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The North Grenville Times
What is a ‘Hey Day’?
Some of the Hey Day volunteers who have served for at least 10 years submitted by Jean Gallant, KDHA Volunteer Have you ever heard people talking about ‘Hey Day’ and wondered what all the fuss was about. Way back in 1960, a group of volunteers with the Kemptville Hospital Auxiliary got together and decided to hold a garage sale to raise funds towards the campaign to build a new hospital for Kemptville. It started out fairly small, and even featured a fortune teller in the early days, but was well supported. The sale grew over the years and eventually took over the curling rink, generating ever-increasing excitement as the yearly event was eagerly anticipated by folks from Kemptville and the surrounding community. By 2019, it had grown to be one
of the largest indoor garage sales in eastern Ontario, and the Auxiliary’s biggest fundraiser. Over the 59 years of Hey Day, more than $1.5 million has been raised, all of which goes directly to purchasing hospital equipment such as pain pumps, surgical supplies, heart monitor, defibrillator, a blanket warmer, etc. Then along came covid. Things ground to a halt, including Hey Day. Even so, thanks to the generosity of the Kemptville community, last year the Auxiliary was able to carry on with some fundraising activities that allowed us to donate $60,000 towards the fundraising efforts for a new CT Scanner for the hospital. And now we’re excited to announce that Hey Day is back! The tradition goes
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on! Mark your calendars for Friday, June 9 and Saturday, June 10, when doors will open to the 60th Hey Day garage sale! You’ll find amazing deals, a big 50/50 draw, and lots of treasures. Please remember the sale when you’re doing spring cleaning or downsizing. We’ll be sharing donation drop-off times and location as we get closer to the date. Without your donations there would not be a Hey Day, and most importantly the donation of “time”! We rely 100% on volunteers for this event. If you would like to be a part of the excitement, please contact the Kemptville Hospital Auxiliary at kdh_volunteer@ kdh.on.ca, or call us at 613447-4492.
MUNICIPAL OFFICE HOURS
The Municipal office is open to the public Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Visit our events calendar to find out what’s happening in the community: northgrenville.ca/community-and-culture/resources/community-events.
UPCOMING MEETINGS COUNCIL MEETINGS
Please see the Council agenda for further details on how to participate in Council meetings. All Council meetings will be live streamed on YouTube at: youtube.com/user/NorthGrenville/ featured and on the Municipality’s website at: northgrenville.ca/council-government/ council/meetings-agendas-and-minutes. To make a deputation in relation to an item on the agenda, please provide your comments no later than two hours prior to the start of the meeting to clerk@northgrenville.on.ca. Council agendas are available at: northgrenville.ca/council-government/council/ meetings-agendas-and-minutes. • Tuesday, February 7, 2023 at 6:30 p.m. (Open Session) • Wednesday, February 8, 2023 at 6:30 p.m. Virtual - (Open Session) Community Grant Presentations • Thursday, February 9, 2023 at 6:30 p.m. (Open Session) Draft Budget Presentation • Wednesday, February 15, 2023 at 6:30 p.m. (Open Session)
VOLUNTEER AND EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
The Municipality of North Grenville is seeking to fill volunteer positions on various Advisory Committees of Council. • Active Transportation Advisory Committee • Agriculture & Rural Affairs Advisory Committee • Arts & Culture Advisory Committee • Community, Economic Development Advisory Committee • Environmental Action Advisory Committee • Health, Wellness & Fitness Advisory Committee • Heritage Advisory Committee • Mayor’s Youth Advisory Committee Visit www.northgrenville.ca/careers for more information on how to apply. For questions, please contact the Clerk by email at clerk@northgrenville.on.ca or by telephone at 613-258-9569 ext 171. Deadline Extended - Applications due by 4:00 p.m. on Friday, February 3, 2023.
North Grenville businesses nominated for Faces Magazine awards
Digital Service Squad Member The Municipality of North Grenville is seeking to fill one temporary position for a Digital Service Squad–Team Member (12 month contract). Interested applicants may submit a cover letter and resume outlining qualification in confidence to Human Resources by 4:00 p.m. Friday, February 10, 2023. Visit www.northgrenville.ca/careers for details and more information on how to apply.
submitted by the Municipality of North Grenville Faces Magazine is hosting an awards event to celebrate the people, places and businesses that make the #Ottawa area wonderful - and some of our North Grenville locals have been nominated. Voting is open now – you can vote daily until February 15 , with winners being announced at an Awards event February 18. Start voting for your favourites now – www.facesmag.ca
Summer Student Opportunities – Parks, Recreation and Culture The Department of Parks, Recreation and Culture is currently accepting applications for various full and part-time spring/summer student positions. For a full list of available positions and information on how to apply, please visit www.northgrenville.ca/careers.
Fat Les's Chip Stand & Wham Burger Hyde Smokehouse & Bar (New Restaurant & Barbeque categories) Stef's Quality Painting (Cabinet & Painting Company categories) Kemptville Painting (Painting Company) Rock My House Music Centre (Music School & Music Store categories) Blackbird Tattoo (Tattoo Parlour) Pirate Cove Marina (Leisure Sales & Marina/Yacht Club categories) Spa Jada (Spa) Yazdani Family Dentistry Kemptville (Dental Clinic) Dancing Willow Wellness (Natural Wellness Company) Spiritleaf Kemptville (Dispensary) T&T Dogs Unleashed Professional Dog Training Service (Pet Training & Dog Daycare categories) Country Treasures (Gift Shop) Alicia Hewitt Interiors (Interior Designer) Linen + Lining (by Alicia Hewitt; Customer Service & Small Business of the Year categories) Dr. Marnie Laplante, ND (Naturopathic Doctor) Trigon Insurance Brokers Ltd. (Insurance Company/Brokerage & Home Insurance Company/Brokerage & Best Place to Work Over 25 people categories)
February 2, 2023
UPDATE
Deputy Clerk The Municipality of North Grenville is seeking to fill the position of Deputy Clerk. Interested applicants may submit a cover letter and resume outlining qualification in confidence to Human Resources by 4:00 p.m. Wednesday, February 8, 2023. Visit www.northgrenville.ca/ careers for details and more information on how to apply.
The Municipality of North Grenville 285 County Rd. 44, PO Box 130 , Kemptville, ON K0G 1J0 Tel: 613-258-9569 Fax: 613-258-9620 general@northgrenville.on.ca www.NorthGrenville.ca Building: 613-258-9569 x130 Fax: 613-258-1441
Fire Services Info: 613-258-9569 x201 Fax: 613-258-1031 By-Law Services: email: bylawinquiries@northgrenville.on.ca 613-258-9569 x211 Police Administration: 613-258-3441 Animal Control: 613-862-9002
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