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On May 29, twenty-yearold Ursa Meyer suffered a severe stroke. She had just finished up an online music lesson with a client when her boyfriend noticed the signs

of a stroke and called an ambulance. She was rushed to the Ottawa Civic Hospital, where they found that she had suffered a hemorrhagic stroke in the internal capsule, the area of the brain that coordinates movement. “It was entirely unexpected to put it mildly,” says her mother

Glenna Hunter. “She was perfectly healthy.”

As soon as Glenna knew what was happening, she drove into Ottawa from their home in Oxford Mills to see Ursa. On her way, she was told she would not be able to visit due to COVID-19 restrictions. However, as soon

as she started driving home again, she got a call from the doctor saying they were making an exception. “It was both exactly what a mother wants to hear, and exactly not what a mother wants to hear,” Glenna says.

Ursa was kept in the ICU over the weekend to make sure she kept breathing, and was transferred to a neuro acute care unit for two days.

Glenna says that, at that point, Ursa was responsive, but her speech was severely affected and she was completely paralyzed on the right side. “She would get one or two words out and we would guess what she wanted to say,” she says.

“She was in good humour”.

Eventually, Ursa was transferred to Élisabeth Bruyère Hospital, where they have a special program for stroke recovery. While no one will give them a definite prognosis, all the specialists are surprised about how fast Ursa is recovering. “It was a very big thing that happened in her brain,” Glenna says.

“She is making faster progress than people anticipated.”

Glenna told the doctors to focus her therapy on music, which runs deep in her blood.

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Ursa just finished her third year in music performance at the University of Ottawa and is determined to be able to go back to school in the Fall.

That being said, she will still need a lot of rehab after she is discharged from the hospital, especially if she wants to be able to perform at the level she was at before. “OHIP will pay for a certain chunk, but certainly not everything,” Glenna says.

Glenna and Ursa play in a trio called Fiddlehead Soup, and the third member, Doug Hendry, decided to set up a fundraiser to help pay for Ursa’s rehab. Ursa had written and started recording a song called “What happens when”, before she had her stroke, and Doug decided to finish producing it and offer it online for a minimum $1 donation to help with Ursa’s care. The song is about the

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end of a relationship, but the chorus says, “but I love you still the same”. The song was officially launched during the Canada Day celebrations in North Grenville, and it is now available for download on Fiddlehead Soup’s website.

The outpouring of support from the community has been amazing. Ursa is known by everyone in the music community in North Grenville, as many of them have watched her grow up. “This is the sort of thing that shows you what kind of a community we live in.”

Glenna is hopeful that Ursa will be able to return to her beloved music once again.

Her goal is to one day play in a professional orchestra, and wants to do her Masters in Performance at Ottawa U. While there is no doubt that Ursa is struggling with this setback, Glenna says that she definitely has the work ethic

to realize her dreams, even with the uncertainty that lies before her. “She has the drive to accomplish difficult things.

She has done that all her life and she can apply that to what she is doing now.”

In a post on her Facebook page, Glenna shows her determination. “Hey, many of you know by now that I have had a stroke,” she wrote. “I just wanted to let you know that I am not letting it get me down, and I’m gonna kick its butt.”

To support Ursa in her recovery, you can download her song at www.fiddleheadsoup. com. All the money received from the purchase of any Fiddlehead Soup album will also be used for Ursa’s care.

If there is any extra money after paying for Ursa’s rehab costs, it will be donated to help others who are recovering from stroke.

New speed limit for some North Grenville residential areas

North Grenville is moving ahead with a gateway signage project for the Municipality’s urban residential areas. The project will see gateway signage installed in the eQuinelle subdivision, Tempo subdivision, and Old Town Kemptville area from County Road 43 to Concession Road, and from County Road 19 to Somerville Road/ Hurd Street. This means that, in these areas, the speed limit will be 40km/h and will be enforced as such. This is the continuation of a pilot project that was conducted last year on a smaller footprint in the Municipality’s downtown core.

This may be just the first phase of the implementation of gateway signage throughout the Municipality’s residential areas. At a recent council meeting, Mayor Nancy Peckford asked Director of Public Works Karen Dunlop whether the project was being considered for the rural hamlets as well. “Have we addressed, or thought about, how we could be inclusive of rural hamlets moving for-

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ward?” she asked.

Director Dunlop replied that, in order to implement gateway signage in the rural hamlets, some discussion would have to take place with the United Counties of Leeds and Grenville, as many roads in those footprints are County Roads, which are designated 50km/hr. The Municipality does not have the authority to change speed limits on these roads without County approval. “It is something we will have to look to in the future,” Karen said.

Councillor Kristin Strackerjan believes that it is a positive sign to see this project come into effect. “I am curious to see how effective it is,” she said. “Hopefully, the consistency will encourage people to stick with one speed limit.”

Mayor Peckford did note that she does not want to make anyone feel left out of the project. Director Dunlop said that they have received complaints from residents in the Stonehaven subdivision about speeding, and Mayor Peckford mentioned that Settlers Grant may have similar concerns. “It’s important to signal that the dialogue will continue in terms of other efforts we can make to moderate or reduce speed,” she said.

The bylaw to implement the gateway signage project was passed at the council meeting on June 16, but will not be enforced until speed signs can be installed in the designated areas. Director Dunlop says they hope to have them in place in about a month.

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L-R: Steve Clark, MPP, Mayor Nancy Peckford, UCLG Warden Pat Sayeau, and Michael Barrett, MP. Years of work on behalf of area residents culminated in a celebratory announcement as Leeds-Grenville-Thousand Islands and Rideau Lakes MPP Steve Clark said all of the funding is finally in place to allow the $9.9-million County Road 43 expansion to proceed.

The final piece of the funding was announced last week by the federal government after the province had nominated the project under the Rural and Northern Stream of the Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program (ICIP) and committed its $3.3-million share last July.

The announcement was made by masked politicians, Steve Clark, MPP, Michael Barrett, MP, Warden Pat Sayeau of the United Counties of Leeds and Grenville, and North Grenville Mayor Nancy Peckford, with members of the NG Council also in attendance.

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Road 43’s $9.9 million cost represents more than half of the $19.75 million bundle of five Eastern Ontario projects that received federal approval. “In fact, we can take pride in Leeds and Grenville that this is the largest project in Ontario approved under the Rural and Northern Stream,” he said. “I’m thrilled that we’re now at the point where we can stop talking about the need to expand County Road 43 and finally get shovels in the ground to make it a reality”.

Mayor Peckford thanked the relevant provincial ministers for the role they played in acquiring the funds. “On behalf of residents and businesses in North Grenville, I would like to extend my sincere thanks to the Honourable Maryam Monsef, Minister of Rural Economic Development and Provincial Minister Laurie Scott for their collaboration,” she said. “It will make a world of difference for this community. The expansion will benefit those directly along the CR43 corridor, which include a variety of businesses, schools, daycares, a senior’s retirement complex as well as several neighbourhoods and subdi-

and Grenville jointly applied for funding of the CR43 Expansion Project through the Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program (ICIP), a $10 million cost-shared infrastructure funding program between the federal government, province, county and municipality. It is expected that construction will begin in 2021.

The full expansion of CR43 will expand approximately 3.1 km of existing roadway to fourlanes, from Colonnade Mall through Kemptville to Somerville Road, and include the twinning of the existing bridge across the South Branch. The total estimated cost of the entire expansion project is $27 million. The County has committed to securing the remainder of the balance of the project.

In November, the Municipality launched a public campaign and website to gather support and provide updates on the 43 Expansion Project (www.Expand43.ca). The successful campaign has resulted in securing funding to move the project forward.

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visions. Equally important, it will provide a safe and attractive boulevard for all those who use it in the region.”

“County Road 43 is a critical piece of Leeds and Grenville’s transportation infrastructure. The fourlaning project will ensure the safe and efficient movement of goods and residents into and through Kemptville,” added Warden Sayeau. “This investment by all levels of government will result in the continued economic growth in Leeds and Grenville, and represents the largest ever capital infrastructure investment by the Counties.

We are pleased to have the support of the Province of Ontario and Government of Canada.”

The federal and provincial funding announced will expand approximately 1.15 km of existing roadway to a four-lane Boulevard through the main part of Kemptville. It will include the addition of roundabouts and pedestrian crossings to improve the flow of traffic, and the rehabilitation of the existing bridge across the South Branch.

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by David Shanahan and Victor Lachance You may have noticed the interest and responses generated by our recent articles about the fundamentals of journalism and the fundamental right of newspaper owners and editors to express their views. This debate actually started last Fall, shortly after National Newspaper Week, when we began to exchange emails about these topics, and, subsequently about the importance of having a good understanding of Christianity. It has been a very collegial discussion where we discovered the many things on which we do agree, and, of course, we identified certain things on which we disagree.

More recently, we agreed that it might be interesting to extend the debate into the editorial pages of the Times.

We both feel that we

are dealing with important and relevant topics in today’s world of ubiquitous sources of news information – often without context - and what seems to be an increasingly combative approach to issues of public interest. One of us is a newspaper owner/ publisher that helps to provide context, and the other one believes that the Times is a great asset to our local community. We therefore think the debate about journalism principles, and how the Times deals with important subjects like religion, is worth pursuing.

While doing so through editorial pages and letters to the Editor has shown itself to be productive, it nevertheless limits our ability to enrich the debate through a more fluid and expansive discussion.

It also limits the Times readers’ ability to get the context of this debate, or at

least our view of that context. One way to improve this situation is with a podcast. The Times regularly hosts half-hour podcasts on various subjects. And so we both think that it would be worthwhile – and fun - to extend this debate onto the Times’ podcasts.

We hope you agree.

Given the recent controversy about social media platforms and the measures they have, or have not, taken to deal with misinformation, racist or false statements, as well as incitement to hatred and violence, this seems to us to be a particularly good time to have a discussion about the extent to which media of all kinds, newspapers, websites, Facebook, Twitter, and so many others, are responsible for content.

Facebook, for example, is now facing a determined campaign by advertisers,

mostly large corporate sponsors, to withhold revenues from Facebook until controversial and objectionable content is dealt with effectively. Much of this current debate is “thanks” to Donald Trump.

There has been a growing public reaction against his constant lies and misrepresentations on Twitter, and it seems that there is no longer a defense available to moderators and editors to claim that they are simply allowing free speech to flourish. This means that, in future, editors will have to judge between the acceptable and the objectionable, between various points of view and opinions. This may be a very positive move, at least in the opinion of this newspaper’s Editor.

We hope that the upcoming podcasts will allow for a more in-depth discussion of the implica-

tions of this development, giving all parties an opportunity to give points of view in more detail, as well as providing for a more free-wheeling conversation between the two of us. But that is not the extent of the project. It may be that, should there be sufficient interest on the part of the public, the podcasts could be expanded to cover specific topics, such as the role of God in the newspaper, the extent to which the right of free speech should be limited by the need to maintain community standards.

There has been a tendency to declare rights and demands without necessarily providing a rationale or justification for such statements. For example, the NG Council has recently declared VanTurken Month and Pride Month in the municipality. Does Council consider both are

of equal merit and importance? Probably not: but what is the thinking behind both declarations, and how would they approach requests by other causes to have flags flown?

These, and many other, issues need the time and thought that are not always possible in newspaper articles and editorials.

We hope to have the first podcast available on the Times website as early as this weekend, at the latest. We look forward to your reactions.

For example, he suggests that I only own a single analytical lens, that being “narrow” and “financial”. The reality is that, unlike Mr. Creasey, I can refer to multiple ideas at once when assessing policy. The economic reality which Mr. Creasey so blithely dismisses has a direct relationship to every important public policy topic one might name. Are you interested in Health Care? You should be. I am. Given Canada’s economic challenges over the last several years, and Covid -19 in particular, the economy is functioning much less productively than in the past. This is, of course, of no great matter to Mr. Creasey.

But readers, ask yourselves: where will the tax revenues come from to pay for the ever-increasing costs of our vitally important provincially supported health system? Do the finances for that just magically appear? Ah well , we can just keep on borrowing ,can’t we ? Sure. But as our credit rating declines, the cost of borrowing (interest) goes up. And less and less of your taxes go to paying for services. And the borrowing ride comes to an end eventually.

Ask countries like Argentina and Greece, et al.

That is just one policy example. Of course, what the Left takes from such a statement, insofar as they read it at all, is that Bertram just cares about his “narrow financial lens”. Those who read

completely and for meaning, though, understand that I care about health care for our people, among other things.

Having a well-managed, sturdy economy and fiscal system are but the means to that end.

Not really that hard to understand, Mr. Creasey. I could make the same connection for every other public policy area touched by government.

If you don’t take care of your economic base, the rest comes crashing down. Every responsible householder who manages a budget in North Grenville knows that. At the end of the day, the person who cares most for his family and his neighbours, province, country will require that government attend to its finances in a reasonable way, thus achieving the best policy results for the people of his or

her community. To do less is destructively negligent.

Furthermore, Mr. Creasey wonders how I can accuse him of “making up facts” and, at the same time, state that his letter was “fact-free”. Well, it’s not so hard. It’s logic. A “made-up fact” is a non-fact.

Not a fact, in fact. It’s a nonfact. Therefore, a set of made up facts is a factual vacuum.

Just as a non-human is not a human. Or a “nonsense” is not sensible. Apparently, Mr. Creasey believed that a collection of “made-up” facts were equivalent to facts.

Dear, oh dear. Just not so, Mr. Creasey.

As this letter is getting long, and I fear Dr. Shanahan may decide to charge me for the paper I’m using (just a joke folks – my narrow financial lens again), I should

conclude. While Mr. Creasey will doubt this, I am an equal opportunity critic of government, whatever the party or level. But Mr. Creasey is only a critic of conservative governments, a great error.

He mentions the deplorable record of nursing homes as an example of government failure. He is correct there.

This situation must be rectified, but Mr Creasey seems to believe the problems exist only in privately-run establishments. However, I would like to see a comparison of the results of both public and private nursing homes. Are such figures for Ontario available?

Results I have heard from Québec show similar outcomes in both types of homes.

The real point here is that

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Letters to the Editor Dear Editor, Back in May I read an article by Josh Pringle, of CTV News, regarding comments made by Doug Struthers, Mayor of Merrickville, May 10th 2020 asking visitors to respect COVID-19 pandemic measures. In which, Mayor Struthers said "Merrickville is not the place to come and think boy let's go there and do a walkabout". "That's not what we're open for. We're open for the businesses that are allowed to open and have curbside pickup". "A lot of people that were not understanding you can't wander around. Our streets are not here for getting your daily healthy exercise".

Here we are almost three weeks later and yesterday, Sunday, I decided to have a change of scenery knowing that restrictions are being slowly lifted but the safety protocols are still in place.

I had a walk around away from the Main Street where there were few people and those I met respected physical distancing. Then I decided to go to Main Street to a store to buy something that I haven't been able to get in Kemptville. There it was a totally different experience, it was very busy, as it usually is in Summer and at Christmas, with people totally ignoring physical distancing, stopping and chatting, not wearing masks, to others and blocking the sidewalk. I felt very uncomfortable but put my July 8, 2020

mask on and ventured into the store. It was posted on the door regarding the number of customers permitted at one time but no one was monitoring it. Most of the customers were young males, none with masks, who were ignoring the 6ft spacing markings on the floor. When I went to the cashier the guys behind me proceeded to put their items onto the conveyor belt before I had moved forward. I turned and made a comment about staying 6ft feet back and they looked at me in total surprise but did say " sorry ".

On leaving town I stopped at the chip wagon where good safety protocol was being implemented. The fries were great and I might go back for them in a few weeks time but not for anything else. Hopefully Merrickville councilors will realise that this is not acceptable and do something about it so that we will be able to return to visiting the 'Jewel on the Rideau'.

Nick Brooks Kemptville Dear editor, I note from Mr Creasey’s letter of last week that, never having apparently taken the time to actually read my numerous articles and commentaries, he attempts to interpret my thinking. He really shouldn’t. He should limit himself to exposing his own thinking, since he plainly and perhaps purposely misrepresents mine.

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Finally , I do in any case thank Mr. Creasey for his zestful defense of his case.

On the average, there are very few people in North Grenville who take the time to put forward their thinking on matters of public interest as he regularly does. I wish it were different, and I underline Dr.Shanahan’s offer of space to those who would do so.

But again – thank you, Mr. Creasey, for your time and effort to bring information to the people of North Grenville.

Jim Bertram.

Dear Editor, I'm an avid cyclist and have enjoyed exploring the roadways around my rural home just outside the village of Oxford Mills. For two days in a row, I've been nearly sideswiped by cars passing me while other cars are coming in the opposite lane.

I was, in a past life, a professional driver for 11 years, trained to drive 40 and 60 foot buses for OCTranspo. I have been driving since I was 16, and have never had an accident. I consider myself an experienced driver, not only in terms of years behind the wheel, but also in terms of the training and time in the driver's seat while a professional driver.

I also used to drive a motorcycle, and l quickly learned that 1) other motorists just don't see you or 2) just don't care that you are there, operating an open vehicle, with no protection around you. I eventually sold my bike because I truly didn't feel safe on the roads, because of the behaviour of vehicle drivers.

As a bicycle rider, if cars are approaching me, I don't hear a car behind me, and am taken unaware by their sudden appearance at my left shoulder. As a cyclist, I am considered a "vehicle" and must obey the rules of the road. As such, I would expect these drivers to have to stay

my person on a daily basis.

Driving is a privilege, not a given right. If you can't pay enough attention to me as a cyclist, or a dog, or child, suddenly appearing on the roadway, or any other event that can happen in an instant, then STAY OFF THE ROAD. So, if you happen to be driving around my neighbourhood near Oxford Mills, and see a cyclist in the middle of the lane, that's me. I'm going to take my lane, as a vehicle on the road. Sure, I know that as a cyclist I am supposed to be at the edge of the roadway, but if I'm in the lane, then idiots can't blow past me. I'm going to get one of those nerdy rear-view clipon helmet mirrors as well. I really don't want to be killed or injured by some clown in a hurry to get to the LCBO or Walmart.

Lynn Kennedy Oxford Mills

in their lane when vehicles are approaching from the opposite direction, when there is an impediment (me, the "vehicle") in their lane. Instead, these two drivers blew by me, not even checking in their rear mirror to see that I was okay. STUPIDITY, total stupidity with no care except for where they needed to go, and how fast they could pass me. Everyone is out for themselves on the road, seemingly ignorant of the rules of the road, and/or blind to others sharing the road.

In pre-COVID times, I commuted on the 416 from Kemptville to Ottawa every day, 2 hours in the morning and generally 1.5 hours to get home. I certainly haven't missed THAT part of my day.

Having escaped that torture, only to have to deal with the single-minded behaviour of other drivers on my rural roads REALLY makes me angry. I am entitled to the use of the roads I pay taxes to maintain. I am entitled to take care of my physical and mental health without risk to

Dear Editor, Colin Creasy gives me hope that there is intelligence out there. It appears not enough. He says Ford currently has a 67% approval rating. “You can fool most of the people most of the time”?

Indeed, as stated, has anyone noticed what’s happened in nursing homes lately? Not all. We have some, as in Kemptville, that have no incidences at all. Fantastic. But what about the ones with the high occurances, not enough required equipment, and not nearly enough inspections?

As Mr. Creasy says, it would seem that politicians in general depend on us to be not paying attention, and they do get away with too much, always.

I, for one, would like to get away from nuclear and fossil fuels energy. The gas and oil industries have always been heavily subsidised by the government, and then it is we the taxpayers who pay in the end.

People complain about the carbon tax , but it is still our money going to support the huge corporations. We should have at least some of that money going into technology for solar and wind options. Thanks again, Mr. Creasy. You make total sense to my way of thinking.

Kath Piché

Dear North Grenville

I get it, we don’t have a very diverse town and things are new to us, but the racism has to stop.

You may think there is none, but there is. It’s the underlining racism that no one knows is considered racism. Yes, my family and I have experienced situations where everyone knows it’s clear racism, but what we and the other people of colour in this town face every day is what goes unnoticed. Kemptville is growing, and we have new families coming in who are diverse and I would like to acknowledge the racism we’ve faced, to further educate others so they don’t have to experience it.

In elementary school, I always felt different. I have always felt like I didn’t fit in and I never really understand why. I used to have teachers, and friends’ parents, who always made comments on how they wished they had my skin tone because it was so beautiful. Or, when I wore my hair down naturally, and everyone asked to touch it. I took it as a compliment, but always wondered why they never said that to my friends. My friends would always joke about how I’m an Oreo, because I’m half white and half black.

I’m not one to stand up for myself, which is where I’ve always gone wrong. I just laughed it off, even thought it hurt my feelings, as I still do as a 16 year old when people make “jokes” about how I’m “the whitest black girl”, or how “I’m so white”. And to this day, I’m still afraid to wear my hair down. I never talk about my culture because “I’m only half black”, and that’s wrong. I’ve always made the mistake of being “the nice one”, and not telling people it’s wrong when really, that’s not being nice at all.

So today, I’m here to tell you that your comments are wrong and need to stop. I understand you don’t understand that it’s racist, and that’s okay. Please educate yourselves and never be afraid to ask questions of any person of colour when you’re confused. We need to show up for the next generation, and it must start now.

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Confusion at the crossroads

by David Shanahan A notice arrived in media mailboxes on June 24 that caused a little confusion. It came from Transnomis Notifications and stated that Prescott Street would be closed from Reuben Street to Reuben Street the following Saturday, June 27.

First of all, people were wondering: “Reuben Street to Reuben Street?”

But the map accompanying the notification made it clear that it meant Prescott Street from the CIBC corner south to the United Church corner, so that was all right. But why was it being closed?

It didn’t say.

The notice was received at 11a.m., and was posted to the Times Facebook page at noon.

Then, at 6 p.m. that eve-

ning, we heard that the information was incorrect: it wasn’t June 27 when the road would close, but the following weekend.

The next day, at 12.30, the Municipality of North Grenville sent out a release explaining what was happening (or not happening): “The Municipality of North Grenville and the Old Town Kemptville BIA would like to inform residents and the business community that a road closure originally planned for Prescott Street on Saturday, June 27, 2020 will not be going ahead.

The closure was intended to facilitate an open street, to provide a pedestrian friendly environment and allow us to further support our businesses in the downtown core as we work together to reopen our economy. Due

Draft Proposed Budget for Catholic School Board

Manager of Finance, Ashley Hutchinson, presented the draft proposed budget for 2020-2021 to the Board of Trustees of the Catholic District School Board of Eastern Ontario [CDSBEO]. The draft budget includes an operating expenditure budget for compliance of $194.3 million, with operating and capital grant revenue estimated at $189.9 and other revenues estimated at $4.4 million, for a total revenue for compliance of $194.3 million. Salaries and benefits are expected to cost the board $147.1 million with other operating expenditures at $35.4 million. The Board has estimated a balance and compliant budget for 2020-2021.

“To begin our evening with some very positive news, we are projecting an enrolment increase of 121 FTE or 1 per cent for the 2020-2021 school year, mainly in the secondary panel,” began the Manager. “At this time our projections are showing that our elementary enrolment is status quo when compared to 2019-2020. In a normal year, we would expect to see the JK/ SK numbers rise as we approach startup, but there is a lot of uncertainty at this time with the COVID19 situation and how that will impact our JK/SK registrations.”

Average class size funding remained consistent in the elementary panel, however, in the secondary panel, there was a reduction in the average class size from 28:1 to 23:1, which is reflected in various grant revenue provided in the Grants for Student Needs (GSNs).

“Currently, enrolment growth, as well as the change in funding at the secondary level for class sizes has contributed to changes to teaching staff positions. The proposed budget for 2020-21 includes an increase of 33 FTE,” noted Ashley Hutchinson.

Overall, the draft operating budget for 2020-2021 reports a balanced budget with a small surplus of $7,000.

Management continues to review the 2020-2021 budget leading up to final budget approval. All expenditure areas will be carefully reviewed for efficiencies and to ensure excellence in Catholic program delivery for students across Eastern Ontario. The budget will be brought back to the Board on July 7, for final review and approval.

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trian street in Kemptville, because businesses are only now trying to re-open and many of the initiatives that would accompany the closure - dancers, buskers, etc., are not permitted yet. But the idea is really good, and one that has been talked about for some time. Some residents will remember Dandelion Festivals or Canada Days when we could wander around Prescott and Clothier Streets, enjoying the live music and outdoor stalls, the colour and buzz.

So, don’t be confused or disappointed: those days will come again. It is never easy to get permission from the United Counties to close roads over which they have jurisdiction like Prescott Street - but this attempt shows that it is possible, and will happen again. As Debbie Wilson,

to logistical issues and the forecasted rain this initiative has been put on hold.

The Municipality will continue to work with the BIA and community partners to plan future programming. Stay tuned to the official North Grenville Municipal social media channels and website for updates.”

Transnomis Notifications sent a cancellation notice to the media an hour later. All of this was confusing enough, but it turned out that there was even more confusion behind the scenes. The closure notice was sent out before the BIA or Municipality had been consulted, and before the downtown businesses that might have benefitted from the closure had been notified.

The fact is that this is no time to have a pedes-

Drinking Water System Protected for the Town of Kemptville Amendments to the Mississippi-Rideau Source Protection Plan and the Rideau Valley Assessment Report to further protect municipal drinking water systems have been approved by the Ministry of Environment, Conservation and Parks (MECP).

The amendments, which took effect on May 21, 2020, include: • revised vulnerable areas for the new and existing municipal wells in Kemptville (owned and operated by the Municipality of North Grenville) and for the neighbouring Merrickville drinking water system • updated policies for the storage of chemicals known as dense non-aqueous phase liquids (DNAPLs) e.g. chemicals used for the repair of motor vehicles, dry cleaning, etc.

• updated Source Protection Plan and Assessment Report mapping “These amendments ensure local, municipal drinking water systems continue to be protected through the drinking water source protection program” said Kestrel Wraggett, Project Manager for the Mississippi-Rideau Source Protection Region.

“The Kemptville municipal drinking water system serves approximately 5,000 people and relies on the safe management of a well protection area of 75 km2. Having clean, safe water is essential to the health of our watershed community and safeguarding our water resources is crucial.”

Drinking water sources in the Mississippi-Rideau Source Protection Region include groundwater, drawn from aquifers underground, and water drawn from rivers. The Source Protection Plan sets out policies that use a variety of tools to protect municipal drinking water sources from contamination. These tools include education, risk management planning, prohibition, and land use planning. Policies in the Mississippi-Rideau Source Protection Plan first came into effect on January 1, 2015.

Visit the Region’s local website at https://www.mrsourcewater. ca to find out more.

An amendment to the Mississippi-Rideau Source Protection Plan and Rideau Valley Assessment Report is necessary to meet the requirements of the Clean Water Act. The Notice of Approval of the amended Assessment Report and Source Protection Plan for the Mississippi-Rideau Source Protection Region is also posted on Ontario’s Environmental Registry at https://ero.ontario.ca/notice/019-1343.

If you have questions about the approved changes, please contact Kestrel Wraggett at kestrel.wraggett@mrsourcewater. ca.

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Chair of the Downtown Kemptville BIA said: “This is a great idea.

For many years we have not been able to close streets for events, this is a step in the right direction. However, planning, programming and timing did not get into place. Announcements were made before logistics could be sorted out. Please remember we are still in phase 2 of re- opening during this Covid-19 Pandemic. There are still a lot of restrictions in place. No musicians, no

dancers, no demonstrations, and only businesses in the immediate closure area can participate. Some businesses find that closures can hinder business, some find it can help. We hope to find the middle and create something new in Old Town, Downtown Kemptville.”

ELDERLY RESIDENT DEFRAUDED OF OVER $4OK Grenville County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are investigating a suspected fraud that occurred in Augusta Township, Ontario.

On June 17, 2020, OPP officers were advised by an individual that they had been defrauded of a substantial amount of money by someone claiming the victim had won a car.

The fraudster required money to pay for expenses (shipping/ international fees etc.) to get the winning vehicle to the person.

They encouraged the individual to open a specific bank account and the money would then be transferred to the fraudster. In the end, the 82 year old victim lost over $40,000 over a period of a year and a half.

If you get a call or email from someone claiming you have won something, BUT you have to pay first, it is most likely a fraud. If you are ever unsure whether it is legitimate or not, speak with a friend or relative, call the police or double check with the Canadian Anti-Fraud.

If you believe that someone is trying to take away your money, hang up. You can file a complaint through the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre, Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS), or online at www.ontariocrimestoppers.ca.

IMPAIRED DRIVER

On June 24, 2020 shortly after 8:00 p.m. Grenville County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officers responded to a traffic complaint on County Road 19, North Grenville, Ontario.

The driver was spoken to and an Approved Screening Device (ASD) was utilized at the scene. The driver, aged 24, from Ottawa, was arrested and charged with: Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs Criminal Code s.320.14(1)(a) Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus) Criminal Code s.320.14(1)(b) The accused was released and is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Brockville on September 4, 2020.

Anyone who believes someone is driving impaired should call 911 or 1-888-310-1122, or CRIME STOPPERS AT 1-800222-8477. Your call could save a life!

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New partnership in forest management

by David Shanahan Forests are the air filters for the planet, absorbing noxious carbon gases and releasing precious oxygen for the benefit of all life on Earth.

The destruction of forests has resulted in disaster for farmland, wildlife, and the ecological health of all. The Forest Stewardship Council [FSC] is an international not-for-profit organisation that supports environmentally appropriate, socially beneficial, and economically viable management of the world's forests. The FSC has developed a set of Standards, based on 10 core principles and criteria, that ensure sus-

tainable forest management.

This past year, the FSC introduced a new national standard for responsible forest management – a commitment to ensuring Canada’s forests meet the social, ecological and economic needs of present and future generations.

And one groundbreaking element of this new standard is an acknowledgment of the role that indigenous communities can play in this work.

Indigenous peoples in Canada have historically lived with and on the land, adapting to their environment, moving with the seasons, respecting the animals, fish, and crops the land provided for their existence. They were, and could yet be, the natural

in Ontario and board chair of FSC Canada. “Historically, provinces have simply failed to take on responsibility in consultations and negotiations with Indigenous groups.”

This history of ignoring indigenous approaches to forest management is thrown into sharp relief by the way in which the settler population cleared forests without restraint to make room for farms. But, in their ignorance, this only resulted in top soil being blown away without the protection of the tree cover.

Limerick Forest is a local example of what that meant for farms and farming families.

Now, the FSC is encouraging indigenous communities to join as partners in managing forests and the harvesting of trees.

“Yet the reality is that our communities haven’t had the resources and infrastructure to enter the discussions they’ve been left out of for decades,” says Lorraine Rekmans, local resident and

stewards of our forests.

With 70% of indigenous communities in Canada living in, or beside, forests, they are in a position to play an important role in the future of forest management in this country, and FSC have recognised that fact with their initiative. The history of Canada has too many examples of First Nations being officially excluded from commercial forestry activities, denied timber licences, even fined and imprisoned for cutting timber on their own reserves in order to trade for food.

Indigenous Peoples have been largely relegated to the margins in underpaid, labourintensive forestry roles, unable to establish mills and harvesting companies or organize to obtain tenure of the land. “It’s been a slow change from policies of extinguishment and exclusion to coexistence approaches for Indigenous interests in forest enterprise,” says David Flood, a member of Matachewan First Nation

an FSC board member of Algonquin descent who is highly engaged in political and social activism. “Most communities simply don’t have a forestry unit or technician. So they have no avenue to engage in forest management decisions.”

FSC has achieved unified Canada-wide expectations on forestry management. Along with clear guidance around Free, Prior and Informed Consent, it features indicators that are building blocks to show how industry can specifically uphold Indigenous rights, compelling industry to treat nations with respect in the direct agreement process.

This is a time of change for all, and both indigenous communities and the forestry industry need to work together to benefit fully from the new approach. In North Grenville, with the Ferguson Forest Centre and the Eastern Ontario Model Forest, both FSC-certified, this is an issue that is close to home.

There exists today an

urgent opportunity for all forestry stakeholders to raise awareness of Indigenous Peoples rights and interest in forest policy. Lorraine says that begins with listening to these communities, understanding their history with the land and inherent respect for the environment. “By doing so, by always having an open door to the Indigenous Peoples, we all benefit in the long run,” she says. While it’s a promising start, there is a lot of work to be done, as only about 40 communities – out of more than 630 across Canada – currently have an actual lands and resource department. Lorraine is encouraged that civil society is working together to champion Principle 3 and Indigenous rights in this area. “It's not only the right thing to do, but it's a necessary thing to do,” she says. “We have hundreds of years to catch up on.”

Through papers obtained from the University of Teheran, Iran, I was able to assemble a list of herbs and their RA concentrations.

The top five culinary herbs in the family of Lamiaceae, with their RA concentrations (in mg/gm) are: Spearmint (58.5); Heal All (56.8); Anise Hyssop (50.6); Garden Sage (39.3); and Lemon Balm (36.5).

I was warned, while attending the Canadian National Herb Association annual conference at the University of Guelph in 2004, that the nutraceutical industry will try to replace the naturally derived antioxidants by manufacturing nutraceuticals synthetically. The industry is planning to do just that with RA. There is a world-wide push to increase production of Rosmarinic Acid (RA).

The Winchester District Hospital sent out a Library leaflet online recently warning about over using synthetically-produced antioxidants, stating that it is easy to overdose on syntheticallyproduced antioxidants. Using nutraceuticals is not the same as using naturally plantderived antioxidants.

Herbs in the Lamiaceae, containing large amounts of RA, can be used in teas and salads. Antioxidants, such as Rosmarinic Acid, will do its natural work: cleaning up / neutralizing Free Radicals, as these make us more susceptible to infections.

Rosmarinic Acid helps us to build and strengthen our immune system and guard us against bacteria and viruses, such as Covid

Covid-19 antidote potential of certain herbs

by William J. Langnberg, M.Sc. Environmental Biology; former Researcher/Lecturer, Kemptville College When I tell the public that I have a Covid-19 potential antidote growing in my back yard, I receive the response: “Wow, that’s a bold statement!” Certain herbs contain lots of the antioxidant Rosmarinic Acid.

Rosmarinic acid (RA) is a caffeic acid ester and a naturally-occurring phenolic plant-derived compound in a vast number of herbs belonging to the Lamiaceae family, such as Rosmarinus officinalis, from which it was initially isolated. RA has been extensively studied since early 2019. It became recognized as the most powerful antioxidant, meaning that this phytochemical is able to neutralize Free Radicals, oxygen molecules that lose electrons, and as a July 8, 2020

result become very unstable.

These unstable molecules steal electrons from healthy molecules in our body. This stealing business has become known as “Oxidative Stress”, which leads to various diseases, such as cancer. Oxidative Stress is like the rusting of a car. Some factors that lead to oxidative stress are radiation, smoking, alcohol consumption, diabetes, pesticides, and / or being under extreme stress.

While in the waiting room at my local family doctor’s office in Kemptville back in 2003, I read in a family magazine an article on “Antioxidants and how they neutralize Free Radicals”.

This article even included a picture of the antioxidant neutralizing the free radical, which I copied. The article made me aware of the importance of natural plant-derived antioxidants found in fruits and vegetables to our health.

fections by SARS-CoV-2 virus (Coronavirus) with RA, which stops the virus form attaching to human cells at their binding site (Ace2) before an infection takes place.

In 2019, the UK had one of its most serious outbreaks of the Asian Bird Flu caused by the Asian Avian Infectious Bronchitis Virus (Corona Virus), which, as a result, led to devastating economic losses in the County of Suffolk, as 225,000 birds had to be killed. This devastating virus outbreak led to virus research at the Department of Health Science at the University of Lithuania. RA extracts from Anise Hyssop, Oregano, Tansy, Sage, Winter Savory were successfully used against this race of the Corona virus.

During the spring of 2020, the antiviral research picked up around the globe.

Researchers at the Department of Biochemistry at Southwestern University in Georgetown, Texas, have been studying since 2010 the antiviral properties of RA in various basils, such as Ararat Basil, Blue Spice Basil, and Spicy Globe Basil. Ararat Basil came out on top in providing antiviral properties.

Ararat Basil and Spicy Globe Basil have been available as potted plants at the Kemptville Farmers’ Market, all from home-produced seed.

Over the years, I learned from various researchers that RA intervenes in carcinogenesis in different ways, including tumor cell proliferation, apoptosis, metastasis, and inflammation. I also learned that RA exerts powerful antimicrobial effects. The meat processing industry began to use RA in meat processing to improve the keeping quality of meat. Furthermore, it became known that RA is anti-inflammatory, antidiabetic, and even works as an antidepressant.

My interest in RA grew.

Being a former researcher at KCAT (Kemptville College), I began to research peer reviewed scientific papers and discovered that RA was also antiviral. Researchers in China were able to control enterovirus 71 with Rosmarinic Acid in 2019.

Continued research into 2020 showed that researchers were able to control and halt in9

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Canada Day Trivia and Historic Photos competition winners

Home Decorating Winners the Most Eco-Friendly

The winners of the two history-themed competition run in the Times for Canada Day have been found. There were a good number of entries, and the most satisfying aspect of the event was the enjoyment people had looking for the answers, even when they didn’t always find them!

The Trivia Contest winners, as chosen by the Kemptville District Community Association, were: 1st. LeangGang; 2nd. Rubber Ducky; and 3rd. VultureZZZ. The winner of the Historic Photos contest was Harold Tompkins.

For those who would like to know, the answers were: Trivia: North Grenville Trivia for Canada Day 2020 1. How many mayors has North Grenville had? Name them.

There have been five. Don Cameron, Bruce Harrison, Bill Gooch, David Gordon, and Nancy Peckford.

2. How many municipalities joined to make North Grenville?

Oxford-on-Rideau Township; South Gower Township; and the Town of Kemptville.

3. When did Kemptville celebrate its centenary? 1857.

4. Which Kemptville native became Premier of Ontario? G. Howard Ferguson 5. What year did the Bytown and Prescott Railway arrive in Kemptville? 1854 6. There were two railway stations serving Kemptville before 1970. Where were they?

Bedell (Kempton) and Wellington Street 7. What once stood on the green space at Clothier Street East and James Street?

The original Methodist Church and cemetery.

8. How many Concessions are there in North Grenville? 11.

9. What is the oldest church building in North Grenville, though perhaps no longer used as a church? The Baptist Church, now a private residence at 116 Clothier Street West.

10. One family founded both Kemptville and Oxford s. Who were they? The Clothiers.

11. Wilson’s Inn was an overnight stop for the stagecoach between Ottawa and Prescott.

Where as it? It is now the store in Heckston.

12. Where was the Oxford Snie and what happened to it? (Yes, Snie!) It was a dry creekrunning parallel to the Rideau. It was enlarged to make the Canal which bypasses Burritt’s Rapids at Lock 167.

13. When did the first newspaper open in what is now North Grenville and what was its name? 1854. The Kemptville Progressionist.

14. What was the original name of Beckett’s Landing and why? Beckett’s Bridge and Beckett’s Landing were both used. It was the location of the ferry across the Rideau. Later a swing bridge was built at the same spot, where the main highway between Bytown and Prescott crossed the River.

FIRST PLACE: Isabelle Nadeau

SECOND PLACE: Patricia Habberjam

The Historic Photos were: 1. G. Howard Ferguson House, Prescott St. at VanBuren.

2. Cecil Hess Store, Heckston, now a private residence.

3. 201 Clothier St. W. at Alfred St. 4. The Bernard House, Oxford Mills 5. Water St. Oxford Mills 6. South Branch Bistro, Clothier St W. 7. Waugh House, Bridge St. Oxford Mills. Once the Anglican Manse.

8. Sherry's Convenience Store, Heckston 9. Lock 17, Burritt's Rapids 10. 9 Clothier St W 11. Home Hardware Store, Prescott St. across from the old high school 12. Dr. Ferguson House, Clothier St. W at Rideau St. 13. Anderson’s Store, 146 Prescott St. Once the Red & White.

THIRD PLACE: Martha and Don Hekman

Recreational Facilities Update for North Grenville The Municipality of North Grenville, in collaboration with the Leeds, Grenville and Lanark Public Health Unit, is committed to protecting the health and safety of residents by carefully reviewing and identifying key safety measures, as part of its plan for recreational facilities for Stage 2 of the Province’s Reopening.

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ing of our community, several of our facilities may look different and some services will be delivered in new or modified ways. It is imperative that we build upon the strong commitment that our community has demonstrated in adapting to these changes - and that we adhere to all public health guidelines to ensure the safety of the public and our employees.

Splash Pad at e-Quinelle Park The splash pad will be open daily beginning Wednesday, July 1, 2020, from 10:00 am – 7:00 pm. Staff will be present on site at all times.

Residents are asked to follow the rules and regulations posted on site to ensure the health and safety of users and staff.

North Grenville Municipal Centre Arenas Arena 2 will be open for use beginning August 17, 2020 with Arena 1 opening on September 11, 2020. Municipal staff will be closely monitoring the decisions of the Province related to the use of our municipal arenas and will update our user groups and the public as more information becomes available.

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Sports fields Our sports fields are open for casual use and training and skills development for up to 10 people; however, organized games are not permitted in keeping with restrictions placed on sports fields as part of the Provincial Re-opening Plan.

Community Outdoor Pool The Municipality of North Grenville has made the difficult decision to not open the Kemptville Pool for the 2020 season. The physi-

cal design and limitations of the community pool do not allow us to meet mandatory social distancing measures, or the provincial public health requirements for the general operation of municipal pools that would ensure the health and safety of users or operations staff.

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Félicitations

aux finissantes et aux finissants

du CECCE de la part de la conseillère scolaire Diane Burns !

ACADÉMIE CATHOLIQUE NOTRE-DAME

HENRY BAILEY SEBASTIEN BERGERON SABRINA HARDY

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Local entrepreneur makes Ottawa’s top 40 under 40

FOOD CORNER

by Paul Cormier, Salamanders of Kemptville I confess that one of the things I really love is a hot scone and a strong cup of coffee when getting up on Saturday or Sunday mornings. They are particularly good if enjoyed outside on the patio, or by the pool in the coolness of the morning. The recipe below also contains another one of my favourite things, cranberries. By the way, if you prefer your scones cold, just refrigerate them and have them with a bit of citrus jam. For example, my neighbour, Doreen, makes the most awesome marmalade. Or, you can make up a bit of white icing (icing sugar and water) and pour them over your scones. In any way you want them, off you go to bake some Cranberry Scones!

Cranberry Orange Scones Ingredients: ½ cup chopped fresh or thawed frozen cranberries ½ cup plus 2 tablespoons brown sugar 2 cups unbleached white flower ½ teaspoon salt ½ cup unsalted butter, chilled 2 large eggs 2 tablespoons orange juice 1 teaspoon vanilla extract ½ teaspoon grated orange zest ½ cup chopped pecans or walnuts (optional) 1 egg white, mixed with ½ teaspoon water for glaze Preparation: Heat oven to 400 degrees. Lightly butter a baking sheet. In a small bowl, stir together the cranberries and 2 tablespoons of the sugar. Let stand for about 5 minutes. Meanwhile, in a large bowl, stir together the flour, remaining ¼ cup of sugar, baking powder and salt. Cut the butter into ½ inch squares and distribute them over the flour mixture. Cut the butter into the flour until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. In a small bowl, stir together the eggs, juice, vanilla, and orange zest. Add the egg mixture to the flour mixture and stir to combine.

The dough will be sticky. With lightly floured hands, knead in the cranberry mixture and nuts until evenly distributed. Pat the dough into a nine-inch diameter circle in the centre of the prepared baking sheet. Brush the egg white mixture over the top and sides of the dough.

Cut into 8 wedges. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until toothpick inserted into the centre of a scone comes out clean. Remove the baking sheet to a wire rack and cool for 5 minutes. Using a spatula, transfer the scones to a wire rack to cool. Recut into wedges, if necessary. Serve warm, or cool completely and store in an airtight container.

Best to all as we enjoy the summer. Remember that I am just an email away at pcormier@ ranaprocess.com.

by Hilary Thomson A local entrepreneur has been named this year’s youngest recipient of the Ottawa Board of Trade’s top Forty under 40 award. Michelle Weger is the 29-year-old CEO of Venture Creative Collective, a web development and automation company that she started in 2012. After graduating from Dalhousie University, Michelle took some time to see the world and she started a travel blog that gained some popularity.

When she was finally ready to stop travelling and settle down, she thought: why not build on the momentum she had found running her blog and help other companies develop their own websites. “I just expanded on what I was naturally good at,” she says.

Starting her own busi-

ness was not only a goal for Michelle, it was also a necessity. Having been diagnosed with narcolepsy in her mid-twenties, she knew that she couldn’t keep up with a normal nine to five job. “You don’t get a restful sleep,” she says. “It’s like if you stayed up for 48 hours straight and also tried to do your work.”

Most people with narcolepsy are either under or unemployed. “I knew I had to start my own business if I wanted to be successful.”

Michelle not only rose to the challenge, she also found that some of the automations she put in place to help her keep on top of things could also be helpful for other overworked business owners. “It’s about creating a business with the hand I have been dealt,” she says. “I have been automating things before it was a thing." Michelle also

helps her clients become more targeted and direct with their online marketing, which has paid off in a big way. Over the past eight years, she has helped many companies develop an online sales presence that has resulted in millions of dollars of revenue.

Venture Creative Collective is run from her home and has four full-time employees, all of whom work remotely.

Michelle wants to provide the flexible work environment that she knows she needs for her staff as well. She is the cofounder of the Narcolepsy Awareness and Services organization, and often participates in many community Facebook groups. She also founded Entrepreneurs with Chronic Illnesses, Disorders and Disabilities, which she created to engage with fellow business owners.

Michelle found it extremely flattering to be one of Ottawa’s top forty under 40 this year. It was extra special for her because she was nominated by a client whose life has changed because of what she has created. “[That] made it even more special for me,” she says.

That feeling is what drives Michelle to keep growing and expanding her business.

Many of her clients are small business owners who have been working 6-7 days a week for years. With her help, they are able to take much needed time off, without worrying that their business will collapse without them. “People finally get to have enjoyment out of the business they have built,” she says.

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Rideau Glen Ladies League golf in spite of Covid-19

no rakes to clean them up.

Only one person at a time to check-in at the desk. These rules must be strictly kept in consideration of your companions. No tournaments are played.

But, in spite of the virus and the new rules, more than ever ladies are playing every day. Maybe this is because the game is relaxed, no stress, you play your own game and enjoy the companionship of the players on your team.

Birdies and very good games are happening. For June, seven ladies had birdies: Cat McCarthy; Linda Thomson; Willie bridges; Donna Lush; Nancy Curtis; Bonnie Thibaudeau; and Marie MacGillivray. Breaking a 100 were: Georgia Crawford; Donna Lush; Willie Bridges.

But the star and drum roll has to go to Chris Martin who had ¨a hole-in -one¨ on number 16. CONGRATULATIONS to all of the ladies! It is a very different game of golf, but it is still very enjoyable and beneficial for some.

Sadly, we must relate that two names have to be added to the ¨Memorial bench¨.

Standing behind one of the new Memorial benches are, left to right: Libby Price, Linda Therrien, Marie Cormier, Daphne Stephenson, Lee Riglin and Lorie McAllister. Sitting is Kathryn Etmanski.

by Cecile Fortier The 2020 golfing season will go down in history as being the weirdest season ever. But golf, in spite of the coronavirus, has been played leisurely and without any stress. As soon as the course got its permission to open, the avid golfers were there and ready. The weather also cooperated by handing the golfers a very dry Spring.

With no ¨meet and greet¨, or monthly gathering of any kind, the ladies league got underway, wondering what would happen to the season of golf. But, ¨lo and behold¨, players started crawling out from their hibernation and just wanted to get going.

Since the middle of May, the league has been featuring around seventy to eighty-five ladies golfing every Tuesday.

The parking lot has been enlarged to accommodate all of the ladies cars.

New rules were handedout, and are faithfully obeyed.

The foursomes are together, but must stand two meters apart at all times. Only one person per cart. No touching the flagpole, and only pickup your own ball. Bunkers and sand traps are not to be played, since there are

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Helen Orm and Lois Arundel, both avid golfers in the ladies league, and also chartered members. Two new beautiful benches have been added to the course for the ladies tee boxes. These benches were the creation of Kathryn Etmanski, who made them during her free winter months.

Kathryn has donated them in gratitude to all the ladies who along the way have helped her hone her skills at golf and taught her the rules and etiquette of the game. She has been a member of the ladies

league for the last ten years and is still learning. Because of the virus, the benches could not be put on the course for the season, but are in storage, till next year..

With Mary at the helm of the ladies league, and her executive cohorts ready to guide the ladies through this ¨special season¨, this will go down in history as being very strange. Let us enjoy it in spite of covid-19 and being carefully safe.

Canada Day celebration at Pinehill apartments

July 1st, 2020 Canada Celebrations were in full swing for the residents of Kemptville’s PineHill apartments. ATOR Properties Inc. in cooperation with Peartree Property Management Group treated the tenants of Pinehill to an amazing performance by James O’Donnel, Maritime singer and songwriter.

The aim of the performance was to help bring some relief from the long months of isolation as well as to celebrate the birthday of this great country. “We could not simply let this occasion go by without any festivities” said Brenda, spokesperson for ATOR Properties.

With the Municipality’s full support and, with strict social distancing guidelines in place, the fantastic performance by James O’Donnel gave residents quite a treat.

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On Canada Day in Maplewood Park, Rowen Meyer of Oxford Mills donned his piper regalia and piped to a small crowd. His short performance is important in that it continues the long tradition of Canada Day music acts in Oxford Mills. Thank you Rowen, you have linked the past to the future during these challenging times.

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Adult Colouring Contest Winners

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Winners should email their address to kemptvilledistrictCA@gmail.com. Gift cards will be emailed out to all winners The Colouring contestants simply blew us away with your attention to detail, creativity and use of colour.

The North Grenville Canada Day 2020 Goose Chase scavenger hunt had 90 teams that actively participated in the trivia, video, photo and GPS missions! It was fantastic to see so many people out and about in our community playing along while maintaining social distancing. The participants truly outdid themselves in creativity and imagination. Thank you all so much! Every team will receive a gift certificate but there were 3 grand prize winners.

We received so many notes of thanks, kindness and encouragement.

We are so proud to be part of your Canada Day in North Grenville.

Thank you all!!

1st prize Lise Parent

1st place goes to Team JSisters. Your team wins $250 in local business gift cards.

Woohoo!!!

2nd prize Alysha Livingston-McLean

2nd place goes to Team WHOPS. Your team wins $200 in local business gift cards.

Awesome spirit!

3rd prize Cathy Seabourn

Honorable Mention Chelsea Hatchette July 8, 2020

3rd place goes to Team VultureZZZ. Your team wins $150 in local business gift cards.

Great job!

For any teams that participated, if you haven't sent me your team name with mailing address yet, please send it to jboyer77@yahoo.ca.

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Children’s Colouring Contest Winners The entries for the Children’s Colouring Contest were so over-the-top exceptional that we simply couldn’t choose just one first, second or third place finisher, so we chose three of each!

Thank you so much to everyone who participated!

Winners should email their address to kemptvilledistrictCA@gmail.com. Gift cards will be emailed out to all winners

FIRST PLACE: Taliah Gallinger, Hazel Harrington and Karan from Edmonton!

SECOND PLACE: Jacob Davidson, Vladymir Kutoway and Olivia Snowden!

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THIRD PLACE: Aubrey Kerr, Brody Snowden and Sara Garlough!

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Kemptville Campus Update

As the COVID-19 pandemic enters its fifth month, activities at the Campus are still pretty quiet. However, work continues, with many organizations’ staff working remotely, while others are on site with limited access.

Most on Campus are doing their best to offer their services by phone or online.

Keely Noiles, Project Coordinator for the Ryan’s Well Foundation, says that they have been working remotely since March with someone in the office once a week, working on education and clean water projects around the globe. Catered Affairs has been offering a take-out menu for ordering ahead (by phone or email) and curbside pick up. Featur-

ing local produce and fare, these meals are ready to grill or heat and eat.

New on Campus is My Local Markets, a local produce and product delivery service based in one of the Campus buildings. “We made the move into our new home at Kemptville Campus in June, and it couldn't feel more like the right place to be! If a business place could feel like home this is it,” said owner Darlene Collin. “The campus staff have been so wonderful and helpful we are grateful to be included in the Campus vision.” New products are being added every week.

The Campus administration offices are still closed to the public, but staff are reachable via phone and email on

developed.

Project lead Paul Hicks, of Re: Public Urbanism, reported that things were taking longer because of Covid-19.

“Normally, on a project like this, we’d be meeting as a team, reviewing drawings and plans,” said Hicks. “We haven’t been able to gather round a table – either as a team or with the Campus group – since the beginning of March. Holding virtual meetings helps, but in truth, everything takes longer.”

The Building Energy Audit and Background Reports are now complete and have been reviewed by the Campus Board and staff. Once staff and the Board review the Master Plan Report, a draft will be brought forward to the public for feedback later in July. Watch for information about its release. A final report is expected by the end of the summer.

Campus Governance – The Campus Board of directors is currently composed of three members: Mayor Nancy Peckford (Chair), Deputy Mayor Jim McManaman, and Stéphane Vachon, Business Superintendent for Conseil des écoles publiques de l’Est de l’Ontario (CEPEO). This transition board, along with three staff members, has been managing the operation of the Campus since the Mu-

the Campus website. For the status of other organizations on Campus, please visit their websites.

Campus Master Plan – The Campus Regeneration Master Plan project was off to a great start in January.

Following the Open House public meeting February 10, online surveys and stakeholder interviews, the consulting team proceeded to the next phase of the project.

This has included compiling comments, reviewing background documents and conducting an energy audit of Campus buildings. The arrival of the pandemic in midMarch meant that follow-up meetings and presentations were put on temporary hold, and a revised schedule was

73’s announce additions to ownership group

Paul LeBreux, Joe Jefferies and Jason York are very pleased to announce that Shawn Fensel (photographed on left) and Craig Whitten (photographed on right) have been added to the ownership group of the Kemptville 73’s.

Shawn was born on November 13, 1986 in Nepean, Ontario. Shawn played minor hockey in Nepean before playing three seasons of Jr. A hockey with the Nepean Raiders where his teams were quite successful winning the Bogart Cup twice and Fred Page Cup July 8, 2020

once. Shawn was named the CJHL’s best defenseman in 2005 before moving on to St. Lawrence University on a hockey scholarship. During his time at St. Lawrence he was a two year captain of the hockey team and graduated with a degree in Economics. After university Shawn continued playing hockey at the professional level but was forced out of the game due to injuries. For the past nine years, he has worked at Huntington Properties in Ottawa where he currently acts as the construction manager,

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nicipality of North Grenville acquired the Campus in 2018.

In the short term, to assist the current Board in Campus decisions, an interim Advisory Committee was established made up of local business people and regional stakeholders. The Committee has met informally (and once virtually) providing input on the Master Plan.

Meanwhile, because the Municipality is the owner of the Campus, Mayor Peckford and Deputy Mayor McManaman asked North Grenville CAO Gary Dyke to seek out a suitable firm to provide guidance on the best governance and administrative structure for the Campus. The consulting firm of StrategyCorp was engaged in May, and began investigating ideal options for Board composition and operational structure.

“We know there is a lot of interest in expanding the Campus Board to reflect the diverse interests within our great community and region,” stated Mayor and Board Chair Nancy Peckford. “The firm’s advice will provide Council with the tools and direction for creating a Board that best suits the needs of the Campus.” Their report is expected later this summer.

Campus Trails – As the heat of summer is upon us, the Campus remains a perfect

place to stroll, hike or cycle, as long as physical distancing rules are followed. Besides the grounds and sidewalks surrounding the buildings, the Campus has a network of trails as part of North Grenville’s trail system.

North Grenville Councillor Doreen O’Sullivan has expressed an interest in the Campus Trails, and the idea that they should be better integrated within the North Grenville Trail system.

Councillor O’Sullivan is a long-time member of the Active Transportation Advisory Committee, the Municipality’s representative on the Ferguson Forest Centre Board of Directors, and an active hiker herself.

“The Municipality is exploring a number of options regarding the trails,” said Councillor O’Sullivan recently. “Ultimately, improved maintenance, classification and signage will mean a better experience for our local residents and visitors alike.”

More information on Campus Trails can be found on the Campus website. https://www.kemptvillecampus.ca/about.

Campus Quick Facts: Total acres occupied by the Campus = 630 Total number of forested acres = 360

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Albert, Alberta , near Edmonton, Wayne Gretzky was his hockey idol. He moved to Ottawa at a young age and grew up in the Kanata area, playing competitive going through the Kanata Minor Hockey Association. Before going to the University of Waterloo, he played 1 year of Jr B hockey with the Carleton Place Kings in 2003-2004. After graduating from Waterloo, he came back to Ottawa to work. He quickly joined Huntington Properties, a commercial real estate and development company where he became one of three partners of the company in 2013. Craig has helped the company expand exponentially over the last ten years as he currently oversees all business operations, leasing and is involved in investor relations for all projects. His passion for hockey remains strong to this day and he is very excited to be a part of the Kemptville 73’s organization.

The entire organization would like to welcome Shawn and Craig to the 73’s family!

taking care of commercial building retrofits and tenant fit up projects. In 2019/2020 Shawn got back into hockey as an assistant coach with the Nepean Raiders Jr. A club.

He looks at this current opportunity with the Kemptville 73’s as a chance to give back to future generations of players in hopes that they have the same great junior hockey experience that he did. Shawn will be actively involved with hockey operations.

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The Upper Canada District School Board (UCDSB) surveyed Grade 7-12 students to get feedback on their experiences with distance learning and how the current model could be improved in the future.

Results showed that students appreciate the flexibility of distance learning, allowing them to work at their own pace (72%), with the majority of students indicating that the workload is appropriate (59%). Students also indicated that they would like bi-weekly assignments, rather than weekly, and more consistency in platforms used for distance learning.

Much of these findings echo what we heard from parents and guardians in the survey conducted with that group in mid-May. Grade 7-12 students were surveyed from June 1 – June 8 and garnered more than 3,100 responses from across our district.

“Student voice is valued within the UCDSB and understanding what is working well with distance learning from the student perspective, and how we can help transition students back to class, is essential as we prepare for the fall,” says Director of Education Stephen Sliwa.

Some other notable findings include the following: · 47% of students rated distance learning as “okay”, “pretty good” or “love it”; · 34% of students said they disliked distance learning; · 19% of students said they struggled with distance learning; · The biggest challenge reported by students (50.9%) was the ability to stay engaged while working at home; · 36% said a review of spring 2020 lessons would help them transition back to school in the fall, as would a gradual increase in workload (22%); and · 36% would like classes to be focused more on the lesson and less on the homework.

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Lords and Ladies of Oxford-on-Rideau

by David Shanahan One of the strangest ideas to come out of the American Revolution, recently celebrated by our southerly neighbours, became fixed in the minds of various British government officials, and most notably expressed by the first Lieutenant-Governor of Upper Canada, John Graves Simcoe. It was, quite simply, that the Americans had revolted because they did not have a clear and local image of what the Empire was all about. Simcoe, and many others, believed that,

if a strong and attractive system of government could be established in Upper Canada (in time to be named Ontario), then a large number, possibly a majority, of the people in the revolted states would eagerly apply to rejoin the British Empire.

This may seem rather absurd after almost 250 years, but it seems it was impossible for certain British Imperialists to accept that the Americans had rejected them deliberately and with eyes wide open. If only, they thought, they could show these poor deluded people a true British

Great Britain; nor are they Anti-monarchical. I hope to have a hereditary Council with some mark of Nobility.”

The leading Loyalists, that is, those who had been officers in the various militia and regular army companies fighting the Americans, had already been granted very large tracts of land in recognition of their services. Field Officers were granted 5,000 acres, Captains got 3,000 acres, and Subalterns, 2,000 acres. Lower ranks were not given nearly as much, with non-commissioned officers receiving just 200 acres, and lowly Privates just 50 acres.

But that was not enough for Governor Simcoe. In early 1792, he issued a Proclamation that invited respectable and responsible individuals and groups to apply for whole townships, or even more than one, if they believed they could induce regular immigrants to come and live in them. An average township, such as Oxfordon-Rideau, contained 60,000 acres of land.

He explained his rationale for the scheme: “It has been justly considered that the Principal Cause of the

imperial colony, they would come rushing back to the arms of George III. Simcoe wanted to establish a kind of mini-Britain in Upper Canada, complete with British Parliamentary structures, a land-owning aristocracy, the Church of England as the established church, and all the trappings of Empire. To that end, he decided the capital of the new colony should be called London, and should be located at the forks of a river known to the Anishinabek as Deshkan Ziibi, but which he renamed the Thames (what else?).

The key to the plan was to create an aristocracy for the new colony, and for this, he looked to the leaders of the Loyalists who had resettled after the Revolution in townships along the shores of Lake Ontario and the Saint Lawrence River. Even before he arrived in Canada, Simcoe had declared his position: “There are inherent Defects in the Congressional form of Government, the absolute prohibition of an order of Nobility is a glaring one. The true New England Americans have as strong an Aristocratical spirit as is to be found in

American Revolt was the Want of an Aristocratical Power which might afford a legal Provision for the fair Claims & just ascendancy of honourable Ambition, & not suffer it to waste its Energy in Dissatisfaction & Discontent. In Conjunction with the Council of this Province I have granted some townships, special care has been taken that they should be only to those Persons who seem likely to bring an Acquisition of Settlers into the Country...”

Simcoe found many takers for his offer. Some of the men who had been granted lands in Oxford-on-Rideau, such as Peter Drummond, Thomas and William Fraser, and others applied as a group for no less than 30 townships, and they received a number, including Wolford, Montague, North and South Gower (then a single township), Winchester and Osgoode.

Simcoe and government officials in Britain believed that, if these men could settle the townships with the “proper” persons, they would become natural lords of the land, with lots of tenants and farmers grateful to them, and

dependant on them, natural candidates for an Upper Canadian House of Lords.

Simcoe encouraged settlers to come from the United States to settle in Upper Canada, believing that their “natural”, albeit hidden desire to live as far from a mob-ruled democracy as possible, would make them loyal subjects of the Crown once again. On one level, he was very successful. By the time war broke out between Britain and the United States in 1812, more than 60% of the population of Upper Canada were Americans.

The township grants did not, however, work out as planned. The “gentlemen” trusted to fill them with loyal settlers turned out in all but one case to be land speculators and failed to do what they had promised in applying for the grants. The entire scheme was cancelled in 1796, and the townships taken back by the Crown. Ontario might have had a ruling, land-owning aristocracy, if Simcoe and friends had succeeded in their plans. Instead, we have developed into that mob-ruled democracy he so feared.

KDH celebrates 60 years with virtual open house

The original KDH in 1960.

by Hilary Thomson On Saturday, June 29, the Kemptville District Hospital (KDH) celebrated its 60th anniversary.

Due to COVID-19, it was not possible to hold the planned Strawberry Social, but hospital staff worked hard to put together a virtual Open House through Zoom, which had over 50 people in attendance.

KDH Communications and Patient Relations Officer, Jenny Read, hosted the live virtual event, which included comments from Hospital CEO Frank Vassallo, as well as several local dignitaries, including MP Michael Barrett, MPP Steve Clark, Warden Pat Sayeau, and Mayor Nancy Peckford. “It is obvious July 8, 2020

that this hospital has served as the bedrock of our community and a real beacon of light and hope during a number of different occasions, including the Ice Storm and, more recently, COVID-19,” Mayor Peckford said in her speech. “I would like to thank early volunteers who had the foresight and tenacity to bring a hospital to Kemptville.”

Communications and Patient Relations Assistant, and resident historian, Lynne Clifford-Ward, touched on the early days of KDH in a brief history of the hospital. She explained that it actually took three tries to get the hospital off the ground, and the final push came from the Winchester District Memorial Hospital which said it no

longer had the capacity to service the needs of the Kemptville community.

“This meant that a sprawling area with about 10,000 residents did not have access to a hospital within a 20-mile radius,” she said. “[It was the] call to action to build the hospital.”

With a blitz canvas in June, 1958, the community raised $282,800 in just five days, the equivalent of $2.5 million today. By February of 1960, the construction of the hospital was well underway, but, with escalating costs, the community had to raise another $147,000 to complete the project. They rose to the challenge by targeting large national corporations which had a presence in the area and the fundraising target was met.

On June 29, 1960, KDH officially opened its doors to the public, with over 2,000 interested visitors taking guided tours of the new state of the art facility. The Ottawa Citizen described the new hospital as a “castle in the sky”, and “one of the best designed, most modern hospitals in

Canada.”

KDH has grown and changed immensely over the past six decades. This includes multiple additions, which allowed the expansion of its services and ability to provide the public with quality healthcare close to home. KDH obtained its first accreditation in 1964, which was a huge accomplishment for such a small hospital. In 2016 it received exemplary standing from Accreditation Canada, with a perfect score across the board.

The hospital would not be where it is today without the hard work of the KDH Auxiliary and KDH Foundation. Founded in 1959, the KDH Auxiliary has raised almost $1.5 million for the hospital, due in part to their very successful annual Hey Day fundraiser.

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and beyond. KDH Chief of Staff, Dr. Penny McGregor, says that KDH and North Grenville has been successful in recruiting family physicians because of the supportive and collegial atmosphere at the hospital.

“Many of our doctors express how proud they are to be part of a great team, and I have heard this even more during the recent significant challenges we’ve all faced with COVID,” she said. “As the Chief of the medical staff, I am very proud of the doctors that we have with us and the services we provide.”

VP of Nursing and Clinical Services, Cathy Burke, said there is a tradition of respect, professionalism, and compassion within the nursing staff at KDH. An example of this is the nomination of three of their nurses for the national Hospital News Nursing Hero

awards in 2018. “A much more recent example is the outpouring of gratitude to our nurses during the COVID-19 pandemic,” Cathy said. “They bravely come to work every day, not knowing what they will face, and carry out their duties using the same qualities they always have.”

Lynne Clifford-Ward said at the end of her presentation that KDH continues to serve the community with innovation and visionary leadership in ways that would have been unimaginable six decades ago.

“What remains constant is this: the hospital is the heart of a vibrant community which has served and cared for generations of local people, and its success in its healthcare journey is, in no small way, due to outstanding community support.”

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Vinyl Destination celebrates anniversary on Canada Day

by Hilary Thomson Vinyl Destination in Merrickville celebrated its 8th anniversary in Merrickville on Canada Day. After moving to the area from Toronto for his wife’s job, Rob Balsillie was

drawn by his love of music to abandon his corporate career and start up his own business.

“I was the VP of Finance and Operations for a real estate company,” he says. “This was my first me-only store, and my first retail operation.”

Vinyl Destination opened

on Canada Day in 2012 and has been providing the area with quality new and used records ever since. In the first five years, Rob’s customers were mainly baby boomers looking for records to feed their nostalgia. Over the past three years though, he has

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seen many younger people come through his doors looking to get into vinyl. “Its great, because it gives it a future,” he says.

At the beginning of the year, he was seeing a small upswing in sales. However, that stopped when COVID-19

It is more important than ever to keep connected with each other.

As social distancing has become part of our lives for the future, it is more important than ever to keep connected. Please remember to check on your neighbours on a regular basis, and to stop and say hi to someone, even if you don’t know them. It is so nice to hear another voice and to see a new face.

Let’s keep our community the best place to be! We would love to

hit in March. Although he does sell some more valuable records online, he depends mostly on the sale of used records in his brick and mortar location to keep the business afloat. “It was hard for all stores, especially for a tourist town like Merrickville,” he says.

Business has picked up since he has been able to welcome people back in his store, but it still isn’t quite back to normal. Usually, he would see the store jammed packed on Canada Day, with tourists visiting Merrickville for the celebration. Although there were some visitors in the Village on July 1, it was nowhere close to the usual crowd that descends on the Village every year. “I was also restricting the number of people in my store to four people [at once],” Rob said.

Despite the challenges of COVID-19, Rob was still celebrating his anniversary with the chance to win a discount at purchase. He cut a deck of cards, and customers were asked to pick either the bottom or top card to win any-

where from a 15% to 35% discount. Regular customer Dan Freed from Ottawa picked the 35%-off card when he went to the cash to pay for his records.

Dan loves coming to Vinyl Destination because of the friendly atmosphere and great selection “I’m really glad he got the sale,” Rob said. “He’s a really good customer.”

Rob has a lot of loyal customers, but also often impresses newcomers to the area with his reasonable prices and the quality and selection of his records. It was Cart Noonan’s first time in Merrickville on Canada Day, and he just happened to walk by.

“I’m really impressed with the store,” he said. “I found some really good stuff that I have been looking for for a while.”

Vinyl Destination is open seven days a week, and customers can also find their full catalogue online at www.vinyldestination.ca. For more information email Rob at rob@vinyldestination.ca.

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by Hilary Thomson Last Wednesday, North Grenville celebrated Canada Day with its first ever virtual event. Kemptville District Community Association (KDCA) President, Wendy Embleton, noted that they had already submitted their financial request to the Municipality at the end of February in planning a Canada Day celebration. When COVID-19 hit in March, the KDCA was faced with figuring out how to hold a celebration without a physical gather-

ing. Wendy says that Mayor Nancy Peckford was adamant that they go ahead and organize something, even if a Party in the Park was not going to be possible this year.

The KDCA reached out to many of the local organizations to help put together the virtual celebration, and The Oxford Mills Community Association (OMCA) came on board because they, too, could not hold their usual celebration in Maplewood Park. Vice President of the KDCA, Samantha Rivet-Stevenson, said the

Municipality was also a huge supporter of the event.

“The Municipality has been nothing short of amazing in terms of the support they have given us,” she said.

“Certainly, we could not have done it without them.”

The KDCA also partnered with local media to run and promote the event.

They contacted Chris Walker of Juice FM to see if he would be willing to get involved. He not only agreed to talk about the event on air, but also played music from local artists throughout the day. “This allowed us to

showcase local musicians without a stage,” Wendy said. “Chris did a wonderful job with interviews.”

The founding of our country was not only celebrated over the airwaves, but the team of volunteers was also able to put together several other activities to mark the celebration. The first idea they came up with was a house decorating contest. They got around 2530 entries, but Wendy was happy to see that many other people in the community decorated their homes, even if they weren’t participating

Thank You to all the Organisers & Participants of Canada Day!!!

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in the contest.

The North Grenville Times signed on to help run a colouring contest for both adults and children by supplying colouring pages in the paper. The picture that was used for the adult colouring contest was from local artist Don Munz, who was thrilled with how they turned out.

Wendy says they received around 100 entries in total, and picking the winners was a real challenge. “We went through every one about 17 times.”

The main event for this year’s virtual celebration was the Goose Chase, spearheaded by local resident Jacki Boyer Doucette. The Goose Chase was a scavenger hunt through the community, which had about 350 different challenges with points attached to each task. “It was so rewarding to see the messages from the people who participated,” Wendy says. “It was a lot of fun.”

The KDCA was also able to use some of their budget to purchase $4,400 worth of prizes from local

businesses. “We were able to give every penny back to the community,” Wendy says. “That’s certainly what we need during this time.”

Although the KDCA spearheaded the event, it was a true community effort. “Our motto is cohesion and collaboration, and we were really able to pull that together this year,” Wendy said. The KDCA created sub committees to run each of the events, which included individual volunteers from the community, as well as members of the OMCA, municipal council, Juice FM, and the North Grenville Times.

Wendy says putting on the virtual event was definitely more work than throwing a big party at Riverside Park, but it was well worth it. North Grenville is a community that always celebrates Canada Day in style, and 2020 was no exception. “This year was definitely different; but North Grenville always enjoys a celebration on Canada Day, and we couldn’t let this year pass us by.”

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The Ontario Government is celebrating International Small Business Week with the launch of the "Shop Local! Shop Safe! Shop with Confidence!" campaign, encouraging Ontarians to support their local small businesses and to shop safely while doing so.

"The countless stories of success from our diverse small business community is living proof that Ontario is a place to grow and achieve big dreams," said Prabmeet Sarkaria, Associate Minister of Small Business. "All of our small businesses supported the fight against COVID-19, many by closing their doors for several months—now it's our turn to help support their recovery. When Ontarians Shop Local, Shop Safe and Shop with Confidence, we're doing our part to ensure the future vitality of our main streets, our communities and our province."

The province's campaign asks for mayors, local leaders and groups to support our small businesses by committing on social media to "Shop Local, Shop Safe, Shop with Confidence," while highlighting the best practices put in place by businesses to help keep shoppers safe while ensuring that the reopening of Ontario continues to be a success. For example, the principles of the People Outside Safely Together (POST) Promise encourage small businesses to strictly follow health guidelines and reopen with appropriate measures in place, so consumers can shop safely and with confidence, including: Washing and sanitizing hands - Maintaining physical distancing - Staying home if unwell Practicing respiratory etiquette - Cleaning and disinfecting regularly "The Retail Council of Canada is strengthened by the contributions of our diverse membership, and we're delighted join the Government of Ontario in supporting our main street retail businesses and indeed all retailers across the province," said Diane J. Brisebois, President of the Retail Council of Canada. "'Shop Local, Shop Safe, Shop with Confidence' helps retailers, the province's largest private-sector employers, promote safety for consumers and workplaces, while continuing to help to build strong and vibrant communities all across Ontario."

The province, in partnership with various health and safety organizations, has also released sector-specific guidelines in response to the COVID-19 outbreak. These documents help workplaces better understand their responsibilities and includes best practices they can use to help them comply with their legal obligation to protect the health and safety of workers.

Ontario is also providing significant support to small businesses, including an investment of $150 million in rural broadband which will help businesses access a greater pool of customers as well as significantly expanding the Digital Main Street platform to help small businesses create and enhance their online presence, helping them to adapt and meet the challenges of today. The province has also implemented a ban on commercial evictions to help small businesses that have been significantly impacted by restrictions due to COVID-19.

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HVAC / FIREPLACE TECHNICIAN HELPER

HVAC / FIREPLACE LEAD TECHNICIAN

Job Description: We are a growing residential HVAC and fireplace company and looking to better serve our customers with new products and services. We have strived to provide quality products and services to our customers since 1972. We are looking to fill an entry level position, which has at least 1-year of experience in the trade and possess a positive attitude to join our team.

Candidates must be able to perform the following tasks: •

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Job Description: We are a growing residential HVAC and fireplace company and looking to better serve our customers with new products and services. We have strived to provide quality products and services to our customers since 1972. We are looking to fill an experienced level position, which has at least 2-5 years of experience in the trade and possess a positive attitude to join our team.

Candidates must be able to perform the following tasks:

Install Fireplaces, Furnaces, Boilers, Pool Heaters, Central Air Conditioners, Hot Water Heaters, Tankless Water Heaters, Ductless Splits, and IAQ products Represent the company in a professional, courteous, and friendly manner on each and every service or installation.

Perform other duties as required.

Maintain standing relationships with existing clients.

Assist in maintaining stocked and cleaned vehicles.

Follow company policies and procedures.

Adhere to all safety rules and procedures and relevant regulatory requirements.

Maintain a safe working environment Effectively manage all company property Applicants must be willing to work in a fast-paced environment and follow instructions.

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Physically demanding Handling heavy loads Standing for extended periods Bending, crouching, kneeling Fast-paced environment Work under pressure Comfortable working outside in all types of weather and on roofs/at heights

Physically demanding Handling heavy loads Standing for extended periods Bending, crouching, kneeling Fast-paced environment Work under pressure Comfortable working outside in all types of weather and on roofs/at heights

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Long-term, full-time employment with NO layoffs We are a hearth & HVAC company that has been serving Eastern Ontario for over 48 years We offer a friendly work environment where we encourage employees to go that extra mile We offer the ability to learn new skills and professional growth opportunity Team support We offer competitive leading wages Health/Dental/Life Benefit package Plus More...

You will be responsible to ensure installations are done as inspected for - following customer expectations, manual installation instructions and all relevant building codes.

Why do you want to work for The Stove Store?

Long-term, full-time employment with NO layoffs We are a hearth & HVAC company that has been serving Eastern Ontario for over 48 years We offer a friendly work environment where we encourage employees to go that extra mile We offer the ability to learn new skills and professional growth opportunity Team support We offer competitive leading wages Health/Dental/Life Benefit package Plus More...

To apply please email your resume to admin@thestovestore.net.

The successful candidates will complete a phone interview, an in-person interview and an evaluation shift with an experienced technician.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent Salary: $18.00 to $24.00 /hour July 8, 2020

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Essential Skills: Reading text, Document use, Numeracy, Writing, Oral communication, working with others, Problem solving, Critical thinking, Job task planning and organizing, Significant use of memory, Finding information & Continuous learning. Management Skills, Team Building Skills.

Work Conditions:

You will be responsible to ensure installations are done as inspected for - following customer expectations, manual installation instructions and all relevant building codes.

Why do you want to work for The Stove Store?

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Install Fireplaces, Furnaces, Boilers, Pool Heaters, Central Air Conditioners, Hot Water Heaters, Tankless Water Heaters, Ductless Splits, and IAQ products Represent the company in a professional, courteous, and friendly manner on each and every service or installation.

Perform other duties as required.

Maintain standing relationships with existing clients.

Assist in maintaining stocked and cleaned vehicles.

Follow company policies and procedures.

Adhere to all safety rules and procedures and relevant regulatory requirements.

Maintain a safe working environment Effectively manage all company property Applicants must be willing to work in a fast-paced environment and follow instructions.

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Essential Skills: Reading text, Document use, Numeracy, Writing, Oral communication, working with others, Problem solving, Critical thinking, Job task planning and organizing, Significant use of memory, Finding information & Continuous learning. Management Skills, Team Building Skills.

Work Conditions: • • • • • • •

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To apply please email your resume to admin@thestovestore.net.

The successful candidates will complete a phone interview, an in-person interview and an evaluation shift with an experienced technician.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent Salary: $24.00 to $30.00 /hour

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REACHING HOME

CROSSWORD

by Victoria Robertson, Program Manager, Connect Youth Inc. Leeds and Grenville- Connect Youth Inc., The Employment + Education Centre (EEC), and RNJ Youth Services have launched a program to address the issue of youth homelessness in Leeds and Grenville.

More than 1/3 of young people who experience homelessness in Canada are from Ontario, and most homeless individuals don’t live on the street. More than 80% of Canada’s homeless are improperly housed or on the verge of eviction. Many are sleeping in temporary beds – with friends or relatives, in church basements, in motels, in abandoned buildings and vehicles, and in other sites away from the public eye.

Reaching Home, for youth ages 15-25 experiencing homelessness in Leeds and Grenville, will provide youth in our community with the support and guidance needed to make real and lasting change in their lives. This program gives participants comprehensive wrap-around support that includes life and employability skills. While in the program, the youth will reside in a furnished apartment for up to 42 days and work with Connect Youth, RNJ Youth Services, and the Employment and Education Centre to find more sustainable housing options, develop life skills, understand and connect with community resources, and connect to employment opportunities and/or education.

“Our organisations all work to facilitate long term change in the lives of young community members. Reaching Home is a collaboration that will shed light on the very real challenges our local youth face, and address these issues with practical, wrap-around services.” said Susan Watts, Executive Director, The Employment + Education Centre.

If you or someone you know is a good candidate for Reaching Home-contact Brittany Matthie, Housing Case Manager at Connect Youth at 613-246-2092.

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Is it still sexual harassment when the harrasser is a customer?

by Anne-Marie Langan A survey done by Statistics Canada of survivors of workplace sexual harassment found that a large percentage of them (56%) were harassed by their customers.

The Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario (HRTO) in the case of [Anon]* v. [a Food Services company], found an employer liable for mishandling a complaint by an employee of being sexually harassed by a customer.

Ms. Anon was a customer service representative working alone at a Tim Horton’s Kiosk within a retail store. A regular customer approached her at the counter and handed her a note that said: “Hi, me the bus guy. You probably figured it out already. You are very attractive, well, i happen to think so. To be honest

it’s a sexuall [sic] attraction take this as a compliment. i didn’t want to embaress [sic] you at work so i wrote it all down. Have an awesome day.

Take care”.

This understandably made Ms. Anon feel very uncomfortable and unsafe in her workplace. She reported the incident to management. The manager informed her that the incident was “personal”, and admonished her for breaching a store policy by accepting something from a customer other than money. Ms. Anon quit her job and brought a human rights application against her employer.

In its decision, the HRTO found that “the applicant had the right to be free from discrimination or harassment where the perpetrator is a customer”. In determining that

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the employer was liable for mishandling her complaint, the HRTO considered that the employer was aware of the sexual harassment, did not take the complaint seriously enough, and had failed to act expeditiously to resolve the complaint.

The moral of this story is that all complaints of work- EASY place sexual harassment, regardless of who the perpetrator is, should be taken seriously by employers and swift action should be taken to ensure the ongoing safety of all staff members.

You can obtain free information and advice about workplace sexual harassment from The Legal Clinic at 613264-7153. The Legal Clinic is also offering free virtual workshops for employers and managers about how to prop- HARD erly handle sexual harassment complaints and avoid liability. * Name withheld to protect privacy

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Anne-Marie is a staff Lawyer at The Legal Clinic in Perth, Ontario who is currently working on a Public Legal Education campaign for employers and employees about sexual harassment in the workplace. Anne-Marie graduated from Queen’s Law in 2004 and completed her Masters of Law at Osgoode in 2009. In the past 3 years she has primarily practiced in the areas of employment law, including human rights in employment and Workplace Safety.

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Dial A Chef on wheels

Erick Le Pors

Monday to Friday two main courses will be offered, (one meatless option)

Catered Affairs Curbside Menu Tuesday July 14th Friday July 17th.

Please preorder the day before!

Meals for 4 $65 + HST Meals for 2 $35 + HST

NEW STORE HOURS Monday to Friday 8:00am to 7:00pm

Saturday

8:00am to 6:00pm

Sunday

9:00am to 6:00pm

Red Thai Chicken Curry with Jasmine Rice, Stir Fried Veggies Moroccan Beef Kebabs with tahini, Saffron rice, Cumin Roasted Vegetables & Tabouli Jerk Chicken with rice, stewed beans, pineapple salsa, cabbage salad Chicken & Ribs, with potato wedges, seasonal vegetables Buddha Salad Bowl (Vegan & G/F available) Sliced chicken breast or grilled tofu, 3 grain rice, avocado, cucumber, cabbage, peppers & peas, Vietnamese rice paper rolls with sweet chili sauce 1 per person, carrot/ginger vinaigrette ***All meals are served cold & include salad & house made desserts too. Pickup is between 1:30 & 4:30*** Patio Table D'Hote Thurs July 16th 5pm- 7pm 3 Course Menu $55 per person. Please call for more info & reservations

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Monday July 13 1- Chicken fricassé with peas and creamers potatoes.

2- tomato & zucchini crumble, mix green salad.

Tuesday July 14 (France National Day) 1- Boeuf bourguignon, egg noodles.

2- Eggplant gratin à la Niçoise, egg noodles.

Wednesday July 15 1- Shrimp & salmon skewers, lemon garlic sauce, rice.

2- Beet roots and red onions carte Tatin, Boston bib salad.

Thursday July 16 1- Lamb leg à la Plancha, arugula pesto.

2- Tofu escalopeswith black olives & salsa verde.

Friday July 17 1- Balsamic pork with olives, Spaghetti and Parmesan.

2- Grilled mediterranean vegetables & bean mash.

Now that we can have groups of up to 10 people, perhaps it is time to have friends and family over for a stress free Dinner.

It has been such a long time!

Call now to make arrangements for your next reception.

Monday to Friday, the cost is $22.50 per person.

Children 12 and under $14.00. There is $5.00 fee per delivery. Payment can be done by cash, credit card, or e-transfer. We need one day advance notice in order to organize the meals and the delivery route. HST extra. Ordering for the week : 10% off Reservation by phone at 613-860-2539 or email : erick@dialachef.ca

Geronimo Coffee House CLOSED MONDAYS

Our current hours are Tuesday to Friday 8:00am to 4:00pm Sat. & Sun 9:00am to 2:00pm.

Orders can also be placed ahead by phone at 613-258-2782.

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COVID-19

Information for North Grenville Residents A State of Emergency in North Grenville has been extended to July 15 Reopening Ontario

► North Grenville Municipal Centre Arena 2 will be open for use beginning August 17, 2020, with Arena 1 opening on September 11, 2020.

As more businesses and outdoor recreational amenities to become more available to the public, please continue to be safe and practice physical distancing.

Learn more at:www.ontario/covid.

For the most up-to-date guidelines for the use of North Grenville Recreational Amenities, visit: www.northgrenville.ca/coronavirus

Municipal Updates (as of July 3, 2020):

Local Business Support #LoveNG

The North Grenville Municipal Office is open Monday - Friday 9:00 am – 4:00 pm.

In an effort to help stop the spread of COVID-19, residents are encouraged to make payments online, by mail or locked mailbox, and call ahead to make an appointment for services. ►Check out our calendar of online events at www.northgrenville.ca ► Splash Pad at e-Quinelle Park is open daily from 10:00 am - 7:00 pm. Staff will be present on site at all times.

Residents are asked to follow the rules and regulations posted on site to ensure the health and safety of users and staff.

More businesses continue to re-open. For an up-to-date list and to show your support visit: www.LoveNG.ca.

► The Kemptville Pool will remain closed for the 2020 season. The physical design and limitations of the community pool do not meet mandatory social distancing measures, or provincial public health requirements for the general operation of municipal pools that would ensure the health and safety of users or operations staff.

If you have questions or concerns related to COVID-19: Please contact the Health Unit at 1-800-660-5853 or online at www.healthunit.org.

► Sports fields are open for casual use and training and skills development for up 10 people. Organized games are not permitted at this time.

The Municipality’s priority is the health and safety of our residents.

Visit www.northgrenville.ca/coronavirus.

Contact us at: 285 County Road 44, Kemptville ~ Telephone: 613-258-9569 ~ Email: general@northgrenville.on.ca ~ www.northgrenville.ca

Thank you for doing your part to help stop the spread of COVID-19: 2m (6’)

Maintain 2m distance.

Wear a mask if 2m distance is difficult.

Do not gather in groups of more than 10.

Continue to wash your hands often.

Stay home whenever possible.

County Road 43 – Funding Announced “I am thrilled that the federal government has announced funding for the crucial expansion and safety upgrades to County Road 43 (CR43).”

- Mayor Nancy Peckford, Municipality of North Grenville

For more information visit www.Expand43.ca July 8, 2020

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Help Support Your Local Businesses SHOP LOCAL

We Are Prepared

by Jane Adams The Winchester District Memorial Hospital Annual General Meeting was held on June 25, providing an opportunity to review the past year – as well as the past few months.

“While the COVID-19 pandemic has overshadowed everything these past few weeks, it has also served to illuminate something that we already know at WDMH: We are prepared. And we have the expertise to care for our local communities,” noted outgoing Board Chair, Mike Villeneuve, in his remarks during the virtual meeting.

Every day, the WDMH team plans for extraordinary times like these. The accomplishments over the past year help to confirm that. Here are just a few highlights: Quality and patient safety remain our #1 priority. Patient satisfaction related to family and patient-centred care reached 97%.

Ongoing inspections and accreditation processes yield with positive results. For example, four pharmacy technicians were certified in IV medication preparation and four housekeepers were certified in the cleaning of the rooms where this preparation is done.

We continue to combine high touch with high tech, with new clinical information systems to better support care. Examples include a new scheduling system in the Operating Room, resulting in more efficiency and more procedures.

We are committed to helping staff, physicians and volunteers increase their skills through ongoing education.

We also share our knowledge through presentations and by publishing the WDMH research results. We welcome learners throughout WDMH – from high school coop students to our family medicine residents. These students help to enhance our skills as well.

July 8, 2020

Our Finance team received another clean audit as confirmed by the external auditors. For the first time in several years, WDMH has ended the year with a small financial deficit. The shortfall will be funded from existing resources and will not impact the hospital’s ongoing financial stability. Action has been taken to ensure a balanced position for the coming year.

The WDMH team of close to 1,000 staff, physicians, volunteers, and learners is strong.

Thirty-five new professional staff were welcomed to WDMH this past year, bringing the number of credentialed staff to 213. There are 148 active WDMH Auxiliary members, providing more than 1,000 hours of support each month. Valuable input from our Patient and Family Engagement Committee (PFEC) ensures that patients are part of the decisions we are making every day.

The WDMH Foundation raised funds to purchase 43 new pieces of medical equipment, totaling almost $1.2 million.

At a special meeting of the Board following the AGM, James Pitruniak was confirmed as the new Board Chair, Bruce Millar as Vice Chair, and Renée Belhumeur as Treasurer. Appreciation was also extended to Mike Villeneuve who becomes Past Chair and to Andrew Barrett and Dr. Marilyn Crabtree who have completed their terms.

The AGM ended with a reminder to stay connected – now more than ever. Patients, families, and community members are encouraged to provide input by phone or email, visit the WDMH website, follow WDMH on Facebook and Twitter, and sign up for CONNECT, our e-newsletter.

A joint Report to the Community will be delivered to close to 60,000 homes in our region in early July. The focus is on the importance of good neighbours providing great care, supported by a grateful community.

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COVID-19 Pandemic Response

by Jane Adams Brenda Winter has worked at Winchester District Memorial Hospital for 33 years, and, most of that time, she has worked in Ambulatory Care and Chemotherapy. As she gets ready to retire, Brenda says she will miss the patients so much.

“I love them,” she says. “One of the cancer patients sent me a text to say that she was sad I was leaving. I made her a deal that I would come in for one of her treatments when I can.”

That is the kind of dedication that Brenda is known for. She began her career at WDMH after her grandmother told her to go and apply. “Three months later, while I was on maternity leave, I got a job. So, my grandmother had to look after the kids,” Brenda laughs.

Brenda started in the business office, back when the OR schedules were written by hand. “Then the typewriters arrived, and then came the computers. We thought we were going to have heart failure,” she remembers. When a new position was created in outpatient clinics, Brenda stepped up.

Brenda will also miss her co-workers and the WDMH volunteers. “I start my day by coming in the front door, just so I can have a chat with the volunteers at the desk,” she says.

“And I’m going to especially miss my colleague, Rhonda Cinnamon. We’ve worked together for so many years. We say things at the same time and can read each other’s minds!”

In fact, Brenda and Rhonda were awarded the WDMH Values Excellence Award a few years ago to recognize their commitment to supporting patients. It was an honour well deserved.

Congratulations Brenda, and enjoy more time with your children and two grandchildren Tilly and Connor!

by Dr. Paula Stewart, Medical Officer of Health We are in the process of working with three of the neighbouring health units to enhance support for our current recommendation to “use of facial coverings/cloth masks in indoor public places, if you are able”, by making this required in specific locations. We will be working with businesses on this initiative. This adds to and doesn’t replace all other public health measures. Stay tuned!

We continue to have a low number of new cases, so please continue to practice physical distancing of 2m/6ft, stay home when you are sick, wash your hands, and do regular cleaning of common hard surfaces. When you do need to go out in public, take a cloth face covering/mask with you so you can put it on when you are potentially in close contact with other people.

We all need to work together to help stop others from becoming sick.

Our offices and service sites are closed to the walk-in public.

Our website has answers to many of your questions, but if you would like to speak to someone, call 1-800-660-5853 – extension 2222 for COVID-19 questions, extension 2308 for business re-opening questions, extension 2499 for all other inquires. the north grenville

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