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June 11, 2014
The 5th Annual Kemptville Father’s Day Show & Shine Car Show
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The North Grenville Times is Locally Owned and Operated The Highway 43 Car Club would like to invite you out to their 5th Annual Kemptville Father’s Day Show & Shine on Sunday, June 15, 2014 from 9 - 3 pm. The Show will take place at Riverside Park (on Reuben Crescent behind the old location of NGDHS). Admission for show vehicles is free, however the Car Club is requesting that a canned good or non-perishable item be donated for the Salvation Army Food Bank. Spectators are encouraged to come out and see some cool rides and admission is free, but again a non-perishable food
donations is encouraged. In the past we have had over 500 Classic Vehicles and roughly 2500 people attended the event, and this year we are expecting even higher numbers! So come out and spend some fun time with Dad to celebrate Father’s Day and also help support our local Kemptville Salvation Army Food Bank. One of the main highlights and proven crowd pleaser for this show is the controlled “Burnout Contest” which has a Men’s and Woman’s category. In this contest each participant has the chance to spin their tires
(while stationary) on a metal plate and try to create the most smoke within a 25 second time period. For those courageous enough to want to try it, the cost to participate is $10.00, but you must be registered at the show to join in the fun. Again this year, Fat Les’ Chips will be on site serving a variety of hot and cold food and drinks. The Royal Canadian Legion will also be open for a pancake breakfast and remain open during the course of the day with other food and refreshments. We a r e e x c i t e d t o announce that Cadillac Rumble, a local Ottawa
Band, will be performing throughout the day. Also, check out our special section celebrating the 50th Anniversary of the Ford Mustang. There will be a wide variety of automotive and nonautomotive vendors in attendance, as well as Big Trucks on exhibit. Also, there will be Raffle Prizes drawn throughout the day, along with a 50/50 Draw at the end of the day. Again this year, Wayne Cavanaugh from Jack FM 92.3 will be announcing live throughout the day. Rogers TV Community Cruiser will also be filming con’t on page 2
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Show & Shine Car Show continued the event. The Highway 43 Car Club is a non-profit organization that has a goal to support charitable o rg a n i z a t i o n s i n t h e communities in which they host their Car Shows. For this event, the Club will be once again be working
with the Salvation Army Food Bank in Kemptville, an organization within North Grenville that provides food collection and food distribution services to those who require emergency food service. Our Kemptville based Car Club is also one of the largest Car Clubs in Eastern Ontario and possibly in all of
End of Year Camp
Ontario, with just over 325 members. The Highway 43 Car Club has grown leaps and bounds as it starts its sixth season. We hope you are able to make it out to the Kemptville Father’s Day Show & Shine on June 15, 2014. The Car Club can be found on the web at www. Highway43CarClub. com or you can contact
President Rod Rafter at (613) 258-7567 or Rod@ Hwy43CarClub.com. If you are interested in being a Vendor, please contact Andy Conquer at (613) 258-4933 or Andy@ Hyw43CarClub.com or information about the Burnout Contest contact Roger McGetchie at (613) 591-8699 or Roger@ Hwy43CarClub.com
by Dandelion The 1st Oxford Mills Spark and Brownie Unit held their end of year camp on May 23 – 25. With a Hawaiian theme, they were welcomed to the Tropical Island Resort of Limerick Forest. The girls had a very busy and fun filled packed weekend with crafts, games, scavenger hunt, volcano making, learning a few Hawaiian words and making their own leis and grass skirts for their
Luau. It wasn’t all fun and games as they also finished up the last bit of program work. If they weren’t busy enough, the girls still had time to fight off the army of mosquitos that wanted to join in on their fun. We would like to thank all the Leaders and Helpers… Casey, Emily and Rachel for all the time and effort put in to make such a great weekend. Can’t wait to see everyone next year!
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State level poster contest winner Father’s
Day Bike & Burger Ride in Oxford Mills
Biking weather is back! What better way to spend Father’s Day than with family and friends on a leisurely bicycle ride in our beautiful community, followed by a family barbeque. The Oxford Mills Community Association is presenting their first annual Father’s Day Bike & Burger Ride on Sunday June 15 from 10 am to 2 pm. A North Grenville map will be provided upon registration at Maplewood Park and a barbeque will await your return from an enjoyable cycling experience in our community. To register in advance, call 258-6485. If you are not quite in the mood for a bike ride, still come on down to Maplewood to enjoy a barbeque with your neighbors from 12 noon until 2 pm.
L to R: John Falsetto, Grand Knight; Richard Savoy, Chairman of Contest; Grace Cairns, Winner; and Mr. Dave Morrison, Principal of NGDHS. Great News! The Kemptville Holy Cross Council of the Knights of Columbus takes great pride in congratulating Grace Cairns of NGDHS on her outstanding achievements in the Substance Abuse Poster Contest. After winning the local area competition, she went on to win the Eastern
Ontario division and then placed first at the Ontario State level competition. She has now moved on to the International level. The Knights of Columbus Substance Abuse Poster Contest, which is held in the local area schools each year, is well received and gaining in strength. The program provides a
means whereby students can express their feelings on the topic of the various substance abuse scenarios. Each and every year the talents, imagination and wonderful art works are getting better and it is wonderful to see such enthusiastic participation of our youth in this important program.
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Tim Horton’s Camp Fund 2014 - results Wo o o o - H o o o o ! ! ! Through rent-a-tent, donations and coffee sales, a total of $6042.19 was raised for Tim Horton’s Camp Day. Special thanks to the committee members Shannon, Nancy, Maryann, Bailey, Lorie and all volunteers and local businesses for their contributions. Tanda, Pet Value, Marlyn Scharf, First Choice Hair Cutters, TSC, Mark’s Work Wearhouse, Shoeless Joe’s, Love Your Pet, Sam’s Pizza, Louise & Company, Capilano’s, Staples, The Rideau Glen Golf Course, Kemptville Home Hardware, Array Hair Studio, Brewing Oasis, Wayne’s Auto-Tek, Bulk Barn, Walmart, Rona, Canadian Tire, Candy for You, Howard Wilson Motor Services, Rowland Leather, The Landing
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by Kristina Piette If you've ever been to a Girl Guide camp, you know that it’s an amazing place where girls build courage, confidence and character. Girl Guide camp offers a variety of amazing experiences that allow girls to take advantage of their natural surroundings. It is a place where girls can explore, laugh, create and lead. Best of all, girls love it! Girls seek to challenge themselves at camp. They gain courage by facing
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challenges and confidence when they are successful. They may expand their outdoor skills in completing their first canoeing trip, discover their inner explorer with a hike in the woods, have a blast playing flashlight tag or spark an interest in the culinary arts by cooking over a fire. Girl Guide camp is a safe place where girls can make new friends, gain practical life skills, practice team building and more! The opportunities are endless. This past fall, the Oxford
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What Goes On pm on Canada Day. This really interferes with the Oxford Mills events, which start at noon. So, the clash of events over Canada Day causes problems all around. But this only brings to the forefront an issue that has been sleeping for some time. How many communities do we have in North Grenville? What I mean is this: one resident recently wondered why we have two Canada Day celebrations, if we are one community. Another resident asked me why we don’t have ward system for the municipal elections, with a Councillor elected to present the different hamlets and regions of North Grenville. Someone else raised their concern, and annoyance, that people keep referring to Kemptville, when they really mean North Grenville. The Municipality of
by David Shanahan A clash has developed over, of all things, Canada Day in North Grenville. In past years, arrangements for celebrating the national holiday have been co-ordinated so that the Oxford Mills activities don’t clash with those in Kemptville. The parade was held in the afternoon, so that people could enjoy the festivities at Maplewood Park before heading into Kemptville for the afternoon and evening. But that has changed this year. After the parade in Kemptville looked like it was dying out last year, Mike Martin from North Gower stepped in and arranged a last minute reprieve. He’s back again this year, but there was no consultation about how things were usually done before he scheduled the Kemptville parade for 1
North Grenville has only existed since 1998 (actually, it started as the Township of North Grenville, but that’s not important right now). Before that, South Gower and Oxford-onRideau Townships had a long history as distinct communities. Oxford had been a township since 1791, and Oxford Mills was the municipal centre of the township from 1857 until 1998. Oxford Mills had a Fair from 1855, the predecessor of the Canada Day festivities. South Gower had an equally long history apart from Oxford and Kemptville, and was the first area in North Grenville to be settled. The Town of Kemptville began as the Village of Kemptville in 1857, and only became a Town officially in the 1960's. In other words, the amalgamation that took place in 1998 overturned a great deal of historical
development in the three constituent parts. The original Councillors and officials who arranged the amalgamation recognised this and, after much heated debate, agreed to have North Grenville mayors and councillors elected at large. The alternative was to have a ward system, where, for example, someone was elected to represent South Gower, or Kemptville, etc. The fear was that a ward system would only perpetuate the traditional divisions between the three partners, whereas, if people elected Councillors to represent all of North Grenville, it would help forge a common identity and help overcome those historic identities. But has it worked? Even more important: do we want it to work? Wherever you go in the municipality, you will find those who
Kemptville College Renewal Task Force is pressing forward
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Dear Editor: So, I've attached a photo that I took at the Kemptville Post Office this morning. This isn't the first time I've seen this and if it wasn't so irritating, it would be funny. How difficult IS it, people, to take your junk mail home with you and deposit it in your own recycling bin? The Post Office deliberately removed the table that was in the lobby in order to stop the pile up of junk mail people would throw there. Still, the floor was covered. Then they put up their 'no littering' sign and STILL people just drop their junk there. I can only assume that the people who are doing this are also the ones that are littering our roads with Tim Horton's cups, etc. Please, show some respect for your community in this very small way. If you don't, I may begin hanging out in the lobby taking photos of the offenders, and 'out' you in the NG Times. Isabel Hinther
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While the rest of the province is preparing for an election, the Kemptville College Renewal Task Force is pressing forward to find a suitable service provider for the new Kemptville College. Task Force Chair Brian Carré said, “The Renewal Task Force’s Request for Expressions of Interest has provided several unique opportunities that the Task Force needs further time to evaluate. In addition, the provincial election on Thursday, June 12 could greatly impact the context in which the Task Force is functioning. Given these factors we have decided to move the community town hall meeting to July 16 at 7:00 pm.” To-date, the work of the Task Force has been supported by a committee of volunteers. Going forward, the Kemptville College Foundation has offered to cover Task Force operational costs. “Funding to help Kemptville College Renewal Task Force get established and meet its initial expenses is entirely in keeping with our mandate to support students and the college,” said Kemptville College Foundation President Mac Johnston, Class of ‘68. "In fact, there is no better cause at this critical point in the long history of the college, which remains the backbone of agriculture and agribusiness in Eastern and East Central Ontario. In this era where technology is paramount, education is of greater importance than ever, so survival and renewal of the college are vital to the economic and social health of our rural communities.” About the Task Force The Kemptville College Renewal Task Force was established following the University of Guelph’s announcement to close the Kemptville Campus. Members of the Task Force include representatives from the Kemptville College Foundation, alumni, agricultural and horticulture sectors and the local community.
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NOTICE OF COMPLETION OF ENVIRONMENTAL STUDY REPORT ASI Water has completed the Schedule C Class Environmental Assessment Study for Fetherston Mobile Home Park in regards to sanitary sewage treatment. The preferred solution is to construct a new communal wastewater treatment system to service forty-one (41) mobile homes at the park. By this Notice, the ESR is being placed on the public record for review. The 30-day public review period begins on June 11, 2014 and ends July 11, 2014. A paper copy of the ESR is available for public review at the following locations: Municipality of North Grenville 285 County Road #44 P.O. Box 130 Kemptville ON K0G 1J0 Mon-Fri: 8:30am – 5:00pm
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today, how many know that the Ferguson Forest Centre, or Riverside Park were originally outside the boundaries of Kemptville, and part of Oxford-onRideau? As we move ahead and time passes, should we be prepared to sacrifice traditions like Canada Day in Oxford Mills, or preserve them as a precious link to our past? This is not an easy question, and we will have to think about these things as we progress. Bishop’s Mills, Burritt’s Rapids, Heckston, Oxford Station, and the other older hamlets and regions, will not wish to be drowned in a Kemptville tide. They want to maintain their identity to some extent at least. We could start by remembering that we live in North Grenville, and work hard at avoiding calling it Kemptville. A small start, but names matter. Tradition and history matter.
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have never really accepted amalgamation. People from Oxford and South Gower point to the fact that their townships had budget surpluses before 1998, whereas Kemptville was in debt. Now we’re all in debt, they say, and that comes from amalgamation. You find in Kemptville that people don’t understand why Oxford Mills has its own Canada Day events, forgetting, perhaps, that there is 150 years of tradition being expressed there. But, should Oxford Mills accept that things have changed, and agree that one community should have one celebration of the nation on July 1, as a sign of solidarity and unity? Perhaps it is matter of time, and that sense of a united identity will develop in time, especially as the population increases and more newcomers will arrive, ignorant of these past identities. In fact, even
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The North Grenville Times almost two months since the announcement and the government made a lot of promises to the task force, didn’t deliver on many of them. We have a tremendously active food movement in Leeds Grenville. I suggest it is probably one of the best grass roots movements in the province, and the Task Force has done so many things to get the private sector partners interested, the public sector partners interested, they’ve done a tremendous amount of heavy lifting already. And they’ve got not a lot back from the ministries. We all know there is a complex set of relationships at the Kemptville College site, you’ve got all these fingers in the pie and not a lot of work done, not a lot of progress being made. And I was so glad that Tim Hudak said he was going to support and make sure that those facilities were going to stay as Agricultural colleges. So when he specifically talked about the Task Force last and night and supported the task force and recognized that importance, I was very happy because they’ve done a lot of work, and myself and some of my colleagues have led the charge that we need to have those institutions close to farmers and farm families in eastern Ontario. I’m glad that under our government they would continue and they would thrive. I can’t say the same for the other leaders, the other candidates, but I know there is genuine support for what the Task Force is doing and I think we have to look outside the box to find the solutions. Editor: I know in NG over the last year, its become very clear that there are a lot of smaller hub farmers who are too small to get to the marketing boards and all that stuff; who have land and who are cash poor, often turning to food banks and that sort of thing. What way do you see the future of Kemptville College helping that sector? Steve: I think there are lots of opportunities. People are often surprised when I tell them how big the campus is and what has been going on at the campus for 97 years. There’s unlimited opportunities for new technology at the site to be able to create new
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Interview with Steve Clark, Conservative candidate for Leeds-Grenville
Editor: One of the issues that has come up this year is the new Ontario Provincial Police contracts. In effect, the Conservative policy is to put a freeze on contracts. Steve: Part of our platform is balancing the budget over a two year period and one of the things Tim Hudak felt very strongly about, was that everyone, whether you are an MPP, police officer, doctor, nurse, teacher, everyone for that short term period of two years should have a wage freeze, starting with us MPP’s and Premier. And it’s a temporary measure, part of balancing the budget, and Tim Hudak was very clear to all the labour groups that he met that it would apply to everyone. I spoke at the professional firefighters conference, I spoke to police officers at the PAO, Police Association of Ontario, and we agreed to disagree. It was pretty clear they didn’t agree with the wage freeze piece, and some of the issues like arbitration reform. The Liberal and New Democratic parties essentially said that they were not going to move forward with arbitration reform and we’ve said that we believe the municipalities, councillors, local mayors are saying that this is something that they feel is necessary. Editor: One of the reasons that things are so hard for municipalities is because of cuts to transfer payments from the province to municipalities, and the idea of conservative governments brings back to mind the idea of Mike Harris and more cuts and more downloading and that situation becoming worse. Steve: Well, there’s two things I want to add to that. The Auditor General had indicated that the OPP costing formula that was
being applied was not consistent, was not fair, and it was recommended that the government go back to the table and look at the true cost of policing, put in a formula in consultation with the municipalities and phase it in over a number of years. I felt the government botched that whole discussion with municipalities and I heard over and over again from municipal officials across the province that the government needs to go back, whoever it is, and go back to the auditor general’s report, look at what he said at the time and work with municipalities to make it happen. Same thing with infrastructure transfer payments. Unless you have a municipal transit system, you can’t access, I believe, a fair share of the gas tax revenue and too many times, I think, it’s lost that rural municipalities, municipalities like NG, their transit systems are their roads and their bridges and they should have the same right as every other municipality to have a share in the gas tax because the number one thing people tell me about transfers, local mayors, local councils, is that it has to be something that is predictable and it has to come in on a regular basis so they can count on it. Our proposal is very simple, we’re going to take gas tax and share it among all the municipalities and not just the ones that have big transit systems. So for a place like NG, if they decide, in working with the county, that they have for example, an expansion to hwy 43 that they want to work on, that could be their project, they would have the decision on where that money goes. NG has been penalized by the previous government by not being given a share of the gas tax. I think those two things would be of tremendous benefit to people of NG. Editor: With the issue of joint and severed insurance, the province has the potential to make it easier for the municipalities. What is the approach on something like that? Steve: I’m proud that one of my colleagues, he’s the
MPP for Perth Wellington, his name is Randy Pettapiece, he did table this before the legislature. He took the time and consulted AMO, he met with many municipalities, not only in south western Ontario where he represents, and I think he really got it right, because he sat down with people and talked about what they need and what the Ontario government could do for them. So I was proud to support his motion and I think what we do now is, if we do form a government, we need to move forward with his recommendation to really help the municipalities. And I’m lucky, of all the five candidates, I’m the only one that has municipal experience. I think that’s very important, especially the last session with a minority party, you’re able to have that consensus building that I think you get from being a municipal politician and I was able to get most private members bills passed because I work across party lines to get something done because it was the right thing to do, not because it was on a particular party platform. I was proud to be able to get involved in municipal government at a young age. I got out of it to be in the private sector for a few years and be a Dad for my kids, but I never really lost the fact that to be on a council you have to have some give and take to move forward and we’ve got a great community here in NG, and I hope I can continue the work that I’ve done after the 12th Editor: Straying a little, you’ve been involved with the whole idea of the global food and the food fund and that kind of stuff, and then tied to Kemptville College and issues there. Do you think that there is scope there for looking outside of the way that things have been done in Kemptville, away from the university or the academic.... Steve: I think there are and I think the governments have dropped the ball, they’ve given the Task Force a lot of lip service. In fact, I think the Liberal Government has worked against the Task Force. We’ve had
Free Roundabout Clinic Roundabouts sometimes cause confusion and frustration. "I hate roundabouts!" is a common statement, when the subject comes up. Ther e ar e currently three roundabouts in Kemptville, with plans to build six more, along County Road 43, from the 416 to Somerville Rd., as funding becomes available. In an effort to alleviate June 11, 2014
some of the confusion and frustration, and to help prepare the residents of Kemptville for these changes, Save-Way Driving School is offering a Free Roundabout Clinic on Friday, June 27 from 1 to 3 pm. Tara Newton, and Scott Hutchinson, Professional Driving Instructors with Save-Way Driving School, will take groups of three
through all three roundabouts, and demonstrate exactly how to negotiate them. Canadian Tire is hosting the event, and anyone wishing to take part is encouraged to meet in the Service Centre waiting room during these hours. For further information, call Save-Way Driving School at 613 -258-3480
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The Voice of North Grenville business ventures and new opportunities. So, I think the possibilities are really endless, especially with the push for local foods. If we are ever going to hit some of the job creation targets, even Kathleen Wynne, as Minister of Agriculture, says we need to have agricultural innovation. The Alfred example of their organic dairy operation; our robotic dairy operation which, when it first started 3 ½ years ago, we had people coming from all over North America coming to see. That’s the type of world class technology that we need to build upon again. And again, the PC government is committed to doing that. We thinks there are a lot of opportunities. You talk to people that are involved in the Task Force, there’s new and exciting things being pitched to them every week and I think that’s great. Editor: There has been a lot of discussion over things like aggregate pits and quarries, infrastructure. What do you think the Conservative Government would do to give municipalities more of a say on how land is being used? Steve: I think we’ve seen it with the committee that reviewed the Aggregate Uses Act. A number of suggestions were brought to the committee all three parties worked on. I know there are some that didn’t like the compromises that were made at committee. I think there were some bills that were at committee that I would like to see passed. I really think that the whole discussion about municipal involvement in the development, provincially, we’ve had this discussion about recognizing the property owner and what happens when development
affects their water or tax assessment. And you know, I have been pretty proactive when people have had complaints and, using the aggregate complaints as an example, you have to make sure that the government hears those voices and every time something affects a property, you do make sure that the ministries that are involved, in this case there are many involved, have to have a culture where people feel that, first of all, their complaints are being heard. Second of all, that if the government makes a negative change that affects someone, that there is recognition for that person, that there is something that acknowledges that there was a decision that was outside the constituent’s hands. There has been a lot of discussion about changes to the municipal powers. You know, I think it’s really something that you have to have as a live consultation; you have to make sure you engage people and engage municipalities, what you think their roles should be in a partnership and, as a former municipal politician, I’ve always felt that government doesn’t do that on a regular basis, they don’t have that discussion. It was complained to me that we didn’t go to enough corners of the province, that we didn’t get an appreciation of the fact that there are many different municipalities and urban and rural Ontario that have similar challenges. So, I would like to continue to talk to municipalities and citizens about this, and if there was a consensus from our area that we needed to table in front of the legislature, I have no hesitation to do that. Editor: Thank you.
OPP ARREST NORTH GRENVILLE MAN FOR HIT and RUN On June 1, 2014, at approximately 5:15pm, officers of the Grenville detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a fatal hit and run collision on Townline Road, North Grenville. Fifty-four (54) year old Roy Chapman was killed after he was struck by a grey pick-up truck while he was riding a bicycle. The driver, 52 year-old Mark Gagne of North Grenville, was arrested at his home and is
presently in custody facing the initial criminal charge of failing to stop at an accident. The accused appeared in the Ontario Court of Justice, Brockville on June 9 and is now also charged with dangerous driving and dangerous driving causing death. The accused remains in custody and is scheduled to reappear in the Ontario Court of Justice, Brockville on June 12, 2014. Anyone with information on the above occurrence (including before or after the incident) is asked to call Grenville County O.P.P. Communication Centre at 1-888-310-1122, the Kemptville Detachment at 613-258-3441 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222(TIPS) 8477 or submit your tip on-line at www.tipsubmit.com. Crime Stoppers does not want your name, you don't go to court, and you could earn cash reward. Contact: Provincial Constable C.A. Lindsey (613) 258 – 3441 (613) 213 – 8047 cell
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The brown cow solution by Woody Armour A few weeks ago, Kemptville College was slated for closure. There was an outcry and, as a result, a committee was formed rather quickly. No small or medium sized farmer of any type, (the object of the college’s existence) was appointed to this committee. No beekeepers, no sheep farmers, no flower growers, no market farmers, no horticulture people, nor anyone from the equine group, and no egg or chicken producers. This committee promptly asked for provincial money, then went asking other colleges to donate their students and programs. In others words this group wants other people to bail them out, because they cannot think of what to do themselves. Then, this committee formed a number of sub committees, and when they did not produce anything, the lead committee then formed another two-person committee to find a solution, thus relieving themselves of the problem. Then, this twoperson committee promptly suspended activity due to the election. It appears they, too, did not want to deal with the problem. As a small operator and one of the excluded groups, I have a different perspective. My proposal is a “made in North Grenville solution”, possibly even two solutions, and it does not involve the assistance of the Chinese nor the Americans which the committee is considering. Wi t h l e a d e r s h i p a n d innovation, saving the college can be done here at home.
This then, is the brown cow solution, part one. The dairy herd at the college is designated as a “research herd”. Let us start from there, and build on this feature. Suppose we trade the black and white cows (high water content, low milk fat) for brown cows (lower water content, higher milk fat), then use the milk from the brown cows to produce cheese, and cheese only. Kemptville College would become a provincial cheese development “research centre” in co-operation with the Ontario milk marketing board. Once upon a time, the college did host a cheese making course, and I am told it was also at the centre of a huge regional cheese manufacturing industry, employing many people. Some of the equipment is still there. The milk produced by these cattle would never leave the campus, never be mixed with regular milk and never be used to manufacture butter or cream or skim milk. With the signing of the European trade agreement, Canadian cheese makers can no longer use names such as “Stilton, Brie, Camembert” etc.. Under the agreement, these are protected names and cannot be used outside their designated area of manufacture. This means the cheese makers in Canada cannot use these names but must develop their own unique ”brands” such as “Oka”. So the college could develop these speciality cheeses, hard cheeses, soft cheeses, flavoured cheeses, cream cheeses etc. describe them, name them, and brand
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them with a unique Ontario theme and brand. Once a type of cheese is developed, the College would be obligated to pass on the technique and teach courses on how to manufacture these cheeses. So let us start now, and develop some cheese varieties here in North Grenville. One could not find a better location in Canada. The history is here, the dairy barns are here and operating, the quality control labs are here, the veterinarians are here, the pastures are here and most of the equipment is here, all assembled in one place designed for cattle. In addition, a major genetics facility is next door; this is a huge plus. In addition, the place is rural, clean, unpolluted by smoke or chemicals and uses clean spring well water, and it is located at the cross roads of major four-lane highways. This could easily be an “organic” dairy herd which would increase the final product value. Once the cheese is manufactured, it would be
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taste tested and sold through a “factory outlet” located on Campus and this would finance the operation. Any winemakers in the area would be invited to participate in the taste testing process. Remember, the college has a certified kitchen, cooling facilities, and has a cafeteria suited to the hospitality aspect of taste testing. No place in Canada has such a set of advantages as does the Kemptville campus. Please do not let this committee pass the college off to the Chinese or Americans, as they have announced that they are considering, for if we did, we would lose all of this potential and become servants. Building this cheese centre could be the start, or the restart, of a strong local “made at home” industry that once flourished here. In addition, please do not believe the pessimists on this unrepresentative committee that tell you it is not a viable proposition. Are you aware they manufacture large amounts of cheese in Quebec.
In fact, the three largest cheese makers in Canada, Agropur, Parmalat, Saputo and to some extent Nestle, all operate out of Quebec and they sell their cheese all over Canada and they use milk from Holstein cattle which are less suited to cheese making than the brown breeds. So, do not believe the pessimists, we can do it too. The advantages of making cheese in north Grenville are so strong that, even if tariff protection is removed, we could compete and sell internationally. There is much more to explain, however I have limited space. Next week I shall tie in and relate small farms and jobs, to this industry, and relate the industry to the agricultural committee which would tie this whole relationship together and attract students to the college. So, I leave you with something to think about: community development and the college, or vinyl villages, box stores, and debt.
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Kemptville College Task Force denies impending doom
by David Shanahan An article in the largest farmers’ periodical in Ontario has caused some dismay among those working to keep the Kemptville College campus from closure in 2015. The article, written by the Forum’s editor, Patrick Meagher, asks: “Is Kemptville College Dead?”, and points to seven reasons why he believes the answer is most emphatically “Yes!”. His reasons amount to taking the Ontario Government and the University of Guelph at its word that the closure is definite, final and unavoidable. He points out that the $2 million provided by the Liberals government is only a gesture that does nothing to reverse the move toward closure, and pales
in comparison with the $1 billion set aside for education capital projects elsewhere in the province. The article states very clearly that this is as much a Liberal decision as it is a government one, noting that Kemptville is in a traditional Conservative riding, unlike the St. Albert cheese factory which was granted $1 million at the same time as the College closure was announced, in spite of the fact that the cheese operation was fully insured at the time it burned down, the ostensible reason for the $1 million gift from the government. Patrick Meagher further points to the fact that the “future student base has been destroyed. Even if the Liberal government is defeated in the election, the University of Guelph has plundered
the college and taken other programs, crippling the college’s future”, so any hope of a possible Conservative government reversing the decision to close will not come in time to save the courses. Whether this is true or not, the Task Force has asked for, and been granted, equal space in the next issue of the Farmers Forum to rebut the editor’s article. In the meantime, the Task Force has had to change the date of the proposed community meeting on the College to July, to see what the election may throw up in the way of new options. In this issue of the NG Times, Woodie Armour provides the first of a series of alternatives the Task Force would do well to consider, particularly if they wish to take advantage of the current situation.
Getting Around Roundabouts The planned expansion of County Road 43 to a four-lane highway is on the point of coming to pass. The proposed scheme involves building some more roundabouts along the stretch between the 416 and Somerville Road, so it is important that North Grenville drivers, cyclists and pedestrians make sure they know how to use them safely. A free handson course is being made available (see the notice on page 5 of this issue), but it would be worthwhile to remind readers of the rules and guidelines for general use at these features. Rules for roundabouts: Slow down as you approach the roundabout. Keep to the right of the Splitter Island. Use the correct lane for your intended destination. Pay special attention to pedestrians who may be crossing the roadway. Watch for vehicles already in the roundabout, including cyclists. Traffic in the roundabout always has the right-ofway. Entering vehicles must always yield. Enter the roundabout when there is an adequate gap in the circulating traffic. In the roundabout, keep to the right of the Central Island and travel in a Counterclockwise June 11, 2014
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direction. Do not stop, pass large vehicles or change lanes within the roundabout. Use your right-turn signal when exiting the roundabout. If you miss your exit, continue around the roundabout again and exit. Large vehicles may need to use more than one lane when approaching, within and exiting the roundabout. Within the roundabout, large vehicles may also need to use the Truck Apron. Give large vehicles plenty of room to navigate within the roundabout. Pedestrians should never cross to the Central Island of the roundabout. The Splitter Islands will allow you to cross one direction of traffic at a time. Pedestrians should always wait for gaps in the traffic and only cross when it is safe to do so. Experienced cyclists may ride through the roundabout as if they were any other vehicle. Before entering the roundabout, cyclists should carefully move into the centre of the appropriate travel lane. They should stay in the middle of the lane until they are clear of the roundabout. Less experienced cyclists should dismount and walk their bicycles, following
the same rules that apply to pedestrians. Emergency Vehicles need to be respected also. When you find one coming up behind you, if you have not yet entered the roundabout, pull over to the right if possible and allow the emergency vehicle to pass you. If you are in the roundabout, take your intended exit and proceed beyond the Splitter Island before pulling over to the right to allow the emergency vehicle to pass you. Never stop inside the roundabout. The planned roundabout at the junction of CR 43 and CR 44 will be a major feature of the new highway, and using four-lane roundabouts has its own dangers and procedures. There are a number of on-line videos that can be watched which give more information. These can be found on the Ministry of Transportation website at: http://www. mto.gov.on.ca/english/ engineering/roundabout, or at Roundabout Resources w e b s i t e : h t t p : / / w w w. roundaboutresources. org/instructional-flashanimations. Further information about the planned expansion of CR 43 can be found on the Municipality’s website: http://www.northgrenville. ca/CountyRd43.cfm. www.ngtimes.ca
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Amanda Reed places first in North America as a Kumon reading program completer
Amanda Reed, a grade 7 North Grenville District High School student, was honoured for completing the Kumon Reading Program, ranking 1st out of 5,485 students in North
America. In recognition of her tremendous accomplishment, Amanda received a $200 scholarship and an inscribed commemorative mantle clock marking the occasion.
Amanda represents the best values taught by Kumon, which are to instill in students a love of learning, self-confidence, and self-esteem. Kumon is the world’s largest after-school supplemental math and reading academic enrichment program with a proven track record of giving children the tools to reach their full potential. The Kumon Math and Reading Centre has been present in the North Grenville community for five years and has helped over 300 students. On behalf of the entire Kumon family, we wish Amanda continued academic success in the future, and hope that she excels in all that she does. Amanda joins the elite few that complete the Program.
Community Connections Centre to host a Disney Karaoke Family Fundraising Dinner Celebrate the end of school with a Disney Karaoke Family Fundraising Dinner hosted b y K e m p t v i l l e ’s n e w Community Connections Centre (CCC) on Thursday, June 26th, 6-9 pm, at the Legion, Reuben Street, Kemptville. Sing and dance your way into summer with your favourite Disney song. Local music instructor, Lisa Poushinsky, will be the D.J. and invites anyone to sing - her special Karaoke machine features can make anyone sound like a star! Costumes and makeup for the adventurous. A fun family night out, close to home, will cost only $15 each or $50 for a
family. Some subsidies are available. Come entertain or be entertained while helping the CCC raise some much needed funds. Contact seankcorbett@gmail.com for more information or to book your tickets and make sure the lyrics to your favourite songs will be available. Tickets can be picked up at the CCC, 113 Prescott St. (10am-4pm Monday to Friday) or at Ultramar, County Road 43, Kemptville. The CCC, which opened in March of this year is a new centre in Kemptville which focuses on personal and family well being bringing people and
possibilities together. The centre continues to offer programming committed to strengthening families, including an after school Arts Based Children’s (ABC) program, a Parent to Parent series and a Leaning About series which includes one evening workshops on a variety of topics. The CCC also connects North Grenville residents with counselling and other needed services. Checkout & Like their Facebook page, Nik’s Place Programs for more information or call the CCCC at 613.258.5678. By the end of June, their website GrenvilleCSS.org will also be a resource for information.
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING WEDNESDAY JUNE 18, 2014 6:00 p.m. North Grenville Municipal Centre
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Sunday June 1, youth from Big Brothers Big Sisters of Leeds and Grenville in Kemptville went to Brockville for their monthly outing – 10 pin bowling at the Brockville Bowling Centre! There were first time bowlers as well as experienced bowlers. Pictured: Jake, a mentee from the Big Brothers Big Sisters of Leeds and Grenville Kemptville office, prepares himself for his first time bowling!
Women Who Won: Survivor Stories by Anne Walsh Every day we are bombarded with messages about the risks of getting various types of cancer. We have come to fear "the C word". However, ask around and you are sure to find someone who was told they had a few months to live years ago, only to outlive their prognosis and, better yet, recover. These articles were inspired through synchronicity. I learned that one of my husband's clients was diagnosed with cancer. I don't know her very well but her children are the same age as mine, which really hit home. That same week, I headed to Brewed Awakenings for a coffee and saw Karen Brulé, back at work. She was wearing her toque and serving clients. She was so full of life. Her eyes sparkled and her joy just could not be contained. I thought back to earlier days when she was newly-diagnosed. She has come so far. As we talked, her words inspired me. I couldn't stop thinking about her. I wished that all newly diagnosed women could see and hear her. Later that week, I e-mailed Karen and asked her if she'd allow me to interview her for the paper. She immediately accepted the invitation. I decided to find and interview five women. This series is about these five local women who have been diagnosed with cancer. They are all alive and thriving, and we'll bring you their stories over the next five weeks. Karen Brulé was diagnosed with uterine cancer in October 2011. When her doctor said: "You have to make arrangements, this is serious", Karen thought about her children and wept. She underwent surgery one month after her diagnosis. At her six month checkup, they found spots on
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her lungs which meant her cancer had metastasized. She was given six months to live. Initially, she was opposed to chemotherapy. She thought it would take away her quality of life. Her daughter, Maddie, couldn't understand this decision. She convinced Karen to try it. Karen received three rounds of chemotherapy before May 30, 2012. She was on two types of chemotherapy drugs. The first drug gave her no symptoms, the second drug made her feel like she had the flu. Everyone is different but, for Karen, the chemotherapy restored her quality of life. She was working, going out with friends and playing with her dogs again. Karen urges people to reach out when someone is diagnosed with cancer. The empathy and support she received she said "blew me away". However, often "people stay away to give you space and privacy" and you need them. If someone you love has been diagnosed with cancer, the best thing you can do is "convey that you'll be there to support them no matter what". Now, Karen chooses "how to live, who to be with and how to spend time" rather than having "external things (like bills) choose" for her. She has learned to slow down and realized that she wasn't even on her own list most of the time. She used to say yes to everything but now she delights in the "little acts of love that often go unnoticed", like hugging her children. One of Karen's greatest challenges was planning for her future. "Do I sell the house? Who will look after my children and feed my dogs? Do I invest? Should I go back to work? If not, where is the money coming from?" In the face of cancer Karen had a choice to make: "You can lie down and feel sorry
for yourself or get up every morning and choose to live." Karen says: "cancer makes you look at life for what it is, a fleeting moment in time, lived in little moments of laughter, sharing and friendship." Karen completed five rounds of chemotherapy on a clinical trial starting in August 2013. She has undergone 6 more rounds of regular chemotherapy since then and has now begun maintenance c h e m o t h e r a p y. K a r e n alternates between periods of chemotherapy treatment and time off the medication to rest. She has sold Brewed Awakenings and is living with her daughter and their dogs on her property. Her son, Owen, is off to study Calculus at the University of Waterloo. Karen will be spending quality time with her daughter in PEI this summer. Maddie was nervous about leaving her mom to attend university. However, just as Maddie urged Karen to try chemotherapy, Karen encouraged her daughter to leave the nest and live her life. Maddie will be leaving to study Pharmacology at McGill in September 2014. As for Karen, the sky's the limit. If you have been diagnosed, you are not alone. There are two local support groups: The Kemptville Cancer Support Group-Ellen Miller at 613-2587778 The Prostate Cancer Support Group of Kemptville- Robert Carmichael at pcsg.kemptville@ yahoo.ca There is the Maplesoft Centrewww.survivorship.ottawacancer. ca These books are also useful: The Silver Lining: A Supportive and Insightful Guide to Breast Cancer by Hollye Jacobs Foods That Fight Cancer by Richard Beliveau Love, Medicine and Miracles by Dr. Bernie Siegel Radical Remission: Surviving Cancer Against All Odds by Kelly A. Turner
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TURN, TURN, TURN by Peter Johnson “To everything, Turn, Turn, Turn. There is a season, Turn, Turn, Turn. And a time to every purpose, under Heaven.” (Pete Seeger/Ecclesiates) Being retired gives one a bit more time to pause and reflect on things. I was doing a lot of pausing the other day. In the early morning calm, on The Big Rideau, we (my dearly beloved and I) bided our time contemplating where fish got such an acquired taste for worms. Our serenity was shattered by the roar of a gigantic boat, well over forty feet in length, roaring past. With engines large enough to lift a semitransport into orbit, the owner/driver screamed past us with a look of sheer bliss across his myopic mug; the quiet stillness for miles around was shattered by this 'Me First' person of limitless self-indulgence. I nearly capsized our little fishing boat searching for the magic Biff Stick ...the one I could use to tap some common sense into the hollow head of this twit of gigantic proportions. And I thought of Desmond Tu Tu. But not in a 'turn the other cheek' kind of a way. The good bishop was a long way from South Africa. He was invited to the Alberta Oil Sands, by the local aboriginals. He called the Oils Sands 'filth', created by greed. Mr. Harper might argue that one with the Archbishop, but I won't. That would be the same deadly sin that motivated the owner of 'Me First' to get a boat that would go through hundreds of dollars worth of gasoline to blast his way from Portland to Rideau Ferry. But these testaments/advertisements
for big bank accounts are not to be found only there. You can find armadas of “Me First”s down by Manotick and all along the St. Lawrence, every weekend, at this time of year. All of which brings us to this week's election in our fair province. “A time to build up, a time to break down A time to dance, a time to mourn A time to cast away stones A time to gather stones together.” After this week's debate, the time has arrived for most voters to become aware of the fact that there will be a vote taking place soon--June 12. Such is the level of apathy amongst voters, that the parties have held off revealing too much of their platforms, for fear that their revelations would fall upon deaf ears; or no ears at all. The Conservatives and the NDP want to talk about Gas Plants, Gas Plants, Gas Plants. But not in a Desmond Tu Tu kind of way. For shame. They are after your vote by shaming the Liberals, as much as possible. It's the old, 'I didn't do that bad thing so I must be good, right?'... the kind of logic one might find in the kindergarten end of the school yard. The three main parties have talking points about jobs, transportation, taxes, energy (electricity bills), education, health care, pension plans and social services. But wait. Something is missing. “A time to plant, a time to reap.” Agriculture. The environment. Eastern Ontario has a huge agricultural component. At this time of year, farmers are like bees, preparing, what seems like millions of acres for their
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crops. We saw evidence of this on our way to the lake where we hoped to conduct our experiments on: “Fish Fondness For Annelids”. Yet, we saw no evidence of the importance of agriculture to the big three political parties during or after the debate. The same for environmental issues. Is The Green Party the only option on election day, if the environment is one of your main concerns? The Archbishop from South Africa just may have gotten it right: “... Tutu argued that humanity must act together to end a threat that is already affecting people around the globe.” (National Post) “A time to gain, a time to lose A time to rend, a time to sew A time for love, a time to hate A time for peace, I swear it's not too late.” (Pete Seeger/Ecclesiates) And then our nation gets a huge shock. When just days prior to a provincial election our country is rocked by frightening, horrible violence. The senseless, tragic murder of three police officers in Moncton leaves our nation staggering in disbelief. We are left with the heartsick feeling of wondering how something so horrible could happen in our country. Our thoughts and prayers are with the families of the victims and the survivors. “ A time to love, a time to hate A time of war, a time of peace A time you may embrace A time to refrain from embracing.”(Pete Seeger/ Ecclesiates) I sincerely hope Pete was right...as 'Petes' are sometimes...'A time for peace, I swear it's not too late.'
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the Kid Zone from 12-4pm . St. James Anglican Church Strawberry shortcake and tea. Leslie Hall, 2 4 pm. Adults $7.
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Died peacefully at the Kemptville District Hospital on Tuesday, May 20, 2014, Darlene Sears age 52 of Spencerville went home to be with Jesus. Beloved wife of Norman Sears. Loving Mom of Melissa, Samantha (Kenneth), Katherine and Daniel. Cherished daughter of Stanley and the late Jodie Leverre. Sister of Buzz Leverre. Fondly remembered by many relatives and friends. A Celebration of Life service was held on Saturday, May 31, 2014 at the Kemptville Pentecostal Tabernacle, 1964 Highway 43, Kemptville, ON. The family wish to thank everyone who attended. Your prayers and love where much appreciated. A big thank you goes to Pastor Steve of the Pentecostal Tabernacle for allowing us to use their church for the service and luncheon, and to all those who helped out at the luncheon and during the service.
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The North Grenville Photography Club - Meeting first W ednesday of every month at the Auditorium at the Municipal Centre on Hwy 44. For more info see ngphotoclub.ca. Bingo- First and third W ednesday of the month, Kemptville Legion. Games start at 1 pm. All welcome. Refreshments available. Klub 67 Euchre closed for the summer season....will resume euchre on W ednesday, September 10. The Branch Artisans Guild, North Grenville Community Church,, 2659 Concession Street every 3 rd Tuesday, 7 pm. New members welcomed! Probus Club of North Grenville meet third Wednesday of every month, St. Paul's Presbyterian Church---9:30 am gathering Time, 10 am meeting. Come and enjoy great speakers and fellowship. New members welcome. 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 - M eeting 1 st & 3 rd Thurs. of the month, 7 pm at O’Farrell’s Financial Services, Cty Rd 44. Info, call 258-7665. BNI Netw orking Group Breakfast- Alumni Building, University of Guelph, 7-8:30am. Call 613-258-0553 for more information. Bridge- St. John’s United Church, 12:15 pm. Cost $3, partner preferred but not necessary. Info, contact Sandra at 613-258-2691. M others of Preschoolers Support Group-St.John’s United Church, 6:30-8 pm. W hether you’re a townie, rural, stay-at-home, working, teen, adoptive, specialneeds, single or married, MOPS is for you! For more information, call Angie Brown at 613-223-3979. Kemptville Cruise Night, Hwy 43 Car Club, May 2 to Sept. 26 at Food Basics – 6 - 9 pm. Rod Rafter, 613-258-7567 or www.Hwy43CarClub.com for more information. Kemptville Legion Breakfast the third Saturday of the month. Adults $5.00, Children under 12 $3.00. All welcome. Kemptville Kinsman Farmers' M arket, 200 Sanders St. (the B&H parking lot) 12-4pm, rain or shine. Come and meet your local producers and checkout our FREE Kid Zone". Cancer Support Group, 3 rd Monday of every month, ,St. John's United Church at 2 pm. W elcome to anyone requiring support and encouragement. Kemptville and Area W alking Group, Municipal Centre - Early birds: 8 am, others 8:30 am. Contact: Eva 258-4487.
Mels Farm All Animal Rescue needs Foster Homes 258-7488 (Melanie) Foster co-ordinator for North Grenville/ Merrickville areas. 13
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JUNE 13 – 14, 2014
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Schedule of Events FRIDAY, JUNE 13TH
11am – 8pm KIDZ ZONE OPEN 11am – 8pm FREE Bounce Houses 11am – 8pm Vendors/Boats& Cars 11am – 11pm Food Booths, Beer Tent OPEN 4pm – 6pm Mark Bergman 6:30 – 9:30pm Hwy 43 Car Show – St. Michaels School Parking Lot 7pm – 8:30pm Marlene Fawcett 9pm – 10:30pm Ambush
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SATURDAY, JUNE 14TH
9am – ALL DAY Beach Volleyball Tournament - St. Michael’s School Yard 11am – 8pm KIDZ ZONE OPEN 11am – 8pm FREE Bounce Houses 11am – 8pm Vendors/Boats & Cars 11am – 8pm FREE Pony Rides & Petting Zoo 11am – 11pm Food Booths, Beer Tent OPEN 11:30-12pm Beshano Bike Trial Show 12pm - 1:30pm Buckle Down- Scotiabank Stage 12:30-1:15pm Junkyard Symphony (family) 2pm – 2:30pm Beshano Bike Trial Show 2pm – 3:30pm Absolute Country 3:30-4:15pm Junkyard Symphony (family) 4pm - 5:30pm Full Nelson Scotiabank Stage 4:30-5pm Beshano Bike Trial Show 6pm – 7pm Tallman Truck Centre Rib Eating Contest 7pm – 8:30pm Otis Good Band 9pm – 10:30 Switchgear (Country Rock)
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SUNDAY, JUNE 15TH 10am – 11am
UCDSB Champions for Kids RUN/WALK (Forestry Centre) 10:30 – 11:30am Southgate Church Service 11am – 7pm KIDZ ZONE OPEN 11am – 7pm FREE Pony Rides 11am – 7pm FREE Bounce Houses 11:30-12pm Beshano Bike Trial Show 12-12:30pm Kobbler Jay 11am – 7pm Vendors/Boats & Cars 11am – 7pm Food Booths, Beer Tent OPEN 11:30am – 1pm Stittsvillians-Scotiabank Stage 1:30-2pm Kobbler Jay 2pm-2:30pm Beshano Bike Trial Show 1:30pm – 3pm SouthBound - Scotiabank Stage 3:30-4pm Kobbler Jay 4pm – 5:30pm Spare Partz- Scotiabank Stage 4:30-5pm Beshano Bike Trial Show
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Tennis courts open for summer enjoyment The Kemptville Community Tennis Club opened its courts at Riverside Park on Saturday, May 31. Information on registration was available and club member/instructor, Jim Neubauer gave some kids a little intro to tennis. A representative from Tommy & Lefebvre was on site to allow people to try out tennis rackets. The Department of Parks, Recreation and Culture maintains the four tennis courts in Riverside Park for public enjoyment. The courts are lit at night and are not locked. Nets are in place during the summer season. The facilities are open for free play to the public at all times except during Club hours. Information can be found on the club website for children's camp hours, juniors/ teens and seniors hours at http://kctcblog.blogspot.com/
Kemptville Little League continues packed season Close call - Kemptville Bantam Francesca Riding was a ½ second away from getting the out at 3rd as Kenmore's player steps on the base just in time.
by Mary-Anne Leang Cheers that only 275 girls could make were heard blocks away from the ball diamonds at Riverside Park this past weekend as the Kemptville Wildcats held their 1st annual Wildcat Girls Slugfest Tournament. Fifteen girls’ softball teams representing 4 different area ball leagues came to town to slug it out Jun 6-8 for the title. In recognition of Kemptville Canadian Tire's commitment to KDLL with the Jumpstart Program and offering discounted supplies to players, Frank Hoffman was on hand to throw the
first pitch during the opening ceremonies. After a hard fought battle, the champions were the Stittsville 56ers for the Squirt (11/12) category, Kenmore Heat 3 for the PeeWee (13/14) division and Stittsville CGS for the Bantam (15/16 division). A generous donation from Hudson Auto Body was used to provide banners and medals to the winning teams. In KDLL’s baseball division, the Kemptville Juniors (ages 13-14) were on the road and participated in a tournament in Montreal this past weekend as part of their conditioning camp. The regular season finds the Kemptville Blue Junior team leading their Upper Canada division and the Kemptville Black Majors (age 11-12) tied for 2nd place in their division
standings. The Kemptville Grey team continues in 2nd position in the UCLL Minor division (ages 9-10) . Tournament action will continue at Riverside and South Gower parks June 2022 as 40 baseball teams are expected to come to town, including those from Toronto, Montreal and upper New York state, to battle in the Kemptville Wildcat Shootout Tournament.
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her husband Joey Hubbard. This is Leah’s first season coaching Tball for KDLL. This season, three nights are spent at baseball diamonds for their family as their son, Logan 7, is playing in the Coach Pitch division and their son, Daegan 5, plays in the Tball division. Leah is an awesome coach and a shining example how an average parent can help. She is always positive, patient and encouraging to her players. Leah grew up in Kemptville and although she didn’t play baseball in her youth, she grew up watching her brother playing baseball. When not at baseball diamonds, her interests are gardening, playing at the park with her family, and being amazing mom to her boys.
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Leah Hubbard This week’s Coach of the Week is Leah Hubbard. This season, Leah is coaching the Forest Green team in the Tball (ages 4-6) division with
KDLL Player of the Week This week’s player of the week is Keaton Mather. Keaton is in his second season of Minor
Little League and plays for the Kemptville Blue Expos. He pitches and catches, but prefers to
play the outfield. He is joined on his team by younger brother Aaron and sister Ashley, and leads by example. The highlight of Keaton’s career was breaking up a no-hitter last season in the bottom of the last inning versus High Park in the Ontario Minor Little League Championships, held in Kemptville. He enjoys spending time with his family in the backyard pool, playing Lego, watching his siblings play baseball and soccer, and making his father and coach Scott laugh. The North Grenville Times is Locally Owned and Operated
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Grand Opening of Kemptville Smiles
Owners Dr. Haissam Dahan and Dr. Rania El-Hawary (center) shown above cutting the ribbon with staff, friends and councillors!
World-folky-cool-stuff: Fiddlehead Soup
When someone asks the members of local trio Fiddlehead Soup to describe their music, there's usually a pause. How do you describe an array of music that spans 3 continents, 5 centuries and 7 languages, let alone a myriad of keys and timings? "World-folky-coolstuff is the closest we've come", laughs violinist and singer Ursa Meyer who, at 14, is the youngest member of the trio. Young she may be, but she has an impressive and lengthy list of musical accomplishments playing in classical ensembles and traditional bands.
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And world-folky-cool-stuff it indeed is. And truly diverse. Whether it is a renaissance Spanish love song or a Danish pagan rock song; a Sicilian tarantella or an Argentinian protest song or just a good-ol' foot-stomping Scottish reel, the group's influences and song choices know few boundaries. "We love music that has oddities in it, like extra beats dropped in to the middle of a line or strange time signatures or lyrics", says Glenna Hunter who also plays violin and sings. And happens to be Ursa's mother. "And getting to spend time with
Ursa doing something we both love is something every mother would dream of!" Veteran local musician Doug Hendry rounds out the trio with his signature 12 string guitar, cittern and Scottish accent. Fiddlehead Soup was formed just under a year ago from members of the Maplewood Ceilidh Band. Since then, the performances have come fast and furious and are as diverse as the material that the band performs: from pagan festivals to the National Gallery; from house concerts to medieval fairs; from weddings to the Tree Pickers' Ball! Fiddlehead Soup brings it's diverse array of music to the Branch Restaurant on Friday, June 20 and promises to be a music lovers' treat. For more information on the band and to see a video shot in Kemptville and Oxford Mills, visit http:// fiddleheadsoup.com The show begins at 8 pm and entrance is pay-what-youcan. Reservations are suggested at 613 258-3737.
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Amie Maisonneuve received an Ipad for having referred the most clients to the dentistry. Shown above with Dr. Rania El-Hawary
Kemptville Hospital Foundation presented with fundraising proceeds
Photo: Tom Winterbottom, Derrick Holwell, Dermid O’Farrell, JC Thibault, Jeff Underhill by Mary Boucher JC Thibault, Treasurer of North Grenville OldTimers Hockey League, presented a cheque for $1,100 to Dermid O’Farrell, Kemptville District Hospital Foundation. These funds were raised at the NGOHL end-
of-season tournament on April 4 and 5. Sponsors of the event were Southgate Church, Mountain Orchards, Kemptville Building Centre, O’Farrell Financial, Capital General Contracting, First Aid 4U.ca, Patterson Hadden Brown, Tico Sunset Network, CACUS
Carpentry and Shoeless Joes. NGOHL has plans to make the tournament an annual event. The KDH Foundation greatly appreciates the time and effort put into holding this event to raise funds for the Hospital Equipment Fund.
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