June 25th, 2014, #25

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June 25, 2014

Celebrate Canada Day, 2014

Canada Day schedules: pages 8, 9 & 13

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Photo by Jim & Nora DeVette Pictured above is the Oxford Mills Tug-of-War team from 2013 desperately trying to win over a Bishop’s Mills team who, it is claimed, had their end of the rope tied to a tree! (That’s what Oxford Mills say, anyway). The rematch takes place July 1 at Maplewood, in Oxford Mills. Do you have a few friends who you think could impress in a tug-of-war? Whatever way you want to spend your Canada Day, there is a lot to choose from throughout North Grenville and the region this year. You’ll find details inside. Happy Canada Day!

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Meet a LION

Scotty Alger

by John Carkner It's been a busy spring, and now early summer, for most folks in the North Grenville area and the Lions Club is no exception. We have been involved in many of our usual activities, with several still on the roster before the Club takes a summer break.

I am pleased to take this opportunity to profile a long standing member of the Lions Club, Scotty Alger.

Scotty, as his name denotes, is of Scottish parentage.

However, interestingly, Scotty was the one of his brothers and sisters who was born in New Brunswick.

He was still quite young when his parents returned to Scotland where Scotty spent most of the remainder of his

childhood. He returned to Canada when he was 15 and lived in Sudbury with an aunt and uncle.

Scotty enjoyed a career with the Canadian Armed Forces for thirty-eight years until he retired in 1996. He mapped for most of his career and spent much of the time as a "Northern Expert". Scotty says he has warmed up since.

Scotty and his lovely wife, Joan, have one son living in Toronto and one grandchild who has become a Northerner as well, residing in Iqaluit.

Scotty and Joan have spent much of their time since retirement travelling. They have visited some popular destinations, such as Hawaii and Panama Canal, and most of Europe. He remembers fondly a trip on the Trans Siberian Express which took

3D Printing Demo at Library Desktop 3D printing is a cool 21st century technology. It’s a creative and innovative technology that is transforming the way we make things!

North Grenville Public Library, in conjunction with our Summer Reading Program, is pleased and excited to introduce a 3D printing demonstration for the Community on Saturday, July 5 between 11 am-4 pm.

Luc Lalande of Young Maker, www.youngmaker. ca, will provide demonstrations to all members of the community. Young Maker is a social innovation program introducing youth to the learning experience and to the fun of 3D printing in your community. This demonstration is open to everyone in the community, no matter your age. We welcome everyone who has never seen a printer work its magic.

Drop in to North Grenville Library, 1 Water Street, any time between 11 am and 4 pm on July 5 for a demonstration. We will be handing out 3D printed bookmarks and Minecraft characters while they last!

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the Lions Club and others In Oxford Mills on July 1 and enjoy the festivities.

It's time to celebrate the wonderful community which we call home, and of course to celebrate Canada, the best country in the world!

We appreciate the support you continue to provide, which in turn goes out to meet the needs in the community and beyond. 50/50 tickets are being sold now, and will be available right up until the draw on July 1 at 3 pm in Oxford Mills. There are 2,500 tickets being sold, so the winning ticket holder will bring home a tidy sum, which I'm sure you will agree would make a lovely Canada Day present.

An early reminder as well: the Scott Woods band is returning this year on November 26. The concert will be held at the Municipal Centre. The show this year will have a focus on Christmas and I'm sure will be a crowd pleaser as the 2013 concert certainly was. Get your tickets early. Call 613 258-5739 or 613 258-2252.

Have a wonderful summer, recharge your batteries and we will see you in September. And don't forget, we would love to have your energy, good humour and inspiration in the Club.

Why don't you give us a try!

Happy Summer!

them from Moscow to Beijing.

Another favourite spot was immersing themselves in the Italian culture when they stayed six weeks in the North of Italy. Scotty says it was simply fabulous.

Scotty has been a Lions Club member for 40 years and received his 40 year service pin just recently at a special commemorative event. Over his time as a Lion, he has filled all positions in the Club.

He remembers four years spent publishing bi-weekly bulletins on foolscap paper. It was, he recalls, "quite a job".

"I joined because my uncle in Sudbury was blind and had been a Lion for years. That, and the desire to contribute to community and to give back, was what made the decision easy for me. In Lions, you get more than you give."

Scotty would encourage people to become involved in the Lions Club. He notes that communities are experiencing a drop in membership and he suggests that Lions has a lot to offer.

Take the opportunity to say hi to Scotty or any of the other Lions Club members when you see us flipping burgers, or making donations to various needs, or any of the other functions and services we attend.

Don't forget, Canada Day is coming up quickly. Join

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Girls should come prepared to get messy and have fun!

Summer Programs are open to all girls ages 6-13. For more information, or to register please go to our website: http:// www.girlsinc-uppercanada.org/ Cost is $50 per girl or $75 per family for each two-day session. Girls Inc. members pay $40 per girl or $65 per family. Subsidies are available upon request. Finances should never be barriers for participation, so don’t hesitate to call (613)345-3295!

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Silver/Bronze Horse Show

Charlotte McLaughlin and her pony Magic Man. Alongside her are her parents Mr. & Mrs. McLaughlin. Charlotte was champion in the Pre-Novice Hunter Division.

After the long, cold a n d s n o w y w i n t e r, horses and riders were out in great numbers to

start the 2014 Eastern Hunter/Jumper horse show season on the first weekend in May at Gaelic

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Glen Stables in Oxford Mills. This combination Bronze/Silver show is the first in a series of 14 shows where horses and riders are earning points in hopes of qualifying to represent the Eastern Zone at the Provincial Finals slated for early September at Palgrave – the site of the 2015 Pan American Games.

Over 150 horse/ rider combinations competed for 22 different championships and over $5,000 in prize money!

Saturday, May 3, featured many of our younger riders and horses, as well as the higher level jumpers who were tackling a course set by Montreal’s Pierre Burch, who was showcasing some of the newest jumps, including the “Outer Creations” oxer and “Think Pink” KDH Mammography Unit combination.

Unfortunately, Mother Nature was up to her old tricks on the Sunday with rain, wind and cool

temperatures, but credit goes to all competitors, spectators and staff who bundled up to successfully complete our day. It goes to show that this sport is not for the “faint of heart”.

Gaelic Glen would like give a special thanks to their sponsors: Juniper Farms, D.R. Howell Electric, Lockwood Brothers Construction, Patterson, Hadden & Brown Insurance, Kemptville Building Centre, Outer Creations Landscaping & Design, J a n e ’s C a t e r i n g , Enhansoft Inc, Gary Durie, T.H. Construction, Ta c k a b e r r y , T i b b s Transport, A1 Millwood, F i n i s h i n g To u c h Construction, Dazzle

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Merrickville Annual Blockhouse Museum opening

by Andrew McKay Merrickville and District Historical Society The 2014 season for the Merrickville Blockhouse Museum kicked off Saturday, June 14 with an opening ceremony and a variety of active displays under the maples. The Kemptville Legion Pipe Band played a welcoming concert just before Town Crier, Brent McLaren, summoned the visitors to the Blockhouse ramp.

A n d r e w M c K a y, President of the Merrickville and District Historical Society, welcomed the public and introduced M e r r i c k v i l l e - Wo l f o r d Mayor Doug Struthers, who gave greetings on behalf of the municipality and complimented the historical society on its contributions to the community.

“The annual opening of the Blockhouse Museum is a celebration of our heritage,” said Andrew McKay. “In particular, we are very pleased to recognize the creative and studious efforts of local students for their essays and works of art exploring our history.”

In the art category, the sixth grade prize was taken

by Joshua Nickerson for the Military at Merrickville, and the eighth grade prize by Melissa Nickerson for the Stephen Merrick House.

The displays featured traditional rug hooking, Regency quilting, blacksmithmade tools and amphibians of Eastern Ontario.

Across the lock from the Blockhouse, Ottawa artist Kathy McDonald worked at her easel.

Until Labour Day, the Blockhouse museum will be open daily from 10 am to 5 pm. Good will donations accepted in lieu of an admission charge.

Awards were presented for essays written by fourth grade students, and sixth and seventh grade students. Prizes were also given for art work by students in the fifth grade and the eighth grade.

Raya Atkin placed first in the fourth grade essay competition for her paper on the Merrickville Coat of Arms. Second and third place competitors were Kacey Robyn Caines and Gabe Radford.

For her essay on Mary Pearson, Julia Cavanagh took first place in the sixth and seventh grade category.

Katie Tomlinson and Ethan Langdon placed second and third respectively.

Rideau Hill camp raises $946.05

Volunteers Howard Hammond, Peter Morgan, Kaitlyn VanKoppen, Kathy KirPatrick, Chris Morgan, Sherri Welsh and Jean Hammond Rideau Hill Camp raised $946.05 on Sunday at their BBQ, thanks to the generosity of North Grenville residents. Special thanks to Judy and Jim Beveridge of the B&H. June 25, 2014

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Women who won: Survivor stories

by Anne Walsh Every day we are bombarded with messages about the risks of getting various types of cancer. We have come to fear "the C word". However, ask around and you are sure to find someone who was told they had a few months to live years ago, only to outlive their prognosis and, better yet, recover. This series is about local women who have been diagnosed with cancer. They are all alive and thriving, and we'll bring you

their stories over the coming weeks.

In May 1999, when Norma Fisher and her husband, George returned from a trip to New York, there were two messages on their home phone. A nurse was urging Norma to call the office. Norma was diagnosed with cancer of the liver. She waited from May to August for a surgeon to become available. She had surgery on August 24 to remove the vena cava, the largest vein in the body. "They just plucked it out". The surprising thing is, Norma says she "wasn't concerned”. It was just in the back of my mind. I didn't lose any sleep over it." On the way to her next appointment at the doctor's office, Norma was quiet as her husband drove. She wondered if she would need treatment. She worried about losing her hair.

When the doctor told her she would not need treatment,

Norma was so relieved. She was very talkative during their drive home. Life was good again until 2008.

Norma was feeling lethargic, tired and out of breath just from going up the stairs. She was sent for a colonoscopy. They found a lump on the edge of her colon. It was so tiny, they almost missed it. It hadn't even shown up on the cat scan performed one month prior to the colonoscopy. She had her surgery in December to remove the growth from her colon. Following the surgery, she was asked to get another colonoscopy. Norma urges anyone undergoing a colonoscopy to express their desire to be sedated during the procedure.

Norma says the key to healing is to maintain a positive attitude. She received so much support f r o m h e r c o m m u n i t y.

People were phoning the

Innovation and Opportunity

by Woodie Armour When I handed the Brown Cow article over to the editor for publication, I accidentally omitted an important reference. Rather than reprinting everything, I would ask the reader to Google ”ARTISAN DAIRY PROGRAM”. This site is self-explanatory. As you read the article, remember that Kemptville has the Dairy quota, it has the cows, it has the barns, it has the herdsmen, and it has the support buildings. With a little extra effort, it is possible to start making cheese this winter.

Now, for this week’s topic: INNOVATION and OPPORTUNITY. Within the context of our discussion about cheese making, “innovation” means using the minor cattle breeds to develop and manufacture all sorts of unique cheese.

“Innovation” also means developing new cheese types, new cheese styles, and new processes for making cheese. “Opportunity” refers to the potential job creation, and the potential to sell the cheeses outside the North Grenville area. However, cheese making is only a small part of the innovation and opportunity process. There are other agricultural areas in which Opportunity and Innovation play a huge role, and it is not clear if the Task June 25 ,2014

Force has considered such opportunities.

Missing from the task force membership is the largest agricultural sector in Ontario: fruits and vegetables, commonly known as “market farming”. Within the local area, there are people who grow fields of strawberries and raspberries, sweet corn, green and yellow beans, broccoli and asparagus. There are also people who grow smaller amounts of a wide selection of greens (up to 60 or so varieties) on their farms.

There are those who raise bees, grow flowers, and there are wine producers, yet there seems to be no representation of such producers on the Task Force committees. This type of producer represents about 40% of farm gate sales in Ontario. Aside from being in the agricultural sector, they are small businesses.

This oversight, excluding the market farmers, is potentially very serious, since people who wish to learn these agricultural skills would constitute a potentially large on-going student body. This represents a lost opportunity.

Another observation is that productive food land on this planet is reaching an upper limit, yet populations continue to rise. One response to this challenge is to bring into production the smaller parcels of land and the marginal pieces of land. These would be smaller

farms, operated as family farms. This trend is obvious in the areas surrounding North Grenville; cash cropping and dairy farms control huge swaths of land, and crops for human food consumption are pushed to smaller marginal pieces of land. This is reality and we, as a community, should deal with this reality.

These smaller pieces of land can support a farm family engaged in market farming.

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house. They wanted to help. Some visited, others brought food. Members of Holy Cross Church, St. John's United Church and St. James Anglican Church prayed for her. "The prayers helped because everything turned out. When things go well and you have lots of money, you think 'I'm untouchable', but that isn't the case". Norma believes her experience has made her more compassionate toward people with cancer because of the suffering she has witnessed through the Kemptville Cancer Support Group.

This group was initiated

by Reverend Angela Bailey.

Norma didn't feel the need to attend a support group, but Angela wanted her there as an example to show others how well she was doing.

When Norma was ready, she joined the group to support others. Angela asked Norma

to take over ten years ago.

Norma has recently handed over the reigns to Ellen Miller. The group meets the third Monday of each month, except July and August, at St. John's United Church.

There are 12-15 participants at the monthly meetings.

Sometimes they get a guest speaker, but they mostly just spend time together. "There is always laughter and hugs are guaranteed," says Norma.

Norma encourages people to share what they are going through because it helps. Last summer, when the oncologist called her for her check-up, Norma imagined the drive into Ottawa, parking, sitting in the waiting room for 1-2 hours just to be in the office for 2 minutes. She knew her cat scan was perfect, her doctor had already told her.

She informed them: "There's nothing wrong with me. I truly don't need to go there anymore."

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This is intense farming and the people engaged in this type of operation need support in the form of information on new technology, new equipment developments, information on consumer markets and information on the very many new types of plants coming onto the seed market. These farmers cannot do this on their own, so a place such as the college then becomes an essential community asset and tool.

The task force would be wise to take into consideration

this sector of the agricultural community. This is also in keeping with the local food production movement.

There is so much more to market farming that the college could easily offer an introductory and two year program on this topic alone. Three other colleges in eastern Canada already do offer such courses. In fact, Canadian Organic Growers already offers a part -time course in Ottawa, and it is fully subscribed. However, they have a lack of resources.

So now, in conclusion, assume the college does produce cheese. North Grenville would have a factory cheese outlet, a wide selection of fresh fruit and vegetables and local wine producers all in one place.

So, why not encourage a craft brewery to also set up shop in Kemptville, or Oxford Mills, or somewhere in North Grenville. This combination would be an ideal base from which to launch tourism festivals. I leave you with these thoughts.

If you have been diagnosed, you are not alone. There are two local support groups: The Kemptville Cancer Support Group-Ellen Miller at 613-258-7778 The Prostate Cancer Support Group of KemptvilleTed Ceelan at 613-989-2824.

There is the Maplesoft Centre-www.survivorship. ottawacancer.ca These books are also useful: The Silver Lining: A Supportive and Insightful Guide to Breast Cancer by Hollye Jacobs Foods That Fight Cancer by Richard Beliveau Love, Medicine and Miracles by Dr. Bernie Siegel Radical Remission: Surviving Cancer Against All Odds by Kelly A. Turner Canada Day History

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Municipality Matters

by barb Tobin Summer is here and there is so much to do.

The municipal facilities are primped up, in use, and ready for residents to enjoy. Over the past few weeks, the pool has opened, tennis courts are available, and the soccer and ball fields are alive with tournament and season play. The car show and Ribfest have graced the grounds at two locations, and charity tournaments have been playing out on municipal fields. The waterway

docks are in and parks are trimmed and ready for visitors.

Staff have worked hard to ensure our facilities are ready for use and will continue over the summer months to see that facilities are available and in condition. It can be difficult to gage how the weather and its cause and effects can have on outdoor facilities, but our staff put a great deal of effort in making sure they have everything ready for use and that it is well maintained.

Not to be forgotten is the contribution the Horticultural Society has added to our parks and gardens.

Local organizations, like the soccer club and ball clubs, provide organized programming for adults and youth in the community. We are fortunate to have these dedicated volunteers interested in these activities. If you like an

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OPEN LETTER to Mayor Gordon and Councilors: re: Lawn Bowling Club close at hand that caters to their organized tennis game, the Tennis Club offers that as well as lessons and camps.

For the young or young at heart, the skateboard park is available.

The municipality again has a full slate of activities. There are day camps offered from June 30 until August 29 and appeal to a wide range of interests. Hockey camps and soccer camps are available and are listed on the municipal program website or Playbook. If you are not game for a week, Fun Day Thursdays offer families a chance to enjoy a skate and a performance at the North Grenville Municipal Centre.

The pool offers residents a chance to cool off with a swim, provides private and group lessons, exercise programs, and swim team. Certifications and lessons with the swim program extends from tots to the senior level .

Our libraries are open

and provide a cool reprieve from expected summer heat with many programs and activity days. New reading materials are also available to perhaps enjoy in house or in a local park.

This summer, the Friends of the Library are hosting a Garden Tour July 19 as a major fundraising event for children's library programming.

As taxpayers, we contribute to the development and maintenance of these valuable assets that we believe are in line with the activities we value in North Grenville. They are a drawing card to the community and are there for our community use.

The Parks Culture and Recreation Department works hard to maintain our facilities, and now that summer is here we can get out enjoy a very green and growing element of North Grenville.

Have a safe and enjoyable summer.

Kemptville College Task Force ready to get to work with government facilitator Now that provincial votes have been counted, the Kemptville College Renewal Task Force is looking forward to putting their plan into action.

Several proponents have responded to a formal Request for Expressions of Interest and the Task Force is now ready to take the next steps.

“During the provincial election campaign period, Task Force activities were not on hold,” said Brian Carré, outgoing Chair of the Kemptville College Renewal Task Force. “We forged ahead on discussions with interested parties so that we would be ready with a plan after cabinet ministers were sworn-in and the legislature was back at work.”

The Task Force is focussed on local solutions for Kemptville College that respond to the needs of the agriculture and agrifood industries, along with skilled trades, while providing reasonable access to relevant and affordable post-secondary education for the people of Eastern Ontario.

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ernment re-elected, we welcome the opportunity to start work with the provincially-appointed facilitator, the Hon. Lyle Vanclief, as soon as possible,” continued Brian. “We also wish to congratulate Leeds-Grenville MPP Steve Clark on his re-election. Mr. Clark has demonstrated unwavering support for the work of the Task Force and the Kemptville College community. We look forward to working closely with him, the provincial facilitator and the new minister.”

The Task Force has accepted the Municipality of North Grenville’s offer to investigate a way to assist the transition of Kemptville Campus, (University of Guelph), into a revitalized Kemptville College. The municipality will explore the possibility of obtaining ministerial consent under provincial law to operate Kemptville College on an interim basis for a period of three years.

“North Grenville Council believes that this interim measure may provide the time needed to properly transition to a long-term solution for Kemptville Col-

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by the revenues generated by the college and that no expenses are to be borne by the taxpayers of the Municipality.

“We very much welcome this decision by North Grenville council,” stated Marty Derks, Vice-Chair of the Task Force. “Provincial government support for this local solution will provide all stakeholders enough time to properly transition the Kemptville Campus to a long-term sustainable agricultural college for this part of Ontario. Ensuring a variety of programs are available for students will be essential. The Task Force is engaging other parties in discussions about the provision of programs which will meet the needs of the community and provide a sustainable economic base.”

lege, ensuring continuity of programs and enrollment until this is achieved” stated Mayor David Gordon, an observer on the Kemptville College Renewal Task Force. “I am pleased that Municipal Council is demonstrating true community leadership by investigating this option and working alongside the Task Force toward a permanent solution.”

As a result, CAO Brian Carré has stepped down from his position on the Task Force to focus on the work necessary to investigate this possible interim measure on behalf of the Municipality. “I am absolutely impressed by Council’s ongoing dedication to saving Kemptville College” he remarked, “and I am eager to continue to collaborate with the Task Force to ensure a strong future for the College as a cornerstone in our community.”

Council’s direction to the CAO included the proviso that if this interim measure materializes, all costs associated with the operation of the College and its associated programs will be funded in whole

The Kemptville College Renewal Task Force invites community members to a town hall meeting to discuss next steps.

Wednesday, July 16 at 7:00 pm, WB George Centre, Kemptville Campus, 830 Prescott Street, Kemptville.

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Yesterday, I picked up the registered letter sent to me from the solicitors for the Corporation of the Municipality of North Grenville. This letter states that use of the land occupied by the Kemptville Lawn Bowling Club, with the permission of the Municipality, will be discontinued on or before July 31, 2014. A simple letter from Mr. Carre would have been sufficient formal notification. This letter also states that the recreational needs of North Grenville are changing. As was noted in my previous e-mail, this decision, in my view, is regrettable and short sighted. However, I will take personal responsibility for the Kemptville Lawn Bowling Club not being part of the future of a revitalized Riverside Park.

A revitalized Riverside Park will contain a splash pad for young children. This new facility will be part of the pool, and presumably be operated by Municipal staff. In hindsight, perhaps the KLBC members should have banded together and lobbied Council; and more importantly, actively encouraged people to take part in the online survey that was conducted in 2014. This may sound like whining after the fact, and to some degree it is a recognition of failure to convince Council that the KLBC was worth saving. But the splash pad organizers were effective at getting the attention of Council and Municipal Staff and there is a lesson to be learned here. The municipality has also expended effort and resources in the park to support the tennis club and the skate board park. These are all commendable activities to support. Yet the Kemptville Lawn Bowling Club no longer merits consideration.

The demographics of our community, in a study commissioned by Planning and Economic Development staff of the Municipality, indicates that 36% of the population of North Grenville is between the ages of 50 and 84 years old. The provincial average for this age group is 34%. The number of children in North Grenville between the ages of 0 and 9 years of age is 12% of the municipal population.

The corresponding provincial average for this age group is 10%. In North Grenville the median age is 42.1 and the age dominant group is the 50 to 54; whereas the provincial median is 39.8 and age dominant group is 45 to 49 (Ref 1). The population of North Grenville is older than that of the Province of Ontario. Let me also add that the planned development next to Riverside Park will see more than 100 condominium apartments built.

These living units would be largely purchased by older people who might welcome having a recreational facility

interests, such as a splash pad facility. This is not to denigrate the planned for splash pad but to point out it is meant to serve one set of users, while a lawn bowling club in Riverside Park caters to an entirely different age group of people who outnumber the group that would use the splash pad.

Let me re-iterate that in 2001 the Council authorized the then Mayor and Town Clerk to enter into a formal lease agreement with the KLBC. The registered letter, dated June 12, 2014, file number: 2014-143, states there is no evidence that such a lease was ultimately negotiated or executed. The Municipality has been derelict in following through with the wishes of the Council at the time. Has the current Council rescinded this 2001 bylaw? If not, then would this outstanding bylaw not take precedence over the approved conceptual plan for a revitalized Riverside Park, which was adopted by the present members of Council in 2013.

In closing, I will remove the club memorabilia, some of it going back 60 years, and transfer it to the archives for safekeeping. Other useful objects and equipment will be given to the curling club and other lawn bowling clubs in the region. The Almonte Club is coming by this evening to look at what is available.

Some equipment has already been donated to Goulbourne club in Richmond. What I am hearing is that with support from the Municipality, these clubs can be viable attractive additions to the community.

The Municipality of North Grenville can dispose of the clubhouse in whatever manner that it wants. I have checked with Fast Eddy Demolition Services and the building isn't worth anything, and would cost the club to either tear down or transport to another location.

In fact, Fast Eddy told me that he quoted the Municipality of North Grenville a cost of about $7,000 to tear down the structures, bring in top soil and rake it out.

For me personally, working with Municipal staff on this issue has not been a pleasant experience. I sincerely hope that Council and staff have made the correct decision based on unbiased factual data. Just one reminder to everyone: that the KLBC has been in play since 1921, almost as long as Kemptville College. All good things must come to an end at some point in time.

References: (1) Table 6: Age Distribution, 'Market Analysis Report Prepared for the Municipality of North Grenville by the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs, 2012 Respectfully yours, John Brauneisen Secretary/Treasurer Kemptville Lawn Bowling Club

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Home and Native Land

by David Shanahan Next week we’ll be celebrating Canada Day and revelling in the fun and frolics. Sadly, that will be done separately in Kemptville and Oxford Mills, an unnecessary clash of schedules, but all from best intentions. In any case, Canadians have the privilege of living in a land that can be celebrated with a relatively clear conscience. No military dictatorship, no censorship of the media or speech, an open democracy (albeit often taken for granted by non-voters), and so many other positives that could be listed. Perhaps the most obvious sign of Canada’s advantages over many other countries is the large number of people who want to move here. I have something of an advantage, too, as I am one of those who chose to make Canada my home, a place to raise my children and build a life. This gives me a sense of perspective about the place, and also causes me a few headaches at times.

For example, that line in O Canada about

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“home and native land”: that is a real brainteaser.

This is certainly not my native land: I wasn’t born here. It may be my home, but it can never be my homeland. This may seem trivial to some, but to many immigrants it is something that gives them pause when singing those words.

Canadians can often forget that immigrants are also emigrants, and days like Canada Day can also be a reminder of what has been left behind.

It must be even more difficult for those who can claim Canada as their home and native land: those who can trace their ancestry back to a time before there even was a Canada. Last Friday was Aboriginal Awareness Day, although I would imagine that passed unnoticed by most Canadians. That is another reason why Canadians may only have a relatively clear conscience on July 1. The treatment of indigenous peoples in Canada is probably the biggest stain on the country’s character. Does that seem harsh? Think, for a moment, about the

national and international uproar recently when terrorists kidnapped those 200 girls in Nigeria.

Canadians were, rightly and properly, angered by such an act, and they joined in a major protest.

The Facebook page set up to register this anger, Bring Back Our Girls, has more than 250,000 likes.

Yet in Canada there are almost 2,000 aboriginal women who have gone missing in recent years; believed to have been abducted and possibly killed. Ten times the number of abducted people in Nigeria; but has there been ten times the uproar and public outrage here about the missing aboriginal women?

No, and why not? Is it because they are Indians, or possibly less important if some of them were involved in the sex trade?

This country has been singled out by the United Nations for its treatment of aboriginal people.

We s e n d b i l l i o n s o f dollars around the world to feed and clothe and educate children abroad, while communities in the Canadian North

suffer hunger because of incredibly high food prices. How much food could have been airlifted to Nunavut or the Northwest Territories for what it cost to fly military jets to Europe in case Russia invaded Ukraine?

We support initiatives internationally to bring an end to all kinds of social ills, but cut funding to indigenous organisations at home doing the same work among Canadians.

You should have practiced t h e l a t t e r, w i t h o u t neglecting the former.

As we celebrate Canada Day, it would be good to remember that the history of this country would have been much different had the First Nations resisted European settlement, instead of cooperating and opening their lands to refugees after the American War of Independence. This country is built on treaties, treaties which have been ignored, neglected or broken by successive Canadian governments.

Premier Kathleen Wynne issued a statement on Aboriginal Awareness Day: “Ontario is home

to more than 300,000 First Nations, Inuit and Métis people, and the Aboriginal population is one of the fastestgrowing and youngest demographics. Aboriginal youth are integral to Ontario's future. We will ensure that all young people in this province have access to the same opportunities, no matter where they live”. This growing population has been incredibly patient for many years, bearing with the discrimination and unfairness of the treatment they have received. I only hope Kathleen Wynne means what she said and stops using First Nations as political fodder in disputes with the federal Government. I have grave doubts that Stephen Harper is capable of vision and fairness.

How loud would the international condemnation be if Canada passed a Jewish Act, or an Irish Act, or a French Act? Yet we have had an Indian Act since at least 1876 that has been used to separate native people from the wider society. It has been used

to criminalise traditional cultural activities, deny people the right to hire legal representation, confined them to restricted areas and removed any control over their socioeconomic and financial affairs. Imagine if we did that to any other ethnic or religious group in Canada, this land of multiculturalism? The Indian Act has created a dreadful situation: it is still in force.

Canada is, without question, one of the greatest countries in the world.

I know: I chose to live here, as I said. I appreciate every advantage, every opportunity Canada has given me - opportunities I would not have had otherwise. This newspaper is one way I try to repay that debt. But almost thirty years of working with aboriginal people in Canada has taught me that there is still one area, at least, of Canadian endeavour that has yet to bear fruit. There is one part of our shared story that needs to be told, accepted, and repented of, in practical, genuine and generous change.

best player on her hockey team. Her dream was to go to a hockey camp in the US with her best friend, the best player on her team. My friend and his girlfriend thought she should go, but the family was poor and couldn't afford to send her. So together they saved a bit of money each week in the hope they'd get enough together to send the sister to camp. My friend was licensed as a heating installer, in Britain, and had had difficulty finding steady work here. Then, miracle, he found a good job with a construction company. Celebrating with his new work mates, he stopped in a pub for a pint and to share a few laughs. When the lads came out, they were met with an empty truck.

Someone had stolen all

the tools from the back of the truck. My friend had no choice. He had to have tools for work on Monday or there went his job.

The cost of this theft.

The couple had to spend their savings on new tools.

There was no money left to send the sister to camp.

And the cost: the best player went to camp, was scouted, and received a full scholarship to a US university where she studied medicine. The sister was not scouted and received no scholarship.

That seems a heavy cost to pay.

The second story involves a local nursery started by two folks near Bishop's Mills. Now, if you watch these small businesses, one of the great joys is watching them grow year by year.

And indeed this couple

did well and were growing. More Sunday drivers were stopping in. One day, they got the great idea to feature local crafts and garden art and so they set up a display in their yard. And it was a success. Local artisans made money. The garden centre had another revenue stream. Hooray. Until one day, someone decided that they needed a garden art supply and cleaned out the garden centre. I'm sorry to say that the centre never recovered. What was once a prominent draw for the area became a sign and all the arts and crafts were hidden behind a barn to prevent further thefts.

Imagine the loss to the artisans. Imagine, especially, the jobs lost for summer students, for nurseries are big employers. Those are jobs

that our local kids should have. Those are jobs that would pay for school, fun, and help keep our young folk in the area. That is the real cost of these thieves: Jobs.

There is some proof that these thieves are not local. They are a gang from Ottawa and perhaps Montreal or Toronto. But they are stealing your

jobs. Your future. A few hundred dollars at a time.

If you know anything about these theft rings, I urge you to contact the local OPP office at 613258-3441 or through Crime Stoppers at 1-800222-(TIPS) 8477 or submit your tip on-line at www.tipsubmit.com. Our kids deserve your support.

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Letters to the editor Dear Editor: Theft in Bishop's Mills I see, north of Bishop's Mills, that the summer proliferation of "no trespassing" signs and locked gates has begun.

Every summer, someone is making a point to steal the livelihoods of others.

Now the cost of these thefts is often considered recoverable from insurance. But, as any homeowner in this area knows, there's a big deductible on theft and all such thefts must be accompanied by "visible sign of entry."

Let me use two quick stories to underline the real cost of theft. First, I had a friend who moved to Canada to be with a woman he met while here on vacation. This woman had a sister in High School. An excellent athlete, she was the second The North Grenville Times is published weekly by North Grenville Times Inc. Marketing Gord J. Logan gord@ngtimes.ca 613-258-6402 June 25 ,2014

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CANADA DAY CELEBRATION

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Canada Day Breakfast – Kemptville Legion Mixed Fun Volleyball Tournament (Riverside Park) Sponsored by Keller Williams, Solid Rock Realty Parade (leaving B&H mall at 12:00 noon traveling down Prescott to Concession Rd and ending at the Kemptville College Beer Garden (Kemptville Legion Patio) Music (Riverside Park) Kidz Zone featuring: (Riverside Park) Bouncy Castles (2:00 to 6:00) (BCD Accounting) Petting Zoo (2:00 to 4:00) (416 Tire) Free Swim (2:00 to 4:00) (Municipality of North Grenville) Kids Old Fashion Games (Kemptville Youth Centre and Canada Day Committee) Large format board games: (2:00 to 6:00) Four in a row Giant Tic-tac-toe Ladder ball (Twice the Fun Games) Entertainment: Age of Wisdom Phlatline Camp Fireworks Display

All day from 12:00 noon to 10:00 food vendors and other vendors will be in attendance: Dominion Lending Services Glitter Tattoos Twice the Fun Games North Grenville Horticultural Society Michael McCann – Crime Fiction, Supernatural Fiction Novels Rideau Valley Modelers – Remote control model aircraft, boats and cars Fat Les’s Bonita’s Cantina

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CANADA DAY CELEBRATION

OXFORD MILLS JULY 1 - 11:30 A.M. - 4 P.M.

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Tug of War Challenge Tradional Kid’s Games Fish Tank Lions Club 50/50 draw and BBQ NGHS Pioneer Era Schools (1808 - 1964) Display Critter display: spiders and lizards, face painting Artisan and food vendors, free cake, and much more!

Live Local Music: Grenville Grass, Fiddlehead Soup, David Shanahan..plus more!

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Canada Day History

by David Shanahan Canada Day has become such a central part of the Canadian year that it is easy to forget that it is a very recent arrival on the scene. On October 27, 1982, the Parliament of Canada initiated Canada Day following the repatriation of the Canadian Constitution that year. Before 1982, July 1 was known as Dominion Day and had been acknowledged as Canada’s birthday from the date when the British North America Act came into force in 1867. The following year, 1868, the Governor General at the time suggested that Canadians celebrate Dominion Day as their National Holiday.

Surprisingly, Dominion Day was not itself a major event for decades after 1867. It took another ten years before there was any legislation passed in recognition of the holiday.

In fact, the first official government celebration of Dominion Day only happened in 1917, on the 50th anniversary of Confederation. The Canadian Government started organising official celebrations in 1958, and it was after that that the name “Canada Day” started to be used. There was, however, great argument among Canadians about using that term, as it seemed a break with tradition.

However, the plain truth is that there was very little tradition of Dominion Day celebrations before the 1950's.

In North Grenville one hundred years ago, Dominion Day was a hit and miss affair. Some years there were celebrations in Kemptville, other years the day passed without comment or activities of any kind. It seems that the day’s events depended on various groups and organisations within the community, just as is true today. In 1911, the events were sponsored by the local Catholic Church congregation. A large dinner was held in the Agricultural Hall, put on by the ladies of the congregation, and was attended by the Secretary of State, Charles Murphy, as well as the local M.P.P., G. Howard Ferguson.

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Murphy pointed out that the occasion was “not racial, not sectarian; but national”, and praised the rise of Imperial sentiment in Canada in the years since Confederation. Ferguson, who would one day be Premier of Ontario, stated that the province was the best place in the country, and would “remain the Banner Province of the Dominion”.

After the speeches came the athletics. Races were held over various distances, from the hundred yards dash, to the two mile marathon. Needless to say, only males were allowed to race. No-one from Kemptville won a race, though in the Boys’ Race, W. McGovern of Oxford came first, and Harold McGahey came second.

The big event of the afternoon was the baseball match between Kemptville and Merrickville, which the home team won 3 -2.

Music throughout was supplied by the Harmony Band of Smith’s Falls, this being one of those periods when Kemptville was without a band of its own. The people then adjourned back to the Hall for a supper, also served by the ladies of the Catholic Church. By the time a big storm blew in that evening, the crowds had already wound their way home.

In 1912, it was the Baseball Club that ran the day’s events. The day started with a parade, or a “Trade Procession” as it was called then. It began at Riverside Park, wound around the streets, and ended up back at the Park again. The parade was led by the Texan Ranger Band from Ottawa. Who they were is unclear, but the Texan theme ran through the day’s festivities. The Band, accompanied by two pipers, played for an hour outside the Advance

building on Prescott Street, filling in the time before the main event of the day: the sports activities in Riverside Park, where there were races, both human and horse, and a wonderful event called “Catch the Greasy Pig”.

The big baseball game was between Kemptville and Spencerville, and all went well aside from some Spencerville teenagers who took to insulting anyone not from their town.

In the evening, there was a special concert at the Oddfellows Hall, which included an escape artist, whose ability to free himself from handcuffs and the “torture cabinet” amazed the audience.

There were also “Scotch” dancers, and comedy from Sam and Guss, “the colored comedians”. And, to round off the day, the Texan Concert Orchestra provided the music for a dance at the Hall.

The following year, 1913, it seems there were no celebrations, possibly owing to the lack of an organising group. But, looking at the reports of Dominion Day one hundred years ago, what is surprising is how little it has changed. They had Dominion Day, and we have Canada Day. We still have our parade (hopefully), our activities throughout the afternoon (this year in Oxford Mills), and an evening of music to end the day at Riverside Park. They had concerts and we have fireworks. But the event is still focussed on the celebration of Canada and its people. For years before the Government saw fit to celebrate the day officially, the people of North Grenville were marking the occasion with music, fun and sports.

Long may that continue.

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and District Home Support!

Volunteer Gail Wyse moved to this area 18 months ago and knew she wanted to volunteer somewhere. She likes meeting people and likes to drive. After reading about Home Support she thought it would be a good fit. She stopped by the office and met with the staff. Once the paperwork and screening process was complete, Gail was ready to volunteer. Gayle says that she really enjoys volunteering here. Gail notes that, “The staff are friendly and make me feel welcome all of the time. And, the clients really appreciate getting a drive, and so do their families.

I would strongly recommend to anyone that is looking for something to do, that they stop by the Centre and talk to the staff.”

Corine Ouellette with volunteer Gail Wyse

by Susan Smith June has come and is almost gone. We have celebrated Fathers Day and Summer Solstice. This must mean that the hazy, lazy (and maybe crazy) days of summer are almost here! It is fun to look up from my desk and out the window where I can see people walking and driving by with smiles on their faces enjoying the sunshine.

Did you ever wonder what it would be like to not be able to get to the places you needed to? There are those in our community of North Grenville that, for a variety of reasons, need help. One of the services we offer at Kemptville and District Home

Support is Transportation.

As with some of our other services, there is a fee for the drives.

We have a roster of Volunteers that are available to help out and drive our clients. Some of the drives are to medical appointments, dialysis, grocery shopping, hairdresser, and to visit loved ones in the hospital or nursing home. The clients call in several days ahead to book a drive. The sooner the call comes in, the easier it is to arrange for a Volunteer Driver.

Over the past few months, there has been an increase in the number of requests for drives. We want to be able to fill all of the requests. Our

amazing Volunteers are doing a lot of drives in order to help fill the need. However, they have personal commitments as well; and, again, the need for drives is increasing. It would be great if we could get more Volunteer Drivers!

We do offer reimbursement to Volunteer Drivers for ‘out of pocket’ expenses to help cover the cost of the drive.

Volunteers can also opt to do as many or as few drives, according to what they prefer; they are in the ‘driver’s seat’!

Volunteering to drive someone is more than just taking a person to an appointment. It is an opportunity to help out someone. Also, it is becoming part of our Team at Kemptville

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Corine Ouellette, one of our transportation clients, is so appreciative of the drives. She moved to Kemptville last October and is now involved in many of the weekly activities at the Centre. Corine recently told us that, “Without Kemptville Home Support, I don’t know what I would have done this winter. I am able to keep my independence; and, all of the friends I have made!

Socializing means a lot.

Everyone has been friendly and caring with me. I am able to get drives to go to my doctor’s appointments, to the hairdresser, get groceries, do my banking, and get to the activities at the Centre.”

Volunteer Canada notes that, “Studies have found that older adults who volunteer have reduced stress-related

illnesses and higher selfesteem, and are less likely to feel isolated. Volunteering can also have a positive impact on lifestyle transitions in older adults as they retire, downsize their housing or deal with health issues.”

Please help us spread the word about the Services and Volunteer opportunities at Kemptville and District Home Support. Together we can make the Municipality of North Grenville a great place for everyone!

Until next time, Susan Susan Smith, Executive Director Kemptville And District Home Support Inc. The Cheryl J. Brown Centre 613-258-3203 susan_smith@cogeco.net

Paws4Fun Agility Open House Paws4Fun Agility is a volunteer-based, not-for-profit corporation and is setting up at its new location just south of Kemptville, at 2840 Taylor Road. Our outdoor activities over the summer will include classes and events such as the K9 Kup held one Sunday a month from June to September, an Open House, and an Agility Association of Canada sanctioned trial at the end of August.

We are holding an Open House from noon to 4 pm on Sunday the 6th of July with an agility Fun Match for Starters and Advanced levels, and a Canine Good Neighbour Evaluation. Proceeds from the CGN Evaluation will be donated to Big Sky Ranch Animal Sanctuary. The Kemptville Lions Club will be hosting a BBQ to raise funds for their projects and there will also be pet-related vendors/displays.

We are inviting people in the Kemptville and surrounding communities to come out to see what dog agility is all about.

Fifty years later event

NORTH GRENVILLE HISTORICAL SOCIETY The Past, Key to the Future

The North Grenville Historical Society is recreating an event that took place in 1963, when young students from the old schools of Oxford-on-Rideau took part in a ceremonial sod-turning for the new Public School in Oxford Mills. When that school opened for business, it marked the end of more than 150 years of pioneer schools in the region, and the NGHS had gathered most of those twelve students to recreate the historic event on Thursday, July 3.

The event will take place at the Public School, followed by a tour of the school building, and then everyone will adjourn to Maplewood Community Hall, one of those schools to close fifty years ago, where they can see the Pioneer Schools Display and socialise over coffee, tea and nibbles. If you went to those pioneer schools, or are interested in the history, come out and join us on Thursday evening, July 3, at 6.30.

Everyone is welcome!

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Air Bounce Rides - Juice Jam VanderLaand’s Petting Zoo Little Ray’s Reptiles Shake-A-Paw Dog Agility Demo

Lions Carnival BINGO Car Show Hosted by Highway 43 Car Club

BBQ STEAK & CHICKEN DINNER

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Champions for Kids Fun Run, Walk and Family Bike Ride raises more than $6,600 A total of 170 participants came out to help the Upper Canada District School Board Champions for Kids Foundation on Father’s Day during the 2014 Champions for Kids Fun Run, Walk and Family Bike Ride.

Participants ran, walked or cycled a one or fivekilometre course at the Ferguson Forest Centre, raising a grand total of $6,615 – including a $3,000 donation from the Upper Canada Leger Centre for Education and Training.

Supporters participated as individual walkers or runners, in centipede teams,

or as cyclists.

Event Chair Sarah Crawford said she was delighted by the success of the 6th annual event.

“It was so wonderful seeing people come out to enjoy a fun day of running, cycling or walking in the great outdoors for a wonderful cause,” said Sarah. “This money will help kids play soccer, take piano lessons, enjoy summer camp and all sorts of other fun activities that make childhood magical.

Thanks to everyone who helped make this year ’s fundraiser the best ever.’”

Key participants at the

event included: · Brockville Collegiate Institute Building Systems Specialist, Kevin Riddell, who was the top fundraiser at the run, generating more than $400 in pledges. · Spirit Award Winner and first-time father Trevor Holme, who was accompanied on the walk by his wife and infant twins – who slept throughout the event in their stroller. · Most Experienced Participant Merv Hodgson, 76, who won a $50 gift certificate to Nakhon Thai restaurant after completing the five-kilometre run.

· The Kemptville Public School “water fun” team and the North Grenville District High School Intermediate Hawaiian team, who took the award for best costume, winning water toys from St. Lawrence Pools and gift certificates from Shoeless Joe’s restaurant.

Sarah Crawford thanked major sponsors TD Canada Trust, Team Solutions, and Accountant Anthony Fritz for sponsoring ten student centipede teams at the event.

Planning is already underway for the 7th annual run.

Change in Tick submissions to the Leeds, Grenville & Lanark District Health Unit For the past several years, we have relied on the analysis of ticks submitted by residents and health care providers to tell us the prevalence of ticks that are positive for the bacteria that causes Lyme Disease. This approach has worked well and we now have a good sense of where the positive tick populations currently reside. Continuing to study ticks from areas we know about is not necessary;

therefore, we would like to concentrate resources in areas where the ticks may become established.

As of July 1, 2014, we will no longer accept ticks at our Health Unit sites.

Our surveillance program will consist of an active surveillance strategy where we will look for and collect ticks from areas where they may be emerging.

The change in how

surveillance is done will not affect clinical care. Testing of ticks was not intended for the purpose of diagnosing disease; rather it was a tool for surveillance. Even if the tick was positive for the bacteria, it did not mean the tick transmitted the bacteria to the individual. The length of time the tick is attached is a key factor in the transmission of Lyme disease.

Reminder: If a tick is

attached for longer than 24 hours, and removed within the past 72 hours, then it is important to contact a health care provider.

We a p p r e c i a t e t h e assistance of the public over the past years in this surveillance project. For more information on Lyme Disease, visit the Leeds, Grenville and Lanark District Health Unit web site at www.healthunit. org

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Celebrate Canada Day in Oxford Mills!

The Oxford Mills Community Association invites you and your family to celebrate Canada Day in Oxford Mills under the majestic maples of Maplewood Park from 11:30 am to 4 pm, July 1, 2014. Admission to Maplewood Park and Maplewood Hall is FREE. Join us for an afternoon of live local music, traditional kid's games, a vendors market, a historical display and free cake!

This year's featured events are an old fashioned TugO-War Challenge with a variety of teams competing against each other, including the Annual Grudge match between Bishop's Mills and Oxford Mills as well as a historical exhibition mounted by the North Grenville Historical society inside Maplewood Hall entitled "Our Pioneers Era Schools 1808-1964".

Flag raising and "O Canada" takes place at noon sharp in front of the Old Oxford-on-Rideau Township Hall (former Library), followed by music from popular local musicians Standby Bros, Fiddlehead Soup, MC David Shanahan and Grenville Grass.

The event will have lots of traditional kid's games, a Vendors Market, face painting, a "Fish Tank", and a critter display/demo (spiders, snakes and lizards, oh my!) and free cake! The Lion's Club will also be back this year to sell hotdogs, hamburgers and drinks. They'll also draw and present the winner of their 50/50 draw (last years' winner won over $1,800) at 3 pm. Tickets for the Lion's Club draw will be sold at the event. There is lots of room in Maplewood Park to display and sell your product. Vendors should contact David Habberjam at 613-258-3683.

The OMCA would like to thank all its Canada Day sponsors: The North Grenville Business Builders (Stage Sponsor), TD Graham+Associates, The North Grenville Times, Kemptville Lions Club, Brigadoon Restaurant, Triune Productions and Class Axe.

That’s the way to catch fish!

The North Grenville Photography Club This one is a result of always having a camera handy! Noticed the natural framing provided by the opening, so I took a shot once I could see both ears.

Nikon D800, Sigma 70-200mm @ 200.

Photo by Mike Collier.

Forget the $1,000 rod and reel, and the fancy jackets and boats. Lilly Duff caught this fine fish off the boat dock on the South Branch with a somewhat cheaper tackle. Suddenly, all the grown-ups were trying her spot on the river. Nice work, Lilly.

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FOR SALE House for sale - 317 Joseph St 3 BDR Must see gardens! $299000 613 258-5151

Youngsters of Yore, Kemptville Public Library, 1:30 pm. Guest speaker: CNIB Guide Dogs Disney Karaoke Family Fundraising Dinner hosted by the new Community Connections Centre (CCC), 6-9 pm, at the Legion. Tickets available at the CCC, 113 Prescott St. (10-4 pm Mon.-Fri) or at Ultramar.

The French Connexion: souper francophone pour fêter la St. Jean et le beau temps! The Branch, 18:30. Vous êtes les bienvenus d'apporter votre conjoint.e ou ami.e pour cette dernière rencontre avant le mois de septembre. SVP confirmez votre presence, thefrenchconnexion@yahoo.ca.

Save-W ay Driving School is offering a Free Roundabout Clinic, 1 to 3 pm.

Canadian Tire is hosting the event, and anyone wishing to take part is encouraged to meet in the Service Centre waiting room during these hours.

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

2014 North Grenville Accessible Transportation AGM , Scotia Bank Board room, 2 pm.

UKE Jam session from 3:00pm at The Branch Restaurant. Bring your family and friends. Remember the Branch serves the fantastic "Rubber Boot Brunch" from 2 pm.

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Immaculate 1994 26' Mallard Bunkie Travel Trailer $3,850 258-1530 Window air conditioner h12” wd16” dp15”, 6000 BTU, remote; used 3 mths, cost $189, sell $95. Call 613-215-0816.

Hide-a-bed, double size, brown corduroy $20 613 258 1712

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Dog crate (large metal), Dog ramp for entry to vehicle, 3 large dog beds (used), Very large dog house, custom built. 258-5558, gilliantrojan@gmail.com.

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Weepeggy spinning wheel, sits in corner. Indian headspinner fits large skein yarn. 258-4962

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Full size Connelly Pool table with accessories. Excellent condition, $1800; buyer must move. Call 613-258-7049.

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Firewood, cut, split and delivered $100/cord. Call Peter at 258-5504

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Hayward Sand Filter for Pool.

Veri-Flo XL Valve. Model # 180T. Like new 258-3213

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The North Grenville Photography Club - M eeting first W ednesday of every month at the Auditorium at the Municipal Centre on Hwy 44. For more info see ngphotoclub.ca.

Bingo- First and third W ednesday of the month, Kemptville Legion. Games start at 1 pm. All welcome. Refreshments available.

Klub 67 Euchre closed for the summer season....will resume euchre on W ednesday, September 10.

The Branch Artisans Guild, North G renville Community Church,, 2659 Concession Street every 3 rd Tuesday, 7 pm. New members welcomed!

Probus Club of North Grenville meet third W ednesday of every month, St. Paul's Presbyterian Church---9:30 am gathering Time, 10 am meeting. Come and enjoy great speakers and fellowship. New members welcome.

Bridge - St. John’s United Church, 6:45 pm. Cost $5, partner preferred but not necessary. For more info, contact Sandra at 613-258-2691.

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

BNI Netw orking Group Breakfast- Alumni Building, University of Guelph, 7-8:30am. Call 613-258-0553 for more information.

Bridge- St. John’s United Church, 12:15 pm. Cost $3, partner preferred but not necessary. Info, contact Sandra at 613-258-2691.

M others of Preschoolers Support Group-St.John’s United Church, 6:30-8 pm.

W hether you’re a townie, rural, stay-at-home, working, teen, adoptive, specialneeds, single or married, MOPS is for you! For more information, call Angie Brown at 613-223-3979.

Kemptville Cruise Night, H wy 43 Car Club, May 2 to Sept. 26 at Food Basics – 6 - 9 pm. Rod Rafter, 613-258-7567 or www.Hwy43CarClub.com for more information.

Kemptville Legion Breakfast the third Saturday of the month. Adults $5.00, Children under 12 $3.00. All welcome.

Kemptville Kinsman Farmers' M arket, 200 Sanders St. (the B&H parking lot) 12-4pm, rain or shine. Come and meet your local producers and checkout our FREE Kid Zone".

Free co-ed Ultimate Frisbee, 10:30-noon at Riverside Park. All skill levels welcome, 16+.

Cancer Support Group, 3 rd Monday of every month, ,St. John's United Church at 2 pm. W elcome to anyone requiring support and encouragement.

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

YARD SALES Sat. June 28th, Doors, door/side lites, frames shop vac and more.

62 Hurd St. Kemptville 8-3

CLASSIFIEDS: First 15 words free if submitted by email.

Extra word 50 cents, photo $10, border $2, shading $5.

Submit to classifieds@ngtimes.ca.

WANTED Retired senior needs old car batteries - making canon balls (weights used for deep sea fishing). 258-6254

Email must include name, address and phone #.

Must be related to North Grenville and be paid in advance by paypal!

Wanted - Card table, contact 258 6039 Wanted - Small student desk, preferably oak, in a respectable condition (or new preferred).

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GUTKNECHT, Eric Leslie William

June 25, 2010 of Kemptville.

We thought of you with love today, but that isnothing new.

We thought about you yesterday, and the day before that, too.

We think of you in silence, we often say your name, But all we have are memories and your picture in a frame.

Your memory is our keepsake, with which we’ll never part.

God has you in His keeping, we have you in our heart.

We shed tears for what might have been, a million times we’ve cried.

If love alone could have saved you, you never would have died.

In life we loved you dearly, in death we love you still, In our heart you hold a place, no one could ever fill.

It broke our heart to lose you, but you didn’t go alone, For part of us went with you, the day God took you Home.

Mom & Dad Visit http://www.ericgutknechtbursary.ca/ for more information.

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On behalf of the Bayfield Manor Nursing & Retirement Home, I would like to thank all our volunteers, family members & staff for their dedicated time & effort in making our Nursing Home Week a great success & most enjoyable for our Bayfield manor family.

God Bless Activities Director, Joanne Schonauer

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North Grenville shows its support for homeless pets Kemptville Pet Valu and pet lovers once again raise over $1 Million in cash and supplies for pets in need!

C a n a d a ’s l e a d i n g specialty retailer Pet Valu and its family of stores, is celebrating paw-some news for pets in need!

Thanks to the generous support of pet lovers, Pet Valu, Paulmac’s and Bosley’s raised more than $1 million in cash and supplies to support abandoned, abused and homeless pets in Pet Valu communities during April’s Pet Appreciation Month.

Now in its fourth year, Pet Valu enlisted the help of Morgan, a five-year old Great Dane from

Southwestern Ontario, and Guinness-record world’s tallest female dog as its official spokespet ― helping to raise mammoth awareness for homeless p e t s . Wi t h M o rg a n ’s support, not only did Pet Valu surpass its fundraising dollars from last year, Pet Valu stores found fur-ever homes for 1,878 animals in need of loving families!

“The outpouring of support we received from pet lovers in North Grenville was fantastic,” says Steven Clarke, owner of Kemptville Pet Valu, who reports the his store raised over $4,700 in donations and supplies.

“Families bought PAWs, donated food and supplies

and a lot of people participated in our special events and promotions to help us exceed our national goal,” says Steven. “It’s so inspiring to see people rallying around these deserving pets and we’re honoured to be able to help Big Sky Ranch Animal Sanctuary.”

Throughout April, pet lovers were invited to visit Pet Valu, Paulmac’s and Bosley’s locations across the country to show their support by buying an official PAW for $1, $2, $5 or $10 or donate much needed products and supplies, including toys, food, litter and bedding.

Pet lovers also had the opportunity to meet local

pets in their community in need of loving homes as Pet Valu stores partnered with local shelters and charities to host in-store adoptions during its National Adoption Weekend.

About Pet Valu Pet Valu, Inc. (www. petvalu.com) is a Canadian specialty retailer of pet food and pet-related supplies with more than 500 stores across Canada and the US. The Pet Valu family of stores consists of Pet Valu Canada, Pet Valu US, Paulmac’s Pet Foods and Bosley’s Pet Foods.

The Pet Valu family prides themselves on providing pet owners with the best selection of pet care items at competitive prices,

together with Pet Expert service, at convenient, neighborhood store locations. They offer over 7,000 products, including a broad assortment of premium, super premium and holistic private label brands scientifically developed by internal nutritionists.

Pet Valu, Paulmac’s and Bosley’s team members

are true Pet Experts and they are happy to use their knowledge and experience to help find the right nutrition and other solutions for your pets. Their stores are heavily involved in their communities, teaming up with animal rescues and adoption programs, and fundraising for animal shelters.

Scotiabank supports children in our community

The Kemptville and South Mountain Scotiabank sold tickets to the KYC Pancake Breakfast for $680, then matched the total and presented the Youth Centre with a cheque for $1520 towards youth programming.

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South Branch Elementary creates an outdoor learning space for Kindergarten classes

The Voice of North Grenville environmental issues, plants and their growth, and the importance of responsibility are all aspects of the daily scheduled time spent in this space. Drama, Music, the Visual Arts, and Language Skills coexisting in the fresh air with Maths, Sciences and those so important Social Skills.

The Kindergarten Staff, Carrie Bryan, Angie Ross, Judith Hodgson, Wendy Trayner Emily Clarmo and Tammy Rothwell would like send their thanks to those who have offered support of many kinds to this on-going endeavor.

This special corner has a lot of potential, just like the little ones who get to enjoy it.

Board to adopt Elephant in the Room Anti-Stigma Campaign

Over the past year, the Kindergarten staff, parents and friends of South Branch Elementary have worked diligently on the planning, preparation and installation of an Outdoor Learning Space for the use of Kindergarten classes. Above, the three JK/SK classes sit around a Red Maple kindly donated by Kathryne Payne, a parent.

by Beth Nicol Wa t c h t h e m w h e n they aren’t looking; they never seem to stop. I’m referring to children between the ages of 3 and 6 years, the spread typically found in a Junior/ S e n i o r K i n d e rg a r t e n classroom. Then picture approximately 80 of them together for, say, 6 hours.

In spite of thirty-two years in the classroom, I still cannot envision this without a severe rise in blood pressure, while simultaneously fighting off an anxiety attack. You can understand, then, the

respect I hold for those who do this voluntarily.

A visit to the Kindergarten enclave at South Branch Elementary Public School was a reminder of just how hard these professionals work for their students, both in school and on their own time. Over the past year, the kindergarten teachers and their teaching assistants have, with the support of the Parents’ Council, planned, prepared and installed an Outdoor Classroom. Supplies came from a variety of sources; many were donated by staff, family, friends and

parents. Recently, a Red Maple selected from the Ferguson Forest Centre was planted, a generous donation from parent, Kathryne Payne.

The Outdoor Classroom is enclosed by fencing, and sun, shade and space to move about are readily available. The focus is on providing varied opportunities for play based, hands on learning in a natural environment. A rock circle offers a spot for talk, stumps provide ample seating, and soon there will also be a performance stage. Each class tends a flower/vegetable raised

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box garden; a cedar maze, still in its infancy, shows promise. To add activities, wooden pallets are hanging from the chain fence. At the moment, they host a water wall, a music wall, and wall of flexible, movable tubing to provide paths for marbles to flow freely from top to bottom.

A sandbox and a mud kitchen are in the planning as well. There are smaller stations scattered here and there.

Classes can come out alone or as a group.

The learning which takes place is structured and focused: Imaginary play,

If you find blue elephants at schools across the Upper Canada District School Board this fall, don’t worry – you aren’t seeing things.

In fact, there will be at least one at every school starting in September 2014.

The board will participate in the Mood Disorders Society of Canada Elephant in the Room anti-stigma campaign, a public information effort to reduce the stigma associated with mental illness. A stuffed blue elephant, developed by the Society, will be placed in a room at each school. The toy will signify a “safe area” where staff and students can come to talk about any mental health issues they may be facing.

“We want to eliminate the stigma attached to mental health issues and provide a safe place for children to reach out and communicate,” said Suzanne Rivard, chair of the Upper Canada District School Board Parent Involvement Committee, which is sponsoring the campaign within the board.

The stuffed elephants will be displayed in areas such as a school’s main office or guidance office –wherever each school decides is the best place to set up the safe area, said Suzanne. Students can go to these rooms to talk about issues without fear of being looked on differently, thought of less, or punished, she said.

“Younger kids can even go into these rooms just to cuddle the elephant.”

“Our students will be treated with respect and dignity and will find support and understanding from someone who cares,” added Superintendent David Coombs.

The campaign will also involve posters that will be displayed at the schools.

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Kemptville roots rockers, The Standby Brothers, have released their second CD "Lucky 7". This is the follow up album to 2006's "Still Waiting". The CD release party will take place on July 11 at The Branch Restaurant + Texas Grill.

It's only 5 bucks to get in to see current Standy Brothers, Steve Hibberd and John Wilberforce, performing with former Bro' Les Hibberd and Alden Roberge on drums. Call the Branch, 613-258-3737 to reserve.

The new CD is now available at standbybrothers.com. Also available on iTunes and all major download sites.

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