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It sure is hard to get a hold of Jean Knapp. A resident of Bayfield Manor, she is constantly on the move, visiting neighbours and keeping her mind sharp with games like euchre and shuffleboard. And she is about to celebrate her 100th birthday.

Jean was born in Wakefield, Quebec, on October 23, 1920, to Christina and Harry Earle. Jean says she was a chubby baby and didn’t start walking until she was 23 months old. “I am still walking today, so that was a good

decision,” she says, smiling.

“I didn’t need to get up and going too soon, because I would have lots of practice later.”

When she was just ten months old, her parents moved to Kemptville and bought a dairy farm on Hurd Street. The family had Ayrshire cattle, which produced beautiful, full fat milk that Jean remembers them delivering to local households using a horse and buggy.

When pasteurization became mandatory in Canada in 1938, her parents sold the farm and bought a blue coal business, where they employed many

people. “It was always local people,” Jean remembers.

Growing up, Jean attended elementary school at the old red brick schoolhouse on Clothier Street. She also attended high school in Kemptville; however, she remembers her time there being disrupted significantly by a fire at the school in 1936, and they were moved around to different local buildings like Leslie Hall and Odd Fellows Hall. “They put us wherever there was a spot,” she says.

Jean remembers her childhood fondly. She was an only child, and even though they didn’t have much money,

they were happy. Her mother, who lived through the Great Depression, was very careful with every penny they spent, and taught Jean to be prudent with money from an early age. “We enjoyed all the simple pleasures, and there were many,” she says. “There was lots of trust, help, and respect between neighbours.”

Jean met the love of her life, Don Knapp, at a dance at the community hall in Burritts Rapids in 1942. Don left soon after they met to study animal husbandry at the University of Guelph, and Jean worked as a cont'd on page 2

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They were married in 1946 when Don was finished his degree, and enjoyed 71 years together before Don died in 2017 at the age of 95. “He was a handsome lad,” Jean remembers. “I just loved him.”

At the start of their marriage, Jean and Don moved around a bit for Don’s job with the government as an assistant agricultural representative. Their first daughter, Heather, was born in 1947 when they lived in Uxbridge, and their second, Sandra, was born in 1948 in Petrolia, near Windsor. In 1949 Don got a job at University of Guelph’s Kemptville Campus, teaching engineering, and they moved their family back to Kemptville, where they bought an orchard just down the street from where Jean grew up. At first, they lived in an apartment close by; but when the man from whom they bought the orchard died in the early 1950s, they moved into the house on the property. Jean loved being in charge of running Knapp’s Orchard and selling their apples to the local community. “I was really proud of what we were selling”.

In 1985, Jean and Don closed Knapp’s Orchard after 35 years. They did some traveling with friends in their retirement, visiting places like Europe, the Dominican Republic, and Barbados.

“I went parasailing in St. Lucia,” Jean remembers.

Throughout her retirement Jean also remained a dedicated member of the community. She was an avid bridge player with the local bridge club, and she and Don enjoyed volunteering for Meals on Wheels with Kemptville and District Home Support.

Jean also volunteered with the Heart and Stroke Foundation and St. John’s United Church.

She always did her volunteering quietly, without searching for recognition. “You do it because you enjoy it,” she says.

Don and Jean continued living in their house until 2009, when they made the move to Bayfield Manor. Jean says it was a difficult decision to move out of their house, which they had worked hard to make a home over almost 60 years. However, they soon felt at home at Bayfield, and she was happy to have more support as Don’s health was starting to deteriorate.

Jean still lives in her twobedroom apartment on Bayfield’s lower level, and is living life to the fullest. She is adamant that the key to living a long and healthy life is balanced eating, staying active, enjoying friendships, and having a positive attitude.

“Attitude is important, and acceptance of what happens,” she says. “Maybe you can’t change it, but your system responds to positivity much better than negativity.” She also believes being kind to those around you, and is vehemently opposed to the word “hate”, which she thinks is used too much. “I always told my girls: don’t say hate. You can dislike, but hate is such a strong word.” Jean always makes an effort to look at the good in each day, especially in times like these, when there is so much uncertainty in the world. “I always just think: enjoy today, because it’s not going to come again.”

Jean’s daughters were planning a party to celebrate her 100th birthday at the end of October, but due to COVID-19, they are planning a quiet family dinner at Catered Affairs. There will be four generations at the dinner, with Jean’s two girls and their husbands, grandchild and her husband, and great-grandchild all there to celebrate the milestone. Jean says she can’t believe she is going to be 100, and that she is very grateful for the life she continues to live. “No wonder I have a happy outlook, and I hope it continues,” she says.

“As Don would say: I’ve had a really good life.”

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Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Canadian Pacific (CP) will donate to food banks in communities along its network and host a virtual concert in lieu of its regular Holiday Train program. The modified program will draw attention to food security issues, while ensuring donations go to all food banks that would ordinarily receive them, including those that typically host a Holiday Train event in alternating years.

“COVID-19 has created many challenges for communities across our network and has only increased the need at local food banks and food shelves,” said CP President and Chief Executive Officer, Keith Creel. “It is our honor to continue to donate to communities across our network this year, even if the train itself will not run. The spirit of the Holiday Train program and the Christmas spirit will carry on this year through our virtual concert. We will have the Holiday Train rolling again spreading Christmas cheer as soon as it’s safe to do so!”

CP launched the Holiday Train in 1999, and every year since it has traveled across Canada and the northern U.S. raising money, collecting food and drawing attention to the important work of local food banks. In its first 21 years, the train has raised $17.8 million and collected 4.8 million pounds of food for local food banks in communities along CP’s network.

“We are very excited that CP has chosen a safe way to keep the spirit of the CP Holiday Train rolling in support of local food banks like ours in these challenging times,” said

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“We support CP’s decision to hold a virtual concert instead of hosting events that encourage local gathering, though we’ll miss the train’s bright lights and in-person shows,” said Kristine Martin, President of East Side Neighborhood Services, a Minneapolis-based Holiday Train beneficiary food bank.

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They have been doing lots of renovations and have even created a new entrance for easy access to the store. The thrift store will definitely be open at their new location in early November, and he welcomes the whole community to come check it out. “We will start taking donations again as soon as we open,” he says.

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Council pushes back on proposed prison

by David Shanahan As part of our Conversations with... series, I sat down with Deputy Mayor Jim McManaman. In a wide-ranging and informative discussion, Jim talked about the municipality’s response to the pandemic, before moving on to the big issue of the day: the proposed prison for Kemptville, or the Greater Ottawa Correctional Facility, as the province chose to call it.

Jim stressed once again that Council knew nothing about the project before a late night call to Mayor Peckford from MPP Steve Clark.

“Yeah, we were shocked, as everybody else was. That was the Monday night, I believe, or the Tuesday night.” When CAO Gary Dyke was asked about what Council could do, the reply was not encouraging. “They've got the land.

They can put it here. And we have no zoning and no public meetings to discuss how it's going to look.”

The province doesn’t need to apply for zoning or any other municipal permit. A

Ministerial Order was all they required. Is there anything Council can do? “We're not playing dead, though. We're constantly at MPP Clark. And we've been constantly, especially the mayor, constantly in communication with the Solicitor General and their office and pushing hard. We're the ones that forced MPP Clark to say we're going to have a consultation, coming up in the Fall. We want this done.”

The irony is that the municipality had been trying to buy the farm land for a couple of years, but had been put off

by Steve Clark each time. Jim believes this was because the province was planning the prison for some time. “That wasn't our vision for that land.

Our vision was as part of the campus. I understand that I've got limited, or virtually no power to do anything about it, per se. And I get it. The public probably wants me to scream and maybe chain myself to one of the bathrooms. I'm not going to do that. I'm going to be involved in the discussions. I want to know more about it”, said the Deputy Mayor. “We've constantly

Works people understand, that if they do tap into it, and we're talking upwards of 500 people in a facility a day, how much capacity is that? What is the real number? And that do we need engineers? Who do we need to make sure that we've covered that off? But, yeah, we're gonna charge for that.”

I asked Jim if the council is pushing for a meeting with the province to see what is happening?

“Yeah, like I said early on, we insisted that they put something together to have this town hall, whether it's going to be virtual or not.

We pushed back very hard right from the get go. They've agreed. We're just here waiting for dates. I think Nancy's probably on the phone texting Steve every day. She's very adamant that we get this information. And so, are they holding back a little bit, so that when they do this, they've got all their ducks in order to say, because this is how it's going to be, or this is what we're looking at? But we've been pushing. Trust me, we've been pushing every day to get

asked: what can we do to slow this, impede this, get more answers. There's not a lot.”

When I asked Jim directly if this was a done deal, the reply was quite clear: “You know, it looks like that, David, for sure. And I hate to say that, because I know people will get all upset when you hear that. I've got just as many in-person conversations with people, and emails from people, who support this as those who don't. There's lots in the community, the business community, I think in general, very much behind this.”

Another possible response could be to demand concessions from the province in terms of paying for any infrastructure improvements, such as water and septic, that might be required by a 235-bed facility and its 300 to 500 staff. “But yeah, for sure, we we're going to push the province very hard to have them pay for part of this plan.

MPP Clark, has initially told us, yes, the province is going to pay for construction. We're going to make sure that we understand, and our Public

Common Sense Health

Local Writer with National Reach The weekly column by W. Gifford-Jones, MD has been published in newspapers across Canada for 45 years. Rarely the conformist, he comments on the key health-related issues of the day and explains new medical research in easy-to-understand language, often with a touch of humour. The same no-nonsense tradition now continues in a father-daughter collaboration.

Diana, daughter of W. Gifford-Jones, lives in Merrickville, and brings her own perspectives on global health and health determinants. The NG Times is proud to offer readers this new health column in our pages.

What Are the Benefits of Walking?

by W. Gifford-Jones, MD and Diana Gifford-Jones Dr. Paul Dudley White, former Professor of Cardiology at the Harvard Medical School, used to ride his bike to class even in his later years. He remarked, “If you want to see how good your brain is, feel your leg muscles!”

Biking may not be for everyone, but research shows the simple act of October 7, 2020

walking is tremendously good for you. Stronger brain and leg muscles are just the beginning. If COVID has got you hunkered down, you’d do well to get out in fresh air for a daily walk.

Metabolic benefits: A study in Atherosclerosis, Thrombosis and Vascular Biology reports that a brisk walk can decrease the risk of hypertension, diabe-

Tie up a ship too long and it gets barnacles. A study in Physiological Reports shows that inactivity creates similar problems for humans. Sitting for prolonged periods of time results in “endothelial dysfunction”. Arteries become rigid, making it more difficult for them to contract and relax. This results in reduced blood flow and cardiovascular complications associated with decreased oxygenated blood reaching the kidneys and other organs.

Improved blood sugar level: A study in Diabetology International showed that middle aged people who walked daily had lower blood sugar, decreased blood pressure, and healthier waist size.

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tes, high cholesterol, and heart disease just as much as running. This is good news for those who dislike running. Besides, walkers can be more social as they go along, which is itself a boost to good health.

People who socialize with friends tend to enjoy better health than loners. A routine with walking companions might lead to longer walks, and the further the distance the greater the health effect.

Walking prevents more than heart attack: Another study reported in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology says a brisk walk decreases the risk of heart failure in postmenopausal women.

This study lasted 10 years and involved 90,000 women. Its focus was a step in the right direction given the dearth of research on women’s heart health. The same positive result for men who make walking a habit is well known.

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Steve and the gang together to talk to the people and fix this communication gaffe they've made. And they know it. You know, I think they thought it was not going to be a big deal.”

Well, of course, it is. In our conversation, Jim discussed the impact the prison might have on housing and the plans for affordable housing, as well as dealing with the rumours which circulated that the pipes being paid on County Road 44 last year were all part of the prison project, a theory he dispels quite explicitly. The work,

he says, was to fix the system in the Campus, and separate it from the farm lands; work that was done and paid for by the province. As a final word, Jim said: “We don't want the taxpayers to pay a dime for this place. If anything, you know, it should be paying us.

And I know there's a small stipend they pay us, and I forget what it is, but I thought it was peanuts.”

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Health Organization sound the alarms and urge people to get moving as a strategy to prevent these lifestyle diseases?

Less back pain: A study in the journal, Disability and Rehabilitation, revealed an interesting finding for those suffering from chronic back pain. Walking is just as effective in reducing pain, disability, and improving quality of life as workouts specifically designed for relieving back pain.

Improved knee osteoporosis: Many people with knee osteoporosis believe exercise will aggravate this condition. But the American Journal of Preventive Medicine reports that a study of 1,566 people who exercised for one hour a week for four years had decreased knee pain compared to those who were relatively inactive.

Increased creativity, mood, and stress reduction: Who does not feel better when walking a scenic path or a trail in the woods?

Several studies show a reduction in cortisol, the hormone produced in response to stress, among people who walk in the woods. If you want to get creative, the Journal of Experimental Psychology suggests “give your ideas some legs.”

But how much walking? Years ago, a Japanese report suggested that 10,000 steps a day was the magic number for maintaining good health. This figure is easier to achieve during good weather months. At other times, you may have to bundle up and find safe routes or go to indoor spaces conducive for walking, like shopping malls or sports facilities with indoor tracks.

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A living wage is a fair deal

by Lorraine Rekmans In response to Willem Van Dam’s comment that “The Greens argue that the state should exercise its power to curtail the individual rights to these freedoms.” I say, the Green Party does not argue that the state should curtail individual rights and freedoms. The Green Party proposals are being mis-cast.

There is no basis for claims that the Green Party would advocate unconstitutional proposals that would violate the Charter of Human Rights and Freedoms.

At this point in our history, it is evident that our current economic system and our fiscal policy is deficient.

This is evident in a number of ways, as we have noted that many of our institutions are underfunded, our food banks are overwhelmed, and people generally are not being paid a living wage. More and more Canadians are slipping into poverty and sliding out of the middle class. Many political parties in Canada are developing policies targeted to revitalizing the middle class.

Evidence shows many minimum wage jobs are part time, and, as a result, many employees must work several jobs with different employers to reach a full-time work week. This was the case with the PSWs, who would move from long term care facility to long term care facility just to make a full week’s wage.

A recent report from the Centre for Policy Alternatives

concluded that minimum wage was insufficient to provide workers with anything more than a ‘subsistence wage’, and did not reflect the cost of living.

My sense of Mr. Van Dam’s comments is that he is talking about an economic system where, “if you just pull yourself up by your bootstraps, and work harder, you will fare better.” These days are long past us, as we live in a new economic reality where the wealth just doesn’t trickle down and the wealth distribution gap continues to grow.

The Parliamentary Budget Officer issued a report this June that tells us that the top 0.5 per cent of Canadian families hold 20.5 per cent, or $2.4 trillion, of the wealth, up from the previous estimate of 9.2 per cent. Canada’s total GDP in 2018 was approximately $226 trillion. Last September, the federal NDP proposed a one per cent annual wealth tax on fortunes worth more than $20 million, claiming it could raise nearly $70 billion over the next 10 years. Unlike a tax on income, a wealth tax would apply to all assets, including real estate, with the aim of reducing financial inequality among Canadians.

There is much untapped revenue that we could have access to with tax reforms; however, we need the political will to do it. The Green Party of Canada submitted its platform to the Parliamentary Budget Officer for review in 2019, and the costing of all

proposals was found to be possible.

The last time Canada underwent any serious review and examination of monetary policy was in 1933, when the Prime Minister set up a Royal Commission to study “the organization and working of our entire banking and monetary system. This is what led to the creation of the Bank of Canada. The Green Party has also proposed a review of our tax system.

The Bank of Canada was an essential made-in-Canada tool that helped navigate us out of the Depression, where we used Canadian money to build our national infrastructure. The Bank of Canada is responsible for four principal functions: to manage the country’s money supply; to act as the federal government’s agent in issuing its bonds and managing its holdings of foreign currencies; to manage various monetary policies that can influence the performance of the economy, such as interest rates; and to manage the overall financial industry in Canada and economic relations with other countries and international organizations.

At this moment, the Government of Canada is printing money and selling bonds to the Bank of Canada, Pension Funds, and Investors to raise the capital we will need to navigate through the climate crisis, and this pandemic.

The Bank of Canada itself is conducting a survey of the

public on its mandate. I am happy to see Mr. Van Dam takes issue with the high interest we pay on servicing our debt to private banks, as I share the same concern. I have long advocated for the use of the Bank of Canada to fund the needs of Canadians and protect us from privatized financial institutions where our public assets may be put at risk.

Relegating people to an unlivable income in this crisis is a recipe for future social disasters. In many ways, the CERB is much like a Guaranteed Livable Income; however, there is no comparison to be made at this time, because of the pandemic where people simply cannot work. In Dauphin, Manitoba, in the 1970s, the first pilot project on a GLI left us with results that might surprise people. The project found that people would actually work, or volunteer, when they received the income supplement.

As a Green Party member, I have studied this issue for many years, and my opinion is still that we must strive for a comfortable standard of living for all, and that we have the means to do it.

When Graham F. Towers, the first Governor of the Bank of Canada, was asked, “Would you admit that anything physically possible and desirable, can be made financially possible? He answered, “Yes.”

UPDATE UPDATE CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19)

The Municipality has created a dedicated webpage for updates related to COVID-19 (www.northgrenville.ca/coronavirus)

UPCOMING MEETINGS COUNCIL MEETING October 20, 2020 at 6:30 pm 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 pre-registering so that we may best assist you.

This meeting will be live streamed at https://www. northgrenville.ca/govern/governance/agendas-andminutes.

Comments on the agenda may be submitted to the Clerk on or before noon on the day of the meeting.

PLANNING PUBLIC MEETING – Wednesday, October 14 at 6:30 pm -Proposed Zoning By-Law Amendment -Patterson’s Corners -Site-Plan–382 Townline Road, ERA Cannabis **NOTE: Those wishing to speak at the October 14, 2020 Public Meeting must pre-register with the Municipality by noon on October 14, 2020, by sending an e-mail to amartin@ northgrenville.on.ca. Alternatively, members of the public can provide written submissions ahead of the Public Meeting to the same e-mail address.

ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETINGS Arts and Culture Advisory Committee – Thursday, October 8 at 4:00 pm Health Wellness & Fitness Advisory Committee – Tuesday, October 13 at 4:00 pm Active Transportation Advisory Committee (Closed Session) – Thursday, October 15 at 5:00 pm Accessibility Advisory Committee – Monday, October 19 at 4:00 pm Heritage Advisory Committee – Tuesday, October 20 at 4:00 pm **NOTE: Committee Meetings are being conducted electronically via Microsoft Teams. Should you wish to participate in the meeting or have any questions, please contact the Committee Clerk (jworkman@northgrenville.on.ca) by 2:00 pm the day of the meeting for instructions to access the meeting. Any deputations can be e-mailed and will be read aloud to the Committee and will be made part of the public record.

NORTH GRENVILLE MUNICIPAL OFFICE HOURS The Municipal Office is open to the public between the hours of 9:00 am - 4:00 pm. Residents and businesses can continue to access Municipal services by phone, email and online. For more information visit www.northgrenville.ca/coronavirus.

TRAFFIC STOP LEADS TO ARREST

On September 30, 2020 at 10:12 a.m., officers with the Grenville Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were conducting traffic enforcement on County Road 43 in the North Grenville Township. The officer was assisted by the Automated Licence Plate Recognition System (ALPR).

The ALPR system registered an alert and officers conducted a traffic stop on a motor vehicle. The officer approached the vehicle, however, the driver initially refused to identify himself.

A man, aged 32, from Merrickville-Wolford was arrested and charged with: Obstruct a peace officer - Criminal Code sec.129(a) Drive no licence - Highway Traffic Act (HTA) sec. 32(1) Fail to surrender permit for motor vehicle - HTA sec. 7(5)(a) No insurance - Compulsory Automobile Insurance Act (CAIA) sec. 2(1)(a) Fail to surrender insurance card - CAIA sec.3(1) The vehicle was towed off the Highway.

The accused is to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Brockville at a later date.

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In a wide-ranging and informative conversation, Deputy Mayor Jim McManaman talked with David about the municipality’s response to challenge posed by the ongoing pandemic, the impact new CAO Gary Dyke has had on governance structures, and, the whole confusing and controversial issue of the proposed Correctional Facility being proposed for Kemptville. Jim answers many of the quesiotns being raised about the municipality’s response and who knew what, when. Go to www.ngtimes.ca to listen to the entire conversation.

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by David Shanahan Hard to believe anything could take the headlines away from Covid-19, but the proposed Greater Ottawa Correctional Facility has done it. The announcement on August 27 caused an immediate reaction from residents of North Grenville for a number of reasons.

The name was extremely annoying and rather insulting.

The lack of notice or consultation was a major source of anger, and the lack of detail led to some fascinating and imaginative speculation, even in some media.

Very slowly, more information is forthcoming from the province, though only after prodding by the public and the municipality. In this issue, we have the report of an interview with Deputy Mayor Jim McManaman, in which he confirms that the council were not aware of what was

about to be announced until just a few days before the big reveal in Brockville.

He also clarifies the situation regarding the laying of pipe along County Road 44, explaining that it was to sort out a mess at the Campus and was carried out and paid for by the provincial body, ARIO. Now there will continue to be some who see everything in a very cynical light, and will dismiss Jim McManaman’s statement outright. There’s not much anyone can do about that. But we need some more open dialogue if we’re to get a clear idea of what’s going on.

Also in this issue, we report the apprehension being expressed by the two school boards currently operating schools in the Campus. Naturally, they find the idea of a prison across the road from their charges a little worrying, to say the least. So far, the Kemptville BIA have been

silent on the matter, waiting, quite properly, for some more information to be made available before deciding on their attitude to a prison opening just up the road.

It seems that the business community are more open to the idea, and it is claimed that there is a roughly 50-50 split, for and against, in the correspondence being received from residents. Some complain about the name; others about how the announcement was made. I have believed we needed to wait for more information before we started making declarations of intent.

The problem has been that neither Steve Clark, MPP, nor the Solicitor General’s office have been very helpful in that regard. Our questions, submitted to Steve Clark’s office, resulted in a set of answers that generally avoided actually answering. I seriously wonder if the MPP is happy with the whole project.

It will cost him votes, according to people I’ve heard from, and he must know what the reaction of many people here would be.

So, what do we know and where are we at? We know that the prison will not be a high security one: strict security is the term Steve Clark has used. Jim McManaman gives assurances that council is determined that the province pay for any new infrastructure that might be required, and that there will be no cost whatever to the taxpayer. From all we’ve heard, this is a done deal, unless there is a concerted and overwhelming show of public opposition between now and whenever the “consultations” begin. That is assuming that the majority do not want the prison here. Will any opposition make a difference?

No idea. The province has already scheduled a Request for Proposals for 2022, and

Your recent statement that the location was chosen to save taxpayer dollars (given that it is part of the province's surplus property inventory) belies the fact that the provincial government has no valid reason for building this facility on farmland in Kemptville, Ontario.

The reasons not to proceed with this proposed plan are numerous, and include: The vision for the Kemptville Campus will be irreparably harmed, if not destroyed The tranquility and peacefulness of the Campus, its trails and parks will be lost Its proximity to day cares and schools will create a perceived, if not real, threat in the minds of parents, and quite possibly children themselves Municipal council's plans to make downtown Kemptville and North Grenville a tourist destination will be greatly hindered The current strains on our water and sewage treatment systems will be further exacerbated The increasing number of young families and retirees choosing to make Kemptville their home will be deterred from moving here, while some current residents will leave as a result The charm and small town feel of Kemptville will be forever altered And the list goes on ...

You have clearly stated that the provincial government has the sole discretion to

make the decision to proceed with the construction of this correctional facility. Timing, however, is everything in life. Ontario could remain in the grips of the COVID-19 pandemic for another year or two. Following that period, we could well be looking at a decade or more to fully recover economically and socially from its fall-out. Sadly, the very populations who are disproportionately incarcerated across this province racialized and lower income communities - are the same people who will continue to suffer the most serious consequences of the pandemic.

Your government has the opportunity now to make better choices about how to spend public funds at this critical juncture, including rethinking how best to modernize and improve our correctional and judicial systems without adding more costly jail cells to the mix.

Please make the right choice and support your constituents on this issue.

Sincerely, Colleen Lynas, North Grenville, Ontario

there is a tentative budget of between $200 million and $500 million for the project.

It has been a public relations disaster for the government, and specifically for Steve Clark. The handling of the announcement and follow-up communications has been a complete disaster, leaving too much room for rumour, anger, and largely uninformed speculation to gather steam. What can be done to change that is hard to see. An apology would be a good start, and a clear and open statement of intent to have a genuine consultative process, not the usual “we’re listening and will then go ahead anyway” approach.

If people don’t want this prison in the community, it will require working while we wait for a chance to express our opinions directly to Steve Clark and other officials. If there are those who want to see it built here, they, too,

need to work, gathering good information, relevant data and expressions of public opinion.

Both need to be ready to argue their case, when the time comes. It is somewhat reassuring to know that council is not “rolling over”, as many thought, but is already pushing back on the province’s actions and aims.

The unfortunate and depressing thought, however, is that, regardless of what we want, or how much work we do, it may make no difference whatsoever. The province don’t need permission, zoning applications, planning permission, site plan agreements, nothing that council can use to delay, much less stop this project going ahead. We have to both work and wait.

Letters to the Editor Dear Editor, Our MPP seemed to have omitted his response to the question about his role in selecting the site for this prison.

Notwithstanding that point, I truly hope the ‘robust consultations’ will showcase the solidarity in our community and the collective opinion that this is not something we want in our neighbourhood. Kemptville is growing for all the right reasons currently, this prison facility will change that progress and forever change the face of our town.

Let’s come together, united in voice, to reject this prison’s location and stand up to preserve the growth, prosperity and sanctity of our town that I personally have called home for 30+ years.

There are a number of strong points to be made to justify an alternative location, all of which I will bring to the consultations when they occur. Citing positive economic impact, creating good-paying, stable jobs, attracting new families and providing economic spin-offs to local businesses is standard messaging for any large infrastructure placing its enormous footprint in your community. The fact remains, that messaging can be short-sighted and the positive aspects quickly lose their lustre. Don’t take it from me, take it from the citizens of Joyceville, Millhaven and countless other towns, known, not for their beauty, but rather for their institutional facility.

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the boat when it comes to political decisions, yet I find myself angered and a bit possessive of wanting to preserve what we have and what we will have in the future, a future that doesn’t need bricks, mortar fencing, barbed wire, security cameras etc. etc. in our landscape. Seize the moment and tell your MPP, thanks, but no thanks, to the maximum security provincial penitentiary.

Kirk Albert Dear Editor, For years the Kemptville Campus, established in 1917, was the Corner Stone of North Grenville until it was closed in 2014. Our Council and others have been working hard to re-establish this cherished real estate area with its great potential and the positive impact it could have on our tax base. This pending prison, which is being forced upon the citizens of Kemptville and area by the Provincial Government, will undermine any of that work and will have a negative effect overall on the Campus and on a small community such as ours.

L. Belzac Open Letter to Minister Clark: I can't help but believe that in your heart of hearts you know that the land proposed as the new site of the "Greater Ottawa Correctional Complex" is a terrible choice.

Dear Editor, I would agree with the many writers that have submitted their concerns regarding the proposed new Kemptville Jail. However, I do have reservations on the Colin Creasey “letter to the editor” in the NGT Sept 30 edition. Mr. Creasey could be interpreted to claim that Kemptville receiving a jail is our own fault, as this riding historically votes Conservative and by being a “safe seat” the Conservatives feel they can “do as they will”.

Perhaps Mr. Creasey should be reminded that this riding includes Leeds, Grenville, Thousand Islands and Rideau Lakes? Any of those places could have been chosen and Kemptville spared. Would it be “their own fault” as well, if the facility was located in their community? Or perhaps, when the Toronto South jail was built in 2014 in a Liberal riding with a Liberal Premier? Mr. Creasey asserts that building new jails is an admission of failure in controlling the system. What control is he speaking about?

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Since 2000, the provincial Liberals have closed 12 jails and the Conservatives 13.

New jails built since 2000 are Liberals 2, Conservatives 4. These facilities are located all across Ontario in various party ridings.

Mr. Creasey chides the Mike Harris Conservatives for down loading provincial responsibilities on municipalities. He forgets to include that the Harris Conservatives inherited an unprecedented provincial debt from the Bob Rae NDP (1990-1995) by almost doubling the debt during his time in office. The NDP increased Ontario debt by $52.5 billion in 5 years for an average of $10.46 billion per year. No previous premier had matched that record! The Conservatives (1995-2003) increased the debt by $46.9 billion over 8 years or $5.9 billion per year. The Liberals (2003-2018) increased the debt $175 billion over 15 years for $11.7 billion an-

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School boards weigh in on correctional facility

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There has been a lot of discussion online, in the community, and in this newspaper about the planned Correctional Facility in Kemptville that the provincial government announced at the end of August.

While the idea of having a correctional facility in North Grenville does not sit well with many, one of residents’ main concerns is the location of the jail, across from two schools and a daycare on the Kemptville Campus. Superintendent of

Schools for the Conseil des Écoles Catholiques du Centre Est (CECCE), Marc Bertrand, says the location of the correctional facility, across the street from their school Académie Catholique Notre Dame, is a cause for concern for both the administration and parents of their school community. That being said, he noted that, at this point, there are no plans to change the location of the school.

“The CECCE intends to voice its concerns through a proper consultation process with the community,” he wrote in an email to the Times. “The safety and wellbeing of our

students and personnel remains our top priority.”

The communications department at the Conseil des écoles publiques de l’Est de l’Ontario (CEPEO) says they are also concerned about the location of the correctional facility due to its proximity to their school, École publique Rivière Rideau. The CEPEO says they will be working closely with the Office of the Solicitor General of Ontario, the Municipality of North Grenville, other concerned school boards and community organizations in the region, to ensure that the project is fully in line with the safety and

well-being of their students and staff. “The health, safety, and well-being of our students and staff is the CEPEO’s priority,” they wrote in an email to the Times.

Like many community organizations and residents, it seems that the school boards on the Kemptville Campus are waiting for the promised public consultation, slated to happen this Fall. Although no announcement has been made about the timing or process of this consultation, Steve Clark’s office has stated that more information should be available in the coming weeks.

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This service is supported by the community of North Grenville letters cont'd nual average. What does Mr. Creasey desire? More or less fiscal responsibility?

Mr. Creasey indicates the deplorable conditions in the Toronto South Detention Centre, the newest facility in Ontario, opened in 2014.

Overcrowding is a major issue there, as most jails.

Perhaps because 25 jails have been closed since 2000 and 6 opened. Perhaps because most inmates are not model citizens and cause a lot of trouble outside and inside the jail. The very reason Kemptville does not desire a jail here!

Mr. Creasey claims Ford does not care about basic humane treatment inside our institutions, safe communities, financial stewardship, and no jail should be built in anyone’s back yard. I investigated the location of many Ontario jails, and most are located in urban areas or on the edge of urban areas and near residential areas.

So it seems the Provincial policy for all parties is to build near services (police, Ontario Courthouse, hospital, medical treatment). As far as “humane treatment”, would Mr. Creasey prefer

prisons in far Northern Ontario, where no family or lawyer can visit? Would it be financially prudent to have the police/ guards transport inmates several hours away to courts or medical requirements? How would those inmates that serve “weekend” time transport themselves?

How could the corrections services attract workers to isolated areas to live and then work every day in the “hell hole” as is described of the new Toronto South Jail?

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Local Covid-19 update

by David Shanahan The number of confirmed cases in UCLG East (NG, Merrickville-Wolford, Augusta, and Edwardsburgh-Cardinal) has risen yet again. On September 29, there were 6 confirmed cases in the area, but by October 2, that number had risen to 10. These were all communitybased cases, with none reported in long-term care or retirement facilities. The number of cases in UCLG East is by far the highest in any of the five areas within the Leeds Granville and Lanark District Health Unit. One area has a single case, two have two cases each, and UCLG Central, including Brockville, Prescott and surrounding areas, has no active case as of October 2.

The Health Unit reports that, to date, there has been 389 cases, 15 of which are active, 322 of which have recovered, and 52 of which have been fatal.

Holy Cross school in Kemptville remains the only school in all of the four school boards that has experienced confirmed cases. The Health Unit’s policy is not to identify individuals by name, nor will provide details on which grades were affected. “We kindly ask that if you know details to refrain from posting these publicly; be kind and resist the temptation to speculate or share rumours. We all deserve to have our personal health information protected.”

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October Road Safety Theme: Roundabouts

Happy 60th Jim Beveridge.

A few people recognised the photo in the Times as a young clown, Jim Beveridge. The older version turned 60 last week, and was no clown when he presented Elinor Lynch with the prize for seeing the man in the boy.

The North Grenville Road Safety theme for October is Roundabouts. As many already know, roundabouts are designed to improve the flow of traffic and make intersections safer for drivers, pedestrians and cyclists.

When used properly, roundabouts are designed to handle a high volume of vehicles and lower speeds, reduce stop times, impose traffic calming, and reduce fuel consumption as well as emissions.

There are a number of roundabouts in North Grenville, particularly along County Road 43. With the upcoming expansion of County Road 43, additional roundabouts will be built.

Existing roundabouts will also be re-designed to improve safety for motorists, cyclists and pedestrians, and there will be plans for safe crossings for pedestrians.

A few key tips to remember when approaching and using a roundabout: - Slow down and yield to drivers already in the roundabout - Enter when there is a safe gap in the traffic - Indicate a right turn as you approach your exit - Stay in your lane and don't pass large vehicles - Do not stop inside the roundabout (except to avoid a collision) - Remember to always watch for and yield to pedestrians The Road Safety public awareness campaign aims to promote safe driving behaviours and make roads in North Grenville safer for all users.

The North Grenville Road Safety Campaign Committee is comprised of the Municipality of North Grenville, the Leeds, Grenville and Lanark District Health Unit, the Grenville County Ontario Provincial Police, and the United Counties of Leeds and Grenville.

For more details on the campaign, visit www.northgrenville.ca/roadsafety.

Happy 70th Margaret McGoey

Margaret celebrated her birthday with a colourful display at the B&H, where she has been a warm and friendly presence for so many years.

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The Municipality of North Grenville and the Old Town Kemptville BIA have received a $19,095 grant from Digital Main Street Ontario for a Digital Service Squad (DSS) to help small businesses use digital technologies to adapt to a rapidly changing environment. Funding for the grant is provided by FedDev Ontario. The squad will begin connecting with businesses this week.

“On behalf of Council, I would like to extend our sincere thanks to the federal and provincial government for supporting the Digital Main Street initiative,” said Mayor Peckford.

“This will allow the Municipality of North Grenville to hire two short-term positions to support local businesses with their online presence and access to funding for Old Town Kemptville BIA and rural main street businesses.”

"Based on the remarkable success of last year's Digital Service Squad program, which leveraged almost $40,000 in grant funding for Old Town Kemptville BIA businesses, the Old Town Kemptville BIA is thrilled to see this highly impactful program returning for the potential benefit of even more businesses in North Grenville," added Will Pearl, Vice Chair of the Old Town Kemptville BIA Board of Management.

“Ontario’s small businesses are the backbone of our economy, and the keystone of our economic recovery. That is why we have invested in Digital Main Street to help these enterprises adapt to doing business in a digital world, and take advantage of the record number of people shopping online.

Congratulations to North Grenville and Kemptville on the launch of your Digital Service Squad. The work you’re doing with small businesses in your community will help keep our main streets vibrant, support good, local jobs and help our economy come back strong,” stated the Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Economic Development and Official Languages and Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario.

Digital Service Squads are fundamental to Digital Main Street’s design and success, with trained specialists who meet with small businesses, at no cost, to help them improve their online presence. The squads assist with a number of activities, including developing a Google My Business profile, enhancing their social media presence and providing support for basic website and e-commerce set-up. Squads will also assist qualified small businesses through the application process for a $2,500 Digital Transformation Grant, which includes an online assessment, online training modules and the development of a Digital Transformation Plan (DTP).

“The COVID-19 pandemic hit Ontario’s main streets hard, so Digital Main Street is needed more than ever,” said Kay Matthews, Executive Director of OBIAA. “We know that businesses that participated in Digital Main Street last year were better able to cope when the pandemic hit, and we’re excited that FedDev Ontario and Ontario are providing the funding to extend this important program to help businesses in communities like Kemptville and across North Grenville.”

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Celebrating the life of local Hardware Pioneer

from the Kemptville BIA It's both difficult and tragic to try and summarize a welllived human life in a few lines. Especially one lived the way Harold Hamilton did up until his passing on August 21.

Born in 1931, Harold was one of four siblings and seemed destined to live a life in hardware. Born in Merrickville, he began working for Howard Hardware at the tender age of 12, making regular deliveries to Merrickville icon Harry McLean.

He would later move to Ottawa, and lived there from 1951 to 1966, managing a store for the legendary Ottawa hardware magnate, George Nelms.

He returned to the area and bought the original hardware store in Kemptville from the Kennedy family in 1966, and became one of the original eight Home Hardware franchisees in Eastern Ontario. He later sold the store in 1986 to his 24 year-old son, Blair, who operates it in the same building on Prescott Street in Downtown Kemptville.

Blair recalls warmly the lessons learned from his Dad, who was not only his father, but his mentor and hero. Harold was known for his sense of humour, sharp mind, and determination. He was a pillar of the local business community and his kindness to others was legendary.

As a community volunteer, he was very active in the local Rotary Club, at his church, and loved to play a round of golf, when he could squeeze it in. He was actively involved in minor hockey, including girls hockey, where, if a player needed equipment or was short on money to register, the money or the equipment would appear without any fanfare or credit taken.

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North Grenville launches tourism strategy

The Municipality of nership Fund from RTO 9, North Grenville has begun the Regional Tourism Orgathe process of creating a nization for South Eastern coherent tourism strategy, Ontario, and the Ministry of which will guide the Mu- Heritage, Sport, Tourism and nicipality’s tourism efforts Culture Industries. as an emerging tourism desThe strategy will align tination. with the recently completed PROFESSIONAL EYE CARE Following a competitive Parks, Recreation and Culture FOR ALL AGES request for proposals, the Master Plan and the forthMunicipality has hired MDB coming Kemptville Campus Insight to conduct the stra- Master Plan. tegic process. The final plan “The tourism and hosOptometrist will be presented to Council pitality sector was one of at the end of February, 2021. the hardest hit during the WE ARE NOW ABLE TO RESUME EYE CARE. “Tourism represents a pandemic, and the aim is for Due to Covid, there will be even more procedures to critical opportunity for our this strategy to help guide protect our patient, our staff and families. We apprecicommunity and our econ- and grow the industry,” added ate that you've been waiting for us to return to work omy. North Grenville is Deputy Mayor Jim McManaand we've been waiting to see you. We are very gratea compelling and scenic man. ful for the trust that you place in us for your eye care. destination for not just our The strategic process own residents, but also those will engage residents, busiWe Put the in Eye Care across Eastern Ontario,” said ness owners, and industry Mayor Nancy Peckford. “We stakeholders to provide input 212 Van Buren St. 613.258.7438 are blessed with many excit- through a variety of ways, ing attractions, including including workshops and the wonderful Ferguson and information sessions to be Limerick Forests, the Rideau announced later this Fall. the north grenville Canal Waterway, in addition For more information and to [the South Branch], walk- to participate through the oning trails, as well as diverse line survey visit: www.northGord Logan local businesses and so much grenville.ca/tourismstrategy.

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Karyne Besso has been volunteering with the Kemptville ReStore for over four years, and has volunteered with other various organizations for over 25 years. She started volunteering with Habitat Greater Ottawa on some home retrofits after she retired in 2013, and once the Kemptville ReStore opened, she began volunteering there. Being eager to know more about Habitat, she volunteered to become a member of the family selection committee, and has been helping to select families for our homes for two years.

Karyne wanted to help on our Cardinal build, and suggested that there was a more efficient way to organize our volunteers, using an online sign-up system. Working with our builder, Karyne set up and maintained the sign-up application for our volunteers during the entire build.

When the ReStore shut down in March due to Covid-19, all her volunteering paused. Karyne is a great sewer and quilter, and soon friends and family began to ask her to make masks for them, since they were not readily available. After giving away almost 150 masks, Karyne came up with the idea of marketing these through HFHTI as a fundraiser. With help from several more Habitat volunteers from the Kemptville store, they have made and sold over 1,200 facemasks! They will continue to have facemasks available at both of the ReStores until the end of the year, including seasonally themed masks. Karyne has an enormous sense of community, and a can-do attitude. Thank you Karyne for all you do for HFHTI!

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Another successful Neon Night

by Hilary Thomson

Local Journalism Initiative Reporter

This year ’s virtual Neon Night Fun Run was a great success, raising $34,013 for childhood cancer research. The event wrapped up on Saturday, September 19, with a video broadcast on Facebook, announcing this year’s grand total. Top fundraisers were Jessica Coughlan, from the Hammer Time group; Lisa Neil, from Gee’s Gang; and Bryan Cronk, from Get Cronk’d Fitness Studio.

This year’s funds were raised through the walk/ run/roll, poster contest, home/business decorating competition, and an online silent auction.

“This money would not have been raised without the incredible support from everyone involved,” October 7, 2020

said Neon Night Chair, Yvonne Lane.

Alison Payne, of the Canadian Cancer Society, says it was really exciting to watch the money roll in over the course of the event, which spanned from September 1-18. “It speaks to the importance of the event in the community,” she says. “It’s going to impact children’s lives and make treatment more bearable.”

The Neon Night team is already looking forward to next year’s event, when they hope they will be able to see everyone in person.

“So, mark your calendars for September 18, 2021.”

Neon Night is still taking donations to support childhood cancer research.

To donate go to: www. cancer.ca/neonnightkemptville.

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by Paul Cormier, Salamanders of Kemptville I don’t know about you, but for some reason we are over-run with luscious red Rhubarb at the farm this year. Our neighbours say, “Ditto”. So, once we make the inevitable Rhubarb pies (a must for Rhubarb lovers), and make up a dozen or more jars of Rhubarb-Ginger jam, and then freeze a bunch for winter use, there is still a heck of a lot more to enjoy. You need to make up a batch of rich, creamy, tangy, home-made Rhubarb-Strawberry Ice Cream; if you love the Rhubarb-Strawberry pairing, this recipe will give you ecstasy of the tastebuds and put a huge smile on your face.

Rhubarb-Strawberry Ice Cream Ingredients: Rhubarb-Strawberry Mix: 1 cup Strawberries, fresh or frozen 4 cups chopped Rhubarb ½ cup of granulated white sugar ½ cup of chopped crystallized ginger 2 teaspoon of lemon zest, or 1 teaspoon of lemon juice 1 tablespoon of water Cream Mix: 1 ¼ cup of 35% whipping cream 1 300 ml can of Eagle Brand

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Preparation: Combine all of the ingredients listed in the Rhubarb-Strawberry Mix in a saucepan, simmer over medium heat until the Rhubarb breaks down. Add more sugar to your taste (I prefer less than more). Add the ginger (if you like ginger, you can add more to your taste). Chill the rhubarb mix. When you take it out of the fridge, reserve ¼ cup of the mix. Place an 8” square pan in the freezer to chill.

For the Cream Mix, beat the whipping cream till stiff and fold in the Eagle Brand. Spread half of the chilled Rhubarb-Strawberry mix over the bottom of the chilled pan. Spread half of the Cream Mix on top of the Rhubarb-Strawberry mix. Put another layer of the RhubarbStrawberry mix on top of the Cream Mix, then top with the remaining Cream Mix. Got that?

We are layering, folks…

To top things off, spoon the ¼ cup of Rhubarb-Strawberry Mix that you reserved and, using a knife, swirl through the entire mixture to create a marbled effect. Quite pretty, actually!

Freeze 5 to 6 hours before serving. If you wanted to get really fancy, you could make up a bit extra Rhubarb-Strawberry Mix and use it hot as a topping on the cold ice-cream. You might even mix in a bit of Cointreau. Who knows?

Thanks again for providing feedback and recipe ideas at pcormier@ranaprocess.com.

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Local Covid testing centre procedure The North Grenville Covid-19 Assessment Centre will be open as per normal tomorrow and onwards at 15 Campus Drive, Kemptville Here is how it works: Step 1: Arrive to the Kemptville Campus Soccer field entrance (plenty of signage as you arrive to direct you).

Step 2: You will be met in your car by AC staff who will determine your eligibility for testing. Whomever is eligible, will receive a registration form to be completed and a TIME PASS. The time pass will have an allocated time window for you to return (ie. 9am to 10a).

Step 3: Present to 15 Campus Drive at your allocated time (entrance across from the Kemptville District Hospital.) You will be met by a security guard as you enter the campus who will direct you to the parking lot after you present your time pass.

Step 4: Enter the Bell Building, register and get your test! EASY PEASY

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***We have been working with this time pass system since Day 1 and so the Ontario government’s announcement of changing to appt based testing only does not affect us***

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News from the NG Historical Society It has been a difficult six months for our community, our province, our country and beyond our borders. We hope that you and your neighbours are well. Last March we closed the NGHS Archives in keeping with government guidelines to limit the spread of Covid-19.

We had aspired to re-open this Fall but with the increased rates of illness, we have decided that it would be more prudent to remain closed to the public. Tuesday public visiting hours and monthly public meetings will not be held until further notice. We will continue to assess the situation as it unfolds.

Virtual AGM on October 28, 2020: Due to CRA requirements, we have no choice but to proceed with a virtual offering. We have hesitated to hold this meeting by phone, because we know it may be difficult for some of our members to handle the technology, we are however, required by the Ontario Historical Society, our parent body, and the Canadian Revenue Agency to hold an AGM before the end of the year. Because we are not permitted to hold the meeting in the Court House due to Covid-19 restrictions, we will be holding it virtually; that is, as a conference call.

Members who wish to participate in the meeting will be able to call in before the start time and listen in on the proceedings as they unfold.

A minimum of 15 participants (quorum) will be required to make the outcome of the meeting valid. We would appreciate hearing from you in advance if you plan to attend to get some idea of how many members to expect.

The business to be transacted at this meeting includes the following: to receive the audited financial reports, statements and budget, to receive the reports of the Society’s officers and committees and to take appropriate action upon them; to appoint an auditor for the ensuing year; and to elect directors.

To be eligible to vote at the AGM, members must have paid their dues for 2020. You may ensure you are in good standing before the meeting by one of the following means: - fill out a membership form on our website, www.northgrenvillehistorical society.ca, - write including a cheque to NGHS, Box 1239, Kemptville ON K0G 1J0, or call 613 258 4401 for further options.

We look forward to hearing from you and hearing your voice on 28 October.

Details to come on our website: www.northgrenvillehistoricalsociety.ca.

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Notes from the United Counties

Counties Council to begin search for new CAO: Counties Council is issuing a Request for Proposal by invitation for executive search firms for the recruitment and selection of a new Chief Administrative Officer (CAO).

Current CAO, Andy Brown, is retiring in June 2021 after 33 years in municipal government, including progressive top administrator positions with the Township of Horton, the Town of Prescott, the Township of South Dundas and the Municipality of North Grenville.

“During his eight years with the United Counties of Leeds and Grenville, Andy Brown has brought considerable strength and consistency to Counties’ Administration and has provided invaluable assistance and guidance to the Counties Council governance function,” said Warden Pat Sayeau.

“His extensive knowledge of municipal legislation, the functioning of the political process and his vast corporate memory, has served the residents of the Counties very well. The Committee faces a major task in finding a successor,” the Warden said.

The goal is to have an Executive Search Team in place by the end of the year or early in 2021. Counties Council has also appointed a CAO Selection Committee which will work with the successful executive search

firm. This committee is comprised of Warden Pat Sayeau, Councillors Robin Jones, Arie Hoogenboom, Roger Haley and Corinna Smith-Gatcke.

For more information contact Warden Pat Sayeau 613-3423840.

Updated electronic meeting by-law passed by Council: Counties Council has passed a by-law governing the continued electronic participation of members in council and committee proceedings. In the early weeks of the COVID-19 outbreak in March, Counties Council initially passed a bylaw allowing electronic participation by members during the emergency. In July, the COVID-19 Recovery Act, or Bill 197, was passed to allow municipalities to permit electronic meeting participation.

The new Counties Council by-law means electronic participation will continue and will be available to members who deem it necessary due to illness, isolation or other constraints. Electronic participation means telephone, video or audio conferencing or other interactive methods where participants are able to hear and be heard by all participants. Members may participate in an open or closed meeting electronically and be counted for the purposes of quorum.

Each member will be responsible to take all reasonable measures to ensure security in the event that a closed

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For more information, contact County Clerk Lesley Todd at 613-342-3849, ext. 2454.

Motorized riders in Limerick Forest must be club affiliated: The United Counties have entered into an agreement with local all-terrain vehicle and dirt bike clubs for the safe governance, operation and maintenance of the Limerick Forest trails.

The Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) is between the Counties and the Johnstown ATV Club and Bytown Motorcycle Association, which are respectfully affiliated with the Ontario Federation of ATV Clubs (OFATV) and the Ontario Federation of Trail Riders (OFTR).

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“This agreement means that if you wish to ride an ATV or dirt bike in Limerick Forest you must be a member of a local or provincial dirt bike or ATV club,” said Forest Manager Geoff McVey. “The clubs provide maintenance of the trails and trail wardens to promote safe, responsible riding, respect for other riders and they educate riders on the need for plates and insurance,” he said. The local clubs help control noise pollution, alcohol, littering and riding on closed trails.

They also do annual spring and fall trail inspections, which are based on the Limerick Forest Minimum Trail Maintenance Standards.

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Can you identify these people?

March 13, 1955 to October 8, 2019

Orville Sears "Jean and her family thank everyone for the overwhelming love and support when we lost our dear Orville recently.

It meant a lot to us."

I Wish Roses Never Had to Die I wish I was watching your footprints in the sand in February, instead of sprinkling your ashes in the water of Acapulco Bay. I wish I was standing in front of your mom’s fridge in July, 1971, tasting the tenderness of your first kiss.

I wish I could look at a clear blue sky without being reminded that I will never again see your blue eyes looking back at mine.

I wish I could hear the laughter of our friends while you were telling them stories of our lives.

I wish I could see your sundress blowing gently in the warm breezes of our love.

I wish each morning I could watch the petals of your love opening my world to a new and exciting day.

But most of all I wish Roses never had to die.

Always in my Heart, Jim

by Nancy Dulmage The owner of this picture is Kelley Wilson, of Cobourg, great granddaughter of Robert and Addie Colborne Whitney, who lived in Kemptville. But there is nothing to indicate when or where the photograph was taken.

One person in this photo has been identified: Mrs. Robert Whitney, nee Addie Colborne, is seated second from right in the second row. As she attended the Methodist (later United) Church in Kemptville, one person’s thought was that this may be a Methodist Ladies Group, Women’s Temperance Union, or possibly Women’s Institute. The photo would appear to have been taken in the 1900-1910 period, approximately.

I was wondering if it would be possible to see if anyone could identify any of these women?

If you have any information that would put names to faces, or even identify the group or event, please contact Dr. David Shanahan at david@ngtimes.ca.

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A Different kind of Walking Stick for You

by John Baldwin On a bright sunny morning, my wife hung out some clothes to dry, And cried out, “John get your camera!”, for to picture what she did espy.

For, low and behold, there was a lovely Stick Insect, clinging to our gazebo frame.

So pictures were taken and Wikipaedia duly consulted, for to give it its proper name.

The Latin name is Diapheromera Femorata, or, just a Common, or Northern Walking Stick.

But, regardless of that, it is beautiful, so it doesn’t matter which name you pick.

With its six legs of green and antennae a lovely red, Complimented by its brown stick body, what more can be said!?

How it got there, when it has no wings to fly, or a tail that stings, Is a mystery to us, as to where it came from,- - just another of Mother Nature’s mysterious things!

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A Message from Mayor Doug Struthers

Hello It seems such a long time ago - and yet, a mere year ago, we celebrated the 100th anniversary of the first Grenville County Plowing Match - 1919. And I recall musing that the greeting that Fall might well have been: “It’s nice to see you”!

How significant was that: it’s nice to see you. A little perspective. 1919 was also the year of the Great Flu Epidemic. Contracting the flu was so pervasive that clergy encouraged folks to not gather in places of worship. And so, by the Fall of

1919, when it was somewhat safer to gather outside, I am sure it was indeed nice to see folks.

And here we are 2020 in the midst of a world pandemic - COVID 19. Staying safe by being mindful and adhering to the medical advice: washing our hands often, staying two meters apart, wearing face masks when in close proximity to one another and when shopping locally to support our businesses.

While we have not had any community spread, we continue to read and hear what seems as waves of information regarding a second wave, potential school closures.... at times, perhaps, no sense of a light at the end of the tunnel.

As a community we have done well - the result of our individual and collective diligence in adhering to the guidelines has indeed helped prevent community spread of COVID 19. Yes, we know how to step up! One only need

recall some of our history.

Stepping up: Many will recall the Wolford Helpers, a group of women who worked for years in our rural hamlets and agricultural areas ensuring friends and neighbours in need never went hungry.

Stepping up: The Great Ice Storm of 1998. Friends and neighbours pulling together to ensure everyone stayed warm and fed.

A side note here to give a shout-out to our Volunteer Fire Fighters. In 1998 they were our front line workers, from sunrise to sunset, helping throughout our municipality, helping us stay safe, secure and warm. And during this pandemic they continue to be our front line workers not only attending fires - they are our First Responders for MedAid calls. Our friends and neighbours! Thank you!

Stepping up: our Municipal Emergency Control Group. Going above and beyond their normal duties, showing leadership in plan-

ning and protecting the health of residents and municipality.

Stepping up: Our volunteer Communities in Bloom Committee. Their hard work encouraging so many groups and individuals to contribute and showcase so much of what makes our community Canada’s Prettiest Village!

Stepping up - what we have done, what we need to continue doing.

As we face what may seem like a daunting time ahead, we can draw on our history, our values, our wherewithal, to get through this together. Small town, rural values. Perhaps 4H Club values. Head: thinking; Heart: relating and caring; Hands: giving and working; Health: our individual and collective community health.

Support our friends, neighbours, businesses - we know how to do it.

Merrickville-Wolford: diligent and sensible. Stay safe and strong.

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Petition to expand recycling in the municipality

by Hilary Thomson

Local Journalism Initiative Reporter

Sustainable Merrickville-Wolford has launched a petition to expand recycling options in the Municipality.

Member of Sustainable Merrickville-Wolford, and long time Merrickville resident, Anney de Gobeo, says she has watched as the items they have been able to recycle in the municipality has dwindled over the years. “It has been a challenge with the number of products we can recycle in Merrickville-Wolford,” she says, highlighting items like poly-coated cartons and black plastics that residents are forced to send to the landfill.

Anney has been in contact with the Municipality about the status of their current contract with Limerick Environmental. She was informed by Deputy Clerk Christina Conklin that they are currently engaged with the company on a monthto-month basis. “This is as a result of the recycling program, which will be changOctober 7, 2020

ing to a producer-based model in the near future,” she wrote in an email to Anney.

This shift is part of the province’s Made in Ontario Environment Plan, which will make producers responsible for the entire lifecycle of their packaging by December 31, 2025. Anney believes that the Village should not be waiting another five years to look at changing their recycling program, especially when other surrounding municipalities, like North Grenville and Montague, are being proactive in looking at their waste diversion practices. “All of our neighbours are participating, including a small township like Montague,” she says. “It’s embarrassing.”

Anney has found it particularly frustrating because, as the Environmental Advisory Committee has not been able to meet throughout the pandemic, there has been no way to communicate with council. Sustainable Merrickville-Wolford has been getting requests from residents and businesses alike, asking what can be done to expand

she says. “We should be aggressively looking at ways to divert that from our landfill.”

Michèle says Sustainable Merrickville-Wolford would be happy to work with the Environmental Advisory Committee and council to get a more robust recycling program off the ground. “What kind of municipality and community and brand do we want to be?” she asks. “We

recycling options in the Municipality. “People are coming to us, desperate for solutions,” Anney says.

Sustainable MerrickvilleWolford founder, Michèle Andrews, says that they would love to see a more robust recycling program, as well as an organics program, in the Municipality. “Part of what the problem is at the landfill, is all the food waste,”

need to get the ball rolling, and we need that leadership from council.”

The focus of the petition, which had about 100 signatures as of Friday, is to get council to look into options for expanding the recycling program in the Municipality.

Anney feels very strongly about pushing council to look at what neighbouring municipalities are doing and

seeing what other options are out there for MerrickvilleWolford. “The very least we can do is provide more options,” she says. “It’s not a tall order.”

To sign the petition you can go to www.sustainablemw.org, or you can also find paper copies at Healthily Ever After, or Nana B’s Bakery in Merrickville.

VILLAGE OF MERRICKVILLE-WOLFORD Request for Volunteers: Committee of Adjustment Request for Volunteer Members for the Committee of Adjustment The Village of Merrickville-Wolford is requesting applications from interested community members to fill a vacancy on the Village’s Committee of Adjustment. Application forms and the Committee’s Terms of Reference may be found on the Village’s website at www.merrickville-wolford.ca, or can be requested by email at deputyclerk@merrickvillewolford.ca or by phone at 613-269-4791 ext. 257. The deadline for applications is October 16, 2020 at 4:30 p.m.

NOTE: Due to COVID-19, Committee of Adjustment Meetings (as required) will be held at the Merrickville Community Centre with appropriate social distancing and safety measures in place for all members and guests.

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Taking the Wheel – The Board of Kemptville-based Grenville Mutual Insurance

Taking the Wheel – The Board of Kemptville-based Grenville Mutual Insurance is pleased to confirm is pleased toinconfi rm of Pamela the roleOfficer. of President and Pamela Marson the role PresidentMarson and ChiefinExecutive Hired in June of Chief this yearExecutive as Offi cer.

Hired in June of this year as Grenville Mutual’s President, now Grenville Mutual’s President, Pam will now oversee all strategic and operational aspectsPam of thewill company effective October 5, 2020.

She succeeds Ross Lincoln who retires in December.

Grenville Mutual has oversee all strategic and operational aspects of the company effective October 5, been providing specialized coverage to rural who Eastern Ontarioinbusinesses, agribusiness, farmMutual and 2020.

She succeeds Ross Lincoln retires December.

Grenville has residential clients for more than 125 years. been providing specialized coverage to rural Eastern Ontario businesses, agri-

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L-R: Cathy Sheppard, Deputy Mayor Jim McManaman, Mayor Peckford, Courtney Vezina, KBIA board member, Melanie Charlebois, Courtney's children - Lionel and James Vezina.

by Hilary Thomson Courtney James Counselling and Psychotherapy celebrated the grand opening of their new location at 201 Prescott Street in Kemptville on Friday. Owner/Director Courtney Vezina is a Kemptville native and is excited to be part of the Downtown Kemptville community.

"This is a very exciting time for me and my family, and I appreciate the support from the community," Courtney said at the ribbon cutting. "This is where I grew up, and I see a lot of changes in the area in a positive way. I'm happy to be part of it.”

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Mandatory Face Covering/ Mask Instruction Continues

On July 6, 2020, Medical Officers of Health from Eastern Ontario Health Unit; Leeds, Grenville and Lanark District Health Unit; Renfrew County and District Health and Ottawa Public Health announced a regional approach to the use of face coverings/masks in enclosed public places within their respective jurisdictions. An Instruction was issued in Leeds, Grenville and Lanark under the Reopening Ontario (A Flexible Response to COVID-19) Act, 2020 and required businesses to adopt a policy to ensure facial coverings/masks are worn inside enclosed public spaces/settings that are openly accessible to the public. The Health Unit implemented numerous activities to support the implementation of the Instruction related to communication, consultation, and enforcement. A commitment to review the Instruction at the end of September, 2020 was made by Dr. Paula Stewart.

The review of the Instruction has identified that the risk of COVID-19 continues in Leeds, Grenville and Lanark with an increasing number of people infected with COVID-19 since late August; and upward trends in cases for all neighbouring health units, particularly the Ottawa Public Health region. A review of research evidence supports the use of face coverings/masks for source control by decreasing the amount of secretions from the mouth and nose that enter the air around the person. Research indicates that community use of face coverings/masks, combined with additional COVID-19 precautions like staying home when sick, covering coughs and sneezes, physical distancing and regular cleaning, helps to reduce the spread of COVID-19. Local surveys identified that almost all business operators in Leeds, Grenville and Lanark and the public have complied with the Instruction, and many have contacted us directly to express their strong support for the Instruction.

“After a careful review of research evidence, I have decided that the Face Covering/Mask Instruction for Leeds, Grenville and Lanark will continue as long as the Reopening Ontario (A Flexible Response to COVID-19) Act, 2020 is in effect,” states Dr. Paula Stewart, Medical Officer of Health. “Preventing COVID-19 is a community effort, and the continued use of face coverings or masks in enclosed public spaces and settings is one way that the community can work together to protect each other and prevent the spread of COVID-19. I am pleased that local business operators and the public have been complying with the Instruction.”

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Conservation Foundation celebrates 50 years Members of the Rideau Valley Conservation Foundation (RVCF) celebrated 50 years of conservation at its September 23 Annual General Meeting. Since 1970, the RVCF has dedicated itself to raising funds that support important conservation efforts throughout the Rideau River watershed. Efforts include conservation land acquisition, tree planting, outdoor education, water quality monitoring, infrastructure improvements at conservation areas and so much more.

“We are very proud of the work we do,” said RVCF Chair Jason Kelly. “Since 1994, we have raised over $6.6 million for our conservation work and we are guardians to over 525 hectares of important natural spaces. We are inspired and look forward to continuing the good work that keeps our watershed healthy and resilient.”

And while the COVID-19 pandemic has put a damper on RVCF anniversary celebrations, it has shone a light on

the ongoing need to protect natural lands — a cause that the RVCF holds very close to its heart.

“More than ever, we need natural spaces for our health and wellbeing. Local conservation lands provide safe and accessible trails and outdoor learning opportunities — places for physical, mental and spiritual rejuvenation,” said Mr. Kelly.

To achieve this aim, the Foundation’s 2020 fundraising campaign looks to grow the Steve Simmering Conservation Land Endowment fund, which ensures our local, conservation lands are protected, improved and held safely in public hands for future generations to enjoy. Established in 2010 in memory of Steve Simmering, an active outdoorsman and vice chair of the RVCF, the endowment has been slowly growing and supporting the Rideau Valley’s vibrant and vital outdoor spaces. So far, RVCF has received over $30,000 in donations of the $125,000

it seeks to raise. The RVCF looks to find new supporters so it can continue important conservation efforts.

If you love your local conservation lands and green spaces, please consider donating to the Steve Simmering Endowment Fund. Every dollar donated contributes to excellence in conservation for the benefit of generations to come. Visit www.rvcf.ca to donate or for more information.

The RVCF wants to thank its partners, supporters, donors, staff, and its board of director members over the past 50 years for their help, dedication, and support,” says Mr. Kelly. “Truly, we couldn’t have done it without you. We look forward to successful conservation work in the future.”

RVCF’s Highlights • Founded in 1970 • Raised more than $6.6 million in support of conservation work • Proud custodian of over

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525 hectares (1,299 acres) of conservation land Celebrates and acknowledges over 330 watershed donors Supported planting 6.6 million trees to date Funds conservation area infrastructure work such as the boardwalk and pedestrian bridges at the Chapman Mills Conservation Area Supports conservation projects such as the Hutton Creek Marsh Restoration Project Provides subsidies to schools for outdoor education programs Launched Steve Simmering endowment Fund in 2010 to protect vital conservation lands Accredited member of Imagine Canada’s Stan-

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sunset and is visible all night long. Jupiter and Saturn are still seen in the western sky and set at midnight. Mercury is also in the west close to the Sun and harder to locate. Before the night ends, brilliant Venus is seen rising in the east around 4 a.m. The days of the week were derived from these five wandering planets, along with the Sun and the Moon.

As the latter months of 2020 tick by, Mars will continue to dim as our distance increases.

Our next close encounter occurs in December, 2022.

Ever since the first successful flyby by NASA’s Mariner 4 in July of 1965, dozens of missions have been sent to Mars to learn its secrets and answer to the ultimate question: is there life on Mars? With the help of orbiters, landers and rovers, more and more discoveries are being made. One of the

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by Gary Boyle The Backyard Astronomer Over the past few months, the planet Mars has been steadily brightening and is now at its peak. While it takes Earth 365 days to orbit once around the Sun, Mars lies farther away from the Sun, taking 687 days to complete one lap. Every 26 months and an odd number of days, Earth catches up with slower Mars, allowing us to see greater detail on its surface through the eyepiece of a telescope. With a separation of 60 million kilometres on October 6, Mars was big and bright.

Dubbed the “red” planet, Mars appears more orange than red, and this is the result of a large amount of rust, otherwise known as iron oxide, that covers much of the Martian landscape. It is now rising in the east after

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key ingredient to finding life is water. Every living organism on Earth requires water, and scientists believe Mars had oceans some three billion years ago. As the planet continued to cool from its early creation, it lost its magnetic field protecting it from deadly solar radiation.

The solar winds blew away the atmosphere and the water evaporated.

There have been more recent discoveries of saltwater locked up in the permafrost.

The next mission, carrying a rover, Perseverance, and a small helicopter named Ingenuity, is currently on its seven-month journey to reach the planet in February, 2021.

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

He has been interviewed on more than 50 Canadian radio stations and local Ottawa TV. In recognition of his public outreach in astronomy, the International Astronomical Union has honoured him with the naming of Asteroid (22406) Garyboyle. Follow him on Twitter: @astroeducator, or his website: www. wondersofastronomy.com.

Local Optometrist, Dr Carla Eamon, is taking part in the World Sight Day Challenge during October to help give the gift of vision to people in underserved communities around the world. Now in its 14th year, the World Sight Day Challenge is Optometry Giving Sight’s largest annual fundraising campaign to address avoidable blindness caused by uncorrected refractive error – simply the need for an eye exam and glasses.

On World Sight Day (October 8), Dr Eamon will hold a celebration to raise funds to help the more than 1.2 billion people who are unnecessarily blind or vision impaired simply because they don’t have access to an eye exam and a pair of glasses. This year’s call to action is Hope is Sight.

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ter vision to those in need.

Most people are surprised to learn that for as little as $5, someone living in an underserved community can be provided with an eye exam and a pair of glasses to transform their lives. Everyone can make a huge difference, and we are thrilled to be contributing to universal eye health.”

Participating is easy – simply make a single or monthly donation before the end of October. This year’s campaign will help raise funds for more people like Claudia, from Mexico.

Claudia faced great difficulty in being able to walk to school, see the board, and play with her friends: simply because she could not see. The day she received a pair of glasses from an Optometry Giving Sight funded program, everything in her life changed: “Walking home from school will be easy now,” Claudia said happily. “I can see all my friends’ faces now. I won’t be scared of

falling in the river because I cannot see where the path goes. I feel part of my own life again. Maybe now I can learn sports and catch the balls I couldn’t see before!”

World Sight Day is coordinated by the International Agency for the Prevention of Blindness (IAPB) and is supported by eye health organizations around the world – including Optometry Giving Sight – and is included on the official World Health Organization (WHO) calendar.

Here are examples of how donations can help in developing countries: $250 can screen and provide access to vision correction where needed for 50 children; $500 can help train teachers to conduct visual acuity tests in the classroom; $1,000 can provide access to vision screening and referrals for a whole school; $1,500 can help governments develop policies that prescribe eye health programs in all schools.

We look forward to your support as we help to raise urgently needed funds for this critical cause. For more information, go to www.givingsight.org Dr. C.L. Eamon is located at 212 Van Buren St, Unit 3. Call 613.258.7438 to schedule an appointment.

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Myth understandings: an irregular column by David Shanahan

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In the Nineteenth Century, intimidated by the apparently reliable new theories about origins and human development, a school of thought arose which sought to rationalise what Christians believed about Jesus and all things transcendent. A campaign to undermine the authority of the main historical sources for Christianity, and the teachings of Jesus and the early church, without denying them outright, led to claims that the New Testament documents, the most important and complete records of the life of Jesus and the activities of the first Christians, had only been written many decades after the events they describe. They were, therefore, unreliable as history, and contained much that was simply myth.

This idea has become generally believed by the public, although, ironically enough, it has fallen out of favour with historians. Historical and textual analysis of the twenty-six documents which make up the New Testament has concluded that they are, in fact, what they claim to be.

Part of the problem has been that the nature and purpose of these documents has been misunderstood, or misrepresented.

The earliest complete copies of the New Testament date from around 350A.D., though there are parts, or entire books, from 100 or 200 years earlier. About 5,000 manuscript copies exist for the New Testament, compared with around ten manuscripts of Julius Caesar’s “Gallic War”, written about 56 B.C., the oldest of which dates from 900 years after the original was written. No-one questions the historicity or genuineness of either Caesar or his book. The Papyrus Bodmer II contains most of the Gospel of John. It was discovered in 1956 and dates from around 200 A.D., and another of the same year contains parts of Luke and John.

There is, in short, a great

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deal of evidence for the early origins of the New Testament.

The four Gospels were not written as biographies, as we would understand that term. No biography would devote so much space to the last week of the subject’s life, and ignore much of what went before he reached his thirties.

Each of the four Gospels was written for a different audience, with a different purpose in mind.

It is understood that Mark’s was probably the first Gospel to be written down, based largely on earlier oral sources. One of these, apparently, was the Apostle Peter, as stated by Eusebius in his history. Matthew and Luke both used Mark as a source, though not exclusively. Mark was a companion of both Paul and Peter on their travels, and gathered much of his material from Peter, probably in Aramaic. This he translated into Greek around 65 A.D., and his Gospel seems to have been directed to the Christians in Rome, largely Gentiles and not Jews.

Matthew used Mark as one of his sources, and both Mark and Luke seem to have drawn on an earlier collection of the sayings of Jesus, usually referred to as “Q”, which was quite likely compiled from notes taken as Jesus spoke. It is considered most probable that a second collection, referred to as “P”, was also available to the Gospel writers, and may have been quoted by Paul in some of his letters. Papias, writing around 120 A.D., says that Matthew compiled the “Logia”, the saying of Jesus, in Hebrew (or Aramaic). Matthew’s Gospel was written around 70 A.D., and was a combination of the Logia and other sources. It was written for the Jewish Christians, it would appear, based on the main emphasis of the work.

Luke is a conscious work of history, based on research, interviews with eye witnesses, and is considered by

historians of the ancient world to be a work of the highest historical standard. Luke, from the beginning, bases his work on traditional historical forms and structures, and has been supported by recent archaeological discoveries.

An entire article, or series of articles, could be written about the historical value and integrity of Luke’s Gospel and his sequel, the Acts of the Apostles. It was probably written before Paul’s death in 65 A.D., as the Acts ends with Paul’s arrival as a prisoner in Rome, and there is no reference to the Fall of Jerusalem and destruction of the Temple in 70 A.D., something which would have been a crucial event to record.

The Gospel of John has always stood alone in the thinking and affections of Christians. Unlike the other three Gospels, which share sources, and very often large amounts of content, John is deeper, perhaps, more theological and poetic, though it remains an historical document full of events, facts, and personal reflections and memories. John wrote for all Christians and seekers of all ages, and his emphasis is on “knowing”, being certain of the truth of what he is writing. In his Gospel, and the three letters included in the New Testament, he comes back, again and again, to the importance of knowing as truth, as fact, the events and Person he is recording.

John’s Gospel was probably the last to be written, and is thought to date from around 70 A.D. by a participant in the events it records.

“Jesus did many other things as well. If every one of them were written down, I suppose that even the whole world would not have room for the books that would be written.”