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You can see licence plates from Quebec, New York, Maine and other Northern U.S. states. Inside, the double salon room inside

the North Grenville Municipal Centre enjoyed a steady stream of curious people.

Farmers, scientists, artists, local businesses and community organizations, with a central theme of sustainability, provided visitors with plenty to see, hear, touch and taste. As local resident Kristin Strackerjan said “There is such a great vibe at today's Sustainability Fair”.

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tions for the event is the electric car show, which is an event entirely unto itself. As a matter of fact, it’s the largest electric car show between Ottawa and Toronto. There was even a motorcycle and an ATV on display this year for those craving a different electric vehicle experience. For people wanting more information, there was even an area set aside for presentations on the various aspects

of electric vehicles. The show completely takes over one of the rinks at the Municipal Centre (minus the ice of course) and has well over twenty vehicles to look at, sit in and even test drive.

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students about his story. Ryan travels all around the world speaking to groups about Ryan’s Well, but he has a special connection to the kids at Saint Mike’s, as he is one of their alumni. “Ryan is one of our students that we are very proud of,” says Saint Mike’s Principal, Tracy O’Brien, when she introduced him at the assembly.

Ryan’s overall message was clear. Even an average student, who had little interest in anything other than recess and playing video games, can make a difference. At the age of six, Ryan set his mind to raising enough money to build a well in Africa, where

by Hilary Thomson Saint Michael Catholic High School presented Ryan’s Well Founder, Ryan Hreljac, with a cheque for $5,500 last Wednesday at a special assembly. The students at Saint Mike’s have been fundraising for several years to raise enough money to build one of the Foundation’s wells in a developing country that struggles with access to potable water. “It is about the right amount to build a well,” Ryan told the student body at the assembly.

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he learned kids his age had to walk thousands of steps to get clean water. He says it really hit him when he counted the steps it took for him to get to the water fountain at school. “I counted ten,” he remembers.

There were a number of things Holy Cross Catholic School students could have raised money for during their fundraising event that year, and when the well came up (the most expensive item on the list), Ryan raised his hand.

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The Ryan’s Well Foundation really got started after Ryan got his first big break on the Oprah Winfrey Show.

Since the first well in Uganda, the Ryan’s Well Foundation has completed 1,277 water projects in 16 countries, and helped over 900,000 people gain access to clean water.

“If you were to pick someone to have an impact on the world, I would have been the last one you would have picked,” Ryan says.

“If you are passionate about something, don’t be afraid to raise your hand.”

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Sainte-Marguerite-Bourgeoys hosts first UNI-VERT Student Earth Summit

by Hilary Thomson The École catholique Sainte-Marguerite-Bourgeoys welcomed 100 high school students to the first ever UNIVERT Student Earth Summit at their Kemptville campus on Thursday. Student representatives from every school across the Conseil Des Écoles Catholique Du Centre-Est (CECCE) were invited to the summit, designed to encourage students to become environmental advocates and to spark conversation about building a green and sustainable future for their communities.

The first part of the day was taken up by presenters who spoke to the stu-

dents about various topics involving the environment and climate change. Students learned about the importance of electric cars, renewable energy sources, the impact of climate change on the environment and wildlife, the importance of clean water, and even environmental psychology. “We learned about how to change people’s behaviour when it comes to our ecosystem,” says Aaliyah Fleury, a Grade 9 student at Sainte-Marguerite Bourgeoys. “It amazed me to see how we can open people’s eyes about how we can help.”

In the second part of the day, students were asked to come together in their school groups and come up with a

nounced at the summit that they will be sending one student from their Board to the Arctic this Summer with Students on Ice, an organization that educates youth (14-20) about the importance of the earth’s polar regions.

The hope is that the student selected will be able to come back and share their knowledge with other students and their community. “It’s such an amazing opportunity,” Danielle says. “I expect to get a lot of applications.”

The board is committed to using environmental issues as a learning context for its students. They are in the process of having many of their buildings retrofitted to be more eco-friendly, and will be encouraging students to become involved with this process. Sainte-Marguerite Bourgeoys also offers a Human and Planetary Health concentration, starting in Grade 7, which educates students about holistic ways of living sustainably. “It’s about everything from nutrition and how you eat, to the environment,” says Lanark, Leeds and Grenville School Trustee, Anouk Tremblay.

Danielle feels encouraged by the enthusiasm of the students, and hopes that this is the first of many UNIVERT summits throughout the years. “I am really confident that they can make a difference,” she says.

project that would help their school become carbon neutral. “We have made the commitment, as a school board, to become the first school board in Eastern Ontario to become carbon neutral by 2035,” says Superintendent of Education responsible for Sustainability and Eco-Citizenship, Danielle Chatlain. “We want to have the students involved [in this goal].”

The summit is the culmination of months of work

by CECCE staff members, but also by students, who served as advisors during the planning stages. Grade 12 student, Isabelle Galipeau of École secondaire catholique Beatrice Des-Loges in Orléans, was one of eight students selected to help form what the day would look like. “It’s really exciting to see it come together, because we have been working for so many months,” she said. “They really listened to our vision.”

Isabelle is an environmental advocate at heart, who re-invigorated her school’s environmental club to try and get her peers interested in the environment. She says it’s hard to get high school students engaged with environmental issues and she is encouraged by the amount of enthusiasm the summit is producing among her fellow students. “I’m finding that they are really interested in it,” she says. “They are going to be more environmentally conscious.”

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Every move has to be natural and to mean something. No one gets up, sits down, moves to a window, door, or anywhere else on stage without a reason. Every item that an actor picks up or puts down has been planned and rehearsed.

The actors are coached on how to deliver their lines, the speed of their delivery, and how to keep the tension rising at a controlled pace.

The actors may make suggestions, but the director has the last word and the cast respects this, for the director and assistant director can see what the actors on stage cannot. Diane and Lee see the tableau forming night after night, until every line and move becomes part of the actor and the play is ready for Opening Night. Diane,

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and Lee has often assisted her.

Both are experienced actors as well, and have been in numerous plays.

Directing is the most daunting of tasks. It starts with choosing the right cast, which is crucial, as all the actors have to blend perfectly with each other and with the character they play. Once the play is cast, it has several

readings before it moves to the stage for the blocking.

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with Lee's help, has skillfully directed the play, and the ensemble acting does justice to this riveting drama. See for yourselves what happens when a mysterious police inspector knocks on the door of an upper class home in England in 1912. He has come to question the family about the death of a young woman. The family reacts in disbelief and horror, as the inspector relentlessly questions each one. See ensemble acting at its best, as the family is pushed towards an unforgettable ending.

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The wild turkey story

by Hilary Thomson

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If you have lived in rural Eastern Ontario for a while, you would be hard pressed not to have seen a wild turkey gobbling about. After growing up in the city, I still get excited when I see one of these large birds toddling along in the ditch at the side of the road. My husband and I even had a particularly traumatic encounter with a

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wild turkey when it flew into the windshield of our truck along South Gower Road last fall.

Needless to say, they are hardly a scarcity in the area.

However, less than 30 years ago, they were. John MacKenzie, who lives on a large property just off River Road in North Grenville, is one of the people credited with bringing wild turkeys back to Eastern Ontario, after a long absence from the area.

overhead protection and easy ground movement for young turkeys, which is essential for breeding.

In 1984, various groups, including the Ontario Federation of Anglers and Hunters, expressed interest in bringing the birds back to the province. With the support of the provincial government, they began releasing wild turkeys from Michigan, New York, New Jersey, Vermont, Iowa, Missouri, and Tennessee back into Ontario. John says the program cost $120,000 a year to run, $20,000 of which came from the Ontario Government, with the rest paid for by private groups. The idea was that, if they were successful, they would introduce a wild turkey hunt. This was a great deal for the government, as they would be able to reap the financial benefit of a hunt through certifications, licenses, and taxes on ammunition and guns.

John, a wildlife specialist with the Ministry of Natural Resources [MNR], was part of the turkey repopulation program in Eastern Ontario, which started in 1992. MNR participated in the catch and release program because they found that, if they bred turkeys in captivity and then released them into the wild, they didn’t know how to survive. “If we captured a turkey from a good habitat and put them into another good habitat, they knew what to do,” John says. “It was very

According to Canadian Geographic, wild turkeys were abundant in Ontario at the beginning of the 20th century. However, by 1909 they had vanished, most likely because of loss of habitat and unregulated hunting.

During the early 1900s, much of the deciduous forest that the turkeys called home was being cut to make room for farmland. This also caused the loss of brood cover, a wooded area providing both

successful.”

According to John, they released less than 500 birds in the area throughout the mid to late 1990s, which has now translated to a population of 20,000 – 30,000 (100,000 in Ontario as a whole). Because of the success of the program, there is now not one, but two wild turkey hunting seasons in Ontario. One in the Fall, and another that starts on April 25 through to the end of May every year. During the Spring, hunters are only allowed to hunt males, to ensure the population lives on.

John is an avid hunter, but also an environmental advocate. This may seem like a strange combination, but, according to him, we need to worry less about the animals, and more about their habitat.

“We all care about animals, but not where they live,” John says, referring to all the development that has cropped up in the area, eliminating the home of wild turkeys and many other animals. “There are 100 species at risk in Ontario and 98% of this is caused by loss of habitat”.

John enjoys hunting wild turkeys in the Spring, but

says they present quite a challenge, because of their keen eyesight. “They can detect even the slightest movement,” he says. For John, hunting is cutting out the middle man when it comes to his food.

“If you aren’t going to eat it, don’t kill it,” he says. He is adamant that animal activists need to stop becoming vegetarians and focus more on the habitats that are being wiped out through commercialization and development.

“Don’t worry about the animals, worry about where they live,” he says.

Although the turkey population is booming in Ontario, it is important to remember that it hasn’t always been that way. If it weren’t for the wild turkey repopulation program, they would still be non-existent in the province.

Next time you see a wild turkey, let it be a reminder that we do have an impact on animal populations through what we do to the land. With further deforestation we may lose even more species and have to reintroduce them, like the turkeys, in the future.

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Walking down the line

by Nancy Peckford When we moved to North Grenville six years ago, we decided to buy a house in Old Town Kemptville. Apart from its charm, this location offered something crucial – walkability. With three young children, a jaunt to the local bakery, coffee shop, bookstore, library, yoga studio, or grocery store was and remains well within reach.

Curry Park, a wonderful treasure in the core of Kemptville, is just around the corner. We have found ourselves skiing, sledding, tree-climbing, and even wading in the Creek, weather dependent, of course. Our proximity to the downtown has provided countless outings. Plus, we have the opportunity to support local businesses.

However, not everyone in North Grenville enjoys such benefits. And nor is walk-

ing or cycling in downtown Kemptville always safe. Six years ago, much of Bridge Street did not have a sidewalk, making a walk to Curry Park often perilous, especially at dusk.

Thankfully, the municipality is expending precious resources to expand sidewalk coverage in the Old Town, albeit slowly. The recent addition of a cycling/walking path from the intersection of County Roads 43 & 44 to the Municipal Centre and the new Kemptville Public School, was another step in the right direction given the increasing traffic in that area. Extending it to Equinelle is the logical next step and would give more residents from there the option of walking to the downtown core.

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between and among established and emerging neighbourhoods and businesses is a major challenge, and opportunity. Despite significant investments in a recreational trail system in North Grenville, hardly any of them enable residents to choose other modes of transportation to travel to different neighbourhoods, or shop locally.

This is especially true of the Colonnade Shopping Plaza, which continues to welcome new businesses at a rapid pace. A heavily frequented area, it is nearly impossible to feel safe there as a pedestrian or cyclist.

While there are sidewalks in some locations, they often end abruptly, leaving one to walk along the curb and/or navigate busy intersections within the plaza.

Further, even though the old railway trail system is a

fantastic acquisition which could easily enable residents to bike or walk to (or from) Colonnade, it’s not really feasible. Crossing County Road 19 at the trail’s endpoint is nothing short of dangerous.

The simple addition of a traffic light would make all the difference. But, unless you get out of your car and try crossing the road yourself, it’s hard to appreciate the urgency.

Because of this and other pressures, both County Roads 19 and 43 often feel very congested, fuelling the concern that North Grenville is losing its small town feel in the name of aggressive development. Parents of the local Montessori pre-school, the largest childcare facility, and a successful local business, located on 43, know intimately the frustrations of dropping off and picking up kids at that location.

As a community that characterizes itself as “green and growing”, strategic investments in cycling and walking paths that enable residents to get around the community on foot, or on a bike, are hugely important. Making Old Town Kemptville an equally walkable destination from more neighbourhoods just makes sense, given the growing diversity of local businesses in a scenic and historic location that is in close proximity to another gem, Riverside Park.

Increasingly, such community features are crucial considerations for families and seniors who are seeking, not just reasonably priced housing, but a cohesive community that is committed to getting people moving in new and different ways.

Countless North Grenville residents spend significant time and money com-

cide, Clearview, is used with the adjuvant Gateway. Dow warns that Gateway is highly toxic to fish and aquatic organisms and contains ingredients that are carcinogenic.

(Never mind the fact that Clearview is a pesticide made up of a mixture of two chemicals that were never tested together.)

It also states that wild parsnip is a hazard to the community, yet fails to include reported incidents of people and animals becoming ill after exposure to Clearview.

Having voluntarily pulled, clipped and dug parsnip last summer to avoid having our local roadsides sprayed, we can categorically state that the plant didn’t harm us.

Our poison-free efforts also protected pollinators whose food sources and habitats are being destroyed by chemicals that kill everything but grass.

The response to the concerns by Student Transportation of Eastern Ontario when children jumped from their school bus onto a roadside that had been doused with herbicide was to recommend that the children simply wash their hands. It is surely easier to caution children about a bright yellow flower than to figure out if they have touched an invisible poison.

Washing is also the best way to avoid parsnip burns.

Dr. Stewart clearly has influence. She has made many presentations to local councils about wild parsnip and the use of Clearview. Councillors have admitted it was her presentations that clinched their decision to spray. Her report was even referenced by the pesticide applicator on the 2017 spraying contracts as a rationale for using Clearview! And last fall Dr. Stewart spoke to road managers at the AGM of the Ontario Vegetative Management Association which was sponsored by Dow, BASF and Greenstream.

She tells us to put our faith in this flawed report. Elsewhere, the Auditor General’s Report on Health Canada and the PMRA is highly critical of the process that registers

and reviews pesticides. The Ontario College of Family Physicians Report on Pesticides recommends that family doctors counsel their patients to avoid pesticide use. Our own Health Unit agrees with the Missisippi Rideau Source Protection Plan in warning that we live in an area of fractured rock which is highly vulnerable to contamination.

And if our own direct health risks aren’t enough, the beekeepers and organic farmers contradict the report by telling us that herbicides do indeed negatively affect pollinators.

Sorry, Dr. Stewart, but after two years our concerns haven’t been adequately addressed. There simply hasn’t been enough discernment or critical thinking when it comes to balancing the risk of pesticide exposure in our neighbourhoods with the risk of a vegetable we can easily learn to avoid.

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Letters to the Editor Dear Editor, Cool it! Having read the article “Will Gardening Cool our planet?, I was struck by a number of things.

First, the statement about Canada being the highest polluter in the world needs clarification. Canada is ranked highest on CO2 emissions per capita but 9th in total greenhouse gas emissions (H2O, nitrogen, oxygen, methane, etc). CO2 is NOT a pollutant but is beneficial gas essential to plant growth and the survival of life on the earth, producing more green spaces to live and grow.

Second, CO2 is not THE major contributor to the greenhouse effect (the trapping of the sun's warmth in a planet's lower atmosphere).

It is known that CO2 is a strong absorber of heat and also a strong emitter of that same heat. Atmospheric CO2

emits as strongly as it absorbs and as it absorbs heat it immediately it. Result – no heat trapped, at least not by CO2!

Third, as we all know, Climate over the millennia has changed in a cyclical manner between warming and cooling it is not static and is naturally reversible – nature rebounds.

Lastly, the article could be recast in a short sentence: “Just a little more carbon dioxide mixed with a little less bureaucratic gas.” And yes, CO2 does cool the atmosphere.

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muting to jobs in and around Ottawa. Extensive international research on commuting demonstrates that, for many, it can shorten your lifespan and negatively impact your mental health. Helping more families in our community spend less time in their cars isn’t just pie in the sky, but fundamental to health and well-being.

As North Grenville embarks upon an important ‘asset audit’ to properly plan for the necessary maintenance of roads and buildings, a safety and wellness audit that examines how residents travel in and around the municipality should also be conducted.

The results of such an audit would provide an excellent roadmap for paths, trails and other options that could, if implemented, meaningfully improve the quality of life for residents, young or old.

Dear Editor, From what I have been seeing and reading, a lot of people seem to be willing to support Doug Ford for premier of Ontario , solely because they want to get rid of Wynne, and, as one of my friends put it, “what other choice is there?” Great “inside-the-box” thinking. It never ceases to amaze me that nobody looks at any alternatives, or takes the time to.

Ford is obviously trying to emulate Trump, with his populist rhetoric, and threats to fire overpaid CEO’s. That we can be so easily seduced by what is said, and what we read in the media, is a threat to our democracy.

I am reminded of Mike Harris, and his so-called “Common Sense Revolution”. We are still paying for his cuts to health care, education, and public programs, not to mention the $14 billion increase in provincial debt brought about by the his government’s decision to borrow money to fund its mid-1990’s tax cuts. And let’s not forget the downloading of the cost of policing, social housing, and public transport to the municipalities.

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by Girls Inc. Ontario's gender pay gap is a human rights crisis. Canada’s latest Census shows Ontario women on average make 71 cents for every dollar a man makes – they face a 29% gender pay gap. But this ‘average’ figure does not capture the depth of the human rights and economic crisis working women experience in Ontario. For Indigenous women, the gap is 43%. Racialized women face a gap of 38%; immigrant women face a 34% gap. Meanwhile the government's own statistics show Ontario’s economy is losing $18 billion each year due to the gender pay gap.

April 10, was Equal Pay Day in Ontario, the day when women and men around the province recognize the pay gap between working women and men, and call for planning and action to redress such pay inequity. It’s a day which signifies the 15 months (on

average), a woman must work to earn what a man earned the previous year.

The rights of women to equal pay for work of equal value and equal treatment in pay and employment opportunities are internationally recognized human rights standards. However, the problem persists. We still do not have enough affordable and accessible child care.

Many sectors of the economy are female dominated, particularly those providing public services like health care, community and home care services, child care and long-term care. Women in these jobs face pay discrimination because their sector is underpaid compared to male-dominated sectors.

Girls Incorporated of Upper Canada offers programs that provide girls with real-world knowledge about money, wealth, power, and independence. We engage girls in understanding economic realities, advocating

by Deron Johnston It was almost time, and the sun was shining (a rarity for sure), so I decided to walk down to Maplewood Park in Oxford Mills to watch the annual Easter Egg Hunt put on by the Oxford Mills Community Association (more accurately, Jim and Nora DeVette, who do all of the work and buy all of the goodies).

As I approached Maplewood Hall on the sidewalk, there was a family of three walking towards me. They seemed to be enjoying the sunshine as well, walking at a leisurely pace. I didn’t recognize them and assumed that they were visiting the area, either for the day, or staying with friends locally. As is my way, I gave them a smile and said “Hi” as I walked past them.

A few paces later, it dawned on me that the daughter among them was probably about ten years old and might enjoy some free chocolate and a little egg hunt fun. So, I thought: “it won’t hurt”, and I turned around and asked the family if they wanted to join us in the park for the egg hunt. I said that we’d love to have them, and they didn’t need to live here to be part of the festivities. They were a little hesitant at first, so I assured them that there was always plenty of chocolate for everyone.

The father commented that his daughter liked chocolate and asked her if she’d like to have a little fun. I told them that the hunt didn’t last very long, so if they had plans, it would only set them back a few minutes. I found out that

for economic justice, and investing their own resources to benefit their communities.

We support efforts to secure living wages and benefits for every full-time worker, and we support increased compensation for the “caring and helping” professions that are so often filled by girls and women. We work to recognize and value the unpaid work, most often performed by women and girls, that is vital to a functioning society.

Most importantly, we support equal pay for work of comparable value, regardless of gender.

Every girl growing up today must plan toward and achieve economic selfsufficiency. The full and equal participation of girls and women in the economy and in establishing economic policy is vital to a just society. At the rate we are going, the gender pay gap will take more than half a century to close. We cannot wait that long!

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One of the more insidious consequences of the Harris era is that politicians now believe that they have to offer tax cuts to get elected.

The real tax cuts have been handed out to corporations by successive Conservative and Liberal governments, to the point where personal taxes now cover 78% of the budget, up 14% since the late 60’s.

Corporate taxes have gone down the same amount. Ford is proposing a 22% tax cut, and quite where he is going to get the money from hasn’t been articulated. A number that size, I suspect, will be financed by some considerable borrowing, as Harris did.

Patrick Brown had a fiscally conservative, socially progressive formula by which to run this province. The People’s Guarantee was a surprisingly centrist platform, which, I suspect, could have wooed many who might not otherwise have voted Conservative. Ford, in his wisdom, has thrown it out.

It has been estimated that Ford’s platform could cost us April 25, 2018

at least $25 billion, a number that includes the foregoing of a $10 billion transfer of payments from the federal government for the carbon tax, which Ford doesn’t believe in. Manitoba is using this same payment to reduce taxes for its citizens.

Ford has had little to say on a coherent policy, offering mostly a reversal on key policies that characterize a modern province. Like Harris, Ford believes that tax cuts are good, regulations that interfere with business are bad, and that government is inherently wasteful.

He has the following that he does because social media and the internet have allowed the spread of fake news and extremist views. People are also not seeing any improvement in living standards, and their future prospects are not bright. Mass immigration is also causing both social and

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cultural anxiety, leading to some looking for a leader strong enough to restore the comforting past. Doug Ford is a classic example of a populist feeding on this anxiety, and I doubt if many of his followers will look beyond his rhetoric.

How one man can so dramatically change the policies of a party is disturbing.

I would like to think that people would look beyond their dislike of Wynne, and ask the tough questions of the Ford “plan” before giving him their vote. However, as news nowadays seems to be consumed in 7 second sound bites, I doubt that most will take the time and effort required to investigate other party platforms, and as a result we will be stuck in the same cycle that we have been for the past couple of decades.

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they simply went out for a drive that afternoon and lived in nearby Kars. They eventually agreed and walked up to the park with me. The father thanked me for my kindness and, after a few brief moments to get their bearings, they began hunting with the others who were crawling like ants over almost every inch of the park.

After about fifteen minutes, the hunt was over, with all of the kids also getting a chocolate Easter Bunny to go with their eggs. Armed with sufficient chocolate for their needs, the family once again thanked me and, after some polite conversation about the two buildings in the park, they walked away, happily chatting about their little unexpected adventure. I turned my attention back to the last remaining people heading for their cars, happy kids in tow.

Three nights later, on a Tuesday, I sat in the audience of a special music night at Geronimo Coffee House.

They host a bi-weekly music night that includes a delicious meal and four musicians performing in a half circle. I was excited about this particular night, because I was really looking forward to hearing one of the performers, guitarist Keith Glass, formerly of Prairie Oyster, a wellknown Canadian Country/ Rock/Roots band. I knew that Keith was going to be one of the performers in the lineup at the upcoming Kemptville Live Music Festival.

There were two sets of music that night, where each of the four artists got to perform, with Keith being the

featured artist and therefore playing the entire third and final set solo. His talent and versatility were on display, and it was easy to see why he would be playing at Kemptville Live. After the music was finished, the musicians began packing up their equipment. I decided to take advantage of the small informal environment of the show and walked over to compliment Keith on the show.

Little did I know that he was already, somehow, aware of me. When I walked over, he looked up at me and said “You live in Oxford Mills, right?” I was a bit gobsmacked, thinking frantically of when I could’ve possibly met him before. After a few seconds, I confirmed that I did indeed live there. He said “Do you remember that family that you invited over for the Easter Egg Hunt in the park?”. It slowly dawned on me, as he pressed on “That was me, my wife and my daughter. I want to thank you again for your kindness that day. We really enjoyed it and it made our day. We just went out for a drive that afternoon not knowing where we were going and we ended up in Oxford Mills with a great memory.” “Thanks again for that”. He put his hand on my shoulder and firmly shook my hand. Despite several confused looks on the faces of the people around us, I wasn’t confused at all. I was reminded immediately that treating others with kindness and respect is always the right thing to do and “it won’t hurt”.

Strong, Smart & Bold Women Girls Incorporated of Upper Canada is pleased to celebrate and honour girls and women through our annual Strong, Smart & Bold Women of the Year Celebration.

The women who have been selected as the 2018 Strong, Smart & Bold Honourees show that through amazingly different routes, they have become leaders in their fields and are affecting positive change. Through a public nomination process, five inspiring honourees have been selected who, through their work, their interests and their lifestyles, exemplify the Girls Inc. mantra: they are strong, smart and bold.

- Brandy Smith, community builder working toward inclusivity and equity - Evelina Oosterhof, lead-

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er in her faith community and mentor to girls - Jane Hess, visionary leader and seeker of health equity and social justice - Karen McDonald Hurley, active volunteer and champion of entrepreneurs - Marianne Carlyle, athlete, community volunteer and protector of animals The Celebration takes place Thursday, May 17, at 7pm at the Brockville Convention Centre. Tickets are $35, cash bar and a silent auction of locally hand-made/ sourced goods and services.

Tickets can be reserved by calling Girls Inc. at (613) 345-3295 ext. 0 or e-mailing admin@uppercanada.girlsinc.org Girls Incorporated of Upper Canada is a non-profit

organization and leading provider of programs and services specifically for girls between the ages of 6-18. We encourage all girls to develop positive attributes, stand up for their beliefs and represent their community as respected citizens. We are proud to inspire all girls to be strong, smart and bold by providing them the opportunity to develop and achieve their full potential.

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End of 20-year funding freeze for Ontario Libraries

by Hilary Thomson The Ontario government put an end to a 20-year funding freeze for Ontario libraries at the end of last month. The release of Ontario’s 2018 Budget on March 28 included a new major investment of $79 million over three years for Ontario Public and First Nations Libraries, as well as the Digital Public Library.

The budget increases funding for Public and First Nations Libraries by $17 million each year, over the next three years. This is a 50% increase over the amount that was fixed in 1996. Another $28 million will be dedicated towards the creation of the Digital Public Library, a digi-

tal centralized resource that will provide all Ontarians, regardless of location, with digital content, such as ebooks, e-learning, music, audiobooks, research databases, special collections, and accessible and alternative format materials across a common web platform.

“Ontario’s libraries are for everyone. This investment recognizes their significant contribution to learning, training, cultural vitality, and digital access for all Ontarians, regardless of where they live,” says Kerry Badgley, president of the Ontario Library Association (OLA) and board member of the North Grenville Public Library.

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Questions to ask in the provincial election

The Rural Ontario Institute [ROI] has conducted a survey of its subscribers and a wider network of interested residents, asking them what they consider the most important issues concerning rural residents in the upcoming provincial election. The ten questions to be put to candidates were developed based on rural and northern responses to the survey by the ROI conducted between January and February this year. There were over 600 respondents from all walks of life and regions of the province. The ten questions are: 1. Access to quality medical services nearby has emerged again as a priority concern for rural and small town Ontarians, who typically live some distance from urban facilities and services.

What is your party’s platform with respect to the accessibility of health care and quality medical services near to rural and northern residents? Is the current situation satisfactory?

How would your party’s approach to health care improve the lives of rural and northern Ontarians?

2.Much of rural and northern Ontario has an older demographic than urban places making services for an aging population a priority for many. Does your party have a proposed policy agenda that it would implement relevant to these specific geographies?

3.What would your party do to protect the quality of water in Ontario lakes, streams and rivers?

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a concern. How does your party’s platform respond to this?

5.What actions would your government take to increase the availability of beds in long-term care facilities in rural and northern Ontario?

6.A broadband internet connection is now an essential service. Many parts of rural and northern Ontario lag far behind urban counterparts in both access and speed of connections. What plans does your party have to close this gap? Will the relatively small amount of funding the federal budget recently included hamper your party’s intention to act on this?

7.What initiatives do you think a provincial government should take to respond to farmland loss concerns and protect farmland? Do you have any specific proposals in your campaign?

8.What actions would your government take to ensure food security across the province?

9.What is your party’s proposed approach to financing for local municipal infrastructure?

10.Municipal financial stability for rural and northern communities is part of the focus of AMO/ROMA and FCM advocacy. Our survey suggests it is likewise a priority for rural and small town Ontario residents. How would your government deal with cost-sharing between levels of government? What transfers/investment programs do you believe require change or continued support in the com-

additional $500 million over three years to expand broadband connectivity in rural, First Nations, and northern communities. This will ensure that everyone in Ontario has access to the resources that will be made available by the Digital Public Library.

The Federation of Ontario Public Libraries, an advocacy group for libraries in Ontario, is very pleased with this financial commitment, as they have been lobbying the government to end the funding freeze for quite some time.

Their next goal is to ensure that all schools in Ontario have a funded and resourced library.

Laphen of the Merrickville Public Library (MPL), says this is a good news story for small libraries like MPL. “It’s really surprising,” she says, admitting that she is a little bit stunned. “All libraries will see an increase in funding.”

According to Mary-Kate, this means that less of the burden will be falling to the municipality and its tax base to support the Library. More of the costs, which have been increasing steadily every year, will be paid for by the province, she says. “I don’t know when it’s going to be implemented, but the fact that it’s gone through is a good thing.”

Ontario also revealed that they will be investing and

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ing years? Are taxation powers appropriately balanced?

Finally, we welcome you to articulate your party’s plan or strategy in terms of the Ontario Federation of Agriculture’s Producing Prosperity campaign, which has the support of the Eastern and Western Warden’s Caucuses among others. One of the elements of the campaign is distributed development, or place-based rural development, as advocated in the Rural Ontario Foresight Paper, Growth Beyond Cities: Place-based Rural Development Policy in Ontario, by Dr. David Freshwater. What do you see as the key rural and small town development opportunities that will inform your approach to governing?

The North Grenville Historical Society will be holding their next public meeting on May 9, and the topic will be the exciting potential of archaeology in the region.

As always, all are welcome.

Doors open at 7:00 pm at the Court House, 15 Water Street, next to the Library, in Kemptville. Our speaker, Michael Whittaker, will begin his remarks at 7:30 pm. Please see the attached poster for details.

Refreshments before and after the presentation.

UPDATE UPDATE UPCOMING MEETINGS COUNCIL Monday, May 14 at 6:30 pm in the Council Chambers at the Municipal Centre.

COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE Monday, May 7 at 6:30 pm in the Council Chambers at the Municipal Centre.

CIVIC AWARDS PROGRAM

Each year, the Municipality recognizes outstanding individuals and groups in our community through the Civic Awards Program.

Nomination forms are available on the Municipal website, at the Municipal Centre and at the Kemptville Library Branch. Nomination deadline is 5:00 pm on Friday, April 27, 2018.

PITCH-IN CANADA WEEK

Join all of Canada from April 22nd to April 29th demonstrating your civic pride by cleaning a public area. Register as an individual, family, group or business. To receive free pick-up bags, call 613258-9569 x133 or email cfequet@northgrenville.on.ca.

GARAGE SALES

Garage sales in North Grenville are regulated by By-Law 10-03.

No licence or fee is required, but there are regulations which you must follow. Signage is NOT permitted in traffic circles or attached to traffic signs. Please ensure signage is removed after your sale.

Before having a garage sale, please obtain a copy of the by-law from www.northgrenville.ca/document-library.

2018 BURN PERMITS

In accordance with By-Law 33-12, a Burn Permit is required to conduct open burning on property located outside of the urban area. The entire application and renewal process is available online at www.northgrenville.ca. The online process also allows you to receive direct notification of special conditions such as fire bans and fire risk level. Burn permits are also still available at the Municipal Office or at the Fire Hall at 259 County Rd. 44 and the fee is $15. Please check conditions prior to burning by calling 613-706-1770.

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The North Gower Cooperative Nursery School is hosting its Touch a Truck Fundraiser on Sunday, April 29th. We will have farm vehicles, City of Ottawa trucks, emergency response vehicles, a Monster-School Bus, Magic 100 and more!

This is a rain or shine event from 10 am-2 pm and admission is $5 per person, with all proceeds going to the school. It all takes place at the, 2300 Community Way, North Gower, ON. We hope you can join us!

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Spring Home Improvement Guide Well, it may finally be that time of year! Here we are already a month into spring without having experienced the spring part. There’s going to be a flurry of activity around as North Grenville and Merrickville residents start flooding into local businesses for their spring home improvement projects. We are blessed in this area with many local businesses that offer a wide variety of products and services to make all spring home improvement projects easier, less expensive and more attractive. Whether you’re looking for plants, paint, building materials, a local service provider or just some good advice, we’ve got you covered!

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(NC) If your home needs a refresh, consider opting for the services of a licensed and qualified contractor for projects that are beyond your DIY skills. Use these tips to select the right one: Find a contractor you can trust and are comfortable with. Check out the renovator thoroughly. Ask lots of questions when you meet, talk with previous customers, and visit past or current projects. Don't underestimate the importance of a comfortable personal fit so that you feel they are easy to talk with and are responsive.

Find out what services the contractor offers. Many professional renovation contractors also provide design and planning services that add value to the process. A true pro will point out opportunities for improving your design and any alternative that can save you money or improve the overall quality of your project.

Make sure you have a detailed written contract. A professional contractor will always provide a complete written contract that spells out everything, including their warranty.

Never settle for anything less than this. Working with a contractor who does business the right way means not having to lie awake at night worrying what the final costs will be, or if the job will even get finished. A cash deal with no contract is no deal at all.

Know what to expect. Ask a lot of questions before any work begins. Who will be at your home for each portion of the work? How will your day-to-day living be impacted? Should you consider moving out during any portion of the construction process? What if want to make changes? The more you know upfront about the whole process, the less anxious you'll feel.

Take an active role throughout the project. The best renovation results come from good communication between you and your renovation contractor. Ask for regular updates and know how to get hold of the contractor if you have questions or concerns. Be prepared to spend time going over drawings, monitoring the project's progress and fully discussing decisions.

Don't expect a problem-free renovation. The bigger the project, the more likely you'll run into the unexpected, such as existing deficiencies hidden in the walls, delays in special orders or bad weather. Be flexible and understand that some things are beyond the contractor's control.

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2018 colour and design trends (NC) Your home is a treasured place for living, relaxing and hosting guests.

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Lovely lavenders. Move over, millennial pink — this soft shade of violet is the “it colour” this year. Lavenders and lilacs are an evolution of the popular pink and lend an air of royal sophistication to any space while bringing out beautiful, deeper tones in surrounding accents and furniture.

Statement lighting. Overhead light fixtures make for gorgeous focal points and help you set the ambiance for the room. Choose a stand-out piece that complements your décor, like an artisan chandelier or vintage sconces or pendants.

Warmer metals. Golden brass is becoming a surprisingly warm and subtle substitute for stainless steel and polished nickel. Stay on-trend with brass accents and décor, or dive in with faucet fixtures in your kitchen or bathroom in this unexpected tone.

Bold patterns. Big and bold is the way to go for patterns right now. If you want something more feminine and seasonal, go with boho-inspired florals that look like the work of an artist's paintbrush. Hard geometrics are a fun, modern alternative — think large circles in repetitive, balanced styles. Incorporate the trend with accent pillows or graphic wallpaper.

Intelligent design. Convenience is always in fashion, so look for elements that make life easier. Window treatments with PowerView motorization from Hunter Douglas allow you to operate your shades from anywhere in the world using your mobile device. This must-have feature seamlessly integrates with other whole-home automation systems, like Google Home and Alexa.

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(NC) There's more to getting new flooring than just 2. Use transition strips. Got a tile installation that choosing tiles you like and having them installed. Make won't sit entirely between walls? Will tile edges be exposed, these tile secrets part of your project and you'll get better, perhaps where they meet another type of flooring? This is more beautiful and longer-lasting results. where transition strips can help. The best are available in 1. Get crack-free floors. Durability is key with ceramic different metals, finishes and shapes, but all deliver the same and porcelain tile floors and the best way to ensure that thing — a refined, finished appearance where tile edges your new tiles and grout remain crack-free is to install an would normally remain visible. uncoupling membrane underneath the tiles. These are 3. Hire a contractor the smart way. Need a tile contracdimpled plastic sheet materials that go down at the begintor to make your home more beautiful? Always insist on (NC) Updating your home can make the space more livning of the installation and work by allowing the tiles and a full written contract before the work starts. This should able and beautiful. But giving your home a refresh can also subfloor to move slightly from side to side in relation to each include the contractor's warranty on their work, so any boost your property value. Here are some ideas to conother.

Adding this small detail might seem unimportant, problems that arise can be resolved properly. Hiring somesider for your next improvement project, big or small. but it can make all the difference in terms of your tile floor one without a contract is risky and can leave you facing remaining crack-free over time, especially with tiles installed expensive repairs or an unfinished job. Real professionals Layer the lighting. always put it in writing.

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Customize your window treatments.

Made-to-order window coverings are like a well-tailored blazer — they instantly add timeless luxury and professional sophistication. Opt for a classic look with clean lines that's always in style, like Vignette modern roman shades from Hunter Douglas. Unlike other roman shades, they can open from the top, from the bottom, or somewhere in-between for the perfect balance of privacy and light.

Choose from an array of luxurious textures and colours to transform your windows.

Stage like a pro.

Even if you're the only one who will be seeing your home this weekend, style the place like a designer would for an open house. Start with your coffee table — combine one large statement piece like a vase or bowl and stack art books or candles for fashionable flair. Other meaningful touches are fresh orchids, plumping the pillows and draping a throw across the couch.

Modernize your kitchen.

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(NC) A healthy lawn does more than just please the eye — it provides a whole range of environmental, social and economic benefits.

flooding. A dense cover of plants and mulch holds soil in place and keeps sediment out of lakes, streams, storm drains and roads.

Trees, shrubs and turf help remove smoke, dust and other pollutants from the air and keep people healthy. Experts also tell us that having just one healthy tree on the front lawn removes the same amount of carbon dioxide from the air that's emitted from driving a car 17,700 kilometres. Lawns also produce oxygen: 2,500 square feet of turf releases enough oxygen for a family of four to breathe for a year.

Studies also show that people are willing to pay more for well landscaped homes — up to 11 per cent more than for a home with a poorly maintained property.

Lawns and gardens also play an important role in improving water quality and preventing soil erosion. Data show that a well landscaped property helps prevent pollutants from running into the water supply, reduces surface water runoff, and reduces storm drain

For all these reasons, most homeowners put a lot of time and care into maintaining their properties. Many use a combination of tools, including manual weed control and careful pesticide application to control weeds, insects and diseases that threaten the health of their lawns and gardens.

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“Strong Business, Strong Community” Kirsten Rahm welcomed as

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Village of Merrickville-Wolford BR+E: l-r: Terry Gilhen, Yves Grandmaitre, Leeds Grenville Business Retention Officer Krista George, Mike Zaversenuke, Wendy Cherry, Dave Cherry, Cheri Kemp-Long and Nick Previsish. [Credit UCLG BR+E] Augusta, MerrickvilleWolford, and Rideau Lakes are busy contributing to the largest BR+E program the United Counties of Leeds & Grenville has ever seen. The communities of Augusta, Merrickville-Wolford, and Rideau Lakes have officially launched their Business Retention + Expansion (BR+E) programs, part of the largest undertaken in Leeds Grenville.

The main objective of the BR+E project is to assist existing businesses within the communities to become more competitive and thereby increasing their chances of staying in the area.

“The results of the BR+E study should be invaluable for business and Municipal leaders,” said Doug Malanka, Mayor for Augusta.

“The business potential in Rideau Lakes is phenomenal.

The UNESCO World Heritage Rideau Canal is gaining international notoriety. The Township is investing in a BR+E exercise to ensure we are doing all that we can to

assist the business community in unlocking this potential,” said Ron Holman, Mayor for Rideau Lakes. “With tourism being one of the two industries driving our economy, it is absolutely essential for us to be aware of our business owners’ needs to best partner with them to ensure their continued success which in turn attracts new business to our community,” said David Nash, Mayor for Merrickville-Wolford.

The Counties and the three municipalities will see staff and volunteers directly connect with over 300 businesses in the region. They will gather information via a survey about the business needs and concerns. A local Task Force of community leaders reviews the aggregated data to address issues and opportunities.

“The focus of the project is on assisting existing businesses in Leeds Grenville that are already heavily invested in their community” said Krista George, Business Retention Officer for Leeds

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Grenville and the overall project coordinator.

The Leeds Grenville Municipal Coordinators Team include: Simon Chapelle, Ray Morrison, Katie Nolan, Malcolm Norwood, Krista Weidenaar, Krista George, Cheri Kemp-Long, Ann Weir and Yves Grandmaitre.

The BR+E program is a structured Ontario Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs (OMAFRA) action-oriented approach to business, and economic development. For more information about the program, participating as a business, or volunteering please contact Krista George at 613-342-3840 ext. 5368, or by e-mail at krista.george@ uclg.on.ca .

by Hilary Thomson The Municipality of Merrickville-Wolford welcomed a new member to their staff on Monday. Kirsten Rahm has been hired by the municipality to fill the position of Treasurer that was left vacant by the departure of Sheila Kehoe at the beginning of this year.

Kirsten has been working in municipal finance for many years. She was first hired by the Municipality of North Grenville as an accounts payable clerk in 2005, and moved her way up to the position of Deputy Treasurer by 2016.

She has always been interested in finance and government, has a political science degree from McMaster University, and an accounting diploma from Algonquin College.

An Ottawa native, Kirsten spent several years after taking her degree in Southern Ontario. In 2001, she moved to Kemptville with her two young sons, to be closer to family. “I like living in a small municipality,” Kirsten says, admitting that, at first, it was a bit of an adjustment, coming from the big city. “It’s friendly, small, and you’re

Taking Inventory of Recreation Assets and Activities

by Chuck MacInnis The Recreation Advisory Committee (RAC) in Merrickville-Wolford has formed a Recreation Inventory Working Group in an effort to gather information on local recreation facilities, programs and activities.

According to Terry Gilhen, Chair of the Working Group, the purpose is to create a repository of the information gathered and make it accessible to all residents and visitors via the municipal website and the Library. This

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repository will be updated regularly.

He said the information inventory will include existing facilities and physical assets, such as buildings, tennis courts, rinks, trails, and the beach, combined with the current programs and activities taking place. This will include key contacts, organization, registration process, schedules and fees (if any), along with details on the volunteer group running the programs.

To accommodate the information gathering, a form

has been created that will be posted on the Village website, be available at the front counter of the municipal office, and at the Library.

Long-term, the information, once organized and shared, will support the new Municipal Strategic Plan’s goal of “Promoting Healthy Living”.

The group’s focus is not solely on sport. Terry said the inventory will benefit many groups, and he wants to include information on a range of activities that could

always running into people you know.”

Although Kirsten lives in Kemptville, she is no stranger to Merrickville-Wolford. She says she often goes to the Village to look around the shops downtown. She is looking forward to getting to know her new colleagues and working at a small municipality.

“I like small municipalities, because you have a role to play, and you can see that,” she says. “I like working with numbers and the fact that you are doing something different every day.”

Kirsten is very excited about becoming MerrickvilleWolford’s Treasurer, as it has always been a goal of hers to be the Treasurer of a municipality. “It’s a really great opportunity,” she says. She is unsure of what her first few weeks will entail, but she is ready to tackle anything that comes her way. She has a lot of experience with municipal finance through her work with the Municipality of North Grenville, and has also taken several courses from the Association of Municipal Clerks and Treasurers of Ontario, which have prepared her for the role.

Kirsten is ready and willing to learn all about the Municipality and how she can help as the Treasurer. “I am looking forward to the new challenge,” she says.

include 4H, Theatre Night in Merrickville (TNIM), the snowmobile club, the crosscountry ski club, and the Mad Gardeners, for example.

The working group is a time-limited task force and reports directly to the RAC, which, in turn, reports to Council. Terry is hoping to complete the inventory by the end of May.

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Burritts Rapids Swing Bridge

Parks Canada's project to repair the historic Burritts Rapids Swing Bridge is progressing well. The bridge was partially disassembled and moved to a shop in Merrickville for repairs.

As part of these repairs the steel components will be sandblasted, reshaped, and repainted. Similarly, repairs will also be done on the mechanical components of the bridge. It is currently anticipated that these repairs will be complete and that the bridge will be ready to return

to Burritts Rapids at the end of April.

Repairs on the historic masonry that forms the bridge abutments are also underway.

This work includes removing and replacing old mortar and repairing damaged stones.

As frost comes out of the ground the temporary parking area on the southern shoreline has become quite muddy.

Parks Canada has asked that the contractor lay down some gravel in this area to help mitigate the mud.

While the project is on

track to be completed in the Spring of 2018, a precise date for the re-opening of the bridge is not yet available.

Parks Canada will provide a more precise estimate as it becomes available.

At this time it is anticipated that the re-opening will occur after the start of the Rideau Canal navigation season. This will mean that the temporary pedestrian crossing will need to be removed prior to the completion of bridge repairs. Parks Canada is

working with the contractor to ensure that this inconvenience is kept as short as possible.

Discussions are underway with Student Transportation of Eastern Ontario buses to see what alternatives may be available. Further information in this regard will follow in advance of the removal of the temporary crossing.

Parks Canada would like to thank the Burritts Rapids community for their patience and understanding as we complete these important repairs.

Through investments in infrastructure, Parks Canada is protecting and preserving our treasured places, while supporting local economies, contributing to growth in the tourism sector, and enhancing the charm and attractiveness of Canada’s heritage sites.

For up-to-date news on Parks Canada infrastructure work in this community, please visit www.pc.gc.ca/ rcNorthGrenville. For questions or concerns, or to receive updates regarding these projects, please contact us at RideauCanal.info@pc.gc.ca and include “Burritts Rapids” in the subject heading.

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“One Night in Bangkok”

The Board of the Burritt’s Rapids Community Association (BRCA) is pleased to announce that our annual fundraising dinner and auction, held on April 7, was a great financial and social success, raising a record-breaking $10,000, which will be used for maintenance and management of our beloved community hall.

Thanks to the enthusiastic generosity of the soldout crowd, and multitude of silent auction donors, the 85 attendees went home with a creative mix of auction loot including: arts and culture April 25, 2018

event tickets, boat tours, a progressive dinner, local food gift certificates, a Thai massage, a stay in a Parks Canada “Otentik”, recording studio time, as well as that everpopular and sexy mainstay: septic pumping.

This year’s theme, “One Night in Bangkok”, featured an extraordinary seven-course Thai dinner from the village’s own Sam Souryavong, a Thaitrained chef, who was a bit overwhelmed by the crowd’s end-of-evening standing ovation and boisterous chanting of “Sam! Sam! Sam!”. His sisters, Sandy and Joy, joined him from Markham, Ontario,

continues to donate a great variety of auction items from his private art and antiques collection. Although he was a guest at the dinner, Jim generously managed the silent auction throughout the evening.

Event co-chairs, Kathy Knott and Andrea Cordonier, may be the dynamic duo behind the annual dinner, but supporting them was a bevy of committed and funloving volunteers, whose roles included food prep, serving, table set-up, decorating, bartending, dishwashing, clean-up, and ticket-selling.

Some also loaned decorations, secured donations of auction items, and, almost single-handedly, moved the piano (!). Student volunteers, many of whom have grown up working with the BRCA, made the evening a multigenerational event.

We look forward to seeing everyone again next year! A huge thanks to all our Volunteers, Door Prize Donors, Auction Donors.

to assist as sous-chefs.

The renowned Thai Dance Troupe of Ottawa, under the direction of Kai Whitcomb, performed an extended set and drew audience members into their show through a blessing ceremony and participatory dances. Ms. Whitcomb’s generous loan of the authentic Thai decorations transformed the hall into a beautiful and welcome wonderland. She also provided Thai costumes for the servers and Mistress of Ceremonies.

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AMI combines New and Existing Programming in 2018

Third Heritage Symposium coming on May 4

The Agri-Food Management Institute (AMI) will be delivering a mixture of established programming and new projects under the newly launched Canadian Agricultural Partnership.

The focus will be on business management, productivity enhancement, and local production opportunities for both farm businesses and food processors.

Popular AMI initiatives, including Advanced Farm Management Program, Transition Smart and the Learning Roadshow, will continue under the new Partnership funding framework. A Beginner Farmer Entrant Workshop will also be launched this year to complement a new online resource AMI has just unveiled on its website.

New to AMI’s offering will be resources and tools to address productivity-related issues in farm and food processing businesses. The orga-

by Rowena Cooper, Chair, North Grenville Municipal Heritage Committee On Friday, May 4, the North Grenville Municipal Heritage Committee will be holding its third bi-annual Heritage Symposium. Interesting speakers throughout the day, and a popular marketplace which will feature displays from the Ontario Heritage Trust and Canada’s National Trust, as well as local organizations such as the North Grenville Historical Society, ensure that the day will be both interesting and educational.

The National Trust of Canada will be represented

by Robert Pajot. the Regeneration Project Leader at the National Trust, who will be addressing complex problems faced by community groups that manage or advocate for historic places. He will be describing the tools, training and support available to these organizations through the Trust, and will also describe

nization will also be focusing on regional opportunities for value-adding by building connections along the value chain and identifying supply chain gaps in local food production.

AMI promotes new ways of thinking about business management by developing resources, providing information and offering training opportunities for agri-food and agri-based producers and processors. AMI receives funding from the Canadian Agricultural Partnership, a federal-provincial-territorial initiative. www.takeanewapproach.ca Doug Alexander, Chair of AMI, introduced the programs by stating: “AMI is looking forward to continuing its work in agri-food management under the Canadian Agricultural Partnership with both new and existing activities. Our research has shown the positive impact

business management can have on a business’s bottom line, and we appreciate the government’s ongoing support of AMI’s activities in this important area.”

His enthusiasm was echoed by AMI’s Executive Director, Ashley Honsberger: “The AMI programs that people know and love will be continuing this year, so we encourage everyone to keep an eye out for more details on meetings and events throughout Ontario in the coming months. And, we’re excited about the opportunity to work on new initiatives that will support growth and profitability for Ontario farmers and food processors.”

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an innovative crowdfunding platform, titled “This Place Matters”, as well as the Trust’s work to address the needs of places of faith that are at risk across Canada.

Ryan Leary, a Heritage Planner from the City of Kingston, will be talking about the challenges and successes of protecting historic churches in that city. Dwindling congregation sizes, and the need to maintain old church buildings, is becoming more and more challenging. The many myths and misconceptions of heritage designation are also a factor, with the result that the conservation of these valued community landmarks is extremely difficult.

Erin Semande, the Provincial Heritage Registrar, will be guiding attendees through her experiences of compiling an inventory/Register of buildings, the Ontario Heritage Act Register, and statistics and trends about what different municipalities

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She will also touch upon information about a places of worship inventory project, and why this project was undertaken.

Our last speaker is Gary Courville, a local machinist and entrepreneur. Gary is the current owner of the G. Howard Ferguson house in Kemptville. He has a passion for conserving built heritage, as has been evidenced in his journey to find an appropriate shingle replacement for his historic home. Unable to find a good match, Gary will be sharing the story of how he began manufacturing heritage shingles for his own home, and hopes to turn his experiment into a local business.

Doors will open at 9 a.m., and registrants will be greeted with coffee, tea and muffins. Sessions will start at 10 a.m. and, through the day, there will be plenty of time to examine exhibits, meet friends both old and new, and discuss the many aspects of heritage and the preservation of our history. Everyone is welcome, the cost is $20 and includes both early morning coffee and muffins, and a soup and sandwich lunch.

Non-profit organizations are invited to place a display free of charge, just pay the $20 registration fee, so that you can attend the sessions and have a good lunch. For-profit organizations will be charged $50 for placing a display in the marketplace.

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36. Weight to be borne 37. Ganders 38. Desire 39. Some people chew this 40. Anxiety 41. Donkeys 42. Rotor coil 44. Prompt 45. Jagged 46. Demean 50. Razor sharpener 52. Hebrew unit of weight 54. Man's best friend 55. Place 56. Handrail 58. Makes a mistake 59. French for "Storehouse" 60. Hens make them 61. An amount of medicine 62. Segments of DNA 63. Red vegetable

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COMMUNITY EVENTS Apr 26 Youngsters of Yore, 1:30 pm, Library Program Room. Guest speaker: Brian HullNicholas Sparks-In the right place at the right time.

Apr 28 Shop Local Showcase, 9am to 3pm, North Grenville Municipal Centre.

May Merrickville United Church Giant Book Sale. 20,000+ books for sale at bargain prices! Fri, May 4, 11, 18: 12-8 pm; Sat, May 5, 12, 19: 9-4 pm and Mon, May 21, 9-4 pm. Hard cover $2, Soft cover $1, Kids books .25 - $2, Bargain book benches: 5 books/$1.

May 12 Community Garage Sale, 8 – 12, throughout the Oxford Mills Hamlet. Prepare your saleable items for a one day blitz.

May 12 Gorgeous Grannies and Friends' Spring Plant and Bake Sale at Cornerstone Wesleyan Church, 6556 Prince of Wales Road, North Gower, 9 am until 12 noon.

"Proceeds are used to support The Stephen Lewis Foundation's Grandmothers 2 Grandmothers Campaign, supporting women in sub-Saharan Africa."

Weekly and recurring events Mon

Kemptville Quilters Guild, 2nd Mon./mth at the Kemptville Pentecostal Church, 1964 County Road 43, 7 pm. New members welcome.

Kemptville Cancer Support Group, 3rd Mon/mth, St. John’s United Church, Prescott St., 2 pm. All welcome. For info call Ellen Vibert-Miller at 613-258-7778.

Modern square dance club, Grenville Gremlins,7:30-10 pm, NG Municipal Centre.

Newcomer Bridge-St John's United Church 12:15pm. Cost $5.00. All levels welcome.

No partner needed. Info 613-915-1464 or 613-806-4495.

Tues BNI Networking Group Breakfast, Grenville Mutual Insurance Building, 380 Colonnade Dr, 7- 8:30 am. Info: 613-918-0430.

Bridge St. John’s United Church, 12:15 pm. Cost $5. All levels of bridge players welcome. Info, call 613-915-1464 or 613-806-4495.

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

Wed NG Photography Club - 1st Wed./mth, 7-9 pm, at the Grenville Mutual Insurance, 380 Colonnade Drive. See ngphotoclub.ca for info.

Klub 67 Euchre every 2nd & 4th Wed/mth, 1:15 pm, St. John's United Church.

Everyone welcome $5.00.

Bingo- 1st & 3rd Wed/mth., Kemptville Legion, 1 pm. All welcome.

New Horizon Club, Burritt`s Rapids Community Hall.. All adults 55 plus welcome to join. For info re programs and membership, call Janet 613-269-2737.

Probus Club of North Grenville, 3rd Wed./mth. Everyone is welcome to join us at 9:30 am at St Paul's Presbyterian Church Hall for fellowship.

Holy Cross Church monthly suppers, 1st Wed/mth. Adults $8, Children $5. All are welcomed.

Thurs Bridge - St. John’s United Church, 6:15 pm. Cost $5. All levels of bridge players welcome. For more info, call 613-915-1464 or 613-896-4495.

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

NGPL Science and Technology Group meetings are held the 1st/Thurs/mth, 7-9 pm in the program room at the Library.

Friendship Lunch held at St. John's United Church. Lunch is served at 11:30, Fri donations accepted but not expected. Everyone welcome.

Twice The Fun Games (200 Sanders St. Unit 103) Game Night, 2nd and 4th Fri/mth, 6-10 pm. Bring your favourite game or borrow one from their library.

Sat Kemptville Legion breakfast, 8 - 10 am 3rd Sat/mth, 100 Reuben Crescent. Adults $. 6, Children under 12 $3. All welcome.

Euchre Tournament, 3rd Sat/mth. Registration 12-12:30 pm. Cost $10.00 Games start 12:30 pm at the Kemptville Legion, 100 Reuben Crescent, Refreshments available. Everyone Welcome.

Sun Twice The Fun Games (200 Sanders St. Unit 103) “Organized Play” and "Learn to Play" events, 1-4 pm . No experience needed.

Bingo, Kemptville Legion – Last Sun/mth, Doors open 6 pm, guaranteed $400 jackpot. Refreshments available.

M,W,F Kemptville and Area Walking Group meet at Municipal Centre at 8 am. All welcome.

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Wood staining/varnishing/ painting. Stairs, railings, cabinetry, and mantles. Damon-613-262-1290

good at what I do. Renovations, kitchens, bathrooms, home repair. Call George at 613-462-7637

FOR RENT Furnished room in a shared house for rent, $700/mth in Oxford Mills.

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Property clean-up, trees, brush, scrap metal anything removed. Wayne Scott 613286-9072.

Room for rent, Unfurnished, Large Home, Oxford Mills Utilities included $600/mth 613.601.5871

Bright furnished room with ensuite, fridge, table shared rec room, kitchen, laundry, $700/month in Millers Corner south of Kemptville. $500/ SEAMSTRESS - 30+ years of exmonth in exchange for help with perience, in Merrickville. kimberlymcewanclothingdesign.ca chores for 2 horses. 613-541-1362 613-299-8830

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Mixed seasoned firewood for sale, all hardwood, $100/cord delivered, Jon 613-227-3650

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Roland Digital Piano HPi7. Mint condition. Asking $1,500.00. Headphones & manual included. 613-2582551.

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GARAGE SALE Forest Creek Community, Saturday May 5th, 8-noon Kemptville (Behind Giant Tiger)

HELP WANTED Rideau Glen Golf Club needs some inside and outside employess commencing April 30, 2018. Send resumes to therideauglen@gmail.com or drop off at the club house Wanted: Standing mixed hardwood bush to clear cut or select harvest, Jon 613227-3650

WANTED :Looking to harvest cedar trees off acreage.

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North Grenville Community Foundation first event

Susan Smith, of Kemptville and District Home Support, waiting to be dunked at last years Dunk Tank Challenge

by Hilary Thomson The North Grenville Community Foundation [NGCF] is gearing up for the first of two fundraising events this year. June will see the return of Movie Night on the Green and the Dunk Tank Challenge, with a few other activities thrown into the mix. This year, the NGCF has put together something called the Charity Olympics,

which will include bubble soccer, tug of war, sumo wrestling and, of course, the Dunk Tank Challenge.

“We want it to be fun and affordable,” says NGCF Chair, Daren Givoque. With Movie Night on the Green, and the Charity Olympics, the NGCF will be raising money through fundraising by the various people signed up for the activities, and sponsorship of the activities

themselves. “We have various levels of sponsorship, so the ask is smaller, and we’re asking more people for help,” says Lisa Leduc, the events coordinator and member of the NGCF Board. “The more support we have from the community the more successful the event will be.”

Started in 1996 as the North Grenville Community Fund, the foundation is a philanthropic organization that

supports the North Grenville community, now and into the future. Through fundraising, they support four charities a year that have roots, or make an impact, in North Grenville.

About three years ago, a group of citizens decided to breathe new life into the Fund, which had been sitting untouched and accruing interest for years, without being gifted out. “At the beginning, it was hard, because a lot of people didn’t understand the concept of what we were doing,” Daren says. “Trying to clarify that has been a mission of ours.”

In a nutshell, the NGCF is an umbrella organization under which anyone in the community can set up a fund.

They also have one main fund, which acts as both a flow-through account where they can gift out money raised every year to local charities, and as a legacy fund, where interest is accrued to be invested back into the community later. Families, businesses, service clubs, and individuals are all welcome to open their own accounts under the NGCF, to be used in any way they see fit. “Starting a fund is just the action of citizens saying they want to do something,” Daren explains.

“It’s like putting an acorn in the ground to grow a tree.”

There are currently eighteen funds under the umbrella

of the NGCF, all of which are managed by the Ottawa Community Foundation. Currently, the NGCF is working towards becoming its own foundation, giving it charitable status and a bit more control over the funds. “Our money would still be managed by the Ottawa Community Foundation,” Daren says.

“We would just be putting our big boy pants on.”

The NGCF see itself, not only as a philanthropic organization, but also as an advocate for local charities and the community as a whole. “We try and educate the charities and get them to work together,” Daren says. “If you exhaust the community physically and financially, it is no better off.”

As part of this process, the NGCF is putting on a Charity Expo in the Fall, where they will be inviting all the charities in North Grenville to come together and facilitate discussion about how to make the best out of the resources available in the community.

Legacy is also a key part of the mandate of the NGCF. It’s about building something for the future, so that the community remains vibrant and sustainable for years to come. “We try to get people to think about what they are passionate about,” Daren says. “What do they want their legacy to be?”

As mentioned, the NGCF picks four charities to support every year. There are 47 charities, along with “qualified donees”, that are eligible to receive funding in North Grenville. The NGCF takes applications twice a year, before each of their big events in the Spring and Fall, and the advisory committee decides who will be the recipients that year, based on the applications. In 2016 and 2017, they supported Kemptville and District Home Support, Ryan’s Well Foundation, Canada World Hope, Kemptville Youth Centre, and Big Sky Ranch.

The NGCF is currently looking for sponsors and participants for Movie Night on the Green and the Charity Olympics. The event will be held on Friday, June 15, starting at 6:30, at Equinelle Golf Club. The Charity Olympics will be happening first, with the movie starting at 10 pm.

The movie will be an 80's classic, and has been put out to a vote on social media. To vote for either E.T., Ferris Bueller’s Day Off, Back to the Future, or Crocodile Dundee, visit the NGCF Facebook page.

If you are interested in participating, becoming a sponsor, or volunteering at the event, e-mail northgrenvillecommunityfund@gmail.com.

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by David Herman On April17, the Kemptville Christian Reformed Church had their Spring Congregational meeting. Guest Speaker, Lion Robert Sentner, spoke on the Lions ongoing project to provide free eye care and corrective glasses to people in underdeveloped countries. The Kemptville Lions use a room in the Kemptville Christian Reformed church to store and catagorize the prescriptions. They annually ship the glasses to a country and send a team to run clinics for five days, usually providing glasses to more then 1,000 people who otherwise could not afford to obtain glasses. After his talk, Lion Robert presented Kemptville Christian Reformed Church with a Friend of the Lion Pendant for the church's ongoing support of this program.

Receiving the Pendant for the church were Ken Gehrels and Ault Van Bokhorst (Chair of the church Council).

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Dustin was diagnosed with MDS (myelodisplastic syndrome) in April 2017. In May we learned that he had found a match and would have a stem cell transplant in the coming weeks. At his consultation appointment he was admitted to the hospital with a virus. Little did we know the MDS and virus would stir a rare disease that would require hardcore chemo along with multiple blood transfusions. Dustin received well over 150 transfusions, 21 of which were received on his last day with us. Our goal, in Dustin's honour, is to replenish those 150 units (and then some) and to build the stem cell bank.

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In keeping with this movement, the 4th annual Shop Local Showcase will be held on the arena floor at the North Grenville Municipal Centre, on Saturday April 28 from 9am to 3pm.

Free admission/parking, with a grand prize 55” flat screen TV purchased at Kemptville Building Centre/Rona and sponsored by Allister Brown of Patterson Hadden Brown Insurance.

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80 local vendors will be on display, offering samples and sales of their products, plus free wine, beer and food samples. Windmill Brewery and Green Gable Vines are excited to sample this year’s favourites. Plus, Log House Cookies Heather Westendorp will have her amazing Shop Local Showcase decorated cookies for kids. And Fat Les’s Chip Stand will have free coffee and their delicious full service menu available throughout the show.

New this year is the JGlow Kemptville display area, featuring many local dance, fitness, martial arts and yoga businesses. Come and learn about these local

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We are excited to have partnered with the Kemptville Farmers Market too, featuring many their local vendors in a marketplace setting on the show floor.

The first 295 youth will receive a bike helmet, bell and light because of a joint partnership between the Muncipality of North Grenville and Canadian Tire/ JumpStart Canada. Bicycle safety educational brochures will be available… keeping our local cyclists safe! The Municipality will also have a kids zone with a colouring contest for a few week of camp this summer.

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Jeff Jordan and co-owner Joe Jefferies will be in attendance, along with many of your favourite players throughout the day - Liam Hunter, Matt Titus, Jared Williams, Luke Jefferies, Jared Patterson. There might even be a surprise visit from Terrence the Panther. Team members will offer autographs and the chance to win some Kemptville 73’s swag.

Shannon Armitage from the Kemptville Fire Department will be on hand again this year, with the “Safe House” display. Does your family have a fire plan? Shannon will help you with yours!

Don't miss this amazing event which is hosted on the fourth Saturday of April each year. Attendance in 2017 was over 1,400 people! More information is available at: www.shoplocalshowcase.ca Follow us on Facebook - “Shop Local Showcase Kemptville”Like us on Twitter - “shoplocalkville” Instagram - shoplocalshowcasekemptville

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The other North Grenville Premier

by David Shanahan Most people living in North Grenville today have heard about the native son who grew up to become Ontario Premier.

G. Howard Ferguson is remembered in the municipality today through the Ferguson Forest Centre, for his role in establishing Kemptville College, and as the man who brought us the LCBO. But there is another provincial Premier with strong Kemptville connections who is almost completely unknown in North Grenville today, yet his career has some fascinating parallels to Ferguson’s, and his legacy is probably as important to the people of his province.

His name is Alexander Cameron Rutherford, and he was the first ever Premier of Alberta, between 1905 and 1910. He is also referred to as the “Father of the University of Alberta”.

Alexander Cameron Rutherford was born on February 2, 1857, on a farm in Osgoode Township, Carleton County, Canada West. He was the son of James Rutherford and Elizabeth Cameron who had immigrated from Scotland in 1855. Alexander was educated at a local public school; at a high school in Metcalfe, Ontario; and at the Canadian Literary Institute, a Baptist College located at Woodstock, Ontario. After graduation, he taught in a school in Osgoode for a year before attending McGill University, where he graduated in 1881 with both Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Civil Law degrees.

When he was twenty-eight, Alexander was called to the Ontario Bar and, after working with an Ottawa law firm for a few years, moved to Kemptville in 1888 and joined the law firm of Hodgkins, Kidd, and Rutherford as a

junior partner. On December 19, 1888, he married Martha ‘Mattie’ Birkett, daughter of William and Elizabeth Birkett of Ottawa. Two of the couple’s three children, Cecil Alexander and Hazel Elizabeth, were born during the ten years the family lived in Kemptville.

Alexander was a dedicated Baptist and attended the Baptist Church on Clothier Street west, now a private residence, where he was President of the Young People’s Union.

He was also involved in the Masons, the Foresters and the Ancient Order of Independent Workmen.

There are many uncertainties surrounding his time in Kemptville. He is listed as living on Prescott Street, on the site where Mr. Mozarella’s is today, but there is no record of him owning property there at any time.

It is possible he simply rented the fine house in front of which he and his wife were pictured in 1893.

Aside from his law practice, Alexander operated a money-lending business at a time when there were no banks in town. This was an occupation he shared with G. Howard Ferguson, another lawyer working in Kemptville at that time.

He made a trip out west in 1886, where, it is said, he was investigating the disappearance of his cousin. This visit apparently made a strong impression on him, and in August of 1894 he returned west on a second visit, this time staying in South Edmonton. He was favourably impressed by what he saw as the potential of the small settlement and planned to start a new life there.

In June, 1895 he and the family moved permanently to South Edmonton, District of Alberta, in the North-West Territories, now known as Strathcona.

He almost immediately opened a law office and began a very successful

career in law and property development before moving into politics.

After serving as Deputy Speaker of the legislative Assembly, Alexander campaigned vigorously for provincial status for the North West Territories, and was held in such high regard that he was elected leader of the Alberta Liberal Party and contested the first election to the new provincial assembly in 1905. He defeated the Conservatives under R. B. Bennett to become the first Premier of the new Province. Bennett survived the defeat and went on to become Prime Minister of Canada.

Alexander was a man with many interests. He helped establish the University of Alberta (located in his adopted home town of Strathcona), ensured that Edmonton, and not Calgary, would be the capital of the province, as well as serving on the Senate of the University of Alberta (1911-27) the Advisory Board of the Y.M.C.A. (1913-41) and the Edmonton Branch of the Historical Society of Alberta (president, 191941). He co-founded the Great Western Garment Company in 1911, later known as GWG, which became the biggest clothing manufacturer in the British Commonwealth.

But, between 1888 and 1895, Alexander C. Rutherford was just a smalltown lawyer in Kemptville, where he has been almost completely forgotten. But he left an unfortunate legacy behind in one area at least. Perhaps following his example, many of the members of the Kemptville Baptist Church appear to have moved to Alberta following Alexander’s departure in 1895. So many, in fact, that the church, the oldest in Kemptville, had to close in 1914 due to lack of members.

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At every Tuesday Night Scene, there is a headliner,

two supporting musicians, and Bruce and Justin, who showcase their talents. A couple of the past headliners have been Tyler Kealey, who is a singer/songwriter from Ottawa, and Keith Glass, the lead guitarist for Prairie Oyster, who has several Junos to his name. “Bruce handles all the food and artist bookings,” Justin says. “He wants to bring in notable people, but they have to be friendly as well.”

Not only does the $20 ticket get you an evening of entertainment, it also gives you the opportunity to tuck in to some of Bruce’s famous cooking once again. As a chef, and former owner of

the Branch Restaurant, Bruce cooks up a family-style feast for all the guests, complete with vegetarian and vegan options. “We’re bringing back the community hub that was at the Branch,” Justin says.

He believes that, so far, the Tuesday Night Scene has been a great success, selling out their first two shows. “It’s amazing how organic it’s been,” Justin says, explaining that the artists play off each other, and often sing about similar themes. “The other cool part is how engaged the audience has been. It’s not like playing in a pub. The musicians love it.”

It would be remiss not to

mention the role of the proprietors of Geronimo, who play host to the show every two weeks. “It’s so great that Terry and Lee have been so open to the idea,” Justin says, adding that they don’t charge for the use of the space. After a long workday, the pair continue offering beverages and baked goods to go alongside Bruce’s home-cooked meal into the evening.

The Tuesday Night Scene is meant to be a familyfriendly event, and usually ends by 9:30 pm, so people can go home and get a good night’s sleep before heading off to work the next day.

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