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The Kemptville District Community Association will finally get another opportunity to run in-person Canada Day celebrations on July 1, after two years of online celebrations due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

The online celebrations had involved virtual shows, colouring contests, house and business decorating contests, a restaurant challenge, and other such activities.

“We’re going to have quite the event going on at Riverside Park this year,” said KDCA President Wendy Embleton. The celebration will involve live entertainment, activities, food ven-

dors, a glow party, and fireworks. Wendy said that the KDCA is very excited to be back in person for the event.

“We are so grateful, we’ve got so many great local businesses who have sponsored the event, making sure that it goes off without a hitch” she said. Sponsors include Myers Kemptville/Manotick, Canadian Tire, Cooperators Insurance, Samantha RivetStevenson at RBC, Deron Givoque at O'Farrell, The Score, and many others.

“The Volunteers who sit on the board for the KDCA have been truly amazing and at this point I think we are looking forward to 10:30 am July 1st to raise that flag and enjoy watching the fun

unfold!” said Wendy.

There have been tentative plans to organize a parade as part of the celebrations as well, but Wendy is concerned that these plans may have to be cancelled because there are simply not enough participants signing up. All hope is not lost, however, with a deadline of June 25 for a final decision to be made. “People love parades, but if we don’t have the people coming in and doing it, it’s hard,” said Wendy.

Planning for the Canada Day celebrations in Kemptville is a year-round process, with all hands on deck. The main show for the event – Eddy and the Stingrays – was booked in the fall of 2019,

and the band has honoured their contract all this time for the upcoming event on July 1 due to the COVID-19 cancellations. “Kemptville people love Eddy and the Stingrays!” Wendy added.

Wendy mentioned that as much as there are some expected challenges with organizing an in-person Canada Day celebration, some aspects are actually easier than organizing a virtual event.

For example, virtual events require far more effort to get the word out and encourage participation. “Versus… you throw a party and everybody shows up,” said Wendy.

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Roxanne joins the Kemptville Youth Centre after recently re-locating to Kemptville from the Belleville area to be closer to family.

Roxanne brings with her 35 years of experience working in child and youth mental health services and a passion for youth empowerment, youth advocacy and youth engagement.

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by Brandon Mayer Larry Pegg is a man with big ideas, big ambitions, a big heart, and a big desire to make the world a better place. The Osgoode resident expresses himself through songwriting, and tackles such issues as youth mental health, gun violence and school shootings, climate anxiety, and suicide prevention. Larry is a father of two daughters, one of whom tragically took her own life. He lives with that anguish every day, and yet he’s driven to help create a better world.

After the Stoneman Douglas High School shooting of 2018, Larry wrote a song called “American Sun”. The song speaks of

an America infected with senseless loss and gun violence. “I curl into a ball and I cry,” Larry said, talking of the strong emotions he feels when thinking about school shootings. “And then I try to channel that into something positive, and that’s who I am.” Larry talked at length about the connections he has made, including teachers he has spoken with, and musicians he has worked with when channeling his emotions into songwriting.

He continues to write music, describing himself as a “part time musician with a full time heart”.

A big inspiration for Larry is an organization called March for Our Lives, whose mission it is to end gun violence. “[Our] policy agenda is rooted in our com-

munity’s calls for safety, grounded in the perspectives of gun violence survivors and their families, and bolstered by robust policy analysis and conversation,” reads the organization’s website. “It interweaves the underlying forces we believe fuel gun violence – gun glorification, political apathy, poverty, armed supremacy and our country’s mental health crisis – and points to specific policy priorities for our movement.” After the shooting in Uvalde, Texas, marches took place on June 11, with gun control advocates once again calling for positive action.

Youth mental health is an important topic for Larry.

He discussed COVID-19, and how it should be a priority to study the long term mental health impacts of the pandemic, particularly on our youngest children and youth. When asked about how the current economic situation, including the housing crisis and exorbitant fuel prices, could affect the mental health of young people, Larry had a unique perspective. “There’s a certain amount of detachment that we all must learn from the pressures and the fears,” he said. Larry believes that “keeping up with the Joneses” is a societal construction, and that living more simply, and sustainably, such as learning to grow our own food might ease the strains of keeping up and save time and money. Such ideas are all part of moving forward,

and focusing on solutions, rather than problems.

When it comes to youth mental health, Larry believes that gaming culture could be an impediment to children getting help, as it draws in such addiction and hyper-focus that some youth simply can’t be persuaded to think about anything else.

He also agrees with the idea that mental health help is simply too difficult for youth to access, unless they are dealing with very serious mental health issues.

Larry doesn’t pretend to be a mental health expert, but he knows as well as anyone that mental health care is important and often lacking. “I am always thirsty to learn more,” he said. “I’m not an expert, other than…

I’m in the club.” By “the club”, Larry was referring to bereaved parents.

Larry’s message that he hopes to get out to Canada and the world is that “the need in is real”. This refers to the need to find solutions to guns and violence, the current mental health crisis, and other issues that threaten life, health and happiness.

“We can’t let these issues fester in Canada the way we’ve seen them fester in the United States,” he said.

“The issue of guns is a trigger point.”

More about March for Our Lives can be learned at https://marchforourlives. com/.

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On Saturday, September 10, 2022, the Parkinson Canada SuperWalk, a post Labour Day September tradition in the area since the first successful walk in 2017, is returning to its roots. For the past two years, only smaller gatherings were possible, but this year, organizers are excited that the walk can return to its original format. The Lanark North Leeds SuperWalk has attracted hundreds of people who, with the generous support of local sponsors and donors, has raised over $300,000 for support services, research, education and advocacy efforts.

Co-chairs Gayle Truman and Pat Evans have been encouraged to move forward with a major walk this year because over the past two years, people have experienced considerable isolation.

“The sense of solidarity and renewed optimism

that one experiences when you realize that you are part of something bigger is so important to the way you deal with Parkinson’s,” says Truman who, like Evans, has Parkinson’s Disease, “not to mention what you learn from other people about resilience and strength.

There is another reason that this year’s walk is important – it is an opportunity to increase awareness of the disease and its complexity. “Parkinson’s, like many other health issues has been side-lined

by Covid,” says Evans.

“Many people have not been diagnosed, treated or supported as they struggle with the complex symptoms of the disease. At a time when we know numbers are growing at an alarming rate, there has been little opportunity to spotlight this chronic, often debilitating disease. We should be advocating for the sup-

ports that people need, for example, having access to a multi-disciplinary team and education about the proactive steps that they can take to live well with Parkinson’s. Before that can happen, however, it needs to be on the radar screen.”

The SuperWalk will be held on Saturday, September 10 at Conlon Farm, 109 Smith Dr., in Perth with coffee and Check-In starting at 9:30 am, followed by a 2 km walk, snack, music and a short program. Register to walk or make a donation online at http://donate.parkinson.ca/Lanark-NorthLeeds or call 1 (800) 565-3000 and ask for SuperWalk.

Last week, Mayor Peckford along with Councillors O’Sullivan and Strackerjan officially re-opened the new and improved BMX pump track at Riverside Park!

Volunteers Mark (of Hurst Marina) and Miles (of MW Lawn and Snow) donated their time, labour and expertise in developing this technical track.

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by David Shanahan the province was the best limit reduced place in the country, and

The 70 km/h speed limit reduction sign on County Road 22 at the south end of Peltons Corners.

by Brandon Mayer Peltons Corners resident Sherry Potter is speaking out about the dangerous driving through her community, after she and her husband estimated that they have observed cars travelling between 130 and 140 km/h on County Road 22. “We’ve dubbed it the Indianapolis Raceway,” she joked.

County Road 22 is a connection for several hamlets, stretching all the way south to provincial highway 401. All of the other hamlets along the route, as well as sideroads such as Townline Road, Kennedy Road, and Whitney Road, all have speed limit reductions to 60 km/h. It therefore doesn’t make sense to Sherry that Peltons Corners, as the most populated of the hamlets, only has its speed limit on County Road 22 reduced to 70 km/h. She is pushing for the speed limit in Peltons Corners to be reduced to 60 km/h, consistent with the other hamlets, though she pointed out that she doesn’t actually expect drivers will go that slow.

Instead, she hopes that a lower speed limit would tame speeds on the road to a more reasonable level of 70 to 80 km/h, rather than the speeds of 90 to 100 km/h that she has been seeing within hamlet limits.

“People go so fast that they pass me on the right,” Sherry said. “It’s getting outrageous.” She talked about how schoolchildren waiting for the school bus in the morning have had to step back, with some even ending up in the ditch, as a result of the erratic driving. Domestic animals who have wanJune 23, 2022

dered away from their yards have been killed, which Sherry believes would not have happened if the drivers were going slower. In one tragedy that occurred in recent years, an elderly man was killed at the intersection of County Road 22 and Pelton Road when he was attempting to turn. This incident highlights for Sherry the need for action to be taken, particularly with the heavy traffic from dawn until dusk, even on the weekends.

R e c e n t l y, d u r i n g the Ride for Dad event, Sherry reported that over 400 motorcycles passed through town nonstop, and they were not doing the speed limit either. “They were having a hoot,” she said. Sherry and her husband used to ride motorcycles as well, so her feelings have nothing to do with motorcycles, and everything to do with the need for responsible driving. She reports that many transports travel the route, and that they don’t slow down either. “It’s not the highway, it’s a beautiful highway,” she said. “It’s the drivers, they should slow down and enjoy the drive.”

Sherry is attempting to persuade the United Counties of Leeds and Grenville to lower the speed limit, but so far she has not had any luck. The Municipality of North Grenville did recently lower the speed limit to 40 km/h within a new local subdivision, but the Municipality does not have control over speed limits on county roads. Whether Sherry will have her concerns addressed remains to be seen, though she is not likely to stop pushing anytime soon.

would “remain the Banner Province of the Dominion”.

After the speeches came the athletics. Races were held over various distances, from the hundred yard dash, to the two mile marathon.

Needless to say, only males were allowed to race. Noone from Kemptville won a race, though in the Boys’ Race, W. McGovern of Oxford came first, and Harold McGahey came second.

The big event of the afternoon was the baseball match between Kemptville and Merrickville, which the home team won 3 -2. Music throughout was supplied by the Harmony Band of Smith’s Falls, this being one of those periods when Kemptville was without a band of its own. The people then adjourned back to the Hall for a supper, also served by the ladies of the Catholic Church. By the time a big storm blew in that evening, the crowds had already wound their way home.

In 1912, it was the Baseball Club that ran the day’s events. The day started with

Canada Day has become such a central part of the Canadian year that it is easy to forget that it is a very recent arrival on the scene.

On October 27, 1982, the Parliament of Canada initiated Canada Day following the repatriation of the Canadian Constitution that year.

Before 1982, July 1 was known as Dominion Day, and had been acknowledged as Canada’s birthday from the date when the British North America Act came into force in 1867. The following year, 1868, the Governor General at the time suggested that Canadians celebrate Dominion Day as their National Holiday.

Surprisingly, Dominion Day was not itself a major event for decades after 1867.

It took another ten years before there was any legislation passed recognition of the holiday. In fact, the first official government celebration of Dominion Day only happened in 1917, on the 50th anniversary of Confederation. The Canadian Government started organising official celebrations in 1958, and it was after that that the name “Canada Day” started to be used. There was, however, great argument among Canadians about using that term, as it seemed a break with tradition. However, the plain truth is that there was very little tradition of Dominion Day celebrations before the 1950's.

In North Grenville one hundred years ago, Dominion Day was a hit and miss affair. Some years there were celebrations in Kemptville, other years the day passed without comment or activities of any kind. It seems that the day’s events depended on various groups and organisations within the community, just as is true today. In 1911, the events were sponsored by the local Catholic Church congregation. A large dinner was held in the Agricultural Hall, put on by the ladies of the congregation, and was attended by the Secretary of State, Charles Murphy, as well as the local M.P.P., G. Howard Ferguson. Murphy pointed out that the occasion was “not racial, not sectarian; but national”, and praised the rise of Imperial sentiment in Canada in the years since Confederation. Ferguson, who would one day be Pre-

a parade, or a “Trade Procession” as it was called then.

It began at Riverside Park, wound around the streets, and ended up back at the Park again. The parade was led by the Texan Ranger Band from Ottawa. Who they were is unclear, but the Texan theme ran through the day’s festivities. The Band, accompanied by two pipers, played for an hour outside the Advance building on Prescott Street, filling in the time before the main event of the day: the sports activities in Riverside Park, where there were races, both human and horse, and a wonderful event called “Catch the Greasy Pig”.

The big baseball game was between Kemptville and Spencerville, and all went well aside from some Spencerville teenagers who took to insulting anyone not from their town.

In the evening, there was a special concert at the Oddfellows Hall, which included an escape artist, whose ability to free himself from handcuffs and the “torture cabinet” amazed the audience. There were also “Scotch” dancers, and

comedy from Sam and Guss, “the colored comedians”.

And, to round off the day, the Texan Concert Orchestra provided the music for a dance at the Hall.

The following year, 1913, it seems there were no celebrations, possibly owing to the lack of an organising group. But, looking at the reports of Dominion Day one hundred years ago, what is surprising is how little it has changed. They had Dominion Day, and we have Canada Day. We still have our activities through the afternoon in both Kemptville and Oxford Mills, and an evening of music to end the day at Riverside Park. They had concerts and we have fireworks. But the event is still focussed on the celebration of Canada and its people. For years before the Government saw fit to celebrate the day officially, the people of North Grenville were marking the occasion with music, fun and sports.

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Potentially harmful algal blooms including blue-green algae are a natural seasonal phenomenon that may appear in our lakes, rivers and ponds. Many of these blooms are relatively harmless; however, some species have the potential to produce toxins which may be harmful to people and animals. The presence of a harmful algal bloom and its toxins can only be confirmed through a laboratory test, so we recommend taking a cautious approach when you suspect a potentially harmful algal bloom. Toxins are released when algal cells break down.

These toxins when released can cause skin irritation, nausea and vomiting, and in higher concentrations, liver problems.

The Health Unit advises people using surface water for recreation and drinking, to become familiar with potentially harmful algae

so they can make informed decisions on when to avoid contact with the water. Algae blooms do degrade with time; however, it is not possible to say whether the toxins have completely left the area. Once the toxin is released from the cell, where it goes depends on the local characteristics of water movement in the area.

The toxin will eventually be diluted into the body of water as any other soluble compound.

Drinking Water Surface water is never a safe source of drinking water without effective treatment.

The toxins released by harmful algae are not removed by commonly used treatment methods such as boiling, chlorination or ultraviolet light treatment. Surface water requires specialized treatment. Consult a water treatment specialist if your drinking water comes from a surface body of water such as a lake or river. You may want to choose another

found in surface water such as lakes and rivers, so it is important not to swallow the water. Young children are more likely to swallow water so they should be watched carefully when playing or swimming in the water.

Be cautious about eating fish caught in water where a harmful algae bloom has occurred. Toxins are concentrated in the liver. So avoid consuming the liver, kidneys and other organs of fish caught in an area affected

source of water for drinking.

Recreational Water Use Avoid activities that increase your exposure to toxins in the water during an active algae bloom. When deciding whether to resume recreational use of the water after a harmful algae bloom (swimming and water sports) consider the following factors: Faster moving water will dilute and move the toxins out of an area more quickly, further decreasing the risk to health. Each property will have a different water flow pattern, so a local assessment is useful to further assess risk.

Skin irritation is the first sign that the level of toxin is significant in the water, so if this occurs, it is important not to go in the water. A few more days will help to clear the water if it is moving well, unless another bloom has occurred.

Bacteria, viruses and other microbes that can affect health are commonly

by potentially harmful algae.

Algae exist in nature; however, nutrient levels can contribute to an increase in blooms of algae. You can help reduce nutrient levels entering water bodies by reducing the use of household fertilizers, agricultural runoff, and ensuring your septic system is in good working order.

Residents are encouraged to contact the Spills Action Center at 1-800268-6060 to report any new

potentially harmful algae blooms. If possible take pictures of an active bloom as this may help identify the type of algae.

For more information about harmful algal blooms including blue-green algae, visit our Recreational Water page or call 1-800-660-5853.

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Highlights from the June 15 Board of Trustees Meeting Trustees with the Upper Canada District School Board (UCDSB) met on Wednesday, June 15, 2022 for their last scheduled meeting of the 2021-2022 school year. Some of the items discussed in the public session are as follows.

Student Trustees provide year-in review of term Student Trustees Eshal Ali and Bradford Ward presented their final report of their term to the Board of Trustees, which was a reflection of what they and their Student Senators accomplished this school year.

The pair began their presentation with an overview of their regular student senate meetings and highlighted several initiatives that were completed during their term, including: Student Senate Supplementary meetings, a feminine hygiene products review, development of elementary student councils with student senator support, student senate by-laws restructuring, formation of a district-wide student equity and inclusion committee, and a board-wide fundraiser are a sample of the initiatives that were highlighted.

Ali explained that the new student-led Equity and Inclusion Committee, which is comprised of 22 intermediate and secondary students from across the district, is designed to enhance student voice. Their mission; to ensure that the needs of all students from all backgrounds are adequately voiced, heard, addressed, and met. It also aligns with the district’s Board Improvement and Equity Plan of ensuring 100 per cent of

students report that school is safe and inclusive, positively influences their mental health, wellness, and sense of belonging, and reflects student voice/interests as well building relationships.

Ali and Ward also highlighted their new UCDSB Student Trustees Dynamic Leadership Award, which recognizes and promotes student voice and student leadership throughout the district. For the 2022 school year, over 65 students have received this award for their leadership.

Special Education Update Trustee Bill MacPherson provided a report to the Board that the Special Education Advisory Committee (SEAC) recommends the Special Education Plan be approved as updated. Trustees unanimously approved the plan as presented.

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to PPM81 be written and distributed to all SEACs in the province, local MPPs, OPSBA, and PAAC on SEAC. This would be a joint communication from the Board of Trustees and SEAC. Superintendent of Schools and Special Education Deanna Perry informed the board that summer transition programming for students with special education needs will be offered in all schools with three half days in all elementary schools, and two half days in all secondary schools. This will help students transition back to school after the summer break. Offerings will be based on staffing availability and student need.

Full details on presentations, reports, and discussions can be found in the agenda or reviewed in the recorded broadcast. Video segments are linked in the subhead for each item below.

The Municipal office is open to the public Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Please note: Renovations at the North Grenville Municipal Centre reception area are underway. Access to the facility will continue to be through the main entrance doors located on the North side of the building.

Customer service will be moved upstairs for the duration of the renovation project. Access to the 2nd floor stairs and elevator will be available during this time.

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Driver charged in collision On June 13, 2022 at around 1 pm, officers from the Grenville County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a two vehicle collision on Clothier Street East, in the Municipality of North Grenville. Officers attended and spoke with the driver and conducted further investigation.

A 29 years old female from North Grenville was arrested and charged under the Criminal Code (CC) with: · Failure or refusal to comply with demand CC 320.15(1) The driver's licence was seized and the vehicle was towed. The accused was released and is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Brockville at later date.

Drug charges laid On June 14, 2022 at 8 pm, North Grenville OPP officers attended a dispute on County Road 15 in Augusta Township. After a short foot pursuit, a 23-year-old male from Brockville was arrested and charged with the following: • Carrying a concealed weapon - Criminal Code (CC) 90 • Possession of a Schedule I Substance (Cocaine) - Controlled Drugs and Substances Act- (CDSA) 4(1) • Possession of a Schedule I Substance - Other Drugs CDSA 4(1) • Fail to Comply with Probation Order CC 733.1(1) The accused was released and is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Brockville at later date.

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Maybe I’m amazed

by David Shanahan You know how some birthdays or anniversaries seem to matter more than others? They’re usually the one with a zero at the end, like turning 30, or 50, or even 100. Or it could be marking 30 years in business, or fifty years married - those kind of things. I marked one of those anniversaries this week. On June 19, I was forty years in Canada. I arrived with a young family on that date in 1982, thinking I’d be here for a couple of years before going back to Ireland. Not that there was much to go back to in those days, which explained why I was here.

This may seem completely irrelevant to everyone else but me, though if I hadn’t arrived here 40 years ago, I wouldn’t be writing this now, and you wouldn’t be reading the Times either. It’s amazing how little decisions can have huge consequences

you never would have expected. But, more to the point, thinking about 40 years in Canada also makes me realise how much Canada has changed in those four decades. For better or for worse, this is not the country I arrived in as a young grad student at Lakehead University.

Some of the changes may not seem obvious at first sight. In 1982, the Prime Minister was called Trudeau, the same as now, and the Liberal Party was in power in Ottawa. But it’s not the same Trudeau and definitely not the same Liberal Party. As for the Opposition - definitely not your father’s Conservative Party. Comparing Joe Clark and Stephen Harper, for example, or even the unspeakable Pierre Poilievre, it is clear that much has changed in Canadian politics since 1982.

And at the provincial level, what can you say? Remember when Premier Bill Davis, accused of being bland, gave the response:

“In Ontario, bland works”.

Would anyone ever accuse Doug Ford of being bland today?

Perhaps the biggest change in Canada has been the increasing domination of daily life by technology.

I wrote my thesis at Lakehead on an IBM Selectric Typewriter, which was very hi-tech for its day: you could change the font by swopping out little metal spheres! A couple of years later, I was writing a dissertation on a university mainframe computer that took up a room and had less capacity than the laptop on which I’m writing this article. Now we all have smart phones, iPads, and even our cars talk to us!

The Personal Computer, or desktop computer, seems old fashioned now, but was an unimaginable, straight out of Star Trek miracle of the future in 1982.

Canada has changed in deep ways: the way Canadians see themselves and the place of Canada in the world is not what it

was. How could it be, when we have social media on every platform reflecting a nasty, rude, racist and misogynist side of ourselves every hour of the day. The decency is still there, of course, and the generosity and community spirit; but we can no longer pretend to have a higher form of morality than others. Not that we ever did, but the harsh spotlight that has been thrown on Canada’s relationship with its Indigenous peoples, its attitude to women, minorities, immigrants, all have caused some dramatic rethinking on our parts, as it should.

One of the features of the last couple of decades has been the number of times apologies were made by various Prime Ministers on our behalf for attitudes and events with deep historical roots. So many groups with valid historical grievances, aspects of our shared past that had to be admitted at last. When I first arrived here, I was able to go through two graduate

programs in Canadian History at two separate universities, without having one single course in Indigenous history, or reading a single chapter in a book that dealt with that aspect of Canada’s past. That wouldn’t happen today.

And there we have the big positive: the lesson to be learned from the changes over forty years.

Canada has had to face up to some pretty awful sins in its past, and not too far in the past either. Not everyone has accepted what has been found, and our society is far from a complete rehabilitation. But the process continues, the coming to terms with things goes on, generation by generation, and there will be no going back now. I suppose that, in itself, may become a problem in the future. We are so determined to bring about necessary changes, that we may move too quickly.

Laws have been changed in Canada over those 40 years that have altered the fabric of society in fundamental

come requirements, Annual net income of $22,200 or less' for singles and $37,100 for couples, just as your article says.

Obviously I somewhat 'skimmed' the Terms and Conditions of the program and, after submitting the form online, I printed it to send them the signed copy.

Which is when I noticed that, in the actual declaration, the criteria is $19,300 for singles and $32,300 for couples. So I now don't qualify.

I've sent them a letter along with the signed form but just wanted to let you know of the discrepancy between their information page and the actual application. Nothing to do with Dear Editor, your reporting - this is all I read your article on on them! the senior’s dental program Sincerely yesterday. I fit the criteria Lesley McGhee so I have just completed and submitted the form to the Dear Editor, Thanks to Steve Gabell Ministry of Health; however, their information page lists, who last week added his under Eligibilty, "Meet in- voice to those of the two

women who recently wrote letters to the editor speaking out against the American Supreme Court's preparation to overturn long standing precedent and strip reproductive rights for millions of Americans. It is nothing short of a war on reproductive age women in the United States.

The legal status of abortion in countries across the world indicates more that just whether women and girls are legally permitted to access safe abortion services. It reveals how likely they are to die from an unsafe abortion, whether girls and young women can complete their education, and the capacity for women to participate fully in public and political life.

In short, access to safe, legal abortions is a fundamental human right and critical to the equality of women in society.

Colleen Lynas, North Grenville

Dear Editor, Recent issues of this excellent newspaper have lamented the lack of a proportional representation (PR) electoral system in Ontario.

The PR system is an attractive option for political parties when they are not in power, less so when they are the Government. For example, Justin Trudeau had PR as a key element of his first election campaign several years ago, but it disappeared off the Liberal Government agenda shortly after they were elected.

Max Colwell

Letters to the Editor Dear Editor, re: Ontario Dental PLan I have gone down this path of applying to the Ontario Dental Plan for my brother and I found it wanting, at least for our area. Not for coverage, but for access.

When you say "present your card to your dental provider", that is misleading.

You are not allowed to go to your own local dentist.

Leeds Grenville Health Unit who administers the program decided not to pay for services rendered, but to pay the annual salaries of 4 dentists.

One in Brockville, Perth, Wesport and Smith's Falls.

Kemptville clients must only use these dentists to access the program. Hardly convenient for my brother who does not drive.

Furthermore, your access to these dentists is only til the end of August and you do not know if you qualify for treatment the following year, until the next income tax year is over.

In the meantime you may have lost your former dentist which in our case would be Creekside Dental... who by the way, are currently seeing patients under the Ontario Senior's Dental plan, but these patients are entering from the Ottawa Health Unit not Leeds Grenville. So how crazy is that!

Sorry, but I am not driving my brother down 2-400 series highways to Brockville for a 20 min teeth cleaning.

He'll be going to our dentist in Kemptville and I will somehow find a way to fund it myself.

The dental plan had such potential but not for us.

Elaine McGreavy

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ways. But it’s not always clear how and why those changes were made, other than in a feverish attempt to right what were seen as wrongs. It may be we haven’t always considered the implications. The response of the media, and then of the general population, to the Indian Residential Schools claims and revelations of the past year are an example of kneejerk reaction before the facts were clear. Now the fear is that there will be a backlash, and the same media will downplay the reality because the initial reports were often incomplete or inaccurate. It’s a very sensitive issue, and will remain so.

But Canada has shown itself open to change, to renewal, reassessments, to a rethink of what it means to be Canadian. The facts of the past have made that more complicated and arduous than we might have expected, but we move ahead regardless. There is no end point for a country or a society, and 40 years is a short period in the life of a nation. The end is not yet, the process continues. But this personal anniversary has been a good time for me to look back and see how much has changed in Canada, and in me because of Canada. It still seems very strange for this working class kid from a Dublin suburb to be living the life I lead in this amazing country. Maybe I’m unsure of how it all happened.

Maybe I’m surprised at how much this country has enabled me to grow and have an astonishing life.

Maybe I’m amazed.

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Seizing the opportunity to reconnect in North Grenville

by Mayor Nancy Peckford For some, as public health protocols continue to diminish, the pandemic may feel like a bit of a distant memory. For others, be they front line employees, health care workers, or seniors and immuno-compromised folks, it likely still looms large. This is especially so given that hospitals are woefully understaffed, burnout is high, and two years of meetings over Zoom, school disruptions and hybrid work arrangements have worn people down. There is also the prospect of a 7th wave this fall.

This said, overwhelmingly, our communities are returning to normal. At the municipal level, while many of our Advisory Committees and Council meetings continue to be on line, there have thankfully been more opportunities to connect in person. I recently met with members of my Mayor’s Youth Advisory Council (for the first time!) over pizza– and as good as our online discussions have been in recent months– it was amazing to have a dialogue face to face about the challenges many face in high school.

A recent municipal Heritage Committee meeting was filled with more banter and laughter than could have been achieved on line.

It’s becoming clear that while a lot can be, and was achieved in virtual forums, there is tremendous value to in-person interactions when it comes to hearing each other out. At the same time, convening virtually remains a powerful and efficient way to conduct business, June 23, 2022

and provides unparalleled opportunities for people to participate in local, national and global arenas.

Barriers like distance, time and cost no longer have to be an obstacle, and in our own community, working remotely is more common than ever. In certain instances, volunteering is often more possible when you can hop onto a Zoom call (vs making the drive and effort for an in person meeting).

As we enter a very busy summer here in North Grenville, it’s remarkable to see events and activities come to life that were largely conceived and planned during those long pandemic months. Kemptville’s first ever Buskerfest held over the May long weekend is but one example. It attracted hundreds to our downtown core, and offered some unique and compelling entertainment.

The recent North Grenville Pride celebrations that took place in Riverside Park was another. Despite two years of virtual celebrations only, a parade through the downtown attracted a broad coalition of families, schools, churches, banks, and businesses keen to show their support.

North Grenville’s Canada Day festivities and Kemptville Live will also return in person this year.

Bringing people together (while remaining apart) for two consecutive Canada Days was the priority of the Kemptville District Community Association. In 2020, and again in 2021, while the world felt rather upside down at times, the organiz-

ers hosted a variety of virtual activities, including contests like the virtual goose chase, paddle poker run, as well as some wonderful online entertainment.

This year’s activities will return to in person affairs at Riverside Park and in Oxford Mills and, while there will be so many activities to embrace during these in person events, and the longawaited return of fireworks, the legacy of past year’s celebrations has created a strong foundation for this year’s events.

Kemptville Live is another signature event that, during the pandemic, seized the opportunity to offer some exceptional talent via a series of virtual livestream concerts held at the historic Purvis Hall on Kemptville Campus. The upper floor offered fantastic acoustics and a special experience for participating musicians. This year’s line-up promises to be a fulfilling concert experience for regulars and the newly initiated.

And of course, then there is Participaction! North Grenville is currently in the process of defending its title of Canada’s Most Active community. We currently rank #2 in the country, with Red Deer Alberta recently taking the top spot- but there is time to reassume our lead.

Remarkably, North Grenville secured the title in 2021 during the middle of the pandemic by embracing opportunities for outdoor activities, and keeping it simple. We beat a lot of larger urban centres (and won $100,000) by logging more minutes (per capita) than any other community - and ensuring North Grenville’s daycares, schools, senior’s centres, Community Living participants and kids were all involved.

Whether you are an individual, or family, signing up for the Challenge is simple – and it’s not too late to start tracking your minutes. All activity counts – golfing, 12

gardening, washing your car, chasing the kids around the yard, walking, and organized fitness. Just go to www. northgrenville.ca/getactive or download the APP on your phone.

Our experience with the Participaction Challenge shows us that when we put our minds to something, there truly is no stopping us. In this respect, North Grenville has proven itself to be a remarkably spirited and cohesive place through good times and bad. We’ve got a lot to look forward to in the coming months, and we hope you seize the opportunity to join in the fun.

Canada Day Parade Cancelled

With the deepest regret, we announce that this year's Canada Day Parade must be cancelled due to circumstances beyond our control.

The Rotary Club of Kemptville would like to thank those who expressed interest in participating in this year's parade.

We remain committed to cherished Canada Day events, and we look forward to working with partner community groups towards a reinvigorated parade on Canada Day 2023.

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Natasha and husband Dmitry

My name is Natalia Rodzikhovskaya, and I am Ukrainian.

On February 24, like many Ukrainians, I woke up to the sound of powerful explosions. We learned that a fragment of a rocket flew into a neighbouring house. I remember how my husband said urgently: “The war has begun. We are being shelled. We need to collect everything, and we need and leave.”

At first, it seemed that this was a terrible dream, and I was about to wake up.

It is still difficult for me to reconstruct the whole chain of events of that day because I could not believe the reality of what was happening. In 15 minutes, we packed a backpack and left the apartment.

Emotions flooded my senses: fear, despair, and inability to think of what to do next.

In the morning I called my sister Victoria and persuaded her to come with us to a safe place. From Kyiv, we went to relatives in the Vinnytsia region. On the way to Vinnytsia, I saw tanks with young men, no more than 17 years old, it was frightening, and everything was floating in a fog. My husband closed his eyes and pinched himself once more trying to make sure that this was not a dream. It wasn’t and he

calmed and comforted me.

Long lines formed on the road. The city seemed frozen, silent, and motionless.

It takes two hours to drive from Kyiv to Vinnytsia. But on that day, it took 8 hours.

On the way to Vinnytsia, my husband Dmitry called up relatives and looked for any way to help them. He was the only one of us who was thinking rationally and logically at that moment.

We spent a week with relatives in the Vinnytsia region. I helped my uncle look after the children, and Dima volunteered for the Territorial Defence to defend the city. During that time, I discovered fears that I had not known. I saw the terrible power capable of destroying people, depriving them of their homes and everything that they had.

It became unsafe to remain in Vinnytsia, and Dima insisted that I leave Ukraine.

I did not want to leave my country and I did not want to leave my husband, but I had to. The war has separated us, and for the past three months, I have only seen him via video link.

On the first day of the war, our friends in Canada offered to help and invited us to stay with them. It was decided that we travel to Poland, prepare documents, and leave for Canada for an indefinite period. We lived in Warsaw for a month while we were processing the visa.

During our stay in Poland, I felt support never before encountered, and boundless kindness and help.

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by David Shanahan ily. They have opened their home from the first days of the war, and support us morally and financially, for which I am very grateful.

Every day in Ukraine, children and innocent people die at the hands of Russian invaders. It is difficult for me to see how a huge number of children have been maimed and orphaned, how women give birth in basements, and how people lose their homes and their loved ones.

For a long time, I could not pull myself together and live in the reality of today, here, in Canada. With Richinda’s support and that of Southgate, I can apply my talent and support my country. I realized that it doesn't matter in which country one may find oneself, but it matters what you do to make Ukraine free and independent.

In Ukraine, I sewed children's clothes and planned to develop my own brand.

Now I sew T-shirts and products with Ukrainian symbols, and the bulk of the funds go to support Ukraine.

On Sundays, we are at the Kemptville outdoor market, selling Ukrainian delicacies and my products to support those still in Ukraine.

Natalia Rodzikhovskaya is a talented children’s clothes designer and seamstress. She lived in Kyiv with her husband Dimitry, who now serves in the Territorial Defence Forces.

June is Indigenous History Month and the Times has been publishing articles dealing with aspects of Indigenous culture and history.

This article deals with just one of the many outrageous examples of colonialism which deprived Indigenous communities of their land, their culture, and their freedom.

Treaties are important documents. They deserve careful consideration. But, in a couple of weeks in 1836, one man, without any formal authorisation, and on the spur of the moment, made four treaties with various First Nations around Lake Huron/Georgian Bay. He only informed the British Government of the agreements after the treaties were signed. One treaty involved Manitoulin Island and 23,000 islands in Georgian Bay. Another consisted of one and a half million acres on the Bruce Peninsula, while the other two covered a total of 72 square miles. Not exactly a minor transaction, and one which completely changed the history of the Georgian Bay area.

The man responsible for these treaties was Sir Francis Bond Head, Governor of the Canadas, later described by the British Prime Minister as “such a damned odd fellow” . He was really quite eccentric. In 1836, he travelled to Manitoulin Island where the annual Presents were to be distributed that year. This was a very symbolic event, as the British Crown renewed their commitment to their indigenous allies; but, by 1836, the ties between

the two sides had become strained, and the Crown no longer saw the native peoples as equals.

Bond Head had decided to visit as many Indian settlements as possible on his journey, and what he saw convinced him that the indigenous population was simply doomed to extinction in the face of European expansion. It was not that he was a racist in the normal manner: he developed a great regard for what he saw as the nobility of the indigenous peoples and their traditional ways of life. It was just that he considered European influence on that lifestyle to be a corrupting one. Indians, he believed, could never survive in the face of the negative effects of white settlement.

So, this aristocratic Englishman came up with a plan, entirely of his own devising, that he believed would be to the benefit of all. As he canoed through the islands of Georgian Bay, he decided that this was the prefect location for aboriginal people to spend their final decades. If they were destined to die out as a race, where better than the islands around Manitoulin for them to carry on their traditional ways until the end came?

On arriving at Manitowaning, he immediately set to work to put his scheme into action. He got the permission of the Oddawa and Ojibwe inhabitants of the Island to allow any indigenous person who wished to, to move and settle on the island. In return, the Crown would recognise aboriginal rights to the Island. This was

the so-called 1836 Manitoulin Treaty, dated August 9, 1836. But Bond Head then went further. Thousands of people had gathered for the Presents, and Bond Head entered into an Agreement with the Saugeen to surrender 1.5 million acres of their land and to remove to Manitoulin.

Pleased with his work to date, Bond Head made two more treaties on his return journey to York (Toronto), one with the Huron around Amherstberg, and the other with the Moravians on the Thames. Each group surrendered 36 square miles of territory, and Bond Head urged them, too, to remove permanently to Manitoulin.

The agreement Bond Head made didn’t last long.

Just 26 years after, through exploiting divisions on the Island, by misrepresenting what the 1836 Agreement said, and by flagrant use of alcohol, the Crown reversed the Treaty and took over all of Manitoulin, except the Wikwemikong unceded territory and a few reserves.

Bond Head was very pleased with himself. He had “saved” the indigenous peoples around Lake Huron from the corrupting influence of the Europeans, and he had gained for the Crown a huge tract that could be filled with settlers. When he proudly informed London of his actions, he was amazed to find that he was reprimanded for acting without authority, and that no-one agreed with his scheme for moving the doomed Indians to Manitoulin. The Crown condemned his scheme - but they kept the surrendered land.

7 pm and on August 20 from 10 am to 4 pm. Admission is $10. cash at the door. A British Tea will be served between 11 am and 2 pm Friday and Saturday, and from 4 to 7 pm. Beverages and snacks will be available from 10 am to 11 am and 2 pm to 4 pm Friday and Saturday. Take out will also be available for breaks and lunch, as well as preordered 3-tier British Tea specially packaged for take out.

All quilts and quilted items will also be on display in the Quilt Tent in the Lifestyles Area at the 2022

International Plowing Match which runs from September 20 to 24 from 8:30 am to 5 pm daily on the grounds of the Kemptville Campus, in North Grenville.

For more information on the IPM please visit the website at www.plowingmatch.org.

IPM Quilt Competition open to all

by Elaine MacNaughtan The 2022 International Plowing Match and the Home on the Farm Quilt Show & Tea Room are only a few weeks away. Are you ready?

The Quilt Competition at the quilt show is a great opportunity to showcase your quilting skills and is open to all. The deadline for entry is June 30th. The Quilt Competition Entry Form and Quilt Entry Rules can be found on the IPM website at www.plowingmatch.org/ ipm2022getinvolved/quilt competition Three copies June 23, 2022

should be prepared, one form, including a description and photograph of the quilt, plus a non-refundable $10.00 entry fee for each quilt - payable by cheque or money order to IPM 2022 - should be sent to IPM 2022 Quilt Competition, c/o 16 Maric Trail, Kemptville, Ontario K0G 1J0 by June 30. Alternately an e transfer can be sent to QuiltsIPM2022@gmail. com along with the entry form, description and photo.

Quilts must be delivered on either Monday, July 25 between 1 and 4

pm or Wednesday, July 2, 7 between 3 and 7 pm to St. John’s United Church, 400 Prescott Street, Kemptville, ON,parking lot entrance.

Quilts may be sent by Fedex or UPS to IPM 2022 Quilts c/o Harvex, 2109 L&G Road 20, Oxford Station, ON, K0G 1T0. Enclose a second copy of the completed entry form and a photo of the quilt which should be in a clear plastic bag.

The third copy of the entry form is proof of ownership when it is time to retrieve the quilt.

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sionally judged before the start of the quilt show and all decisions of the judges are final. Judging will be conducted according to Canadian Quilt Judging Standards.

Anyone who would rather not have their work judged may enter an item with the request that it be for display only by marking the entry form - For Display Only, Do Not Judge.

The Home on the Farm Quilt Show & Tea Room will be held in the W.B. George Centre inKemptville on August 19 from 10 am to

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Weekly walking group aims to bolster ParticipACTION campaign

ville Beach and follows the Rideau River west.

The trail is still under construction – with a proposed viewing platform to be built overlooking the wetlands of the Rideau Migratory Bird Sanctuary – but it is open for use. Of course, there are countless other places to walk or run recreationally to count activity toward the ParticipACTION challenge.

A great local resource for finding other suitable locations is the Merrickville District Trails Society, whose website can be found at https://merrickvilledistricttrailssociety. org/.

Physical activity recorded for the ParticipACTION challenge does not have to be in the form of traditional exercise. Activities such as cleaning the house and mowing the lawn are also valid, and can be logged as part of the challenge. Those wishing to take part in the last walk organized by the Committee can meet the group at the Community Centre track on Wednesday, June 29 at 6 pm.

Regular physical activity is an important part of healthy living. There are plenty of opportunities to get some exercise locally, which can continue to be explored even after ParticipACTION month comes to an end late next week. Keep active, M-W!

Two Grenville OPP Officers join members of the Recreation, Health and Wellness Committee to kick off this year’s ParticipACTION challenge

by Brandon Mayer With the yearly ParticipACTION challenge now well underway, many communities across Canada are prioritizing physical activity in a bid to be named Canada’s Most Active Community. This year, Merrickville-Wolford’s Recreation, Health and Wellness Committee is in charge of the Vil-

lage’s fight for the title.

The Committee itself has been helping to increase the amount of logged physical activity locally, and is encouraging others to join. “We as a Committee are walking every Wednesday throughout the month of June, around the track in Merrickville behind the Community Centre,” said Jan Fitzpatrick of the

Recreation, Health and Wellness Committee. “We meet at the Library and walk from there! All are invited! And just in time, the Merrickville District Trails Society have just finished the Riverwalk Trail...which is awesome! We can take a slight detour!”

The Riverwalk Trail is located in Merrickville. It starts near the Merrick-

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Merrickville Soccer Club shares concerns about field

by Brandon Mayer A decades-old local club is voicing concerns about the state of the local soccer fields, and is hoping to be heard by Council. A stern social media post by Merrickville Soccer Club coach Mark Haskins last week demands answers about why Merrickville-Wolford Council allowed a tent to be set up for a wedding ceremony on a field that it uses regularly for Club meetings. The Club had just 30 minutes notice that the field was unavailable, and that wasn’t even the worst part.

“The trucks that have driven on the fields, the dance floor covering the grass, the giant spikes driven into the ground have all done a tremendous amount of harm to where our kids play,” wrote Mark, in his Facebook post. “For the safety of the players and coaches you have to have level ground to play on.

Areas around the fields may be open, but they are uneven and have large exposed rocks. Attempting to play soccer on ground that is not level and with exposed rocks is asking for a serious injury.

Just imagine a six-year-old player, whose whole focus is on kicking a soccer ball, losing their footing because of a dip in the ground or a rock they didn’t see. That’s how ankles and knees get injured. That’s how tendons and muscles get torn. It’s why we need our fields.”

Club President Nancy Watkins explained that the volunteer-run organization aims to keep soccer accessible and affordable to local families. “We want soccer to be accessible to all kids in our community. We even have an exchange program for cleats and shin guards.

This helps to keep costs low.

This year, to encourage children to get back out on the fields, we lowered our fee to just $40 and didn’t provide a uniform. Each age group has a red or blue team and the players just wear their own shirts. We had 100 kids

come out to play,” said Nancy. The Soccer Club is the largest youth sport club in Merrickville, which Nancy says gives it the distinction of getting more local kids moving than any other local organization.

Nancy described some challenges that the Club has faced in dealing with the Village over the years, including an attempt by the Village to invoice for grass cutting, and an attempt to have the Club pay to rent the field, which was later rescinded.

As for what happened last week, Nancy felt a line had been crossed. “The tent should never have been put up on the soccer fields,” said Nancy. “There were other areas that could have been used so as not to displace our kids. The families and youth in this community shouldn’t have to light up social media, call and email the Village office and council to have our fields protected.

Recreation and leisure for our youth should be a priority over making some money by renting the field out.”

Coach Mark is hoping that Village residents will help out. “We need your help to hold them accountable. We need you to call, write and email the council members and administration, and strongly express your displeasure at what has been done,” his post reads.

Mayor Doug Struthers was asked about the tent on the soccer field. “Yes, there was a wedding tent on our smaller soccer field on the weekend,” he told the Times on June 15. “With the wet conditions, there were some tire tracks – Village staff reinstated the field to good condition within a few hours the next morning. It was available for use last evening.”

With two sides to every story, it is unclear if the Club and Council will find a way forward. In the meantime, Club members are eager to make sure that their little ones are set for their next safe and exciting game of soccer. www.ngtimes.ca

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Rideau Canal saga The Settlement that passed us by

by David Shanahan The plan to bring in settlers to farm the lands around the Rideau, and so provide a barrier to any future American invasion, ran into trouble very quickly. A deep division had developed within Upper Canada which led to serious opposition to the settlement project. Lieutenant Governor Francis Gore has been in England since 1811, unable to get back to Upper Canada once war had erupted. He did not return to the province until September 1815. In the meantime, responsibility for implement-

ing the settlement project had fallen to Sir Gordon Drummond, who had been appointed Commander-inChief in April, 1815. The land settlement was to be administered by the Military Settling Department, a military body, while the actual survey of lands and issuing of patents would fall to the Crown Lands Department of the Surveyor General, part of the administration headed

by Gore.

Drummond was completely committed to the military need for the project.

He had been Commander

in Upper Canada during the war, and understood the urgent need both for the new communication route, and the settlers needed to protect the route in case of future conflicts. For him, the settlement project was a priority and a compact settlement along the proposed Rideau route was the main aim of the entire enterprise.

Gore, on the other hand, related far more to the “natural” people of Upper Canada: the United Loyalists.

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their names, and they had always looked with suspicion on the influx of American immigrants before 1812.

The war itself had reinforced their idea that they alone were the real loyalists, the ones with a natural right to rule and to see their ideology and culture dominate in a British colony. Gore completely identified with this view and this led him to look with great distaste on the plans to import so many new settlers.

He had two main objections. The first was that Drummond was demanding the use of the Crown Reserves in the eastern townships. These comprised one-seventh of the lots in each Township, set aside to be rented or sold for the benefit of the Crown. Gore and his Government wanted these to be granted instead to the numerous Loyalists who had yet to receive their full allocation of lands. He refused to hand them over to the Military Settling Department. His second objection to the new influx of settlers was based on the fact that giving them free land would somehow devalue the land grants of the Loyalists. The latter would no longer have the special status they so valued, that acknowledged their sacrifices and losses to the Americans because of the loyalty to the Crown.

This disagreement be-

tween Gore and Drummond went on throughout much of 1815 and 1816 and led to serious delays in locating new arrivals. A report in 1815 had shown that there was not enough land in the older townships to allow for the compact settlement originally envisaged for the scheme. Ultimately, the Lieutenant Governor solved the problem by ordering a new range of townships to be surveyed on the north side of the Rideau in March, 1816. Later on, when it became clear that much of the land in these new townships was very poor indeed, Gore decided to name them after Drummond and some of Gore’s opponents in the British Governments: Bathurst, Beckwith and Goulbourn.

Opposition to Drummond came from another unexpected source: the new arrivals themselves. A group of Scottish emigrants petitioned Gore not to send them to the Rideau, preferring instead the balmier climate of the Bay of Quinte. Their reasoning was: The crops on the Redeau are subject to hurt from early frosts - the lands are badly watered for cattle - at an immense distance from the St. Lawrence and no water conveyance for their wood and produce... the advantages of the Upper Country [include] a great superiority of soil and cli-

mate, a much longer season for carrying on farming operations, and many other similar advantages appear of incalculable advantage to them.

They also raised an issue which went to the heart of the situation. It was hoped in Government circles that the success of these emigrants in Upper Canada would lead to others back home following them out, based on the good reports which would be sent home in letters. The Scottish petitioners basically blackmailed Gore that they would not send such glowing reports back if they were forced to settle on the Rideau: ....how galling then would it be for them not to attain their object, now when so near it and how much disappointed would their friends and acquaintances be at home, who only wait for a favourable report from the Petitioners before coming out to bless them here with their friendship and Society.

The overall result of the opposition of Gore, settlers and Loyalists generally to the scheme meant that the majority of the newcomers would settle north of the Rideau, and only a limited number in Leeds & Grenville.

Presbyterian Church presents cheque for accessible transportation

Tents Galore!

From The Writer’s Circle to the Photography Club!

Experience Art Fest Saturday, June 25

Kemptville Municipal Building 285 County Road #44

(L-R): Ruth Bond and David Carmichael, members of the Mission Committee with St. Paul’s Presbyterian Church, Mayor Nancy Peckford and Karen Dunlop, Director of Public Works St. Paul’s Presbyterian Church presented a cheque to the Municipality of North Grenville for $2,665 to support accessible transportation. The Mission Committee surpassed its goal of $2,000 in just 3 months! The Mission Committee organizes two fundraisers per year, with one focusing on local issues and the other one focusing on global.

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Epic Events

NG is the Place to Be in 2022! Visit us for the 2022 International Plowing Match, Kemptville LIVE, Canada Day Festivities, Downtown Promenades, Twilux Lantern Festival, Kemptville Street Piano Concerts and more! Check the website for listings!

Great Shopping & Dining Don’t let the small-town feel fool you! North Grenville has close to 50 restaurants, cafés, bakeries, fast food & food trucks PLUS charming, small boutiques, national retail stores, and farm gates that offer a great shopping experience!

The Forest Centre

How about a fenced-in forest for your dog?

Or an 18-hole disc golf course? Ferguson Forest is 1100 acres of multi-use green space in the heart of Kemptville. You’ll also find 22 kms of scenic nature trails, a kayak launch, picnic areas and more!

Paddlers’ Paradise

Go with the Flow on the Waterways. Glide by herons, muskrats, and turtles on the UNESCO World Heritage Rideau Canal and its tributary, Kemptville Creek.

Visit the Burritt’s Rapids Lock Station or paddle up to downtown Kemptville for a post-float brew at the pub!

Trails Galore

Find your solitude on the recreational trails of North Grenville, Canada’s Most Active Community!

Get back to nature as you hike or bike through our parks, forests, and wetlands! Beautiful to visit year-round.

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Ease Arthritis Pain Naturally

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Apply for the Youth Bursary Program Deadline for applications: July 31, 2022 See our website for more details www.KemptvilleSportsHallofFame.ca

Beth Donovan Hospice raises $15,611.70 with its 12th annual Hike for Hospice On Sunday, May 29 at the Ferguson Forest Centre staff, volunteers, clients, citizens, and local organizations and businesses came together to walk in support of their community hospice. Local dogs were also welcomed to the hike with a fun swag bag packed full of treats donated by Pet Valu. Many local businesses stepped up to sponsor the hike including TD, Myers, Harvex, Leeder Agriservices, Kemptville Fencing and Decks, Kemptville Bowling Lanes, Kemptville Windows and Kitchens, Jonsson’s Your Independent Grocer, JT Autoparts, Tackaberry, Brooks and Cryderman, Krown Rust Control, Pink Soap works, Celebrate! Cakes, and The Grenville Dairy Producers.

The top fundraising team, Kelly & Capital Funeral Home by Arbor Memorial, raised $1575.20 and the top individual fundraiser, Colleen Maloney Girard, raised $750.

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The next fundraising goal for BDH is to raise $30 000 for the organization’s 30th Anniversary.

The hospice serves the areas North Grenville, Merrickville-Wolford, Spencerville, North Gower, and beyond with compassionate end-oflife support. This service is only possible through the generosity and support of local businesses, organizations, and individuals. BDH is asking the community to join them in celebrating and fundraising in honour of their 30th birthday by selling paper butterflies, organising

an event, hosting a garage sale, selling cookies, or other creative ideas. For further information please contact Sue Walker at sue.walker@ bethdonovanhospice.ca Local Band Garrison Blues Band has already reached out to host a fundraising concert for us on August 6 at the Vibe Café in Osgoode. We also have a Double Feature Movie Night coming up on Friday, June 24 at the Urbandale Arts Centre. Tickets are available at www.bethdonovanhospice.ca

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“Why shoot a mouse with an elephant gun?” It’s a good question to ask those suffering from osteoarthritis (the wear-and-tear type of arthritis). Why is it that so many of these people have never been advised to try natural approaches before using strong drugs which can cause major side effects and complications?

Vitamin C This vitamin is the most overlooked natural remedy in treating aging joints.

Vitamin C is needed to produce healthy collagen, a vital component of cartilage. Deteriorated cartilage leads to bones grinding against one another causing pain. Researchers at Boston University Medical Center studied the vitamin C intake of 640 people. They discovered that those with a higher intake of vitamin C were protected against progression of osteoarthritis of the knee and slowed development of knee pain.

Remember, animals make vitamin C and humans do not. Linus Pauling, two-time Nobel prize winner, knew that humans receive more than enough C in the food they eat to prevent scurvy. But diet alone does not offer near enough vitamin C to prevent arthritis and coronary attack. Pauling took 20,000 milligrams (mg) daily. The recommended daily dose is 75 mg. If you decide to take high doses of vitamin C, you might experience diarrhea, in which case dial

back the dosage. But your cardiovascular system and aging joints will thank you for a generous daily supply.

Exercise If you don’t use your joints, you lose them. Exercise gets the heart going, and this is the pumping mechanism that pushes vitamin C and other nutrients into joints to nourish cartilage.

It is under-use and poor maintenance, not just overuse, that causes so many people need hip and knee replacements.

Diet A sound diet is powerful therapy for any condition and arthritis is no exception.

Studies show that a mostly vegetarian diet has a powerful anti-inflammatory effect in improving joint pain.

Patients with arthritis should concentrate on complex carbohydrates such as whole grains, vegetables, legumes and fruits. Fish oils contain omega-3 essential fatty acids, high in EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid) and DHA (docosahexaenoic acid), which have been shown to reduce morning stiffness and swollen joints in patients with rheumatoid arthritis, an autoimmune disease. They help ease arthritis pain by decreasing the production of prostaglandins, molecules made at sites of tissue damage or infection that control processes such as inflammation, which in turn causes pain. Take supplements if you are not getting enough fish oil in your daily diet.

Boswellia

Turn to herbal extracts used for centuries in Asia and Africa to treat pain.

Boswellia, also known as Indian frankincense, is obtained from the Boswellia serrata tree. It’s a natural anti-inflammatory compound that in recent years has been attracting significant attention. Boswellia has undergone human trials for knee pain and can be used in the prevention and treatment of diverse chronic diseases. It is devoid of toxicities. Look in natural health food stores for Casperome®, a new form of Boswellia better absorbed by the body. Faster absorption also means faster pain relief.

Natural approaches to treating arthritis are safe and effective. But in North America every year, 26,000 people die from gastrointestinal bleeding due to nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) such as Aspirin, Tylenol, Advil (ibuprofen) Naproxen and others. Casperome® has been used safely and effectively together with NSAIDs, helping patients reduce the amount of NSAIDs needed to block pain.

Natural remedies can also have side-effects. After all it was hemlock that killed Socrates! But pound for pound, they are much safer than prescription drugs and it is logical to try them first.

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The Kemptville & District Sports Hall of Fame is back!

The Kemptville & District Sports Hall of Fame is seeking nominations for induction this fall. The Selection Committee is eager to hear from the community as to who should be considered for this prestigious recognition. Nominations must be submitted no later than Sunday, July 31, 2022.

The Kemptville & District Sports Hall of Fame was established in 2010 to recognize and honour local athletes and teams who have achieved outstanding success, and those who have made a significant contribution to the advancement of competitive sport. The organization is dedicated to fostering a sense of pride in sport accomplishments, supporting current athletes in working toward their goals, and preserving local sport heritage.

After two years of pandemic life, we are thrilled to gather with Kemptville and District Sports Hall of Fame alumni to celebrate the induction of new athletes and sport builders once again. Join us at 6:30 pm on Thursday, September 29, 2022, at the North Grenville Municipal Centre as we introduce two years’ worth of inductees in one highly anticipated ceremony. The 2021 Inductees being celebrated are David McFadden, Builder; Patrick McNeely, Athlete; Robert Schrader, Builder; and the 1990 PeeWee Fastball Team.

Bursaries: The Kemptville & District Sports Hall of Fame Bursary Program exists to help continue the tradition of quality sport in our community. Deserving young athletes, their teams, and their organizations can apply for a range of assistance, from individual registration fees to funds for high level competition for an individual or team.

Nomination forms and bursary applications are available online at www.kemptvillesportshalloffame.ca. www.ngtimes.ca

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OFA aims to attract the next generation of farm leaders

by Ethan Wallace, Paul Maurice, Sara Wood and Vanessa Renaud, Directors, Ontario Federation of Agriculture With a diverse and extensive list of challenges to address across the agriculture industry, it’s important to have leaders that bring their own unique skills, perspectives and passions to the table. It serves as a benefit to the organization and its 38,000 farm business members because it allows for engaging conversations, meaningful debates and well-rounded problem solving and decision-making.

A collection of ideas and opinions are necessary to find not just any solution, but the best one that offers the greatest benefit to the collective rural and farming population in Ontario.

As the Ontario Federation of Agriculture (OFA) enters yet another year of nominations for the position of Zone Director in five regions across the province, we encourage any eligible OFA member to put their name forward to join a leadership group focused on teamwork, collaboration and relationship building to benefit farmers across Ontario.

It’s a commitment that has the potential to benefit you and the agri-food industry.

Nominations are now open in the counties of Bruce and Grey (Zone 2), Brant, Haldimand and Norfolk (Zone 3), Halton, HamiltonWentworth and Niagara region (Zone 5), Lambton and Middlesex counties (Zone 6) and the region of Durham, Peterborough and Kawartha Lakes/Haliburton (Zone 10). Nominations will be accepted until June 24, 2022.

So, what does it take to be a provincial director?

Leadership, passion and the drive to initiate change for the agri-food sector and rural community in Ontario. Each year, OFA works to identify and recruit a new crop of leaders through the nomination process. Although it may not always produce an immediate result, these initial conversations about leadership and succession planning are vital to the future of the organization.

To provide insight on the role of provincial director, OFA’s newest board members offered their perspective on why they joined the board and the positive experiences they’ve had thus far.

Sara Wood serves as a Director-at-Large and even with a young family, has found plenty of support and balance to serve in this position and remain dedicated to her farm and family. “It has definitely been challenging at times but is ultimately so rewarding to know that we are working for the next generation,” shares Wood.

“Getting to connect with our farmers across the province to celebrate their successes and address their challenges is very fulfilling.”

Being on the board for over six months now has taught her the importance of collaboration and finding a balance between listening and speaking up to contribute to progressive discussion. “As an industry we’re stronger together and we need to work as a team,” says Wood. “Around the board table I see lots of generational information being passed on, in addition to openness to new perspectives.” When asked about the importance of advocacy in agriculture, Wood shared,

“If we don’t have a voice at the table someone else will speak for us and miss the mark on challenging misconceptions or the real issues farmers face across the province.”

Ethan Wallace, Zone 7 Director representing members in Huron and Perth counties, was born and raised on a dairy farm where his passion lies. In his new role, Wallace has enjoyed being able to help people understand what issues the rural and urban populations face uniquely, in addition to challenges that align. “For me it’s being a part of the solution that has always been fulfilling,” explains Wallace.

“Agriculture in general has a lot of issues that need to be addressed and it is great to have the opportunity to sit down with an MP or MPP to facilitate conversations and make real change happen.”

Wallace believes the role has been an excellent opportunity for personal growth and the comradery of the board has provided a very supportive environment.

“We come together from a wide variety of farming backgrounds and experiences which can make it difficult to see eye-to-eye but at the end of the day we share the best interest of Ontario agriculture at heart.”

Paul Maurice, Zone 13 Director representing the Peel, Simcoe and York region, has been highly impressed with the efficiency of passions coming together to fuel constructive and valuable conversations.

“We represent a very small portion of the population as farmers, but we are an economic engine to the whole of Ontario,” says Maurice.

“It’s rewarding to serve in this leadership role, know-

ing that we are contributing to the betterment of Ontario agriculture every day.” His experience of being on the board has also opened his eyes to the variety of topics brought forward to the organization and the importance of having so many ideas, perspectives and opinions to find the best solution.

Vanessa Renaud serves as the Zone 14 Director in Stormont, Glengarry, Prescott and Russell and shares that she has really enjoyed the opportunity to deal with challenges at the source and see it come full circle to the board table.

“It's great to see how the decisions we’re making at the provincial level is having a ripple down effect to the counties and having a positive impact.” Stepping into a role of leadership can be intimidating at a younger age, but Vanessa shares that it has been a positive experience for her. “Everyone has been very supportive to help me build my network and offer assistance in any way possible. I’m happy it’s a three-year term because there’s so much to learn and this work is very uplifting.”

In a short time, these four directors have come to recognize the benefits of leadership, advocacy and teamwork to make an impact in the agriculture industry and for rural Ontario.

If you’re interested in getting involved, but don’t know where to start. Wallace states, “Just go for it.

Whether you have a young family or moving into retirement, there’s always room at the table.” Maurice adds that, “if you’re interested in the future of agriculture, it is a great opportunity to be a part of the plan and development of the next generation.”

The Food Corner

Smoked Salmon and Chick Pea Salad

Here’s another great salad. This one combines the fruity flavour of apple with the salty tang of smoked salmon. Like many of the great salads, it is very versatile: it can be adapted for those folks that are vegetarian and can be served either as a complete lunch hit or as a side to another entrée. I would serve this one with some fresh croissants from Grahame’s and a light red wine, rather than white, slightly chilled: once again, check with the nice people at the LCBO for guidance.

Ingredients for the salad 3 cups of canned chick peas, drained 3 apples of your choice, washed, with the core removed but with the skin left on 3 green onions, chopped 1 head of romaine lettuce, with the leaves intact 5 slices of smoked salmon, also sliced into ½ inch strips If desired, a dozen or more small cubes of Feta cheese If desired, some capers for topping

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Ontario is losing 319 acres of farmland every day Ontario Federation of Agriculture That is the average daily loss of farmland, according to data from the latest Census of Agriculture that was released last month. It is a steep climb from the 175 daily average loss that was recorded in the 2016 Census of Agriculture.

“To see a daily loss of 319 acres of farmland is a shocking jolt of reality that is simply not sustainable if we hope to have any kind of food sovereignty or independence in Ontario,” says Peggy Brekveld, President of the Ontario Federation of Agriculture. “While urban growth isn’t the only cause of farmland loss, it can’t be denied that development is putting intense pressure on Ontario farmland. Urban development is leap-frogging the Greenbelt and straining against urban-rural boundaries.”

Farmland is a finite, but diminishing resource, and the availability of prime agricultural land is fundamental to Ontario’s future. A country’s ability to feed its own population is an important pillar of a well-functioning and sustainable society.

But to do that, we need to ensure that we have land where we can grow our food, and in Ontario that space is limited. While the province is geographically large, much of the northern reaches cannot be farmed because of the Canadian Shield and climate. In the South, cities and towns cover much of the landscape. All told, only about five per cent of the province’s land is suitable for growing food or raising livestock.

Losing 319 acres of this land daily is the equivalent of losing nine family farms each week.

“What will that look like in 10, 50 or 100 years if left unchecked?” asks Brekveld. “Once this farmland is gone, it’s gone forever. We are not saying don’t build. We get the province has to accommodate growth. What we are saying is to build in the right places through long-term strategic land-use planning.”

The 319 acres per day figure was calculated based on a comparison of the total farm area in the province in the 2016 Census of Agriculture (12.4 million acres) versus the 2021 Census of Agriculture (11.7 million acres). The difference of 582,392 acres is divided by five to reach an average annual loss of 116,478.4 acres per year. Divide that by 365 days to 319.12 acres per day.

About Home Grown A public awareness initiative of the Ontario Federation of Agriculture, Home Grown is a campaign to advocate for the importance of Ontario farms as a source of food, fuel and fibre. Arable farmland is the most important natural resource, but Ontario is losing an average of 175 acres of farmland to urban development every day; that is the equivalent of five family farms paved over every week. It is the objective of Home Grown to help develop a workable plan to guide responsible development in Ontario, ensuring growth to provide housing and support local tax bases while also protecting productive farmland.

Join the conversation on Twitter @OntarioFarms and Facebook /ontariofarms. For more information, please visit homegrown.ofa.on.ca.

Dressing 1/8 cup of cider vinegar 1/3 cup of extra virgin olive oil 3 tablespoons of lime juice 3 garlic cloves, chopped finely ¼ cup of fresh mint, chopped 1/8 cup of fresh parsley, chopped (it’s the season for fresh mint and parsley) Preparation · In your favourite salad bowl, combine the chick peas, apples and onions · In a mason jar, combine the vinegar, oil, garlic and lime juice · Cap and shake the mason jar to mix the dressing · Pour the dressing over your salad, toss and refrigerate for an hour or so · Once chilled, toss the salad again with the Feta, mint and parsley · Serve by placing a romaine leaf on a plate and heap with the salad mixture · Top with the sliced salmon and a few capers With the croissant and the wine, you’ll surely have a colourful and tasty hit with your guests. Keep me posted at pcormier@ranaprocess.com.

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Baldwin's Birds

By Cole Seabrook Financial Advisor, O’Farrell Wealth & Estate Planning | Assante Capital Management Ltd. Everyone should have a Wealth plan. Unfortunately, many individuals do not understand the importance of planning or what a comprehensive wealth plan can look like.

Anyone who has watched the news lately knows that the markets are volatile, interest rates and inflation are on the rise, and other economical and social uncertainties are prevalent. Many individuals are uncertain as to how these factors will impact their overall costs and standard of living.

To start, let’s look at a few key areas that Financial Advisors commonly look at when building a wealth plan for their client.

Your Advisor will help you determine the state of your current financial situation and discuss the goals and plans you have for the future. This could be anything from buying your first house to preparing for retirement.

Some key points to know when looking at your current financial situation are: your annual income your savings or investments your current fixed expenses or debt liabilities Budgeting over the course of time can help an individual have a better understanding of what their monthly cashflow looks like. After having an accurate idea of an individual’s current situation, it is time to start the planning process. Some of the key areas are: Financial Management Emergency Funding Investment Planning Insurance and Risk Management Tax Planning Retirement and Estate Planning After the creation of the wealth plan, it is important to remember it is not a one-time event. A wealth plan should be reviewed on an annual basis and when significant life events happen either expected or unexpected. Some examples are a change in marital status, the birth of a child, a change of employment etc.

When your Financial Advisor builds a wealth plan, it helps you to stay on track of your goals from a financial perspective. A sound plan will also give you piece of mind that when there is financial pressure, the strategies that were put in place will help you get past the challenging times.

If you are uncertain of where you are positioned to achieve your goals, it may be time to speak with your Financial Advisor.

We are always open to questions and giving people a second opinion when it comes to their Wealth plan. Feel free to get in touch with us at anytime.

Hey! What's your cat dragged in this time!?

One of two of my friend's cats brought a real surprise into their house the other day. No, not the usual offering of a shrew, chipmunk, or common garden bird, but, this time it came in with a real oddball catch, which was, fortunately, still very much alive. My wife was visiting them at the time and I got an urgent call to get over there as soon as possible to see this unusual bird. What is it?, I asked, but the description was not the usual one and she spoke of a long beak and a body being much bigger than a Robin.

I'll be right over, I said, and grabbing three bird books and my camera on the way out of the door, I arrived to find there was quite a big cardboard box on the floor of their solarium, with the bird inside. OK then let's get a look at it then, but the bird

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Cole Seabrook is a Financial Advisor with Assante Capital Management Ltd. The opinions expressed are those of the author and not necessarily those of Assante Capital Management Ltd. Please contact him at 613.258.1997 or visit ofarrellwealth.com to discuss your circumstances prior to acting on the information above. Assante Capital Management Ltd. is a member of the Canadian Investor Protection Fund and the Investment Industry Regulatory Organization of Canada. Insurance products and services are provided through Assante Estate and Insurance Services Inc. North Grenville’s Local Financial Service Professionals

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had other ideas and quickly darted away into a corner.

Using a towel to cover its head and body, my friend picked it up as gently as he could. (Who says watching Hope for Wildlife is a waste of time!!?). Anyway, he did just that and I managed to get some pictures of it in order to identify it more accurately. At first we just guessed at it being a Snipe, but on further investigation, the head and back feather markings pointed to it being an American Woodcock.

These long beaked birds are mainly nocturnal and use their long beaks to probe soft muddy ground for, amongst other things, grubs, larvae and worms. Our friends have a fish pond and a small river flows past the bottom of their garden. These, combined with a very grassy field of young re-forested Pine trees,

are a likely habitat for such a bird to live in and nest. It was probably in this area of their garden that the cat caught the unfortunate bird! Normally I would have cursed what it had done and been very upset about the situation, but, had it not done this, we would never have seen such a beautiful bird up close, let alone at all!

This is a very selfish attitude on my part, and I am hanging my head in shame, for being able to show you this lovely bird in such circumstances! Luckily it survived the experience, which not many caught birds do, and by bringing this bird into your lives I am not condoning in any way what damage to our bird population our lovely sweet domestic cats do. Many bird populations are taking quite a hit these days ,from man-made contrivances with domestic cats adding quite a large figure to their decimation too. Please don't encourage your cat to hunt down birds and don’t praise them when they do bring home such a prize for you, - thanks!!

Stay safe and well, Cheers, John Baldwin

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