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Vol. 4, No 12

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March 23, 2016

Cuffed for “good” at KYC

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Christopher Rekmans of Rekmans Auto, finds himself behind bars for ‘good” in support of KYC for “being too handsome”. submitted by Robin Heald Avid Jail and Bail fans will get a chance to see their favourite jailbirds cuffed for “good” on April Fool’s Day. With many repeat offenders and many new scallywags, KYC is planning some great “trials and tribulations” for local jailbirds at their annual Jail and Bail event. Each jailbird will be given a 10 minute trial and, when found guilty of their charges, will have a short stint in

the Crowbar Hotel where they will be offered bread and water.

For the next week, KYC staff and Jail and Bail volunteers will be fleshing out courtroom dockets for each of the jailbirds to make their 10 minutes under the microscope as entertaining as possible, booking the last jailbirds and turning their playful space into a courtroom.

Many businesses are joining Sheppard and As-

sociates as sponsors this year. Walker and Associates will be sponsoring the Judge’s Table, allowing our fantastic team of guest judges the opportunity to preside over the fun. Mr. Mozzarella will be sponsoring the jailbird numbers that each jailbird will be wearing, bringing some authenticity to the courtroom.

In charge of fun this year will be Patterson Hadden Brown, who have sponsored the “tickle

trunk”, where jailbirds have been picking out great jailbird wear to sport at KYC Kangaroo Court.

Also available this year in the tickle trunk will be an assortment of toys, like balls and chains and handcuffs.

Stephanie Brazeau, from Coldwell Banker, will be sponsoring the snack table for jailbirds and volunteers. CSE Consulting will not only be consulting on the Prosecution Table, but sponsoring it as well.

Connie Lamble will be the guest “judge” for a session, as well as sponsoring the Defence Table, and Yazdani Family Dentistry will be sponsoring the Registration Table.

Building on their annual support for KYC, Dixon Car and Truck Rental will be gifting a free car detailing to all jailbirds who put their necks out there to raise over $1,000 for KYC. Spectators are welcome to come watch their favourite jailbirds answer to their “fantastic” charges at KYC Kangaroo Court at the following times. Each of the KYC jailbirds has an event page at kyc.myevent. com, where you can donate online and leave a fun comment that court officials can use as evidence at their trial. As more jailbirds confirm their times, the updated schedule will be on kyc.myevent.com. Watch for it, you never know who will join up next. continued on page 9

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Shop Local Showcase

Kemptville and the surrounding communities are invited to attend the second annual Shop Local Showcase, being held Saturday, April 16, 2016 from 9 am to 3 pm at the North Grenville Municipal Centre. This amazing event, will feature food samples by The Branch, wine samples from Blue Gypsy Winery and much, much more. You will discover what almost 60 businesses have to offer.

Admission is FREE, Parking is FREE and each visitor over the age of 21 will have the

opportunity to enter a FREE draw for a 64 gb Apple iPad Air 2 sponsored by Staples, or a trip for 2 to Las Vegas!* There is still space in the show for more businesses to exhibit. Each vendor receives business coaching from Kevin Savoy, actionCOACH, plus website, graphic and social media support by Mike Pacitto, of Business Content.

We value our vendors and help them every step of the way. It’s only a great tradeshow when our vendors are successful and have a good

crowd! Please spread the word and plan to exhibit, or plan to attend this amazing local showcase experience Follow the show activities on Facebook - “Shop Local Showcase” and Twitter @ shoplocal15 Show host Anne Kotlarchuk can be reached by email: anne@alkeventmanagement. ca www.alkeventmanagement.ca 613-853-8308 Mark April 16, 2016, from 9 am to 3 pm, on your calendar and plan to attend the second year of this amazing

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show. Make it your pledge in 2016 to shop locally and support our local businesses.

Thank you to all of our sponsors – Martin De La Fuente of Staples, actionCOACH Kevin Savoy, Mike Pacitto of Business Content, Nicole and Bruce from The Branch, Louis Gaal of Blue Gypsy Wines, the NG Times, and the Kemptville Advance. *must be 21 years of age and complete a show passport, to enter

Easter fun at Maplewood Park

Easter comes early this year. Join the Oxford Mills Community Association to celebrate Easter fun at Maplewood Park this Sunday, March 27 with a search-high, search-low chocolate egg hunt, starting at 1 pm sharp. Come and spend some time with your neighbours: bring your children to scour the park for hidden treats. The OMCA is very pleased to host this FREE chocolate extravaganza for a 5th year running. Gather to celebrate the warming of the year and the enduring temptation of sweetened, milk-infused cocoa. The expectation is there will be many happy young seekers, so late-comers should expect a well picked-over park.

Sin, Sex and The CIA - Spring Mayhem submitted by Monica Cleland KPI brings you mayhem and laughs in this play, as a small island nation struggles to prepare for a large meeting. It is being held to help them decide how to "dispose" of their amazingly large oil reserves. Their internal security head does not have much practical or purposeful knowledge, but he sure is gung-ho...enter chaos!

Michael and Susan Parker have written this gem, and Steve Wendt has directed it to the next level, with the aid of Assistant Directors Lee Gaw and Cathie Raina, as well as Producer Debbie MacGillivray.

Our first cast member in the spotlight this week, is Calgary expat Ron Hallman.

Ron now lives in Kemptville with his wife Carolyn and his two daughters Mairi and Emily. Both Mairi and Emily are active in KYMTC - the Kemptville Youth Theatre group in town.

Ron is a civil servant, working for the government as President of the Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency. He has previously worked for Canadian Heritage, Parks Canada, and Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada.

Besides having a few roles with his junior high school drama club, Ron has March 23, 2016

not had much theatre experience. Acting in another production has been a bit of a "bucket list" item, so this opportunity was just great as far as he was concerned.

"I really appreciate the opportunity to work with and learn from the experienced actors and directors in KPI", says Ron. He has enjoyed live theatre with friends and family for many years, and views this role as a welcome challenge.

Ron says that he is hoping that he and his character, Luke James, have their main trait in common. It is said that whatever Luke lacks in experience and expertise he can make up for in enthusiasm, so he is taking Luke's motto to heart. Luke always says "I can do that!" We are sure you can, too, Ron. The last, but certainly not least of the characters to be highlighted, is Terry Watkiss. Terry has served behind the scenes doing sound and light for the last five years. He not only supported KPI, but the North Grenville Concert Choir, the Sing 'in Swing 'in Seniors, The Station Theatre in Smiths Falls, and other groups.

Recently however, he has displayed a yearning to be in front of the lights, performing in a number of productions. He has appeared in the KPI plays "Box Of-

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fice" and "At the Border" and the Murder Mystery "The Eternal Cruise" as well as playing multiple characters in the St. James Anglican Church production of "Miracle on 34th Street - A Radio Play".

Terry is currently having fun playing Daniel Warren - a retired Marine Sergeant in our play, Sin Sex and the CIA. He has a dual workload, as he is also the Technical Director, leading a talented behind-the-scenes team who (Terry says) are doing all the work.

"Working with a talented pool of people - whether behind the scenes or in front, has given me exposure to completely new and different ways of thinking about and interacting with the world. It has been a great experience, and a journey that I want to continue for many years", says Terry. I think he speaks for many of us at KPI. Catch this great play in the Urbandale Arts Centre in the Municipal Centre, Thursday, April 28 to Saturday, April 30 at 7:30 pm and again Sunday, May 1 at 2 pm. Tickets are $15 per person, and will be available soon at B&H Grocers, Business Strategies and the Municipal Centre, or by calling 613 258-2051.

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Electric Vehicle Showcase returns in April The Ninth Annual Sustainability Fair & Market, brought to you by Sustainable North Grenville, will be held on Sunday April 17 from 10 am to 3 pm. Among the offerings will be an electric vehicle (EV) showcase.

Last year, participants were able to see a variety of electric and plug-in vehicles and talk with their owners.

Presentations were delivered touching on the vehicles presently available on the market in Canada and considerations for those unsure of whether an EV would suit their needs.

Test drives were offered for those interested in experiencing for themselves the silent performance of an EV. Sustainable North Grenville will be repeating these popular components this year and adding even more for participants to experience.

Owners of a number of EVs will be bringing their cars to the North Grenville Municipal Centre so people can see, touch, and learn about the cars. Owners can answer questions about range, ownership, lifetime costs, maintenance, and more. Although the line-up is not finalized, owners of the fol-

lowing vehicles are planning to participate: Nissan Leaf, Chevrolet Volt, Ford C-Max Energi, Tesla Model S, Kia Soul EV. Some owners are already turning 100,000km on their vehicles and have experienced all of the conditions Canadian roads can deliver.

If you have a question on the vehicles, surely these owners are well-placed to respond.

Test drives were wellreceived last year and Sustainable North Grenville is working with a number of local dealerships to repeat this for 2016. Just like going to a dealership for a test drive, you will need a valid license. Unlike going to a dealership for a test drive, you will be able to compare different cars from different manufacturers all at once. And what better reference than the owners who will be onsite to discuss what they like and what they might improve about their cars?

The presentations on EVs last year were mostly about what was available on the market and costs for those considering buying an EV. It seems clear that people are equally interested in “what’s next?” With this in mind, there will be a single presen-

tation given which will cover some core aspects and move into a discussion about what has been happening in the EV marketplace and what is anticipated over the next one or two model years. Plenty has already happened: There’s a new Chevrolet Volt on the market with a 30% increase in the electric range; the Nissan Leaf offers a 30kWh battery for 2016 which is a 25% improvement that didn’t change the dimensions of the battery. The Chevrolet Bolt is expected at dealerships by the end of the year and the Tesla Model III will be unveiled shortly – both expect to deliver a range of over 300km at a price of around $35,000 US. Join us for a gaze into the crystal ball of the near-future EV marketplace.

The past criticisms concerning the price of the cars or their limitations due to range and need to recharge are outdated. With the new quick charge infrastructure that already exists in Quebec, you could drive a Nissan Leaf from Kemptville to Quebec City, stopping to recharge for about 20 minutes when necessary. Ontario is moving to introduce these fast charge sta-

tions between cities and along the highways in the near future. Last year we discussed how the initial cost of an EV might be less expensive than a modestly-equipped Corolla when viewed in terms of lifetime costs or on a monthly basis. You might find that, all factors considered, an EV that works for your needs and lifestyle is less expensive than the other vehicles on your shopping list.

In addition to the cars, we’ll be showcasing some electric power equipment to help with yard work. What kind of performance can you expect? What is the level of battery technology and how has it changed?

We may have more surprises to show you. Come and join us at The 9th Annual N. G. Sustainability Fair & Market Sunday, April 17 10 am-3 pm North Grenville Municipal Centre, 285 County Rd 44, Kemptville. www.sustainablenorthgrenville.ca

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Tallman Truck Centre honoured

North Grenville’s most successful business has received major honours both nationally and internationally this month. The Tallman Truck Centre was named International Truck’s North American Dealer of the Year. Kevin Tallman, president of Tallman Truck Centre, accepted the award at a ceremony in Illinois. “This award is a great honour for everyone at Tallman Truck Centre because it recognizes all the hard work and professionalism we bring to our customers,” he said. The award was achieved for exceeding sales performance goals, and because Tallman Truck centre has “demonstrated a commitment to providing industry-leading uptime to their customers.”

Not content with an international distinction, Tallman Truck Centre then announced that it has achieved Platinum member status for Canada’s Best Managed Companies for 2015. This is the seventh year Tallman Truck Centre has been recognized as one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies. The awards program recognizes Canadian privately-owned and managed companies that demonstrate continual excellence in innovative management and business performance with revenues over $10 million.

Tallman invested over $25 million into its facilities in 2015, significantly improving its customer service speed in its shops.

In a statement on the awarding of this Canadian honour, the company noted that: “This recognition is a testament to Tallman Truck Centre’s success in adaptability, sustainability, and growth. By strategizing to differentiate ourselves from our competition, with a diverse lineup of products and multiple dealerships across Ontario, we continue to strive to add value to our suppliers and customers. It is also our priority as a growing company to retain and attract top talent to maintain a competitive edge that focuses on issues and challenges utilizing continuous improvement processes”.

The company, which was founded by local businessman Gerald Tallman in Kemptville in 1973, is now the Tallman group, and has centres across Ontario, and employs more than 450 people. Following the example set by its founder, the company is dedicated to the various communities where it operates and has a well-deserved reputation for community service. In a long list of honours and awards, Tallman Truck Centre can add yet more national and international recognition of this local North Grenville success story.

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Here, there and everywhere

by David Shanahan Have you been keeping up with the French’s Ketchup Saga? Briefly, Loblaws announced that they were taking the condiment off the shelves, and, suddenly, a wave of national feeling broke out across Ontario as people demanded that Loblaws be boycotted for favouring an American brand of ketchup - Heinz - over a “local” brand. French’s, you see, use tomatoes grown in Leamington, where Heinz had closed their plant, throwing hundreds out of work.

It was a bit of a storm in a ketchup bottle, since both brands are actually American and both use Leamington tomatoes, but that didn’t seem to matter.

The uproar was most likely more about perception than reality. It was the perception that a Canadian supermarket chain was putting American products before Canadian, and that in itself is an interesting idea.

We are getting used to international trade deals. Ever since NAFTA, we’ve learned words like “globalisation” (or even “globalization”), and we began to think positively about “free”trade and

exciting new deals with fancy acronyms like the TPP and CETA. But the ketchup furore has brought out into the open an underlying unease about how much free trade is costing us in terms of jobs, economic sovereignty and the quality of the food we eat.

“Local” is another word we have started to use a lot. This is not just a trendy “sustainable” kind of word, either. It means something to us now. There is a desire to support what is local, as opposed to what is imported and detrimental to our neighbours and friends. Having a wide choice of foods, for example, is not necessarily a good thing, if that food is from thousands of miles away and competes with the local farmer or factory worker. Locally-grown or processed food is fresher, of better quality and tastes better. Failing to support your local economy, it turns out, can lead to higher taxes, as people get laid off and can’t afford a home, or their business goes under because of competition from international corporations.

There are a few items in this week’s paper that speak to the subject. Great

news about the recognition that Gerald Tallman and the Tallman Truck Centre has received this month. Here is a company, based in North Grenville, that has remained in Ontario, providing jobs and quality service. We have a review of a new book on the history of Kemptville College, written and published in North Grenville, and celebrating a local institution that the community wants to see remain a vital part of our municipality.

But there are the bad news stories too. Metroland, publisher of the Kemptville Advance, are moving their graphic design work (ads, mostly) to India, an all too familiar story these days, as jobs and enterprise are shifted to low-wage countries and local communities in Canada deal with the fallout. Full disclosure: I resigned from the Board of the NG Chamber of Commerce because the Chamber decided to give a project to Metroland, an outside corporation moving jobs to India, instead of the Times, a local business: and then brought a Metroland rep (not living or working in NG) on to the Board. Bad business decision and bad for the local economy.

There was a time when the North Grenville economy was very much selfsustaining, and could be again. Another article this week talks about a farm family in Rideau Township that is opening a cheese making facility, something that used to be a major element in our own local scene. It has been argued many times recently that the Kemptville College campus would be a wonderful location for local food initiatives and entrepreneurship. We are a predominantly rural community, with land and expertise to make that kind of enterprise work.

We are said to be, perhaps accurately, the fastest growing municipality in Ontario. There are certainly plenty of new homes being built, and many more being planned for the coming decade, as our population is expected to double. But how many of those homes are built with materials sourced locally? How many of the wage earners on those developments live in North Grenville. Westerra Homes and Lockwood Brothers use local materials and labour, keeping wages within the community, to be spent on food, entertainment, restau-

An example to follow in local foods

by David Shanahan In a recent communication from the Leeds Grenville Economic Development Office, the spotlight was on a new venture in local foods by a farm family in Rideau Lakes Township. Nigel Smith was looking for a way to enhance operations on his family's century-plus dairy farm. He has started a cheese making operation, something his family specialised in generations ago.

"The more I researched it, the more fun cheese became," Nigel says of his decision to launch Bushgarden Farmstead Cheese a few years ago on the farm where he grew up.

The Smith family has farmed on Bush Road in the heart of Rideau Lakes Township for five generations dating back to the 1820s.

Bushgarden Farm is a

certified organic Holstein and Brown Swiss farm led by Nigel’s father, Bob Smith. Once Nigel had made the decision to get into organic cheesemaking, he studied at the Institute of Artisan Cheese, University of Vermont, and with cheese maker Art Hill, of the University of Guelph.

The Bushgarden creamery, located near the dairy barn, is provincially licensed and inspected by the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs (OMAFRA). Raw milk cheese is safe to eat when it meets the legislated requirements (provincial and federal) for manufacturing and aging. At the Smith farm, raw milk runs from the milk house directly into the creamery on cheese making days. Cheese is aged from 60 to 120 days depending on the type.

Nigel's specialties are

Pilgrimage, a Gouda-style cheese, and Nauvoo, a cheddar cheese. He makes flavoured Goudas, including wild nettle, cumin, hot pepper, chive and garlic. His cheese is sold locally at Wendy's Country Market near Lyndhurst, Gordanier's Grocery in Elgin and Mrs. McGarrigle's in Merrickville. Bushgarden cheese is distributed by Findlay Foods in Kingston and retailed from Tara Foods and Limestone Creamery. Cheese is sold as far away as Ajax, Trenton and Peterborough.

Nigel's wife Claire helps with marketing. The couple plans to widen their distribution as more and more people try their unique products.

Cheese-making was once at the heart of economic activity in North Grenville for many generations, and every hamlet seemed to have at least one cheese factory.

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At one point, the central Cooperative in Kemptville was being served by around thirty independently-owned factories. This local industry could be one of the keys to growing a local food economy in our own day, and may well be a topic worth examining at the Rural Summit being organised by Councillor Jim Bertram for later this year.

rants, and taxes. But how much is lost, taken away and spent outside North Grenville. How many municipal employees do the same: being paid large salaries from our taxes, and living somewhere else, paying taxes somewhere else, spending their salaries somewhere else?

These are all very delicate issues, issues we may not want to have raised in public. But they must be.

We have to see that we must have more control over how and where we spend our money, what kind of choices we make investing our time and assets in local enterprise.

This is a generous and caring society: times are tough for too many people and it’s time to think seriously about why that is, and what we can do about it.

It may only be ketchup, but it means something more, and we are, finally, beginning to understand that.

Go along to the Shop Local Trade Show coming up at the Municipal Centre. See what local businesses have to offer here. Buy local produce and products wherever possible. As with so many other things, we’re all in this together.

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Act now to reverse increase to seniors’ drug costs

Leeds-Grenville MPP Steve Clark has called on the Wynne government to reverse its proposal to dramatically increase the cost of drugs for Ontario’s seniors.

“For seniors in LeedsGrenville, taking their prescription medication isn’t a matter of choice – it’s a matter of life and death,” Steve said. “I’ve heard from many seniors who are worried the increased drug costs proposed in the government’s 2016 budget will price medications out of their reach. That’s com-

pletely unacceptable and it’s time for Premier Wynne to put this plan back in the bottle.”

The recently tabled provincial budget proposes to nearly double the annual Ontario Drug Benefit plan deductible for seniors to $170 from $100.

“This will impact 92% of seniors on the plan because this government has determined that if you’re a senior making over $19,000, you’re rich. For a couple, that means the cost of prescriptions has just skyrocketed to $340,” he

noted. “The fact this proposal even made it into the budget shows just how out of touch the Premier and her cabinet are with the day-to-day lives of Ontario’s seniors.”

Steve pointed out the drug price increases come at a time when seniors are already struggling with the soaring cost of electricity. “Instead of supporting seniors to stay in their homes longer, this government is pricing them onto the street. At the same time, they’ve cut access to physiotherapy services and

cancelled the Healthy Homes Renovation Tax Credit to help seniors modify their homes.”

Steve is encouraging seniors concerned about the impact of the drug plan changes to share their stories with him.

“I want to tell Premier Wynne in great detail how her government is making life harder so she understands clearly why she must immediately cancel this proposal,” he added.

by David Shanahan The corporate newspaper industry in Canada is facing hard times, and has been for some time now. The large chains are cutting jobs, even closing many of their papers in smaller markets. For a few years now, Metroland Media, a subsidiary of Torstar Corporation, which own a number of newspapers in Ontario, including the Kemptville Advance, have been cutting back on their operations. In January of this year, they closed the Guelph Mercury, which had been in print since 1867, laying off 23 full-time and 3 part-time employees.

The Advance was a local paper here, too, from the time W. E. Walt started it in 1889 until Metroland bought it out from Runge Publishing Inc. in 2005. In 2011, Metroland bought out Performance Printing Ltd., who publish the EMC chain. Since then, Metroland have closed the Advance operation in North Grenville and moved it to Smith’s Falls, where Performance Printing’s offices are located. Although Metroland continue to employ a few people locally, they have started to cut back in that area also.

One avenue they have taken to stay in business is to outsource much of their work abroad. Now, they have decided to send their graphic design work for the Advance, and other papers, to India, making their motto, “Connected to your community” seem somewhat hollow.

UPCOMING MEETINGS COUNCIL Tuesday, March 29 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 OF THE WHOLE Monday, April 4 at 6:30 pm in the Council Chambers at the Municipal Centre.

2016 INTERIM TAX BILLS

All 2016 Interim Tax Bills have been mailed. If you have not received your bill, please contact the Administration Office. The installment due date is March 31, 2016. Final tax bills for all tax classes will be mailed in June.

EASTER WEEKEND SCHEDULE CHANGES

The Municipal Office, Public Library and Waste Transfer Station will be CLOSED on Good Friday, March 25 and Easter Monday, March 28. There will be NO pick-up of recycling or solid waste on Good Friday, March 25 – pick-up for this day will occur on Saturday, March 26. All other pick-up remains the same.

Metroland move further away Three years ago, a graphic designer for Metroland was laid off and wrote the following about the decision: “I worked for the Metroland chain of newspapers for 23 years. As a graphic designer who built ads, flyers, newspapers and other print material, I lost my job three years ago to India.

Yes, that's right, my graphic design job at a community newspaper was outsourced to India where people can do my job for a fraction of the price, while the local advertisers are still paying the ridiculous line rate they've always paid. So much for the [local newspaper] serving its local community when it won't employ community residents and where minimum wage and poverty go hand-in-hand.

Some say that may be better than shutting the newspaper down altogether, but the hypocrisy is nauseating. Those community newspapers who outsource jobs still push the slogan "shop locally and support you local advertisers". How can someone like myself do that if I don't have a job? Or am facing a minimum wage job at the very best because I happen to live in a rural area?”

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this kind of reassigning work is becoming more and more common. Car plants, manufacturing jobs generally, are being lost to countries where workers are paid very low, or even minimum-wage, for skilled work. Free trade is not particularly free of cost to workers who are replaced by outsourcing to India, China or South Korea. It now seems that those advertisements in “local” newspapers owned by corporations like Metroland Media [Torstar Corp], or in publications these companies produce, will now be designed and prepared outside Canada, while Canadians will find themselves unemployed.

Employees of Metroland Media, Sun Media and others are now beginning to wonder how safe their jobs are and how long it will be before news reports on local politics and events are being uploaded from Mumbai or Beijing.

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Change Appendix B – Planning Development by updating the fees to achieve cost recovery for the services provided by the Building Division Change Appendix B – Planning Development by adding the service of a sign permit and its corresponding fee Change Appendix B – Planning Development by adding fees for re-inspection after 2nd consecutive inspection of same works and for works commencing without a permit

These changes are being made in order to move toward cost recovery for the services provided by the Building Division and to account for future growth in the municipality, which will increase the demand for these services.

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ANY PERSON may attend the public meeting and/or make written or oral submissions either in support of or in opposition to the above item. In the event that you are unable to attend the meeting but wish to submit written comments, please ensure that your comments are delivered to the Planning and Building Department Office (285 County Road #44) prior to the day of the meeting.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION relating to the specific details of the amendments are available, free of charge, through the Planning and Building Department Office during regular business hours from Monday to Friday telephone (613) 258-9569.

DATED AT THE MUNICIPALITY OF NORTH GRENVILLE THIS 17th DAY OF MARCH, 2016 Forbes Symon, Director of Planning & Development PO Box 130, Kemptville, ON K0G 1J0 Phone (613) 258-9569 Fax (613) 258-1441 fsymon@northgrenville.on.ca

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Small Houses: A Common-Sense Alternative?

by John Pankhurst We build big homes in Canada. A new single-detached house in 2013 was about 2,000 square feet on average, according to the Canadian Home Builders’ Association (CHBA). In Ontario the average was 2,200 square feet. It hasn’t always been like this. Did you know that in 1945 the average house in Canada was 818 square feet? Yet while houses have become ever bigger and more expensive, the number of people living in a household has fallen from an average of 4.3 in 1945 to only 2.5 in 2011, according to Statistics Canada.

The numbers point to a degree of excess in our lifestyles. A Millennial couple today, both working and receiving good incomes, can expect to spend a considerable portion of their lives paying off a monster mortgage on their new home. This may affect their ability to meet needs in other areas of their lives, as well as their ability to invest for retirement.

The financial stress of owning a big house can cause a great deal of personal distress. And what happens when things go wrong - a job is lost, or a relationship fails?

Except for the very affluent, it is hardly a common sense option. Although they may have vast, opulentlyfitted interior spaces, singledetached houses tend to be jammed tightly together in high-density suburban developments. The compact external spaces can entail a lack of privacy and quiet enjoyment of the premises the same inconveniences as those of condominiums and apartments. Overall quality of life is lacking here.

Does owning a dream house really justify the costs,

both financial and personal?

Not everyone thinks so. Take the recent interest in tiny houses. These homes of under 500 square feet appeal to those who like the idea of living with less use of resources. The mortgage (if one is needed at all) can quickly be paid off. But few homeowners seem able to live in them; after a while the houses are sold or rented out. Not only are they impractical for most people’s needs, but for a family living in their cramped quarters it is stressful and unhealthy. A less extreme option than big or tiny homes are medium-sized semi-detached houses, row houses, and town houses. New houses were about 1,400 square feet on average in Canada in 2013, according to the CHBA. But, although better suited to city living than big houses, they too come with a hefty mortgage and lack privacy.

None of the above types of housing meets the need for a balanced, sensible option where quality of life is not compromised and the stress of homeowning is minimized.

Isn’t there a better way? North Grenville’s Rob Lunan has been asking himself this question for some time. He set out to explore how space - both interior and exterior - could best be put to use to achieve these aims. He came up with some solutions. Build a lowdensity development of only eight freehold houses per acre of serviced land. It will look much like a village, with tree-lined streets and a central community hall. Provide spacious individual lots creating buffer zones between neighbouring houses to increase homeowners’ privacy and quiet enjoyment of their premises and offering ample space for a garden…or even an orchard.

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nious tables which turn into beds, and the like. As long as family members take care to act considerately, relationships should not be affected.

But this requirement applies to inhabitants of all homes, regardless of size!

3. “There won’t be room for all our possessions.” Although they will offer plenty of storage space, the houses are not suited for hoarders or clutterbugs, says Rob. They are designed for those who appreciate a simple lifestyle.

4. “A village of small houses cannot be built in a land-scarce city.” True. To build a land-intensive development like this, it has to be located in a mixed rural/ urban municipality like North Grenville. It’s not for committed urbanites. But Rob plans to locate his village close to shops and schools.

Will Rob’s ideas come together to offer a better housing solution, everything considered? The tremendous interest generated by his January 20, 2016 article in The NG Times indicates he just might have found a winning concept. Although we do not hear much in the media about small houses, a new trend could take hold in the coming years, with homes based on Rob’s prototype being built across the country.

As for tiny houses, maybe we should build some to rent out to our homeless people. They could pay in kind for their accommodation by cleaning streets and sidewalks.

small houses with spacious interiors featuring nine foot ceilings and plenty of natural lighting. Allocate the 1,100plus square feet of living space in the most efficient way possible, providing three large bedrooms, a living room, an open-concept kitchen and two bathrooms, but eliminating the basement and garage. Maximize the energy-efficiency of the houses: passive solar heating in conjunction with correctlyplaced windows, good insulation, and an airtight design - supplies 50-80% of winter heating needs, while natural hot-air venting cuts electricity costs in the summertime.

Its modest size and efficient allocation of interior space reduce the capital cost of the house and make it affordable. The high energyefficiency will bring about big savings in the heating bill (“if you end up paying $1000 less each year this adds up to a great savings over the years,” says Rob). Property taxes should also be lower.

Yet living space is enough for a couple with two or three children. The design features of the house in combination with the big lot (and the external spaces of the village) will create an ambience of spaciousness, light and quiet, offering a good overall quality of life. The following objections may be raised: 1. “The houses have no basement or garage”. Rob considers both dispensable.

Eliminating them will save thousands of dollars in maintenance costs!

2. “Aren’t small houses, like tiny houses, just too small and impractical to live in?

This can damage family relationships.” These houses are much bigger than tiny houses.

There will be no stress of coping with tiny interior spaces, no need to fiddle with inge-

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Province Increasing Minimum Wage Ontario will raise the general minimum wage from $11.25 to $11.40 on October 1, 2016.

Minimum wage rates for liquor servers, students under the age of 18, hunting and fishing guides, and homeworkers will also increase at the same time.

Changes to the minimum wage are announced by April 1 and come into effect on October 1 to give businesses time to plan. This increase is the result of changes to the Employment Standards Act, 2000 that tie minimum-wage increases to Ontario's Consumer Price Index, a recommendation by the Minimum Wage Advisory Panel.

This is the tenth minimum wage increase since 2003. The primary sectors employing minimum wage earners are accommodation and food, retail trade and agriculture. Kevin Flynn, Minister of Labour for Ontario, pointed out the importance of keeping the minimum wage in line with inflation.

“It’s important for people to know that there is a consistent, transparent and fair approach to setting the province’s minimum wage that ensures workers receive annual increases that keep up with inflation. It’s also important we provide predictability to businesses so they can prepare for annual wage increases. This helps to build a more prosperous economy and a fairer society for all.”.

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Quality Counts submitted by Susan Healey, BA, Communications Co-ordinator, Leeds, Grenville and Lanark District Health Unit When it comes to food choices, quality counts.

Nourishing foods promote health and can help you feel your best. March is Nutrition Month and a great opportunity for you to take small steps to bump up the quality of your meals and snacks: get clever with cooking, swap in nutrient-rich choices and enjoy deliciously healthy foods. For example, if you have set a goal to increase the number of times you eat breakfast from twice a week to four times a week, the next step is to make sure that you include nutritious choices in your breakfast. A nourishing breakfast can provide you with a fuel boost plus protein

and fibre to help you stay alert and avoid mid-morning munchies.

Here are some other realistic ideas for a nutritious breakfast: • Sweeten whole-grain hot cereal with fresh or frozen fruit instead of sugar.

• Blend frozen berries, yogurt and milk for a smoothie. Make it even better with baby spinach and ground flax.

• Wrap peanut butter, a banana and trail mix in a whole-grain tortilla for a portable, crunchy breakfast.

Another “quality counts” example could be to reduce the amount of meat you use in a week. You could do this by adding cooked lentils to ground meat mixtures for more fibre. The bonus here is you will use less meat and

RING closer to its goal

This past week, a major milestone was reached for RING (Refugees In North Grenville). Sally Jorgensen, RING's chairperson, reported on Thursday that the advisory board approved a motion to begin the application process for a second Syrian refugee family to be brought to North Grenville. The application process for the first family began a few weeks ago. RING is now waiting for a list of eligible families to be made available, so that final paperwork towards the families' arrival can be processed.

RING Treasurer, Bob Johnston, was delighted to announce that the $40,000 mark had been reached in donations and pledges. Thanks to the many individuals and partner churches & organizations who contributed and fund raised! Thanks also to all those who have stepped forward with donations of

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furniture, household items and clothing, as well as to those who have generously provided space in which to store these donations until they are needed. Fundraising continues to ensure full funding and care of the two families during the first year after their arrival.

Vice-chair Ken Gehrels remarked that refugees are arriving in Canada with many needs, both expected and unexpected. Children, for example, have languished in squalid camps with poor diet and zero dental care.

The results are predictable, and dental needs are both immediate and significant. Ken also said that many professionals and organizations in North Grenville have already stepped forward to offer their assistance in matters such as dental & medical care, ESL instruction, job readiness training, social integration

save money, too! Another example could be to reduce the added fat and increase the nutrients in your diet by using lower-fat plain yogurt instead of mayonnaise to make creamy salad dressings or dips. The ideas are endless, and when in doubt, check with a Registered Dietitian.

They are food and nutrition experts who can help you boost the quality of your food choices. You can access a Registered Dietitian for free at www.eatrightontario.ca or 1-877-5105102.

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Rural Municipal Councillor Study

by Deron Johnston I recently came across a study that was just released by the Rural Institute of Ontario. It was titled 'Municipal Councillor Profile' and its purpose was to “set out to document demographic characteristics of municipal councillors, perspectives on barriers to candidacy and stories of successful strategies for encouraging civic engagement”. Though the study used province wide data, it focused specifically on rural communities. The study was 34 pages long and surveyed 606 councillors or heads of council throughout Ontario. For a copy of the study, you can email me at almaeaststreet@gmail.com.

Some of the statistics taken from the study were surprising, but most were not. For example, gender and age were two areas that were given most study. Ontario

municipal councillors are, on average, predominantly older, male, high income, and with more education than an average rural community resident. 75% of Ontario's councillors are men, with men holding 83% of mayoral or heads of council positions.

The median age for councillors and mayors is 60, while the median age for Ontario residents is 40. Only 9% of Ontario municipal councillors are between the ages of 18 and 40. On an interesting note, these trends were consistent across both rural and urban municipalities. Some of the reasons for the age discrepancy stemmed from things like daytime meetings held when younger people are typically working, or young family commitments.

Low councillor salaries mean that a younger person may have to work an additional job(s) and have an overall lack of time. compared to an older person who may

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dates, making for both weak community engagement and a weak democratic process.

Locally, this was even higher, with all incumbent candidates being re-elected and with two council spots being filled by new candidates simply because two members of council were retiring from municipal politics.

“Councils with a majority of longstanding incumbent members, re-elected over a number of terms, are seen by some to hold communities back, as councillors can become averse to change and restrict the adaptation that is necessary to meet evolving needs and opportunities”. Conversely, younger councillors are sometimes

of women in municipal politics were: a lack of socialization for girls as leaders, too few female role models, a lack of self-confidence, a feeling of intimidation, and a lack of comfort working in a male dominated work environment.

The study also showed that incumbents or returning councillors had a distinct advantage over new candidates.

Incumbent candidates had a 62% success rate in the 2014 municipal election compared to new candidates, who had a success rate of only 25%.

This can be discouraging to many people who may see running for council as a futile effort. This can directly lead to a lack of quality candi-

be retired, or only working part time.

In 2014, 77% of candidates were men and only 23% of candidates were women.

This gives a clear indication that women are under represented in municipal politics.

Sadly, this trend is consistent across Canada as well. In 2010, female representation on municipal councils was only 24% according to the Federation of Canadian Municipalities. However, in terms of election success rate, women outperformed male candidates 43% to 37%.

Some of the most common issues revealed by interviews and focus groups on the lack

perceived as lacking experience, as wanting to re-invent the wheel, and lacking in leadership skills that may be developed over a lifetime of experience.

Reading through the study, one important theme kept resonating throughout.

The theme is that rural communities ultimately benefit from increased community engagement from a more diverse group of people. Better two-way communication and sharing of information, more opportunities for real public input and improved accessibility to members of council seem like good places to start.

What would encourage you to become more engaged in the community?

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Jailbirds answer to their “fantastic” charges at KYC Kangaroo Court at the following times continued from front page 1:00 Drew Hosick: Having a split personality disorder on the air 1:10 Joshua Rekmans: Being too funny 1:20 Christopher Rekmans: Being too handsome 1:30 Deputy Fire Chief Randy Urslak and David Goode: Listening to too much talk radio 1:40 Pastor Ken Gehrels: Being the RiNG leader in NG 1:50 Cathy Sheppard: Stealing too many treats from the Brewed Awakenings cookie jar 2:00 David Finnie TBD 2:10 Lindsay Kiervin TBD 2:20 Sandy Carre: Having too much fun as a blond 2:30 Cathryn Pentland-Bruck: Being too “furrific” 2:40 Gerald Tallman: Going the extra mile in NG 2:50 Andrea Burnett for Terrilee Kelford: AGGRESSIVE ADVOCATING for housing for homeless and at risk youth in Lanark County 3:00 Richard Savoy: Running curling clinics 3:10 Tracy McDonald: Mapping journeys in NG 3:20 KYC Basement Bandits: Arranging jailbreaks 3:30 Lisa Leduc: Pulling teeth at the dental office with out actually pulling teeth 3:40 Bridget Manahan: Withholding chocolate chips 3:50 Linda for Cathy Sharpe: Publishing too many articles about youth issues and the great work done by KYC 4:00 Cameron Mitchell: Playing music too loud in the classroom 4:10 Verna Harland: Being a killer hair dresser 4:20 Dr. Pia Gamburg: TBD 4:30 Daren Givoque: Golfing with oven mitts on 4:40 Chuck MacInnes: Failing to provide the necessities of life 4:50 Shawn Brown and Jeff Scobie: Lifting spirits in Merrickville and Kemptville 5:00 Dermid O'Farrell: Losing his glasses too much 5:10 Heather Trafford: Living in a world of black and white 6:00 Donovan Arnaud: Being a swashbuckler on council 6:10 Nadine Pickard: Putting Kemptville in back motion 6:20 John Barclay: Taking it literally when asked to break a leg 6:30 Les Voakes: Chronic consulting 6:50 Darrell Miller: TBD 7:00 Matt Nicholls: Being too good at basketball 7:10 Jeff Goodman: Boring the kids at KYC with too much science 7:20 Deron Johnston: Snatching defeat from the jaws of victory 7:30 Robin Heald: Inciting others to colour outside the lines to support KYC

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Great effort, but not enough to sustain playoff run

That’s the way to do it......Jason Tackett looks on after he finds his line-mate Matt Tugnutt to launch the rubber disc over Andriano’s shoulder for initial marker. by the sports guy Ottawa's smooth, quick, transitions have to be shutdown, as they spring through the neutral zone to initiate their dump-and-chase attack.

Kemptville must play their game of following through the initial checks, not the human missile, and getting back to the short, crisp break-outs with trailer in tow. Eliminate the swarming of the crease, quicker clearing of garbage in own end to open wings.

Ottawa Senators set the pace for Wednesday night’s home meeting, as they peppered Kemptville 73's 14 to 4 with strong defensive effort from 73's. Then, Gibson to Sullivan behind Hodgins, out through the middle so Evan Linquist could hammer it in from point at 6:50. At 5:50, 73's entered the "sin-bin" to give Senators man advantage: they capitalized at 3:52 when Jody Sullivan pumped it home, with helpers from Gibson and Sarracco.

The second stanza: Ottawa totally dominated the surface, with 14 to 8 SOG, with Kemptville markers on game sheet in PIM. Final twenty, with Senators steady attack out-gunning their opponents 17-9 and 73's constant bench warming in the box to give advantage to Ottawa. At 7:50: Daniel Sarracco from Lawson and Car to post a three point lead.

At 3:18: Tracy and Gaudet cycling down low in Senators zone so Matt Tugnutt could bury it for PPG and spoil stopper shutout attempt. Hodgins pulled, to give 73's extra attacker at 2:21, as breakdown and steal by Gunski with Gibson to Jody Sullivan into open net to make it 4-1.

Marks Work Warehouse Hard Hat Award goes to Matt Tugnutt for his performance and only marker for Kemptville.

73's have a tough task in hand with four straight wins to move on to next level.

With three down in the play-

off round, Kemptville 73's would have to regain their confidence and get back to implementing their style of hockey to launch a strong comeback. Friday night's contest would be a challenge for both squads: either a final victory for Ottawa Senators, or a great retalliation from the Kemptvile 73's to send a message they were not out without a fight. Through the years, teams have always faced the dilemma of closing out the fourth game because the other team has nothing to loose and will push harder to stay alive.

First frame was exciting end-to-end action, with both goal tenders kept busy as Senators Andriano faced 11 SOG and Hodgins received 16. 73's pounced at 6:50 when O'Flynn from the point to Tackett above the circle as Matt Tugnutt delivered the mail for a PPG to closeout the period.

Second session belonged to our boys, as a pass-and-go play from Alavi, with Tugnutt to Alex Row, to bury it home for 2-0 lead at 18:46. A PPG, as Russell forced the play over to Tugnutt to Kaelan O'Fynn in centre slot and hammer it at net and take a ride off a stick to flip over Andriano's shoulder at 4:22. The "sin-bin" had revolving doors in this round, as testosterone maxed out for both sides.

Kemptville outshot Ottawa 10-8 with a 3 goal shutout.

Last twenty: at 15:36, after 73's picked up a minor and Ottawa called a TO and pulled their stopper to give them a

sixth attacker, only received a penalty as the 73's PK stood their ground. Ottawa continued to pull Andriano to try and break through 73's wall, but the PK and Hodgins shut them down on each occasion. 73's outshot Senators 10-5 to give our boys a 3 to zip shutout and a opportunity to continue the race.

After speaking briefly with Coach Ron Tugnutt, he explained it best by saying: "This is playoff hockey, expect the unexpected and be prepared to be surprised, because they have opened the hornet’s nest. If we stay focussed and concentrate on our game, we can move forward and be a threat, as all our guys are healthy".

Over 500 people experienced "73's Hockey with EDGE". Mark's Work Warehouse Hard Hat Award goes to Nicholas Hodgins for a well-deserved shutout.

Our boys will meet the Senators on home turf tomorrow night at 7:30. Saturday night's battle was set to be a very competitive affair as this could turn the tide for playoff results.

Opening period was a one-on-one contest, with both teams having opportunities that their stoppers shut down.

No "sin-bin" time recorded and SOG for Ottawa 11 and Kemptville 8.

Next period: 73's drew first blood at 16:36, when Tackett to Hale on point so Owen Guy (returned to the lineup) could punch it home.

Then, at 2:49, Ottawa evened it up, as Louis-Charles Cro-

teau from Burke and Sullivan popped one in. SOG for Ottawa 13 and Kemptville 11.

Final twenty miler: excellent chances for both squads and very disciplined hockey as Ottawa outshot Kemptville 11-6, but no scoring to force into OT. First OT was blanked without a goal or infractions, as Ottawa peppered Hodgins with 14 rubbers and Andriano received 9.

Second OT would be a rubbish goal or mistake capitalized on, and, at 17:29, Pearson to Luke McCaw to dash the hopes of our boys’ comeback and give the Senators 2-1 win.

Mark's Work Warehouse Award recipient is Owen Guy for his performance and only goal of the night.

We appreciate the exciting entertainment package you have given us through the Winter months and anticipate "Hockey with EDGE" in the future....and the sportsguy thanks you personally. .

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Major win for Panthers Opening Easter Weekend

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Women’s Clothing and Accessories Back row: Trudy Kelly, Rod Watson, Andy Zlomislic, Dave Lacelle and John Lindsey 3rd row: Ryan Watson, Taylor Lindsey, Devon Ramsden, Aidan Desormeaux, Connor Davidson, Riley Smith, Rowen Gagnon and Avery Kelly 2nd row: Logan Schinkel, Alex Rusch, Brennan Parks, Brandon Lacelle, Spencer Tremblay and Goalie, Jesse Zlomislic.

On March 11, the Kemptville Panthers Bantam B2 team won the Upper Canada Minor Hockey League Championship.

They beat Athens in the final round, winning 3 straight games to be the Playoff Champions.

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A new day in the morning

by Peter Johnson Greetings, fellow North Gremlins. Welcome to Spring. Now there's a sentence that has been eagerly anticipated for some months.

The Weather Network, that purveyor of dire weather predictions, took a moment out from its shock headlines to be informative. It advised that the arrival of Spring this year was the earliest it has been seen in 120 years. 'How can this be?', you ask.

For those who notice such things, Spring usually falls somewhere between the 20th and the 23rd of March. And, this year, the Sun has passed the Equator just prior to midnight on the 19th. The Vernal Equinox is in its glory. So, what makes this year so special?

Remember that last day of February? The 29th? That only happens once every 4 years. So far in this 21st century, we've had five of them.

If the beginning of the century is divisible by 400, then there is no adjustment made to the Gregorian Calendar.

Have I lost you yet? Well, me too. Anyway, to make a long and confusing story short, for parts of Maritime Canada, as mentioned, the Vernal equinox happened just prior to midnight on the 19th of March. And if you didn't notice the crash of that once-in-twelve-decadesevent happening, you can be excused. Some might still

be in recovery mode from the gaiety of the annual St. Patrick's Day celebrations which took place two days earlier.

Apart from an early Spring, what else has been happening? Well, our Prime Minister has been to Washington. He has been received with great pomp and circumstance. Obviously, he and President Obama see eye-to-eye on many issues. It has been almost two decades since a Canadian Prime Minister has been given a state dinner (now why would that be?). It's nice to see the Americans sitting up and noticing that they have someone who has got their back at a time when they are about as unpopular in the world as almost any other country - North Korea being the exception - the exception to almost everything. But back to our Prime Minister...

Matt Gurney of the National Post pointed out that the Conservative Party, in its official Twitter account, posted: 'Tell Justin and his Liberals to support our allies.' 'Justin?' 'Justin?' Mr. Gurney wrote: “Ugh. Can we please, please give him the courtesy of calling him the Prime Minister?”

When the previous government wished to rename the Government of Canada, 'The Harper Government', they did not call themselves 'The Steve Government'.

Fortunately, we do not name

Canadian governments after whomever is the sitting Prime Minister of the moment. So, that brief brush with self-exaltation was quickly wiped away by the voters.

This government is not calling itself 'The Trudeau Government'. In doing so, they are taking another step to show that they are a change. They are certainly not calling themselves 'The Justin Government'. So why would the Conservatives be so trite and belittling? They are no longer led by the obsessively secretive member from Calgary (southwest?).

Is Rona Ambrose missing the whole point of the last election?

Mr. Gurney goes on to point out: “This shouldn’t be as hard as we’re making it. But for those of you struggling with this, here’s a quick guide: when right-leaning parties are in power, don’t default to calling the Prime Minister a Nazi, or Hitler clone, or fascist more generally. Just call them “Prime Minister (Insert Name Here).

If the NDP ever win, by the same token, don’t call their leader a communist. For the love of God, you people, stop calling the current Prime Minister “Justine.” It isn’t funny and confirms a lot of the worst things people already suspect about you.”

So, let us revel in the fact that: a) Spring has sprung (and we don't have to con-

cern ourselves with the details); b) the Americans have noticed us again (and some of them like us) enough to move here if their election goes badly; and c) we do not have any politicians like Donald Trump in our country (although the 'Disaster Brothers' in Toronto do come to mind).

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As residents of North Grenville, we have much to be thankful for and much to be proud of. As Canadians, we can be proud of the fact that we are the envy of many countries, and a sanctuary to those seeking safety and security for their families.

Much of what we have we take for granted. We should

cherish and appreciate our Canadian-ness and treat it with the respect it deserves.

And above all, we should treat our leaders and public servants with respect. There are far too many of those who have fought and died to give it to us and they would expect no less of us, their benefactors.

Big Brothers Big Sisters needs sponsors for Kemptville Ribfest Kemptville’s 6th Annual Ribfest will be taking place on Father’s Day weekend, June 17 to June 19, 2016.

Kemptville Ribfest is one of the largest fundraisers that BBBS hosts in order to get funding for all of the mentoring programs that they provide to 470 local children in the North Grenville area.

These children rely on BBBS programming for new experiences and a chance to build social skills and gain friends that they will have for a lifetime. Big Brothers Big Sisters is calling on the community to help make 2016’s Kemptville Ribfest a success and have it be an annual festival for years to come. Kemptville Ribfest is a free, fun family event where there is something for everyone to enjoy.

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At the moment, BBBS is looking for local businesses to sponsor this event.

There are many different and unique ways in which a business can sponsor this event, with packages starting from only $100! Being a sponsor for Kemptville Ribfest will give your business awesome advertising opportunities, as well as the benefit of the public knowing you support a fantastic cause! If you are interested in sponsoring Kemptville Ribfest, or volunteering at this event, please visit their website, http://kemptvilleribfest.ca/. Feel free to contact Caseworker Jaclyn Durham from the Kemptville Office (613-258-4440), or Executive Director, Jane Fullarton (1-613-345-0281) for more information about sponsorship/volunteer opportunities.

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40. Henpeck 41. Grave marker 42. Waste conduit 43. Having a mottled appearance 45. Symbol of authority 49. Ambition 50. Side by side 53. Detective (slang) 57. Booming 59. Blue-green 60. "Where the heart is" 61. Synagogue scroll 62. Makes a mistake 63. At one time (archaic) 64. Seethes 65. Thorny flower DOWN 1. Teller of untruths 2. Stake 3. Flying saucers

4. A game with small rectangular blocks 5. Laughable 6. Not false 7. One time around 8. Vipers 9. Store 10. Stadium 11. Lowest point 12. Covered with linoleum squares 13. Cunningly 19. Filled to excess 21. Misfit 25. Glance over 26. Murres 27. Large mass of ice 28. Small islands 29. Manicurist's concern 30. Seaweed 31. Buff 34. Nothing (British) 35. Curved molding 36. Hospital division 38. Consumed food 39. Horse team driver 41. Place 42. Slender 44. Chuckles 45. Wash oneself 46. Hate 47. Bongos 48. Agile Old World viverrine 51. Collections 52. Gait faster than a walk 53. Chew 54. Protagonist 55. Paddles 56. If not 58. Fury

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Youngsters of Yore, 1:30 pm, Library Program Room. Guest speaker Mary Campbell-Life Style Factors Used Book Sale, 10 am - Noon, Spencerville Library Easter Sunrise Service at the bridge on Mill St. in Bishop's Mills, 7 am. Breakfast to follow in the St. Andrew's United Church Hall.

Easter Sunday Service, Oxford Mills United Church, 11 am. Special music Harpist Hanna MacNaughtan. Everyone welcome.

Clothing Drive fundraiser for Merrickville Public School’s new playground, 9 am to 4:30 pm, Merrickville Public School Parking Lot (306 Drummond Street East). The Score has graciously paired with us and will pay us by the pound for all the clothes that we collect.

Bishop’s Mills Annual Fund-Raising Concert, 7:30 pm at the Community Hall. Featuring Chris Angel, Kristine St.Pierre and George Buys. Tickets are $12 and available from Catherine Johnson at 613-866-1961.

Spring Fair, hosted by Girl Guides, 50 Water St., Oxford Mills.

Vendors, contests, BBQ lunch, carnival games and much more.

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BNI Networking Group Breakfast, Grenville Mutual Insurance Building, 380 Colonnade Drive, 7- 8:30 am. Call 613-918-0430 for more information.

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 Tuesday, 7 pm. New members welcomed!

NG Photography Club - first Wednesday of every month from 7-9 pm at the Auditorium of the Municipal Centre. Check our website for more information on outings and upcoming events. ngphotoclub.ca Klub 67 Euchre every 2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month, 1:15 pm.

St. John's United Church downstairs. Everyone welcome, $5.00.

Bingo- First and third Wednesday of the month, Kemptville Legion.

Games start at 1 pm. All welcome. Refreshments available.

Klub 67 Euchre every second and fourth Wed. of the month, 1:15 pm, St. John's United Church downstairs. Everyone welcome, $5.00.

Kemptville Legion cribbage night, 2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month. Start time 7 pm. All welcome. Come and play for fun.

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

Kemptville Concert Band.7 pm at North Grenville D.H.S. Come join us for a great evening of music. Wind instruments and percussionists of all levels welcome! Contact: dennis843@gmail.com Twice The Fun Games (206 Prescott Street) is your host for Game Night, 6-10 pm, 2nd and 4th Friday every month. Bring your favourite game or borrow one from their library. All ages welcome The Kerith Debt Freedom Centre. Confidential coaches will help you get out of debt and stay out of debt. Free, open on the 2nd and 4th Sat. of the month from 9:30-11:30 at the NG Community Church.

Appointments can be made at kdfc.ca or by calling 613-258-4815 x103.

Kemptville Legion breakfast, 8 - 10 am third Saturday of every month. Adults $5. Children under 12 $3. All welcome.

Twice The Fun Games (206 Prescott Street) selects a game for their "Learn to Play" event. 1-4 pm. No experience needed.

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

Senior’s Fitness Classes, free of charge, 10-11 am at the Pentecostal Church, Hwy 43 west. Male or female over age 50. Wear running shoes, bring water and light handweights (2-3 lbs) if you have them.

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Asking $550. 258.1246 2011 John Deer Tractor JD 2720 Tractor, JD 46 Backhoe with 16 & 9 buckets, JD 200CX front end loader. Used only 123 hours for personal landscaping, no winters. Asking $27,500.00 or OBO. 613.215.0674

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Firewood-Hardwood cut, split and delivered, $100/cord, Min. 3 chords. Call Peter at 258-5504 or 613-913-0810

Cedar/Pine saw log wanted. Minimum 8inch small end 6 1/2 - 12 foot length Call Bill 613 269 7928.

Firewood-Mixed hardwood $100 per cord delivered. Call Charlie at 613-989-2768.

Senior needs old car batteries for making weights. Call 613 258 6254

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Firewood-Mixed hardwood $100 per cord delivered. Call John at 613-227-3650

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Spring Bridal Showcase 2016 Wedding Budget Your wedding budget should follow this formula: 48 to 50 percent of total budget to reception; 8 to 10 percent for flowers; 8 to 10 percent for attire; 8 to 10 percent for entertainment/music; 10 to 12 percent for photo/video; 2 to 3 percent for invites; 2 to 3 percent for gifts; and 8 percent for miscellaneous items like a wedding coordinator. It's essential to allocate an extra 5 to 10 percent of your money for surprise expenses like printing extra invites because of mistakes, additional tailoring needs, umbrellas for a rainy day, etc.

Get Organizationally Focused In a three-ring binder, compile all your correspondences with vendors, notes you make during meetings, and photos or tear sheets from magazines you want vendors to see. Set up a special email address dedicated to your wedding, and store important vendor numbers in your cell phone Take It One Step at a Time Put together a wedding planning schedule and do things one by one, in a logical order, so you don't take on too much too fast and end up with everything snowballing around you. Don't hire any vendors before you've confirmed your date; don't design your cake before you've envisioned your flowers; and don't book a band before you've settled on a space.

Hire An Expert Save money by spending it on a planner? It sounds counterintuitive, but wedding planners 1) are not shy when it comes to haggling, 2) can draw from years of experience working with brides on budgets, and 3) have working relationships with vendors -- all of which can amount to big bucks shaved off your final bill.

Greet Each Guest It may sound obvious, but it's important to personally greet each and every guest at your wedding. Once the celebration is underway, do your best to spend time with each person — whether that means chatting over a cocktail, visiting their table at dinner, or letting loose on the dance floor.

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Hon. James Bartleman Special Guest at Historical Society Annual Dinner The Hon. James Bartleman, 27th Lieutenant Governor of Ontario, will be the guest of honour at the annual dinner of the Merrickville and District Historical Society Tuesday, April 26 at 6:30 pm in the Merrickville Royal Canadian Legion.

As Lieutenant Governor, he dedicated himself to fighting racism and discrimination, and the promotion literacy among Aboriginal children.

He continues to champion for aboriginal youth and literacy programs, including Aboriginal Summer Reading Camps in Northern Ontario.

“We are very proud to have Mr. Bartleman as our

special guest and speaker,” said Ann Martin, President of the Merrickville and District Historical Society. “Mr. Bartleman, who grew up in Port Carling, Ontario as a member of the Mnjikaning First Nation, is a role model for those dedicated to serving their country and giving back to their own.”

His remarkable 35-year career in Canada’s diplomatic corps and the public service saw him as ambassador and high commissioner to countries on five continents. Mr. Bartleman was appointed Lieutenant Governor of Ontario in 2002 following his service as director of security

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and intelligence for the Department of External Affairs.

Mr. Bartleman is the author of seven books: five related to the Aboriginal experience and two about his government service. He has received more than a dozen awards in recognition of his community service.

Annual dinner tickets are $25.00 for members and $30.00 for non-members.

Tickets are limited and available through advance reservations only. No reservations will be taken after April 20, 2016. For tickets contact Gillian Gray at 613-269-4236 or gmgray441@gmail.com.

A group of MerrickvilleWolford residents have come together in an effort to bring a family of Syrian refugees to the community.

Audrey Bridge, spokesperson for Merrickville Bridge to Canada, introduced the group officially to council last Monday night, asking for their support.

Like many similar groups in the area, Merrickville Bridge to Canada is working with World Hope Canada as

The back room at the Goose and Gridiron was packed with Merrickville business owners on Wednesday evening, eager to learn more about their part in the Merrickville Celebrates Women event on June 11.

The idea for the event came from Diane Burkhart, owner of Windsor’s Courtyard in Merrickville. She says she wanted to hold an event that showcased Merrickville and put it on the map for a whole new demographic of people. A women’s day also seemed appropriate, she says, as 98% of the business owners in the village are women.

According to event coordinator Jenna Majkot, this will be the largest event the town of Merrickville has ever seen. They are targeting women from all over Eastern Ontario and into Quebec. “We haven’t sunk any money into our marketing yet and it has already blown up,” Jenna says. “Think Christmas in Merrickville on steroids.”

The organizing committee is estimating that there will be from 10,000-14,000 people in the village on the day.

Logistics are still being worked out, but Jenna assures that there will be enough parking, washrooms and places to eat to satisfy the large crowd. “We are talking about using outside parking lots and shuttling people in and out of the village,” she says.

The main idea for the event is to get people to discover the many shops which fill Merrickville’s streets. As an incentive, visitors will be given a passport upon registration and will be asked to collect a stamp at each store.

Once they get 18 stamps, they are eligible to be entered into a draw to win one of the grand prizes, which include business class seats with Via Rail, and $10,000 worth of furniture from RONA. The event is free, with the exception of the fashion show and the keynote speaker presentation featuring Canadian business woman Arlene Dickinson. Tickets for her

for the family to come,” she says. “We are also very lucky to have Fulford Academy, which has a lot of students who speak Arabic.”

Merrickville Bridge to Canada will be holding a public information session at the Merrickville Community Centre on March 23 at 7 pm.

They obtained unanimous support at the council meeting and Deputy Mayor Anne Barr will be speaking at the information session to represent the municipality.

Water report presented to council

Robert Leblanc, of the Ontario Clean Water Authority (OWCA) presented its 2015 annual report to the Merrickville-Wolford council last Monday night.

Overall the report was very positive. “It’s a very boring report, but, in our business, boring reports are good,” he said “Everything is well within the parameters expected by the Ministry of Environment.”

One thing Robert said he wished to clarify was the sodium spike that was reported on the Municipal website at the beginning of this year. When the OWCA tested the water for sodium, the results came back at 30mg/litre. Even though the provincial limit for drinking water is 200mg/ litre, the ministry expects the OWCA to report any readings over 20mg/litre. In the past, Robert says, they were only required to report any small changes in sodium levels to the health network, as the only people who could be adversely affected by the higher sodium levels are people with hypertension or another health condition that forces them to be on a sodium-reduced diet. “This is only about 0.5% of the population,” he says.

Recently, though, the ministry has required them to report even slightly higher sodium levels to municipalities and to send them out as a media blast. Robert says this causes concern in the population where there really shouldn’t be any. The average person’s daily limit of sodium is 2000mg/ day, and it was also pointed out at the meeting that many bottled waters contain more than 30mg/ litre of sodium. “It is actually expected that we have this kind of sodium levels in two-thirds of the water systems in Ontario,” Robert says.

This being said, there was a member of the community who came forward during the meeting to talk about how the sodium levels in the water have been affecting her family. Carol Plank and her husband live in the apartment buildings on Brock Street, right across from the municipal centre.

Her husband has had congestive heart issues for eight years and needs to watch his daily intake of sodium. “He can only have 1200mg per day,” Carol says. Recently, her husband put on five pounds of fluid that she believes is due to the higher level of sodium in the municipal water. Her husband has since lost all the fluid, however he had to double up on medication and they have to buy bottled water to drink that contains 0 mg of sodium to ensure it does not happen again. “The rent is already very high where we live, and now we are having to spend $23-$30 per month on bottled water,” Carol told council. Mayor David Nash assured Carol her issue had been reported and that the CAO would be following up with her and reporting back to council at the next meeting.

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their sponsorship agreement holder. “They will issue the list of fully vetted families which our family will be selected from,” Audrey says.

“We are looking for a family of five.”

They have also partnered with the Community Foundation of Ottawa, who will be taking care of donations and issuing tax receipts. Audrey says they have a strong organization put together already and have had a lot of community support. “The health centre is already prepared

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presentation are $55 and are already 70% sold out. There will also be mini-workshops to attend on everything from self defense and nutrition to sexual health. “It’s all about experience,” Jenna says. “We want to retain these people and put Merrickville on the map.”

All the proceeds for the event will be going to Leeds and Grenville Interval House which provides emergency shelter, outreach counselling and transitional support for abused women and children.

As can be imagined with an event of this size, they are in need of a considerable number of volunteers. If you are interested, please contact volunteer coordinator Lynda Robeson at rideaucreek@ ripnet.com.

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Beware the romance scam Romance scams cause victims severe financial hardship and personal embarrassment, which, despite massive losses, inhibits their decision to report the crime. Members of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Anti-Rackets Branch say criminals use the Romance Scam to seek potential victims online, generally single or recently unattached people. Usually this form of mass marketing fraud occurs through singles and dating-related ‘meet’ websites, social media platforms, or e-mail blasts. In some cases, prolonged interaction with individuals has cost some victims tens of thousands of dollars before the ‘relationship’ ends, usually without ever meeting in person. Among the most vulnerable are seniors.

In 2015, the Romance Scam generated 298 complaints and claimed 216 victims in Ontario who lost $7.9 million. Police admit 95 percent of the crimes go unreported. As part of the annual Fraud Prevention Month awareness campaign, the OPP and its partners at the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre have some tips to help you avoid becoming a victim of the Romance

Scam.

Don’t give out any personal information in an email or when you are chatting online. Educate yourself.

Check the person’s name, the company name, and the addresses used. Ask yourself – ‘Would someone I have never met really declare their love for me after only a few letters or emails?’ If the answer is no, report it to police.

Never send money, or give personal credit card or online account details to anyone you do not know and trust. A request to send money to a foreign country to someone you have never personally met should be a red flag. Check website addresses carefully. Scammers often set up fake websites with addresses that are very similar to legitimate dating websites.

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Kemptville College remembered fondly These are good days for North Grenville history. In the last few years, we’ve had “Glimpses of the Past”and “School Days Past”, from the NG Historical Society, and, just recently, Dr. David Shanahan’s collection, “Stories from the South Branch”, a collection of essays on the history of the region from pre-contact to amalgamation in 1998.

Now we have a new history of Kemptville College, “Those Were the Days…

Stories of Kemptville College 1917-2015", by Janet Stark.

Janet was a Home Economics student at KCAT (Class of ‘75), and studied journalism and communication under the guidance and supervision of professors Terry Meagher and Basil Wren. She later returned to KCAT and graduated for a second time in 1998, this time in Food and Nutrition Management.

“Those Were the Days” is a book in which history is presented through the memories and anecdotes of those who went there, studied, taught and lived on that beautiful campus over many years.

With more than 150 short stories, it tells of the College’s impact on thousands of grads and former staff. This

look into the College legacy includes humourous anecdotes, fond memories and personal tributes. It is a very human look at social history, chronicling what the college has achieved in the rural area.

It includes a good sprinkling of interesting facts.

The main inspiration for Janet to take on the project of writing this history was the news of the planned closure of the College which hit with a sudden shock in 2014.

Janet remembers that feeling very well.

“When I heard that Kemptville College was closing, it felt like I was losing a good friend. I decided that my best contribution to the college legacy would be to publish a collection of memories.”

The essays in the book cover a wide range of topics, fun, informative and biographical. There is a wonderful section containing memories of staff, and another intriguingly titled “College Girls Let Loose”, about a trip to Montreal in 1974. There is a brief timeline of the history of the College from 1916 to today, and a couple of College songs are reprinted for the enjoyment of grads.

Indeed, it was one hundred years ago that G. Howard Fer-

guson first announced that an agricultural college would be opened in his home town, and the land for the new campus was purchased. Janet’s book is a timely reminder of what a huge role KCAT played in the life and history of Kemptville in particular, and, in fact, most of Eastern Ontario too.

It seems that those days are gone for good now, and what we are left with is the archives maintained by the College’s Alumni Association, and these 200 pages of “Stories...

Memories...Anecdotes of College Life”. As the years go by, Janet’s book will become ever more precious, not just to those who share those memories, but to future generations who will need to be reminded that “Once upon a time there was a College...”.

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