July 9th 2014, #27

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Vol. 2, No.27

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July 9, 2014

Canada Day goes out with a bang

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by David Shanahan Another Canada Day has come and gone as we look forward to the big birthday party in 2017.

But, as usual, we managed to have a fine time this year, with celebrations in Oxford Mills (Heart of North Grenville) and Kemptville (the other place). Festivities kicked off in Oxford Mills with the raising of the flag and the singing of O Canada as Mayor and Council joined in with the crowd to watch the Kemptville Venturers, Scouts and Sparks form an honour guard for

the ceremony.

But perhaps the most enjoyable role played by said Mayor and Council came in the Tug-of-War contest against the Oxford Mills Community Association. In spite of the help given to them by all the declared candidates for the municipal elections this October, and the sturdy input by CAO Brian Carré, the politicos were no match for the solid and dug-in Association. Given that the latter are seeking to buy Maplewood Hall from the former, perhaps showing them up wasn’t the most astute thing to do, but it was a popular result nonetheless.

Oxford Mills saw a crowd that averaged around 300 throughout the four hours of music, food, games and an exhibit by the NG Historical Society, with the Lions Club and Dial-A-Chef providing food, and the traditional Canada Birthday cake baked by Darlene McMartin and sponsored by TD Graham and Associates. The new NG Business Builders stage was a success with the musicians, and Doug Hendry’s sound system filled the air beautifully. So many people go into making an event like that a success, and the community is grateful for all of them.

Kemptville was the

scene of the annual Canada Day parade, which was well-attended and popular as ever with young and old alike. The wind in Riverside Park was a problem for some, but all had cleared up by the evening in time for music and, of course, fireworks. There was a general agreement that this year’s spectacular explosion of light, colour and noise was even better than last year’s.

The picture above proves that.

When you think about what is going on in other countries: civil wars, famine, terrorism, refugees, and so on, it is important that we continued on page 2

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Local student wins top award in North America

Marlene Paibomesai, a North Grenville resident studying for her Doctorate at the University of Guelph, has won top honours in a major Young Scientist competition.

Marlene is studying epigenetic control of immune

factors and it’s relation to immune phenotypes in dairy cattle in the Department of Pathobiology at Guelph, and was entered in the prestigious Alltech Young Scientist Competition. The global awards program, which recognizes

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the North American region.

This is a worldwide competition, open to students around the world, and in 2014 more than 8,500 students registered to take part. Each one had to submit a scientific paper, or course work, based on their research in a wide range of topics, including animal health, plant technology, environmental sciences or other biotechnology-related topic.

Given the very large number of entries, Marlene’s achievement in coming first in Canada and second in all of North America in the graduate category was a remarkable one. The North Grenville community should be proud that we can produce such high quality achievers, and we congratulate Marlene and the entire Paibomesai family for this wonderful success.

scientific innovation through research, is sponsored by Alltech, an American animal health and nutrition company headquartered in Kentucky.

In the graduate category, Marlene took first place in Canada, and was second in

New logo for Home Support Inc Pictured with the new logo for Kemptville and District Home Support Inc and the Cheryl Brown Centre are: Matt Felker (President); Susan Smith (Executive Director); and Colleen Taylor (Champlain LHIN Accountability Specialist). The selected logo was designed by T. D. Graham and Associates. It reflects the goals to which K.D.H.S.I. aspires: offering support to enable seniors and adults with physical disabilities to thrive while maintaining independence, all within the embrace of a caring community.

Odd Fellows and the Rebekahs assist seniors

The Kemptville Branch of the Odd Fellows and the Rebekahs presented the Kemptville and District Home Support Inc with a cheque for $800. Both groups have been steadfast in assisting seniors by offering the use of the hall for KDHSI events and providing volunteers as well as cash donations. Thanks to both groups for their kindness and generosity. In the photo are l-r: Victor Hughes (Odd Fellows); Richard Pickard (Odd Fellows); Susan Smith (Executive Director); Bill Forbes (Director); Matt Felker ( President).

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Canada Day continued from page 1 continue to appreciate and celebrate the land in which we live. Canada Day has never been a time of bragging, or nationalistic jingoism. It is a good-hearted, fun-filled day of revelling in the peace and security we enjoy - often without appreciating it.

So, on for another year.

The process that led to the founding of the Dominion of Canada did not start in 1867: it went back to a conference in Prince Edward Island in 1864. That means we don’t have to wait until 2017 to start celebrating Confederation: let’s start the party now and work up to the big event! God keep our land.

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For Advertising rates please contact Gord at gord@ngtimes.ca or call 613 258 6402 This year's KDLL Junior team competing with the best in the province: Front row left to right. Brandon MacDonald, Jonah Bennis, Ben Medynski, Jacob Servage, Noah Williams, Terrell Mourato, Lucas Bennis, Billy Farrell. Back row left to right, Coach Jim Wiggins, Patrick Hamilton, Connor O'Callaghan, Kenzie Mather, Matt Wiggins, Matt McNamee, Mano Salvador, Coach Calvin Medynski, Coach Jason Mourato Summer is here and baseball season is in full swing in Kemptville as KDLL is hosting the province’s best 13 and 14 year old baseball players in the provincial championships July 1014. The 2014 Kemptville Wildcat Junior baseball team will be amongst the top eight in the province vying for a berth in the Canadian Little

League Championship in Lethbridge, Alberta later this month. The newly renovated diamond at South Gower #3 is the site hosting the best teams from all over Ontario. The upgrades to the South Gower field to host the provincial championship was a collaborative effort between Kemptville Little League, an Ontario

Trillium Grant, the Municipality of North Grenville and the support of local businesses.

Competing this year as the top in the province will be Oakville, Wi n d s o r, O r l e a n s , K a n a t a , We s t f o r t , Perth, Cornwall and Kemptville.

KDLL’s organizing committee is very proud to present this tournament

and everyone is invited to come out to the South Gower park and see topnotch baseball, as the province's best compete to be the Ontario Champions. Our own Kemptville team is playing Thursday, Friday and Saturday at 6pm.

More details and a full schedule is available at KemptvilleLittleLeague. com.

$12,000 raised at Charity Golf Tournament Tallman Truck Centre Limited once again hosted their Annual Charity Golf Tournament on Friday, June 20 at the Rideau Glen Golf Course.

We had a beautiful day for golf and a great turn out of about 150 golfers, wonderful dinner and Auction that followed. Thanks to all the Sponsors and Volunteers, and Special Thanks to Gerald K. Tallman. Also this goes without saying: the day would not have been as big of a success without Organizer Jim Warren of the Tallman Truck Centre Limited, thanks Jimmer.

A total of $12,000 raised this year was donated to the Beth Donovan Hospice & North Grenville Accessible Transportation. This was the event’s 28th year.

Each of us, our friends and family members will benefit from these facilities at one time or another.

Pictured are Barry Peart (NGAT); Louise Tallman (TTC); Gerald Tallman (TTC, Chairman); and Dawn Rodgers (BDH Executive Director)

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Lions Club to Re-draw 50/50

The Kemptville Lions Club held their annual Canada Day 50/50 draw during the celebrations in Oxford Mills last week, and it was another significant pot up for grabs. The winner’s share of the proceeds was more than $1,600, and the draw seemed to go off without a hitch, as usual. However, in the midst of the fun, it seems that things did not go according to the requirements of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario‘s rules. The regulations governing raffles, draws and other lottery events are many and strict, and, on this occasion, one concerned citizen noticed that there was a problem with the draw that day and informed the Kemptville Lions Club via e-mail.

As soon as the error was pointed out, the Lions decided that the draw had to be redone. In a statement, it was acknowledged that “an error was made, clarification of the rules was received from an AGCO representative, and a new draw will be held”.

The Kemptville Lions Club was chartered on March 25, 1958 and has been very active in the community and the world ever since. They have made regular donations to the Kemptville District Hospital, the NG Library, the Kemptville Youth Center and the Service Council, as well as the Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario. The 50/50 draws are one of the ways in which the Lions raise money for the needs of community, and their presence at the Canada Day festivities in Oxford Mills yet again was typical of their commitment to community service.

For now, some lucky ticket buyer can expect a call and a cheque for more than $1,600 in the near future.

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Editorial

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by David Shanahan

Elsewhere in this issue, there’s a report of a bullying incident at a local school which led to the hospitalisation of a 13 year-old student. It was very nearly a major tragedy, and could easily have led to the student’s death, or a state of permanent paralysis. It is, perhaps, typical of us as a society that we have to come close to, or even experience, a serious incident like this before we will address one of the most serious issues facing children and parents in our community.

Bullying is something that has ever been with us, we know that. But it seems to be getting worse every year, as more and more young people are finding it impossible to continue to deal with the terror, pain, fear and humiliation they are experiencing every day of their school lives. There have been a number of recent incidents of suicide

Letters to the editor Dear Editor My understanding is that the task force, charged with finding a solution to the planned closure of Kemptville College, will shortly release a report on options to see the College move forward into the future. This may be late in the game but let me offer a vision to show where the Municipality might play a vital role in providing leadership.

To outline a possible model, one needs to talk about evolution and the nature of genes that define, in some way, our humanity.

In the nineteenth century, Charles Darwin postulated that plants and animals in this world have changed over time through the process of natural selection or, as the survival of the fittest. Meanwhile, with the unravelling of the human genome, some scientific rhetoric popularized by certain scientific authors such as Richard Dawkins, says that human genes are individualistic and selfish. However, this is not the case, genes are parts of larger wholes, they work cooperatively in the development and function-

linked directly to on-going and systematic bullying in schools and on-line by fellow students.

We simply have to change our attitudes to this abuse, for that is what it is: child abuse, teen abuse, of the worst kind.

There has been an attitude in the past that bullying and being bullied is simply part of growing up; that it makes you stronger, or prepares you for “the real world”.

The old cliche is trotted out: “Whatever doesn’t kill you makes you strong”. What a load of nonsense. The fact is, too often bullying does kill; perhaps not always physically, but mentally, psychologically. Too many young people have had their self-confidence shattered, their self-worth undermined, their entire lives ruined, by the bullies they face in school.

All of us, probably, have been to school and many of us have been bullied to one degree or other. Were you bullied? Did it make you

stronger? Or did it make you cynical, determined to be the aggressor, not the victim?

Did you withdraw into yourself, and work hard at being invisible instead? You see, the victims of school bullying are not just the ones actually pushed, kicked, laughed at, humiliated, excluded and abused. So many others, who never seem to attract the abuse, are also indirect victims, because they live in fear that they will become the victim too. So, they hide, keep quiet, stay out of sight. Their freedom and their safety are also affected by the bullies.

Then there’s the cronies, the bully’s “friends”, the ones who stay close to the abuser and support him, so as not to fall prey themselves.

They are the enablers who support the bully’s claims of innocence when a victim finds the courage to report the abuse to the authorities.

They lose their integrity, they become toadies, accomplices, equally guilty of the damage

caused to the victims. They are despicable, just like the bullies themselves.

B u t i t d o e s n ’t e n d there. What do bullies do when they leave school?

Do you think they all stop pushing their weight around, demanding their own way in life? How many women find themselves beaten up by their husbands? How many children live in fear of their fathers? And how do they respond when they start school? Bullies come from families where they are taught that violence is the way to exert authority and power. A truly vicious cycle.

Schools may find themselves in a very difficult position. If a victim of bullying reports the abuse, the bully and his cronies deny the allegations. They are the majority, so they are believed, or at least the authorities cannot prove anything against them. But when a young person who has been abused, humiliated and terrorised for months,

or even years, finally hits out in self-defence, the gang reports on them and the victim becomes the one punished by the authorities.

Imagine what that does to the psyche of a young abused and frightened person. Where do they turn for help then?

There are few things more soul-destroying than being systematically and regularly bullied. Except, maybe, the feeling of having to put your child on the school bus every morning, knowing that, even before they get to school, they will be frightened, hurt, humiliated; and that every time they have a break during the day, it may happen again and again and again.

Don’t think for an instant that your child could not possibly be a bully. Don’t think for an instant that your child could not be bullied.

For that aggression leads to silence, withdrawal, isolation and worse. Bullies need to be exposed: the light needs to shine and the

community needs to protect our young and vulnerable.

Parents are often afraid to confront teachers and principals, in case their child has to deal with the fallout.

Schools do not want to admit there are bullies in their schools, because they have a reputation to maintain. Or perhaps, the bully is the child of a teacher, and feels they can get away with anything.

But the children know who the bullies are. They see what is happening every day. They live with the knowledge that they could be next, unless they start bullying first. It is not a simple situation and it will take long and difficult measures to begin the process of stopping the abuse. But it must stop. Too many have been damaged already. Can we take steps to improve things before the first day of school, when so many frightened children will beg helpless parents not to make them go back to the hell hole that is their school?

ing of organisms, which include bacteria, butterflies and human beings. If these microscopic markers of behavior have any moral message for humans, it is that life depends on working together and not on ruthless competition.

For example, the Municipality could take a handsoff approach with the view that closure of the college is not our problem; but rather, it is a provincial problem.

The parallel to be drawn here is the closure of Rideau Regional Long Term Care Centre in Smith Falls. A more middle ground tries to find a White Knight to come in and take over the institution. In the case of Rideau Regional, the Ontario Government washed its hands of the built up infrastructure and the perceived liability by selling everything for pennies on the dollar to a local developer.

There is another more cooperative approach, and this is where the Municipal Government can show leadership. Our Municipal Government needs to commit financial resources to help save the College. Yes, that means tax payer dollars.

A 2012 Market Analysis Report, prepared for the Municipality of North Grenville, estimated that the population of North Grenville will grow to 16.109 in 2022 or an increase of 3.3% from the 2006 census data.

Is this good news? Not really when one considers that the population of Ontario is estimated to grow by 6.6% by the year 2022. The closure of Kemptville College only will make the problem of growth worse. Even more problematic, the potential loss of population in a community is one place that no one wishes to go.

So far the picture is not looking too good, but do not despair. The same report examines the number of households in North Grenville.

In the 2006 census, there were 5,402 households and this number is projected to grow to 6,485 by 2022. This means that there were 5,402 individual taxpayers in 2006 who paid for municipal government, plus the revenue that came from the commercial tax base. The number of commercial and institutional municipal tax payers is not contained in the report.

Now if one used the 2015

estimated number of households in North Grenville as a base, that is 5,978. Our Municipal Council could adopt a special one time levy of an average of $200 per residential household, then approximately $1,200,000 could be raised to assist the College. This means that properties assessed at a lower value would pay less than higher assessed properties. There is also the commercial municipal tax base, where much more money could be raised by a special one time tax levy.

Why shouldn't Walmart pay $500,000 when this one store takes as much as $100,000,000 or more annually from this community?

There are four banks in our community, they also should pay their fair share to help support the continued existence of the College. Small business owners would also pay, but the amount levied would be based on their annual commercial property taxes paid. There is the potential for millions of dollars to be raised for the College through the municipal tax base. Now should the responsibility for imposing this tax burden be placed on

five elected individuals - absolutely not. There is a better way, and that is through a municipal referendum where the citizens decide upon the merit of supporting the College through the municipal tax base.

Just for a moment, dream that our natural cooperative nature shines forth and millions of dollars are raised to support the college. What happens next? The college becomes a cooperative enterprise. The Municipality of North Grenville becomes a shareholder, as well as any other private investors.

Many thousands of people in Eastern Ontario who derive their income from agriculture now have an opportunity to invest in the future of agriculture and education.

One membership share of the Co-op might cost $1,000.

It is easy to see that there is the added possibility to raise millions more to support the College and its activities.

This is where the kinds of local projects proposed

by Woody Armour have an opportunity to become reality for the benefit of everyone. Why not have a functional cheese factory at the College, where local

cheese makers are trained and earn a College diploma?

Kemptville could become as well known as Saint Albert for its cheese. This is but one example. What about a forest management program to train arborists? Why couldn't the College operate a community energy project based on renewable and sustainable energy sources, such as solar, biomass, small scale hydro and wind power?

A Co-op College could be a reality. This doesn't need to be a money losing venture. But how does one demonstrate to the Provincial Government that North Grenville and its citizens are serious about saving the College and making our community economically and nutritionally healthy?

We show them the money.

For me, personally, I would welcome an opportunity to support our College through a special tax levy.

Also, I would be willing to become a member of a Coop, not to make a fortune, but to be afforded the privilege of exercising my civic responsibility.

Respectfully yours, John Brauneisen

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Municipality Matters Council Business

Re-naming of streets and roads: Council and staff have discussed the need to renumber the homes on River Road and County Road 23. The road names and the civic addresses will be changed for the sections involved. These changes are for administrative purposes and also for safety reasons, to avoid confusion and delays in case Emergency Services are called to the area. It is intended to hold a public information meeting for those residents affected by the changes.

Alma Street East and Alma Street West will be renamed simply Alma Street. With the new development taking place on the street, the traditional distinction between the two sections of the street is no longer necessary. House numbers will not be affected by the renaming and the change will not take place until the development is completed.

New Public School Public Meeting: A Public Meeting will be held at the Municipal Centre on Monday, July 21 at 7 pm to consider a zoning amendment application for the site of the proposed new Public School on County Road 44.

The rezoning will be from Rural to Institutional. The meeting is open to anyone who wishes to attend and

make presentations on any aspect of this rezoning application. The location of the proposed school is on the west side of CR 44 close to the site of the old Kemptville landfill and across the road from the Ferguson Forest Centre lands. It is planned to have a multi-use pathway built on that side of CR 44 some time in the future.

Residential Taxes: Council were provided with charts showing the relative levels of residential and commercial tax rates in North Grenville compared to surrounding municipalities in eastern Ontario. These show that tax rates in North Grenville are remaining relatively stable, with a decrease of just .31% in 2014 compared to the previous year. Fifteen other municipalities (out of twenty-one) saw larger decreases in tax rates, but staff emphasised that North Grenville enjoyed a “vast array of programs and services offered in terms of our recreation, roads, fire, library and protective services” compared to many other municipalities in the region. In 2011, the average household taxes for the municipality was $1,221. In 2012, this was reduced to $1,196.

Commercial tax rates in North Grenville for 2014 were the sixth lowest of twenty municipalities in eastern Ontario.

The North Grenville Times Curling Club Lease: A new lease for the North Grenville Curling Club has also been under discussion by Council.

The last one ended in May, but Council voted to extend it until the end of August to allow time for a new agreement to be negotiated with the Club.

The new lease is for a term of five years, and includes more detailed terms to cover items such as snow and garbage removal. The municipality noted that the relationship between the Club and the municipality has proved beneficial to all sides and has benefited the entire community, and so recommended the new lease be accepted by Council.

Fetherston Park: Further discussion and clarifications of the new agreement between the municipality and the Fetherston Park Residents Association has led to a Communal Services System Default Agreement for the Association. This document lays out in detail the responsibilities of all parties for the future operation of the Park and the various service systems there. This is part of the process that is required before the land is transferred to the Residents Association and brings forward the agreements already entered into by both sides.

OPP Charity BBQ Open for the Season

It’s that time of the year again – barbeque season!

The North Grenville OPP would like to invite you to the OPP Charity BBQ held every Thursday from 11:30 am to 1 pm at the Kemptville OPP detachment.

The next BBQ is July 10 and sponsored by the Friends of NGAT with proceeds going to North Grenville Accessible Transportation.

We hope to see you!

Local Man Charged with Dangerous Driving

North Grenville Ontario Provincial Police have charged a local man with several offences related to an incident involving a dirt bike. During the evening of June 30, at approximately 11:20 pm, Police observed a person on a dirt bike parked behind the gas pumps at the Oxford Mills General Store.

As the officer approached the individual, the dirt bike fled at a high rate of speed from the scene. The officer pursued until the dirt bike was located on its side in a ditch on Bolton Road, North Grenville. The driver was arrested at the scene for dangerous driving and flight from police. Joshua John Michael Powell, age 24 of North Grenville, is charged with dangerous operation

Share the Road -Same Rules, Same Rights As more cyclists take to the road during the summer months, the Ontario government is urging drivers and cyclists to share the road and travel safely. Bicycles are considered vehicles, just like cars or trucks, which means they must obey all applicable traffic laws under the Highway Traffic Act. All cyclists under 18 years old must wear an approved helmet, and E-bike operators must be at least 16 years old and wear an approved bike or motorcycle helmet.

Tips for cyclists: Before you ride, make sure your bike is adjusted correctly and equipment is working properly.

Ride one metre from the curb or the right edge of the road where there is no curb, unless you're turning left.

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spots of vehicles, especially large ones such as trucks and buses, particularly when they're turning.

Consider wearing a bicycle helmet. They can greatly reduce the risk of permanent injury or death if you fall or are in a collision.

Tips for drivers: As a best practice, leave at least one metre between your vehicle and a cyclist when passing. Change lanes to pass whenever

The Voice of North Grenville of a motor vehicle, flight while being pursued by a police officer, operating a motor vehicle without insurance, driving while under suspension and failing to stop at a stop sign.

Anyone with information on the above occurrence is asked to call Grenville County O . P. P. C o m m u n i c a t i o n Centre at 1-888-310-1122, the Kemptville Detachment at 613-258-3441 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222(TIPS) 8477 or submit your tip on-line at www.tipsubmit. com. Crime Stoppers does not want your name, you don't go to court, and you could earn cash reward.

OPP PATROLLING OUR WATERWAYS

Over the last few months, the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), East Region Marine and SAVE units have been patrolling our lakes and rivers. Unfortunately, several charges have been laid in relation to equipment, licences and operation.

Members of our Snowmobile, All Terrain, Vessel Enforcement (SAVE) unit advise that on too many occasions: · Operators do not have enough life jackets on board.

There is a $240 fine, plus an additional $100 for each additional life jacket that is missing (per person). Life jackets can only save a life if it is on and is the appropriate size for each person on board the vessel. ·Lights are not being utilized during reduced periods of visibility and at night time.

·Boats are still being operated and underway with open alcohol on board without the proper vessel requirements (See Liquor Licence Act and Regulations) ·Opertors are failing to have proof of competency with them on board their vessels.

Boaters have been missing various pieces of mandatory equipment that must be on board while being operated. For a full list for your vessel, go to: http:// www.tc.gc.ca/Publications

Safety Tips for Safe Boating

BEFORE YOU GO · Make sure you have your safety equipment · Inspect your boat · Monitor the weather · Make and file a sail plan · Carry and use official nautical charts · Plan to avoid local hazards · Fuel safely - Be aware of carbon monoxide dangers · Load your boat properly · Know the rules of the road and safety on the water · Know the restrictions that apply to your craft and the area you are in · Communicate efficiently in the case of an emergency · Be prepared to react to an emergency.

“If you are on any type of vessel, please ensure you follow the rules and regulations as outlined in Transport Canada’s “SAFE B O AT I N G G U I D E ” .

Knowing is surviving and it could save a life” – Inspector Paul Bedard, East Region Manager, Traffic and Marine.

Ontario 'Gone Fishin' during Family Fishing Week July 5-13

possible.

Don't follow too closely -- cyclists don't have brake lights to warn you when they're slowing or stopping.

When you're parked, always check your mirrors and blind spots for cyclists before opening a vehicle door.

If you need to enter or cross a bike lane to turn, do so after you make sure it's safe. Don't stop or park in a bike lane.

The Province is making it easier to enjoy the Great Outdoors Canadians can fish without a licence in Ontario from July 5-13, giving families a fun and affordable way to enjoy the province's beautiful lakes and rivers.

Each year, about 1.3 million licensed anglers fish in Ontario, growing the province's economy

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by $2.5 billion. Canadians may fish without a licence in Ontario during Family Fishing Week, but nonresidents do need a licence.

The Ontario Federation of Anglers and Hunters, Canadian Sportfishing Industry Association, Canadian National Sportfishing Foundation and many local sponsors and volunteers support Family Fishing Week. If

you fish without a licence during Family Fishing Week, you must follow the conservation licence limits set out in the 2014 Recreational Fishing Regulations Summary.

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History

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The Lonesome death of L. J. Banks

by David Shanahan Wednesday, March 6, 1901 had been a busy night in Kemptville. There had been a hockey game at the rink, and the Kemptville Band had been playing to the crowd gathered to watch.

L. J. Banks, manager of the rink, returned to his home on Asa Street, across the road from the livery business he ran. A well-liked figure around town, Banks had only returned from Omaha a few years earlier to take over the business from his aging father, Chester. A thriving operation, as well as a livery stable, they ran a shuttle service between the railway station and the town’s hotels, as well as supplying horses and rigs for hire. Banks himself was a carpenter by

trade, and built the buses, as they were called, that carried the passengers around town.

There was an unfinished bus waiting his attention the next day in the livery next door.

The night had gone well, with just one unpleasant incident. William Dell, a young man with more money than sense, and far too much to drink, had tried to push through the band as they played, and Banks had to deal with him about it. He thought he had handled it well, and he headed for bed, leaving his 15-year old son, Raymond, to staff the livery office, in case there were late-night customers.

Raymond had fallen asleep when, just after 11:30, Dell and three friends arrived at the office. They had clearly spent the time since the game

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The four stood around outside, swearing angrily at the treatment they’d received. All four men were in their twenties, drunk and aggrieved, and they managed to push, or kick open the office door and stormed back into the office, one of them removing his coat. Banks, meanwhile, had become increasingly angry at their behaviour, and hearing their swearing and threats outside the door, he went and got a shotgun from a cupboard.

But he was quickly disarmed

by Ault and McKenna, and the gun was replaced in the cupboard. But when the four belligerent drunks burst into the office again, Banks picked up the spoke of an unfinished wagon wheel and waved it at them. Three of the four also picked up spokes and advanced on Banks, who retreated before them.

Ault tried to intervene, but was held back by the fourth drunk. John Garret, the oldest of the drunks, rushed at Banks and hit him across the side of his head. The four men then left quickly. Later that night, they arrived at Ault’s home, looking for him because he had tried to help Banks. Fortunately for him, he was not home.

Raymond ran down Thomas Street and crossed the South Branch on the ice that still held the river in its grip, to look for his uncle at Kerr’s Hotel on Clothier Street. When he got back, he found his father stumbling around the area between the office and his home, dazed and with a two-inch cut along his left temple. He helped him into his house and the doctor was called for. But the blow had fractured Banks’ skull, and caused internal bleeding. Around 3:30 the next morning, L. J. Banks, aged just 40, died.

An Inquest was held at the Town Hall on Water Street later that Thursday night, presided over by G. Howard Ferguson. Based on the findings, all four men were arrested on a charge of murder. A preliminary trial, also at the Town Hall, resulted in the men being arraigned to Brockville on murder charges. But when the trial opened in April, 1901, the charge against the four had been reduced to manslaughter. There is no indication why this was done. The four men had a lawyer from Toronto, E.A. DuVernet, as well as H. A. Stewart from Brockville, to represent them. The defense made what was to be a very shrewd move when

in various drinking joints around town, and they woke Raymond with their singing and dancing on the office desks. He asked them to quieten down, or he would fetch his father. But the four, Dell in particular, continued to shout and began to jeer the boy. Raymond went and woke his father, who was not in the best of moods at the interruption. He ordered the four young men out of the office, and spoke angrily to Dell for bullying young Raymond. He slapped Dell’s face a couple of times, and threw them all out of the building. Two other young men, named Ault and McKenna, had arrived and were watching the affair quietly. Once the drunks had left the office, they locked the door behind them. photo by Micheal Pacitto

The “kids” pose again with NGHS School History team, Sandy Arcand, Doug MacDonald and Michelle Carre

by David Shanahan Fifty years ago, the sod was turned on the site of a new Public School for Oxford-on-Rideau Township, marking the end of a long era of one- and two-room schools that had served the area since the 1840's. To mark the occasion, twelve students were selected, one from each of the older schools, to pose for a photograph, shovels in hand, to start the work on their new centralised school in Oxford Mills. Last Thursday, July 3, most of that original groups reconvened at the school to pose again.

The North Grenville Historical Society is working on a book detailing the history of those pioneer schools, and when the sod-turning photograph was brought to their attention by Deborah (Hurlbert) Valiquette, the idea of redoing it was immediately suggested. Thanks to Sandy Arcand, a volunteer with the Society, almost all of the original group were traced, contacted and agreed to come July 9 ,2014

out for the occasion.

Before the new photographs were taken, the “kids” and their families were given a tour of the “new” school by current Principal, Janet Kellar, who recounted the changes that have taken place in the past decades as student numbers fluctuated, Board offices took over part of the school, and new technologies changed the face of teaching and learning completely. One of the highlights of the evening was the participation of Jean Newans, who had a long and happy career as a music teacher in the pre-1964

schools. As one of the “kids” said, Jean had begun teaching her music fifty-seven years ago!

A reception was held afterwards at Maplewood, once one of those pioneer schools, and now the community hall for Oxford Mills. There the visitors could browse the pioneer schools exhibit and socialise over tea, coffee and treats. All in all, it was a wonderful evening, and the NG Historical Society are very grateful to Janet Kellar, the Municipality of North Grenville, and all those who came out and took part in a genuinely historical occasion.

Sharon McNeilly, Deborah (Hurlbert) Valiquette, Norman Beach, Stephen (Pat) Orton, Paul Bertrand, Neil McKenny, Richard Morreau, Morley Thompson, Thomas Humphreys,Brenda (Hamilton) Breitkreutz, Billy Heaphy in 1963. The original “kids”.

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The prosecution evidence at the trial repeated what had been already disclosed beforehand, and three of the defendants gave evidence in their own defense. Garret, Dell and James Gannon all claimed they had acted in self defense when attacked, without provocation

by Banks. The judge, in summing up, made it clear that their evidence was not credible. Banks may have slapped Dell, but then the four men, drunk as they were, had stood outside, swearing and threatening; when they had removed their coats before re-entering the office and taking up the wooden clubs, they were clearly acting in an aggressive and illegal manner and showed intent. It was clear where the judge stood, and the verdict was considered a formality.

The amazement and indignation was significant, then, when the jury returned a verdict of “Not Guilty”against all four men. The young men of the jury announced that the defendants could be excused somewhat because, after all, they were drunk at the time.

Furthermore, they had been provoked by Banks first.

In any case, they argued, sending them to jail would not bring Banks back from

the dead, and the four had already learned their lesson, so what was the point of further punishment? Reaction in the press was unanimous: the Ottawa Citizen called it “a gross miscarriage of justice”. The Brockville Times said the verdict was “simply astounding”.

Perhaps the best reaction came from the Smith Falls World, which recommended to any bank robber that, if caught, they should elect to be tried in Brockville, where they “might be acquitted and given a pension”.

The Kemptville Telegram lamented that the town had “earned an unenviable reputation for itself”. One of the town’s most popular and energetic residents had been killed in his own office by four young men, drunk, aggressive and violent. Their actions had been condemned by an inquest and a trial, but a jury of equally young men, carefully chosen by the defense, had acquitted them of any wrongdoing. They had gotten away with murder.

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Join the Youth Centre Celebration submitted by Robin Heald KYC is proof of a caring community! When concerned citizens gathered in 1994 to discuss the need for youth to have an after school drop in centre, they took action to make it so.

Little did they know what lay ahead. Here we are 20 years later in our own building, with staff and volunteers still working to engage YOUTH in making positive life choices, in a socially accepting environment in order to reach their full potential as responsible and productive citizens. North Grenville and surrounding area is blessed to have KYC in its midst.

Please join our youth, staff and Board on Saturday, July 12, from 11 am to 5 pm at 5 Oxford Street, Kemptville, as we celebrate our 20th Anniversary. There’ll be fun, free games, a Kemptville’s Got Talent show featuring local talent of all ages, a special dedication, a tug-of war contest, a BBQ and of course a Birthday Cake to top it off.

Our big street closing party will be at 5 Oxford Street West, right at our youth centre.

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Our schedule has a little for everyone.

11 to 11:30 - George Buys entertaining outside 11:30 to noon - Douvris martial arts demo Vendors and exhibitors, Video booth for stories and thoughts about KYC 11 to 4 pm - Community thank you BBQ 12 to 1 - Tug-of-war challenge 1 to 1:30 - Mural unveiling and speeches 2 to 4 - Kemptville’s Got Talent 4 to 5 - Closing act on stage We ’ r e w e l c o m i n g

back to become our staff or volunteers.

Most importantly, we would love to thank you for all that you’ve done through the years to support KYC. We’ll have our albums and scrapbooks out, and stories to tell. If you have any memorabilia, pictures, or stories, we’d love to record them in our video booth.

Thank you for all you have done for KYC over the years. We appreciate your groundwork that has helped us to get where we are today.

We look forward to seeing you on Saturday, July 12.

community members with talents that they would like to showcase to come out for the day and exhibit or sell their wares inside our outside for the day.

We’re creating a mural for all of our supporters over the years to come in and sign.

It’s a tree mural with the roots being signed by our founding fathers and mothers, the trunk being signed by the supporters throughout the last 20 years, the branches being signed by our staff and volunteers, the leaves being signed by our youth and our blossoms being signed by our former youth who have come

Girls Inc. Upper Canada receive support At the June 2014 meeting, Kemptville Wo m e n i n B u s i n e s s presented a cheque to Girls Inc. Upper Canada in the amount of $450.

The group is committed to encouraging young women in meeting their potential in every aspect of life.KWIB meets the third Thursday of every month in the basement of the North Grenville Community Church.

Karen MacDonald-Hurley, Executive Director of the organization Girls Inc., was at the Kemptville Woment in Business meeting to accept the cheque. (Shown front and center of cheque).

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Time for the bullies to stop

by David Shanahan Imagine yourself in this scenario. You’re at work when you get a call from your child’s school. There has been an incident and your child is seriously hurt. An ambulance has been called, and you are asked to get to the school as quickly as possible. This nightmare is precisely what happened to a parent recently.

I shall call her Mary, and her name, and that of her son, are changed to protect their identities.

When Mary reached the school, her son, Simon, was being strapped down on a back board by paramedics, immobilised for the trip to the Kemptville Hospital.

He had been attacked by another boy, put in a headlock, picked up, and flung headfirst to the ground. Mary asked if the police had been called, and was told no, as the school was not convinced it was necessary. When the school principal talked to Sarah at the hospital, he said that the incident might not be a case of bullying, even though Simon had been the victim of bullying by the same aggressor previously.

Simon was moved to CHEO in Ottawa, with a suspected broken neck.

The next four hours or so were spent in a state o f u n c e r t a i n t y, f e a r and deep upset by the family, as they waited for the doctor’s findings.

Happily, Simon’s neck was not broken, and the doctors believed there would be no permanent damage. Mary’s worry is that symptoms may appear later in Simon’s life, and the psychological damage is impossible to measure.

Although the school principal had told Sarah that he would pursue his own investigation into the incident, she received a number of messages the following day from other parents asking why the aggressor was still in

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school. When she called the school, she was told that he was in the school office, while investigations went on. An inquiry with one of the school board trustees revealed that the board had not been informed of the event, even though, as a “Critical Incident”, the regulations stated that both the board and the trustees should be. Mary was determined not to allow the attack to remain an internal school matter and she continued to demand action from the school, the school board and the trustees.

It is unclear who contacted the police, but they did contact Mary and came to her home to talk to Simon, who told his story. The bully was subsequently removed from the school and faces expulsion. He has also been charged with assault on Simon under the Young Offender’s Act. The case is ongoing, and further details of the assault and the manner in which it was handled will emerge over the next few weeks.

It would be nice to believe that this was an isolated event, but anyone who has had children in school knows that the only unusual aspect to the story is the severity of the injuries and the fact that it resulted in action being taken in the way it was. The response of the school principal leads to speculation as to whether anything would have been done if Mary had not been so proactive about demanding a response.

Simon had been bullied from the time he started school, and the same two or three bullies persecuted him over the years, right into high school. He is, sadly, far from being unique in this regard. Bullying is going on all the time, and no amount of campaigning seems to be having an effect. The school that Simon attends is one of the few who have an active

anti-bullying program, one which we covered in the NG Times previously.

There is no doubt that such publicity and awarenessraising campaigns are important and need to be encouraged; but the question remains as to how effective they can be without strong structures in place to protect children, investigate incidents fully and fairly, and remove the burden from the teachers and staff of the schools.

Mary wants to see a neutral ombudsperson in each school, someone not working for the school board, independent and with full powers of investigation. Someone victims of such abuse can turn to in confidence and safety. Such positions had been in place in Oxford-onRideau in past years, but they became the victims of budget cuts. Summer time, when schools are closed and students don’t have to return to class to face retaliation, is the time to talk about this and bring the real situation into the open.

Do you, or your children, have stories of bullying? Do you feel your child is safe from bullying in the school they attend?

Let us know, we will be looking into this issue through the summer and hoping to begin a public discussion of the problem.

Because it is far more than just a few kids having fun at someone else’s expense.

Simon could have been permanently injured, or killed, by what was done to him. This has to stop.

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Fat: More than its name

by Craig Pollard, AFitter.Me Hello team! I hope that what you’ve been eating over the last month has been healthy and it is getting easier for you to understand what you’re eating and what it does for your body.

First, let’s start with a quick recap: we’re eating 5-6 times a day (your meal sizes should be based on the amount of activity you’ll be undertaking); we’re drinking 1-2 litres of water throughout day, and making sure we’re getting good proteins and carbohydrates (both vegetables and grains) with each meal.

Now, we’ll learn about the last of the three major food groups: fats.

Everywhere we turn, we are being told from one source or another that fats are bad and that eating less or avoiding them altogether would make us leaner and healthier.

The problem with that is that not all fats are created equal. Now is the time to understand why this food group has gotten such a bad reputation.

It is true that “Saturated” and ”Trans” fats should be limited in your diet as they are bad for you and they counteract the ability of the good fats to do their job. Saturated and Trans fats are found in manmade foods such as fried foods, processed food (including frozen foods), and processed packaged snacks and treats. Trans fats can also be found naturally in some foods, but research has shown that these naturally occurring Trans fats do not increase

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your risk of heart disease.

There are, however, good fats that are called monounsaturated and polyunsaturated or essential fatty acids (EFAs for short). I want to spend more time talking about the good guys, and why they are so important.

EFAs are considered essential because your body needs them to function properly but cannot create them. Your body can only get its supply of EFAs through the food you eat or through supplementation.

To help your body function properly, EFAs assist in a lot of different processes including: Increasing muscle cell protein synthesis; Increasing insulin sensitivity; Helping maintain proper testosterone level; Decreasing inflammation; Strengthening your immune system; Enhancing stamina; Speeding recovery; Lowering high blood cholesterol; Speeding healing of injuries; Improving sleep; Improving concentration; Improving skin condition; and; Improving cardiovascular function.

EFAs come in two different types – Omega 3 and Omega 6. You need to have both in your diet, but how you choose to get them is up to you. It is also important to know that there needs to be a balance between the two and, while many foods are high in Omega 6, most have little Omega 3 and this is why you may have to turn to supplements to get the amount you need.

The following is a list of great sources of both forms of EFAs: Omega-3 ·Fish oil, flaxseed oil, avocados, sesame seeds, walnuts, some dark leafy green vegetables (spinach, kale, collards, etc.), salmon, mackerel, whole

eggs, canola oil (cold pressed and unrefined).

Omega-6 ·Olive oil, olives, sunflower oil (seeds raw), flax or grapeseed oils, and pistachios.

The amount of EFAs you need to take in each day is small, but as you can see, the processes they assist in are very important to your wellbeing. If you consider using supplements to increase your Omega-3 intake, you should consult with your doctor first.

When it comes time to purchase the supplements, you can find a good selection at Jonssons Your Independent Grocer or at Nature’s Way here in town.

Nature’s Way carries more than just supplements and their helpful staff can be of assistance.

Also, remember that the Kemptville Kinsmen Farmers’ Market is open every Sunday afternoon all summer long, and fresh produce should be a central part of your meals.

I dropped by last week and found the vendors were all very proud of their products and extremely knowledgeable about what they grow and how they grow it. The selection keeps changing throughout the summer, so make it a regular part of your routine to eat local and eat healthy!

In next month’s column, things will get fun as we start to put things together and uncover any potential issues in how we currently eat and find ways to eat even healthier. Get out and enjoy the summer weather with outdoor activities and keep eating healthy.

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Don’t miss the Third Annual Spencerville Stampede Spencerville Stampede is rounding up for its 3rd annual event. We’ve brought the Wild West out East right here in Eastern Ontario-real live adrenaline pumping rodeo action.

Shawn Orr, President of Wildhorse Productions, is very excited about this tour that will see the crew travel over 6200 km from May to September. The 2014 New Holland elite Rodeo series will return to Spencerville Fairgrounds July 26-27. The first year, 2012 organizers John & Cora Beking & Colleen Ford, Spencerville Stampede were awarded the Best New Rodeo award. 2013 brought in another crowd and successful Stampede & now 2014 will bring in new vendors-displays & demos and another exciting rodeo competition for the whole family to experience.

New this year, Rodeo competition begins at 5 pm on Saturday only and flows into the evening headliners. Bob from Class Axe has booked on the JR FM stage Silver Creek and Brea Laurensen,

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singer and songwriter of top hits “Honey” & “With you whiskey”. Sunday rodeo competition is at 2 pm.

Gates open Saturday at 2 pm and Sunday at noon, so you can taste the food and shop in the vendor village for western wear, crafts, etc. and relax in the Bob FM Beer tent to watch the cowboys/ girls compete during slack time. We will also have live demonstrations, kids’ zone and antique & new truck and tractor show.

Stampede would not succeed without all our volunteers led by the Beking & Ford families, Laura VanPaassen, John Sr & John and Jenna Lesniowski, Emily Hansma, Anna VanAdrichonRochon, Brian Cassidy and the Kemptville Rotary Club team. New volunteers welcomed to join us.

For detailed information s e e o u r w e b s i t e w w w. spencervillestampede.com.

Get your tickets early and plan your weekend getaway at the Spencerville Stampede.

Camping onsite available.

We would like to thank the following sponsorsfor their support: BobFM NG Times JRFM Bob’s Carpentry Bekings Poultry Farm Egg Farmers of Ontario James Purcell Insurance Brokers Shepphard and Associates Tallman Truck Centre KrisAllis Glass Warren and Jansen Joe Computer River Oak Photography Drummond Fuel Steve Polite Sand & Gravel C&C Automotive Pape Technology Classaxe Guitars Total Move Management Port of Johnstown C&C Automotive Howard Wilson Kemptville Towing Service Archers Poultry Farm Spencerville Home Hardware Village Pantry Hubbard & Co Al Beckstead LH Home Improvement TD Bank Kemptville.

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Live Musicians as part of Garden Tour

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Those attending Music in the Garden are in for a real treat; namely, the presence of live musicians at each of the five gardens. The participants, as announced by George Buys, local musician and a member of the Executive Committee, Friends of the North Grenville Public Library, are: Jazz Latte, a renown Canadian trio, will grace the grounds of the Rose Hawley Garden.

The Giving Garden, off Highway 43, will be host to Dr. Kerry Badgley, a regular entertainer at the Library; he is also well known for his masterful orchestration of the Children’s Holiday Concert. The McElrea Garden is privileged to welcome Mally Krock (winner of the Kemptville songwriting contest) along with her partner, Peter. On the main stage at the Russell Garden is the lively local trio, Lost for Words, known for their classic americana music; very special sound. Steve Hibbert of the Standby Brothers will provide their special brand of music at the Van Berlo-Ouellette Garden. This group is the foremost recording band in the North Grenville area.

Most of the live performances will be between noon and 2 pm at their respective sites. It will be possible to visit all five gardens while the musicians are still performing; all you need is an admission ticket.

And don’t forget!! At anytime between noon and four, you can stop at the main Library for a free lunch served by Friends of the Library volunteers. The chefs have umpteen years of experience in their chosen field and are, let us say, in a class by themselves.

The program room in the Norenberg Building faces one of the most beautiful scenarios in North Grenville. Stop and admire! Revel in its beauty! There is no other spot like it.

ACROSS 1. Throat-clearing sound 5. Honor fights 10. Sodium chloride 14. Unwakable state 15. Loosen, as laces 16. Double-reed woodwind 17. Found on most heads 18. Lacking moral discipline 20. No longer in existence 22. Hairdresser 23. G 24. Small islands 25. Mercantilism 32. Pasture 33. Tine 34. Consumed food 37. Discover

Gardening Book Sale One of the added attractions offered at the North Grenville Public Library on July 19, as part of Music in the Garden, is a gently-used (some barely!) gardening book sale.

Book store will be open between 10 and 4 pm.

Books by Marjorie Harris, one of Canada’s foremost authorities on gardening and ecology, will be available along with a number of Rodale titles including Flower Garden Problem Solver and the Illustrated Encyclopedia of Perennials (an excellent reference book from the novice to the expert).

Another familiar author is Rebecca Cole who shares her secrets relative to gardening in unlikely spaces.

You will also find books highlighting the famous gardens of countries such as Ireland and England. Sumptuous photography!

Bargain prices! Approximately sixty titles will be available.

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M usic in the Garden, 10 am to 4 pm. Advance tickets $20, on site $25.

Friends of the North Grenville Public Library: Tour of five gardens, music on site.

Chicken BBQ with all the fixin’s, live band, and silent auction at Kemptville Snowmobile Clubhouse, 2:30 p.m. Bring your lawn chairs and friends. For tickets call 613-258-3648 or 613-258-1792.

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July 12, Multi-Family Garage Sale & BBQ at Kemptville Meadows Community, 8-2 pm, 2260 Concession Road.

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The North Grenville Photography Club - Meeting first W ednesday of every month at the Auditorium at the Municipal Centre on Hwy 44. For more info see ngphotoclub.ca.

Bingo- First and third W ednesday of the month, Kemptville Legion. Games start at 1 pm. All welcome. Refreshments available.

Klub 67 Euchre closed for the summer season....will resume euchre on W ednesday, September 10.

The Branch Artisans Guild, North Grenville Community Church,, 2659 Concession Street every 3 rd Tuesday, 7 pm. New members welcomed!

Bridge - St. John’s United Church, 6:45 pm. Cost $5, partner preferred but not necessary. For more info, contact Sandra at 613-258-2691.

North Grenville Toastmasters - Meeting 1 st & 3 rd Thurs. of the month, 7 pm at O’Farrell’s Financial Services, Cty Rd 44. Info, call 258-7665.

BNI Netw orking Group Breakfast- Alumni Building, University of Guelph, 7-8:30am. Call 613-258-0553 for more information.

Bridge- St. John’s United Church, 12:15 pm. Cost $3, partner preferred but not necessary. Info, contact Sandra at 613-258-2691.

M others of Preschoolers Support Group-St.John’s United Church, 6:30-8 pm.

W hether you’re a townie, rural, stay-at-home, working, teen, adoptive, specialneeds, single or married, MOPS is for you! For more information, call Angie Brown at 613-223-3979.

Kemptville Cruise Night, Hwy 43 Car Club, M ay 2 to Sept. 26 at Food Basics – 6 - 9 pm. Rod Rafter, 613-258-7567 or www.Hwy43CarClub.com for more information.

Kemptville Legion Breakfast the third Saturday of the month. Adults $5.00, Children under 12 $3.00. All welcome.

Kemptville Kinsman Farmers' M arket, 200 Sanders St. (the B&H parking lot) 12-4pm, rain or shine. Come and meet your local producers and checkout our FREE Kid Zone".

Free co-ed Ultimate Frisbee, 10:30-noon at Riverside Park. All skill levels welcome, 16+.

Kemptville and Area W alking Group, Municipal Centre - Early birds: 8 am, others 8:30 am. Contact: Eva 258-4487.

FIREARMS AND HUNTER SAFETY COURSES Beginning Sept. 2nd Evenings, in Kemptville.

Minimum age 12.

Pre-registration required, limited seating.

Tony Gundy Home:258-7816 Cell: 355-2607, Office 258-1876

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Women Who Won: Survivor Stories

by Anne Walsh Every day we are bombarded with messages about the risks of getting various types of cancer. We have come to fear "the C word". However, ask around and you are sure to find someone who was told they had a few months to live years ago, only to outlive their prognosis and, better yet, recover. This series is about local women who have been diagnosed with cancer. They are all alive and thriving, and we have been bringing you their stories over the past weeks.

Cathrine Skowronnek went to visit her family doctor in October 2011 because one of her nipples was inverted. He sent her for a mammography.

She had to wait two weeks for an update. She was sent to the Queensway-Carleton Hospital for an ultrasound and they immediately decided to biopsy her breast and lymph nodes. After another two weeks, she was told she had breast cancer. Cathrine was devastated. "It just happened all of a sudden". She was assessed as Stage 3. At first Cathrine told her husband about her diagnosis but forbade him from telling anyone else. By Christmas, her family knew.

Cathrine underwent surgery on April 5, 2011.

Her cancer had metastasized.

The mass was 6" long and all lymph nodes under her left arm would need to be removed. She took one month off work post-surgery as she had two fluid bags for drainage. As soon as the drainage bags were removed, she was back at work. "I keep

healthy, I walk the dogs every day. The neighbours would see me and encourage me.

They'd say: 'You're looking good, Cathrine'. Stress is a big factor. When you're newly diagnosed, you take stock.

Whatever needs to change in your life, change it, but don't let it get you down, it's not the end of the world".

It took approximately three months for Cathrine to heal from her surgery. She then received chemotherapy by injection every 2 ½ weeks for 30 minutes at a time at the Queensway-Carleton Hospital. She would go for six sessions, then rest for a month. She also received radiation every day: five days a week for a total of 25 sessions. "Everyone at the Irving Greenberg Family Cancer Centre was wonderful!" Her sister Joanne drove her to appointments and reminded Cathrine to stop and take care of herself. "I am a loner. I don't expect others to help me". By the end of June, her hair was falling out. Her other sister was over for a party and Cathrine asked her to shave her head. Cathrine wrote a message on the back of her head: "Fuck it!"

She didn't suffer from chemicals: the first six doses of chemotherapy didn't affect her at all. They gave her pills for nausea and constipation, but she didn't need them. The second set of chemotherapy treatments was aborted after only twenty minutes. It made her so sick she thought it would kill her, so she chose not to proceed with a second round. "At this point, the cancer has been removed through surgery so it is purely preventative, to avoid future

occurrences". The radiation treatments Cathrine received were delivered by machine (not in pill form). "It burnt a bit but not too bad".

Although she experienced no pain from the surgery, she does get phantom pain occasionally when she feels like her nipples are itchy and she can't scratch them. One month after the surgery, she went in for physiotherapy to keep the skin stretched.

Cathrine attended Live Beautifully sessions and attended group meetings.

"There's lots of help out there.

The Maplesoft centre offers free programs for people healing from cancer, like yoga, art, dance etc. I didn't need it".

Cathrine will continue to take Tomoxophin for three years, then she'll take another medication for the following three years. Her radiation doctor saw her one year after surgery to check that the skin was healing fine. Now, he won't see her for another three years. There is a nurse assigned to her, who she sees every six months. She refills her medication, determines if she needs more physiotherapy and talks to her to see how she is doing.

Now Cathrine reflects on how little choice she had throughout this process.

"When I was diagnosed, the doctor gave me the number for a surgeon. What does a surgeon do, he cuts. They cut off my breasts, the skin and nipples. I would have liked to have my nipples placed onto my chest but I was never given a choice. People tell you what to do, but they won't tell you you're going to be ok. It's always in the back of

your mind. You wonder if it'll come back. If it does, there's nothing else I can do". When Cathrine goes to the Irving Greenberg Family Cancer Centre for her follow-up appointments, she "can see who the cancer patients are, they look so sad".

She was so busy driving to appointments that time passed quickly. "Everything is now as it was before. I haven't learnt anything from cancer; I was slowing down anyway and taking care of myself. My sisters aren't happy with me because I'm the first person in my family to get cancer. Now they all have to get tested. I don't dwell on it. It's over. I've taken

The Voice of North Grenville blood pressure and thyroid medication for twenty years, now I take another one. I feel good every day. My work keeps me grounded. I'm not sitting around dwelling on it. I'm not that kind of person anyway. I take probiotics and do what I can to protect myself. I always used organic products, avoided plastics and ate fairly well. I do eat less meat now. You give it more thought".

If you have been diagnosed, you are not alone. There are two local support groups: The Kemptville Cancer Support Group-Ellen Miller at 613-258-7778 The Prostate Cancer Support Group of Kemptville is

organized by Robert Carmichael and he can be reached at 613-258-2623. The Prostate Cancer Group of Mountain is being organized

by Ted Ceelan and he can be reached at 613-989-2824.

There is the Maplesoft Centrewww.survivorship.ottawacancer.ca These books are also useful: The Silver Lining: A Supportive and Insightful Guide to Breast Cancer by Hollye Jacobs Foods That Fight Cancer by Richard Beliveau Love, Medicine and Miracles

by Dr. Bernie Siegel Radical Remission: Surviving Cancer Against All Odds by Kelly A. Turner

Artist celebrates 100th trip into Algonquin Park with Solo Exhibition Since Tom Thomson first discovered his muse in Algonquin Park over one hundred years ago, artists from all over the world have traveled to the Park to experience its inspiring landscapes for themselves. The newest chapter in this long and vibrant tradition of art in Algonquin includes painter Joseph Pearce, a North Grenville resident, who is celebrating his 100th trip into the Park interior this summer. To mark this occasion, Joseph is showing his newest landscapes in a solo exhibition: “The Paddle Meets the Brush”.

“We’re very excited about this solo exhibition,” says show organizer, Joel Irwin.

“It’s rare that an artist’s work can transport you to the very place that inspired them, but Joseph’s landscapes achieve just that. His sensitivity to light, his grasp of colour, and his refined sense of composition all combine to create expressive and compelling glimpses into the beauty of the Park.”

Artists have long laboured to translate the scenery of the Park onto their canvases with varying results, but according to Joel, Joseph has succeeded where others have failed. “The true measure of landscape art is the feeling that it evokes – there’s a sense of presence in the art; viewers can almost smells the pines, or feel the wind through their hair. Presence is that elusive quality in art, and Joseph has mastered it. Whether he paints a summer lake or a winter pine, the presence of something greater than ourselves is seen and felt.”

So what is Joseph’s secret? As the artist himself admits - Inspiration. “From early Spring to late Fall, I never tire of Algonquin mornings,” says Joseph. “The colours on the horizon, the chill in the air, the warmth of the rising sun – it all combines to lift my soul and to stir my creative juices. And it has allowed me to enjoy a rewarding career as a landscape artist.”

“The Paddle Meets the Brush” will be on display at the Algonquin Art Centre, on km. 20 in Algonquin Provincial Park, from July 1st – July 31st. Free admission.

No Park pass required.

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Lions Club members presented the Kemptville Hospital with a $1000 donation as part of their committment to KDH’s fundraising initiative. Shown above are Mary Boucher (KDH), Wayne Vachon, Bob Lecuyer, Robert Sentner, John Carkner (Kemptville Lions Club Members) July 9, 2014

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KDLL Coach of the Week - Scott Urquhart The Legacy of a Living Legend

by Mary-Anne Leang This week’s Coach of the week comes with a heartwarming story.

Our featured Coach is Scott Urquhart. Scott is a true Kemptvillian as he grew up here in town and attended Holy Cross Elementary School. As a child growing up, Scott could be seen riding his bike to the Kemptville pool on a daily basis during the summer. He was full of jokes and laughter and a great smile that would put anyone at ease. When Scott answered the call to coach our inaugural season of Blastball for KDLL, we knew that he was perfect for the job.

Scott and his family have a long history of softball in Kemptville.

His Grandfather is Jack Higgins, also known as the Godfather of Softball in Kemptville or Mr. Softball. Jack has forgotten more about softball and running a league than most of us will ever know. He is a kind hearted man with a winning smile and a get it done attitude. If anyone ever said it couldn’t be done, Jack set out to prove them wrong. Jack was instrumental in building

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the diamonds at Riverside Park. Those diamonds are now busy every night of the week with smiling faces of children from North Grenville. On any given night you can hear the cheers of the crowds at Jack’s house just a few kilometers away from Riverside Park. Jack is now 90 years old. Last year he was honoured at the Minor All Ontario Championships by throwing out the first pitch. His whole family was in attendance. There was not a dry eye in the park watching him throw that ball out. Jack is also a member of the North Grenville Sports Hall of Fame.

T h i s y e a r, J a c k ’s legacy comes around full circle. His grandson, Scott, is coaching and is volunteering as Convenor for Blastball, and his 3 year old GREAT GRANDAUGHTER

Rachel starts her career with Kemptville Little League. It is truly a joy to watch Scott and his teams learning the basics of baseball. The popsicles are also a big hit! Scott can be seen mobbed after the game by happy kids to get their treat at the end of the night.

Mr. Softball’s many years of hard work and dedication are being honoured by hundreds of players out on the ball field sixty years after it all started as a dream. If you build it they will come.

The Blastball division was created due to popular d e m a n d o n K D L L’s Facebook site. Although technology has changed in how we communicate, the message is still the same as it was back in Jack’s day.

Let’s play ball!

Excitement, exercise and team spirit abound when the Blastball players are out on the field. The

year end fun day for the Coach Pitch, Tball and Blastball players is on July 19 at Riverside Park. There are many fun activities planned for the kids and rumour has it that Sparky the Fire Dog will make another appearance! For updates please like the Kemptville Little League and Girls Wildcat Softball Facebook page.

It has been a great year so far. To see the kids out on the diamond having so much fun makes the heart happy. With excellent role models like Jack Higgins, the legacy of a Living Legend continues to leave its mark on North Grenville. The newest diamond at South Gower was made possible by the efforts of the KDLL executive and the Trillium Grant. This summer, Jack turns 91! Happy Birthday Jack! All the best from your KDLL family!

KDLL tournaments continue to bring out the best KDLL hosted the Kemptville Wildcat All-Star Shootout Tournament June 20-22.

Thirty-four teams from Toronto, Montreal, Upper New York state and all over Eastern Ontario came to Riverside, South Gower and Winchester diamonds to battle for the titles of their divisions.

KDLL’s Senior (ages 15/16) All-Star team dominated their division, being undefeated in its 5 games, winning its Division title over the East Nepean Eagles by a score of 5 to 0. Kemptville’s Junior (ages 13/14) All-Star team also played extremely well with 2 wins and 1 loss, but narrowly missed making it to the semi-finals based on the runs allowed tie-breaker. In a thrilling come from behind 6-5 win, The Orleans Red Sox scored 2 runs in the bottom of the 6th and took home the Junior title in the final game over the Ottawa West Twins. The East Nepean Eagles were on fire in the Major (ages 11/12) division championship game with a 12-1 win over the Kanata team. Kemptville’s Minor (ages 9/10) Wildcats had a great tournament as on Saturday they defeated last year's provincial finalist Ottawa South 13-6 to move forward to the semi-final. In the semi's, the Minor boys played a great game but lost to a very strong East Nepean team, in a narrow one run loss, 7-6. The East Nepean Eagles Minor team were later defeated by Kanata in a 8-6 close championship banner game. Tournament excitement continues as Kemptville hosts the Ontario Junior Champtionships July 10-14th at South Gower Diamond #3. Visit KemptvilleLittleLeague.com for more details.

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Wildcats Girls enjoy Softball under the Sun!

Kemptville Wildcat Bantam Girls relax between games at Riverside Park as KDLL hosts

by Lyn O’Callaghan Kemptville Wildcats Girls Softball Players spent this past weekend basking in the rays of some amazing sunshine while playing the game they love. The tournament brought in over 1000 people to Kemptville during this tournament.

Mayor Gordon was on hand to throw out the ceremonial first pitch. The Kenmore catcher was happy to catch a perfect strike! Mayor Gordon has offered to play host at the Kemptville diamonds soon to a game of softball pitting the Township employees against the members of the KDLL Executive. Stay tuned for more details on the Exhibition game with the Mayor! The Mayor has been an ardent supporter of KDLL and has been instrumental in helping with the Trillium grant. The new South Gower diamond, paid for in part by KDLL, the Municipality of North Grenville and by The Trillium Grant, is where over 100 youth play T-ball and Blastball every week. The 40 Junior players have their home games at South Gower and it is also the site of the All Ontario Championship this year.

The six Kemptville Girls Softball teams belong to the Rural Ottawa Softball Association (ROSA) and

played in their year end tournament this past weekend.

The two Kemptville Mite (ages 8/9) teams were hosted in Gloucester with one game being played in Kemptville and another in Merrickville.

They placed 3rd and 4th in their group. The Two Squirt (ages 10/11) teams were hosted by Rideau Osgoode and finished 2nd and 4th.

Kemptville was host to the Pee Wee (ages 12/13) and Bantam (ages 14/15) girl’s age groups for three days at Riverside Park and South Gower. Tournament play for the Pee Wee and Bantam teams began Friday night and finished with a hard fought battle with Kenmore winning the Red Pool for Pee Wee and Gloucester winning the Blue Pool. Our Kemptville Pee Wee girls came in 3rd . For the Bantam Division the Rideau Osgoode Minor Softball Association (ROMSA) teams won both the Red and Blue Pool with the Kemptville Wildcats coming in 3rd .

A Special thank you goes out to all of the Coaches of each of the Kemptville Softball teams. Without volunteers the KDLL association would not be as successful as it has been this year.

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