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Every country needs, at some point in its history, to revisit traditional ideas, to reconsider the national myths and sense of identity, to get a clear and true perspective on where it has come from, where it is today, and where it wants to go in the future. Usually, these re-evaluations take place at times of national celebration, or national crisis. Canada, 150 years later, is a perfect opportunity for a national process of soul-searching. On this Canada Day in 2017, there are winds of change blowing through the country that can be disturbing, encouraging and challenging, all at once. They concern

some of the aspects of Canadian life that have been valued, or ignored, or even which remain constants in our collective story but now need to be reconsidered. As a country, Canada has always had certain tensions that require careful handling. For example, I will use the term “country”, rather than “nation”as one might with other places, because in Canada, “nation” can have deep-rooted associations leading to division and not unity. The word means very different things in our two official languages. The Dominion of Canada was founded, in part, to try and find a solution to the two nations issue, one which was historical in origin and had led to political deadlock and conflict before 1867.

Originally considered as a solution for the Canadas alone (today’s Ontario and Quebec), Confederation was enlarged to include Nova Scotia and New Brunswick, while Newfoundland and Prince Edward Island voted to stay out. But the foundational issue of French and English has never gone away completely and remains a fundamental fact of Canadian life. Bilingualism still stirs up strong feelings across the country, as do Quebec’s language laws. What about the peoples who were here before both French and English colonisers? They are still here, living under an Act of Parliament such as no other ethnic group endures, still relegated to second-class citizenship, still fighting to retain their

cultural and social identities in the face of attacks from both Francophone and Anglophone governments. We have institutional racism in Canada. What will we do about it to deserve 150 years of celebration? The Canadian Government has had to apologise to Ukrainians, Chinese, Japanese, as well as indigenous peoples in previous years for the way in which their ancestors had been treated. But that fear of foreigners endures to this day. No-one doubts the reality of extremist terrorism and its potential. But it is not new. In 1865, a foreign ethnic group, identified by their religion, were posing a real threat to British North America. They continued on page 2

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Celebrate Canada 150! continued from front page were armed, battle-trained and threatening to take their war to Canada. In fact, in 1866 they did actually invade and the last Canadians to die defending their country from invasion fell in the battle against - the Irish. The Fenians had a large and influential following in Canada itself, and were seen as a danger that remained potent for thirty years after Confederation. The Irish in Canada, already treated with less than respect, were faced with the charge of treason and terrorism, just as moderate Moslems are today. To preserve

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what we value about Canada, we must avoid panicked responses that undermine our core values. We must decide who we want to be as a people, and what it is that we celebrate on July 1. Is our only response to threats to be negative, military and oppressive, or has Canada got more in its culture, society and character to face down such threats? There is an urgent need for Canadians to address these areas of our society, areas where the perception is not matched by the reality. Every nation has its national myths,

its ways of seeing itself and what it stands for. But there is a need, at some point, to separate myth from reality if a country is to mature, grow as it should, and fully develop its potential in all aspects of the national life. Far more than almost any other country on the planet, and far more than our nearest neighbour, Canada is a beacon of civilisation and an example of what people from diverse backgrounds and cultures can achieve together. It is the country in which I chose to live and raise my children. There is room for

diversity in politics, religion, language and customs, and a freedom to speak and think and act that is unmatched in most of the world. But is not built on perfection: it has developed through conflict and differences, with structures and philosophies that came through deep and divisive debate and struggle. Let’s not be afraid to honestly evaluate where we are today, so that we can plan and build on a strong and real foundation for our children’s children. We have much to celebrate together in this year of Canada 150.

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Thomas D’Arcy McGee had played an important role in bringing about Confederation. As the only Canadian delegate to have actually toured the Maritimes in the past, speaking in halls and clubs on a number of visits since 1858, he introduced many of these men to each other for the first time at the Charlottetown Conference, and became

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the common factor, the link between powerful personalities who might not otherwise have settled down to work together as quickly and openly as they did. He also provided Confederation with its underlying philosophy: the idea that raised it above merely a political arrangement. He preached a New Nationality, one that would encompass English, Irish, Scots and French, as well as all those who arrive on these shores, into a new identity: Canadians. He risked everything in brining along with him his Irish Catholic brethren, fighting against the lure of Fenian republicanism to an extent that destroyed his health, his political career, and finally cost him his life. This Prophet of Confederation was one of the biggest losers in the Confederation story. Although he had done so much to make the new nation a reality, and had been promised, in writing, a cabinet seat by John A. Macdonald, when the time came, Macdonald left him out, effectively ending his political life and denying him an income. The new Canada required that Ministers be chosen with a careful balance in view between ethnicity, religion and geography, and Macdonald already had a Catholic from Quebec, and an Irishman too. There was no room for McGee. And then, on April 7, 1868, less than a year after Confederation, McGee was murdered outside his lodging house on Sparks Street in Ottawa, the only federal politician to

be assassinated in Canadian history: the first martyr to the new nation he had helped to found. In July, 1866, he had written in an article in the Montreal Gazette: “I verily believe that if we had bought the new Constitution with our blood, if we had paid for it its deserved price, we would understand its value better”. Patrick Whelan was arrested, charged and convicted of the murder, though it remains one of the great criminal mysteries of Canadian history, as it is almost certain that Whelan was either innocent, or simply one among a number of conspirators. In a local connection, every day of his trial, after the court adjourned, the leading members of his defense team returned by train to their lodging in Kemptville. This group included a man many believed to have been the actual assassin, a lawyer who was in charge of preparing defense witnesses at the trial. What were they doing in Kemptville? Who did they stay with, and what was the link that joined them to each other? Was there a Fenian presence in the village in 1868? There is yet much to learn about the death of Canada’s first martyr.

CHARTERED PROFESSIONAL ACCOUNTANT Kemptville Players is celebrating Canada's 150th with a celebration all its own. Our 50th anniversary is this year, and we are thankful for having brought such diverse plays to Kemptville as Noel Coward's, “I'll Leave It To You” (April, 1967) right up to the radio play, “The Man With Bogart's Face” in the spring of 2017. You can look forward to our fall production of “Sadie Flynn Comes to Big Oak” in the Municipal Centre in October – we have no intention of slowing down. Ever since our inception, we have tried to produce two plays per year to Kemptville audiences. Over the years, KPI has participated in Blood Donor Clinics, Canada Day and Christmas Parades, and Dandelion Festivals. We have also done many murder mysteries, both in town and in neighbouring municipalities. KPI works with both high schools in town, holding forth a small bursary for anyone going on to further an education in the theatre. From our early days as the St. James Players, to Kemptville Players Inc., we are still dedicated to having a fantastic time while delivering quality plays to our audience. We welcome anyone who would like to join us – either as an audience member, or part of our group. Check us out on facebook, or on our website at www.kemptvilleplayers.com.

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Safety should be a priority by Hilary Thomson It’s always kind of exciting when Kemptville gets in the news. I always loved to hear The Branch get mentioned on the CBC’s All in a Day as a venue for live music on the weekend, it’s a reminder for our neighbours to the north that we are a presence in the greater Ottawa area. This week, however, Kemptville has been in the news for a particularly grim reason. I’m speaking, of course, about the death of 63-year-old Gary Boal who was hit by a car on County Road 43 last weekend. The tragedy has brought to light the serious issue of safety along CR 43 that has been apparent to many, including myself, for quite some time. Just this week, I saw a parade of elderly people being pushed in wheelchairs along the highway on their way to the Kemptville Mall; presumably tenants of Bayfield Manor on their way for coffee at Tim Hortons or McDonalds. They were being pushed along a stretch of road that does have a sidewalk, however I am sure at some point in their travels they were forced on

to the gravel shoulder, much too close to oncoming traffic to be safe for the elderly, or anyone else for that matter. There is currently another retirement home going in along the highway, close to the Colonnade complex and almost right beside where Gary was killed. Many of the people living there will not have cars and, therefore, will not have a safe way to get to the restaurants, banks and shops that are in Colonnade and along CR 43. Driving is not a safe or viable option for many seniors, but the lack of sidewalks, crosswalks, and lighting along that stretch of road makes walking a dangerous alternative. It is not just seniors that are affected by the lack of walkable streets in Kemptville. I see students from St. Michael Catholic High School walking along CR 43 all the time to go to the restaurants at the Kemptville Mall. There are some sidewalks along that stretch, but, more than once, I have seen kids walking in the ditches along the highway. The Catholic District School Board of Eastern Ontario told the CBC that no students walk along Highway

43 to get to school: “All of the walkers live on the south side of Highway 43, and access the school via the crosswalk that connects the neighbourhood to the school property. All other students are bused,” the school board told CBC. This may be true on paper, but it is impossible for the school to control where the kids go on their lunch and after school, especially if they have permission to leave the premises. It will be even more important for both CR 43 and 44 to have proper sidewalks, crosswalks and lighting once the new Kemptville Public School is finished. In the school’s current location, it is easy and safe for kids who live in downtown Kemptville to walk to school, but, once they are moved to the new building in September, this will no longer be the case. The last thing we need is for the next fatality or injury to be a young child. According to CBC News, the Municipality of North Grenville is passing the buck to the County, as CR 43 is maintained and controlled by them. There have been plans for years

to widen the road and it’s likely that they have been waiting for that project to be completed before they put in sidewalks. The problem is they haven’t been able to secure funding from the provincial and federal government, so the project has been left untouched. The Municipality often boasts that North Grenville is “Green and Growing”, however, how can they say that when it is impossible to safely use sustainable forms of transportation like walking and biking to get around town? It is long overdue for someone to take responsibility for the safety of pedestrians along County Road 43, and this recent tragedy is proof of that. A man who made the responsible choice to walk home after having a few drinks with his family lost his life because of poor infrastructure for pedestrians, and that is not right. It is unfortunate that a member of our community had to die for this issue to come to light, but, hopefully, it will be the catalyst for the Municipality and the County to take this situation seriously and work together to make the streets in Kemptville

The municipality doesn't have the money, the county does not have the resources to fund the project alone. The county has spent huge amounts of money to have environmental assessments (EA) done for the projects. These EA's have a life expectancy which has probably expired. Many years ago ,the county made numerous presentations to the public here showing the concepts for widening the road, constructing four lanes, adding more roundabouts, buying some properties that would be required to widen the road and the horrendously expensive cost of widening the bridge. These projects called for the creation of sidewalks along 43 from the intersection of 43/44 to County Road 19. These sidewalks would be a municipal expense which my council fully supported and was prepared to fund. The last

round of Conservative federal infrastructure spending required the county to prioritize its expenditure requirements. I was successful in getting my county council colleagues to nominate the County Road 43 project as its number one priority. Gord Brown our MP was not able to make it happen. So what now? I hate to say it, but I think Liberals will be reelected at both the Federal and Provincial level, which makes it impossible for this project to go forward. If we want this project to go forward, then we need effective representation and we don't and won't have it. Maybe it is time to leave the county and become a separated municipality like Prescott, Brockville and Gananoque. Bill Gooch

Letter to the Editor: On Thursday, June 15 at the Municipal Centre, during the Elder Abuse Awareness Seminar, Jim needed medical attention. We would like to thank the OPP, Constable Cathy Lindsey, Kemptville & District Home Support, LaDonna Bodnarchuk, the two nurses that were there and helped, and the ambulance attendants - for all of their wonderful help. The staff at Kemptville District Hospital were also so kind to us. Again, thanks to everyone, your help was so generous. Kathy and Jim Durant

Letter to the Editor Dear Editor: My sincere condolences to Gary Boal's family for their tragic loss. Gary was a municipal employee while I was Mayor, his effectiveness and job dedication were to be admired. County Road 43: nothing will change, nothing will be fixed, nothing will be improved until we have effective political representation at both the federal and provincial governments. At both the federal and provincial governments, no funding was forthcoming while Conservatives had majority governments, but Brown did make lots of promises and assurances.. Expanding County Road 43 was a priority during both my terms as Mayor. I am sure this project is an equal priority for Mayor Gordon. The problem is money, plain and simple. The North Grenville Times is published weekly by North Grenville Times Inc. Marketing Gord J. Logan gord@ngtimes.ca 613-258-6402 June 28, 2017

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Licensing complaints – door-to-door sales The North Grenville Emergency & Protective Services Department has received several complaints recently about water filter services companies going door-to-door under the pretext of water issues and aggressive sales tactics. In 2015, the Municipality passed By-Law 104-15 which requires a Municipal licence for door-to-door sales. By-Law Services has investigated the company currently going door-to-door and they are operating without a required licence. There are currently no licences issued for door-to-door sales in North Grenville. If a salesperson shows up at your door selling goods or services and requests that you sign a contract or provide them information on water filters, home energy, heating or any similar activity, you should request to see their Municipal Sales

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Rideau Corridor Award deadline this week The deadline to submit an entry for an awards program run by the Rideau Corridor Landscape Strategy (RCLS) is fast approaching. The 2017 Recognition Awards Program is in celebration of the 10th anniversary of the Rideau Canal becoming a UNESCO World Heritage Site, as well as Canada’s 150th birthday. Its goal is to recognize projects that have enhanced and honoured the value of the Rideau Canal over the past decade. “The Rideau Canal is one of the cornerstones of the creation of Canada,” says Doug Struthers, Chair of RCLS. “This is our opportunity to celebrate these projects and bring attention to the significant value the canal has to our communities.” The awards program will celebrate projects in several categories including: Environmental stewardship, Design (urban and rural), Heritage conservation and promotion, Community building, Economic development (major and minor) and a youth award. The competition is open to all individuals, children and youth (up to age 18), schools, businesses, community groups and organizations within the 13 municipalities along the Rideau Canal corridor. The deadline for nominations is this Friday, June 30, at 4pm. You can find a link to the application form and instructions about submitting a nomination on the Merrickville-Wolford website. Winners will be notified in August and awards will be presented at a gala at the Railway Museum of Eastern Ontario in Smiths Falls in the Fall. The Rideau Corridor Landscape Strategy was formed in 2009 to help preserve and enhance the qualities of the Rideau Canal that made it eligible for the UNESCO World Heritage List. It is comprised of representatives from all 13 municipalities along the corridor, the 3 counties, 2 conservation authorities, provincial government, federal government, National Capital Commission and First Nations. Mailing Address 10 Water Street Oxford Mills, ON, K0G 1S0

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Mon Canada - Birthday Wish by Jim Bertram Today, I am writing a birthday wish. To my country. To my fellow citizens. It is a wish for well-being, success, and personal fulfilment in the personal context. And in the context of a wish for my country, it is a wish for continuing success as the home of democracy, free-thinking, and generosity of spirit. Elements of my family have been in North America since 1660. Over the centuries, additions have been made to my family composition by people who immigrated to this continent. The first arrivals of family members in the 17th century were English and French. They laid the basis for the further developments which would come through population growth, social change and immigration. As years went by, my first ancestors in North America were joined by immigrants from Germany, Ireland and Scotland and my family grew. This process mirrored what was happening throughout North America. Much more recently, as a young man, I fell in love with an entrancingly beautiful young woman from Austria, who became my wife. Our

life together was blessed with wonderful children who have grown to successful adulthood and are building their own lives. To me, this is the story of Canada in microcosm. A Canadian by birth, with deep roots in Canada and in North America, meets a person who is an immigrant to Canada. Their lives blend. Their values, tastes, and skills merge and reinforce each other. Each is stronger than they were before by this transformative fusion of personal love and endeavour. Is that not a reasonable view of what Canada writ large has become? A welcoming country where people have come from afar to join those who have made the country what it is today and are helping in partnership to carry it to even greater heights of accomplishment. And what is Canada today? What has it become? At it’s best, it is a country where contending ideas may be discussed freely. It is a country where the individual is valued for her or his particularity. It is a country which values and encourages enterprise while, at the same time, being willing to offer a hand up to those who stumble, or those who are no longer able. When people ask who Canadians are, what they look like, or what they think,

just look at those values. Our people hold them dear. That’s how you may know who is a Canadian. Canadians have been making Canada who she is for 150 years now, continuing the work begun in pre-Confederation days. The first settlers here built well, encouraging newcomers to join them in nation-building. Immigrants, over the years, have indeed come to help hold the torch of Canada’s ideals high, as well as enriching them with new ideas and new vigour. Canada’s story on the human scale is, to my mind, the greatest in the world. But then, I am biased. On the other hand, I’ll bet my old American Dad would agree with me if he were here. I know Sonja, my wife, would. And so, I say ‘Happy Birthday’ Canada! Bonne Fête, mon Canada! I love your freedom and your sense of fair play. I love the ideals which are the basis of your spirit. And I wish you continued success in growing into an even better representative of what is best in human society. I hope that every citizen, whether born here, or an immigrant from afar, will join me in that wish!

ATTENTION Serving and Retired members of the Canadian Forces

The Provincial Service Officer Royal Canadian Legion (Ontario Command) will will be visiting the Kemptville Legion on Rueben Crescent during the week of

July 17, 2017 If you, or anyone you know, have any questions with respect to issues you may have with Veterans Affairs Canada or the Canadian Forces concerning: • Information with respect to Pension entitlements • Assistance in completion of applications for disability claims • VIP Entitlements (grounds maintenace, house keeping) • Appeals to denials of prior claims • Hearing Loss/Tinnitus • Rehabilitation programs available to Canadian Forces personnel and their dependants. • Reassessment of current disability You are requested to contact the undersigned no later than July 5, 2017

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Canada 150 Medal program announced

MP Gord Brown and MPP Steve Clark are looking for 150 of Leeds-Grenville’s finest volunteers and community builders to present them with a Canada 150 Anniversary Medal. “The medals will be awarded to outstanding individuals throughout the riding,” explains Gord Brown. “We’re fortunate to have a proud tradition of community service in Leeds-Grenville,” adds Steve Clark. “There’s no better way to celebrate Canada’s 150th than by recognizing those whose contributions have made this the best place in our country to live.” Members of Parliament thought that the current government was going to continue the 150th medals program announced by the previous government to help celebrate the 150th Anniversary of the founding of Canada. “That didn’t happen,” explains Gord. “For whatever reason the current government did not think this was a worthy project.” So he and Steve initiated their own program, developed their own medals, and are now seeking nominations. “Other Members of Parliament across Canada are also organizing similar programs,” notes Gord. “MPP Clark and I thought it would be ideal to work together and have a joint presentation.” Nominations are open to any resident of the riding. Nomination forms are available at both Gord Brown’s and Steve Clark’s offices and they are also available to download on their respective websites: www. gordbrownmp.ca, and www. steveclarkmpp.com. When they are completed, they can be returned to either office. Nominations will remain open until August 31, 2017. At that time a panel of four judges from throughout the riding will review them and the medals will be presented

UPDATE UPDATE UPCOMING MEETINGS COUNCIL Monday, July 10 at 6:30 pm in the Council Chambers at the Municipal Centre. COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE Tuesday, July 4 at 6:30 pm in the Council Chambers at the Municipal Centre. For agenda information, please visit the Municipal website at www.northgrenville.ca/document-library. COMMITTEE MEETINGS Police Services Board – Wednesday, July 5 at 1:30 pm at the Municipal Centre.

CANADA DAY IN NORTH GRENVILLE

Again this year, the community will have the opportunity to celebrate with family, friends and neighbours in one of two locations – Riverside Park (Kemptville) and Maplewood Park (Oxford Mills). The Municipality of North Grenville will host a community fireworks display at 10:00 pm in Riverside Park. Further information available at www.northgrenville.ca under the PLAY menu.

CANADA DAY SCHEDULE CHANGES

The Waste Transfer Station will be CLOSED on Saturday, July 1. The Municipal Office, Public Library and Waste Transfer Station will be CLOSED on Monday, July 3. There will be NO changes to the pick-up schedule for recycling and solid waste.

2017 FINAL TAX BILLS

Final tax bills for all property classes have been mailed out. The installment due dates are June 30 and September 29, 2017.

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY - Accessibility Advisory Committee

The Municipality of North Grenville is seeking applications from individuals interested in being appointed to the Accessibility Advisory Committee for the remainder of the term of Council (through to November, 2018). For more information, visit www. northgrenville.ca/careers.

TENDER – Construction of Waterfront Trail

The Municipality has issued a tender for the construction of a Waterfront Trail along the South Branch of the Rideau River in Kemptville. Full details of the tender are available at www. northgrenville.ca. Closing date to submit a tender is 11:00 a.m. on July 19, 2017.

GARAGE SALES

Garage sales in North Grenville are regulated by By-Law 10-03. No licence or fee is required, but there are regulations which you must follow. Signage is NOT permitted in traffic circles or attached to traffic signs. Please ensure signage is removed after your sale. Before having a garage sale, please obtain a copy of the by-law from www.northgrenville.ca/document-library. The Municipality of North Grenville 285 County Road 44 PO Box 130 Kemptville, ON, K0G 1J0 Tel: 613-258-9569 Fax: 613-258-9620 general@northgrenville.on.ca Building: 613-258-4424 Fax: 613-258-1441 Fire Services Info: 613-258-2438 Fax: 613-258-1031 By-Law Services: 613-258-2438 ext. 6 Police Administration: 613-258-3441 Animal Control: 613-862-9002 www.NorthGrenville.ca

at a special ceremony October 11, 2017. The medals feature the Canadian Flag on one side and the full colour Canada 150 Symbol on the other. There is a gold background

behind each, and the outer rim is silver. The lettering is white on a blue background. The medals come in a presentation box.

CIP open for a second intake of applications

The Municipality of North Grenville is offering a second intake for applications to the Rideau-Sanders-Prescott Community Improvement Plan (CIP) Façade, Landscape and Signage Grant Program. This program provides matching funds, up to $5,000, for eligible residential and commercial property improvement projects within the CIP District. The deadline for applications to be submitted for this intake is Friday, August 11, 2017. The Municipality will also be hosting an Open House at the North Grenville Public Library at 1 Water Street in Kemptville on Wednesday, July 12 from 3 to 5 pm, to provide more information about the program, answer questions, give feedback on project ideas and supply application packages. If you already have a project in mind and would like to move forward with applying, feel free to do so as applications are now being accepted. Full program guidelines, a map of the CIP District and application forms can be found on investnorthgrenville.ca. Just click on the Resources Tab on the home page to find the CIP program. Information packages (including the application form) can also be picked up at the Municipal Centre (2nd floor reception) during regular business hours. www.ngtimes.ca 9

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Blockhouse Festival: thanks to all Canada Day in Merrickville-Wolford

Photo by David Shanahan by Michael Whittaker Historic re-enactors and heritage presenters from Brantford, Ontario to St. Jean, Quebec brought pre-Confederation history to life in Blockhouse Park, June 17-18, for which the Merrickville and District Historical Society is thankful. Thanks go to the Village of Merrickville-Wolford, Parks Canada, the Lions Club and the Legion, and the Baldachin Restaurant, Cha Tea House, 1840 Guest House, Nana B’s, and Coba Studios for their vital contributions to the weekend. Thanks also to Albert’s Liquid Waste, and Have Tents.

Will Travel. All contributed to the success of the season-opening of the Blockhouse Museum. “We were very pleased to deliver a colourful Blockhouse Festival commemorating Canada 150, looking back from 1867,” said historical Society president, Ann Martin. “At the museum’s brief opening ceremony, special speakers Peyton and Taylor Horning spoke eloquently of the Blockhouse and locks in their personal histories, and the structures’ importance to the village’s heritage.” Omar and Freddie Symonyi, from Merrickville, played period music on re-

corders across the camp each day. Librarian Mary Kate Laphen photographed individuals against historic backdrops. The Saturday evening program involving the audience with Akhwatsire Dance Troupe from Akwesasne, and Ottawa Valley entertainer Ken Ramsden from Barry’s Bay was all and more the historical society had hoped the performances would be. “The Blockhouse Festival delivered a vibrant mosaic of our history from pre-contact to the Fenian Raids,” said Ms. Martin. “Perhaps we can have as lively a Blockhouse Festival in the future.”

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submitted by the Canada Day Committee This year Merrickville-Wolford’s Canada Day will be a celebration for adults and kids to remember. The festivities start at 11:30 am with our signature parade, featuring Merrickville’s own Town Crier and Parade Marshall leading the way. They will be followed by many other floats and participants, including The Kemptville Legion Pipe and Drum Band, and, last but not least, The Shriners, who always share joy and laughter wherever they perform. After the parade, everyone is invited back to the Blockhouse Park for our Canada Day ceremonies at 12 noon, including a Canada Day cake, followed by an afternoon of live entertainment, music, fun and activities. There will be a free chicken lunch at the Legion, and free hot dogs

by Hilary Thomson Merrickville-Wolford council discussed the potential of another barrier-free washroom in the Village at the council meeting last Monday night. The washroom they discussed is in the rink house by the skating rink, near the Municipal Centre and Community Centre in town. The washroom is already operational throughout the skating season, but is not fully accessible. In a report presented to council, Chief Building Official, Randy Wilkinson, estimates that it would cost the Municipality roughly $13,000 to make it completely barrier-free. As this sum of money is not currently in the municipal budget, council voted to have the report sent to the Economic Development Committee, which they have charged with taking on the task of assessing the public washroom issue in Merrickville. Councillor Chuck McGuiness did mention, however, that the washroom’s proximity to other operational washrooms in the Community Centre and the Municipal Centre may not make it the most sensible option to solve Merrickville’s Public Washroom issue. It is also quite a way off the main drag of Saint Lawrence Street, where the washrooms are thought to be most needed. Even though council has not decided to go ahead with the renovations at this time, they did direct staff to leave the rink house open as is, as a washroom for the public during the spring and summer months. In previous years, the rink house has been closed when the rink isn’t in operation. “It’s an asset that we should be making use of,” said Deputy Mayor Ann Barr at the meeting.

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loves Demetrius. Demetrius loves Hermia. Hermia loves Lysander. Throw into this mix an enchanted forest, a mischievous fairy, a feuding king and queen, and a troupe of terrible wannabe actors, and you have a recipe for a hilarious, magical, love-filled summer night. The show starts at 6 pm at the Fairgrounds (in case of bad weather, the play will move into the Community Centre). Bring your own chair, pay-what-you-can (suggested donation $20). After the play, stay on at the Fairgrounds to enjoy music (starting at 8 pm) and the always amazing fireworks (at 10 pm – time approximate). Find the full schedule at www. merrickville-wolford.ca . Merrickville-Wolford would be honoured to host you and your families for Canada Day. Hope to see you there.

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sponsored by the Lion’s Club at the Park. "The Company of Fools" comes to Town. Canada Day’s evening activities will include theatre, music and fireworks all at the Fairgrounds. We are excited to welcome The Company of Fools and their Torchlight Shakespeare production to our Canada Day celebrations. This summer, the Fools are performing “A Midsummer’s Night Dream” in parks throughout the Ottawa area– with a special Canada Day preview performance in Merrickville. The Fools are a renowned Ottawa-based Theatre troupe, known for their fun, physical, interactive, and professional productions of Shakespeare’s plays. This is the 15th anniversary of Torchlight Shakespeare, and promises to be their biggest show yet! And what a show it is! Helena

The Merrickville-Wolford Communities in Bloom Committee is excited to announce the launch of our Profile Book for the 2017 National Finals. The Profile Book was produced in partnership with the NG Times, Merrickville-Wolford Communities in Bloom, with photos by Clayton MacKinnon, Justin Durocher, and Line Pelletier. The profile book will be available at the municipal office and businesses around Merrickville-Wolford. Unfortunately, we forgot to credit some photos to Justin Durocher of JustinD Photography. We regret this oversight and wanted to thank him for the donation of images to our publication.

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Canada Day 2017 Schedule BLOCKHOUSE PARK

Parade leaves Hilltop Nursing Home at 11:30 a.m. with Town Crier Church Bells ringing at 12:00 noon Parade arrives at Blockhouse Park – Pipe band plays Welcome - Mayor “O Canada” – Choir Special Presentation(s) Pathfinders fold Canada flag (piper plays lament) “God Save the Queen” - choir Blessing – (Catholic Church) Dignitaries (greetings) “Maple Leaf Forever” – Kemptville Legion Pipe and Drum Band

A greeting from Mayor David Nash, Council and staff

I would like to wish all our residents and businesses Happy Canada Day as we celebrate our 150th birthday. Our country is great and will remain that way because of who you are and what you do. I am proud to say we have just welcomed our first Syrian refugee family to Merrickville. Thank you for what you do and take pride in the fact that Canada is one of and probably the best country to live in. HAPPY CANADA DAY

“Amazing Grace” - Pipe solo (one verse) Choir (one verse) Full pipe band (one verse) Announcements: - Thank you to contributors Lunch at the Legion (all are welcome) Fireworks at Fairgrounds after sunset Cake cutting to follow “This Land is Your Land” - choir “Scotland the Brave” - Kemptville Legion Pipe and Drum Band Giocosco Strings Orchestra

AFTERNOON AT THE BLOCKHOUSE PARK

1:00-4:30 pm Live Entertainment and Music at the Blockhouse Park EVENING AT THE FAIRGROUNDS 6:00 – 7:30 pm. Theatre. Company of Fools present “A Midnight Summer Night’s Dream” at the Fairgrounds or Community Centre (bring your own chair). Admission: hat passed for donations. 8:00 - 10:00 pm. Music 10:00 pm. Fireworks (approximate time) We acknowledge the support of the Government of Canada Nous reconnaissons l'appui du gouvernement du Canada Check the municipal website for last minutes changes

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Sons and Daughters for Canada 150 When Kemptville celebrated its 150th anniversary back in 2007, the North Grenville Historical Society [NGHS] noted the year by compiling a Time Capsule, which is held in the Municipal centre and won’t be opened until 2057. For the Canada 150 anniversary, the NGHS has come up with a more immediate souvenir of 2017. In association with the North Grenville Times, the NGHS will be publishing a book later this year which will profile North Grenville and its antecedent townships, their history and heritage since 1867. Drawing on the archival holdings of the NGHS, as well as newly-collected materials from national and provincial archives, the Times will produce a publication that will be the perfect souvenir of this historic year in Canadian history. The NGHS is the corporate memory of North Grenville, where our shared history and heritage is preserved and promoted, and through which the people of North Grenville and surrounding areas can gain access to that story. One of the features of the publication will be what is being called the “Sons and Daughters” project. This will be a series of biographies of local individuals and families that have had an impact beyond the borders of the municipality. It is quite astonishing how many residents of Oxford-on-Rideau, South Gower and Kemptville have played important roles on the provincial and national stage, and “Sons and Daughters” will tell their stories. To whet your appetite for the full stories of these men and women, short forms of the biographies will appear in the pages of the Times between now and the end of the year. You will read about politicians, surveyors, environmentalists, public servants, clergymen, and others, all of whom came from here, or spent part of their lives and careers in this area. People like Francis Jones, politician, school teacher and surveyor; Elizabeth Ferguson, the amazing women whose family built railways, founded newspapers, and ruled provinces; or John Fannin, shoemaker, hunter, fisherman, and trapper, who went on to co-found the Natural History Society of British Columbia. North Grenville today is full of fascinating, colourful and, sometimes, eccentric individuals. It should not come as a surprise that this has been a characteristic of the area from its earliest days. Men and women, both have played their part in our continuing story, making their mark here and in a broader context. We look forward to introducing you to your predecessors.

Elizabeth Ferguson, the amazing women whose family built railways, founded newspapers, and ruled provinces.

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Parliament buildings, May 1868, still unfinished. Photo: LAC PA-8976 There are very few more potent symbols of Canada and Confederation than the Centre Block on Parliament Hill, with its magnificent Peace Tower, which speaks of Canadaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s precious role in peace-keeping and peace-making over the past 150 years. But the Centre Block is not the original home of Canadaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s House of Commons and Senate. In 1916, after standing for just over fifty years, the first Centre Block was destroyed in a disastrous fire, leaving only the Library standing unscathed. The first Parliament building on parliament Hill was built between 1859 and 1865, before Confederation was a definite scheme, and was designed as the home of the Legislative Assembly and Executive Council of the Province of Canada. The Assembly had been moving between Toronto and Montreal since 1844, and it was not until the last day of 1857 that Queen Victoria announced that the capital would move permanently to Ottawa. The contact for building the new Parliament building was awarded to Thomas McGreevy of Quebec City, Canada East on 27 November 1859 and the original contract cost, which covered both the Centre Block and Victoria Tower, was $348,500. The building had been scheduled to be completed by 1862, but delays and amendments meant that it was many years after that before the final scaffolding was removed. Nevertheless, the Legislature began to use the building in June 1866. The final cost of the Centre Block and Victoria Tower ballooned to $1,750,720, or around five times the original estimate.

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Conservative? North Grenville? Since Confederation, North Grenville has elected Conservative Party members, almost exclusively, at both the federal and provincial levels, for all but 19 years in Ottawa, and all but four years in Toronto. There was a short period in 1874 when sitting Conservative member, Francis Jones, crossed the floor to join the Liberals. However, he was ousted by voters at the next election in 1878. The only Liberal elected to the provincial legislature was Henry Dolphus Smith, who served from 1867 until 1871. It should be noted that, during that period, there was a coalition government between Liberals and Conservatives at the provincial level. By 1871, the Ontario Liberals began a very long period in government in Toronto. Even so, this riding continued to be represented by Conservatives throughout that time.

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Celebrating our Canadian heritage at home on our 150th anniversary Open for tours: July 4th to September 2nd 2017 photo by Barry Fawcett

Sunday, July 2 to 9, 10 am to 4 pm Quiltessence – Exhibit of Heritage & Modern Quilts Spencerville Mill Vendor sale of quilt products July 8 & 9. Historical display A Stitch in Time – Quilting Through the Ages Details at: spencervillemill.ca Sunday, July 9, 1 to 4 pm Strawberry Social Party in the Park Spencerville Mill Park Celebrate Canada 150 at a red & white party Heritage games, strawberry treats for sale. BBQ Contest for red & white decorated hats Live music. Free admission Details at: spencervillemill.ca

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Spencerville launches big plans for a small place Two very active local community organizations in Spencerville, the Spencerville Mill Foundation and Spencerville Business & Community Connections (SBCC), have a new vision for transforming a historic space beside the South Nation River into a vibrant green place for locals and visitors. A third supporter is Edwardsburgh Cardinal Township which owns the site. Encouraged by enthusiastic Mayor Pat Sayeau, the Township will provide $20,000 for infrastructure improvements to the road and parking area. The project plan for the new Spencerville Riverside Park includes adding gardens, benches, picnic tables, wheel chair acces-

sible pathways, bike racks, recycling bins, a pergola for sun shelter, historical panels, an information kiosk and map of village businesses and points of interest. To achieve this venture, the groups have linked with the National Trust for Canada This Place Matters crowdfunding platform dedicated to helping Canadians save places that matter to them. This involves an online competition with other projects in the Central region (Ontario and Quebec) for donations and votes by the closing date of July 17. Spencerville’s goal is to raise $17,000 along with the most votes for the new park. If successful, the project will receive $15,000 in prize money from the National Trust which will fund a second stage of the project.

“Imagine an inviting park space and welcoming centre as you enter our historic village,” said Mill Foundation spokesperson Sheila Fawcett. “Donations will help preserve a treasured heritage site and contribute to a prosperous future for the community.” She also points out that many people travelling Highway 416 between Ottawa and Highway 401 stop in Spencerville for fuel and a stretch. The Riverside Park will be an inviting place for such travelers to relax and refresh while nearby businesses will also benefit. Residents, cyclists, young people and artists who frequent the area will enjoy the improved amenities. Speaking for the SBCC, project partner and business woman JoAnne Moul-

ton, one of the owners of the flourishing new Joe’s SpencerCity Bar & Grill, underlines that “a vibrant community attracts visitors and new residents thereby supporting local businesses and creating some exciting business opportunities that foster economic growth for the whole community.” In a way, it all goes back to the entrepreneurial imagination of Peleg Spencer who in 1881 made his way north from the St. Lawrence River through wilderness and stopped at the Big Creek, later called the South Nation River. There he saw the potential to build a wooden dam and saw mill to serve the needs of settlers in the backwoods of Edwardsburgh Township. The original saw mill evolved into a stone

grist mill which operated from 1864 till 1972. Today, the Spencerville Mill, the last remaining Mill on the South Nation River, serves as a museum and cultural landmark. Now there are more big plans for a small place that will expand on a historic past and offer a new vision for future attractions and opportunities.

To vote for the Spencerville project, register at: www.thisplacematters.ca.

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Celebrating Canada's 150th

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CELEBRATION South Mountain Fair Grounds Saturday, July 1st 3:00 p.m. - Dark

MUSICAL ENTERTAINMENT

Hosted by Mountain, Winchester and Chesterville District Lions Clubs

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FUN FOR KIDS Juice Jam Air Bounce Rides Little Ray’s Reptiles Heavy Vehicle Display Vanderlaand's Petting Zoo Shake-A-Paw Dog Agility Demo North Dundas Fire Department Display

FOR THE ADULTS Lions Carnival BINGO (FREE-ALL AGES) Friends of the Library

BBQ STEAK & CHICKEN DINNER

4 p.m. - 7 p.m. - Hosted by the Lions Clubs

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Paws4Fun Dog Agility Show (Family Zone) Bingo at the Royal Canadian Legion Games for children (10 and under) at the Royal Canadian Legion Free Family Swim at the Kemptville Pool Sharon Hicks Insurance Stage: The K-Town Trio (Easy Listening/Folk) Celtic Rathscallions Performance (Family Zone) Free Public Swim at the Kemptville Pool Sharon Hicks Insurance Stage: Rosewood (Easy Listening/Folk) Rotary Canada Day Parade Watch from Prescott Street) Sharon Hicks Insurance Stage: Happy Crap (Celtic/Folk) English Story Time (Family Zone) Illusionist Kevin Smith Performance (Family Zone) Sharon Hicks Insurance Stage: Miserable Cooks (Progressive Country/Rock) The Junkyard Symphony (Family Zone) Sharon Hicks Insurance Stage: Phlat Black & Blue (Classic Rock/Originals) Kemptville Players Kids’ Family Glow Party (Armoury) Sharon Hicks Insurance Stage: Age of Wisdom (Classic Rock) Sharon Hicks Insurance Stage: FTRSL (Future Pop/R&B) FIREWORKS

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At the Basic Income Forum in Winchester, Melanie Willard (left), Rob Rainer and John Stapleton, and Richard Shillington (right). The feedback is in and it appears the Linking Hands Basic Income Forum was a success! More than 30 people attended the Friday, June 9 all-day event, which was held in Winchester’s Joel Steele Com-munity Centre, with roughly 90 per cent of attendees giving a positive overall event rating. “Several guests said the forum left them with a better understanding of basic income, calling the format and presentations user-friendly,” Linking Hands coordinator Sandy Casselman said. The forum opened with a presentation by author Melanie Willard focusing on “Resilience of the Human Spirit.” It was followed by Basic Income presentations from Rob Rainer and John Stapleton. Following a luncheon catered by Leather-

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works, Richard Shillington joined the two presenters for a discussion period with the audience. “According to the feedback survey distributed following the event, the majority of guests found the presenters to be well-prepared and knowledgeable, as well as passionate and committed to their subject matter,” Sandy Casselman said. However, there was a small gap in the forum, as there was one person who had been hoping to hear thoughts from those opposing the implementation of Basic Income. But, the discussion is not over, Sandy said, but rather, just beginning. “Linking Hands will be launching its seventh working group, Financial Health, in the near future,” she added. “This group will examine a

variety of topics surrounding financial health, including current trends and concepts (such as basic income, a living wage, and more); financial literacy training and support; education and training around essential skills; advocacy work; and more.” For more information or to become involved, visit www.linkinghandsdundas. ca or contact Sandy Casselman at scassel-man@houseoflazarus.com or phone 613-989-3830. About Linking Hands An outreach initiative of The House of Lazarus, Linking Hands is dedicated to reducing poverty in Dundas County. It is directed by a community-led steering committee, with sub-committees called working groups, focusing on a variety of projects.

by Pat Henderson “When One Door Closes Another Door Opens”. Famously quoted by Alexander Graham Bell, it fits with the change that is happening at the Kemptville Youth Centre (KYC). Bridget Manahan has been in the position of Programs Coordinator since February 2016, and has done a tremendous job in bringing in new youth to the centre, and keeping the daily average attendance up during all of her time here. Her energetic personality and work-ethic has allowed her to climb mountains in terms of growth as a person and an employee. With that being said, Bridget has accepted the role of Executive Director of the Smith’s Falls Youth Centre, so, while we are sad to see her leave, we are excited about her future and know she

will bring the focus and hard work there, and wish her all the best! Bridget’s last day at the youth centre will be Thursday July 6, but she will be at the KYC Golf Classic fundraiser all day on Friday July 7. Make sure you come by to say your goodbyes and good lucks! As it says in the title, the next door has opened at KYC, and we are excited to announce the hiring of Maura Lepore as the new Programs Coordinator. Maura is a recent graduate of the Child and Youth Care Program at Algonquin College and brings a wealth of KYC knowledge with her, as she did a placement at KYC from September 2016 through April 2017. During her placement, Maura got to know the youth who attend the centre, and also the programs that are offered for them. She was a participant in

our Jail & Bail fundraiser, and is a consistent volunteer at our Sports Night Program. Maura has a great understanding of the day to day operations and fundraising events that take place at KYC. Her positive energy and enthusiastic personality are contagious, and provide the youth with excitement daily. Maura’s first day was Monday. The KYC family is sad to see Bridget leave, but are confident that Maura will step in and create a caring environment for all those who attend the centre. As Operations Manager at KYC, I am excited to work with Maura again and continue to see the attendance numbers rise! We encourage you to stop by the Centre at 5 Oxford Street to say thank you to Bridget and to welcome Maura and see our facilities.

Maya Brodhead (3) and May Brodhead (3) held a lemonade stand at a community garage sale in Ottawa to raise money for Merrickville Bridge to Canada. The family of six arrived in Merrickville last Thursday, and is in the process of settling in.

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Students sell upcycled items at Geronimo

The Voice of North Grenville by Hilary Thomson Earrings, scarves, wine sleeves, bookmarks and more are for sale at Geronimo on Prescott Street in Kemptville, all made by students at École Rivière Rideau as a project meant to teach them about recycling and sustainability. All the fabric used came from old shirts that they collected, cut up and sewed together and the earrings are made from the ends of old pencil crayons. The students eagerly gave up their lunch hour to complete the items with older students helping the younger students. Teacher Julie McLean’s 3/4/5 class were the leaders of the project and say they really enjoyed finding a way to use up items which would have normally gone into the trash can. No part of the shirt was lost with even the buttons going towards creating pushpins for their corkboard. Throughout the year the students have learned the importance of nature, recycling and sustainable living through story books and art. Using a book called “Imagine un arbre” as inspiration students each created their own version of a tree on cardboard with plasticine. After finding a robin’s nest outside with blue eggs the children also had the opportunity to write a poem and create their own nests out of recycled material. The children’s artwork is also on display at Geronimo. “We have a great partnership with [them]” Julie says. “They are very supportive of us.” All the proceeds from the sale of the items will go towards the school’s ecology club and supporting some of their outdoor programming.

Grades 3,4 and 5 students with teacher Julie Mclean at École Rivière Rideau with some of the items they made out of recycled t-shirts

Progress update for the new KPS

not have to move mid-year as originally planned,” said Jeremy Hobbs, Superintendent of Human Resources, Information Technology, and Facilities. The Superintendent further cautioned that while the sanitary extension to tie the school into the municipal sewer system was originally scheduled to be completed in time for September, recent concerns about water and rock mean that this may not be achieved in time. He went on to explain that the Board is currently The Kemptville Public School Learning Commons is a key feature of the Upper Canaworking in conjunction da District School Board's newest elementary school with the Municipality of At the Upper Canada open on January 8, 2018. school and fulfilling of the North Grenville to develop District School Board’s Due to faster than antic- requirements to obtain an contingency plans, should the sanitary extension not meeting last week, Trust- ipated construction, the occupancy permit. “We are thrilled that, be completed in time, that ees were informed of project is currently ahead the progress on the new of schedule and forecast to as of June 16, work by Kemptville Public School come to conclusion slight- general contractor Robert to be located on the west ly under budget. The Up- J Bourgon and Associates side of County Road 44 in per Canada District School Ltd. is virtually complete Board is now planning to and, pending the municiKemptville, Ontario. With a project budget receive students in the new pal sanitary extension and of $13.3M provided by school at the beginning receipt of the occupancy the Ontario Ministry of of the 2017-18 school permit, Kemptville Public Education, Kemptville year in September 2017, School will be ready to Public School began con- pending construction of receive students at the start struction in 2016 and was a new municipal sanitary of the next school year. It originally scheduled to extension to service the is our hope that they will

are subject to approvals and feasibility, including a temporary overland pumping station. If none are identified, the 201718 school year will begin in the current Kemptville Public School until the new school is ready to receive students. “I’m very happy to hear that students in the Kemptville area will soon be well-served by this new modern facility,” said local Trustee Lisa Swan. “It is truly exciting to hear that this project is ready to go, pending the municipal sanitary extension and occupancy permit. It is my hope that the sanitary extension (or a contingency plan) will be ready in time for the 2017-18 school year.”

This new school is over 4,000 square metres and is designed to be a showcase for the community. It features modern classrooms, project/resource rooms adjacent to some classrooms, air conditioning, an open, multi-function resource space with a stage, in addition to a gymnasium and a large green space for a yard. The school includes dedicated busing drop-off and pick-up laneways on the grounds to ensure the safety and security of all Kemptville Public School students. Tours of the school as well as an official opening date will be announced in the upcoming months.

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Front Row, l-r: Tyler Gillingham, Lily McEwan, Jaxon Hyndman, Luke Wires Back Row, l-r: Rianna Wilson, Grayson Dubois, Maddie Lavelle, Alex Pilieci Children from North Gower Marlborough Public School raised $477.35 for the Jumpstart program by selling Freezies, an fundraising event they put on every year. June 28, 2017

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Birds of prey at FFC

The Friends of the Ferguson Forest Centre held their second Free-Flying Birds of Prey show last weekend, and attracted the enormous crowd of around 763 people to the three shows. The show is presented by the Canadian Raptor Conservancy, and they brought along five birds, representing each of the main species of raptor, and they really made an impact on the crowds. The Canadian Raptor Conservancy was founded in 1997, and has a mandate to promote education and conservation, as they bring raptors to public shows. As they say: “ We protect what we know!!” The Friends of the FFC have worked hard, once again, to make the event a success, and were quite delighted with the turn-out. As always, parking was an issue, but with six volunteers directing traffic, everything went smoothly on the day. Clearly, the people attending the three shows were impressed: nineteen new members of the Friends were signed up, some of them were family members, so the voluntary group is growing. Now that the Birds of Prey show is behind them, they’re gearing up for their Family Fun Fest coming up on July 15.

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This Proclamation appeared in the Brockville Recorder on June 25, 1867, and similar notices were published in newspapers across the country around the same time. North Grenville had no local newspaper in 1867, but it is reasonable to assume that the same invitation to celebrate Union Day was made to residents in this area also. July 1, 1867 was to be marked as “a General Holiday and Day of Rejoicing”for the new Dominion of Canada.

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A celebration of service for the Kemptville Lions Club

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As we celebrate the 150th anniversary of Confederation, Lions Club members also celebrate a century of service. The first Lions Club was established in Chicago, Illinois, in June of 1917 and, since then, has grown to over 1.4 million members in over 200 countries. Canada has been an important part of the Lions movement almost from the beginning. Lions Clubs became an international organization when its first club in Canada was chartered in Windsor, Ontario, in March of 1920. Since then, the Lions Club has grown to hundreds of local clubs serving every part of Canada. Canada Day is the start of a new Lions year and, this year, the Kemptville Lions Club marks its 60th year of service to this community. The club started in 1958 and was sponsored by the Merrickville Lions Club. Their 60th anniversary will be formally celebrated on April 28, 2018. Service by the club is provided in many forms. Lions members can be seen helping out at blood donor clinics, entertaining in nursing homes, collecting eyeglasses, and assisting in sight clinics abroad, etc. An important role that they also play is in raising money to donate to local organizations. In fact, most people probably associate the Lions Club with their fundraising campaigns. In the past, the club was known for their baseball tournaments, and then the bingo hall. In recent years, people think of Christmas trees, Easter bunnies, and lotteries (the Canada Day 50/50 draw and now, "Catch the Ace"). The organizations that benefit from their fundraising include hospice and home care, the Youth Centre, bursaries for students going on to higher learning, the Kemptville and District Hospital, CHEO (over the years, the Kemptville Lions Club has contributed more money to CHEO than any other single service club), and Camp Quality (a local summer camp for children battling cancer). They have also contributed to local facilities, including the North Grenville Municipal Centre, the swimming pool, and the new library. On Canada Day, the club will be involved in the Canada Day parade in Kemptville (hopefully without the rain their last year). They will also be conducting their annual fundraising barbecue as part of the Canada Day festivities in Maplewood Park in Oxford Mills. Their 50/50 draw will follow there at 3 pm.

Harold Tompkins on the pier in Wexford, 200 years later

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by David Shanahan While we mark Canada 150, a local resident celebrated something older, an amazing story of a family that has been part of North Grenville history in an unbroken line stretching back two hundred years. On May 16 last, Harold Tompkins stood on the pier in Wexford, Ireland, looking out to sea and trying to imagine the thoughts of his ancestor, Dennis Tompkins, who left Ireland from that place exactly two hundred years earlier. This may seem a fairly normal occasion, many Canadians have made a point of returning to see where their people came from. But, in Harold’s case, there was a unique element to the celebration. Dennis Tompkins had left Ireland on May 16, 1817 as part of a government-assisted migration to Canada following the end of the War of 1812. He was brought here to establish a population that would be loyal and true, a barrier against any further American intrusion into Upper Canada. Dennis settled on the east half of Lot 29 Con 8 of Oxford-on-Rideau Township, just twenty years after the land had been surveyed. And the family has been there since - an unbroken history of settlement on the same land since 1817. Harold has investigated the family history and describes the early years: “A couple of years ago another record was found of Dennis’ son Benjamin petitioning for the deed to the west half of Lot 29 Con 8. Accompanying that petition, Dennis stated that Benjamin had fulfilled the settlement duties in place of his son John, as John had died in November of either 1819 or 1820. It was not until 1823 before the rest of the family immigrated to join Dennis after his being alone for 3 or 4 years. His wife Anne; 3 daughters; 3 sons including Benjamin and his wife Susannah, their one year old son Dennis and John my great grandfather who was born on the ship coming over on 12 Oct 1823. The eleven of them lived in the small log house which Dennis had built, for at least the first winter and until Benjamin was able to build his own house.” Harold had much to think about as he looked out over the Atlantic that day in Wexford: “...standing on the dock provoked thoughts of what was going through Dennis’ mind 200 years ago that day, as they were preparing to board the ship. Was it the fact they were leaving their home and homeland and the rest of their family, knowing that, in all likelihood, they would never return? Was it of travelling on a ship across the ocean and beyond, a distance of 5,000 kilometres, with the knowledge that a very real possibility existed of not even reaching their final destination? Was it, that if they did arrive safely, did they have any idea that they were going to 200 acres of trees, rocks, and a creek, without even a shack to live in and no close LE - DU VIL neighbours for support? Or was it that Dennis felt, regardless of what challenges lay ND EN ahead, it was necessary for him to go to this far off land and take the opportunity to make a better life for himself and his family?” This, for me, is a most romantic and moving story: the story of Canada in microcosm. There are not many Canadians who can claim to have settled, cleared, ETERINARY CLINIC cultivated and raised generations of children on the same lot of land for 200 years. 613-258-2394 Harold’s journey to Ireland in May of this year was a fitting tribute to that history, www.kemptvillevet.ca and a great way to mark the story of Canada and one immigrant family. 2643 County Road 43, Kemptville

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The renovation of the old Armoury Building in Riverside Park, now the Blake Williamson Memorial Hall, is continuing. These photographs show how far the work has progressed in the past months. It is not the first time the building has been altered. First built in 1914, the Armoury became the home of the Kemptville Fire Department in 1968 after major renovations to allow access for fire trucks.

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Kemptville Quilters Guild, 2nd Mon./mth at the Kemptville Pentecostal Church, 1964 County Road 43, 7 pm. New members welcome. Kemptville Cancer Support Group, 3rd Mon/mth, St. John’s United Church, Prescott St., 2 pm. All welcome. For info, please call Ellen Vibert-Miller at 613-258-7778. BNI Networking Group Breakfast, Grenville Mutual Insurance Building, 380 Colonnade Dr, 7- 8:30 am. Info: 613-918-0430. Bridge- St. John’s United Church, 12:15 pm. Cost $4. All levels of bridge players welcome. Info, contact Sandra at 613-258-2691. The Branch Artisans Guild, North Grenville Community Church, 2659 Concession Street every 3rd Tue/mth, 7 pm. New members welcomed! NG Photography Club - 1st Wed./mth, 7-9 pm, at the Grenville Mutual Insurance, 380 Colonnade Drive. See ngphotoclub.ca for info. Klub 67 Euchre every 2nd & 4th Wed/mth, 1:15 pm, St. John's United Church. Everyone welcome $5.00. Bingo- 1st & 3rd Wed/mth., Kemptville Legion, 1 pm. All welcome. Refreshments available. New Horizon Club, 2nd & 4th Wed./mth at the Burritt`s Rapids Community Hall. Meetings at 2 pm. All adults 55 plus welcome to join. For info re programs and membership call Janet 613-269-2737. Probus Club of North Grenville, 3rd Wed./mth. Everyone is welcome to join us at 9:30 am at St Paul's Presbyterian Church Hall for fellowship. Holy Cross Church monthly suppers, 1st Wed/mth. Adults $8, Children $5. All are welcomed. Bridge - St. John’s United Church, 6:15 pm. Cost $5. All levels of bridge players welcome. For more info, contact Sandra at 613-258-2691. North Grenville Toastmasters - Meeting 1st & 3rd Thurs/mth., 7 pm at O’Farrell’s Financial Services, Cty Rd 44. Info, call 258-7665. NGPL Science and Technology Group meetings are held the 1st/Thurs/mth, 7-9 pm in the program room at the Library. Twice The Fun Games (200 Sanders St. Unit 103) Game Night, 2nd and 4th Fri/mth, 6-10 pm. Bring your favourite game or borrow one from their library. All ages welcome. Kemptville Legion breakfast, 8 - 10 am 3rd Sat/mth, 100 Reuben Crescent. Adults $5. Children under 12 $3. All welcome. Kerith Debt Freedom Centre – Provides free and confidential coaching to help you get and stay out of debt, 2nd & 4th Sat/mth. Call 613-258-4815 x 103 or www.kdfc.ca to request an appointment. Twice The Fun Games (200 Sanders St. Unit 103)“Organized Play” and "Learn to Play" events, 1-4 pm . No experience needed. Kemptville and Area Walking Group meet at Municipal Centre at 8 am. Call Gail 258-1148.

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KDH celebrating with the Ottawa Heart Institute Kemptville District Hospital (KDH) is celebrating ten years of partnership with the Ottawa Heart Institute’s Ottawa Model for Smoking Cessation (OMSC). Since implementation of the OMSC at KDH, approximately 250 smokers have been reached through personalized, best practice tobacco dependence treatment, resulting in increased quit attempts and long-term cessation. An estimated 100 smokers are smoke-free as a result of the support they received while at KDH. In 2002, smoking cessation experts at the University of Ottawa Heart Institute (UOHI) developed the Ottawa Model for Smoking Cessation–an institutional program that systematically identifies, provides treatment, and offers follow-up to patients who smoke as part of routine care. In 2006, UOHI began to assist other inpatient, outpatient and primary care settings to implement the OMSC. Implementation of the OMSC led to an absolute 11% increase in long-term quit rates among hospitalized patients (from 18% to 29% at six months). In eastern Ontario, nearly 100,000 smokers have been assisted through Ottawa Model programs, leading to 25,000 people becoming smoke-free.

“Being able to offer the Ottawa Model at KDH has made a big difference for our staff and our patients, said Cathy Burke, KDH’s Vice President of Nursing and Clinical Services. “Our staff know they can offer real, proven help to our patients who smoke. The program gives us the tools we need to help patients who may be dealing with nicotine withdrawal and who may be ready to quit smoking for good. For our patients, the Ottawa Model offers a great chance of success, with evidence-based counselling and medication to help them quit. We are proud of the work we’ve done so far, and are committed to continuing to help members of our communities take this important step to improve their heart health.” The success behind the Ottawa Model for Smoking cessation is truly found in the determined teams across Canada, like here in Kemptville, that are providing personalized support to smokers who are trying to quit,” said Dr. Andrew Pipe, co-developer of the OMSC and Canada’s foremost expert on smoking cessation. “As all hospital grounds in Ontario will be required to be smoke-free by January 2018, helping patients deal with nicotine withdrawal when they are admitted and stay smoke-free

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Animal Encounters 101: Scouts Canada’s Top 10 Tips for safely exploring the great outdoors

Summertime in Canada is all about having fun and being adventurous in the great outdoors – and the opportunities to explore stunning landscapes are endless. In fact, Parks Canada is offering free admission to national parks all year to mark Canada’s 150th anniversary, giving Canadians even more opportunity to soak in the country’s natural beauty in all its glory. While the Canadian wilderness is breathtaking, it is also home to a host of wildlife from bears, moose, wolves and cougars, to bugs like mosquitos and ticks. Whether strolling in the woods or backcountry camping, it’s important to take the right precautions to avoid unwanted incidents. Scouts know that the best way to stay safe is to always be prepared. Drawing on more than 100 years of experience providing youth with high quality adventures, Scouts Canada is offering 10 tips to avoid dangerous animal encounters when camping and adventuring outdoors. 1. Location, location, location: When choosing a site for your tent, avoid setting up near lampposts, pools of standing water or rotting logs. Insects, raccoons and other small animals love these areas and will certainly make

themselves at home. 2. Feed yourself, not the wildlife: Food attracts a variety of woodland critters, so the best way to avoid any unwanted dinner guests is to maintain a clean campsite and to never feed wild animals. Avoid food with strong aromas and clean the dishes immediately after eating. Store food in odourless, airtight containers in the car. If you’re deep in the woods, string food and food waste from a tree, well away from the campsite. Make sure to dispose of food garbage properly to leave no trace. 3. Be scent-free: Know the scents that attract and repel wild animals and insects. Bugs love anything with a fragrance like perfumes, colognes, shampoos, and deodorant. Opt for unscented products and cook and sleep in different clothes to avoid smelling like food. 4. Get loud: Let wild animals know you’re out there so they can avoid you. Clap, sing or talk loudly, especially near streams or while proceeding through dense trails and vegetation. 5. Look for the signs: Keep an eye out for signs of wildlife nearby such as tracks, fresh droppings, scratches on tree trunks, or animal homes. Stay away from fresh carcasses as animals may return to

away in a vehicle or stored safely with your own food. 9. Lights on/off: Bugs typically like light, but aren’t so fond of fire and smoke. Lighting a campfire will help encourage the insects and wildlife to leave you alone. Flashlights are also helpful to have at night to keep wild animals away – and to see – but keeping them on inside your tent is a beacon for those pesky bugs. 10. Animal encounters: Know what types of wildlife reside in the area and check for reports of recent sightings. Learn the basics of how to react when encountering different wildlife. Should a bear wander across your path, for example, keep calm and don’t run – the bear can outrun, out climb and out swim you. Back away slowly and move your group into the vehicle, not the tent. If you can’t get to the car, leave the area immediately and find another route. Always bring a first aid kit, quality insect repellent, bear spray and noisemakers to be prepared for any scenario. A good place to start preparing is at a local Scout Shop or scoutshop.ca, where staff can provide tips and advice for a safe and enjoyable adventure. Once armed with knowledge and supplies, you are prepared to get out there and explore the great outdoors!

eat. While baby animals are adorable, spotting one also means mom is nearby and will be aggressive to protect her young. Leave the area immediately and make sure you don’t get between mom and her cubs. 6. Dress the part: Dress to protect against wildlife and insects. This can include wearing insect repellent, long pants and long-sleeved shirts, mosquito netting, boots or gloves. With tick populations on the rise, check clothing, skin and pets frequently for ticks, as they are potential carriers of Lyme Disease and Powassan Virus. If you find any ticks on your body, remove them immediately with tweezers, disinfect the bite area and watch for signs of infection. Put the tick in a clean container and contact public health. 7. Safety in numbers: Wild animals are less likely to approach large groups. The buddy system is also great in case of an emergency. 8. Keep pets leashed: Pets can attract aggressive behaviour from animals like bears and cougars. Consider leaving them at home when hiking in areas where these animals reside. If you bring your pets, keep them leashed and don’t leave them unattended. Make sure pet food and bowls are also secured

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Giving thanks for Canada

Thanks to all those who organised the service, played the music, supplied the food, and added their voices to what was a truly joyful time of thanksgiving and celebration.

Maplewood Park in Oxford Mills was the site of a service of thanksgiving by local Christians last Sunday morning. Gathering to give thanks for Canada in its 150th year, the service was organised and led by Ken Gehrels of the Christian Reformed Church in Kemptville, and attended by Christians from various backgrounds. Ken taught a history lesson on the story of North Grenville through the centuries, and historian and Christian, Dr. David Shanahan, took turns preaching. When the rain started pouring down, everyone headed indoors to Maplewood Community Hall and enjoyed a great time of fellowship, food and fun, ending in loud and joyful singing. Mayor David Gordon and his wife, Pamela, were dressed in period clothes as part of their Canada 150 celebrations, and Councillors Donovan Arnaud and Jim Bertram were also part of the morningâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s celebration.

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Limerick Forest marks Canada 150

Guest of honour on Saturday was Alf Campbell (left), the man who really designed Limerick Forest as we know it today, and Dan Thompson, MNRF Kemptville District Manager

by David Shanahan The Friends of Limerick Forest put on a wonderful event to mark, not only Canada’s 150th, but the 150th of what is today called the Ministry and Natural Resources and Forestry [MNRF]. In 1867, the Department of Crown Lands took over responsibility for the unpatented lands of the new Province of Ontario, and began a long tradition of caring for the Crown lands on behalf of us all. In 1892, 125 years ago, the first Conservation Officers were appointed to act as wardens, enforcement officers and guardians of our forests, wetlands and what used to be called “the waste lands of the Crown”. The vital work performed by men like Edmund Zavitz, encouraged by Kemptville native, G. Howard Ferguson, in his time as Minister of Forests and Premier of Ontario, led to the reforestation of devastated areas of farmland that had been lost to erosion. At the Limerick Forest Interpretive Centre last Saturday, MNRF Kemptville District Manager, Dan Thompson was the MC, and he spoke about the importance of that

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tradition of care and protection of our natural resources that is at the heart of what Limerick Forest is all about. Geoff McVey, Forest Manager at Limerick, welcomed the large attendees on behalf of the United Counties of Leeds and Grenville, and gave a short history of the area, and the development of Limerick Forest from the time the United Counties took over the land in the late 1940's. But the guest of honour on Saturday was Alf Campbell, the man, as Geoff said, who really designed Limerick Forest as we know it today. Alf has been associated with forestry in this region since he arrived as a young man in the 1950's, and he continues to be an important part of the story of both Limerick and the Ferguson Forest Centre in Kemptville. Alf can remember arriving in Limerick and being able to look out over the trees, still only a few feet high, for as far as the eye could see. To mark the anniversary, fifteen spruce trees were planted, one for each decade of Confederation. The public are invited to visit the Interpretive Centre at Limerick and view the displays and

walk the trails that wind through the trees, past the remains of houses and farms that once sheltered so many families in the past. Today, the Friends of the Limerick Forest, working with the United Counties, have made something wonderful, a precious resource, out of what had been a tragic land of lost hopes. It is an important part of the story of Eastern Ontario.

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Happy Canada Day Invasive species poses threat to local habitats

by Hilary Thomson An invasive species of wetland reed has the potential to wipe out entire habitats in Eastern Ontario, if it is not taken seriously. Phragmites Australis is a tall perennial wetland plant from Europe that is closely related to the native species Phragmites Americanus. It is a tall reed with a thick stem and a plume-like tip that you may have noticed along highway 416. Despite their almost decorative appearance, they are a huge issue for our ecosystems. They grow so aggressively, and form such dense stands, that they have the potential to take over entire habitats, endangering the lives of the native plants and animals that live there. Dr. Fred Schueler and Aleta Karstad of Bishops Mills have been tracking the spread of the invasive Phragmites since the 1990s. Fred says that the Phragmites are thought to have been spread by attaching to the treads of construction equipment. “That is how the 416 became walled with them,” he says. Once a stand is established,

Dr. Fred Schueler records Phragmites

the plants have the ability to send rhizomes (or runners) under or across the ground to establish another grouping of them further into the bush. Fred says it is not uncommon for these runners to grow up to 10 metres in a single year. Although these roadside stands of Phragmites may seem harmless, the very fact that they are not native to this area poses an issue. In Europe, where this type of Phragmites is prevalent, there are insects that eat it, and birds that are specialized to live within the dense stands. In North America, we don’t have the same kind of wildlife, so very few things can live within it, once it has taken over. In Long Point Bay, along the shores of Lake Erie, Phragmites have taken over many of the marches where some particularly rare species live. “It has filled in ponds where some endangered toads breed,” Fred says. “It has completely changed the ecology of the area.” Steps are being taken in many parts of the province to stop the Phragmites from spreading. Fred says stands

have been sprayed with herbicide in Long Point Bay, as well as along the 401 in Scarborough and the 402 near London, Ontario. While this is a positive step, it does nothing to combat the issue in our area, which is becoming more of a problem by the day. Fred says the area that is most at risk at the moment is called the Long Swamp Orchid Fenn, a wetland in Leeds County that is home to many rare and at-risk species. He says the area was supposed to be sprayed last year, but, somehow, the job got lost in the shuffle. “We are trying to get them back on the case, because it’s the most dangerous stand we have in the area.” If steps are not taken to control the Phragmites, they will continue to spread, fill in marshes and roadsides, and kill native flora and fauna. Using the established protocols that have been developed for spraying in other parts of Ontario is the best way to stop them before they cause more damage.

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