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EMC News – A new information kiosk at Colonnade shopping centre is expected to open up a whole new generation to the good work of the Ryan’s Well Foundation. The kiosk, ¿ttingly located along Ryan’s Well Drive within the shopping complex, was of¿cially unveiled Dec. 13. Designed by local resident and marketing professional Tom Graham and his team at TD Graham + Associates, the large installation features the gold and green colours associated with the Municipality of North Grenville’s ‘Green and Growing’ branding. In attendance for the special event were North Grenville mayor David Gordon; Colonnade Development president Cal Kirkpatrick; Ryan’s Well Foundation executive director Jane Baird; Graham; as well as North Grenville’s director of planning and development, Forbes Symon, and economic development coordinator Teri Devine. According to Kirkpatrick, the idea for the kiosk and the naming of the road in honour of Kemptville native Ryan Hreljac and his Ryan’s Well Foundation, came from a municipal councillor. “...It (kiosk and road naming) was actually councillor (Terry) Butler’s idea and it was a promise I personally made to him almost six years ago,” Kirkpatrick said. “We’re a bit behind schedule, but it’s here now.” Kirkpatrick indicated that becoming a part of the community in which they develop, is something very important to Colonnade. “We’ve always been very philanthropic as an organization and we believe very much in supporting the communities we do business in,” he stated.
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An information kiosk telling the story of Ryan Hreljac and his Ryan’s Well Foundation was unveiled at Kemptville’s Colonnade shopping centre Dec. 13. Located along Ryan’s Well Drive in the retail complex, it also features an interactive map and QR codes to take visitors to the foundation and North Grenville The kiosk includes a short biography of Hreljac and his foundation, as well as a directional map to the Ryan’s Well Foundation and the replica of the ¿rst well built located at the University of Guelph-Kemptville Campus’ agroforestry centre. QR codes also allow visitors to scan the board with their smartphone and be directed to the foundation website (www.ryanswell. ca) or North Grenville’s new economic development site (www.explorenorthgrenville. ca). Devine said the structure not only introduces new peo-
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nice tribute. “The North Grenville community is like family, with Ryan growing up here. This recognition from the community is something that we are honoured to be part of,” she commented. “This community has been very supportive of Ryan’s Well for nearly a dozen years now, helping us raise awareness of clean water and sanitation in the world.” Hreljac’s story is an inspiring one, said Gordon, and that the community is proud to be home to the Ryan’s Well Foundation. “We are unveiling this kiosk
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economic development website. Above, from left: Tom Graham of TD Graham + Associates, who designed the kiosk; Colonnade Development president Cal Kirkpatrick; North Grenville mayor David Gordon and Ryan’s Well Foundation executive director Jane Baird.
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today thanks to the generosity of Colonnade Development, who not only constructed this kiosk but also supported the building of a replica of Ryan’s ¿rst well at the agroforestry centre located on Bedell Road on the grounds of University of Guelph-Kemptville Campus, just a few kilometres from this spot,” he acknowledged. “We look forward to seeing the interest and impact that the kiosk and replica will have on educating and informing visitors about this compelling story of how young people can make a difference in this world,” Gordon added.
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