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At a time when half the world seems to be on fire, and the other half dealing with floods, while the entire planet suffers through a pandemic, the need for some light in a dark world becomes essential.

And that is where music can shine through. In spite of the lack of live music for the past year and a half, musicians have been finding creative ways to continue inspiring us. We’ve had Live at the Library, and greats like James Taylor and Paul Simon have posted songs on-line to get us through. But really amazing

creativity has been shown in using socially-distanced performances posted on YouTube, and displaying the talent and musicianship that’s available to us.

Local musician, Moe Wozniak is part of an alt-jazz ensemble called Alternate Takes, a 10-piece combo that takes its name and spirit from albums of that name by John Coltrane and Charles Mingus. The band have been playing together since 2003 and have played at the Ottawa International Jazz Festival fourteen times since then as well as at other important venues.

In the first months of this year, the group recorded what they call “a bluesy funky rendition” of Herbie

Hancock’s “Watermelon Man”. In an imaginative use of technology, the members were supplied with a basic rhythm track, and each recorded three run throughs of the tune on their cell phones, each one filmed from a different angle. Then the various video files were put together, audio and video, to produce a seamless video of sublime playing.

Moe plays trombone, and is joined by fellow musicians Craig Kennedy (Guitar; Bruce Baker (Baritone Sax), Shinya Sato (Piano), Paul Soble (Bass), René Fortier (Percussion), Bill Brown (Drums), Bob Johnson (Tenor Sax), Jean Trudel (Trumpet and Flugelhorn), and Peter Gemmell (Alto

Sax).

Jean Trudel handled the video post-production and Peter Gemmell managed the audio. It is a great performance and a great technical achievement. It also looks like they had a lot of fun playing. The track can be seen and heard on YouTube at: https://youtu. be/B‑‑DMo‑nEwQ. More videos and information at their website: www.atjazz. ca.

In these days, music is a balm, a joy, a way through the darkness. Our thanks to Alternate Takes and all the musicians who play for us.

And a special thanks to Moe Wozniak, local musician and friend. Thank you for the music.

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While the OMCA Local Journalism Initiative Reporter typically holds such events Oxford Mills Community at Maplewood Park, this Association (OMCA) will be event will be held at Crozier hosting a Community Day on Park, which has been newly Saturday, August 28, from 10 planted with trees.

Neil Whyte, of the a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

The event is a celebration O M C A , a t t e n d e d t h e of the province’s reopening: Council meeting of August while Covid protocols remain 11 to request modest financial in place, the day will be a support from the Municipality time to safely reconnect of North Grenville. The with friends and neighbours. OMCA requested $355 Plans include a Volleyball for sanitation services for tournament, BBQ, games for the event. Councillor John children, and live music from Barclay moved to allocate Rosewood, Happy Crap, and the funds, stating that he is

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Starting the week of August 16, the Campus began implementing the short‑term traffic network recommendations. Campus Facility Management will be installing temporary road barricades that will re‑direct traffic in several areas on Campus. Temporary signage will be installed to facilitate wayfinding.

“The health and safety of our Campus communities is paramount,” said Cheryl DeVries, Campus Coordinator. “The objective is to ensure that all are able to safely and effectively navigate the Campus roads and walkways with minimal inconvenience.”

The barricades and changes will be evaluated

over the coming months.

Once traffic flow has been thoroughly assessed, the Campus will proceed with more permanent installations.

A map showing the proposed locations affected may be found on the Campus website.

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Barbell Legends Bench Fest: Kemptville’s first sanctioned powerlifting event event herself. “Powerlifting is a sport that celebrates men and women building mental and physical strength through lifting”, said the duo.

When Hilda made her start in powerlifting, she was one of the very few female lifters: not even just locally, but in the sport. Now, she says, “the sport has grown so much, there are just as many women as men, if not more women, at events. It’s nice to see.” Being involved in powerlifting has physical and mental health benefits for men and women alike.

For women, especially, Hilda said “powerlifting is so powerful. For a small girl to be able to lift tons, t’s empowering.”

If Barbell Legends Bench Fest is a success, Hilda hopes it will become an annual event. As a sanctioned event, Barbell Legends Bench Fest will draw traffic to Kemptville as well as build camaraderie

Hilda Siegel is organizing Kemptville’s first sanctioned bench press competition.

Bench Fest will take place at Riverside Park. It is a Local Journalism Initiative Reporter sanctioned WPC (World Canada’s most active Powerlifting Congress) community will have yet bench press only powerlifting another opportunity to event: participants can aim demonstrate its power during to set official bench press the September 4 Downtown records, or simply aim to Promenade. Barbell Legends officially set their personal

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Hilda Siegel, powerlifting record holder and trainer at Anytime Fitness Kemptville, and Curd Hos of Iron Hos Gear are organizing the event. Hilda will also be acting as judge and so will not be competing in the

The award‑winning Burning Passions Theatre – which produced the Classic Theatre Festival in Perth for over a decade – has announced a new series of free online courses for those interested in set design, video design and stage management for the theatre.

“Taught by some of this country’s leading theatre artists, these accessible classes are an outstanding opportunity to learn the basics with innovative, award‑winning artists who inspire with their passion for the trade and are encyclopedic with their knowledge of what makes theatre work well,” explains Artistic Producer, Laurel Smith. “As we gear up for what will hopefully be a return to live theatre soon, there is no better time to get involved and learn from the comfort of your own home.

And with concerns about a August 18, 2021

4th wave, there is nothing more pandemic proof than online learning.”

All courses are free of charge, and participants are chosen based on their application. Courses are for anyone interested in furthering their theatrical skills and knowledge base, or as a refresher course.

The company is strongly encouraging applicants from the Ottawa and Ottawa Valley areas but is open to all applications.

“For folks familiar with the Classic Theatre Festival, you’ll probably recognize some of the names of the teachers of our courses,” Laurel continues. “Audiences and critics alike were wowed by our productions on many levels, including the brilliant lighting designs of Wesley McKenzie, the beautiful set designs of Holly Meyer‑Dymny, and

There are also a number of sponsorship opportunities.

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Wesley McKenzie, Holly Meyer‑Dymny and Jennifer Stobart are Classic Theatre Festival veterans who are sharing their professional theatre skills in a new online educational series this fall.

within the community. What more could you expect from Canada’s most active community? Hilda says that “the fitness community here is so good. Yes, we're competing against each other. But everyone is very supportive and inclusive.

Especially now with COVID, the fitness industry has taken a hit over the last two years.

So, supporting each other is so important.”

Hilda is encouraging the community to sign up to participate. The first 15 lifters who do so will receive $25 off their entry fee. You can sign up at www. barbelllegends.com.

your life as a working artist.”

It runs every Thursday from September 23 to October 28, 5 to 8pm EST. Deadline for applications is Monday, August 30.

One of Canada’s leading stage managers, Jennifer Stobart ‑ who is teaching Intro to Stage Management ‑ explains that “Stage Managers are integral to the live plays they work upon. There is no detail in a production which they do not need to comprehend. Yet most people do not know what a stage manager’s job actually entails.

After all, if SMs do their jobs correctly, an audience will never know they are there. This course attempts to pull back the curtain and let you see behind the scenes to begin to understand the scope of the position of a theatrical stage manager.”

It runs every Saturday from October 30 to December 4, 10am to 1pm EST. Deadline for applications is Monday, October 4.

To apply for these free courses, send a resumé with contact details, as well as a letter indicating why you'd like to take one or more of these courses, to: info@ bptheatre.ca.

the always smoothly‑helmed shows with stage manager Jennifer Stobart.”

The first course, Introduction to Video Design, will allow participants to explore the history of video in entertainment settings, develop the skills needed to produce their own video content, discover methods of projecting content through 3D space, and learn how video helps to encourage narrative and theme in storytelling. It is taught by Festival veteran Wesley McKenzie and runs every Wednesday from September 15 to October 20, 6 to 9pm EST. Deadline for applications is Monday, August 23.

Holly Meyer‑Dymny’s Introduction to Set Design will give a broad overview of the process of designing a set for live entertainment. It will touch on technical process, drafting, and model making, and have a strong focus on developing a collaborative holistic process as a designer.

“It will also explore visual communication techniques and why we use them,” Meyer‑Dymny says. “This course will push participants to work with openness and flexibility, to grow your voice as an artist, and explore options in how you build 4

Have you been wondering what a DNA test could do for your genealogy research? Have you tested but don’t know what to do next? The Leeds & Grenville Branch of Ontario Ancestors is hosting the presentation Genetic Genealogy: DNA Testing Tools & Tips on Monday, September 6, at 7:00 pm using the Zoom platform.

Genealogist Ben Dawson will give us a presentation geared to those new to consumer DNA testing or those who may have received their DNA test results and are looking for ways to analyze the wealth of information that they have been given. This talk will cover some DNA basics, beginner methodology and strategies for getting the most out of your results, using tools provided by both the testing company as well as other third party tools.

Attendance is free and open to everyone, but you will need to register to attend at our website: www.leedsandgrenville. ogs.on.ca.

Ben Dawson is a life‑time resident of London and has deep ancestral roots in the London & Westminster Township area as well as Huron and Bruce County dating back to the early 1800s. Ben took up genealogy in his 20s and has been a member of Ontario Ancestors for the last four years. He is currently the Co‑Chair for the London & Middlesex branch and has spoken at Ontario Ancestors branch meetings on topics such as cemetery transcription, genealogical software and genetic genealogy. Ben has been very involved in the social media side of Ontario Ancestors and helps run the Facebook page as well as administrating two additional genetic genealogy Facebook groups. Ben serves as a director‑at‑large on the Board and several committees for the Ontario Genealogical Society.

Ben also has a professional genealogy website called “Family Tree Project”. It includes a blog which offers tips, tricks, and news for the avid genealogist which can be found at www.familytreeproject.ca.

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Growing the collection for a growing and changing community

by Judy Fader Levere North Grenville continues to grow. Our new residents vary in age and in cultural heritage. Since the new French Schools opened, more French speaking families are choosing to make their home here.

On September 25,1975,Ontario raised the Franco-Ontarian flag representing their community and identity for the first time. Every year, on this day, Ontario recognizes the contributions of Ontario’s francophone community to the historical, cultural, social,

economic, and political life of the Province.

In view of our growing French speaking community, the Friends of North Grenville Public Library plan to support the library by helping to expand its French language collection. But we need your help. Throughout September, in the library, you will find a tree with titles of French language books inscribed on the leaves, especially those books for teens and adults that we hope to be able to purchase for the collection.

We encourage you to pluck a leaf from the tree and donate

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Afin de mieux desservir notre communauté francophone, le groupe Friends of North Grenville Public Library veut appuyer la bibliothèque qui désire augmenter sa collection de livres en français. Toutefois, votre contribution est importante afin de réussir.

En septembre, il y aura un arbre décoratif dont les feuilles porteront des titres de romans francophones pour les adolescents et les adultes, ainsi que leur prix, qu’on voudrait ajouter à la collection. Nous vous invitons à choisir une feuille d’arbre afin de faire un don de sa valeur au bureau de prêt. À la fin du mois de septembre, nous pourrons ainsi commander les livres choisis. Nous ajouterons votre nom en tant que donateur dans le livre si vous le désirez.

Merci pour votre participation et bonne lecture !

the cost of the book at the library circulation desk. At the end of September, all titles chosen will be ordered.

Book plates acknowledging the donors will be placed in the books if desired.

North Grenville est en pleine croissance depuis plusieurs années. La communauté se diversifie en attirant des gens de divers âges et héritages culturels.

Depuis l’ouverture des deux écoles francophones en 2016, plus de francophones et francophiles viennent s’établir dans notre région.

Le 25 septembre 1975 fut le premier jour où le drapeau franco-ontarien a été hissé en Ontario pour représenter l’identité et l’unité des francophones d’ici. Or, le 25 septembre est devenu la journée pour reconnaître les contributions historiques, culturelles, sociales, économiques et politiques des Franco-Ontariennes et des Franco-Ontariens à travers la

Vera, Bob and Tammy would like to thank everyone who phoned, sent emails, charitable donations, cards and flowers with expressions of sympathy following the death of Howard Leach. It meant a lot to us all knowing he had so many family and friends who cared about him.

Thank you.

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Jude and Javen with their mother Gina, before her passing.

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Gina Rutledge died of brain cancer the day before her 26th birthday. She left behind two beautiful little boys. Funds are currently needed to help fulfill Gina’s wishes about how the boys would be raised.

According to her last will and testament, Gina wanted Jude (7) and Javen (6) to be raised by her mother Jes, the grandmother of the boys.

Since this time, a legal battle August 18, 2021

has ensued: another party with no biological ties to the children has embroiled Jes in a custody battle for the children. Based on legal and personal information, Jes believes that the other party would be unable to uphold an argument in court, and is instead drawing out the process to run up Jes’ legal fees until she is unable to continue her fight for custody. Information about the situation can be found at the link below.

Fiona McKenney is not

going to let Jes lose a legal battle for lack of resources.

Known to the community as one of the owners of J.M. Automotive, and board member of Kemptville Pride, Fiona is a ‘chosen family’ member to Jes, Gina, Jude, and Javen. Fiona is organizing a raffle for Jes’ 1996 Ford Escort to help in the fight for a permanent court order so that “Jes can move on with life with the boys.”

Fiona explains “I spent a lot of time with Gina right before she died. So I know this is what she wanted. And I did promise her that I would do everything I could to help them get custody and to raise the boys.”

The car is vintage, with only 131,139 km, 4 new tires, new brakes, and fully “safetied”. Tickets are $50 each, and 150 tickets will be available. The draw will be held when all tickets are sold.

To purchase tickets, you can join the Fundraiser for Gina’s Boys Facebook page at w w w. f a c e b o o k . c o m / groups/2668553726728238, or drop by J.M. Automotive in Heckston.

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November 21, 1937August 25 2020 We thought of you today, but that is nothing new.

We thought about you yesterday and days before that too.

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God has you in his keeping, we have you in our hearts.

We miss you.

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Letters to the Editor Dear Editor, Statistics can be used to illuminate or they can be used to obfuscate. Often, one statistic will need additional statistics in order to contextualize the first statistic. Mr. Sadowski states that Canada produces less than 1.5% of the world's greenhouse gas emissions.

Ourworldindata reports a figure of 1.6% in 2017 (ourwordindata.org/co2), however this puts Canada at tenth in the emissions list globally. On a per capita basis, we are the 15th biggest emitter, with annual emissions of 15.6 tonnes of CO2 per person in 2017.

The global average for CO2 emissions is 4.73 tonnes.

Some may say that our CO2 emissions are due to Canada's climate, however northern European countries have far lower emissions: Norway is 8.2t, Finland 8.1t, Denmark 6.1t, Sweden 4.3t. What about large countries? Russia comes in at 11.3t. How can Canada put pressure on other countries to reduce their emissions if we are not doing our fair share?

We cannot afford to transition to renewables at a comfortable marathon pace cruise. In case Mr. Sadowski hasn't noticed, our world is literally on fire. It seems like every day there is news of another wildfire. The Guardian reported on August 6 that July was the worst July on record for wildfires, and 343 million tons of CO2 were released from forest fires (for context: Canada's annual emissions are around 575 million tons per year).

And July is not even the peak month for wildfires in many areas. If we do not rapidly and urgently decarbonize, humanity faces a bleak future.

Steve Gabell

Dear Editor, Horses are often seen on rural roads and I agree that drivers must be respectful and give them plenty of space.

However when a rider wears dark clothes while riding a dark horse in the shadows of roadside trees, especially on a bright day when the driver may have trouble with the sun, is it really the fault of the driver who comes too close?

Equestrians must do their part in ensuring their safety by making sure they are visible.

I speak from experience of many years ago, but still today I regret having unintentionally frightened that horse and rider.

Jean Hartjes, Kemptville August 18, 2021

Dear Editor, Holy misinformation Bat people of North Grenville, did I really read a letter to the editor last week by climate denier, Christine Dorothy of somewhere, with credentials and proofs of facts all conveniently absent from her missive?!

Did Christine D. really say: “In no way are we in a climate emergency. Statistically, there are fewer fires, flooding, hurricanes and tornadoes than in previous decades.

Polar bears are flourishing, not disappearing. There is nothing urgent about ocean levels rising  annually...”?

I don’t understand your call to arms Christine Dorothy??

I did as you suggested and checked my “senses and (made) reasonable deductions from (my) own observations” and uhmmm, everything I verified through science, research and objective reporting tells me that we ARE in a global warming/climate affected emergency.

Christine, I researched thoroughly for any proofs of the words and phrases stated by you as factand I found nada! Nothing like what you purported.

I believe you meant to say as SCIENTISTS ARE REPORTING: “that there are many more fires, much more flooding, hurricanes and tornadoes than in previous decades.” But you actually wrote the opposite! To what gain Christine? Why the alternate facts?

You also said, and I quote: “There were many more days over 100 degrees than in the last decade. The earth goes in cycles of warming and cooling.” Hey Christine.

Good on ya‑ that is actually a true fact! Not sure though of its relevance to the full totality and mass of gibberish to which you suggested we pay attention.

You also said: “Remember in the 70’s, when there were fears of another ice age?”

Lyrics, Christine, of The Beatles perhaps? Oh yes, I do recall the scare prompted

by Prof. Hubert Lambat, University of East Anglia, who even warned us that: “the full impact of the new ice age will not be upon us for another 10,000 years” I guess that was pretty scary for us back then! I guess. *(Windsor Star September 9, 1972.)

Yup, even the notable “Christian Science Monitor” felt it important in 1972 to warn Americans that a “British climate expert predicts a new ice age”, however, they did

get warmer over the coming years. We are seeing the impact of this already, with temperature records being obliterated in Canada and around the world. Wildfires are raging around the world, from BC to California, to Greece, Russia, Italy, and Turkey. The fires in July were the worst for July since records began in 2003, and by a clear margin. The Dixie fire in California covers an area of 1,875 sq km, and BC has seen almost 5,800 sq km of forest burn since the spring.

The claim that Christine Dorothy made in her letter on August 11 that "CO2 levels are lower than they have ever been in our history" is so wrong that words struggle to describe just how absurd that claim is. The media has not been reporting enough on climate change and other environmental matters. And all too often, equal weight has been given to deniers of climate change in the name of 'balance'. This has to end, and we need clear, factual reporting on the climate crisis if we are to address this existential threat to humanity.

Steve Gabell, Kemptville

defer to reason and stated that the experts were talking “conditionally”, and about “possible long, long term weather trends”.

But, again Christine, you did present us with another verifiable fact: ”Climate doesn’t change in a decade or two. It has to be examined in terms of centuries or millennia.

Studies on man‑made climate change are based on models and supposition. To my knowledge, man‑made climate change is a thesis, not proven fact. No amount of money will change the climate! Mother Nature will do her thing with or without us.”

Oh boy.Christine D. Well, your letter was entertaining at least.

Again, perhaps if ‘Citizen suggestions’ (as Christine D. made) are relevant in letters to the editor, then perhaps I can suggest something much more fulfilling to grasp in North Grenville: we just became the #1 community in Canada for community activism/health conscious activities! So let’s set a second goal and have: NORTH GRENVILLE B E C O M E T H E M O S T VA C C I N AT E D COMMUNITY IN CANADA. What do readers say?

Or would that be too chill a response to our (I think) resident climate change denier! Yup, some letter that wuz Ms. Christine Dorothy.

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Dear Editor, I was reading the recent article in this newspaper entitled “New Home in the Sun”, written by Rachel Everett-Fry. At the end of her Guest Editorial, she talks about what is on most people’s minds right now, and that is climate change. We have a federal government that talks a good talk about climate change, but does nothing, and has missed every climate target since signing the Paris Accord.

They know what to do, but don’t do it.

Then we have our current provincial government that doesn’t believe at all in climate change, and neither does its federal counterpart. In fact, the Ford government has made a habit of making sure that the environment doesn’t stand in the way of making money for its well-heeled donors.

For most of the 55 years that I have lived in our country, that is pretty well all that we have voted for, the Red or the Blue.

Small wonder nothing much changes. We are in a crisis, and we need to stop acting as if “business as usual” is going to solve things. We have had

over 30 years since our first warning of what has now come to pass, and have done little about it. We need to elect governments that will do the right thing for all the people (not just the already rich), and for our planet if we want to leave a liveable planet for our grandchildren.

The part of the editorial that prompted me to write this letter was the sentence, “Might I add that if everyone I hear expressing a desire to vote differently if only such and such a party really stood a real chance, actually took that chance, we could very well realise a significant change in representation”.

And there you see the problem. These people probably don’t vote because they see it as pointless if who they want to vote for isn’t going to make it anyway.

I saw a report once where they took those that “Do not Vote”, and they used those percentages to make them into a Party. The “Do Not Vote” Party won every single province except Alberta and Saskatchewan.

All these people who are Letters cont'd on page 7

Dear Editor, I thought the days of flat‑out climate change denial were over. Climate change is not a new issue ‑ as far back as Arrhenius in 1896, scientists have been warning of the dangers of releasing carbon dioxide from fossil fuels. The evidence that the globe is getting hotter and the climate is changing is utterly overwhelming. The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change published its sixth special report on August 9 (available at www.ipcc. ch). The full report is 1,300 pages long and is a systematic review of over 14,000 peer‑reviewed scientific papers. It concludes that increases in greenhouse gases since 1750 are unequivocally the result of human activity, and that each of the last four decades have been warmer than any decade that preceded it since 1850. The planet has already warmed by 1.1C since 1850‑1900, and is set to 6

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by David Shanahan Readers will notice a rather excited exchange in the Letters section this week, as some correspondents dissect what they saw as a misleading, if not outright ridiculous letter in last week’s issue. This is a sign of a healthy democracy, a community involved in its affairs, and eager to debate. But much more goes on behind the scenes than makes it to the printed page.

I think we all like to see argument and discussion based on strongly held opinions which in turn are based on facts and careful thought. What is less acceptable to many is the trend which has become all too familiar, that of people claiming the most outrageous conspiracy theories based on illogical and unproven “facts”. The difficult part of all of this letters cont'd disillusioned by the system and do not participate have an immense amount of power, if only they could rid themselves of their apathy and vote for what they believe in. Change is possible but as they say in politics, if you aren’t a player, then expect to get played.

Ain’t that the truth?

Colin Creasey, Kemptville Dear Editor, I greatly appreciate the opinions of two women in this week’s Times. Most excellent is the Editorial

by Rachel Everett-Fry. She could not have said it better from my point of view.

Also notable for me is the letter by Lynn Paibomesai.

No argument from me on any of her issues.

Back to Ms. Everett-Fry who states, “North Grenville needs agricultural methods and lands that can withstand the coming haywire climate.

But some of our lands best suited for the job are slated to be paved over as a prison.

Our local anti-prison groups, CAPP and JOG, are fighting to save these lands. They

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the climate is in good shape, with fewer fires and storms than in the past, there are those who believe or claim to believe that there is a worldwide plot to gain control of people’s minds by injecting them with some kind of nanites.

They actually use this term coming as it does straight from science fiction, as do so many of their conspiracy elements. Don’t they think for themselves? Do they really believe that only they and a few other enlightened ones around the globe really know what’s going on, and that the rest of us are being taken for a very dangerous ride by evil and malignant forces?

R e a l l y, I d e s p a i r.

Groups like Qanon, clearly unbalanced individuals like the MyPillow man, or any of Trump’s acolytes seem to thrive on the free publicity of social media platforms like Facebook or Twitter. I have made no secret of the

is to find the right balance between allowing free debate on the one hand, and closing down dangerous misinformation on the other.

In the past week, I have had to tell one letter writer that a letter would not be published because it was so misleading and lacking in any rational argument that it endangered people’s health and even their lives. I think you will all understand that this was on the subject of vaccines and masks. But it went much further than simply objecting to either of those things; it made claims against individuals and made statements that were simply wrong.

Naturally, the writer of that letter accused me of being part of the cover-up, lined up with those who were trying to enslave the entire population of the world for our own wicked aims. Even publishing the letter last week that has inspired a few replies in this

issue has brought criticism.

There are those who believe that anything which might encourage the gullible to believe something untrue or one-sided should not be given the oxygen of publicity. Once again, it’s hard to find the right balance sometimes.

Personally, I am getting truly fed up, tired and deeply irritated by the wild conspiracies that people are promulgating everywhere. I want to get throughto them somehow and ask why they think the overwhelming majority of medical professionals would take part in a giant lie designed to enslave the rest of the world.

I would like them to explain why they choose to believe a handful of crackpots with their outlandish and illogical claims, rather than the statements of educated, informed, professional and caring people.

Just as last week’s letter writer claimed that

need support. Doug Ford has been a disaster for the environment”.

Well said. I could not agree more. Many thanks to both of you.

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Dear Editor, I was wondering if John Baldwinwould agree that the photo of the sparrow on page 4 of the 14 July 2021 edition (Baldwin’s Birds) is possibly a Chipping Sparrow, in that it appears to have the white stripe above the eye and the eye line is quite well defined.

And, while the breast appears to be solid grey, I do not see a dark spot as the Tree Sparrow should have. However, it is a fine photo. I had a similar sparrow at my backyard feeder last week, and using my spotting scope, I thought it was a Chipping Sparrow.

Just a thought. Cheers, keep up the bird reports.

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plan to honour and recognize the day. Municipal staff is “working with various community and Indigenous partners in preparing a response to the Truth and Reconciliation Commission report, including guidance on marking September 30.”

In addition to this, flags at the Municipal Centre have been flying at halfmast to honour the victims of residential schools. At the meeting of August 11, Council also agreed to raise The Every Child Matters flag at the Municipal Centre.

Hilary Geneau stated that these are “first steps” toward Truth and Reconciliation.

The Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada put forward nine calls to action that could apply to municipalities.

Hilary indicated that there is a forthcoming report to Council on each of these calls.

One involves creating a land acknowledgement, which the Municipality has been working on.

One of the significant calls to action is: “We call

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Following the federal g o v e r n m e n t ’s r e c e n t legislation to instate September 30 as a federal statutory holiday, Council has recognized the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation in North Grenville.

Establishing of the special day was proposed in the 2015 Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada Calls to Action. It is intended as a way to “honour Survivors of residential schools, their families, and communities, and ensure that public commemoration of the history and legacy of residential schools remains a vital component of the reconciliation process.”

Strategic Initiatives Coordinator, Hillary Geneau, notes that September 30 is already recognized by many members of the community as “Orange Shirt Day.” By officially declaring the holiday, the Municipality is committed to developing a

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fact that I dislike Facebook’s enabling of these unhinged theories, but what is the proper response? Do we in the media simply (to use a favourite word of the naysayers) cancel them by refusing to print anything we don’t think is valid?

Does that not end up in a system of censorship?

No, as I say, there is a real need for balance here.

We cannot, as a society, take the path of refusing to cater to opposite political or social ideas to our own.

There must be free and open debate, or else we will fall into an even worse trap than the nuts think we already have. It is not a matter of one thing or the other, it is a gradation, a spectrum that runs from one view to its opposite, right and left, liberal and conservative, however you want to describe it.

But, at either end, there is a school of reaction (I almost said school

upon federal, provincial, territorial and municipal governments to fully adopt and implement the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP) as the framework for reconciliation.” UNDRIP establishes a baseline for Indigenous Rights.

The degree to which Council responds to each call to action could have tremendous import for the future of North Grenville.

Should Council adopt and implement UNDRIP, it would be accountable for protecting the rights of Indigenous Peoples to determine their own priorities in the development of their traditional lands.

In June, Councillor John Barclay stated that issues of “indigenous rights are really beyond the purview of this Council.” If recognizing September 30 is really just a first step in the long journey toward Truth and Reconciliation, this could change.

of thought!) that is so misleading, so dangerous, so capable of undermining our shared values, that they cannot be allowed to go unopposed. The bottom line for me is that all views should be open to public analysis and evaluated by the community. Then we can respond with reasonable and rational argument. Ideas without factual or rational foundations will be shown for what they are in the public arena. Better that, than pushing them into the shadows where they can remain unquestioned.

I know that as a Christian, there are those who would deny me the right to talk and write about my beliefs in public. With the wrong approach to the extremists, even religious ideas could be “cancelled”, or any minority position denied the right to question.

History has shown that it is the freedom to question in the public arena that allows for positive change. It is the denial of that freedom that is the first act of autocrats and fascists. We have to allow open dialogue.

That is the best approach, except for the fact that some will believe the extreme views, in spite of rational argument against them, and believe the far out conspiracies, because that is what a certain percentage of the population want to believe. There is a feeling of being on the inside, of being smart enough to see the conspiracy that no one else does, that appeals to many. Who killed JFK? Was the Moon landing faked?

Is there a secret worldwide organization that really runs everything?

Man, this is not an easy thing to deal with, given how much space the conspiracy believers have to spread their ideas. But I suppose we have to trust one another to know fact from fiction, truth from lies. The problem is that we haven’t shown ourselves to be very good at knowing that. But we can work it out with respect, tolerance, and some rational thought. Too much to hope?

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UPCOMING MEETINGS COUNCIL MEETINGS While members of the public are invited to attend the meeting, seating has been arranged to facilitate physical distancing and accordingly is limited. Pre-registration at clerk@northgrenville. on.ca is required. Persons arriving without pre-registering will be accommodated where there is sufficient seating capacity to permit attendance while complying with safety protocols. All attendees will be required to self-screen and masks must be worn when physical distancing cannot be maintained. If you require accommodation, please advise the Clerk when preregistering so that we may best assist you.

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To make a deputation in relation to an item on the agenda, please provide your comments no later than two hours prior to the start of the meeting to clerk@northgrenville.on.ca Council agendas (including for closed sessions) may be found here: https://www.northgrenville.ca/govern/governance/agendas-and-minutes Council Meeting – September 7, 2021 at 6:30 p.m.

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

Agriculture and Rural Affairs Advisory Committee – Wednesday September 1, 2021 at 4:15 pm Heritage Advisory Committee – Thursday September 2, 2021 at 4:30 pm Community and Economic Development Advisory Committee – Tuesday, September 7, 2021 at 3:00 pm

NORTH GRENVILLE’S COMMUNITY STRATEGIC PLANNING PROCESS

The Municipality of North Grenville has launched the strategic planning process that will illustrate the community’s vision for North Grenville and create a roadmap for how to get there. Residents, businesses, community groups, and youth can now provide their input through an online survey available in both English and French at www.northgrenville.ca/vision as well as at upcoming public consultations. Hardcopies of the survey are also available at the North Grenville Municipal Centre (285 County Road 44) and the North Grenville Public Library (1 Water Street).

ACCESSIBILITY SURVEY

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

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

TAX BILLS

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

VOLUNTEER & EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES Advisory Committees

The Municipality of North Grenville is seeking applications from individuals interested in being appointed as a volunteer member of the following Advisory Committees for the remaining term of Council (November 2022):

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Active Transportation Advisory Committee – one vacancy (evening meetings – last Thursday of every other month from 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm) Heritage Advisory Committee – one vacancy (monthly meetings – first Thursday of every month from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.)

Further information is available by contacting the Deputy Clerk at jworkman@northgrenville.on.ca or 613-258-9569 ext. 171. Application forms are available at www.northgrenville.ca/ careers. Please submit applications by 4:30 pm on Wednesday, August 25, 2021. Should you require a paper application, please contact the Deputy Clerk.

Police Services Board The Municipality of North Grenville is soliciting applications from individuals interested in being appointed as a volunteer member of the Police Services Board for the remaining term of Council (November 2022). Candidates must be 18 years old, a Canadian citizen and a resident of North Grenville. Further information is available by contacting the Deputy Clerk at jworkman@northgrenville.on.ca or 613-258-9569 ext. 171. Application forms are available at www.northgrenville.ca/careers. Please submit applications by 4:30 pm on Wednesday, August 25, 2021. Should you require a paper application, please contact the Deputy Clerk.

Board Members – Kemptville Campus The Municipality is seeking to fill 4 permanent positions of Board Members of the Kemptville Campus. Interested applicants may submit a cover letter and resume outlining qualification in confidence to Human Resources at hr@northgrenville.on.ca or by mail to Tim Osborne, Manager of Human Resources by 4:00 pm on Friday, September 10, 2021. For more information visit: northgrenville.ca/careers. Should you require a paper application, please contact Human Resources.

Mayor’s Youth Advisory Committee The Municipality of North Grenville is seeking applications from individuals aged 15 to 23 years of age to join the Mayor’s new Youth Advisory Committee for the term of the 2021-2022 school year. Join Madame Mayor and have a say in your community! Please submit applications to the Deputy Clerk by email at jworkman@northgrenville.on.ca or by using the online application tool. Should you require a paper application, please contact the Deputy Clerk.

Line Fence Viewer From time to time, the Municipality receives requests in accordance with the Line Fences Act. The Municipality of North Grenville is soliciting applications from individuals interested in being appointed as a Line Fence Viewer. Applicants must be over 18 years of age, must be a resident of North Grenville and have a broad knowledge of the community. Experience with the Act or line fences would be beneficial. Please submit applications by 4:30 pm on Wednesday, August 25, 2021 to the Deputy Clerk by email at jworkman@northgrenville.on.ca or by using the online application tool. Should you require a paper application, please contact the Deputy Clerk.

Engineering Technologist The Municipality of North Grenville is seeking to fill a 6 month contract (with the possibility of extension) position for an Engineering Technologist in its Public Works Department. Interested applicants may submit a cover letter and resume in confidence to Human Resources at hr@northgrenville.on.ca or by mail to Tim Osborne, Manager of Human Resources by 4:00 pm on Friday, August 27, 2021. For more information visit northgrenville.ca/careers. Should you require a paper application, please contact Human Resources.

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The Mountain Township Agricultural Society is honoured by the continued interest and support we see from our patrons year after year. In these uncertain times, we have been unable to host the events we have enjoyed so much in the past. However, we are excited to share the ongoing planning and improvements being made to ensure the continued growth of the Mountain Township Ag Society, and the ongoing service we provide to the community.

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As always, we wish to extend a huge thank you to you, our sponsors, for your continued support and dedication to the success of the fair.

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THIS NEWSPAPER REPORT IN SEPTEMBER, 1965 PREVIEWED THE FAIR IN ITS TRADITIONAL FORMAT. “It will be a big day for Dundas at the South Mountain Fair as the west county town hosts the County 4‑H Show and the annual Black and White Show. $6,000 in prizes and purses will be given away and over $3,000 will be at stake on the races on Friday afternoon, September 3. Race Secretary John Thompson has an action packed card lined up and all races will be two heats for added excitement.

The Friendly Fair invites everyone to drop in and watch the races including the pony event, the soft‑ball tournament and bicycle race, and enjoy the mammoth midway that will be the delight of everyone.

The Maxville Highland Band will be on hand as a Fair feature. The Dundas County 4‑H Calf and Swine Club Achievement Day and 4‑H Championship Show will be held in conjunction with the Fair on September 3rd. 100 Dairy Club and 15 Swine Club members from Chesterville, Winchester, Morewood, North Mountain, South Mountain, Brinston, Williamsburg and all of Dundas will be competing.

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Kemptville & District Home Support, operating as Seniors’ Community Services, a nonprofit charitable organization, is seeking individuals with a track record of community support to serve on the Board of Directors. If you are passionate about helping to maintain a caring community while adhering to the healthcare policy for older adults and have time and expertise to give, we want to hear from you!

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The role of the Board of Directors is to provide responsible leadership and guidance to the organization’s overall direction. The Board functions through a governance model and as such, is tasked with the following responsibilities: • Prepare for and attend monthly Board meetings; committee meetings as needed, and the Annual General Meeting • Review organizational by-laws and Board policies • Monitor Executive Director performance • Keep informed about community issues relevant to the mission and objectives of SCS The Board welcomes applications from any individual who feels that they are ready and able to commit to supporting the organization’s mission and vision. The Board meets monthly on the third Tuesday of each month at 9 A.M.

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by Paul Cormier, Salamanders of Kemptville In June of 2020, I introduced you to Creole Ceviche. This year, let’s try you out with a salmon only version of ceviche, that lovely flavoured dish meant for summer days.

Remember that ceviche may read like its raw fish, but it’s actually cooked in the acid base of the lemon and lime juice. Just make sure that your salmon is very fresh to get maximum flavour and enjoyment.

Salmon Ceviche

Ingredients: 1 pound salmon fillets ½ cup of lemon juice ½ cup of lime juice 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved ½ half red onion, diced 1 small can of green Chile pepper, rinsed and diced ¼ cup of olive oil 1 clove garlic, minced or two tablespoons of crushed garlic 3 tablespoons of dried oregano 1 Romaine lettuce leaf per serving 1 avocado, peeled and sliced ½ cup chopped parsley

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Preparation: 1. Cut the salmon into ½ inch cubes and place in a shallow glass bowl.

2. Cover with the lemon and lime juices, refrigerate, stirring occasionally until salmon is no longer transparent, at least 5 hours or overnight.

3. Take the salmon out and stir in the tomatoes, onion, chili pepper, oil, garlic, oregano, salt and pepper.

4. Drop the salmon back into the mixture, cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.

5. Line serving plates with lettuce and divide the salmon mixture among the servings.

6. Garnish with avocado slices and sprinkle with parsley.

7. Serve immediately.

This is one of those dishes where the final preparation deserves an audience, each holding a glass of ice-cold unoaked Chardonnay and making appreciative noises. You also should be sipping along. I’m sure you know that. If you have more folks, you simply increase the ingredients. By the way, some folks prefer using a slotted spoon for dishing out the Ceviche to avoid the dish being too sloppy. As for me, I love a wet salad for the flavour.

Enjoy, and keep your thoughts coming my way at pcormier@ranaprocess.com.

Municipalities recognize Parkinson’s as a growing health issue

Municipalities, including Merrickville, Carleton Place, Smiths Falls, Perth, Westport and the townships of DrummondNorth Elmsley and Rideau Lakes will declare (or have already declared) Saturday, September 11, 2021 as Parkinson Canada SuperWalk Day. These proclamations acknowledge that Parkinson’s Disease is the fastest growing neurological condition in the world and in fact recognize that, per capita, it is more prevalent in Canada than in most other countries in the world.

And yet, as Mayor Brant Burrow of ElizabethtownKitley Township observes, “Even though many people throughout the region are affected by Parkinson’s, it seems to fly under the radar.

I have watched it claim the life of a friend and colleague and I know others who struggle with it every day.”

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Along with many other mayors, Mayor Burrow plans to participate in the SuperWalk to help raise both funds and awareness as he believes that finding a cure is possible. Dr. Anil Kuchinad, a family physician in Perth whose father had Parkinson’s Disease, is also a SuperWalk s u p p o r t e r. “ I h a v e recognized that there is a growing need for treatment and resources for people with Parkinson’s. Living in a small community makes it very hard to access care.

Hopefully, through hard work and research funded

by Parkinson Canada, new treatments and resources will become more accessible.”

The cause of Parkinson’s Disease, a progressive neurological disease, remains largely unknown. The average age of diagnosis is 60 but up to 20% are under 50

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years of age. In addition to motor symptoms, many Parkinson’s symptoms are unrelated to movement; a p a t h y, d e p r e s s i o n , constipation, sleep disorders and loss of smell are some examples. People first start experiencing symptoms later in the disease process and scientists are exploring ways to identify biomarkers that will lead to earlier diagnosis and more tailored treatments. It is possible to have a good to great quality of life especially if it is picked up early. Exercise is now considered an important part of treatment.

Pat Evans, who cochairs the SuperWalk along with Gayle Truman, has seen the positive impact of early diagnosis, exercise, education and support. “It makes a big difference,” says Pat, “but we need funds to build up community supports. Please help us to ensure that no one has to be alone on this journey.”

To donate or register and raise funds, visit: donate.parkinson.ca/ lanarknorthleeds.

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Municipality recognizes September as Childhood Cancer Awareness Month

September 1-30.

Brenda Burich and Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Lyall Jollota delivered a presentation to Council.

At the Municipal Council Having each lost a child to Meeting of August 11, cancer, they explained that Council agreed to recognize in Canada, 14,000 children September as Childhood are diagnosed each day with Cancer Awareness Month. cancer. It is the #1 cause of The “Childhood Cancer” death by disease of Canadian flag will be raised from children past infancy.

by Rachel Everett-Fry

Busker Fest 2022

by David Shanahan People have been talking about this for some time now, but the new logo that has been released for Buskerfest 2022 brings

the event closer to reality.

Following the success of the 2020 Downtown Promenade event, the part played (no pun intended) by street buskers inspired the idea of having an entire festival of street musicians in Kemptville.

Due to COVID-19, the Canadian Cancer Society has canceled Neon Night Fun Run events not only in North Grenville, but in general.

This is a significant loss of fundraising opportunity.

To exacerbate the problem, child-specific cancers only receive 4% of funding.

As Councillor John John Barclay stated, even in the absence of events like Neon Night, “fundraising still has to continue.” Deputy Mayor Jim McManaman inquired how general donations to the Canadian Cancer Society could be allocated to support research into childhood cancer. Brenda suggested

sending in donations to CHEO’s pedriatic oncology research, or labelling donations to the Canadian Cancer Society as donations specifically for childhood cancer.

Thanking Council, Brenda explained that, “by raising the flag for the

Hence, Buskerfest.

Along with so many other community activities, the pandemic has delayed the idea coming to fruition, but it seems that all is a go for next Spring. The main event will be a full day of buskers in the downtown core, with a street closure on Prescott Street from Reuben Crescent to Reuben Crescent. There is also the option of having a concert to finish off the day in Riverside Park which could be either a free or ticketed event.

However it finally happens, Buskerfest is the promise of a return to the fun, colour, and music that has marked so many great days and weeks in our recent past.

month of September, we are promoting childhood cancer awareness. Something as simple as wearing a gold ribbon, contributing to pediatric oncology, or giving blood to a child, is needed to support our children.”

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Conservation Conservators undermined by Province

The wetlands of Cooper Marsh. [Photo by Chris Critoph]

by Rachel Everett-Fry

Local Journalism Initiative Reporter

In December of 2020, Doug Ford passed Bill 229, the “Protect, Support and Recover from COVID-19 Act”, that includes changes to the Conservation Authorities Act. Ontario Conservation Authorities identified several problems with the legislation stating that their powers were being harshly limited or even undermined.

At Cooper Marsh Conservation Area, located east of Cornwall in South

Glengarry, the impact of the changes to the Act have already become apparent, and forewarn of what may come to other conservation areas. Cooper Marsh is part of one of the most significant wetlands in Ontario and home to over 130 species of birds, wildlife, aquatic life and endangered native plants.

Since 1997, the Cooper Marsh Conservators (CMC) have acted as stewards of the marsh: enhancing biodiversity, fundraising nearly three quarters of a million dollars since 2012, building boardwalks and so

on. The CMC did so without any formal agreement with the Raisin River Conservation Authority (RRCA) until 2017.

In the absence of a formal agreement, the CMC and RRCA operated on the basis of mutual respect and good faith. It was in this context the formal agreement was signed.

On July 16, RRCA ended its agreement with CMC. The RRCA stated its reason for doing so: “Over the past several months, CMC has been involved in political activities which are inconsistent with the RRCA’s statutory mandate. In general,

no conservation authority in Ontario may directly or indirectly engage in political activities regarding development projects.” This is where things get fishy.

In July 2020, the Township of South Glengarry posted notice of a proposed amendment to a zoning by-law to allow for the development of a 25-lot campground on the land adjacent to Cooper Marsh. The CMC was obviously concerned about what the presence of such a campground would mean for the Marsh: the ecological disruption involved in such a dramatic increase of human activity would gravely threaten the already at-risk wildlife that have made their homes there. So the CMC created a Facebook group to discuss the issue, wrote letters to Council, and organized a petition requesting that Council deny the zoning amendment request until further studies about the ecological impact were completed.

The CMC also stated that it sought “professional advice, analyses, and new environmental impact studies on Cooper Marsh as a means of ascertaining whether the regulations, planning, and permits governing the proposed development were being met.” These activities

were funded privately by CMC members, and they referred to these activities as the “Protect Cooper Marsh” campaign.

In May of this year, the RRCA told CMC that its activities through the “Protect Cooper Marsh” campaign were in violation of the agreement signed with the RRCA which prohibits the engagement in “political activities.” The Facebook page was shut down. In July, the RRCA terminated the agreement with the CMC, stating that its reason for doing so was the CMC’s “recent change of focus.”

Members of the former CMC are left to wonder: what change of focus? The CMC’s own mandate is: “to preserve and protect flora and fauna by protecting and maintaining the Cooper Marsh Conservation Area.”

The “Protect Cooper Marsh” campaign was in complete alignment with this mandate.

What distinction can be made between a commitment to conservation, and political action? When the RRCA terminated its agreement with the CMC, the volunteers who have devoted years of service to the Marsh were permitted no greater involvement in the Marsh than the average citizen. As such, they are unable to abide by their

mandate to preserve and protect.

In a statement about the cessation of its agreement with the CMC, the RRCA stated that it “will continue to conserve, manage, and enhance the treasured local natural heritage and maintain the trail system for the community to explore.”

How it thinks itself capable of doing so without engaging in “political” action remains to be seen.

The CMC has been unfairly treated, and Cooper Marsh is under threat.

The issue clearly raises a legal problem about the relationship between “politics” and environmental conservation. Locals who have travelled to Cooper Marsh have been affected by this decision. The issue raises red flags about what is to come province-wide, as environmental concerns are increasingly cast aside in favour of development: a movement that has been facilitated by Doug Ford’s changes to the Conservation Authorities Act. Stay tuned, dear reader. There’s more to come.

Hospital workers fighting for their rights

removal of access to exit or retirement packages, and a wage increase cap of 1% per year for three years.

The statement – which was originally sent to union members – begins with a thank-you message to staff for sacrifices made during the pandemic, such as weekends spent away from family, mandatory overtime, re-deployment to retirement homes during outbreaks, and cancelled vacations.

A central discussion at the rally was the 1% wage increase cap. The CUPE leaflet reads, “The Ford government has passed legislation to limit wage increases for 3 years to 1%.

Inflation is 3.6%. This would mean a 2.6% cut to wages in the first year alone.” However, the union is asserting that it will not budge. “The union will not accept concessions in bargaining and will push Ford on wages,” the leaflet reads.

The rally took place from 11:30am to 1:00pm, with many hospital staff joining briefly on their own time during their lunch break.

WDMH workers looking for fair play

by Brandon Mayer Staff from the Winchester District Memorial Hospital (WDMH) took part in a midday rally on Tuesday, August 10 to protest what they are calling unfair concessions on wages and rights that are being proposed

by Doug Ford’s Conservative government.

Hospital staff and representatives from the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) local 3000 held union signs and provided a presentation to inform the public of the unwelcome changes to Ford’s policies in the late stages of August 18, 2021

the COVID-19 pandemic.

The group is fighting against changes coming with Bill 124.

CUPE 3000 President, Jackie Imrie, spoke to the Times at the rally. “The here days are gone,” she lamented, referring to the government’s support of health care workers during the pandemic. A CUPE leaflet distributed at the rally discusses the unfairness of the government’s attempts to get concessions during bargaining considering that hospital staff faced challenges such as poor access to N95 masks during much of the pandemic. “We can’t accept

that your reward is to go backwards,” reads the leaflet directed toward members of the union.

The key issue in the bargaining process between CUPE and the Ford government is a list of concessions that union members are being asked to accept. Louis Rodrigues, Vice-President of the Ontario Council of Hospital Unions of CUPE, sent a statement to the Times outlining some of the union’s primary concerns.

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Sustainable living: North Grenville business designs carbon neutral homes rays of the sun when needed. The low winter sun at about 27 degrees can shine through these windows top to bottom. But in the summer, when the sun sits at a higher angle, an awning prevents direct sunlight from hitting the windows and, as a result, warming up the house. But these aren’t just simply awnings: they are equipped with solar panels. For Chris, passive house design has also afforded opportunities for renewables.

With this technology, it’s not unreasonable to expect a yearly hydro bill of $1,200 or less on a 2,000 square-foot home. This includes air conditioning, heat, dishwasher, etc. And this doesn’t come at an unreasonable initial cost, Chris says, “We're trying to keep the cost of operating a house down, not just the financial cost, but the amount of energy we would need to operate a house.”

This is to say that the technology required to truly adopt a sustainable lifestyle is out there. Not far out there, it’s right here in North Grenville.

Chris Weissflog and James Glenn of EcoGen at a new build site on Townline Road. sumption as a pie: in most Local Journalism Initiative Reporter homes, half the slices go to heating and cooling, a couple more to hot water, Ecogen Energy & one or two to household Build is at the cutting appliances, and so on. edge of home design in The energy used to power the face of the climate each slice could come crisis. Leveraging renew- from a number of sources: able energy technologies hydro, natural gas, wood and passive house design, stove, solar. A passive EcoGen designs and man- home contains all the same ages new builds that are slices of pie, but it’s a mini thrillingly innovative, pie. When combined with thoughtful, and ultra-ef- clean renewables like soficient. Part of EcoGen’s lar, it becomes possible to ethos is to demonstrate live in a home with zero that living sustainably can emissions. not only be comfortable, For those of you albut also cost-effective. ready invested in sustainEcoGen President ability, the very concept Chris Weissflog spent of zero footprint may raise 21 years in the Canadian alarm bells: nothing is immilitary. With his back- mediately carbon neutral, ground in science, Chris they only become carbon recalls that his immediate neutral over time. This is interest was in solar water indeed the case, but these heating and solar electric, homes are so efficient that and he got certified as an it doesn’t take very long.

HVAC designer in order Further, Chris’ designs to work toward linking focus on “using building the two systems. He then materials that sequester delved into designing hy- carbon in the house as dronic systems that could opposed to materials that best utilize the water be- have a net embodied caring heated through solar bon.” power. The last piece of It’s even possible to use the puzzle was learning the excess energy collected about passive house de- at the house to power elecsign. Chris was certified tric cars. Chris does it. He as a passive house de- says “Our house genersigner in 2012 and went ates more electricity than on to design the house we use every year.” They that he and his family live comfortably, power now call home. an electric car, and still While renewable en- put energy back on the ergy technologies, such grid through Hydro. Chris as solar electric or water warns laughingly, that it's heating systems, focus on possible for these homes to producing clean, renew- work too well. He says his able, energy, the passive house isn’t just a passive house philosophy is ori- house, but a “passive agented toward minimizing gressive house.” He recalls energy draw no matter its the first winter he and his source. To oversimplify, family shared there. “We think of your average had a week when the dayhousehold energy con- time high was minus 15

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with clear skies, but it was going down to minus 30 at night. We went eight days with no heat being added to the house. When the sun was out, the temperature in the house would go up maybe a degree and a half Celsius, maybe two by dinnertime. And then, each night, we would only lose maybe one degree. The net progress was upwards. So after five days, at dinner time my wife Clare said “It's twenty five degrees in here, I don't care what you think. I'm opening windows.” So we’re there cooking with the windows open to cool off the house.”

The technologies involved in building a passive house rely on airtightness, lots of insulation, energy recovery ventilation systems, designing out thermal bridges (structural elements of a home that allow for heat to move in or out), and other design elements. One of these design elements is passive solar. In his current build, Chris has designed a south facing window system that can optimally catch the

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Covid Loss Support Group

by Sue Walker, Executive Director, Beth Donovan Hospice The COVID‑19 pandemic has taken a toll on many people’s physical and emotional wellbeing. Death of loved ones, changes in physical health, social distancing, “stay‑at home‑orders,” and limits on the size of in‑person gatherings have changed the way friends and family can gather, communicate, and relate to each other.

These losses disrupt the normal routines and rhythms of everyday life and could potentially increase the risk of an adverse outcome in bereavement such as a more intense or prolonged grief reaction. Grief is a normal response to loss during or after a disaster or other traumatic event. Grief can happen in response to loss of life, loss of a job, inability to connect in‑person with friends, family, or religious organizations, missing special events and milestones (such as graduations, weddings, vacations), and experiencing drastic changes to daily routines and ways of life that bring comfort. One may also feel a sense of guilt for grieving over losses that seem less important than loss of life. Grief is a universal emotion; there is no right or wrong way to experience it, and all losses are significant.

The hard work of grieving, mourning, and finding a new normal requires empathy and kindness. Dr. Alan Wolfelt, one of North America’s leading death educators, author and grief counsellor, writes that “if there has ever been a time when we need to support and nurture one another, it is now”. At the Beth Donovan Hospice, we want to acknowledge that many people in our community are experiencing grief due to the countless losses that have been experienced during the COVID‑19 pandemic.

In response to this need in our community, the Beth Donovan Hospice will be offering a six-week COVID loss support group. Facilitated by a certified counsellor and trained bereavement support volunteers, this group will meet weekly to acknowledge, share, and mourn our losses in community. We will also seek to reflect upon this “new normal”, reconstruct meaning, and explore various strategies and tools for self care and healing as we navigate these unprecedented times.

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Retirement Homes should include a lively bar

What is the greatest loss to aging seniors? It happens when a loved one dies and loneliness consumes the surviving partner. As the great composer Chopin lamented, “I feel alone, alone, alone.”

Retirement is another benchmark for the onset of loneliness. Retirees often miss the day-to-day contact with colleagues. The impact of social isolation can lead to physical and mental health decline. A move to a retirement residence may also be a time of misgivings. So, when weighing the options, you may wish to ask, “Is there a bar?”

In an expansion fortyfive years ago, Sunnybrook Veterans Hospital in Toronto opened an English-style pub called the Boar’s Head.

Hospital management at the time was convinced that “pub therapy” helped patients cope with convalescence better than most medications.

A visit to the Boar’s Head was unforgettable. Sheila was its jovial barmaid. She didn’t have a degree in psychology, but she was savvy in the treatment of bored or depressed patients. She served them laughter and the permitted one drink a day.

It was obvious how much pleasure the pub and Sheila provided. She listened to and charmed those suffering from a variety of illnesses. Of course they enjoyed an alcoholic or soft drink. But the drawing force was the conviviality of the pub and the ability of patients to escape the boredom of their hospital rooms.

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patients showed how much the pub was appreciated.

This column has asserted the health advantages of moderate alcohol consumption. But nurses and other medical colleagues may not always approve when the doctor prescribes an alcoholic drink for patients a few days following surgery to those who normally enjoyed a predinner drink. It is not a crazy idea. Alcohol oils the blood and dilates arteries, making it less likely to clot following surgery causing a fatal pulmonary embolus. It also increases good cholesterol and improves the appetite of those confined to bed. It reassures patients that they’re getting better.

So why the argument for bars in retirement residences?

These are the long-term settings where people often live for years after losing their life partners. Let’s never forget the penetrating loneliness and depression that follows the death of a spouse.

It’s little wonder, after years of sharing meals and habitual banter of family and friends.

Retirement residences offer many activities like bingo, shuffleboard, and exercise classes. But what do they offer for those who enjoy the camaraderie of a social drink in the evening?

Some retirement facilities do not have bars, considering them not suitable to the setting.

But how disappointing, when there is a bar, to find it sterile and void of any resemblance of the décor, warmth, and relaxing atmosphere found in an English pub.

Probably few seniors ask if a bar is available during a retirement home tour. They may worry the question would label them alcoholics, and therefore the source of future trouble.

Dante, the philosopher, wrote, “There is no greater sorrow than to recall happiness in times of misery.”

He could have added that this grief is magnified when you find yourself alone in an empty home.

No one enjoys saying goodbye to home. But newfound friends and friendly staff in a retirement residence can help to temper the loss of a loved one. A cozy bar helps. You won’t have Sheila to listen to your cares. But where there is a bar, it won’t be too long before someone joins you.

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Stormont Dundas and Glengarry Warden Al Armstrong enjoys some fries with Dundas Manor Activity Director Jennifer Hill (left) and Administrator Susan Poirier (right).

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by Jane Adams What a great way to start off the week! Dundas Manor was pleased to host its first ‘Fries for Charity’ event on Monday, August 9th. Families, friends, and neighbours were invited to stop by for some amazing French fries. All donations were directed to the WDMH Foundation’s Healthcare Undesignated Fund to be used where needed most at WDMH and Dundas Manor.

At the end of the day, $2,000 was raised! And Dundas Manor residents and staff got to enjoy the tasty treat too.

Fries for Charity owner Al Graham says he was inspired to build the truck so he could stay involved with the community. “Fries for Charity allows me to do that – and support local charities at the same time,” he said.

“We are so grateful to everyone who came out to support this event,” noted WDMH Foundation Managing Director Kristen Casselman. “What a nice treat!”

“Special thanks to all the sponsors of the event and the many volunteers who helped out,” added Susan Poirier, Dundas Manor Administrator. “And a shout‑out to Foodland who delivered extra potatoes when we ran out.”

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Baldwin’s Birds

Hopefully the hot, muggy weather is not being too limiting for you, and not interfering with your outdoor activities and nature discoveries.

Earlier this week, I got to see the young Ospreys in Merrickville before they took to flight. I thought that they were about due to do that and was caught a little by surprise when they did. The way they took off though, I've a feeling that they had already flown previously before that day. Be that as it may, I got to see them for myself before they had to find their own territory to hunt in.

The one bird returned to the nest after its flight and stood preening itself for a long time, before going off again. The pair of them flew down from their lofty home and sat in a riverside tree, hidden from view, only giving their presence away when they called to each other.

That didn't happen for very long before one of a pair of dogs being walked by their owners decided to see where they were and jumped into the water! The splashing of the swimming dog and the frantic yells of the owners to the dog sent the young Ospreys up, up and away! My Osprey watching day was August 18, 2021

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over and my two canoeing friends confirmed the next day that there was no sign of them when they, themselves, went out to enjoy a paddle on the water.

So, as with many of our nesting birds, the season is slowly coming to a close; but don't give up, there are always things to be seen, whatever the time of year.

Our garden and window feeders are still being used when the parent birds bring their young families to show them where some food is usually available.

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We have a family of four Red Breasted Nuthatches visiting us at the moment, but I missed the picture of all four of them feeding on the same Peanut feeder, drat! The Hummingbirds too are making a few more appearances than they have up until now.

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The Christian Farmers Federation of Ontario (CFFO) and the Ontario Federation of Agriculture (OFA) hosted the official launch of Resilient Fields on August 12. Resilient Fields is a free online tool to help farmers work through specific field challenges and find sustainable solutions for their farms.

Users can create a record of current field conditions and agronomic practices, then explore solutions to resolve specific challenges in four major areas: soil management, nutrient management, growing season management and water management.

Resilient Fields offers access to over 150 up‑to‑date articles and videos from Ontario researchers and agronomists. It also links to other digital tools, like the OMAFRA Agri‑Suite system, 4R Nutrient Stewardship, the Ontario Corn Nitrogen Calculator and the Farmland Health Checkup.

CFFO began development of this project in 2019. Resilient Fields is funded by the Canadian Agricultural Partnership, the CFFO and the OFA. “Technology is key to helping Ontario’s agri‑food sector thrive and grow, and I applaud CFFO efforts to provide farmers with the latest tools to manage their operations,” said Toby Barrett, Parliamentary Assistant to the Minister of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs, who attended the launch. “Collaborations like these demonstrate how the agricultural sector, government, and the tech industry can work together to develop user‑friendly resources that provide farmers with science‑based knowledge.”

“Resilient Fields fills a gap in Ontario agronomic tools,” said CFFO president Ed Scharringa. “It can be a challenge for farmers

to find information that is geared specifically to Ontario farming and field conditions. This new tool will enable farmers as well as their advisors to access the latest science and resources, helping them make decisions with sustainability in mind.”

“Resilient Fields will be a valuable tool for Ontario farmers who are constantly seeking best management practices for their business,” said OFA president Peggy Brekveld. “This tool offers various resources to help our farmers work through issues in the field in any unique situation."

Resilient Fields can b e e x p l o r e d a t w w w. resilientfields.ca.

Resilient Fields does not store user data, so privacy is protected, and it includes

a classified section for agri‑businesses offering services that support Resilient Field recommendations.

The Christian Farmers Federation of Ontario (CFFO) is an Accredited Farm Organization representing the interests of over 4,000 farm families in Ontario who are called to the vocation of farming.

CFFO policy promotes economically, socially, and environmentally sustainable farming, advocating that farmers receive fair return for their production and stewardship efforts. For more information about the work of the CFFO, please visit www. christianfarmers.org.

GRENVILLE OPP INVESTIGATING THEFT OF TRAVEL TRAILER

On August 8, 2021, the Grenville County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a report of a stolen travel trailer from a residence on Hall Road near Kyle Road in Augusta Township.

The trailer is believed to have been stolen sometime overnight between August 7 and 8, 2021, and is described as a white 2008 Gulfstream Cavalier, with Ontario licence plate S1192T on the rear (photograph attached).

The trailer was damaged when exiting the property and would have significant damage to the right side.

Anyone with information about this investigation or surveillance footage of the area is being asked to notify the OPP at 1‑888‑310‑1122. The SafeGuard Ontario Property Security Program contains information and videos on how to better protect your property.

To report information anonymously, call Crime Stoppers at 1‑800‑222‑(TIPS) 8477 or submit your tip online at www. ontariocrimestoppers.ca. Crime Stoppers does not want your name, you don't go to court, and you could earn a cash reward. www.ngtimes.ca