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The Rotary Club of Kemptville would like to thank the businesses and residents of North Grenville for their support as we delivered the first edition of "KEMPTVILLE ROTARY RADIO DAY" on May 10.  A special thank you to MooseFM 97.5 (Michelle & Peter) and our publicity guru (Nancy Morgan), for helping us make this event a success.  The involvement of MPP Clark, MP Barrett, Mayor Peckford, and representatives from Shalom Small Homes Kemptville was an added bonus.  Kemptville Rotary is pleased that the majority of our profits will go towards Shalom Small Homes, with the remainder to be utilized for various local Rotary Club projects.  Listed below are the businesses who supported us by purchasing Advertisements, donating Auction items, or both!
 
Staples
RB Heating ClimateCare
Anytime Fitness
M&M Food Market
Gabriel Pizza
RPM Automotive
Canadian Tire
Kemptville 73's Jr. A Hockey
Grenville Mutual Insurance
Shoeless Joe's
Fat Les's Chip Stand
Connie Lamble- Barrister & Solicitor
Joel Marshall ReMax Boardwalk
McDonalds
TD Bank
Tim Hortons
KrisAlis Glass
Bubba Bugs Coffee Bar
Royal Lepage Team Realty
Kemptville Windows and Kitchens
Jac's Boutique
43 Auto Works
Hygiene Now
Kemptville Brewing Co,
Kemptville Family Restaurant
Nakhon Thai Restaurant
Howard Wilson Motors
Sam's Pizza
R. Rose Automotive
Good Night Bed Company
Stevens Creek Décor Center
Kemptville Chiropractic Clinic
Rock my House Music Center
Kemptville Infinity
Sugold Jewellers
Brewing Oasis
Kemptville Animal  Hospital
Saltastic Salt rooms & Spa
Hard Stones Grill
Helen's Sewing Room
J.D. Duke Excavation & Septic
First Stop Tools & Equipment
W.D. Stinson & sons
Benjamin Flooring
D. R. Howell Electric
Valley Sports
Mr. Mozzarella
Z'Amore
T & T Dogs Unleashed
Setanta Solutions INC
MacEWEN  Petroleum Inc
Nature's  Way
B. Baird Water conditioning
RM aluminum Contracting Ltd ( Roger )
Kemptville Bowling Lanes Inc
Valley Sanitation Services
Randy's Performance Auto
Gravitate Travel
Tina Murray Dominion Lending centers
Solarcity Inc.
Blooming Smiles
Outer Creations Landscaping
Motor Tredz
Mountain Generator Services ( Darin )
Current Systems Service ( Melanie )
Dentistry @ Kemptville
Napa Auto Parts
Kemptville Denture Clinic
Shannon from Escape Salon
JMR Electric
Kemptville Marine ( Brandon )
Harold Workman Heating
SEW Kool Embroidery
Smokie Ridge Vineyard
Greg's Quality Meats
Iron Forge
Brooks & Cryderman
Hansen's garden ornaments
Partylite
Crusty Baker
Rod Vedder Woodworking
Mrs. McGarrigles
Mountain Orchards
Healthier Ever After
Smolkin's Mens Wear
Laurier Optical
Thomas Byrne- Lawyer
Kemptville Main Street Clothing Company
Sustainable Success
Giant Tiger
Keller Williams Integrity Realty (Geraldine Taylor)
RigMac Junk Removal
TMSI Sports Camps
100 Men Who Care North Grenville
Kemptville Youth Center
North Grenville Historical Society
Beking Poultry Farm
Myers Kemptville Chev/Buick/GMC
Kemptville Drug Mart
Clark Code Repairs
Brigadoon Restaurant
The Workshop Dance Studio
Cranberry Hill Animal Hospital
Creekside Dental Center
Starbucks
Dr. C.L. Eamon
KG The Accidental Glass Blowers
Brown's Electric
Cooperators Insurance (Joanne)
Cooperators Insurance (Angie)
Mama's Cheeky Boutique
To be continued
McDougall Brown Insurance
416 Tire Service
Catered Affairs
Village Pets Boutique
Brewed Awakenings
 
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Welcome to Kemptville Rotary Radio Day, May 10, 2025
    In addition to delivering almost 50 ads throughout the day, purchased by local businesses; each hour we will be auctioning 12-13 different items.  The items offered each hour are listed below.  Items up for bid will be described at the start of each hour.  Bidding progress will be updated on the air throughout the hour.  Winning bids will be announced at the start of the next hour.  The numbers to call to make a bid are:   
     
    613-258-0467       613-462-1197   
    613-808-1660
     
    We anticipate a lot of bidding action.  Make your competitive bids as early in the hour as you can.  Do not wait until near the end of the hour, hoping to make the last bid, as this increases your chances of missing out.
     
    Bidding increments of less than $10 will not be accepted; neither will voice messages or texts!
     
    If you wish to listen to MooseFM on-line, click on this link:   https://onlineradiobox.com/ca/juice975/?cs=ca.juice97
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    Location for payment & pickup of purchased items
     
    Purchased items should be picked up between 2:00- 3:00 p.m. TODAY,  Saturday May 10 at the Radio Station located at 40 Campus Drive, Suite 101.  If you need to come earlier, we can accommodate you. The first 12 people to collect and pay for their purchased items on May 10 will also receive a $10 Shoeless Joe’s gift card or a McDonalds Great Value Meal card.
    • Any items which remain may be picked up later TODAY, Saturday May 10 between 4:00-8:00 p.m. in Kemptville.  Please call Vic at 403-363-221 or 613-258-2422to get directions and confirm your bill and payment prior to arriving.
    • Other pickup options by appointment.  Call Vic at 403-363-2215 or 613-258-2422
    Payment options accepted
                                
    Payment may be made by cash, cheque, square, or verified e-transfer to   kemptvillerotary@hotmail.com     (all lowercase)
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    Hour 8:00 a.m.- 9:00 a.m. Auction ItemsDonor  Value
    2 X $25 Gift CertificatesMr. Mozzarella50
    Gift CertificateBrewed Awakenings100
    Free Alignment43 Auto Works150
    Gift CertificateKemptville Infinity100
    Gift Certificate Smolkin's Men's Wear100
    Gift Certificate for Breakfast for 2 PeopleHard Stones Grill50
    Gift Certificate + $20 Shoeless Joe's CardSugold Jewellers70
    Anytime Fitness Kemptville gift CertificateAnytime Fitness372
    Kemptville 73's FanPack (Jersey/Hoodie/Hat, 12 tickets)Kemptville 73's Jr. A Hockey340
    Brigadoon Promo Certificate- 2 lunch SpecialsBrigadoon Restaurant70
    Sports camp (Kanata)-1 week age 5-12 (2026)(1st of 2 bidding hrs)
    Mothers day Brunch for 2 (May 11, 2025 9:30-12:00) HeritagebHall
    TMSI Sports Camps
    Catered Affairs
    485
    120
     
          
           
     
    Hour 9:00 a.m.- 10:00 a.m. Auction ItemsDonor Value
    Sports camp (Kanata)-1 week age 5-12 (2026)(2nd of 2 bidding hrs)TMSI Sports Camps485
    2 X $50 Gift CardsFat Les's Chip Stand100
    Oil Change, Oil, filter, 21 point InspectionHoward Wilson Motors154
    Gift Certificate + 2 X $20 Sam's Pizza Gift CertificatesStevens Creek Décor Center140
    Gift CardSew Kool Embroidery100
    Gift Card for eQuinelle Golf ClubJoel Marshall- REMAX/Boardwalk 200
    Lap Quilt (40" X 40")Helen's Sewing Room115
    Certificate #2025-002 (Guided Wine Tasting for 10 people)Smokie Ridge Vineyard250
    Coleman Pro Series 5 Burner BBQ (1st of 4 hours of bidding)Canadian Tire1099
    Nike brand Acetate Polarized sunglassesLaurier Optical300
    One Creampuff Detailing package
    $50 gift certificates from each of Crusty Baker & Mrs. MCGarrigle 
    Myers Kemptville Chev/Buick/Olds
    Crusty Baker & Mrs. McGarrigles
    250
    100
                
    Hour 10:00 a.m.- 11:00 a.m. Auction ItemsDonor Value  
    Evo Flipshot black helmet (Small/Medium) + Mirror for MTBValley Sports108
    2 X $25 Gift Certificates Z'Amore Restaurant 50
    Salton XL Digital Air FryerM&M Food Market110
    Gift CertificateBrewing Oasis100
    Gift Certificate (Pizzaria)Iron Forge100
    Gift Certificate for any ServiceRPM Automotive100
    Gift Certificate for 2 half hour Music Lessons+ $20 Shoeless JoRock my House Music Center80
    Duct Cleaning Certificate (1st of 2 Hours of bidding)RB Heating ClimateCare500
    Coleman Pro Series 5 Burner BBQ (2nd of 4 Hours of bidding)Canadian Tire1099
    2 X $50 gift certificatesFirst Stop tools & Equipment Rentals100
    Supply & installation of a whole home surge protection device
    Mama's Self Care Basket  
    Charcuterie Board Set
    D.R. Howell Electric (1st of 2 hours biddin
    Mama's Cheeky Boutique
    Rod Vedder Woodworking
    450
     
    110
    110
                   
     
    Hour 11:00 a.m.- Noon Auction ItemsDonor Value
    Certificate for Wills, POA’s for one couple (1st of 2 bidding hours)Law Office of Connie Lamble800
    Evo Flipshot black helmet (Large/Extra Large) + Mirror for MTBValley Sports108
    Gift Certificate for Dental Hygiene ServiceHygiene Now200
    Gift Certificate for automotive workR. Rose Automotive100
    Vitacare Soft Center Orthopedic Support PillowKemptville Chiropractic Clinic100
    Gabriel Pizza Gift CardGabriel Pizza100
    Gift BasketKemptville Animal Hospital85
    Certificate #2025-003 (Guided Wine Tasting for 10 people)Smokie Ridge Vineyard250
    Coleman Pro Series 5 Burner BBQ (3rd of 4 Hours of bidding)Canadian Tire1099
    Duct Cleaning Certificate (2nd of 2 bidding Hours)RB Heating ClimateCare500
    Supply & installation of a whole home surge protection device
    An Array of Luxurious Hair Products 
    D.R. Howell Electric (2nd of 2 hours bidding
    Shannon from Escape Salon
    450
    125
                
     
     
    Noon- 1:00 a.m. Auction ItemsDonorValue
    Certificate for Wills, POA’s for one couple (2nd of 2 bidding hours)Law Office of Connie Lamble800
    CO2 pump, Training wheel set, pedals, multitool + $20 Shoeless Joe'sValley Sports80
    Picnic Blanket & $100 Crusty baker & $100 Kemptville Brewing CardsGrenville Mutual Insurance240
    Organa Certified Organic Latex PillowGood Night Bed Company130
    4 X $25 CertificatesNakhon Thai Restaurant100
    Gift CardGreg's Quality Meats125
    Gift CertificateClark Code Repairs100
    15 dozen large organic eggsBeking Poultry Farm150
    Coleman Pro Series 5 Burner BBQ (4th of 4 Hours of bidding)Canadian Tire1099
    One Load of Junk removal within our service area
    Acer Chromebook 314- C933T-C613 1st of 2 hrs bidding)
    Starbucks Gift Basket
    Gift Card to Shoeless Joes
    RigMac
    Setanta Solutions Inc
    Starbucks
    Patterson Hadden & Brown In
    275
    350
    100
    100
                    
     
    1:00 - 2:00 p.m. Auction ItemsDonorValue
    Gift Basket (includes a $50 Gift Certificate)
    T & T Dogs Unleashed129
    One hour service callBrown’s Electric100
    Keurig K-Supreme Coffee MakerStaples210
    Dress by EscapeJac's Boutique120
    Dinner for 4Kemptville Family Restaurant100
    2 hours of Silo Rental (Corporate Meeting Room)Kemptville Brewing Co.130
    Certificate for private salt session for 2 peopleSaltastic Salt rooms & Spa120
    Certificate #2025-004 (Guided Wine Tasting for 10 people)Smokie Ridge Vineyard250
    Load of gravel delivered within 30 KmJ.D. Duke Excavation & Septic250
    Moen Chateau Chrome Kitchen Faucet (#674250)Brooks & Cryderman156
    Acer Chromebook 314- C933T-C613 2nd of 2 hrs bidding
    Partylite Basket of Products
    100 Gift Certificate
    Setanta Solutions INC
    Partylite
    416 Tire Service
    350
    150
    100
             
     
     
    2:00 - 3:00 p.m. Auction ItemsDonorValue
       
    Mouth/Handmade Crackle Glass Wavy Bowl + $20KG The Accidental Glass Blowers90
    2 X $50 Gift CardsW.D. Stinson & Sons100
    $150 gift voucher valid until July 1, 2025Benjamin Flooring Ltd150
    Brigadoon Promo Certificate- Tea for 2Brigadoon Restaurant100
    Moen Chateau Chrome Bathroom Faucet (#L64601)Brooks & Cryderman143
    VoucherHansen's garden ornaments100
    Basket of Pet Treats150Cranberry Hill Animal Hospital150
    Phillips Sonicare Professional Power ToothbrushCreekside Dental Center130
    2X $50 gas cardsMacEwen Petroleum100
    Summer Fun BasketTo Be Continued100
            
     
    Attention Kemptville Businesses  Buy 3 - 30 second Commercials for only $99 -- or donate a Live Radio Auction item.   Commercials will be aired during Rotary Radio Day Support Shalom Small Homes and other local Rotary Initiatives  Call Vic 403-363-2205
     
     
    Rotarians will host the radio shows and also engage in lively discussions, interviews, and read commercials purchased by local businesses. This will be a diverse lineup, including interviews with Rotary youth exchange students, club members, community leaders, and reflections on Rotary's impactful 90-year history in the community.
    Adding an exciting twist, donated items will be auctioned off every hour, ensuring that every dollar raised stays right here in Kemptville.  The majority of the proceeds will benefit Shalom Small Homes, with the remainder benefiting other local Rotary projects.
     
     
     
    Celebrate spring with a sweet tradition as Ontario Maple Weekend returns. Discover the craft of maple sugaring and savour the pure, delicious taste of Ontario maple syrup—an iconic springtime treat. Mark your calendars to join us at our Agroforestry Centre (2627 Bedell Road) the first weekend in April.

    Kemptville Rotary and Kemptville Youth Centre providing a pancake breakfast. Suggested donation: Adult $10, children $5.  All proceeds support local projects.

     
     
     
    Earlier this month, the Rotary Science Fair was held at North Grenville District High School.  Kemptville Rotary supports the event financially as well as providing a light breakfast and lunch for more than forty Judges, including several Rotarians.
     
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    Rotarians Take to the Airwaves: Kemptville Rotary Club
    Hosts Radio Day Extravaganza
     
    Kemptville, May 10th — Get ready to tune in and support your community as Kemptville's Rotary Club gears up for a day of live radio at Moose FM 97.5. On Saturday, May 10th, from 8 AM to 3 PM, local Rotarians will step out of their comfort zones and onto the airwaves for a special event aimed at raising funds for a good cause.
    Throughout the day, Rotarians will not only host the radio shows but also engage in lively discussions, interviews, and even read commercials purchased by local businesses. The event promises a diverse lineup, including interviews with Rotary youth exchange students, club members, and reflections on Rotary's impactful 90-year history in the community.
    Adding an exciting twist, donated items will be auctioned off every hour, ensuring that every dollar raised stays right here in Kemptville. The majority of the proceeds will benefit Shalom Small Homes, highlighting Rotary's commitment to local philanthropy.
    As Spring approaches, Rotarians will be contacting businesses to solicit for advertisements and donated items for the May 10 event. 
    For more details on how to support this initiative, whether through purchasing advertising slots or donating items for auction, please contact Vic Budz at         403-363-2205 or vicbudz@gmail.com
    Don't miss out on this unique opportunity to hear from your local Rotarians and make a difference in your community!
                                                                                                          
    Our club is pleased to welcome new members Randy Yochim and Bruce Enloe. Both Randy and Bruce are excited to be joining us.  We look forward to their friendship and assistance in becoming a more significant force in our community.
     
     
     
     
    On May 10 2025, Kemptville Rotary will be hosting the First Annual Rotary Radio Day! 
     
    Beginning March 21 local Rotarians will be out in the community, selling advertisements and collecting donated items from our Business Community.  On May 10 Rotarians will be "ON AIR" from 8:00 a.m.- 3:00 p.m. on Moose 97.5 FM.  Each hour, we will be Auctioning a different set of donated items, Reading advertisements, Interviewing guests, and Talking about Rotary locally and beyond!
     
    Approximately 2/3 of the profits from this event will be committed to the local "Shalom Small Homes" project, with the remainder supporting other local Rotary endeavors. 
     
    Note-  For more information, or to purchase an advertisement, or donate an item, contact Vic Budz at 403-363-2205 or Bruce Wehlau at 613-408-3007
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    Kemptville Rotary Radio Day   
     
    Saturday, May 10, 2025       8:00 am to 3:00 pm
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    Our club is celebrating 90 years of service to our community. We recently held a celebratory dinner at Catered Affairs where Paul Harris Fellowships were presented to Vic Budz for his contributions to Rotary and the Rotary Foundation as well as to David Shanahan and Marguerite Boyer of The North Grenville Times for their ongoing support of our club.
    Pictured below are some of the recipients.
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
    Winners of the Annual Rotary Young Writers Competition received $1,000 in prizes donated by The Egg Marketing Board at a recent Rotary Club meeting. This year entries were allowed to be in any form of media and attracted video, art and written entries! Pictured below are some of our Rotary club members, winners' families and winners Jaxon William, Emili Park-Viger, Wayne Henshall, Zoey & Kelly Dulmage.
     
    Our club recently decided to support Shalom Small Homes. Pictured below are President Bruce and members of the club presenting a cheque for $10,000 to founder Janne Ritskes.
     
    Our club is pleased to welcome new members Angie Ford and Marc-Andre Montpetit to the club. We look forward to their friendship and assistance in improving our club going forward.
     
    An experience of a lifetime: Rotary’s short term exchange program
    Reproduced with the kind permission of the  North Grenville Times
     
    August 15, 2024
     
    Aaron Windisch and Gavin Cloutier
     
    Gavin Cloutier, a youth from North Grenville, recently embarked on a transformative journey through Rotary’s Short Term Exchange Program (STEP), spending three weeks immersed in the picturesque landscapes of Switzerland. In turn, his Swiss counterpart, Aaron, discovered life in Eastern Ontario.
    Gavin’s selection for the program was a culmination of diligent preparation by both himself and his family, who engaged in weekend sessions to ready themselves for the adventure ahead. Upon Aaron’s arrival just in time for Canada Day, he was greeted with the unexpected heat and flat terrain of his new surroundings, which remained unchanged throughout his stay.
    During Aaron’s visit, Gavin’s family warmly embraced him into their summer activities, ensuring he experienced the best of Canadian hospitality. A highlight of their itinerary was a memorable road trip encompassing Niagara Falls, Muskoka, and the enchanting 1000 Islands. In Kemptville and Ottawa, the boys undertook a spirited treasure hunt, delving into local culture, sites and history.  Of course, there was also time for swimming, fishing and canoeing.
    The exchange was reciprocal, as Gavin accompanied Aaron back to Switzerland this long weekend, eager to explore a new country and its rich cultural tapestry. As Gavin prepares to return home just in time for school, anticipation brews to hear about his enriching experiences abroad and the enduring bonds forged through Rotary’s global exchange initiative.
    For the second year in a row, our club has earned the Rotary Citation, the most significant award a Rotary club can achieve in the Rotary year. We were 1 of only 11 clubs in our district to achieve this award.
     
    Every year, our club provides a pizza night for the campers and staff at the Camp Merrywood Easter Seals Camp. This event is one of the highlights of our Rotary service year, bringing together Rorarians and their families to provide this meal. Pictured below are some shots of our crew getting ready to serve the campers.
     
     
    The Rotary Club of Kemptville is a group of like-minded people working to improve our community and have fun doing it. Ninety percent (90%) of our funds and actions are dedicated to local projects. Local projects we support include the Youth Centre, Camp Merrywood, House of Lazarus, the high school science fair as well as providing bursaries to deserving, graduating high school students.. We also promote local events like the annual Santa Claus Parade. We are part of a 1.2 million member global organization, and we do support some international work.  To see who we are follow the link https://portal.clubrunner.ca/1096/Documents/en-ca/10104f36-a94e-48fe-9a4d-a792642d514d/1/
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    380 Colonnade Drive
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