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Peter Laux and Lynn Ball meet at the Selma 1965 Exhibit at Canal Gallery in Merrickville by David Shanahan It was a long and winding road that brought two men from an historic civil rights march in Selma, Alabama, in 1965 to a gallery in Merrrickville, Ontario, in 2015. In March, 1965, Peter Laux was 19 years old, in his second year of studies at Canisius College in Buffalo, New York when he heard about the Bloody Sunday attack, when the Alabama State Police faced a few hundred silent marchers on the road from Selma to Montgomery, Alabama, seeking to implement their constitutional right to vote. The police, and some civilian vigilantes on horseback, attacked the marchers with clubs and tear gas, beating people unconscious. Eight

people had to be taken to hospital. Martin Luther King asked the faith community around the US to travel to Selma to complete the march to Montgomery, and Peter Laux was one of thirty-three students from Canisius who took a bus south. Lynn Ball was another young man drawn to Selma that day. As a freelance photographer, he had already covered important events and was developing a “nose” for sensing the right place to be with his camera. “I knew of the civil unrest in the southern states, and when Martin Luther King Jr. announced he would lead a march from Selma to Montgomery, I was in. I knew it would be an historic event.” Taking time off work, Lynn drove for twenty-

five hours non-stop to get to Selma, and, over the next three days, caught on film some of the most powerful images of that historic march. One of those photographs was of the students from Canisius College, with Peter Laux among them, gathered behind their banner which read: “Canisius College, Buffalo New York Marches for Freedom”. Peter had been involved in civil rights activities in Buffalo, but he says the students who went to Selma were shocked by the depth of feeling they encountered there. A large number of white residents of Selma were also out protesting, furious that people were coming to town to support the civil rights movement. Peter remembers: “I don’t think we realised the

Photo by Ted Hitsman magnitude of the animosity against people coming from outside”. Although they were in a large group and felt relatively safe, protected as they were by armed troops lining the route of the march, Peter believes “it could have been a bloodbath”. Lynn agrees. There was no problem with the police, but the white population yelled and waved signs at the “outsiders”, calling them “agitators”, and shouting “Go home Yankee” at Lynn as he photographed them. In fact, when he got back to Toronto, Lynn couldn’t get many of his pictures published and he thinks it was because of what was written on the signs held by the anticontinued on page 2

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Peter Laux (in sunglasses) march in Selma, Alabama in 1965, photographed by Lynn Ball march protesters. “I think the main reason was that they were distasteful. It wasn’t censorship, as in ‘we don’t want people to see it’, but ‘this is disgusting’. In fact, for the next fifty years, most of the photographs remained in Lynn’s studio, unseen. He was at the start of a very successful career as a photographer, which took him all around the world, photographing the Beatles, the British Royal family, and a tour of Canada by Pope John Paul II. He became Chief Photographer for the Ottawa Citizen and retired to his home near Merrickville in 2003. Peter Laux remembers the event very clearly indeed, and it had a lasting impact on his life. He says that the real heroes of Selma were those original marchers who were attacked on Bloody Sunday; but he and the others who

travelled to support them a few weeks later did so knowing what might happen to them. In fact, before Peter arrived in Selma, a Unitarian minister from Boston, who had also gone to join the marchers, was murdered in the town. This was a serious and deadly business. But Peter ’s favourite memory of his time in Selma is a happy one. He has no memory of how it happened, but he and a fellow student, who had brought their guitars to pass away the hours on the bus, found themselves on the speakers’ platform before the march, in front of the assembled crowd, singing “Blowing in the Wind”. Peter finished his studies at Canisius and remained involved in civil rights, anti-war and social justice issues, until he moved to Toronto in 1969 rather than go to war in Vietnam.

marked a turning point, after which, as the saying goes, nothing would ever be quite the same again. It was a long road from Selma, Alabama to Merrickville, Ontario. The Exhibit of Lynn Ball’s photographs of the Selma march is at Canal Gallery, 230 St. Lawrence Street in Merrickville. Admission is free.

Lynn’s film from the Selma march remained almost untouched in his studio for decades. It was only the fiftieth anniversary of the Selma to Montgomery march that led him to develop new prints and he realised what an historic record he had of a pivotal moment in history. The prints are now on display at Canal Gallery in Merrickville, and the exhibit received a lot of media attention. The Globe & Mail did a story on it, and used Lynn’s picture of the Canisius students in the piece, which was seen by Peter in Toronto. He immediately decided to head to Merrickville where, after fifty years, he and Lynn finally met. It is a strange thing that the events of just a few days can have such a lasting effect on the rest of your life. Peter and Lynn were present at a moment in history that

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Get your tickets for Ducks Unlimited Dinner/Auction Yes Folks, there is a Santa, and he has a specific interest in wetland conservation. In his downtime between Christmas gigs, he engages the help of local Chapters across Canada to work towards a sustainable future regarding this precious resource. The Rideau Grenville Chapter of Ducks Unlimited Canada are holding their annual fundraising dinner on May 23 at the Municipal Centre in Kemptville. The dinner/auction has proved to be a huge success over many years here, and this years program promises to be the same. For those of you who have not attended before, the event features a wonderful dinner, raffles, silent auction and public auction, and the opportunity to rub elbows with many like-minded con-

servationists like yourself. The committee has been out in our community soliciting the support of local businesses and caring individuals who donate dollars and items to be used at the event. Without the help of the local sponsors, the RG DUCS committee would be unable to continue on with this important work. For the past several year the event has been MC'd by Allen MacEachern who manages to slip in several jokes throughout the evening. The groans from the crowd have been heard as far away as North Gower. Chris Cathcart does the auctioneering. The way that Chris coaxes the dollars out of your pockets is always fun and painless. Why Wetland Conservation you ask? The following is a download form the DUCS Canada website.

Canada as a result of urbanization, agriculture and industrial expansion. Once we lose a wetland, it’s really hard to get it back to its natural state. We have a variety of conservation programs designed to restore wetlands but the best thing we as Canadians can do is to prevent wetland loss in the first place." Come out to the event. You will have the time of your life and leave with art, or items which will last you a lifetime. Hurry to get your tickets, though. We usually sell out the event. Call Kerry at 613 258-7515 for information and/or tickets. We look forward to seeing you there. John Carkner, Rideau Grenville Ducks Unlimited Committee Member.

"Wetlands do a lot of great things not just for the environment, but also for our economy and communities. Wetlands… are key to the lifecycles of waterfowl and other wildlife; moderate the effects of floods, droughts, climate change and erosion;filter our water and help provide clean, secure water sources;have the potential to remove and store greenhouse gases from the Earth’s atmosphere;offer tremendous recreation and learning opportunities for people of all ages; and are essential habitats for as many as 600 species of wildlife in Canada. Unfortunately, wetlands are also one of the Earth’s most threatened ecosystems. Despite their value, up to 70 per cent of wetlands have been lost or degraded in

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School baskets for CHEO raffle raised $1,000 by Hilary Thomson Kemptville Public School (KPS) marked the end of the school week on Friday with a Mother’s Day basket raffle to raise money for a new cardiopulmonary bypass machine at the Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario (CHEO). The initiative was a joint project by KPS and KPS Parent Council, and wa spearheaded by KPS mother Sandra Mahoney, whose youngest daughter, Adeline (9 months), recently had life saving surgery using the current cardiopulmonary bypass machine at CHEO. She was informed after the surgery that the machine was on its last legs and that CHEO needed almost half a million dollars to replace it. Vice Principal of KPS, Tracy Staples, said: “It was timely, because April is KPS Cares month at the school, so, in a combined effort with par-

Left to right: Darcy Stevens, Abby Smith, Juliana Hossie, Chloe MacLeod, Lexi Jones, children of the raffle winners, with Aryanna Mahoney, Annalena Mahoney, Sandra Mahoney and Adeline Mahoney.

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Heroes by David Shanahan “We can be heroes, just for one day”, David Bowie. The air in North Grenville has been filled with the sound of people slapping themselves on the back. The Dandelion Festival has been saved from the oily pollution of TransCanada through the generosity of the community. In just a few days, more than $5,000 was raised to replace the grant from the pipeline builders and save the festival committee from the consequences of their naivety. Posts were posted, letters written, boasts boasted about how the dread enemy had been vanquished by the will of the People. Alas, if only that were true. I am pleased that TransCanada are no longer associated with the Dandelion Festival. Their involvement was not at all in keeping with the vision that lay behind the Festival when it was first begun. [To be completely transparent in this, let me say that the NG Times is also a sponsor of the Festival.] But nothing is ever as simple as it seems, is it? On

the one hand, TransCanada is out. On the other hand, so are the musicians who raised the issue to a level that brought media attention from across the region. George Buys, John Carroll and the four members of Bella Borealis stood up for the principle that everyone now supports, that the successful fund raising by Sustainable North Grenville [SNG] proved to be shared by at least a section of the wider community. Their reward? They are shut out of the Festival. The committee refuses to allow them to play the gig. That does seem both petty and in keeping with the way this entire mess has been handled. Maybe that is understandable, given the committee’s track record. But what I find hard to understand is why SNG and other local musicians have abandoned their colleagues. There are a lot of “trendy-lefties” around who talk a good talk, and sing all the right songs. But they didn’t protest, even though they oppose TransCanada. Why not? There’s nothing heroic about waiting to see

what happens before taking a stand. Their boasts now are rather hollow, if they go ahead and play without trying to support their fellow musicians. I mean, Imagine. SNG are now major sponsors of the Festival. Why could they not set a condition of their funding that the original protesters be allowed back to play, if they want to. Some of the banned musicians are members of SNG, so they could have been consulted about this. Even if they don’t want back, since they do have principles, they should at least be given the choice. They are the heroes of this story. No one else. The Dandelion Festival will go ahead and be a success, not because of the committee, or those who will play, but because the people of North Grenville like a fun day out. The event will happen, and will pass, and we’ll look forward to the next fun day out. And all the people in the municipality who can’t afford electric cars, or expensive eco-friendly lifestyles will continue to struggle to pay

for hydro and people with disabilities will continue to rely on North Grenville Accessible Transportation [NGAT] to get out of the house and visit the doctor. And NGAT will wonder if anyone will raise the $5,000 they need to keep operating this year. I know that this may sound grim and negative. After all, you may say, at least something good was done here, and a clear message was sent to TransCanada and the Dandelion Committee. Perhaps. I doubt very much, however, if TransCanada really cares at all what the people of North Grenville think of them. The Dandelion Committee, after causing the mess in the first place, have said that it was none of their business, so they clearly haven’t learned anything, and they still have their $5,000. SNG will continue to oppose TransCanada’s plans for the EnergyEast pipeline, and more power to them. But when will they oppose the loss of wetlands by developers in our community? So, let’s be positive,

then. What can I say? Here’s the really positive thing that comes out of this: there are a few people in our community who stood up for a principle, who put the good of their community, as they saw it, ahead of money. It doesn’t matter whether you agree with that principle or not, or whether you think that there is another issue raised by blacklisting a sponsor. The Dandelion Festival didn’t really need that money, it would have been a more stripped-back event without it, but it would have survived. There are a lot of other fun events coming up over the coming months, some of which you’ll read about in this issue. They will raise money

I have been a volunteer for a few groups, have sold tickets on many items, cooked burgers, hot dogs and steak for whomever trusts me. Of late, on behalf of a couple of groups, I have attempted to obtain sponsorship for projects I support. My problem is this: apparently there is some secret list of companies, possibly even some individuals, that are persona non grata. I would very much like to be provided with the list, I would most certainly not want to have someone offer money that might be divisive in the community. The only other matter of concern is, when might the survey have been conducted, it might be that I was away that week? As my sainted Father used to say, "never look a gift horse in the mouth". I realize fully, that there are groups that are opposed to certain projects. I just don't want to upset them on the chance they might like

to make a donation to one of my favourite causes. I must say that there is always need, I just don't recall being in a position to turn a donor away.

vehicles or use natural gas to heat their homes because that would be hypocritical. Anyway, their disdain for TransCanada money is now well known. I am sure the whole group of anti TransCanada people will not take your CPP or any other pension for that matter when they qualify as they all have TransCanada stock. Where do we stop when a select group decides what is morally acceptable in the donation area. It is one thing if it is illegal money but that is not the issue here. This is a personal opinion of a certain group. SNG will not have to worry about me being

at the festival because I have TransCanada stock and I am not sure which of my dollars are acceptable to them. I would appreciate that you make sure that the NG Times is no longer put into my mail box as I don't agree with your policies. I know the Times has done nothing wrong but I just don't like you. Paul Louwe

for good causes, unlike the Dandelion Festival. The Dandelion Festival needs to rediscover why it exists. I may attend, not that it matters, but I don’t think I want to hear any music this year.

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Letters to the editor Dear Editor: Recently, I parked at the Independent store in Kemptville. I returned to find the following note, "Nice Parking job, you inconsiderate DICK!!!". In your haste to scuttle away, you failed to sign you name or to notice my handicapped parking permit. I am confined to a wheel chair. My van is equipped with a side ramp so I can safely enter and exit the vehicle. Occasionally, I must park at an angle to allow me to deploy the ramp. Now who is the "inconsiderate Dick"? Bill Armstrong Dear Editor: I have read The NG Times with great interest for many years. I will also admit that having lived in NG for only about 25 years, I must have missed some pretty important issues over the years, in fact one that is front and centre in Vol. 3 #18 is most disturbing. For most of my time in NG,

Patrick Shafer Kemptville Dear Editor: It was with interest that I reviewed your article on the TransCanada donation to the Dandelion Festival. Your personal opinions are public record but I wonder how you see this action of returning the money to TransCanada as morally correct. Did TransCanada ask for something in writing wanting the festival to say how good they are, or ask the festival board for permission to build the pipeline? Did TransCanada (a Canadian owned company) dig up blood diamonds somewhere or hinder women's rights? No, the musicians and SNG do not like TransCanada because they are evil. I am sure the whole bunch do not drive

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New Face of Fire Prevention

by Hilary Thomson Fire prevention in North Grenville has a new campaigner, and it comes in the form of the smiling face of Shannon Armitage, the new Fire Prevention Officer. Shannon stepped into the role on April 7, 2015, after working for the By-Law section of Emergency and Protective Services under Chief Paul Hutt for three years. “I was honoured when Chief Hutt offered me the position,” she says. “It still hasn’t quite sunk in yet.”

Shannon will be able to use her training as a bylaw officer when enforcing municipal fire bylaws and attending court proceedings. However, she is also looking forward to being more of a public educator about fire and emergency prevention. In her position, she works closely with a wide range of fire prevention and public education groups to spread the word about fire safety. She also conducts inspections for schools, retirement homes, the Municipal Centre and the Kemptville District Hospital

to ensure they have proper safety plans and procedures. “It’s about getting the message out and getting people to go home and practice fire safety plans,” she says. Shannon is extremely passionate about spreading one message in particular. On April 15, 2015 a bill was passed in Ontario that makes carbon monoxide detectors mandatory in all homes with fuel burning appliances or an attached garage (only 2% of homes do not fall into this category). This is due to the relentless effort of John Gignac, whose niece and her family died due to a carbon monoxide leak in their house in 2008. Shannon had the opportunity to speak with John, a conversation that inspired her to prevent such tragedies from happening to her own neighbours. “I want my community to know about this law and how simple it is to protect their families”. According to the Ontario Association of Fire Chiefs,

more than fifty people in Canada die of carbon monoxide poisoning each year, eleven, on average, in Ontario. Preventing these deaths is as easy as buying a carbon monoxide detector for $40 and checking it once a month, as Shannon recommends. Shannon is friendly, full of life and excited about her new position. She has lived in Kemptville for eight years, has a family, and is passionate about keeping them and other families in North Grenville safe. As we move into spring and summer, Shannon urges people to make sure they obtain a burn permit for lighting any open fires, and to call the Fire Station (613-258-2438 ext. 5) before burning. Literature and handouts are available at the Fire Station, and Shannon welcomes anyone with questions to contact her directly at 613258-2438 ext. 3.

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Canada 150 funding available Gord Brown, Member of Parliament for LeedsGrenville, advises that Canada 150 funding is available for groups and communities. The Government of Canada has invited Canadians to get involved in the celebration of the country’s 150th anniversary of Confederation – a pivotal milestone in our nationhood. “Canada’s 150th anniversary of Confederation in 2017 is set to be an exceptional year for Canadians and their country. It will be a rare opportunity to reflect and deepen our sense of what it means to be Canadian and inspire a new era of optimism and pride across the country, for a Canada that is Strong, Proud and Free”. In lead up to and during 2017, Canadians are being encouraged to give back to their community and their country in ways that will have a lasting effect on Canadian life for generations to come. “In a country as vast and diverse as Canada, each of us can contribute something unique and meaningful to this celebration”. For more information about the Government of Canada’s plans and vision for the 150th anniversary of Confederation and how residents of Leeds-Grenville can play a central role in shaping these celebrations, Canadians are invited to visit Canada.ca/150. The site also includes information about the Canada 150 winning logo and how to apply for funding to celebrate this important anniversary.

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Urbandale Constructions, currently developing the Country Walk Estates project on George Street in Kemptville, have entered an agreement with the Municipality of North Grenville to have the theatre located in the Municipal Centre named the “Urbandale Arts Centre.” The agreement will be in force for a term of five years, from June 1 of this year, and Urbandale is paying $37,500 over that term for the exclusive naming rights to the theatre. The company will also have one free 4-hour use of the theatre each year, either for their own event, or as sponsors of a local nonprofit event. There will also be a free one and a halfhour ice time event each year, which can also be used for a free community public skate, or a corporate event, as they choose. New signs will have to be designed and installed, both at the Municipal Centre and around the municipality, the costs to be shared between the company and the Municipality. The official announcement of the renaming will be made at special events to mark the 10th anniversary of the Municipal Centre next month. The Department of Parks, Recreation and Culture has been directed to prepare the anniversary events.

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Leeds and Grenville’s 5th Annual Ribfest coming soon! The NG Fire Service was called out to the railway line at Bedell last Tuesday to deal with a fire that broke out in three rail cars loaded with old railway ties. Six vehicles from the Fire Service and more than a dozen firefighters brought the blaze under

control. Chief Paul Hutt told the NG Times that: “The train was travelling from Brockville to North Grenville when the incident occurred. The matter remains under investigation however, we suspect that a mechanical failure on one of the rail cars may have

Submitted by Jaclyn Durham Big Brothers Big Sisters of Leeds and Grenville provided seven different programs in North Grenville this school year. These programs include the Traditional Match program, the Couples Match Program, Big Bunch, In School Mentoring, Go Girls!, Game On!, and a fun-filled After School Program. In order to support and fund all of these programs, BBBSLG is hosting this year’s 5th annual Ribfest. Located at the Municipal Centre in Kemptville, ON, there will be no fee for admission or for the entertainment. Bring the entire family to the most

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fun-filled event of the season! All proceeds from the event go directly to help fund the high quality mentoring programs we provide to children and youth in the North Grenville area. The event kicks off Friday, June 12 at noon and ends on Sunday, June 14 at 6 pm. Come down and enjoy some amazing ribs while you check out the kidz zone, food booths and finish it off with a mouthwatering funnel cake or blooming onion! The kids will love the Kidz Zone! So many attractions for them to explore; free pony rides, petting zoo, free bounce houses, free mini putt, basketball and rock climbing

(charge)! The adults also get to have some fun of their own. All weekend long, there will be live music and entertainment. During the day you won’t want to miss the Boat show. All this and so much more! Don’t miss this year’s Kemptville Ribfest. Come out and support our local kids! All proceeds go towards BBBSLG’s fantastic programs that provide children with a life changing relationship that will inspire and empower children and youth to reach their full potential, both as individuals and members of our community.

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Tobacco Free Celebration… Urban Arts Style in Oxford Mills! litter. “We all know that our environments have a huge impact on us; our physical and mental health, and our behaviour,” says project facilitator, Rebecca Shams, who is a Health Promoter with the Leeds, Grenville & Lanark District Health Unit. “Environments that are free from any influence of tobacco help to encourage healthy choices.” Shams also notes that the term ‘tobacco-free’ goes beyond lit tobacco products to include all tobacco related products, including smokeless tobacco; e-cigarettes; tobacco packaging; any form of tobacco marketing; and exposure or even litter! A survey of attendees showed unanimous support for tobacco free environments for Kemptville youth. One audience member commented, “I think this is a fantastic program and that it will continue to encourage healthy choices for our children.” Any organization, group or location can become ‘tobacco-free’. For more information on the Love My Life campaign or tobacco free spaces, contact Rebecca Shams at 613-345-5685 or rebecca.shams@healthunit.org

Love My Life…Tobacco Free & the Urban Arts Participants (from left to right): Destiny Zaluska, Bre Luther, Avery Leyden, Cole VanStoken, Curtis Mayhew, Josie Batchelor, and Mark Gilpin (not pictured) Submitted by Leeds, Grenville and Lanark District Health Unit A group of local grade 7&8 students have been busy for the last 9 weeks at the Kemptville Youth Centre! “Love My Life…Tobacco Free” is a youth led tobacco prevention campaign that focuses on celebrating the positive aspects of healthy living. This project encouraged the youth to creatively express their love of life (tobacco free) through the Urban Arts. Specialized art educators in

Hip Hop dance, Graffiti art and the Spoken Word worked with the students to help them prepare a performance using the 3 urban art mediums (with a fun tobacco trivia skit in the mix too!). The performance night was a great success! It was held the evening of April 21 in Maplewood Hall in Oxford Mills. There were several dance pieces, some slam poetry and spoken word art, a funny trivia skit and lots of positive energy! The audience was filled with

friends and family, and two North Grenville councillors, Barb Tobin and Jim Bertram, also came out to support the youth’s message. The goal of the Love My Life campaign is to increase tobacco free environments in support of healthy living for the mind, body and spirit. During the project, the youth learned about all the ways that tobacco affects us – from health effects, industry marketing and manipulation, to the environment with deforestation, pollution and

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UPDATE UPCOMING MEETINGS COUNCIL Monday, May 25th at 6:30 pm in the Council Chambers at the Municipal Centre. COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE Tuesday, May 19th at 6:30 pm in the Council Chambers at the Municipal Centre. For agenda information, please contact the Clerk’s Office or visit the Municipal website. COMMITTEE MEETINGS Police Services Board—Tuesday, May 19th at 1:30 pm at the Municipal Centre. REQUESTS FOR PROPOSALS #1 The Municipality is seeking proposals from qualified firms to re-design the corporate website. #2 The Municipality is seeking proposals from qualified firms for meeting management software. For more information on either RFP, email kvalentin@northgreville.on.ca or visit www.northgrenville.ca/tenders.cfm. SUMMER RECREATION PROGRAMS Summer camps and swim program registrations begin Saturday, May 30th from 10 am to 2 pm in Arena 1 at the North Grenville Municipal Centre, 285 County Rd. 44. For more information, visit our website at www.northgrenville.ca. GARAGE SALES 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 this by-law from the Municipal Office or www.northgrenville.ca/files/10-03.pdf. 2015 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 2015 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

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NG Times staffer, Gord Logan, hard at work on McHappy Day Wednesday, May 6 was McHappy Day and it was truly a McHappy Day for the Ottawa Ronald McDonald House, and the two Ronald McDonald Family Rooms® located at CHEO as well as the Great War Memorial site of the Perth and Smiths Falls District Hospital. Thanks to the participation from the communities of Perth, Smiths Falls, Kemptville and Carleton Place, more than $16,005 May 13, 2015

was raised by McDonald's. Funds were raised from a portion of Big Mac, Happy Meals, and McCafe Beverages and hot drink sales on McHappy Day, as well as a number of recent community-based fundraising events. Here in North Grenville, people from all walks of life volunteered their time to work in McDonald’s at the Kemptville Mall during the day, including our own Gord Logan. Gord was kept very busy through the lunch

rush hour, and still managed to sell a lot of extra merchandise on top of the usual menu items. Between them all, and the regular staff at the store, almost $3,000 was raised for McHappy Day at that one location. McHappy Day is a national fundraising initiative of McDonald’s Restaurants of Canada Limited and its network of national franchisees. May 6 was the 22nd McHappy Day in Canada since 1977.

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Big Brothers Big Sisters of Leeds and Grenville cares for our children Big Brothers Big Sisters of Leeds and Grenville [BBBSLG] are putting on another RibFest next month; the wonderful fund-raising event that brings fun and food to the community, and raises funds to provide the important services they bring to the children of North Grenville. But, when you finish enjoying the ribs and chicken and rides, maybe you could take some time to think about what BBBSLG is using that money for. BBBSLG has many opportunities for local children and adults to participate in and create a meaningful longlasting relationship. Their most popular and best recognized program is the 1-on-1 traditional Big Brother Big Sister mentoring program. Members of

the community 18 years or older can volunteer to be a child’s big brother or big sister. “Bigs” and “Littles” are paired together and spend time doing things in the community, at little to no cost. All we ask of volunteers is that they commit to a few outings a month and that they actively participate in the relationship with the child for at least one year. There is also a Couples Mentoring Program. You and your spouse/partner can mentor a child together. The same type of time commitment applies except you can either mentor a little brother or a little sister together as a couple. So the requirement is that you have at least a few outings a month and commit to mentor the child for a year together.

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BBBSLG has an In School Mentoring Program as well as the traditional 1 on 1 match. In the ISM program, the volunteer goes into a local public school where the little attends, and hangs out with the child for an hour once a week during school hours. The agency provides an activity bin so you and your mentee have activities to do together. This is a great way to improve a child’s selfesteem, peer relations, and confidence in school. If you are retired or have an hour long lunch break, it is a great way to build a relationship with a child and help them strive in school and the community, with little time commitment for the volunteer. The Agency also provides a volunteer program for those who are pressed for time. It is

called the Big for a Day Program. Volunteers can participate in the agency’s monthly outings and activity nights. Once a month, BBBSLG organizes an outing to somewhere fun, and an activity night in the office (located in the Municipal Centre here in Kemptville). This month, the agency is going to The Museum of History, and is having an activity night filled with Mother’s Day celebrations and crafts. Volunteers can come help out with these activities, and it is only once a month. This program is a great way to warm up to the idea of mentoring a child. There is also a very effective program that helps girls in the community. Go Girls! is a fantastic program that takes place in local schools and meets with girls in grade

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7 and 8. Volunteers who are in nursing programs or who are very enthusiastic about healthy eating and active living are always perfect volunteers for the program. Girls learn about positive self-esteem and self-image in the program through activities that promote healthy eating and active living. This past school year, BBBSLG has served 150 girls with the Go Girls! program. The time commitment for volunteers is only 7 weeks for one hour a week. Game On! is a program designed just for the guys. Again, taking place in the local schools, male volunteers aged 18-30 deliver the program and provide appropriate information and support to enhance their life experience and to understand, achieve and lead a healthy lifestyle through a wide range of physical activities, healthy eating,

life skills, communication skills and group discussions. The time commitment for volunteers is only 7 weeks for one hour a week-the same as the Go Girls! program. There are six fantastic programs Big Brothers Big Sisters of Leeds and Grenville offers. The children in this community need mentors like you, so come to the office located in the Municipal Centre or call the agency at (613)-258-4440 to become a volunteer today. Check out the website at www.mentoringmatters.ca

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Girls Incorporated of Upper Canada will be holding its Annual General Meeting at The United Way – 42 George Street, Brockville on June 16 at 6 pm. Please rsvp by June 9, 2015 to admin@uppercanada.girlsinc.org or by calling the office at (613) 345-3295. Girls Incorporated of Upper Canada is a non-profit organization dedicated to inspiring all girls to be strong, smart and bold. Girls Inc. wants every girl to stand on her own two feet; to resist gender stereotypes and peer pressure; to express herself as she is; to take risks; to appreciate her body and to feel safe in the world because a girl who can do that has the power to change the world. But, to get there, she will need a champion. She needs you. She needs Girls Inc.

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by Catherine Johnson The Kemptville Horticultural Society would like you to get to know us. Don’t let our name scare you away. We welcome 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. At our next meeting, on May 20 at 7:30 pm, we are pleased to welcome Neil Kempster, a local landscaper, giving a presentation on “Stonescaping Your Garden”. The May meeting also includes our spring flower show, where members can showcase their own flowers. Admission is free and guests are welcome. May 13, 2015

On Saturday, June 20, from 10 am-4 pm, we are also pleased to host our 2015 “Bud to Bloom” garden tour. This year’s tour will include visits to eight gardens and an afternoon tea at Maplewood Hall in Oxford Mills. Tickets are $15 and are available at Brewed Awakenings, Canadian Paint and Wallpaper, and Home and Beyond Ltd, all on County Road 43 in Kemptville. Money raised will go towards our bursary program, awarded to two local students attending horticultural programs. 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.

The Ryan’s Well Foundation is hosting a rain barrel sale on May 22, 2015 from 4 pm to 7 pm. Orders can be placed online at www.rainbarrel.ca/ryanswell and can be picked up the day of the sale at 215 Van Buren Street, Kemptville, ON. For more information, call Connie at 613-258-6832 or write info@ryanswell.ca The Ryan's Well Foundation is a family of people committed to delivering access to safe water as an essential way to improve the lives of people in the developing world. We empower citizens of all ages to take action and effect change in the world.

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claimed Jesus was another God, just the incarnation of the One, True God of Israel. Look at James, the brother of Jesus. Before his death, Jesus seems to have been a source of embarrassment or confusion for his family. We’re told in John’s Gospel that “even his own brothers did not believe in him”. [John 7.5] But, after his resurrection, his brother, James, not only became a believer, but was one of the leaders of the Christians in Jerusalem, and eventually was murdered by stoning. He is known as “James the Just”, partly because of his spirituality, and he wrote one of the letters that make up the New Testament. Saul of Tarsus was another strict, observant and dedicated Jew, one of the great intellectuals of his generation. He persecuted this new group of believers, people he considered heretics and deniers of truth. But he, in his turn, was changed, radically and forever. He became Paul, gave us some of the deepest and fundamental teachings, wrote a great deal of the New Testament, and was also executed for his beliefs. What changed these people, people raised in a strictly orthodox tradition of monotheism, with a deep respect and awe before God and his ways? Why did they so dramatically declare Jesus as Lord, the one who was the Christ, who had sent his

Spirit into their very selves and transformed them, making them new creations? Paul gives the same answer as all the others. Here is how he described it: “Christ died for our sins according to the Scriptures, that he was buried, that he was raised on the third day according to the Scriptures, and that he appeared to Cephas,[Peter] and then to the Twelve. After that, he appeared to more than five hundred of the brothers and sisters at the same time, most of whom are still living, though some have fallen asleep. Then he appeared to James, then to all the apostles, and last of all he appeared to me also.” [1 Cor. 315.3-8] Many of these people, including Paul, James, Peter and all but one of the other Apostles present at the last meal with Jesus, were killed for preaching this. People will die for a cause they believe in. They will even die for a cause that is unfounded, as long as they believe it is true. Such men and women as these do not die for a cause they know is unfounded. They believed because they saw and interacted with the risen Jesus. Not only that, but, by his Spirit, he remained with them for the rest of their days, until they, too, entered into life after death, believing that this was simply the next step in real life.

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Dandelions coming to Kemptville by Hilary Thomson The Dandelion Festival has been a hot topic in North Grenville and the surrounding area for the past few weeks. Despite all the controversy, this year’s festival promises to be just as good if not better than last year's version with even more activities, food and entertainment. The festival, which will run over the weekend of May 22-24, began 15 years ago as an arts and culture festival showcasing the many talents that reside in the North Grenville area. Since then it has grown and evolved into a larger, more modern festival that focuses mainly on local music, hands on activities for kids and food. “It’s hard in this day and age to keep it as grass roots as it used to be,” says Julia O’Grady, the festival manager. “Our goal is always for it to be better than

the last year.” This year will see the revival of last year’s hugely successful Dandelion Dinner as the kick-off to the festival on Friday evening. A five course dandelionthemed gourmet meal prepared by five of Kemptville’s best chefs will be served at 6:00pm at Leslie Hall. This year the chefs will be joined by students of Saint Michael’s hospitality and tourism program. They will be preparing canapés and appetizers for the evening and will also be assisting in serving the dinner. “This gives the students the opportunity to meet chefs in the area and liaise with the business community,” says Jeffrey Knight, the teacher of the hospitality and tourism course at St. Mike’s. “The student are very excited that they have been asked to cook part of the meal.”

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The rest of the festival will also be filled with food fun. Several food trucks from the Ottawa area have been added to the mix of the usual local fare and four local breweries will be present in this year’s beer garden to offer people a taste of some of the best craft beers the region has to offer. “We want to compliment the great things that we have in North Grenville and make the festival a bit more universal so that we have people coming from out of town bringing money into the community,” Julia says. The kids can also look forward to a lot of fun, games and crafts in this year’s “Little Sprouts’ Garden.” The attractions include the Ottawa Senator’s Giant Slide, a circus workshop and a special craft called “Tread it Up” where the kids get to paint their own t-shirt using

old car parts. Pet Value is making sure that our furry friends don’t feel left out with the creation of the festival’s pet zone. The pet zone will have a pet photographer, a dog groomer, a dog agility demonstration and water bowls for rehydration. It would not be the Dandelion Festival without some local music to tie it all together. Artists from all different genres (Rock, Blues, Folk, Country, Bluegrass) will be performing throughout the weekend on the main stage located on Prescott Street, outside the old high school. The weekend is chock full of too many events to mention and it looks like there is something for just about everyone. For more information on the Festival’s schedule, events and location or to purchase tickets for the Dandelion Dinner visit www. thedandelionfestival.ca.

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with innovations or services which would enhance the world in some way. The culmination of the planning, decision making and preparation and implementation of business plans was the presentation made by each participating school before a panel of judges. Each pitch included a brief but detailed summary which described the product or service offered, marketing plans,

One of the highlights of the summer is returning to North Grenville on the weekend of June 4 to 7. The parking lot at Food Basics will be full of lights, colour, rides and fun for the whole family as the Shriners Street Fair raises money for a great cause we can all support. By attending the Shriners Street Fair, you will be helping the Shriners meet travel costs transporting children with special needs to one of the 22 Shriners Hospitals for Children, as well as with other Shriners activities and other supportive activities for special needs children. The Fair runs from 4 pm to 10 pm June 4, noon to 10 pm on June 5, 10 am to 10 pm June 6, and Noon to 6 pm June 7. Times are subject to weather changes. All day ride tickets can be purchased in advance at the B&H store, in downtown Kemptville. The cost of the all-day coupon is $20. At the fair booth, the all-day coupon cost is $25. So buying your coupons in advance means a significant saving, and they can be purchased up to June 3, the day before the event. The Fair is geared towards teens and younger children, and there will be rides for all ages. This is a real family event, and Shriners have always enjoyed the fun and wonder that the Fair brings to children, and their parents too. Bring your camera to capture your family’s greatest moments and the kid’s excitement. Food Basics provides the space as a sponsor and a service to the community, and it is a wonderful facility to have for the Fair. A number of other local businesses have supported the Shriners Fair over the years and continue to do so; B&H Grocers, Juice 97.5 Radio, Valley Sanitation, COBA Studios and North Grenville Times. The Shriners also thank the Municipality of North Grenville, the OPP, the North Grenville Fire Service, and the Leeds, Grenville & Lanark District Health Unit for their participation and guidance.

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“Change the World Challenge,” encourages Young Entrepreneurs. Westminster Public School was one of three schools to be awarded $500 to use in the implementation of their ICE Business Plan, “T-Shirts for Change.” The money raised by the selling, “Wildcats Make a Difference,” T-Shirts will fund the projects the school has taken on since joining the Free the Children’s, “We Act,” program this year. Team members pictured above are: Tegan Bondi, Asia Bourne, Cassidy Clarke and Sophie Southin.

The North Grenville Municipal Centre was a hotbed of Innovation, Creativity and Entrepreneurship on May 1 as teams from eight Elementary Schools from the Upper Canada District School Board participated in the Change the World Challenge. Based on the Ministry of Education document, “Achieving Excellence,” the voluntary program challenges students to come up

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operational details and financials. $3 000 was available to be awarded at the judges’ discretion. Making the difficult decisions were: Adrian Harewood, Canadian Broadcasting Corporation news anchor; Sandra Lawn, former Mayor of Prescott; and Secondary School student and young entrepreneur, McKenna Modler. At the end of the day, each of the schools was

awarded money to further the development of the programs. One of the determining factors was the decision of some groups to foster partnerships with community groups holding similar interests to enhance the viability of their projects. Based on a combination of their business plans and the presentations made, the judges presented cheques of $500 to each of three schools. They were: S. J. McLeod P.S. – “S.J. ConservationKidz;” Wellington Elementary P.S. – “Solar ICE;” and Westminster P.S. – “T-Shirts for Change.” Cheques for $300 were given to: Caldwell Street P.S. – “Peace by Piece Garden;” Iroquois P.S. – “Make the World a Better Place;” Naismith Memorial P.S. - “Heartfelt Hands;” The Stewart School – “Dental Care for Haiti;” and Vanier P.S. – “Building Bridges Through Birthday Boxes.” On May 15, the Intermediate level version of the Change the World Challenge will take place at the North Grenville Municipal Centre. The Secondary Schools’ presentations for their “Innovation Challenge” will be held in the same location on May 28. If you want to have a glimpse of tomorrow’s innovators, be sure to drop in to watch.

The Canadian Agricultural Safety Association (CASA) is pleased to offer three online farm safety training courses free of charge until May 31, 2015 courtesy of Farm Credit Canada (FCC) and the Canadian Fertilizer Institute (CFI). Each year, CASA and the Canadian Federation of Agriculture (CFA) partner to present Canadian Agricultural Safety Week (CASW). CASW is an annual public education campaign focusing on the importance of safe agriculture. The 2015 theme "Be the Difference" encourages all Canadians to make a difference for farm safety. However, CASA acknowledges that farm safety isn't just about one week. Farm safety is important 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year. That's why CASA continues to "Be the Difference" and has developed three different on-line farm training courses. “Farmers and farm workers can access this training directly from their home computers,” says Marcel Hacault, Executive Director of CASA. “We know that removing barriers to training is an important part of improving the safety of Canadian farmers." Additionally, CASA has teamed up with FCC and CFI to make all three training courses available at no cost until May 31, 2015. “We are committed to helping producers and the agriculture industry achieve suc-

cess, and that includes keeping people safe when doing farm work,” says Brenda Stasuik, FCC Director of Corporate Social Responsibility. “We’re pleased to offer these training courses to empower farmers and their families to stay safe on the farm.” “The safe and responsible storage, distribution and use of fertilizer products supports global food production. Our industry is proud to work with organizations including CASA to raise the profile of safe agriculture practices, and fertilizer safety year-round,” says Clyde Graham, Acting President of the Canadian Fertilizer Institute. The three training courses available are: - Agricultural Machinery Safeguarding - Seasonal Agricultural Workers Health and Safety Orientation - Working in Confined Spaces on the Farm Once registered, participants have the option of taking one or all of the courses offered. Each course takes approximately 45-60 minutes to complete and offers a quiz at the end of the learning experience. Currently, the on-line training is available in English. After May 31, 2015, the courses will still be available, but at a charge. To access the new on-line training courses, please visit casa-acsa.ca and click "Training". www.ngtimes.ca

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Duncan Spencer, centre, pictured with NGDHS teachers Mike Green and Jennifer Ryan. by Mark Calder Duncan Spencer is carrying on a family tradition. Two years ago, the North Grenville District High School (NGDHS) student won the Pascal Medal for top student at NGDHS in the Grade 9 University of Waterloo Pascal Math Contest. In his youth, his father won the same medal at his high school. This year, Duncan won the medal for the Grade 11 Fermat contest. In fact, the son of Kirk Spencer and Karen Roberts of Kemptville was the top student in the east region with a score of 126 out of 150 in the University of Waterloo contest. He scored in the 99th percentile. The feat earned him one of only 60 spots at the university’s prestigious Lloyd Auckland Invitational Mathematics Workshop. The workshop runs from May 31 to June 6 at the university, which boasts one of the country's top math and computer programs. The purpose is to provide students with an in-depth study in mathematics and problem solving. It also offers an opportunity for those attending to meet like-minded students, work with Waterloo’s math department and meet the faculty. “It feels pretty good,”

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said Duncan of his success. “I like competing academically. I don’t see why some people frown upon it. Some people have an affinity for academics and some have an affinity for (athletics). It feels good to be on top in something.” Principal Derek Cole attributed Duncan’s success in part to the strong math program at NGDHS, and the work of teachers such as Jennifer Ryan and Michael Green. The school posts exceptional scores in provincial standardized testing. Ninetyfour per cent of students at NGDHS met the provincial standard in Grade 9 academic math testing last year, and an amazing 88 per cent made the grade in applied. Duncan also gave credit to his parents for creating an environment at home that values math and helped his skills flourish. His entire family has an affinity for mathematics and values it, with his parents encouraging their son to exercise his mind at home through games and puzzles. “My dad still has his Pascal Medal from when he was in high school,” he added. The Fermat contest saw Duncan and nearly 16,000 other Canadian and international Grade 11 students write the test in February. The exam is designed to evaluate

students’ logical thinking and problem-solving abilities based on what they learned in the curriculum, and then answer other questions designed to test their ingenuity and insight. While Duncan enjoys academic competition, he is a well-rounded student. He competes with NGDHS’s cross-country running team, is a member of the Reach for the Top team, and helps with the Sarah’s Hope initiative at the school that raises money to support a primary school in Kenya. As for post-secondary plans, Duncan remains unsure what he wants to study, but is considering mathematics or engineering.

Mary Carter, Super Ottawa Senators Fan, presented a cheque for $110 to Susan Smith, Kemptville & District Home Support Executive Director. This is the sixth year that Mary has donated to KDHSI based on the Senator’s wins & league points. Mary invites others to join in and donate to Kemptville & District Home Support in honour of their Favourite Sports Team!

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What glorious weather we are having! We transitioned from iffy spring weather into summer. This morning I was able to spend some time outside looking around my gardens before heading off to work. The morning has such an appeal for me as the air feels fresh and the birds are chirping away. It is full of hope and promise of a great day ahead. Spring is also a busy time of year with gardens being planned, and farmers busy working the land and planting crops. We have been busy at Kemptville & District Home Support with several interesting events being planned. One exciting initiative is the addition of another space in the lower level at 215 Sanders, where we are currently renting. This new space will be an Activity Room that will accommodate the current Exercise Classes; Art Class; Create-a-Card; Sing’n, Swing’n Seniors;

Support Groups; Educational Sessions, as well as new programs. And, this will then free up space in our upper level, The Cheryl J. Brown Centre, for more activities and the expansion of our Meals on Wheels Program. The ribbon cutting will take place in June. June is Seniors Month with this year’s theme being: “Vibrant Seniors, Vibrant Communities”. The Board of Directors listened to the suggestions that were passed on to them and are excited to announce that, in celebration of Seniors’ Month, we will be putting on a BBQ /Picnic. This is a FREE event for the seniors in our area. The BBQ/ Picnic will be held at beautiful Maplewood in Oxford Mills. There are inside facilities as well as shade trees outside. Bring along your lawn chair to sit and relax. There will also be musical entertainment. It is wonderful to see how the Community is coming

together to celebrate Seniors Month with us. Kemptville Lions Club is supplying the food for the BBQ, as well as the actual barbequing. They are able to do this as a result of all of the support the community gives them with their fundraising activities. Grenville Mutual is also providing the dessert and a few of their staff will be serving it out for us. We are already starting a list of seniors who are planning on attending. If you are interested, please call us and add your name to the list. If you require transportation, we can arrange for that as well at no charge. Remember to keep your mind and body as active as possible. This helps us to keep Vibrant and full of energy! Until next time, Susan Susan Smith, Executive Director Kemptville & District Home Support The Cheryl J. Brown Centre, 215 Sanders St. Suite 101 613-258-3203 susan.smith@kdhsi.com www.kdhsi.com

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National Foot Health Awareness Month brings attention to the importance of good foot and ankle care.

Stop and take a look at your feet. When’s the last time they had a check-up? While 75 % of the population in Ontario have foot problems, many don’t know it. We all worry about the health of our teeth and eyes but what about our feet, which have to carry the entire weight of the body through a lifetime? Chiropodists are trained to assess and treat foot and ankle conditions. “Foot pain is never normal,” said Melanie Atkinson, Chiropodist at the Body and Sole Foot Care Clinic in Kemptville. “When your feet ache, your entire body aches. But with proper assessment and treatment, you can get back to doing the activities you love!” Chiropodists, like Melanie Atkinson and Brian Woo of Body and Sole, treat common ailments such as ingrown toenails and plantar warts. They also can recognize the initial symptoms of serious diseases which often appear first in the feet, such as arthritis, diabetes and circulatory disorders. The average person takes about 8,000 to 10,000 steps every day. Add that up over the course of a lifetime and it’s the equivalent of walking four times around the world! Foot Health Awareness Month is the perfect opportunity to consider the value and importance of our feet. Body and Sole has been providing comprehensive, podiatric medical care in North Grenville since 2010.

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North Grenville District High School (NGDHS) opened its doors on Saturday afternoon for the weekend matinee performance of High School Musical. The performance was the culmination of a for-credit Musical Theatre course that is offered to students at NDGHS in grades 8-12. The course began in October and since then the students have been working hard creating and learning choreography, memorizing their lines and building the set. The musical was a chance for many of the students to earn a credit while trying something new and pushing themselves out of their comfort zone. Jordan Brennan, who played one of the female leads as the sassy Sharpay Evans, has always loved the theatre but never had the chance to be on stage

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until last year. She has found that she loves being in front of a live audience and would really like to continue in the theatre after she graduates at the end of this year. “It’s a real confidence booster,” she says. Rylund Barkhouse, who played the main male lead, Troy Bolton, stepped into the role only two months ago when the student who was originally cast as Troy left NGDHS. He faced the challenge head on and was able to learn all his lines, songs and choreography before opening night. Rylund says it really helped that the rest of the cast and crew had his back. Collaboration is key. The main female lead, Gabriella Montez ,was played by the extremely talented Ivy deBlois. Her voice was truly the highlight of the show as it filled the auditorium and captivated the audience.

She was excited to have the opportunity to stage High School Musical because it is one that she and her fellow students have grown up watching. Ivy is in grade 12 and, while she is planning on going to Algonquin College for photography in the fall, she hopes to keep up with singing and musical theatre on the side. The course came to an end on Monday afternoon after the students performed for the last time in front of their peers at NGDHS. It was their sixth performance in five days. Izaak Dunning, who played Sharpay’s twin and partner in crime Ryan Evans, is happy it is over, but is going to miss seeing his friends in the cast and crew every day. “I would recommend this course to anyone,” he says. “It’s definitely a fun way to get a credit.”

Beth Donovan Hospice Celebrates Day Program Success during National Palliative Care Week May 3-9 submitted by Dawn Rogers At this time last year, Beth Donovan Hospice staff were putting the finishing touches on the launch of the Day Hospice Program and Open House. Over 60 community members, staff and volunteers attended the event at St. John’s United Church. “We attribute our success due to our strong network of volunteers who bring multiple talents and skill sets to their volunteer commitments at Day Hospice.” The day hospice program runs every Thursday from 10-3, and includes a home cooked meal and social activities.

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Looking back on the past year, volunteers and staff see tremendous value in the program, which is reflected in the number of attendees each week. Feedback surveys from clients have included comments such as: “A much needed and appreciated community service”; “ Thank you all for all the wonderful weeks, hospice day is a highlight!; “Thank you as well to all the volunteers- they add so much to our day out!” Melanie Goldberg, Day Hospice Coordinator and Registered Nurse, oversees the program and assists fami-

lies in understanding palliative and end of life care. “The program has made a huge difference in the lives of these clients and families by providing individualized support and advocacy, as well as the support they receive from each other.” For more information on hospice care services and programs, please visit us on the web bethdonovanhospice. ca or contact us at 613-2589611 Join us on May 24 for the Hike for Hospice at the Ferguson Forest Centre, a 1, 3 or 5 km walk or run. Come Hike With Us!!!!

Beth Donovan Hospice Spousal Bereavement Group Are you grieving the loss of your husband, wife, or life partner? The Beth Donovan Hospice is offering a support group created to address the unique needs of the spousally bereaved. Regardless of when the loss occurred, recently or years ago, all are welcome. This group will provide members with an opportunity to discuss their grief in a safe and caring environment facilitated by a professional grief counsellor and bereavement volunteer. Grief education and coping tools will be provided. Sessions will be held once per week at the Beth Donovan Hospice (25 Hilltop Crescent, Kemptville, ON) for a period of eight weeks, beginning Wednesday, May, 20, 2015 from 3 pm to 5 pm. The group will be limited to eight participants and pre-registration is required. Those interested in attending are asked to contact Erika DeSchiffart at (613) 258-9611 X 6 or by email at counselling@bethdonovanhospice. ca. For more information, visit www.bethdonovanhospice.ca.

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Youngsters of Yore, Kemptville Public Library, 1:30 pm. Guest speaker: John WIlson- Ferguson Forest Center . M ay 13-15 “Stay With Me” play at St. Michael Catholic High School, 7:30 pm. Tickets are $5. Tickets can be bought at the door or in advance by contacting Michael Blouin at michael.blouin@cdsbeo.on.ca. May 15 Blood Donor Clinic from 12:30-3:30 pm and from 5-8 pm at the NG Municipal Centre. Sponsored by the Knights of Columbus. To donate, call 1 888 236 6283. Be a hero and donate to save lives. May 16 12th Annual Bishop’s Mills Community Day. Community-wide yard sales, bake sale, silent auction, crafts, alpacas, walking tour, lunch, 8 am. See page 4 for more details. May 16 "What You Can do for Allergies", a free presentation by Nutritionist Carol Pillar at Heathers Healthy Harvest. 1 pm, 215 Sanders St. Other questions or concerns? Carol will be available until 3 pm. May 20 Kemptville Horticultural Society May meeting, 7:30 pm at the Kemptville Pentecostal Church - 1964 County Road #43. Guest Speaker - Neil Kempster - Stonescaping Your Garden. Every one welcome. May 23 South Mountain-Hallville Pastoral Charge presents “THE LADIES OF HARMONY” Comedy Play by Ron Hill, 7 pm, South Mountain Agricultural Hall. Doors open at 6:30 pm. Lunch provided. $20. Reserve Tickets 613 258 3648 or at the door. May 24 Annual Dandelion Festival Seniors Tea, hosted by St. James Anglican Church from 2 - 4 pm in Leslie Hall, 19 Clothier Street West. Tea and sweets will be served. Admission is free. May 30 The Oxford Mills Sisterhood of Guiding (OMSG) Spring Fair, 10 am-3 pm at Oxford-on-Rideau Public School, (rain or shine). This admissionfree event will have something for everyone! May 30 KYC 4th Annual Breakfast, 8 to 10 am at Kemptville Christian Reformed Church. Tickets available at Youth Centre or Canadian Tire, Adults $10, under 5, $5, group of four $25.. June 6 Kemptville Masons 35th annual Fish Fry, NG Municipal Centre. Adults $16, Children under 12, $8. Dinner 5:30-10 pm, music by Ron Donnelly and the Marlboreens starting at 6. Tickets available at Jim Perry Motors, Kemptville Home Hardware and B & H Grocer. June 11 Senior's Month Celebration - Join us for a picnic/BBQ with entertainment, Maplewood in Oxford Mills. Noon to 3 pm, Rain or Shine, inside facility also available. Free of charge. Reservations encouraged, transportation available. Call 613-258-3203. .

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South Gower Truck Repair (SGTR) is about a lot more than trucks! Whatever kind of vehicle you drive, whatever type of trailer or heavy equipment you have that needs work, we’re the place to go. Whether it’s your work or personal vehicle, whether you’re carrying family in a car or a motor home; whether you’re pulling a horse or utility trailer, you want to know that your vehicle is in good order, reliable, wellserviced by professionals who care about their work. SGTR has been in business since 1990, a full service garage for trucks and trailers, cars, pickups, horse and utility trailers as well as motor homes and heavy equipment. We also offer general and custom welding services. Owner Kevin Flinn and his four full time staff, are happy to service whatever vehicle you drive. Kevin began as an employee at SGTR, but, as the saying goes, he was so impressed, he bought the company in 1994 when the founder, Tim Kavanagh, retired.

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Bitten by the riding bug? Want to take lessons? by Celine Hutchison Majerus, Mountain Star Stable While by no means fully comprehensive, these quick tips will assist you in finding the right lesson program. STABLES There are literally hundreds of “facilities”. Anyone can post a sign at the end of their driveway offering riding lessons. So, how do you select one that’s suitable? Are they commercially insured – specifically for horseback riding instruction? These stables are subject to inspections by their insurance underwriters, have rules to follow on the suitable selection of equines for the riding school, and instructors. RIDING AREA If there is an indoor arena, then you’re not limited by weather (rain or poor footing conditions that might limit or cancel an outdoor riding lesson). All riding areas should be fenced/ enclosed. AGE FOR RIDING It is important to take into account, if a child, their balance, core strength and level of concentration. Most commercially insured riding facilities cannot accept children under age 7. Bill 12 in the province of Ontario requires that persons under the age of 18 wear appropriate safety approved headgear, footwear with a minimum 1.5cm heel, and the equine has properly fitted equipment. LESSONS Will not just cover riding but how to safely handle yourself around the equine. Grooming, tacking up, health care etc. should be part of the lesson. EQUINES School ponies/horse will be selected based on personality, size and your skill level. School masters are ones you can learn from and will be forgiving of any miscommunications. INSTRUCTOR What’s their level of experience as a rider and coach? Can you watch a lesson & see their teaching style? Perhaps schedule an assessment? Your first few lessons will probably be on a lunge line (long lead). You can establish your balance and learn the basics of stopping and steering. You might even be asked to stretch and touch the horse’s ears or toes or do “around the world” which of course helps the balance but is FUN too! COST & PROGRAMS cheaper than you think! Private lessons maximize your learning and at your own pace but will be slightly more expensive than group lessons. Typically when starting out, private lessons are recommended. Some stables offer flexible packages. Be aware of cancellation policies and make-up lesson rules. Riding is fun. No hour of life is wasted that is spent in the saddle. ~Winston Churchill Celine Hutchison Majerus has over 25 years in the equine industry as a competitor and coach. She and her husband operate Mountain Star Stable. www.mountainstarstable.com

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The Day that the Sky Fell

Glen Bowen and Douglas Graham peep through a broken windscreen after the storm

bales of hay in a farmer’s field. The awning of Parkinson’s Store at the corner of Water and Prescott Streets was tattered like a rag that had been run over by a lawn mower. There used to be a greenhouse on the south side of Clothier St. W. around the Anglican Church. It was destroyed. Cars were permanently pock marked as if they had been attacked by a ballpene hammer. For years you could recognize a car that had been in Kemptville on that day. In areas sheltered from the sun, piles of hailstones lay like snow drifts. The Women’s Institute gathered samples of the stones and saved them in freezers and displayed them at country fairs for years because no one would believe the massive missiles which had pounded the town. For days there was a steady parade of trucks on the highway from Ottawa carrying sheets of glass to replace the hundreds which

by Winston Kinnaird The sleepy town of Kemptville was sweltering in a heat wave on that June day in 1952. I had been throwing my rubber ball up against the hose tower at the back of the Town Hall on Water Street. After half an hour of catching rebounds, I was seeking something else to do. My mother looked out the back window of the apartment in which we lived over Dad’s barbershop on Prescott Street. That spot today is covered by Kemptville’s new library. I called to her, " Mom, I think I will go fishing at the Mud Hole." The Mud Hole is the first place west of town where the creek is more than three feet deep in summer. My mother said, "You’d better not. We’re going to get a storm." For the first time I noticed that the sky was getting very dark in the north. With the assurance that can only be voiced by an eleven-year-old boy, I calmly stated, " That storm is north of here and is going to miss us." Mom replied, "Just the same, don’t go to the Mud Hole. I have to go back to work." Being an obedient son, I grabbed my fishing rod and headed for the river. However, instead of heading upstream, I crossed the bridge and made my way along the cement ledge under it from where I could fish and still stay dry. I was soon engrossed in pulling in monster rock bass, sunfish and perch. I hardly noticed when a gentle rain began falling. I did notice, however, when it started to rain very hard. The gentle rainfall became a deluge. Wind started whipping waves on hitherto peaceful May 13, 2015

Kemptville Creek. All of a sudden I became aware of a deafening roar. It was as if a jet plane was breaking the sound barrier. There really is such an experience as not believing your eyes. I looked; I saw; but I didn’t believe! Hurtling out of the sky were massive white things! They cascaded into the river raising ugly splashes where they landed. The river looked like a boiling, seething cauldron of pock-marked water. Eventually I realized that what I was witnessing was hail. The stones looked like the snowballs I used to make when defending a snow fort. Most of them were the size of softballs, about four inches in diameter. There was the odd giant hailstone six or seven inches in diameter. When they crashed into the river they created a resounding splat which rose into a deafening crescendo as thousands of these missiles landed all at once. They pounded the water with unbelievable force and the surface was a roiling sheet of froth and foam. Suddenly the maelstrom of sound increased even louder as the storm sewer in the side of the bridge wall began discharging a geyser of water. It shot out of the pipe like water from a pressure hose and arced about ten feet in the air to crash into the creek. It is in times like these that you feel the need of protection from a greater power. As disbelief turned to terror, I prayed with all the fervour that my little eleven-year-old heart could muster. With dismay I realized that the concrete ledge on which I was standing and

which had earlier been high and dry was now no longer dry. In retrospect I realize that I was not in any danger but I was not really thinking rationally at the time. My fight or flight reflexes quickly resolved to the latter choice. I ran! At that time, at the northwest side of the bridge was a building that had been used as a show room. In my mind it was sanctuary. I shunned the protection of the bridge and scurried up the hill towards the building. In the sixty or seventy feet in which I was vulnerable, I was struck only twice, once on the shoulder and once on the head. If the hailstones which hit me had exchanged targets, I probably would have been killed. The one which hit me on the shoulder knocked me flat. I picked myself up and scrambled for the showroom. I huddled in a corner of the building and marvelled at the chaos being wrought by the storm. I could see clearly in my room but outside was a wash of white. The rain and hail cascaded down with such fury that I could not even see the street thirty feet away. Eventually the drumming on the roof faded and the storm passed. I emerged into the outside world and marvelled at the scene before me. The streets were curb-high with water, which couldn’t get into the storm sewers, which were now blocked by the detritus carried down by walls of water. And windows! There weren’t any! Every window on the north side of every building in town had been shattered. Trees were broken and limbs were strewn on the ground like

had been broken. A limb off the Manitoba Maple in the lot beside our house had shot through a window and speared its way through the dining room and into a bedroom. While this was happening, my father was pounding on the door to our apartment to get in to make sure my younger brother Steve was alright. My grandmother was tending him but she had locked the door in her terror and couldn’t hear Dad hammering on the door. My mother hugged me close when I appeared because she was afraid that I had been caught up the river. It was only later that she reminded me quite forcefully that when she said, " Don’t go fishing," I better not go fishing! As for me, I was quite proud to display the fine lump on my head and the purple welt on my shoulder. I’ll never forget June 26, 1952, the day the sky fell on Kemptville.

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Morgan Donnelly wins KWBSC Player of the Week South. The Wildcats were down by one run going into the bottom of the last inning and, with 2 out, Morgan hit a home run with 2 on base to secure the win, with the game ending at 14-11. Morgan is in the 4th grade at South Branch Elementary School and when not enjoying softball, she loves art, archery, biking and is an avid reader. She lives in Kemptville with her parents, Alana and Dan, and her 3 year old sister, Regan. Maybe some day she can help Regan be a Wildcat Slugger too when she is old enough.

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Hockey runs deep at Community Living North Grenville by Lynne Ferguson-Bourguignon On March 18 of this year, Ron Tugnutt, owner of the Kemptville 73’s, volunteered with the Senators Alumni at the Special Hockey International Tournament’s official Opening Ceremonies held at the Canadian Tire Centre. This was a surprise to three players from Kemptville; Adelle Bourguignon, Anny Bourguignon and Wayne Richer, all players with the Host Team, the Capital City Condors. Ottawa Senator’s Matt Carkner and Kyle Turris, have supported the Capital City Condors in many ways

Community Living North Grenville staff, Sherry Stewart, brought many spectators to “cheer” on the team. Despite a minor injury, the team played very well, and realized a record of four and O. These three players are very accomplished athletes amongst the Special Olympics. Wayne has many medals in bowling, including a Silver Medalist at the Provincial Special Olympics; while Adelle and Anny are competitive swimmers, with many medals as well. All three also play on the CLNG Floor hockey

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team. This team meets every Thursday night at South Branch elementary school and hope to one-day play in the Special Olympics. New players are welcome. For more information contact the office at 613-258-7177. Both the Richer and the Bourguignon families moved to Kemptville and have been welcomed into the Community Living family. Thanks to CLNG, through the many services they offer, the quality of life for families is wonderful. Our families, especially our young adults receiving supports, enjoy inclusion in the community.

On a beautiful Tuesday afternoon, the St. Michael Mustangs battled the Gananoque Trojans in LGSSAA baseball action and cruised to a 22-1 victory. After dropping the first game of the season 9-6 to the St. Mary Crusaders, the Mustang bats came alive to even their season record to 1 win and 1 loss. Tyler Manderson led the Mustangs on the mound with a complete game one hitter. Mark Yull led the offence going 2 for 3 with a triple and 4 RBIs. The Mustangs take on the South Grenville Giants at South Gower park on Thursday at 12 noon, followed by a game Tuesday at home versus the BCI Red Rams.

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