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Mailing history at the Dandelion Festival

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The NGHS Festival team: Kveta Vesela, Karen Nicolson, Ken Mews, Ann Newton, Sandy Arcand, Michelle Carre, Sarah Chisholm and Pamela Gordon.

by Ann Newton

Chair, Programme Committee North Grenville Historical Society

Kudos to all those who contributed to the success of our event at the 2015 Dandelion Festival! Our objective this year was to feature the Bishop's Mills Post Office – a recent donation to the Archives from the Adams family - and to provide documentation on the history of the postal service in Canada, the history of the postcard, and the effects of new technologies on the way in which we now communicate with one another. Additionally, we hoped to encourage participation by the youngsters in our community. This goal was definitely achieved as evidenced by the 51 post-

cards that were brought to the Courthouse for mailing to distant shores (Surrey, British Columbia and Chateauguay, Quebec) and locally to Pembroke, Lakefield, Nepean, Richmond, Oxford Station, Mountain, Kemptville, Ottawa, and Stittsville and by the 81 individuals who signed our register.

Special thanks are due to Kveta Vesela and Bill Holmes for allowing us to display postcards from their collections and to Ken Mews for creating the poster and stamp, and for entering into the spirit of the event by arriving in period costume. We would also like to express our appreciation to Ron Gould for organizing the move of the Post Office from the Ar-

chives to the Courthouse and from the Courthouse to the Archives and for ensuring that it was secure in both locations- no easy feat. Sarah Chisholm, Amanda Gould, Sandy Arcand and Michelle CarrĂŠ entertained the children at our booth on the footprint and Sarah provided the quills, ink and postcards. Karen Nickleson and Pam Gordon assumed the role of "floaters" by helping at both venues on Saturday and for assisting with the set-up on Friday night and the clean-up on Saturday. Thank you to Michael Edward McFee for helping us to pack up everything on Saturday, and to those who returned on Sunday to put the chairs, tables, etc. back in their proper places. Jim Dolan

very kindly agreed to provide his skills as a photographer and Bonnie Green helped to assemble the "goody bags" for the children. Kudos to Bill Adams and Barb Gour for providing assistance as required. I was particularly touched by the rapport that Bill was able to establish with the "wee" ones on Saturday. It was a pleasure to watch him interact with the children. We would also like to express our appreciation to Maggie Boyer and David Shanahan for advertising our events in the NG Times, for making extra copies of the Dandelion Festival poster and stamps, and for the many articles on local history that David writes continued on page 2

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World Environment Day 2015 June 5 is World Environment Day (WED), the biggest, most celebrated global day for positive environmental action. Established by the UN General Assembly in 1972, WED is the principal vehicle through which the UN stimulates worldwide awareness of the environment, and encourages political attention and action.

WED gives a human perspective to environmental issues, empowers people to become active agents of sustainable development and advocates multi-stakeholder partnerships in support of the environment.

The 2015 theme for World Environment Day is Sustainable consumption and production.[10] The slogan for the theme is "Seven Billion Dreams.

One Planet. Consume with Care."

Announcing World Environment Day 2015, UN Under-Secretary-General and UNEP Executive Director Achim Steiner said, "While industrialized countries account for the bulk of the world's resource consumption, unsustainable consumption patterns are becoming more prevalent worldwide, with 3 billion middle class consumers expected to be added to the global population by 2030 - many of them from emerging economies."

"Food production is one of the most obvious examples of unsustainable consumption patterns, with 1.3 billion tonnes of food being wasted every year, while almost 1 billion people go undernourished," he added. "This is an issue that UNEP is helping to address with part-

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ners like the UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) through our joint campaign against food waste, Think.Eat.Save. We are glad the Expo's theme also focuses on sustainable food systems."

"World Environment Day provides us with an important opportunity to identify solutions for reengineering our consumer culture to create a sustainable society in which everyone has enough to live well while staying within the planet's regenerative capacity. It is time to look seriously at what our appetite-for-more is costing the planet, our health, our future, and the future of our children," he said.

Movie Night with Sustainable North Grenville

How can we move beyond being merely consumers, debtors and creditors, and create a more equitable and sustainable economy that meets the needs and realities of the 21st century?

Sustainable North Grenville presents, Money and Life, a documentary movie that explores this question.

Money and Life is a compelling cinematic journey that examines the origins of money, how the role of money has changed over time, how it shapes our lives and world today, and the emerging movement to create new economic models that redefine our relationships with money.

The film presents a tapestry of expert interviews, narration, animated graphics and stories of individuals,

communities and small businesses who are seeking innovative ways to transform their relationship with money at the personal, local and global level. Money and Life helps viewers understand the history and fundamentals of money in order to be more informed participants in the economic transformation happening around us.

“The old economy of endless growth… is dying. And a new economy, based on a new understanding of human nature and planetary health, is emerging.”

Join us on Monday, June 8 at the Branch Restaurant, 6:45 for 7 pm start. Please consider helping us offset the cost of a public showing of this movie with a suggested donation of $2. Come and join us for a

Mailing history

The North Grenville Fire Department rolled out one of their trucks for the public to explore at the Dandelion Festival. Club member, Jancy Watkins, took advantage of the opportunity to capture this shot.

continued from front page and publishes in the Times.

Copies of all of these articles were included in the binders that were on display and that serve as a record of NGHS public meetings and special events held throughout the year.

Thank you, as well, to the individuals in North Grenville and outlying areas who offer their support – by volunteering, by attending, and by responding with humour, enthusiasm and appreciation to various events that are organized by their friends, family and neighbours.

relaxed evening with movie snacks by donation from Chef Bruce and a cash bar.

Coming up in July, SNG is supporting Dr. Shawn Yawkimovich’s Herb Walk and Tick Talk along with the Friends of the Ferguson Forestry Centre. The walk is scheduled for Saturday, July 11 with a rain date of July 18.

Meet at the FFC office parking lot at 10 am and enjoy this informational walk in the beautiful Ferguson Forest Centre. There will be no SNG event in August.

SNG events are open to everyone; no membership required.

For more information about Sustainable North Grenville and our monthly events please visit our website www.

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Kemptville Live Music Festival will host a volunteer launch and open house Thursday, June 4 at the North Grenville Municipal Centre Theatre. Volunteer sign in will take place from 6:30 to 7:15 pm followed by a brief introduction and presentation.

The Festival can accommodate approximately 40 more volunteers for a variety of tasks over the three day event period.

For more information visit www.kemptvillelivemusicfestival.com or email volunteer@kemptvillelivemusicfestival.com

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Prizes awarded to Rotary duck race winners

by Hilary Thomson Ducks were on the agenda at last week’s Rotary Club meeting. The meeting began with the presentation of prize money to the winners of the Rotary Club of Kemptville’s annual duck race, which took place on Sunday, May 24 at the Prescott Street bridge in Kemptville.

The winner’s cheque for the rubber duck race was presented to Allison Chesebro and her family by Kemptville Rotary President Donovan Arnaud and Dave Blue of Hudson Autobody, who was the main sponsor of the event, providing the $500 grand prize.

Allison says they entered

the race with no expectations. “We were at the grocery store and bought a ticket because we thought it would be fun”.

This year’s decoy decorating competition garnered huge interest at B&H Grocer and Independent with 795 votes cast. “It was unbelievable how nice they looked,”said Claire Larabie, Rotarian and organizer of the duck race. “They were so well decorated and so much effort was put into them.”

Howard Wilson Towing won the Rotary Decoy Trophy and bragging rights for one year as the first to cross the finishing line. The competition was divided between the two grocery stores with

overwhelming support of the community during this event. The duck race and the decoy competition raised over $6,300 to support Rotary initiatives.

The Rotary Club also welcomed two new members to their group last Tuesday.

Norma and Mike Mackenzie were officially inducted into their ranks. The couple from Brampton moved to Kemptville so that they could play a more active role in their grandchildren’s lives who all live in the Ottawa area.

Norma and Mike have been with the club since March and have become valued members of the organization.

a winner in each category at both. The winners are as follows: Best Dressed: Georgia Carpets and Sue Gold Funniest: Timely Touchups and Kemptville Denture Clinic Most Original: TLC and Outer Creations The judge’s pick for best representation went to Myers Kemptville and best family entry was tied between the O’Callaghan’s “Ballerina” and the Keely’s “Spider Duck”. The winners will be on display at B&H Grocer from June 4 - 7, and then returned to their owners.

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“Change the World Innovation Challenge” celebrates student creativity and entrepreneurship

by Beth Nicol The Upper Canada District School Board hosted the “Change the World Innovation Challenge” at the North Grenville Municipal Centre on Thursday, May 28. Teams from five Secondary Schools presented their business plans for various products and services before a panel of judges. At stake was funding to assist with the implementation of their plans. The voluntary program is based on the Ministry of Education document, “Achieving Excellence,” which encourages innovation, creativity and entrepreneurship at the elementary, intermediate and secondary levels.

Loosely based on the Dragon’s Den, each team requested a specific amount of money based on its anticipated needs. Projects could be for profit or notfor-profit. Up to $1 000 per team was available.

Athens D.H.S. (reusable water bottles) and Almonte

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D.H.S. (3-D printed bodies for remote control vehicles) both received $500, as did South Grenville D.H.S. (development of an Eco Student app.)

Of particular interest were the teams from Gananoque and Carleton Place.

The team from G.I.S.S. consisted of two international students whose project, (Pass Down the KnowledgeE) received $600. It proposed to connect seniors in a local nursing home with Chinese students from the Suzhou International School

by Face Time and Skype.

By doing so, students would have the opportunity to practice and improve their language skills while seniors would enjoy the company of the students and stay intellectually challenged by the use of new technologies.

Carleton Place D.H.S. received $900 for its ZesCube cellphone case project. The team used the creation of 3D custom cellphone cases to raise funds to purchase additional 3D printers for the school. With a goal of

Pictured below are the teams of students and support staff from Almonte District H.S., Athens District H.S., Carleton Place District H.S., Gananoque Intermediate and Secondary School and South Grenville District H.S.

increasing the impact of 3D technology within the school and raising the skill level of future graduates, the team has used this project as a vehicle to successfully introduce and instruct 3D technology to community, student and teacher groups.

The judges charged with making the decisions were Sandra Lawn, former Mayor of Prescott, and Betsy Simpson. The questions and clarifications requested of each team required answers which demonstrated an understanding of marketing, production and practical applications, and financials. In their summary, both judges encouraged the development of community partnerships and more detailed financials. They also noted that an important aspect of selling a product or service to investors was the enthusiasm of the presenters. Useful suggestions for the students to consider for future undertakings.

The Change the World Challenge will be held again next year.

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Rumours did write at all.

All of this took place on Facebook and was in the context of some more rumours, assumptions and gossip about events at the Dandelion Festival. I wrote a few weeks ago about the inherent risks of the internet. It has been the greatest support of human and civil rights we have had since the invention of the printing press allowed ordinary people to free and cheap expression of opinion. It allows people all over the world to have access to information, entertainment, education, and communication. But perhaps we are still learning how to use it, how to discriminate between fact and rumour, dependable, reliable information and unfounded or skewed allegations?

As someone publishing a newspaper, I am very conscious of every word that gets into the NG Times. None of us is infallible, there will always be errors unwittingly included in every newspaper everywhere. Everything from typos to incorrect dates, right up to inaccuracies in facts and details, all are to be expected.

But there is a duty and an accountability involved here, one that requires newspapers

by David Shanahan North Grenville has been hit by a fascinating series of rumours over the past month or two. There was the one that said the Municipality had rejected funds from the Sens Foundation to build a sports complex at Riverside Park.

Another claimed that the donation from Shoeless Joe’s to local sports groups had either been returned, or wasn’t going to arrive. Neither rumour was true.

I had the unique experience of being criticised for what someone thought I was going to write, and accused of twisting someone’s words out of context, before I had even written a word. Now, I don’t mind people criticising what I write, or even finding it offensive, stupid, or just mere "opinion sharing", as someone else called it. The Letters page in this paper has featured some of those letters, whenever someone has the courage to write one.

But I do find it strange to be criticised for something I haven’t yet written, all based on someone’s assumptions about what I might write, if I

to be answerable for what they print, and to publish corrections as soon as mistakes are discovered. That is expected by the general public, and all newspapers rely on keeping to these criteria in order to maintain their credibility. It is what separates the New York Times from the National Inquirer, for example.

But these safeguards don’t apply on-line, on social media sites like Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. People there are free to say what they want without having to be answerable for its truth, accuracy, fairness, or effects. The string of posts that dragged me in raised serious questions about two public officials in North Grenville, and their conduct relating to a BBQ that took place at the Dandelion Festival. A little research would have answered most of the criticisms that were levelled against these two, but instead there was a series of condemnations posted on-line.

Now, free speech is something I believe in quite deeply (hence the NG Times and its policies), and I have preached the need for open dialogue, transparency and consultation for many years. So, if

someone chooses to post that kind of thing, they are free to do so. We all have a right to our opinion. I have mine, not all of which, by any means, make it into this paper. But what was particularly worrying in this case was the fact that “friends” of the poster immediately got behind them, posting support and encouragement - without ever thinking that they might be inaccurate, incomplete and unfair.

As a professional historian, I understand the necessity of checking sources, having the footnotes in place, to support what I write. Without that, there is no way of knowing what is reliable and what is, basically, just unfounded gossip. It seems to me (more opinion sharing) that, if we truly value the freedom to think, write and read what we choose, we must also recognise the responsibility to judge the reliability of what we read and write. Posting, or re-posting whatever seems “important” can result in a form of activism that makes you feel important, socially responsible and empowered.

But very often, unthinking posting and re-posting,

Letters to the editor Dear Editor: In reference to the letter you published from Mr. Paul Louwe in the May 27 edition, I would like to offer a couple of points of clarification, and a couple of details pertinent to Mr. Louwe's letter that might help clear up his stated confusion.

The protest was directed at TransCanada's proposed retrofitting of the existing pipeline to ship diluted bitumen, a highly toxic and corrosive blend of crude oil and chemicals designed to lower the viscosity of the crude and make it easier to pipe. If a spill were to occur, the ecological consequences would be disastrous, especially in North Grenville, where the proposed piping would be through a highly vulnerable aquifer that supplies drinking water to the residents.

Also, your question regarding the existing pipelines, "have they done something bad in the area in the 30 years". In Cornwall in

2006, there was a spill from the TransCanada natural gas pipeline of 857,000,000 litres, none recovered. In Ontario alone between 20002012 there were over 110 TransCanada pipeline spills reported. These facts were obtained by CBC through an access to information request : http://www.cbc.ca/ news2/interactives/pipelineincidents/ The diluted bitumen they would be shipping is highly corrosive and the likelihood of a spill is much higher than with natural gas.

I would suggest you educate yourself about the hydraulic fracturing methods that are used to harvest the crude from the Alberta oil sands that would be piped through the proposed pipeline if you need clarification about my assertion that it is "unquestionably destructive".

I can't speak for SNG, or the musicians who went ahead and played the festival,

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but I can tell you this about we who chose to boycott: at the time of our withdrawal we had no idea Enbridge was a sponsor, it was not listed til after we withdrew, so we cannot speak to that.

One final point, the proposed retrofitting would cost 12 billion dollars, I don't think it requires much imagination to see how much better spent that money would be on hastening the development of alternate energy sources and storage, much of the technology already being in play. Just because TC is involved in sustainable energy (which I commend them for) doesn't excuse their responsibility of ecological stewardship.

I sincerely hope this helps dispel some of the confusion you may have felt upon reading my initial letter.

Sincerely, John Carroll

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Municipal naming rights on offer

by Hilary Thomson June is here, and with it comes the 10th anniversary of the North Grenville Municipal Centre. Built in 2005, it has since become an important venue for all sorts of programs, events and meetings in North Grenville, with over 200,000 people walking through its doors each year.

A few weeks ago, the Municipal Centre hit another important milestone. The naming rights to the Centre’s theatre were sold to Urbandale, a goal that has taken ten years to realise.

On May 19, 2004 the Capital Commission was created to raise some of the money needed to build the municipal centre and subsidize taxes. Their goal was to raise $3.9 million over five years. Part of the fundraising effort was to sell the naming rights to various spaces in the Centre (including the two arenas and the main theatre) and the Municipal Centre itself.

Deloitte was hired to carry out an assessment to determine how much the municipality would ask for each space, and prices ranging from $10,000

for the coat check to $750,000 for the entire Centre for a ten year term were put in place.

Former councilor Terry Butler was in charge of the naming rights project. He admits that those prices were inflated and extremely unrealistic when it came to what businesses in the community could afford. As a result, the effort was only mildly successful as they were only able to sell about half the seats in the theatre, some signage and two of the halls.

Terry says that raising money was also difficult because the community had already become resigned to paying for the Municipal Centre through their taxes.

“They weren’t really interested in contributing in any other way,” he said.

This is evident now that, ten years later, the theatre that had been listed at $250,000 for a term of ten years, sold for $37,500 for five years.

If the agreement had been made for a term of ten years, Urbandale would still only be paying $75,000, a far cry from the original $250,000.

The Capital Commission was disbanded in 2009 when

its 5-year mandate expired.

Council took on the naming rights responsibility and the project fell by the wayside.

In 2013 the Department of Parks, Recreation and Culture, headed by Director Mark Guy, created a new program called Marketing Partnerships that aimed to revive the search for naming rights buyers.

Mark believes this program is different because it takes a much more collaborative approach to finding possible partners. If a company is interested in a certain area of the Municipal Center, they must submit a proposal outlining how much they are willing to pay, the term length and anything else they might want to include in the agreement. From there, the proposal is considered and negotiations take place.

“Hopefully we can come up with an agreement that works for both parties,” Mark says.

This collaborative approach has already seen positive results with the theatre’s naming rights being bought

by Urbandale. According to Mark, there has also been interest shown by a company

regarding another area of the Centre, although it is too early to tell if anything will come of it.

The revenue from selling the naming rights goes straight into the municipality funds, which helps with its overall budget. Mark thinks it is a great opportunity for businesses to advertise and show that they want to be an active part of the community where they operate.

“It’s a win for us and I think it’s a win for the companies, because it increases their positive profile within community,” he says.

The Parks, Recreation and Culture Department does not have the staff to work on this initiative on a daily basis, so it is up to companies to come forward if they are interested.

The Department also cannot promote all the facilities available to be named, however Mark says they are willing to negotiate naming rights to any part of the Municipal Centre as well as all parks, baseball diamonds and recreation facilities that belong to the municipality.

United Counties attract visitors and investment Two profile-raising publications are now in circulation to attract business investment to Leeds Grenville and entice a larger audience to the region’s iconic 1000 Islands and Rideau Canal Waterways. The United Counties of Leeds and Grenville Economic Development Office launched Invest: Where Lifestyle Grows Good Business and Discover: 1000 Islands and Rideau Canal Waterways to Counties Council. “The Invest publication is the first of its kind for Leeds Grenville,” said North Grenville Mayor and United Counties Warden, Dave Gordon. It contains an economic overview of the Counties and highlights its transportation assets with details on the region’s six business and industrial parks.

Locator maps, community growth opportunities, business resources, key sector data, labour force stats and business leader testimonials are also found in the profile.

The title of the publication echoes the motto to be found on United Counties road signs, and emphasises how business and investment-oriented Leeds & Grenville has become in its approach to life June 3, 2015

here: Where Lifestyle Grows Good Business. However, the more cultural and social side of life in this area is the focus of the second publication: Discover: 1000 Islands and Rideau Canal Waterways.

“The companion Discover community guide showcases why Leeds Grenville is a great place to live and visit,” Warden Gordon said.

Discover explores what this region is famous for: the 1000 Islands, Rideau Canal Waterways and St. Lawrence Seaway, along with the many natural, cultural and historic attractions Leeds Grenville has to offer. A section on “What Locals Know” showcases why people choose to live and visit here. The region’s 13 municipalities are profiled.

These newly-released documents are designed to be used together as a Leeds Grenville site selection package, or separately, in a variety of capacities, to build investment interest and market the region. The Invest regional profile will be sent to Ontario’s International Marketing Centres around the world in coordination with the Ministry of Economic Develop-

ment. The document can be utilized by business leaders to communicate details of the region to other companies who would be interested in doing business in Leeds Grenville.

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UPDATE UPCOMING MEETINGS COUNCIL Monday, June 8th 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, June 15th at 6:30 pm at Maplewood Hall, 92 Maplewood Ave., Oxford Mills.

COMMITTEE MEETINGS Library Board–Thursday, June 11th at 7:00 pm at the North Grenville Library, Norenberg Building.

Heritage Advisory Committee–Thursday, June 11th at 3:00 pm at the Municipal Centre.

CURBSIDE GIVEAWAY WEEKEND June 6th and 7th is North Grenville’s Curbside Giveaway Weekend. Find a new home for those unwanted re-useable items and browse the curbs for some great finds of your own.

Residents are responsible for putting away items left at the curb at the end of this event.

2015 FINAL TAX BILLS Final tax bills for all property classes are currently being 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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Federal funding for Burritt’s Rapids Dam The Canadian Government has announced that it will be dedicating significant funds to the improvement of infrastructure along the length of the Rideau Canal, including $2.6 million to rehabilitate the earth dam at Burritt’s Rapids.

The Honourable Leona Aglukkaq, Minister of the Environment and Minister responsible for Parks Canada, joined by Mr. Gord Brown, Member of Parliament for Leeds - Grenville, announced new infrastructure investments totalling $39.4 million in the Rideau Canal National Historic Site at a special event in Smith’s Falls on Monday.

The Burritts Rapids Earth Dam serves as a water control structure. This project will include assessment of the earth dams located at the site and their rehabilitation. The intent of the project is to improve the condition of the dams while maintaining their use as a walking trail for the community.

This project will ensure the long term viability and engineering function of the earth dams.

Gord Brown noted that: “Investing in the Rideau Canal National Site, designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, will support the tourism industry in the region and enhance visitor experience.”

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Help turtles cross the road safely this season With Victoria Day officially marking the beginning of cottage and road trip season, more Canadians are embracing the great outdoors.

It’s not just humans that are getting out and about; many wildlife species are also on the move in search of prime nesting habitat to mate and breed. This often requires crossing busy roads.

With June being the height of nesting season for turtles, ‘tis the time to learn about our reptilian friends and what you can do to help them cross safely!

Turtles of Canada There are 14 species of turtles in Canada: one snapping turtle one softshell turtle one mud or musk turtle six pond and marsh turtles one box turtle four species of sea turtle

Because turtles are longlived, it can take eight to 25 years (depending on species) to reach maturity and reproduce. To that effect, the loss of one reproductive female can take a toll the species’ population; particularly ones at risk of extinction or extirpation (locally extinct but still exists elsewhere). Besides the threat of road mortality, turtles are also vulnerable to habitat loss and predation. It is estimated that less than one in 100 turtle eggs laid will hatch grow into an adult.

By conducting yearly inventories and tracking, scientists can keep a watchful eye on the species’ long-term population trends.

Tricia Stinnissen, a masters of science student at Trent University, recently completed a two-year roadkill research project on reptiles

Slow down in areas where water and wetlands are on both sides of the road.

Be extra alert when driving, especially in the morning, late afternoon and evening, in late May and June, to watch for turtles, snakes and amphibians.

Most turtles can be safely carried off roads with two hands on either sides of the turtles’ shell.

Use a flat object (such as a car mat or card board) to move snapping turtles.

Always carry or move turtles off roads in the direction they were heading (if moved off the road back to

and amphibians in Ontario.

Her research, conducted in partnership with the Nature Conservancy of Canada, identified “hot spots” and “hot moments” at which turtle mortalities are highest. As a result of her study, crossing signs have been erected at hot spots and exclusion fences were put in place in the areas in an attempt to safely divert reptiles and amphibians from crossing the road to culverts that run beneath busy roads.

Jennifer McCarter, conservation coordinator with the Nature Conservancy of Canada in Ontario and also a turtle enthusiast, is looking forward to another field season. She says simple acts of road safety can have huge impact.

Keep these rules of engagement in mind the next time you hit the road:

experts volunteered their time and experience to debate and develop recommendations to reform our condominium legislation.”

If passed, the proposed legislation would establish what the government hopes will be clearer, more comprehensive rules to prevent owners from being surprised by unexpected costs after buying a newly-built condo.

A new Condominium Authority would be established to provide quicker, lower-cost dispute resolution and help prevent common disputes, and strict financial management rules for condo corporations would be laid down to help prevent financial and organizational mismanagement.

Under the planned new regulations, there would be stricter governance requirements for condo boards, including training for condo directors, as well as mandatory licensing and education requirements for condominium managers.

Much of the new building development in North Grenville consists of condominiums, and this new legislation, if passed, would have a significant effect on the rights and responsibilities of owners, builders, and boards.

There have already been a number of complaints made by condominium owners in Kemptville regarding the quality and maintenance of their units, and this proposed legislation will be welcomed by those complainants.

Anne-Marie Ambert, Ph.D., is the founder of the Condo Information Centre,

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New legal protections for condo owners New provincial legislation is being introduced to increase protections for condominium owners, improve how condo corporations are run, and ensure that condo boards are governed professionally.

The proposed Protecting Condominium Owners Act marks the first major overhaul of the province's condominium laws in more than sixteen years. It is based on more than 2,200 consultation submissions from condo owners, developers, managers and industry experts during a public review of the Condominium Act. 1.3 million people in Ontario live in condos, a number greater than the populations of Saskatchewan or Manitoba, and more than 50% of new homes being built in Ontario are condos. There are currently 700,000 condo units in Ontario, up from 270,000 units in 2001, with another 51,000 units under construction. The government received about 200 recommendations for updating the Condominium Act through its public consultation process before drawing up the proposed legislation.

David Orazietti, the Minister of Government and Consumer Services, points to this growth in condo numbers, and the clearly stated concern of owners, as the main reason for the new legislation. “In recent years, Ontario has seen huge growth in condo development, and it has become increasingly obvious that our current Condominium Act is not providing enough protection to those living in condos.

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and has warmly welcomed the new Act, with some reservations. “This new legislation is a tremendous step towards protecting and overseeing the rights of condo owners in Ontario. It would be a great source of security to owners, would give them a place to turn to when their rights are violated, and it would also provide them with easier access to information.

By mandating licensing and training for condo managers, the government is putting the emphasis on protecting owners. We have to applaud these proposed reforms to the laws governing Ontario's condominium communities—it is a ‘great insurance policy’ for all owners, now and in the future.”

Her analysis of the pros and cons of the new legislation can be found on her website at: http://www.condoinformation.ca.

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by Woody Armour Recently the council published an announcement stating that the next municipal tax increase will be limited to 2%. We have heard this claim before, so let us present some facts drawn from council publications and announcements.

It is announced that council has plans to support the development of up to 1,500 homes, and possibly more, in addition to commercial buildings and shopping centres. This is the North West quadrant plan, also known as “Barrhaven South”.

The first problem they do not mention is vehicle traffic.

Consider the fact that Kemptville has few job opportunities. This means the residents of all those homes must find employment elsewhere, that is, they will become daily commuters, at two cars per house this is 3000 automobiles, plus commercial traffic, travelling past nine planned traffic circles each morning.

In addition, some people will stop for fuel, some will be going to daycare, some to baby sitters and some to get a coffee. Hwy 43 may become a twice-daily parking lot. On weekends there will not be enough parking spots at the grocery stores, or shopping centres. Then, into this mix add transport trucks and construction vehicles.

The mention of this problem, or a potential solution to this problem, does not appear in any municipal documents, and local traffic is a municipal problem. Hwy 43 itself is a county responsibility. This congestion will be an expensive fix.

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will probably be “town house” types. The significance of this is that, according to Stats Canada, there will be on average 1.5 children between newborn and 18 years of age. This amounts to about 2,400 children. This number of young people will completely overload recreational facilities and any daycare and babysitting services available. As for the active group between 12 and 18 years of age, well, we have been advised Staples has an ample supply of chalk and Canadian Tire has a complete selection of spray paint. I understand one of the councilors is even interested in “street art”. As for older citizens, the lawn bowling club was torn down as planning was in progress, so there is nothing for seniors in the proposal.

The next problem speaks for itself. The health facilities will be completely overloaded and, in addition, some municipal funds will have to be raised to support such services as accessible transportation and drop-in centres.

There is a more serious problem: the drinking water supply. Currently the municipality has three operating wells and a fourth one coming on line. The municipality plans to increase the water extraction rate by about 50% or 60%, and this is because of the new 2000+ people plus commercial users. This water is coming from an aquifer of unknown size, and the municipality has been drawing on it for years. All that is known about the aquifer is from an older study that states that it is a “large shallow aquifer”. The municipality should have conducted a more recent examination to determine if

there is sufficient water. If this has been done, why was the report never published?

The cost of a new water purification plant is estimated to be about 30 million dollars, possibly more. Sustainable North Grenville has raised this aquifer topic in the past; however, the problem was glossed over by council.

Another problem is jobs.

How many full-time, reasonably paying jobs will this project, “Barrhaven South”, create. It appears most of the jobs will be 20 hours per week, minimum wage jobs working in box stores and food franchises. The council simply will not address the topic of useful employment.

Since two working people in a household cannot survive on minimum wage, the topics of affordable housing, food banks and social assistance arises. Most of these items have a large component of municipal expense.

So, when one examines this rose coloured “Barrhaven South” proposal put forward by council, one sees uncertain objectives, a very uncertain time frame and questionable financial projections. In other words, this council is not sure of where they are going, not sure of how to get there and they are doing it with your money. And this is on top of the $60 million infra- structure they plan to spend using borrowed money.

The 2% tax rate increase is questionable, just as it was before the last election. Yes, we are at a crossroad, and we must decide between the “Barrhaven South” proposal, and playing to our natural strength, which is the college option.

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by David Shanahan The Battle of Ypres, which dragged out through April and May, 1915, began a slow, but very significant change in the way the people of what is now North Grenville understood what was happening in France and Belgium.

Ypres was the first time local men had faced a large-scale battle, for many it was the first time they heard guns fired in anger. Until May, 1915, the people of North Grenville had thought of the war as a kind of romantic adventure: an example of the might, bravery and righteousness of the British Empire at its finest.

Aside from occasional major events, such as the declaration of war itself, World War I rarely made the front pages of the local newspaper, or, at least, not directly. There were many articles about the fund-raising concerts and plays and patriotic evenings at Leslie Hall. The theme of all of these was the glory of war, the important part being played by Canada in the larger sphere of Empire.

The Red Cross and Women’s

Institute branches had regular activities that brought the community together in a show of solidarity with the larger British community worldwide.

The really important topics being played out in the papers were of more local and provincial import. One of more immediate concern locally was the debate over building new provincial highways, one of the first of which would pass through Kemptville. The Ontario Government had set up a commission to investigate the need for trunk roads in the province, and it had recommended two highways to begin with: one between Toronto and Hamilton, and the other from Ottawa to Prescott. Between March and May, 1915, the municipalities along the Ottawa-Prescott route were invited to a meeting in Ottawa to discuss the project.

The initiative had come from the City of Ottawa, where the business and political leaders felt the lack of fast and reliable roads linking the capital with the main transportation route running from Montreal to Toronto, as well as the St.

Lawrence shipping route.

In fact, so important did the Ottawa city council consider the highway, that they were prepared to cover 30% of the total cost of $600,000, or $10,000 per mile. Ontario would cover another 40%, and each municipality would be asked to pay the remaining 30% for the section passing through their jurisdiction. The Village of Kemptville were unhappy with this, because they had just spent $4,000 on Rideau and Prescott Streets, and wanted that to be credited to their share of the new highway costs. This debate would continue for months, and it was not until 1919, after the war ended, that the Province of Ontario finally began the process of creating a provincial highway system, which would include Highway 16.

But with the news of significant Canadian losses at Ypres, and especially the casualties among local men, the war was suddenly back in the headlines. The wounding of T. A. Kidd was a major story, and the prevailing attitude was shown in the press coverage, as the newspaper commented: “...we all hope he may eventually return home covered with honor and glory, to receive the warm and heartfelt welcome that awaits him”.

The same view was expressed in accounts of the Ypres battle itself, where, as the papers noted: “The glory of the combat has gone to the Canadian troops”, who were specifically praised

by the King after the battle.

People in North Grenville were able to read relatively accurate reports of the battle within hours or days of the events, though the coverage continued to emphasise German losses and the strength of Allied resistance. What is clear is that there was a lack of appreciation of the significant change that the use of poison gas had brought to the war.

This was not the romantic and chivalrous war the people at home had been led to believe.

It broke agreements regarding the use of chemical weapons that had been signed less than a decade before. Then came word that London was being bombed from the air by Zeppelins, bringing the war home to civilians. To underline the change to modern technological warfare came the news in mid-May that the liner, Lusitania, had been torpedoed and sunk with huge loss of civilian life. Perhaps the people of North Grenville might have found some comfort in thinking that this was all the work of the nasty “Hun”, but that illusion was shattered when the Imperial Government, having experienced a major reshuffle when Winston Churchill was dropped from Cabinet for his dreadful failure at Gallipoli, announced that it, too, would begin using poison gas on the Western Front at the urging of the Secretary of War, Earl Kitchener.

The war was changing, and it would, in turn, change the lives and thinking of the people of North Grenville.

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Kemptville & District Home Support is celebrating Seniors’ month: “Vibrant Seniors - Vibrant Communities” The KDHSI Board and Staff invite all seniors in the North Grenville area for a BBQ, Thursday June 11, 12 noon - 3 at Maplewood in Oxford Mills.

Please call KDHSI at 613-258-3203 to reserve your spot by June 8.

Transportation will be provided if required.

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

Join the Friends of the Ferguson Forest Centre for an enlightening look at the night sky

by Jane Hunt On Saturday, June 10, from 9 to 10 pm, Mr. Steve Wendt will share his enthusiasm and knowledge about astronomy at the Ferguson Forest Centre. His presentation will include views of the Moon, with Venus and Jupiter both quite near the Moon.

We should also be able to get a good telescope view of Saturn - everyone loves seeing the rings. Questions and discussion will be welcome.

Meet at the Ferguson Forest Centre at 9 pm. - 275 County Rd 44, turn onto Veterans Way, we will gather on Veterans Way just beyond the FFC buildings. *(weather permitting, alternate date is Sunday June 21).

For further information call Ivan Russell at 613 258 1299.

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garage sales Saturday June 6th MEGA Yard Sale 8:00-1:00pm Southgate Church Multi-family garage/downsizing sale. Lots toys, small kitchen appliances, tools, children clothes, etc. Saturday- Sunday (June 6-7). At 1611 and 1625 O’Neill Road, Oxford Mills.

Large yard sale Sat June 6, 327 Pinehill Rd. 8: - 2 pm Rain date June 7. Household items, clothes, books galore, some small furniture, tools, computer and photography related items, office supplies.

Church Yard Sale Saturday, June 6 from 8 am – 1 pm Kemptville Pentecostal Church HWY #43, Kemptville

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ORCHID BLITZ SATURDAY, JUNE 6/15 9AM TO NOON The Friends of Limerick Forest invite you to participate in the 2nd Annual “Orchid Blitz” to be held in Limerick Forest North, just east of Merrickville this coming Saturday, rain or shine.

This block contains both upland forest and wetland bog, so don’t forget your boots, hat, sunscreen and bug spray. Pink Lady’s Slipper is quite common here so bring your camera!

Volunteers will be on site to help you identify any other species of orchid found. Maps of the block and identification guides will also be available.

This is another Limerick Forest 75th Anniversary Celebration Event - come on out and enjoy your community forest! For further information call 613-342-3840 x2416 or visit www.limerickforest.ca.

Directions: County Rd 43 east of Merrickville, turn south (right) onto Bolton Rd. and continue approx. 3km to Craig Rd. Turn west (right) on Craig Rd. and parking area is approx. 1km.

Following the signs, walk down the remainder of the road for approx. 1km to see orchids. Friends of Limerick volunteers will be on hand to direct you.

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A resume with references must be submitted to the HR Coordinator no later than 4:00pm June 12, 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.

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Youth Volunteer Day Wed. June 10th 3 - 6pm

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Youngsters of Yore, Kemptville Public Library, 1:30 pm. Guest speaker: Mary Campbell—Healthy Brains Kemptville Masons 35th annual Fish Fry, NG Municipal Centre.

Adults $16, Children under 12, $8. Dinner 5:30-10 pm, music by Ron Donnelly and the Marlboreens starting at 6. Tickets available at Jim Perry Motors, Kemptville Home Hardware and B & H Grocer.

Friends of the Ferguson Forest Centre invite you to join a walk to identify edible wild plants. Leader Peter Fischl of the Lanark Wild Food Club hopes this will be an interactive event. Meet at Anniversary Park at 10 am. Call Bill Wallace 613 258 6544 for further information.

Bake and plant sale 10:30, salad & cold meat buffet 11:30-1 pm, handicap accessible, St. Paul's Presbyterian Church, Prescott St. A rollicking AIN’T MISBEHAVIN’?, a night of jazz music and storytelling, Spencerville Mill, 6:30 pm. $20/person Advance tickets at Spencerville Library & ArtScene Gallery. PayPal purchase via www.spencervillemill.ca Sustainable North Grenville presents the documentary movie, “Money and Life”. Come and join us at the Branch, 6:45pm for 7 pm start with light snacks by donation and a cash bar.

Kemptville & District Home Support is celebrating Seniors’ Month.

We invite all seniors in the NG area for a BBQ, 12 noon-3pm at Maplewood in Oxford Mills. Please call KDHSI at 613-258-3203 to reserve your spot by June 8. Transportation will be provided if required.

Shanly United Church Anniversary Service with The Ottawa Valley Men's Choir and Guest Speaker, Janet Clapp. 7:30 pm. Non-Perishable Food Donations for House of Lazarus graciously accepted 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 June 20 Kemptville Horticultural Society Bud to Bloom Garden Tour, 10 to pm. 8 recurring stops, $15 per events ticket incl. afternoon tea at Maplewood Hall.

Weekly4 and Tickets available at Brewed Awakenings, Canadian Paint and Wallpaper and Home and Beyond Ltd. All proceeds go toward the KHS Annual Tues BNI Networking Group Breakfast, Grenville Mutual Insurance Bursaries for Students of the Univ. of Guelph Horticultural Program.

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!

Wed 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.

Thurs 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.

Fri 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.

Sat 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.

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

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Wildcats Weekly Report

by Dan Piche Great start to season!

The sun has been shining and the diamonds are full! On any given night of the week, if you happen to come by Riverside Park or South Gower park you will see many, many families watching boys & girls of all ages (and Ladies!) having fun and playing a game they love. If you have an opportunity, come on by the park on a weekday evening and see for yourself what all the fuss is about.

KWBSC Baseball Player of the week, Landyn Ursulak Landyn is this week's player of the week. In a recent game, Landyn batted in two runs with a double, scored once, pitched a scoreless inning, and as catcher threw out a player trying to steal second!

At 12 years old, this is his sixth year of playing baseball, and following in his brother Kayle's footsteps as an umpire, this is Landyn's first year as an umpire.

Away from the diamond, Landyn also enjoys drag racing, basketball and spending time with his sister Randilynne, brother Kayle, and mom & dad, Carey and Randy. Congratulations Landyn KWBSC Ladies Softball Player of the Week Michelle Neville has been named player of the week for her great attitude and enthusiasm demonstrated at Team Hurley’s second game of the season.

Michelle grew up in the area playing ball but has not played in about five years. She plays second base and is excited to be back playing softball. Congratulations Michelle!

The Shriners Street Fair

Ladies Softball Player of the Week

June 4-7 Kemptville

Come and Help Shriners Help Local Kids

Michelle Neville from Team Hurley’s

KWBSC Player of the Week

While the Shriners have great fun, the Shriner purpose is to help children with special needs. The local Shriners provide a way for these special children to reach the care that they need. Talk to the Shriners at the Fair to obtain details of special needs help available.

The Shriners Street Fair June 4-7, 2015, that is being held at the Food Basics lot, HWY 43, Kemptville will help raise funds to support local children to travel to and from the hospital. The Shriner support for local children with special needs is free.

The Shriners Street Fair, Kemptville is held each year at the FOOD BASICS lot.

The fair is oriented toward teens and younger children. There will be rides for all ages.

Over the years the Shriners have watched the wonder, awe and excitement that kids and their parents and grandparents witness. Bring your camera to capture your family’s greatest moments and the kid’s excitement.

FOOD BASICS provides the space as a sponsor and a service to the community.

A number of other local businesses have supported the Shriners Fair over the years and continue to do so.

These are: B&H Groceries, Juice FM Radio, Valley Sanitation, COBA Studios & Print Shop.

Landyn Ursulak

Another major achievement for KDH Kemptville District Hospital (KDH) has just achieved Stage 4 in the internationallyrecognized Electronic Medical Record Adoption Model (EMRAM) process that charts a healthcare organization’s path through eight stages, 0 to 7, to a fully paperless patient environment.

KDH staff are excited and proud to have reached Stage 4 – only 5.2% of Canadian hospitals have achieved this designation. In Ontario, the average EMRAM score for all for acute hospitals is 2.9, and in the Champlain Local Health Integration Network (LHIN), the average EMRAM score for hospitals is 2.02.

For patients, the adoption of electronic medical record technologies means enhanced quality and safety of care.

“Achieving Stage 4 reflects our hospital’s commitment to quality, and demonstrates how we are advancing care for our patients,” explained Louis Guilbeault, KDH’s Vice President of Organizational Performance and Operations.

To reach Stage 4, hospitals must implement computerized physician order entry. This technology enables KDH’s physicians to electronically select medications and diagnostic tests to be administered to each patient. This information is then electronically transmitted to the appropriate department as June 3, 2015

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well as to the patient’s electronic medication administration record (EMAR), which tells the nurses which tests and medications need to be administered.

“This is an important advancement in terms of efficiency and patient safety,” Louis added, “as it both saves time and removes the risk of transcription and/or typographical errors that could occur when physician orders were done on paper.”

Previous steps along the way to KDH’s achievement of EMRAM Stage 4 included the adoption of an electronic medical record system in KDH’s Diagnostic Imaging department and its Pharmacy, followed by further advancements in pharmacy automation, including the implementation of the EMAR system as well as a state of the art automated medication packaging and dispensing machine. This machine facilitates the administration of medications, while providing more checks and balances to enhance patient safety.

Another significant advancement was the implementation of the Workstation On Wheels (WOW) on the inpatient surgical and medical units. The WOW is a medication cart fitted with a computer that nurses use at each patient’s bedside. It enables electronic recording of medication administration, as well as electronic bedside nursing

documentation, spelling the end of notes on paper charts.

KDH’s achievement of Stage 4 is particularly impressive considering that the hospital was not even at Stage 1 in December, 2013.

Tim Farncombe, KDH’s Manager of Information Technology, emphasized that, “getting to Stage 4 was a team effort made possible by a huge amount of hard work by our nurses, doctors, Pharmacy and IT staff.

In addition, we were supported technologically every step of the way by Anzer, our healthcare software provider”.

He also notes that all of these technological advancements were made possible by KDH’s participation in the Champlain Alliance of Small Hospitals, with funding from the Champlain LHIN to facilitate EMRAM initiatives at its eight rural hospitals.

The Ontario Hospital Association (OHA), which advocates for and supports improved adoption of enabling health information technologies through a partnership with HIMSS Analytics, provided advice and guidance to assist KDH in reaching this milestone.

KDH’s next goal is Stage 5, which it aims to achieve by the end of the current fiscal year. “Then it will be on to Stage 6,” said Tim.

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The Shriners thank the North Grenville Municipality, OPP, Fire Department and Ontario Health Unit for their participation and guidance

SHOP ’TIL YOU DROP! 55th Year! Kemptville District Hospital Auxiliary

HEYDAY! Giant Garage & Yard Sale - June 12-13, 2015 For 55 years, HEYDAY has been Kemptville’s best event for

BARGAINS«BARGAINS«BARGAINS«BARGAINS «Linens«Books«Crafts«Dishes«Men’s, Women’s & Children’s Clothing« «Jewellery«Hats«Shoes«What Have You «Plants & Flowers«Furniture« «Sporting Goods«Small Appliances«Toys«Baked Goods« «Ornaments«Treasures«Refreshments«Raffles«and much more!

North Grenville Curling Club 200 Reuben Crescent. Kemptville NEW HOURS: Friday June 12, 6:30pm-9:30pm Saturday June 13, 9:00am to 1:00pm All Raffle Draws begin 1:00pm Saturday

FREE ADMISSION

Donations Needed!

(Please: Resaleable Items Only — clean and in working order)

BRING ARTICLES TO

North Grenville Curling Club, 200 Reuben Crescent, Kemptville on Wednesday June 10, 3pm-7pm or Thursday June 11, 9am to 8pm.

(Friday: Horticultural items between 9 and noon; Baked goods by 4pm) No other dropoffs on Friday.

WE CAN NOT ACCEPT

Box springs, mattresses, sofabeds • refrigerators, freezers, propane tanks • tires, car batteries • suitcases TV sets, console stereos • sports helmets • microwaves • computers, monitors • used venetian blinds strollers, playpens, carseats, highchairs, cribs • encyclopedias, texbooks, technical manuals

HELP NEEDED

Volunteers needed to sort items on Thursday June 11 and Friday June 12 Call Jolene (613-558-1761) to volunteer.

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Home & Better Living Show wonderful opportunity to meet local business owners

Cycle Sunday Oxford Mills Bike Rodeo and Touring Sunday, June 7, 10 am - 2 pm Starts at Maplewood Park, Oxford Mills With 1, 2 or 3 wheels Bicycle Safety with OPP Offi cer Lindsey Bike mechanic check - Bicycle decorating Maps provided for touring North Grenville Helmet check, slow bicycle race Hot dogs and drink provided - $2

Old Town Kemptville

For more information call 613 258 7028

Carl Berends & Sue Blaine of B&B Small Engines

by Catherine Power Ecomedia Canada would like to thank all of the exhibitors, performers and people who came out to support the Ottawa Valley Home & Better Living Show at the North Grenville Municipal Arena on Sunday, May 31.

Our first show in the North Grenville area was a great success! Thanks to Ottawa Party Rentals and Floral Design Landscaping and Nursery Inc. for making the place look beautiful.

The premise of the show

Tanya Kingsley of King Ex Excavation

was to create something unique and engage the communities as much as possible.

The theme of Home & Better Living allowed businesses in the Ottawa Valley to present their products and services, as well, engage a diverse group of talented singers, musicians and dancers to entertain all under one roof. The emcee for the event, Frances Ebbrell, former morning show host of the popular 98.5 FM The Jewel, was outstanding. Ultimately, the show was a fine opportunity to give back to the community. The Giving

Rick Buffham & Shawn MacDonald of RB Heating

Clark Code Small Engines

Garden and the Randy Rose Fund each received a cheque for $500. As a result, cheques were presented to both at the end of the show with great appreciation.

As well, special thanks to Howard Travel of Brockville for providing a beautiful cruise for two to the Bahamas. Congratulations to the lucky winner, Gilles Racine,

of Kemptville.

Succinctly, the Ottawa Valley Home & Better Living Show was a wonderful mix of information, entertainment and giving back to the communities. Thank you North Grenville for supporting our show and we look forward to next time.

NOTICE OF STUDY COMMENCEMENT AND PUBLIC MEETING Municipal Class Environmental Assessment 2015 North Grenville Potable Water and Wastewater Master Plan Update Interested individuals and parties are invited to attend a Public Information Centre (PIC) between 6:00pm and 8:00pm on Tuesday, June 9, 2015 at the Municipal Centre, 285 County Road 44, Kemptville, ON. The purpose of the PIC is for the Municipality to present the current findings of a Water and Wastewater Infrastructure Master Plan study and to solicit public input.

Background The Municipality of North Grenville retained Stantec Consulting Ltd. to prepare a Water and Wastewater Master Plan Update to evaluate servicing alternatives to accommodate foreseen developments. The evaluation encompasses potable water and wastewater needs of areas of imminent development within the existing town boundaries and outside the existing urban area (Figure 1). The Water and Wastewater Master Plan will serve as a guiding document to support operational and capital improvements to the potable water and wastewater systems. It will also serve to meet existing regulations along with future capacity requirements of existing services and planned growth within the Municipality of North Grenville.

The Master Plan includes a hydraulic assessment of the potable water distribution system (source water, watermain, pumps, storage and treatment) and the sanitary sewer collection system (sewers, pumps and treatment). Growth projections and potential development areas were included in the overall assessment of future infrastructure needs. Problems and opportunities were identified and alternative solutions considered.

A servicing plan to meet future needs was developed through optimizing the performance of existing infrastructure and planned phasing of future infrastructure.

Figure 1: Study Area - Kemptville Urban Service Area

Municipal Class Environmental Assessment This Water and Wastewater Master Plan study is being conducted in accordance with the requirements of Phases 1 and 2 of the Municipal Class Environmental Assessment, which is an approved process under the Environmental Assessment Act.

Phase 1 involves identification of the problem or opportunity and Phase 2 identifies alternative solutions. Copies of the draft Water and Wastewater Master Plan are posted on the Municipality’s website and are available for review at the Municipal Office located at 285 County Road #44. As part of the Environmental Assessment process, the public will be invited to provide input to the project team. Comments from the public will be accepted within 30 calendar days following the Public Meeting date.

To provide input into the planning process or for more information, please contact: Mike Finley Kevin Alemany, P.Eng. Supt. of Environmental Services Associate, Water Municipality of North Grenville Stantec Consulting Ltd. 285 County Road #44 P.O. Box 130 1331 Clyde Ave Kemptville ON. K0G 1J0 Ottawa, ON K2C 3G4 Phone: 613-258-9569 Phone: 613-724-4091 Fax: 613-258-9620 Fax: 613-722-2799 Email: mfinley@northgrenville.on.ca Email: kevin.alemany@stantec.com

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Local history on the Municipal Centre walls

Ribbon cutting for latest Lockwood Bros development

The North Grenville Historical Society [NGHS] and the Municipality of North Grenville have worked together on a project to bring historical photographs to the walls of the Municipal Centre. The first five photographs in what is hoped to be an on-going series were presented to the Municipality by the NGHS this week. Pictured above are Brian CarrĂŠ, NG CAO, Dr. David Shanahan and Ken Mews, NGHS, Mayor David Gordon and Mark Guy, Director, Parks, Recreation & Culture.

The photographs will be hung in the public areas on the second floor of the Municipal Centre.

A large crowd turned up to view the latest home design being developed by Lockwood Bros on Townline Road last weekend. The Flint Hills estates was officially opened by Mayor David Gordon, accompanied by Councillors Jim Bertram, Frank Onasanya and Tim Sutton, and the bbq and socialising kept the visitors content as they took turns viewing the model house and plans.

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