April 16th, 2014

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The Voice of North Grenville April 16, 2014Vol. 2, No. 15www.ngtimes.ca

by Beth Nicol

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The Annual North Gren-ville Civic Awards were presented at the Regular Council Meeting on Monday, April 14. It is an opportu-nity for the municipality to officially recognize the contributions of its many dedicated volunteers. Writ-ten nominations are received from the community at large. A committee then reviews

them and decides on who the recipients will be. This year, nine were recognized in the categories of Health and Wellness, Exemplary Work in the Community, Recreation, Senior, Sport and Leisure, and Youth. The Mayor’s Commendation was also presented.

An Exemplary Work in the Community award was presented to Jim & Judy Beveridge, owners of B & H

Foodliner. That their nomi-nation papers came from one of the area high schools speaks volumes. No matter what the event, if it involves helping others, lightening a load, supporting a cause, solving a problem, then you can be sure that Jim & Judy are involved in one way or another. They have donated food and drink to any event you can name; they have supplied storage space for the

Salvation Army food drive at no charge. The parking lot is an event waiting to happen. It can be truly said that Jim and Judy have never let their community down.

Due to time requirements for publication, The North Grenville Times will pub-lish the remaining award recipients and their accom-plishments, and the May-or’s Commendation in next week’s edition.

North Grenville Civic Awards Presentations

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A very enthusiastic group of 32 jailbirds de-scended upon The Kempt-ville Youth Centre (KYC) for the second annual Jail and Bail fundraiser on April Fool’s Day. Together with the community, they raised a whopping $10,000 for KYC.

Highlights of the day were Gerald Tallman from Tallman Truck Centre ar-riving in head to toe jailbird

Jailbirds raise $10,000 for KYC

stripes, and the Kemptville Christian Reformed Church turning Pastor Ken Gehrels in for abandoning his flock in the middle of winter.

Algonquin Social Studies Worker student, Adam Moore concluded; “It was a high en-ergy event. I had so much fun and it looked like everyone else did too. How often do you get to put the mayor in jail?” Mayor David Gordon, who was charged with offer-ing too many convertible ice cream rides in December, lost

the case when photographic evidence of his offer was pre-sented in court. The Mayor raised $1,320, also winning the Most Improved Jailbird and a Tim Hortons’ mug and gift certificate.

Susie McIntosh from To-tal Move Management won Most Valuable Jailbird with a remarkable $1,680 raised for KYC, with her charge of knowing too many people; in doing so, she won a detailing gift certificate from Dixon's Car and Truck Rental.

The courts showed no mercy to twin 3 month-old boys who were sent to jail for “being too cute,” with an added charge of “smelling too good.” The sweet smelling boys raised $620 from loved ones and fans to be bailed out of jail.

“Jail and Bail had amaz-ing community involvement. Without each and everyone’s support, we would have never surpassed our goal of $6,000 by such a large amount. It was inspiring and uplifting to see the community come together to support youth,” stated Laurie Quilty, Algon-quin Social Service Worker student.

Having such fun and hu-morous judges made for a great day at KYC. There were many bursts of laughter and

“KYC Kangaroo Court Judge”, Tom Byrne (left) tries the case of Mayor David Gordon for offering too many convertible ice cream rides in December. The Mayor raised $1,320 also winning the most improved jailbird.

smiles all around. The knowl-edge that local lawyers, Con-nie Lamble and Tom Byrne ,brought to the courtroom, and their dash of comedy, made the KYC Kangaroo Court quite memorable.

Youth played important roles in the courtroom as guest judges, bailiffs, prose-cutors, defense attorneys and of course, jailbirds as well.

KYC would like to thank this year’s sponsors; G.E., Airport Limousine, Mr. Moz-zarella, Classic Graphics, Canadian Paint & Wallpaper, First Stop Rentals, Tim Hor-tons, Dixon's Car and Truck Rental, Giant Tiger and Du Soleil Tanning Salon for their generous sponsorship of KYC Jail and Bail.

Every dollar raised by KYC stays local and funds Kemptville programs, like drop-in times, swimming programs, camping trips, and sports nights. “I’d like to thank our entire community for sponsoring our jailbirds, sponsoring our venue, donat-ing prizes and promoting our event in the community,” ex-plained Robin Heald, Execu-tive Director at KYC. “Going to jail for “good” is one of the best things you can do for your community and we thank you from the bottom of our handcuffs.”

Submitted by Julia O’Grady, Festival Manager

Now that spring is well on its way, North Grenville residents are gearing up for the 14th annual Dandelion Festival [www.thedandelion-festival.ca], taking place on Prescott Street, May 23 – 25, 2014. This year’s festival cel-ebrates the sights, sounds, and flavours of Kemptville and the surrounding communities.

Kicking off this year’s fes-tival is the exclusive, al fresco Dandelion Dinner. Guests will be treated to a five-course, dandelion inspired feast that showcases some of Kempt-ville’s finest chefs. Singer-songwriter Marta Pacek will provide the soundtrack for this enchanting evening un-

The Dandelion Festival rises againder the stars. Tickets for the Dandelion Dinner are $75 and they are going fast! Foodies are encouraged to get their tickets by visiting the Dan-delion Festival’s Indiegogo page, and contributing $75 for the Gala Dinner perk…or save $25 when you purchase two tickets! [https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/the-2014-dandelion-festival-back-on-the-street].

There’s something for everyone in Saturday’s pro-gramming – from families, to night owls, to music lovers! Rocking the main stage on Saturday night is Juno-nom-inated songstress Amanda Rheaume. On Sunday, get ready to stomp your feet and clap your hands with Jan

Purcell & Pine Road – the award-winning bluegrass group hailing from Wakefield, Quebec. The MyView Youth Film Awards will be present-ed at the festival, to recognize creativity in video crafted by youth from Lanark, Leeds and Grenville. With a generous grand prize of $1,000, eager teens are working hard on their submissions, which are due on April 21.

Local artists always pro-vide the heart and soul of the Dandelion Festival and this year is no exception. This year, the next generation of musical headliners will be front and centre. Twin Voices will be performing, and multi-instrumentalist Laura Beach takes the main stage on Sat-urday evening.

Planning the festival is an enormous undertaking and is entirely volunteer-driven. To support your community festival, please consider mak-ing a financial contribution through the Dandelion Festi-val Indiegogo crowd funding campaign. Contributions start at $5.00, are tied to perks, such as limited edition festi-val t-shirts and tickets to the Dandelion Dinner.

The festival is grateful for the support of its funders.

We acknowledge the fi-nancial support of the Gov-ernment of Canada through the Department of Canadian Heritage. Nous reconnaissons l'appui financier du gou-vernement du Canada par l'entremise du ministère du Patrimoine canadien.

This year’s festival to be transplanted to Prescott Street after popular demand.

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It’s time for a “zero-tolerance” approach to drug and alcohol use by students attending school-sponsored events, said Up-per Canada District School Board (UCDSB) Chair, Greg Pietersma.

At the Chair’s urging on Wednesday night, trust-ees unanimously support-ed a resolution requesting Director David Thomas take action to address the issue of student use of alcohol or drugs at school events. The resolution will create a new strategic plan charter to address the is-sue, focusing on student-driven solutions.

The charter will ensure school code of conduct

Upper Canada District School Board to enforce a Zero-Tolerance approach to Drugs and Alcohol at school events

rules are strictly adhered to in order to ensure student safety. Student suspen-sions could result if stu-dents show up at proms, dances or other events un-der the influence of alcohol or drugs.

Greg Pietersma said that, as parents, we owe it to our young people to keep them safe and teach them responsible prac-tices. While there may be some resistance in the community, the board must have the courage to ensure students remain safe, he said.

“I think there is an assumption out there amongst our communities that, as long as a child is

not disruptive (while under the influence at a school event), that we should look the other way”, he said. “Tonight, I want to send a strong message to our schools and our com-munities, that our policies and our codes of conduct must be observed. There should be a zero-tolerance approach to drugs and al-cohol at school-sponsored events.”

Mr. Pietersma took the approach after a board Principal at one UCDSB high school enforced the code at a school dance by preventing some students from attending. Police were called and some stu-dents were suspended.

Kemptville District Hospital Foundation is pleased to be the benefi-ciary of a generous promo-tion by new Kemptville business, Sam's Pizzeria.

On Sunday April 27, between 2 and 5 pm, Sam's

Sam’s Pizzeria Grand Opening supports KDH FoundationPizzeria at 712 Rideau Street (in the gas station strip mall) will hold their ‘Grand Opening’. They will be offering samples from their menu, which includes pizza, pasta, sand-wiches, subs, wings, soup and salads. Grahame’s Bakery will also be provid-

ing treats for the occasion. This wonderful food will be accompanied by a wine tasting from Smokey Moun-tain Winery. Star FM will be on site with great music. The KDH Foundation is grateful to all of these local businesses for their support.

You are invited to join

“Rather than applauding the work of this Principal in keeping our students safe and upholding our code of conduct, some parents pushed back, say-ing it was wrong because the children were not in-toxicated.” He said this attitude must be changed. Part of the intent of the resolution is that the board encourages the formation and reactivation of Ontario Students Against Impaired Driving (OSAID) chapters at our high schools in order to spread the message of safety.

Trustee Anne McRae said it was critical that the board spread the mes-sage that underage drink-

in the fun. There will be no charge for the food and wine samples but you will be asked to make a dona-tion to the KDH Foundation Equipment Fund.

For information about community events in sup-port of KDH Foundation, call the Foundation Office

at 613-258-6133 x 157or go to www.kdhfoundation.ca .

Show Sam’s Pizzeria and his staff a warm Kemp-tville welcome and take advantage of this unique opportunity to sample his menu and support KDH on Sunday, April 27 between 2 and 5 pm.

ing was not acceptable. “Some parents need a re-ality check. When you attend OSAID or MADD events, you hear tragic life-changing stories and you always think it could have been my son or daughter (killed) in that accident. We have to bring about change.”

As an immediate step, Director David Thomas will send a message to all principals reminding them that a zero-tolerance approach to drugs and al-cohol at school-sponsored events must be enforced.



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The religious opin-ions in your column and the various responses from readers have pro-vided me with some light entertainment over the past few months. This abruptly stopped when you decided to misuse logic to prove the Bible is the one and only reliable history of the Roman time period and the life of Christ. You argue that if ‘A’ is true then ‘non-A’ can-not be true and surmise that since the Bible has “proven” to be histori-cally sound then all else must be false. I am writ-ing today because gen-erally I like the North Grenville Times as a good resource for all the doings and goings on in one of Ontario’s finest small towns. However, since the North Gren-ville Times purports to be a newspaper, then it has a journalistic re-

sponsibility to state the facts without prejudice.

The writing of the New Testament is still a hotly contested topic among religious and Ro-man scholars. Many re-ligious historians credit Constant ine with the formation of the new Chris t ian gospel . He instructed the amassed writers to “Make them to astonish”. (Life of Constantine, vol. iv, pp. 36-39). This was im-portant to Constantine because he wanted to have a uniform religion for his newly amassed empire. Other religious scholars credit the writ-ing to approximately the later third of the first century. This would bring the writing into a closer relationship to Jesus and the stories attributed to him. In-credibly, it cannot be proven that the gospels were written during the

1st Century. Even the most distinguished body of religious academic opinion ever assembled" (Catholic Encyclope-dias, Preface) conceded that the Gospels "do not go back to the first cen-tury of the Christian era" (Catholic Encyclopedia, Farley ed., vol. vi, p. 137, pp. 655-6). So it is clear that the gospels were not written by eye witnesses to the life of Jesus, they are at best hearsay passed f rom generation to genera-tion during a very dark and uneducated period of human existence and then amalgamated into the story we know as the New Testament by a group of writers paid by Constantine. Therefore believing that the New Testament is the word of God is a serious flaw in thinking.

There are at least 194 significant contradic-

tions in the New Testa-ment. Using your logic model i.e. if A is true then non-A cannot be true, these contradic-tions make mincemeat of the Holy Scriptures. So we are left with a story written who knows when and by who knows whom. A study of Ro-man history leads me to believe that the writing of the New Testament was more of a political strategy to bring peace to the warring parts of the empire than it was a religious work.

I think the best choice you have is to stop in-cluding the rel igious misinformation you are spreading in the North Grenvi l le Times and focus on the doings and goings on we all enjoy.

Wayne Porter, Oxford Mills

(see David’s response on page 9)

Dear Editor:Congratulations to

Jim Bertram for his let-ter in last week's is-sue of the North Gren-ville Times regarding so many of the Liberal party's sins and scams. I f ind i t amazing the number of people who live outside of larger cities such as Toronto and Ottawa, who are totally unaware of just how egregious and hor-rendous so many of the Liberals' policies and actions really are, even though they are directly impacted by them.

People are very busy these days and also, the daily newspapers from the bigger cities are not

I had intended to write something about the most dangerous man in Canada: Stephen Harper, the man who is more concerned with strutting about on the inter-national stage than with tak-ing care of things at home. But that can wait. What happened was that the insert in this week’s issue on Home Improvement began to fill up very quickly, and then got bigger and bigger. As you will see, it is now as big as the regular weekly paper.

What does this mean? To me, it means that we have, in North Grenville and surrounding areas, an incredible range of expertise and experience and it shows that we don’t have to go far to find the services we need. I think I always assumed that there were a few businesses, a few tradespeople and pro-fessionals we could call on at various times. But now I know better. Now I know how rich we are, not just in home improvement, but in so many other areas too.

It is not only a wonder-ful surprise, it’s also a great relief that so many individu-als and businesses, big and small, have continued to thrive and grow in our com-munity. Sometimes it seemed as though the multinationals and large corporations had squeezed them all out of business completely. This underlines the need and the logic of shopping locally, of supporting our neighbours and friends in their business operations. We don’t have the excuse that these services aren’t available here. We can’t really justify some of our shopping expeditions to the United States either.

The nearness of the bor-der has tempted many around here to cross over and spend their money on Americans. Maybe it’s cheaper (maybe much cheaper) there for some things. But every dollar spent elsewhere is a dollar lost to local people. When you spend money across the border, or in corporate stores, you are often mov-ing it permanently out of this area. If you run a busi-

ness in North Grenville, but shop in the US, I ask you: how would you feel if your customers decided to shop there too, instead of with you? Money spent outside the local economy is lost forever. Money spent here is invested in the future health of our community. You need to check the stores and see where the money is going. Is the store, even franchise stores, locally-owned and operated?

When you hire some-one locally, you spend your money to support your neigh-bour. They then spend that money in other neighbours’ stores and businesses. They may be able to take on ex-tra employees too, and that keeps the local economy growing. We have seen how the businesses in downtown Kemptville survived the awful construction projects of the past year. They did so because loyal customers, and local residents, made the effort to get through the mud and holes in the road and detours and lack of bridges. They survived because we

cared enough to give them our custom and because we believed they were worth supporting.

Let’s take that same at-titude and apply it every-where. We want a sustain-able North Grenville, and that means more than just ecological sustainability. It means that we need to ensure that, should we ever find it hard to drive to Ottawa, or some other location, we have the facilities here to carry us through. The local economy ultimately depends upon a healthy local business com-munity, offering the services and choices that make it an attractive place to live.

Take a look through the Home Improvement pull-out this week and you will be impressed, as I was, at the wealth and breadth of busi-nesses we have available to us here in North Grenville and surrounding area. We are also blessed by a relative abundance of doctors and medical services, restaurants, health and fitness centres, supermarkets and so many other assets. Make use of

them. Keep it local. Make sure that the small and me-dium sized businesses of this community can continue to operate and add their in-valuable contribution to the health and vitality of North Grenville. The more I think of the history, heritage, vol-untary and service groups, commercial and recreational facilities, sports and leisure clubs and groups and centres, the potential agricultural development areas, the more optimistic I feel about our shared future.

I am not the kind who calls everything “fantastic” and “a great success” when it isn’t. We’ve had too much boosterism like that, where we’re prepared to praise to the sky anything local, just because it is local. But, in this case, there is no need for hyperbole, no need to exaggerate the situation: the pull-out section is proof that North Grenville may not be so green, but it is cer-tainly growing. Support your neighbours. Shop locally, use local services. Keep your money in the neighbourhood.

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always to be t rus ted in their reporting. Nor are the politicians for that matter, so every-one should make an ef-fort to be informed so that we can try to turn things around and save this Province before it disintegrates. If any-one doubts my opinion, witness the wind farms springing up in areas where people have dili-gently petitioned against them.

J. Cutts, Kemptville

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Municipality Matters

There’s still time to reg-ister for North Grenville’s first Heritage Symposium. Rural Success in Heritage Conservation will be tak-ing place on Friday, May 9, 2014 at the North Gren-ville Municipal Centre (285 County Road 44). This is an exciting opportunity to enjoy expert presentations from accomplished professionals. Confirmed presenters include Stephen Brathwaite, Marcus Letourneau, Paul Thibaudeau and Heather Thomson. Please navigate to the Symposium’s website for bios, topics and much more.

In addition to attending the event, the Symposium continues to accept exhibi-tions from historical societ-ies, municipal heritage com-mittees, companies or private individuals that specialize in heritage restoration or heritage reproduction. Other than the registration fee, there is no fee for display space. Please contact Phil Mosher to book your display space by April 25, 2014. To view a list of confirmed exhibi-tors, please navigate to the exhibitor’s page on the Sym-posium’s website.

The cost to attend the event is $15 per person and reservations can be made by contacting Phil Mosher. Invoices can be prepared for your organization if more than five individuals are plan-ning to attend.

On behalf of the North Grenville Heritage Advisory Committee, I look forward to welcoming you on May 9, 2014.

Gord Brown, Member of Parliament for Leeds-Grenville, notes that there is a Book of Condolences in his Brockville office for those wishing to honour the memory of the late Jim Flaherty.

“The Honourable Jim Flaherty was an outstand-ing politician and true friend of Canadians,” says Brown. “He never lost his compassion for the ordi-nary Canadian, no matter how monumental the task was that lay before him. And he never lost his keen sense of humor.”

The former federal fi-nance minister, Flaherty died of an apparent heart attack Thursday afternoon, just three weeks after he re-

North Grenville’s Waste Reduction Committee is pleased to offer a FREE Backyard Composting Semi-nar on Saturday, April 26, from 1 to 4 pm at the Giving Garden. By attending this seminar you will learn the how-to’s (and how NOT to) and receive problem-solving tips for successful composting.

The Provincial waste diversion target is 60%; cur-rently North Grenville averages approximately 30% through current waste diversion initiatives like the Blue Box, Household Hazardous Waste, Take It Back and Backyard Composting Programs. Why compost? Com-posting reduces the amount of waste sent to a landfill, reduces your environmental footprint and decreases your bag tag costs. Reduce, recycle and compost everything that you can; let’s work together to achieve the Provin-cial waste diversion target of 60%.

Register for the free Backyard Composting Semi-nar today by contacting Christa Stewart, Public Works Clerk, at 613-258-9569 ext 133 or [email protected].

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Book of Condolences for the late Jim Flaherty in office of Gord Brown

signed as finance minister.“Jim reached across

the aisles of the House of Commons and touched everyone,” adds Brown.

“In our worst econom-ic crisis since the great depression, he made the decisions that placed our country in the forefront of the world. He will be missed by all Canadians, and especially so by the many in Leeds-Grenville who had the opportunity to meet him on his visits here. He was a friend of mine and I join with everyone in expressing my sincere condolences to his family.”

The Book of Condo-lences will be available until the funeral for Mr. Flaherty.

Easter Egg Hunt

April 20

The Oxford Mills Community Association

invites you to join us on the grounds of Maplewood Park in Oxford Mills at 1pm (Sharp) for

our Annual Easter Egg Hunt. Free for all ages. For more info contact Jim at

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The Kemptville College Renewal Task Force, set up to explore alternative arrangements to keep the College operating, has been in contact with a number of bodies as they seek support for their work. According to a press release issued by the Task Force last week, there have been meetings with three colleges, including Algonquin College and St. Lawrence College, as well as with “a private sector group”.

There has been wide-spread condemnation of the decision by the University of Guelph to close the cam-pus in Kemptville on what seem to be rather spurious financial grounds. Across the province, experts in education, agriculture and related fields have empha-sised the continuing need to provide agriculture and agri-food related education in Eastern Ontario, along with selected skilled trades.

"Over the past week we have had a number of productive meetings with groups that are quite at-tracted with the potential of the Kemptville campus", said Brian Carré, Chair of the Kemptville College Renewal Task Force. "It is quite interesting to see the range of possibilities that exist and potential that others see in the cam-pus." He said he and the Task Force members were “particularly heartened to see the commitment of Premier Kathleen Wynne that every effort must be made to explore options for the continued availability of academic programs cur-rently offered at Kemptville Campus beyond 2015." However, Premier Wynne’s comments sound like po-litical posturing: words that may mean anything, or nothing. They certainly don’t imply any commit-ment to continuing the aca-demic programs in North Grenville.

However, meetings will be taking place between the Task Force and the Ontario Ministry of Training, Col-leges and Universities and a dedicated website and social media presence are being established to assist in communicating the Task Force's progress.

There has been strong support for the work of the Task Force among the vari-ous municipalities in the region, with Resolutions

of Support being received from the United Counties of Leeds and Grenville, as well as nine other munici-palities in Eastern Ontario.

In the meantime, the im-mediate future of the Col-lege remains unclear, after Premier Kathleen Wynne hinted on radio last week-end that there would be “a good solid statement about getting a first-year class in for the fall 2014 semester” from the Ontario Govern-ment “soon”. Time is run-ning out for arranging a new intake in Kemptville, so the announcement promised by the Premier needs to come soon. Leeds-Grenville MPP Steve Clark called on the Minister of Training, Col-leges and Universities, Brad Duguid, to confirm a first-year class will be at-tending Kemptville College this September.

“I’m pleased the gov-ernment has finally come around to the position I and the entire Ontario ag-ricultural community, who are so outraged over the government’s decision to let these closures happen, have been demanding,” the MPP said in a statement. “But we can’t afford to wait longer before announcing that intake and providing students and their families with the information they need now about how it’s going to work.”

Concern has also been expressed that the quota assigned to the College by the Dairy farmers of On-tario could be cancelled if the future of the institution remains unsettled. Given that more than $400,000 were invested in the Col-lege’s robotic milking sys-tem, it is important that this facility remain viable while the future of the College is being settled. The DFO have agreed not to make a decision until then.

In his statement, Steve Clark expressed his belief that the Task Force can find an appropriate future role for the College. “I’m very confident in the Renewal Task Force’s ability to se-cure a bright future for ag-ricultural and technological education in Kemptville. But it’s unacceptable to allow those assets to disap-pear while our community is working so hard to build something after the univer-sity, with the government’s blessing, decided to walk away.”



Snacking is an important part of daily food intake for adults and children. Snacks provide us with an opportu-nity to keep our energy up throughout the day and give our bodies nutrients such as calcium and iron. However some snacks are better for our teeth than others and it is important to consider how often and what types of snacks we eat.

What can happen to my teeth when I eat certain snacks? How often should I eat snacks?

When we eat foods that contain sugar, the sugar com-bines with bacteria in our mouths and forms an acid. When your teeth are exposed to this acid it can contribute to decay (cavities).Bacteria + Sugar = Acid-Acid + Tooth = Cavity

To prevent this, try to avoid constant snacking. Have meals and snacks at set times in the day (e.g. one snack between each meal) to decrease your teeth’s ex-posure to acid. Every time you eat or drink something, it takes your mouth 20 minutes to neutralize the acid pro-duced by the bacteria. Eating sweets (dessert) right after a meal is better than eating these on their own.What is a healthy snack?

Snack Smart for Healthy TeethMeena Parameswaran, Registered Dietitian/ Public Health Nutritionist, Leeds, Grenville and Lanark District Health Unit

To prepare a healthy snack include at least two of the four food groups (vegeta-bles and fruit, grain products, milk and alternatives, meat and alternatives). Foods that are higher in carbohydrate and sugar should be eaten with a food that is high in protein- this will help you keep your energy levels up during the day. Food such as low-fat cheese, peanut butter and eggs contain pro-tein; add a few crackers or some bread for an energy rich snack. When choosing grains, choose whole grains; the higher fibre also means that these foods will stick to your teeth less. Choose whole vegetables and fruit rather than juice - the veg-etables and fruit are higher in fibre and much lower in sugar than juice.How do different foods affect my teeth?

Soft, sticky foods that are high in sugar can stay in your mouth longer and may lead to cavities. These types of food include sweet and sour candies, dried fruit, fruit leather, and raisins. On the other hand, higher protein foods can help prevent “acid attacks” and reduce your risk of tooth decay. For example, when eating things like dried fruit, crackers and soft bread

that can stick in your teeth, combine it with a protein like low-fat cheese, peanuts or nuts and seeds.What about drinks? Can they harm my teeth?

Many drinks have sugars in them, either added or natu-rally occurring. Drinks high in acid (e.g., pop, fruit juice, lemonade) can wear away your tooth enamel, making your teeth more sensitive and at risk for cavities. Even diet pop has acid that is harmful to teeth. Water is the best drink to have between meals.How can I protect and care for my teeth when I eat or drink? Things that help protect your teeth:• Rinse with water• Chew a piece of sugar-

less gum• Eat a piece of low-fat

cheese (protects teeth)Snacks are a great way to

keep you energized through-out the day. Your teeth are an important part of your body. When you choose snacks that are healthy for your teeth, these foods will be healthy for your body as well.

For more information or free resources on snacks and oral health please con-tact the Leeds, Grenville and Lanark District Health Unit at 1-800-660-5853 or visit www.healthunit.org.

April is Oral Health Month! First Birthday – First Visit to a Dental Professional

The Canadian Dental Association recommends that babies see a dental health professional by age oneThis helps to spot potential problems at early stages when treatment is most simple. Baby teeth can decay quickly, and are very important for a child’s speech and nutrition. Having your little one see a dentist early helps to develop a worry-free dental relationship, and save money. This is a great time to ask any questions about how and when to clean baby’s mouth, what are tooth-friendly snacks, and talk about uoride.

Call your dental provider today to book that rst appointment. If you do not have a family dental provider, call us at 1-800-660-5853. Want to know if your baby is at risk for decay? Go to www.healthunit.org and click on the interactive quiz

Happy 1st Birthday Baby! Who’s your dentist?

Hmmm…maybe not the top thing on a one year old’s mind, but did you know that babies should see a dental health profes-sional by age one? The Canadian Dental Associa-tion recommends that all children see a dental health professional by age one. This helps to spot potential problems early when treat-ment is easier. Baby teeth can decay quickly, and are very important for a child’s speech and nutrition.

This first dental ap-pointment can seem over-whelming to parents, es-pecially if they have any anxiety surrounding the issue themselves. Having

First Birthday – First Dental Visityour little one see a dental professional early helps to develop a worry-free dental relationship, and you save money.

What can you expect at that first appointment? Baby will most likely be in your arms while the dentist or dental hygienist has a look in his or her mouth. They will lift up the lip to check the front teeth and look for any signs of de-cay. This is a great time to ask any questions you may have, such as how and when to clean baby’s mouth, what are tooth-friendly snacks, and talk about fluoride. They may discuss how to reduce the risk of decay for your baby and, if needed, provide a

quick and easy fluoride varnish.

Tooth decay is the second most common childhood disease. Seek-ing dental care early can prevent this problem and give your child a lifetime of healthy smiles. Call your dental provider today to book that first appointment.

The Health Unit offers free first visits for all chil-dren at any of our 6 clinic locations. Call 1-800-660-5853 to book, or go to www.healthunit.org/dental for more information on oral health.

You can also like the Facebook page for impor-tant public health updates ht tps: / /www.facebook.com/#!/LGLHealthUnit

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Spring Home Improvement Guide

In these pages, you’ll find information on almost any project you might want to undertake now that the warmer weather seems to be on the way. There are helpful pieces on various aspects of home improve-ment, as well as contact information for more the many local businesses from the North Grenville area, all at your disposal to make your Spring an exciting time.

Whether you need advice about buying a home, painting and decorating a home, landscaping your gar-den, fixing a furnace, buying a wood stove, digging a well, or even selling your home: it’s all here. And remember: shopping locally and getting your services from a local business is a great way of keeping North Grenville strong and growing economically.

This year, think about the trees, shrubs and plants you want in your garden. Think about replacing those older windows with energy-efficient ones. Does your septic system need servicing, or a new one installed? Do you need to hire someone to do the work, or just rent the equipment you need for a DYI job? It’s all here at your fingertips. Keep the insert and use it throughout the year, whenever you need work done around the house or garden.

These are all professional and experienced people supplying the community with their skills and assets. Local, easily accessible and responsible to you as valued and trusted customers, North Grenville can boast of a wonderful range of services.

Welcome to the North Grenville Times Spring Home Improvement Section



Rideau Valley Wood Works

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“We tailor each project to suit your style by using cedar, rough sawn pine and rustic barnwood. Combined with low voltage lighting, frosted acrylic panels and other unique details, you will be sure to have a final product you are completely satisfied with.”

Damaged areas of lawns can be repaired by over-seed-ing the affected area. Spring and late Summer are the best times to administer over-seeding, as the conditions are ideal for the germination and growth of grass seed.Grubs, chinch bugs, and drought are the main causes of lawn damage in our area. Lawns can be devastated by grubs. These pesky larvae of June Bugs and other bee-tles feed on grass roots, causing the sod to die. Skunks, raccoons, and birds will turn up the already dead sod to eat the grubs. Nematodes, parasitic micro-organisms, can be used to treat grub problems.

Drought can also cause severe damage to lawns. Ex-tended periods without rainfall or manual watering, can cause the root system of lawns to die off. However, in the main, it is the stress conditions caused by drought which weakens the sod, making it further susceptible to infestations of grubs.

Lawns can also suffer damage from moles, which dig large holes and tunnels, through the sod. In the winter, mice will tunnel under the snow, leaving channels in the sod. The damage from these is normally minor, and can be repaired by raking the area, and sprinkling some grass seed over it by hand.

Lawn repair and over-seeding

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(NC) Patio season is upon us, which means hosting family and friends for warm-weather gather-ings and barbecues. Don't fret; outdoor events don't have to break the bank. With just a bit of creative vision and DIY savvy, you'll have an al fresco affair to remember in no time at all.Sensational seatingIs your furniture looking a bit battered and worse for wear from too much exposure to the ele-ments? Not to worry. Outdoor-durable spray paint, such as Krylon® ColorMaster Paint + Primer, can revive your wicker or wood seating for many summer seasons to come. It's simple to create sensational seating; just be sure the surface is clean, dull and dry and then spray in one of the 70 colours and finishes that ColorMaster offers. The unique formulation offers quick and easy results – and dries in 10 minutes or less, so you will have more time to stage the rest of your patio arrangement. Elegant ambianceOnce your seating is set, create eye-catching centrepieces to welcome your guests. No need to head to the store, as items around your home such as forgotten knick knacks or candlestick holders can easily be spray painted in vibrant colours to complement your newly revitalized fur-niture. Finish up your tablescape for upcoming dinner parties with colourful cups, place mats and cloth napkins. Your guests will be in awe of your custom designs.Let there be lightSet the mood at your soirée with interesting accent lighting. Tiki torches are an easy and inex-pensive solution to provide excellent perimeter lighting. Or, for a fun DIY project, purchase stan-dard metal lanterns in various sizes at a local craft or hardware store – or even yard sales – and spray paint the exterior in various complementary colours. Finish by adding citronella candles to allow your creation to work double duty to keep pesky mosquitos at bay, ensuring your invited guests don't bolt because of uninvited ones.Time to partyDon't settle for lackluster libations – take time to create a festive offering of refreshing seasonal concoctions. In addition to traditional margaritas and daiquiris, try sweetening water with fresh fruits for an invigorating beverage that is perfect for the patio. And for the last detail, make sure you have music to get your guests grooving. Plug in a favorite playlist or use an app such as Pandora, to keep everyone guessing what will come on next and enjoy a warm summer night.You don't have to spend much to create an elegant and impressive gathering. By paying atten-tion to small, inexpensive details, you can easily transform a bland backyard, patio or deck into a stylish spot for entertaining that won't leave you penniless at the end of the evening.

Celebrate the season with elegant and affordable outdoor updates



Easy ways to get the kids involved in spring-cleaning (NC) Annual spring cleaning is routine throughout the house – and now

with the frequency of weather extremes, we are also advised to inspect for damage.

Weight from heavy snow and ice, for example, can have an effect on the slope of your yard or the effectiveness of your outdoor pipes and drains. “Many of us are thankful when spring weather finally arrives, but we shouldn't forget that winter wear-and-tear might only become evident once the ice has melted,” says Ryan Michel, spokesperson for Allstate Insurance Company of Canada. “We recommend that homeowners check the outside of their homes in early spring for any issues in the making.” Michel offers these tips for conducting an outdoor assessment of your home:

• Check your roof, chimney, foundation, skylights and vents for cracks that could cause leaks and other issues.

• Inspect your gutters, which may have cracked in the cold weather or become clogged with debris.

• Make sure your down spouts are directing water away from the founda-tion of your home. • Take an inventory of pipes in crawl spaces that could freeze and burst next winter if left without insulation.

“It's important to maintain the condition of your home,” says Michel. “Your annual spring clean is the perfect time to identify and make smaller repairs before any issue becomes a major concern.”If you find that your home has been damaged, be sure to contact your insurance agent as you begin the process of making repairs. More information can be found at www.allstate.ca/learningcentre.

Inspect your home for damage

(NC) Looking for creative ways to get your kids to help out as you spruce up your home this spring? Getting kids to participate can be easier when you inject some fun into household chores. If you start kids at a young age and keep things fun, they’ll enjoy pitching in. Plus, it teaches them independence and responsibility. Here are some simple tips to get the kids involved in cleaning

this spring.

Assign age-appropriate tasks that can be achieved in short increments (ten to fifteen minute spurts for younger children), and make it fun. Whether you play music or an audiobook, or turn cleaning into a scavenger hunt or game, your kids will be more willing to help out if they have fun while cleaning.

Try the PC GREEN line, found at your local Real Canadian Superstore that includes

everything from all-purpose cleaners, floor cleaners to paper towels. Not only are these cleaning products safer for your family compared to conventional cleaners, these great performing prod-ucts are also better for the environ-ment, so you can feel good about using them.

Reward your kids with a treat once cleaning is complete. Whether it’s taking them out for a pizza dinner or renting their favourite movie, they’ll be more likely to want to help out in the future if they’re rewarded for their efforts.

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(NC) Container gardens have a power all their own when it comes to improving the value of a house. Better still, they are versatile and easy to create.

With hanging and standing pots, you can add colour to a shady area, create a beautiful balcony and add plenty of curb appeal to your home.

Choose containers that are lightweight and easy to relocate. A lightweight plastic pot designed to look like stone or ceramic is a great choice, as you may find your planter will do better in one spot than another. Test a few locations. But be sure to drill a few holes for drainage on the base of the pot should none exist. Terracotta pots are a great choice too, as they drain well, but when large, they could be more difficult to relocate. Coco-matting can be purchased by the foot or yard and cut and shaped to insert in any decorative iron hanging or railing holders. Use a light-weight good quality potting soil. Garden soil is too heavy and may contain unwanted seeds and contaminants.

Curb appeal is bolstered with a colourful garden

Design your planter using the rule of threes.1. Choose one taller or texturally interesting plant for the centre or back of your planter; 2. Choose one fuller plant that will spread within the pot without overhanging;3.Complete your design with a plant variety that will trail over the side of the planter.Choose plants that have similar growing potential. Mixing a sweet potato vine, for example, with a less robust plant such as impatiens, may cause the later to be overtaken. You'd be best to opt for a petunia or begonia to complement the potato vine and to choose a larger container, anchored by a striking grass for added texture.



So you have an heirloom or you just purchased an auction find that cries for refinishing. You see the value and are excited about the thought of having your new piece made brand new and functional. You’re a designer and have found a piece that a customer would love but they are picky and have a vision.

Finding a refinisher in your area may be a little difficult so do your home work. Technology is a wonderful thing and today most restoration companies have web sites and love to show their work. You can contact these people through these web sites and usually can get a rough quote on line. I know you own a cell phone and most now have cameras. Take a pic and send it to the refinisher because chances are this person is now doing a similar piece or just finished one and the cost to do them is readily available.

If you’re shy and don’t feel comfortable visiting the shop, then most of the info you need to make a decision is usually on the site or gained through conversation. Due diligence, do your home work folks, before deciding who you will have refinishing your valuables. There is nothing wrong with ask-ing for a reference. Ask for a reference for my work and I know I have the job it’s really that simple. If your refinishing specialist is not eager and confident then move on. If you have a chance to visit the shop then do so. I can bet there will be a piece on the table being restored and this will give you a better picture of the level of work being done and the skill of the refinisher.

The price involves time and materials. Materials are usu-ally minimal, it’s the labour that’s involved that drives the price of the job. Most of the work is done by hand rather than machine and there is a cost to this for sure and there is no way to hide it. It’s just very simple if you don’t see the

value in the piece, and value isn’t always monetary, then just don’t get it done. If I don’t detect the customer’s eagerness to have the piece done, then I’m doing it for the wrong reason, the same as the customer, and would just decline. Get more than one price or opinion before making a decision and this is much easier than you think with today’s technology. I love when I am contacted by a customer who has done their homework and have a general idea of the cost and some understand-ing of the scope of work.

It makes for a great relationship when someone is eager to have work done and the refinisher is just as eager to show off their skill, so click away on your phone cam and email or text me a pic of your piece, it’s just that simple! Marco

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PBM Environmental Limited - “Quality Landscapes with Ecological Roots” At PBM, we take pride in our customer service, environmental responsibility and attention to detail. Our full time employees at PBM are Career Landscape professionals and Certified Horticulturists. The seasonal staff usually returns year after year and new landscape technicians are chosen carefully and are well trained. PBM offers clients practical, sustainable Landscape Design Solutions and Implementation. As much as landscaping is by definition a green industry, we try to push that envelope with each project. Most of our clients, and increasingly the general public, are interested in reducing their Carbon Footprint.

To that end, PBM clients are encouraged to utilize solar gain, winter protection and rainwater cycling. We also encourage some amount of food production, within the client’s comfort level. We all have fairly large lots and if we produce some of our own food, it is a great family activity we can pass on to our kids and we know how it was produced. Fuel prices will now continue to rise quickly since we are well beyond “peak oil”. Demand continues to rise exponentially while supply dwindles quickly. We should get back to some of the basics and try to live more locally and community based. We will then be better prepared for some of the coming realities related to the environment and non renewable natural resources. But enough doom and gloom!

At PBM we promote, whenever and wherever possible, the use of locally available products with very low shipping impacts. Natural stone and native plant materials are incorporated into nearly all of our projects Our firm boasts 29 Years of Impeccable Client-Driven Service. Services include: Stone Work, Water Effects, Lighting and Custom Carpentry. Our general contracting and carpentry services include: Three Season Rooms, Additions and Renovations.

Another PBM specialty is Shoreline Construction including; rehabilitation, stabilization and naturalization services. Services here include helping to navigate the permitting process with local agencies. Usually this work involves the removal of failing shoreline protection. It is replaced with habitat friendly protective materials and stabilizing native vegetation. We are fully licensed and insured and offer full guarantees on our products and workmanship. We are members of Landscape Ontario Horticultural Trades Association, CFIB and Chamber of Commerce. Having thrived in the Eastern Ontario Landscape for now 29 years, PBM clients have come to expect a consistently high level of customer service. This is most often what draws our clients to us at the outset and also what invariably maintains their loyalty over the years. This is primary among the factors that gain PBM ongoing quality referrals.

Appropriate use of natural stone and custom carpentry can transform a tiny unused space into an oasis.This yard was a storage area that held water and collected debris.Artistic wood and hardy plant material are creatively used to mask undesir-able elements. PBM Environmental Ltd. transformed the space into an outdoor room for relaxation.Guests of the client are invited into a quiet garden in the middle of a busy city.



For over 40 years, The Stove Store has strived to provide a high level of professional in-home services to ensure endless enjoyment and trouble free operation of all your heating, cooling and outdoor fireplaces products and equipment. Whether you are interested in a new fireplace, stove, replacement parts, an in-home service call, inspection or just some general ad-vice, The Stove Store staff is available to assist you.The Stove Store is a full service company. Our on-staff licensed technicians service all brands of gas, propane, wood, pellet, oil, electric fireplaces, stoves, inserts, BBQ’s, furnaces, air conditioners, geothermal heat pumps and more.

Mel Shannon, owner of the Stove Store

Owner of Kemptville Home Hardware, Blair Hamilton invites you to come in a see his new selection of spring colours

Colour is powerful, paint is affordable. Together they are invincible, the dynamic duo of decorating. Transform your paint brush into a magic wand with these simple tips!TIP 1 Contrasting colours emphasize. Use them to highlight and take advantage of wonderful mold-ings, art, or other beautiful architectural features in your room. To the contrary, unsightly architectural features and basic moldings will disappear if ‘painted out' by using the same colour as the background.TIP 2 Want instant design that’s WOW? Paint inside closets, cabinets, and drawers a gorgeous colour. It's pure eye candy.TIP 3 Put paint to work! A boring room will come alive with colour-blocking to create a beautiful feature wall. So quick and so easy you'll feel like a genius.TIP 4 Who says ceilings have to be white. Tint paint for ceiling and trim work for a more harmonious colour scheme.TIP 5 Colour can create an optical illusion and make a long narrow room or hallway appear wider. Simply paint the shorter walls a darker colour. Presto chango!TIP 6 Quarters got you cramped? Select a cool light colour and your space will feel bigger. Hello elbow room. If cozy and intimate is your desired effect, let warm dark colours create the atmosphere.TIP 7 Walls vertically challenged? Make them seem taller by keeping the ceiling lighter than the walls in places like basements. Or try this optical illusion, paint the ceiling colour down 1 ft on the wall and finish with a narrow molding. Voila, your low ceiling will feel 10' high. Got the opposite issue? Bring down ceiling height by painting it darker than the walls.TIP 8 Avoid disappointment when selecting that perfect colour. Try these ideas to help you select the perfect colour every time!When choosing a colour, isolate it on white from other colours for a truer perception.Your colour will look more intense on the wall than on the paint chip. If you are feeling unsure, simply go one shade lighter.Don't overwhelm yourself; three is the maximum colours you should consider. Any more is too confusing to the eye.Select your colour in the room at the time of day the room is used most. View colour on the angle it will be used, i.e. wall colour vertical, ceiling horizontal above your head, floor horizontal looking down.Ask your local Home Hardware, Home Hardware Building Centre or Home Building Centre Dealer for advice on painting interiors.

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(NC) A thick, healthy lawn is lot more than nice looking green space. Well-maintained turf, for example, cools our atmosphere, reduces erosion and is better able to withstand the extreme heat and drought conditions of late summer. Like all living things, plants, including grass, need food for optimal health. Thicker, healthier lawns with deeper root structures make a bigger contribution to the environment around your home.

Spring and fall are the best times to feed your lawn, say advisors in this field. Do it in early- and late-spring, and then avoid applying fertilizer when the temperatures are above 30°C. Feed again in the fall to provide nutrition that will help see your lawn through the long, cold winter.

If you have leftover fertilizer from last season, you can still use it. Break up any clumps before placing it in the spreader, and store any remaining fertilizer in the original package, sealed, and stored in a cool dry place.

It's important to use the right fertilizer on your type of lawn, so always read the bag for information that includes the amount of nutrients, such as the NPK for Nitrogen (N), phos-phorous (P) and potassium (K). The bag will also tell you how much area it will cover and how to apply it properly. Newly established lawns require phosphorous for root growth. Older lawns that have the clippings left on after cutting gain nutrients back as the clippings decompose. Established lawns can usually use a phosphorous-free formula.

Additional information to produce the healthiest lawn is available at GreenerWorld.ca.

Seven important reasons to feed your lawn• Healthy turf acts as a water filtration

system.• Thick lawns with deeper roots absorb

water, reducing water run-off.• Lawns hold the soil particles to help

prevent soil from water and wind ero-sion.

• Grass acts as an air purifier by trap-ping and removing pollutants from the air that are then broken down by the root system (especially important in urban areas with more vehicles).

• Healthy lawns, trees and shrubs can cool the air temperature around a home cool by 4°C to 8°C (compared to hard surfaces).

• Lawns produce an amazing amount of oxygen. A 50-by-50-foot lawn re-leases enough oxygen for a family of four every day.

• A thick healthy green carpet of grass provides a soft, safe outdoor space for people and pets to rest and play.

A healthier lawn gives you a healthier home



SPRING IS JUST AROUND THE CORNER!

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We supply a wide variety of materials

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Time out for a little photo op of the team at work. Dean Kerr, Co-owner, with his foreman, Rick Frost, and Doug Fawcett, after verifying the measurements of the sanitary sewer pump station being installed at Kempten Court subdivision are ready to move forward. Willis Kerr Contracting Ltd. is proud to celebrate 38 years of a family owned business and is anticipating another 38 years of excavation service for the commercial, municipal, residential and agricultural marketplace.

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• Competitive pricing• Quality products and workmanship • FREE estimates upon request

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(NC) – Everyone has heard a construction horror story, either through a friend, family member, or on a home improvement program. Whether it's about con-tractor work not performed to code or to customer specifications, or about projects taking longer than expected, or a story about costs going way over budget, home renovations can be a stressful endeavour.

Did you know that 40 percent of households (in 10 regions of the country) have indeed renovated their home — and that three-quarters of those households used a contractor to do all, or some of the work? Those were the findings of a survey conducted by the Canadian Mortgage and Housing Corporation.“Spending thousands of dollars on your home is a big decision, so selecting the right contractor is an important step,” says Wayne Ross, an insurance expert at Aviva Canada. “And while stories of renovation headaches are frequent, there are thousands of reputable contractors out there. A little preparation beforehand will certainly ease the stress.”

Ross offers these tips to help you finish your summer renovation projects with better success:

• Connect with previous customers: Ask your friends for referrals of contractors that they've used, especially on similar projects. Request additional referrals from possible candidates.• Look for consistency and permanence: The ideal service provider has a physical business office and address and has been in business for a number of years under the same name.• Do a legal check: Ensure contractors are licensed by your province and that they have insurance, so they are covered if they are injured during the project.• Notify your insurer: Contact your insurance broker to discuss whether any of the renovations will require an adjustment to your home policy. By following these simple tips, you'll finish your summer renovation projects with success. More information is available from your insurance broker or at avivacanada.com.

Build up a plan for a smart renovation



New rental apartmentsin downtown KemptvilleDon’t miss this rare opportunity to be the � rst to live in newly constructedrental apartments in the heart of Old Town Kemptville. Five custom designed units that o� er great views of the downtown and appointed with the bestamenities. Large, bright units designed for the most discerning tenants.

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Building Amenities• Centrally located in Old Town Kemptville with

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Apartment Amenities• Six new appliances including stacked washer/dryer

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(NC)—Household maintenance is an essential part of being a home owner. Not only does it ensure that your internal environment stays healthy, but it is also necessary to maintain your new home warranty if you live in a house or condominium that is less than seven years old.—All newly built houses homes in Ontario come with a warranty that lasts seven years from the date of the first possession, and this warranty is guaranteed by Tarion Warranty Cor-poration. The warranty protects homeowners from things like water penetration through the basement or foundation walls; defects in the electrical, plumbing and heating systems; and major structural damage, among other problems. But in order to ensure your home stays covered, you are advised to perform regular seasonal maintenance. Here are some tips to keep your property in good shape:

• Clear eavestroughs of debris regularly and extend downspouts so that water is directed away from your home. Water that flows around the foundation could eventually find its way into the basement.

• Get your roof inspected regularly to ensure shingles, flashing and chimney caps are in place and sealed properly.

• Fix the caulking around windows and doors and on the roof if it becomes cracked or separated.

• Clean or replace your furnace filter.• Check air ducts, remove covers, and vacuum dust from vents.• Investigate and identify any musty smells and odours. They are often an indicator that

there is a hidden moisture problem.• Shut off exterior water supply and drain water lines in the winter.• Install a winter cover for air conditioning unit.• Check roofing and flashing for signs of wear or damage.• Check/clean heat recovery ventilator (HRV); wash or replace filter.• Clean the mechanisms of the humidifiers.• Check for condensation and proper humidity levels.

You can find more seasonal home maintenance tips online at www.tarion.com.

Pride in their product and expertise.....Jen Newans is just putting the finishing touch to a new windshield installation.Rob McNamara owner of KrisAlis Inc. is cel-ebrating his 25th year of supplying quality, professional workmanship with the support of his conscientious staff of Jason Wagar and Jen Newans.

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by Rob ThompsonAs I see it, after a dismal 2013 fourth quarter in our local market, we are starting the year off right. Although prices have definitely fallen over the past year, there are still many buyers looking to purchase. The important thing to keep in mind, however, they are not overpaying for anything. In fact the only homes that are selling at the moment are the homes that are priced, “Right on the Money”. What do I mean by that? In general terms, homes sell within 5% of their asking prices. If a home is priced more than 5% above market value, it tends not to sell until it is reduced to a price that is within that “Sweet-spot”. This August, I’ll be celebrating 29 years in this business and in all those years, much of my success has been selling homes that have been on the market for a long time, prior to the homeowners hiring me. From selling hundreds of homes that did not sell during their first or second listing term, I have garnered two very distinct observations. One, the Seller is usually ticked off with their previous agent for not selling the home; and two, in 99% of all cases, there is only one reason the home did not sell - Overpricing.Blaming the Agent is a natural reaction and in most cases is justified, but not for the reason the Seller thinks. Generally, the Seller believes the agent didn’t do his job while the home was listed. This is not necessarily true. In all likelihood, the agent was doing everything he or she could have, to try and get the house sold within the time allotted. In reality, the Agent fell down on the job before the listing was ever signed. You see, most homes are sold the night the listing paperwork is signed. Meaning, if the home is listed for a price that is within that, “Sweet-spot”, it is only a short matter of time before it sells. On the contrary, if a home is listed above that spot, it will generally not sell, unless prices are on the rise, which of course, we all know, they aren’t. Bottom line, if the agent

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had priced it right in the first place, it would have sold. That being said, we’re all human and sometimes a good agent just makes a mistake.I want you to know that I’m not suggesting you should give your home away. I am suggesting homeowners in general (myself included), are emotionally attached to the value of their own homes and are therefore not qualified to set their own price. Ability to interpret the local market as it relates to price, along with finely tuned negotiating skills, are the most important qualities you need to look for in your Agent. Far better to take the pricing advice of the Agent willing to walk away from a listing appointment without a signed agreement, than to deal with an Agent prepared to take a listing at any cost. The most important thing you can ask yourself when interviewing an Agent is, “Does the person across the table really believe she can sell my home for the price we’re asking or is she just telling me what she thinks I want to hear?”With listing season now upon us, arm yourself with an open mind and the knowledge that prices are not what they were two years ago. Take heart, there is good news for those of you selling in these lower times. The market is showing signs of life and I expect this spring market to be a bumper crop. Although the prices will not likely recover fully, it really doesn’t matter, so long as you are staying in the market. Meaning, it’s all relative. If your home sells for less than if would have in 2012, so will the one you are going to buy. So don’t fret. If this year is a good year to make your move, call up your favourite Realtor, put the right price on it the first time, and start packing – It’s going to be a Great Spring.Rob Thompson has been helping families, businesses and investors make the right real estate decisions since 1985 and continues to do so with his team of professionals in all the communities from Ottawa to Kemptville to Brockville.



by: Alan Lunday

Electrocution can kill!That should be enough reason to employ a fully qualified electrician to undertake any electrical installation, repair or maintenance of electrical systems in your home or business.

Electricians spend 4-5 years going through a tough training programme that covers the many and varied aspects of electrical work, as well as meeting strict licensing rules and regulations, and comprehensive insurance cover for any potential mishap.

Anyone contemplating electrical do-it-yourself would be well advised to reconsider undertaking such a task because there are numerous pitfalls that can have disastrous consequences – and it is illegal. Is your life, or your family's lives, worth the few dollars you might save?

And if you do manage to install a couple of power points, or rewire the patio, you will have difficulty selling your home if you do not have certificates of compliance for all electri-cal work completed. Then you will have to employ an electrician to rewire what you have attempted, possibly even costing you more if it's a botched job.

Why hiring qualified electrical contractors is extremely important

And if it is a botched job your house and everyone’s safety is seriously threatened by potential electrical shocks and fire. Don’t expect your insurance company to compensate you for any loss or damage to your property, or life, if you do not have a certificate of compliance.

Call in the professionals. Always choose safety first.

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Energy efficient windowsWindows provide our homes with light, warmth, and ventilation, but they can also negatively impact a home's energy efficiency. You can re-duce energy costs by installing energy-efficient windows in your home. If your budget is tight, energy efficiency improvements to existing win-dows can also help.

If your home has very old and/or inefficient win-dows, it might be more cost-effective to replace them than to try to improve their efficiency. New, energy-efficient windows eventually pay for them-selves through lower heating and cooling costs, and sometimes even lighting costs.Improving window performance in your home involves design, selection, and installation.

If you're constructing a new home or doing some major remodelling, you should also take advantage of the opportunity to incorporate your window design and selection as an integral part of your whole-house design - an approach for building an energy-efficient home.

(NC) – Crow's feet? Slather on wrinkle cream. Grey hairs? Get thee to a beauty salon. When it comes to beauty issues, we fight with all our might to fix them. Shouldn't this be the same with our home? Often it gets a little down at the heels – the floors, furniture, and interior architecture – and we haven't noticed, let alone done anything about it.Not to worry, says designer Sally Morse, the director of creative services for Hunter Douglas, a leading window fashions manufacturer. “There are dozens of ways to update your house that are neither difficult nor time-consuming.” Here are a few of Sally's best suggestions:The world is at your feetFlooring is the anchor of any design scheme, and changing it instantly creates a more up-to-date appearance. Replace wall-to-wall carpeting, which looks dated, with shiny hardwood or polished concrete. Throw down a faux cowhide or two if you feel a little “warmth” is needed. Dress the windows up…or downThe key to modernizing window treatments is to make changes that not only look good, but allow the window to perform more efficiently. Have you had mini-blinds since the 1960s? Consider exchanging them for versatile Vignette Modern Roman Shades for a more formal, yet still leisurely aspect. Making your window treatment upgrade even more current, Hunter Douglas offers a free Platinum App that allows to you control its motor-ized products by shade, room, time, or activity with a mere tap on your Apple device. If draperies grace the windows, spiff them up with an interesting trim, maybe shells or glass beads. Of course, layers of fabric alone rarely give you all the functional benefits of a covering that combines blinds or shades.

Fresh-facedKitchens are among the first rooms to show their age. One way to fix them up is to reface cabinet doors. There are a variety of stylish fa-cades available that are installed over existing frames for a perfect fit and enhanced functionality, and you can customize many details too, from drawer glides to ornamental accents. The good kind of moldMany older homes lack molding, a polished detail that gives any room the designer touch. “When it comes to selecting the motif, think about the overall feel of the room,” advises Sally. “For example, you wouldn't want molding à la Palace of Versailles in an airy loft, nor something plain in a palatial salon. They should complement each other.”Look for everything from rosettes to encircle a ceiling's hanging light fixture to attractive baseboards and trim for ceilings, doors and windows. Your own special touchJust as you accessorize your wardrobe to suit your lifestyle, do the same with your home. Old-fashioned bedside table left over from child-hood? Replace it with a clean-lined chair or stool with a flat, wide seat, marvelous for holding a small lamp, clock and water glass. Victorian-era bathroom? Paint the claw-footed tub, and slipcover a chair with terrycloth to match – very spa-like and fun.Were you willed a set of damask-upholstered, gilded chairs from the 1800s? Make them 'yours' by recovering them with something chic and unusual like zebra print or faux leather. “There's nothing like changing the décor to update an entire house,” says Morse. “And be brave. Unlike a real facelift, much of what you do in your home can be easily and inexpensively changed again if need be.”

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Fundamentals:

Myths about Christianity

The Letter to the Editor by Wayne Porter published this week raises interesting questions and brings up the subject of mythology. Usu-ally, critics of Christianity use that word to describe the Gospels and the events and teachings set out in the New Testament. But Wayne’s letter is a reminder that many of the myths sur-rounding Christianity actu-ally come from those non-believers who pass on inac-curate, or simply incorrect, ideas about what Christians believe, etc. It would be worthwhile, therefore, to examine Wayne’s state-ments and see how they stand up to scrutiny.

His main point is that the New Testament writ-ings “were not written by eye witnesses to the life of Jesus, they are at best hearsay passed from gen-eration to generation during a very dark and uneducated period of human existence and then amalgamated into the story we know as the New Testament by a group of writers paid by Constan-tine. Therefore, believing that the New Testament is the word of God is a serious flaw in thinking”.

First, the New Testa-ment is not a single book: it is a collection of twenty-seven “books”, written by a number of people and includes letters, four books called the Gospels, a his-tory of the early years of Christianity, and a strange book called The Revela-tion. Critics of Christianity are fond of claiming that these works were written long after the events they purport to describe, and can only be considered “myths”, or even “fairy stories”. In fact, scholars are generally agreed that the entire New Testament was completed by about 100 A.D. Wayne quotes one Catholic source as saying this was the case;

but the Catholic Encyclo-paedia on-line has this to say: “The New Testament was not written all at once. The books that compose it appeared one after an-other in the space of fifty years, i.e. in the second half of the first century.” Catholic Encyclopaedia http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14530a.htm

I have been a profes-sional historian for thirty years. I have a Doctorate in History, and I have learned always to look for sources, footnotes, reliable authori-ty, before I accept anything. There is far too much inter-nal and external evidence for these dates for the New Testament books to deny their authenticity. Aside from the books themselves, between 100 AD and the time of Constantine 250 years later, both Christian and non-Christian writers refer to them and the events they describe. We have a large number of manu-script copies of some or all of these books pre-dating Constantine, and these are available for examination by anyone interested. For example, the Bodmer II Papyrus contains all of the first fourteen chapters of John’s Gospel, and most of the last seven. It dates from around 200 AD. And there are many more examples: there is a fragment of John’s Gospel in Rylands Library in Manchester that dates to around 120 AD. Con-stantine’s writers could not have composed books that existed centuries before the Emperor.

Even had Constantine attempted to rewrite them, his version could be com-pared with those earlier copies and the fraud would have been clear. It is also very unlikely that a Roman Emperor, eager to rule a single religion, would have allowed the New Testament to place such an emphasis on Rome’s role in the ex-ecution of Jesus and the

persecution of his first fol-lowers, as they do. What Constantine did do was to call a General Council to confirm which books were scriptural, as there were many other writings around at the time (most of which we still have for comparison). This Council did not decide which books were scriptural; they simply confirmed the list already accepted for centuries. In fact, the first real list of which books were scrip-tural was drawn up around 190 AD, although there was on-going discussion about some books for years afterwards.

Ra ther than be ing “a hotly contested topic among religious and Ro-man scholars”, the dating of the New Testament books has been widely accepted for some time. It was only those with philosophical objections to supernatural religion in general, and Christianity in particular, who wished to case doubt on it. The assumption was that the supernatural and miracles were impossible. Therefore, the New Testa-ment (full of that sort of thing) had to be explained away. So, it was taught that these “myths”crept in over many years. Therefore, the New Testament could not have been written in the lifetime of those who knew the “facts”.

Wayne does not cite any of the “at least 194 significant contradictions in the New Testament”, so I can’t discuss them. But if anyone has a question, or an issue that they wished discussed, let me know and we’ll look into it together. Next time, I will try and address the myth that the New Testament writings “are at best hearsay passed from generation to genera-tion during a very dark and uneducated period of hu-man existence”. I believe in history, facts, truth: let’s take a look.

by David Shanahan



Kemptville District Little League executive want to make sure that players have the best pos-sible training available, so they can be the best they can be. They have brought in former Major League Baseball pitcher, Mike Kusiewicz, for a pitching clinic as part of their Spring training leading up to the start of the season. Mike, who was drafted by the Colorado Rockies in 1994 and played for six major league teams in his career, was also a member of the 2004 Canadian Olympic team in Athens, Greece. Having the opportunity to learn the fundamentals of proper pitching from a pro will help develop good mechanics for KDLL pitch-ers, and that will reduce

The North Grenville Old-Timer’s Hockey League (NGOHL) held its inaugural spring-time tournament April 4 and 5 at the North Gren-ville Municipal Centre. The tournament was a finale to the long winter season and would carry bragging rights to those teams that won their final seeds. Given that most players were middle-aged men that have trouble seeing their skates when standing, it was also decided that the tournament would be a great opportunity to raise funds for the Kemptville Hospital.

With six teams participat-ing, first puck drop was Fri-day night, with three games played. The next set of games was played the afternoon of Saturday, April 5, completing

Kemptville District Minor Hockey is holding an Esso Fun Day event on Saturday, April 26 from 1 to 2:30 pm. This Hockey Canada program is meant to be a fun day of hockey for first time participants in the female game. If you are a female between the ages of four and seventeen and want to give hockey a try, Esso Fun Day is for you and it’s free!

The Esso Fun Day program presents and introduces the basic fundamental skills and rules of the game to first-time female participants. The focus of the day is to introduce players to the basics, to make new friends, and to try the game without having to make a commitment to sign up for a season. Girls will have the chance to participate in a 90-minute on-ice session to truly experience the joy of hockey.

Girls who have never played hockey or who have never played girls hockey are invited to participate. Participants are asked to arrive 60 minutes ahead of time in order to pick up a jersey and get ready for the ice. Full equipment will be required, so borrow from a friend if necessary. To register or obtain more information, please visit the KDMHA website: www.kemptvillehockey.com. Space is limited, so register early!

KDMHA Esso Fun Day for girls new to hockey

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the round-robin format. Seed A saw Team Pratt face-off against the Back on Track Bruins, with the boo-hoo Bruins finding a way to come out on top as A-champs. Seed B featured Shoeless Joe’s Wings vs O’Farrell Finan-cial Flyers, with the wobbly Wings squeaking out the win to finish as B-champs. The most riveting final game of the tournament was for Seed C, where the Tico Sun-set Thrashers squared-off against the TD Waterhouse Stars. End-to-end action saw the winner decided by shoot-out, and bragging rights for the winter season goes to the titanic Tico’s!

Perhaps more awesome than the teams that won, was the fact that over $1,000 was raised for the Kemptville Hospital. Many thanks to

the following generous busi-nesses - South Gate Church, Cactus Carpentry, Capital General Contracting, Giant Tiger, Mountain Orchards, O’Farrell Financial Services Ltd., FirstAid4U.ca, Pat-terson Hadden & Brown Insurance Brokers, Rona Kemptville Building Centre Ltd., Tico Sunset Networks and Shoeless Joe’s Sports Grill.

Great time was had by all and post-game festivities topped the night at Shoe-less Joe’s Sports Grill. Win-ning teams had the swagger, and reminiscing about great plays and goals continued through-out the evening. While many were sad about the winter season ending, it was reminded the summer season starts April 16. Long live hockey!

submitted by JC Thibault

MBL Pitcher in Kemptville for Kemptville Little League Player Development

Kemptville District Little League and Cana-dian Tire Kemptville are teaming up to keep the cost of baseball equipment down. Starting this week, Canadian Tire Kemptville will be offering a 10% discount on all its baseball/softball gear to KDLL families. This includes batting helmets, pants and socks. Details are avail-able to KDLL families at KemptvilleLittleLeague.com

The owner of the lo-

Canadian Tire and KDLL team up to keep costs down

Nestle DownB&B

Ellen & Allison Miller613-258-7778

4101 Highway 43 EKemptville, Ont.K0G 1J0

[email protected]/nestledown

Pitching Clinic - former MBL pitcher, Mike Kusiewicz (right) demonstrates proper tech-nique as KDLL pitchers try to match his every move.

arm stress and injury and will help them to be able to throw their best this season.

KDLL has also sourced a baseball clinic offered at Suny University in Canton, NY and some of KDLL players have committed to the hour’s drive there to participate in their training clinics, so as to prepare them for the upcoming sea-son. The training that they receive there is second to none. Thirteen year old Connor O’Callaghan, who

has been playing in Kempt-ville Little League for three years, said: "The workout was awesome, but so intense that I could barely walk for three days after. I am totally up for the next challenge there - bring it on!" Con-nor's commitment to train-ing has given him the skills he needed to be on KDLL's Major All-Star team for the past two seasons, and also to participate in the All-Ontario Championship last year.

Mary-Anne LeangMary-Anne Leangcal Canadian Tire, Frank Hoffman, has been a long-time supporter of Little League and this is just another example of his unfailing commitment to our young players. Cana-dian Tire’s Jumpstart Pro-gram also assists our local families, by getting kids in the game through covering the costs of equipment, registration and/or trans-portation. Canadian Tire Jumpstart is dedicated to removing barriers, so children can participate in organized sport and recreation. Their support helps equip kids for life,

because participation in organized sport and rec-reation increases a child’s chances for success in life. According to Jumpstart’s website, one in three Ca-nadian families cannot afford to enrol their chil-dren in sport or recreation activities. That means that many kids are missing out. For families in need, go to jumpstart.canadiantire.ca to get in the game!

Weather permitting, a fundraising BBQ will be held at our local Canadian Tire on May 3 and 4, from 11am to 4pm to raise money for the Jumpstart Program.

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Hailey Scharfe, a new hockey player who participated in the program last year

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Getting ready for work on Friday morning, I was think-ing about this article and was planning on sharing with you something entirely different, until I spied a small flower in one of my flower beds. I picked up my camera and headed out to take a photo of this beautiful lone flower. It had come up, seemingly overnight, and looked to be getting ready to burst open as the sun was coming out. It is wonderful how one tiny flower can give such a feeling of Hope, and, also, of Grati-tude. There is Hope for warm weather after the long winter that we finally have come to the end of; and Gratitude that, even with some snow still around, I was able to see my first flower of the season. It gives me such a feeling of joy to know that, each day, spring will be bringing new surprises in the garden.

It is has been a lot of fun travelling back and forth to work this past week as well. There have been wild turkeys crossing the road, a heron looking like a statue standing in water, geese, blackbirds and robins - the bird of spring. There has also been what has been referred to as ‘nuisance flooding’ across one of the roads. Friday morning, one

On Wednesday, March 26, the Rideau Valley Model-ers (RVM) hosted 9 Scouts and their leaders from the North Grenville 1st Kemp-tville Scout Troop to learn about Radio Controlled (R/C) planes and to try their hand at flying our small indoor craft. The event was hosted in the cafeteria of St. Michael’s High School, where the club flies most Wednesday eve-nings from 6:30 to 8:30 dur-ing the winter months.

The scouts were intro-duced to the sport of R/C and its governing body, The Mod-el Aeronautics Association of Canada (MAAC), by our president Kevin Koopman. The boys were then shown a number of different types of

On Tuesday April 1, the Cham-plain Community Care Access Centre (CCAC) held their annual Heroes in the Home Caregiver Rec-ognition Awards. These awards are presented to individuals, including family members, friends, volunteers and health care professionals, whose compassion and dedication allows many people to live full lives in their communities, despite the limitations of age, illness, or disability.

Beth Donovan Hospice nomi-nees this year were Jane Pelle-tier (Pictured), David Nash & Lori Reason.

Thank you all for your continued dedication and support to our clients and families in the community.

For Employer applications for the Summer Job Service Program visit www.cseconsulting.com

or call Prescott: (613) 925-0222

Kemptville: (613) 258-6576

This Employment Ontario program is funded by the governments of Canada and Ontario. Ce programme d’Emploi Ontario est financé par les gouvernements du Canada et de l’Ontario.

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CSE Consulting is proud to be the Grenville County’s Service Provider for the Employment Ontario program

“Summer Job Service”.

Providing eligible employers with a $2/hour hiring incentive to create summer jobs for students, ages 15 to 30, who are returning to school in the fall

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side was dried up, another sign of spring! There is so much to be grateful for, if we allow ourselves the time to stop and really think about our lives and the people, and also the things, that make up our ‘world’.

There has been a lot writ-ten about the benefits of gratitude. If we take the time every day to feel thankful and grateful, these positive feel-ings will grow in us and then start to spread to those around us. It is interesting how this flow of good energy travels.

Sometimes we also need to stop and look at things from a different angle. Al-phonse Karr, a French author in the 1800’s, wrote: “Some people grumble that roses have thorns; I am grateful that thorns have roses.”

I find, for myself, that

there are certainly sad times, and some very difficult times; however, I really am trying to practice gratitude. I also try hard to take the time to stop, no matter how busy things get, and to talk to people throughout the day. This connection with others is something that I am so grateful for.

My challenge for all of us is to remember to be present in each moment, to notice even the small things, to prac-tice gratitude every day, and to let those around us know how thankful we are for them.

Until next time,SusanSusan Smith, Executive

Director,Kemptville And District Home Support Inc., The Cheryl J. Brown Cen-tre 613-258-3203, [email protected]

Heroes in the Home Caregiver Recognition Awards

Rideau Valley Modelers host Scout Night

aircraft, from our light indoor craft weighing a few ounces to the larger gasoline pow-ered planes weighing in at 15 lbs. (37Kg); helicopters, and float planes and inexpensive foam-board planes: and how the controls worked.

The scouts were then en-couraged to try their hand at flying these craft. There was some success and they came away with an appreciation of the skill necessary to control these small planes. Many were interested in getting into the hobby and our members were only too pleased to point out the best types of models to get and the relative ease with which one can enter the hobby.

One of the main goals of MAAC is to promote the hobby among our youth, pro-viding training, coaching and

mentoring for new members. RVM considers these events a privilege and welcomes most opportunities to demonstrate this hobby. See us at the Dandelion Festival and at Canada Day.

For further information on our activities, please visit our website at www.rideau-valleymodelers.weebly.com.

RVM is fortunate to have not only an indoor flying site for the winter, but in the sum-mer we fly off land and water as well.

This is our 30th anniver-sary of flying at our land site just south of Oxford Mills. We would like to thank our generous sponsors, Dr. Allan Hicks and Mr. Barry Forbes, in addition to the generous support of the Catholic Dis-trict School Board for access to the school cafeteria.

by Brian Reid



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Spinning lessons, 2 & 3 Sun. e a c h m o n t h , o n s p i n d e l o r wheel, free spindel and wool. 613 269 4238

Braided mat lessons, 2nd & 3rd Sunday, each month at “Beginning Again School” . 613 269 4238

Nutritional Counselling to customize a wellness plan for all your health concerns. w h o l e s u m a p p r o a c h . c o m 613-258-7133

Q u a l i f i e d E n g l i s h t u t o r reading,writing, grammar, etc.. I make it fun 613 269 2367

Are you looking for Avon Products. Call Joan at 258-7644.

Osgoode Mini Storage avail-able. Short and long term units available in various sizes. Clean and secure, comparative rates. Call 613-826-2511

Yoga for everyone. Wednes-days 5:30 - 6:30 and Thurs-days 12:00 - 1:00 at Your Independent Grocer. Call Maureen 258-9902.

House Cleaning-Every work-ing Mother and Father needs a House Wife. Each home is custom priced to ensure my cleaning will meet your needs & budget. Sandi 613-219-7277

Grade 9-11 MATH TUTORING: Local math teacher, 4 years experience. Old Town Kemp-tville, $30/hr 613-863-5639

Stonehouse Studio Sewing - new in Kemptville! Altera-tions or new; formal or ca-sual. Sharon 224-3182

HANDYMAN, no job too big or too small. I can do it all.Free estimates and refer-ences available. Paul 613-791-8597

DRUM LESSONS - Profession-al drummer/teacher accept-ing students. All levels wel-come! Bryan Valeriani 613 298 5913 www.drumhead.ca

Helen’s Sewing Room All kinds of sewing 613 258 5584

Rock My House Music Centre offers lessons in Piano, Violin,

Guitar, Drums, Bass and Vocals. 613 258 5656

Kemptville - Shop AVON at home Personal service and 100% guar-antee. Anne Hunt 613-258-3806 [email protected]

Bowen Therapy. Restore your health. Pain, Respiratory, Di-gestive & more. 613-799-3315. www.BowenKemptville.ca

One Tear Studio, Paintings/Soapstone Sculptures/Butterfly Hearts. Visit by appointment or c hance w w w.HannaMac-Naughtan.ca (613) 258-7297

I Can Sew It: Rhonda Cybul-skie- 613-258-5248 [email protected]

Al’s Cleanup Services Dump runs, Grass, Landscaping Al Scott R R #1 Oxford Station(613) 258-3847

House Cleaning - Kempt ville area. For quote call 613-294-0385 or [email protected]

Property Clean up, yards, ga-r age s, b as ement s, lo ads to dump,anything removed. 613-258-7955

Sienna Fine Arts Art Classes and Supplies www.siennafinearts.com 613-878-9706

Commercial/Residential clean-ing- Kemptville area. For quote e m a i l M r a n d m r s c l e a n [email protected] or call 613-867-2184

FACED WITH A DRINKING PROBLEM? Perhaps Alcohol-ics Anonymous can help. Contact 613-316-6329 or on-line: District 48 aa

FOR RENT

Available June 1st. 2 bed-room + large office / bed-room space.775.00 + utili-ties. Dave 613-258-4741

“New Basement Unit, Bedroom, Kitchenette, Bathroom, Living Room, fully furnished w/Internet. Near College & Hospital.” Call 613-258-7703 or e-mail: [email protected]

3 bedroom apartment with appliances, 2 storey duplex, Kemptville. May 1, all inclu-sive $1,350. Call 613-794-3551.

1 Month free rent! Brand new 2 & 3 bedroom ter-race home condos. With stain-less steel appliances, washer & dryer, ceramic tile, ceramic back splash, and much more in desirable neighbourhood across from the hospital.$ 1250 To $1400 a month. Wa-ter, condo fees and 1 parking spot included. Heat & hydro extra. Move in today.For more information call Mike (613) 325- 0754 or (613)366 -2007.

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Firewood, cut, split and deliv-ered $100/cord. Call Peter at 258-5504

For sale: large white moffatt refridgerator, $200 firm. Call 613-269-2367

Inglis Heavy Duty washer & dryer. Good working condition. Asking $150.00. 613-258-5190

Solid wood twin/single bed with two large drawers. In-cludes mattress. Excellent condition. $125. Call 613-258-5457.

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Weekly and recurring events

Wed The North Grenville Photography Club - Meeting first Wednesday of every

month at the Auditorium at the Municipal Centre on Hwy 44. For more info

see ngphotoclub.ca.

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

start at 1 pm. All welcome. Refreshments available.

Klub 67 Euchre every 2 & 4 Wednesday of the month starting at 1:15 pm,nd th

St. John's United Church downstairs. Everyone welcome - $5. Vivian Howe

613-258-2540.

The Branch Artisans Guild, North Grenville Community Church,, 2659

Concession Street every 3 Tuesday, 7 pm. New members welcomed!rd

Probus Club of North Grenville meet third Wednesday of every month, St.

Paul's Presbyterian Church---9:30 am gathering Time, 10 am meeting. Come

and enjoy great speakers and fellowship. New members welcome.

Thurs Bridge - St. John’s United Church, 6:45 pm. Cost $5, partner preferred but

not necessary. For more info, contact Sandra at 613-258-2691.

North Grenville Toastmasters - Meeting 1 & 3 Thurs. of the month, 7 pmst rd

at O’Farrell’s Financial Services, Cty Rd 44. Info, call 258-7665.

Tues BNI Networking Group Breakfast- Alumni Building, University of Guelph,

7-8:30am. Call 613-258-0553 for more information.

Bridge- St. John’s United Church, 12:15 pm. Cost $3, partner preferred but

not necessary. Info, contact Sandra at 613-258-2691.

Mothers of Preschoolers Support Group-St.John’s United Church, 6:30-8 pm.

Whether you’re a townie, rural, stay-at-home, working, teen, adoptive, special-

needs, single or married, MOPS is for you! For more information, call Angie

Brown at 613-223-3979.

Sat Kemptville Legion Breakfast the third Saturday of the month. Adults $5.00,

Children under 12 $3.00. All welcome

Mon Modern Square Dancing in Kemptville. Every Monday at NGDH- 7 to 7:45

is free to all beginners. Casual attire. Singles Welcome! Info

[email protected] or Shelley (613) 258-0016.

Cancer Support Group, 3 Monday of every month, ,St. John's Unitedrd

Church at 2 pm. Welcome to anyone requiring support and encouragement.

M,W,F Kemptville and Area Walking Group, Municipal Centre - Early birds: 8 am,

others 8:30 am. Contact: Eva 258-4487.

Apr 16 Kemptville Horticultural Society, 7:30 pm, Kemptville Pentecostal Church,

1964 County Road #43. Guest Speaker: Shelly Lyall of Mountain Orchards:

Caring for Fruit Trees. For more information call Arline at 613-258-4645.

Apr 17 Youngsters of Yore, Kemptville Public Library, 1:30 pm. Guest speaker:

Mike McCann-Mystery writer.

Apr 20 Annual Easter Egg Hunt. The Oxford Mills Community Association invites

you to join us on the grounds of Maplewood Park in Oxford Mills at 1pm

(Sharp). Free for all ages. For more info contact Jim at 613-258-6485.Apr 22 Star Gazing - Join Friends of the Ferguson Forest Centre for an entertaining

and informative observation session, as part-time astronomer Steve Wendt

helps us look for and identify some stars, constellations, planets, satellites, and

maybe meteors! Meet at the Ferguson Forest Centre buildings at 9 pm. This is

a family outing opportunity, dress for the weather, you can bring binoculars if

you wish, but not necessary.

Apr 24 Blood Donor Clinic at the North Grenville Municipal Centre from 12:30-3:30

pm and 5-8 pm. Sponsored by the Kemptville Players Inc. To book an

appointment call 1-888-2 DONATE

Apr 24 Beth Donovan DAY HOSPICE OPEN HOUSE 1-3 pm at St. John's United

Church, 400 Prescott St. The Day Program opens May 1 and is offered every

Thursday for clients with life limiting illness. Free and lunch and activities are

provided. Call 613 258-9611, or visit www.bethdonovanhospice.ca.

Apr 25-26 Kemptville Campus Eco-Home Show , 6-9 pm (Apr 25) and 9-3pm (Apr. 26),

WB George Centre. Free Admission, free seminars, green initiatives and

sustainable services. Opportunity to win several prizes.

Apr 26 Oxford On Rideau Bird Auction, 9 am, South Mountain Fairgrounds, info

call: 613-258-2080

Apr 27 7 Annual North Grenville Sustainability Fair, 11-3 pm, North Grenvilleth

Municipal Centre. Celebrate Earth Day, A FREE family fun day out with a

friendly community atmosphere. Booths, presentations, kid’s activities, food,

door prizes AND local entertainers the “Celtic Rathskallions” perform at 3pm!

www.SustainableNorthGrenville.ca for more information.

May 1-4 Kemptville Players Inc. presents The Cemetery Club at the Municipal Centre

Matinee on 4th at 2 pm. All other start times 7:30 pm. Doors open 1/2 hour

earlier. Tickets $15 at Municipal Center, B&H Grocers and Business Strategies

or 613.258.2051.

May 2-3 Requiem by John Rutter & Symphony No. 5 by Schubert. The North

Grenville Concert Choir and members of Ottawa's Divertimento Orchestra

are proud to present this beautiful evening of music! at 8 pm at St. James

Anglican Church, Kemptville. Tickets $20 in advance at Brewed Awakenings

in Kemptville or $25 at the door. Info at 613-258-9978.

May 3 A birding walk will be held with Friends of the Ferguson Forest Centre and

led by The Ottawa Field Naturalist's Club. Participation is limited. Please call

Bill Wallace at 613 258 6544 or [email protected] for details.

May 4 The North Grenville Photography club is pleased to welcome guest and wild

life photographer Nancie J. Wight from 7-9 pm at the Auditorium of the

Municipal Centre. Everyone welcome for a small donation. More info at

ngphotoclub.ca.

May 9 Lasagna Fundraiser Dinner at Oxford-on-Rideau PS, 50 Water St, Oxford

Mills from 5-7 pm. Come out and enjoy a delicious lasagna dinner with salad,

dessert and drinks! Adults – $10, Children – $5, Children under 3 Free. All

proceeds go to school programs and activities

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Solutions to last week’s Sudoku

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Hard Solution to last week’s Crossword

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35. Give a speech39. Footstool41. Demesnes43. Animal life44. Big party46. Infants47. Santa's helper49. Sick50. Type of sword51. A Japanese feudal baron54. Misplaced56. Forearm bone57. Flight attendant63. Fishing poles64. Indian dress65. Keyboard instrument66. Pearly-shelled mussel67. Press68. Subarctic coniferous forests

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by Doug MacDonaldThis pristine photograph of the Class of 1963/64 at S.S. #3, Oxford-on-Rideau School,

was donated to the Archives of the North Grenville Historical Society by Deborah (Hurlbert) Valiquette in February.

Deborah is the girl with the “kiss curl” in the middle row. She also shared a series of memories of her school days with us. In early October, 1963, for example, Deborah was cho-sen by her teacher, Mrs. Pelton, to represent the children of S.S. #3 at the official sod turning “on Friday, October 4, at 5 pm,” for the new consolidated school to be built in Oxford Mills.

Mrs. Pelton selected a girl, despite clear instructions to the teachers of Oxford-on-Rideau from the Inspector of Schools, W. H. Knisley, indicating that “each teacher is asked to be present and select one pupil to participate in the sod-turning. The pupil is to bring his own shovel”. The NG Archives does not, as yet, have a photograph of this significant event that marks the end of the Pioneer Era Schools in Oxford-on-Rideau.

WANTED Photo taken on October 4, 1963 of the official sod-turning for the Oxford-on-Rideau Public School, plus the names of the children and teachers.

To celebrate the history of the schools of Oxford, South Gower and Kemptville, the Ar-chives of the NGHS would like, if possible, to recreate this event with many of the original participants.

The Archives is also searching for photographs of the sod-turning for the South Gower and the 1937 Kemptville Consolidated Schools. We are continuing to gather memories, mementoes and memorabilia pre-1965. These will be added to the growing, but still incomplete, record of the history of our schools from 1808 to 1965.

If you, or someone you know, has material that could be donated, or loaned, for potential use in the Schools Book Project, contact the Archives at 613-258-4402, or e-mail [email protected], or contact me at PO Box 1904, Kemptville.

The Acquisition of Memories: The School Book Project Update

Easter Egg Hunt

April 20

The Oxford Mills Community Association

invites you to join us on the grounds of Maplewood Park in Oxford Mills at 1pm (Sharp) for

our Annual Easter Egg Hunt. Free for all ages. For more info contact Jim at

613-258-6485



North Grenville Toast-masters presented dona-tions of $200 to The Kemp-tville Youth Centre and Community Living North Grenville on March 21. The donation is in thanks to O’Farrell Financial for sharing their boardroom with Toastmasters for the last number of years. Toast-masters meets at 7 pm on the first and third Thursday of each month, sharing a supportive environment that helps their members grow.

Sandra McNamara, Human Resource Administrator, was present for the cheque presentation to Brenda Seely, Manager, Finance & Administration. Also on hand was Ted Shuh, Execu-tive Director of Community Living North Grenville.

Dermid O’Farrell, President of O’Farell Financial Services, receives a cheque from Anna Van Adrichem-Rochon, club President of the North Grenville Toastmasters, to show that the donation is being made to two local organizations on the company’s behalf.

On the left, Toastmasters President Anna Van Adrichem-Rochon presents the cheque to Robin Heald, Executive Director of The Kemptville Youth Centre.

Toastmasters presented donations of $200 to the Kemptville Youth Centre and Community Living North Grenville

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Sustainable North Gren-ville is a group of citizens interested in helping to make North Grenville a more sus-tainable community. Their mission is to foster a resilient community that meets the social, cultural and econom-ic needs of its residents, now and for the future, while pre-serving the environment’s ability to support it. They have recently partnered with the Library by donating two

Clare Weissflog of Sustainable North Grenville presents library staff, Liz Dwyer and Patri-cia Evans with 2 Hampton Energy Monitors.

Library and Sustainable North Grenville Partnership

By Sue Higgins, NGPL CEO

Energy Monitors which can be borrowed by anyone with a library membership. The Energy Monitor will measure the power consumption of a connected appliance and can calculate electricity cost, cumulative kilowatt-hours used, and more. The moni-tors are available for a three week loan period and include instructions. You can also visit the Sustainable North Grenville booth at the Sus-

tainability Fair on Sunday, April 27 from 11-3 pm, to see a demo of how the moni-tors work.

To celebrate the arrival of Spring and Earth Day, the library will have displays of material related to the environment and sustainable living. Visit our websites and face book pages for more information. www.ngpl.ca, www.sustainablenorthgren-ville.ca

Twenty years later, Rwan-da is still experiencing the aftereffects of Genocide. In spite of great economic ad-vances, the impact of the loss and trauma experienced by the hundreds of thousands of children orphaned dur-ing those horrific months is still being felt throughout the country. Today, fractured family units, abject poverty and the ravages of HIV have combined to relegate thou-sands of children to life on the street. Some conceived by rape, others sacrificed to feed younger bellies, or tossed away by relatives incapable, or unwilling, to provide for them, 100,000 children fight daily for survival.

Family. Food. Shelter. Without these most basic of needs, survival becomes paramount; goals, education, dreams of self-improvement

are non-existent. In an effort to normalize the abnormal, many “child-led” families have coalesced. In most cases, these groupings are unable to provide the stability, economic or emo-tional, that these children seek.

Philip Fry PhD., a resi-dent of Oxford Station, was a volunteer teacher in Rwanda when he became aware of the plight of the street children. After learning of a local NGO which was successfully hous-ing, educating and providing counselling to encourage fam-ily reintegration, he went to appraise the situation on his own. It was life changing.

He returned to Cana-da convinced that he, too, could and would make a difference. The conditions in which these children lived, the reasons for their marginalization and the efforts and expertise of local aid groups working towards an

eventual and sustainable solu-tion, made it clear to him that support was both needed and deserved. It didn’t take long to assemble a group of interested volunteers willing to establish the framework and guidelines for a new organization. Their ultimate objective: to, where possible, assist the return of marginalized children to their families; to help them become strong, creative members of their local communities, par-ticipating in the social and economic development of Rwanda.

Thanks to the efforts of Jack Henry, former Grenville Land Stewardship Coordinator (MNR), ORYAR now exists as a not-for-profit organization with official charitable sta-tus. To operate effectively, feet on the ground are neces-sary. Today, that local NGO, The Streets Ahead Children’s

Organization for Rwandan Youth at Risk

Centre Association, acts as their agent in Rwanda. It was founded in 2003 and combines the efforts of teaching volun-teers with local leaders. It now runs two permanent centres, one in Kayonza for girls and one in Kabarondo for boys. It is a registered charity with the Government of Rwanda (Reg# 132/08.11) which receives core funding from international agencies.

The Children’s Centre houses, feeds, educates, coun-sels, trains and supports in every way possible, street children who come to them for help. It is, in fact, presently the de facto family for over a hun-dred children. The approach is child-centred with social work-ers acting as “house parents,” alongside a team of dedicated field workers, teachers and sup-port staff. Since its inception, it has successfully reintegrated over 500 street children with

their own families while giv-ing them the necessary skills to be contributing community members.

To ensure that donation funds go entirely to the support of the children, ORYAR estab-lished a two branch funding system. The Crafts Acquisition and Sales Program is run like a non-profit business and the pro-ceeds pay for all expenses (web fees, auditor requirement costs, etc). The Bursary Program is funded entirely by donations and 100% of it goes for student support. Last year, craft sales earned enough to pay for all expenses, with enough left over to buy two additional bursaries. The Bursary Program is run as a sponsorship system with do-nors matched to students. Re-ports regularly detail progress. ORYAR has on-site volunteers for a minimum of six weeks of the year.

The Organization for

Rwandan Youth at Risk is actively seeking sponsors to ease the way financially for students. Ambassadors are also needed, people willing to help get the word out, to as-sist with booking craft sales, informational sessions etc. If you can help in any way, or just want to know more about the organization, contact Philip Fry at 613-258-7945.

For additional information on how to become an ambas-sador or a sponsor, check the website at: http://www.oryar

Presently the Board of Directors consists of: Presi-dent - Philip Fry; Secretary/Treasurer – Jack Fry; Direc-tor - Linda Gaterra (on-site volunteer at SACCA); Director - Franck Hakizimana (ORYAR rep with the Canadian Associa-tion of Rwandan Youth); Vice-President – Mark MacGuigan; Director – Lorette Umutoni; Director – Athia Uwase.

by Beth Nicol



On Saturday April 5, 338 Royal Canadian Sea Cadet Corps Defiant participated in their annual drill competition

Hard work pays off for Kemptville Sea Cadets

in Kingston. The competition consisted of an inspection of cadet uniforms, a per-formance of their marching skills, band sequences and

marching with rifles. After an early start to

the day, the team was up and ready for anything the judges threw at them. Their

uniforms were done to per-fection and they had ham-mered out their routine for weeks; they were beyond ready. After a two hour bus ride to HMCS Cataraqui, the team prepared themselves for a 15 minute inspection of their uniforms. They were then bussed to the Prince of Wales Regiment in down-town Kingston, for the sec-ond half of the competition, the drill routine.

After a few deep breaths

By Caitlin Patrick

338 RCSCC Defiant 2014 Drill Team

from the team, drill captain, Petty Officer First Class Brayden VanRumpt marched the corps out to the middle of the parade square. The drill sequence lasted only 11 min-utes and when all was done, the whole team breathed a sigh of relief.

A huge thank you goes

out to the drill coaches Sgt. Vargas and NCdt Bourdeau for all of their hard work in preparing the corps for competition and a special shout out to Petty Officer First Class VanRumpt and the entire drill team. Good work, congratulations and Bravo Zulu.

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