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Kemptville & District Home Support’s 3rd Annual Big Band Dance Fundraiser will be taking place on Saturday April 27th from 6 pm – 11 pm. This is an evening not to be missed. The Jivewires quickly became a crowd favourite at the inaugural event in 2017, and then again in 2018. Steve Berndt, leader of ‘The Jivewires’, is looking forward to bringing his band back to Kemptville for this event.

With over two decades of performing and recording behind them, The Jivewires put on a high-energy show of original songs along with

some classic “jump blues” from the post war period from which the band takes its inspiration. Mixing jump blues with swing, jazz and a wide variety of other musical styles.

The Jivewires is a sevenpiece band that couples four horns with bass, drums and guitar. The Ottawa based group have toured throughout the UK and extensively in the US northeast. The band has appeared in many concerts and festivals, including the 2017 Ottawa Bluesfest. To get a taste of ‘The Jivewires’ performing, you can view them on YouTube. We are

certainly in for a treat on April 27th!

The evening will start at 6 pm with a delicious cold buffet by ‘Dial A Chef’ Erick LePors. Erick has been with this fundraising event since the beginning, with enthusiastic reviews for the selection and flavour. The buffet is a delight to the eyes and the appetite. Everything is prepared by Erick using the freshest ingredients. From the charcuterie board, the salads and breads, to the delicately sliced meats, and then finishing off with dessert, your taste buds will be well satisfied.

At 7pm ‘The Jivewires’

will take the stage with fabulous music, whether you are on the dance floor or relaxing at your table, the evening will be absolutely delightful.

Grenville Mutual Insurance and O’Farrell Financial Services are the main sponsors of the event. With other businesses that that have come forward to sponsor the event, as well as donating items for the live and silent auction. There are so many interesting items that have been donated, that there is definitely going to be lively bidding!

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continued from front page (Jivewires) The Workshop Dance Studio has offered 50% off of the cost of ‘Partner Dancing’ for those who have purchased Big Band Dance tickets.

These classes take place on Friday evenings leading up to the April 27th event. This a wonderful opportunity to get ready for the dance floor; many thanks to Nancy Morgan!

Tickets for the Big Band Dance are $50 each and are available at Kemptville & District Home Support and at The Workshop Dance Studio, 215 Sanders Street, Kemptville. For more information please contact Kemptville & District Home Support at 613-258-3203.

phen Bent, says many people donated a lot more, throwing $50 bills into the jar. “The generosity kept coming and coming,” he says.

Founder of Big Sky Ranch, Andy Parent, is very thankful to CIBC for organizing the raffles to support them.

The money will likely go towards vet bills, which are a huge expense for the Ranch at this time of year. “What CIBC has done is great,” he says.

“How an organization like CIBC goes out of their way to help the little guy.”

The second donation of the day came from business students at St. Lawrence College in Brockville. As part of their final project, L-R: Ranch dog Sasha, Andy Parent, Melissa Button of CIBC they decided to organize a and Stephen Bent of CIBC fundraiser for Big Sky Ranch called Pose for Paws. The they raised $2,500 through

by Hilary Thomson raffles they held throughout event included professional Big Sky Ranch was January, February and March. pet family photos, a silent the recipient of two gener- Castleview Fine Dining, and auction, and a pet-friendly ous donations last Friday, Salamanders restaurants each bake sale. The students raised which will help with the provided gift certificates to be a total of $815 for Big Sky high cost of supporting the raffled off, and Kemptville Pet Ranch. They also filled a 120 neglected or abandoned Value donated a basket of pet large bin with pet food, treats, animals at the sanctuary. The goodies to the cause. Tickets shavings, and office supplies first donation came from were $5, 3 for $10, or 10 for to be donated to the Ranch.

CIBC Kemptville, where $20, but branch manager, Ste- “We learned business skills,

Local boy advocates for organ donation

by Hilary Thomson A local boy has made it his mission to spread awareness for organ donation, and promote it in the municipality in honour of one of the Humboldt Broncos players.

Twelve-year-old Ethan Bos made a presentation to the Municipal Council last Tuesday evening, asking them to declare April 7 as Green Shirt Day in the municipality.

Green Shirt Day is a movement that began this April 10, 2019

year in honour of the Logan Boulet effect. Logan was one of the 16 passengers who died in the devastating bus crash on April 6, 2018. He had recently signed up to become and organ donor and, because of this, was able to save six lives.

When word got out about the heroism of Logan’s choice to become an organ donor, it inspired over 100,000 people to register in the days and weeks that followed. According to the Green Shirt Day website, this is the is the

largest number of Canadians to register as organ donors in history based on a single person or event.

Green Shirt Day was started to remember the victims and families of the fatal crash and continue Logan’s legacy of inspiring others to register as organ donors. Ethan decided to get involved in the movement because he was very affected by the crash last year. “I had just started playing hockey, and I thought of what it would be like if it was my team,” he says. “It would have completely changed my life.”

Ethan’s first goal was to bring Green Shirt Day to St. Michael Catholic High School, where he is currently a Grade 7 student. When his teacher heard what he was trying to do, she encouraged him make a presentation to Council, requesting that they bring Green Shirt Day to the whole municipality.

Logan put together a PowerPoint presentation outlining Logan’s story and the need for organ donors in this country.

“Two hundred people die every year waiting [for a transplant],” he says.

Although council was not able to make a declaration for this year (as it was a Committee of the Whole meeting,

not a regular Council meeting where resolutions are passed), all members of council expressed their support for what Ethan is doing and requested that he return next year to bring it to the attention of council once again. Ethan has also attracted attention from MPP for the area, Steve Clark, who had a conversation with him over Facetime last Thursday to discuss bringing Green Shirt Day province-wide. “It’s done a lot better than I originally planned,” Ethan said.

To commemorate the day, Ethan and his family were able to organize a free skate at the Municipal Centre on Sunday. Everyone was invited to come out, wear a green shirt and skate in Logan’s honour. This is following in the footsteps of the citizens of Lethbridge, Alberta (Logan’s home town) who also held a free skate on Sunday in honour of Logan and Green Shirt Day. Ethan hopes that his message, and Green Shirt Day, will resonate with the residents of North Grenville and more people will register to become organ donors as a result. His goal is to increase the number of donors in the municipality by 30 per cent.

“Live life. Pass it on.” he says.

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but we got to do it in a way that gave back and was meaningful,” says student Heather Zenchuk.

Andy says they are very thankful for all the support they have received from the community since news broke that they were having trouble heating their barns over the winter. With the harsh weather and extreme cold this year, it cost the Ranch upwards of $1,000 a month to keep the animals warm. Donations also go down over the winter, because they get fewer visitors to the Sanctuary. This is why fundraisers, put on by organizations like CIBC and individuals like the students from St. Lawrence College, are integral to keeping the facility up and running.

Big Sky Ranch is a no-kill sanctuary that welcomes all abused or unwanted domestic animals. Established in 2002, the Ranch has helped close to 3,000 animals achieve a happy and healthy future through its rehabilitation and adoption programs.

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The Eddy & the Stingrays benefit dance has been relocated to the WB George Centre on the former Kemptville College campus. The date of April 13 remains the same.

With over 300 tickets sold, and a waiting list of 100, it was decided to change the venue in order to accommodate the larger crowd. Doors open at 7pm.

Bob Windsor, band leader, approached the Foundation with an offer to headline a benefit dance for KDH in honour of the band’s 39th anniversary. The band will celebrate with special guests, including former band members, all four ‘original’ band members, and some of their promo items and costumes from over the years.

This generous donation from Eddy & the Stingrays will support the development of a new mental health and addictions hub for children and youth. This effort is being developed in partnership with local and regional health care partners to address a major gap in healthcare for children in our community.

The KDH Foundation thanks the volunteer organizing committee for their ongoing support in spearheading this event. The Kemptville Lions will be keeping the bar tended. Catered Affairs will have a food stand, including nacho platters and chili bowls for sale.

Established in 1979, the Kemptville District Hospital Foundation raises funds in support of the Kemptville District Hospital. Over the past 40 years, the KDH Foundation has provided over $12,000,000 in funding to the Hospital to purchase vital medical, surgical and diagnostic equipment not covered by any other source of funding.

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The play opens at the Urbandale Arts Centre in the Municipal Centre in Kemptville and will run from May 2-5. Evening performances are at 7:30 pm and the Sunday matinee at 2:00 pm. Dinner theatre unavailable for this show. Tickets are $15.00 and will be available for purchase at B&H Grocery, Business Strategies, the Municipal Centre, and at the door. Online tickets at www.kemptvilleplayers.ca.

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CDSBEO hosts Student Career Fairs High school students in "These events are a great also a workshop for students North Grenville protest education An abundance of career sectors were represented for opportunity for students," offered at this event which CDSBEO intermediate and noted Shelly Byrne of CSE provides more information changes Premier Doug Ford said secondary students, who attended career fairs hosted at Holy Trinity Catholic Secondary School in Cornwall on April 2, and St. Michael Catholic High School in Kemptville on April 3. Students from all ten Catholic District School Board of Eastern Ontario secondary schools had the opportunity to visit one of the two events. The fairs aimed to help students learn about available career options, and to discuss opportunities and pathways with represented sectors.

CDSBEO Apprenticeship Coordinator Dan Lortie, and CDSBEO Experiential Learning Consultant Liz McCormick organized the events in partnership with the host schools, which included catering provided by the St. Matthew CSS Hospitality Class (Cornwall) and the St. Michael CHS Hospitality Class (Kemptville). Many community partners attended, as well as organizations offering career support services.

Consulting. "Just attending a career fair, and being able to experience what they have to offer at such a young age is amazing. I meet many adults who use our services that have never had the opportunity to visit a career fair."

"The fairs really just give the students an opportunity to see what is available," explained Liz McCormick. "To be able to ask questions, and delve a little deeper into career pathways is an important part of choosing next steps with education or apprenticeships. We are really hoping that perhaps this experience and these discussions will either spark interest in a new career, or give them the opportunity to ask important questions about a career they have been considering."

"There is a big push for women in trades," noted Dan Lortie. "This is something the Board has been working to promote for some time, and we are continuing this focus at the fairs. There is

for women interested in a career in trades."

“It’s not just about exploring university or college.

There is definitely a presence and promotion of post-secondary education, but there is also a good representation of other school to work, or school to apprenticeship options,” he continued.

Organizations including the Canadian Armed Forces, Sun Life Financial, St. Lawrence College, Career Lab VR (Virtual Reality) Employment and Education Centre, and Carpenters Union (Local 93) were on site to speak to students.

The Catholic District School Board of Eastern Ontario operates 39 elementary and 10 secondary schools across eight counties. The CDSBEO offers excellence in Catholic education through provincial-leading programs to approximately 12,800 students.

he believes the protest was influenced by the teachers’ unions, or “thugs” as he called them on Global News Radio 640 Toronto on Thursday.

“This is strictly from the union thugs, as I call them, the teachers’ union, one of the most powerful unions in the entire country,” he said on the radio. “There’s finally a government with a backbone that wants our kids to start learning math.”

Students at Sainte-Marguerite-Bourgeoys encourage drivers Despite Premier Ford’s along County Road 44 to honk in protest of Ford governaccusations, the walk outs ment's education changes seem to have been studentPhoto provided by: Stéphanie Éliane led. It was student Natalie Moore, who goes to Listowel District Secondary School in changes.

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by Hilary Thomson Government has announced southwestern Ontario, who Students at the three high plans to increase class sizes came up with the idea for schools in North Grenville in high schools and elemen- the protest. After writing to participated in a walk-out tary schools, have planned her MPP, Natalie turned to last week, protesting the mandatory online courses Instagram and created the Provincial Government’s for high school students, handle @studentssayno, derecently announced changes banned cell phones in the signed a poster, posted it and to education. At 1:15pm on classroom (except for educa- watched as the idea spread Thursday, students at St. Mi- tional purposes), and changed like wildfire throughout the chael Catholic High School, the OSAP Funding model. It Ontario student population.

North Grenville District High has also announced plans to The Instagram account was School and École Sainte- overhaul the autism program, also used to circulate a petiMarguerite-Bourgeoys joined introducing funding caps on tion which garnered 50,000 thousands of students across what many parents see as es- signatures as of last Tuesday. the province protesting the sential services.

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St. James Anglican Church Kemptville would like to thank everyone who came out to our 2nd Annual Chili Cook-Off, which was held on Saturday, April 6th, 2019. The evening was a huge success and a lot of fun!

We would also like to thank our participating restaurants, starting with the Winner - The Kemptville Family Restaurant! Thank you to the 5 Star Restaurant, Hard Stones Grill, Salamanders, Dial-A-Chef and the South Branch Bistro. We could not have held this event without your support. We look forward to seeing all of you again next year!

Judges were - L-R: Peter Kirby (NG Fire Department), Debbie MacGillivray (Kemptville Players), Jonny Parks (Juice FM, Kemptville), John Barclay (Councillor) and Maggie Boyer (North Grenville Times)

Historical Society examines a mystery

Neon Night for Childhood Cancer in Kemptville 2019

Would you like a sneak peak at hush-hush research? Amanda Gould will talk about an artifact related to 19th century attempt to find out what happened to a famous Arctic explorer and his crew. Amanda works as Paper and Archival Materials Conservator for Canadian Museum of History, and also serves as the North Grenville Historical Society’s Director of Archives.

The next public meeting of the North Grenville Historical Society will be held in the Court House, 15 Water Street , Kemptville. Doors open at 7:00 pm, talk starts at 7:30 pm.

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by Christina Thompson, Canadian Cancer Society Neon Night is a 2 km and 5 km non-competitive fun run/walk for all ages and abilities, that takes place at night. Neon Night in Kemptville, is on Saturday, September 21 at Riverside Park in Kemptville. This is our 6th year raising funds for childhood cancer research. Last year, we had over 1100 participants and to date we have raised over $350,000 for childhood cancer research.

Participants are encouraged to wear their brightest running/walking gear (NEON, glow sticks etc.) to help illuminate the night; all in the fight against childhood cancer. After signing in on event day, join us for a Pre-run fun with face painting, BBQ, entertainment, special guests and so much more!

The route will be glowing with fun as participants all decked out in neon walk/run through the streets of Kemptville. All participants will receive a medal and a glow item.

Every participant who registers before September 1, 2019 will receive the t-shirt size specified in their registration. If you register after September 1, t-shirt isn't guaranteed and limited sizes will be available on event day.

Registration Information can be found here: www.cancer.ca/neonnightkemptville

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That’s what friends are for

by David Shanahan We’re starting a new campaign in the Times this week: Proud Advertisers.

Without the support of the local and area businesses that advertise in our paper, the North Grenville Times would not exist today and it would not be able to fulfill its dream. From the day we first began putting the Times together, back in 2012, and even before that, when we were just a monthly Newsletter, local businesses gave us the support we needed to do what we do: provide the people of this community a place where they can talk to each other, hear from each other, and share ideas, opinions, and points of view, even when they disagreed with each other. Perhaps, especially when they disagreed with each other.

Proud local businesses are the heart of all communities; without them the economy would slowly disappear and ghost towns would form in every rural area, outside the nearby cities. Can you imagine

North Grenville without the businesses we have at our fingertips? It would be difficult to stay and have to drive 45 minutes each time you need an item. Can you imagine what it would be like without the support from our local businesses for sports teams and community events? They would be nonexistent as many local events rely heavily on business sponsorship! Local businesses bring communities together socially and economically. Shopping locally is a win-win for every-one involved! It keeps the economy vibrant and the community news being reported on a local level.

Local businesses often support community events and athletics by using a portion of their advertising budget to promote others and inform the community.

It is important to support not only your local businesses, but also your local community newspaper. The newspaper is one of the businesses that supports local youth groups and community events. It is also the heart of any community as it

keeps people connected and informed.

Local Matters! Together, we can boost our local economies by supporting the local businesses that support the local newspaper. That’s why we wanted to have this Proud Advertiser campaign in North Grenville. We are not a corporate paper, with deep pockets and a national corporate structure to back us up (or close us down).

We are your neighbours and friends, a local business staffed by local people with local connections. We know how much we owe to our advertisers, and we want to encourage you to show your appreciation of them too.

According to research conducted by our national association of independent community newspapers, News Media Canada, Canadians trust ads they see in newspapers and on their affiliated websites more than the ads in any other medium, from social media to other internet websites to radio and TV. In a world drowning in increasingly dubious advertising messages on what seems like every surface,

that trust in advertising is vital.

But there’s got to be more to it than just results.

After all, local merchants can reach local customers with greater precision than anyone thought possible a few years ago through a few clicks of a mouse. Enough ads on less trustworthy sites can be bought cheaply enough to have a similar result to what we can do. The difference—the thing that a Google ad or a social media post can’t do—is in building up your community.

We’re partnering with News Media Canada to create a Proud Advertiser program to help highlight these community minded businesses that are supporting local news with their marketing dollars. Over the coming weeks, we will be thanking so many other businesses who have made this newspaper possible.

There are so many of them, it will take time to profile them all. But thank you to all of you, you have stood by us when we were too “controversial”, when we were new, unknown and untried, when

we, perhaps, roused some powerful opposition.

But you also knew that people read this paper, and would see your ads, and that was vital in your continuing support. You did what was right for your business, for your community, and, thankfully, for the Times.

So we are encouraging all our readers to take a look at the Proud Advertiser ad on this page and please consider paying the business you see there a visit this coming week. It may be a regular stop for you already; others we will be featuring in coming weeks may be places you’ve never visited before. Either way, when you do go to see them, please let them know what brought you in—their support for the local news you enjoy.

attorney general corrected his improper behaviour. It is important in any position of political power to make sure you are not surrounded by sycophantic yes-men and yes-women who will not give you the honest feedback and advice required for just and intelligent governing.

Regarding the issue of the taped phone conversation between Jody WilsonRaybould and the clerk of the privy council, Michael Wernick, the recording of the conversation is fully justified in this situation as it was used as a last resort by our top cop - Attorney General Jody Wilson-Raybould - to provide evidence of improper political

interference in an important legal case.

This is not “sneaky”.

What’s sneaky is not allowing full transparency and

verifiable record keeping of the government’s behind the scenes discussions regarding this case. Note: I am using the definition of sneaky from my

Letters to the Editor Dear Editor, Fred Schueler and Alita Karstad wrote an informative piece “Climate Planning at Oxford Mills” in the March 27, 2019 issue of the NGTimes. Carbon sequestration was the focus of the article, and it outlined some low cost steps that people in the local community could undertake voluntarily such as planting trees and enhancing wetlands.

Carbon sequestration using low cost natural methods is a win-win solution to managing possible climate risks and presents a more compelling solution than a complicated Federal top down carbon tax

managed by a government that can’t even figure out how to pay its own employees, balance its books, and maintain the rule of law.

Stephen Hammond Dear Editor, I am writing in support of Jody Wilson-Raybould and Jane Philpott. Our Prime Minister could have chosen a different route on this issue regarding SNC-Lavalin and the rule of law. He could have admitted that he was wrong on this issue, and that he is grateful that the

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Notice of Filing of Addendum Municipality of North Grenville Kemptville Water Pollution Control Plant and Bridge Street Sanitary Pump Station Optimization and Expansion Environmental Study Report (ESR) Addendum North Grenville is currently experiencing high growth and development pressures and is undertaking an Environmental Study Report (ESR) Addendum to address their need for additional wastewater treatment capacity to service community growth. A review of the Kemptville Water Pollution Control Plant (WPCP) suggests that there are hydraulic constraints limiting the treatment capacity of the WPCP, specifically its ability to provide tertiary treatment of high peak flows. The WPCP requires additional wastewater treatment capacity and/or equalization storage to accommodate these current peak demands as well to meet projected growth and sewage flow demands associated with future developments. The Municipal Class Environmental Assessment (Class EA) planning process provides an opportunity to evaluate existing systems and infrastructure at the Kemptville Water Pollution Control Plant (WPCP) in the context of meeting or exceeding current treatment standards, projected demands and long-term reliability and sustainability.

Recommended Alternative and Preferred Design Concepts

Following a Public Information Centre (PIC No. 1) on December 14, 2017, the preferred solution was confirmed to be the expansion and upgrade of the WPCP, the addition of influent equalization storage at the WPCP and the rerating of the Bridge Street SPS. Following PIC No. 1, alternative design concepts were evaluated to determine the preferred design concept for the upgrades. The preferred design concept was presented in a final PIC held on March 7, 2019 (PIC No. 2) and presented within the ESR Addendum.

The preferred design concept for the liquid treatment train includes the construction of a new Headworks Facility that will house new screening and grit removal equipment, pumping system and possibly odour control units, and that will be able to accommodate septage receiving, the addition of a new Primary Clarifier, addition of a new Aeration Tank, addition of a new Secondary Clarifier, expansion of Tertiary Filtration, upgrades to the Effluent Pumping Systems and the addition of an Emergency Overflow.

The preferreddesign designconcept concept solid treatment includes maintaining Co-Thickening of and primary and secondThe preferred forfor thethe solid treatment train train includes maintaining Co-Thickening of primary secondary sludge, ary sludge, of thea addition of a second primary with the capability of performing mesophilic (35ºC) andanaerobic thermothe addition second primary digester with thedigester capability of performing mesophilic (35ºC) and thermophilic (55ºC) philic (55ºC) digestion, and thedewatering installation of a biosolids dewatering system, consisting a newand Geotube® digestion, andanaerobic the installation of a biosolids system, consisting of a new Geotube® DewateringofFacility Hauling Cake Biosolids for land application.

Dewatering Facility and Hauling Cake Biosolids for land application.

By this Notice, the ESR Addendum is being placed on public record for a thirty (30) day review period in accordance with the requirements of the Municipal Class EA process. Interested persons may review this document and provide comments to the Municipality. Subject to comments received as a result of this Notice, funding opportunities, and the receipt of necessary approvals, the Municipality may then proceed with the works.

The ESR Addendum is available for review beginning April 17, 2019 and a copy of the complete Report will be available at the Municipal Office, located at 285 County Road #44, Kempville, ON K0G 1J0, open Monday to Friday, 8:30 am to 5:00 pm.

Please send any comments by May 17, 2019 to:

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Ms. Sarah Gore, P.Eng. Executive Director, Manager, Environmental Engineering J.L. Richards & Associates Limited 700-1565 Carling Ave Ottawa, ON K1Z 8R1 Phone 613-728-3572 ext. 1251 E-mail: sgore@jlrichards.ca

Mr. Mike Finley, P.Eng. Superintendent of Environmental Services The Municipality of North Grenville 285 County Road 44, PO Box 130 Kemptville, ON K0G 1J0 Phone: 613-258-9569 ext. 139 mfinley@northgrenville.on.ca

UPDATE UPDATE UPCOMING MEETINGS **NOTE: Meetings will be held on Tuesdays with Committee of the Whole being held the first and second Tuesday of the month and Council being held on the third Tuesday of the month.

COUNCIL Tuesday, April 16 at 6:30 pm in the Council Chambers at the Municipal Centre.

COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE Tuesday, May 7 at 6:30 pm in the Council Chambers at the Municipal Centre.

COMMITTEE MEETING BIA Board of Directors – Wednesday, April 17 at 6:00 pm at the Municipal Centre. **NOTE: Council and Committee of the Whole meetings are live streamed and archived on the Municipal website. Agendas for upcoming meetings are published on the Friday prior to the meeting and minutes are posted after they are approved. Visit www.northgrenville.ca and click on Agendas, Minutes & Video in the Govern tab.

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY Full-time Facilities Manager

The Kemptville Campus Education and Community Hub is accepting resumes from interested and qualified candidates for a full-time Facilities Manager. The closing date to receive applications is 4:00 pm on Thursday, April 25, 2019. Further information is available at www.northgrenville.ca/careers.

2019 BURN PERMITS

In accordance with By-Law 33-12, a Burn Permit is required to conduct open burning on property located outside of the urban area. The entire application and renewal process is available online at www.northgrenville.ca. The online process also allows you to receive direct notification of special conditions such as fire bans and fire risk level. Burn permits are also still available at the Municipal Office or at the Fire Hall at 259 County Rd. 44 and the fee is $15. Please check conditions prior to burning by calling 613-706-1770.

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Any information collected during the review period will be managed in accordance with the Freedom of Information and Protection Act. With the exception of personal information, all comments will become part of the public record. If concerns arise regarding the ESR Addendum, which cannot be resolved in discussion with the Municipality, a person or party may request that the Minister of Environment, Conservation and Parks make an Order for the project to comply with Part II of the Environmental Assessment Act (referred to as a Part II Order), which addresses individual environmental assessments. A Part II Order Request Form, available online on the Forms Repository Website (http://www.forms.ssb.gov.on.ca) by searching “Part II Order” or “012-2206E”, must be used to request a Part II Order. Requests must be received by the Minister and Director of the Environmental Approvals Branch at the addresses below within 30 calendar days of the first day of posting of the ESR Addendum (up to and including May 17, 2019).

A copy of the request must be sent to Mr. Mike Finley of the Municipality of North Grenville (address provided herein). If no request is received within 30 days of the initial posting of the ESR Addendum, the Municipality intends to proceed towards implementation.

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Online courses could be mandatory for high school students in Ontario

by Hilary Thomson The Ontario Government announced its plan in March to make it mandatory for four out of thirty high school credits to be taken online. When the plan was announced, it was met with a lot of backlash from educators across the province.

Former teacher, Beyhan Farhadi, told the CBC that e-learning is no substitute for in-classroom instruction.

Beyhan is a PhD candidate at the University of Toronto, studying the use of e-learning at the Toronto District School Board. “Specifically to require students to take it, it’s a terrible idea,” Beyhan told CBC’s Metro Morning. “The ministry hasn’t paid much attention to elearning, aside from having licensed the platform. In the research I’ve done, only a minority of students succeed, and those students are concentrated in really high achieving schools.”

So, what does this mean for students in North Grenville? E-learning is actually already a part of many students’ high school experience these days, especially in small schools.

The high school at SainteMarguerite-Bourgeoys in Kemptville, which has only around fifty students, relies heavily on e-learning to provide courses for their students that they would not otherwise be able to offer. “They allow a greater number of options for students who are either in small classes, small schools, have conflicting schedules, or do not have access to the classroom,” says Marie Josée-Roy from the Conseil des Écoles Catholiques du Centre-Est. “The online classes encourage students April 10, 2019

to become responsible for their learning and be autonomous.”

Aaliyah Fleury is a Grade 10 student at Sainte-Marguerite-Bourgeoys. She is currently taking her fourth online course since she started high school in Grade 9.

She says that, while online courses can be beneficial for students who enjoy learning at their own pace, they can also be quite challenging for those who might already be having trouble in a regular classroom. “Specifically, when there are certain courses that have certain due dates, many students quickly fall behind,” she says.

In her experience, Aaliyah has found that her efficiency in taking credits online really depends on the subject. She found that the first course she ever took (Civics and Careers) was relatively easy once she got the hang of the online platform.

However, the course she is currently taking (French) is much more challenging.

The Ministry of Education says they are promoting e-learning because of the need for the education system to embrace technology. While this is important, Beyhan says online courses take the “social cohesion” out of the learning experience that is so important for students. It also creates barriers in terms of developing the student-teacher relationship.

Fulford Preparatory College in Merrickville is trying to rectify this issue through their new platform for online courses. All the classes that are taught at the school are now available as e-courses, meant to give students around the world the opportunity to take advantage of the school’s offerings. The difference between Fulford’s online courses and the tradi-

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tional courses offered by the public-school board is their synchronous model. This means that students who are taking the courses online are following the same schedule as those learning in the classroom. They listen to the same lectures, have the same homework and assignment deadlines, and have access to the same teacher over the internet. “Online students will have as much attention as they need,” says Assistant Head of School, Scott Murray. “We’re really trying to bring the classroom to the students.

All high school credits are available online through Fulford. Scott says this is particularly beneficial for students that are highly involved in athletics and need the flexibility to learn around their training schedule. Through Fulford, it is possible for a student to complete all their high school credits without needing to step foot in the classroom.

While Scott acknowledges that nothing compares to face-to-face in-class learning, he believes the Fulford model of online courses is the next best thing. “It’s going to give kids independence, but support them as much as they need,” he says.

Should the Provincial Government move ahead with their plan to require students to do four high school credits online, the regulation will go into effect for the 2020/21 school year. The Ministry says they will be working with school boards to discuss facilitating access to e-learning for the students. School boards will also be required to provide accommodation for students with special education needs to access the curriculum.

Sommet des élèves du CECCE: plus de 200 élèves rassemblés pour faire entendre leur voix Face au succès retentissant de la première édition du Sommet des élèves en 2017, le Conseil des écoles catholiques du Centre-Est (CECCE) a récidivé avec une deuxième édition de l’événement. En effet, plus de 200 élèves provenant des écoles secondaires du CECCE ont convergé vers le collège La City, pour y participer. La journée qui se déroulait sous le thème Ta vision, ta voix, ton impact était une occasion unique pour les élèves d’échanger sur des enjeux de société, et de formuler des recommandations.

En guise d’introduction à cet événement d’envergure, les participantes et participants ont eu la chance d’assister à la conférence de Luca « LazyLegz » Patuelli, reconnu pour ses représentations inspirantes et ses habiletés de danse moderne. Après avoir assisté à cette conférence, l es élèves ont pris part à des conversations profondes et élaboreront des recommandations pour continuer à transformer l’expérience d’apprentissage dans chaque école secondaire du CECCE. « L’objectif de ce Sommet rencontre en tout point la vision du CECCE qui est d’engager chaque élève à apprendre, à poursuivre ses rêves et à bâtir un monde meilleur. Pour cette raison et dû au grand succès connu lors de la première édition en 2017, le CECCE n’a pas hésité à répéter l’expérience et même d’en faire une tradition », a déclaré la présidente du Conseil, Johanne Lacombe. « Le CECCE a la conviction que l’élève doit être au coeur des décisions qui ont une influence sur son parcours scolaire. C’est pourquoi il est important d’offrir aux élèves des occasions comme le Sommet des élèves, qui leur permettent de développer leur sens du leadership et d’apprendre autrement. Effectivement, à partir des éléments recueillis durant la journée, le Conseil pourra orienter ses actions pour intégrer en salle de classe, certaines idées qui auront surgi lors de ce sommet et qui contribuer ont à transformer l’expérience d’apprentissage », a indiqué le directeur de l’éducation, Réjean Sirois . « Finalement, je tiens à remercier le personnel enseignant et les directions d’école pour leur engagement à offrir à leurs élèves un environnement à leur image, car 54 des 65 recommandations formulées lors du premier Sommet en 2017 ont été accomplies ou sont sur le point de l’être.»

Ce rassemblement était également l’occasion pour les élèves participants d’élire leur nouvelle élève conseillère ou leur nouvel élève conseiller . Ils ont choisi de faire confiance à Maridia Fillion Major de l’École secondaire catholique Béatrice-Desloges pour représenter l’ensemble des élèves du CECCE à la table politique du Conseil. L’administration est donc heureuse d’annoncer qu’elle succèdera à Lindsey Alcy. Le CECCE lui souhaite la bienvenue et remercie chaleureusement Madame Alcy pour son engagement à titre d’élève conseillère depuis 2017.

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2:15pm – 3:00pm– Round four of breakout sessions.

Pinball Brewing – Small Batch Beer Brewing Gardening Optimization – Getting the Most Out of Your Garden Re-discovering the Co-operative Business Model Respecting Food Sources – Everyone’s Responsibility 3:00pm – 3:30pm– Remarks - UCLG Warden Pat Sayeau, North Grenville Deputy Mayor Jim McManaman, and special guest TBC. 3:30pm – 5:00pm – Panel Discussion – “Cannabis In Canada.

Where We Are and Where We’re Going”. A conversation about the future economic opportunities in the cannabis sector.

5:00pm – Closing remarks and recognition.

5:00pm – 6:00pm – Final Trade Show Hour

The 2019 Rural Summit Organizing Committee along with ITM Events proudly presents the 2019 Rural Summit. This special event will be taking place on Friday, April 12 and Saturday, April 13, 2019 at Parish Hall at the Kemptville Campus Education and Community Hub (the former Kemptville College).

Interested in starting or growing an agricultural business?

Or are you one of the many people that we call the agri-curious?

The 2019 Rural Summit is your opportunity to learn, share and network with local farmers, business owners, public servants, politicians and related industry professionals.

Day One Agenda, Friday, April 12.

8:00am – Registration, networking coffee and pastries.

9:00am – Opening remarks and welcome – the Honourable Michael Barrett, MP, the Honourable Steve Clark, Minister of Municipal Affairs & Housing and Nancy Peckford, Mayor of North Grenville.

10:00am – 10:45am - Round one of breakout sessions.

Grants and Educational Opportunities in Agriculture.

Regulatory Changes to Food Premises Regulations.

Alternative Farming Methods - Vertical Farming.

How Organic Farming is a Win-Win-Win for Farmers, Economic Development and Rural Communities.

11:00am – Trade Show opens at W.B George Centre Gym (closes at 6:00pm) 11:00am – 11:45am – Round two of breakout sessions.

Farm Succession Planning Kemptville Chicks – “Farm to Table” In Action Upper Canada Creamery – Key Elements In Agri-food Startup 12:00pm – 12:45pm – Round three of breakout sessions.

Blue Gypsy Wines – The Successes and Challenges Raising Heritage Livestock Automation and Robotics in the Dairy Industry Simple, Can-do Ideas for Small Rural Towns and Municipalities 12:45pm – 2:15pm – Farm To Table Buffet Lunch – Group #1 (12:45pm) – Group #2 (1:15pm) 12:45pm – 2:15pm – Trade Show Visiting Time and Networking.

Day Two Agenda, Saturday April 13.

9:00am – 11:00am – Business Development Workshops How To Transition To Organic Production Successfully (for farmers) and How to Use the Growth of the Organic Sector For Your Community’s Advantage (non-farmers) Farm Succession Planning Creating A Not Your Typical Business Plan Funding and financing options for your business through Grenville Community Futures DC 11:00am – 3:30pm – Agri-food Bus Tour With Picnic Lunch– “All Aboard Agri-food Tourism Workshop” with tour guide Moe Garahan of Just Food. “Take a guided look behind the curtain at how these agri-food businesses operate”. Site visits included are: Upper Canada Creamery; Mountain Orchards; Blue Gypsy Wines.

11:00am – 12:30pm – Special Tour of the Kemptville Campus Education and Community Hub – get a guided tour by campus staff of some of the beautiful facilities, heritage buildings, and natural assets.

No matter what your level of interest in agriculture and local food, there’s something for everyone at the 2019 Rural Summit. Register now at www.ruralsummit.ca. See you on April 12 and 13! For information about partnership and trade show opportunities, email angie@itmevents.ca. For more details and updates about the event, follow us on social media: Website: www.ruralsummit.ca; Facebook: Rural Summit; Instagram: @ngruralsummit; Twitter: @ngruralsummit.

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Sustainably-produced food is healthier and tastes better William J. Langenberg, Grenville Herb Fam Sustainable development is a societal development that meets the needs of today’s society without compromising the needs of future generations. Sustainability is not only about the environment alone. It is also about the economic, human and social needs of society today and tomorrow, which includes our health.

This year is the 15th year that I have been growing and selling culinary herbs, under the name “Grenville Herb Farm”, for the local market in Kemptville. The two reasons for starting this local fresh herb production 15 years ago was: (1) that it requires less energy to bring the product to market, and (2) the herbs are healthier and taste better when used fresh. I try to emphasize and promote local production of culinary herbs in home-gardening by participating at the North Grenville Sustainability Fair.

Back in the fifties, I grew up on a sustainable farm where fresh herbs were used in our daily food diet. The use of salts, peppers and other spices was pretty well minimal.

In those days, we already knew that leafy vegetables and herbs were high in aromatic compounds, which we used for flavoring dishes.

Today, we know that these flavouring compounds are phenolic aromatic (gaseous) compounds, which evaporate when the product is in transport or on the shelf too long.

Many of these aromatic plants belong to the same family, Lamiaceae, which are our well-known culinary herbs: basil, mint, rosemary, sage, savory, marjoram, oregano, thyme and lavender.

Today, we also know that these aromatic compounds are “antioxidants”, which

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The pharmaceutical industry saw our need for a daily intake of dietary supplements back in 2004 and started offering these supplements, as nutraceuticals, as an alternative or additive to fresh vegetables and herbs.

I remember, while attending the Canadian Herb Association National Conference at the University of Guelph back in 2004, that the Canadian culinary herb industry would face an up-hill battle in competition with the pharmaceutical industry.

One of the most powerful nutraceutical-Anti-oxidant offered for sale wordwide is “Origanox”, which is the natural extracted phenolic antioxidant compound ‘Rosmarinic Acid”, the aromatic compound found in all the above-mentioned culinary Lamiaceae herbs. This gaseous compound is a ‘free-radical scavenger’ and protects our body’s immune system.

In sustainable living society, we need to take the time to grow our own fresh vegetables and culinary herbs. If we don’t have the space to do that, we need to buy only produce that is “in season”, because these products will not be subjected to travelling long distances, which requires lots of energy and is not as healthy as locally-grown produce, because they will lose their gaseous antioxidants.

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New live cooking show streaming from Merrickville

L-R: Terry Deriger, Maggie Runacres (Mrs. Calabash), Derek Smith

by Hilary Thomson A new live cooking program broadcast their first show last Friday from right in the heart of Merrickville.

Maggie Runacres and Derek Smith live in a small house on Drummond Street. Their dining room was full of lights, cameras and cables on Thursday when I visited them, just before the dress rehearsal of their first show.

Maggie and Derek took a break from figuring out the set and camera angles to tell me a little bit about themselves and what pushed them to create their new show, Mrs. Calabash Cooks.

Maggie has been in food production and demonstration her whole life. Originally from England, she trained as a home economist and food demonstrator in an exclusive program at Sheffield College of Technology (now Sheffield

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Mrs. Calabash Cooks had Hallem University) in the 1960s. She has had a varied its first show on Friday, April career in the food industry, 5, at 6:30pm. Streaming on which included developing Youtube, Pariscope and Faceher own line of condiments book, the plan is to air one (jams, chutneys, marmalades) roughly 45-minute show a and owning her own British week, with Maggie sharing restaurant in the Loire region many of the great recipes she has collected over the of France.

In 1995 she emigrated years, while having fun in the to Canada with her then kitchen. Periscope is a unique husband, Norman and their platform, in that viewers can youngest daughter, Kate. interact with Maggie in real They settled in Brockville time. “That will be totally and Maggie started a career new for me,” she says about working in various grocery using the technology. “I have store chains as a cooking always done that, but with a school coordinator and dem- live audience.”

Maggie wants to make onstrator. Unfortunately, sure to promote the area’s loNorman passed away from cancer soon after they came to cal producers, and already has Canada, and Maggie has also plans to use Chili Chile’s hot survived her second husband, sauce, Smokey Ridge Wines, Jean, who passed away after and Perth Brewery beer in her cooking. They also plan suffering from dementia.

A couple years ago, Mag- on having local-area chefs on gie was living alone and the program as special guests, working at the Independent as well as a live music portion in Carleton Place. On a whim, of the show highlighting local she joined an online dating talent.

If you’re wondering about site and soon found Derek, who was also living alone, in the name Mrs. Calabash, I Ottawa. It was a whirlwind was too. Derek says it is from romance and, within two the great comedian, Jimmy months, they had merged Durante, who always said: their lives and bought a house “Good night Mrs. Calabash, wherever you are” at the end together in Merrickville.

Derek has a background of his performances. “I just in broadcasting, having pro- really like the name,” Derek duced several popular TV says. Calabash also happens shows in the 1970s and 80s. to be a type of gourd, which His show, Celebrity Cooks, fits perfectly in with the cookwas syndicated for 12 years, ing theme of the show.

At the end of our interand another show, Do it For Yourself, was the first “fix it” view, I was introduced to both show to have a female lead Terry and the other member of the technical crew, Francois on TV. It was Derek’s long-time Desormeaux. As I was gathcolleague, Terry Deriger, who ering my things, Terry and came up with the idea of cre- Maggie were chatting excitating a television show star- edly about the best ways to ing Maggie. Derek jumped film her cooking on the stove. at the idea because, as he put It’s obvious that this unique it: “Maggie is the cooking endeavour is a labour of love Queen of the West.” Mag- and will be worth tuning into gie also has some broadcast on a Friday night. experience, having been on cooking shows on the radio in both England and Canada.

With Derek’s experience in TV production, and Maggie’s affinity for teaching and speaking about cooking, they thought it would be an excellent project to take on in their retirement. “I’m looking forward to interacting with people, and I enjoy teaching,” Maggie says.

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On April 19, Good Friday, parishioners of St. Ann Church, the United Church, the Holy Trinity Church, and the Brethren Bible Chapel will join in the 9th year of the Walk of the Cross in Merrickville. Starting with a prayer at St. Ann by Julius Nwagbara at 8 am, then walking to the United Church for a prayer by Matt Gallinger, then to Holy Trinity Church, for a prayer by Andrew Wilson. We will then return to St. Ann, around 9:30 am., listen to a prayer by Ross Ayling and a closing prayer and blessing by Julius.

We will be singing and praying all the way. People who cannot walk can meet us at any Church. Youth and children are most welcome to take a turn in carrying the cross. If you do not belong to any Church, you may still join this Merrickville family gathering.

Rising Stars to hit the stage

The Merrickville United Arts Centre is once again excited to promote the Rising Star Concert Series, April 20, starting at 9 pm. The Arts Centre is located at 100 St Lawrence Street.

This Program is designed to help promote amazing young Artists.

This month we introduce: Kiefer Ray James Kiefer is a rising star among local musicians. He covers a diverse portfolio of music ranging from City and Colour to the Zac Brown Band. Kiefer also writes and performs his own original songs that have gained praise from people of all ages!

Rosewood Rosewood is a local fun Kemptville based trio. They play a wide variety of Genre’s and Sing-along favorites!

This is also an open Networking event. All musicians, soloist, bands are encouraged to attend. Meet and discuss opportunities with owners, and staff of MUAC, a great place to perform.

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April is World Autism Month

by Cheryl Donnelly World Autism Awareness Month aims to put a spotlight on the hurdles that people with autism face every day, and creates an opportunity to consider how to best support these individuals.

Victory Time Farm Therapeutic Riding has been providing Equine Therapy to Autistic Adults and Children since 2011. We provide therapeutic riding to individuals from North Grenville, Brockville, Kemptville and the Ottawa Area. The program relies solely on volunteers to provide an important therapy program to support the Autistic individuals in the community.

At this time when Provincial Funding for Autistic

individuals is in transition, the need for financial donations and support is crucial. Victory Time Farm Therapeutic Riding, a non-profit organization, is appealing to the community for donations to ensure the future of the program. The program provides a safe and positive environment for riders, increasing their self-confidence, communication skills and attention span, as well as many physical benefits. However, farm upkeep and general care and feed for the therapy horses comes at a significant cost. Please consider donating to this important program, supporting therapy needs for Autistic adults and children in our own community. You are invited to visit a Go-Fund-Me campaign:

learn to focus on something outside themselves and learn to communicate and interact by responding to verbal cues from the instructor.

The goal of the program at Victory Time Farm Therapeutic Riding is to provide a safe and positive environment for riders to experience the joy of horses and horsemanship, at a pace that is comfortable for them. By providing the right environment in nature, sensory overload for the Autistic or Asperger’s individual is reduced. The benefits include increased attention span, improved self-esteem, confidence as well as many physical benefits.

Our Go-Fund-Me account is: Victory Time Farm Therapeutic Riding, or by visiting our website: www.VictoryTimefarm.ca.

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Upper Canada Cup Intermediate Basketball Championships

The Upper Canada Cup Intermediate Basketball Championships will take place on Thursday, April 11 at Perth and District Collegiate Institute (PDCI) in Perth, following the girls teams competing on Tuesday. Hosted by Perth and District Collegiate Institute, games will take place in the gymnasiums of PDCI and The Stewart School.

The girls’ event involved teams from PDCI, Carleton Place High School, Thousand Islands SecondApril 10, 2019

ary School, North Grenville District High School, South Grenville District High School, Brockville Collegiate Institute, Cornwall Collegiate and Vocational School, and Tagwi Secondary School.

The boys’ event will be held April 11. Teams from PDCI, Carleton Place High School, Thousand Islands

Secondary School (2 teams), Seaway District High School, Cornwall Collegiate and Vocational School, North Grenville District High School, and Akwesasne Mohawk School will participate.

Details of the event are as follows: Boys’ Championship 8:30 a.m. – Play Begins 8:30 a.m.

– Play Begins 4:30 p.m. – Finals 4:30 p.m. – Finals Perth and District CI 13 Victoria St, Perth, and the Stewart School, 7 Sunset Boulevard, Perth.

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Apr 13 Spring Trails Talk, Merrickville District Trails Society, 10 am. Merrickville Community Health Centre. Ed Chandler guides us on a spectacular Yukon Adventure, through the parks, rivers and heritage sites of our last frontier. All welcome. Light refreshments served.

Apr 13 Easter Bunny HOP in Old Town Kemptville, 10:30-1:30 pm. Gather your bunnies and enjoy Old Town Kemptville. All adult caregivers are encouraged to enter our draw for a fantastic Easter Basket full of local goods and services.

Apr 14 12th Annual NG Sustainability Fair, Market and Electric Vehicle Show, 10-3 pm. NG Municipal Centre. See website or Facebook page for updates: www.sustainablenorthgrenville.ca/ Apr 17 Kemptville Horticultural Society April meeting at the Kemptville Pentecostal Church, 1964 County Rd #43, 7 pm. Guest Speaker: Iris Waung ~ "How to Win at a Flower Show". Everyone Welcome.

Apr 20 Community Living Comedy Night and Auction, 6:30 pm, NG Municipal Centre. Tickets $50 or $350/table of 8, available at Eventbrite.ca or Community Living NG. 613-258-7177.

Apr 27 3rd Annual Big Band Dance Fundraiser, 6 pm – 11 pm. Tickets $50 each, available at Kemptville & District Home Support and at The Workshop Dance Studio, 215 Sanders Street, Kemptville. For more information please contact Kemptville & District Home Support at 613-258-3203.

Weekly and recurring events Mon North Grenville Arts Guild, 2nd Mon/mth, 7 pm, Masonic Hall, 311 Van Buren St. All welcome. More info at www.ngartsguild.ca Kemptville Quilters Guild, 2nd Mon./mth at the Kemptville Pentecostal Church, 1964 County Road 43, 7 pm. New members welcome.

Kemptville Cancer Support Group, 3rd Mon/mth, St. John’s United Church, 2 pm. For info call Ellen Vibert-Miller at 613-258-7778.

Modern square dance club, Grenville Gremlins, 7:30-10 pm, NG Municipal Centre.

Newcomer Bridge-St John's United Church 12:15pm. Cost $5.00. All levels welcome.

Info 613-806-4495 or 613-795-7155.

Men’s Darts League at the Legion, 7 pm. Starting 10 Sept through to April. All are welcome. $5. per night.

Tues Rotary Club meeting, Kemptville Legion, 6:30 pm.

18+ Mixed basketball at Holy Cross School Gym from 7-9 pm. $5/night or $60/season. Call Jeff at (613) 816-8345 for more info.

Euchre, Kemptville Snowmobile Klub, 3rd/Tues/mth. 7 pm start.

Ladies Darts League, Kemptville Legion, 7 pm through to April. All are welcome, $5 per player.

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BNI Networking Group Breakfast, Grenville Mutual Insurance Building, 380 Colonnade Dr, 7- 8:30 am. Info: 613-918-0430.

Bridge St. John’s United Church, 12:15 pm. Cost $5. All levels of bridge players welcome. Info, call. 613-806-4495 to 613-795-7155.

The Branch Artisans Guild, NG Community Church, 2659 Concession St. every 3 rd Tue/mth, 7pm. New members welcomed Wed NG Photography Club - 1st Wed./mth, 7-9 pm, at the Grenville Mutual Insurance, 380 Colonnade Drive. See ngphotoclub.ca for info.

Klub 67 Euchre every 2nd &4th Wed/mth, 1 pm, St. John's United Church.

Everyone welcome. $5.00. (No euchre July & August) Bingo- 1st & 3rd Wed/mth., Kemptville Legion, 1 pm. All welcome.

New Horizon Club, Burritt`s Rapids Community Hall. Adults 55 plus welcome.

For info re programs and membership, call Golida Tym 258-3894.

Probus Club of North Grenville, 3rd Wed./mth. Everyone is welcome to join us at 9:30 am at St Paul's Presbyterian Church Hall for fellowship.

Holy Cross Church monthly suppers, 1st Wed/mth. Adults $8, Children $5. All are welcomed.

NGPL Science and Technology Group meetings, 1st/Wed/mth, 7- 9 pm in the program room at the Library.

Euchre, Rideau Glen Golf Course, 6:30 sharp, $5, share the wealth tickets sold, all proceeds go back to the players. May 1-Oct 9.

Thu Bridge - St. John’s United Church, 6:15- pm. Cost $5. All levels of bridge players welcome. For more info, call 613-806-4495 or 613-795-7155.

North Grenville Toastmasters - Meeting 1st & 3rd Thurs/mth., 7 pm at O’Farrell’s Financial Services, Cty Rd 44. Info, call 790 7665.

Mixed Darts League at the Legion 7:30 pm. Starting 6 Sept, through to April.

All are welcome. $5. per night.

Fri Friendship Lunch, 11:30-1 pm, St. John’s United Church. Free, everyone welcome.

Sat Kemptville Legion breakfast, 8 - 10 am 3rd Sat/mth, 100 Reuben Crescent. Adults $6, Children 6 and under $3. All welcome.

Euchre, Kemptville Legion, last Sat/mth. Noon-5 pm.

Sun Bingo, Kemptville Legion – Last Sun/mth, Doors open 6 pm, guaranteed $400 jackpot. Refreshments available.

M,W,F Kemptville and Area Walking Group meet at Municipal Centre at 8 am.

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Celebrating Volunteers

‘The Volunteer Factor - Lifting Communities’ is the theme during this year’s National Volunteer Week, April 7 – 13. We would like to thank our 143 volunteers at Kemptville & District Home Support (KDHSI) for their commitment to lifting communities, and to invite them to stop by the Centre and check out the ‘Appreciation Station’.

Canada was built with the vision and hard work of countless volunteers. Communities were, and still are, sustained by its volunteers.

‘Lifting communities’ can be done on a larger scale,

and on a very individual basis. It can be as simple as smiling at someone, which acknowledges them as a valued person, and that they are seen and matter.

Why do people volunteer?

When I asked a few of our volunteers here at KDHSI they responded, “I love it!

The people I’m calling are so cheerful, and so are the people I’m working with”; “To meet new people”; and overwhelmingly, “To make a difference in my community.”

Volunteering is also good for a person’s health, studies have shown that volunteering gives a sense of purpose

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and increases people’s social network, which can help reduce stress and associated illnesses. As KDHSI volunteer Jim Heppell notes, ‘I think that anybody that is retired should volunteer. It is a healthy pursuit both mentally and physically. And, it is also rewarding to know that you can make a contribution!”

KDHSI volunteers are continually ‘lifting communities’ throughout their days.

I hear it so often as I walk around the Centre. The volunteers are speaking with people as they come in to the Centre, or on the phone. I also receive calls and notes

from our clients who are so appreciative of the support from the volunteers. They talk about the volunteers being so friendly; the fact that they couldn’t get to their appointments without the volunteers; they look forward to having a quick chat with all of the volunteers who deliver the Meals on Wheels; and the list goes on.

There are also reasons that people don’t volunteer, one reason given is that they have not been asked, accounting for 45% of those not volunteering! Many people volunteer with people they know, so, this is a challenge to invite your friends to check out volunteering opportunities with you.

The staff and volunteers at Kemptville & District Home Support welcome you to come and talk to us about joining our Team. There is a need for volunteers to drive people to appointments, to visit or call people on a regu-

Kemptville & District Home Support, the place for Active Aging! – We welcome April, and there are many activities and events to keep involved and active at KDHSI, scheduled in either the Activity Room or in the Cheryl J. Brown Centre. KDHSI is located at 215 Sanders St., Suite 101 in Old Town Kemptville.

OFFICE HOURS: Monday – Friday, 8:30am-4:00 pm --- Please Note: Office is CLOSED Friday, April 19/19 & Monday April 22/19

April 23, 2019 The painting will be “Flowers in a Vase” …thoughts of warmer weather April 10, 2019

Events News: • • Get your tickets NOW for KDHSI’s 3rd Annual BIG BAND DANCE with live music by ‘The Jivewires’! April 27, 2019, 6-11pm, $50/person, at the NG Municipal Centre. There will be a delicious cold buffet, provided by Eric LePors, Dial A Chef, silent and live auction, as well as cash bar!

• • Paint & T’ookies with Gayle Holmes is scheduled for April 23/19, 1-3pm, $20/person. RSVP is required.

To buy tickets for the Big Band Dance, register with us, or learn more about activities, services, or volunteer opportunities, please call KDHSI at 613-258-3203. Better yet, stop by for a tour! *From 1981-2019 ~ 38 years of providing service in the community*

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lar basis, to deliver Meals on Wheels, to help out in the office by answering phones or other activities, or to visit with people in their homes.

And, if getting out is not possible, there is also calling that can be done from your own home.

I know many of us who share this sentiment about our amazing volunteers, “No one is more cherished in this world than someone who

lightens the burden of another. Thank you.” ~Author Unknown Until next time, Susan Smith, Executive Director Kemptville & District Home Support 215 Sanders St. Suite 101 613-258-3203 susan.smith@kdhsi.com www.kdhsi.com

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Thursday April 11 Footcare Clinic By appointment Exercise Class 9:00-10:00 Singing Seniors 1:00-3:00 Cribbage 1:00-3:30 Friday April 12 Foot Care Clinic By appointment Exercise Class 11:00 – 12 noon Monday April 15 COPD Exercise Class 10-11 Euchre 1:00 to 3:30 Parkinson Support Group 1-3 pm Tuesday April 16 Exercise Class 9:00-10:00

Skip-Bo 10:00-12 noon Wednesday April 17 COPD Exercise Class 10-11 Diners Club 12 noon by reservation Thursday April 18 Foot Care Clinic By appointment Exercise Class 9:00-10:00 Singing Seniors 1:00-3:00 pm Cribbage 1:00-3:30 Friday April 19 GOOD FRIDAY~ Centre is Closed Monday April 22 EASTER MONDAY ~ Centre is CLOSED

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by Hilary Thomson This June the area’s first ever Pride event will be coming to North Grenville. Holly Brown founded the Rainbow Union Dundas and Grenville a few years ago because she recognized a gap in support for the LGBTQ2 population in the rural area. She was travelling in and out of Ottawa to find community and support for her child and met other people from rural areas who were doing the same thing. “This is just getting silly,” she thought.

The Rainbow Union is a grass roots movement that has created a LGBTQ2 community in North Grenville and surrounding area by creating a safe space for youth, their families and adults to gather.

LGBTQ2 is an acronym that stands for lesbian, gay, transgender, queer (or questioning) and Two-Spirit. It includes anyone who doesn’t fall into the heterosexual category.

The group meets once a month at the Kemptville Youth Centre to enjoy tea and cookies and socialize with people who understand the realities of being LGBTQ2

and living in the country.

Holly says rural areas often get a bad rap for being bigoted and unaccepting, but, in her experience, this is not the case. “The more we come forward, the healthier the community will be as a whole,” she says.

Last year, the municipality recognized June as Pride Month by raising the Pride flag at the Municipal Centre.

This year, Holly thought it would be nice to take it a step further and organize a whole day of events to celebrate pride in the community. “It has taken off and grown significantly,” she says.

On June 1, 2019, both the pride and trans flag will be raised at the Municipal Centre. Later in the day, there will be a small Pride Parade through downtown Kemptville, ending in a reception in Riverside Park with activities for kids and an area where local businesses can set up a booth to show their support.

The Rainbow Union will also have a booth where people can learn more about the organization and what they are all about.

Holly is hoping that this will become a yearly event in the municipality. The Rainbow Union made a presentation to council on Tuesday to make the flag raising at the Municipal Centre a staple for

every June 1. To spread the word, the Rainbow Union is also selling campaign-style lawn signs that people can purchase to show their support.

Holly says they have already received quite a bit of support from the business community for the Rainbow Union and the pride event.

Rideau Roastery is currently donating $1 from every pound of coffee to the initiative.

Starbucks in Kemptville also collected donations for the Rainbow Union at the beginning of December. Funds raised are being used to create a mobile library featuring books that include those about the LGBTQ2 community.

“Sometimes it’s really important to see yourself in the world around you,” Holly says. “We want to normalize it by putting it in our culture in all sorts of ways.” The mobile library is set to be launched at the pride event on June 1.

Anyone who is interested in supporting the Rainbow Union and North Grenville’s first pride event is encouraged to follow them on Facebook and Instagram under Kemptville Pride 2019. More details about the day, such as timing for all the events, will be broadcast over social media.

Trivia Minute

by Pat Babin 1. This Canadian Prime Minister’s daughter, Mary, was born with serious physical disabilities; she was confined to a wheel chair her entire life. Her father was?

2. Who retired from dancing in 1997, after spending 27 years with the Canadian National Ballet?

3. In the early 1900s, what did a person have to do to start a car?

4. Who was the pope who served for only 33 days before dying in 1978?

5. What is the name of the music that originates in Trinidad and Tobago?

6. What Montreal-born coach won nine Stanley Cups with three different NHL teams?

7. Noah’s Ark came to rest on this mountain?

8. What is the most important fruit grown in Canada, in terms of dollar crop value?

9. Napoleon was terrified of this kind of animal?

10. According to TIME, “He has preached in person to more people than any human being who ever lived.” Who was this person?

11. This town centre was destroyed after a train carrying crude oil derailed and exploded, causing 47 confirmed deaths; this occurred in 2013.

12. Name the work by Shakespeare in which Robin Goodfellow (Puck) remarked, “Lord, what fools these mortals be!”

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CDSBEO EcoSchools – Stewards of the Earth Ontario EcoSchools is an environmental education and certification program for students in Kindergarten through to grade 12 which helps school communities develop both ecological literacy and environmental practices to become environmentally responsible citizens and reduce the ecological footprint of schools.

Patrick Mcleod, Curriculum Consultant with the Board, presented information on the certification process, and what being certified means within the school community.

Participating in the EcoSchools program gives students the opportunity not only to contribute to improving the environment, but also an opportunity to learn about the environment through an integrated curriculum. There are a variety of projects happening within CDSBEO to connect environmental issues with the curriculum. Some examples of activities include planting trees, growing plants, creating school gardens, garbage cleanup, composting, and recycling projects.

“There are many ways that schools show their commitment to the environment,”

began Mr. McLeod. “The mission of the EcoSchools program is to nurture environmental leaders, reduce the ecological impact of schools, and build environmentally responsible school communities.”

CDSBEO first began to participate in the EcoSchools program in 2009, with six schools earning their certification. For the 2018-2019 school year, all but three CDSBEO schools are certified, and the Board is ranked fifth in the province for certifications, and is the top school board in Eastern Ontario.

The EcoSchools process begins in early September when school educator leads begin establishing their Eco or Green Teams. By the end of November, schools must perform their first audit and submit the results to EcoSchools.

“Many of our Silver, Gold and Platinum schools will have completed multiple audits and established their eco-goals long before this date,” noted Patrick McLeod.

Schools are assessed in six different areas for their certification: Teamwork and

Leadership, Energy Conservation, Waste Minimization, School Ground Greening, Curriculum, and Environmental Stewardship.

“As this year continues, school teams are continuing to actively engage other students and teachers through posters, schools events, information campaigns and making explicit cross-curricular connections,” continued Mr. McLeod.

There are four levels of certification: bronze, silver, gold, and platinum. While freedom is given to create goals and action plans based on the school community, five areas continue to be a main focus for activities around EcoSchools initiatives. These include: Earth Day, student leadership, monitoring energy use, waste audits and school ground greening.

“The schools are very passionate about the EcoSchools initiative,” he noted. “Waste audits are a very important piece, with waste free lunches being a focus. Waste auditing involves weighing the garbage. Composting programs take place at many schools, and are assisted by teachers

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www.kemptvillephysio.com who take the compost off site. School ground greening is very important and teaches the students through outdoor education areas which include gardens, the installation of bird houses, the planting and maintenance of flowers beds, and larger projects such as greenhouses.”

Mr. McLeod noted one particular initiative at St. Gregory Catholic School which has installed raised garden beds. Food grown in the garden is donated to the local Carleton Place food bank.

“Being fifth in the province is remarkable,” noted Chair Todd Lalonde. “On behalf of the Board of Trustees and the administrative team, we would like to commend you and your team for the great work that is being done in our schools around this initiative.”

More concern expressed about County Road 43

by David Shanahan In our March 27 issue of the Times, we reported on plans by the United Counties of Leeds & Grenville [UCLG] to install traffic lights at the junction of County Road 43 [CR43] and South Gower Drive.

At the time, some residents expressed a preference for having a roundabout at that junction, as it would work better at slowing down traffic coming along CR43, something which they believed to be urgently needed.

However, Director of Public Works for the UCLG, Arup Mukherjee, argued against the idea of a roundabout as “It’s too far out of town.” Under current plans, all the roundabouts planned for County Road 43 will be installed between Highway 416 and Somerville Road in Kemptville. The Director did acknowledge that roundabouts are an excellent way to control traffic, but noted that the UCLG has to take April 10, 2019

into consideration cost and land availability when it comes to figuring out how to make intersections safer.

Installing a roundabout at County Road 43 and South Gower Drive would be more expensive, and they would likely need to acquire more land around the intersection to make it feasible.

That has not lessened the concerns being expressed by local residents. Kristin Chamberlin lives on CR43, between Van Buren and South Gower Drive, and she has noticed an increase in traffic over the past few years, along with a resulting rise in near-accidents: “I have noticed over the last couple of years the traffic getting busier, the amount of close calls I witness on a daily basis is sickening. Something needs to be done about this before these close calls turn into lives being lost. Cars and trucks travel at more than the 80km/h speed limit, the dump trucks that pull out of the businesses along this

road take a while to gain speed, and there are cars slamming on their brakes, pulling onto the shoulder of the road.”

Other residents feel the same, believing a roundabout would be far more effective at slowing traffic than traffic lights. As one man noted: “If safety is the primary concern, then why argue over dollars and cents? A traffic signal is the lazy way out”.

There is no doubt that roundabouts will help reduce speeding, as long as they are used properly; but that is also a concern. Even after having roundabouts in Kemptville for a few years now, some drivers still enter them without pausing, yielding, or even looking to see what’s coming. Others still feel they should stop on the roundabout to let other vehicles in: a very dangerous thing to do.

The original planning of the roads coming into Kemptville from the east has been very poor. Before

the 1950's, there was no CR43. The main road towards Winchester was Van Buren, and the bridge on CR43 over the South Branch didn’t exist. But with the opening of CR43, and especially after the 416 opened, the long straight stretch heading west passing South Gower Drive and on to Van Buren and the 416 seems to encourage drivers to speed.

Getting out of side roads along that stretch can be time-consuming and dangerous. Even getting off the 416 heading north on to CR43 is a badly designed junction, as it can be very difficult to see what’s coming along 43 to the east, or coming over the 416 overpass to the west.

Much needs to be redesigned and rethought before we end up with this speedway ending in a roundabout that reduces the road from four to two lanes. Perhaps there’s still time for a rethink before that expansion we’ve been promised for so long actually happens?

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Sons and Daughters:

Silas Huntington: Apostle of the North

by David Shanahan North Grenville has never been short of colourful characters throughout its history, but Silas Huntington must rank as one of the most colourful of them all, which is not something that is often said about a Methodist missionary. Silas had a remarkable background, a full and active career, and a lasting legacy in Huntington University, now a federated university of Laurentian University in Sudbury.

Silas was born in Kemptville on February 19, 1829, son of Dr. Silas and Mary Huntington, and the youngest of their eight children.

Dr. Silas was a well-liked physician, originally from Connecticut, and Mary was a descendant of two American Presidents, John Adams and his son, John Quincey Adams. The records state that she was a resident of Kemptville when she met Dr. Silas and they married in 1809; however, that was a decade before the Clothiers arrived in the area and began the settlement that would become Kemptville, and it seems they actually lived south of the village on lot 28, concession 4 of Oxford-on-Rideau Township.

The Huntington side of the family also had impressive roots in the United States. One family biography records that: “Samuel Huntington, who lived from 1734-1794, was one of the signers of the Declaration of Independence. In 1779, he was made President of the Continental Congress, which position he held for April 10, 2019

two years. In 1786, he was elected Governor of Connecticut and was re-elected regularly until his death. His portrait hangs in Independence Hall, Philadelphia”.

Our Silas, if I can call him that, converted to Methodism as an adolescent during a camp meeting, and this set his course for the rest of his long life. In 1850, he began training for the ministry and followed that path until his death in August, 1905 of typhoid fever. Until 1880, he served in a large number of parishes throughout eastern Ontario, including Smith’s Falls, Belleville and Vankleek Hill, as well as on the Quebec side of the Ottawa, at Aylmer.

He seems to have retired temporarily in 1880, but in 1882 he began the work for which he was to become famous.

The Methodists decided to appoint a missionary to follow the building of the Canadian Pacific Railway as it pushed up the Ottawa Valley and on to the Great Lakes. Silas Huntington was given the charge of the region around Mattawa at first, but continued up the tracks to what was to become North Bay, Sudbury, and on to the north shore of Lake Huron.

He had, at some point which remains a mystery, become fluent, not only in French, but in two dialects of Anishinabek, and his ministry included indigenous communities as well as the railway camps.

He impressed all those he met with, native and hardliving labourers alike. Standing over six foot in height, and well-built, he had prodigious strength, and one of his exploits was documented in

Cobalt. He wrote his name on either the ceiling of a house, or high on a wall, while the little finger of his writing hand was tied to a 56-pound weight. This was a man who was almost 60 at the time.

After building up the congregation in North Bay, Silas moved to Sudbury and, in 1887, was given charge of the entire district between Mattawa and past Schreiber, along the north shore of Lake Huron. He was known to be an expert traveller in the wild, travelling by canoe and snowshoes throughout the vast reaches, even before the railway, much less any roads, had cut through the land. Many of his meetings were held in railway cars, and more stories are told about his adventures there. On one occasion, some men decided to play a joke on Silas and his congregation by releasing the brakes on the rail car they were in while Silas was preaching. It gradually gathered speed as it rolled downhill before coming to a halt on the flat land further on.

Silas never stopped preaching and, when the meeting was over, he and his congregation calmly walked back uphill to their camp.

His entry in the Dictionary of Canadian Biography notes that: “His own sermon notes constantly emphasize the dignity of human labour and reflect a concern for the poor and the exploitation of the working man.

At the opening in 1899 of a Methodist church at Copper Cliff (now part of Sudbury), he criticized officials of the Canadian Copper Company [see Samuel J. Ritchie] who were present for failing to provide adequate services and facilities for the town. He was also a pioneer environmentalist, a common theme in his sermons being the need for stewardship of the land”. He married three times, outliving all but his last wife, and had a large family, many of whom played a prominent role in the life of North Bay, where Silas is buried. Such was his fame in the region, and the esteem in which he was held, that when a new Methodist College was established in 1960, it was named Huntington University, after the great pioneer known popularly as the Apostle of the North.

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ments like Acts and the letters of the New Testament were countered by those who put tradition on at least an equal footing with Scripture, or who cited Old Testament verses to support their position.

Christians need to examine what exactly was said in Scripture on this issue: not on justifications and rationalisations for changes made to the way the Holy Spirit led in the years after Pentecost. There should never be discrimination between believers based on race, ethnicity, age, or anything else, including gen-

der. All things need to be in accordance with the way the Lord laid down in his own ministry, and in the days when his people were free from traditional bonds and social conventions. To do that, we need to look to the Word and understand the world in which those early Christians lived, as well as the one we live in today. We need to counter the counter-revolution that has handicapped us for too long.

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The revolution which changed the lives of so many people from so many different backgrounds in the early days of Christianity is clearly seen in the pages of the New Testament. The amazing statement

by Paul in his letter to the Galatians: “There is neither Jew nor Gentile, neither slave nor free, nor is there male and female, for you are all one in Christ Jesus” [Galatians 3.28], may not seem like a major issue to us, but it certainly was in his day. And, to be honest, it really should be a major issue today also, given the way in which the role of women in the Church has been degraded since then.

What happened? The Acts and Paul’s letters show a community in which women were equal members of the Body of Christ. Some are referred to as Apostles, others are leading fellowships in their homes.

The status of women reflected the manner in which they had been treated by Jesus during his ministry, so why did that change?

The early Church was not without conflict and issues which threatened to divide.

The first Christians were all Jews by birth, and the acceptance of non-Jews - Gentiles - was not an easy process.

When Peter was instructed by the Holy Spirit to go to the house of Cornelius and share the Gospel with them, he was astonished when the Spirit fell on these Gentiles and said: “I now realize how true it is that God does not show favoritism”. [Acts 10.34]. He had to explain himself to the other Apostles as to why he had agreed to baptise Gentiles: “So when Peter went up to Jerusalem, the circumcised believers criticized him and

said, ‘You went into the house of uncircumcised men and ate with them’...’As I began to speak, the Holy Spirit came on them as he had come on us at the beginning. Then I remembered what the Lord had said: ‘John baptized with water, but you will be baptized with the Holy Spirit.’

So if God gave them the same gift he gave us who believed in the Lord Jesus Christ, who was I to think that I could stand in God’s way?’ When they heard this, they had no further objections and praised God, saying, ‘So then, even to Gentiles God has granted repentance that leads to life.’

[Acts 11.3, 15-18] But this was not universally accepted by Jewish believers. They found it hard to leave behind the ceremonies and traditions of the Old Testament in return for the comparatively plain and simple fellowship in the Holy Spirit.

Paul’s letters are very often written to encourage believers not to return to the old ways, and the letter to the Hebrews is based entirely on this issue. One of the aspects of the new Way was the emergence of women as equal parties in the Body of Christ. This battle went on for some decades and it may be said that the winners of that conflict were the traditionalists. Women gradually lost their status in the Body, especially after the Roman Empire adopted Christianity as the state religion. At that point, the faithful believers withdrew into separate fellowships, while the “official” church took on all the trappings of the old Roman religious rituals.

The rationale for removing women from their revolutionary role in ministry had to be found, and a number of scriptural references came to be favoured by the counterrevolution. This introduced some serious debates about the authority of Scripture itself: how inspired was it when it came to translations and interpretations? The Christians who believed in that authority, and who looked to docu-

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A big thank-you to the businesses listed below for participating in this event and gift basket donations. Also thank-you to: B&H Your Community Grocer, Connie Lamble Law Office, Yazdani Dental, Law Office of Tom Byrne, CSE Consulting, The Book Market, Array Hair Studio, Kemptville Youth Centre, and the Municipality of North Grenville for gift basket donations, specials, and sponsorships.

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1. To Be Continued Family Consignment 207 Sanders St.

*Treats, face painting, loot bag for first 25 kids! Egg carton pick-up location.*

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3. Get Cronk’d Fitness Studio

14. CIBC 116 Prescott St.

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15 Clothier Street East

5. Grahame’s Bakery

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Riverside Park

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4. South Branch Bistro *Guess # of Jellybeans & kids menu item special!*

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115 Clothier St. East *Treats!*

6. Salamanders

28 Clothier Street East *Free kids meal with purchase of adult’s meal!*

7. Willow & Rose 10 Prescott St.

*Take-home craft!*

8. North Grenville Public Library, 1 Water St. *Colour contest, Face Painting, Storytime 11am, egg carton drop-off*

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*Treats!*

13. Healthy Pets Boutique

9 Clothier Street East

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2. More Than Just Babysitting (MTJB) 3 Clothier St. *Treats!*

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11. Stevens Creek Shutter Company, 28 Prescott St.*Treats* 12. SuGold Jewellers

9. New Energy Kreations 24 Prescott St. *Treats!*

10. Bodhi Tree Yoga Centre 28 Prescott St.

*Treats & activities*

111 Prescott St.

*Treats for kids and pets!* *Treats!*

15. Geronimo Coffee House, 146 Prescott St. *Treats!*

16. Salvation Army Thrift Kemptville Creek Store, 8 Asa St. *Treats!*

17. Richardson Hair Design, 201 Prescott St. *Treats!*

18. Kemptville Kids 200 Prescott St.

• Stepping Stone Pediatric Physical Therapy • Wellington Kids Speech Therapy Services *Treats and activities!*

19. Brewing Oasis 210 Prescott St. *Treats!*

20. Exit Realty By Design 310 Prescott St. *Treats, kids crafts, food

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