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February 18, 2016 | 56 pages
Kemptville Farmers’ Market seeks $2,000 municipal grant Jennifer Westendorp
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The Kemptville Farmers’ Market, (KFM) is seeking a $2,000 municipal grant for a part-time market manager. “Thank you for the opportunity to present a brief report on the farmers’ market 2015 and some of our plans for 2016,” said John Barclay, KFM Director. “It’s always good to start a presentation with a bold opening statement – with a growing consumer demand for locally produced food, so what do I mean by that; it’s not just a fad or a trend. I believe it reflects people’s concern with the safety of their food and their health and certainly the flavour of the food they’re consuming. And the number of keystone businesses in the area, North Grenville is primed to take advantage of the enormous, untapped potential in the area of local food production.” He explained the KFM held their annual general meeting on Nov. 3, which consisted of a report to vendors, changes to the constitution and nominations and elections of the board of directors. “What was great this year was we actually had more nominations than we had positions,” he said. “I believe that’s an indication of the health of the farmers’ market.”
Last year was the ninth year of the KFM – the second in the new location in the B&H parking lot, he explained. “Other highlights include: we had 38 full-season vendors. The year before we had 33. We’re currently working on our operating budget for the 2016 season and we’re anticipating having 42 regular vendors, on average. That doesn’t include the weekly vendors – people who come for one Sunday, rather than the full season. So we’re looking at anywhere from 40 to 55 vendors on any given Sunday next season.” A survey is conducted at the end of each season, he said, and many of the vendors reported increased numbers or increased sales from the previous year. “I can tell you from looking at the budget we’re seeing substantial growth each year.” He explained the 2015 season had 23 regular Sundays and three Christmas markets. “Most of the budget we spend on marketing,” said Barclay. He said one of the popular features of the market is weekly musicians, who are paid in vouchers (market bucks), which are redeemed back to the vendors and the funds circulated back into the market. See MarketPlates page K2
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Right from the heart The 18th annual Sweetheart Brunch, held at the North Grenville Municipal Centre and presented by Knights of Columbus Holy Cross Council 5333, was packed by 9 a.m. on Feb. 14, Valentine’s Day. This year’s event honoured Sheila and the late Harry Pratt. A pillar of the community and charitable leader, Harry passed away in December 2015. A $1,000 cheque, proceeds from the Sweetheart Brunch, is presented to the Kemptville District Hospital Foundation (KDHF). Pictured, from left: Sheila Pratt, John Paterson, Kara Pratt, KDHF senior manager of community engagement Mary Boucher, KDHF executive director Joanne Mavis, KDHF board vice chair Margret Norenberg and Knights of Columbus Grand Knight Jean LeClair. For more photos, see page K13.
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