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The community has rallied once again around a North Grenville family in need. It all started when Tasha VanDasselaar’s 7-yearold son, Noah, wanted to hold a lemonade stand with his friends. Tasha decided that she would help with the sale, as long as the money went to a good cause. “We wanted them to understand that it’s important to raise money for something other than their next toy,” Tasha said.

a lot of families and parents”.

In just two weeks, the lemonade stand turned into a full fundraising event, complete with a BBQ lunch, bake sale, games, musical entertainment and, of course, a juice stand. “[Noah] is very excited about [fundraising],” Tasha says. “Even when he finds a quarter on the ground, he says it goes to Navin.”

Noah’s friends, Kahlaan Wilkes,8, and Mederic Lebeau, 8, were also very excited to help out.

Tasha began reaching out to the business community

and says she got a lot of positive response and support. In the end, she was able to secure more than 40 sponsors for the event. “A lot of people are concerned and care,”she says.

The fundraiser was held on Saturday in South Gower Park. It was a beautiful day and all the kids were very excited to raise money to help Navin and his family. “He has to drive to CHEO and it’s far,” said Kahlaan, when asked why he wanted to raise money for Navin. “We want to help him be better,” added Noah.

Despite being in the emergency room the night before, Navin and his family were able to come and have some fun at the event on Saturday morning. “It’s overwhelming, but good overwhelming,” says Navin’s mother, Melinda Mclellan, “It shows that the community really cares.”

The fundraising will not stop now that Saturday’s event is over. There is still a gofundme page under Navin’s ALL Fight which is around a quarter of the way to its $10,000 goal. Tasha says they plan on making bracelets in Navin’s name to be sold during the hockey season, and there is the possibility of a local author writing a children’s book based on his story.

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Community newspapers the preferred choice

by David Shanahan Local newspapers are a trusted source of information in communities across Canada. They continue to be the preferred source for local news and information, with a clear preference for the printed product. Local information is the main reason for reading community newspapers, followed by advertising.

A survey conducted early this year by Totum Research on behalf of News Media Canada, in partnership with the Department of Canadian Heritage, showed that Canadians in general are adapting to the various media platforms available to them these days. In spite of the prophecies that the printed page is becoming obsolete, the survey showed

that this is far from the case.

While more adults continue to embrace technology to read newspaper content, 6 out of 10 adults continue to access print editions. But onethird of all adults access their community newspaper on all four platforms: print, desktop/ laptop, phone and tablet, and this is true across every demographic. In fact, 88% of Canadians read a newspaper on one or the other platform each week.

Across Canada, 27% of people use their community newspaper as their preferred source for news, compared to 10% using social media, 8% radio, and 7% who use the local town website. The digital revolution has transformed the role of community newspapers and how they are used. The percentage of readers who read the paper on-line

is only slightly less than those who prefer the print copy.

The main reason for reading, in both print and digital platforms, continues to be something that can be hard to find anywhere else: LOCAL information, in various forms (news, sports, entertainment, events, crime, obituaries).

The breakdown between digital and print formats is also interesting. More people prefer the print edition for local news, events, editorial content and entertainment/ cultural material; whereas the majority prefer on-line formats for local sports and advertising, or classified ads.

Advertising, in fact, is the reason why half of those surveyed read their community newspaper. Of those looking at ads in their community newspaper, 79% become aware of a product,

sale or service, according to the survey, and this results in 68% of them buying a product or service. While most do further research on-line or in person following seeing the ad in the paper, another 53% refer the ad to someone else.

The overall take-away from the survey is that community newspapers are not going away. On the contrary, they remain the preferred choice for Canadians for news, local information and marketing choices. For more information, go to www. newsmediacanada.ca.

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Municipal Election: Follow the Leader

by David Shanahan This October, each of us has the right and privilege to cast votes in the municipal election. I say “votes”, plural, because there are, in fact, two elections taking place. One is for your choice of Councillor, and you get to vote for up to four of the eight candidates on offer. The other contest is for Mayor of North Grenville, where there are four candidates running.

It is easy to consider both contests the same, choosing a municipal council for the next four years. But, in fact, the job of Mayor is, or should be, very different from that of Councillor, and we need to be aware of the difference before we vote. In the same way, candidates need to be conscious that they are running to take on a job that has its own unique set of requirements, qualifications and expertise, and not all candidates in municipal elections seem to realise this.

Under the Municipal Act, the Mayor is the Chief Executive Officer of a Corporation.

Among his responsibilities is “to provide leadership to the council” [Sec. 225(c)]. Here is the essential difference between the role of Mayor and that of Councillor: to provide leadership to Council. But that is where the problems can start. Do you want a leader who is autocratic and demands their own way, or one who is so concerned about being liked that they fail to provide direction and August 15, 2018

focus to Council and municipal staff. We have had both kinds in North Grenville, and neither style worked well for the community.

In a recent article in “Municipal World”, George B. Cuff described both kinds of leader. “Many communities and organizations suffer from an abundance of nice people who would avoid progress if it meant bringing about even a modest degree of disagreement. They place so much emphasis on the traits of compassion and gentleness that real leadership in dealing with difficult or emerging issues on the larger scale seldom happens. Other communities suffer under the leadership of those who do not understand their potential for good, and those who are more interested in headlines than corporate accomplishments. They act in petty and mean-spirited ways.”

The fact is that any Council is made up of individuals, often with sharply diverging ideas about what is best for a community. The Mayor must balance these variances and personalities with traits that Mr. Cuff lists as maturity, respect, and “the ability to build allies through consensus, and through mutual support”. We have had Councils that refuse to debate and discuss issues and differences in public, preferring to keep the arguments behind closed doors, so that, as they misleadingly say: “Council must speak with one voice”. It is the job of the Mayor to encourage debate and discussion, but also

to allow transparency in the proceedings of Council, so that the people they represent are informed and included.

Being afraid to show dissension and debate only leads to the public seeing a Council that does nothing. In some cases, that is precisely what happens, when the Mayor refuses to be a leader and tries to keep everything happy and peaceful. In those circumstances, municipal staff are left without proper direction, and can find themselves making decisions that are properly the responsibility of Council, but there is no alternative, other than leaving the community without direction or purpose. This is very unfair to staff, as it forces them into a role they would rather not play and which is not their proper sphere of action.

The role of the Mayor depends greatly on the personality of the person in the chair.

It demands a careful balance between giving direction and delegating responsibility to Councillors. It means having to decide between proposals when it comes to taking action. It requires the ability to lead and to encourage others to bring forward ideas, resolutions, plans and projects. It takes vision, a vision for the future of the community and how it is to tackle the future.

This may mean allowing differences to be aired, to make controversial decisions in the face of opposition.

George Cuff makes the point well, citing the late President Kennedy: Municipalities are not well served by limp lead-

ership. John Kennedy once remarked, “My experience in government is that when things are non-controversial and beautifully coordinated, there is not much going on.”

We have to judge candidates for the position of Mayor of North Grenville with this in mind.

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by David Shanahan There’s a problem that has been facing municipal politicians and senior staff for a long time now, and it is something taxpayers know very little about. This ignorance is at the root of the problem, and it is timely, during a municipal election campaign, to talk about it openly.

Every now and then, we hear about the sudden departure from office of some member of staff in a municipality. Often, the person is a senior member, even a Director or a CAO at times.

Sometimes we get a short announcement from the municipality in question stating that the individual “is no longer with the municipality”, but just as often their departure goes unnoticed and unreported. There are often legal reasons why someone in a senior position leaving their job is left without any comment by their previous

employers. Provincial legislation guarantees privacy for personnel, and municipalities are required to maintain a strict silence on the details surrounding such departures.

That is understandable, and the individual’s right to privacy is vital in most cases.

But there are occasions when that right to privacy conflicts with the public’s need and right to know, especially when it comes to public employees and the reasons for their departure from municipal employment. This has been the case in a few cases recently in both North Grenville and MerrickvilleWolford, among others. Of course, most of these moves away from working in one place to take a position in another are straightforward and are simply career moves by the individual looking to improve their job prospects, or to take on a higher position in another municipality, or in the private sector. This

Letters to the Editor Dear Editor, I support Jim Bertram for mayor of North Grenville. His service to the community as councillor over the last four years has proved him a man with firm principles. He understands democracy.

Earlier this year, he refused to put his name to the infamous letter, signed by the current mayor and three councillors, accusing voters and the North Grenville Times of insults, derision, and derogatory comments. Those thin-skinned signatories fail to grasp the electors do not serve them. Those voted into office serve the citizens of North Grenville.

Elected officials must

listen to the electorate, and be prepared for criticism arising from their actions and decisions. Jim Bertram has proved himself willing to take principled stands, and bear the consequences without resorting to childish lashings at his detractors.

I have not agreed with every position Jim has taken in council, but I believe he is not there for self-aggrandizement. Democracies get the governments they deserve.

When Jim Bertram is mayor, North Grenville will be well served.

Michael Whittaker

is something that is common to all workers, in whatever sphere of activity.

But there are also cases where the departure is not by mutual consent, where, to put it bluntly, an employee is fired, let go, because of some infraction of municipal regulations, or even of the law. It doesn’t seem to matter: in all cases, privacy is the paramount concern and the details of each case remains strictly confidential. And here is where the problem lies for all of us.

Where there is improper, or even potentially criminal behaviour by a staff member, both members of council and municipal staff are under a legal obligation to discuss the issues in closed meetings and not to give any details to the public. It is not always easy to find proof of wrongdoing by individuals, and even when that proof is found, it is not a simple thing to remove the culprit from office. Legisla-

Dear Editor, Over regulation in food labelling will “kill” the industry. Not ‘could’ but ‘will’. During the 70s, while I was teaching horticulture at Kemptville College, some of my new students came from Europe. The reasons for coming here and starting a fruit and vegetable operation in Ontario, was overregulation of food labelling in Europe. As a grower of fresh culinary herbs in Leeds & Grenville during the past 15 years, I sold packaged, freshly-harvested herbs, as a locally-grown produce, to local grocery stores, caterers and restaurants. I was the first grower in Eastern Ontario to package the freshly harvested herbs (especially basil) in a plastic bag. Gro-

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tion has been put in place over many years to protect workers from arbitrary action on the part of employers. It is only right that people be protected in their workplace from unfair and vindictive action by bosses who might want to fire them for personal reasons, reasons of spite, jealousy, or other reasons that have nothing to do with the worker’s productivity or professionalism.

But that same legislation puts a gag on employers who have to get rid of individuals who thoroughly deserve to be fired, for whatever reason.

And the problem that arises is that the person who has properly earned dismissal can then go to another municipality or company and get a job without their new employer ever knowing why they left their previous position, or even that they had been fired. Even worse, part of the confidentiality surrounding their departure may include a financial

package, compensation for the loss of their job. No-one is allowed say that it has been arranged, and the taxpayers in that community cannot even be told that their taxes are being used to “buy off” someone who has been fired. That is the law as it stands.

Municipalities can also become very reluctant to talk about the departure of a staff member, even if there was no question or hint of wrongdoing on their part. Rather be safe by saying nothing, than risk being sued for breaching privacy. But the overall result of this is that the law is protecting guilty people who have been fired with good cause. It also allows those parties to get work elsewhere, preventing the new employer from being warned about what and who they’re taking on. This is unfair to absolutely everyone, except, of course, for the guilty party.

No-one knows if, or how often, this kind of thing has

cery stores, at that time (20042007), displayed culinary herbs, packaged with a rubber band, on the store shelves.

No labelling is required for produce packaged with a rubber band. I saw many grocery store customers handling the produce with their bare hands before returning it to the shelf.

Now that is a health hazard.

By 2007, the government required herb produce to be packaged in plastic clamp shells and its package to be labelled according to government regulation. I quit selling packaged herbs to grocery stores, caterers and restaurants and took my produce to local Farmers Markets, until I was required to label my ‘bagged’ produce bilingually.

I stopped selling packaged produce altogether. I began selling herb plants in pots to consumers at farmers’ markets in 2008. Then I got nailed to the tune of $3,000.00 for not charging HST, because now my produce (as a plant) had roots attached to it. Every produce “plant” (vegetable or herb) with roots attached

is HST-taxable, according to the Federal Government.

I was told that if I would cut the roots off before taking it to market, then it won’t be taxable. I told them that you can’t grow plants without roots. Today, consumers are increasingly turning to “on-line” buying of food.

I can see that this type of ‘vertical-marketing’ needs to be regulated with labelling.

Our government should leave the small producer, who is making a small income, by selling through ‘horizontal marketing’ at a local farmers’ market, alone, because this absurd proposed new labelling will “kill” the small local food industry.

William J. Langenberg, Grenville Herb Farm

happened in this, or any other, community. That’s the point and the problem. The law is protecting the miscreant, sometimes even the criminal.

Can anything be done about this? Perhaps our new Minister for Municipal Affairs, Steve Clark, could raise this with his new staff and his boss, Doug Ford. There may be amendments to be made to the relevant legislation that would protect the taxpayers and municipal staff, rather than the ones who now benefit from it and use it to find new areas in which to exercise their “talents”. At the very least, can we not get to the point where employers can refuse to write letters of recommendation for people they have fired? Can we not be informed, as citizens and taxpayers that someone has left our employment (for we are the ones who pay these salaries and compensation payments), that there is a confidentiality deal in place following someone’s departure?

Privacy is one thing, and a very important thing too; but when it allows individuals to abuse our trust and damage us in any way, surely there must be a balance found between their privacy concerns and the proper right of the public to know what’s happening in their community? Do the current crop of candidates have any thoughts on this? Some of them, I’m sure, have had reason to ponder the problem.

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by David Shanahan The North Grenville Municipal Council has finally responded to a request by the Oxford Mills Community Association [OMCA] to “rename” Maplewood Park. The issue arose when the municipality replaced an old sign at the Park. The new sign repeated the inaccurate description of the area as “Oxford Mills Park”, a name by which it has never been known, officially or otherwise.

OMCA wrote to the municipality on June 12, asking that the Park be officially designated as Maplewood Park, the name by which it

has been known for years.

Council asked Cahl Pominville, Municipal Clerk and someone who had worked at the old Oxford-on-Rideau Town Hall before amalgamation, to research the name of the park and recommend a course of action. Last Tuesday night, Cahl reported to the Committee of the Whole.

It seems there had never been an official naming of the park. When the old Public School was adapted as a community hall around 2001, it was called Maplewood Hall. Then the municipality changed the section of County Road 18 which goes past the park as “Maplewood Avenue”, and so the park

became known to residents as Maplewood Park. Therefore, Cahl reported, there was no problem naming it Maplewood Park officially, as it never had an official name before, although it was called that on the municipality’s web site. There seems no reason why the sign there had ever called it Oxford Mills Park.

All seemed well, and the name change went through on a unanimous vote. However, Deputy Mayor Barb Tobin, who has a rather chequered history of butting heads with Oxford Mills people and OMCA in particular, went into an apparently random rant, asking Cahl whether OMCA had gone through the

proper process for having the name changed. In spite of the fact that Cahl assured her that the Association had covered all the bases in their letter to Council, Ms. Tobin continued to demand that “consistency” be applied to all such applications. Ms. Tobin refers to herself proudly as the Rules person on council.

In the end, the unofficial and inaccurate name was changed to a now-official title of Maplewood Park, and, presumably, the municipality will pay for a new sign, giving the correct title, to be placed on the grounds in due course.

Council to administer funds for Southgate Church

by David Shanahan The Committee of the Whole meeting on August 7 devoted a great deal of time to the issue of the proposed ice rink for the Southgate Community Church. It is a subject that has gained a lot of attention on social media sites, and a number of candidates in the upcoming municipal election turned out to have their say on the matter at the Committee meeting.

Back in 2015, the Ottawa Senators Foundation was looking to provide an ice rink to North Grenville.

The Foundation would build the actual rink itself on an asphalt pad, build permanent boards, build fencing around the rink and have painted hockey lines and other markings for summer activities.

The Foundation also provides basketball nets and basketballs, along with ball hockey equipment. Riverside Park was one of the venues being considered, but municipal staff threw their recommendation behind an application

by Southgate Community Church to have the rink built there.

At the Council meeting on August 7, it was announced that upheaval at the top of the Sens Foundation had meant that nothing happened for some time and the project did not go ahead. In fact, the Sens Foundation has continued to open rinks across the area, the latest one opening in Gatineau last month.

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applied for the Canada 150 rink that had been located on Parliament Hill during Canada’s festivities last year, and had started to raise funds in the community to finance the rink. The Council was discussing whether to agree to a request from the church to administer the money raised by the Southgate campaign.

The idea is that the municipality “accept all donations and make the appropriate payments and charitable receipts to all donors of the project”. Southgate’s ambition, according to the leadership there, is to become North Grenville’s community centre, and the rink is only one part of that plan.

In a partnership deal with the Sens Foundation and the Municipality of North Grenville, Southgate church has applied to be granted the Canada 150 rink and has received the support of a number of local businesses in that application. When asked by John Barclay if the municipality has any financial liability or involvement in the plan, Director of Parks, Recreation & Culture, Mark Guy, stated clearly that there was no financial liability, but that the municipality was both “a partner and supporter” of the project.

When asked by Nancy Peckford why the rink was not being planned for a more accessible part of the municipality, such as Riverside Park, she was told by Mayor David Gordon that this would require the municipality to hire two or three people to maintain the facility, whereas

is around $650,000. Mayor David Gordon, who attends Southgate Church, noted at Council that Southgate is a wealthy church with wealthy parishioners. He also noted that Southgate were determined to have a rink, even if this project falls through. In his typical way with words, he said that the church would have a rink “come Hell or high water”.

The Municipality donated $3,000 from the Community Fund in 2014 to Southgate for improving their current rink. This was out of a total Community Grant budget of $8,000. Residents have been worried about the church having complete control over the new rink, and about a religious organisation being supported by municipal staff and funds. Staff did admit in 2015, when recommending Southgate as a site for the Sens Foundation rink, that “Southgate Church is not in an area that allows for walking to the facility from Kemptville, there are a number of residents along French Settlement Road and Kettle Creek who can access the location without the use of a vehicle”.

Nevertheless, the Southgate application has received the enthusiastic backing of community groups such as the North Grenville Scouts, and Children’s Mental Health of Leeds & Grenville. Should the Canada 150 Rink go elsewhere, Southgate intend to pursue the acquisition of a full-size rink at their property, as the Mayor said: “Come Hell or high water”.

Southgate will do it on a voluntary basis.

The financial commitment in this project is quite extensive. According to Randy Hopkins, co-chair of the North Grenville Outdoor Rink Committee looking to get the rink to town, actually getting the rink is just the first step. His group plan to add a roof and install an ice plant in the future. The total cost of the entire project will reach around $1 million. Hence, the church’s attempt to raise funds to support the plans.

There has been a financial commitment by a number of partners, according to supporting documents supplied

by Southgate, including the Sens Foundation ($50,000); Independent Grocer ($5,000); Jones Rails ($10,000); Dean Howell Electrical ($2,500); and Willis Kerr Contracting ($5,000). In addition, there has been donations in kind from other sources, including a $45,000 tractor with blower from Tubman Funeral Homes, $3,500 worth of work from Kollaard Engineering, and $5,000 worth of design and labour from Lockwood Brothers Construction. The Ottawa International Hockey Festival is listed as donating $150,000 for site preparation and installation. This would probably only come into effect if and when Southgate are granted the Canada 150 Rink. Southgate itself is contributing $10,000 in cash and supplying the land, which they value at $80,000.

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UPDATE UPDATE UPCOMING MEETINGS COUNCIL Monday, August 27 at 6:30 pm in the Council Chambers at the Municipal Centre.

COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE Monday, August 20 at 6:30 pm in the Council Chambers at the Municipal Centre. For agenda information, please visit the Municipal website at www.northgrenville.ca.

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Building & Planning Clerk The Municipality of North Grenville is accepting resumes from interested and qualified candidates for the position of Building & Planning Clerk. The closing date to receive applications is 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday, August 22, 2018. Further information is available at www.northgrenville.ca/careers.

REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL

Cafeteria & Catering Event Services, Kemptville Campus The Municipality of North Grenville is soliciting proposals from vendors specializing in Cafeteria and Catering Event Services with the intention of awarding a long-term lease for the Kemptville Campus cafeteria to a successful vendor. Full details available on the Municipal website at www.northgrenville.ca.

2018 BURN PERMITS

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

GARAGE SALES

Garage sales in North Grenville are regulated by By-Law 10-03.

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ing lengths, with one foot representing every decade of the person’s life. One of the longest threads was for local genealogist Alice Hughes, who lived until she was 92.

“Her work is at the Merrickville Public Library and was very helpful in the creation of this exhibit,” Elizabeth said.

The shortest strings were the ones representing the young men who fought and died in the two World Wars and the Vietnam War. The timeline begins in 1793, with the birth of Roger Stevens, one of the first European settlers in the area. It also includes the birth date of his cousin, William Merrick, Sergeant John Johnston, who was the lockmaster from 1832-1855, Thomas Watchorn, one of the owners of

by Hilary Thomson The Blockhouse held their “Merrickville-Wolford Threads of Life” exhibit last week in honour of Merrickville’s 225 birthday. The exhibit was the brainchild of the Merrickville and District Historical Society’s intern, Elizabeth Robinson, who had the idea while attending a historical conference. “I told [President of the Historical Society] Ann Martin, and she let me run with it,” she says.

The exhibit, which took up most of the first floor of the Blockhouse, involved a timeline of some of the notable people and events of Merrickville-Wolford’s history. Each historical figure had their own thread (piece of yarn) that was hung from a timeline near the ceiling, with paper markers of some of their L-R: Summer Student Alexandra Proctor, Intern Elizabeth Robinson and Summer Student Tim Dunning with some of the life’s significant milestones.

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is today because of the people who lived [and live] here,” Elizabeth said.

At the end of the exhibit all the threads where taken down and given to local artisan Cathy Ivory to be woven into a rug. The rug will be displayed in the Blockhouse as a permanent installation, symbolizing all the lives lived, both past and present, that have had an impact on Merrickville-Wolford. A great keepsake for Merrickville 225.

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Letter to the Editor Dear Editor: I have just read the August 1 coverage by Hilary Thomson of the Merrickville-Wolford council meeting of July 23, wherein my letter to the public regarding the investigation into the former CAO’s activities was discussed and questioned. While Council and the staff are free to provide any new or additional information, my response to the various public questions was completely accurate and professional.

I was certainly not directing the public to not ask questions but indicated that Access To Information requests are both very time consuming and costly for the municipality and in my over 35 years of municipal experience often provide little if any new information. Open sharing of the information that can be released in advance is always the better route to go. In these types of situations the release is nearly always undertaken by the municipal solicitor.

As this issue has already cost the taxpayers over $150,000, I believe my advice was pru-

the Merrickville Woolen Factory, and Harry McLean, Merrickville’s eccentric millionaire. “We wanted to showcase the people who have made Merrickville-Wolford what it is today,” Elizabeth said.

The exhibit ran from Wednesday to Sunday last week, and Elizabeth and the other summer employees at the Blockhouse encouraged visitors and locals alike to add their own thread to the timeline. Mayor David Nash and his wife, Linda, visited the exhibit last Wednesday and added their threads to the exhibit. It was hoped that, by the end of its run, the timeline would have threads representing many lives, all of which played a role in making Merrickville-Wolford what it is today. “It is what it

dent and the responses to the public questions helpful.

I strongly dispute Councillor MacInnis’s statement that he was not given sufficient opportunity to review the investigation report. As directed by our solicitor, I personally provided a copy of the investigation findings to the councillor at the next Closed Meeting of Council.

The Councillor chose to not spend much time in reviewing the document and as required it was returned to me at the end of the Closed session and shredded. The Councillor has indicated in the past that he is a friend of the former CAO and he may have learned of the report’s conclusions elsewhere. No members of Council have a copy of the investigation report and none were allowed to view it outside of Closed session. This was done to protect all parties from unauthorized disclosure of the contents. At this point the former CAO has a copy and the municipality retains a single copy in a sealed personnel file. Other involved staff have not been given a

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by Hilary Thomson The Village of Merrickville-Wolford is in the process of transferring ownership of the land that houses the Merrickville District Community Health Centre (MDCHC) to the Rideau Community Health Services (RCHS).

According to Jacques Pelletier, the Chair of the RCHS, this is a good news story. The land that the Health Centre sits on has been leased by the RCHS from the municipality for $1 per year since the building

was built 20 years ago. “The reason why RCHS wants to officially own the land it occupies is the problem of owning a $2 million building on a property it doesn’t own,” Jacques says. Should the building need upgrades in the future, it will be easier to secure funding from the government or private lenders if the RCHS owns the land on which the building sits, he says.

Council officially agreed to the land transfer in June and, since then, the process has been under way. It was discovered that, to transfer the land to the RCHS, the prop-

parcel of land that they share with the Merrickville Community Centre.

Jacques says this is a corporate “loose end” that he and Executive Director Peter McKenna were hoping to tie up before the end of their terms. “It’s another way to anchor the Health Centre in the Village,” he says. “As it now stands, the issue is in the process of being settled, and I expect normal delays to bring closure in a few months. This is longer than we had hoped for, but we are satisfied that the process is initiated with the support of Council.”

erty needed to be severed. The request has therefore gone to the Consent Granting Authority of the United Counties of Leeds and Grenville. “Typically, the consent to sever process, assuming no appeals to the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal, would take about three months,” says Merrickville-Wolford Chief Building Official, Randy Wilkinson.

“The applicant would then have up to one year to fulfil any conditions of the severance approval.” It has been decided that the RCHS will continue to lease the parking lot from the Municipality for $1 per year, as it is a separate

Merrickville’s Got Talent

by Michael Whittaker There is a rich literary talent pool in Merrickville-Wolford. A panel presentation by seven authors and poets will introduce the audience to samples of their published novels, histories, and verse, on Sunday, August 19, at 2 pm in the Merrickville’s Royal Canadian Legion.

The writers have books in Merrickville shops, and the public library; Laurie Carter, Bruce Kemp, Lesley Strutt, Claire Smith, Victor Suthren, and Michael Whittaker. Emerging poet Charles Merredew is attending. Others have sent their regrets.

Laurie Carter is completing the final volume of her biographical travel trilogy,

"Emily Carr’s BC." She is looking forward to the paperback launch of her Taylor Kerrick Mystery series. The "Ivory Express" is slated for release in November, followed by "Bear" in spring 2019.

Bruce Kemp is an awardwinning photojournalist and writer; his work appears in Canadian and international publications. Bruce is working on his sixth book. He will present from “Letters From A Fugitive’s Son,” and “Weather Bomb 1913: Life and Death on the Great Lakes.”

Claire Smith's memoir, “Falling into Now”, was released in October, 2017.

Claire has authored several

articles in scholarly journals, and has spoken at many academic and non-academic events. In June, she became a director of the Ontario Brain Injury Association.

Lesley Strutt is a poet, playwright, essayist, novelist, and blogger. Just out, an anthology of tree poems; “Heartwood: Poems for the love of trees,” is edited by Lesley for the League of Canadian Poets, with a foreword

by Diana Beresford-Kroeger.

Victor Suthren is an author of historical fiction and nonfiction, and the former Director General of the Canadian War Museum. His special interest in maritime history finds expression in the newly released “The Black

Flag of the North.”

Michael Whittaker has published a poetry chapbook, “To Scattered To Be Scanned”, and more than 50 historical articles. He is the President of the Rideau Valley Archaeological Society, and a life member of the Merrickville and District Historical Society.

There are more local writers to be reached, and a similar event to be held in the future.

This is the thirteenth of 15 events organized by the Merrickville and District Historical in the commemoration of Merrickville-Wolford 225.

I know that, in the forty-five years I have known the Lord, I have been poverty-stricken and very comfortable, healthy and ill, and all of the things that make this life what it is in a fallen world.

But, there are certain things, certain verses of Scripture, that I keep holding on to in the bad times, and rejoicing in when things are going well. I know that, if I can speak these out in joy and sadness, always knowing they are true, then the end is not yet. There is, for example, one Psalm that makes nonbelievers very uncomfortable, but means the world to me.

Psalm 139 talks about how nothing is hidden from God, that he knows all we think and feel and say, even before we know ourselves. It speaks of our days being ordained even before we were born: “Your

eyes saw my unformed body; all the days ordained for me were written in your book before one of them came to be” [verse 16]. The Psalmist says that God “hems me in, behind and before”, and he finds this so reassuring. Do you?

The Lord wants us to know the joy and the peace that he brings to us, not just to believe it is possible, but to know it, even in the worst circumstances. His love for his children is eternal and “his lovingkindness is better than life”. What a lovely word: “lovingkindness”. That is his heart towards his children.

Are you one of those? There is no reason not to be: don’t be content with second-hand relationships with God. Don’t think you need someone to intercede for you. He died for you, and he loves you. The writer of Hebrews says it so

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not feeling the truth of the words, but knowing that they are true nevertheless. I may not feel the joy, or the reassurance, or even the basic assurance, as the circumstances of life intrude and temporarily blind me to the reality of my life in Christ. I can be mean at times, I know. I can be badtempered, bad-mannered and not very nice: but I know God loves me, that he will always love me.

That is the criterion I use to judge myself sometimes.

Do I really know the truth, even when I don’t seem to feel it, or when I am faced with doubts about myself and fears about life. Those are not bad things: Paul confessed that: “...when we came into Macedonia, we had no rest, but we were harassed at every turn—conflicts on the outside, fears within.” 2 Cor. 7.5.

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[Hebrews 10.19-23] If you don’t know what this means, or you don’t have that confidence and full assurance, ask him. Ask someone, but ask and you will receive.

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by David Shanahan A recent report by the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives has revealed the extent to which incomes in Canada have become heavily weighted in favour of a very few. It is not quite the same as the infamous 1% in the United States, but it is getting close. According to the Centre’s Report, called Born to Win: Wealth concentration in Canada since 1999", Canada’s richest 87 families have roughly the same amount of wealth as that held by 12 million of their compatriots, or about a third of the country’s population.

The Report’s author, David Macdonald, notes in his introduction that “We find that while the average net worth of Canada’s wealthiest families rose by 37% between 2012 and 2016 - from $2.2 billion to $3.0 billion, for a gain of $806 million in inflation-adjusted dollars per family - the net worth of middle class families increased by 16%, or $41,000, over the same period (from $264,000 to $305,000). As a result, Canada’s wealthiest 87 families now have 4,448 times more wealth than the average

Canadian family, and they collectively own the same amount as the lowest-earning 12 million Canadians”.

To give the statistics some context, this means that the wealthiest 87 families in the country have a net worth of $259 billion, the equal to everything owned by the combined populations of Newfoundland and Labrador, Prince Edward Island and New Brunswick ($269 billion). In part at least, this growing gap is caused by the fact that the more money you earn, the more you can save.

People getting by paycheque to paycheque cannot afford to put money away. But those savings accumulate over time, and the individual’s wealth grows because they can afford to save in the first place, making the gap greater.

Over time, this has tremendous influence on wealth inequality. Wealth generated through work is passed down to other generations, who use that capital to make even more. The effect of this was shown in the Report.

“In 1999, 46 of Canada’s 87 wealthiest families were firstgeneration holders of that wealth, which is to say they hadn’t inherited it...In 2016,

39 of Canada’s 87 wealthiest families (45%) were firstgeneration wealth-holders”.

The Report goes into details on the effects of taxation policies on wealth and income inequality, and discusses the various factors which have brought about the current situation. But the question to be asked is: So what? Does this have any interest to anyone outside of those 87 families?

The negative effects of this kind of wealth inequality in the U.S. has become very clear indeed in recent months and years. When the wealthiest people also run the major corporations, financially back political candidates, and thereby exert significant influence over political policies, such as taxation, then the needs and rights of the poorer members of society (the vast majority compared to the 87 families) can be ignored by legislators.

But the Report notes that the answer to inequality involves changes in taxation policy.

There is the rub.

The Report points out that: “Canada is the only country in the G7 without taxes on inheritance, gifts or estates...Instituting a 45% inheritance tax in Canada on es-

tates valued over $5 million, in line with the rest of the G7, would generate $2 billion in revenues for the federal government. Taxing capital gains just like wage income could raise substantial amounts of revenue while effectively curbing unproductive wealth accumulations among Canada’s higher earners, and thus reducing inequality.”

What this would mean for Canadians is more money being freed up for social spending and infrastructure improvements: benefits to healthcare, education, roads and water systems. This is a growing issue in Canada and will need to be addressed at some point. But by who? The levers of power are beholden to the very people who would have most to lose. And they like to talk about money: it seems crass. As Ogden Nash once put it: “Some people's money is merited, and other people's is inherited. But wherever it comes from, they talk about it as if it were something you got pink gums from”. The poem is called The Terrible People. Worth a read.

Shaw play sparks inspired discussions

Catherine McNally (left) as Mrs. Warren confronts her daughter Vivie (Anna Burkholder) in the compelling Mrs. Warren’s Profession.

George Bernard Shaw’s legendary play about the gradual reveal of a family secret, the men who dance around its uncomfortable truths, and an epic motherdaughter showdown has sparked a good deal of introspection and discussion during the ongoing staging of Mrs. Warren’s Profession at the Classic Theatre FestiAugust 15, 2018

val in Perth.

The show, which finished its run on August 12, is centred in the Victorian era, a time when women had no right to vote or own property, and their status was described

by John Stuart Mill as akin to slavery. It is against this backdrop that characters who have made certain choices for survival are challenged

to justify their positions. As the show progresses, Festival audiences have found themselves debating during intermission and after the final curtain exactly what they think about Mrs. Warren, her daughter Vivie, and the men who are part of their world.

It’s exactly as Shaw would have liked it, given his penchant for a good debate and his interest in seeing changes to the vast social inequality that marked his age. Modern audiences arriving in Perth from as far away as Montreal, Ottawa, and Toronto, as well as U.S. destinations, are engaging with the play not only as an entertainment – it is certainly a compelling show that mixes drama and comedy – but also as a mirror held up to 2018, when sexual inequality still exists both in Canada and around the globe.

Indeed, a 2015 UN Human Rights report raised concerns about “the persisting inequalities between women and men” in Canada, including the “high level of the pay gap” and its disproportionate effect on low-income women, racialized women, and Indigenous women. Out of 34 countries in the OECD, Canada had the 7th highest

gender wage gap in 2014.

And while there certainly have been improvements since the Victoria era, in Canada, the average amount earned by full-time working women in Canada for every dollar earned by men is 74 cents. Based on a wage gap of 31.5% in Ontario, it currently takes women an additional 14 years to earn the same pay collected by men by age 65. The Canadian Women’s Foundation notes that 80% of all lone-parent families are headed by women, while women who leave an abusive partner to raise children on their own are more than five times more likely to live in poverty.

“It’s against this backdrop that we can create a lens through which we view Mrs. Warren’s Profession and ask ourselves: is it her choice that

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Habitat for Humanity’s Global Village

What is Global Village?

Habitat for Humanity is made up of affiliate partners in 100 countries around the globe.

Each affiliate has an ever expanding positive impact on their local communities.

Global Village is a part of Habitat for Humanity Canada that arranges for teams to visit these affiliates to give them help on their builds.The teams are composed of eight to twenty volunteers, and are led by one or two experienced volunteers who are trained and supported by the Global Village staff.

Global Village teams bring invaluable support to the communities they visit.

Their concentrated people power and enthusiasm give homeowners a real boost.

More homes are built each year because of the donation Global Village teams make to the hosting Habitat affiliates.

Trips are arranged to places all over the world, even in Canada, and volunteers don't need prior building experience, or specific language abilities. Participants under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian or be part of an organized school, faith or service group.

A Global Village trip can

be a life changing experience.

It’s an opportunity to gain a greater understanding of development issues, to learn more about another culture and about yourself. You will be more than a tourist. You will be welcomed into the community by your hosts and introduced to the local culture as a guest. You will work and laugh together, share stories, make friends. As you let go of many of the comforts of home you start to focus on things that really matter.

If you have a sense of adventure, are in good health and willing to work hard, you can be part of a Global Village team. Habitat for Humanity Canada invites you to join the thousands of volunteers from around the world who are working hand in hand to eliminate poverty housing one house at a time.

Work with a family to help them build a home, strengthen their community and enrich both their lives and your own.

Join a Habitat for Humanity Global Village team today!

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we condemn, or is it the society that limits her choices to begin with that needs a closer examination,” says Matthew Behrens, the Classic Theatre Festival Associate Producer who discussed these issues during daily pre-show talks

a half hour before the show.

“We are witnessing very spirited discussions, and people also leave the theatre with a sense of having taken a remarkable journey, which is another part of the theatrical experience,” he says.

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The 163rd Spencerville Fair

From the opening ceremonies Thursday, September 6, to classic country on stage Sunday afternoon September 9, the 163rd Spencerville Fair is sure to have something to entice fairgoers of all ages.

Taking the stage in our entertainment tent on Friday, September 7 is Sass Jordan with Tragically Hip tribute band Little Bones opening, and Saturday September 8 is Cold Creek County with a great warm up by Silver Creek. Tickets for each night are $20 in advance and $25 at the door. To purchase advance tickets go to spencervillefair.ca. (19+ ID required for admission) Other entertainment, included in fair admission, features the Bowes Brothers Saturday afternoon and Sunday afternoon be sure to see David Frizzell along with Christine McCann and Wayne Rostad. Get there early as this is always a packed and entertaining show.

Robertson Amusements is once again providing us with a fantastic midway. NEW THIS YEAR – purchase your fair passes or entertainment tickets along with midway tickets in advance online and get extra midway tickets for free!!! Watch our facebook page for the list of rides that will be coming.

Helicopter Rides are back – provided by Kouri’s Kopters – (weather permitting – Saturday only). The Tractor Pulls and Demolition Derby (along with the adorable Kids Power Wheels to start) are sure to please as usual.

Out on the enormous fairgrounds, there’s something going on from morning to night. Tom Bishop – Wild West Show will be performing daily in our main circle. Elsewhere around the grounds, look out for Peter Persona, Mystic Drumz, Gerry Mitchell Sing-a-Long, Spin Cycle, Puppet Tamer Tim Holland, Junk Yard Symphony, Saunders Country Critters Zoo and Sanctuary (with Camel Rides), The Blacksmith, Woodcarving, Climbing Wall and Upper Canada Axe Throwing. Add in an artisan marketplace and exhibit buildings with lots of food, animals and shows (including our prestigious Royalty Show and our very popular Baby Show) and you’ve got four days chuck full of lots of things to see and do. Check out our brochure for locations and show times.

Visit www.spencervillefair.ca, or our facebook page for the full schedule of events and ticket information.

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Second annual Parkinson SuperWalk

Gayle Truman and Pat Evans at last year's Parkinson SuperWalk Photo Credit: Brent Van Hooft

by Hilary Thomson The second annual Parkinson Canada SuperWalk Lanark North Leeds is set for September 8, in Perth.

The relaxed two km walk is organized in many communities throughout the country to raise awareness and money for Parkinson’s Disease research, support and outreach.

“The day marks an opportunity for people with Parkinson’s Disease to come together for August 15, 2018

a common purpose; to raise funds and awareness while having fun at the same time,” says Parkinson SuperWalk Lanark North Leeds co-chair Gayle Truman.

Last year’s SuperWalk in Perth was a great success, with 100 participants and over $31,000 raised. “We would like to meet, or surpass, what we made last year,” says Pat Evans, one of the organizers of the walk, adding that they would also like to encourage even more people to come out to the event. “Coming together is powerful in many ways,” she says. “The whole business about getting together is just as important as money raised.”

Pat is a person with Parkinson’s and a passionate advocate for the diagnosis and treatment of the disease in rural areas. She says that too many people go undiagnosed because they are afraid of addressing the symptoms once they arise. Isolation, lack of services and fear of being judged by their peers or healthcare professionals also

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Kemptville & District Home Support Kemptville & District Home Support, the place for Active Aging– There are many activities to keep involved and active at KDHSI in the remaining days of August, and are scheduled in either the Activity Room or in the Cheryl J. Brown Centre.

KDHSI is located at 215 Sanders St., Suite 101 in Old Town Kemptville.

News & Events: • OFFICE HOURS: Monday – Friday, 8:30am-4:00pm • COPD Exercise Classes: Monday & Wednesday 10am11am, KDHSI Activity Rm. • KDHSI Raffle, draw September 7, 10am in the Activity Rm. Tickets on sale at KDHSI! For more information about the KDHSI Raffle, or to learn more about our activities, services and volunteer opportunities, please call KDHSI at 613-258-3203 or stop by for a tour!

Thursday August 16 Foot Care Clinic By appointment Exercise 9:00-10:00 Friday August 17 Foot Care Clinic By appointment Exercise 11:00-12 noon Monday August 20 COPD Exercise Class 10:00-11:00 Euchre 1:00- 3:30 Tuesday August 21 Exercise Class 9:00-10:00 Skip-Bo 10:00 -12 noon

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when was their last eye exam? contributes to the delay in the diagnosis of people in rural areas. “While there is no cure for this chronic and progressive neurological disorder, early identification and diagnosis of Parkinson’s Disease is important, so that people can educate themselves about what they can do to help delay the disease,” she says.

Parkinson’s is the second most common neurological disease, with over 100,000 people living with it in Canada. It is estimated that by 2031 the number of people with Parkinson’s in Canada will double, and that that the Counties of Lanark, Leeds and Grenville, with the highest number of seniors in Ontario, will face a particular challenge. “We need to be thinking about creative ways of bringing services to rural settings,” Pat says. This includes specialists, treatment options and support groups for people with Parkinson’s and their caregivers.

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diagnosis, and bring much needed services to rural areas. “Education, awareness, and being part of a group where you can benefit from others’ experience is just so valuable,” she says. “It’s that feeling of solidarity you get from being around people who understand what you are going through.”

The Parkinson SuperWalk Lanark North Leeds will be held on Saturday, September 8, at Conlon Farm (109 Smith Drive) in Perth, starting at 10 am. Pat is encouraging anyone interested to sign up in advance and start a fundraising page online. The day will include the walk, food, music, and lots of information about Parkinson’s Disease identification and treatment.

To sign up, as an individual or team, or for more information about how to donate, contact Alan Muir at 1-800-565-3000 ext. 3427, or visit www.donate.parkinson. ca/larnarknorthleeds.

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COMMUNITY EVENTS Aug 16 Let’s Chill at the Mill, Summer fun, games & ice cream, 4-7 pm, Spencerville Mill & Museum. Entrance fee by donation Aug 23 Spencerville Mill & Museum, River City Junction Band, 7:30 pm. Chicago blues, Motown and classic rock. Tickets $20. Doors open at 6:30 pm for socializing & refreshments. Details at: www.spencervillemill.ca Aug 25 11th Annual Charity ATV Poker Run will take place (rain or shine) in the North Augusta area. Register at 10101 Jellyby Road from 10 a.m. until noon. Entry fee is $15 per person. Best three poker hands win cash prizes. There are lots of door prizes and a cash canteen. All proceeds go to Brockville General Hospital Palliative Care Program. For more info., call 613-926-2577 or 613-926-1796.

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Kemptville Quilters Guild, 2nd Mon./mth at the Kemptville Pentecostal Church, 1964 County Road 43, 7 pm. New members welcome.

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

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

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

No partner needed. Info . 613-806-4495 to 613-795-7155.

Darts, Kemptville Legion, May 15- Aug 28, 7 pm. All are welcome, come any Tuesday

night. $5 per player, all monies paid back out as prizes.

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

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

The Branch Artisans Guild, North Grenville Community Church, 2659 Concession Street every 3 rd Tue/mth, 7 pm. New members welcomed!

Wed NG Photography Club - 1st Wed./mth, 7-9 pm, at the Grenville Mutual Insurance, 380 Colonnade Drive. See ngphotoclub.ca for info.

Klub 67 Euchre every 2nd & 4th Wed/mth, 1:15 pm, St. John's United Church.

Everyone welcome $5.00.

Bingo- 1st & 3rd Wed/mth., Kemptville Legion, 1 pm. All welcome.

New Horizon Club, Burritt`s Rapids Community Hall.. All adults 55 plus welcome to join. For info re programs and membership, call Janet 613-269-2737.

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

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

Thurs Bridge - St. John’s United Church, 6:15 pm. Cost $5. All levels of bridge players welcome. For more info, call 613-915-1464 to 613-795-7155.

North Grenville Toastmasters - Meeting 1st & 3rd Thurs/mth., 7 pm at O’Farrell’s Financial Services, Cty Rd 44. Info, call 258-7665.

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

Fri Twice The Fun Games (200 Sanders St. Unit 103) Game Night, 2nd and 4th Fri/mth, 6-10 pm. Bring your favourite game or borrow one from their library.

Sat Kemptville Legion breakfast, 8 - 10 am 3rd Sat/mth, 100 Reuben Crescent. Adults $. 6, Children under 12 $3. All welcome.

Euchre Tournament, 3rd Sat/mth. Registration 12-12:30 pm. Cost $10.00 Games start 12:30 pm at the Kemptville Legion, 100 Reuben Crescent, Refreshments available. Everyone Welcome.

Sun Twice The Fun Games (200 Sanders St. Unit 103) “Organized Play” and "Learn to Play" events, 1-4 pm . No experience needed.

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

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

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Stop the spread of invasive species Nature Conservancy of Canada The Nature Conservancy of Canada (NCC) hopes people are enjoying the outdoors and connecting with nature this summer, but at the same time is encouraging them to help control the spread of invasive species.

The not-for-profit, private land conservation group is highlighting 10 invasive species that can be spread as a result of people going about their summer outdoor recreation. Activities such as camping, hiking, biking, fishing, boating, horseback riding and driving ATVs can unintentionally spread invasive species into our rivers, streams and forests.

Dan Kraus, Senior Conservation Biologist, Nature Conservancy of Canada, says: “Many invasive species have few natural predators to control them. Once they get into ecosystems, they’re often able to spread and outcompete our native plants and animals for space, water, food and other resources.”

They range from emerald ash borer beetle spread by moving firewood, spotted knapweed plant, which is spread through hiking and camping, to the Eurasian milfoil, which is spread by boating.

“Many invasive species have few natural predators to control them. Once they get into ecosystems, they’re often able to spread and outcompete our native plants and animals for space, water, food and other resources,” said Dan. “People may unknowingly be contributing to the spread of invasive species when they are enjoying the outdoors through their recreational activities. That’s why it’s important to share information and these steps so that people can minimize the spread of these invasive species to new areas in Canada.”

Here some of the invasive species spread through summer recreational activities: Spotted knapweed: This aggressive invasive plant invades prairies, meadows and

open woods. It can take over these habitats and reduce the number and diversity of native plants and animals. Each plant produces thousands of seeds that can be spread when they adhere to ATVs, horses, bikes, hiking boots and camping equipment.

Garlic mustard: This biennial plant is rapidly spreading across Canada, into forests and woodlands. It can form dense stands that exclude native plants, and can impact forest regeneration. Garlic mustard can be spread when the small seeds adhere to boots and clothing.

Eurasian milfoil: Known as the “zombie plant,” this aquatic weed grows quickly in the spring, forming a thick mass of tangled stems under water. These stems get caught in boat propellers and rudders and reduce native aquatic plants and impact fish habitat.

It is primarily spread when boats are moved by trailer between lakes.

Zebra and quagga mussels: These small freshwater mussels have been spreading across North America. They can completely cover the bottom of lakes, impacting fishes, native mussels and water quality. They are spread when they attach to boat hulls, trailers and motors that are moved between lakes.

Emerald ash borer: This non-native invasive beetle has decimated tens of millions of ash trees and continues to spread rapidly. It can quickly kill large areas of ash trees, impacting forests, areas along streams and rivers and urban forests. It has spread to some areas through people moving firewood that has been cut from infected ash trees.

Spiny waterflea: This small freshwater crustacean feeds on zooplankton in lakes.

Spiny waterflea can alter the food chain and impact native fish populations. Large numbers of spiny waterfleas form a jelly-like mass that clogs fishing gear and other equipment. It is spread by water from infected boats or when bait buckets are moved between lakes.

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Invasive earthworms damage forests, as they change the soil chemistry and structure.

Earthworms can be introduced to forests by anglers dumping their leftover bait on land or in the water, and vehicles can transport earthworms or cocoons in their tire treads.

Domestic cats: Domestic cats can have a significant impact on populations of migratory birds, reptiles and small mammals, and are considered one of the world’s 100 most invasive species.

Cats that are brought to cottages and camps can kill birds and other wildlife of conservation concern and should be kept indoors, or on a leash outside.

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works at WDMH and is also a Thirty-0ne Independent Consultant, selling fashionable, functional products such as handbags and storage containers. During National Nursing Week, Kelly donated her commission from an on-site sale, presenting the WDMH Foundation with a cheque for $1,027. The money was directed to the Spring Matching Gift program for equipment purchases like three new anesthetic machines. Kelly says she plans to make this an annual fundraiser for WDMH during Nursing Week.

Their motto of ‘Helping Others’ rings true. The Provincial Grand Black Chapter of Eastern Ontario has donated $1,000 toward WDMH’s Dialysis Unit. As part of The Loyal Orange Association, the money was raised through their ‘Dimes for Dialysis’ program. In the last 18 years, they have raised over $36,000 for dialysis units in Ontario East.

“All of these generous donations prove one thing,” sums up Kristen Casselman, the WDMH Foundation’s Managing Director. “We have amazing communities doing amazing things to support excellent health care right here. Thank you to everyone involved in these important community fundraising events.”

Kelly Runions Kennedy (left), Thirty-One Independent Consultant, presents a cheque to Cindy Peters, Manager of Direct Mail & Events.

The generous donations received from the WDMH Foundation’s Spring Matching Gift Program will make a difference for thousands of patients each year – keeping them safe and comfortable in the operating room. We are pleased to report that three new anaesthetic machines have now been purchased thanks to the generosity of our donors.

A total of 42 gifts were given to the Spring Matching Gifts Program, raising $36,665.66. “The successful matching gift program, combined with a portion of a recent estate gift, has resulted in total funding for the anaesthetic machines – much sooner than expected,” reports Kristen Casselman, Managing Director. “We are so grateful to everyone for your support.”

WDMH performed 4,512 surgeries last year alone and anaesthetic machines were used for almost all of them.

The machines monitor patients and keep them asleep.

They provide ventilation and oxygen during surgery and provide a controlled, safe environment.

“The transition to our new machines went very smoothly thanks in part to our Team Leader Karen Lydiatt,” notes Dr. Lucas Gil, former Chief of Anaesthesiology. “The machines are smaller, easier to move and more ergonomic.

And the displays are easy to read and adjustable which helps us see the vital signs more clearly.”

“We were able to exchange one machine per day which required perfect timing between patients. We had it down to a science by the third machine. We felt like a NASCAR pit crew that requires a fast changeover!” adds Karen Lydiatt. “We have an amazing operating room team with dedicated anaesthetists and nurses who embraced and welcomed the opportunity to use these state-of-the-art machines. Now we have technology that surpasses our expectations, and safe, efficient machines to support our most vulnerable patient population.

I can say wholeheartedly that this was a success and a giant thank you to our donors.”

Our Caring Communities Make the Difference Winchester District Me-

morial Hospital (WDMH) is surrounded by caring communities who truly support health care close to home. Over the past few months, several individuals and groups have come together to raise funds for patient care at WDMH. Here are just a few examples: The 100 Women Who Care North Dundas are leading the way. $2,000 was awarded to the Foundation's General Equipment Fund in support of equipment like a new wireless fetal monitor to support moms and babies during labour. What a wonderful night for so many worthy charities.

Hulse, Playfair & McGarry in Winchester hosted a BBQ in support of the WDMH Foundation. Many burgers and hot dogs later, close to $900 raised by the community which was then topped up to $1,000 by Hulse, Playfair & McGarry. They also decided to support equipment purchases such as a new wireless fetal monitor. The WDMH Foundation is applying for several grants to raise the remaining funds.

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