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Final Mother’s Day Brunch at the Branch
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Mothers’ Day is coming up and it’s time to treat your Mother or the Mom in your life to The Branch Restaurant’s 10th annual Mothers Day Brunch this Sunday from 9 am to 1 pm. This is a fundraiser for our local Salvation Army and includes all you can eat Brunch favourites like bacon, ham, frittata and scrambled eggs, home fries, heaps of fresh fruit and salads, pancakes with real maple syrup and loads of treats and
desserts, coffee, tea, and juice (as always, with gluten free options available). It is also the last time that the Brunch will be hosted by Bruce Enloe and Nicole LeBlanc: after ten years, the dynamic duo will be moving on, leaving quite an astonishing legacy behind. May 13, 2007, the first ever Branch Restaurant Mothers’ Day Brunch in support of the Salvation Army took place at the North Grenville Municipal Centre. Sure,
they opened the doors a half hour late; but better late than never! And now, for 10 years, with the help of many, many volunteers and contributors, locals have enjoyed a special Mothers’ Day tradition that gives back to our community: over $10,000 in donations and hundreds of pounds of food have helped those in need keep their cupboards stocked. The effort continues in 2016 with The Branch’s 10th and final anniversary, this time
in the cozy comfort of The Branch Restaurant and Texas Grill, at 15 Clothier Street East, in the heart of Downtown Kemptville. Of their history here in Kemptville, Branch Restaurant owners, Nicole and Bruce, have this to say: “We had, and still have, a mission: create great food and be a force for positive change in the world. What we didn’t expect, and what is glaringly obvious as we look back over the years, is just how much WE have been touched by our local community. The outpouring of support every time we have a fundraising event always astounds us; we are honoured and tremendously grateful. BIG THANK YOU’s to every one of you who have helped crack eggs at the crack of dawn, peeled pounds and pounds of potatoes (yes, you, Maggie Boyer!), prepped, served, washed up after us and cleaned heaps of dishes. We hope you’ll join us again this year!” Local, farm fresh eggs have been donated again this year, with much gratitude to Aubin Farms and their flocks of chickens. If YOU would like to help out this year, and have an hour or two to spare on Saturday or Sunday, give The Branch a call 613-2583737. Nicole would love to hear from you! Join us and reserve now...bring the whole family; Mom deserves it! Sunday, May 8, 9 am- 1 pm. Adults $20, kids 12 and under pay their age. Reservations Highly Recommended! 613-258-3737.
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New truck for ReStore
by Hilary Thomson The Habitat for Humanity Restore has a brand new truck and it is all thanks to The Commonwell Mutual Insurance Group of Perth Miki Paczek of The Commonwell says that the donation is part of Create a Ripple Effect, their philanthropy program.
With the opening of the Restore, The Commonwell donated $25,000 which helped them purchase a large truck allowing them to pick up donations from people’s houses. “Having a truck has taken us to the level of a ReStore that has been open for years,” says Habitat for Humanity Restore Manager Mario
pany that specializes in repairing damage to buildings caused by fire, water, mould and biohazardous materials. They work closely with insurance companies like The Commonwell on many of their projects. It is through the connection with Jim that The Commonwell decided to make the Kemptville Restore one of their beneficiaries. Representatives from both The Commonwell and Puroclean expressed interest in continuing to work with the Restore and donate any salvageable parts of the damaged buildings they see on a regular basis. Mario says they’ve already received a donation of flooring from a damaged house that is going to pay for three or four windows in the house planned for Oxford Mills. Habitat for Humanity is not the only organization that The Commonwell supports. Last year they donated $575,000 to local charities and Miki says they are on track to do the same in 2016. “We are looking for people to apply for grants for this year.”
Zambonin. Although The Commonwell has been involved with other jurisdictions of Habitat for Humanity, it was Jim Halloran, the ReStore Chair for Habitat for Humanity Thousand Islands, that turned their attention towards the ReStore in Kemptville. Jim works for Puroclean, a com-
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Equine event at Gaelic Antiques Roadshow Glen Stables raises over $2,100 by Hilary Thomson The 2016 Equine Canada sanctioned Trillium Silver/Bronze Hunter & Jumper horse show season got underway April 30 and May 1 at Gaelic Glen Stables located in Oxford Mills. Gaelic Glen, known for its wonderful, natural sand footing, has hosted the first round of the ten round series for the past sixteen years. The 160+ competitors enjoyed bright sunshine on the Saturday, while Sunday’s conditions were less than ideal, but horses, ponies and their riders were not deterred. With close to $7,000 in prize money being given away, it was not only points on the line for the riders. Competitors ranged from professional riders and their horses who compete throughout North America, to aspiring young riders and their ponies who were cheered and encouraged by their coaches, parents, grandparent and friends. Gaelic Glen has been organizing horse shows since 1998 when Carol Durie and her daughter
Suzanne hosted small schooling level shows. Since then, with the help of community sponsors, the shows have grown in size and quality every year. “Gaelic Glen would like thank all of our volunteers, staff and people who helped make for a successful show. We would also like to give a special thanks to our sponsors: Juniper Farms, Royal Lepage Real Estate, D.R. Howell Electric, Lockwood Brothers Construction, Patterson, Hadden & Brown Insurance, Kemptville Building Centre (RONA), McGahey Insurance, Outer Creations Landscaping & Design, Jane’s Catering, Josh Ralph of BMO Nesbitt Burns, Enhansoft Inc, Gary Durie, Tackaberry, Tibbs Transport, A1 Millwood,B & T Macfarlane, JT Auto Parts, Sage Gait Equine, Greenhawk, Rooney’s Feed and Seed, Encore Equestrian Tack and Apparel, Rankin Rice Wealth Management, Vision Saddlery, Windmill Bonnets, Yum Sweet Yum, Apple Saddlery and Brandon Buchan.”
Hargess, Becky Rea, Michael Whittaker, Deborah Symonds, Alec and Jocelyn Rait, Lisa Poushinsky, Sally Jorgenson, Ellen Miller, Tom and Polly Beach, Brian Fitzpatrick, Carol Cote, Margaret Hodge and Nick Healey for all the wonderful donations. The event couldn’t have been possible without a fantastic volunteer team. Kudos to Chris and Bernie Boesveld, Sheila Cook, Audrey and Colin Moden, Mary Chapman, Alec and Jocelyn Rait, Carol Cote, Tom and Polly Beach and Robert Sentner! A special note of thanks to Chris and Nancy Morgan for their help in promoting the Antiques Roadshow on Facebook. Thanks to all who attended and donated so generously, RING is now almost three quarters of the way to reaching the fundraising goal. Stay tuned for information about when we can expect to welcome our first Syrian refugee family to North Grenville.
Submitted by Polly Beach for RING The Antiques Roadshow fundraiser for RING (Refugees in North Grenville) held on Sunday April 24, in the historic Burritt’s Rapids Community Hall, was a resounding success, raising over $2,100! A big round of applause and thanks to the experts who appraised the antiques! Joe Gallaro, Roger Hart, Nick Healey, Ken Mews and Tanya Ursual gave generously of their time and expertise. Kemptville’s treasures were certainly discovered! For example, Roger Hart appraised a book that had originally been purchased for $0.25, to be circa 1700s and now worth hundreds of dollars. Joe Gallaro was really impressed by the immaculate condition of two vintage toy trucks. Nick Healey spent time discussing the history of the 1812 rifle brought for appraisal by Rick Duguay. Tanya Ursual gave Sue Cotter the fascinating background behind the First World War compass she brought in, along with a number of military badges. Ken Mews appraised a wide range of items such as fine china, silverware and jewelry! Flora Grant Dumouchel, Auctioneer, from Ingleside Ontario, regaled the crowd with jokes and banter all the while driving up the bids on the items so generously donated for the auction. Many thanks to Sylvie Morel, Jean
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A thought on Democracy by Hilary Thomson As you may have noticed, the North Grenville Times has dedicated a section of the paper to MerrickvilleWolford. It was, of course, the idea of my ambitious and fearless employers to expand the paper to serve more people and, without a doubt, it has been met with a lot of positive response. As a way of getting even more connected with the community (as none of us at the paper live in Merrickville-Wolford), it was decided that I would start attending their biweekly council meetings. To be very honest, I wasn’t sure what to expect. For many years I have heard politics and the democratic process talked about with some scorn. “Nothing ever gets done,” or “there is definitely a political agenda behind that decision,” are some comments that come to mind. With the popularity of TV shows like House of Cards and Scandal (I admit to having watched both), it is easy to become disillusioned by the political process and democracy as a whole. Does it actually exist, or are politicians puppet masters focused on nothing
more than their own gain? While I don’t claim to have any idea what happens behind closed doors, and I have no direct connection to our own federal leadership, let alone the White House, what I have seen while attending the Merrickville-Wolford council meetings proves to me that the democratic process works. The first council meeting I ever attended was four hours long. Yes, my butt was sore and I was yearning for bed by the time I left, but it was a real eye-opener to the way that the democratic process works in a Municipality. It is true that the agenda for that meeting was quite full, but the main reason it ran for so long was the thorough debates that occurred over issues that affected Merrickville-Wolford residents. One such debate was over whether or not to let ATVs and ORVs stop in the Village for food and fuel. There were councillors on both ends of the spectrum: those who thought that the vehicles would be a disturbance to the local residents and visitors to the Village, and those who believed that denying them access would be detrimental to potential
the political figures we vote into office, we expect them to make the decision that is right for us all the time. But council represents almost 3,000 of “us” (when it comes to Merrickville-Wolford). According to nobelprize. org, all countries in the world claim to be Democracies except for four: Vatican City, Saudi Arabia, Burma and Brunei. This is not the case. Over 100 of the countries who claim to be democracies are non-democratic, or only partly democratic. In fact, according to Freedom House, an organization that assesses global freedom, because of more aggressive tactics by authoritarian regimes and an upsurge in terrorist attacks, the level of freedom in the world dropped for the ninth consecutive year in 2015. This alone should reiterate how lucky we are in Canada to have a fully democratic government. Our democratic system is by no means perfect. In fact, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has made the promise that the 2015 election will be the last with the first-past-the-post system, admitting that it does not allow for a proper representation of all the votes cast
tourism dollars. Both sides are valid, but only one decision could be made. During the discussion the viewpoints of ATV and ORV owners, as well as those who might be opposed to the vehicles, were heard and councillors were adamant in expressing the point of view of the people they were representing. The end decision, to deny access to ATVs and ORVs to the Village, was resolved in a recorded vote and was definitely not unanimous. This, though, is what I think democracy is all about and why a council of representatives is elected for a Municipality. In the best case scenario, there are many different viewpoints on a council which fosters heated debates on subjects that affect the public. In the end, not everyone wins, but at least everyone’s voice is heard and the most well thought-out decision can be made. This, of course, can lead to a population of people who are not happy with the decisions that council has made for them. It is important to keep in mind, however, that it is impossible to please everyone. We are constantly told that as an individual, but, when it comes to
CECCE unveils details about new Kemptville campus
Last Monday, close to 100 parents and as many children attended an information session on recent developments regarding the upcoming opening of the new Kemptville campus of Sainte-MargueriteBourgeoys French Catholic school. Officials from the Conseil des écoles catholiques du Centre-Est (CECCE) provided an update on the new campus, bussing, child care, and junior kindergarten to grade nine registration for the 2016-17 school year. Floor plans and class and program organization were also discussed during the meeting. “The CECCE is proud to be able to meet parents’ needs by offering education based on the excellent program that has been available at
école catholique Sainte-Marguerite-Bourgeoys in Merrickville for over 20 years,” said CECCE Chair, Johanne Lacombe. “The CECCE has not yet received funding to build a new school, but thanks to sound financial management, the board has chosen to invest in creating the new Kemptville campus and to keep école élémentaire catholique Sainte-Marguerite-Bourgeoys open in Merrickville.” “Throughout the process, the CECCE has worked closely with parents to respond to their needs and expectations,” explained Réjean Sirois, Director of Education. “The parent council formed a subcommittee to work closely with the board on the campus’s pedagogical orientation.”
Fail to Remain leads to charges Grenville County Ontario Provincial Police are investigating a fail to remain collision at a North Grenville intersection. On May 1 at 9:46 pm, police were dispatched to a fail to remain motor vehicle collision at the intersection of County Road 18 and Guy Road, North Grenville. The investigation revealed that a Honda Civic was travelling westbound on County Road 18 when it failed to stop at the stop sign and drove into a field.
To date, 113 children are registered to attend school at the new campus, which means that the school will be able to offer an educational program that meets parents’ expectations. The Kemptville campus of école catholique Sainte-Marguerite-Bourgeoys will open its doors to students in junior kindergarten to grade nine at the beginning of the 2016-17 school year. Higher grades will be added in 2017, 2018 and 2019 so that students in junior kindergarten to grade 12 can attend. With 22,000 students attending 41 elementary schools, 11 secondary schools, and its school for adults, the CECCE is the largest Canadian network of French-language schools outside Quebec.
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The male driver exited the vehicle and left the scene. A short time later, the driver of the vehicle was arrested and transported to Kemptville detachment. A 19-year old male of Edwardsburgh Township was charged with: Failing to stop at the scene of an accident; Impaired Driving; and driving a motor vehicle with more than 80 mgs of alcohol. The accused is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice, Kemptville on June
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in Canada. That being said, even Democratic Institutions Minister Maryam Monsef, who is championing electoral reform in parliament, says she sees benefits to the current system. She herself has witnessed what a nondemocratic country is like, as she fled from Afghanistan when she was a child. Countries like Afghanistan would welcome the first-past-thepost system regardless of its flaws. However, she believes that a mature democracy like Canada can do better. We can always do better. And it is great that people like Maryam Monsef and Prime Minister Trudeau are looking towards making our electoral process even more fair and representative of the population. In general, though, I think we should still be grateful to have the freedom we have in Canada to speak our minds, and local governments like Merrickville-Wolford that have councillors who care about their constituents and are willing to stay late into the night to ensure decisions that affect the people they serve are well thought out and as fair as possible.
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Committee of the Whole to consider Dog Park Proposal at the May 16 Meeting submitted by Sally Hamilton As the human population of Kemptville has grown, so has the number of canine inhabitants. Man’s best friend appreciates fresh air and exercise and Ferguson Forest has become very popular for doggy outings. Many dog owners want to walk their dogs off leash; however, municipal by-laws require that dogs be kept leashed, so the establishment of a dog park could offer a solution. Dog
parks are common in most urban centres. They are simply a designated area, fenced or unfenced, where dogs are allowed to run off leash and are free to socialise. A dog park could also allow dog owners to socialize and provide a venue for dog training. At the March 29 meeting of the FFCC Board of Directors, approval in principle was given for the establishment of a fenced dog park on a two acre parcel of FFC leased
land, specifically, compartment 49 located south of the fertilizer shed. It was agreed that the next step would be to seek municipal approval. Subsequent to this decision, Carl Doucette, Vice-President of the FFCC, spoke with municipal officials and it was agreed that Mr. Doucette would brief the Committee of the Whole on May 16. Interested members of the public are invited to attend. Should the municipality
provide approval in principle, an organization of interested dog owners would need to be established to lead this initiative, which would include fund raising and governance. Funding would not be available from either the FFCC or the Municipality. The May 16 meeting will give interested parties an opportunity to hear more about this important initiative and voice their opinions.
Uses for Historic buildings in North Grenville assessed by Municipality by Hilary Thomson The Municipality is looking into potential uses for some of North Grenville’s historic buildings. It was determined by the Department of Parks, Recreation and Culture that new uses needed to be identified for the Kemptville Courthouse and the old Oxford-OnRideau Town Hall in Oxford Mills. The Courthouse currently houses Provincial and County courts as well as the North Grenville Historical Society. The Oxford-OnRideau Town Hall is not being used and needs an extensive amount of work on the inside and outside of the building. Potential future uses for
these buildings have already been identified by the department. Recommendations include selling the Courthouse in the next 5 years and relocating its current tenants, and working with the North Grenville Historical Society and the North Grenville Heritage Committee to restore and renovate the OxfordOn-Rideau Town Hall into a museum or archival centre. Before a conclusion can be made, the Municipality wishes to get public input on these recommendations. They have hired Letourneau Heritage Consulting Inc. at an estimated cost of $3,870 to help with public consultations and use their expertise to determine the best plan of
and the Armoury were also considered by the municipality. Despite a request from the Oxford Mills Community Association to take over Maplewood Hall, the Municipality has decided to maintain ownership of the building. “It’s the only building we have to offer the community that is outside the limits of Kemptville,” Mark says. “We think it is in the best interest of the community if the Municipality owns and looks after the facility.” The Armoury building will continue to be used as it is currently, with plans for future capital work to be done.
attack for these buildings. “We feel that having a third party assist us with that will give us better information, and the community may feel as if their voice is being heard more if there is another party who specialize in this type of work,” says Mark Guy, Director of Parks, Recreation and Culture. Mark hopes the firm will get started sometime this month. Their services include facilitating meetings with the North Grenville Historical Society, the North Grenville Heritage Committee and the general public. They will also prepare an online survey to give people a convenient way to engage in the process. Uses for Maplewood Hall
UPDATE UPCOMING MEETINGS COUNCIL Monday, May 9 at 6:30 pm in the Council Chambers at the Municipal Centre. For agenda information, please visit the Municipal website at www.northgrenville.ca/document-library. COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE Monday, May 16 at 6:30 pm in the Council Chambers at the Municipal Centre.
CIVIC AWARDS PROGRAM
Each year, the Municipality recognizes outstanding individuals and groups in our community through the Civic Awards Program. Nomination forms are available on the Municipal website, at the Municipal Centre and at the Kemptville Library Branch. Nomination deadline is 5:00 pm on Friday, May 6, 2016.
COMMUNITY GRANTS PROGRAM
The Community Grants Program provides financial support to not-for-profit community groups for services, projects or events that contribute toward the quality of life of local residents. More information on the program and the application package can be found on the Municipal website and at the Municipal Centre. The deadline for applications is 5:00 pm on Friday, May 6, 2016.
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.
2016 BURN PERMITS
In accordance with By-Law 33-12, a Burn Permit is required to conduct open burning on property located outside of the urban area. Burn Permits for 2016 are available at the Municipal Office or at the Fire Hall at 259 County Rd. 44 for a fee of $15. Please contact the Fire Hall at 613-258-2438 ext. 5 for conditions prior to burning. The Municipality of North Grenville 285 County Road 44 PO Box 130 Kemptville, ON, K0G 1J0 Tel: 613-258-9569 Fax: 613-258-9620 general@northgrenville.on.ca Building: 613-258-4424 Fax: 613-258-1441 Fire Services Info: 613-258-2438 Fax: 613-258-1031 By-Law Services: 613-258-2438 ext. 6 Police Administration: 613-258-3441 Animal Control: 613-862-9002 www.NorthGrenville.ca
Ontario addresses child pornography and human trafficking perintendent Don Bell, Commander of OPP Investigation Eighty people in Ontario and Support Bureau. On a similar note last have been charged with offences relating to child por- week, the North Grenville council also received a renography. This is a result of an in- quest from MPP Laurie Scott vestigation conducted by asking for their support in the Provincial Strategy to passing the Saving the Girl Protect Children from Sexual Next Door Bill, which is Abuse and Exploitation on asking the Provincial governthe Internet in conjunction ment to take immediate steps with the police partners from to prevent human trafficking across the Country and the in Ontario and raise public U.S. A total of 174 search awareness of the crime. “Human trafficking is a warrants were executed and 274 charges were laid against heinous crime that has been referred to as nothing short of the 80 people. “The most fundamental modern day slavery,” Laurie responsibility of any society wrote in her letter. “It is one is to protect its children. of the fastest growing crimes, Every child has the right to at starts and stays in Canada be nurtured and the right – over 90 percent of victims to be safe. The Provincial are Canadian born.” It also states in the letter Strategy demonstrates the success that police services that Ontario is a prime locaworldwide can achieve when tion for human trafficking beworking together and shar- cause the proximity of towns ing our best practices and along highway 401 provides information," says Chief Su- an accessible thoroughfare for by Hilary Thomson
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traffickers, and the ability to keep victims isolated. The Saving the Girl Next Door Bill asks that February 22 be named as Human Trafficking Awareness Day in Ontario, that the victim of trafficking or an authorized agent be allowed to apply for a protection order from a judge to prohibit the trafficker from contacting or approaching the victim for 3 years, the creation of a tort of human trafficking to allow the victims to sue their traffickers, and an amendment to the definition of “sex offender” to include criminal offences for the trafficking of victims under the age of 18. Laurie also asked for the Municipality’s support in creating a provincial task force against human trafficking which would include law enforcement agencies, Crown prosecutors, judges, victims’ services and frontline agencies.
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Local family speaks about Light It Up Blue Campaign by Hilary Thomson At the beginning of April, homes, local businesses, the parliament buildings and even Facebook profile pictures were lit with a blue light in recognition of World Autism Awareness Day. Light It Up Blue is an international campaign spearheaded by Autism Speaks, an organization whose mission is to spread awareness for autism and raise money for research into the causes, treatments, prevention and cure for autism. While this seems like a noble cause, there are people who believe the campaign, and Autism Speaks as an organization, does not shed the
proper light on people living with autism. Cath Cross lives in Oxford Mills with her husband, Ian Bell and their children Matthew, 21 and Kate, 16. Cath, Matthew and Kate have all been diagnosed with a type of autism called Asperger’s Syndrome which affects how they make sense of the world, process information and relate to other people. Cath and her family believe that the way that Autism Speaks presents autism as an issue that needs to be prevented and cured is extremely offensive. “They are sending the message that if a child has autism there is something wrong with them that needs to be fixed,” Cath says.
What people with autism really need is to be accepted and understood. “Autism itself isn’t terrible,” she says. “It is the pressure to fit into social norms that causes anxiety and can lead to depression.” Cath, Matthew and Kate have all had the experience of being stigmatized because they don’t always behave in the way society deems as normal. Matthew was fired from a job because he wasn’t able to adapt quickly enough to a new task he was given, and it took Kate over a year to make friends in a new school. Evidently there are difficulties associated with being autistic, however Cath is ada-
mant that there are also parts of it that can be wonderful. “I like my autism,” she says. “It makes me more empathetic, aware of things and hyperfocused on my interests.” Cath and her family don’t want autism to be seen as a disease that needs to be cured. Even though it may be difficult at times, it is part of who they are. “I just wish everyone had a clue,” says Matt, clearly frustrated with how little people know about autism. He wishes that people knew more about Autism Speaks before they jumped on the bandwagon with the Light It Up Blue campaign. Instead of looking at it
as a disorder that needs to be cured, Cath would like people to educate themselves about what someone with autism needs to be successful. For example, routine is a big part of an autistic person’s life. Any sudden change can cause a meltdown. However, if they are given proper notice, they are perfectly capable of adapting to change. It may be different and take a little longer than the average person, but by giving them the time they need to adjust everyone wins. “Awareness is fine but acceptance is key,” says Ian. “Make allowances for who they are. They may not be great at some things but they
are fantastic in others, so why can’t we just accept the fact that they’re not ‘regular’, ‘normal’ or ‘perfect’. Let’s find some coping strategies for them and some coping strategies for us so we can all work together.”
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CIBC Branch Manager Amanda Guerin handed Community Living’s Tracey Bennett a cheque for $2,000 at the Kemptville Branch on Friday in support of their annual Comedy Night fundraiser. “We have supported Community Living North Grenville for the past six years,” Amanda says. “Be-
ing active and supporting the community is important to CIBC. Not only does CIBC support CLNG financially, many of their clients have accounts with them. Tracy Bennett says the Comedy night on Saturday was a huge success. They hosted a total of 235 people in the Municipal Centre and
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Mother's Day is the time to honour and cherish the special bond of love that you and your mother share. And not just your mother, one should also take this opportunity to indulge all women who have loved and cared for you like a mother. This may include your grandmother, mother-in-law, aunts, sisters, colleagues, teachers and the other mother figures in your life. Get flowers for that special lady in your life The Dill Flowers Studios has a large variety of fresh flowers. They also have a selection of gifts, gift ware and house gift items in their cozy store front. On holidays such as Mother’s Day, they stock fresh flowers, grab and go fridge, and welcome drop-ins. Who doesn’t love shoes? Tanda Shoes is a locally owned and operated shoe store. They offer a large selection of quality seasonal footwear. You can find comfortable walking shoes, dress shoes, sandals, and boots. Their knowledgeable staff are always ready to find the perfect shoe for you! Why not pick up a gift card for Mom? New Women’s Clothing Store Jac’s boutique, a new clothing store in Kemptville, has a selection of clothing, scarves, and jewelry. Their #1 selling jean, LOVE denim, (French dressing) have arrived in two new colours! FRAAS scarves are to die for... they make a perfect gift to any scarf-addict and maybe you'll just have to take one home for yourself. A pop of colour this spring can be the perfect addition to any outfit and why not find that colour in their glee jewelry line ! Breakfast in bed? You can stock up on delicious treats for breakfast at Grahame’s Bakery. You’ll find their delicious Real apple fritters, their world famous pumpernickel/light rye loaf baked in the oldest operating wood fired oven in Canada, located right here in Kemptville. And then there are the famous cinnamon buns! New deals everyday Giant Tiger is the all-Canadian family discount store for Fun Smart Savings. You will find outstanding values, great deals and friendly customer service for fashion, food and home needs. Mother’s Day mugs, handbags, cosmetic bags, sleepware, just to name a few, are all great items Mom or that special lady would appreciate on Mother’s Day. For the love of plants Celebrate the wonderful woman who has given you so much with a gift that grows with time, just like her love for you. Peruse the stunning selection at Pioneer Nursery garden centre for premium plants, hanging baskets and garden accessories.
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Remembrance Day Literary winner
With Mother’s Day approaching, local is the ideal place to find something special for mom, grandma, a special friend, aunt, godmother, or any lady in your life.
Every year, the Royal Canadian Legion holds two competitions in connection with Remembrance Day in Canada. One is a poster competition, and the other challenges contestants to “exercise their creativity and write an essay and/or poem on the theme of Remembrance. This is a contest to select the most suitable essays and poems submitted by students in the Canadian school system”. Local student Wesley Finner entered the Legion's Remembrance Day Literary contest this past fall. He researched Kemptville's own Blake Williamson who, sadly, was killed in Afghanistan in 2006. Wesley interviewed one of Blake's best friends to find out as much as he could and then wrote and submitted his essay. He has been very
keen on writing, especially encouraged by his teacher Sherri Sawinski. He entered the Junior Literary Contest, competing against other students in Grades 4, 5, and 6. Wesley won the local contest at Branch 212 in Kemptville; he then advanced and won the Legion Zone Competition. Next, his essay won the provincial competition, and finally to his great surprise, he won first place in the national contest as well. Kemptville's Branch 212 recently invited Wesley and his family to their annual awards dinner to celebrate his achievement. Legion member Ruth Garrett, who heads up the Youth Remembrance Contests, pointed out that Wesley is the first student in branch history to advance this far in the contest. Wesley
was overwhelmed when the respected members of the Legion in attendance gave him a standing ovation in recognition of his achievement. He is very excited to learn that his essay will be displayed at the War Museum in Ottawa for one year. The winning entries for the four categories (school grades) are displayed at the Canadian War Museum from July 1 to May 1 of the following year. Wesley’s father, Christopher, who is a History teacher at St. Michael Catholic High School, gave credit to Wesley’s teachers for the encouragement they have given him in his literary development: “Our family is very thankful for the great teachers at Holy Cross who played a major role in Wesley's success!”
Remembering Blake
My name is Wesley Finner. I’m a ten-year-old boy from Kemptville, Ontario. This Remembrance Day a lot of people will go to ceremonies to honour our soldiers that have died in past wars. In my community we lost a solider named Blake Williamson in Afghanistan. I didn’t know much about Blake, but I wanted to learn more. I decided to talk to one of Blake’s best friends, Cory Wilson and I’ll share what I leaned with you. Cory described his friend as funny, smart, and charismatic. Blake always loved to hang out with his friends. Whether they were meeting for coffee or going to a party, Blake was always fun to be around. Blake didn’t have to join the army, but he chose to because he always wanted to help his country. He was killed when Taliban fighters ambushed him in Kandahar province on October 14, 2006. Our soldiers were trying to build a road for the people but they were attacked. Blake’s funeral was held in Ottawa. It was very sad. His mom was presented with the Canadian flag that the army had draped over Blake’s coffin. Five hundred people showed up to Blake’s funeral! At the very end of the funeral his mom’s last words were, “I love you son.” Cory, has a tattoo on his chest of Blake in his uniform. This is because he wants to honor his friend for his great sacrifice. What Blake did for our country and what all the other soldiers do is unbelievable. They are heroes for going to war knowing they may give their lives to save ours! We should remember Blake and the rest of the soldiers that died in war by telling stories and going to ceremonies on Remembrance Day. Lest we forget.
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Stand-up comedy, a flutist, pianist, professional clown, a skit by members of the Kemptville Players, singers and the New Horizon Club version of the musical ride made the 15th annual variety show one of the best ever. Glen McKnight, vocalist, and Dave Paton on keyboard, led the audience in singing a number of the golden oldies. This is their last year of donating their talents to help make our Christmas carol singing and the variety shows so successful. Thank you Dave and Glen. Intermission brought refreshments and an opportunity to socialize with friends. The next meeting of the New Horizon Club will be held on Wednesday, May 11 at 2 pm at the Burritt's Rapids Community Hall with a Health and Wellness presentation with speakers on various issues of importance to seniors. All adults 55 plus are welcome to join this active club. For information about membership call Janet, President, at 613-269-2737. For program information call Kim at 613-268-1780. www.ngtimes.ca 9
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Inaugural Heritage Classic Run
by Hilary Thomson It was off to the races in Merrickville on Saturday morning for the inaugural Merrickville Heritage Classic. Over 200 runners and over 75 volunteers were up bright and early to get ready for to start running or walking at 8 am. It was a crisp but beautiful morning and everyone was in great spirits. People
from all age categories, from toddler to the elderly, were there to get active and enjoy the spring weather. “It is so good to see the village doing this,” said Mayor David Nash who was there to kick off the run and then walk the 2km route. “I look forward to this being an annual event.” As soon as the clock ticked 8 am, the runners were off from the base of Saint
Beamish drove out to participate in the race because it was the first one in Merrickville and they love coming to visit the area. Katie has a personal connection to Merrickville, her grandfather built many of the houses in the Village. “I’m running today in his memory,” she said. “He would have loved to have been part of this.” Race Co-chair Lori Uquhart was all smiles as she stood at the finish line handing out the beautiful participation medals made my Merrickville’s Alloy Foundry. “It’s a beautiful day for a run,” she said. Lori is thrilled at the turnout and looks forward to many more years of the Merrickville Heritage Classic. First, second and third place medals were presented at an awards ceremony after all the races were over. Graham Ross took first place for the 10km run while Tavo Stringel was awarded first place for the 5km. All the results from the race can found at www.run-merrickville.ca.
Lawrence Street to the sound of a canon. The Merrickville Photography Club was on hand to take photos and a drone hovered overhead taking more pictures of the participants. The Merrickville Heritage Classic not only drew interest from residents of Merrickville-Wolford but also from people in the city. Ottawa residents Diana Harrison, Shona Kemp and Katie
2016 Budget before Council
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New Treasurer for Merrickville-Wolford Merrickville-Wolford council appointed a new treasurer last Monday evening. Sheila Kehoe started in her position as MerrickvilleWolford’s Treasurer on Tuesday May, 3. “With the recent resignation of Treasurer Shawn Mason, we are pleased to have Sheila Kehoe join our staff and bring her experience to serve the ratepayers of Merrickville-Wolford,” says Mayor David Nash. Sheila has a BA in economics and over 20 years of experience with Municipalities in the area. She has completed the AMCTO municipal administration and the municipal accounting and finance programs. Her last position was with the Municipality of North Grenville. The position is a full time contract position with the possibility of renewal. For the first month, Sheila will be working on a part time basis, learning the ropes from former treasurer Shawn Mason who will be on hand until the end of May. Her main focus will be to assist the Municipality’s new auditor to complete the 2015 audit and monitor and implement the 2016 budget.
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Merrickville-Wolford’s 2016 Budget was tabled at their council meeting last Monday Mayor David Nash reiterated Interim CAO Arie Hoogenboom’s previous statement that the budget presented is positive for the residents of Merrickville-Wolford. “This is a good news budget,” he said. “Council has heard and listened to concerns expressed by our ratepayers.” With a decrease in both the County and School Board levy, there will be an approximate one per cent decrease in the tax rate for those owning properties that have not had a change in assessment. A residential home valued at $100,000 will pay $808 in local taxes. The budget includes an overall expenditure of approximately $3.8 million. There have been no cuts made to current services, and it includes new services like road line painting and weed spraying. The Municipality is also planning to invest $1,132,616 for roadwork on Putnam Road, Ireland Road and Snowdon Corners Road. This amount also includes the purchase of a new grader, fire pumper/tanker and new scales for the landfill. The Municipality will be utilizing $325,000 in gas tax grants and some borrowing to take advantage of low interest rates. Taxation in Merrickville makes up 69% of the revenue for the Municipality, with the rest coming from grants, user fees and reserves. Council has decided to raise bag tag prices to $2.50 in the Merrickville Ward and $1 in the Wolford Ward to move closer to a user pay system for garbage collection. The Municipality has also budgeted for a study on development charges to make sure new development contributes to future service needs. This budget will be brought to council and voted on at the next council meeting on May 9. The full budget is posted on their website, www.merrickvillewolford.ca.
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Submitted by Jeannette Froese LeBlanc On a beautiful Saturday, April 30 afternoon, on the shore of the Rideau River in Merrickville, the 1st Merrickville Beavers and Cubs held a Ground-Breaking Ceremony
and began building the flower beds for a butterfly garden outside of the Merrickville Public Library. The project was part of the Scouts Canada “Good Turn Week” aimed at contributing to the community and teaching youth “to
Wolford Public School raises money for refugee effort
by Hilary Thomson Students at Wolford Public School showcased their artistic talent last Thursday at their second annual Arts Evening. The Arts Evening is the school’s only event where they raise money for a local charity. This year they chose to support Merrickville Bridge to Canada. “I was very pleased and surprised when I was told they chose to support us,” says Merrickville Bridge to Canada member Martin Greene. Martin was asked to come speak to the students about Merrickville Bridge and the refugee effort at the start of the evening. The theme for the evening was “imagine” and it began with the older students singing John Lennon’s Imagine to the accompaniment of guitars. After that, the children disbursed to the various classrooms where they had prepared a variety of art projects and presentations. Every student in the school created a watercolour painting of landscapes, flowers, birds of Canada that were sold as part of the fundraiser. The grade 7/8 students also made collages that compared May 4, 2016
the group to build a garden on the library grounds, not to mention opening her doors for the occasional meeting. She was very happy to welcome families to come to the library and to enjoy the new garden. The next certificate was presented to Mayor David Nash and the Village of Merrickville-Wolford who not only granted permission to create the garden, but allow 1st Merrickville Scouting to use the Community Centre as a meeting place and a location to store equipment. Mayor David Nash noted that he was a Scout when he was young and is very happy to see the continued success of Scouting within the Village of Merrickville-Wolford. Group Commissioner Sheila Cornelisse presented both a certificate and a plaque to the Royal Canadian Legion
always do unto others as they would do unto you”. Scouter Megan Glenn spearheaded this project for the 1st Merrickville group. Before starting to build the garden, a number of certificates were presented to recognize several local groups whose support makes Scouting possible in the village for youth age 5-26+. First the library and li-
The Voice of North Grenville Branch 245 in acknowledgement of the special contributions they have made. The Legion has been the official sponsor of the 1st Merrickville Scout Group for many years and has been instrumental in enabling the provision of equipment, training, activities and camps for youth and leaders. This year, they have provided funds to assist three third-year Cubs attend camp in Algonquin Park. Accepting the plaque on behalf of the Legion was Legion President Dorothy Boal. Area Commissioner for Valley Highlands, Allen Sinfield, thanked the Village of Merrickville-Wolford for their continued support of Scouting. Scouts Canada plays a vital role in helping local youth build leadership, teamwork and practical skills. “Good Turn Week” projects are made possible by funding from Scouts Canada,
Royal Bank of Canada and donations from the community. The 1st Merrickville Scout Group is excited to demonstrate the positive impact they can bring to everyone nearby! Later in the spring, the Scouts will return to the newly built flower beds to add plants and to learn about the impact butterflies have on our ecosystem.
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life in Canada to life in war town countries like Syria. “As an artist myself, I was very impressed with the work,” Martin says. “I had my eye on one painting but the child’s father beat me to it.” The School raised over $800 for Merrickville Bridge to Canada through the sale of their paintings, food and drink, and other fundraising games and activities that were going on throughout the night. Martin says he is very happy to see the children getting involved and wants to keep in touch with the school to update them on Merrickville Bridge to Canada’s progress. “Maybe we can get some other schools involved too,” he says. Merrickville Bridge to Canada has just started their fundraising efforts, so the Arts Evening has given them a huge boost. They are holding several more fundraising events this spring which includes a booth selling toys at the Merrickville Garage Sale and a table at the Eco Fair. They will also be present at the opening of the Blockhouse in June.
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Merrickville United Church Annual Book Sale 2016. 20,000+ books for sale at bargain prices! Friday May 6, 13, 20: 12pm to 8pm, Saturday May 7, 14, 21: 9am to 4pm, Monday May 23: 9am to 4pm. May 4 Student Art Show, St Michael High School, 6-8 pm. Admission is free and all are welcome. Refreshment table with all proceeds going towards the Girl’s Rugby Team. May 5 Youngsters of Yore, 1:30 pm, Library Program Room. May 5-6 MS Mothers Day Carnations for sale at Scotiabank, TD, RBC, B&H Grocer, Food Basics, Post Office, in Merrickville at RBC, The Village Green. All proceeds to MS Leeds-Grenville. May 6 Free Movie night, “Kung Fu Panda” sponsored by Community Living, NG Municipal Centre, 7 pm. Popcorn and drinks will be served. May 7 Burritt’s in Bloom Plant Sale, 8:30 – 10:30 at the Burritt’s Rapids Community Hall. Historic perennials, special featured plants, friendly gardening advice. May 11 Historical Society meeting, 15 Water Street, Kemptville Court House, 7:30 pm. Guest speaker: Janet Stark - "Those Were the Days": Stories of Kemptville College, 1917-2015. May 14 Horticultural Society Annual Plant Sale, 830 - 12 noon at the Ferguson Forest Centre. May 14 South Branch School Plant & Bake Sale. 9-12 noon. Rain or Shine, 2649 Concession Rd. Includes a Silent Auction, themed Basket Raffle & Car Trunk Garage Sale. Funds raised support educational programs and activities at South Branch School All are welcome! May 14 The Friends of the Ferguson Forest Centre are hosting a bird walk event in Ferguson Forest Centre, 9-noon with experts from the Ottawa Field-Naturalists' Club. Attendance is limited, please RSVP by calling (613) 258-6544 or emailing wwallace5@cogeco.ca May 14 Spaghetti Supper hosted by Oxford Mills Girl Guides 4-7pm, Bishops Mills United Church Hall, Main Street. Come enjoy spaghetti, salad, dessert, drinks for a goodwill donation. May 15 NG Concert Choir are presenting “Pop Broadway Hits” at St. John’s United Church Kemptville at 2 pm. Tickets are $15 and available at Brewed Awakenings and from Helen MacGregor and Ian Carley (613-269-4256)
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BNI Networking Group Breakfast, Grenville Mutual Insurance Building, 380 Colonnade Dr, 7- 8:30 am. Info: 613-918-0430. Bridge- St. John’s United Church, 12:15 pm. Cost $4. "All levels of bridge players welcome. "Info, contact Sandra at 613-258-2691. The Branch Artisans Guild, North Grenville Community Church, 2659 Concession Street every 3rd Tuesday, 7 pm. New members welcomed! NG Photography Club - first Wednesday of every month from 7-9 pm at the Auditorium of the Municipal Centre. See ngphotoclub.ca Klub 67 Euchre every 2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month, 1:15 pm. St. John's United Church downstairs. Everyone welcome, $5.00. Bingo- First and third Wednesday of the month, Kemptville Legion. Games start at 1 pm. All welcome. Refreshments available. Klub 67 Euchre every second and fourth Wed. of the month, 1:15 pm, St. John's United Church downstairs. Everyone welcome, $5.00. Kemptville Legion cribbage night, 2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month. Start time 7 pm. All welcome. Come and play for fun. New Horizon Club, 2nd & 4th Wed. at the Burritt`s Rapids Community Hall. Regular meetings begin at 2 pm. Special events with lunch begin at noon. Programs call 258-9315, membership info Janet at 269-2737. Bridge - St. John’s United Church, 6:45 pm. Cost $5, partner preferred but not necessary. For more info, contact Sandra at 613-258-2691. North Grenville Toastmasters - Meeting 1st & 3rd Thurs. of the month, 7 pm at O’Farrell’s Financial Services, Cty Rd 44. Info, call 258-7665. Kemptville Concert Band,7 pm at North Grenville D.H.S. Wind instruments and percussionists of all levels welcome! Contact: dennis843@gmail.com Friendship Lunch, St. James Anglican Church, Leslie Hall 35 Clothier Street West hosted by five community churches, served at 11:30, donations accepted but not expected, everyone welcome. Kemptville Legion breakfast, 8 - 10 am third Saturday of every month. Adults $5. Children under 12 $3. All welcome. Kemptville and Area Walking Group, Municipal Centre - Early birds: 8 am, others 8:30 am. Contact: Eva 258-4487.
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First 10 words are FREE for North Grenville and Merrickville/Wolford Residents. Extra Words: 50 cents a word. Email production@ngtimes.ca SERVICES Landscaping, grass cutting, flower beds. Create, install, maintain. Call Al Scott, C: 613.295.0300 H: 613.258.3847 Fully Insured MATH TUTORING, qualified teacher. Grades 7-11, 8-9pm in old town 613.863.5639 CFSC $ CRFSC Courses and exams Steve Hoy 613.258.6162 2shoy@xplornet.com DOG PROBLEMS? Professional Assistance Dog Trainer. Positive methods. Get results 613.809.1076 DJ’S RENOVATONS. Were committed to your Renovation. We do it all. 613.698.5733 Music is a gift, let me help you unwrap it! Piano lessons for adults and children by RCM certified teacher. 613.324.0382 The Plumb”Mur” Plus Bathroom PLUS more. Murray 613.519.5274 nmmuir@gmail. com Mobile Foot Care - TOES IN NEED 613.858.4383 If you want to purchase AVON products, call Joan 613.258.7644 Frame Local! Country Ways Custom Picture framing 613.322.6484 dam5@bell.net Heartburn, bloated, frequent colds? Digestive issue solutions. Carol Pillar R.H.N. Nutrition Coach 613.258.7133 support@ wholesumapproach.com Heather’s Healthy Homemade dog Treats, made to order 613.699.7458 heatherflowers94@yahoo.ca Stucco & Parging Services, also specializing in repointing & chinking. Free estimates. cedarrockcontracting@gmail.com 613.818.5187 Call Cinderella to look after your Alzhiemer or Parkinson loved one 613.859.4644 Lessons piano, guitar, ukulele, group singing and more. Your place or mine. 613.720.3531 Certified Packer can help you prepare for your move. Cinderella 613.859.4644 PIANO LESSONS for everyone. All styles, all ages. 613 May 4, 2016
324.0382 www.kemptvillemusic.com SEWING: Weddings to alterations at Stonehouse sewing. Call Sharon 613 224 3182 Rural Home Care servicesAffordable, personal, professional & experienced care for your loved one. 613.868.0356 FREE DRUM LESSON!!! Professional drummer offering FREE trial lessons...no obligation! 613 298 5913 www.drumhead.ca ONE ON ONE Computer Training: Sigma Computer Systems is now offering 1/2 hour classes on Saturdays. Please call 613.258.9716 for more information HANDY MAN specializing in renovations & house staging. We do it all CALL 613.294.2416 MESS “S.O.S.!” sarahlystiuk@gmail.com Free monthly articles straight to your inbox! You Name It, I Can Sew It. Call Rhonda at 258-5248 MR & MRS CLEAN residential/ commercial cleaning. Mrandmrsclean613@gmail.com, 613867-2184 HOUSECLEANING- Every working Mother and Father needs a House Wife. Sandi 613-2197277 Fencing and Deck Specialist, Renovations 20 yrs experience Brian 613 215 0805 Property clean-up, trees/brush/yard waste, scrap metal, dump runs, anything removed. Call Wayne Scott at 613 286 9072 Complete Home Property Clean up: house cleaning, dump runs, etc. Call Al’s Clean up services 613.258.3847 613.295.0300 Landscaping, grass cuttin, flower beds, create, install and maintain. Call Al, 295 0300. Fully insured Rock My House music lessons in fiddle, piano, drums and more. 613 258 5656 Handyman/Contractor with years of experience. No job too big or small. Unlimited references, call for free estimate 613.791.8597
FOR RENT 2 bedroom, Kemptville $950 +. Central location, private balcony, heated floor, natural gas. Clean, quiet, references required 613.263.5476 3 Bdrm, kit, liv,din on main flr, rec room, gas heat, parking 2 cars, nice yard. Walking distance to amenities. $1035+utilities. Not pet friendly. Call Gary 613-720-5004. Furnished Room For Rent in Oxford Mills, $650 a month. Call 613.294.7420 Commercial warehouse (up to 6,000 Sq Ft, will divide) and office (500 Sq Ft) to rent/ lease. 18 ft ceilings, column free area, 14 ft overhead doors and mandoors, heat available. Kemptville Colonnade area. Call 613.258.1133 or 613.229.0566 2 bedroom, 216 Prescott St., Kemptville, 2 levels - 2nd and 3 rd floor, updated bath, hardwood and tile floors, stove and fridge, quiet bldg, no smoking, 1 yr lease, includes hydeo, water and parking $1100 month, June 1, 613 258. 0849 (05/11 1 bedroom apartment, Kemptville area, Country Setting, 2nd floor, 4 appliances, WIFI & Satellite TV $920 incl. First & last. No pets. 613.404.6701 Modern 2 bedroom basement apartment with fridge and stove. $900 per month includes heat, hydro and TV. No dogs. Oxford Mills area, available April 1. Call 613.220.0426 or 613.258.3648
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FOR SALE 2002 Ford FOCUS WAGON, RUNS, $500. 613-314-9327 Baby bassinet, Navy/white $40. oo Merrickville 613.803.7274 Wheelchair for sale. 613 258 6254
Mixed Hardwood firewood, $100 a cord delivered. Jon 227-3650 6 Volt tractor battery, 2hrs of use. $50. Call 258-5870
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PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNERS TO DESTROY NOXIOUS WEEDS All property owners in the United Counties of Leeds and Grenville are required under the Weed Control Act, R.S.O. 1990, Chapter W.5, Sections 3, 13, 16 and 23, to destroy any noxious weeds and weed seeds growing on their land by June 8, 2016 and throughout the season. After June 8, 2016 the Counties Weed Inspector may enter upon the said lands and may cause any noxious weeds discovered to be destroyed, charging the cost against the land, as set out in the Act. Noxious Weeds that pose a health and safety risk such as wild parsnip, ragweed and poison ivy require special and continuous attention. The complete list of noxious weeds is available from the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs (OMAFRA) or can be found on the OMAFRA website www.omafra.gov.on.ca and search Noxious Weeds in Ontario. The Act applies only to designated noxious weeds and cannot be used to control property standards or appearances. Dandelions, burdock, goldenrod, purple loosestrife and uncut grass are not considered noxious under the Weed Control Act. Anyone having information on specific locations of noxious weeds flourishing within Leeds and Grenville should contact the Weed Control Office at 613-342-3840 ext. 2413. Your cooperation is earnestly requested.
GARAGE SALES Large garage sale, May 14, 2370 Cty Rd 18, Kemptville Community Garage sale behind Kemptville Giant Tiger, May 14, 9-noon Multi-family garage sale, May 2122, 703 Slater Rd, Heckston Garage Sale, 1795 O’Neill Rd, Oxford Mills, May 7, 8-2 pm. Hosehold items, toys, books, clothes, furniture, sports equipment, etc. plus a bake sale. Every peny raised is donated to CHEO
May 7: Spring Yard Sale & BBQ, 8 am to 2 pm, rain or shine. Hidden teasures, something for everyone. St. Paul's Presbyterian Church, 319 Prescott St., Kemptville.
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Submitted by Liza Duhaime Join the Friends of the Ferguson Forest Centre and experts from the Ottawa Field-Naturalists’ Club for a birding walk through the Ferguson Forest Centre in celebration of International Migratory Bird Day. Search out resident and migratory birds while you hike and tune your ears to bird song. The guided bird walk will follow Turtle Trail, a 1.5 km forest pathway along the south branch of the Rideau River. Meet at Anniversary Park at 9 am. Estimated walk time: three hours. This event is free and open to the public. Call 613-2586544, or email Bill Wallace, wwallace5@cogeco.ca, to reserve a space. Participation is limited. The Friends of the Ferguson Forest Centre are also accepting reservations through Facebook @ http://qr.net/bGAJA. Directions to Anniversary Park: Enter Ferguson Forest Centre at the main entrance (275 County Road 44) and drive along Veterans Way to where it intersects in a T-junction with Honour Way, turn right, and then turn left into the parking lot beside Anniversary Park.
Friday, July 22 - Sunday, July 24, 2016 Announcing on the...
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Emergency Preparedness Week Emergency preparedness
starts with you
#PrepareYourSelfie Emergency Preparedness Week May 1-7, 2016 make a plan • build a kit • stay informed ontario.ca/beprepared
May 1 to May 7 is National Emergency Preparedness week [NEP week]. NEP week has taken place annually since
1996. This week gives members of the community the opportunity to look at their homes and families and see how prepared they
would be for a real 72 hour emergency. An important part of being prepared is knowing the risks for the area that you live in. These risks may include natural disasters such as flooding, or extreme weather such as ice storms. These natural disasters come with the possibility of long term power outages. On May 7, as part of Emergency Preparedness week, the North Grenville Fire Service has been invited to partner with Jonsson's Independent Grocer to host a B-B-Q fundraiser where all proceeds will go directly to providing 72 hour kits to our most vulnerable in North Grenville. Bring the kids between 11-1 pm to sit in a fire truck and have your lunch served by our local firefighters to help raise money for this worthy cause. Also, on site entertainment will feature face painting, a clown for the kiddies and music.
Your family needs to have a plan! The plan should involve every member of your family knowing what to do in case of a disaster. You should also have an emergency kit that will cover your basic needs for at least 72 hours.
Emergency Survival Kit Items Non-perishable food (canned goods, granola bars etc.) Manual can opener Bottled water (4 litres per person, per day) Flashlight and spare batteries Radio or crank radio (to listen to news bulletins) First-aid kit Candles, matches/lighter Extra car keys and cash (including coins/cards for telephone) Important papers (identification, insurance information) Clothing and footwear (one change of clothes per person) Blankets or sleeping bags (one blanket or sleeping bag per person) Toilet paper and other personal supplies such as shampoo, hairbrush, tooth brush and toothpaste, soap and a towel and face cloth (one for each person) Medication Backpack/duffel bag (or something else to carry the emergency survival kit in, in case you have to evacuate) Whistle (to attract attention, if needed) Playing Cards Be sure to check the contents of your emergency survival kit at least twice a year to ensure the freshness of your food and water. Ensure that all members of your household know where your emergency survival kit is located within your home. If you or someone in your household has a disability or special need, please take a look at the Emergency Preparedness Guide for People with Disabilities/ Special Needs at www. ontario.ca/beprepared for additional information on what to include in your emergency survival kit and family plan. May 4, 2016
Ensure the needs of all members of your household are met when preparing your emergency survival kit. If you have babies or toddlers, be sure to have sufficient diapers, bottled milk, formula/food, along with crayons and paper in your kit. These items will be important if you had to evacuate your home on short notice. If you have pets at home, be sure to include them in your family emergency plan. Build a pet emergency survival kit and keep it with your family kit. For more information on how to prepare pets for emergencies please visit
our website at www.ontario.ca/beprepared For more information contact: Emergency Management Ontario, Ministry of Community Safety and Correctional Services. 1-866-517-0571. For more information you can visit the following websites: www.emergencypreparednessontario.ca or www. GetPrepared.ca. For Advertising rates please contact Gord at gord@ngtimes.ca or call 613 258 6402 15
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Something for everyone with Phantom and Les Mis! and numerous languages, and won seven Tony awards. The score has snippets or themes from such diverse composers as Mozart to Gilbert & Sullivan appearing. A single performance has 230 costumes requiring 14 dressers; it uses 281 candles, 10 fog machines and more than 500 pounds of dry ice. The Phantom’s facial prosthetics are manufactured in London and shipped globally, and several Phantoms have actually gotten their lip prosthetics stuck on Christine during performances. Les Misérables is based on Victor Hugo’s veritable monster of a book (well over 1,000 pages), and was originally a French-language production that opened in Paris to poor reviews. It opened to even poorer ones on the West End. The music is by Claude-
Pyper Johnston, Kemp McKeekin, Kate Wolf, Zach van Noppen, Kathleen Konopka Submitted by Elisabeth Rubli How can you not be carried away with this collection of fantastic music presented by the North Grenville Concert Choir? Along with Hairspray, Mamma Mia and Wicked, medleys from Phantom of the Opera and Les Misérables
will also be part of the show! Phantom of the Opera is Broadway’s longest-running and financially successful musical, based on the French novel Le Fantôme de l’Opéra by Gaston Leroux, an outof-print book that Andrew Lloyd Webber (thankfully)
discovered whilst browsing through a used bookstore one day. Webber wrote the magnificent music, with lyrics by Charles Hart and Richard Stilgoe; because of its score and vocal demands, it is often staged as an opera. It has run in 28 countries
invited the French President and British Prime Minister to Windsor Castle for a 40-minute highlight reel. Presidents Obama and Clinton used the anthem ‘One Day More’ as campaign songs; not hard to understand why. The choir is full of new talent this season, and several young members will be featured as soloists. There is something for all to enjoy, so pick a show date and come one, come all. Friday, May 13, 7:30 at Winchester United Church, and two shows on Sunday, May 15, 2 pm at St. John’s United Church, Kemptville and 7:30 pm at Holy Trinity Church, Merrickville. Tickets $15 at the door or call 613-784-0043. www.ngcc.net.
Low level laser or LED therapy is phototherapy Lets clear up some common confusion on this brilliant healing modality. Many acronyms are used to define this field - Red Light Therapy, Low Level Laser Therapy, Low Intensity Laser Therapy, Cold Laser. The acronym LLLT most properly used is Low Level Light Therapy - defining phototherapy - no matter if it is delivered by LED or Laser. For the past seven years, I have used Phototherapy as my main modality to assist those in need of pain relief and healing. Phototherapy is a very important and proven part of Phototmedicine. It is physics and physiology - Europe has been using this healing method for over forty years. A little over three years ago, I joined my Phototherapy practice (TheraMed) with Body and Sole Clinic. Melanie Atkinson, Chiropodist, understood its premise and subsequently we have worked together to successfully help our patients with acute and chronic wounds, nerve issues, muskloskeletal, sprains and more. With two Chiropodists in clinic, I certainly see many with wounds, plantar fasciitis, achilles tendon problems, carpal tunnel syndrome, bunion pain, nerve pain, degenerative arthritis and many foot and
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Michel Schönberg and lyrics by Alain Boublil & Jean-Marc Natel (French), and Herbert Kretzmer (English). It is the second-longest-running musical globally, has played in 42 countries and 22 languages. It is currently playing its third Broadway run, having previewed in Toronto (go Canada!). The production requires 392 costumes, which is over 5,000 individual pieces of clothing and 85 wigs. It takes place during a time period that encompasses both the American Revolution (which was helped to victory by the French) and the French Revolution. The 2014 film version sparked the film industry’s renewed interest in movie-musicals and it was so huge that the Oscars’ theme was ‘Movie Musicals.’ In 2004, Queen Elizabeth II
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gait related problems. We see a very high percentage of healing with our compliant patients who understand the treatment of cellular healing is cumulative and a series of treatments is necessary. The cells are actively attempting to heal. Phototherapy is effective on all parts of the body - and many issues - migraines, back pain, jaw pain, carpal tunnel and more protocols than this article has space to mention. It is not important to the body whether the energy (light) is delivered to its photoreceptors by Laser or LED light. An educated clinician of phototherapy is able to use the most advanced protocols and calculate the dosage per session needed, and watch for the results and adjust accordingly. Phototherapy should be the first line of treatment after acute in-
juries, as the body has a chance to start a healing process before physiotherapy is added to assist in healing and repair. Working together with your Chiropractor, Chiropodist, Registered Massage Therapists, Physiotherapists and other medical practitioners is a way we encourage our patients to build a successful health care team. ***Photodynamic Therapy (PDT), is not phototherapy. This treatment is using specific light and power with a photosensitizer (ie Blue Methelyne). At Body and Sole Clinic, this non-invasive method is used to eradicate Nail Fungus. If you have any questions or comments on Phototherapy (LLLT) or PDT, please call Body and Sole Clinic at 613258-5508 or email me at judith. bodyandsole@gmail.com
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