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by Tom Insley The North Grenville Community Foundation [NGCF] will be hosting the community at the Second Annual “Movie Night on the Green” this Friday night at eQuinelle Golf Club. This year’s festivities will begin with the Charity Olympics at 6:30 pm. Events include bubble soccer, tug of war, sumo wrestling and, of course, the ever-popular dunk tank! This will be followed at 10 pm by the 1982 classic “E.T.: The Extra-Terrestrial”.

“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. Through the generosity of community sponsors, there is no charge to families to watch the movie, and 100% of the funds raised through a nominal charge for the Charity Olympics will go directly to the Foundation.

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.

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.

The NGCF sees 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.

For this year’s Movie Night on the Green, the NGCF has arranged for a 50foot screen for easy viewing, and the area will be sprayed

by Mosquito Buzz to ensure a bug-free experience! For more information, visit the NGCF webpage at: www.

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L-R: Sally Jorgensen, Janet Ngoie, Johan Monga, Polly Beach, Ghislaine Monga, Gloriadie Monga, Elizabeth Rubli, Freddy Monga, Ken Gehrels, Tony Marcantonio with several attacks that tar- big yellow school buses that to choose between calling her

by Hilary Thomson geted foreigners and refugees. she has seen around town, and buying bread,” she says.

Monga says he is very It has been roughly two Monga and Janet were afraid and Ghislaine can’t get over weeks since Refugees in for their lives and the future of the fact that she has her own thankful to everyone who North Grenville (RING) of- their young family. They sat bed. “The girls kept saying has made an effort to help ficially welcomed their sec- for many years on a UN list how beautiful their house is,” them feel welcome in North ond refugee family to North to be relocated, but it wasn’t says RING member, Eliza- Grenville. “We really want to be a part of the community Grenville. Janet Ngoie and until a few months ago that beth Rubli. and get involved in what is they finally found out they Monga has experience in Freddy Monga arrived with their three children, Johan, had been accepted to come heating, ventilation, and air happening,” he says. “Thank 8, Gloriadie, 6 and Ghislaine, to Canada. Janet says she was conditioner installation and you to everyone who has been 4, on May 29. Since then, the very happy when she heard is looking into completing taking such good care of us.” couple have been working the news. “That was not a his HVAC apprenticeship to become a certified installer at adjusting to a new home, life,” she says.

It is clear that the whole in Ontario. Janet was a nurse climate, and way of life.

Originally from the Con- family is very happy and in the Congo and would like go, Janet and Monga fled to grateful to be in Canada, to work in the healthcare field South Africa to escape the despite the cooler weather. again one day.

Janet says she is pleasconflict about ten years ago. The children are full of life, A local lady has been kind All three of their children and so appreciative of things antly surprised at the variety enough to donate a number were born in Pretoria, South like having the space to run of food that is available here, of wigs (most of them still in Africa, where they were liv- and play, and going to school. adding that it is much more af- boxes) to Kemptville Cancer ing as stateless refugees in a The two older children had fordable than it was in South Support, a local outreach for two-bedroom apartment they the opportunity to visit South Africa. She also has a sister people who may be going shared with another family. Branch Elementary School that lives in the US, with through cancer and treat“We couldn’t get a good job,” before they started this week, whom she has been able to ments. If anyone is interested Janet says. “It was a very and participated in a music talk for the first time in years. in any of these wigs, please class, which Johan says he It was too expensive to phone fragile life.” get in touch with Ellen VibThe situation escalated particularly enjoyed. Glori- her from South Africa: “I had ert-Miller at 613-258-7778. quickly in South Africa, adie is excited to ride on the There is no charge.

Our group holds meetings every 3rd Monday of the month rain, shine, or holiday, except in July and August.

Our meetings are at the St. John’s United Church on Prescott Street, Kemptville, on the 2nd Floor (use side door). We welcome men and women, caregivers as well as those who are going through cancer, cancer survivors, or people who can pass along their experience of caring for a loved one. If you cannot attend the June meeting and would like to get to know us better, we are holding a pot luck luncheon at Nestle Down B&B on the 3rd Monday in August, starting at noon. Just call 613-258-7778 and we will add you to our list. The address is 4101 Highway 43, Volunteers, Nicolas, Alex, and staff members, Mano and Chloe east of Kemptville, near the flashing light on the way to Another excellent year for the Tim Horton’s Camp Day in Kemptville. Owner, Ingrid Hallville.

Kohling, was very happy to announce the results of the day’s fund-raising: “Thanks to the generosity of our community, through coffee sales and fundraising activities, both locations combined, raised $11,576. All for the Tim Hortons Children’s Foundation!”

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St. Mike’s holds hall rally for Constable Lindsey

by Hilary Thomson Cheering students lined the halls at St. Michael Catholic High School last Monday afternoon to thank OPP Constable Cathy Lindsey for her dedication to the school for the past 18 years. Cathy began her career with the OPP

in 1998, at the Morrisburg OPP detachment, one of the few female police officers in the area at the time. In 2000, she started her position as Community Safety Officer in Grenville County and has played an integral role in the schools and the community since. In the Fall, Cathy will formally retire from the OPP,

lined the walls. “Congrats from all of us.”

Cathy was moved to tears by the gesture, saying that she will miss the amazing partnerships she has built with the schools and the friendships she has made throughout the years. “I have seen these kids grow, develop and change into wonderful adults,” Cathy says. Not only has Cathy played an integral role in promoting safety in the schools, she has also been a mentor to several students who have gone on to careers in the police force. To show their gratitude, Tracy presented Cathy with a personalized St. Mike’s hoody.

Although she will miss her position as Community Safety Officer, Cathy is looking forward to doing some travelling in her retirement.

She also intends to remain involved in the community, in a less official role.

leaving behind a legacy of genuine concern and caring for the students in North Grenville. “We wish you much health and happiness as you enter retirement,” St. Mike’s Principal, Tracy O’Brien, announced over the PA, as Cathy walked through the halls, giving high fives to the hundreds of students that

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The Special Olympics Ontario School Championships were held in Peterborough at the end of May this year. Some Olympians from

St. Michael Catholic High School where at the Torch Run on Thursday, sporting several medals each. One of the Olympians, Casey, seemed thrilled to be able to participate in the run and show off her hardware. “She is new to the area and a great addition to Saint Mike’s,” says Constable Cathy Lindsay.

Constable Stacey Campbell says that the Torch Run is one of several fundraisers law enforcement in the province runs to raise money for Special Olympics Ontario.

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It also funds the development of initiatives like the “School Program” which opens up opportunities to new athletes.

Since its inception, the Law Enforcement Torch Run has raised more than $40 million and changed millions of attitudes. “Ontario is the 5th largest fundraiser in the world [for the Special Olympics],” Stacey says.

“It is the Ontario Chiefs of Police Association’s charity of choice,” she says. During the run, law enforcement members carry the “Flame of Hope” as a symbol of courage and celebration of diversity.

In its 31st year, the Law Enforcement Torch Run champions acceptance and inclusion of people with intellectual disabilities. It raises money to support all Special Olympics Ontario programs, and helps pay for expenses including travel, accommodation, meals, staff support on the field, grants to new

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by David Shanahan We do live in interesting times, which, as you may know, is considered a curse in some cultures. In an incredibly fast process, the entire structure of international relations that had been built up since the end of the Second World War is tottering right before our eyes. The latest illustration, the recent G7 conference in Quebec, underlined the fact that everything we have come to accept as normal in international affairs is rapidly being destroyed.

Historians will tell you that this is not unusual, much less unique: the comparative peace and prosperity which the West, in particular, has been enjoying since 1945 was both novel and illusory.

The post-war reorganisation of alliances, through the United Nations and what has become the European Union, as well as the rise

of the United States as the world’s superpower, was a remarkable achievement. It led to economic prosperity for the countries involved, a period of economic and social stability in Western Europe, and the growing belief that Democracy was the irresistible wave of the future for the rest of the planet.

Canadians could rest content in the knowledge that they shared the world’s longest undefended border with a close ally and economic partner, and was part of NATO, a strong military bulwark against Soviet and, later, Russian, aggression. Canada’s role in the United Nations, exemplified for many in its development of the concept of Peacekeeping, brought the country into a respected and rather safe position as a middle-power, admired and depended upon by other, smaller nations.

In short, we became quite complacent, believing that this was the norm, the way things were meant to be, and

Letter to the Editor Dear Editor, Premier Kathleen Wynne wanted to remain in power at all costs and the provincial debt didn't matter to her. One would think it was more ego related when Wynne announced her pre-election plan and fair hydro plan, by 20202021 our provincial debt was expected to hit $370 billion we already pay over a billion a month in interest .

Premier Wynne stated our hydro rates would've been tied to inflation for four to five years, but a secret Liberal document leaked showed our hydro rates would've increased to seven per cent for five years, through years six to 10; then 12 per cent annually afterwards which the Liberas denied.

This Liberal hydro plan did nothing to lower our cost per kilowatt-hour on our hydro bill or to produce affordable hydro, but only added more money for the people who the Liberals decided to reward with hydro contracts for donating to the Liberal Party or Liberal hacks, Liberal insiders, lobbyists, and bankers etc by extending their contracts, this plan was just another boon-

doggle to cover up the Liberals’ failed energy experiment.

So what is the true cost on this liberal failed energy experiment once you add everything up?

In 2003, hydro was 4.3 cent a kWh all day long, before the Liberals came to office. Under the Liberals, hydro rates have risen roughly 225 per cent, so a 25 per cent discount is nothing.

The liberal hydro plan hurt us as they failed to see we must produce affordable kWh hydro and not produce hydro at any cost or a pre-election bribe of temporary discount relief that got added on to our provincial debt. To Doug Ford tear up the Green Energy act scam to get Ontario fair hydro rates once again, also it was nice to see not one past or current liberal energy minister re-elected and the liberal party reduced to a non status party as this speaks volumes to the damage they have done to Ontario Ross Ayotte, Smiths Falls

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would always be. What we may not have noticed until very recently, is that the very prosperity and security we enjoyed and celebrated was also leading politicians, business people, and most of the population to become more self-centred and arrogant, less and less interested in anything that did not affect us directly.

We are still arguing about climate change, refusing to take any serious measures to counter the effects in spite of growing evidence that our children will have to deal with some potentially catastrophic climatic conditions. Instead, we debate how much we really impact the whole climate change thing, and whether we need to actually sacrifice some level of comfort to protect the future.

We have watched the rise of the new Czar in Russia, a man who has grabbed total power, enriched thieves and mobsters in the process, and is determined to restore the glories, and boundaries, of the old USSR and the Empire of

the Romanovs. He interferes in elections, encourages Brexit and the rise of Trumpworld, and does whatever it takes to undermine the stability and unity of the West. And he is successful.

We congratulated ourselves, until very recently, that China seemed to have abandoned the old Communism of Chairman Mao, and embraced a more capitalist and almost democratic path.

The past months have shown the error of that belief, and we see that an autocratic ruler is slowly coming to dominate world economic systems, with little regard for human and civil rights.

Israel has been forgiven for gross human rights violations against Palestinians because, we are constantly told, it is the only democratic nation in the Middle East.

This may be true, but is that an excuse for what has been happening on the West Bank and Gaza for decades? Are we just feeling guilty because we allowed the Holocaust to

happen by turning a blind eye (and closed ports) to what was happening to the Jews of Europe?

But now, now we are suddenly faced with the unthinkable: our great neighbour and family member turning against Canada, calling us a threat to national security as an excuse for economic isolationism. Trump, that stain on humanity, has had nothing but praise for dictators and autocrats like Putin, and even called Kim Jong-Un “honourable”, while attacking the democratic leaders of the world. Whatever we think of our elected Prime Minister, to hear Trump denounce Trudeau, and by extension, Canada, as somehow an enemy of the US, after all Canadians have done to stand beside Americans in their many wars and conflicts, is so discouraging and indicates a fundamental change in how we live together on this planet. Yeats said it well many years ago: “Things fall apart; the cen-

tre cannot hold; Mere anarchy is loosed upon the world, The blood-dimmed tide is loosed, and everywhere The ceremony of innocence is drowned; The best lack all conviction, while the worst Are full of passionate intensity.”

[The Second Coming, by W. B. Yeats, 1919] When ignorance achieves the highest offices, and the evil and dominating ignore accepted norms of behaviour and respect, then a new age has dawned in our time.

Mutual respect, honour, integrity and honesty: these are all traits we have gradually abandoned in social and political life. We are about to pay a high price, unless we rethink our ways and demand something better. Think globally and act locally, starting with our own neighbourhood.

Dear Editor, I just read your editorial concerning the “Farmers market backpeddles on charity”. One might not think that a more ridiculous situation could arise, but having gone to this market to buy a loaf of bread we were met with the rule that the vendors could not sell their wares before 12 noon. This timing was decided by a rather rotund figure ringing a bell. Apparently if you were to sell to a customer prior to that time, you could be fined, or disallowed from future selling.

If this is a farmer’s market why would it not be open in the morning? Farmers do get up early and prepare their products early, for immediate sale. I note that the local B and H store opens at 9 am, on Sundays. I note that the Farmers market in Alexandria (a like sized rural municipality) opens at 8:30am.

Are there municipal bylaws determining the times of opening the market? I have no idea who the market manager, Kelly Broad is, or how she got her job, but would be interested to learn of her agricultural background. I would

humbly suggest that whoever is running this market ( if they would like it to continue) should get their head out of their nether regions, and start running it like a farmers market!!!

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Grenvillians is at what cost?

Do we expect our municipality to collect, sort and store indefinitely those materials for which there is no recycler currently willing to accept?

Where there is no demand for the recycled material? I characterize myself as both environmentally conscious and fiscally responsible; recycling at any cost seems unreasonable to me as a taxpayer.

In school, I was taught the “three Rs”. I encourage everyone to look at how we can reduce or reuse any recyclable material. And I highly recommend CBC’s fantastic, informative series entitled Reduce, Reuse, Rethink: http://www.cbc.ca/news/ technology/plastic-recyclingpolicies-1.4688221 Sincerely, Kathy Dickenson Kemptville resident

through the businesses.

Correct me if I am wrong, the municipality does not give the BIA a single penny from the municipal taxes collected, to the BIA. Correct me if I am wrong, but the BIA is an organization which has its members elected among the participating businesses.

Correct me if I am wrong, the board members decide by themselves what to do and how to spend their budget.

Can someone explain me why the municipality decided to cut the BIA Executive Director to a minimum wage job?

Can someone explain to me why the municipality puts its nose in the BIA business and acts as a dictator?

Maybe the downtown core of Kemptville is lively enough and does not need any more stimulation?

Maybe we should pay all council members, mayor, municipality employees to the minimum wage as well....

There are some savings to do there.

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Dear Editor, I found the article published May 30 [re: “A possible environmental crisis in North Grenville”] to be alarmist and unnecessarily caustic towards our municipal staff.

I believe the facts are not as unclear as the article represents; mainstream media has been reporting about the decreasing demand for recycled materials and real challenges in collection and sorting to exclude contaminant materials. At what cost should society insist materials be recycled? I’m surprised that anyone would expect that simply being marked recyclable by a manufacturer guarantees that a facility exists, somewhere in the world, to turn recovered material into a product that another manufacturer would wish to reuse. My question to North

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Drug Warrant executed in North Grenville Grenville County Ontario Provincial Police and the Ontario Provincial Police Community Street Crime Unit executed a search warrant at a residence in North Grenville. On June 4, 2018 at 9:45 a.m. police entered a residence on County Road 18 and seized marihuana plants, harvesting materials and cash.

A man, age 49 of North Grenville is charged with: Production of cannabis marihuana Production of cannabis resin Possession of cannabis marihuana for the purpose of trafficking over 3 kilograms Possession of cannabis resin for the purpose of trafficking under 3 kilograms Possession of unmarked cigarettes Possession of unmarked cigarettes for the purpose of sale The accused is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice on July 4, 2018.

Anyone with information on the above occurrence is asked to call Grenville County O.P.P. Communication Centre at 1-888-310-1122 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-(TIPS) 8477 or submit your tip on-line at www.tipsubmit.com. Crime Stoppers does not want your name, you don't go to court, and you could earn cash reward.

UPDATE UPDATE UPCOMING MEETINGS COUNCIL Monday, June 25 at 6:30 pm in the Council Chambers at the Municipal Centre.

COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE Monday, June 18 at 6:30 pm in the Council Chambers at the Municipal Centre. For agenda information, please visit the Municipal website at www.northgrenville.ca.

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Final tax bills for all property classes have been mailed out. The installment due dates are June 29 and September 28, 2018. If you have not received a bill, please contact the Municipal Office at 613-258-9569.

CURBSIDE GIVEAWAY WEEKEND

June 23 & 24 is North Grenville’s Curbside Giveaway Weekend.

Find a new home for those unwanted re-useable items and browse the curbs for some great finds of your own. Residents are responsible for putting away items left at the curb at the end of this event.

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.

SWIMMING POOL ENCLOSURES

Swimming pool enclosures in North Grenville are regulated by By-Law 32-98, as amended. This includes all above-ground and in-ground pools. Copies of this by-law are available from the Building Department or the Municipal website.

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do,” she says. “We have the freedom to do what we want within a framework.”

The Grade 10 students did charcoal drawings, face pottery, recreated famous paintings, and also tried their hand at water colours this year. “I really like all the materials we get to use,” says student, Jada

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Lindsay says she is very happy with the pieces the students produced this year.

She clearly takes pride in the program she has created, and feels strongly about giving the students the tools they need to succeed. “I’ll fundraise if I have to,” she says.

The municipalities of Athens, Augusta, Brockville, Edwardsburgh Cardinal, ElizabethtownKitley, Front of Yonge, Gananoque, Leeds & the Thousand Islands, Merrickville/Wolford, North Grenville, Prescott, Rideau Lakes and Westport are recruiting experienced professionals for appointment to the Joint Leeds and Grenville 2018 Election Compliance Audit Committee.

The library at St. Michael Catholic High School was full of student art last Wednesday evening, at the school’s annual art show.

Charcoal drawings and paintings lined the walls and large panels throughout the room, stained glass pieces were in the windows, and unique pottery sat on mirrors, showcasing the mugs and bowls from above and from below. It was an excellent showcase of the talent that is rampant among the high school students at St. Mike’s.

“It’s a really good program that a lot of schools don’t get,” says Grade 10 student, Emma Irving, when asked what she likes most about art classes with teacher, Lindsay Melnick. “There is always something new to do every year.”

Grade 9 student, Elizabeth Squire-Fisher, who had an excellent drawing of an old-style camera on display, says she really appreciates Lindsay’s style of teaching.

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The Municipal Elections Act, 1996, requires municipalities to establish a Compliance Audit Committee to consider applications requesting audits of election campaign finances. The Committee may be required to appoint auditors and determine if legal proceedings are required as a result of the auditors’ reports.

Applicants with a background in law, election administration, public administration, auditing and accounting, professionals who are required to adhere to codes of standards of their profession and those with in-depth knowledge of the campaign financing rules are preferred.

Applicants should have: • Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of municipal elections, including campaign financing rules; • Proven analytical and decision-making skills; • Experience working on committees, task forces or similar settings; • Availability and willingness to attend meetings during daytime and evening hours over a four-year term; • Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Pursuant to subsection 88.37 (2) of the Municipal Elections Act, 1996 applicants cannot be candidates or registered third party advertisers in the 2018 Municipal Election, or any by-election during the 2018-2022 Council term nor can they have committed to providing professional advice to any person running for office in any of the participating municipalities. Municipal employees and members of Council are also ineligible.

The Committee’s term of office is four years, beginning in December 2018. Successful applicants, in good standing, will receive a $100 retainer at the end of each year during the term.

Applicants may be required to participate in an interview process.

For further information or to obtain an application form please visit the participating municipal websites or contact the clerk of any of the participating municipalities, or the clerk of the United Counties of Leeds and Grenville.

Deadline for applications is 4:30 p.m. on June 29, 2018.

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Developing mental toughness during divorce

by Daren Givoque, CDFA and Shulamit Ber Levtov, MA, RSW, RYT When going through a divorce you’ll have to make a lot of important decisions that will shape your new life. This can be extremely difficult when you’re dealing with all those negative emotions. Your inner dialogue may be contributing to your distress as it overwhelms you with thoughts of failure and self-doubt.

Mental toughness: Mental toughness, or resilience, is the capacity of an individual to deal effectively with stressors, pressures and challenges, while performing to the best of their ability. Dr. Jack Singer, a world-renowned speaker, author and trainer, has helped many successful

business people and superstar athletes develop mental toughness. Kristen Neff is a self-compassion researcher who’s identified this quality as the key to resilience. Here are some tips from their work that you can use to help yourself when times are tough: Recognize negative trigger thoughts. When you start feeling bad, take a breath.

Take a moment to pay attention to your thoughts. If you notice negative ones, say to yourself: “Oh! I’m having negative thoughts.”

Disempower the thoughts by acknowledging them.

Once you’ve recognized the trigger thoughts, take another breath. You can say to yourself: “These thoughts are hard to hear. This is a tough moment.” Remember you’re

an example of an effective performance statement for someone going through divorce or separation. Whatever statement you choose, repeat it to yourself a few times.

Repetition develops new habits. If you keep repeating a positive statement it will have a positive effective over time.

Your personal highlight reel. Think of the greatest success you have ever had and play it like a video in your mind. This can be anything from winning a math competition when you were in elementary school to booking a high-profile client. Anything that made you feel proud and successful. Replay your reel by taking a moment — and a breath or two — to evoke your sense of that successful moment.

Your identity statement.

Think of a strength you need to have to be the best you can be. What objectives do you want to accomplish? Something like “I am a strong, confident human being who has the ability to persevere in any situation” is a good example of a general identity statement. Make it your own.

It will be the most powerful when it is specific to you and your situation. Take a final deep, centering breath. This is the anchor to the entire process, solidifying all the

not alone. Take another breath and say to yourself: “It’s normal to feel this way. Many people have these kinds of thoughts and feelings.”

Take a deep centering breath (or two). Breathe in through the nose for a count of four, hold it for four, and out through your mouth for a count of seven.

These four steps may be enough to help you re-focus on the task at hand. If you want to build your resilience even more, you can add these next four steps: Your performance statement. Everyone should have a statement focused on what would consistently give them maximum success. “I can keep a clear head and make the best decisions possible for me and my children” is

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other steps and allowing you to stay centred and focused.

You can teach yourself to be resilient. Neuroplasticity teaches us that minds are very malleable. Repetition is what develops new habits, and new ways of thinking, so we encourage you to use this process often.

Life is full of challenges and difficult situations, divorce and separation being one of them. Being aware of your negative thinking and addressing it will make you resilient so you can move forward in a positive way.

Resilience ensures you can make important decisions from a grounded place and give you peace of mind from the knowledge that you’re moving forward in the best way possible.

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CDSBEO Board passes Draft Budget

Manager of Finance, Ashley Hutchinson, presented the draft proposed budget for 2018-2019 to the Board of Trustees of the Catholic District School Board of Eastern Ontario at the last Board meeting on June 4.

The draft budget includes an operating expenditure budget for compliance of $181.6 million, with $7.5 million for capital related expenditures, including school condition improvement, school renewal, and other child care capital.

“The 2018-2019 Draft budget includes a small surplus, however, there are significant increases in transportation expenditures compared to the 2017-2018 revised budget,” noted Mrs. Hutchinson.

Management continues to review the 2018-2019 transportation costs leading up to final budget approval. All expenditure areas will be carefully reviewed for efficiencies and to ensure excellence in Catholic program delivery for students across Eastern Ontario. The budget will be brought back to the Board on June 19, 2018, for final review and approval.

Congratulations the Winners.

1st Place – Sonography Canada 2nd Place – POPEYE’S Supplements 3rd Place – Rooney Feeds

Thanks again for your countless time spent to make this event a definite success.

Watch for all the wonderful decoys on our Canada Day Parade Float.

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Rock My House Music Centre

Rock My House (RMH) Music Centre’s Owner/Operator Kevin Eamon (second from left) leads his weekly Community Living group at RMH with CTV’s Joel Haslam (third from right) sitting in during the jam session.

Rock My House (RMH) Music Centre is celebrating its fifth Anniversary this summer. RMH, as featured recently on CTV news, is a music school, fully equipped rehearsal studio (plug in and play) and music store. RMH offers lessons in drums, vocals, guitar, violin/fiddle, bass, piano and more. Anyone looking to find their inner rock star have many opportunities to do so through music lessons (ages 5 and up) Rockin’ Tots (toddlers 1-5 years old) and Band Camp where ages 8-15 years old are able to learn instruments and songs together.

Registration is now open for Band Camp for either one or two weeks.

Week one starts Monday, July 9 to Friday, July 13 and week two is Monday, July 16 to Friday, July 20. Band Camp, from 9 am to 4 pm, costs $200 per week or $350 for two weeks. Don’t miss out on this rockin’ opportunity!

RMH will celebrate its fifth Anniversary at the centre Sunday, August 12. Stay tuned for more details! It will be a funfilled family event! RMH is located outside South Gower Park (in the former South Gower Library). For more information contact 613-258-5656 or check out RMH on Facebook at Rock My House Music Centre.

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This Father's Day, show Dad how much you appreciate him with a gift he actually wants and a day packed with activities any man would love.

Whether we’re celebrating our dads, stepdads, brothers, sons, or other father figures in our lives, these men need to hear what a difference their love makes.

My daughter got me a “World’s Best Dad” mug.

So we know she’s sarcastic.

Father: a man who carries photographs where is money used to be.

What does he love to do?

There should be a children’s song: ‘If you’re happy and you know it, keep it to yourself and let your dad sleep.

RONA has a large selection of gifts for all your men. If he is the expert, the handyman, the techie, the gardener, or the chef, RONA Kemptville has it.

If he’s a sports guy, plan a day around one of his favourite things: bring him out for a round of golf at Rideau Glen. Nothing beats spending the day enjoying the outdoors, followed by a great dinner out.

Try Salamanders, they have a great patio overlooking the South Branch River.

An indoors man may enjoy some quiet time with the family. Order his favourite pizza from Capilano’s, and watch some good movies together in his brand new Lazyboy from Kemptville Interiors.

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The best father-daughter activities

Dads - they can even make socks and sandals cool!

(NC) Father’s Day is coming up, and there is no better time to nourish your special bond.

If you are looking for fun ways to spend the holiday with your daughter, check out this list of sure-to-be-favourite activities: Gardening. You can spend a nice summer morning out in the yard. Gardening is hard work that requires a lot of knowledge, but it is also fun. You can teach your daughter about different types of plants and how best to take care of them.

Biking. This is one of the best sports to do with someone else, because you can still talk while cycling. Plus, there are so many beautiful places you can bike to, making it fun to exercise and relax together.

Cooking. If you are planning on having a Father’s Day meal, why not prepare the food together? Cooking is not only an essential life skill, but is good fun if done right. Who knows, you might even spark your daughter’s interest in the chemistry involved with cooking.

Fathers have the special ability to teach girls that they are just as good as boys are, and that they can be anything they want. If you are a dad who believes girls deserve an equal chance, consider donating to an organization like Beautiful World Canada, which provides comprehensive higher education scholarships to girls in sub-Saharan Africa.

Learn more about how you can help girls around the world achieve their dreams at www.beautifulworldcanada.org.

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Thank you Dad, you’ve been like a father to me.

By the time a man realizes that maybe his father was right, he usually has a son who thinks he’s wrong.

When I was a boy of 14, my father was so ignorant I could hardly stand to have the old man around. But when I got to be 21, I was astonished at how much he had learned in seven years. — Mark Twain

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Merrickville Midweek Market grand opening

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day at a different location than anticipated. The market will be located for the 2018 season on Main Street, in the lot beside the Mainstreet Family Restaurant. Originally, the market was to be held in the Blockhouse Park, where it could accommodate many more vendors. “Policy got in the way,” says market organizer, Scott Kelland, explaining that Parks Canada sprung a hefty fee into the mix at the last minute. “It was almost our entire budget for the year.”

Thankfully, the Merrickville community rallied around the market, and Linda Fry, who owns the lot beside Mainstreet, gave them access at a good price. The Mainstreet Restaurant is supplying the small amount of power The Merrickville Mid- needed by a few of the venweek Market celebrated its dors. “It was a real sign of Grand Opening last Wednes- support from the community,”

Scott says.

With 32 vendors, this year’s Farmers Market has almost doubled in size from last year, with vendors selling everything from fresh baked goods, to produce, to upcycled jewelry. Scott says that, because of the limited space, they have had to put several vendors on a wait list. “We would have had ten more, if we were across the road,” he says.

People seemed to be having a great time, sampling various delicacies and picking up their fresh produce for the week. It is an intimate market, but full of treats and treasures nonetheless. “It is a lot of [vendor’s] first time at a market,” Scott says. “We are glad to be able to support them.”

Music at the Mill Revs it Up

Dateline: Spencerville Mill & Museum, 11 Water St., June 21 to October 11, 2018. Fabulous concerts from June to October showcase musicians of diverse talents and sounds from a broad local area. Sounds include a cappella, new country, soul, retro rock, anthems and more. The venue is equally attractive, allowing audiences to get up close to the music upstairs, in the unique atmosphere of the old grist Mill, where the acoustics ring = true, and musicians 2col. wide 3.375" x 2" seem to get new inspiration from the old stone walls and high beams. Outside, the setting on the scenic South Nation nce 2002 River includes the sounds of bird life on sparkling water.

Up first is the sound of many voices. The June 21 Summer Solstice is being

celebrated with strawberry desserts, followed by Songs for a Summer Evening. The line-up includes the rich harmonies of Village Voyces Chamber Choir, the inspirational and bold music of Malala Women’s Choir, and Bella Borealis, a trio who skilfully harmonize rootsy classics and contemporary songs. They are joined by The Valley Men, an all-male choir noted for many years of touring in rural communities throughout eastern Canada, with a varied repertoire of traditional songs, hymns, anthems and show tunes.

All these choirs support community caring, sometimes visiting hospitals or retirement homes, or helping in other ways. The Malala Choir supports girls’ education projects in vulnerable communi-

stop on Ontario’s Festival of Small Halls touring line-up.

Preceded by sold out events with The Good Lovelies and Elliott Brood, the name of another popular band will be announced later in the summer. Brought to audiences by the team behind Bluesfest, this special Festival brings exceptional Canadian musicians to small venues across Eastern Ontario, sharing a love of music in a beloved place.

October brings the amazing eastern Ontario Indie-folk band, Riverthieves, who have been playing music together since the turn of the last Millennium. The longevity and honing of talent show in their tight rendering of Canadian and Celtic traditional and original sounds. This concert also features original music

ties around the world, and The Valley Men raise funds for local charities and community emergencies, earning them the informal title of Canadian Ambassadors of Music.

The July concert highlights the engaging Fiddlehead Soup, a world folk and fiddle music acoustic trio with a haunting Celtic, medieval groove on 12-string guitar that weaves into gypsy sounds, as twinned fiddles and amazing voices set the pace. River City Junction drives the August concert with a rich blend of old school Chicago Blues, Motown, and classic rock. These accomplished musicians mix up a vibrant cocktail of great sound, laced with a retro vibe that is distinctively their own.

Once again, in September, the Spencerville Mill will be a

RED grant allows hiring of Economic Development Officer

by Hilary Thomson

The Municipality of Merrickville-Wolford has been successful in their application for a Rural Economic Development (RED) grant through OMAFRA. The roughly $98,000 grant will help with many economic development initiatives in the municipality, including the hiring of their first ever Economic Development Officer (EDO). “We have never had one before,” says Deputy Mayor, Anne Barr, who is the council liaison on the Economic Development Committee. “In a small municipality, it is hard to find enough work for one dedicated person.”

Anne believes that it makes sense for the community to have an EDO right now, as Council looks at implementing some of the initiatives set out in the Strategic Plan and using informafrom their acclaimed 2018 album, Soldier, celebrating and reflecting on the soldiering life.

Summer Solstice event starts at 5:00 pm with the grand opening of heritage store Barnard’s Emporium, delicious free coffee from Little Sisterz bistro in Spencerville, and desserts costing up to $5 followed by the concert at 7:30 pm.

All concerts start at 7:30 pm. Doors open at 6:30 pm for refreshments and socializing. Tickets range from $12 to $25. Available at the door or via 1000islands.snapd.com/ ticketed-events.

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The EDO will be a fulltime contract position, which will end when the grant money runs out in June, 2020. It is hoped that, at that point, the EDO will be able to put together a report outlining immediate and long-term opportunities for the municipality, plotting a vision for the future. “There is a more dynamic environment in Merrickville-Wolford these days,” says Yves Grandmaitre, member of the Economic Development Committee.

“Le Boat is putting Merrickville on the world stage now.”

Anne says they are also looking for new opportunities for promoting the municipality outside the urban area.

Things like small organic farming and bicycle tourism are areas that they see as possibilities for promoting Wolford ward. “We’d like to diversify our economy,” she says.

The funding will also help pay for projects that support economic development, and the work that the EDO will be doing. Administration costs, website development, survey and data collection, business workshops and summits, marketing and advertising are all on the list of items that the municipality will be investing in because of this grant. The total budget for these initiatives, as well as the salary of the EDO, comes to $210,000, almost half of which will be covered by the grant, with the other $112,000 covered by the municipality.

Yves says credit is due to all the volunteers who worked hard on the municipality’s Strategic Plan, which made obtaining the RED grant possible. The advertisement for an EDO was posted last week, and will run until June 20. Anne says council will be working with the Economic Development Committee to choose the best candidate for the position. www.ngtimes.ca

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Treaties or evictions

by David Shanahan When the French Empire was ejected from North America by the British variety, the indigenous people of what became Canada faced a brand new adversary. The French had always seen their foothold in North America as a source of raw materials and wealth, not as a place to settle new communities. The British saw it as a colony, a place to “develop”. Europeans had developed a policy, an attitude to other races they came across, which stated that only those who cleared and farmed land were deserving of it. Those who lived by hunting, fishing, and trapping were called “savages”, and were considered “uncivilised”. The lands they roamed and used in their traditional ways were referred to as “waste lands”, because they were not cultivated, civilised.

So, the British considered the Indian allies and enemies, “uncivilised”, but were still dependant on them for military aid in countering American expansionism.

But, once the Americans and

British had reached an acceptable working relationship, the future of the indigenous people was radically altered.

When the British first took over the old French territory, they drew a line just west of the Ottawa River, a boundary beyond which Europeans were not allowed to settle, own land, or operate. North Grenville was on the other side of that line, in what was called “Indian Territory”.

But once the British were invited into that land by the Mississauga, who opened their territory to political refugees from the new United States, their future was sealed.

Britain took over what is now Ontario, with some exceptions, between 1784 and 1867. Most of the so-called “treaties” they negotiated with the inhabitants weren’t even written down. Others simply agreed that the indigenous people ceded land to the government in order to open it for settlement, but promised that traditional land use and lifestyles would be respected. As soon as settlers were actually granted land, the fences went up, the traditional hunting, trapping and fishing lands were closed to

These laws reached their lowest level of abuse in the Indian Act of 1876, a law that has been maintained and amended ever since. Much has been made of the idea that indigenous people don’t pay taxes, get free education, and other “perks”. This is highly inaccurate, and does not reflect the historical realities which governed the daily lives of generations of indigenous people. Adult men and women who had to ask permission to leave the small reserves on which they had been isolated, denied under law the freedom to hold traditional ceremonies and dances which expressed their identity. Imagine if a foreign power came into Canada and forbade any celebration of Canada Day, hockey, speaking English or French, denied the right to vote to all Canadians, and then forced them to live on lands incapable of supporting a decent quality of life. That is the history of Canada’s indigenous peoples: the Apartheid system that almost resulted in the extinction of aboriginal people in Canada.

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the aboriginal people, and all the promises contained in the treaties were forgotten.

In most cases, those who signed the “treaties” got nothing in return for their land.

After 1850, with the Robinson Treaties, each individual Indian was entitled to $3 per year in return for allowing Europeans to come and live among them. The annual payment was later raised to $4 and remains that to this day.

For $4 a year, people gave up all the oil, trees, gold, copper, fish, minerals and land north of Lakes Huron and Superior, while losing all access to these same assets.

Indians were not allowed to establish commercial fisheries, timber operations, mining, or any other economic development opportunities on the lands they once roamed freely. They wanted to start such enterprises, but were not allowed. As soon as they signed the “treaty”, which many of them believed promised a partnership with the government in exploiting resources and deciding land use, they were told that they now came under British and Canadian laws, and had to obey them.

NG Archives open for Summer

Marika Wildeboer and Nadine Feuerherm at work in the NG Archives

by David Shanahan The North Grenville Historical Society [NGHS] will be opening the North Grenville Archives to the public for four days each week, between 9 am and 4 pm. until the end of July.

The NG Archives, owned and operated by the NGHS, contains a large collection of documents, maps, genealogical records, photographs and other material dealing with the history of June 13, 2018

the municipality.

This Summer program is made possible because the NGHS has managed to hire two full-time Summer students through a federal government employment program. Marika Wilderboer and Nadine Feuerherm will be working on three projects for the Society during their time at the Archives, each of which will help to make the Archives more accessible and useful to residents and outside researchers working

on local history and genealogy.

Marika has completed her university degree and will be returning to school in the Autumn to attend Teacher Training courses.

Nadine is working on a History degree at Mount Allison University. Having these two qualified people available to the NGHS is a great benefit to the Society in their work to bring the content of the Archives to the people of North Grenville.

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Over many years, the Society has collected original material, as well as copies of important records relevant to North Grenville from archives around the province, including Library and Archives Canada and the Archives of Ontario. Marika and Nadine will be helping to compile a more detailed inventory of some of this material, and adding it to the Archives database.

Archival work also requires some very practical application too. Much of the contents need to be protected against damp, heat, and environmental damage, and so the two students have also been given the job of preparing shelving at the Archives to hold the collection by covering shelves so as to prevent leaching into boxes of documents. It’s not all academic work, by any means!

The students will be working under the supervision of NGHS members, including Society VicePresident, Bill Adams, and Rowena Cooper, who is Chair of the Municipality’s

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School Board recognizes excellence The Upper Canada District School Board recognized excellence in members of its staff and volunteers on Monday during the 2018 Celebration Night awards ceremony. Held at North Grenville District High School, the night recognized recipients of the Upper Canada District School Board Service Excellence Award, Volunteer of the Year Award, and Director’s Award of Merit, and the Ontario Principals’ Council Award of Character.

“We are pleased to recognize excellence in our staff and community members and to thank them for the valuable contributions they make to our students and our system,” said Director

Heritage Advisory Committee. In short, there is a very professional team at work at the NG Archives this Summer, working to preserve and make available to residents the story of their community.

The NG Archives are located in the upper floor of the old Town Hall, now the Court House, at 15 Water Street in Kemptville. Those wishing to visit the Archives during the next two months can ring the doorbell on Water Street and they will be admitted freely to the centre of North Grenville history.

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“We are proud to honour those people who help our system advance student learning through volunteerism, acts of caring, and quality service to our students and our system,” added Chair Jeff McMillan. Recipients recognized at this year’s awards included two local residents.

A Service Excellence Award went to Debbie Morand, Kemptville Public School; and a UCDSB Volunteer of the Year Award was presented to Marylou Richardson, Wolford Public School.

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Co-pilot with pilots licence. phone 613-258-2958 The Eric Gutknecht Memorial Bursary-Jams & Jellies require 250ml canning jars for charity sales. Call 258-4529 or drop off at 529 George St. E. Sell your coin collection. Try Dave - Kemptville 613-9151464.

Looking for Avon products, please call Joan at 613-2587644

2005 Chev Uplander Van a/c p/w roof racks Asking $1600.00 613 258-2753

Wanted: Standing mixed hardwood bush to clear cut or select harvest, Jon 613227-3650

FOR SALE 6'X24' FENDOCK. Call 613 258 3637

Looking to harvest cedar trees from 3 ft high and + off acreage. (613)799-0958

10 gal S.Steel dispensing tank with gate. Unused, suitable Honey/Maple syrup.$195 .613 269-3567

Ride to Brockville anytime on 15th from Oxford Mills. 2583008

Polaris 2008 -750 Touring, 1,445 miles, asking $5,500 like new....613 302-9463

Wanted 2 or 3 bedroom apartment on one floor, Kemptville 613.258.0964

Treadmill with adjustable incline, manual and 4 workout modes. $225.00 613-2692432

In need of a qualified caregiver for a private home in Kemptville mrccl_falcone@ yahoo.com

Hay for sale, $5.00/bale, Anne Marie 613-213-0970

WANTED TO BUY Ducks-Muscovy also Massey Harris Tractor 613-301-1747

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

WANTED :Looking to harvest cedar trees off acreage.

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4 FOLDING METAL SAWHORSES $15 each.10 ft. HIGH ALUMINUM LADDER WITH EXTENSION $75.call 613-258-2119

GARAGE SALE GLENGABLES AND STONEHAVEN COMMUNITY GARAGE SALE KEMPTVILLE SATURDAY JUNE 16TH 7:00 AM – 2:00 pm Something for everyone

BBQ Master Chef propane 4 burners : S482 - $90.3 FUEL TANKS $20 each. Call 613-2582119.

Dry and wrapped round bales of hay suitable for cattle. Jon 613-227-3650

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HELP WANTED Wanted customer service rep for beefinabun, a bbq specialist. We do all affairs, must be able to get to the events,

Michael Patrick McGaw

Michael (Mike) McGaw passed away on May 4 in Edmonton Alberta at the age of 52.

Michael was born in Montreal on May 22 1965. The middle child of a family of five, Mike is survived by his mother, Thelma (Tilly) and father Charles (Charlie) McGaw of Kemptville Ontario.

Mike is also survived by sisters Pam Audette (husband Gary) of Airdrie, Alberta and Kellie McGaw (husband Nicola) of Pierrefond Quebec, brothers Andrew (Andy) McGaw (wife Dara) of Iroquois Ontario and Shawn McGaw (Agnes) of Pierrefond Quebec. Nieces Kristy, Jennie, Erin and Kayla. Nephews Stewart, Wayne, William, Kevin, Bryan, Jesse, Dylan, Justin and Raffaele, together with their spouses, partners and great nephews as well as many friends from coast to coast.

Mike was a lover of sports and enjoyed watching hockey right up till the end. He could often be found taking in a game while on the phone with his mom, particularly during playoffs. He was a pitcher in baseball and had a strong right arm. Although he loved Mother Nature and enjoyed a good book, it was the universe that fascinated Michael. His understanding of astronomy was remarkable.

But Michael’s true love was always music. Rock and Roll!

His instrument was the guitar. A gifted songwriter and a brilliant guitarist, Michael was at his finest on a stage with a guitar pick in his hand and a microphone in front of him.

A celebration of Michael’s life will be held at The Salvation Army #2 Oxford Street West, Kemptville Ontario, K0G 1J0 on Saturday June 30, 2018 at 11.00 am. There will be a reception downstairs following the service. Should friends desire contributions can be made to the Salvation Army.

Please join our Family to celebrate the

60th Wedding Anniversary of Maurice

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COMMUNITY EVENTS June 14 June 16 June 20 June 23 June 23 June 24

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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.

Darts, Kemptville Legion, May 15- Aug 28, 7 pm. All are welcome, come any Tuesday night. $5 per player, all monies paid back out as prizes.

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 3 rd 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.

Fri 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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Youngsters of Yore, 1:30 pm, Library Program Room.

NGBB Community garage sale, in the B&H parking lot, 8-3 pm. Fundraiser for Big Sky Ranch.

Kemptville Horticultural Society meeting, 7:30 pm, Kemptville Pentecostal Church. Guest Speaker: "DIY Garden Art - Mary Lou Devine (Devine Paverpol).

Everyone welcome.

Toys of Yesteryear. Call for Vintage Toys, Register June 22, 2 to 5 pm or June 23, 10 am to noon at the Spencerville Mill. Details at: spencervillemill.ca or call Sheila 613 658-5290.

Salad Supper with Strawberry Shortcake, St. Andrew's United Church, Bishop's Mills, 4:30-6:30 pm.

Celebrating the Life of the Shanly United Church on its 125th Anniversary Service, 709 County Road 21, Shanly, 7:30 pm with Richard Woodland leading us as Guest Speaker and 1000 Island Chorus providing music. Refreshments follow the service.

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and appreciate the beautiful moments in our lives, is so important. Even through difficult times, there may be the kindness of someone to appreciate and savour. It could be the smile of a stranger, someone opening a door, the gentle manner of the nurse changing a dressing or taking your blood pressure. To truly appreciate and be thankful for these moments, no matter how fleeting, has the potential of enriching our lives.

I am constantly trying to slow my life down, without success… I think it is because

by Susan Smith, Executive there is so much that I’m inDirector, Kemptville & District Home Support terested in. However, I really “Now’s the time to start am trying to savour every something new”. This is the moment. It is really easy with theme for the 34th annual our new grandbaby! Looking ‘Seniors’ Month’ in Ontario. into those trusting eyes as his Last month, we ‘chatted’ little hand is wrapped around about retirement and the ac- my finger – I am 100% in that tivities in the area, and here at moment!

Kemptville & District Home I also really appreciate Support, as opportunities to the conversations that I have ‘start something new’. Now, throughout the day, no matter I would like to chat about how brief. It is that connec‘starting something new’ in a tion with another person that more introspective way. means so much to me.

There are constant changLetitia Baldrige, noted es happening in our personal etiquette expert and social lives, in the community, and secretary to Jaqueline Kenin the world. These changes nedy, noted that: “Tea time can overwhelm us at times. is a chance to pull back, slow To be able to slow down down and appreciate our our thoughts and emotions, surroundings.” It may not

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Why move to a retirement home Moving to a new home can be one of life’s major milestones. Here are some of the reasons that moving to a retirement community may be the perfect option for you.

More affordable than you think When you think about the monthly costs of maintaining a house, including mortgage, taxes, insurance, utilities, and home maintenance; then add food, and entertainment and vehicle expenses, living in a retirement home may cost less than you think.

Abundant social opportunities and activities!

You’ll have the freedom to stay as active and as involved as you choose.

Whether you attend social get-togethers, bingo nights, sporting events, tournaments or fitness classes, you’ll find many rewarding and inspiring opportunities to be involved.

be formal ‘Tea’ in which we partake; instead, it could be a regular meeting time with a group of friends, or in the quiet of our homes. What is important is that we challenge ourselves to ‘appreciate our surroundings’ and each other.

This week was our Annual Seniors’ BBQ/Picnic at the beautiful Maplewood hall and grounds in Oxford Mills.

This was an excellent opportunity for people to relax and savour the moment. The Lions Club, along with Mel Benton and Don Watkins, provided the music for us.

The Kemptville Lions Club, once again, provided the delicious BBQ, and Grenville Mutual Insurance Company donated homemade butter tarts. Many thanks to these groups who have been part of this annual event since the beginning. Their support of Kemptville & District Home Support and the seniors in the area is greatly appreciated!

Let’s challenge ourselves to ‘start something new’, whether by way of a new activity, or slowing down and appreciating and savouring the positive moments.

Until next time, Susan

Convenient and easy access to health care You’ll have convenient access to professional medical and nursing staff, if and when you need it.

Safety, emergency support and peace of mind Many retirement communities are handicap accessible, and may be gated or employ round-the-clock security. In a retirement residence, you have peace of mind knowing that, in an emergency situation, assistance is close at hand.

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No more home maintenance No more shovelling snow, no more lawn care, painting the fence, fixing the roof, and all the rest.

Healthy delicious meals every day Having a dining room with an ample selection of nutritious meals means no worries about what to prepare for dinner.

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by Hilary Thomson A large memorial is being built in the Ferguson Forest Dog Park to commemorate fury family members who have passed on. The memorial, called Athena’s Wall, is dedicated to a beautiful black and white Great Dane who died the night after the park held its grand opening in September last. “She died of a twisted stomach,” says Athena’s owner, Melissa Couturier, adding that it’s a pretty common issue in large dog breeds.

Athena’s death hit their family hard, especially Melissa’s 14-year-old daughter, Briana Bouchard, who had a special relationship with Athena. “Whenever I was sad, she would make me smile,” Briana remembers.

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a lap dog and would spend many nights with her taking up most of the bed.

When Melissa got in touch with the Board of Directors of the Park to organize a tree or bench in memory of Athena, the members were very sad to hear that Athena had died so suddenly.

“They said they had a better idea [than a tree or bench],” Melissa said. The board was already thinking about building a memorial for lost pets, and they committed to naming it Athena’s Wall. “It’s an honour,” Melissa says. “It was really touching.”

The memorial, which was designed by a former member of the board, Ingrid Kostron, will include two circular stone walls that surround a tree. There will also be benches, and a plaque telling Athena’s story. Once the memorial is complete, anyone will be able to purchase a plaque to remember

a lost pet, or even human loved one.

The wall will be built by students in the stone mason program at Algonquin College. President of the Park’s board, Carl Doucette, says the head of the stone mason program at Algonquin, Darrin Macdonald, was very excited when they contacted him with the design, theme and story behind the project.

He has committed to having his students work on the wall during their field days on Mondays and Wednesdays, free of charge. “We just have to supply the materials,” Carl says. “It’s really going back to authentic stone masonry.”

The memorial will be constructed in the quietest spot in the park, so people can reflect on the quality time they shared with their pet. “It’s really great to have a way to remember Athena,” Briana says.

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Kemptville 73’s hold Memorial Family Classic Ball Tournament at South Gower Park main camp

L-R: Dave Valcour, Dustin Vanden Tillaart, Candice Vanden Tillaart, Mike Valcour, Brian MacGillivray, Michelle MacGillivray, Chad Valcour, Ashley Wilson with little Leyton Wilson, Corey Parks, Marina Avery, Jason Valcour, Randy Hughes.

Missing: Travis Vanden Tillaart, Alicia Vanden Tillaart, Danny Wilson, Chery Rintoul, Laura Valcour

by Hilary Thomson South Gower Park was packed on Sunday with enthusiastic ball players raising money for families dealing with debilitating disease. In its 27th year, The Memorial Family Classic Ball Tournament was started

by Candice Vandentillaart to raise money to offset the costs of an unconventional treatment for her husband, Ron Vandentillaart, who

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had been diagnosed with an aggressive form of prostate cancer. After he passed away in February, 1992, the tournament lived on, to remember Ron and to raise money for other families in the community who might need financial assistance due to cancer or other debilitating illness.

“Ron loved all sports,” Candice says. “He loved the thrill of the game; but even more, he enjoyed the friendships that developed on and

off the field.”

Every year, on the second Saturday in June, eighteen teams and many other community members come together to have a fun day of lob ball, complete with a raffle, silent auction, live auction, and a hearty beef or pork dinner at the end of the day. In the 27 years of the tournament, they have raised over $200,000 for families in need in the community.

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by the sportsguy Kemptville 73’s held their main camp from Friday until Sunday to establish their starting roster for the upcoming season. 80 young ice warriors made the trek to earn them a spot on the main stage. With a surplus of talent, and no secure positions reserved, the management and staff will have an extremely difficult time weeding out the competitors, and it will all boil down to the final All Star Game to be held on Sunday.

According to Head Coach, Jeff Jordan: “WE are exactly where we want to be after the rebuilding process

last season, and now it’s time Golfers: don’t forget the to move forward in a positive 73’s Annual Golf Tournadirection and anticipating a ment on Monday, August great year”.

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