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by David Shanahan It was difficult to imagine how the Kemptville Live Music Festival could be improved on after its inaugural appearance last year; but, my goodness, Bob Besharah and Karen Bedard have led their amazing team to new success.

I have no intention of boosting the Festival beyond what it deserves, but this was an incredibly impressive, professional (in the best sense) and just plain fun time I imagine North Grenville has ever produced.

One aspect that was repeated from last year was the excellent line-up of musicians on both the main stage, sponsored by Chez 106, and the Bounder Stage, provided by Bounder Magazine. Eighteen acts in all, over the three days,

with something for everyone along the way. To make it even better, this was an allCanadian line-up, with some local musicians given some time on the two stages to please the home-town crowd.

The talent on show was something special, and the energy that passed between the stages and the audience was high voltage at times. Certainly, by the end of the day, people went home happy, and probably exhausted too! A sign of a great gig.

It is always difficult to pick out performances at a Festival like this, but the headliners on all three days lived up to their billing. Blue Rodeo made the people glad they’d outlasted the storm, and it was great to have such a band play here in the neigh-

bourhood. Saturday was the high octane part of the program, and, at the end of the night, people were talking about singing “Signs” with the Five Man Electrical Band, as well as the energy and fun of Tom Lavin and the Powder Blues Band, still laying one down after so many years.

Colin James and his band then gave everyone a lesson in pure musicianship: a tight and talented bunch of players who knew exactly what they were doing.

Sunday was laid-back and acoustically inclined. It was a showcase of the solo artist and the possibilities in folkbased music. Twin Voices (Laura Beach) has a haunting voice and a way with multilayered sound that creates a wonderful atmosphere. Fred

Eaglesmith is a song-writing phenomenon and it was a real pleasure to see him perform.

The man’s energy is astonishing, as is his wit, his barbs and his political rants, all of which went down well with the audience. This was despite the fact that the audience were also the target for some of those rants! Maybe it’s my age, but I loved his comments about music pre- and post-1973, and his analysis of the Eagles and Tony Orlando were priceless.

It says something that he and Valdy, from last year, were the sharpest commentators on life, love and politics of all the musicians playing both years.

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continued from front page low Fred Eaglesmith, but he carried it well. Folk music has always been about the deep things, the personal things, and this line-up stayed true to that. Bruce Cockburn personifies it. His music is about the spiritual and the political, the musicianship is superb, and the integrity only enhances

the power of the performance.

Looking around the Festival grounds, there was a sense of pride and surprise mixed together: that this kind of event could happen here, in our own backyard. Bob Besharah always believed it could, and the way in which he and Karen Bedard have

pulled it all together justified his belief. The army of volunteers, the huge cast of sponsors, beginning with The Finishing Touch Construction (who put their faith in this project from before the beginning), shows how committed the community is to making this a major event on

the Festival circuit in future.

Everyone who was there this year will talk about it, bring more friends along next year, and wait eagerly to see who’s coming to play for them in 2017. It will be another great party!

What I learned from Geocaching 3

by TeamMctwo Here we are again, nice to see you too. After going for a brand new cache, got a rash, but first to find (FTF) is still a dream. Being first to find a cache is a special honour, it is a symbol that you are keen, sharp and have that competitive edge. (there is even a badge for that). Geocaching is non competitive (yes siree!! But it is no-contact).

The cache we found is an old ammunition can, so there is lots of room for “swag”.

Lets see what we can find.

First, find the log and sign it (when we get home we will have to remember to log the find on geocaching.com).

I see something that looks like a coin. It is a geocoin, the ultimate prize for cachers! Geocoins most often are rewards for completing a geotour (you can buy one at a mega event). The South Nation Conservation area has a “Watershed geo-

passport” geotour. You go to selected places of interest in the Conservation area, find clues, or answer questions.

Once the defined tasks are completed, you have earned a South Nation geocoin. People place these in caches as trackables, but I keep mine since I earned them!

Wow, there is something else inside this cache. It is a little piece of metal with the words “Travel Bug” (TB), and a number. When you purchase the TB, it is registered at Ground Speak (this is geocaching headquarters).

To activate the TB, you give it a reason to be in the game (a mission), create a TB information page, place it in a cache and log its location on geocaching.com. From here on, every time the TB is moved and logged the owner will be notified of its location.

To celebrate the first anniversary of my first find, I decided that I was going to go out and find a cache with

a TB in it. My wife and I happened to be in Brockville.

While she was Quilting, I went caching and found a TB hotel. There were several TBs in the hotel, so I picked one out because it had a couple of neat tag-alongs (items attached to the TB to encourage a geocacher to choose it) on it. When I got home I went to geocaching.com and looked up the TB’s number.

The TB was from Belgium, with a mission to visit a specific family in Winchester, Virginia. This was great: my first TB and I could deliver it to its final destination. (I was on my way to Florida, and Winchester is where I spend the first night. I delivered the TB to a super couple. They were not geocachers. The TB had been sent by the parents of a young lady who had spent a semester with them as an exchange student.

You can meet really nice people when you geocache.

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August events for the Mind at NGPL submitted by Sue Higgins On August 4, our Science and Technology Group welcomes Frank Hitchens back to the Library. His topic is “Are We Alone in the Universe”. Frank Hitchens is an astronomer who lives in Lombardy; and, more than anything else, other than looking at the stars, he enjoys sharing his passion for the Cosmos. His last presentation at the Library was touted as one of the best speaker they have ever heard. All are welcome on Thursday August 4 at 7 pm.

This is a free event.

There are multiple ways to listen to an author, a musi-

cian, or a speaker these days, but hearing someone perform or read in front of you, in person, offers an immediate and personal connection with music, writing, and ideas.

On August 6 at 2 pm, at the North Grenville Public Library (Norenberg Building), enjoy listening to poet Phil Hall and fiction writer/poet Natalie Morrill as they read their poetry or fiction, and take the opportunity to stay afterward to chat with them.

Phil Hall has been publishing poetry in Canada since 1973. He won the Governor General's Literary Award for Poetry in English for his book of essay-poems, Killdeer

(BookThug, 2011); this collection also garnered him the 2012 Trillium Book Award.

His most recent books are: Guthrie Clothing: The Poetry of Phil Hall—A Selected Collage (Sir Wilfrid Laurier University Press, 2015), and Conjugation (BookThug, 2016). He has taught widely, and been writer-in-residence at among others, Queen’s University, the University of Ottawa, Sage Hill Writing, the Pierre Burton House. He is Senior Poetry Editor at BookThug Press, and lives near Perth, Ontario.

Natalie Morrill is an Ontario writer recently transplanted from Sudbury to

pear to be swag, some real nice stuff to trade, but nothing that will attract animals.

Remember we are placing our caches in their hunting grounds. This ammo can is very plain but some caches are exotic. A cache can be most anything, as long as it keeps out the weather and can hold the log book. I wandered through the bush for over an hour, trying to find a simple cache, got scratched and bruised, and I found it. It was a regular size, but when I opened it - damn, NO pen!

(This means no find! If you don't log it, you don't register it.) I still haven't gotten back to sign the log. This is why you always carry a pen and a camera.

Darn, ran out of room and ran out of time. There is so much to talk about in the world of Geocaching. Many different types of games, challenges, tours and apps that make the game more fun.

Ottawa. She holds an MFA in Creative Writing from UBC and writes primarily fiction and poetry. Her work has been included in The Journey Prize Stories, and her first novel, forthcoming from HarperCollins Canada in 2017, was recognized with the HarperCollins Canada/UBC Prize for Best New Fiction.

This is a free event.

For more information, contact the North Grenville Public Library at (613) 258 4711.

“Making the Most of Every Mind” at NGPL

Municipality seeks input on the future of heritage properties The Municipality of North Grenville is currently undertaking a visioning process for two Municipally-owned heritage properties: the Court House (15 Water Street, Kemptville) and the former Oxford-on-Rideau Township July 27, 2016

Hall (Oxford Mills).

Working in conjunction with Letourneau Heritage Consulting Inc., the Municipality is exploring the issues, opportunities, and heritage values of both properties. To date, two focus groups and

a public meeting have been held to discuss the possible futures of these properties.

To help gather additional information, an online survey has been developed, and is available on the Municipality’s website at www.north-

grenville.ca. The survey has 26 questions, and will take about 15 minutes to complete.

The survey will be open until July 29, 2016. Please help guide the future of these two properties by participating.

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For Advertising rates please contact Peter at Douglas Brunton , Secretary Ottawa/Gatineau Unit and Member of National Board of Directors Cal Bellamy: Vice President Ottawa/Gatineau unit and past member of National Board of Directors Catherine Fern Richardson Wife of Ken Ken Richardson: Treasurer Ottawa/Gatineau Unit and National Treasurer The Ottawa/Gatineau Unit of NATO Veterans of Canada held their annual summer dinner at the Legion here in Kemptville this past week. The group was formed in 2008 and, since then, they have grown to include over 600 members across Canada.

The NATO Veterans Organization of Canada began as an organization for mutual comradery and support for those who had served our country

on NATO missions abroad. It has since evolved into a national organization made up exclusively of veterans from all branches of service and encompassing Veterans from all areas. They primarily act as an advocacy group on issues such as long term care for veterans, pensions etc., but a main focus of their meetings is comradeship. According to the organisation: “It’s quite simple and focused: we speak

for all veterans of the Canadian Armed Forces in order that they receive the support they deserve from their country. We work closely with other Veterans Organizations including the Legion. Simply put, collectively we speak with a stronger voice.”

The group that meets in Kemptville has over 80 members. They hold their meetings here every third week of the month and it coincides

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with the Legion’s monthly breakfast. The Kemptville Pipe and Drums Band was also there to regale us with their music.

For more information regarding the NATO Veterans Organization of Canada, contact Doug Brunton, Secretary of the Ottawa/Gatineau Unit at 613-258-5111.

OPP Charity BBQ a Great Success!

George Tackaberry with Kevin Tackaberry, Teena Mallett, Rose Mordy and Mark McDonald took time out to pose for our camera. They also wanted to express their gratitude for the community’s support.

The third OPP Charity BBQ of the season was a great success! Special thanks to our sponsor G. Tackaberry & Sons Construction. A total of $630 was raised for Big Brothers, Big Sisters. Next week's barbeque sponsor and charity is Kemptville Sea Cadets. The 16th Annual OPP Charity barbeques are held every Thursday from 11:30 am to 1 pm at the Kemptville OPP detachment. Hope to see you there!

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by Jim Stinson, Proprietor of Somerset Woodworks and professor in the Heritage Trades My grandmother was born in 1922. Understandably, her view on the world is different from that of my generation, or even previous generations. Having experienced the 1930’s as a young lady, she values and appreciates things like no one I’ve ever met. Growing up with her and visiting her turn-of-thecentury farmhouse and barns instilled in me an appreciation for tradition and valuing that which we have. The advice she most ardently recites is that, “it isn’t what you earn, but what you save” that makes a difference.

Walking into a building such as the courthouse in Kemptville or the Oxford Mills Town Hall gives me the same feeling I have when I talk to my grandmother. I suppose you could say that I’m taken to another era. I could go on about the sentimental reasons for preserving old buildings, but I am neither a poet nor an author, and many readers may already share these feelings. I am a

Heritage Carpenter, trained in traditional building methods and craftsmanship. Perhaps I may offer a view on the matter through a practical lens.

It is often said that “the greenest building is the one that is already built”. Many people associate this concept with material use. Why demolish and dispose of a building’s worth of materials, only to install another building’s worth of materials in its place? We can go further with this notion and look at all of the resources intrinsic to a building’s construction.

Think of the labour required to quarry the stones used in the Town Hall. Consider all of the harvesting, processing and transportation that went into getting lumber to the courthouse, before the lumber could even be nailed in place.

We call this concept “embodied energy” and it is often overlooked when weighing the pros and cons of building replacement. Examine every element and component of a building and imagine its journey from nature as a raw material to its destination as a finished product in the building, and you might see the case against repeating all

Letter to the editor

Dear Editor: I recently travelled home to visit my family and witnessed a powerful reminder about the meaning of “home” and “community”.

It was a heartwarming experience that I will take back to Vancouver, and I also wanted to share it with the community of Times readers.

Community for Charlie

On July 21, 2016, faint mews could be heard on Asa Street in Kemptville, Ontario. Charlie, a neighbourhood cat gripped for one of his nine lives whilst hanging from a narrowing 60-foot tree.

Residents gathered in a neighbour’s yard to witness and encourage Charlie to safely climb down. Having been trapped for two long

of this work.

We must not lose sight of the big picture. Is it worth going to the trouble of recycling or developing new materials when the original material remains viable? In our scope of interest, let’s consider an original wooden window.

Perhaps the greatest advantage these windows have over any other is their repairability.

The wooden frame may be rotting; the sash may be loose or stuck shut; the glass might be cracked, leaking or missing; and the paint might be peeling or absent from years of sun and elemental exposure. All of these issues can be addressed with a patch, a new pane of glass, some new or reused hardware or a fresh treatment of paint.

I think it would be appropriate to employ some of today’s products in the restoration of these beautiful, traditional windows. Lowemission, sealed thermal glazing units can be used in place of the original single panes of glass to improve energy retention. Weatherstripping can be installed or upgraded to minimize air leakage. Leadfree, low-VOC paint can be applied to protect the original

wood. All of this work can be done without compromising the traditional aesthetic of the original window, which is the only window that will look appropriate in its setting in the building.

A misconception exists that wood is an inferior building product. We have been made to believe that synthetic materials will outlive wooden components, and I believe that this notion exists for two main reasons. Firstly, the wood we work with today is not the same as the wood our carpenter forefathers used. It may be the same species, the same cut, and harvested from the same region, but it is “new growth” wood. When settlers arrived hundreds of years ago, they were presented with virgin forests, filled with trees that had been allowed to grow at their own pace for centuries. These growing conditions resulted in a wood that is inherently superior at a cellular level to the wood that grows today. Today’s trees have been mass-planted to replenish the virgin forests we destroyed and have been conditioned to grow much quicker than their predecessors. The result is that the

days, and frozen in fear; Charlie remained dangling on a small branch. People lovingly attempted to coax the cat down with soft calls and treats. Local contractors even ceased labour for a few hours to use their cherry picker for the rescue. Many attempts and make-shiftsolutions were made, but Charlie only climbed higher in fear.

All options had been exhausted and Charlie grew tired and parched. That is, until his saving grace appeared in the form of two local Firefighters. Deputy Chief, Randy Urslack and Fire Chief, Paul Hutt didn’t waste a moment to put together their resources for a seemingly effortless and heroic rescue! The boom truck along with all of its bells and whistles hurried over and Charlie was soon reunited with his owners.

Apart from a torn claw and a shaky demeanor, he was happy to burrow in a cozy

blanket on the ground.

I grew up here but I now reside in the big city of Vancouver. Life moves at a different pace and the city vibes to a different energy.

Coming home to witness my community pull together for this cat was such a beautiful reminder that home is where the heart is, and that anyone can make a big difference in a time of need…Even in Charlie’s case.

Warmest regards Megan-Rose Martin

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wood we use today is not as strong, straight, stable or resistant to rot and insects as old-growth wood.

Secondly, wood is a superior material to synthetics because it can –and should – be maintained. I understand that the notion of maintenancefree living has been promoted and seems like a good idea.

The reality of this situation is that maintenance is a valuable necessity. What thing in life do any of us use as frequently as a building that does not require some degree of maintenance? We mow our lawns, change the oil in our cars, and clean our homes, dishes and clothes. We may not enjoy all aspects of regular maintenance, but we do so with the understanding that it is necessary to prolong the life of the things we consider valuable.

This longevity is thanks to the buildings’ original designs, which counted on future generations taking care of them.

No building can be expected to last forever autonomously.

I applaud those who make efforts to preserve heritage buildings. Through the respectful use of modern materials and techniques in conjunction with appropriate utilization of existing structure and finishes, buildings such as the Oxford Mills

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Town Hall and Kemptville’s courthouse can be effectively preserved and adaptively re-used to suit the needs of today. There are numerous arguments to be made for saving these buildings, from sentimental to social, from environmental to economic, but perhaps the most basic argument is that these buildings have already been built and paid for. At a point in North Grenville’s history, the decision was made to dedicate public funds to the erection of these sites. I hardly think today’s residents would take kindly to future generations demolishing anything we build today. Who are we to throw away the efforts and funds of earlier generations?

What are we trying to create? Would we rather live in a society of quality, long-lasting establishment, or a cycle of demolition and rebuilding, with wasted time, money and effort at every round? I don’t know when a cycle such as the latter would end, but I do know that we have an opportunity now to establish the mentality of the former.

I urge people to think carefully before removing any piece of built heritage.

After all, to paraphrase my grandmother, it isn’t what we build, but what we save.

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Armoury to be renamed for Blake Williamson

The Municipal Council has agreed to rename the Armoury building on Reuben Crescent the “Pte. Blake Williamson Memorial Hall”, following an official application by Councillor Donovan Arnaud. Blake Williamson attended North Grenville District High School before enlisting in the !st Battalion,

The Royal Canadian Regiment, in 2003. He was serving his second tour of duty in Afghanistan in October, 2006, when he and another soldier were killed in an ambush about 25 kms from Kandahar.

Blake was just 23 years old.

Councillor Arnaud made a formal application to have the Armoury renamed in April

of this year, making the argument that: “In view of the supreme sacrifice made by Private Williamson in the service of his country, I believe the naming of this former militia armoury in his memory would be a true reflection of our community’s profound respect and appreciation for this wonderfully brave young man.”

The application then went through the procedures required by the Naming of Corporate Assets By-Law, which involved an Application Review & Approval Process. A letter of support for the proposed change of name was received from the Kemptville Legion Branch 212 on June 27, stating that the members of the Branch were in complete agreement with the planned renaming.

The old Armoury building has been used by the Kemptville Sea Cadets (RCSCC Defiant) and the Kemptville Navy League Cadets Corps (NLCC Assiniboine) since

2011, under a lease agreement with the municipality. It was originally opened in June, 1914, as a venue for the local militia regiment, and has served in that capacity and as a Fire Hall in the century since. In 2015, a grant of up to $100,000 was received by the municipality from the Canada 150 Infrastructure Fund to repair the outside of the Armoury, and the Navy League has committed to spending $20,000 toward that renovation, in addition to their regular rent on the building.

So, the future of the old Armoury is looking very promising after many years of uncertainty and neglect.

The Pte. Blake Williamson Memorial Hall will be the home of the Navy League and Sea Cadets, which is possibly the most appropriate use for the building, both from an historical point of view, and in honour of the young man after whom it is to be named.

United Counties provides housing support programs The United Counties of Leeds and Grenville is well known for the administration and funding of programs that assist renters with rentgeared-to-income, affordable rental housing, and housing allowances. We also administer programs geared towards home owners with funding through the Investment in Affordable Housing Program (Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing). Below is a description of these programs.

Home Ownership This program assists individuals and families by providing a maximum down payment of 5% of the purchase price of a home, with a

maximum purchase price of $250,000. The down payment is a forgivable loan. The program requires that the home must be a new build construction or resale home and be the sole and principal residence of the approved homeowner.

The applicant must be a current renter within Leeds Grenville, be a first-time home buyer, have a gross household income of $82,500 or less, access to mortgage financing, and assets of $20,000 or less.

Ontario Renovates This program assist lowincome homeowners by way of a forgivable loan to repair their home and/or increasing accessibility through modi-

fications and adaptations.

Repairs could include ramps, handrails, bath lifts, height adjustments to countertops, heating systems, foundations, roofs, septic systems, well water, electrical and plumbing upgrades. The applicant must own a home within Leeds Grenville valued at $200,000 or less, have a gross household income of $55,000 or less, and assets of $20,000 or less.

Housing Allowance This program provides a monthly housing subsidy directly to eligible renters to assist in maintaining their rental accommodations within Leeds Grenville. Ap-

plicants are subject to income limits, occupancy standards, and must be within the average market rents as prescribed by the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing.

All applications are accepted on a first-come, firstapproved basis, subject to funding availability. For more information on these programs please visit our website at: www.leedsgrenville.com/ en/live/housing/InvestmentAffordableHousing.asp, or call (613) 342-3840 or (800) 267-8146 ext. 2401.

UPDATE UPCOMING MEETINGS COUNCIL Monday, August 8 at 6:30 pm in the Council Chambers at the Municipal Centre.

COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE Tuesday, August 2 at 6:30 pm in the Council Chambers at the Municipal Centre. For agenda information, please visit the Municipal website at www.northgrenville.ca/document-library.

CIVIC HOLIDAY SCHEDULE CHANGES

The Municipal Office, Public Library and Waste Transfer Station will be CLOSED on Monday, August 1. There will be NO pick-up of recycling or solid waste on Monday, August 1. Pick-up for the week will be delayed by one day.

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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Drought conditions worsen across SNC jurisdiction With the continued lack of rainfall across the South Nation Conservation (SNC) jurisdiction, the SNC Water Response Team has moved the drought conditions from minor to moderate levels, effective July 7. As of the latest reports, this situation has not changed.

Since issuing a minor drought warning at the end of May, SNC has not seen conditions improve over the last month. Little rainfall received in June has been sporadic and not enough to improve soil moisture, creeks and groundwater. Environment Canada climate staJuly 27, 2016

tions in Cornwall, Ottawa, and Brockville, indicated less than 60% of normal precipitation in the last 3 months.

SNC continues to receive reports of dry wells from residents across the jurisdiction. Many small streams are beginning to dry up increasing algae growth, with longtime residents commenting that they have never seen water levels so low in June.

Agricultural representatives on the Water Response Team noted that they are already seeing impacts of drought conditions on crop yields. Prolonged drought conditions can

and other special interest groups. SNC will continue to monitor watershed conditions and will provide updates as required.

Landowners, businesses, and industries are encouraged to contact SNC if they are experiencing any unusual water-related problems.

also adversely affect tree health and newly planted seedlings.

Residents, businesses and other industries throughout the jurisdiction can help by reducing their water consumption by 20%, and limiting nonessential uses (e.g. lawn watering, car washing, etc.). Landowners should be aware of their municipality’s water and fire Bylaws.

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Kemptville Wildcats Minor teams share the mound with local Kemptville Sports Hall of Fame member Betty Cooper.

submitted by Lyn O’Callaghan After watching our local kids play in the Kemptville Wildcats All Star Shootout, Betty Cooper wanted to help local youth and also honour the memory of her late husband, Ted. Betty donated $2,000 to the purchase of a new portable mound for the Wildcats Club. Ted was himself a former Little League player. He also was an avid supporter of sports in the Kemptville area for decades. He coached a number of sports and many North Grenville kids have amazing memories of Ted and his ability to teach a sport and to improve a player's level of ability and skill. Throughout the July 16-17th weekend of tournament play, teams were able to better craft their pitching skills through the use of the new portable mound. It arrived just in time for the tournament and will be put to good use next year to help our young baseball players be better pitchers.

Kemptville Wildcats membership soared this year to more than 100 players over last year’s registration numbers. With the help of Volunteers and special people like Betty Cooper, players in North Grenville are falling in love with the greatest game on earth!

Wildcats win year end tournament final day of play. The sounds of the Players and fans cheering could be heard blocks away throughout the town of Kemptville. The Wildcat spirit was in the air. Thank you to Kemptville Wildcats Minor Convenor Kristine McNamara for all of her many hours of hard work for the players in KWBSC. Congratulations to all of our Minor teams this year on their amazing 2016 season.

submitted by Lyn O’Callaghan Kemptville Wildcats Minor team #4, sponsored by Jill Dulmage Real Estate,

wins "B" Champs in year end tournament. With eight teams vying for the title of League Champs, our Kemptville Wildcats were ferocious

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in their endeavour to bring home some medals! With the weather starting out cool and dreary for the tournament, the sun shone bright on Sunday's

Kemptville Wildcats bring home another Silver medal.

Submitted by Lyn O’Callaghan Team #2 of our Kemptville Major teams poses with their final opponent of the year end District 7 Major Little League tournament. True to the real spirit of Little League, these teams battled with class and integrity on the field. Both teams were down to the wire in this exciting game and every player gave it their all! At the end of the game, Williamsburg took home Gold and Kemptville Major 2 (sponsored

by Canadian Tire) were Silver Medalists after an exciting championship game for Major House. Congratulations to all of our coaches and players in the year end tournament.

Special note of thanks to Steve Thompson for his dedication to the Major Convenor position with KWBSC. Photo credit: Rick Gardiner.

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The North Grenville Times is following in a great tradition of local newspapers. It is the only newspaper in the area owned and operated by local residents, and staffed by people who live in the area it serves. We support local business, because we are a local business, rooted in our community. Each week, Canada Post delivers the Times to every home in North Grenville and Merrickville, with hundreds of copies being distributed from Wolford to South Mountain, and from Winchester to Spencerville.

We believe in providing a place where neighbours and friends can talk to each other about the issues that interests them;

a place for discussion, a sharing of ideas, opinions and viewpoints. Service groups, churches, politicians, social clubs and individuals: all have a place where they are free to have their say, disagree, organise, or just share news and events together. That is why the Times is the Voice of North Grenville.

In the past four years, we have sponsored events in the community, organised all-candidate meetings at election time, and encouraged, even provoked debate and sharing of information because we think that is what a healthy community needs and wants: and our readers and advertisers have proved that this

is so.

Recently, we have opened offices in Creekside Mall in Kemptville, where we provide a wide range of printing, copying and design services. We also operate the Brandon Press, book publishers to the region.

We have published local authors, poets, historical and heritage books, as another way to promote our local economy and neighbours.

This is a communitysupported newspaper and business, and we are very grateful to our loyal advertisers, without whom we would not be able to provide this free local newspaper to every home, every week.

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New emergency housing unit for youth to open in Kemptville

by David Shanahan Connect Youth is an agency based in Leeds & Grenville with a mandate to “provide service to all young people who seek our help and to create awareness within the community, so that both the youth and those that care about them know that there is a place they can go, and people who can help them cope with their problems”. The agency was started and inspired as a result of a community focus group that involved youth, following the suicide of one of their peers in June, 2001.

The services they offer are designed to support young people, between the ages of 14 and 21, who are going through difficult times and to provide them with encouragement, practical advice and help, and to be a link with the wider community.

It is a wide area to deal with, including issues such as homelessness, rural isolation, even providing food and clothing. In the past, Connect Youth has been centred on the South Grenville area, but new funding has allowed them to plan a new initiative in the Kemptville area. The Homelessness Partnering Strategy, made available through Service Canada, has provided funding to support expansion of the services and to open an emergency housing unit in Kemptville. The program is a joint Service Agreement with the United Counties of Leeds and Grenville.

The housing unit is part of the Emergency Transitional Housing Program, and provides temporary, 21-day accommodation for young people in the age group 1621, until more permanent housing arrangements can be secured. Applicants for the unit must have no current living arrangements, with all other housing options having been exhausted. They have to be willing to sign Participation in Service Agreement, be attending school or seeking employment, and be actively seeking permanent housing.

Throughout the 21-day period, the young person must meet with a Case Manager every 2-4 days, who will refer them to partnering services, help them to access basic needs, such as food, clothes, and hygiene, and help them connect with landlords and housing searches. The young person would attend a Life Skills Program aimed at teaching skills such as cooking, budgeting, planning, communication, conflict manJuly 27, 2016

agement and assertive communication. They would also receive continued support after they leave the shelter.

The need for such an emergency shelter for homeless young people in Kemptville has been made clear through the work already being done in Prescott. Connect Youth have found that 6% of current referrals come from Kemptville, so that makes North Grenville a suitable site for their expansion. Homelessness among young people in this area is often invisible.

Those without a safe or secure home either move to Ottawa, or another community, or they may just be couch-surfing at the home of friends. The reasons for homelessness are many and various, and can include issues with addiction, abuse at home, even a sense of being alone in their circumstances with nowhere safe to turn for advice, support or information.

To deal with these problems, Connect Youth has set itself as objectives to, among other things, provide oneon-one support for youth in crisis or in need of assistance, provide information, referrals to community resources, and connection to other youth and community activities, and to share information with the community regarding needs of youth and resources available to youth. In some cases, support programs are already available in the community or county, but young people are unaware of them, or don’t know how to access them.

Connect Youth assist them in reaching these resources and advocates for them so that they receive appropriate assistance. It is also a major objective of the agency to educate and inform youth, parents, and the community about the needs of youth and the resources available to them.

To apply for admission to the emergency housing unit which will be set up in Kemptville, contact Connect Youth at 613-246-2092 or connectyouth2@gmail.com.

An interview will be set up to determine the need and to complete the intake application and a Case Manager will communicate with other service providers and gather information. Upon approval, arrangements will be made to move in and the admission date will be determined based on availability of the unit.

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Kemptville Live Weekend

Mapping the journey to successful employment North Grenville Employment Resource Centre 125 Prescott St, Kemptville Call to register: (613) 258-6576 (800) 214-7066

CSE is OPEN from 9:00—12:00 on Saturday August 20th!!!

Date August 1st

Workshop Open, 8:30—12:30 Civic Holiday

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August 16th

Information and Decision Making, 10:00—11:30

September start dates for schools are just around the corner ….attend one of our Second Career and Apprenticeship information sessions to see if you are eligible for the programs!

YOUTH Job Search, 1:00—2:30 August 2nd

Information and Decision Making, 10:00—11:30 August 17th YOUTH Resumes, 1:00—2:30

Resume Rescue Clinic, 10:00—2:00

August 4th

Resumes and Cover Letters, 9:30—11:00

August 18th

Prepare for Interviews, 9:30—11:00 CSE Days!! All day coffee and snacks!

August 5th

Information and Decision Making, 1:00—2:30

August 19th

Information and Decision Making, 1:00—2:30

Target Your Resume, 9:00—12:00

August 23rd Information and Decision Making, 10:00—11:30 YOUTH Prepare for an Interview, 1:00—2:30

August 8th

Understanding Labour Market Information, 1:00—2:30 August 9th

Understanding Apprenticeship, 9:00—11:30

August 24th

Smart Serve, 9:00—1:00 Service Canada Outreach, 9:00—3:00 Closed 12—1 for lunch

Computer Basics and Intro to Word, 9:00—12:00 Applying Online, 1:00—3:00

August 10th Second Career Information Session, 9:00—11:30 OR 1:00—3:30

August 25th

August 11th Personality Dimensions and Career Dimensions, 9:00—3:00

August 26th

Information and Decision Making, 1:00—2:30

August 12th Understanding Apprenticeship, 9:00—11:30

August 30th

Information and Decision Making, 10:00—11:30

August 31st

Social Media, 9:00—11:00 WHMIS, 1:00—4:00

CSE Consulting Outreach Services August 17th: Merrickville Health Centre, 9:00—11:00

Working from Home, 1:00—2:30 August 15th Job Search Strategies, 9:30—11:00

Check out our online job board at: www.cseconsulting.com Employment Ontario programs are funded in part by the Government of Canada.

Les programmes Emploi Ontario sont financés en partie par le gouvernement du Canada.

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It is hard to think about mid-summer, but back to school is just around the corner! For parents faced with balancing kids’ trends and the “new must have” with form and function, navigating back-to-school shopping can be a stressful process. Buy your little ones the wrong backpack, the wrong jeans, and junior’s social life ends there. The parents get the ever uncool task of making sure long-term health of the foot is a priority.

Foot health is directly related to overall health, no matter your age. Proper footwear is essential to foot health. It is important parents ensure kids go back to school with a good foundation on their feet. Shoes are one of the most important back-to-school purchases parents will make. A poor choice of footwear can lead to foot pain, blisters and even hammertoes and bunions. Those, and other deformities can be with them for life.

Children’s feet change and grow with them. Parents may find they need to update their kids’ shoes and socks every few months to accommodate growth spurts. Shoes that don’t fit properly can irritate the feet and affect how well a child walks, runs, and plays. You might not think of it, but the fit of their shoes can also affect how they concentrate in school.

Here are some tips to improve the back to school shoe-shopping experience!

Always buy new—never used or hand-me-down footwear. Sharing shoes can spread fungi like athlete’s foot. What’s more, children’s feet are as unique as they are. A shoe that fits one child comfortably may not fit another child as well. Shoes that have been worn tend to conform to the foot of the wearer and may be uncomfortable or change the walking pattern for the next person to put them on.

Test the shoe before allowing a child to try it on. Check for a stiff heel by pressing on both sides of the heel counter; it shouldn’t collapse under the pressure. Bend the shoe with your hands ensuring it will bend with your child’s toes. It shouldn’t be too stiff. Try twisting the shoe; it should be rigid across the middle and never twist in that area.

Go shopping together. Shopping with your child ensures you can have their feet measured professionally. Also, your child can test the shoe for a proper fit and share opinion of it. A chance to learn, from you, the finer points of buying a good shoe. Kids who learn how to select a comfortable, supportive shoe may be less likely to make wrong footwear choices as adults, saving them from potential discomfort.

Shop for shoes later in the day. Feet are at their largest after walking on them all day, and always buy for the larger foot. Having your child’s feet measured will help identify which foot is larger. Additionally, remember to have your child wear the type of socks or tights he or she will most likely wear with the shoe.

Take out a removable insole. Have your child stand on it and you will be able to clearly see if it fits your child’s foot shape. There should be at least a 1-2cm gap between the child’s longest toe and the end of the shoe, and all the toes should sit comfortably on the insole. Watch for the little toe falling off the side – the shoe will be too narrow.

Avoid buying shoes that need a “break-in” period. Footwear should be comfortable right away. Once the school year is underway, keep an eye on your child’s shoes—active kids may wear out footwear faster than adults. It is normal to wear down the sole at the outside part of the heel first. If you see excessive wear on the sole at the inside of the heel or at the fore-foot, your child may have a gait or alignment problem which needs to be checked.

Be vigilant for signs of irritation, such as your child always wanting to remove one or both shoes, heel blisters or redness on the toes. The footwear may no longer fit properly, especially if it’s been a few months since you bought the shoes.

Finally, be sure children wear shoes appropriate for their activities. If your daughter plays sports, she should wear a good athletic shoe designed for that sport. If your son is a runner, he’ll need a good running shoe.

For daily wear when kids do a lot of walking, choose a good, supportive shoe with a thick sole and laces or straps to keep them firmly on the foot. Keep slip-ons, moccasins, sandals, flip-flops, and heels for occasional wear only.

If your child complains of foot pain, gets frequent blisters, or experiences an injury, take him or her to a foot specialist (Chiropodist/Podiatrist). Chiropodists and Podiatrists are uniquely qualified to diagnose and treat ailments of the feet.

If your child is experiencing foot problems, our Chiropodists at Body and Sole can help. Call for an appointment 613 258 5508.

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“Discover the story behind every door”

Inaugural year for Doors Open North Grenville These are some of the 25 sites which will be open to the public to visit on Sept 24, 10 – 4 pm (at most sites).

Free admission, family friendly and no ticket is required. It is part of Doors Open Ontario, a program with Ontario Heritage Trust, www.doorsopenontario.on.ca/northgrenville.

Explore – Engage – Discover – North Grenville.

We are waiting to welcome you!

NG Public Library and Burritt's Rapids Library

by David Shanahan The opening of the new central Library in Kemptville marked a significant point in the history of libraries in North Grenville. These institutions have a long and interesting history. The first known library in North Grenville was actually set up as early as 1832, when Henry Patton, then Anglican Rector in Kemptville, established what was called the “Oxford Library”, a collection of about sixty books. This

was neither a public, nor a “popular” library. Thirty-six of the leading men of the region paid subscriptions to become members of the Library, which, according to its constitution, “shall always be kept in the village of Kemptville or its immediate vicinity”.

Kemptville established a Mechanics Institute in 1877. It was located in the old Kemptville Town Hall, and boasted a library of 350 books.

A by-law was passed in 1900 establishing a Public Library in Kemptville, when the books of the Institute were augmented with new purchases, and a library was opened. G. Howard Ferguson, Reeve of Kemptville at the time, was instrumental in this move and served as the first chair of the Library Board. The first location for the Library was the McGee property on Prescott Street, at the corner of Reuben Street, later the Bank of Ottawa building, and then the site of the old Post Office. It was moved to the Fraser Block on the corner of Clothier and Prescott Street around 1910, but then was moved in 1913 to the Carnegie Library on Prescott Street, where it remained until the new Library opened in 2011. The Carnegie Foundation provided a grant of $3,000 on condition that the community provide

the site and the corporation provide 10% of the amount annually. The building was erected in 1912. The timing was fortunate, as the Fraser Building and all its contents burned to the ground in the early 1920's.

The Carnegie Library served the people of the area until 2011, when the new Norenberg building was officially opened on the corner of Prescott and Water Streets in Kemptville. The new central Library was the achievement of some very dedicated residents and book lovers in the community and is now the hub for so many activities, from children’s programs to knitting circles, book readings, Youngsters of Yore, and a host of other communitycentred events.

Around the same time the new Public Library was established in Kemptville in 1900, a resident of Burritt’s Rapids, Mrs. Elva Ferguson, started a lending library out of her home, using her own collection of books, augmented with those of some friends. The library continued to serve the people of the village for almost sixty years. Elva charged a small fee for the service, but found it difficult to collect fees and overdue fines. When she and her family moved to North Augusta, she simply packed

up her library and took it with her. She offered to return the books to Burritts Rapids when the fees were paid up, but it was not until 1965 that her collection returned when she left it to the Burritt’s Rapids Women’s Institute in her will.

The WI established a library in the Community Hall, under the stewardship of Ann Honsl in 1966, augmenting Elva Ferguson’s books with thousands more donated by individuals and other libraries. This was still a volunteer operation, and a membership fee of $1 per year raised the funds needed to keep the library operating. The library became a formal Public Library in 1969 and funds were received to renovate the basement of the Community Hall as a repository for the collection. The Library moved to its present location

at the Bridgemaster’s House in 1982.

Located beside the swing bridge and once the home of the bridge master, this building was built around 1920, and has been rented from Parks Canada since 1982. It is the only one of the Municipality’s branch libraries to continue functioning after the opening of the new central Library in Kemptville. The location, in a building rich with history, is a link to the original libraries established to provide residents with a supply of good reading material, the promotion of literacy, and a social outlet where neighbours gathered to share the news of the day. From the Bridgemaster’s House to the five year-old central library, the entire story of the libraries of North Grenville are told in these two buildings.

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The Friends of the Ferguson Forest Centre held a spectacular event last weekend, when the Canadian Raptor Conservancy brought along some of their birds of prey to educate and entertain the community. Three shows were put on during Saturday, and large crowds came out for each one (the first taking place at 10 am!). It was a wonderful opportunity to see horned owls and turkey vultures up close and personal, and to learn new facts, and unlearn old myths, about these amazing creatures. In a fact-filled, entertaining presentation, the Conservancy representative held the audience spellbound throughout the event. Quite a feat, given that the audience ranged from very young children to the older generation; but all were treated to a fantastic insight into the work of the Canadian Raptor Conservancy and the birds they care for. More information about the Conservancy, and photographs of the birds, can be found on their website at: www.canadianraptorconservancy.com. www.ngtimes.ca 11

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COMMUNITY EVENTS

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38. Threw 39. Chills and fever 40. Unsteady in gait 42. Play the bagpipes 43. Fancy 44. Internal-combustion engine 45. The male reproductive cell 47. Solidify 48. Sun 49. Edible marine gastropod 56. Hair salon process 57. Anagram of "Dice" 58. Flogged 59. Aquatic plant 60. Outbuilding 61. Egg-shaped 62. Observed 63. Sacred 64. Chatty

DOWN 1. Countertenor 2. Views 3. Long ago 4. Small island 5. Sanctuary 6. An independent film company 7. Newbie (slang) 8. Nonexistent 9. Expressive of contempt 10. Type of harmless snake 11. Bog hemp 12. Leaves out 13. Walk in water 21. A type of large sandwich 25. Request 26. Outlay 27. Chocolate cookie 28. A mooring post 29. Meteorologist 30. Wrinkled fruit 31. Telephoned 33. Flutter 34. Auspices 35. Certain 36. Peddle 38. Dowdy 41. Hearing organ 42. Semiconducting material 44. Morning moisture 45. Inscribed pillar 46. Plaster 47. Lightheaded 48. Resorts 50. Reflected sound 51. Bobbin 52. Central area of a church 53. Be cognizant of 54. Wreaths 55. Countercurrent

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

There will be no Youngsters of Yore in August. See you again in September.

Blood Donor Clinic at the North Grenville Municipal Centre from 12:30-3:30 pm and from 5-8 pm, sponsored by the Knights of Columbus.

To donate online go to blood.ca or call 1-888-to donate (1-888-236-6283). With the long weekend, there is always an urgent need for blood.

Kemptville Legion yearly golf tournament, Nationview Golf Course – Best Ball–Shot Gun Start, 10 am. $70 per player paid by Aug 12/16 (includes green fees, golf cart & dinner at the Legion.) Contact Chico Horricks 613-978-7828 or by e-mail chicohorricks@gmail.com

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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 $4. "All levels of bridge players welcome. "Info, contact Sandra at 613-258-2691.

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

NG Photography Club - first Wednesday of every month from 7-9 pm at the Auditorium of the Municipal Centre. See ngphotoclub.ca Klub 67 Euchre every second and fourth Wednesday of the month beginning September 14, 1:15 p. m. St. John's United Church downstairs.

Everyone welcome $5.00.

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

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

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

New Horizon Club, 2nd & 4th Wed. at the Burritt`s Rapids Community Hall. Regular meetings begin at 2 pm. Special events with lunch begin at noon. Programs call 258-9315, membership info Janet at 269-2737.

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

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

Twice The Fun Games (200 Sanders St. Unit 103) is your host for Game Night, 2nd and 4th Friday every month, 6-10 pm. Bring your favourite game or borrow one from their library. All ages welcome.

Kemptville Legion breakfast, 8 - 10 am third Saturday of every month.

Adults $5. Children under 12 $3. All welcome.

St. John’s United Church Farmer’s Market, 400 Prescott Street, Kemptville, 8-12 pm in support of the Canadian FoodGrains Bank.

Community grown produce, preserves, baking. Started in 2004, all funds go to fight global hunger.

Twice The Fun Games (200 Sanders St. Unit 103) selects a game for their “Organized Play” and "Learn to Play" events, 1-4 pm . No experience needed. See what games are coming up, sign up for their newsletter.

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

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BAYFIELD MANOR LONG TERM CARE HOME AND RETIREMENT RESIDENCE is recruiting an experienced Main1983 CHEVY CONVERSION VAN, tenance Supervisor who is able CAPTAIN SEATS AND FOLD DOWN to maintain our 120 bed facilBED. $2000. 258-4671 ity, supervise the housekeeping and laundry departments, CLINTON UPRIGHT PIANO, and implement a preventative maintenance program. The poFREE. 258-4671 sition will begin immediately KAYAK NECKY TOURING 13 1/2 FT, part time but could increase to MANITOULIN, $450. LIKE NEW CALL full time for the right person.

KEMPTVILLE 613 868 8759 Please send resume to Gerry Miller at gemiller@extendicare.

BUSINESS FOR SALE-- FOR IN- ca FOR SALE CEMENT BLOCKS 16” X 8” X 3” $1.00. EACH . 44 AVAILABLE CALL 613 258 2915

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FORMATION EMAIL: INFO@LOUISEANDCOMPANY.COM LOUISE & COMPANY (YOUR COMMUNITY BABY, KIDS, TOYS AND PARTY PLANNING STORE)CREEKSIDE CENTRE, KEMPTVILLE

BAYFIELD MANOR LONG TERM CARE HOME is looking for staff interested in assisting residents at mealtime. The positions are for 1 hour a day from 5-6 pm and are open to stuVARIETY OF LUMBER, PINE, dents. Training will be provided HEMLOCK, MAPLE, SPRUCE, for these paid positions. Please 1” AND 2”. FOR DETAILS CALL send resume to Gerry Miller at 314-9327. gemiller@extendicare.ca or call Kelly Vandervelde at 613 258NORDICK TRACK T4.0 TREADMILL- 7484.

Commercial warehouse (up to 6,000 Sq Ft, will divide) and office (500 Sq Ft) to rent/ lease. 18 ft ceilings, column free area, 14 ft overhead doors and mandoors, heat available.

Kemptville Colonnade area. Call 613.258.1133 or 613.229.0566 1 bedroom apartment, Kemptville area, Country Setting, 2nd floor, 4 appliances, WIFI & Satellite TV $920 incl. First & last. No pets.

613.404.6701

FOLDS UP FOR EASY STORAGE. $500 613.258.0589

GARAGE SALES MULTI-FAMILY GARAGE SALE SATURDAY JULY 30TH 2016 8:00 AM AT 325 SOUTH GOWER DRIVE GARAGE SALE- AUGUST 6 - 8AM TO 4PM- 36 SMITH RD, OXFORD STATION- SMALL KITCHEN APPLIANCES, BOOKS, LADIES CLOTHES, LP’S, KARAOKE MACHINE, ARBONNE BANNER & PRODUCT, FURNITURE, COMPUTER ACCESSORIES & ART. 613.258.7049 MOVING SALE, 250 ACTON’S CORNERS ROAD, SATURDAY, AUGUST 6, 8 AM.

FIREARMS AND HUNTER SAFETY COURSES Beginning Sept. 6,7,8 & 13,14,15​ Evenings, in Kemptville.

Minimum age 12.

Pre-registration required, limited seating.

Tony Gundy Home:258-7816 Cell: 355-2607, Office 258-1876 keewaytin@gmail.com

3 BED/2BATH HIGH RANCH IN OSGOODE ONLY $358,000 WWW.3300ANNETTE.COM 1D:1002232

Renovated Ground Floor Office 1,900 sqft, 200 Sanders St. Kemptville 613.795.2389

FREE SAWDUST. LARGE QUANTITIES. CALL BOB AT 613.850.4203

WANTED

PACIFIC ENERGY WOOD STOVE AND CHIMNEY, 5 YRS OLD, GLASS DOOR AND TOOLS $1000. CALL 613 258 6401

250 ML CANNING JARS FOR CHARITY JAM & JELLY SALES. CALL BILLY/VALERIE @ 258.4529

2015 CHEVY CRUZE 1.4LT. TURBO LOADED 3800KM $17,000 613.258.7323

LOOKING FOR LABOURER AND SKILLED ROOFER. CALL OR TEXT 613.894.5210

BABY BASSINET, NAVY/WHITE $40.

OO MERRICKVILLE 613.803.7274

WANTED 2 OR 3 BEDROOM APARTMENT ON ONE FLOOR, KEMPTVILLE 613.258.0964

STORE METAL SHELVING, LARGE QUANTITIES BEST OFFER MUST SELL 613.314.9327

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

2002 FORD FOCUS GOOD MECHANICAL CONDITION BUT NEEDS SOME TLC BEST OFFER 613.314.9327

FOR SALE

MIXED HARDWOOD FIREWOOD, $100 A CORD DELIVERED. JON 2273650

ESTATE SALE SATURDAY JULY 23, 295 DAVIS ROAD 09001300.

Chain link fence and steel posts, apprx. 300” and fittings. 7DOWNTOWN KEMPTVILLE CEN- 6x6x10 pressure treated posts.

TURY HOME 4 BEDROOM 11/2 613 808 4707 BATHROOMS HOT TUB TONY -6137200942

2008 Ford Ranger with cap 108,500 km; new tires, brakes, battery. $8,500. 613 258 2119

ALL SUMMER TOYS AND ITEMS 35% OFF LOUISE & COMPANY, CREEKSIDE CENTRE, KEMPT13

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Walk for CHEO

Submitted by Jen Hossie Team Adelaide is raising money in support of the Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario (CHEO) with a 5km walk/ run in the picturesque village of Oxford Mills. Established in 2011, Team Adelaide has raised over $40,000 in support of Children’s Hospital. This year, we are hoping to raise another $5000 with the help of family, friends and our community.

All money raised by Team Adelaide goes directly to the CHEO Foundation, supporting their funding of research, equipment, staff training, family emergency needs and any other enhancements that help make CHEO the world-class paediatric hospital it is.

Team Adelaide welcomes anyone who chooses to join us on this double-loop around Oxford Mills, beginning at 10 am on Saturday, July 30. The walk starts and ends at Maplewood Hall.

More information, including registration, donation and location links can be found at www.teamadelaide.net. www.ngtimes.ca

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Reaching by direct mail 9,000 homes and businesses in Merrickville/Wolford and North Grenville

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The red and white bricks of Merrickville-Wolford

by the Merrickville and District Historical Society As you drive towards Easton’s Corners on highway 16, just between Allan’s Tool Shed and Wolford Public School, look on the left side of the road.

There you will see a sign erected by the McGrath family marking the historic site of the former Wickware brickyard and tannery. The tannery is thought to have been in operation as early as the 1820’s, and the brickyard from 1860 to 1910.

You can also see the tanning stone beside the sign, standing in approximately the same spot by Barber Creek where it was used nearly 200 years ago.

From the beginning, the history of the McGrath property has been fascinating. Henry and Richard Arnold were sons of American Revolutionary War "traitor" (in the eyes of the Americans), Benedict Arnold.

Each son was given a British Crown grant of 1,200 acres in Wolford township in recognition of his father's patriotism.

The story of the McGrath property begins around 1802, when pioneer settler, Benjamin Barber, purchased from Henry Arnold the 200 acres of property which constituted Lot 20, Concession 2, Wolford.

Barber settled and farmed the property, giving his name to Barber Creek and Barber Road. The industrial era of the property began in 1819 when Benjamin Barber sold a small 1½ acre corner lot to Stephen McEathron, who probably established and operated the first tannery on the property, subsequently passing its operation to Charles Wickware (pronounced Wickwire).

Upon Barber's death in 1823, his land, except for the 1½ acre lot, was divided into four 50-acre parcels, one for each of his sons.

While the Barbers worked the land, the Wickwares developed and expanded the tannery business on the small corner lot. Eventually, the enterprising Wickware family acquired three of the four Barber sections,

But if your bricks are not yellow, but red and marked MKL, they came from Merrickville’s own brickyard owned by Michael Keeler Lang. It was located on what is now County Road 43, just east of the railway overpass. The proximity of the two brickyards to their respective communities in the 1860’s probably explains the preponderance of red brick in homes in Merrickville and the white (yellow) bricks of the Easton’s Corners and Jasper homes.

It also perhaps explains why so many of the finer red brick homes in the Merrickville area display ornamental yellow brick coins and details. Not only a pleasing appearance, but a statement that the owner could afford to “import” the

and, by 1861, had added a brickyard to the tannery operation. Many of the homes and institutions in the district display the fine "white" bricks produced at the Wickware brickyard.

Produced from white clay from a hill on the farm beside Barber Creek, the white bricks were considered of superior lasting quality to red brick and a major improvement over rough stone. They were used on prestigious buildings such as the church and schoolhouse at Easton's Corners and many homes in the area built in the 1860s.

If you suspect they were used in your house, the next time you are doing masonry repairs, check the bricks.

Proud of the quality of their product, the Wickwares stamped each brick with the initials FBW: Francis Byron Wickware, son of the brickyard founder, Philip Wickware.

Because of their durability, bricks such as the white bricks of Wolford, stand out as reminders of the industry of the pioneers in this area.

fine white Wickware bricks from Easton’s Corners, if not for his whole house, at least as a badge of prosperity. In an apparent flaunting of affluence, or maybe an indication of a disagreement with a neighbour, one of the two totally white brick homes in Merrickville is located on the west side of the railway underpass, almost across the road from the former Lang brickyard.

When the use of the two bricks was combined with the Flemish bond coursing, a truly distinctive statement was made. Such was the case with the fine Georgian home built by Rideau Settlement surveyor John Burchill in the Village in 1861. Our history is literally built into these old homes.

Welcome to Canaltripping Our rental centre at The Depot in Blockhouse Park in Merrickville opens June 24. You can rent a canoe or kayak for an hour, a day or a week by phone, right now! We deliver boats anywhere from Kingston to Ottawa. The best paddling anywhere on the Rideau starts from Merrickville. 50 boats in stock: canoes, tandems, singles, sea kayaks, playboats.

For more information visit www.canaltripping.com or call July 27, 2016

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Merrickville Lions Canalfest 2016 Schedule of Activities

Lions Club of Merrick

Box 173, 10 St. John Street Merrickville, ON K0G 1N0 613-269-3702 www.merrickvillelions.org

We Serve

Saturday, July 30th.

10:00 am - 3:00 pm

Merrickville Lion’s BBQ

10:00 am - 5:00 pm

Craft Show & Sale

10:00 am - 4:00 12:00pm

Dr. Four Face by Patrick Attwell

10:00 am - 4:00 pm

Rideau Nautical Modellers

10:00 am - 4:00 pm

The Bug Lady

11:00 am - 4:00 pm

Voyageur Canoe rides to Rideau Bird Sanctuary

Noon

Opening Ceremonies

1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Live Music starring Big Band Ottawa

1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Clowns and Face Painting Visit the Alpacas

All Day

Self-Guided Tours of Blockhouse Museum

Sunday, July 31st.

10:00 am - 3:00 pm

Merrickville Lion’s BBQ

10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Live music with Jack Arnold and Pocket Change

10:00 am - 5:00 pm

Craft Show & Sale

10:00 am - 4:00 pm

The Bug Lady

11:00 am - 4:00 pm

Voyageur Canoe rides to the Rideau Bird Sanctuary

1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Live Music starring Irish Roots

1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Clowns and Face Painting

Throughout the Day

Visit the Alpacas Self-Guided tours of Blockhouse Museum

Monday, August 1st.

10:00 am - 4:00 pm

Craft Show & Sale

10:00 am - 4:00 pm

The Bug Lady

10:00 pm - 12:00 pm

Open mike hosted by Patrick Attwell

1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Live Music starring Merrickville Off the Cuff

1:00 pm - 3:00pm

Clowns and Face Painting

11:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Voyageur Canoe rides to the Rideau Bird Sanctuary Visit with Alpacas

Throughout the Day

Self-Guided Tours of Blockhouse Museum Please see our website for furthur details www.merrickvillecanalfest.ca/schedule-of-events.html

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‘Donation Thermometer’ for the KDHSI Activity Room level and asked if KDHSI would be interested. As we are a non-profit charitable organization, he offered an interest-free loan for renovating the space. This was agreed to and the planning and work began.

The new Activity Room was opened in July, 2015.

It is located on the lower floor of 215 Sanders St. and includes The Activity Room along with a kitchenette and an accessible washroom. This area is fully accessible from a set of stairs in the hallway or the elevator off the Sanders St. entrance. Both entrances on the main floor leading to the stairs and elevator have automatic door openers.

Mark Farrell says that: “the renovation was completed to the most robust building code for the utmost safety of the KDHSI clients”.

In the past year the Activity room has been used for KDHSI activities such as the Parkinson support Group, Art Class, Create-a-card, Exercise classes held three times a week, Bridge, and Sing’n

Susan Smith, Kevin White, Classic Graphics, KDHSI board of Directors: Matt Felder, President and Bonnie Barkley, Treasurer The past 35 years has seen incredible growth for Kemptville & District Home Support [KDHSI]. From space in a house in town, to renting an office/activity space at 203 Sanders, to moving to the other end of the building to the current space, 215 Sanders St. Suite

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With many of the programs and services growing between 50% and 100% over the past three years, the Board and staff knew that in order to continue to provide these services at the level of quality and safety that is imperative for KDHSI, there had to be

changes made. In January 2015 shortly after a Board meeting, Susan Smith (Executive Director) had a call from Mark Farrell, President of Inspire Developments, who is the landlord at 215 Sanders St. Mark was going to be renovating space in the lower

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Seniors. There have been wreath-making, and Card Making Frenzy workshops, and the number participants in the activities have almost doubled.

It has also been easier to hold volunteer meetings in the new Activity Room, and we have been able to offer the space to other organizations for educational sessions for our community. The Alzheimer Society has held several series of educational sessions, and the Hearing

Society has held a clinic.

The cost of this new room was $10,700 for the set-up, which has now been paid for; and, $35,000 for the renovation. The Board and staff invite the community to help with this project of raising $35,000 in our 35th year.

Donor levels include Bronze, up to $100; Silver up to $500, Gold up to $1,000, and Platinum $1,000 and over. KDHSI will be revealing the donor wall with the names to date later this summer.

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