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To celebrate Canada Day, the Kemptville Scouts held their 2nd annual raft day event at Curry Park on July 1. The Scouts spent the day building their rafts, using empty coffee cans (donated by Costco) and pieces of lumber recycled from unused pallets. Some of the knots they’ve learned over their years in Scouts came in handy for fastening the lumber and coffee cans together. In the afternoon, the Scouts launched their rafts from Curry Park; paddling to the Prescott St. bridge and back again.
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by Michael Whittaker A museum for North Grenville has been a recurring conversation for some time. Interest has come from the North Grenville Historical Society, Kemptville College alumni, the principals of the former Bishops Mills Natural History Centre, and individuals. Unless united and focused, the expressions of goodwill and interest will not see a bona fide, properly funded, and accredited museum arise in our community. I suggest Council consider a taskforce as was done for affordable housing. The community of North Grenville has people with the capacity and expertise to embody a taskforce to investigate all the prerequisites of developing a viable community museum, and reporting to Council. The International Conference of Museums defines a museum as “a non-profit, permanent institution in the service of society and its development, open to the public, which acquires, conserves, researches, communicates and exhibits the tangible and intangible heritage of humanity and its environment for the purposes of education, study and enjoyment.” Artifacts on shelves, hung on walls, or arrayed on floors are collections, not a museum. A museum is more than a building housing objects of historical, scientific, artistic, or cultural interest for exhibition and storage. An official body studying the pros and cons of a North Grenville Museum offers the best chance of seeing a professional institution built in our community.
The Community Charity BBQ held at the Municipal Centre was a great success! Special thanks to our sponsor Jansen’s Law who, with support from the Grenville County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), raised a total of $1,016 for Community Living North Grenville. Next week's barbeque is sponsored by Lockwood Brothers Construction, with proceeds going to the Friends of Ferguson Forest Centre. The 19th annual community charity barbeques are held every Thursday, from 11:30 am to 1:00 pm, at the Municipal Centre’s parking lot. Hope to see you there!
Quilt raffle to benefit KDH patients
Submitted by Teresa Harrison Tickets are on sale now for the Acton's Corners Unit of the Kemptville District Hospital Auxiliary’s Quilt Raffle for a chance to win a Queen size quilt, made by member Maretta Hay. This year’s quilt features many batik fabrics with the Dove at the Window pattern. The draw will be held at the group’s December meeting at Maplewood Hall in Oxford Mills. This year marks the 60th anniversary of the Auxiliary - as the Auxiliary was formed in the year before the hospital opened. Raffle tickets are $2 each or three for $5. Proceeds will benefit patients of Kemptville District Hospital and will be on sale at various locations in the area leading up to the draw. Show your support for this community fundraiser - buy a ticket and a chance to win a special quilt. July 24, 2019
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One step closer by Deron Johnson A lack of adequate cellular phone coverage and reliable broadband internet have been longstanding issues for rural Eastern Ontario. This has put the area at a serious disadvantage in terms of trying to grow local economies, creating jobs, and even maintaining residential population in rural areas. In fact, as of December 2016, the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) declared that reliable broadband internet is now considered an essential service in Canada. Recently, the federal government announced that it will provide the Eastern Ontario Regional Network (EORN) with $71 million in funding to help fill gaps in mobile broadband coverage. This funding, which matches the provincial gov-
ernment’s commitment of $71 million, creates the opportunity for a $213 million public-private partnership that would, potentially, improve both the reach and quality of mobile broadband services in Eastern Ontario. All members of the Eastern Ontario Wardens’ Caucus, and most municipalities within the Caucus region, are investing in the $10 million municipal contribution. Mobile providers, who will be chosen through a competitive bidding process, are expected to provide the rest of the funding. There are currently significant gaps in both the reach and capacity of mobile broadband networks across areas of rural Eastern Ontario, where people live, work, or travel. These gaps are primarily due to the fact that rural areas don’t generate enough revenue to make
enues. EORN, is a non-profit organization that was created by the Eastern Ontario Wardens’ Caucus (EOWC), to improve broadband access to nearly 90% of Eastern Ontario through a $175 million fixed broadband network funded by the federal, provincial and municipal governments and private sector service providers. It works with governments and community organizations to improve and leverage broadband access to fuel economic development and growth across the region. The EOWC directed EORN to prepare and submit a project proposal to improve access to mobile broadband services and support the creation of a public safety broadband network. More information is available at www.eorn.ca.
it financially worthwhile for mobile providers to build adequate networks to offer the service. 40% of the area does not have access to high-definition services which allow streaming HD video. 20% of the area does not have access to standard definition video, typical mobile app use, and video app calling, while 10% has no voice call service. The public-private partnership will reduce carriers’ infrastructure costs, creating a better business case to enhance and extend coverage to meet the CRTC’s basic services goals. The improvements would unlock significant economic potential over 10 years, including more than 3,000 potential full-time job equivalents, and more than $420 million in potential private sector business rev-
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UPDATE UPDATE UPCOMING MEETINGS COUNCIL Tuesday, August 27 at 6:30 pm in the Council Chambers at the Municipal Centre. COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE Tuesday, August 6 at 6:30 pm in the Council Chambers at the Municipal Centre. **NOTE: Council and Committee of the Whole meetings are live streamed and archived on the Municipal website. Agendas for upcoming meetings are published on the Friday prior to the meeting and minutes are posted after they are approved. Visit www.northgrenville.ca and click on Agendas, Minutes & Video in the Govern tab.
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY Custodian – Part-Time
The Municipality of North Grenville is accepting resumes from interested and qualified candidates for the position of part-time custodian. The closing date to receive applications is 4:00 pm on Friday, July 26, 2019. Additional information is available at www.northgrenville.ca/careers.
Water/Wastewater Operator Coordinator
One Year Contract The Municipality of North Grenville is accepting resumes from interested and qualified candidates for a Water/Wastewater Operator. The closing date to receive applications is 4:00 pm on Friday, August 9, 2019. Additional information is available at www.northgrenville.ca/careers.
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Council awards contract for Parks, Recreation and Culture Master Plan by Hilary Thomson North Grenville Council passed a resolution on Tuesday July 16, to award the consultancy contract for their 10-year Parks, Recreation and Culture Master Plan to Monteith Brown Planning Consultants. The plan includes a robust public consultation strategy, a review of current indoor and outdoor recreation facilities, programs, policies, community initiatives and future recreation needs. The quote presented by Monteith Brown to carry out the work came in at roughly $75,000, under staff’s projected budget of $80,000. The study’s completion date is targeted for early December of this year. Before the resolution was passed, Councillor John Barclay revisited some previous concerns he had about the need and cost of the study. “I want to go on the record as saying that it’s fine to do this study, but we have to have the political will to execute it,” he said at the meeting. “I really don’t want it to sit on the shelf and not be implemented.” Mayor Nancy Peckford agreed with Councillor Barclay, and noted that she and Councillor Doreen O’Sullivan, who were part of the vetting process for the proposals that came in, where very clear with companies they met with that that this plan is a big deal for the municipality. “It’s not insignificant dollars, and we have incredibly high expectations for their performance and their capacity to do consultation well, and to really help us more coherently define our assets and the opportunities for enrichment to those assets, so that they can be of full benefit to the residents of North Grenville,” she said.
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Letters to the Editor Dear Editor, I find all of these back and forth arguments about climate change, or rather the causes of it, a distraction from the underlying message of environmental responsibility. The bottom line, based on indisputable science, is that pollution in all its forms, be it carbon emissions, chemicals and plastics that are filling our bodies of water...harms all of the ecosystems, and all those that live within them, including humans. Breathing polluted air, eating food that is grown or raised in polluted earth or water does not bode well for human longevity. And if we do not care about the health and longevity of the human race, let’s at least care about the non-human life that are held hostage by what we humans July 24, 2019
do. Sea life for example, does not exist well on a diet of plastic and toxic chemicals. So, let’s stop arguing about who/what to blame for climate change, or if it is even happening, and move on to owning our responsibility to take care of this planet which sustains life. There can be no argument that healthy food and clean water and air is not a good thing, for the planet and all who live on it. Meredith Gowling, via Facebook
Dear Editor, Concerning the article, “A Test of Trust”, by Harmen Boersma: What does Mr. Boersma insinuate by the statement “The RUDG is a very recent organization with a yet unknown agenda for this community”? Does he somehow think this is a “scary” organization? He does not trust RUDG? When religion is involved, there are always biases; therefore, since this property belongs to a church, public money should not be involved. No rink there, in my opinion. Sincerely, Kath Piché
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Why not? by Hilary Thomson As some of you may know, I grew up in Toronto. I lived in several houses in the city, starting in what used to be called North York (before amalgamation), and ending in a part of the city called Cabbage Town, an eclectic neighbourhood downtown, twenty minutes walking distance from the Eaton Centre. Growing up in the city, I definitely picked up an “us” vs. “them” attitude. I always rolled my eyes when people from Mississauga or Whitby said they lived in Toronto. “You’re not a real Torontonian,” I always thought. I’m not the only one who had/has that mentality. You can literally buy t-shirts and hoodies with “Toronto vs. Everybody” written on them. If those were around when I was a teenager, you can bet that I would have had one. Now, having married a country boy from Kemptville and lived here for over
five years, I don’t get the elitist attitude that people from big cities have when it comes to small towns. I recently interviewed an interesting couple from Montreal who were quite thrilled to be making Smiths Falls their new home. SMITHS FALLS. A far cry from the bustling streets of Montreal. They told me lots of people ask them why they moved to Smiths Falls, to which they reply: “Why not?” I get a similar reaction sometimes when I am talking to my Ottawa or Toronto friends about where I live. A look of pity washes over their face, “How do you like it out there?” “How often do you get into the city?” “Aren’t you bored?” It’s like pulling teeth to get any of my Ottawa friends to come out here. Even if they have cars (understandably some of them don’t), driving out to the country is a big event. They don’t see the point. Wouldn’t I rather come into the city? It’s so much more interesting… I get it. Growing up as a
city girl, I didn’t understand small towns either. But the longer I live out here, the more I realize how vibrant, cultured and dare I say interesting smalls towns can be. I’ve got a quaint and busy coffee shop down the street from me, a yoga studio, grocery store, hair salon, spa, and consignment store all within walking distance from my house. Kemptville also has some great festivals and community events, and we keep getting more. I’m thinking of our very first pride parade in June, and the Kemptville Live Music Festival this past weekend that continues to draw thousands of people to the municipality every year. Canada Day in North Grenville is always a treat, with fireworks that knock my socks off. Who needs the crowded streets of Ottawa when you can have such a quality celebration of our country so close to home? There are a lot of people who really care about the community of North Gren-
ville and want to make it a great place to live for everyone. Just look at the paper every week and you will see at least one group of people raising money for one local cause or another, or offering a free or cheap service that benefits the community. Take the Bodhi Tree Yoga Centre and Get Cronk’d for example. They’ve banded together and created a “yoga on the hill” type experience in Rotary Park, offering free yoga and fitness classes in the downtown throughout the summer. I have always wanted to try lunchtime yoga on Parliament Hill, but now I don’t have to travel an hour out of my way to get some exercise and enjoy the outdoors. It’s right at my doorstep. The new council also seems very focused on making North Grenville a healthy, vibrant and growing community. They are committed to listening to the wants and needs of the people, and having healthy debates and discussions around the coun-
cil table so they can make well-rounded decisions for their constituents. They welcome individuals and groups from all walks of life to make their voice heard at council meetings and do their best to get out in the community so they can really take the pulse of what is going on in the municipality they serve. I had an experience the other day at the coffee shop near my house that reminded how much I love Kemptville. I was there to have one of their delicious coffees and get some work done that I was having trouble attacking at home. It was a busy day at the shop, and they were close to having no tables left. A woman I had met in there before also had her laptop out, and we were both taking up a table each meant for four people. A couple of new patrons entered the shop and were looking around for a place to sit. My co-worker for the day offered them the table and asked if she could slide in next to me. “Of course,”
I said, a little surprised but delighted that she would want to share a workspace with me. As someone who spends a lot of time with her thoughts and a keyboard, the company of another person is a welcome addition to my day. I don’t know if this is something that would have happened at a coffee shop in Toronto or Ottawa, but I doubt it. Am I proud that I grew up in one of the country’s largest, most multicultural cities? Absolutely. Do I miss it on a regular basis? Not really. I have built a life here and I am no longer one of those people that believes Toronto is the centre of the universe. North Grenville is a vibrant, thriving community, and I don’t believe it is the exception to the rule. All small towns have their own unique culture and way of life, and if more people from the big city stepped outside their bubble and relinquished the “us” vs. “them” attitude, their lives would be richer for it. I know mine is.
results in many savings. Prior to the hiring of a full-time mechanic, Public Works vehicle maintenance alone was $103,000 (2008); now it's about $25,000 less (2019). Some creative sourcing of equipment, and a bit of ingenuity, has resulted in even more savings. North Grenville has approximately 130 km of gravel roads that produce a lot of dust when travelled upon. It takes a lot of water to suppress it. The Oxford Mills Public Works Garage was able to build a water truck from a used trailer and two new plastic tanks, at a cost of $22,442. The cost of purchasing a customized vehicle would have been in the neighbourhood of $100,000. The resulting vehicle now holds 28,000 litres of water. But the savings don't stop there. How do you fill two 14,000 litre tanks? After a flood at a facility in Brockville, North Grenville Fire Services and Public Works
were able to acquire their de-commissioned pump at no cost, and, after repairing it, put it into service. It can pump water at 4,500 litres a minute. In other words, this re-purposed pump can fill both tanks on the truck in less than ten minutes. These are just a few instances where Public Works has been able to do more with less. With one of the largest budgets of all the departments in the Municipality, being able to make wise investments, to continually
optimize its operations, and to diligently find savings where it can, is essential. I hope to report some more in the future. In the meantime, feel free to contact me by phone (Direct: 613-322-8132 or 613-875-4012), by email (jbarclay@northgrenville. on.ca), or drop by one of my Talk To Me Tuesdays weekly meet and greet sessions at a local coffee shop (locations posted on Facebook.com/ JB4NG).
Public Works Investment by Councillor John Barclay with help from Public Works staff. In the past eight months, as the Council Liaison to Public Works, I've come to appreciate both the scale and scope of the work that a relatively small number of staff undertake on behalf of the residents of North Grenville. I've learned a great deal about what the Public Works department does, how it does it, and how it's paid for. I'm still learning. I thought I'd share some of the cost saving measures the department has undertaken that have saved the Municipality hundreds of thousands of dollars. First of all, as I mentioned, Public Works does a lot with a little; it continually looks to optimize its operations. For example, this winter a resident wrote me a humourous email questioning the route that the snowplow took after every snowfall. The route resulted in more snow piled on his
side of the road - could it not be reversed (ie. his side plowed first and the opposite side plowed last), even once in a while? When it was explained that the route the plow takes is determined by minimizing the distance travelled, gas used, and eliminating switchbacks, he saw the logic and understood (right, Peter?). At first glance, Public Works operations may not make sense to you, but there's always a method to the madness. It's hard to put a number on the amount of savings that this particular practice has produced over the years, but here are three items that are easier to quantify in terms of savings: 1) LED Cobra-head streetlights lower hydro costs. With the help of a successful grant application to the Save on Energy Program, Public Works was able to jump start the replacement of bulbs in each of its 377 cobra-head streetlights. With all the lights replaced with
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LEDs, the associated hydro costs have been reduced by approximately $53,000 each and every year. 2) Wastewater Treatment plant anaerobic digester lowers heating costs. Anaerobic digesters were part of the original plant construction; they break down biodegradable material during the wastewater treatment process. The Public Works Department optimized their use to heat the plant by using the recovered methane in place of natural gas. Staff recall previous budget numbers were in excess of $100,000 for the heating costs at the plant. (No financial details are available prior to 2006, based on an ironically titled file retention policy) Now they are considerably less; over the past five years, those costs have fluctuated between $18,000 and $24,000 per year. 3) Hiring an in-house mechanic who services Public Works and Fire Services
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Thrift Shoppe buys a big burger for KYC! by Hilary Thomson Oxford Thrift Shoppe owner Piero Presutti arrived at last week's OPP BBQ just as they were closing up shop and offered them $500 for their last burger! The Oxford Thrift Shoppe has been a continuous supporter of KYC since they opened in 2016, donating to the organization on a quarterly basis. L-R: KYC Board Member Bruce Wehlau, KYC Program Coordinator Mehgan Zonneveld, Summer Student Micaela Commerford, Piero Presutti, KYC Operations Manager Barb Tobin, KYC youth Jade, KYC youth Lily, OPP Community Safety Officer Annie Collins.
Local dancers headed to World Dance Competition
L-R: Emma Jung, Kira Leroux, Amanda Leang and Victoria Granger in their closing pose from their dramatic contemporary dance of Glitter and Gold at Starpower International by Mary-Anne Leang Four local Kemptville dancers are heading to New Jersey to compete in the World Dance Championships (WDC) on July 30. These talented dancers, Kira Leroux, Victoria Granger, Emma Jung and Amanda Leang, were so excited to earn a Golden Ticket entry to the event. Golden Tickets to the event are by invite only and earned by top performances leading up to the event. These dancers competed with Precision Cheer and Dance at Starpower International dance competition in Ottawa this past May. Precision Cheer and Dance has since changed management and ownership and is continuing to support local dancers and athletes under its new name, Kemptville Infinity. Kemptville Infinity was very proud to support these dancers to make sure they were able to attend the WDC. Their group dance, Glitter and Gold by Barnes Courtney, was chosen by the Starpower judges to compete at the WDC. It is a July 24, 2019
dramatic contemporary dance that showcases the dancers’ talent. They have been very busy with additional rehearsals and preparation so they can showcase their absolute best for the competition. Infinity competitive dancer, Laurel Stewart, has also been training with Kira, VIctoria, Emma & Amanda as their understudy as an alternate if someone is not able to compete. The role of understudy for dance is extra challenging as you must be able to learn and do everyone's parts, just in case. She is excited to be able to join them on this adventure. Since the Infinity dancers will be staying just across the bridge from New York City, they will also head to the streets of New York City to take two dance classes at Broadway Dance Center while they are there. In addition to a contemporary dance class that they will take together, they will also take a class of their own interest - some have chosen tap, hip hop and jazz. Amanda previously took dance lessons at Broadway
Dance Center in New York City three years ago, when she danced with the Academy of Expressive Dance and ignited her passion for dance and learned amazing dance skills over eight years with Andrea Gaw. Moving to Precision tow years ago allowed her to follow her dream to take her dance talent into competitions. Amanda also trains as a competitive cheerleader and pom dancer and has received numerous judge's special awards and a dance scholarship. She was accepted into Canterbury High School's dance program in Ottawa in the fall and is looking forward to bringing all that she learns, at both the Broadway dance classes and at Canterbury, back to Infinity where she is a dance assistant. Kira has been dancing for five years and this is her second year doing competitive dance. She's also received judge’s special awards and her dance talent took to the professional stage last December when she performed in Ballet Jorgen's version of the Nutcracker at Centrepointe Theatre. Her
favorite genres of dance include jazz and contemporary. Kira says: "I love looking back and seeing how far we've come and how much
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we've improved to get to this point. I am so excited and grateful to be able to have this opportunity of performing in New Jersey! I'm very thankful for everyone who has helped us along the way, we wouldn't be able to have gotten this far without them!" Victoria started dance lessons when she was three and this is her 2nd year of competitive dance. She also competed as a pom dancer on Precision's pom team three years ago. Victoria is excited for the opportunity that this trip will bring her. Ten-year-old Emma is the youngest of the group, it is her 2nd year of competitive dance and her first year at Infinity/Precision. She is very passionate and committed to developing her dance skills in the years to come. She is excited to explore new genres of dance in the upcoming 2019/2020 competitive sea-
son with Infinity and hopes to attend Canterbury high school in the future to advance her dream of becoming a dance teacher. These talented dancers are thankful for this opportunity and can't wait to see what the future holds for them. Kemptville Infinity is very excited for them and is proud to continue to provide endless possibilities for its athletes.
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Squirt 1 Wildcats complete undefeated season
submitted by Nadine Pickard The Kemptville Squirt 1 girls softball team has followed up a great regular season with a championship in the A division playoff tournament in Williamsburg. The girls played ten regular season games and posted a perfect 10-0 record, landing them in first place heading into the tournament. The weekend consisted of three round robin games versus the 2nd, 3rd, and 4th seeded teams, followed by a final championship game. A solid win in game 1 versus Gloucester got things rolling for the girls early Saturday morning. Game number 2 was against the number 2 seed, Winchester #2, a formidable opponent who provided good competition in the regular season match-up. In a back and forth affair, Winchester held the lead going into the last inning. Kemptville scored 2 runs to tie things up in the top half, and played great defence in the bottom, to finish the game in a tie. Game 3 of the round robin was against Winchester #1. Kemptville's offense proved too much for the young Winchester team, and the Wildcats cruised to a victory to secure a place in the championship game Sunday morning. The girls would again face the Winchester #2 team in the final, and the game was another close affair. Winchester came ready to play and jumped to an early lead, as Kemptville struggled to put up much offence against solid pitching from Winchester. The Wildcats steadied the ship with solid defence in the middle innings and picked away at the lead, going into the bottom of the fifth inning down by 3. The Kemptville kids came alive and put up 4 runs to take a 1 run lead into the sixth and final inning. Winchester would not go quietly, and, with the heart of their order coming up, they scored a single run to tie the game. In the bottom half, Wildcat Naomi Jones got on base with a single, and quickly made her way to 3rd with a couple of stolen bases. With two outs, Madison Richens came to the plate and delivered with a single down the first base line to drive in the winning run. A hard-earned victory for the girls capped off a great season, with a final record of 13 wins and 1 tie.
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KDHS hosts roundtable to inform province-wide Seniors Strategy
by Hilary Thomson Kemptville and District Home Support (KDHS) welcomed Minister of Seniors and Accessibility Raymond Cho to their offices last Wednesday for a roundtable discussing senior’s issues in the municipality. Minister Cho and local MPP and Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, Steve Clark, arrived at KDHS to have lunch with their diner’s club and meet some of the local seniors. After lunch, they met with KDHS staff, healthcare professionals, and
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local politicians, to learn about gaps in services for seniors in rural areas. “It was very informative,” Minister Cho said after the meeting. “This community really cares about its seniors.” The roundtable at KDHS is one of many meetings Minister Cho is attending throughout the province, as he gathers information for the provincial government’s Seniors Strategy. The Strategy is meant to help address the challenges seniors face in accessing the services they need to support their safety and mental and physical wellbeing.
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“I’m so pleased to have Minister Cho at Kemptville and District Home Support to hear directly from our local seniors, caregivers and support organizations about what’s important to them,” said Minister Clark. “Hearing their feedback will help our government ensure that seniors in Leeds-GrenvilleThousand Island and Rideau Lakes have the programs and supports they need to remain active in age-friendly communities.” KDHS Executive Director, Susan Smith, says it was great to see both Ministers at the meeting. “[Minister Cho] is a very hands-on Minister,” she said. “It was nice to see his passion for senior services.” The provincial government hopes the Seniors Strategy will allow them to help seniors age at home and in their communities, remain healthy, active and socially engaged, stay safe and secure, and participate in the labour market and economy. Minister Clark says the provincewide strategy is set to be rolled out this Fall.
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Communities in Bloom judges tour Merrickville-Wolford by Hilary Thomson Merrickville-Wolford is playing host to two special guests this week for the annual Communities in Bloom competition. The Merrickville-Wolford in Bloom team have been working hard over the past few months to get the municipality ready for the 2019 judging. Merrickville-Wolford in Bloom Chair, Hope W. Gray, says her team has focused specifically on beautifying some of the Municipality’s public spaces, such as the cenotaph park, the parkette near the blockhouse, and around Centennial Hall in Easton’s Corners. “We have planted new perennials all around the hall,” Hope says, adding that the team has been out feeding and watering the gardens and
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planters in municipal areas, especially on particularly hot days. Hope says they have had to make do with less this year, as they only received half of the funds they had been previously given by the municipality. Their volunteer base has also dwindled, making preparations for the judges’ arrival particularly challenging. “I am proud of what we were able to do with a smaller budget,” Hope says. “The Merrickville-Wolford in Bloom team worked really hard.” Merrickville-Wolford is competing in the 2,501 to 7,501 population category, along with Bay Roberts, NL, Madawaska Valley, ON, Melfort, SK, and Windsor, NS. The judges in this category are Evelyn Alemanni from
Elfin Forest, California, and Lucy Chang from Ottawa. Lucy was one of the judges who evaluated MerrickvilleWolford in 2017. Hope said last week that they were feeling ready for the judges’ arrival, and were looking forward to showing off the municipality. “We are very excited and proud,” she said. The judges are touring the Village on Wednesday this week and will evaluate the municipality on tidiness, environmental action, heritage conservation, urban forestry, landscape, and floral displays. The national and international results will be announced at the annual Communities in Bloom Symposium and Awards Ceremony in Yarmouth, NS at the end of September.
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Smiths Falls newcomers bring international magic show to town
by Hilary Thomson Tw o n e w c o m e r s t o Smiths Falls have brought an internationally renowned show to The Station Theatre this Summer. Ted and Marion Outerbridge moved from Montreal to Smiths Falls in November. Their search for an old VictoJuly 24, 2019
rian home between Montreal and Toronto brought them to the area, and they fell in love with Smiths Falls. “We just kept meeting wonderful people,” Marion says. “Everyone keeps asking us why Smiths Falls? And our answer is: why not?” Ted adds. The Outerbridges have been partners in life and on the stage for nearly 20 years.
ing moments in time with the audience,” he says. “The illusions are performed by telling stories.” The show is completely unique, and both Ted and Marion had their hands in every part of its production. Ted built all the the props (which includes a 7-foot-tall alarm clock), and Marion made all the costumes, of which there are about 20 for her alone in this current show. “I have about five,” Ted says. The duo has been performing Clockwork Mysteries all over the world for the past five years. They have toured Canada, China and the U.S., with a special performance at the world-renowned Magic Castle in Los Angeles last summer. Ted and Marion found out about the Station Theatre in Smiths Falls from the owner of the local watering hole, 4 Degrees Brewery. They went to have a look, and fell in love with the old building that used to be a CPR railway station. Although it is a smaller venue than they are used to, they felt the need to showcase their work in the town they now
A classically trained ballet dancer, Marion moved to Montreal from Germany for a job as a choreographer. Through a friend, she found out that Ted, a local magician, was looking for another dancer for his show. “The audition was a three-hour cup of coffee,” Ted remembers. “If she could fit in the box, she got the job.” Marion fit: she became his second assistant. However, the two worked so well together, she quickly became his partner. She brought the unique perspective of a dancer and choreographer to his show, which made all the illusions look effortless and flow seamlessly together. “It brought the show to another level,” Ted says. The pair are now touring their fourth show together. Outerbridge Clockwork Mysteries is a fast-paced show based on history and time travel. Ted says he was inspired to create the show when he thought he lost his brother in 9/11. It got him thinking a lot about time and stopping to smell the roses. “The show is about celebrat7
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call home. They reached out to the Theatre and were able to partner with them to run eight shows through July and August. They say the town of Smiths Falls has also been very helpful in promoting their show. It is clear the couple feel very much at home in Smiths Falls. They have found their Victorian dream home that they call the keyhole house, because of a unique keyhole shaped archway leading to the front door. Ted has known he wanted to be a magician since he was a little boy, and he recently found out that one of his childhood idols, TV magician Tom Auburn, was actually born in Smiths Falls. “We only found that out after we bought the house,” he says, smiling. There are only four opportunities left to see the
Outerbridge’s show in Smiths Falls, although Ted says that, if there is interest, they are hoping to add some matinees to the schedule. Even if you miss the show this summer, the couple want to continue to perform at the Station Theatre every year until they can’t tour anymore. “We plan to make Smiths Falls a longterm home,” Marion says. For tickets to one of their upcoming shows, visit The Station Theatre website, or www.tedouterbridge.com.
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Squeaky Wheel Gets Grease by Deron Johnston When North Grenville Mayor Nancy Peckford stepped to the podium this past Wednesday morning to reflect on the major announcement made just seconds earlier by Provincial Minister of Rural Affairs and Housing Steve Clark, about an approval for funding much needed upgrades to County Road 43 (CR 43), she was beaming. And she had every right to be. Since taking office in late fall, the self-proclaimed “squeaky wheel” has been just that. She seemingly has never passed up an opportunity at North Grenville Council meetings, United Counties of Leeds & Grenville Council (UCLG) meetings, community events or at other public speaking engagements to champion necessary upgrades to CR 43. O n We d n e s d a y, s h e stressed that upgrading CR 43 has been the top infrastructure priority for the UCLG as fully the north grenville
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supported by UCLG Warden Pat Sayeau and County Council (UCLG are responsible for CR 43), something she has made sure of in her repeated dealings with the other levels of government. It has also been one of our new Mayor's top priorities as well. On Wednesday, the first phase of those upgrades took a giant step closer to becoming a reality. The CR 43 file actually began back in 2005 with the North Grenville Public Works Department. To get it to this stage, it has required a constellation of forces, including a determined and tenacious Mayor, a focused Warden, who kept CR 43 at the top of the priority list, the sustained efforts of MPP and now Minister Steve Clark, and the ongoing commitment of MP Michael Barrett and his predecessor MP Gord Brown, among numerous other individual efforts. At Wednesday's announcement, several mayors
pletely different program that would have had less chance of success. The majority of funding for major municipal infrastructure in this fund comes from the federal level, with additional investment coming from the provincial level. With previous funding programs, the provincial government has been responsible for the management and distribution of funding, but for this particular program, the federal government represents the final stage in the approval process for federally based funding. The breakdown of the funding commitment is as follows: the federal government will be requested to contribute approximately $5 million, while the provincial government has agreed to contribute$3.4 million and the UCLG and the Municipality of North Grenville will contribute a combined $1.6million. North Grenville will only need to contribute about
$222,700 to this first phase of the project, all of which is already sitting in a reserve fund. North Grenville’s commitment includes paying for sidewalks, pedestrian lighting, landscaping and bike paths. The total cost of the entire CR 43 upgrades project is estimated to be a minimum of $25 million. During a crucial meeting earlier this spring, Mayor Peckford and Warden Sayeau worked effectively to ensure that all ten mayors at Counties Council made a unanimous commitment to seeing all phases of the project completed via County and Municipal financing and other funding opportunities. The current UCLG drawings for the entire project are considered to be 90% complete, which means that most of the major work represented on the drawings will be done, but there may be some smaller changes or “tweaking” through each phase of
the project. Mayor Peckford wanted to assure residents that there will be further opportunities for consultation regarding key pedestrian crossings and other features. With construction work expected to begin in 2020, North Grenville CAO, Brian Carre, states “Municipal staff, in partnership with the UCLG Public Works Division, will engage with affected residents and businesses to ensure all associated contractors adhere to agreed upon mitigation measures throughout the construction project”. Minister Clark remarked that because of the extensive work done by both levels of municipal government, the urgent needs of a growing municipality, and the announced approval by the provincial government, he anticipated a fairly quick approval from the federal government supported by the ongoing efforts of MP Michael Barrett.
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by Hilary Thomson North Grenville council has passed a resolution to purchase and install two angle flag poles on the Municipal Centre to ensure both the provincial and municipal flags are flown at the centre at all times. This decision was made to address concerns expressed by residents and several council members when both the provincial and municipal flags were lowered to make room for flying the Pride and trans flag at the Municipal Centre for the month of June. While council was unanimous in their decision to support the LGBTQ2 community in North Grenville, and fly the flags during pride month, both Deputy Mayor Jim McManaman and Councillor Doreen O’Sullivan were uncomfortable with lowering the provincial/ municipal flags, which represent the entire community, to make room for the two temporary courtesy flags. “I’ve had a lot of discussions and email conversations with a number of residents of North Grenville, and I wanted to consider all the feedback I have received, as well as my own feelings about this,” Councillor O’Sullivan said at Committee of the Whole on Tuesday, July 9. “I am feeling very strongly that the municipal flag and the provincial flag, as well as the Canadian flag, should always be on display.” Her suggestions were to go ahead with purchasing the angle flag poles and that they be used to fly courtesy flags, when requested. The tripod flag poles at the Municipal Centre entrance would be reserved for the Canadian, provincial and municipal flags. “The municipal flag represents all of the people of North Grenville, and any special interest groups would be honoured by having their flags flown on the angled flag poles on the building,” she said. While Councillor John Barclay agreed with the idea of flying the flags that represent all municipal residents at all times, he was concerned about Councillor O’Sullivan’s suggestion for their placement. “I think for special groups who want to raise the courtesy flag, that part of the ceremony involves actually running it up the flagpole,” he said. Councillor Kristin Strackerjan echoed Councillor Barclay’s concern, and spoke in favour of the original proposal from staff to fly the provincial and municipal flag from the angled flag poles when necessary. Council decided to put the discussion about which flags would fly where on hold, and simply move ahead with purchasing and installing two angled flag poles for the Municipal Centre. Based on a recommendation from staff, one will be installed near the main entrance and the other at the north arena entrance. The cost of the new angle flag poles is estimated at $359.90, including shipping, with a cost of $320 for flag replacement per year. The resolution to purchase and install the new flag poles was passed at the Council meeting of July 16. The discussion around flag placement will continue at the next Committee of the Whole meeting on August 6.
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submitted by Bruce Enloe It's time to start getting ready for our next big Kemptville Farmers' Market special event on July 28 -- we are calling it 'Gangsters and Molls at the Market', and we are working on having a fun event with a 'Speakeasy' (aka, a beer tent hosted by the Lions' Club), Prohibition era jazz music (from Justin Ralph), and a very cool visit from the Ottawa Model A Club; bring the kids! They will love seeing the beautiful restorations up close. The Kemptville Players will be participating in some capacity TBD, and rumour has it that Al Capone himself may be stopping by... to dance the Charleston??? Not everyone knowsclassifi that Al Capone was rumoured to have a summer house in Kemptemail eds@ngtimes.ca forbuilt pricing ville, according to an article published by InsideOttawaValley.com in July, 2011, so far unproved. Various sources have also claimed that Capone visited Kemptville. The website of the Rideau Glen Golf Club makes the claim that, according to an un-named "gentleman that has lived in Kemptville for many years", the rotund, scar-faced thug was an avid golfer, who spent summers at a residence on Oxford Street (whose later owners discovered underground tunnels) and may have even put up the money to help the original owners of Rideau Glen build the course. The local folklore states that Big Al was a left-handed golfer, and wanted a course that would favour left-handers, so he helped to build one. The long-time town resident's father told him he remembered seeing Capone "in his 'big black Cadillac' coming to the course to inspect the progress of the construction." Rideau Glen was established in 1929. Given this ‘maybe’ bit of history, we thought building a market theme day around this cool bit of trivia would be a fun way to celebrate Kemptville history (or at least conjecture), and a chance to 'speak like a gangster, see?'' Dress up with fedoras, jazz era fashions, and toy tommy guns. If you still aren't getting it, another way to think of it might be 'Pirate Day, with a Kemptville Twist'. Kemptville Farmers’ Market is a producers’ market providing seasonally available, locally grown or produced vegetables, fruit, beef, chicken, lamb, sausage, herbs, flowers, seedlings, chocolate, baked goods, bread, beverages, crepes, honey, Indian and Thai cuisine, maple products, preserves, arts and crafts and much, much more! The Market runs every Sunday from 12 (noon) to 4 pm from mid-May to the end of October. Visit us at 200 Sanders Street, at the corner of Oxford and Rideau in Old Town Kemptville.
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July 28 High Tea & Hats: A Fashionable Affair, Spencerville Mill & Museum, 3-5 pm. A hats Fashion Show with all hats for sale. Vintage dresses on display. Sweet & savoury dainties. $12, reservation required. email: spencervillemill@icloud.com or call 613 658-5885 or Advance tickets: 1000islands.snapd.com/ticketed-events Aug 8-11 Carnival Diablo, Spencerville Mill & Museum. A Big Top and Sideshow 10 am to evening, five to eight shows a day. $10 per person. Call 613 658-5885. Aug 10 Beeswax Food Bowl Cover Workshop, Spencerville Mill & Museum, 1 pm Make your own beeswax and muslin cover & take it home. View Home for Dinner: Kitchens before Convenience exhibit. $12. Call: 613 658-5885. See: spencervillemill.ca
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On June 24, the Royal Canadian Legion 108 presented a $5,000 donation to the Winchester District Memorial Hospital Foundation on behalf of the Royal Canadian Legion Ontario Command. The donation will be directed to the Foundation’s General Equipment Fund for equipment purchases such as two new birthing beds for the Obstetrics Unit. These specialized beds have stirrups, can move into a full upright position and have a removable end, making things easier for Moms and healthcare providers. This past year, 737 babies were born at WDMH. At the ceremony, the Foundation’s Managing Director Kristen Casselman thanked the Royal Canadian Legion for its support. “Thank you for helping to ensure that we have the latest technology at WDMH to care for our patients. Many people are surprised to learn that the provincial government does not fund medical equipment. We are so grateful for your support.” The Ontario Command of The Royal Canadian Legion is comprised of almost 400 branches throughout Ontario. With a total membership of almost 100,000, the Ontario Command of the Legion is the largest service-oriented organization in the province.
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Finished hat made by Robert E. Blackmon Submitted by Sandra Ketchum, Mill Marketing Director This summer’s Home for Dinner: Kitchens before Convenience, 1890 to 1945 exhibit at the Spencerville Mill profiles an era of ashes and iceboxes, pumps and pantries; as well as the lean years, when making do took on a new meaning. An exploration of vintage kitchens within the historic ambience of the Spencerville Mill has proven to be a popular attraction. But the old Mill is about to pivot to an antiquated, but immensely pleasurable and elegant tradition, called “High Tea”, which enticed women out of the kitchen and into the parlour. This afternoon tea event meant putting on your best finery, bringing out cherished cups
and saucers, creating platefuls of carefully manicured sweets, and, just maybe, a trip to the millinery store for a new hat. Traditionally, the only thing missing at this womancentric occasion would have been Robert E. Blackmon, who adds extra bling and fanciable thinking to whatever he does. And, luckily, the Mill’s High Tea & Hats special event has this covered. Says Robert: “I always enjoy a good party. A nice cup of tea, wearing your Sunday best, and a fashion show. What could be better?” In fact, this is Robert’s third fashion show in the village of Spencerville, which somehow manages to stay ahead of the curve, or at least on the periphery of whatever is trending. His first show featured “Bold & Rebellious” contemporary fashion, his second, “All Tied Up”, was all about beautiful scarves, and this third presentation is a modern take on a retro look inspired by 1930s millinery classics. This fancy tea invites attendees to dress in their best and wear a hat if they wish. Since Robert has been doing millinery design for about 20 years, they might just allow space on their hat rack for an
addition, given that all hats in the fashion show are for sale following presentation. One special designer hat will also be auctioned off to the highest bidder, with proceeds donated to the Spencerville Mill & Museum. Why is this important for both designer and buyer? “I love accessories, all accessories. The perfect hat not only completes an outfit, but reveals your true personality,” says Robert. This event at the Spencerville Mill & Museum, 11 Water Street, will be held on Sunday, July 28, from 3:00 to 5:00 pm, and includes tea with savoury and sweet dainties, plus fashion fun. In keeping with “High Tea” precedents, yes, there will be a silver tea service, Wedgewood china and other embellishments, including a vintage dress display from Sheila’s Bombshell Boutique in Brockville. To secure a $12 ticket, reserve in advance by dropping by the Mill, 10 am to 4 pm. Call 613 658-5885 or email: spencervillemill@icloud.com Purchase on-line at: https://1000islands.snapd. com/events/view/1264959
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Ben Smith, a student from Holy Trinity CSS, uses virtual reality technology at the CDSBEO Career Fair in April 2019
The Catholic District School Board of Eastern Ontario will be incorporating new virtual reality technology in classrooms beginning in September 2019. The CDSBEO will be working with UP360’s Career Labs VR to integrate virtual reality applications into Grade 10 Careers classes. Through the program, students will be given the opportunity to explore a variety of skilled trades through simulation for skills such as operating heavy machinery, welding and learning about robotics.
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Career Fairs in April, and feedback was overwhelmingly positive. The event provided students with a hands-on experience and the chance to train in realistic situations. “Providing this immersive experience for students will give them more insight in terms of what their future career might look like and will help them build confidence in their ability to make wellinformed decisions about their pathways,” noted McCormick. The addition of virtual reality to the Careers classes comes at a very opportune time, as the Ministry of Education has recently released a revised Careers curriculum, which includes a plan to modernize learning for students and provide greater student exposure to high-growth industries. The Catholic District School Board of Eastern Ontario operates 39 elementary and 10 secondary schools across eight counties. The CDSBEO offers excellence in Catholic education through provincial-leading programs to approximately 12,800 students.
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Local fashion designer breaking down gender barrier with new collection by Hilary Thomson A local fashion designer is crossing gender barriers with her new Fall collection. Carissa McCaig started Copious Fashions in 2015 after working for various fashion houses and freelancing in Toronto. As part of her diploma with the International Academy of Design and Technology (IADT), she had to complete 500 internship hours, which gave her a good sense of what it was like to work in fashion. “I liked working in the industry; but being paid what you are worth is a big thing,” she says. “I started slowly, and did other jobs while I figured things out.” While in Toronto, Carissa started doing couture and would design at least four couture gowns for each of her collections. She also got involved with a company called Rent, Frock, Repeat, July 24, 2019
which provided rental couture gowns to people for galas and other events. “I loved doing that,” she says. While participating in shows and designing high fashion gowns allowed Carissa to have fun and be creative, she saw the industry moving away from couture towards more athletic-wear and everyday fashion. She started designing simple clothing with unique prints and patterns that would appeal to the average woman. “People want comfort now with a classic, simple design,” she says. “It’s all about the right material.” After spending a decade in Toronto, Carissa decided to move back to Kemptville in 2017 to be closer to family. “I wasn’t happy in Toronto anymore,” she says. “Family is really important to me.” Carissa says Copious Fashions has really flourished since she made the move back to the country. She can afford to have both a studio
and an apartment in Kemptville, which she says is huge, considering her business had pretty much taken over her small apartment in Toronto. “I have a much better work/ life balance now,” she says. All of Carissa’s clothing is handmade by her in her studio in Kemptville. The only thing she doesn’t create from scratch herself is her conscious heart sweaters, which feature a heart applique on the chest that uses fabric which would otherwise have gone in the landfill. Because the only part of the sweater that is handmade is the heart applique, Carissa is able to sell them at a lower pricepoint, making her clothing more accessible to everyone. Carissa produces two collections a year which she sells online and at boutiques all over Ontario. She also participates in artisan shows and festivals, including the One Of A Kind show in Toronto,
which runs twice a year. It was at the One Of A Kind show in the Spring that she was inspired to start marketing her clothing to men as well as women. “A couple at the show decided to invest in a jacket to share,” she says, adding that she also heard other people at the show comment about how good some of her clothing would look on their son or male partner. Carissa says this experience made her reflect on gender stereotypes and how it has always been more acceptable for women to wear clothing
designed for men, but not vice versa. Wanting to break down this barrier, she teamed up with local photographer and creative partner, Kaja Tirrul, to shoot an editorial using pieces of clothing from her fall collection on both genders. They shot it in an abandoned building and are calling it “There were walls”, to symbolize breaking down the walls of the gender barrier. “It’s our way of saying I don’t care who you are, as long as you like what you are wearing,” she says. “Come shop, and enjoy Copious.”
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