Ericka Mathers from Dundas County won the Intermediate Dairy Showmanship Award at the Eastern Ontario and Western Quebec 4-H Regional Show held in Metcalfe. This award is sponsored by the Kemptville College Alumni and was presented by Alumni Vice President Joe Krol.
Every year South Glengarry recognize people who have provided outstanding contributions to their community. In 2024 Bruce Munro a ’70 Kemptville grad, was presented with the Excellence in Agriculture award for his outstanding business management in improving the agricultural industry and helping to better South Glengarry. From starting as a farm supply store to a certified team to assist in crop advisory and management, Munro Agromart , located in Lancaster, continues to help local farmers to grow their best crops. He developed a micro-nutrient blending fertilizer program and developed custom spray applications that would benefit individual farms. In the time of trouble, Bruce would quickly supply equipment or what ever was needed. When the Kemptville College Alumni were having their raffles at the College Royal to raise money to print “The Contact” we could always count on him to donate very large bags of grass seed.
This year Mackie Robertson a ’67 Kemptville grad, was presented with the Citizen of the Year Award for his outstanding efforts within the community. There seems to be no end to Mackie’s abilities, from creating custom woodwork pieces for the Bishop’s House in Alexandria, to historical presentations and becoming a lay minister. He has served on multiple boards and organizations. Mackie believes honest, hardworking people who choose to become leaders are what make Canada strong. He believes that the legacy of volunteerism was set before him, by people who have helped someone else along the way , and he is furthering that legacy.
Those of you who have admired the beautiful display cabinets, year book holders and guest sign in table in the Historical Building are seeing his excellent custom woodwork. He also donated wooden clothes tree stands to our raffles at the College Royal in order for the Kemptville College Alumni to print “The Contact”.
Bruce and Mackie, your fellow grads are proud of what you have contributed to South Glengarry and the Kemptville College Alumni. Thank you!
The Kemptville College Alumni is once again presenting two $1,500 Scholarships to two students who are in their second year of studies in a Food or Agricultural related program at an accredited college in September of 2026.
You can complete the application online, and submit here.
Preference will be given to the person who does have a relative that graduated from Kemptville College but the merit of the applicant also carries value. The Applicant could have worked for a Kemptville grad, had a Kemptville grad as their 4-H Leader or a community association with a Kemptville grad.
Application deadline is January 31st, 2027
The chosen recipients will be notified on Feb 7th, 2027 by email or telephone.
Charles McDonald, a ’67 Kemptville grad from North Lancaster, has donated a 75 acre parcel of South Glengarry land to be used as a County Forest. The land surrounding the woodlot is prime farmland that is mostly clear with very little bush left. The piece of land that belonged to Charles is a beautiful mature forest that has been meticulously maintained by Charles and his family for over 100 years. It consists of a mixture of Sugar Maple, Bass Wood, Soft Maple and Burr Oak.
The Counties Council of Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry will integrate this parcel of land into their existing forest management program. Charles always enjoyed his rural setting in North Lancaster and wanted to make sure the land was not cleared. Charles also enjoyed History and was the first college grad to send a Historical Building donation when we started fundraising to build.
Charles is proud to show the land and in the picture below, taken by ’71 grad Audrey Baker, shows Charles with Audrey’s family after their tour of the acreage.
There is also a picture in our older posts of Charles and classmate Mackie Robertson beside the cabin, that will remain with the forest. Check out “A Relaxing Retreat”.
Thank you Charles, for your part in protecting our forests!
The railing has been installed at the entrance to the Kemptville College Alumni Historical Building. This will accommodate any of us who just needs a little support along the incline. Thank you to Ron Burgess ‘68 and his workers who put the railing up and to Marg Milne ’57 for her financial contribution.
Unity is strength – when there is teamwork and collaboration wonderful things can be achieved!
In preparation for our Kemptville College Alumni Reunion on June 13th, 2026, the Crimson Maple tree has been planted at Lombardy Fair Grounds. This is in recognition of our ten-year partnership with the Lombardy Agricultural Society.
The work crew dug the hole and anchored the tree.
Gordon and Ron are with Kemptville College Alumni and Gerry and David are with Lombardy Agricultural Society. You will notice the Kubota did most of the work to dig the hole but the men planted and then filled the hole.
Admiring the tree , which will be presented on the 13th, are Chris Craig , President of Lombardy Agricultural Society and Allan Cooley, Vice President of Lombardy Agricultural Society.
