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May 11, 2016
Kick-off to Community Living Month in North Grenville
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by Hilary Thomson Community Living’s flag was raised last Wednesday at the Municipal Centre as the Mayor declared May Community Living Month in North Grenville. The flag raising ceremony at 10 am followed Community Living North Grenville’s annual pancake breakfast. Executive Director, Sandra McNamara, says they had roughly 230 people take part in the breakfast this year. “It was a great success again and a good mix of people we support and their families, staff, local agencies, North Grenville council members, community members and employers.” The pancake breakfast
and flag raising kicked off the province-wide Community Living month. The goal is to raise awareness and promote full participation and inclusion for people with intellectual disabilities in North Grenville. Community Living is holding a variety of activities throughout the month, some of which have already taken place. On Friday evening, they sponsored a family movie night at the Urbandale Arts Centre complete with free popcorn and drinks. They are also running a poster contest for all the elementary schools in the area, asking children to design a poster or write a story that depicts how they see people with intellectual disabilities. The contest deadline is Friday, May 13,
so there is still time to enter and there will be a prize for the winner! Their People First chapter, which is made up of a group of self advocates, is hosting a free BBQ at the Community Living building on Friday, May 20 from 11:30 am-1 pm, and a “Community Living Food Drive” collecting non-perishable food items for the food bank. Throughout the month, the Community Living office on County Road 43 will be lit up in blue and green at night, Community Living’s colours . This is part of a province-wide initiative and they are encouraging people to do the same with their own homes and businesses to help raise awareness and promote inclusion in the community.
Landmarks across Ontario will be participating in this initiative, including the CN Tower in Toronto, to be lit up on May 11. You may not realize this, but Community Living North Grenville is a major employer in the community. They have a staff of 70 people (40 fulltime and 30 part-time) and have a $3.75 million budget, funded primarily by the Ministry of Community and Social Services. Hundreds of thousands of those dollars are transferred right back into the community through staffing, people shopping locally and food and furnishings for their eight residential homes. “We’re not just the brown building on 43,” Sandra says.
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Attention eBook Readers
By Sierra Jones, NGPL Service Delivery North Grenville Public Library would like to introduce you to our new eBook and eAudiobook service, Axis 360! Instead of being shared with the province like Overdrive is, Axis 360 is shared between a small group of libraries. What does that mean for you? Less wait times to get the ebooks or eaudiobooks you want. Axis 360 can be accessed through the library’s website or through the app for mobile devices which you can find in your apple store or google play store by searching for Axis 360. Some sample titles include: “Family Jewels” by Stuart Woods, “Son of France” by Todd Babiak, “The Cellar” by Minette Walters, “The Murder of Mary Russell” by Laurie R. King and “Lady Midnight” by Cassandra Clare. To be able to borrow these titles and many more, all you need is a valid library membership and your PIN. For more information you can visit our website www.ngpl.ca , or visit us at the library to grab an instruction sheet on getting started.
Kemptville Horticultural Society May news
Submitted 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. Since our last newsletter in March, the society has welcomed some exciting guests to help get us excited about the upcoming gardening season. In March we welcomed Dave Dunn from Rideau Woodland Ramble who gave an informative presentation called “Shrubs: Diversity & Drama in the Garden. We saw how using shrubs of different sizes, shapes, colors and textures can add interest and drama to the garden. April brought us Judy Wall of Rockwall Gardens in
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Perth . She gave a presentation on rock and alpine gardening. Do not worry if you missed these presentations. At our May meeting, we are looking forward to a presentation from Susan from Whitehouse Perennials in Almonte, and in June a presentation by Doug Britain about photography in the garden. At our May meeting we will also have our spring flower show, showcasing flowers from member’s own gardens. If you are looking for plants for your own garden, please join us at our annual plant sale at Ferguson Forest Center on Saturday, May 14 from 8:30 am to 1pm. We will also have volunteers on site in the plant section at the Hey Day Garage Sale that benefits the Kemptville Hospital on June 10 and 11. You are welcome to be our guest at your first meeting and enjoy the program. Our next meeting is on Wednesday May 18 at 7:30 pm at 1964 County Road 43. If you are interested in joining, yearly membership fees are $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 coffee and refreshments. We look forward to meeting you.
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Day Brightening, AGM and Bake Sale keeps the Women’s Institute Busy
Submitted by Jeanne Lambert Joanne Tipler, of Day Brightener’s Farm, was the guest speaker at the March meeting of the Bishop’s Mills Women’s Institute. Roll Call for the meeting was to name your favourite vegetable to create a meal around and to describe the meal. Many favourites were described from the potato or parsnips to kale or asparagus. The theme for the evening was Produce and Nutrition. Joanne has a local small-scale farm and sells non-certified organically grown vegetables around the region. She also talked about being a seed-keeper and the many special varieties of tomatoes. Joanne’s farm is part of Savour Ottawa, she writes her own blog, and sells her produce to individual families and at Heather’s Healthy Harvest store in Kemptville. It was an enjoyable evening. In April, the AGM included election and acclamation of new executive. Members reported on the accomplishments from the past year including the funds raised, the topics of meetings and the other community service projects in the works. In other business, the members discussed updating the Guide to Bishop’s Mills, our thirty-year review, and how best to let people know about WI. Many members attended the District ROSE program April 23 in Addison.
The success of the Bishop’s Mills Music Night was shared and WI members helped to plan the food. Members also discussed plans for the District Annual meeting on May 7 which was held at the Grenville Snowmobile Club. The upcoming Bishop’s Mills Day on May 21 will include a Bake Sale with donations from the community members, yard sales, silent auction, and the UCW canteen. Mark your calendar! The next meeting of the Bishop’s Mills Women’s Institute will be held at the community hall on Wednesday, May 11 at 7 pm. T h e B i s h o p ’s M i l l s Women’s Institute has been involved in the community since 1985, including documenting the history of the village and encouraging positive change. The Bishop’s Mills Women’s Institute holds monthly meetings and welcomes new members interested in meeting their neighbours and getting involved in their community. For information about attending local meetings, please contact President Sheryl McKim 613-926-2472 or Jeanne Lambert at jmlambert@tdgraham.com and you can ‘like’ us on Facebook! If you are interested in finding out more about WI, see the Provincial organization’s website: www.fwio. on.ca.
by Stephanie Sheeler Armstrong A new generation of talent is forming in our community! Kemptville Players Kids is a new program of Kemptville Players that will give an opportunity for youth, grades 3 and up, to experience the excitement and fun of theatre. The program will initially consist of monthly Sunday afternoon workshops to teach youth about acting, stage presence, set design,
sound and lights, theatre etiquette and all that goes into a dramatic production both on and off stage. In addition to the above, workshops will consist of fun dramatic games, creative exploration and team building exercises that will give children in our community the foundational skills to eventually put on a community performance. A no-cost launch event and information session will be held Sunday June 5, 2016
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provided about this new exciting program. So come out, and break a leg! If you have any questions or for more information, please email KemptvillePlayersKids@gmail.com
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Comedian Jenn Grant entertained a sold out crowd of 230, which raised $35,000 for CLNG
Mamma Mia … it’s this weekend! Yes it’s finally here, all those great Pop Broadway Musicals coming to a town near you! Hairspray, Mamma Mia, Wicked, Phantom of the Opera and Les Misérables coming to Kemptville, Winchester and Merrickville, so come on out for a good time. The choir’s young Musical Director, Phillip Konopka, brings all of his talent and enthusiasm to make this a show that will have you swaying in your seats and wanting to sing along. The very talented pianist Ryan Phelps will accompany the choir for all three performances. One must, of course, mention our wonderful rehearsal accompanist Louise Atchison who was there during every rehearsal from January to May; she was absolutely instrumental in helping members learn all their parts and gently guide and encourage them through the difficulties when it sometimes seemed impossible. Her patience and hard work were very much appreciated. Tickets available at the door, or call 613-784-0043, or visit www.ngcc.net.
Submitted by Tracey Bennett Thank you to all of our Corporate Sponsors and all of our wonderfully supportive Community Partners.
McDonald’s raises more than $22,134 on McHappy Day
submitted by Tim Carter On behalf of all of us at McDonald’s, thank you again for helping to make McHappy Day 2016 such an outstanding success. Your participation and support are very much appreciated. With everyone’s help here in Kemptville, we were able to generate more than $4,657 to help The Ottawa Ronald McDonaldHouse, and the two Ronald McDonald Family Rooms® located at CHEO. Our restaurants in Perth, Smiths Falls, Kemptville and Carleton Place together raised more than $22,134 that will be donated directly to The Ottawa Ronald McDonald Houseand the two Ronald McDonald Family Rooms® . All of that adds up to a lot of good reasons to be McHappy for a lot of people. We hope that you are as delighted as we are to be a part of this success. For more information on the Ottawa Ronald McDonald House please visit www.rmhottawa.com
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Thinking outside the box by Rob Lunan I’ve been asked to write the editorial this week so I will offer suggestions on three nagging topics; Hydro One and how to dump them, the overpriced cost of building lots in Kemptville and how to change that, and the closing of Service Ontario in Kemptville. All this nonsense with Hydro One rates increasing and over-billing and Liberal Gas Plant scandals might actually work out to our benefit. This past winter, there were months when my wife and I paid over $500 per month for Hydro (almost half of that was for “delivery”). We live alone in a smaller, well insulated house. Our effective cost of hydro is $0.22 per kWh! We could get the same or cheaper power by hooking up a generator to a natural gas line. In fact, the town of Kemptville may want to consider just that. Under the current provincial government, your hydro power rates will continue to steadily increase. The town of Kemptville could install their own solar PV farm and supplement it with a small natural gas
power generation plant and unplug from Hydro One for good. (Currently solar PV arrays direct from Asia cost about $450K per megawatt, and a town-sized natural gas generator about $300K. Factor in the Liberals’ plans for future power increases, do the math and it will show the result.) The whole reason behind developing a giant distributed electrical power system like Hydro One was to enjoy the cost savings of economy of scale. The benefit no longer exists. North Grenville should look for alternatives and keep the jobs and money in our community. Land costs is another conundrum. We all know Canada is blessed with an extremely large land mass. It is so large that experts tell us that there are tracts of land in Canada that no human has ever laid eyes upon (except from space or Google earth!) The logic that follows is land should be cheap since we have a small population and a large land mass. But as you know, land prices are driven by supply and demand. The less the available supply ,the higher the price. The town plan restricts where building and services are located.
Speculators buy up that land. Land outside that is treated differently and has other restrictions including the restriction of building on land designated agricultural. Currently, small empty lots in the town of Kemptville sell from $75K to $125K depending on their location. The average price in a new subdivision starts at $100K. If that’s the starting point before you even start building, then no wonder new houses sell for an average of $400K. But there is another way. One of the reasons the costs are so high is the ridiculous cost of bringing sewer and water to the houses. A main line from one development to another right beside it can cost over one million dollars. What really drives land prices in towns is poop! Treating and transporting sewage is expensive. Consider an alternative. Develop sub-divisions outside of the town, but still close by. You can situate four houses per acre using the better sewage treatment systems like the Waterloo system or the greener Peat systems. Both of these treat sewage in a small footprint - the peat system without even using
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pumps. This would vastly lower the cost of new housing and allow for $250K new houses. Last week it was announced that the Service Ontario location in Kemptville was due to close February 2017. Great. I guess there is nobody to serve in North Grenville. The fact is, this is just the start of the fallout from the Wynne government’s mismanagement of the government coffers. As an accountant, I know that spending more than you have leads to debt which leads to future cost cutting to try to get things under control again. That’s where they are now. They spent too much and now we pay for it. Nice. Thank you.
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Letters to the Editor Dear Editor: There have been a number of articles lately, extolling the virtues of those in our community who give back to their community. On Sunday we witnessed, once again, more of this marvellous trait. The Mother's Day Brunch at The Branch was an amazing effort by Bruce and Nicole. As they have done, year after year on Mother's Day, Thanksgiving and at Christmas, they invite the community to their establishment to come and dine for free and leave a donation for the Salvation Army. For years and years! Never asking for thanks...just doing what they feel should be done. Very impressive. So, on behalf of my family, and perhaps, those in the community who took advantage of this wonderful gesture, thanks very much, Bruce and Nicole. You are
such wonderful contributors to North Grenville, giving unselfishly whenever asked and making our community a better place. It sounds a bit trite, but in this case it is absolutely true... they do make our community better. Many thanks. Peter & Mary Johnson Dear Editor: I have been passing by and parking beside the Clothier Inn daily for the last 3 or 4 months and there is a garbage can that has not yet been emptied in that time. Today one of my drivers mentioned to a town employee that maybe someone should grab the garbage and was told "No" and to contact Kevin Henry. This garbage can is obviously used a lot. Should the town not see
Dear Editor: I want to thank the two gentlemen who changed my tire at the Bank of Nova Scotia on Monday , May 2. There are so many people who are so willing to help. Jean Kilfoyle
this and maybe put one of the municipal garbage cans there. It is my understanding that the Clothier Mills owns the garbage can and put it there because of the continuation of garbage thrown on the ground because there is no garbage can on that side of the street. It is a main walking route for a lot of people and it looks absolutely terrible. At one point I started to clean up the garbage that was falling off the top, but then after a month of that I realized that maybe our tax dollars paying the salaries of the workers that pick up the 1/4 bag of garbage across the street could maybe do it. You know.... since it is their job? Just a thought. Attached is a picture after I cleaned around it today. Jason Mourato
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Kemptville Service Ontario closure makes no sense
An announcement that Kemptville’s Service Ontario centre will close next year shows, once again, how area residents are paying the price for the Wynne government’s mismanagement, says LeedsGrenville MPP Steve Clark. “I’m shocked the government would even consider slashing this frontline service from Kemptville – which we all know is one of the fastest-growing communities in Eastern Ontario,” Steve said,
adding his thoughts are with those dedicated staff and their families affected by the closure. “This decision makes absolutely no sense and once again shows this government lacks even a basic understanding of our community and the needs of our residents. It’s like they made this decision by throwing darts at a map.” The Ministry of Government and Consumer Services announced the Kemptville branch will close in February
the government is shutting down the location and giving them no alternative other than to drive somewhere else”. The MPP stressed not everyone who requires access to Service Ontario can go online, as the government suggests. “The fact Kemptville’s office was always busy is an indication of the need for this service to continue to be delivered locally,” Steve added.
2017. Steve has written to the Minister of Government and Consumer Services to ask him to reverse the decision. Steve noted Kemptville has seen millions of dollars in investment and hundreds of housing starts in recent years. In addition, he said there are several car dealerships that rely on Service Ontario. “These residents and businesses require government services to be provided in their community, but instead
Recently, the Ontario government honoured several Ottawa area businesses for providing quality handson work experience for high school students in the cooperative education program. AAA Kavtek in Kanata, Canadian Tire in Nepean, the Montfort Hospital and Rogers TV in Ottawa received the Employer Champion Award at the Ontario Cooperative Education Association conference in April. Although there are no North Grenville businesses on this list, cooperative education is definitely something that is alive and well in North Grenville. Many local businesses work with both Saint Michael Catholic High School and North Grenville District High School to provide valuable work experience.
Co-op benefits students in many ways. Most importantly, it gives them the opportunity to try out a field they might like but are not sure about. Saint Mike’s alumnus Dustin Vantendillaart took advantage of the co-op program while he was in school by working at a local engineering firm. “Co-op definitely helped me decide what I wanted to go into,” he says. Dustin now has a diploma in engineering technology from Algonquin College and is currently studying at Lakehead to become an engineer. Kelly Niedre, one of the co-op teachers at Saint Mike’s, says they definitely couldn’t offer the quality of co-op program that they do without the support of local businesses. Brewed Awakenings, North Grenville Community Living, Tallman Truck Centre and
the Library are just a few of the businesses who work with Saint Mike’s to create a great learning experience for the students. “That’s what’s really neat about co-operative education,” Kelly says. “There are different parties involved in developing the curriculum.” Not only does co-op give the opportunity to students to get hands on experience in a specific field, it also teaches them how to interview for a job and behave appropriately in the workplace. Before a placement is nailed down, every student must submit a resume, cover letter and go through an interview process. “We give them tools to prepare for an interview and how to market themselves,” Kelly says. “If they don’t get it, we look at what went wrong and how they can improve.” Kelly says there have
been many students who have been offered a job as a result of the work they did during their co-op placement. It benefits the employer as well because they gain an employee who is trained and knows the business. “It’s a nice transition into summer employment.” The other co-op teacher at Saint Mike’s, Angus MacDonald, says that businesses in the community really embrace the co-op program. “We’re definitely fortunate with the environment of the community and how willing they are to accept kids year after year,” Angus says. “It takes a community to raise a child and that’s truly what [co-op] does in this sense.”
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quantity of marihuana and cocaine was located in the vehicle. An 18 year old male of N o r t h D u n d a s To w n ship is charged with: • F a i l t o c o m p l y with conditions of an Undertaking • Possession of mari-
COUNCIL Tuesday, May 24 at 6:30 pm in the Council Chambers at the Municipal Centre. COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE Monday, May 16 at 6:30 pm in the Council Chambers at the Municipal Centre. For agenda information, please visit the Municipal website at www.northgrenville.ca/document-library. COMMITTEE MEETINGS Police Services Board – Tuesday, May 17 at 1:30 pm at the Municipal Centre. Garage sales in North Grenville are regulated by By-Law 10-03. No licence or fee is required, but there are regulations which you must follow. Signage is NOT permitted in traffic circles or attached to traffic signs. Please ensure signage is removed after your sale. Before having a garage sale, please obtain a copy of the by-law from www.northgrenville.ca/document-library.
SWIMMING POOL ENCLOSURES
Swimming pool enclosures in North Grenville are regulated by By-Law 32-98, as amended. This includes all above-ground and in-ground pools. Copies of this by-law are available from the Building Department or the Municipal website.
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. The Municipality of North Grenville 285 County Road 44 PO Box 130 Kemptville, ON, K0G 1J0 Tel: 613-258-9569 Fax: 613-258-9620 general@northgrenville.on.ca Building: 613-258-4424 Fax: 613-258-1441 Fire Services Info: 613-258-2438 Fax: 613-258-1031 By-Law Services: 613-258-2438 ext. 6 Police Administration: 613-258-3441 Animal Control: 613-862-9002 www.NorthGrenville.ca
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Traffic stop leads to drug charges
Shortly before 9:30 pm on May 5, police stopped a vehicle travelling in excess of the posted speed limit on County Road 19, North Grenville. Upon investigation it was revealed that the driver of the Kia Forte was breaching release conditions. A
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Possession of cocaine for the purpose of trafficking A 26 year male, also of North Grenville, is charged with: • Possession of marihuana for the purpose of trafficking • P o s s e s s i o n o f c o caine for the purpose of trafficking The accused are scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice, Kemptville on June 1, 2016. Anyone with information on the above occurrence is asked to call Grenville County O.P.P. Communication Centre at 1-888310-1122, the Kemptville Detachment at 613-2583441 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-(TIPS) 8477 or submit your tip on-line at www.tipsubmit.com. Crime Stoppers does not want your name, you don't go to court, and you could earn cash reward.
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Senior Times Let’s Connect…
It is early Mothers’ Day morning. Daylight is peaking through on this rainy day. I love it when I can get outside even just to have a quick look around. On my jaunt through the wet grass, I saw a pair of rabbits come around the barn, through the perennial beds that surround the windmill and head toward the garden. They spotted me and scooted back. This is going to be an interesting gardening year competing with small creatures! It is wonderful to see
the asparagus up and ready to be picked, and not touched by the rabbits, or squirrels, or chipmunks… I’m now back inside to put on coffee and start our chat. I’m sure many people, like myself, were thinking about Moms this past week. I was so blessed to have had an amazing Mom, and am thankful that my daughters got to know her. And now, it is wonderful to have my ‘new’ Mom in our lives. As I think of the day ahead, my
mind also goes to the coming weeks. There are always many different ‘balls’ in the air at work, making it very interesting. Plans are underway for Seniors’ Month in June. The theme this year is: “Seniors Making a Difference”. Mark your calendars on Tuesday June 21 for the FREE Seniors’ BBQ/Picnic, held at beautiful Maplewood in Oxford Mills. It is so wonderful that the Kemptville Lions Club will be providing the BBQ once again this year. If you are interested in attending, please call the office to let us know so that we can plan for the correct amount of food. Also, if anyone needs a drive, just let us know and we can arrange this for you. Please bring your lawn chairs to relax under the trees, and listen to music while enjoying the company of others. Thank you to all for continuing to spread the word about the programs and services offered at KDHSI. I still hear from people that they didn’t know we provided services such as Meals on Wheels. It is all of us together making sure that people are
connected to the services that may be helpful. I feel so blessed this morning thinking of all of the wonderful plans underway, and the amazing people in my life. My thoughts go to the people impacted by the forest fires in Fort McMurray. Ever in our hearts and prayers are the evacuees and those involved in the firefighting and other emergency measures
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both through organizations, and those individuals impacted that are helping others through this traumatic event. We are all connected, whether as friends and families, Canadians, and ultimately as one humankind. May we always remember the ‘kind’. As I look outside the window I see that the rain has subsided and the daffodils are smiling back at me. William
Wordsworth, in ‘The Daffodils’ wrote, “…And then my heart with pleasure fills, And dances with the daffodils.” Until next time, Susan Susan Smith, Executive Director Kemptville & District Home Support
Once again Mary Carter, avid Ottawa Senators fan, donates to Kemptville & District Home Support. She donates a set amount of money for every goal and every point that the Ottawa Senators accumulate over the season. Mary regularly kept the Diners’ club group up to date with the standing of ‘her boys’. There was a great cheer from the group when Mary presented the $105 cheque! To find out more about the services offered by KDHSI, please call 613-258-3203.
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NGDHS students present Dorothy in Wonderland
by Hilary Thomson Musical Theatre students at North Grenville District High School were buzzing about their cafeteria on Wednesday afternoon, talking about lighting, music, lines and costumes, preparing for this year’s production of Dorothy in Wonderland. The musical is a blending of the two worlds of the Oz and Wonderland and brings characters from both timeless stories together in a produc-
tion that is sure to entertain both young and old. “It is a story about two girls, Dorothy and Alice, trying to find their way in the world,” says Meredith Island, one of the drama teachers at NGDHS. “It’s something teenagers can definitely identify with.” Meredith says they chose the musical because it had so many different parts. “Everyone gets their time in the spotlight.” The musical theatre program, which is in its third
almost all the costumes were designed and made by Grade 12 student Sarah Charette. Not a small feat considering the number of characters in the play. Despite several snow days which affected their rehearsal schedule, the students are well on their way to being ready for their first performance. They were having their first dress rehearsal on Wednesday and spent all of Saturday rehearsing. “Our productions just keep getting better every year,” says Heather Lance, the drama teacher who started the course 3 years ago. “The kids have worked very hard.” The two public performances are on Thursday May 12, at 6:30 pm and Saturday May 14 at 1 pm. “The audience can expect lots of singing, dancing, colour and entertainment,” Heather says. “It’s just a really fun play.” Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for children and can be purchased at the NGDHS office or at the door. Pic caption: Students prepare for their first dress rehearsal last Wednesday afternoon.
year, is offered as a credit course for grades 8-12. It has grown so popular that there are over 40 students in the class this year. “There are even some grade 7 students who are part of the production just for fun,” Meredith says. The class runs entirely after school on Wednesdays from 2:30-5:30 pm. The students are engaged in every part of the process, from choosing the musical, to blocking the stage, to lighting and costumes. This year,
The Ducks are the Winners
submitted by John Carkner On Saturday April 23, the Rideau-Grenville Chapter of Ducks Unlimited held a successful fund raising event at the North Grenville Municipal Centre. The well attended event had about 230 supporters in attendance. They participated in both live and silent auctions and a variety of raffles. With their generous support, the committee raised about $31,000 for wetland conservation. And most importantly everyone had a quacking good time. Wetlands are much more than ducks. Wetlands are nature’s purifiers. They help to clean our water because they have important filtering capabilities for intercepting surface water runoff from higher dry land before the runoff reaches open water. As the runoff water passes through, the wetlands retain excess nutrients and some pollutants, and reduce sediment that would clog waterways and affect fish and amphibian egg development. In performing this filtering function, wetlands save us a great deal of money. Wetlands also provide flood protection, shoreline erosion control, opportunities for recreation, and natural products for our use at no cost. Wetlands can provide May 11, 2016
one or more of these functions. Protecting wetlands in turn can protect our safety and welfare. The MC for the evening was Allen MacEachern and our auctioneer was Chris Cathcart. Both are long-time supporters who volunteer their time. AJ’s Catering supplied an excellent meal and the bar service was provided by O’Heaphy’s Irish Pub. Events like this cannot be successful without the support of our sponsors and donators. The following is a list of our sponsors: Gold Sponsors (donations over $1000.00) were Mattress Mart of Ottawa, Scotiabank – South Mountain Branch and Pete Kabatoff an artist from British Columbia. Silver Sponsors ($500 to $1000) were Graham’s Woodchips (Graham Kelly) of Osgoode and Peter
Gardiner-Harding, Executive Director of “Plays That Work” in British Columbia Bronze Sponsors ($300 to $500) were Royal Lepage – Team Realty (John Carkner and Sue Barnes); Kemptville Mini-Storage (Kelli MacMillan), Drift Ducks (Noble Needham of Maitland); Rick St. John – Woodcarver from Kars, O’Heaphy’s Irish Pub (Keith and Patti Lindsay); Capital Funeral Home and Cemetery by Arbour Memorial; Walker and Associates, Professional Chartered Accountant; That Hunting Store in Richmond We would also like to thank all our Regular Sponsors, too numerous to list. Without all your help, this event could not have been such a wonderful success. Thank you to all of our supporters.
Carrie Smith + Nicole Hawken are extremely proud to introduce
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We offer individual assessment & treatment of common conditions or injuries such as post-op rehab, general weakness, lameness, arthritis, neurological conditions, etc. We require a veterinary referral to initiate individualized therapy. We also offer a variety of classes that include Senior Mobility + Massage; An Introduction to Canine Fitness; Advanced ACL Strengthening with more classes coming soon! For more information check us out on Regional Contact at kemptvillecanine.com or visit our Facebook page.
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TNIM presents a fresh romantic comedy
By Howaida Sorour-Roberts Spring is in the air and Theatre Night in Merrickville is getting ready to launch their spring production. This year, TNIM is presenting Hamish by Michael Grant. Set in the Scottish Highlands, it’s a heart-warming comedy with a Canadian flavour. “I chose it because I really liked it and it’s written by a Canadian who actually went to Scotland to research the play,” said Margaret Shearman, director. The plot revolves around Kelli, the Canadian wife who books a trip to Scotland for herself and her overworked husband. She picks her husband’s ancestral homestead in the Scottish Highlands as their destination. Upon arrival, they find they’re not quite alone. A long deceased ancestor, Hamish, is still wandering around the old homestead in full Scots regalia. As the story unfolds, a couple of locals, along with the young
Busy rehearsing Hamish, by Michael Grant, the cast of TNIM’s spring production have their lines down and are looking forward to seeing the set. Not yet in costume, and still using working props, shown here from left are Brian Render as Shelby, Andrea Howard as Annette Gordon, and Stef Robar as Hamish rehearse a scene from the play at the Merrickville
Garage sale and motorcycles in Merrickville
by Hilary Thomson Merrickville was a busy place on Saturday with the Village’s annual garage sale
and the Ride for Disabled Vets passing through. Lawns and driveways were stocked with every item imaginable and restaurants,
looking for the perfect treasure to take home. Merrickville was also one of the stops on Saturday for the Ride for Disabled Veterans. In its third year, the ride is a fundraising event for Wounded Warriors Canada (WWC) which supports ill and injured veterans and their families. The money from the ride goes directly towards training and certifying PTSD service dogs. “Having their support year after year is outstanding,” says David MacDonald, National Partnerships Director for WWC. “We can’t run out programs without partnerships like this.” PTSD Service dogs are trained to know their owner’s triggers and can provide comfort for them in times of
cafes and businesses in the village were packed. Kids, parents, grandparents and dogs all seemed to be having a great time in the sunshine,
Canadians, are ‘coached’ by the ghost to set about saving the ancestral home from sale to a rival family and preserving it in the family name. “The ghost is an interesting part, because it can be played in so many different ways,” said Stef Robar, who says he’s still deciding just how comic Hamish is going to be. Only one person (and the audience) can see the ghost who cuts an imposing figure at over six feet, dressed in a great kilt. “It was a bit of a challenge finding a great kilt, but Dave Williams, a TNIM member and a former professional piper, has been helping us out,” Margaret says. The great kilt, explained Dave Williams, is nine yards of tartan pleated in situ and held with a broad belt. It is a full-length garment in two layers so that the upper portion can be worn as a cloak draped over the shoulder or
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flipped up over the wearer’s head like a cowl. Naturally with that much fabric and that many pleats the author couldn’t resist. “There is quite a bit of kilt humour,” confirms Bronwen McKnight, producer. Right now the cast are in full rehearsal and seem to be thoroughly enjoying their roles and the play. “It’s a charming, humorous play, it’s snappy and has the potential for some hilarious moments,” said veteran TNIM actor Andrea Howard, who plays Annett Gordon. The play opens on Friday May 13 and runs until Sunday May 15. Performances on Friday and Saturday start at 8 pm and at 2 pm on Sunday. Tickets are $12 each and are on sale now at Mrs. McGarrigle’s Fine Food Shops and the Merrickville Book Emporium, or online at www. merrickvilletheatre.org.
distress. They also prevent the tendency for veterans to isolate because they have to walk them every day. “We wanted to put on a ride that brought awareness to the PTSD suffering of current and retired military members, and communicate information of the success of service dogs in the treatment of PTSD,” says Adwin “OJ” Gallant, one of the ride organizers. The ride engaged many of the riding groups in the Ottawa area, with 302 registrants. The group started in Stittsville and passed though Richmond, Merrickville, Smiths Falls, Perth, Beckwith and Ashton before making their way back to Stittsville. In total the ride raised $10,000 for WWC.
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Education Week : A visit to the future for SMB students
The Voice of North Grenville submitted by Tracy Daoust Grade 2, 3 and 4 students from Sainte-Marguerite-Bourgeoys, Merrickville took advantage of education week to collect non perishable items and drop them off at the Kemptville food bank on May 4, 2016. The students were very proud to hand over their collection to Mr. Calvin Wong, Food bank coordinator. A big thanks also goes out to Mme Angela Matthews, who helped coordinate everything. Afterwards, the students had the opportunity to head over to the new Kemptville Campus to enjoy a wonderful picnic and some outdoor fun!
Touch-a-truck & mega yard sale Free fun for the whole family
Merrickville’s youngest busker was on hand at the garage sale on Saturday to serenade the passersby on Main Street. Five-year-old Oliver Hart-Craig has been playing the violin since he was three. “He saw someone busking last year and decided he wanted to try it,” says his mother, Emma Hart. Oliver loves playing the violin and says he will use the money he earns while busking to fund a trip to Antarctica when he is 13. He also hopes to be a conductor one day in the NAC orchestra.
Eddies has been one of our longest supporters of this event, having brought over their Monster Truck and Bus – there are plans to bring one of their awesome attractions again this year. Tallman Truck Centre will be showcasing a transport, Weagant Farm Supplies and Big Green will be bringing us big farm equipment, The Municipality, Tackaberry, Cavanaugh, & Tibbs Transport are just a few of the other local businesses who come out year after year to support this event. The Kemptville Fire Department has also been a big supporter, with special thanks to the gentlemen who come out for the day year after year. All the kids and parents who come out are able to get in and see how big these machines are, honk a few horns, and even sit in the tires. The yard sale is one of the biggest in the area, with lots of great donations year after year. Selling will start at 8am, there will be silent auction items available to bid on, and at 11:30 you will be able to fill a bag for $2. There will also be a Concession, a BBQ, a bake sale– it’s a whole day for the whole family and all proceeds from the BBQ, Bake Table and Yard Sale will be used to send kids to camp and also support our youth on their summer missions trip. For those of you familiar with this event, we will once again have Yard Sale Cinnamon Buns, Breakfast Sandwiches and lots of home baked treats! It’s a great way to kick off the yard sale season and have a great day out with your family! See You There!
Submitted by Stephanie Davies Southgate Church has become a regular presence in our community over the past 15 years, even more-so now that they have an outdoor rink on their property open to the public. They host Sunday Morning at Big Brothers, Big Sisters Ribfest, and now for the fourth year they are having their free Community Touch-A Truck & Mega Yard Sale on May 14. As always, the doors are open and everyone is invited to come out and enjoy the day! Doors open and yard selling commences at 8 am and concludes at 1 pm. In past years, you might remember this event being in June - this year the date is a little earlier than it has been in previous years as June tends to be a very busy month at Southgate. This year’s event promises to be the biggest yet! Fast
Erika Hempstead and Andy Bova travelled all the way from their new home in Halifax specifically for the garage sale. Erika was transferred there for work and they are in the midst of emptying and selling their house on Brock Street. They even had a price tag on the house as a joke. They were clearly happy to be back in Merrickville and quite pleased with how they had done by 11:30. “We started setting up at 6:00 am,” Erika said. May 11, 2016
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Merrickville United Church Annual Book Sale 2016. 20,000+ books for sale at bargain prices! Friday May 6, 13, 20: 12pm to 8pm, Saturday May 7, 14, 21: 9am to 4pm, Monday May 23: 9am to 4pm. May 11 Historical Society meeting, 15 Water Street, Kemptville Court House, 7:30 pm. Guest speaker: Janet Stark - "Those Were the Days": Stories of Kemptville College, 1917-2015. May 12 Youngsters of Yore, 1:30 pm, Library Program Room. Guest speakers: John Wilson and Carl Doucette, Ferguson Forest Education Activity Centre. May 14 - The Albert Dyks Memorial Chicken BBQ will be held at Kemptville Christian Reformed Church (2455 Clothier St W.) from 4:30 pm to 6:30 pm. Dine-in or Take-out options are available. Tickets -$15 per person. May 14 Horticultural Society Annual Plant Sale, 830 - 12 noon at the Ferguson Forest Centre. May 14 South Branch School Plant & Bake Sale. 9-12 noon. Rain or Shine, 2649 Concession Rd. Includes a Silent Auction, themed Basket Raffle & Car Trunk Garage Sale. Funds raised support educational programs and activities at South Branch School All are welcome! May 14 OMCA plant and bake sale, 9-noon, United Church in Oxford Mills. Perennials, topsoil by the bag, coffee, tea, sandwiches cookies and muffins! Funds raised are going towards the planters on the two bridges in Oxford Mills. May 14 The Friends of the Ferguson Forest Centre are hosting a bird walk event in Ferguson Forest Centre, 9-noon with experts from the Ottawa Field-Naturalists' Club. Attendance is limited, please RSVP by calling (613) 258-6544 or emailing wwallace5@cogeco.ca May 14 Spaghetti Supper hosted by Oxford Mills Girl Guides 4-7pm, Bishops Mills United Church Hall, Main Street. Come enjoy spaghetti, salad, dessert, drinks for a goodwill donation. May 15 NG Concert Choir are presenting “Pop Broadway Hits” at St. John’s United Church Kemptville at 2 pm. Tickets are $15 and available at Brewed Awakenings and from Helen MacGregor and Ian Carley (613-269-4256)
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BNI Networking Group Breakfast, Grenville Mutual Insurance Building, 380 Colonnade Dr, 7- 8:30 am. Info: 613-918-0430. Bridge- St. John’s United Church, 12:15 pm. Cost $4. "All levels of bridge players welcome. "Info, contact Sandra at 613-258-2691. The Branch Artisans Guild, North Grenville Community Church, 2659 Concession Street every 3rd Tuesday, 7 pm. New members welcomed! NG Photography Club - first Wednesday of every month from 7-9 pm at the Auditorium of the Municipal Centre. See ngphotoclub.ca Klub 67 Euchre every 2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month, 1:15 pm. St. John's United Church downstairs. Everyone welcome, $5.00. Bingo- First and third Wednesday of the month, Kemptville Legion. Games start at 1 pm. All welcome. Refreshments available. Klub 67 Euchre every second and fourth Wed. of the month, 1:15 pm, St. John's United Church downstairs. Everyone welcome, $5.00. Kemptville Legion cribbage night, 2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month. Start time 7 pm. All welcome. Come and play for fun. New Horizon Club, 2nd & 4th Wed. at the Burritt`s Rapids Community Hall. Regular meetings begin at 2 pm. Special events with lunch begin at noon. Programs call 258-9315, membership info Janet at 269-2737. Bridge - St. John’s United Church, 6:45 pm. Cost $5, partner preferred but not necessary. For more info, contact Sandra at 613-258-2691. North Grenville Toastmasters - Meeting 1st & 3rd Thurs. of the month, 7 pm at O’Farrell’s Financial Services, Cty Rd 44. Info, call 258-7665. Kemptville Concert Band,7 pm at North Grenville D.H.S. Wind instruments and percussionists of all levels welcome! Contact: dennis843@gmail.com Friendship Lunch, St. James Anglican Church, Leslie Hall 35 Clothier Street West hosted by five community churches, served at 11:30, donations accepted but not expected, everyone welcome. Kemptville Legion breakfast, 8 - 10 am third Saturday of every month. Adults $5. Children under 12 $3. All welcome. Kemptville and Area Walking Group, Municipal Centre - Early birds: 8 am, others 8:30 am. Contact: Eva 258-4487.
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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 Landscaping, grass cutting, flower beds. Create, install, maintain. Call Al Scott, C: 613.295.0300 H: 613.258.3847 Fully Insured MATH TUTORING, qualified teacher. Grades 7-11, 8-9pm in old town 613.863.5639 CFSC $ CRFSC Courses and exams Steve Hoy 613.258.6162 2shoy@xplornet.com DOG PROBLEMS? Professional Assistance Dog Trainer. Positive methods. Get results 613.809.1076 DJ’S RENOVATONS. Were committed to your Renovation. We do it all. 613.698.5733 Music is a gift, let me help you unwrap it! Piano lessons for adults and children by RCM certified teacher. 613.324.0382 The Plumb”Mur” Plus Bathroom PLUS more. Murray 613.519.5274 nmmuir@gmail. com Mobile Foot Care - TOES IN NEED 613.858.4383
SEWING: Weddings to alterations at Stonehouse sewing. Call Sharon 613 224 3182 Rural Home Care servicesAffordable, personal, professional & experienced care for your loved one. 613.868.0356 FREE DRUM LESSON!!! Professional drummer offering FREE trial lessons...no obligation! 613 298 5913 www.drumhead.ca 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 Are you drowning in a Mess, call “S.O.S.!” Book online www. sarahsorganizingservices.com You Name It, I Can Sew It. Call Rhonda at 258-5248 MR & MRS CLEAN residential/ commercial cleaning. Mrandmrsclean613@gmail.com, 613867-2184
$1035+utilities. Not pet friendly. Call Gary 613-720-5004. 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 1 bedroom apartment, Kemptville area, Country Setting, 2nd floor, 4 appliances, WIFI & Satellite TV $920 incl. First & last. No pets. 613.404.6701 Modern 2 bedroom basement apartment with fridge and stove. $900 per month includes heat, hydro and TV. No dogs. Oxford Mills area, available April 1. Call 613.220.0426 or 613.258.3648 Room for rent in downtown Kemptville within walking distance of all amenities. Heat, hydro, internet incl. $500. Call 618 878 4738.
Commercial space for rent If you want to purchase Fencing and Deck Specialist, 513-b Prescott St. All IncluAVON products, call Joan Renovations 20 yrs experience sive $750/month, Available 613.258.7644 NOW 613.794.3551 Brian 613 215 0805 Frame Local! Country Ways Custom Picture framing 613.322.6484 dam5@bell.net Heartburn, bloated, frequent colds? Digestive issue solutions. Carol Pillar R.H.N. Nutrition Coach 613.258.7133 support@ wholesumapproach.com Heather’s Healthy Homemade dog Treats, made to order 613.699.7458 heatherflowers94@yahoo.ca Stucco & Parging Services, also specializing in repointing & chinking. Free estimates. cedarrockcontracting@gmail.com 613.818.5187 Lessons piano, guitar, ukulele, group singing and more. Your place or mine. 613.720.3531 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
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GARAGE SALES Large garage sale, May 14, 2370 Cty Rd 18, Kemptville Kettle Creek Neighbourhood garage sale - 11, 20, 33, 35, 37, 45, 48, 49 D’Arcys; 56 Kimberly; 4 Declan’s. May 14, 8-12 904 Bolton Rd., May 21/22, primary grade resources, plants, miscellaneous. Community Garage sale behind Kemptville Giant Tiger, May 14, 9-noon Multi-family garage sale, May 2122, 703 Slater Rd, Heckston Multi Family Sale May 14, 2156 Beach Road, Oxford Mills THE ONE YOU’VE BEEN WAITING FOR! May 14 & 15 ( rain date May 21 & 22) 2685 River Rd, Kemptville Numerous and various items FOR SALE Downsizing larger home with some antiques and varied items, in Kemptville village. Please call for specifics, preferably afternoons. 258-7957
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KOCHER, John Bernard passed away May 4, 2016 at The Civic Hospital in Ottawa at the age of 75. John is survived by his three children, Michael of Ottawa, Scott (Stephanie) of Kemble, and Tammie (Rob) of Waterloo. He is also survived by four grandchildren, Sophia, Michelle, Chantel and Calum, two sisters, Margaret Kominek of Waterloo and Eva McKenzie of Toronto, and his former wife Karen Kocher of Hepworth. He is predeceased by his parents Michael and Anne Kocher of Hepworth. John achieved his CPA at the age of 19 with Ward Mallette in Owen Sound and ran a private practice into his 70's in the Kemptville area. He is well known for establishing the Hepworth Country Music Hall in the late 1960's and for bringing both Canadian and Nashville acts to the Grey Bruce area. John suffered from bipolar disorder most of his life and found comfort in his work and country music. Friends attended the DOWNS AND SON FUNERAL HOME, Hepworth on Sunday, May 8. Expressions of remembrance to the Canadian Mental Health Association or to the Bruce Grey Music Hall of Fame would be appreciated. Messages of condolence are welcome at www.downsandsonfuneralhome.com
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY Engineering Technologist The Municipality of North Grenville is accepting resumes from interested and qualified candidates for the position of Engineering Technologist. A complete job description and information regarding salary is available at www.northgrenville.ca/careers. Your resume and references must be submitted no later than 4:00 p.m. Friday May 27th, 2016 to: Christa Stewart, EA/HR Coordinator Municipality of North Grenville 285 County Road 44, Box 130, Kemptville ON K0G 1J0 Telephone: 613-258-9569 x 155 Fax: 613-258-9620 E-mail: cstewart@northgrenville.on.ca The Municipality of North Grenville is an equal opportunity employer committed to inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection processes and work environments. We will accommodate the needs of applicants under the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process. We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only candidates to be interviewed will be contacted. Personal information is collected under the authority of the Municipal Act, 2001 and in accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act will only be used for candidate selection.
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Providing programs and services to seniors and adults with physical disabilities who are living in the community. We are inviting applications for a full time position with Kemptville & District Home Support as Program and Volunteer Coordinator. Key responsibilities are in: Volunteer Management, Program Support, Office Support and Financial Administrative Support. Requirements: • Certificate from a recognized Community College in Office Administration or Volunteer Management; or equivalent education and experience. • Four years of experience working with seniors and volunteers in the community. • Proficient with Microsoft suite of products. For a detailed posting and position description please visit our website www.kdhsi.com. To apply, please send a cover letter and resume by email to: susan.smith@kdhsi.com. All applications must be received by end of day May 25, 2016. We greatly appreciate your interest in applying for this position, however only successful applicants will be contacted for an interview.
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Julia with Lola Submitted by Pam Owen It is the time of year when many parents begin to think about summer camps for their children. A unique opportunity exists here in North Grenville at Big Sky Ranch. Open to children aged 6-13, Summer Camp With the Animals is now open for registration. Camp takes place at the Big Sky Sanctuary, 25 acres
on Pelton Road, off South Gower Drive. Monday to Friday from 8:30 am to 4pm, your child can participate in fun filled learning activities. Each camp is one week in length, where children will learn to build relationships with one another, foster growth and development, while caring for animals and how to interact responsi-
bly with the community we live in. Learning in a safe, fun-filled environment, each child is invited to ‘choose’ an animal they wish to care for. They will learn how to feed, exercise, clean or groom their animals and learn important facts about their charges. Animals can range from the more domestic cats, dogs, rabbits to farm animals such as horses, donkeys, goats, ducks or chickens to the more exotic animals at Big Sky, such as a buffalo, llamas, emus or mini-horses. Children can participate in various arts, crafts and games. If the weather is inclement, the barns offer fun places to carry on the fun. Some of the games include; a Gold Nugget Treasure Hunt where clues are given and riddles deciphered in order to move on to the next location; Amazing Race is always a hit, a combination of relay races or obstacles must be overcome before moving on. What would a summer camp be without a Scavenger Hunt! Other fun activities such as egg collecting, bobbing for apples, trail hikes and learn-
ing how to saddle and ride a horse after learning the saddle, bridle names and all the safety rules around horses. Camp weeks are Monday to Friday from 8:30-4pm J u l y 4 - 8 , J u l y 11 - 1 5 , July 18-22, July 25-29 Only 20 children are accepted each week and the spots are filling up quickly – So register now and don’t miss out! Children must bring their own lunches, snacks and drinks each day except for Friday where a Vegetarian BBQ will be provided. Helmets are required and each child must bring their own helmets. Camp is wheelchair accessible and is open to Special Needs children. Cost is $185/week/ child (When you book a 2nd week the discounted price is $170/week/child) All funds raised help to support the animals at Big Sky Ranch! To register or if you have any questions, please contact the office at 613258-7118 or by e-mail bigskyranch@ripnet.com
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Hundreds of community groups across the country that have made it their mission to settle Syrian refugees have been left frustrated and in the dark by the Canadian government. While there was a huge push to get 25,000 Syrian refugees into Canada by the end of February, once that goal was reached things slowed down significantly. Personnel charged with vetting families overseas in Lebanon, Jordan and Turkey were brought home and staffing was cut at the central processing office in Winnipeg. Then, without warning, community groups were told that they needed to have their family picked before March 31 in order to have everything finalized by 2016 or early 2017. “We had less than 48 hours notice,” says Sally Jorgensen, Chair of Refugees in North Grenville (RING), “We just weren’t ready for that.” As a result of the cutbacks, lists of approved refugee families are only coming out every couple weeks and with a limited number to choose from. As it stands now, there are many more organizations and community 14
groups that want a Syrian refugee family than there are on the list, making obtaining one almost impossible. After this sudden change in policy, many groups like RING suggested that they take in one of the hundreds of families that were brought over by the government who are living in hotels, without a stable home. This offering was met with a distinctive “no”, as with the current system government sponsored refugees cannot pass into the blended (part private, part government) or private streams. “The cement walls between these categories are nuclear bunker quality,” says Ken Gehrels, Vice-Chair of RING. Frustrated but not discouraged, the RING executive decided to take matters into their own hands and switch gears. Instead of waiting for a Syrian family that has been identified by the government, they have now engaged with several organizations both in Canada and Lebanon who are going to help them find a family through private sponsorship. This means, however, that they will be in charge of covering all settlement and living costs for the family instead of it being split with the government like it was in
the previous agreement. RING has had to part ways with World Hope Canada who cannot help them in the private sponsorship process. Instead, they have teamed up with a group called World Renew as their new sponsorship agreement holder. They are also working with an Ottawa-based organization called Love Ottawa who is facilitating conversations with a group in Lebanon who is helping them find a specific family to sponsor. “If we can get the documentation we need from the people overseas, we may be in very good shape,” says Ken who had his tablet open, waiting eagerly for an email from Lebanon. Although they have not given up, it is clear that the RING executive is more than frustrated about how the process is going. “There is a sense of good faith lost,” Ken says. “There was a call for response, communities responded and now we feel like the lonely child being left out on the playground.” RING and other community groups have not been quiet about their disapproval of the sudden change in policy and cut backs. Because of this, RING Treasurer Bob Johnson says it looks like the
government is taking steps to rectify the issue. “I think they were surprised with how much pressure they were getting from community groups like RING.” In fact, the CBC reported on Friday that Immigration Minister John McCallum announced they will be sending more staff overseas this month to begin handling the hundreds of applications submitted by private groups across the country. “We’re doing everything we can to honour our commitment to deliver the refugees who have been applied for by March 30,” McCallum told the CBC. He has officially committed to private groups to bring in up to 10,000 more refugees by the end of this year or early next. While this is good news for many of the community groups, it does not affect RING who missed the deadline of March 30 by just a few weeks. Switching to the private sponsorship stream is still their best bet to be able to acquire a refugee family sooner rather than later. “Its silliness,” Sally says shaking her head, ““You’ve got the need on one side and people wanting to help on the other side. It shouldn’t be that difficult.” www.ngtimes.ca
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Kemptville RibFest Volunteers Needed
Big Brothers Big Sisters Kemptville RibFest is currently seeking volunteers of all ages to help out in various areas of RibFest on June 17 to 19. This volunteer opportunity is a great way for you to experience RibFest first hand. High school students are able to gain their community service hours by volunteering throughout the weekend. Some of the areas we need help with include: Kidz Zone The Big Brothers Big Sisters canteen The Big Brothers Big Sisters Bloomin Onion/Funnel Cake Trailer Big Brothers Big Sisters Information Booth Setup and tear down So please help Big Brothers Big Sisters and volunteer for a few hours, an entire day or all weekend! For more information please contact the office at 613-258-4440 or email bbbs.leeds@ bigbrothersbigsisters.ca For more information on the event check out our website http://kemptvilleribfest.ca/volunteer/
The Young and the Young at Heart Submitted by Candace Sceviour-Hay Recently at Bayfield, you could hear the voices of Mrs. Adamson’s Grade 2 class from South Branch Elementary School reading to the residents. The smiles from everyone involved were priceless. The class did an amazing job representing their school and themselves. Bayfield Manor recently implemented an Intergenerational Program with South Branch. The Activity Department approached Jill
Pensa, Principal at SB, and it was clear that this was an opportunity that neither group could pass on, each knowing the importance of bringing generations together. There are so many benefits to this type of program that there are too many to mention here. For the seniors: improved life satisfaction, feelings of connectedness to the community, and an opportunity to develop meaningful connections with the children and youth that extend beyond family and ac-
quaintances. For the children: it helps with the development of healthy attitudes towards aging, respect, enhanced social skills, communication skills and a sense of knowing that they are doing something positive through volunteering. Margaret Mead, a famous Anthropologist, once said, “Somehow we have to get the older people back close to growing children if we are to restore a sense of community, a knowledge of the past and
a sense of the future.” Mrs. Pensa invited the people of Bayfield to visit the school on May 5 for their annual Spring Concert. It was so nice to see the many talents that these children already possess. The residents were still talking about it the next day. Next on the agenda is a return visit by the students, this time with Mr. Wormald’s Grade 5 class who will help us with our own “Earth Day”. The students will help to prepare a section of our outdoor area for flowers. We look forward to this continued partnership and the many benefits it will bring to Bayfield, South Branch and the community at large.
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End of an era at The Branch Restaurant
by Hilary Thomson In their newsletter last week, owners of The Branch Restaurant and Texas Grill,
Bruce Enloe and Nicole LeBlanc, announced that their time at the restaurant is coming to an end. Bruce and Nicole opened
The Branch in 2006 after deciding to move to Kemptville from Texas and make it their long term home. They fell in love with the town after spending a summer visiting Nicole’s sister who owns a farm in the area. During that visit, they also discovered a little restaurant called Amanda’s Slip on Prescott Street in Kemptville’s downtown. It had art on the walls and featured local music and handmade food. “Those were the things we loved when were first came to eat here,” Bruce remembers. It just so happened that when Bruce and Nicole moved to Kemptville in 2005, Amanda’s Slip owner AJ Taylor was ready to sell the restaurant. With an extensive background in restaurants, Bruce and Nicole decided to take over Amanda’s Slip and make it their own, keeping with the theme of showcasing local
art and music and offering local, organic and handmade cuisine. Over the past nine years, Bruce and Nicole have made the Branch into something that truly reflects their personalities and values when it comes to food. Both have a history of vegetarianism (they actually met working in a vegan restaurant in San Francisco) and have consistently offered delicious BBQ options for the vegetarian and vegan crowd. That being said, they are most well known for their smoked brisket which has filled the air with the delicious scent of smoked meat on may occasion. “People joke that it is our job to make Kemptville smell good,” Bruce says smiling. The decision to put The Branch to bed was not an easy one. The restaurant has become a destination for music lovers and a gather-
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ing place for many people in Kemptville. But it is a decision they feel is necessary for their family. After 25 years on the line, Bruce’s knees started giving him grief, making it very painful to work in the kitchen every night. A year ago he was offered the position of General Manager at the Two Rivers Food Hub and he felt like it was the perfect opportunity for him to get off his feet while still following his passion of working with local food producers. “We thought long and hard because it’s not something we were expecting, but it was something that really dovetailed well with my passion for local food and my experience at the restaurant,” Bruce says. With Bruce working 9-5 and Nicole running the kitchen from Wednesday to Sunday, it left very little time for their family, specifically
their 8-year-old daughter Abigail. They tried a few times to hire another chef but as Bruce explains, the restaurant is really set up for a chef-owner, something that he and Nicole couldn’t take on anymore. Nicole says she hopes that someone in the community will step up and take over the restaurant much like they did with Amanda’s slip almost ten years ago. “We think of ourselves as carrying the Amanda’s Slip’s torch in so many ways and now we feel like it’s time to pass that torch on.” The decision to sell the restaurant is not about it being a hard time financially, Bruce assures. “It’s just a simple family decision. We don’t see why it couldn’t continue.”
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Jancy Watkins captured this bright spot on a grey, wet day for this week's challenge themed 'Springtime Walk'. May 11, 2016
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