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June 17, 2015

Rib-iculously fun weekend

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by Deron Johnston This year's version of Kemptville Ribfest hosted

by Big Brothers Big Sisters of Leeds Grenville had something for everyone.

From a mini petting zoo and pony rides courtesy of Big Sky Ranch, to the rock climbing wall, there were lots of activities for chil-

dren of all ages. As usual, the music was excellent with thirteen bands performing a blend of country (from bands like Absolute Country), rock and roll (from local favourites Age of Wisdom) and even some 50's & 60's doo-wop courtesy of legends Eddie and the Stingrays. Many people gathered around the

stage could be seen singing, dancing and tapping their toes.

If you're a fan of ribs, this weekend would have been heaven for you. Four award winning rib-masters were there to satisfy your craving for ribs and there were even unsubstantiated sightings of people eating chicken as well.

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captain Matt Burley, Wally Corbett, John Barclay and Deron Johnston easily outclassed a field made up of teams from Tallman Truck Centre, Staples, Jonssons Your Independent Grocer and a few teams from Kemptville Minor Football Club with both players and parents making up teams.

The grand prize of $200 cash (generously donated

by Tallman Truck Centre) will be donated to the Kemptville Youth Centre courtesy of their winning team. Seeing that he didn't return the trophy yet, the winning team expects Mayor Gordon to bring the championship trophy down to the Kemptville Youth Centre, so that it can

fries, hot dogs, sausages, hamburgers and various other fried foods. For those with a sweet tooth, there were all sorts of other delicious treats including local business 'Old Town Treats' showing off their wide selection of candy and fudge. Clothing, jewellery and other collectible items were also all along the main strip.

The rib-eating contest is usually one of the highlights of the weekend.

However, this year it was rained out on Friday night and had to be moved to Saturday night. As well, the defending champions from last year, Mayor Gordon and his municipal team, were nowhere to be found. So this year there would be a new championship team crowned. The team from the Kemptville Youth Centre made up of

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be displayed in its rightful place.

The real highlight of the weekend happened just before the rib eating contest on Saturday. Jane Fullerton, the executive director of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Leeds Grenville went up on stage and received a generous donation of school supplies on behalf of Staples. Right after that, Steve Jonsson of 'Jonssons Your Independent Grocer' stepped up to the microphone and very generously presented Jane with a cheque for $4 000. Jane graciously accepted the cheque and told the hundreds of people gathered to watch that Big Brothers and Big Sisters

of Leeds Grenville would use that money to provide nutrition for kids in after school programs in Leeds Grenville.

All in all, Kemptville Ribfest was a resounding success. Sincerest thanks to: the people who came, the vendors, the musicians, the sponsors and all of the volunteers that made such a great event possible.

Big Brothers and Big Sisters of Leeds Grenville is a fantastic organization that helps many children throughout Leeds Grenville and they can only do that because of all of your support.

Phil Morotti of Age of Wisdon

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Investors Group Golf Classic raising money for KYC utilities

by Robin Heald Golfers who are daydreaming about polishing off their clubs and heading for the greens are invited to join The Kemptville Youth Centre (KYC) for a fun 9 hole tournament on Saturday, June 27.

There will be a Shotgun Start at 10:30 at Manderley on the Green Golf Course, 9 holes and a BBQ lunch with awards at 1 pm. For the serious golfers, there will be

a $400 winning team prize sponsored by The Kemptville Rotary. A hole-in-one sponsored by Myers will add to the excitement with a Chevy Trax offered by Myers as the prize.

This year, KYC youth will also entertain golfers with an Oven Mitt Driving Contest, Biggest Kid Contest and KYC trivia. After golfing, awards and prizes will be handed out to individual players and teams at a BBQ lunch.

Daren Givoque, Inves-

tors Group title sponsor for the third year in a row stated, “Living in Kemptville with my wife and two young sons, I can see the value that the Kemptville Youth Centre brings to the community.”

Cost for the event, including a cart and lunch, is $65 per golfer or $260 for a group of 4, with prices going up to $75 per golfer after June 19.

“Having this event to raise money for our annual hydro and water bills makes a differ-

ence at our youth centre. Everyone has been hit hard with rising hydro costs and we’re no exception,” explained Robin Heald. “It means a lot to us to have an annual event that pays for some of our annual expenses and Daren Givoque comes through for us every year to raise enough to pay these bills. With Investors Group and KYC, golfing for kids has never been so fun.”

Making a difference Submitted by Paul Rochon Three North Grenville residents received awards at a recent Canadian Blood Service Awards Night in Ottawa.

Adrian Brooks(left) received a certificate for 200 blood donations along with Andrew Fraser (right) for 50 blood donations. Anna Van Adrichem Rochon (centre) received an award for ten years of being a volunteer. Together, they have helped numerous in need of blood or blood products. If you wish to help by donating blood, the next Blood Donor Clinic in Kemptville will be on July 20.

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Bayfield Manor - Where 1/2 of my heart lives For those of who do not know, but should, and for those of you who do know, but might have forgotten, Kemptville has a small, unassuming hidden gem that is filled with lots of love, care, and very hardworking people!

Bayfield Manor is Kemptville's nursing/retirement home, tucked in at the end of Elvira Street. My father lives there - my mother with me so she can visit him as much as she's able.

If ever there was a place where community support is paramount, it's the community nursing/retirement home. I want to be tactful and delicate - but sometimes the right words fail me. We will all age - it's inevitable. What should not be inevitable is struggling to maintain one's dignity and sense of hope as we do age.

What you should know is that there is a staff - PSWs, dietary and maintenance staff, nurses, and administration - the hardest working group of people I have ever met. I taught for 30 years, and never was the work I did a match for what these folks June 17, 2015

do every day of the year to support the dignity and hope of their residents, like my father.

It's often a thankless job - so I'm reaching out to my community in the hope that a little more thanks might come their way.

How can you show your support? For starters, Bayfield has its annual yard sale on Sat. June 27 from 9-1.

Bring in a few items the

day before for them to sell, or even better, come shop!

Your time that one morning will show these wonderful people you saw this, and took the time. All the money raised goes to the residents' activities.

I'll be there - and, God willing, my father will be outside to watch and supervise!

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Kemptville’s Forgotten Waterway

by Rob Lunan Kemptville has a great opportunity to resurrect the downtown core - in fact it is already happening. But if you compare it to the little jewel of a town Merrickville – we have a long way to go to capture tourists. One of Merrickville’s strengths is its waterway. Being located right on the Rideau Canal they have a steady stream of visitors with higher disposable incomes. These same people remember their summer visits and return by car to shop in colder months. It has an artsy charm not unlike Westport or Niagara-on-

Letters to the editor Dear Editor: At the risk of belabouring a point, I would like to elaborate my own current year’s municipal tax situation.

Knowing that the Council was not particularly proud of the >6% increase in the NG portion of our taxes this year, and equally knowing that there seemed to be some pride in the mere 2% (approximately) increase in the balance of the municipal tax (despite an actual reduction in one part of that balance), I have now been able to check the actual increase in my final tax bill for 2015.

8.5%.

Having detected a subtle hint at an overall increase of the combined taxes of something more than the much publicised original 6+% , I am a little shocked at my final bill, to say the least.

No doubt no-one is responsible for this. Or perhaps MPAC is wholly to blame

the-lake. Kemptville downtown could do even better.

One of our impediments is the forgotten waterway. The south branch of the Rideau River (often referred to as Kemptville Creek!) was once a booming waterway bringing steam boats right into downtown Kemptville where they would dock near what is now Salamanders restaurant. So what happened? Bridges happened.

Low slung bridges on 43 and Bridge St. mean now only the smaller boats can traverse the waterway.

MP Gord Brown and the Federal Conservative government recently an-

nounced $39,400,000 in new money for upgrades to the Rideau Canal (a UNESCO World Heritage Site). This is good news for Merrickville, and shows they have not forgotten this historic canal system. It should also encourage more use of it.

Kemptville can also make use of the increased traffic by opening up its waterway and encouraging Rideau boat traffic down the South Branch and into the downtown for meals, shopping and overnight accommodation. I can also envision modern versions of stern paddle wheel boats eventually making daily tourist

(having revalued the market value of my home – appropriately or otherwise)?

Concentrating on the General Levy (the NG portion, I assume) my actual increase there this year is 11.8%.

NOT 6 point something.

Any which way one spins these numbers, the original sins at the time of the elections are increasingly exposed as a bunch of smoke and mirrors by an out of control management team.

Back in my working days such an attempt to pull the wool over the eyes of the owners (or shareholders) like this would inevitably have resulted in loss of employment.

I shall wait patiently (though interminably no doubt) for anyone to take ownership of this one.

Meanwhile I suggest that other residents of North Grenville check the current tax bill against their previous ones; just to get the facts.

Disgustedly yours, David Habberjam

Dear Editor: We in North Grenville know that this is truly an awesome place to call home.

We have it all; town, country, villages, new homes, vintage homes, large yards, acreage, access to top notch stores, recreational facilities, the revitalization of Old Town Kemptville, the beautiful Kemptville District Hospital and more.

I think it is important for us to continue (or start) to really strut our stuff when it comes to pitching our wonderful community to friends, relatives and colleagues.

The North Grenville slogan "Green and Growing" certainly applies and the future is indeed a sunny one for us.

Business has an eye on our township as an ideal potential location for setting up shop and Home Buyers continue to have an interest in moving here as well.

All of this is to say that we, as a satellite community

excursions from April to October between Kemptville and Manotick and maybe south to Westport and beyond. Imagine one of the newer solar powered boats cruising lazily along the waterway while you enjoy afternoon tea onboard or play cards in the sunshine on the upper deck.

What would it cost to open up the waterway?

Probably not that much.

The bridge on 43 needs extensive re-work soon anyway because of the pending widening to four lanes. This is an excellent opportunity to raise it high enough to let in the tallest boats that can travel the locks. The bridge on Bridge St. could be either raised or closed entirely and taken out of the way. Some dredging may need to be done. All this does cost some money but as you all know bridges last for several generations.

The dollars we spend today will seem like pennies in fifty years. Let’s make the right decisions now so our children and grandchildren can enjoy the South Branch of the Rideau River and the prosperity tourism brings to North Grenville. of Ottawa, are in a great position to continue to build our community in a very positive way.

So do get out there and sing our song to potential new North Grenville-ites. Let's not be a best kept secret!

John Carkner

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Grenville County Ontario Provincial Police responded to a motor vehicle collision involving a pedestrian on Prescott Street, Kemptville.

At 4 pm on June 10, a 2006 Chrysler was driving south on Prescott Street (near Asa Street) when a pedestrian attempted to cross the road from the west and was struck by the vehicle.

The 14 year old male from North Grenville was transported by ambulance to the hospital as a precautionary measure. The male had minor abrasions to his leg.

The driver was not hurt and no charges were laid.

Break and Enter at Kemptville home

Grenville County Ontario Provincial Police are investigating a break and enter at a residence on Ferguson Street, Kemptville.

Shortly after 12:30 pm, two males were seen running east on Fenton Street from the Ferguson Street residence.

The home owner was home at the time of the break-in and suffered injuries. The female was transported to hospital by ambulance.

Anyone with information on the above occurrence is asked to call Grenville County O.P.P. Communication Centre at 1-888-310-1122 or

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10th anniversary of Municipal Centre celebrated Mayor Barb Tobin (who also said a few worlds welcoming Urbandale to the community), Councilor Frank Onasanya and Chief Administrative Officer Brian Carre.

He also welcomed Urbandale representatives Peter Wiess, Urbandale’s General Manager and Melissa Boudreau, their Marketing Community Manager to the festivities.

Peter spoke on behalf of Urbandale thanking the municipality for the opportunity to name the theatre.

“We are honoured and proud to be part of the community,” he said.

When it came to celebrating the tenth anniversary of the Municipal Centre, both Mark and Barb mentioned the hard work of the centre’s support staff in the overall maintenance and upkeep of the building.

“It looks as good today as it did ten years ago,” he said.

The evening ended with an inaugural performance in the newly named theatre by the Kemptville Players.

The thirty minute play called “At their border” was about the politics (and antics) of a border crossing office in small town America/Canada.

L-R: Councillor Frank Onasanya, Urbandale’s Peter Weiss, Mark Guy, Urbandale’s Melissa Boudreau, Deputy Mayor Barb Tobin.

by Hilary Thomson A gathering at the North Grenville Municipal Centre last Wednesday celebrated both the centre’s tenth anniversary and the naming of the it’s theatre as the Urbandale Arts Centre.

Mark Guy, the director of

parks, recreation and culture, welcomed the group and said how pleased the municipality is to be partnered with Urbandale in the naming rights of the theatre. Urbandale will have three signs displaying the new name, one above the stage, another above the entrance to the theatre and

one more on the outside of the Municipal Centre building facing County Road #44. Unfortunately none of the signs were ready for the evening’s celebrations.

Mark thanked several members of the municipal council and staff for their attendance including Deputy

Stantec presents plans for water and waste water needs

by Hilary Thomson Preliminary plans for the future of water and waste water in Kemptville were presented by the municipality and the engineering firm Stantec last Monday in a public meeting at the municipal centre.

Stantec was hired by the municipality to assess Kemptville’s current water and wastewater servicing systems and to create a master plan to accommodate anticipated development and population growth in the area. This was done to update the previous master plan created in 2005, in accordance with provincial regulation.

According to municipal data, the population of the Kemptville Urban Service Area (or the former town of Kemptville) is projected to triple in size from approximately 5,000 to 15,152 people over the next 20 years.

In order to accommodate this growth, Stantec is suggesting major potable water servicing, sanitary servicing and wastewater treatment plant June 17, 2015

infrastructure enhancements from now until 2034.

In terms of providing potable water to new developments, Stantec agreed with the 2005 plan suggesting the implementation of two new wells and storage reservoirs in addition to the three that currently exist, one in the east quadrant and one in the northwest quadrant. The first of these two wells has already been commissioned and is being built in the east quadrant, across from the Colonnade shopping centre.

Based on population growth projections, the second well will need to be implemented in 2018 to ensure the demand for water is met.

The real issue lies past 2021 when the population is estimated to rise to 8,704. In order to provide this population with water, the municipality will have to look elsewhere because the existing five wells will consume the majority of the water available within urban limits.

One option is to build wells outside town and pump the water to a central holding tank to be distributed. However

this option may affect the people living in the rural areas surrounding Kemptville who rely on the water in their area for their own wells. Because of this, Stantec has suggested that the municipality consider building a water treatment facility to make use of water from the Rideau River.

In the near, future pumping stations will have to be built to distribute water from the storage tanks. However as the population grows, Stantec has suggested that the municipality look into whether an elevated storage tank would be more cost and energy effective than the combination of storage tanks and pumping stations.

Stantec has also developed a potential wastewater servicing plan that would consist of gravity sewers, force mains and pumping stations.

There has been a significant decrease in wastewater production per capita since the last assessment. However, the potential increase in population in the coming years means that there will need to be a significant expansion in the current wastewater

UPCOMING MEETINGS COUNCIL Monday, June 22nd at 6:30 pm in the Council Chambers at the Municipal Centre.

For agenda information, please contact the Clerk’s Office or visit the Municipal website.

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

COMMITTEE MEETINGS Economic Development Advisory Committee—Friday, June 19th at 12 noon at the Municipal Centre.

2015 FINAL TAX BILLS Final tax bills for all property classes have been mailed out. The installment due dates are June 30th and September 30th, 2015.

SUMMER RECREATION PROGRAMS Summer camp and swim program registration is ongoing at the Municipal Office from 8:30 am to 5:00 pm Monday–Friday. If you are unable to register in person during business hours, please call 613-258-9569 ext. 128 to make alternate arrangements.

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 this by-law from the Municipal Office or www.northgrenville.ca/ files/10-03.pdf.

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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treatment facility. This being said, a full plant expansion is not estimated to be required until 2027.

The total cost for the necessary water and wastewater infrastructure is estimated to be $84.6 million up to the year 2034, with $16.4 million needed in the near future to service existing needs.

Director of Public Works Karen Dunlop says the costs will be covered by the companies who are developing in Kemptville. She says developers are required to pay out of pocket for any services that are needed within their development and services that are used by multiple areas are paid for through development charges, not through municipal taxes. For example, the well and holding tank that is being built in the east quadrant is being paid for out of a pool of development charges that has been accrued over time.

“When a building permit is issued, the developer pays development charges no matter where they are,” Karen says. “If they are in town and have access to the water and

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sewer system, they pay a fee or development charge for water and sewer services.”

This master plan is designed for growth, and the dates set out in the report are triggered by the population.

If the population does not meet the projected numbers, the dates for implementation will be pushed back; if the

population increases more quickly, than the dates will be pushed forward.

The report is available online or in the municipal office for approximately 30 days for public comment. Any comments will then be put into a final report to be submitted to council for review.

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KDH Auxiliary HeyDay A Success

by Beth Nicol Once you get past the crowds and the bargains, Kemptville District Hospital Auxiliary’s major fundraising

event, Hey Day, is the epitome of organization and community support. This year’s Hey Day weekend can be viewed as a success on many different levels. It is the first year that the organization has relied on

“gently used” articles to be dropped off by donors. Traditionally, volunteers picked up donated goods, but the cost and time involved was becoming an issue. This change did not have an impact on the number

or quality of donations.

The amount of money raised by a combination of sales and raffles was substantial and exceeded last year’s totals; it will be used to assist in the purchase of much

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over 220 helpers provided 2400 hours of assistance to make Hey Day a resounding success once again. Give yourselves a pat on the back, North Grenville. You’ve done it again.

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Charles Sousa, Ontario’s Finance Minister, is saluting Ontario’s small brewers as they celebrate Ontario Craft Beer Week.

“Ontario is home to some of the best craft beer in the world,” Sousa said. “We are proud to support this vital industry and promote the tremendous contributions the craft brewers make to their local communities and the broader Ontario economy.”

Ontario Craft Beer Week, which runs from June 12-21, has officially kicked off throughout Ontario with hundreds of events across the province celebrating Ontario-made craft beers.

North Grenville residents are encouraged to visit http://www.ocbweek.ca/events/ for a full list of Ontario Craft Beer Week events which feature many local breweries.

This has been a monumental year for the craft beer industry in Ontario with the provincial government’s recent announcement that beer will soon be sold in Ontario grocery stores for the first time in Ontario’s history.

New grocery retailers will be required to allocate a minimum of 20 per cent of shelf space to small brewers’ products which is welcome news to the craft breweries. Small brewers will also be allowed to operate a second o-site store if they have more than one production site.

“These changes represent the largest shakeup to the way beer is sold in Ontario since prohibition was lifted in 1929,” said Sousa.

“It means more choice for consumers, and more jobs in an increasingly important sector of our economy.”

The heavy Friday rain could not stop the crowds from lining up at the North Grenville Curling Club arena, anxious to take advantage of the large selection of treasures, furniture, clothing etc.

This 55th annual yard sale organized by the Kemptville District Hospital Auxiliary has once again raised significant funds which will be used to purchase medical equipment for the hospital.

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needed medical equipment for the hospital. The 50/50 winner collected $2 700 and there were 15 winners in the various raffle draws.

Volunteers are the lifeblood of this event. This year,

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Canteen supplies were donated by Albert’s Meat Shop, Beking Poultry Farm, Giant Tiger, Laughlin’s General Store (Hallville) and Lanthier Bakery. B&H Foodliner contributed food items for the canteen and Betsy Boxes, as well as lending grocery carts, which were of great help in transporting goods during the sorting and set-up process.

The North Grenville Curling Club rented their facilities to the Auxiliary for the event.

Harry Pratt donated his time on Friday night, keeping everyone aware of all the bargains and raffles.

Diana Fisher from JuiceFM did a fantastic job announcing on Saturday.

Bob Besharah from Class Acts who supplied the much needed sound system.

Kemptville Horticultural Society organized and ran the plant section.

Tallman Truck Centre for generously contributing trucks and drivers as needed.

Total Move Management were of great assistance with the drop off and transporting unsold items.

Dumpsters were provided by “Fast Eddie” Auto Recycling & Container Service, a much appreciated service.

All the local businesses who allowed us to put up our posters and flyers.

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received all unsold clothing, small appliances and household items. The books went to organizers of the August Book Fair, which will jointly benefit North Grenville Community Living and the Kemptville Youth Centre. Selected unsold furniture was donated to Lazarus House.

Jolene Stover, this year’s HeyDay co-ordinator, says “I am proud to be a part of such an amazing, generous community. One that appreciates our hospital and supports these fundraising events, year after year.”

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Kemptville and District Home Support Inc. celebrates Seniors’ Month

At the request of Kemptville and District Home Support Incorporated, Council proclaimed the month of June to be Seniors’ Month in North Grenville. As a part of the celebration and in their efforts to involve more seniors from the hamlets in their programs, KDHSI hosted a BBQ on Thursday, June 11 in lovely Maplewood Park in Oxford Mills.

It was a resounding success thanks to the generosity and efforts of the Kemptville Lions Club who provided the BBQ and beverages, and Grenville Mutual Insurance who donated dessert. Volunteers from both groups helped the afternoon run smoothly; another shining example of the support that community groups and businesses have given to KDHSI. Mayor David Gordon brought greetings from Council. Music made the afternoon complete. The Sing’n, Swing’n Seniors from KDHSI were joined by Executive Director, Susan Smith’s father and brother, Mel and Dave Benton and their friend Don Watkins; the Lions, including Gerry and Gail Osbourne, also entertained. The atmosphere they created was one of joyful participation.

This was the first BBQ of the summer for KDHSI and it was determined to be a resounding success. More information for the programs offered to area seniors can be found in Susan Smith’s monthly article, “Connections,” in the North Grenville Times or at the website www.kdhsi.com

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1st Kemptville Live Music Festival

by Karen Bedard Kemptville Live Music Festival presented by The Finishing Touch Construction will host “The Opening Act” auditions Wednesday, June 24 beginning at 6 pm at the North Grenville Municipal Centre theatre. One of the acts auditioning will be chosen to open the 1st Kemptville Live Music Festival on the O’Farrell Financial stage, Friday July 24.

Performances June 24 will include Mr. E, Mike Geraghty, the Leslie Rohonczy Band, Bruce Enloe and The Burning Sensations, The Standby Brothers, Grumpy Old Men, Bone, Mally Krock, Carey Graham, Bernie Haughan, Chris Angel, Bankshot, the Scotty J Trio, Off The Cuff.

The public is welcome to come listen to the auditions and the great local talent vying for this special spot. Admission for fans is one non-perishable food item for the local food bank.

Jean Knapps and Laura Granger model dresses Next week is Nursing Home Week at Bayfield Manor in Kemptville, with a full slate of activities for the residents to enjoy. There will be a Father’s Day Social on Sunday, June 21, Whispering Time Petting Zoo on Monday, a tea tasting party on Tuesday, a BBQ on Wednesday, Dessert Day on Thursday and an Anglican service, and then on Friday a Strawberry Social and Birthday Tea. Happy hour starts at 3:30 pm. No time to be bored (or tired) as the week goes on. On Saturday, June 27, there will be a Yard Sale at Bayfield, to which the public are invited. The hours are 9 am to 1 pm.

The week was launched early last Friday with a Gone with the Wind fashion show.

Residents were able to dress up in many outfits worn by Scarlett O’Hara. Nancy Macleod, the guest speaker, provided the costumes and gave a lively speech on what it was like in that era, including giving a demonstration on what it was like wearing corsets, and the layers of clothing involved in getting dressed every day.

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Who are you?

by David Shanahan Have you ever thought about yourself? I don’t mean about how you look, or how you’re dressed, or anything superficial like that. I mean, have you ever thought about who you are inside, wherever inside is? You are reading this right now. Your eyes are scanning these black marks on white paper, and your brain is instantaneously interpreting them, giving them meaning and communicating ideas to you that are abstract and insubstantial. You are not thinking about a table, or a book: you are thinking about you, something other than your physical self.

How do we do that? Who is the “me” we’re thinking about? As the philosopher, Pete Townsend, said: “Who are you? I really want to know.” You see, I know that the prevailing idea in society today is that we are mere machines, and I’ve written about this before. But it occurs to me that nobody, or practically nobody, really believes in their heart of hearts (wherever that is) that we are just a collection of molecules, atoms, proteins, or whatever, that have randomly evolved into creatures without ultimate purpose or meaning.

None of us live that way.

We live on the basis that we matter, that those we love matter too. In fact, we live believing that we do actually love, feel anger, think abstractly, value certain qualities above others. We live believing that we have consciousness, whatever that is. Descartes said: “I think, therefore I am”. What he meant was that we know who we are, that we are, because we can think about it. We can meditate on existence, we can understand concepts like beauty and honour, we can agree with remarkable unanimity that there is good and bad, and that we know the difference.

Without those abilities to think and reason, civilisation, society, cannot exist. If, as the Bible says, everyone does what is right in their own eyes, we would have chaos and anarchy of the worst kind.

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lives are so ultimately pointless, or that good and evil have no meaning. There is something in each of us that believes that there is more to the universe than that. Rejecting the idea of the Christian God, some have looked to other forms of religious expression. Others have looked to aliens and demons to provide an explanation for what they experience. Those few who really believe that human life has no value are known as sociopaths, psychopaths, and their beliefs have led to great evil.

But there is a word that has also become somewhat disreputable: evil. People like to believe that evil doesn’t exist, that everything is relative.

What is good for you, may not be good for me. How anyone can look at what happened in history, what is happening in our own day, and not believe there is such a thing as evil, is impossible to understand.

Holocausts, genocide, mutilations and destruction, not to mention environmental suicide, child and spousal abuse, and so many other aspects of our daily lives, indicates that something has gone terribly wrong in this world.

Why do we see these things as wrong? To what are we comparing our world, given that it has always been like this? Why do we feel guilt when we do something we know is “wrong”? Why do we seem to know in our souls (whatever they are)

that there is a standard by which these things are being judged, a standard that seems to be an integral part of our very being? Where did that awareness come from, and why would mere biological machines, unguided random collections of genetic material even develop that awareness?

People can play mind games as much as they like: developing theories of existence that are mentally amusing, but ultimately baseless and without foundation. We simply don’t live that way: we somehow know better than to try. I know I exists, that I think, reason, have consciousness, self-consciousness.

Hamlet said: “There are more things in Heaven and Earth than are dreamt of in your philosophy”. It is my honest and deep-seated belief that only Christianity has an explanation for our current situation, answers the questions of who we are, where we come from, and where we are going. This is not an escape from reason, not a refusal to be a rational, thinking individual. It is, in fact, quite the opposite: a certainty based on reality, a spiritual as well as intellectual bedrock on which to build.

We are not animals, not machines, not biological accidents. We are created in the image of God, living in a world that is fallen, broken - as we are - and in need of saving. The Good News is that there is a Saviour.

What’s Happening @ KYC Free Programs at Kemptville Youth Centre

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This new NG Times feature has been suggested by 9 year old Amanda Leang who loves to write. If you are an aspiring writer and would like to submit an article, please send to editor@ngtimes.ca We’d love to get your perspective on what you have been doing in and around North Grenville

Kemptville pool opening

by Amanda Leang, age 9 What did you do this weekend?

Well, I went to the Kemptville Pool opening. I went with one friend but met other friends there . One of them was Blair Martin. Last year, she went to the Kemtpville pool almost every day with her 4 siblings. One hot day last year, they even went 3 times. On this sunny Saturday, the lifeguards arranged a fun game of water polo. After that there was a family swim and Blair and I practised our diving. All day was free and you could even try out the Bluefins Swim Team practice. Last year, I was on the Bluefins Swim team. I learned a lot and you can win ribbons at the swim meets. The lifeguards and swim coaches are really nice and even remembered me from last year. You can practice with them every day or only when you have time – it is up to you.

For public or family swimming, kids can either pay $2 each time they go swimming or get a month pass for $33 and swim every day if they want. Also, a whole family can swim as much as they want all summer for $165. The pool has public swimming every day at certain times and is a great place to have fun with your family or just swim with your friends.

It is a also a great place to cool off on hot summer days. For more information, their website is http://www.northgrenville. ca/aquatics.cfm, pick up a flyer at the pool or the municipal office or call 613.258.5799. So now, what will you be doing next weekend?

L-R: Alec Martin, me, Blair Martin, Justine Gardner and Stella Howard having fun at the pool opening.

Arts Guild showcased local talent

A very special person Once in a blue moon, something very special appears in print---something that warms the cockles of your heart.

Such was the case with the front page article in the North Grenville Times, June 10, 2015, edition.

Not only is Marjorie Mosher a gifted artist; she is foremost a warm, compassionate human being.

And, oh, yes, she happens to be very photogenic!

North Grenville is fortunate to count her as one of its very special citizens.

I hope you were able to see some of Marjorie’s paintings on display at

the Odd Fellow’s Hall between June 12 and June 14.

Another opportunity to interact with Marjorie will be the Kemptville Horticultural Society Garden Tour. Her garden will impress you as much as her art. The date is June 20, 10 am to 4 pm. Buy your ticket now; a complimentary afternoon tea is scheduled for ticket holders between 1pm and 3 pm at Maplewood Hall, Oxford Mills, that same day.

Marjorie, the Youngsters of Yore and your many other friends are proud of you!

Patrick Babin

Submitted by Hilary Thomson

The North Grenville Arts Guild showed the vibrancy and talent of the art community in North Grenville at their show and sale this past weekend at Odd Fellows Hall.

L-R: Lianne Gour, Claude Swolfs, Marjorie Mosher, Joan Hanson, Mary Moore, Tom Lillico, Hanna MacNaughtan, Louise Mortimer, Catharine Clarke. Front L-R: Marisa Gebhardt and Carole Malcolm.

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Ducks Unlimited holds a successful fundraiser – The Ducks are the winners On Saturday May 23, the Rideau-Grenville Chapter of Ducks Unlimited held a successful fund raising event at the North Grenville Municipal Centre. The just under 200 supporters in attendance participated in both live and silent auctions and a variety of raffles. With their generous support, over $25,000 was raised for wetland conservation. And most importantly everyone had a quacking good time.

Wetlands are much more than ducks. Wetlands are nature’s purifiers. They help to clean our water because they have important filtering capabilities for intercepting surface water runoff from higher dry land before the runoff reaches open water.

As the runoff water passes through, the wetlands retain excess nutrients and some pollutants, and reduce sediment that would clog waterways and affect fish and amphibian egg development.

In performing this filtering function, wetlands save us a great deal of money. Wetlands also provide flood protection,

shoreline erosion control, opportunities for recreation, and natural products for our use at no cost. Wetlands can provide one or more of these functions. Protecting wetlands in turn can protect our safety and welfare.

The MC for the evening was Allen MacEachern and our auctioneer was Chris Cathcart. Both are long-time supporters who volunteer their time. AJ’s Catering supplied an excellent meal and the bar service was provided

by O’Heaphy’s Irish Pub. Events like this cannot be successful without the support of our sponsors and donators. The following is a list of our sponsors: Gold Sponsors (donations over $1000) were Mattress Mart of Ottawa, Scotiabank – South Mountain Branch and Pete Kabatoff, an artist from British Columbia.

Silver Sponsors ($500 to $1000) were Graham’s Woodchips (Graham Kelly) of Osgoode and Peter GardinerHarding, Executive Director of “Plays That Work” in British Columbia

Bronze Sponsors ($250 to $500) were Royal Lepage – Home to Home Connection; Kemptville Mini-Storage; John McKenzie – Hunter Education and Canadian Firearm Courses, Drift Ducks; Rick St. John – Woodcarver; O’Heaphy’s Irish Pub; Rideau Home Inspections; Lynn Humphreys – Architectural Technologist; E.A. Oldford and Clayton Oldford – Royal Lepage – Gale Real Estate Regular Sponsors Giant Tiger – Kemptville; Best in the Biz Car Wash; Kemptville Home Hardware; Sigma Computer Systems; The Brewing Oasis; The Meadows Gold and Country Club; RONA – Kemptville Building Centre; Rekmans Automotive – Kemptville; Tallman Truck Centre; Krown Rust Proofing; Harry and Sheila Pratt and Ron Littau – Royal Lepage; CIBC; Brigadoon Restaurantp; Hygiene Now; DFC Woodworks; Salamanders Restaurant; Goose and Gridiron Restaurant; Jonsson’s Independent Grocer; Perkin’s Lumber; Merrickville Veterinary Services;

Clark Code Small Engine Repairs; Manderley on the Green; Pioneer Nursery; Gad’s Hill Place Restaurant; Mrs. McGarrigles; Knock Knock Shoppe; Five Star Family Restaurant; Wade Knight, custom made pens; Kate’s Treats; Mainstreet Family Restaurant; Merrick’s Landing Country Store; Country Bumpkins; Down Ice Cream; Brewed Awakenings; J T Auto Parts; The Yellow Canoe Café; Walmart; TSC Kemptville; Oxford Mills General Store; Sam’s Restaurant; Leeds and Grenville Stewardship Council; Myers Kanata; The New Rideau Restaurant; Pet Value; Sail Outdoors; The Branch Restaurant; Fast Eddie’s Diner’ Coba Print Shop and Studio; Canadian Tire; Ferguson Forest Centre – Tree Nursery; Osgoode Fish and Game Club; Cha Tea House; The Christmas Shoppe; Quickie Convenience Stores Corp.

Thank you to all of our supporters.

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Only 53 more days ‘til the party of the summer!

Capital Country Fest @ Spencerville Stampede is a 3 day country music festival and rodeo featuring an action packed RAM Rodeo during the day, followed by a country music festival featuring some of Canada’s biggest country stars at night. The 2015 lineup, to date, features Tim Hicks, Kira Isabella, Brett Kissel, Emerson Drive, Erik Dylan, Rivertown Saints and Abby Stewart. The event will take place July 24-26 in Spencerville.

Organizers announced that Ottawa’s Big Rig Brewery, Brockville’s Beattie Dodge and Scotiabank have joined the event as marquee sponsors. The three organizations join previously announced presenting sponsors New Country 94 and Sound Check Entertainment.

Big Rig Brewery has joined as the official beer of Capital Country Fest and will be the stage sponsor for Friday night’s entertainment featuring Tim Hicks and Kira Isabella. Scotiabank joins us as the stage sponsor for Saturday night’s entertainment featuring Brett Kissel and Emerson Drive. Brockville’s Beattie Dodge is our official rodeo and transportation sponsor. Thanks to their generosity we have a 2015 Dodge RAM 1500 Laramie Longhorn, fueled by Drummond Fuels, which will allow our street team to get around eastern Ontario in style! Watch for this beauty at events across Eastern Ontario over the next month and a half.

Organizers are also happy to announce that physical tickets are now on-sale across Eastern Ontario for those who were unable, or not comfortable enough, to purchase their tickets online.

Kemptville: Spencerville: Joe Computer Home Hardware Scotiabank Joe Computer South Mountain: Scotiabank Tickets will also be available for sale from the truck at any of our event visits. Online sales will continue as well.

CSE Consulting’s Car Wash raises funds for the Foodbank

L-R: Anna Kierszko, Mark Weir, Ted Livingston, Angie Petrie, Haille Milne, Shelley Nillo, Angela Meulenbroek, Shannon Liscumb, Meghan MacDonald, Sheri Getz Despite the rain on Friday, CSE employees enthusiastically washed and shined a stream of cars for Charity. They got pretty wet at times, but wouldn’t quit. Waving potential customers over from the B&H and Rideau Street, they were able to have fun and support the community.

CSE Consulting - your local Employment Ontario Employment Resource Centre - once again this year raised funds for the Salvation Army Foodbank so they can purchase food and supplies to meet the demands in our area.

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Garage/Moving Sale Saturday, June 27, 8am - 4pm 16 Mountain Ash Drive (north of Hwy 43, off South Gower Dr)Household items ie:Tassimo coffee machine, room humidifier, some furniture, large fish tank with pump, programmable Horizon eliptical machine , dog bed and much more.

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Memorial Service

at St. Mathew's Cemetery, East Oxford at 2 p.m. on June 28th.

Special music and speaker.

Bring lawn chairs.

Rain or shine.

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FIREARMS AND HUNTER SAFETY COURSES Beginning NEED A NEW FURNACE? Sept.

1, 2, 3, 8, 9 & 10 Save $$, join our buyer's group.

Evenings, in Kemptville.

We have 2 interested parties Minimum age 12. and need 3 more. No risk! An Pre-registration required, info session takes place once we reach 5 parties. Call Steve limited seating.

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Building & Planning Clerk 6 Month Contract The Municipality of North Grenville is accepting applications from interested and qualified candidates for a 6 month contract position with potential for full time employment for a Building & Planning Clerk.

A complete job description and information regarding salary is available on the website at www.northgrenville.ca/employment.cfm.

A resume with references must be submitted to the HR Coordinator no later than 4:00pm on Monday June 22nd, 2015.

Christa Stewart, EA/HR Coordinator Municipality of North Grenville 285 County Road 44, Box 130, Kemptville ON K0G 1J0 Telephone: 613-258-9569 x 155 Fax: 613-258-9620 e-mail: cstewart@northgrenville.on.ca The Municipality of North Grenville is an equal opportunity employer committed to inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection processes and work environments. We will accommodate the needs of applicants under the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only candidates to be interviewed will be contacted. Personal information is collected under the authority of the Municipal Act, 2001 and in accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act will only be used for candidate selection

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Youngsters of Yore, Kemptville Public Library, 1:30 pm. An Old Fashioned Kitchen Party with Fiddlers, Step Dancers, Singers.

Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

Kemptville Players Inc. will be holding their Annual General Meeting at the IOOF Hall at 119 Clothier St. East in Kemptville, 7:30pm. For more information, contact Paul Rochon at 613-258-2706 Kemptville Horticultural Society June meeting, 7:30 pm at the Kemptville Pentecostal Church - 1964 County Road # 43. Guest Speaker: Philip Fry - Wildflowers. Everyone Welcome.

North Grenville Accessible Transportation AGM meeting, 2 pm at the Scotiabank Boardroom, 300 Colonnade Drive, Kemptville.

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

Kemptville Horticultural Society Bud to Bloom Garden Tour, 10 to 4 pm. 8 stops, $15 per ticket incl. afternoon tea at Maplewood Hall.

Tickets available at Brewed Awakenings, Canadian Paint and Wallpaper and Home and Beyond Ltd. All proceeds go toward the KHS Annual Bursaries for Students of the Univ. of Guelph Horticultural Program.

Friends of the Forest Centre, A look at the night sky. Meet at the Ferguson Forest Centre, Veterans Way just beyond the FFC buildings, at 9pm. *(weather permitting, alternate date is Sun. June 21).

6th Annual Kemptville Father’s Day Show & Shine, 9 am to 3 pm, Riverside Park. Non-perishable food donations is encouraged.

Kemptville Live ‘Opening Act’ auditions, 6 pm NG Municipal Centre theatre. Admission for fans is one non-perishable food item for the local food bank.

Kemptville Wildcats Baseball Softball AGM, 7 pm at the Granville Mutual office located at 380 Colonnade Drive.

ACROSS 1. Faux pas 5. Look at with fixed eyes 10. Scoundrels 14. Soft drink 15. Spiral-horned antelopes 16. Ends a prayer 17. Air force heroes 18. Indifferent 20. Blend 22. Withhold 23. Frequently, in poetry 24. ___ alia 25. Very tiny 32. Runs in neutral 33. Be in a rush 34. British rule in India 37. Tailless stout-bodied amphibian 38. Dye with wax

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BNI Networking Group Breakfast, Grenville Mutual Insurance Building, 380 Colonnade Drive, 7- 8:30 am. Call 613-918-0430 for more information.

Bridge- St. John’s United Church, 12:15 pm. Cost $4. "All levels of bridge players welcome. Come discover Duplicate Bridge. "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!

Kemptville FOLK Club meets at the Branch Restaurant & Texas Grill, 7 - 10 pm, 2nd and 4th Tuesday evening of each month. Please enter by the back door. Guests $4, Entertainers Free. All welcome.

NG Photography Club - Meeting first Wed. of every month at the Auditorium at the Municipal Centre on Hwy 44. For more info see ngphotoclub.ca.

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

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

Klub 67 Euchre every second and fourth Wed. of the month, 1:15 pm, St. John's United Church downstairs. Everyone welcome, $5.00.

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.

Friendship lunch, Leslie Hall, Clothier St. W. Sponsored by St. James, St. John, Kemptville Pentecostal Tabernacle, Salvation Army and Holy Cross churches. Serving begins at 11:30 am. No charge. Goodwill offering. All are welcome.

The Kerith Debt Freedom Centre. Confidential coaches will help you get out of debt and stay out of debt. Free, open on the 2nd and 4th Sat. of the month from 9:30-11:30 at the NG Community Church. Appointments can be made at kdfc.ca or by calling 613-258-4815 x103.

Kemptville Legion breakfast. Third Saturday of the month except for July and Aug. Breakfast served from 8-10 am. Adults $5.00, Children under 12- $3.00. All welcome.

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

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Lions help with South Mountain Agricultural Hall renovations

The Mountain Township and District Lions Club was proud to present a $40,000 commitment cheque to the Mountain Township Agricultural Society to help with the cost of renovations and improvements of the South Mountain Agricultural Hall. The money will be paid to the Agricultural Society over the next 8 years. Starting this summer, the hall will also become the new home of the Mountain Township and District Lions Club, with meetings on the 1 st and 3rd Thursdays of each month. “The Lions Club has always worked very closely with the Agricultural Society and so this move works well for both parties” said Lion Brian Telford. The move follows the decision by the Township to close the current meeting location: the Mountain Hall.

‘Manitou’s Blessing’ musical in the works

By Beth Nicol There is no disputing the appeal of musicals. There has been a resurgence in their popularity over the past few decades dating back as far as favourites such as, “Jesus Christ, Super Star.” Since that time, any number of productions have played to full houses worldwide. Heckston musician, composer and performer, Harold Hellam, has also used this format to express himself creatively. He is now in the midst of planning and preparing a new musical production, “Manitou’s Blessing.”

The timing for this script is apt as it looks back upon the roots of our country as

we move towards its 150th birthday. The metaphor that is, “Manitou’s Blessing,” is of particular interest at this time of national reconciliation with Canada’s indigenous people.

It is Harold’s intent to include First Nation performers as a part of the cast whenever possible.

Harold is no newcomer to the stage. Over the course of his eighty plus years, he has written and performed gospel music professionally, travelling with Evangelist Henry Feyerabend; studied under Metro Soprano Thelma Von Eisonhaur; and holds screen credits for songs used in thirteen film and television productions. He is a prolific

composer with over two hundred songs to his credit. Harold wrote the musical score and script for, “Genesis,” performed at Centre Point Theatre in 1996; he also acted as producer and director for this production. Harold continues to perform and was recently invited to Burlington to sing at the memorial service for fallen Corporal N. Cirillo.

Now Harold is facing a new challenge. “Manitou’s Blessing” has a script, lyrics and a musical score; full orchestration has begun. Greg Jeeves of Oxford Studios has assisted Harold with musical arrangements in the past and is working with him on this project. It is a costly un-

dertaking and Harold needs financial assistance to complete this aspect of his work.

It is his vision to bring this musical to the stage for all to enjoy. He is also seeking investors to assist with the cost of full stage production of the project.

In spite of his credentials, Harold’s attempts to be a part of local musical festivals have not been successful. He hopes that potential supporters will look past his age and share in the joy of bringing his music and message to the stage for all to enjoy.

Harold can be reached at 613 258 6401.

North Grenville to host a Rural Summit in 2016 to the list of topics for round table discussions.

The proposals resulting from that process are currently found in the Strategic Plan approved by North Grenville Council in June, 2013. Included is the proposal to hold a summit to address the interests and concerns of rural residents.

As the municipal committee to address rural concerns was dissolved by the previously elected council, Jim Bertrand saw the hosting of a rural summit as an opportunity for rural residents, who comprise approximately 75% of North Grenville’s population

by Beth Nicol In last week’s Council meeting, North Grenville passed a resolution to hold a Rural Summit in 2016.

The intent is to bring rural concerns and potential solutions to the municipality for consideration and possible action.

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base, to network, exchange ideas and problem solve. It would propose potential solutions to Council in the form of recommendations or possible resolutions.

Acting on this vision, a resolution was brought to Council that an inaugural rural summit be held in 2016. After vigorous debate, the resolution carried with Mayor Gordon breaking a tie vote (in favour: Councillors Onasanya and Bertrand.)

It is Jim Bertrand’s hope that rural residents and interest groups will form a committee to study the potential which a sum-

mit would represent to publicize rural issues. The first step has been taken with the approval of this undertaking by Council; the more challenging steps are yet to come.

For this venture to be successful, the rural community must take the opportunity to organize, identify issues and prepare for the day. A committee needs to be formed as soon as possible. As there is no official body within which to function, it will be up to interested residents to plan and to coordinate the event in cooperation with the municipality on their own. www.ngtimes.ca

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KWBSC invests $27,000 in Riverside Park

by Dan Piché The Kemptville Wildcats Baseball & Softball Club (formerly Kemptville and District Little League) has begun work at Kemptville’s oldest diamond, Riverside No. 3. New covered and enclosed dugouts along with a larger backstop are being built in order to improve the safety of players,

fans and the nearby homes.

Although the project is projected to cost approximately $27,000, it will be of zero cost to the taxpayer. 100% of the costs are covered through the Toronto Blue Jays Field of Dreams Grant in the amount of $19,465, along with a $7,500 donation by an individual from our community who wishes to remain

anonymous.

The diamond improvements are a continuation of investment in KWBSC’s efforts to provide our community members with the best fields in eastern Ontario. Over the past four seasons, KWBSC has poured $100,000 into our local fields located at both Riverside and South Gower Parks.

The Kemptville Wildcats Baseball and Softball Club is a community-based, volunteer-driven, not-forprofit corporation dedicated to providing both House and Competitive level baseball and softball for young players ages 3 to 18, as well as coaching, umpiring and other volunteer opportunities for community members of all ages.

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Ladies League player of the week

Wildcats Slugfest Tournament a huge success

Tracy Kennedy, from the blue team, sponsored by Conquer the Unhealthy You, is the Ladies Softball Player of the Week.

by Sarah Robinson

Kemptville Wildcats Bantam Softball team

by Dan Piché The Kemptville Wildcats Baseball and Softball Club recently hosted it's annual Slugfest tournament which is comprised of local softball teams, with girls ranging from the Squirt division right up through Bantam.

Nineteen teams from Eastern Ontario participated

in what was a fun weekend of softball. Although Friday evening games were postponed due to rain, Saturday and Sunday had glorious weather which resulted in a healthy dose of competition and fun by all. With four diamonds continually being occupied, the tournament was well attended at both Riverside and South Gower

rowly lost in the B final by one run in extra innings, in what was a great game.

Parks, as many parents and fans filled the stands, and the canteens were bustling with patrons thanks to a crew of volunteers.

Locally, there were four teams representing Kemptville, one at Squirt, two at Peewee and one at Bantam.

The Bantam team nearly walked away with a championship banner, as they nar-

The results of the tournament were as follows: Squirt Division: Gloucester defeated Mallorytown Peewee Division: Mallorytown defeated Spencerville Bantam Division A Final: Mallorytown defeated Greely.

Bantam Division B Final: Stittsville defeated Kemptville

Tracy Kennedy started to play baseball when she was 3 years old. Her brother put a glove on her hand and told her to catch the ball. Then he threw it at her and she wore it, she cried and he said "Get your glove up." She has been protecting her face since.

As a young ball player, she had amazing accuracy. This skill led to her being very comfortable on the pitcher's mound. Our coach used to call it practice but in truth it was Tracy's passion.

As a better ball player than most boys at the age of 13, she petitioned her way onto the Allstar All boys (until Tracy) Travelling ball team. At 16, Tracy fired lightning strikes while pitching for Kemptville Thunder Womens Fastball. Other than a few charity tournaments, she has not played ball for 20 years.

Now she is the star pitcher for Blue Conquer the Unhealthy You Wildcats. But that's not all, Tracy coaches 2 teams for the Wildcats. Her son, Thomas's Baby Blue T-Ball team and her son Brian's, Yellow Coach-Pitch team. If that's not enough you will also find her in the stands cheering for her oldest son's, Carson, Yellow Jr.- Sr. Boys Wildcats Hardball team.

GO WILDCATS! I say go Tracy.

The North Grenville Photography Club ‘Playing in the Pond’ at a recent photo club outing to Rideau Woodland Ramble, by Rebecca Sinnett

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Celebrate Father’s Day at Show & Shine Car Show

The Highway 43 Car Club would like to invite you out to their 6th Annual Kemptville Father’s Day Show & Shine on Sunday, June 21, 2015 from 9 am to 3 pm. The Show will take place at Riverside Park (on Reuben Crescent behind the old location of NGDHS). Admission for show vehicles is free, however the Car Club is requesting that a canned good or non-perishable item be donated for the Salvation Army Food Bank. Spectators are encouraged to come out and see some cool rides and admission is free, but again a nonperishable food donation is encouraged. In the past, we

have had over 500 Classic Vehicles and roughly 2500 people attended the event, and this year we are expecting even higher numbers! So come out and spend some fun time with Dad to celebrate Father’s Day and also help support our local Kemptville Salvation Army Food Bank.

One of the main highlights and proven crowd pleaser for this show is the controlled “Burnout Contest” which has a Men’s and Woman’s category.

In this contest, each participant has the chance to spin their tires (while stationary) on a metal plate and try to create the most smoke within a 25 second

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time period. For those courageous enough to want to try it, the cost to participate is $10.00, but you must be registered at the show to join in the fun. Winners of both Categories will receive a $300 Gift Certificate towards new tires from this year’s Burnout Sponsor Kanata Rims and Tires.

Again this year, Fat Les’ Chips will be on hand and also a variety of other food and refreshment vendors. The Royal Canadian Legion will also be open for a pancake breakfast and will remain open during the course of the day with other food and refreshments.

We are excited to announce that the Retro Rats Show Band, a local Ottawa Band, will be performing throughout the day. Also, check out our special section called the Truck Corral as it will have all years, makes, models and some work in progress. There will be a wide variety of automotive, non-automotive and vendors geared towards the woman in attendance, as well as Big Trucks on exhibit. Also, there will be Raffle Prizes drawn throughout the day, along with a 50/50 Draw at the end of the day. Wayne Cavanaugh from Jack FM 92.3 will be announcing live throughout the day.

The Highway 43 Car Club is a non-profit organization that has a goal to support charitable organizations in the communities in which they host their Car Shows. For this event, the Club will be working with the Salvation Army Food Bank in Kemptville, an organization within North Grenville that provides food collection and food distribution services to those who require emergency food service. Our Kemptville based Car Club

is also one of the largest Car Clubs in Eastern Ontario and possibly in all of Ontario with just over 350 members. The Highway 43 Car Club has grown leaps and bounds as it starts its sixth season. We hope you are able to make it out to the Kemptville Father’s Day Show & Shine on June 21, 2015.

The Car Club can be found on the web at www.

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or you can contact President Rod Rafter at (613) 258-7567 or Rod@Hwy43CarClub.com. If you are interested in being a Vendor please contact Andy Conquer at (613) 258-4933 or Andy@Hyw43CarClub. com or information about the Burnout Contest contact Roger McGetchie at (613) 591-8699 or Roger@Hwy43CarClub.com

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