in Ryerson University's School of Journalism and academic director of the Ryerson Journalism Research Centre, said in an article on CBC.ca that truly local media are essential to the wellbeing of a community: "The very presence of local media watching, research seems to suggest, acts as a check on political shenanigans. If a community doesn't have a local newspaper or station, it usually means little to no coverage of things such as council meetings. Even if you don't agree with how a debate is covered, there's
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Dear Editor: Reason #4208 why I love Kemptville. Our trusty 17 year old Honda Civic had two flat front tires that I only noticed after driving two blocks. (I honestly thought that it was that hard gunk stuck in the wheel well). I pull over in front of Hudson Auto Body and get out to see the two flat tires and call my husband. Out comes a guy who tells me to pull over in front of the garage doors. He then fills both tires, checks them over - a smile and a hand shake later the car is back on the road! I have to thank this wonderful nameless person (because in my panic I didn't ask his name) and decide to go over to Graham's Bakery. I explain that it's a small token for a guy at Hudson Auto Body. "Dave likes donuts!" I hear (of course they know his name and what he likes!!) and one of each kind goes into a bag. Thank you Dave from Hudson's Auto Body and to Graham's Bakery! Nancy Morgan
Counties Council voted to reduce the 2016 tax rate by 1% while passing the 2016 budget at the Council meeting last week. Leeds and Grenville ratepayers could see a small increase in their taxes due to the phase-in of their assessments. The United Counties will collect $36.3-million from property taxpayers this year. The approved budget provides for total expenditures in the amount of $93-million, of which operational expenditures account for $83-million and capital expenditures account for $13.4-million. Service levels were maintained, but the Counties is facing the loss of revenues and increased costs in the areas of winter control due to harsher winters, higher utility costs, and continued infrastructure needs. An average residential property assessment in Leeds and Grenville is approximately $240,000. The average tax increase is $25.00
great value in the mere fact it is covered. Just the fact that there's somebody at the city council writing a story about what happened informs citizens and at least lets them know what's on the agenda in their community." In an era of increasing globalisation, a falling Loonie and economic uncertainty, people are more aware of the importance of their community as an anchor, a source of identity and a place to belong. The very word “local” is appearing more and more frequently in our society: local food initiatives, the idea of shopping locally. We want to know where our food comes from, we need to feel that we still have some control over our lives, especially when it seems that even national governments are losing control in the face of international economic twists and turns. At a time when our own community is experiencing what seems like uncontrolled growth, with new housing developments and more and more traffic on our roads, and where the population is expected to double within the next twenty years, people are
reaching out for something they can relate to. We have had a wonderful tradition of the Local, a watering-hole where we feel at ease, where, as the theme song went, “everybody knows your name”. We used to have the local General Store, a different kind of community centre, where people could hang around and chat and catch up on news and gossip. Most of those stores are now gone, and WalMart just doesn’t have the same vibe. Our lives are busier than ever. The world around us moves faster every day. For many, especially seniors and those living in relative isolation in rural areas, the world seems a lonelier place, it’s hard to know where we fit in any more. That, I believe, is why local print media will continue to play an important role in our community. We need a place where we can “talk”to each other, hear the latest news from around the neighbourhood, and where we can have our say and swop ideas. The Times was started with that in mind: the Voice of North Grenville, a place where we can hear and speak
for the average residential property. However, the impact varies for each taxpayer depending on the phase-in of the assessments over a fouryear period. A breakdown of the operating budget expenditures shows the largest piece of the pie is for Ontario Works at 24.5%, followed by transportation costs of 18%. Community Housing budget is 13.1% and the Paramedic Service budget is 12.6%. Operating expenses are up by 4.5% overall. The capital budget of $13.5–million includes $11.3-million for public works projects. The overall capital budget decreased from last year’s total of $15.6-million. Road and infrastructure work accounts for 84.4% of capital expenditures. Paramedic Service take up 4.9% , followed by 4% for Corporate Services, 2.3% for Community Housing, 2.1% for Maple View Lodge and 1.8% for County Properties.
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to each other about the things that may only matter to us. In those General Store discussions around the wood stove, or in the columns of the old newspapers of the past, people enjoyed the chat, the debates, even (or especially) the rows and disagreements. In the face of inevitable change, of time passing and hard challenges, we don’t need to turn our backs on the world outside; but we do need to maintain that anchor, the identity we have as a community, as neighbours who share this space in which we live together. We need to feel that we have some say in our own future, in the way our neighbourhood changes. That is why we need locally-owned sources of information and discussion. April Lindgren has something to say about that: “Access to local news is important to the democratic vibrancy and health of a community because people who have access to news are then
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Social Housing and North Grenville The NG Times sat down with Alison Tutak, Director of Community and Social Services with the United Counties, to discuss the services provided by her department in North Grenville. NG Times: North Grenville contributes to the Community and Social Services budget every year. What kind of services do we get, and how does the process work? Alison: From a Joint Services context there are a number of services that Joint Services funds. These include all of the social services: social housing, social assistance (otherwise known as Ontario Works), childcare subsidy, the Ontario Early Years Centre, paramedic services, as well as provincial offences. North Grenville, as a member municipality of the United Counties of Leeds and Grenville [UCLG], contributes to all those social services through the Joint Services. The United Counties operate those types of services on behalf of the entire county, including the three
separated municipalities. The calculation of what North Grenville, or any Municipality, contributes is based on a formula which is specific to each of those services. So what North Grenville would contribute to paramedic services is based on a certain formula, and it’s different for child care subsidy, different for social assistance, and different for social housing. So that helps to determine the breakdown of the contributions made by North Grenville towards the services. For example, The Pines, in Kemptville, is owned by the UCLG and is one of our social housing complexes in the North Grenville area. Aside from that building, the other programs that Housing would be involved in would be rent supplement agreements in the area. We directly subsidize people through rent supplement agreements. From a housing perspective, we also offer home ownership in which we have funded a number of people in the
North Grenville area for home ownership, as well as for the Ontario Renovates program, for people of low income needing to do essential repairs on their homes. We also have some people receiving housing allowances. That’s a direct subsidy that we provide to people to help offset the high cost of rent. So affordable housing isn’t just The Pines, we consider it as just one piece of the puzzle of the broader affordable housing conversation. In terms of eligibility for housing, that is based upon income, as well as being able to be eligible for what we call Rent Geared to Income housing [RGI], which is generally based upon 30% of your income. There is eligibility criteria linked to what your income level is, and household income limits. In terms of initial eligibility, you do have to be a Canadian citizen, you don’t have to be from North Grenville, you don’t have to be living in Leeds and Grenville. If you,
for example, were living in London, Ontario and you wanted to move back to the North Grenville area, if you are originally from here, or you want to move here to be closer to a daughter, you can apply and be eligible to be on our waiting list for housing the same as anybody else. NG Times: Have you noticed much of an increase in demand for services, all those services, over the last few years, or is it fairly constant? Alison: The demand for actual RGI housing, probably remains constant. It hasn’t increased. Our RGI waiting list, in general, across the county has remained relatively steady. In fact, just a few years ago we did see a slight dip in the actual overall numbers of people waiting for RGI housing, so it’s not on a steady incline. It has tended to remain pretty stable for the last couple of years. We have certain buildings and certain locations which are in higher demand, just because of their proximity. In other areas we
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single mom, with a child, or two children, aside from Rent Supplement, which is extremely limited, its hard to find affordable rent. So, if I am a single mom with one or two children and I want RGI housing, and I want to live in the North Grenville area, I do not have options. And with the population having grown over the years and a booming service industry, with Walmart and Giant Tiger, Canadian Tire and everything else, those aren’t high paying jobs and the people who work there need to live somewhere. And it becomes difficult for us to measure the demand for family RGI housing in the North Grenville area, when you don’t have it. Recognizing that we are just in the process of selling off a few of the Prescott homes, working with the Ministry in terms of permission to do so, and looking at what opportunities exist to maybe expand the number of RGI options there are available in North Grenville, we are quite excited about it.
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This is certainly the season for budgets. The provincial budget was revealed a couple of weeks ago, and the United Counties just approved their budget for 2016. In North Grenville, budget consultations have started, with the CAO making a presentation to Council last Monday night, and a budget question and answer session taking place on Wednesday afternoon. Budgets are always a strange time. No-one really knows what’s going to happen, what the figures will reveal, what good, though usually bad, news will be announced. This year’s budget in North Grenville should be fascinating, if the pre-budget survey which the municipality conducted recently is anything to go by. Of the roughly 6,500 households in NG, there were 638 responses to the survey, and over half of these were from males. Again, roughly speaking one-third of the responses came from people aged between 18 and 49, another third were between 50 and 64, and the final third were over 65. There were a number of questions put to the community about areas of spending, and people were asked whether spending should be maintained, increased, or reduced in each area. It was pointed out quite clearly that increases could also mean an increase in taxes. The really interesting thing is that in every single area, respondents stated that spending should be maintained. In only one area, spending to attract and retain jobs and businesses, was a majority in favour of enhancing spending. [38% in favour of enhancing, 36% in favour of maintaining, 23% in favour of reducing]. There was a regular group, between 2 to 5%, who were indifferent, or had no opinion. Why they chose to respond at all is a puzzle. Mayor David Gordon commented on the survey that the municipality was pleased with the response to this first survey of its kind to be held in North Grenville. He added that: “We know the responses and comments provided were used to guide staff as they put together the first draft of the 2016 budget which will be presented on March 7.” Full results from the survey are available on the Municipal website at www.northgrenville. ca/news.
A 26 year-old man, with an address in Ottawa, has pleaded guilty to dumping the body of Deepak Beaudoin-Reichmann in the South Branch River near Bishop’s Mills last October. David Lojk is one of three men who were charged with causing indignity to a human body. He also pleaded guilty to possession for the purpose of trafficking cocaine, obstruction of a police investigation and two counts of breach of bail conditions. The identities of the other two are covered by a publication ban imposed by the judge in the case, which was being tried in Brockville. The accused admitting removing Deepak’s body from his apartment on Lis-
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gar Street in Ottawa after Deepak had died from an apparent overdose while visiting there. Surveillance cameras in the apartment building had shown David Lojk and two others leaving the apartment carrying the duffle bag in which Deepak’s body was later found, and loading it into a pick-up truck. The truck was reported in the Bishop’s Mills area on the night of October 14. The bag containing the body was noticed by a local resident, who called his family to investigate. They, in turn, called the police, who recovered the remains and began their inquiries. The three men were identified with the help of surveil-
lance photographs, and were arrested after another man, Nicholas Gagnon, aged 29, died of an overdose the day after Deepak. The two men moved in the same circles in the ByWard Market restaurant service sector. At the time, there was a scare among local drug users in the city area that contaminated drugs were being sold. It seems clear that the individuals responsible for dumping Deepak’s body in the South Branch must have known, or been told, about the location, as it is about 75 kms from the scene of his death, and not easily found by strangers to the area. The trial of the other two accused is expected to proceed shortly.
North Grenville Emergency and Protective Services Promotes Service Excellence NORTH GRENVILLE FIRE SERVICE PRESENTS
March 9 at 3:00 pm Budget question & answer session March 21 at 6:30 pm Final budget presentation & recommendation March 29 at 6:30 pm Council adoption of the 2016 Municipal budget
Help a Senior Day on Saturday, April 23, 2016
All meetings will take place in Council Chambers at the North Grenville Municipal Centre (285 County Rd 44).
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have minimal waiting lists, but we have a total of 667 RGI units managed by the county, and, in addition to that, we have another 287 RGI units that are operated by non-profits across Leeds and Grenville, and we have a number of rent supplement units which offer RGI housing. And, from a Joint Services perspective, as part of our Strategic Plan we are hoping to have and create greater amounts of our RGI housing in North Grenville. We are currently in the process of selling some RGI homes in the town of Prescott and were looking to hopefully replace them in the North Grenville area. NG Times: If you are moving them from Prescott to North Grenville, are you expecting a greater demand or need for those units in North Grenville? Alison: Well, actually, in North Grenville aside from The Pines, we don’t have any other type of RGI housing options. So if I was a
Our North Grenville Firefighters will be out in the Community on Saturday, April 23, helping our treasured seniors with various projects around their home. Basic Yard Work (weather permitting) Eaves Trough Cleaning Removing Christmas Lights Relocating or Moving Heavy Objects Organize a small work area Check Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Alarms Assist with Potential Fire Safety Hazards Window Cleaning If our fire service can be of assistance, please contact the Fire Hall at 613-258-2438 ext 4 6
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Student Grant provides free tuition for thousands in Ontario Ontario is making college and university more accessible and affordable for lowand middle-income students and their families through the single-largest modernization ever of the Ontario Student Assistance Program (OSAP). Premier Kathleen Wynne was at Jarvis Collegiate in Toronto last week to present details about the new Ontario Student Grant, which was announced in the 2016 Budget. Under the new grant program, the government will replace a number of existing provincial assistance programs with a single, targeted, nonrepayable Ontario Student Grant starting in the 2017-18 academic year. The changes to OSAP will make average tuition free for more than 150,000 eligible low- and middle-income students, and
will reduce the cost for many more by providing the majority of eligible students whose parents earn the median annual income of $83,300 or less with enough in grants to more than cover their tuition costs. It also eliminates provincial student loan debt for eligible students whose parents earn less than $50,000 and ensures that no eligible student receives less nonrepayable aid through the new grant than they currently do through the 30% Off Ontario Tuition Grant. The Ontario Student Grant will provide additional support for full-time mature and married students, and eligibility will no longer be tied to the number of years a student has been out of high school. This predictable, upfront grant will allow families
to plan for their education on the basis of net price, that is, the difference between the official price of tuition and what a student actually needs to pay. The government will work closely with the postsecondary sector to develop planning tools that more accurately calculate the net tuition and net price of a university or college education. Ontario's highly skilled workforce is one of its greatest competitive advantages. In 2014, 66% of Ontario adults had a post-secondary credential, up from 56% in 2002, and higher than the rates for any country in the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. The Ontario Government has set a target of 70% by 2020. About 80% of OSAP recipients, or 250,000 students,
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. 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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are expected to end up with lower student loan debt as a result of the changes to OSAP than they would under current OSAP rules. 90% of dependent college students whose parents earn less than $50,000 are expected to receive OSAP grants that are greater than average college tuition, and 70% of dependent university students whose parents earn less than $50,000 are expected to receive OSAP grants that are greater than average university tuition. The $50,000 family income threshold is based on Statistics Canada’s Low-Income Measure for a four-person household, before tax.
UPDATE UPCOMING MEETINGS COUNCIL Monday, March 14 at 6:30 pm in the Council Chambers at the Municipal Centre. For agenda information, please visit the Municipal website at www.northgrenville.ca/documentlibrary. COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE Monday, March 21 at 6:30 pm in the Council Chambers at the Municipal Centre. COMMITTEE MEETINGS Economic Development Advisory Committee – Friday, March 18 at 12:30 pm at the Municipal Centre. 2016 INTERIM TAX BILLS All 2016 Interim Tax Bills have been mailed. If you have not received your bill, please contact the Administration Office. The installment due date is March 31, 2016. Final tax bills for all tax classes will be mailed in June. 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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Recognize, Reject and Report Fraud March is Fraud Prevention Month and the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) and the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre partners are launching their annual Fraud Prevention Month public awareness campaign. Every year, thousands of Canadians fall victim to fraud amassing losses in the millions of dollars. Regardless of age, gender and location, everyone can take basic steps to better protect themselves from becoming victims of fraud. Some basic tips include never giving out personal information at your door, over the phone, through social media, or on dating websites. During the month of March, the OPP and its partners -- the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) and the Competition Bureau of Canada – will join police services across the country to promote public awareness to help prevent all Canadians from becoming victims of fraud. This year’s OPP Fraud Prevention Month media campaign will focus on five topics including: · Emergency/Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) scams · Romance Scam · Microsoft/Computer scams · Phishing/Bank Web Site scams · Lottery scams The OPP will be posting tips and links to various resources online. The public is encouraged to engage in the conversation to help them recognize, reject and report fraud on social media by using the hashtags #FPM2016 #DontBeAVictim and #OPPtips. If you or someone you know suspect they’ve been a victim of fraud, contact your local police service, the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre, Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS), or online at https://www.tipsubmit.com/start.htm OPP Commissioner Vince Hawkes stated: “Whether it is vulnerable citizens cheated out of their life savings or young people stripped of their assets and forced to start over, the harm caused by all types of fraud is staggering. The money taken is used to fuel other illegal activities, causing further harm to society as a whole.” www.ngtimes.ca 7
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PETS NEED DENTAL CARE TOO! Have you looked inside your pet's mouth lately and noticed dental plaque, tartar or redness along the gum line? Has your dog or cat's breath caused you to pull away or even gag? If you've answered yes to any of these questions, then in all likelihood your faithful companion has dental disease. Your pet is not alone. Most people don't realize that their pet needs dental care. In fact, most people never look inside their pet's mouth. According to the American Veterinary Dental Society by 4 years of age, over 70% of pets have signs of dental disease.
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Imagine how you would feel if you never brushed your teeth or never visited a dentist. Bad breath and tartar covering one or more teeth are the first signs of dental disease. As dental disease progresses, the gums become inflamed. Inflammation of the gums (gingivitis) can lead to infected and loose teeth and a painful mouth. This advanced stage of dental disease is called periodontal disease. Other signs of periodontal disease include difficulty chewing, drooling and bleeding from the mouth which may lead to a reduction or loss of appetite. In
addition, bacteria from the mouth can enter the blood stream through inflamed gums and cause infections of internal organs such as the kidneys, liver, lungs and heart. Long term damage to these organs is often irreversible and may lead to a shorter life span for your pet. How do you know if your pet needs dentistry? Dental plaque & tartar, red gums, infected or loose teeth and bad breath are all signs that your furry friend needs dentistry. How can your veterinarian help? Regular dental exams and professional dental
cleanings in the early stages of dental disease are essential in preserving your cherished companion’s teeth and overall health throughout his/her entire life. The dental procedure is performed under anesthesia to ensure that all teeth are thoroughly assessed and appropriately treated (cleaned and polished or extracted depending on their condition). Patients are sent home the same day the dentistry is performed and pet parents are encouraged to follow home dental care instructions to help keep their pet’s teeth looking great. Don’t delay, call your veterinarian today. Many veterinary practices are currently promoting pet dentistry. There’s no time like the present to make an appointment to have your family pet’s teeth checked. Oral hygiene is as important to your trusted companion as it is to you. All pets need dental care too! Courtesy of the GrenvilleDundas Veterinary Clinic 2643 County Road 43, Kemptville. 613-258-2394
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Tips for feeding our four-legged friends (NC) Mealtime is the perfect opportunity for pet parents to provide a cat or dog with essential nutrients to live a happy healthy life. Before you fill your pet's bowl, here are four things to consider: 1. Timing: A specific feeding regimen is important for keeping a sanitary food bowl, preventing overeating, and maintaining a regular potty schedule - especially when training puppies or kittens. Changes in eating habits, such as loss of appetite, can be an indication of overall health. Remember that fresh water must be provided at all times. 2. Variety: Switching your pet's food can lead to serious discomfort if not done correctly. Every pet has unique nutritional needs based on their age, weight, size, and health conditions and it's important to select a formula that provides essential nutrients for optimal health. When switching your pet food brand, be sure to gradually introduce the new recipe over the span of seven days. 3. Balanced diet: While fancy labels will grab your attention, understanding exactly what's in the bag is the most important factor when selecting a pet food. Nutram recipes provide a complete and balanced diet - no additional mineral supplements required. Before heading to the register, be sure that 'what's on the bag - is in the bag.' 4. Portion control: Obesity is a growing problem in cats and dogs – so limit the buffet. Just as it's important for humans to watch what they eat, pets also need to consume food according to their age, weight, and lifestyle. Rather than free-feeding your pet measure out portion sizes to ensure your pet's ideal body condition. More information on feeding guidelines is available at www.nutram.com.
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Call the shots on colon cancer: get screened Getting screened with a take-home test is simple, safe and painless – and it could save your life. March is Colon Cancer Awareness Month and the South East Regional Cancer Program and Cancer Care Ontario are inviting eligible men to ‘Call the Shots on Colon Cancer’ and get screened with a simple take-home test. While colon cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death in men and women in Ontario, it’s highly treatable when caught early. The fecal occult blood test (FOBT) is safe, painless and can be done at home.
“Colon cancer screening can be the difference between life and death,” says Dr. Hugh Langley, Regional Primary Care Lead. “When caught early, nine out of every 10 people with colon cancer can be cured. In its later stages, the outcomes are much worse. That’s why it’s so important to get screened every two years.” Regular screening also means that you can find colon cancer before you get problems like diarrhea and stomach pain, which can happen in the later stages of the disease. This March, hockey
it’s easier to treat. Even if no one else in your family has had colon cancer, it’s important to get screened regularly to make sure you’re healthy.” Cancer Care Ontario recommends that men and women, at average risk, aged 50 to 74 get screened for colon cancer with an FOBT every two years. “When a person reaches 50 years of age, the risk of colon cancer rises,” says Dr. Catherine Dubé, Clinical Lead, ColonCancerCheck, Cancer Care Ontario. “Most often, a person with colon cancer has no early warning signs. Ontarians who are
legend Darryl Sittler has partnered with Cancer Care Ontario and Colon Cancer Canada to increase awareness about the importance of screening. After losing his wife to colon cancer in 2001, Sittler now gets screened regularly and encourages his family and friends to do the same. “People may assume that they don’t need to get screened for colon cancer if they have no symptoms, but that couldn’t be further from the truth,” says Darryl. “Screening allows you to stay a step ahead of the game and find cancer early, when
between the ages of 50 and 74 or those who have a family history of colon cancer should have a conversation about screening with their healthcare provider.” Talk to your healthcare provider today about getting screened for colon cancer with a take-home FOBT test. For more information about how you can ‘Call
the Shots on Colon Cancer’, visit www.cancercare.on.ca/ colon. People without a healthcare provider can get an FOBT kit by contacting Telehealth Ontario at 1.866.828.9213. More information is available at www.ontario.ca/coloncancercheck.
March is Nutrition Month submitted by Susan Healey, BA, Communications Coordinator, Leeds, Grenville and Lanark District Health Unit March is Nutrition Month in Canada, and this year’s theme is to take a 100 meal journey and make small changes, one meal at a time. There are about 100 mealtimes in March so there are almost 100 new opportunities to make a positive change. Throughout March, the Registered Dietitians at the Leeds Grenville and Lanark District Health Unit hope to inspire you with ideas and real life strategies to help make those changes last. Follow along for five weeks through local media, social media for weekly practical tips as follows: Week 1- Get ready! Choose a small, meaningful
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nutrition goal to work on throughout Nutrition Month and beyond. For example, your goal could be as simple as drink more water and fewer sugary beverages. Week 2- Quality Counts! Take small steps to bump up the quality of your meals and snacks. For example, steer clear of the vending machine by packing nutrient-rich snacks such as cut up vegetables with a black bean dip. Week 3- Eating Behaviours Matters! When it comes to healthy eating, how you eat can be just as important as what you eat. Consider strategies for more mindful eating. For example, turn off TV, computer and phone screens during meals to help you be more aware of when you start feeling full. Week 4- Try Something
New! Be adventurous and try new foods to help you meet your goal. Week 5- Make it Stick! Planning how you’ll manage healthy-eating roadblocks before they happen is the key to success. A dietitian can help get you back on track and make healthy eating some-
thing that can last a lifetime! For more information, visit us the Health Unit at www.healthunit.org, connect with us on Facebook and Twitter or call our Health Action Line at 1-800-6605853. You can also connect with LGLHealthUnit of Facebook and Twitter.
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Tapping into the sweetness of the season Embrace Ontario's food heritage with a trip to a local maple syrup producer to try some sweet, local and delicious maple syrup. With the wide variety of locally made maple products available to Ontarians, there's a maple syrup colour and flavour intensity to please everyone's taste. During Ontario's maple harvest season, mid-February to early April, more than two million litres of syrup is produced. With over $32 million in maple product sales last year, Ontarians aren't just using this natural sweetener to top their pancakes anymore,
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but are using it in a variety of new and unique ways. This year, Foodland Ontario is encouraging Ontarians to experiment in their kitchens with new and exciting recipes for maple and mustard pork tenderloin, maple chicken with napa salad, maple-garlic spareribs and cabbage, and maple baked beans. Supporting local maple syrup products is part of the government's economic plan to build Maple syrup, made from the sap of primarily sugar, black, soft and red maple trees, is a completely natural product with no additives, and is a source of several vitamins
Windsor to Thunder Bay. While maple syrup production has evolved over the centuries, the natural, sweet flavour of pure maple syrup has not changed. I hope that every Ontarian has an opportunity to take part in a local maple syrup festival this year to celebrate this delicious product and the maple syrup producers who help to bring it to our tables to enjoy.” To find out more about our Maple Weekend Events and sugarbush locations visit OntarioMaple.com.
and minerals. On January 1, 2016, amended maple regulations came into effect on how maple syrup is graded, classified and labelled. Take part in an educational maple tour where you can learn more about how this tasty treat is made. Maple syrup festivals offer fun, family activities throughout April. The annual Maple Weekend runs through April 2 – 3,find a location near you. Jeff Leal, Minister of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs, says: “Ontario is home to over 2,700 producers from
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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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73’s take one of two to end regular season and pulled Alex Butler for a 20-second man advantage. Lazers pulled their stopper at 1:11, and Kemptville turned the tables,, as Samnanski setup Tackett to Tyson Kirkby for an empty netter at .52 and outgunning opponents 13-6. 73's PK excelled yet again as they shutdown six PP attempts by the Lazers and record a 4-1 victory. Jake Gaudet with his two goal night and tenacity earns him Marks Hard Hat Award. Friday night’s make up game with the Ottawa Senators would determine 73's playoff schedule. Senators peppered 27 shots at Nicholas Hodgins, with only 8 at Andriano, but recorded first marker at :24. Beauparland flying through the zone to
Pushed to the limit........Nicholas Hodgins must have felt like a duck in a shooting gallery as he faced the frozen rubber 68 times. by the sports guy Kemptville was on Kanata home ice Thursday night, looking for payback after getting beat in January in their barn. At 15:56, the combination of Bisson and Dow on to the tape of Jake Gaudet to open the first frame. The 73's out-
shot Lazers 9-4. Next twenty, with Jake Gaudet on a tear, would capitalize for his second goal unassisted at 18:33 and the doors started swinging for both clubs. Guisten Annetta broke Hodgins’ SO attempt, with helpers from Pickering, with Martel, at .58. Both sides matched SOG with 11 a piece.
Final period: Kemptville came out strong and posted another marker at 11:34, as St. Germain caught Victor Tracy through the neutral zone to pull ahead by 3-1. The penalties mounted as the testosterone increased, as Kemptville called a TO to settle things down at 5:19 and Kanata followed suit at 1:40
Tyson, then back to Wichers trailing to rifle it, and Tyson Kirkby made it count to open period. Before the battle ended, Watson showed his displeasure with constant stick work around his neck and sent a message to the culprit. Second stanza: Ottawa tied it up at 8:08 when Meireles and Sarracco sent it back to Sean Rappleyea on the point. Ottawa takes advantage of sloppy play on Hodgins doorstep, and Jody Sullivan squeaks it in for a PPG at 5:25 to close out with 2-1 lead and posting 73's 23-10 SOG. Row across the line to Dow, back hand to Wichers, over to Bobby Dow, to stick handle into the mesh at 19:09 to even it up at two. Another "sin-bin"
seat warming allowed Senators Dean Hewines, assisted by Pearson and Meireles, for PPG tie breaker at 7:10. Insurance marker for Senators after 73's stopper pulled at 1:08, when Alexandre Way drove into empty net assisted from White and Rappleyea. Ottawa Senators outshoot Kemptville 73's 18-5 for a 4- win. Congratulations to our boys getting ready for their playoff launch. No question that Nicholas Hodgins is the recipient of the final Marks Hard Hat Award for his 68 SOG and only letting four by. "Hockey with EDGE" into the playoff round.
Memorial Family Classic Non-Curler Fun Spiel Raises $6,500 by Jim Dolan The North Grenville Curling Club is a place where, on most days during the year, club members go to play the game they love and to enjoy the post-game conversations and “soda pops” that make being a member of the club so special. However, on Saturday, February 27, the club was the venue for a very special event: the “Memorial
Family Classic Non-Curler Fun Spiel”. This event raised around $6,500 which, along with the proceeds from its annual Memorial Family Classic Ball Tournament held later this year, will go to provide financial support to residents in our community who have been diagnosed with a debilitating disease or have major medical concerns. The yearly Family Ball Tournament was first held
in 1992 and was called the Ron VandenTillaart Memorial”. That first event raised $25,000. This year, the Ball Tournament will celebrate its 25th Anniversary and will be held on June 10 and 11 at the South Gower Ball Park. To mark this significant milestone, the Classic committee set a goal at the beginning of this year to raise the same amount of money as was raised at the initial Ball Tour-
nament. In order to reach this lofty goal, the committee decided to organize an extra event, consequently the “Non-Curler Fun Spiel” was created. By all accounts, this event was a huge success. Forty teams competed for different awards throughout the one-day event, and ten lucky participants had a chance to win $10,000 in the Draw to the Button competition. Although no one came close to the button, and only one rock of the ten thrown came to rest in the rings, this competition created much excitement throughout the club. Off the ice, participants and fans were able to socialize, catch up on the latest happenings in the lives of friends, and purchase tickets for raffle prizes and 50/50 draws. As in all events, it is important to recognize the winners. Draw #1 winners were the Rock Stars team of Ashley Valcour, Sara Berube, Traci Helem, and Maggie Neelin. Draw #2 winners were the JA#1 team of Jenna Brenno, Jeremy Kirk, Emily Kirk and Trevor Hill. Draw #3 winners and overall CHAMPIONS were the Mr. MD team of Mike Valcour, Raoul Debutte, Danelle Ethier and Marc Ethier. Draw #4 winners were the Bayfield Cuties team of Ralph Lightle, Wendy Robinson, Kelly VanderVelde and Lori Hodges. The Best Dressed Award went to the Game of Stones team of Paul MacArthur, Glenda Annand, Ben Sauve, and Kylee Sauve, who gra-
Tournament Banner for Kemptville Storm team
Back- Bridgette Tym, Avery Brown, Emily Houston, Taylor Beggs, Hailey Alexander, Elgin Toole, Calyssa Tkachuk Front- Kaitlyn Dawson, Abbey Rintoul, Claire Campeau, Sami Warren, Reagan Cleroux. Missing- Paige Legault and Joey Holmes by Cindy Dawson On Friday, February 12, the Kemptville Storm Bantam B team travelled to Pickering to compete in the Durham West Girls Hockey Bolts & Hearts Rep Tournament. These girls were faced with teams they have never played before, and fought hard in the round robin games, scoring 15 goals and only allowing 3 against. In the final game they faced Brockville, a local team in their division. Both teams played amazing hockey and, with only 6 seconds left in the game, Kemptville scored to tie the game. After a 3 minute overtime and a 5 player shoot out, Kemptville won the game 3-2. The girls proudly returned to Kemptville with the tournament banner that will be displayed in the Kemptville arena. Congratulations girls! March 9, 2016
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ciously donated back the gift cards which were then auctioned off. You don’t put on a major fundraising event without help - considerable help. The Classic committee would like to thank the following: The North Grenville Curling Club for allowing it to host this fundraising event, for supplying volunteer bartenders and for its donation to the cause. They also want to thank Steve Vokey for cleaning and pebbling the ice between draws; Candice VadenTillaart and all her helpers for all their assistance in serving and cooking all the delicious food; and Sam’s Pizzeria for supplying the pizzas and oven. They also want to say a special thank you to the $10,000 Draw to the Button Sponsor, who wished to remain anonymous, and to Molson and
O’Heaphy’s for the generous raffle table prizes and for hosting the after event party. Finally, the committee would like to thank all the “curlers” who participated in this event. Without your support, the committee would not be able to say: this has been the biggest one-day Bonspiel ever held at the North Grenville Curling Club. It is not easy to pat yourself on the back for a job well done, so, to the NonCurler Fun Spiel organizing committee, I say a BIG THANK YOU on behalf of the citizens of the best small community in the world. Your efforts have raised an incredible amount of money that will provide financial assistance to families when they need it most. You do our community proud.
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Youngsters of Yore, 1:30 pm, Library Program Room. Guest speaker: Cathy Sheppard-Income tax Tips 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. Spaghetti Dinner and Silent Auction hosted by the Oxford Mills Girls Guides, Bishop’s Mills Church Hall, 4-7 pm. Good will donation. Kemptville Horticultural Society March meeting, 7:30 pm at the Kemptville Pentecostal Church. Guest Speaker: Dave Dunn, from Rideau Woodland Ramble. Shrubs: Diversity & Drama in the Garden. Everyone welcome. Kemptville Legion euchre tournament. Registration starting at 11 am game starts at noon. Registration fee $10 per person. Bishop’s Mills Annual Fund-Raising Concert, 7:30 pm at the Community Hall. Featuring Chris Angel, Kristine St.Pierre and George Buys. Tickets are $12 and available from Catherine Johnson at 613-866-1961.
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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 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. 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 Church, Hwy 43 west. Male or female over age 50. Wear running shoes, bring water and light handweights (2-3 lbs) if you have them.
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First 10 words are FREE for North Grenville and Merrickville/Wolford Residents. Extra Words: 50 cents a word. Email production@ngtimes.ca SERVICES 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 Weight Loss Coach “I did it... you can too!” Wendy Moore (613)558-4933. Free consultation. LOOKING FOR AVON PRODUCTS? Call Joan at 613.258.7644 DJ’S RENOVATONS. Were committed to your Renovation. We do it all. 613.698.5733 The Plumb”Mur” Plus Bathroom PLUS more. Murray 613.519.5274 nmmuir@gmail. com Mobile Foot Care - TOES IN NEED 613.858.4383 House cleaning, interior and exterior, any odd jobs. Free estimate. 613.295.0300 Restore your Health - pain, injuries, digestion, breathing Kemptville 613.799.3315 TheBowenApproach.ca 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 Stucco & Parging Services, also specializing in repointing & chinking. Free estimates. cedarrockcontracting@gmail.com 613.818.5187 Call Cinderella to look after your Alzhiemer or Parkinson loved one 613.859.4644 Lessons piano, guitar, ukulele, group singing and more. Your place or mine. 613.720.3531 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 SEWING: Weddings to alterations at Stonehouse sewing. Call Sharon 613 224 3182
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5 appliances. Electric wall & baseboard heaters. Dedicated water & electric meters. 1 parking space. 613.608.6033
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Merrickville Ground Floor, non smoking, recently renovated 1 bedroom apartment, hardwood floors. 4 appliances. Electric wall heaters. Dedicated water & electric meters. 1 parking space 613.608.6033
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 HANDY MAN specializing in renovations & house staging. We do it all CALL 613.294.2416 MESS “S.O.S.!” sarahlystiuk@gmail.com Free monthly articles straight to your inbox! You Name It, I Can Sew It. Call Rhonda at 258-5248 MR & MRS CLEAN residential/ commercial cleaning. Mrandmrsclean613@gmail.com, 613867-2184 HOUSECLEANING- Every working Mother and Father needs a House Wife. Sandi 613-2197277 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 YOGA for everyone. Wed and Thurs., at YIG. Call 258-9902 FOR RENT Merrickville 2 storey, non smoking, recently renovated 1 bedroom apartment + loft, 2 bathrooms, hardwood floors.
CLOTHES DRYER, full size, 14 yrs old, in excellent working order. $100 613.258.5558
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Selling double North Trail snowmobile trailer. $600 firm. 613.258.5769
March 26th, 2 - 4 pm United Church 400 Prescott Street Best wishes only
Nordic wood stove, used one season, good for small area. Asking $550. 258.1246
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Electric wheel chair, Model stormtdx4 invacare. In good running order. $400. 613.258.6254
Furnished Room For Rent in Oxford Mills, $650 a month. Call 613.294.7420 Commercial warehouse (up to 6,000 Sq Ft, will divide) and office (500 Sq Ft) to rent/ lease. 18 ft ceilings, column free area, 14 ft overhead doors and mandoors, heat available. Kemptville Colonnade area. Call 613.258.1133 or 613.229.0566 Room for rent in downtown Kemptville within walking distance of all amenities. Heat, hydro, internet incl. $500. Call 618 878 4738.
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2011 John Deer Tractor JD 2720 Tractor, JD 46 Backhoe with 16 & 9 buckets, JD 200CX front end loader. Used only 123 hours for personal landscaping, no winters. Asking $27,500.00 or OBO. 613.215.0674
We are growing at Watters Financial Group Inc. and are looking for an administrative assistant for part-time hours, approximately 15-20 hours a week in our Winchester office. Are you someone who is customer service oriented and a team player with strong interpersonal, organizational and time management skills?
Quality Grass Horse Hay 4x5 rounds Jon 613.227.3650
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5 PC. PEAVEY DRUM SET w/highhat $350.00 O.B.O 613.808.4725 613.258.6413
Commercial space for rent 513-b Prescott St. All Inclusive $750/month, Available NOW 613.794.3551
Firewood-Hardwood cut, split and delivered, $100/cord, Min. 3 chords. Call Peter at 258-5504 or 613-913-0810
Renovated Ground Floor Office 1,900 sqft, 200 Sanders St. Kemptville 613.795.2389
Firewood-Mixed hardwood $100 per cord delivered. Call Charlie at 613-989-2768.
Kemptville, 512 Clothier, 2 bedroom apartment in a seniors building, $863 + utilities, no smoking, no pets. 613 294 6819
Firewood-Mixed hardwood $100 per cord delivered. Call John at 613-227-3650
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PERSONAL ASSISTANT REQUIRED for quadriplegic new mother. Weekend, overnight and evening shifts to be filled. Successful candidate would assist with any and all daily tasks, including but not limited to; personal care & hygiene, meal prep, basic housekeeping, errands, limited basic infant care, etc. No experience necessary, will train right candidate. Must have valid drivers license. Please respond in confidence with Resume to simply.vogue@hotmail.com
Cedar/Pine saw log wanted. Minimum 8inch small end 6 1/2 - 12 foot length Call Bill 613 269 7928. Senior needs old car batteries for making weights. Call 613 258 6254
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Lifetime achievement award for Janet Campbell
by Wendy Onstein In celebration of International Women’s Day, the Leeds and Grenville Small Business Enterprise Centre is pleased to honour Janet Campbell of Mrs. McGarrigle’s Fine Food Shop with their annual Lifetime Achievement Award. The Lifetime Achievement Award was created to recognize a woman who has been in business for many years and to celebrate her achievements as a business leader in our community. Last year’s award was presented to Heather Howard of Fox Run on the River.
Mrs. McGarrigle’s has been in business since 1988, when she and a partner started making mustard from a Grandmother’s recipes. From its humble beginnings in the basement of one of Ottawa’s hostels after hours, the business has morphed into a stylish gourmet food, fine kitchenware and home decor retailer with a huge distribution market serving over 400 stores carrying her products. The first retail location opened in 1990 in a 450 square foot space, 250 of which was kitchen. By this time, the original partnership had dissolved and Janet was working on her own. New products were being developed and it became evident that the business needed more space. So, with a loan from her mother of $6,000, she opened a slightly larger store in 1995. Four years later the perfect location became available to buy. Once a General Store built 1888, it had the character and environment that was ideal. The new property had room for growth and to accommodate both pro-
kept costs manageable. But it is a fine line. -Seizing opportunities, even when you’re are scared, leads to business growth. -Making sure that you are spending as much time as you can with your customers and suppliers builds loyalty and strengthens relationships. -Having a succession plan gives you an exit strategy – so, when you want to go, you can. Now her daughter, Hailey, works alongside her, learning the ropes of business; although Janet says that Hailey has been a retailer since she was 3 years old, when she helped run the cash register, standing on a stool so she could reach the keys.
duction and retail. It needed major renovations though, so, while still operating the current store, evenings were spent renovating the new location. It took time, patience and money, but the store was opened for the Christmas season in 1999. In the coming years there were many lessons learned regarding running the business that Janet willingly shares: -Banks don’t just hand over money – money comes from making profit in the business which then can be turned into creating more sales. The banks will work with you, but it isn’t easy. Find a banker you can work with and trust. -Consistency is critical in business. This includes product quality, availability and consistent store hours. Developing local relationships with producers has enabled the store to provide fresh cheese and coffee to customers. These local relationships are nurtured with regular visits. -Running a tight ship is also important – having enough staff to be efficient
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Merrickville and the Syrian Refugee Crisis - What we can do! by Martin Green “The Merrickville Bridge to Canada” will be holding a Public Meeting at 7 pm on March 23 at the Merrickville Community Centre on Read Street to announce its plans to establish a home for at least one Syrian family in the MerrickvilleWolford community. Speakers will include a representative from the Merrickville-Wolford Council and Stephanie Gilmer from World Hope Canada. “The Merrickville Bridge to Canada” is one of many groups that is acting independently of the current Federal Government commitment of housing 25,000 refugees in 2016. Their local individual efforts will add a further number of Syrian families finding homes, security and work in Canada. There are currently more than 52 million refugees from the numerous war torn, politically unstable countries in the world and from areas of famine. And the number continues to grow. This is the largest refugee crisis since the end of World War Two. These people cannot and in many cases will not be able to return home. 12 million of these are refugees from the brutal civil war in Syria. They have fled the devastated areas of their country because of indiscriminate bombing and shelling by rebels, fanatical religious groups, their own government and by countries with a national self interest in the final outcome of a war that has already lasted five years and which seems unending. You are invited to attend this Public Meeting at 7 pm on March 23 at the Merrickville Community Centre on Read Street, Merrickville to hear more about “The Merrickville Bridge to Canada”, its plans and what has been achieved to date. Should you be unable to attend the meeting but would like know more, please contact MBC at mbcrefugees@gmail.com. Donations can be made by going to www.cfo-fco.ca and following the donation instructions on the website. CLASSIFIEDS: 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
Vision and design have been given full reign in Merrickville-Wolford, as both the Municipal web site and the Chamber of Commerce web site get new make-overs that have completely reinvigorated both. The Village site is clean and clear, with the most commonly-sought information available on the front page, and all the other pages easy to find, even for the most non-techie types. There is a very useful “How Do I...” box, where you can find directions on everything from linking to other sites, applying for everything from jobs at the Municipality to registering your pet, or finding garbage and recycling schedules. An excellent way of communicating with the residents and the section for visitors is a wonderful introduction to Merrickville-Wolford, complete with beautiful photographs and a nice letter of welcome from Mayor David Nash. All in all, a very nice improvement on the original site. It can be found at: www.merrickville-wolford.ca. The new Merrickville Chamber of Commerce web site, at www.realmerrickville.ca, appears to be the work of the same web designer, though neither site has a credit. The revamped Chamber has started off on the right foot, with a site that manages to get out information and gives the Chamber a presence on-line that has been missing for a while. There is a wealth of information for residents, businesses and visitors, and all in a nicely-accessible format that should be of great benefit to the community. Excellent work on both sites. Merrickville-Wolford is on-line and on the map!
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Merrickville First annual Merrickville Heritage Classic only weeks away! is building for ton or visit raceroster.com/ added race co-director Steve when a group of local run- to help on race day by asWalk of the the Excitement first annual Merrickville events/2016/6662/merrick- Templeton.” People who ning enthusiasts joined forces sisting with set up, traffic Heritage Classic, a running ville-heritage-classic. In the don’t do much running, or to create Run Merrickville. control, cheering stations, Cross event scheduled for April 30 coming weeks, volunteers
On March 25, 2016, Good Friday, Parishioners of St. Ann Church, the United Church, the Holy Trinity Church, and the Brethren Bible Chapel, will join in the seventh year of the Walk of the Cross, starting with a prayer at St. Ann by Fr. Julius Nwagbara act 8 am, then walking to the United Church for a prayer by Rev. Robert Humble, then to the Holy Trinity Church for a prayer by Rev. Andrew Wilson. We will then return to St. Ann around 9.30 am, listen to a prayer by Ross Ayling and a closing by Fr. Julius. We will be singing and praying all the way. People who cannot walk can meet us at their own Church. Youth and children are most welcome to take turns carrying the Cross. If you do not belong to any Church, you may still join this Merrickville family gathering.
that features 2K, 5K and 10K running routes through the historic village on the Rideau. Beautiful hand-crafted medallions, designed and manufactured in Merrickville by Alloy Foundry Company Limited (the Village Metalsmiths) will be awarded to the top three winners of the 5K and 10K events. In addition, those who register and complete the 2K, 5K or 10K events will receive a participation medallion also designed by the Village Metalsmith. The running routes, which begin at the Merrickville Community Centre, have been established and the 5K and 10K routes are certified by Athletics Canada (the 2K route does not require certification). To view the routes visit www.run-merrickville. ca and click on the “Register Here! Volunteer Here!” but-
are thinking of doing more running, can easily participate as can those who run a lot and like to compete.” Registering for the Merrickville Heritage Classic is simple, thanks to online registration at www.run-merrickville.ca. While the Early Bird registration ended February 29, the cost of participating as of March 1 is very affordable: $25 for the 2K, $40 for the 5K, and $50 for the 10K. Revenue from race registrations will go directly towards covering the operating costs; however, the possibility exists that the Merrickville Heritage Classic could eventually be used to raise funds for a specific charity or community cause. “The fact that this race is promoting good health for all ages—through physical activity—is a strong enough purpose for now,” added Lori Urquhart. “All of us on the committee believe that a healthier population helps keep health costs down. Everyone benefits from that.” The cost of registering has been kept to a minimum, thanks to the volunteer effort that began early last year
will visit homes along the running routes to share information on race times and temporary road closures. All three events are open to all. Participants will be issued bibs with chip timers that will track individual running times from start to finish. Start times are 8 am for the 10K Jewel of the Rideau Run, and 8:15 am for the 2K Blockhouse Run and 5K Canal Run. “The goal of the Merrickville Heritage Classic is to encourage people to get outside and get active through recreational running,” explained race co-director Lori Urquhart. “It’s all about promoting a healthy lifestyle through a fun, safe activity.” “The three running events provide a nice choice for participants - ranging from the 2K route (which can also be walked) to the 10K,”
The 9th Annual North Grenville Sustainability Fair & Market submitted by Clare Weissflog While the weather makes up its mind if it is winter or spring outside, local volunteer-citizen group, Sustainable North Grenville, has been busy pulling together its plans for the 9th Annual North Grenville Sustainability Fair. This year’s event takes place on Sunday, April 17, from 10 am to 3 pm at the North Grenville Municipal Centre in Kemptville. Rooted in a celebration of Earth Day, the Sustainability Fair brings together locally-owned businesses, entrepreneurs, market vendors, artists, conservation groups and community groups from North Grenville and the surrounding area; all of whom are important threads in the cultural, environmental and economic fabric of a thriving sustainable community. Get to know people who are part of the foundation of our local economy; chat with the booth holders and find out about their products and services. Peruse the market stalls for locally-produced art, crafts and goodies. Find out about the community organizations that make North Grenville a great place to live and work. Our ninth Sustainability Fair brings you all the best of fairs past AND introduces something new. The “Grow Your Own” workshops will feature presentations and discussions to help you start March 9, 2016
producing your own food or expand your gardening horizons. The price of food has certainly been rocketing up in the last couple of years; maybe the idea of growing your own is increasingly appealing. Stay tuned for more information about our schedule of presenters later in March. At the 2016 Sustainability Fair, you can look forward to a great day out for all the family. Kids can enjoy nature, art and science activities in the kid’s area. Plant and take home seeds to nurture and grow on your windowsill, make a stylish button badge to show your love for the planet or make one secretly to give to Mom on Mother’s Day. Watch this space for more information on our full range of interactive kid’s activities to be announced at the beginning of April. Intrigued about electric vehicles? The Province of Ontario recently announced an increase in the amount it is granting for the purchase and leasing of Electric Vehicles (EVs). It has also requested proposals from municipalities and private businesses to help establish a network of fast charging stations across the province’s major highway system. $20M of provincial money has been set aside to help kickstart a network that will enable Battery EVs to travel longer distances more
reliably, and help overcome a significant barrier to EV ownership.Come and check out a range of E.V’s at the Sustainability Fair and bring your questions; the E.V. owners love to talk about their cars! Chargeable electric-powered tools for your yard will also be featured. All this activity is sure to make you hungry, so don’t forget to bring your appetite. The Branch Restaurant &Texas Grill will be serving up some delicious eats from their food concession: locallysourced ingredients skillfully prepared by Chef Bruce and Nicole and served with a side of community love. All this while listening to a selection of top musical talent, also sourced locally! There’s something for everyone at the North Grenville Sustainability Fair. AND…we have great door prizes…. so don’t forget to fill out a door prize ballot! We are lucky to have such a great community with so many talented and engaged citizens. Come out to the 9th Annual N. G. Sustainability Fair & Market and get to know your community better! To book a table or to volunteer please contact Jeanne or Clare at sngfair@magma. ca. Student volunteer hours available. For more information about Sustainable North Grenville please visit our website: www.sustainablenorthgrenville.ca
Since then, this volunteer committee, which can also be followed on Facebook, has been working hard to develop and promote the event and divvy up responsibilities. The effort has been supported by MerrickvilleWolford Municipal Council, and it has benefited from local donations, including financial assistance and other support from the Rideau Community Health Services (Merrickville Community Health Centre). Currently Run Merrickville is seeking to attract other local sponsors to cover operating costs. “We want to ensure the cost of registering remains affordable from one year to the next,” added Lori. “It costs money to organize and host an event like this, but we’re keeping that to a minimum thanks to our volunteers and local support.” The other members of the Run Merrickville organizing committee are: Dan Black, Maria Ferguson, Chuck MacInnis, Sally MacInnis, Karen Murphy, Patricia Sawarna and Deb Templeton. Currently, the committee is looking for volunteers
route guides and clean up. On the day of the race, police will be assisting with traffic control. There will also be on-site emergency services, including paramedics and members of the Merrickville Volunteer Fire Department. “We’d love to hear from anyone who would be willing to lend a hand on race day,” said volunteer co-ordinator Sally MacInnis. “I would encourage people to visit our website where they can learn more about the Merrickville Heritage Classic, and register as a participant or as a volunteer.” “We’re really excited about this,” added Steve Templeton. “This is going to grow from one year to the next. It will be good for MerrickvilleWolford. It promotes healthy living and sets up nicely as a springtime attraction for the village.” For Advertising rates please contact Peter at peter@ngtimes.ca or call 613 989 2850
2nd Bi-Annual Heritage Symposium
NORTH GRENVILLE
HERITAGE SYMPOSIUM Friday, April 15th, 2016
at the North Grenville Municipal Centre, 285 County Road 44
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. 18
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Celebrating our 40th Anniversary in 2016…. Willis Kerr Contracting Limited is a family owned business, operated by Willis and Dean Kerr. In August 2013, our office moved to 9 Industrial Road in the South Gower Business Park, Kemptville, Ontario after 38 years of operation from our Mountain location. Our company offers "complete service" excavating packages. To the farming community, in addition to ditching, we offer land clearing and fence line clean up services. Our experienced operators are available to excavate for manure lagoons, excavation and backfill to concrete walls, floors, silo bases, driveway rebuilds etc. We recently added a high speed brush cutter for fence line and ditch bank trimming. In the commercial and municipal construction sectors, we offer road building, parking lot construction, underground service installations, culvert installation and bridge construction and rehabilitation. For the residential and commercial building sector, we can arrange for septic permits, complete septic installations, sewer and water hookups, basement excavations, backfilling, utility trenching and final grading. Our equipment availability includes excavators, backhoes, hoe rams, brush cutter, bulldozers, dump trucks, grader and rollers. We can deliver sand, gravel or topsoil to meet your requirements. To complement our work, we have now incorporated the Trimble Site Positioning System (GPS) into our operation. This enables us to generate accurate quotes based on actual site topography. Using the Accugrade Grade Control System, we are able to reach new levels of productivity and accuracy that saves time, material and ultimately your money. In general, "we dig everything" and would be happy to discuss your project and provide you with a free estimate. You can call our office Monday to Friday 8 am to 4:30 pm at 613 258-0223 to arrange an appointment. We invite you to visit our website at www.williskerrcontracting.com
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Dogs on Miami’s death row Organizations from near and far have heard of the amazing stories of refuge and rescue being carried out, right here in our own backyard. Social media, newspapers and TV crews have done stories, and interviews covering the amazing work BSR carries out. W5 and CTV’s Regional Contact both have come out and done segments about BSR. But, back to the dogs. Before the rescue groups in the States release the dogs, they are spayed/neutered, microchipped; immunizations are updated and good health is assured. The dogs are then transported up North to Canada. This last group came from Miami, so blankets and dog coats were provided to Kollene Drummond from Peterborough made the drive on Saturday to take Momma, a 6 yr-old Rotti/Lab mix to her new help keep them warm on the trip and after they arrived. It forever home in Peterborough! must be hard to acclimatize from high temperatures to our number of caring and comby Pam Owen passionate rescue groups Canadian deep freeze. Andy Dogs on Miami Death operating south of the border makes a few calls, e-mails Row were rescued recently that intervene when possible. and passes the news around by Big Sky Ranch Sanctu- It was one of these such by word of mouth; so quite ary, and new forever homes groups which contacted Andy often, before the newcomers found for them. Our southern Parent from Big Sky Ranch. arrive, their forever homes neighbours have varying laws Could he, would he, have are potentially being prepared regarding strays, or dogs bred space available to house these already. for other than show or pet pur- dogs and find loving homes Many of us would have poses. Many of the unwanted for them? heard of the Jansen boys dogs end up in facilities that Andy, the compassionate in Ottawa. The deal was, if will euthanize when they be- and caring founder of BSR Senators Bobby Ryan scored come filled to capacity. Sanctuary stepped up. This a goal, dad said they could Fortunately, there are a was not his first time to do so. have a puppy. Bobby rose to
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the challenge, dad kept his word and two happy boys began looking for a puppy. What they got was a rescued dog from Big Sky Ranch. Bobby was the dog that made headlines when the story was carried by media everywhere. Behind the headlines, Bobby was rescued by a group in the States and, along with a few other dogs, came to Canada via BSR. Critics have wondered
why dogs are taken from south of the border, when we have so many stray dogs here already. A valid question. When put to Andy at BSR, his answer was a simple yet compassionate one. He explained that it wasn’t the dogs fault, and why should they suffer because of a border built by humans? Every dog deserves a chance, and many are finding that chance through the continued efforts of shelters
and caring individuals in the States and Big Sky Ranch Sanctuary. For more information on how you can help, please go to www.bigskyranch.ca For Advertising rates please contact Peter at peter@ngtimes.ca or call 613 989 2850
The North Grenville Photography Club
The North Grenville Photography Club has been providing weekly photography challenges that it's members are really enjoying. A recent topic was "Emotions" where member Crystal Walt found this pack of coyotes in a heated argument at a recent trip to Parc Omega.
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