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Vol. 3, No. 6
The Voice of North Grenville
February 11, 2015
A Sweetheart of a Brunch
The North Grenville Times is Locally Owned and Operated
Rodger Pateneau, Gordon Robins, Richard Savoy, Tom Byrnes, Dan Hart and Ben Hart by Marguerite Boyer Despite the cold temperatures, snow and wind, people came out to support the community at the Knights of Columbus’ Annual Sweetheart Brunch this past Sunday. At first, the volunteers worried that the weather would keep people from coming out; but the place started filling up the moment the doors opened and it just kept getting busier. At one point, there were line ups waiting to get in. So it was another success. Seventeen years and it just keeps growing. So much so, that, over the years, they have moved the event from where it first started at Holy Cross church hall, then to Holy
Cross School’s gym, then to St. Mikes, and now even the Municipal Centre has become too small to hold this event. The Knights of Columbus are grateful to all the people who came out on Sunday, despite the weather, but also so very grateful to all the local businesses who have given their support, not just this year, but for all the past years. A special thanks to Tallman Truck Centre who helped make the event possible once again this year through a donation of $5,000. All the money raised goes right back into the community. This year’s beneficiaries were the NG Scouts and Ventures, who received $350, Ryan’s Well received
$350, $1,000 to NG Accessible Transportation, $1,200 to NG Community Service Council, and $9,000 towards the Kemptville District Hospital. Beth Donovan Hospice received $1,000, and Kemptville and District Home Support were given $1,000. The Sweetheart Brunch would not be possible without 100 or so volunteers who come out each year to help. The Scouts and Ventures were there to keep things moving, clearing off the tables between rounds. The many musicians entertaining the crowds included the Celtic Knights, Ellie Squared, and Grenville Grass. As usual at fund-raising events in North Grenville,
behind the scenes at the Sweet Heart Brunch are the many local businesses that help to make this event possible. Time and time again, it’s the generosity of these businesses that maintain a healthy and active community such as ours. There is rarely an event that we here at the NG Times attend to which some business or other hasn’t contributed. The fact that this support continues even through hard economic times for local business shows the depth of commitment that goes beyond any bottom line considerations. Thanks to all of them, and to all of you who made this year’s Sweetheart Brunch another wonderful occasion.