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by Rachel Everett-Fry

Local Journalism Initiative Reporter

Twenty-one year old Ursa Meyer, of the locally band Fiddlehead Soup, suffered a sudden stroke in May of last year. Following the stroke, the right side of her body was paralyzed. With regular treatments, however, Ursa has regained a great deal of mobility. Unfortunately, not all of these treatments are covered by insurance or OHIP. At the forefront of Ursa’s mind, and journey of recovery, is music. Ursa says that “making music is part of my rehabilitation.” In the early days of her recovery at the Élisabeth Bruyère Hospital, Ursa’s friend, Sara Kreim, would manipulate Ursa’s then immobile bowing arm, while Ursa used her unaffected arm to hold and finger

the violin. Since then, Ursa’s physiotherapists have employed the same technique: not only does the movement target muscles affected by the stroke, but muscle memory from Ursa’s years of disciplined practice may trigger movement that would otherwise be unavailable to her.

Ursa explains that, “when we started this, I couldn't make anything except awful squeaks out of my violin. And now, I'm making something akin to music. It's nowhere near my ability as it used to be, but it's progress; and it’s really heartening, because I could imagine a time in the future when I'm able to play by myself.”

There was, of course, a mourning period for the loss of Ursa’s ability to preform music. At the time of her stroke, she was enrolled in Bachelor of Arts in Music

Performance at the University of Ottawa. She has now switched her degree to a Bachelor of Music Education. Ursa has been teaching music for six years, but since her stroke she has been, “going into teaching music more profoundly.” She is currently teaching children and some adults through the Tempo Drive Music Studio in Kemptville. In teaching, “I have found something which is so satisfying, so rewarding, so thoroughly enjoyable. Is it the same as performing? No. But it is equally rewarding.”

As for Fiddlehead Soup, Ursa has decided to put that project “to bed.” This was a difficult decision to make, but Ursa’s current focus is on her recovery, teaching music, and her academic career.

Ursa’s neurologists believe her stroke was caused by a malformed artery to the

left side of her brain, which exploded at the time of her stroke. This indicates that Ursa is unlikely to suffer another stroke. Her treatments have included physiotherapy to recover mobility, regular Botox shots to improve muscle tone and reduce pain, and massage. Ursa demonstrated the difference she feels in her movement and her abilities, stating that, “It really does bring about results.”

Her ability to persevere and stay optimistic, she credits to music. “I'm used to practicing a passage for weeks before I can notice a difference. That patience has benefitted me a lot that way.” Her recovery has been long, but she has come a long way, from her wheelchair to walking on her own. She also refused to remain absent from her courses at University for longer than she had to, and she credits her recovered linguistic abilities to her determination to graduate. She is set to graduate next spring.

Of course, Ursa is also incredibly grateful for her family, her boyfriend David Gilliland, and the broader community for supporting her through this time. She explained that, without this support, she would have been faced with a decision between digging herself into debt, or considering her only semi-recovered right side “as good as it will get.” The outpouring of support from North Grenville has allowed her to, “not have cont'd on page 2

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Her father, Marc, added that, “all the community outpouring has made it possible

for us to concentrate on all the finer points of getting on with life, without that worry hanging over our heads.”

The North Grenville Times, in partnership with the Oxford Mills Community Association, will be raffling off an original framed watercolour by Marguerite Boyer, in support of Ursa’s ongoing

medical needs as she continues to recover. The painting can be viewed in the lobby of the B&H, and tickets are available from B&H, Bubba and Bugs, To Be Continued, Brewed Awakenings, and other stores across the area.

The draw will be held on September 20.

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What’s involved in a Land Acknowledgment? edgment in this part of Ontario is simply a statement that this remains unceded traditional territory of the Algonquin. The only land that will, or has, changed hands is Crown land; no private land can be included, so all private property is protected. The semi-official text of the Land Acknowledgment that can be used in this region states: “We respectfully acknowledges that [event/office], are/is [taking place/ located] on the unceded, Unsurrendered Territory of the Anishinabe Algonquin Nation, whose presence and stewardship of the Kitchisippi and its tributaries, dates back to time immemorial and will continue in perpetuity. We honour their long history of welcoming many Nations to this territory and we acknowledge our shared responsibilities to ensure health and wellbeing for all creation for generations to come.

Further, we respect and affirm the inherent and Treaty Rights of all Indigenous Peoples in Canada. Our acknowledgment of the Algonquin Anishinaabe territory recognizes the oppressive history and current experience of colonization, and is a reflection of our commitment to decolonize, and to recognize and honour the pursuits of Indigenous Nations and Peoples’ self-determination and sovereignty.”

This, then, is what is meant by a Land Acknowledgment: not a claim to anyone’s private property, but a simple statement that we recognise the wrongs of the past, and a desire to do justice to the history we all share as stewards of this land. Perhaps we have matured enough as a people to be able to do so with honesty and gratitude.

Map: Part of the agreed map showing traditional Algonquin boundaries in Eastern Ontario. the will of the owners. Third des Algonquins, was the main

by David Shanahan party interests are protected in transportation route across all cases, even where formal the country. This made the More and more organisa- land claims are recognised as Algonquin not only powerful, tions, municipalities, service legitimate by courts of law. In but also a target of competclubs, and other groups are other words, no-one is com- ing nations, particularly the beginning their meetings ing to take away your home Iroquois.

This resulted in the Alwith a Land Acknowledg- or land. ment. This means they make Although these Land Ac- gonquin being temporara statement acknowledging knowledgments are common ily pushed out of the Ottawa that the land on which they throughout Canada, here in Valley. Only coming back are meeting is the traditional this part of the country there on a seasonal basis for huntland of a First Nation. In is a particularly strong ra- ing and fishing. But during much of Eastern Ontario, tionale for making such a that absence, Britain took the reference is made to declaration. Most of Eastern over from France as colonial the Algonquin people. But Ontario and the Ottawa Valley “owners” of North America, some people are opposed to was the traditional ands of the and mistakenly made a land the practice, concerned that Algonquin peoples. In fact, transfer agreement with the such an acknowledgment such was their undisputed Mohawk and Mississauga, leaves them open to litiga- aboriginal title that they had not realising that it was Altion, or to claims that could a major settlement on the gonquin territory. This error involve them losing their Ottawa River where anyone has been admitted by the own property. trading up and down the Government of Canada in The fact is that, no mat- river would have to pay a toll a Draft Agreement with the ter how strong and valid the of a percentage of the goods Algonquin Nation, and the claims of indigenous peoples they carried in order to be map agreed by both parties may be to a particular area, allowed use the route. At the shows the boundaries of the the legal status of that land time, the Ottawa River, then traditional territory.

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by Rachel Everett-Fry Local musician Darren Michael Boyd won Best Music Video North America in the Alternative Film Festival’s (AltFF) Summer 2021 awards. The music video for Darren’s original track, “Arachnochakra”, was shot here in North Grenville. Darren self-produced the video, and explained that he, “stepped in literal cow plop” to shoot it.

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Butchering as a Life Skill Tala set out to find a local sponsor, and, “everybody, just everybody, said B&H. Like B&H is the best, and Jim is the best owner.” Indeed, from the moment they met, Jim has been nothing but supportive.

Though Tala was clear that she didn’t expect a job to come from the sponsorship, she says the B&H “sponsored me and then ended up hiring me without blinking an eye.” She also suspects that Jim will be keeping tabs on the Institute in Cornwall in order to support other local apprentices in coming years.

It is somewhat rare for women to take on the trade of butchering. Tala admits, “I get a lot of comments like ‘You're the only woman I've ever seen doing this’; or ‘Why are you doing this?’ But I hadn't really thought much about it.

It was just kind of something that I wanted to go for. I’m a go-getter!”

It seems that the life skills afforded to Tala through the trade of butchering are far more valuable and important than any stereotypical view of the trade.

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Local Journalism Initiative Reporter

If you’ve bought your meat at the B&H Your Community Grocery over the past month and a half, you may well have appreciated the work of the B&H’s new butcher apprentice. 24 year old Tala Woods of Spencerville started her journey to become a butcher last fall, and is now licensed to practice as an apprentice. She will be fully certified in two years.

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After graduating high school, she attended Humber College in Toronto, receiving a diploma with honours in Baking and Pastry Arts. She admits, “I’m kind of a foodie.”

Tala attributes her shift toward butchering to Covid lockdown-induced boredom.

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by John Baldwin Hope all is well with you all now that things are looking brighter on the pandemic front and everyone is striving to do the right thing by getting inoculated. Well done, it’s starting to work, but we can't relax yet!

The other day, I spent a bit of time just sitting on a garden bench by our waterfall feature, and got some pictures of the birds that you are less likely to see in and around the water. As you can see by the picture, they are not the ones you would expect to see there partaking of a quick dip, but I suppose the very hot weather that day was enough incentive for them to take the chance.

In a very short period of time I saw a Chickadee, which afterwards landed on a tree a couple of feet from me to untangle his feathers and get dried‑off! He was joined in the water by others, such as a female House Finch (with which it came head‑to‑head with in a challenge for a good, not too deep, bathing spot), a Tree Sparrow, and even a Bluebird. Of course the real lover of water, a Robin, had already taken its regular "dip" and gone to dry‑off again. You may have seen other ones in an odd puddle near you doing the same thing. Quite the treat to be enjoyed.

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The Value of Community Fundraising Events On June 27, the Heritage Stables horse community came together after a year apart for an in-house show in support of Seniors’ Community Services.

The heat of the day was no match for the smiles that radiated from each rider as they trotted, cantered, and jumped into the spirit of raising critical funds to support seniors and adults with physical disabilities live well at home.

Spearheaded by Katy Drummond (owner of Heritage Stables), and riders Angie Ruffo-Haskins, Emma McLaughlin and Liz MacGregor, the event raised an incredible $400.

Over the past year, fundraisers have all but stopped due to the

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Stand by me

by David Shanahan I have lost count of the number of letters to the editor, articles, and social media posts that have been generated since the announcement by the Ontario Government that it was opening a “correctional facility” in Kemptville. It may well be that the powers that be assumed that any fuss over the facility would die down after some time, because that is what usually happens in situations like this. People get riled up and write angry letters, but soon the passion abates and something else takes over the headlines and the minds of residents. You would imagine that the presence of a pandemic in the Province would help move the prison (for that is what it is) off the front pages and letter pages of your friendly neighbourhood newspaper.

But a quick glance at this week’s issue of the Times will show that such is not the case. If anything, the passion

and depth of feeling seems to have increased over the past months. The opposition that exists within our community to this provincial project has been surprising in its consistency, intensity, and fervour.

And it is not going away.

The strange thing is that the focus of that anger and opposition seems to have shifted somewhat from the provincial to the municipal scene. Many residents were waiting for Mayor Peckford and her Council colleagues to take a stand somewhere along the line, and their failure to do so has deeply upset many in the community. Threats are being made that the next municipal election may see a serious decline in the votes garnered by the current Council members.

Council, for its part, has argued that there is little it can do, in practical terms, to counter the government’s plans, and that any open opposition by Council would only result in the Municipality being punished by the

Letters to the Editor Dear Editor, 49.6°C. No, that wasn't the temperature in Death Valley, or Baghdad, or the Australian outback. 49.6°C was the temperature recorded in Lytton, BC on June 30.

Until the start of that week, the record was 45°C, which had stood since 1937. The village of Lytton has now been almost completely destroyed by a fire believed to have been started by a spark from a train. The heatwave in BC is also likely to have contributed to 719 sudden deaths, according to coroner reports, triple the normal number of expected deaths.

Despite the fact that burning of fossil fuels is driving climate change, there are never ending commercials for trucks, for gas powered yard equipment, for cruises, and all other kinds of goods and activities that are driving this crisis. We need to move away from the neoliberal capitalist dogma that free markets solve all problems. Markets need to be regulated, and operate within specified constraints.

Climate change is not a threat to the Earth. This ball of rock will continue hurtling round the sun for billions of years to come. Nor is it a threat to life on Earth, as evolution will lead to new species occupying ecological niches vacated following mass extinctions in the Holocene Era. But climate change is an existential threat to human civilization as we know it. Droughts will increase the risk of wildfires, reduce water availability, and affect crop yields, rising sea levels, and higher temperatures will make large swathes of land uninhabitable, driving massive levels of migration.

We are in a climate emergency, and our governments need to act like it is an emergency. Huge amounts of investment are needed to reach a net-zero carbon emission world by 2050, and it is a matter of resources, not money.

What good is money if there is no food to eat, water to drink, or air to breathe?

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Province, resulting in a loss of funding and other benefits of the largesse to be expected from Queen’s Park. Mayor Peckford made her position clear at a recent Council meeting when she said “I believe in only fighting battles I can win”, implying that nothing will stop the Province doing what it wants with its own land.

I believe this is a serious error of judgement by the Mayor and Council of North Grenville. Their position only confirms the fears of many that they have simply given in to the Ford government and are now trying to rescue what they can from the situation through negotiating for the excess lands and farm buildings on the property.

But what, they may ask, is the alternative? What choice do we have? What do people expect of us?

What the people of North Grenville expect is that the individuals who they elected to represent them on Council should do precisely that:

represent them. When Ford and Steve Clark imposed this facility on the community without warning and without consultation, I think the voters had a right to expect Council to protest. Whether you are for or against the prison, you have to be outraged at the way this thing has been handled by the Province. Maybe the government took us for granted, a very safe Conservative seat where they could handle opposition without fear of losing votes next year.

But Council should have come out openly to protest on our behalf the treatment dished out to North Grenville, the utter lack of respect shown in making this decision on locating a prison here, and the way in which the announcement was made. Council could have rallied the people behind them and conducted a survey to see how extensive the opposition to the prison is in the community. Then they could have faced Ford, Clark, and Solicitor General Jones with the backing of

their neighbours.

And if we were to be punished for our ingratitude and for daring to oppose our betters at Queen’s Park, Council could then openly report that also, and rally support within the community. You see, sometimes, it’s not about only fighting the battles you can win. Sometimes, you fight what you know is a losing battle because it’s the right thing to do. Let me be honest here: I like this Council. It’s the best one we’ve had since amalgamation (admittedly, not a high bar to reach). I don’t want to see its achievements during the pandemic, or its positive direction in general to be forgotten in the anger over the prison. But it will all be lost if it continues to barter for scraps from Ford and Company and neglect to represent the people who elected it. Is there a majority either way, for or against the prison? Perhaps, at the very least, Council should be asking the question. I believe that there has never been an issue

that has raised such intense and sustained opposition in this Municipality’s story.

Mayor and Council need to get out in front and reflect the views of people. It is a matter of principle, leadership, democracy.

Dear Editor, I write to ask if you, too, are puzzled by what has recently unfolded in Kemptville? What is puzzling?

1) a prison decision on first announcement is said to be unalterable, 2) the building of the announced prison on the south entrance to Kemptville's downtown; 3) BUT then, (from information obtained by JOG and CAPP, two groups opposing the prison project) it seems: Kemptville does no t meet the criteria for a prison to be built here!

4) however, even knowing this is the situation, senior Ministers, Steve Clark, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, and Sylvia Jones, the Solicitor General of Ontario, continue? 5) apart from knowing through anecdote, do we know what the majority of residents support or not? Why not? I find this a puzzling situation. Do you as well?

Who defined the criteria that the Kemptville location failed to meet? Well, the Ministry of the Solicitor General must have been a major actor.

Regardless, the criteria set out

by the Ontario Government is not met by the placement of a prison here, and the decision stands as unalterable. Why? Does this have the suspense of a fiction novel yet?

What do you and your readers think? Thanks to the sleuthing

by JOG and CAPP, 10 unredacted pages, under Freedom of Information, show the failed Kemptville assessment against Ontario Government criteria. Is it time for Sherlock yet?

Mostly, I am puzzled by the style of governance.

When should this prison project decision be unalterable?

Hey, if it met the criteria; if the residents of this community had been properly included in the reasoning, and the logic transparently presented, perhaps the feeling of being treated as expendable, except at election time, would not seem to negate our voices and so our vote.

The Ministry of the Solicitor General sets or manages the criteria that was not met by the Kemptville location.

If criteria are not met, why insist on a project? If this is done in the managing of this

project, it leads one to question how many other projects that do not meet planning and management criteria are just pushed through as unalterable decisions?

UNALTERABLE is a closing off word. To me, it means shortcutting and imposing, regardless of alternatives that should be explored.

What is this governance style?

Does it qualify as a democratic process? There are multiple facilities that stand on Ontario-owned land that are to be closed or demolished. Why are such lands not used? The comeback for the MZO may be that it is a tool to expedite urgently needed resolutions?

I actually understand that, on an urgent EXCEPTION BASIS, that may be true. But a prison project slated for completion of construction in 2027 or thereabouts does not seem to meet the urgency explanation?

How can we, the taxpayers/ voters in this part of Ontario, be part of how important changes to our vicinity are planned, and managed?

Normally, one would expect the Mayor and Council to

ascertain the majority opinion and play that role on behalf of North Grenville residents.

You know: planning based on measurable criteria that can be compared from one option to another. But when this process was applied, it seems Kemptville did not meet the requirements.

When we elected Steve Clark, did we suspect our elected MPP could announce a prison to be put in our midst as an UNALTERABLE decision? In the context of the style of this announcement: Who is he representing on the Ontario Government stage?

Why can our Mayor state “They do not require our permission to proceed”? Where is it written, in the many Planning and other Acts of Ontario, that, even if a town does not meet the criteria set out by the Provincial officials to judge the feasibility of locating a prison, the residents, voters, tax payers must accept the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing edict that the decision is unalterable?

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letters cont'd sions for Planning that set out a well expressed division of powers and responsibilities between the Ontario level and the municipal level. There is a requirement for consultation, preservation of farm and wetlands, support for municipal priorities, and much more.

These laws and regulations are based on planning and cooperation by the various levels. Even things like meeting planning and economic criteria are part of the Ontario Governance statements. If some of these processes are inefficient, why not update them to be more efficient and supported by modern information tools?

Mayor Peckford's June 23 article in the North Grenville Times stated: "the Municipality and the Ministry of the Solicitor General are moving towards a shared understanding of the potential for community driven agricultural initiatives on some of the surplus land that the Ministry will not use." Perhaps because the criteria for placing the prison here were not met?

That seems a cause to move the shared understanding to some other place than our town for this prison?

I conclude by saying, if this had been a transparent, well managed issue, and especially with majority support, I would then not be writing. In a democracy, compromise can be called for.

However, the existing process is DICTATED. The irony is, the prison proposal applied to Kemptville fails the very criteria set out by the Ministry of the Solicitor General for an appropriate location for the proposed prison.

Is the MZO, Ministerial Zoning Order, a tool of democracy, or good planning and governance? "Ay, there's the rub."

Best wishes! Nadia Gray Dear Editor: In the Ottawa Citizen a few days ago was a story by Russ Moses and his memoir recounting his childhood experiences at the MOHAWK Institute residential school in Brantford, Ontario, during severe wartime and post-war conditions from 1942 to 1947.

This was submitted by his son John Moses. It is one of the saddest accounts I have ever read, if not the saddest. People question why we bring this up now. I did not know what happened at that time to these children. We need to know and understand and help the surviving victims of this horrible criminal organized practice. An absolute crime against humanity. It cannot be covered up any longer.

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Dr. Justin Piche: “this is not a done deal, far from it.

It’s too bad that your municipality has positioned itself in this way, but you can still win.” He gives me hope!!

Jim Bertram: “Right Meets Might” – an excellent article! Also, I consistently repeat, but keep appreciating the continued, consistent efforts of CAPP and JOG. And, very concerning, Rachel Everett-Fry’s report about MP Michael Barrett opposing the ban on “Conversion Therapy”. Is he perhaps recently out of the “Dark Ages”? The “Conversion Therapy” is barbaric and as if belonging to medieval times.

Methods include talk therapy, shaming tactics or physical “treatments” such as shock therapy linked to long term trauma. This is horrible. How can a representative of the government be so incredibly backward thinking?

Kath. Piché Letter to Merrickville-Wolford Council Re: Site preparation taking place off County Road 15 I am concerned with the work that has been initiated on part of lot 6 & 9, Concession # 1. A land clearing company has created roads and entrances to the property. Today Air Roc well drilling was seen to be entering the land.

This land is adjacent to both Phase one and Phase two residences in Merrickville Estates. Many of us who live in this area have been recording the sights and/or sounds of whippoorwills, Blanding's turtles and rat snakes, all identified as species at risk, all of which nest or move in and out of the lot where heavy equipment is now at work.

I understand that County approval is required to “permit” the entrances. I hope that such approval was given and that there were clear limits to the extent of the work that could be undertaken.

In speaking with Councillor Cameron and the Deputy Chief Building Official, it is my understanding that the Municipality was not involved in any planning or decision‑making regarding what is obviously the developer’s preparation to initiate his subdivision proposal.

Since early 2019, I have expressed concern about the “species at risk” and their habitat in this area that have now been disturbed seemingly with no input from the Municipality, its own advisory committees or its citizens. All of which fly in the face of both the strategic and

official plans that have been approved either by Council or the County. Please see attached Official Plan references.

My presentation to the Planning Advisory Committee on April 15, 2019 and a follow‑up letter to the Chair of that Committee on April 16, 2019 are attached for your information.

I request that Council identify a local official to exercise oversight of the work currently being done and that citizens on adjacent properties and others interested in the protection of forest cover, wet lands and the wildlife in them be apprised of damage already done.

The land moving and tree clearing are in a space that was considered for “significant wetland designation” until last year. Surely some attention should be paid to this area despite the fact that the designation was revoked.

Would you please provide me with some assurance that the natural environment on this land will be a municipal/ county priority until actual plans and studies are presented for public and Council input and consideration.

Yours truly, Robbie Giles

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UPCOMING MEETINGS COUNCIL MEETINGS

Council meetings will be conducted virtually via Zoom. Council meetings will be live streamed on YouTube commencing at 6:30 pm. To view the live stream visit: https://www.youtube.com/ user/NorthGrenville/featured.

For any members of the public wanting to attend the meeting virtually, pre-registration is required by e-mailing clerk@northgrenville.on.ca. To make a deputation in relation to an item on the agenda, please pre-register with the Clerk’s Office at the same e-mail address. Please provide your comments no later than two hours prior to the start of the meeting. If you require accommodation, please advise the Clerk’s Office when pre-registering so that they may best assist you.

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Council Meeting – July 20, 2021

ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETINGS

Committee meetings will be conducted virtually via Zoom. For any members of the public wanting to attend the meeting virtually, pre-registration is required by e-mailing Jessica Workman at jworkman@northgrenville.on.ca.

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Arts and Culture Advisory Committee – July 19, 2021 at 5:00 pm

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Environmental Action Advisory Committee – July 26, 2021 at 6:00 pm

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Active Transportation Advisory Committee – July 29, 2021 at 5:00 pm

NORTH GRENVILLE POLICE SERVICES BOARD

Police Services Board meetings will be conducted virtually via Zoom. For any members of the public wanting to attend the meeting virtually, pre-registration is required by e-mailing Palak Mehta at pmehta@northgrenville.on.ca.

Open letter to Annamie Paul Annamie Paul, Given that your new shadow cabinet member Richard Zurawski has proclaimed (as illustrated in the screenshot below) that the GPC is harbouring an antisemitic BDS terrorist group, and given Zurawski has proclaimed that Mr. Manly and Ms. Atwin are promoting that terrorist group’s agenda, and given hate speech such as Zurawski's against the GPC is a violation of the code of conduct, I ask the following: Will you immediately denounce Zurawski's accusations?

Will you immediately remove Zurawski from the shadow cabinet?

Wi l l y o u c a l l f o r Zurawski's expulsion from the GPC? Or will your handling of this be akin to the way you handled accusations of antisemitism against Green MP's from your spokesperson Noah Zatzman ‑ leaving them undenounced and by default representing your position?

Constantine Kritsonis Former Ontario representative to GPC Council

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DIAPER PILOT PROGRAM

To register for additional curbside pick-up of diapers, menstrual and incontinence products, email name, address, phone number and Garbage Week to: publicworks@northgrenville. on.ca. Collection will be on the household’s alternate Garbage Week and will require 2 garbage bag tags ($5.50 total) per container. *Deadline to register for August pick-up is Friday, July 23. For more details visit: www.NGrecycles.ca

ACCESSIBILITY SURVEY

The Accessibility Advisory Committee of North Grenville invites you to complete a short survey to determine your accessibility needs and concerns. The survey can be completed at: http://www.northgrenville.ca/surveys. A print version of the survey is now available at the North Grenville Public Library and the Municipal Centre. if you require any assistance with this survey, including receiving it in an alternative format, please email the Clerk’s Office at hbabcock-cormier@northgrenville.on.ca or call 613-258-9569 extension 178.

Le Comité consultatif sur l’accessibilité de North Grenville vous invite à répondre à un court sondage pour déterminer vos besoins et vos préoccupations en matière d’accessibilité. Le sondage peut être rempli à: http://www.northgrenville.ca/surveys. Une version imprimée du sondage est maintenant disponible à la Bibliothèque publique de North Grenville et au Centre municipal. Si vous avez besoin d’aide pour le remplir, y compris pour le recevoir en média substitut, veuillez envoyer un courriel au Bureau du greffier à hbabcock-cormier@northgrenville.on.ca ou composer le 6132589569, poste 178.

TAX BILLS

All 2021 final tax bulls have been mailed. If you have not received your bill, please contact the Administration Office. The due date is September 30. Payments can be made by credit card when paying online through our website.

The Municipality of North Grenville 285 County Rd. 44, PO Box 130, Kemptville, ON K0G 1J0 Tel: 613-258-9569 Fax: 613-258-9620 general@northgrenville.on.ca Building: 613-258-9569 x130 Fax: 613-258-1441 Fire Services Info: 613-258-9569 x201 Fax: 613-258-1031 By-Law Services: email: bylawinquiries@northgrenville.on.ca 613-258-9569 x211 Police Administration: 613-258-3441 Animal Control: 613-862-9002

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Fieldwork on Correctional Facility site begins

public perception that the Local Journalism Initiative Reporter prison is a done deal, and thus, not worth fighting.

Fieldwork at the site of Jail Opposition Group the proposed Easter On- (JOG) spokesperson, Kirk tario Correctional Complex Albert, stated that, “activity (EOCC) began last week. at the proposed site should The Ministry of the Solici- not be misinterpreted by tor General (SolGen) issued the community.” Indeed, a letter to the Municipality some of this activity may of North Grenville stating include preparations for the that this activity marks 2022 International Plowing the beginning of an ap- Match to be held on the proximately three-month same lands. Likewise, Colperiod in which the early leen Lynas, on behalf of the steps toward development Coalition Against the Prowill take place. The letter posed Prison (CAPP) statstated that, “contractors will ed this preliminary work, undertake environmental, “changes nothing in terms geotechnical, archaeologi- of our continued window to cal and survey assessments stop the construction of the as well as site servicing proposed prison.”

In fact, there is a precwork to make informed decisions about the future edent for such work beginof the Kemptville site.” The ning, only for a project to site is located on the former be called off due to comKemptville College lands, munity counteraction. Colon the north and south sides leen points out that, “Work of a similar nature was of College Road.

There is some concern completed for the planned among residents in opposi- Xinyi Glass Plant in Strattion to the prison that the ford (Ontario), as noted in commencement of these a 2020 Environmental Imactivities will reaffirm a pact Study. The residents

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of Stratford successfully our community as a result fought to stop the project of the prison haven’t been earlier this year.” Colleen substantiated, nor can they stated that this is not a be.”

Despite the lack of indone deal. “The residents of Kemptville and North formation coming from Grenville who are opposed, Solgen, community memor simply concerned, have bers are actively seeking the right and the capacity out the facts and pointing to ask the important ques- out that the proposed prison tions and make their voices plan is deeply flawed. heard.”

“Opposition efforts are Kirk has noticed an continuing to demonstrate increase in interest from the widespread community the community in oppos- opinion against this plan, ing the prison since JOG and that the Province is and CAPP made public the very aware of the strong discrepancies, contradic- dissent, and monitoring it th tions, and a general lack regularly” explains Kirk. of transparency with the For more information, information our commu- visit https://www.coalinity received from SolGen. tionagainstproposedprison.

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by David Shanahan Readers will remember that the OPP arrested and charged a local woman last month for defacing the Pride crosswalk on Rueben Street in Kemptville, and then withdrew the charges a few days later. The problem was that, as is their policy, the original press release reporting the arrest contained the woman’s name, age and gave enough details to identify her to her neighbours and friends. She was, quite naturally, upset that her reputation had been stained by the original report.

In reporting the story, the Times noted that it is our policy to redact any identifying features in OPP reports, for the very reason that the people charged had not been found guilty of any crime, and it is unfair to name them at that stage.

Well, the OPP have done it again. On July 5, they issued a press release reporting the arrest of two men on charges of attempted fraud.

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An OPP officer was credited with tracking down the suspects. “An officer attended the area and located the vehicle and one suspect in a parking lot. The suspect was detained and later arrested. At approximately 8:21 p.m., the same officer located the second suspect in another parking lot off Ryan Wells Drive.

He was also arrested.” The two men were then named.

The following day, a second OPP report announced that “ Police later learned additional information that has now resulted in the charges being withdrawn at this time”.

This is the same wording that accompanied the report of the woman mentioned earlier who had also had charges against her dropped.

The fact that citizens of this province can have their names muddied in this way is really unacceptable. Completely innocent people are being named as suspects arrested in connection with criminal activity, and even if charges are dropped, the mud sticks. There is no reason to name people at that early stage of a case. Certainly, when and if they are tried and found guilty, they can be identified. But what if they are tried and found not guilty?

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Those found innocent in court still have to deal with the fact that they have been named publicly when arrested.

The OPP has a policy that in domestic abuse situations, those arrested and charged are not named in order to protect the victims of their actions.

Perhaps that policy should be extended to protect the rights of all those arrested and charged. Why not protect those we officially consider innocent until proven guilty?

It is time for a change in policy.

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by Jane Adams Winchester District Memorial Hospital (WDMH) is proud to be involved in a research study that will support primary care providers in talking to their patients about the COVID-19 vaccine. The project – entitled “A tailored automated COVID vaccine communication strategy to build primary care providers’ capacity to address vaccine hesitancy among their patients” – is being led by the Department of Family Medicine at the University of Ottawa (DFN). The Public Health Agency of Canada has provided $450,000 in funding for the project.

“WDMH’s research program focuses on always asking ‘why’, and ‘how we can do this better’ for rural populations,” notes Cholly Boland, WDMH CEO. “Supporting our local communities during COVID-19 is a top priority.”

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North Grenville Toastmasters Ontario supports modernization Celebrates Canada with Open House of small and rural communities

All businesses in North Grenville have had to pivot, prioritize, and make plans for the changes required due to the impact of the pandemic.

Those that did this well have survived and thrived. Successful entrepreneurs and self-employed business people have developed strong communication skills to help them continue through these tough times. Every week presents a new challenge, as business people must communicate with suppliers, carriers, marketers, and staff while they negotiate through the ebb and tide of pandemic life. You might notice that those businesses that seem to be doing well are most likely owned by a person who exudes self confidence. They walk and talk and speak with authority.

Not aggressive, not intimidating, but respectful.

The North Grenville Toastmasters provides support and guidance to anyone who would like to improve their communication and leadership skills. The club will be holding a virtual open house on July 15. Everyone is invited to come and hear some outstanding speakers and busi-

ness people. These speakers are local residents who excel in their fields and continue with their involvement in Toastmasters.

Those in attendance will hear about the impact of first impressions, establishing credibility and confidence, as one runs a business. You will also hear discussions on how to pivot a business using various social media platforms.

Member Paula Brazeau will present a short educational on the importance of noting the incidents of Umms, Ahhs, and how to stop using them.

Speakers will include Cindy Little, CEO and CoFounder of Health2Wealth, President of Mastermind Phoenix Business Exchange, and much more. Richard Chartrand is a self-employed life changer at his business, Sustainable Success Strength Training. Anna Van Adrichem-Rochon is a retired seller of dreams as franchisee of Algonquin Travel agency in North Grenville and in Ottawa.

Guests are always welcome at Toastmasters events.

If you are a person seeking to improve your communi-

cation/leadership skills, this event is a must-see. Business owners and restauranteurs require confident communication skills to speak effectively with their employees, clients, suppliers, and media connections, especially with current ‘lock-down’ news and interviews coming almost every day. Sports coaches, real estate agents, artists, musicians, and media people may be interested in improving their communication skills and leadership skills. Perhaps you have an upcoming wedding or family event for which to prepare a speech or presentation. If so, this event is for you.

North Grenville Toastmasters (TM) Open House will be held on July 15, 2021 via ZOOM. Theme: Celebrate Canada Open for Business.

To take part in this open house please send an email Zoom request to: president-8032@toastmastersclubs.org. We look forward to seeing you on July 15 at 7 pm.

Zoom portal opens: 6:30 pm. Event: 7:00 pm.

North Grenville Toastmasters meet on the 1st and 3rd Thursday of the month with Zoom. The regular meeting place is at O’Farrell Financial Services, 292 County Road 44 in Kemptville.

For more information about Toastmasters and its new education venue, Pathways, visit the North Grenville Toastmasters website: northgrenville.toastmastersclubs. org.

The Ontario government is providing up to $1,409,419 to help improve the delivery of critical programs and services in Stormont‑Dundas‑Glengarry. The funding is being delivered through the Municipal Modernization Program and will support the Township of North Dundas Council Meeting Digitization project.

“The COVID‑19 pandemic has accelerated the need to deliver programming more efficiently so that people can access

the services they need when they need them,”said Jim McDonell, MPP for Stormont‑Dundas‑South Glengarry. “These projects will ensure that our community will benefit from innovative and streamlined solutions in a way that will positively impact services and save taxpayers’ dollars.”

Ontario is providing up to $24 million to support the modernization of 224 small and rural municipalities across the province.

A total of 254 projects will receive funding un-

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Municipalities will use the funding to find efficiencies and implement a wide range of initiatives to digitize, streamline and/ or integrate programs and services with neighbouring communities. The funding will also help municipalities administer the cost saving measures in time for the 2022 municipal budget cycle.

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by Paul Cormier, Salamanders of Kemptville Barbecue season is here and virtually every evening you can drive around North Grenville and smell (mostly) delectable odours from backyards drifting out onto the streets. I’m less a fan of barbecue than I am of grilling, but it’s possible to combine both with a good outside cooker and lots of practice. The trick is not to forget those techniques you learned last summer to get that perfect hamburger patty or steak (take notes this year). This week’s recipe is Steak au poivre. This is not chopped steak stir fried with red or green peppers, but a sizeable hunk of beef, the surface of which has been imbedded with peppercorns. Beth and I enjoyed this in Quebec City on our honeymoon in June of 1967 (it was our Centennial Project) and it is still a favourite of mine. So here it is, my way.

Steak au poivre Ingredients:

4 beef striploin steaks (4 is for that number of people, so just add as many as you need) ¼ cup of whole black peppercorns (here, also, you can add more) Some kosher salt A bit of olive oil in the bottom of your measuring cup (with a brush to apply it with) 4 or 5 largish onions 2 teaspoons of Curry A half dozen (or more) largish potatoes, sliced into wedges Oregano flakes

Preparation:

1. Bring the steaks to room temperature and sprinkle sparsely with kosher salt.

2. Crush the peppercorns lightly with a mortar and pestle or any other which way.

3. Coat the steaks with just a bit of olive oil (not enough to make them wet, but enough to prevent them sticking to the grill).

4. Disperse the peppercorns on a cutting board and press the steaks into the pepper on both sides to make an even coating (the more peppercorns the hotter the bite).

5. Grill your steaks to the level of doneness that you are looking for.

6. While all this is going on, you can be sweating, then caramelizing the onions with that bit of Curry. Just add the Curry after the onions are starting to look done.

7. Also, you can place your potatoes on a greased cookie sheet, sprinkle with salt, pepper and Oregano flakes and bake in a 350F oven until they are soft.

The Classic Steak au poivre recipe calls for tenderloin and a cream sauce, but I much prefer the robust flavour of the striploin without a sauce to get the full flavour of the meat, accompanied by the onions and potatoes and, of course, a Red Zinfandel.

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Rideau Glen Ladies in swinging mode

by Cecile Fortier Heat or no heat, rain or no rain, nothing stopped the hundred or more ladies from braving the menacing clouds for the competitive end of the month game. June was a month of many firsts for the league: the greatest number of ladies joining, the most ever to participate in tournaments, and the most winning birdie pins in a single month.

Last of all but not least, was the great weather that permitted all to play in a warm and competitive friendly atmosphere. It allowed the ladies to mingle and meet old friends and make new ones.

The "Jean Hyndman tournament" was held with an unprecedented number of ladies taking part. More than eleven foursomes teed‑off. The game was enjoyed by all and the winners were: First place, Leslie Cheal; Second, Bonnie Thibaudeau tied with Donna Lush. Kudos ladies! The season promises to be a very fruitful one with different activities and tournaments.

The end of the month game was "Three blind mice”, a fun game that blindly erases three holes from the score card. The winners were: this time Donna Lush came on top with Leslie Cheal taking second place. Third was Donna Baker and fourth Cathy Maur. Congratulations ladies! Because the afternoon players did not finish playing until 7:30 pm, the captains counted the score cards the next morning. It was a long and arduous task for Jean and Jenny to check and recheck in order to make sure no errors were made. They worked tirelessly before announcing the winners.

Thanks to both of you for doing such a long and strenuous task. Your spritely effervescence in doing the work for the first month of your captaincy wasn't an easy one with so many ladies signing in to play every week. You are marvelous and so well organized!

The ladies remarked that four new benches were put

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Birdie pins were given to Willie Bridges, Leslie Cheal, Georgia Crawford, Donna Lush, Brenda Mac u m b e r, C a t h y M a u r, Marg McCornock,Bonnie Thibaudeau, Cathy Valcour; and Gisela Winter. Breaking 90 and 80 was Lesllie Cheal, and Donna Lush broke 90.

Kudos to all of you!

In June, only one Tuesday was a miss, but July hopefully will continue the trend of warm, sunny days with cheerful ladies playing golf and keeping the dream of achieving THE perfect game!

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So, what’s the score? Tiny Homes Pilot Project:

by Jim Bertram An innovative solution to local housing crisis In my wanderings through town, I am often asked how the “Great Jail Debate” is going. My usual tactic is to throw the ball back and ask how the questioner would like to see it go.

So far, in the only count I have done involving 200 persons, only approximately 8 have favoured the building of a new jail in Kemptville. In my experience, then, most residents of Kemptville by far line up against the jail. By a score of 200 to 8. Quite a score. That’s why I fight on this issue.

Alright, but how about an assessment of the strength of claims made by Mr. Clark and Council in favour of the jail?

How about the “economic growth” argument put forward by the province and the Mayor last autumn. Oops. Not so, said the province a few weeks ago, contradicting its own position of last autumn. Just as I argued in one of my articles last year, economic growth due to the prison is not going to happen. In spite of the extensive references to Canadian and American research in my past articles, Council echoed Mr. Clark’s line last October touting significant economic growth owing to the new prison. Turns out that the “500 jobs” the province touted so snappily early on were in reference to growth for the whole province. So – manipulation, misplaced facts, obfuscation with a political twist. Your choice. The Mayor is now quoted in the NG Times, in the face of provincial backing down on the topic, as saying there will be “some employment”. Hmmm. I see. Employment score: 500 to some (5 or 10?) Poor score!

Abysmal! Disgraceful and deceptive line of argument.

Well, alright, not a very good score so far for the province and Council. But what about transparency? How are they doing there on the prison issue? Surely, with all the resources at their command, the score here should be immaculate and resoundingly positive. Well – not quite! I conclude from extensive experience on this issue over the last 9 months that the best way to use the word transparent concerning the province-Council team is to not use it at all, and substitute the word murky, or opaque, in its stead.

For example, JOG and CAPP made an Access to Information Request concerning the Eastern Ontario Correctional Complex (the jail) some time ago. After pursuing the matter, of the 145 pages of government documentation in existence, I am told that CAPP and JOG received - - wait for it now (DRUM ROLL)- 10 pages. Ten out of 145 pages! Wow. If that was an exam, the candidate would be getting a 10 out of 145. A score of 6.89%. And I would say that is typical of the casual disregard with which well-motivated questions by concerned citizens about the jail have been received by Council and Province. Lovely score for so-called transparency on the part of taxpayer supported government.

In addition, the province wants, of course, to AVOID paying its way in terms of property taxes. Once again, the province wants the local taxpayer to pick up the tab for provincial spending by being allowed to pay a small occupancy charge per prisoner, in lieu of paying its share of taxes. Who pays the difference between occupancy charges and the amount due under a fair tax regime? Yeah – you know. Take a look in the mirror.

The one-time only 2022 International Plowing Match is the “last man standing” of benefits supposedly due, according to the Mayor, to the imposition of the jail. Well, I’ll agree it is nicely placed close to an election for a credit accruing to Council. But if there is anyone dull enough to think the alleged potential plowing match is a fair trade for the imposition of a jail on this town, that person is beyond the workings of rational discussion.

I have much more to say, but must surely stop here in fear of the editor’s axe, kind though he be. Help JOG and CAPP help you and your town. Stand up! Take a lawn sign now to help make our campaign for Kemptville visible!

Please.

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Dwight Brown in his model tiny home. ers for private builds and

by Rachel Everett-Fry other uses, using tiny homes Local Journalism Initiative Reporter as affordable housing solutions is something Dwight The rental market in is passionate about. He is North Grenville is, without a licensed electrician and a a doubt, in a state of crisis. skilled craftsman. His units Readers will recall that, are made, “by a Canadian, though the Municipality for a Canadian.” Dwight has is working on longer term ensured that the building solutions for both afford- materials can tolerate our able housing and the simple hot summer temperatures availability of rentals, it is just as well as our worst expected that a permanent days of winter. Aesthetisolution will take time. In cally, the shipping containthe meantime, renters across ers act as a blank slate that the municipality are left can be totally customised without a place to call home. outside and in. His current Dwight Brown, of On- model unit contains a full tario Container Supply on bathroom, kitchenette, and Totem Ranch Road, has multi-purpose living space. been building tiny homes One of the best aspects of out of recycled shipping these units, says Dwight, containers. While he also is that they, “do not have provides shipping contain- an impact on the land.”

The unit can be loaded on a trailer, the 6 x 6 posts that are used as a foundation lifted off the ground, and the land it had been on would exist as before.

Dwight proposed his tiny homes as part of a solution to the housing crisis to Municipal Council around the same time that Erin and Calvin Wong of the Kemptville Salvation Army were sharing stories of those affected by the crisis to council. Erin says that the potential for collaboration “fell into place.” Dwight offered to build and rent one unit completely free of charge for a year-long pilot project. The Wongs have submitted an application for a Salvation Army Innovation grant, hoping to

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purchase a second unit from Dwight. They are also hoping for a private or municipal donor for land on which to place these units. While these two units would only be, “just one option as part of the larger strategy for the area”, Erin says a Tiny Home Pilot Project is a, “rapid and innovative approach to a crisis like this.”

Erin explained that the project could produce a number of positive outcomes. The first, of course, is immediate housing. But these small units are not simply transient, shortterm solutions: they are a comfortable and aesthetically pleasing way to live that many people choose for themselves. For some people, Erin believes, these units would provide “stability and promote dignity.”

Following Housing First principles, a stable place to call home is the foundation upon which other supportive programming is built.

Moving out of poverty or addiction is, in fact, facilitated by secure housing. For those with a lifestyle or attitude compatible with tiny living, it can mean more permanent stability. Dwight acknowledges that “People might be scared because it’s unconventional. But as soon as you step inside you go woah!”

The question of further funding from the Salvation Army, and a local land donation, are the two puzzle pieces that need to fall into place for this pilot project to get off the ground. Erin says, “It’s at the point where the whole thing could rise or fall. It is a passion of ours to find tangible solutions. And this is a tangible solution.”

Dwight is eager to be given the go-ahead, and is keen to do, “whatever I can to push affordable housing, especially in North Grenville.”

As he said, “nobody is going to see what you can do, or what the potential is for tiny homes, unless you just bite the bullet and do it.”

If you have land to offer the project, please contact Erin Wong at Erin.Wong@ salvationarmy.ca.

To tour Dwight’s model tiny home visit https:// tours.londonhousephoto. ca/tinyhome/. Dwight is also open to inquiries at (613) 913-3749

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Every Child Matters: Eric Gutknecht Memorial Bursaries awarded and how proud they were Rotary Park Memorial of their children’s accom-

The memorial for the victims of Residential Schools at Rotary Park in Kemptville.

by Rachel Everett-Fry, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter At Rotary Park in Downtown Kemptville, a small collection of orange painted rocks and a sign reading: “I’m sorry I didn’t know and wasn’t taught about your pain. I’m sorry you were hidden from the world as we continued on without you. I’m listening now”, has been erected as a memorial to the victims of Canada’s Residential School system.

Lisa Neil had the sign made, and placed the initial collection of orange rocks. But this collection has since grown, as other members of the community took the time to reflect on Canada’s history. Each painted rock bears its own message.

One reads, “Every child matters.” Another, “The Time for thoughts and prayers has passed. It’s time for action.”

Lisa explains that she, “wanted to raise some awareness, and acknowledge what I was feeling.” Lisa and her husband are former foster parents, and they had fostered some Inuit and Indigenous children. She “worked in some boys’ group homes, where a lot of them had come from reserves.” The idea of those children being ripped from their lives and their homes, without anyone remarking upon it, underpins the wording of the sign.

Lisa shared pictures of the memorial on social media. The post has now been reacted to over 2,500 times. Lisa, and others in the comments, are sharing links to charitable donations supporting survivors of residential schools or Indigenous-led Truth and Reconciliation efforts. These organizations include the Indian Residential School Survivors Society at https:// www.irsss.ca/ and the Legacy of Hope Foundation at https:// legacyofhope.ca.

There are also overwhelming requests from people wanting to purchase the sign. Lisa had the sign made at Classic Graphics in Kemptville. The words on the sign are based on others with similar wording, but Lisa, “changed it bit to reflect how I was feeling.” Those feelings certainly seem to have resonated broadly through our community and beyond.

If you, or a family member, were a student at a residential school, you can call the National Indian Residential School Crisis Line at 1-866-925-4419 for support.

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by Billy Gutknecht After another year of uncertainty in school room classes in North Grenville and elsewhere, North Grenville District High School and St. Michael Catholic High School held their graduation ceremonies the week ending June 25. Gone were the parties, the gathering of parents, teachers, speakers and friends. In their place were virtual classes, pandemic unpredictability, mental fatigue, parents relearning computer skills, and

drive by ceremonies.

The ability for students to work and obtain money for tuition had also been altered, thus the importance of bursaries and financial awards has increased. The Eric Gutknecht Memorial Bursary Charity was proud to award a total of $3,000 to the following graduating students.

At NGDHS, Malina Vallee is pursuing a military career and will be attending the Royal Military College in Kingston, following in the footsteps of her father and grandfather. St. Michael

Elizabeth Squire-Fuller Catholic High School winners included Cadence Wilkes, who is excited to chase a degree in Health Sciences at the University of Ottawa, and Elizabeth Squire‑Fisher, who will be studying at Queens University in Kingston in the field of Kinesiology and Health Sciences with a focus on chronic illness and disabilities.

Two members of the executive had the pleasure of meeting these outstanding students and their parents as they shared the challenges presented by the pandemic

plishments. Hopefully, these awards and others can somewhat push COVID memories to the back burner, as charities themselves have struggled to attract donations.

The Eric Gutknecht Memorial Bursary Charity has now awarded $34,000 to most deserving students in North Grenville since 2011. Most of the funds raised have come through jam and jelly sales at the Kemptville Farmers Market and direct donations from the public, including teachers, friends, family, and complete strangers.

Congratulations to the entire class of 2021; not just graduates seeking further studies, but those going into the work world, those returning to school, and those seeking guidance as to what to do in their next steps. This was not an easy year. All students and parents deserve tremendous credit, and a round of applause.

North Grenville needs better internet urgently required for our Local Journalism Initiative Reporter community, as well as the 113 other communities in the As our lives have become EORN, it is yet to be seen if increasingly technology reli- it will come through, and how ant, residents of rural areas much of that funding will be across the country have faced allocated to North Grenville. the “digital divide.” Access to Other options must be conemployment, education, and sidered. even a social life hinges on a On July 5, members of reliable internet connection. the Community & Economic The Canadian Radio-Tele- Development Advisory Comvision and Telecommunica- mittee met with consultants tions Commission (CRTC) from CIP CommTech and recommends a minimum Storm Internet to discuss the connection of 50/10 Mbps. situation in North Grenville.

And only 46% of Canadians Recommendations were inin rural areas had access to formed by a survey that resuch a connection in 2019. vealed that, “more than 90% Since last year, the Mu- of residential and 100% of nicipality of North Grenville commercial customers are has been working to find unsatisfied with their current ways to bridge this divide level of service.” While resiin Eastern Ontario. Mayor dents of “downtown” areas Peckford has been involved in the Municipality, such as in the Eastern Ontario Re- the core areas of Kemptville, gional Network’s (EORN) Oxford Mills, or Oxford StaGig Project, lobbying for tion, are serviced at 50/10; greater provincial and federal households even slightly refunding to help get under- moved from those core areas served areas up to speed. Of are serviced with speeds as the project, Mayor Peckford low as 5/1. A key finding of said, “The urgency to invest this survey was that, though in the Gig Project in Eastern respondents do care about Ontario is akin to the prior- affordability, reliability is ity governments place on what residents want and need. urban transit, without the Though prices for internet same dollar figure. Quality of life, access to education and training, jobs, economic productivity, and the retention and expansion of local business will absolutely suffer unless we fix this problem for a generation now.”

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service across Canada are astronomical when compared to other developed countries, our residents are desperate enough to cough up the cash.

Mayor Peckford explained that two large Internet Service Providers (ISPs), Bell and Cogeco, self-drafted proposals for getting better connectivity to underserved areas. The Municipality issued letters of support for both proposals. With this being said, more local ISPs, such as Storm Internet or Joe Computer, are key in ensuring access to all residents of the area. The smaller ISPs can get quicker local results, since their coverage area is smaller, and the business of a few rural clients is more significant to their business than it is to the larger ISPs. Nonetheless, it seemed to be the hope of

everyone in attendance at the meeting that the larger ISPs would go forward with their proposals, and perhaps rent tower space or fibre access allowances to the smaller ISPs. A key piece in getting better service to underserved areas is involvement from the public and local businesses. CEDAC member Rick Tatchuk said, “We need to look at building more support out of the business community around these initiatives.

And we have to fill the gap until we see the Gig Project come through. But we can build pressure for the Gig Project, as well as some of these smaller initiatives, if we get greater engagement out of business in terms of their needs and priorities.”

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Embracing Summer Nights

by Gary Boyle The Backyard Astronomer It was this time last year that Comet Neowise graced our skies and allowed the world to gaze upon the heavens following its nightly glide amongst the stars. Not since Comet Hale-Bopp in 1997 has a comet been as bright. These mountains of rock and ice are usually small, faint targets only a telescope can reveal. July 2020 belonged to Neowise with its long dust tail easily visible in the bright moonlight. It was a time that we all needed a distraction from

Covid-19. Nature has a way of helping to relieve stress and anxiety.

Although there are no predicted bright comets visible for the near future, the night sky is a never-ending stage to view celestial objects with a telescope, binoculars or just the naked eye. The easiest is of course the moon.

On the night of July 11 look for a challenging slender 4% thumbnail crescent low in the low western sky just after sunset. The following night, its illumination increases to 9% and is positioned to the upper left of Venus and tiny orange Mars very close to Venus at the lower left.

This is a great time to see the “ghostly” unlit portion of the moon called Earthshine of the Da Vinci Glow. This setting is a prime photography moment for DSLR cameras on a tripod. But the moon is a fantastic sight in any telescope, especially along the dividing line of its day and night side.

The two gas giants of the

solar system are now above the southeast horizon well before midnight local time.

Saturn and its majestic rings rise around 10 p.m. with much brighter Jupiter and its Galilean moons appearing about an hour later. Words cannot describe seeing these in a telescope.

Also, take advantage of nights the moon is absent from the sky to see the heart of our Milky Way Galaxy.

Visible from the countryside, away from all light sources, this band of light is the collective glow of billions of distant stars. It stretches from the right side of the “teapot” in the constellation Sagittarius in the south to overhead running through Cygnus the Swan, dubbed the ”Northern Cross” and continues through the iconic “W” of Cassiopeia the Queen.

With many people heading to campgrounds and cottages, sit back with friends and family and look upon a clear moonless night for a peaceful setting. You will

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see slow earthly satellites and quick-moving sporadic meteors. As you stare at these distant suns, breathe in the fresh night air as sounds of frogs and crickets play their soothing tones.

Binoculars can reveal a treasure trove of star clusters along the Milky Way along with a few star-forming regions. Hundreds of stars can be seen at a glance. Astronomers now consider that every star has at least one planet orbiting it. A tiny fraction of these exoplanets are earthsized and reside far enough from the sun for water (if it has it) to stay liquid. This could be an indication that life might exist on that distant world, too far for us to travel to.

Over the next couple of months take advantage of experiencing nature whenever and wherever possible.

Embrace the summer night for all it has to offer.

Till next time, clear skies.

Known as “The Backyard Astronomer”, Gary Boyle is an astronomy educator, guest speaker and monthly columnist for the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada.

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Beggs, David Keith May 27, 1933 – July 4, 2021

At Algoma Manor, Thessalon, Ontario on Sunday July 4, 2021, Keith Beggs of Thessalon in his 89th year, beloved husband of the late Norma (MacDiarmid) for forty years. Loving father of Loyal (Micheline Dobaj) of Kemptville and Melissa Horton (Tim) of Floresville Texas. Special Poppa to Colin (Karla), Matthew, Andrew, Emelia, Brenna and Eden. Great Grandfather to Aiden, Landon and Nolan. Son of the late Loyal and Myrtle Beggs of Kars and son-in-law of the late Violet MacDiarmid of Moose Creek. Dear brother of the late Dora Wallace (late Don Wallace and late Cecil Barrows), Ruby and Ruth. Much loved uncle to Les Barrows (Paula), Barb Hopkins (Robin) and David Barrows (Nancy). A special friend of Marion Seabrook, Keith will be fondly remembered by the Seabrook family. Keith will also be sadly missed by many cousins, especially Eric Beggs (Ruth) and their family and Lois Moore (Ernie Trimble and the late Earl Moore) and family. Keith farmed with his father on the Second Line in Kars, Ontario until he was 28, when he followed his dream of becoming a funeral director. He began his career working with Ed Cummings in North Gower before moving to Pembroke, Ontario where he worked for Malcolm and Deavitt and then to Maxville, Ontario where he worked for Clark Hoople. It was there that he met his future wife Norma.

In November of 1965 they would make the move to Thessalon, Ontario where together they would run the Beggs Funeral Home for close to forty years. During that time, Keith would establish himself as a leader in the funeral service industry particularly in rural Northeastern Ontario. Always known for his unwavering integrity and his gentle compassionate way, stories abound of the great impact he had on the thousands of families he served. It was a great source of pride for him that his son Loyal continued the legacy. They would work side by side until his retirement in 2003 and the funeral home remained proudly in the Beggs family until January of 2019. Keith was a devoted husband and father with a tremendous love of gardening and a strong commitment to community. He was a proud member of the Thessalon Lions Club and served as secretary of that club for many years. His career as a Freemason and member of Dyment Lodge #442, Thessalon spanned over 50 years and saw him hold offices at the local, district and Provincial levels including lodge Secretary, District Deputy Grand Master of Algoma East District and Grand Representative to the Grand Lodge of South Carolina. He was an Honourary 33rd Degree Inspector General of the Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite and a member of the Royal Order of Scotland. Keith was a recipient of the Queen’s Silver Jubilee Medal for his many contributions to community. A Funeral Service was livestreamed from Thessalon, Ontario on Thursday July 8, 2021 at 2:30pm and it can be viewed on the Hulse, Playfair & McGarry website at www. hpmcgarry.ca. A visitation was held at the Kemptville Chapel of Hulse, Playfair & McGarry, 805 Prescott Street, Kemptville on Sunday, July 11 from 7 to 9pm. A Graveside Service was held at Rideauvale Cemetery, Kars, Ontario on Monday, July 12 at 11am. For those wishing, donations may be made to the Lewy Body Dementia Research Foundation, Masonic Foundation of Ontario or Algoma Manor.

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War in the woods … did you even know?

photo credit: Mike Graeme ( thank you) Looking outside North Grenville

by Marc Meyer Irreplaceable tracts of coastal rainforest are falling.

Many are Grandmother trees, and I would say persons in their own right.

Sadly, by the time you read this, it is as likely to be an obituary for some, as it is a plea to wake up and spread the word. That said, you choosing to make a difference WILL make a difference. There are still lives to be saved.

There are some losses that diminish us, collectively; that weigh on us personally and on our children and unborn descendants as well.

The old growth forest of Fairy Creek, south down the coast from Clayoquot Sound which some of you may remember, has roads being torn open, aimed towards her heart. Those trying to slow down the destruction are facing relentless opposition from those who are upholding the 'laws of the land' in order to allow tree harvesting companies to take these last, precious millenia old tree mothers. They have already taken so many.

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that is best suited for such and such application.

However, to my way of seeing things, one may freely consider best practice in the management of wood lots … this one exists as Tree Farm Licence 46 … BUT it is also important to recognize the difference between 1000 and 2000 year old trees, and those younger than 250 (the lower limit for Old Growth) and between a disrupted watershed and an intact one ( Fairy Creek is one of the last).

Under discussion is a specialized, somewhat pristine ecosystem on indigenous land. I believe that changes the conversation.

The defense of these sites has already begun and that also changes the conversation. Will we support the efforts of those who block attempts to build logging roads into these areas? Will we question what it means that these peacefully intervening defenders are being removed (under the questionable umbrella of law enforcement) both forcibly and unsafely?

Make no mistake either: these forest protectors are putting their lives on the line for the lives of the trees they have long stewarded and held relation to. No one has died yet, but mistreatment is common, and a recent careless extraction of a defender came

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very close to ending her life.

It literally could have ended either way.

There have been public pronouncements of a two year deferral but it has not stopped road building or removal of those who stand in the way. These forests and their watersheds still lack lasting protection.

Somewhere in the above is a plea, or maybe just an anguished scream in the dark to deaf ears, but think what you will, you, the reader are owed that obituary still for the ancient cedars already lost and falling still.

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Finding truth in science is a moving target

Having a good debate about matters of your health is not a bad thing.

As has been said, “It is better to debate a question without settling it than to settle a question without debating it.” But recently, having a difference of opinion has become too closely associated with the polarized politics that is endemic in many countries. People have lost their sensibilities amid noisy pundits arguing nonsense about facts and fake news. So, if you do not know who to turn to for the “truth”, you are not alone.

And maybe you are chasing in the wrong direction.

In the old days, there were fewer authorities holding credible and accessible medical knowledge. Research was bound in books, and it was the “good doctor” who held a monopoly on the practice of medicine. Well trained, experienced, and distinguished, it was customary that the doctor could explain disease symptoms and treatments with confidence, clarity, and compassion. Patients could trust the doctor for medical expertise and outstanding judgment in the face of difficult decisions.

Today, even the wisest polymaths on the planet cannot compete with the computing powers that effortlessly generate big data, crunch statistics, run algorithms, and deploy arJuly 14, 2021

tificial intelligence that can predict problems before they occur. The volume of published research is growing exponentially. To boot, an upheaval in communications has multiplied the sources of good and bad information for patient and doctor alike.

Some old lessons stick.

In 1902, Henri Poincare, the French mathematician published “Science and Hypothesis”, in which he argued that the absolute truth of science is nonexistent. He wrote, “Experiment is the sole source of truth. It alone can teach us something new; it alone can give us certainty.” To appreciate his point, one needs to understand the purpose of research.

The Lancet, one of the world’s leading medical journals, stated nearly a decade ago, in a 2012 editorial on medical research, “Truth in its purest form is rarely apparent. Results are presented not as facts, but as probabilities and uncertainties. The job of medical researchers is to ensure that these probabilities and uncertainty margins are robust - a task that is contingent on the pursuit, not of truth, but of methodological rigor.”

Still, people want answers to their questions.

But, before jumping to conclusions based on the latest YouTube video or Facebook post, or even the

statements of esteemed public health authorities, have a look at the objectives of the research they cite, the questions that have been posed, the quality of methodology, and the communication of findings.

Be cautious about interpreting findings from medical research as rigid facts. The perspective of a statistician will differ from an ethicist, when looking at the same experiment. Ask the director of a clinical trials unit if the objective is finding truth. The response will be an emphatic “no”.

Clinical trials are about evaluating an intervention to weigh effectiveness in a controlled experiment.

Reviewing the detailed parameters of research is not a practical pursuit for most. Selection and synthesis is the job of the journalist – and, now, the public too. People need to be far more discerning in their assessment of information. This means: don’t expect absolutely certainty in the answers to medical problems. Rather, accept that finding truth in science is a moving target. Bertrand Russell, a British Nobel laureate and a champion for freedom of opinion, wrote, “When a man tells you that he knows the exact truth about anything, you are safe in inferring that he is an inexact man.”

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