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Organizers and volunteers gathered in front of the Community Hall to celebrate another successful Bishop’s Mills Community Day A few hundred visitors descended on the quiet little village of Bishop’s Mills on Saturday, May 20, to take in this year’s Community Day activities. The bright sunshine was conducive for serious bargain hunting at the many yard sales in the village and surrounding area. The Women’s Institute bake sale was again a big hit with some items still

warm from the oven. The Tweedsmuir local history collection, a mock-up of the original Bishop’s mills, and a display of photos of by-gone days were on display in the Community Hall in honour of Canada’s 150 celebration. The silent auction and the United Church craft sale and luncheon counter continued to be popular stops. This year, gardeners were treated to an

impressive selection of perennials on sale as a fundraiser for the Community Hall and UNICEF. It was also heartwarming to see a number of former residents returning to the village to reconnect with old friends and neighbours and to catch up on local news. The annual day is a community building and fundraiser event organized by the Bishop’s Mills Commu-

nity Association, the Bishop’s Mills Women’s Institute, and the St. Andrew’s United Church. Organizers would like to thank everyone who helped make this year’s day such a success, including all those who contributed baking for the bake sale, who donated items for the silent auction and craft sale, and who volunteered at the Community Hall and Church Hall.

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the newest trail is being constructed, heading north along 44. There is also the rail trail that runs through Kemptville and heads south to Beddell Rd. This sort of development shows foresight on the part of the municipality as cycling is recognized as a growing social trend. It is a force that is changing attitudes, behaviour and expectations as people look increasingly to healthy lifestyle options. For example, real estate listings now post a Walking Score as more people are seeking a living space that extends beyond the property line. We are not leading the charge on this front, but efforts are being made not to be left behind. This is a good thing. North Grenville has so

submitted by Marc Nadeau The things you find when you go looking. In my search for information on cycling in North Grenville, I learned that there is an official Cycle Ontario bike tour between Kemptville and Jasper – just follow the Rideau! Some people would be home for lunch after a tour like that, but many of us have some work to do before we are ready for such a challenge. In this quest for information, it was discovered that the municipality has an Active Transportation Advisory Committee. As the name implies, it promotes walking and biking trail development and use in North Grenville. The evidence of its work lies just outside the Municipal Centre where

many assets for cycling that many do not recognize nor take advantage of. We have excellent roads, beautiful countryside, easy topography and welcoming residents. Are we on the map as a community that is bicycle friendly? That answer would have to come from outsiders who know the roads and feel the sense of acceptance while on two wheels. Other municipalities are recognizing this ‘soft asset’ that keeps people coming back, or even better, keeps them there. As one of the satellite towns that rings Ottawa, we would be well advised to build a good bike horn and blow it. There is an upcoming event that will give cyclists the opportunity to put

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May 27 is Jumpstart BBQ Day. We hope you will consider helping your local Chapter. Each year we do what we can with the funds we are allotted and the partnerships that continue to help. The Canadian Tire Jumpstart program saw a need 12 years ago. The store owners had brought up the fact that many youth could not join clubs, lack of funding left them out as parents could not afford the costs. Since the inception of Jumpstart, over 1.4 million kids have been helped, and more apply each year. Local chapters are given basic budgets twice a year and can also apply for matching funds that they manage to raise in April and May. During the month of May leading up to Jumpstart day, residents can help by hosting a School Toonie Day, Jumpstart Birthday Party, Community Barbecue, Weekend car washes, a Garage sale or Wear a Tshirt to work day. Be creative; every dollar counts. Give a

child a lifetime of memories. Every dollar raised will be matched by Canadian Tire. Donations can be dropped off during BBQs or given to Claire Larabie, Chapter Chair, who in turn lists all donors and forwards the request for matching funds. Who we fund is simple: Kids who need to be part of something, kids who want to learn a sport or activity, kids who have a disability. Some of these children just need a little extra financial help and that is where Jumpstart, Local Chapters and community partners come together to provide funding. We count on community partners: Residents, Schools, Businesses, Rotary, Lions, Kinsmen, Knights of Columbus, Legion 212 and many others in our surrounding area. The Kemptville chapter covers a vast area and each year more families apply. Jumpstart knows that physical activity isn’t just about soccer fields, ice rinks,

karate mats and baseball diamonds. The list is long (more than 70 activities!) and every kid can find something they would like to do for the love of play. A variety of sports, dancing, swimming, martial arts and community programs are on the list. Even Girl Guides and YMCA memberships can be funded by Jumpstart. We also have special needs funding for children with a disability. Depending on our budget, we can provide up to $300 twice a year per child. The local Chapter will be having a BBQ at the Kemptville Canadian Tire Store 10:30 am to 4 pm, sponsored by Frank Hoffman, Claire Larabie and Donors. Adding your dollars to the fund ensures that every child has a chance to dream. Sign up todayaskmeone@sympatico.ca I hope you will consider helping your local Chapter. You can make a difference with your support.

Peddle Power to cycling in North Grenville. On Sunday, June 11, the fourth Annual Bike Rodeo will be held in Oxford Mills. This is a family event that emphasizes bicycle safety, skills development, fun and exercise. In the coming weeks, more details will be provided about that event. Everyone is welcome to come and visit the event, pass through on a tour, meet other enthusiasts or just be counted. It is time for the public to catch up to the municipality’s efforts. Some day, more of us will be able to do the Kemptville/Jasper circuit and boast of the time it took to ride it. Please put June 11 on the calendar and see you at Maplewood park in Oxford Mills.

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The Kemptville Wildcats Major 2 team finally got to play their first game on May 18. Pictured here, #22- John Collins, a 3 year veteran of the Wildcats, scored a huge grand slam against the Winchester blue team. It was a back and forth battle all game, but in the end Winchester took the win with a final score of 14-13. As teams get into the thick of the season, talk about tournaments is just beginning. The boys will host June 2-4 at Riverside Park, and the girls June 9-11. Come out and cheer on your Wildcats! This season we are fundraising for a second, lighter weight pitching mound to save our coaches' backs; if you are able to spare some time on a tournament weekend to sell items at a canteen or help at a raffle table, please email secretarykemptvillewildcats@gmail.com. Thank you in advance, we cannot run these events successfully without the help of volunteers like YOU!

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Grand Master, John C. Green has asked Ontario’s Lodges to open their doors to the public on Saturday, June 3, 2017. In this way we would hope to have an opportunity to show where we meet and the interesting furnishings of a Masonic Lodge. Each part of the contents of the Lodge room are used in our rituals. The entry door is referred to as the “West” and is occupied by the Senior Warden. The opposite end is “East” and is occupied by the Worshipful Master. On the left, “North’” we have the Chaplain and on the right, “South,” the Junior Warden. A second door in the east is reserved for receiving the candidates for our degrees. The centre of a Lodge room contains the Altar (which holds the Volume of the Sacred Law, Square and Compasses), kneeling stool or cushion and three large candlesticks and candles. At the four corners of the room are four hanging tassels to remind all Masons of the

The teen years can be stressful for both kids and their parents. Does your child worry about exams? Are they anxious about moving on to post-secondary school? A Career? Does your teen have trouble bouncing back after a disappointment? Relationship challenges? How do you help your children move forward, to give them the support and guidance in times of great change and adversity? Like many parents, you’re looking for proven suggestions. We can help! NGDHS Parent Council presents a free workshop on student mental wellness that features a keynote address by Dr. Phil Ritchie, a CHEO psychologist who specializes in mood and anxiety disorders, urgent care, disaster response and supporting parents. Dr. Ritchie is also one of the online columnists for CHEO’s “I’m Glad you Asked”, an educational forum to discuss general mental health questions and issues. Joining in the discussion will be Dr. Alison Inglis, Chief Psychologist and Mental Health Lead with the UCDSB. She will be there to answer questions particularly relevant to mental wellness within our schools. Bring your questions and concerns. We'll discuss how to cope with the stresses of raising and being a teenager; how to communicate, how to resolve conflict, and how to thrive during what can be some very difficult years. Please join us May 29 at the NG District High School, 2605 Concession Road at 7 pm. Refreshments will be served. All interested members of the community welcome.

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ous $3000 donation from the BBQ. The Kemptville Christian Reformed Church were the hosts for the event and had in excess of 200 people come out for a delicious chicken dinner where each half chicken dinner could’ve fed two people. People were able to eat at the church or get dinner to go. Karen herself is $4000 short of her own personal fundraising goal, but is hopeful that she can make it in time for her flight to Vancouver on June 23. The ride itself starts in Vancouver on June 26 and ends on August 31 in Halifax, with a flight home to Ottawa on September 1. Karen’s son Seth (14) and daughter Eve (12) will be riding with their mother all of the way to Ottawa. At that point, on August 13, a friend will be joining Karen for the rest of the journey to Halifax. There’ll be a total of 135 riders participating in the ride with 52 of them doing the whole trip. The youngest rider will be Eve at 12 and the oldest will be 81. If you’d like to donate to Karen’s trip, you can email dragonflycustomphotobooks@gmail.com or follow this link https://my.seatosea. org/Donate and click on ‘donate to a fundraiser’ and enter Karen’s name. If you want to donate to the team, go to the same link and click on ‘donate to a team’ and enter the team name ‘Exselldragonflys’.

Front row, L-R: Karen, Caleb, Jaden, Glen. Back row, L-R: Eve, Seth, Adah. The riders are wearing black t-shirts. by Deron Johnston Back on February 1, you heard about Karen Luimes and her two kids who were cycling across Canada as part of a team to raise money and awareness for poverty related issues. Karen’s been working hard training and fundraising, so we thought we’d update you on howshe and her team are doing.

The training part has been challenging as it’s not always easy as a family of seven to coordinate time to train. Karen said they are probably averaging 35 km per day, with some days over 100 km, and some days they simply aren’t able to get on the road. The three riders recently got new bikes, which was a big help for their coming life on the road. Karen explained that

sometimes parts are difficult to find for older bikes, so new bikes were a good investment because if repairs are needed, parts are much easier to find. The team called “Exselldragonflys” is currently $6000 short of their team goal, which includes the proceeds from the Albert Dyk’s Memorial BBQ that was held on May 13. The team was on the receiving end of a gener-

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Last year, the Kemptville Youth Centre (KYC) lost its leader and architect to a better career opportunity. Former Executive Director Robin Heald was a visionary, who left KYC in a much better financial, organizational and strategic position than when she walked in the door that first day. One of her decisions in particular seems to be having a major impact on KYC. That decision was the hiring of programming coordinator Bridget Manahan. If you walk in the door of KYC today and look around, you’ll see youth talking, laughing, playing, using the computers or doing some other kind of supervised activity. If you walked into KYC last year at this time, you would notice an immediate difference, there are more youth now coming to KYC. Since last year,

there’s been no significant difference in programming or any other obvious reason for the increase in attendance. The only common factor from last year to this year is Bridget. For anyone who has spent any amount of time with Bridget, you’ll quickly come to understand why she is so good at what she does. Her ability to communicate effectively with youth on their level, while still retaining their respect, is impressive and appears to come naturally. Her compassion, commitment to youth and work ethic have helped to create a welcoming and structured environment that youth seem to be attracted to. Too often when we think of community leaders, we think of people over 40 or older. Young people get overlooked because they’re perceived as not having enough experience, or they haven’t developed the right skills

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yet or haven’t “paid their dues”. Learning to recognize potential leaders (no matter what their age), is a very important factor for successful companies, organizations and communities. Succession planning is an essential survival skill that will help to ensure the future of any group. Bridget Manahan is a leader. There’s only one Bridget Manahan. She’s unique, wonderful and exactly the type of young leader that we need. There are other young leaders in our community too, who if recognized and supported, could become leaders of North Grenville and not just in 30 plus years from now. In Bridget, I see an excellent founding member of a North Grenville Youth Council that could be one part of helping to cultivate young leaders. You probably know a young leader too. Why not secure this precious resource instead

Economic development can be defined as “efforts that seek to improve the economic wellbeing and quality of life for a community through the attraction of investment and the creation and/or retention of jobs that increase the incomes of residents and the tax revenues of the municipality”. The Municipality of North Grenville has an Economic Development (Eco Dev) department that is part of the larger Planning and Development department. At the recent North Grenville Economic Development Breakfast, judging by the presentations, it sounded of telling them that there’s nothing here for them and watching them walk away? Would we let someone else take our water from us without a fight? It’s time to start fighting to secure our most precious resource.

Local food survey results May 2017 by Deron Johnston Recently, the North Grenville Times posted an online survey on local food. We wanted to know: if you buy it, where you buy it, why you buy it, what you buy and how important it is to you to buy it. The survey ran for two weeks and 213 people answered the six multiple choice questions. Each question allowed people to make an additional choice or leave a comment or both. Question #1 asked: “What does ‘local food’ mean to you in terms of distance?” Respondents could make only one choice including making a comment or an additional choice. The results were: 8.92% of people chose “Anything grown/made in North Grenville.”, 17.84%

chose “Anything grown/ made in Leeds and Grenville.”, 28.64% chose “Anything grown/made within two hours drive of where you live.”, 26.29% chose “Anything grown/made in Eastern Ontario.”, 11.74% chose “Anything grown/made in Ontario.” and 6.57% chose to make an additional choice or comment. The majority of comments stated a preference for within an hour’s travel or some variation of this (within Leeds Grenville/North Grenville etc.). Question #2 asked: “How important is it to you to buy locally grown/made food?” People could make only one choice including making a comment. The results were: 7.98% of people chose “Absolutely essential.”, 48.83%

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made and the ingredients.”, 53.77% chose “I like knowing who’s growing/making my food.”, 47.17% chose “It’s more environmentally responsible.”, 0.47% chose “I don’t buy local food.” and 7.08% chose to comment or gave an additional reason. Among the comments and reasons, a number of them were along the theme of being supportive of local farmers, farms, local business and the community. Question #4 asked: “Why do you think that some people might NOT buy local food?” with people able to choose multiple options including making a comment or giving an additional reason. The results were: 83.1% of people chose “They think it’s more expensive.” as one of their reasons, 36.15% chose “They’re not sure where to buy it.” as one of their reasons, 70.89% chose “It’s not sold where they normally buy food (inconvenient – means an extra trip or more driving), 24.41% chose “They’re not exactly sure what is local and what isn’t.”, 41.31% chose “They don’t know about the range of local food products that are available.”,

chose “Very important.”, 38.03% chose “Somewhat important.”, 2.82% chose “Not important.”, 0% chose “I don’t buy local food.” And 2.35% chose to leave a comment. The comments all pointed to pricing as a factor when making the choice to buy local food. Question #3 asked: “Why do you buy local food?” Respondents could choose multiple options including making a comment or giving an additional reason. The results were: 72.64% of people chose “It’s fresher.” as one of their reasons, 47.64% chose “It tastes better.” as one of their reasons, 89.15% chose “I’m supporting local business.” as one of their reasons, 52.83% chose “I feel more secure about how it’s grown/

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like the department was getting positive results from its efforts. Therefore, when Phil Gerrard, the Director of Planning and Development, announced publicly on April 12 that the Eco Dev department would be going through a programming review, it raised a few eyebrows. Gerrard said that he anticipated that the review would take 90120 days to complete (projected May 1 to August 18) and that it would be an internal review conducted by the two Eco Dev staff members. He also stressed that this was a programming review, not a review of the department itself. The announcement was made to the Economic Development Advisory Committee (who advise Council on matters of economic development) at their bi-monthly meeting. The reason for the raised eyebrows was because of the suddenness of the announcement and because of the curious timing (why now?). Adding to the concern was learning of the cancellation of the next Economic Development Advisory Committee (EDAC) meeting in June. The meeting for mid August is also in jeopardy as the review is expected to last until just a few days after that meeting is scheduled. There’s still a chance that the meetings could take place, but the Eco Dev staff would not be available to set the agenda, provide reports and updates or to take the minutes of the meeting. It would be up to the members of the committee to perform those functions themselves. If the committee was willing, Phil said that it would be

no problem to have those meetings. The timing of the review is interesting because late spring and summer (the timeframe covered by the review) can be the busiest times of the year for businesses in tourism, retail, restaurants and the construction industry. Though the Eco Dev department doesn’t necessarily support all of these areas directly, there are current programs like the Eco Dev Marketing Plan, Downtown Business Attraction Strategy (BAS) and the Community Improvement Plan (CIP) Grant Program that could potentially be affected. Phil stated that the CIP is a priority and is ‘business as usual’ for that specific program, but the other two will be on a “fight fires as they happen” basis. There’s also the Pop Up Shop program that the Old Town Kemptville BIA is trying to launch this summer. The project is BIA-driven, but would probably need support from Eco Dev staff. Part of the reason for the review is the desire to assess what programs (past and present) were working and what ones weren’t/didn’t (including the EDAC). There has never been a review of the programming of Eco Dev since its creation in 2010. The Municipality thought that the timing was right and wanted to be sure that the limited resources that are being spent on Eco Dev are producing positive results. On the outside, it appears that there are positive results, but I guess we’ll find out more in the fall.

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by Hilary Thomson The Grenville County OPP, along with Victim Services of Leeds and Grenville and Kemptville and District Home support, will be putting on a seminar next month about elder abuse. Elder abuse is defined by the World Health Organization as, “a single, or repeated act, or lack of appropriate action, occurring within any relationship where there is an expectation of trust which causes harm or distress to an older person.” It often occurs where there is an imbalance of power and can take the form of financial, physical or emotional abuse. According to Elder Abuse Canada, there are 40,000 to 200,000 seniors living in Ontario who have experienced some sort of elder abuse. “It is usually family members who abuse seniors,” says Amanda Fraser, the program coordinator for Victim Services of Leeds and Grenville. “It is a serious and growing problem that needs to be addressed by the community.” According to census data, the number of adults over the age of 65 in Ontario is expected to double by 2036. If this issue is not addressed, it is estimated that 84,000 to 420,000 seniors could be affected in the future. The purpose of the seminar is to educate seniors and the people who support them about elder abuse, how to spot it and what to do about it. “We want to make seniors aware of the tools that are out there for them,” Amanda says. Amanda stressed it is also important to reach out to local organizations and businesses that deal with the elderly on a regular basis (banks, hairdressers etc.) so they can recognize the red flags. “People are starting the recognize it. But we need to push it even further.” The seminar will take place on June 15 from 9:30 am-3 pm at the North Grenville Municipal Centre. Lunch will be provided and there will be several presentations on topics like ageism, elder abuse in the criminal justice system and theft, fraud and scams. “It’s a nice way to teach them how to recognize the signs,” Amanda added. “We want to make an already vulnerable population less vulnerable.” To register or arrange for transportation to and from the seminar, call Amanda at 613-925-0155 or email amanda@vslg.ca.

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It has been a long winter and it is now time to start work in earnest to establish the first off leash dog park in North Grenville to be opened this Fall. A much-needed parking area was established last Fall to service both the dog park and the Ferguson Forest Education and Activity Centre. The park was also seeded last Fall, and the seed is germinating quite nicely. Once the ground is dry enough for equipment, more seed will be added. In late winter, the forested area of the park was cleared of dead and fallen trees to make it safe for humans and dogs. Once the larger pieces of fallen wood are removed, the remainder will be mulched for use on the forest floor. Two hundred and fifty posts have been purchased for the perimeter fencing, and 750 meters of fencing has been

ordered. It was hoped to start the fencing by now, but with the wet weather, the fencing has been delayed until mid-June. Volunteers will be needed to help with this work. If you can spare some time, please contact Carl Doucette at ca.doucette@cogeco.ca. All assistance is welcomed. Mark your calendars for our next event on Saturday, 3 June from 11 am until 3 pm. Thanks to the generosity and support of Frank Hoffman, we will be holding our second annual barbecue and car wash at Canadian Tire, Kemptville with burgers and sausages and all the fixings provided by B&H, Your Community Grocer. All money raised will be used to help fund the fencing of the five-acre property. The Corporation is in the midst of a sponsorship drive. Sponsorship packages

are now being delivered to local businesses. Individuals can also be sponsors by contacting the Corporation at northgrenvilledogparks@ gmail.com to receive a sponsorship package. There will be a kiosk at the barbecue on June 3, with information on sponsorships. In-kind sponsorships will also be welcomed. Opportunities also exist to sponsor items for the dog park such as a permanent gazebo and benches, to name just a few. Donations are always welcome! There are four sponsorship levels ranging from $500 to $2000. Here are some of the benefits of sponsorship: An initial press release in the local newspapers and on Juice FM. Recognition with a plaque on the Ferguson Forest Dog Park sign to be erected on site. Company logo on all

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people unhappy that honey was included in the “prepared food” choice. Question #6 asked: “Which of the following are your favourite sources for local food?” with people being able to choose multiple options including making a comment or offering another choice. The results were: 81.69% chose “B&H grocery store in Kemptville.” as one of their choices, 21.13% chose “Heather’s Healthy Harvest food store in Kemptville.” as one of their choices, 18.78% chose “Nature’s Way food store in Kemptville.” as one of their options, 73.24% chose “Kemptville Farmers’ Market.”, 40.38% chose “Farmgate/roadside stands.”, and 25.35% commented or gave an additional option. A number of responses indicated that people grow their own produce, while some people get local food through the Two Rivers Food Hub,

some visit other farmers’ markets and a few mentioned Jonsson’s Your Independent Grocer. Thank you to those who contributed to the survey as your input was very helpful. You’ve indicated that there are some gaps in information that have arisen around local food. Subjects like a general lack of public awareness for some people about local food, a lack of education about different aspects of local food and specific concerns over the perception that local food is prohibitively expensive. These are great subjects that we’ll discuss in the coming weeks in the North Grenville Times and online at www. ngtimes.ca.

Question #5 asked: “What types of local food do you buy regularly?” with respondents being able to choose multiple options including making a comment or offering another choice. The results were: 75.12% of people chose “Local meats and proteins (eggs, sausages, beef, pork, poultry etc.) as one of their choices, 88.73% chose “Local produce.” as one of their choices, 66.67% chose “Locally baked goods.” as one of their choices, 55.87% chose “Locally made prepared foods (honey, pickles, salsa, cheese, yogurt, jams etc.)”, 37.09% chose “Locally grown/made foods that are found at food service establishments (restaurants, cafes, coffee shops etc.)”, 0.47% chose “I don’t buy local food.” and 6.57% commented or gave an additional choice. The comments were widely varied with a few May 24, 2017

promotional material from NGDP Inc. Company logo on website (under construction). Automatic membership to NGDP Inc. ($25 value that includes voting rights at the AGM, the newsletter, admission to talks and information sessions, and more) The money from sponsorships is critical to the development of the dog park. The Municipality approved the establishment of the Park and the leasing of the land from the Ferguson Forest Centre Corporation; however, they are not able to provide funding. The Corporation must, therefore, raise all funding for the Park. We envision the dog park as a safe place for dogs to run, socialize, and play; and for people that love dogs to gather. Currently there are no

UPDATE UPCOMING MEETINGS COUNCIL Monday, June 12 at 6:30 pm in the Council Chambers at the Municipal Centre. COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE Monday, June 5 at 6:30 pm in the Council Chambers at the Municipal Centre. COMMITTEE MEETINGS Active Transportation Advisory Committee – Wednesday, May 31 at 9:30 am at the Municipal Centre.

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 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.

2017 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. New in 2017, the entire application and renewal process is available online at www.northgrenville.ca. The online process also allows you to receive direct notification of special conditions such as fire bans and fire risk level. Burn permits are also still available at the Municipal Office or at the Fire Hall at 259 County Rd. 44 and the fee is still $15. Please check conditions prior to burning by calling 613-706-1770. 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

I would be remiss if I did not also thank the Ferguson Forest Center Corporation and the Ferguson Tree Nursery for their ongoing support. Carl Doucette, President NG Dog Parks Inc.

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CIBC supports community cause with BBQ CIBC hosted a BBQ on Wednesday, May 17 from 11 am - 1 pm will all donations given to the Kemptville Historical Society. Melissa Button flipped the burgers and rolled the dogs off the BBQ, with Michelle Sheppard overseeing the delivery process as Branch Manager on hand to fill in the voids. Music was supplied by Scott Veinotte of "Furious GORD" band.

Sugold Jewellers celebrated their 29th year

“In 1988 when I first opened the doors, I had no idea what it would be like. I had no business plan, but knew that I loved sales and jewellery. I have grown the business into custom made jewellery, jewellery and watch repairs, engraving, unique giftware and corporate gifts. The journey so far has been wonderful, unpredictable, heartbreaking and exciting. I was a single Mom with two busy children and did everything I could to make sure they had a good life. I spent 22 years in Prescott, then moved to Kemptville. Kemptville has welcomed me with open arms and the support that I have received has been overwhelming. THANK YOU KEMPTVILLE!” Su Ouellette

Mike Koeniger (retired employee), Melissa Button, Stephen Bent, Tish Boyle, Logan Mahoney and Sue Blaine (retired employee). Some got in the spirit of the anniversary.

Many thanks to everyone who donated their time, purchased tickets, and financially supported KDHSI’s programs and services. You have made such a difference in your community! Activity Room Renovation Campaign $35,000 goal reached! Diamond Sponsors The Heppell Fund Don & Jean Knapp Kemptville Retirement Living Platinum Sponsors Kemptville Lions Club Bev Checchini Grenville Mutual Insurance Company Gold Sponsors Ed & Marj Chajkowski Lorne & Susan Smith David & Sharon Plant Colin McHenry & LaDonna Bodnarchuk Robert Noseworthy (Westerra Homes) Silver Sponsors Matt & Trish Felker Fran Thompson Elaine Pratt Marg Carlson Pat Babin, Ph.D. Gordon Schoenfeldt Bill & Marion White Ken & Sylvia Armstrong North Grenville Duplicate Bridge Club Ian Gursby

Silver Sponsors continued Sarah Smith Mel Benton & Jean Gallacher Ross & Joanne Lincoln Helen MacKenzie Ross & Helen Phillips Jim & Joan Scharf Rudy Finzel & Sylvia Vezina Craig Calvert & Evelyn Surrey Bev Nye Murray & Hazel Detweiler Bronze Sponsors Tracy Smith Don Messenger Jack & Fay O’Reilly Carolyn Benton Bonnie Barkley Carol Friesen James Durant & Kathryn Dowdall-Durant Bill & Gayle Holmes Jennifer Graham Carol Tutte Myrtle McGee Henk & Carol Wiersma Margo Groenke

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1st Annual Big Band Dance Fundraiser April 8, 2017 $8,470 raised! Master of Ceremonies David Shanahan Big Band Sponsors Grenville Mutual Insurance Company Tallman Truck Centre Food Sponsors Erick LePors, Dial-a-Chef O’Farrell Financial Services Table Sponsors Equinelle Pharmasave Good Night Bed Company Grenville Accounting Services, David Peer Jansen Law Kemptville Lions Club Kemptville Retirement Living North Grenville Times Patterson Hadden & Brown Insurance Brokers Sheppard & Associates Ltd. Westerra Homes Décor Sponsor Intricate Interlock General Sponsors Tad & Anna Czarnecki Greg & Lillian Leonard Jon Wiersma

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(NC) A recent survey found that over two-thirds of Ontarians did not know that, to legally build a new home in the province, a builder must first be registered with Tarion. If not registered, the builder is operating illegally. Using a registered builder provides new home buyers with a host of protections and peace of mind for one of life's biggest investments. Here are five good reasons to use a registered builder to construct your home: When you use a registered builder, it means they have met the necessary technical requirements to build a home that meets Ontario's Building Code. A registered builder must also meet financial tests to maintain their registration. This means they must have sufficient financial resources to build and sell homes.

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A registered builder must follow occupational health and safety laws on the construction site, relieving the purchaser of any liability should an accident occur during construction. A registered builder is required to finish the home according to the terms in the Agreement of Purchase and Sale, and to provide the statutory warranty that all new home buyers are entitled to in Ontario. A registered builder will inform the buyer of their rights and responsibilities under the Ontario new home warranty program. The program consists of a package of warranties that provide significant protections to consumers, including water penetration through the basement or foundation walls; defects in the electrical, plumbing and heating systems; and major structural damage.

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Invest in smart home renovations (NC) Summer is the perfect time to refresh the look of your home with strategic upgrades that improve your family's daily living experience and offer the best return on investment if you eventually decide to sell.

The Stove Store For over 45 years, The Stove Store has strived to provide a high level of professional in-home services to ensure endless enjoyment and trouble free operation of all your heating, cooling and outdoor fireplaces products and equipment. Whether you are interested in a new fireplace, stove, replacement parts, an in-home service call, inspection or just some general advice, The Stove Store staff is available to assist you. The Stove Store is a full service company. Our on-staff licensed technicians service all brands of gas, propane, wood, pellet, oil, electric fireplaces, stoves, inserts, BBQ’s, furnaces, air conditioners, geothermal heat pumps and more. Fill your outdoor living space with the warmth and flickering glow of a Napoleon Outdoor Fireplace. Enjoy a beautiful flickering fire and fresh air year round while enjoying luxury and beauty. Next to a fireplace is the best place to be when sharing stories and spending time with family. Extend the life of your patio and outdoor living space by adding a great outdoor heating product. Whether you install an outdoor wood or gas fireplace, you can enjoy those chilly evenings outdoors.

Make sure to focus your efforts beyond cosmetic upgrades to truly increase the value of your home and maximize its potential. After a renovation, your home should be more comfortable, create a healthier indoor environment, and provide you with energy-savings and lower utility bills. Aim for achieving spaces that are designed for you now and in the future. Here are some projects that designers and realtors agree give you the best bang for your buck: Room-brightening skylights. We spend 90 per cent of our time indoors, where the air quality is about five to 10 times worse than outside. Lack of daylight may cause sleep disturbances, stress, fatigue and depression, while a lack of fresh air hampers learning and work capabilities and causes allergies. You can open up your home and fill it with picturesque views, more daylight and fresh air with a Velux programmable skylight that works to create a healthier living environment for your family. Skylights also deliver two times the amount of daylight as vertical windows, greatly reducing the need for artificial light and lowering electricity costs. Fabulous kitchens. Your kitchen is the heart of your home and one of the most high-traffic and popular areas. Make sure the space works for you with high-performance finishes that stand up to messes and require little maintenance. When it comes to appliances, energy-efficient ones are often more attractive, reduce your hydro bills, and are better for the environment. You can even DIY cabinetry improvements with a fresh coat of paint and updated hardware fixtures.

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Entryway enhancements. A great first impression is priceless, and your home's exterior is even more important in the summer months. Create a home that's welcomes both you and guests right from the curb with a new front door or garage door, which both do wonders for resale value. Steel is the easiest to maintain, and is often considered a safer option to protect against fire and break-ins. Add some landscaping and greenery for the perfect finishing touches. Space-increasing attic and loft conversions. Bump up the square footage in your home with a bedroom, playroom or office addition in this previously unused space. Just remember that costs can add up quickly, so be careful to plan and budget ahead of time for floor strengthening, stair access, and adding a window or skylight instead of a dormer. When decorating, opt for creative solutions that make the most of small spaces, like built-ins and Scandinavian-inspired low furniture.

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(NC) Outdoor renovation projects are a major trend during the summer across the country. But whether you're upgrading your home or cottage, remember to make safety your number one priority.

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If you're planning to build a new balcony, deck, swimming pool or other permanent structure on your property, look for electricity infrastructure that may be close by and plan accordingly. Electricity infrastructure can include overhead or underground wires and pad mount transformers. All power lines have setback restrictions that identify how closely you can safely build near them. Not following these restrictions can result in danger to you, your contractor or power line workers in the future. You can find the specific requirements for setbacks and minimum clearances for building near power lines in safety regulations like the Ontario Electrical Safety Code, the Ontario Building Code and Hydro One Distribution Standards. When submitting a building plan to your local municipality for approval, be sure to include the locations of overhead power lines on or close to your property; any buildings, overhangs, swimming pools, antennas, flag poles or any other permanent above-ground structures in proximity to power lines; and any padmount transformers or underground cables. Remember to always call Ontario One Call at 1-800-400-2255 before you dig. Find more information on building near power lines at www.hydroone.com.

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ART, JAZZ & the GARDEN 2017

Celebrating Canada’s Garden Days, the Ramble is pleased to announce that Saturday, June 17 will be ART, JAZZ & the GARDEN from noon to 5 pm. Music will be provided by Red Jazz, and members of the MAG Artists (Merrickville Artists Guild), and several other guest artists will be in the garden displaying and selling their art. Free AdmissionAll are welcome...please come and help us celebrate Garden Days and the creativity of more than 20 artists. Rideau Woodland Ramble was designated a Canada 150 Garden Experience in March of this year. This is a good chance to experience the gardens at the height of their summer glory. This garden centre and display garden, named Destination Garden Centre of Canada in 2015, is open to the public at 7210 Burritt’s Rapids Road, County Rd 23, and is situated on 7 acres of picturesque woodland. Its mission is to capture the imagination of gardeners and plant collectors. The Ramble is open mid-April to November daily from 9 am – 5 pm.

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Kemptville Windows & Kitchens: Custom Designs in North Grenville Make your home your own with creative yet practical design options from Kemptville Windows & Kitchens. Whether you’re creating your dream kitchen or upgrading to improve resale value, our experienced contractors can make the process an effortless and enjoyable experience. We proudly serve Kemptville and surrounding areas, from south and west Ottawa to Prescott and Winchester. Custom Kitchens The kitchen is the heart of the house. Investing in upgraded cabinets and countertops can make spending time in it more pleasurable—and it can also increase your property value. Kemptville Windows & Kitchens can help you create your dream kitchen with beautifully crafted cabinetry and durable, stylish countertops to set off any décor scheme. Update Your Bathroom with a Custom Vanity Kemptville Windows & Kitchens designs and installs custom-made bathroom cabinets to suit your space, from lavish en-suites to tiny powder rooms. Bathroom vanities are a simple way to add a stylish focal point while also helping you stay organized. We have several bathroom cabinets on display along with a large selection of quartz, granite, laminate and Corian® countertops. We also offer a variety of handles, knobs and other bathroom hardware.

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Top gardening trends for 2017 (NC) With warm weather on its way, there's never been a better time to start planning your garden. To help you get started this season, we asked Frank Ferragine, aka Frankie Flowers, for his thoughts on top gardening trends this year. Big pops of colour. Last year we saw some contrast with loud hues married to more muted, pastel tones, but this year is all about bright colours. Calibrachoas will be this year's showstoppers with brilliant purples and beaming yellows. Not only do they require little maintenance, but they'll last from spring until first frost with masses of cascading branches full of petunia-like flowers. Expect to see a rainbow of vibrant impatiens with brighter reds, pinks and oranges in hanging baskets across the country. Urban planting. This year, condo and apartment dwellers aren't likely to miss out on the gardening fun. “Urban gardening is going to be bigger than ever,” says Frankie. “Hanging baskets will be popular spring purchases and many gardeners are already excited about the wide selection of colourful pots from brands like President's Choice to make a statement in their yards or on their balconies.” Tough meets tender. A great way to keep your garden looking lush throughout the year is by mixing tough plants with tender ones. While softer, less hardy varieties like peonies, salvia and verbena look lovely, it's a good idea to intermingle them with lower-maintenance resilient varieties like echinacea, roses and succulents that will keep your garden full in spite of harsher, dryer conditions. Climate-consciousness. Canada is huge and our climate is varied, therefore it stands to reason that a plant that grows well in Victoria may not fare so well in Winnipeg. Plant tags contain key information on plant hardiness zones and what type of plant will do best in specific zones or regions. Still, Frankie shares that “Canadians are more informed than ever about the role our climate can play in growing a successful garden.”

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You adore your love seat, but it just does not work in your home anymore. Whether the fabric is worn and torn or the style does not match your new design, sometimes re-upholstering is all it takes to save the furniture you love.

Patriotic plants. Red and white plants are already gaining a lot of attention in the gardening world. “Without a doubt, this year's hottest flower is the Canadian Shield Rose,” says Frankie. Made in Canada, this choice is a perfect way to celebrate our country's 150th birthday. Named as 2017's Flower of the Year by Canada Blooms, this flower is able to survive our rigorous winters from coast to coast. It's the perfect way to celebrate Canada in your garden this summer.

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Top summer home improvement tips (NC) Summer is one of the best times to focus on outdoor home improvement projects that deliver the greatest return on your investment. “While there are many renovation options available to homeowners, not all are created equal,” explains Brad Johnstone, broker of record for the Royal LePage Niagara Real Estate Centre. “Some improvements help bolster your property's resale value more than others, so before you invest your time and money, be sure the project will pay off in the long run.” In order to receive the best bang for your buck, Johnstone recommends these outdoor improvement tips: 1. Build a deck or patio. A new deck or patio is a great way to add a focal point to any backyard. Not only do these structures add to a property's visual appeal, but they also provide homeowners with the means to enjoy their outdoor living space to the fullest. During the summer months, a patio is a great place to entertain guests, barbecue, and enjoy leisure time with friends and family. Whatever your motivation, a deck or patio will encourage you to get out and enjoy the summer, all while adding a healthy amount to your property's bottom line. 2. Install a sprinkler system. On average, homeowners use 50 per cent more water than necessary on their lawns, adding to their monthly bills and causing their grounds to flood. Automatic lawn sprinklers are an easy way to avoid this as they are designed with busy lifestyles in mind. Although installation can be costly, you may save money in the long run. 3. Landscape your yard. Landscaping is one of the best ways to add visual interest to your outdoor living space for a relatively small fee. Whether you choose to garden or install a built-in fixture like a pond, beautifying your backyard is a great way to create an attractive and serene environment that builds your home's equity.

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Make the right choice for your fence project (NC) Whether you are looking to create your own private oasis, or add more security and safety to your home, a proper fence can make a world of difference. But the type of fence you choose will ultimately stem from how you use your yard. “The challenge comes in finding something that is both functional and aesthetically pleasing,” explains Todlynn MacPherson, who is with Royal LePage Truro Real Estate. MacPherson recommends reviewing these three scenarios to determine your fencing needs: 1. Privacy. If you are looking to create more privacy for your home, solid wood fences are a good option. Most fences built for privacy stand about six feet high. They are available in varieties of wood types, with cedar and spruce being the most popular. Lattice-tops can add aesthetic appeal, and a myriad of building designs are available. Ask your local building centre for wood fence and gate design ideas or research online. 2. Safety. For backyards with pools, a fence with limited horizontal rails is recommended. This will ward off trespassers from using the fence as a ladder to get into the pool area. Having a gate with a spring latch is a bylaw requirement in most municipalities. Black aluminum fencing is typically produced with vertical spindles – often emulating wrought iron design – and provides good sight lines for pool areas.

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3. Security. Keeping children or pets safe in the yard is critical for any family. Chain-link fencing is strong, reliable, and affordable. Whether you have a dog that jumps or one that digs, chain-link fences can be built to suit the needs of your pet. Although it is one of the less aesthetically appealing options, chain-link fencing prioritizes safety and won't break your budget. For more information at www.royallepage.ca.

We are truly “custom” offering no limitations on the cabinet size, door style or colour and finish. How much we do is up to you. Some homeowners are looking for someone to coordinate and undertake their entire project, others simply want professionally designed, built and installed cabinetry. We also offer the option of supply only cabinetry for those who wish to install themselves.

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Well-maintained urban spaces make for happy faces (NC) Urban places that include healthy green spaces make for happier, healthier environments. Studies show that not only are people more likely to enjoy communities that are nicely landscaped, they are also more likely to be physically active and feel safe. Some other benefits of healthy green spaces in urban environments include increased community pride, maintaining biodiversity by providing food and habitat for wildlife, reducing the warming effect of hard surfaces like concrete and asphalt, producing oxygen, capturing carbon and pollution, and reducing noise. Photo provided by Frenk Van Herpen Website

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How to make the most of your renovation By: Scott McGillivray (NC) As renovation season once again roars into full swing, I'm often asked what can be done to achieve the best renovation possible. My top advice is to be prepared. Here are a few steadfast tips that can lay the groundwork for success: 1. Have a clearly defined plan. Consider hiring an experienced designer to help bring your vision to life. 2. Choose a reliable contractor. Ask for references and proof of license, insurance, bonding and participation in a workman's compensation program. 3. Insist on a detailed contract. It should include a description of the work to be done, a schedule of anticipated completion dates, a cost estimate for the entire job, a reasonable payment schedule, an itemized list of materials and who will select them, an outline of the change-order process, termination clauses, penalty/ holdback clauses and warranty details. It sounds like a lot, but this will help avoid issues along the way. 4. Cover your bases. Your contract should also state if sub-contractors will be used and who will be responsible for hiring them, paying them, and ensuring the work is completed properly. Request a receipt with each payment outlining the work and materials it covered. I also recommend getting a written change order for any modifications to a specified job. 5. Be accessible and decisive. This will keep things moving along as smoothly as possible. 6. Visit the site regularly. Inspect all work. Create a 'punch list' of any identified issues. Discuss progress or concerns as they happen. 7. Keep a renovation journal. Record headway. Note questions. Jot down ideas. Keep track of key dates, and document any changes. 8. Do your research and discuss preferred materials with your contractor. Not all building materials are created equal. For example, did you know that some insulation materials can grow harmful mould when exposed to moisture or slump in the wall cavity, reducing effectiveness? Consider opting for quality over price when it counts most. In the case of insulation, Roxul Comfortbatt and Safe 'n' Sound offer greater protection against fire and moisture, while also providing excellent sound resistance and/or thermal comfort. Ultimately, it doesn't make sense to save on cost, if you have to compromise on performance or safety. 9. Be prepared for the unexpected. Set aside a contingency fund representing 10 to 15 per cent of the total budget. 10. Inspect to protect. Before you sign off on the job, consider hiring a professional inspector who may find problems you wouldn't know to look for. After all that you've invested in your renovation, it's a small cost to incur for peace of mind. Renovating can be stressful, but if you do your due diligence, you're more likely to enjoy a smoother process and greater satisfaction with the end result. Scott McGillivray is host and executive producer of the hit HGTV series Income Property and Moving the McGillivrays, a real estate investor, contractor, author, and educator. Follow Scott on Twitter @smcgillivray.

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Sale of Land for Tax Arrears By Public Tender MUNICIPAL ACT, 2001 THE CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF NORTH GRENVILLE TAKE NOTICE that tenders are invited for the purchase of the land(s) described below and will be received until 3:00 p.m. local time, Thursday, June 8st, 2017 at 285 County Road 44, Kemptville, Ontario K0G 1J0 The tenders will then be opened in public on the same day at 3:00 p.m. Description of Lands:

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Roll No. 716.040.00502 - . . . . . . . . . . . . $8,984.33 Part Lot 25 Conc. 1, Geographic Twp of Oxford, being Part 1 on Plan 15R-450, Municipality of North Grenville, County of Grenville PIN 68115-0966(LT) Roll No. 716.035.18700 - . . . . . . . . . . . $12,443.89 Part Lots 26 & 27 Concession 10, Geographic Twp. of Oxford, as in PR46262 Municipality of North Grenville, County of Grenville PIN 68137-0072(LT) Tenders must be submitted in the prescribed form and must be accompanied by a deposit in the form of a money order or of a bank draft or cheque certified by a bank or trust corporation payable to the municipality and representing at least 20% of the tender amount. Except as follows, the municipality makes no representation regarding the title to or any other matters relating to the land to be sold. Responsibility for ascertaining these matters rests with the potential purchasers. This sale is governed by the Municipal Act, 2001 and the Municipal Tax Sales Rules made under that Act. The successful purchaser will be required to pay the amount tendered plus accumulated taxes and the relevant land transfer tax. The municipality has no obligation to provide vacant possession to the successful purchaser. Tender to be submitted on prescribed form in an envelope clearly marked “Tender - Sale of Land for Tax Arrears”. For further information regarding this sale and a copy of the prescribed form of tender contact: Judy Carroll, Deputy Treasurer Municipality of North Grenville 285 County Road 44, P.O. Box 130 Kemptville, Ontario K0G 1J0 613-258-9569 x 105

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Youngsters of Yore, 1:30 pm, Library Program Room. Guest speaker: Francois Bruneau - Adirondack Chairs. May 27 KYC 6th Annual Pancake Breakfast, hosted by the NG Times, 8 am to 11 am, Kemptville Christian Reformed Church, 2455 Cty Road 18. Tickets $12 for adults/$6 children 5 yrs and under. Tickets available at the Kemptville Youth Centre. May 27 Canoe Poker Run, 9 am. Paddle the South Nation River by kayak or canoe from O’Hagen’s Bridge to the Spencerville Mill. Adults $22; Kids $6. Price includes a light lunch. Prizes. Beer Tent. Details at: spencervillemill.ca May 27 Heckston United Church Annual Yard and Bake sale, 8am-12 noon. To book a table, call Tina 613 258 4252 or Doug 613 989 5374. May 27 Jumpstart BBQ, Canadian Tire Kemptville, 10:30-4 pm. Support a child’s dream. May 28 St. Andrew's United Church is celebrating 167 years of Worship in Bishop's Mills at 10:30 am. Guest speaker Major Lois Latimer, Retired. Guest musician Doug Savage. A Potluck Lunch in the Church Hall will follow the Service. Everyone is welcome. May 28 Bayfield Manor Retirement Home Open House, 2 to 4 pm. Come tour our home and view our model suites. Entertainment by Al Visser, appetizers and punch to enjoy. May 28 St. James Anglican Church 190th anniversary Memorial Service. Remember “those who’ve gone before us” and rest in the historic St. James Cemetery. A special invitation is extended to descendants, family and friends to join us on Sunday, 10:30 am. May 29 Student mental wellness workshop, NG Dist. High School, 7 pm, with Dr. Phil Ritchie, a CHEO psychologist and Dr. Alison Inglis Chief Psychologist and Mental Health Lead with the UCDSB. Refreshments will be served. All interested members of the community welcome. June 3 Community Yard, BBQ and Bake sale,8 am-2 pm, NG Community Church, 2659 Concession Rd. Proceeds from the sale to support our youth ministries. June 3 Ferguson Forest Dog Park Barbecue and Car Wash, 11 am - 3 pm, Canadian Tire Kemptville. Raising funds for the establishment of an off leash dog park in Ferguson Forest. June 3 Fifth Annual charity garage sale, 4 Cranberry Crescent, 8 am-1 pm rain or shine. Proceeds will be going to: Big Sky Ranch and Kemptville Mustangs Competitive Girls Volleyball. June 9-10 Hey Day Community Garage Sale, Fri. 6:30-9:30 pm and Sat. 9-1 pm. NG Curling Club, Reuben Cr. Proceeds to Kemptville Hospital.

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Kemptville Quilters Guild, 2nd Mon./mth at the Kemptville Pentecostal Church, 1964 County Road 43, 7 pm. New members welcome. Kemptville Cancer Support Group, 3rd Mon/mth, St. John’s United Church, Prescott St., 2 pm. All welcome. For info, please call Ellen Vibert-Miller at 613-258-7778. 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 Tue/mth, 7 pm. New members welcomed! NG Photography Club - 1st Wed./mth, 7-9 pm, at the Grenville Mutual Insurance, 380 Colonnade Drive. See ngphotoclub.ca for info. Klub 67 Euchre every 2nd & 4th Wed/mth, 1:15 pm, St. John's United Church. Everyone welcome $5.00. Bingo- 1st & 3rd Wed/mth., Kemptville Legion, 1 pm. All welcome. Refreshments available. New Horizon Club, 2nd & 4th Wed./mth at the Burritt`s Rapids Community Hall. Meetings at 2 pm. All adults 55 plus welcome to join. For info re programs and membership call Janet 613-269-2737. Probus Club of North Grenville, 3rd Wed./mth. Everyone is welcome to join us at 9:30 am at St Paul's Presbyterian Church Hall for fellowship. Holy Cross Church monthly suppers, 1st Wed/mth. Adults $8, Children $5. All are welcomed. Bridge - St. John’s United Church, 6:15 pm. Cost $5. All levels of bridge players welcome. For more info, contact Sandra at 613-258-2691. North Grenville Toastmasters - Meeting 1st & 3rd Thurs/mth., 7 pm at O’Farrell’s Financial Services, Cty Rd 44. Info, call 258-7665. Oxford Mills Community Association meeting- 1st Thurs/mth at Maplewood Hall, 7 pm. All welcome. Info, call 613 258 3683. NGPL Science and Technology Group meetings are held the 1st/Thurs/mth, 7-9 pm in the program room at the Library. Twice The Fun Games (200 Sanders St. Unit 103) Game Night, 2nd and 4th Fri/mth, 6-10 pm. Bring your favourite game or borrow one from their library. All ages welcome. Kemptville Legion breakfast, 8 - 10 am 3rd Sat/mth, 100 Reuben Crescent. Adults $5. Children under 12 $3. All welcome. Kerith Debt Freedom Centre – Provides free and confidential coaching to help you get and stay out of debt, 2nd & 4th Sat/mth. Call 613-258-4815 x 103 or www.kdfc.ca to request an appointment. Twice The Fun Games (200 Sanders St. Unit 103)“Organized Play” and "Learn to Play" events, 1-4 pm . No experience needed. Kemptville and Area Walking Group meet at Municipal Centre at 8 am. Call Gail 258-1148.

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Merrickville-Wolford prepares for national Communities in Bloom competition

Mary Ann Hayden Church, Merrickville’s Universalist Preacher

The grave stone of Mary Ann Church marks her place in Merrickville's Union Cemetery. submitted by Michael Whittaker In mid-19th century Merrickville, Upper Canada, Mary Ann Hayden Church spoke as a confident voice of Universalism. In 1838, she was recognized as a preacher in the newly formed Universalist Society in Upper Canada, and the first woman among more than 400 males in North America. Rev. Dr. Heather Fraser Fawcett will make a presentation on Mary Ann Church to the Merrickville and District Historical Society Tuesday, May 30 at 7 pm in the Royal Canadian Legion in Merrickville. “Mary Ann Hayden Church brought Universalism to flower in Johnstown District with the zeal of a convert, with her experience as a long-time preacher, and with her understanding of family and community,” according to Rev. Dr. Heather

Fraser Fawcett. By the mid-1840s, four Universalist congregations existed in the Johnstown District, Carleton Place, Ramsay, Dalhousie, and Merrickville. Members included all levels society. Families known to have had Universalists amongst their own include: Mirick, McGee, Easton, McCrea, Leggo, Church, Scanlon, McBrea, Bissell, Smith, Mills, Riddel, Gates, Weldon, and Brownlee. Locally from the mid1830s thru the 1860s, Universalism was in its prime, but by the 1890s Universalists had all but disappeared as other faiths softened their theology, and as the original Universalists moved or died. Through the early decades of Merrickville, they stood as an alternative faith believing in a loving God and in Universal Salvation.

The 26-year-old Mary Ann met Dr. Basil Church in the spring of 1833 in Brattleboro, Vermont, while she led a group from Nova Scotia undertaking a Methodist Revival. Basil married Mary Ann Hayden Church in Brockville, July, 1834. They took up residence in what she referred to as Hybia Cottage. The frame house was briefly the home of one of Colonel By’s engineers, Edward Charles Frome during the construction of the Rideau Canal locks. She was increasingly feisty and confident in the defence of her faith until her health began to decline in the 1850s. In his 1851 visit to Merrickville, J.W. Bailey, a Universalist from Madrid, New York noted, “Mrs. Church is so out of health that she has abandoned her public labors, and for the most part of the time, keeps her room…She is a very intelligent and interesting lady – is largely imbued with the spirit of the Gospel – her whole soul seems to be electrified by the truth – and she expresses a confident hope that she shall preach again before she dies. God grant that it may be realized.” In 1807 Mary Ann Church was born in Cornwall UK. On her death in Merrickville, in 1877 she was interred in the Union Cemetery.

by Hilary Thomson A committee of 12 in Merrickville-Wolford has taken on the task of getting the Municipality ready to compete in the national Communities in Bloom competition. “ We ’ v e g o t l o t s o f strengths on the team,” says Chris Scullino, a member of the committee. The judging will take place on July 6, 2017, and will take into consideration the tidiness of the Municipality, environmental action, heritage conservation, urban forestry, landscape and floral displays. The committee is organized into sub committees focused on these categories to ensure nothing falls by the wayside. They are also depending on the support of the Lions Club, the Legion, Madd Gardeners, the Environmental Committee, Merrickville Goes Green and Parks Canada for the many initiatives they have on the go. One such initiative is the “garden of the month” where they will be picking one garden each month to showcase in the Merrickville Pheonix and this paper. The beautification of the St. Lawrence Street and Main Street Garden and the Cenotaph park is also on the agenda. They will be focusing on pruning and shaping the trees in the two parks, as this is an area where

they lost marks in last year’s provincial competition. They are also planning on placing pianos in the parks for the summer and planting flowers in the Merrickville ruins. The local schools and children’s organizations like the Scouts and Cubs have been enlisted to help with the planting of red sunflowers at the schools and around the Municipality to celebrate Canada 150. The committee is also encouraging everyone to participate in their initiative called Tidy up Tuesday, where every Tuesday at 10 am homeowners and business owners take 10 minutes to clean outside their homes/ storefronts. “If it wasn’t for everyone working together, we wouldn’t be able to say we are a national finalist,” Chris says. The committee is also looking into the creation of a brag book which will be given to the judges to provide them more information about Merrickville-Wolford and Communities in Bloom initiatives. It will also be available in local shops as a keepsake for tourists. The last time Merrickville-Wolford competed in the national Communities in Bloom competition,

they saw a surge in tourism which they are hoping will be the case this year as well. Merrickville-Wolford Council gave an extra $5000 from their Canada 150 budget to Communities in Bloom, which brings their budget up to $8300. Chris says this increase will help when it comes to buying more flowers, the printing of the brag book and hiring someone to prune the trees in the parks. Chris says they are in the process of putting together the itinerary for the judge’s tour on July 6. The plan is to have them spend half the day in Merrickville and the other half in Wolford, with a stop at Middleshire Bed and Breakfast for tea. MerrickvilleWolford is competing against five other municipalities in the “towns under 4500” category, which includes Bruderheim, AB, Hanna, AB, Maple Creek, SK, Valhalla Centre, AB and Windsor, NS. The winner will be announced in September at the Communities in Bloom symposium in Ottawa. “We are very hopeful that Merrickville will win,” Chris says. To lend a hand in any of the Communities in Bloom initiatives, go to their website www.merrickvillecib.com.

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In last week's article regarding the Public washrooms in Merrickville, the amount the Lion's Club was willing to commit towards the project was reported as $10,000. In actual fact, the amount was $100,000!

Le Boat confirms arrival to Rideau Canal

European self-driven cruise boat company, Le Boat, has confirmed the opening of its first North American headquarters in Smiths Falls, Ontario. The possibility of Le Boat coming to the Rideau Canal was announced in December 2016. Since then, various lease agreements have been finalized and Le Boat has been able to connect with local operators and suppliers. “For surrounding communities this is great news,” May 24, 2017

says Warden of the United Counties of Leeds and Grenville Robin Jones. “There’s an excitement amongst the Rideau mayors. We have been working together to support investment opportunities that can benefit our communities and the entire corridor.” Robin says the $16 million investment being made by Le Boat is a great result of their hard work. “Guests will be cruising the canal and stopping in our communities to shop, indulge in our local

foods and restaurants plus discover our trails, museums and wineries,” she says. Mayor David Nash has been a proponent of Le Boat from the beginning and he is looking forward to what this could mean for tourism in Merrickville-Wolford. “This is a tremendous economic development coup that I am very excited about,” he says. “The next step is to identify the necessary preparatory work to ensure we are positioned to effectively market

our services and provide a positive experience to our international visitors.” Economic Development Manager of Leeds and Grenville, Ann Weir, says they are expecting guests from Germany, Switzerland, UK, France, US, Canada, Belgium and Austria to be arriving to take in the beauty of the Rideau Canal as of May, 2018. Over the next few months, Le Boat officials will be returning to the region to continue developing their mar-

keting materials and to build their team in preparation for the 2018 boating season. “This is a great opportunity for local businesses to work with Le Boat,” says Robin. “As we are fast approaching the busy tourism season, we need to continually improve our customer service and be ready to greet Le Boaters. Businesses should consider how they will make new and returning guest visits the best experience.” Ann will be at the Teeny

Tiny Summit to be held in Merrickville on June 28 to talk more about Le Boat and how the communities and businesses along the Rideau Canal can put their best foot forward and benefit from this opportunity.

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Portrait of an Artist – Gertrude Cecila Thibert, 1904-2005

The Thibert family is pleased to announce that Gertrude’s art will be the subject of a major exhibit to be held at Salamanders of Kemptville on May 27 and 28, 2017. All are welcome. Gertrude was born the oldest of ten children, on the River Road farm, to Timothy and Mary McGahey of South Gower Township, Ontario in 1904. As a young woman, she obtained her teaching diploma in North Bay as she was too young to attend University. Gertrude was a founding teacher and the first principal of Holy Cross Separate School in Kemptville , Ontario. The school started out as a four room school house in September of 1961. Alongside side her were her sister-in-law Theresa McGahey and her friend Mary Beach. She retired from her role as teacher and principal in 1971.

Gertrude’s love of nature was depicted in her many paintings. She would go on to travel extensively throughout Europe in her retirement where she sketched, painted, took photos and kept diaries of her travels and the nature she found there. In her cottage on the Rideau River, Gertrude spent an immeasurable amount of time using the ideas found in her own luxurious gardens of roses and flowers. The flowers were popular natural subjects that she used in her paintings. Many of Gertrude’s significant landscape paintings invite us into a relationship with the view she had created from her memory and notes; all are recognizable with her brush styles and her personal stroke techniques using the media of oils, some acrylic and in later years water color. Gertrude became an authority in water colour, depicting her beloved flowers and bringing

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The Story of Confederation 12

Revolutionary resolutions by David Shanahan The Quebec Conference of October, 1864, is where the famous 72 Resolutions were drawn up. These, in turn, became the basis of the British North America Act of 1867 which established the new Dominion of Canada. In spite of the importance of the Quebec meetings, very little is known about what actually happened there, as meetings were closed and confidential, no records or minutes exist of the deliberations, and it is extremely difficult to discover precisely what options and alternatives were discussed by the delegates. Even so, later memoirs and interviews have allowed us to catch a glimpse into the often serious debates and disagreements which eventually led to the 72 Resolutions as they were published following the

conference. One thing we know that was a source of dispute at both Charlottetown and Quebec, perhaps surprisingly for us, was the composition of the Executive Council. This is the chamber we know of as the Senate, and the main area of disagreement dealt with how many members each of the British American provinces would get. The Canadian view was based on the assumption that the Maritime provinces would unite into a single entity, a new Acadia, and so they suggested that three sectors, Upper Canada, Lower Canada and Acadia, would each have an equal number of seats in the chamber. The possible inclusion of Newfoundland, which was not at first an official participant at Quebec, threw that calculation out, and the other three, new Brunswick, Nova

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of Quebec) and members of the Maritime delegations were intent on maintaining some form of government to reflect their historic, cultural and political traditions. The solution reached was that powers would be divided appropriately between the two levels of government, with residual powers going to the federal level. This division of powers has remained an issue in Canadian politics ever since, with federal-provincial disputes over jurisdiction, and inter-provincial trade being two of the more obvious legacies of Confederation. There was something ever more fundamental about this debate, however. In a political structure headed by a monarchy, where did sovereignty lie? Was the federal government more “sovereign” than the provincial ones? Which

was the ultimate decisionmaking power, and in what areas? Once again, this was a question that dogged Canadian constitutional developments down to our own day. The challenge for the men who drafted the 92 Resolutions in 1864 was to establish a kind of government and country that had not existed before. Not following the American model completely, not a Republic, but a monarchy, and yet still having a completely different structure to that of the Mother Country. The remarkable thing is that these few men, in just a few weeks in October, 1864, put together the design of a new nation with remarkably little conflict. We don’t know how some of them, men like George Brown and John A. Macdonald, came to accept certain aspects of Confed-

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Canada’s blood supply needs a boost before summer

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