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A North Grenville resident has received an Ottawabased award recognizing his work advocating for people with autism. Matthew Bell has been speaking up for people with autism for the past three years. It started with his blog, the Auspicious Aspie, which documented what life was like for people

on the spectrum. The blog caught the attention of Autism Ontario, which published some of Matthew’s writing in their magazine last year. Matthew has also done a webinar talking about the challenges students with autism face in the school systems, as well as radio and print interviews advocating for changing Autism Awareness Month to Autism Acceptance Month.

“There’s not a lot of in-

formation from people on the spectrum,” he says. “It mostly comes from people who look at us and read books about us.

There’s a lot of misconceptions and assumptions about us that I try to dispel and get the truth out there.”

Matthew says some of these misconceptions come from TV shows which portray people with autism as science nerds who love Star Wars. People with autism

have diverse interests, and Matthew adds that, while he does enjoy Start Wars, he also likes to play sports and listen to rock music. “We’re a wide variety, just like everyone else, and we should be seen and treated as such.”

People with autism are also often portrayed in the media as unstable and violent.

That is a dangerous misconception in itself. People with autism often have a hard time communicating, because they are uncomfortable with, or don’t understand, social cues that the general population takes for granted. “When that happens, we get frustrated and, sometimes, we don’t know how to get the frustration out,” he says. According to Matthew, people with autism can learn how to cope with this frustration in a productive way through physical activities like horseback riding, self defense classes, weight training, jogging, or playing sports. “Get your brain working, get your brain to calm down, and get your aggression out in that way”.

Because of his hard work advocating for people with autism, Matthew has been awarded the Dr. John Davis Burton Award through the Paul Menton Centre at Carleton University. The award was created in memory of Dr. John Davis Burton, who was a cont'd on page 2

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cont'd from front page champion and an advocate for persons with disabilities. The award is given out annually to a student who is enrolled at Algonquin College, Carleton University, La Cité collègiale, or the University of Ottawa.

Matthew was really happy to be named this year’s recipient, and it was a much-needed positive bump during the COVID-19 pandemic. “I had some good news come my way, and it is something that I really appreciated,” he says.

Matthew has put a pause on his blog to focus on his studies at Carleton University and his paying job; however,

he is currently working on a book that he hopes to publish in the next few years. It is a zombie novel that features a main character with autism. “From the books I read, there is only one with a main character who is on the spectrum, and even then, he is not openly so,” he says. “So, I am trying to change that by writing a book myself, with a main character and other characters on the spectrum, and go at it from that near divergent point of view on how we might feel if this happened, and how we might see the world turn out if this

happened. It’s my take on an old genre with a fresh twist.”

It is clear that Matthew is passionate about advocating for people with autism. He says that many people with autism feel like they need to fly under the radar and fit into a world where they often feel they don’t belong. “Someone

has to take the jump and see where it goes. We have to be more out there, so that the people coming after us can afford to be shy without suffering the consequences, because we broke that ground for them. I am willing to take the torch and blaze the trail.”

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by Retired Navy Captain Peter Milsom, President, Kemptville Navy League Many of you have walked or driven to Riverside Park, perhaps in the summer to enjoy the public pool, ball diamonds, or playing fields; or in winter to visit the curling rink. Many people use the parking lots during the workday, and school kids pass in droves, coming and going from school. How many have stopped to read this big sign on the Williamson Memorial Armoury and wonder what it is all about.

Over the coming weeks, you will be introduced through articles in the Times to the Navy League of Canada, Kemptville Branch, program for boys and girls aged 9 years to 18 years.

This remarkable program is a life-changer, a hallmarking experience for thousands of young people in Canada.

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unteer-led, non-profit organization, founded in 1895, that aims to help young Canadians learn life skills, including citizenship, teamwork, and self-discipline. It supports the Royal Canadian Sea Cadets program, open for youth between the ages of 12 and 18, with nearly 8,000 Sea Cadets active in 230 communities across Canada. The Navy League Cadets welcomes boys and girls between the ages of 9 and 12 for fun, naval-themed activities, with more than 3,000 Navy League Cadets active in over 100 communities across Canada.

The Navy League is a strong supporter of the local community. These articles will describe what activities, sports, and competitions the cadets enjoy, what new useful and interesting skills they learn, how they gain confidence and learn to lead, and how to become good future citizens within

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More importantly, you will meet individual cadets and learn from their own words what the experience means to them. Parents, families, relatives, and friends will see the young person in a whole new dimension, a proud contributor to the success of their cadet corps and a proud wearer of its uniform.

The articles will also introduce you to the officers and leaders that volunteer to deliver fun, safe, healthy and challenging activities to help the young person grow in body, mind, and confidence. These committed volunteers, along with parents and citizens and retired and active military persons working together as sponsors, as members on the Board of Directors, and as fund-raisers, make this outstanding program possible – and at no financial cost to parents!

In coming weeks, the Navy League web site will provide information and program details on how the Navy League program is keeping young people safe under virtual training during the challenges of the COVID pandemic. Next week will feature a bright young lady who has just graduated from Navy League Cadets to the Royal Canadian Sea Cadets.

She is well worth reading about.

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Every Child Needs a Warm Winter Coat As the weather starts to turn colder, the Knights of Columbus in Kemptville heat up their commitment to the community with free winter coats to children of families who may need some help. Knights of Columbus Holy Cross Council # 5333 will be holding a Coats for Kids distribution event on Saturday, October 17, from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, this

will be a drive-up event under the portico at the front of Holy Cross Church, 503 Clothier St. West, Kemptville.

A limited number of coats will be available on a first come first served basis in a variety of sizes and colours, with sizes ranging from boys youth size 8-18 and girls youth size 7-16 (fits Grades 2-7).

COVID 19 precautions will be respected. Coats will

be on display through the glass front of the church and members of the Knights will be on hand to assist.

Today 18% of American children and 14% of Canadian children live below the poverty line, and the recent pandemic has made this situation even worse. As a result, many families are struggling and cannot afford to provide warm winter coats for their children. Putting their faith

into action, Knights of Columbus councils have, over the past six years, handed out more than 500,000 coats to children throughout the United States and Canada through the Coats for Kids program.

Contact: Todd Fortin 613 915 5878, or check out the Facebook page: Knights of Columbus 5333-Kemptville.

Probus Club of Kemptville seniors are “with the times”

Many organizations that regularly meet in person are now challenged to continue engaging the membership during the current restrictions.

This is particularly true for organizations like PROBUS, that is made up almost en-

tirely of senior individuals who meet for fellowship, occasional day trips, and monthly speakers.

Like most organizations, PROBUS, stopped meeting in March, expecting to get together again by May, or

until it is deemed safe for the demographics of the group to meet in person.

Membership Fees: The Board has voted to reduce the club membership fee for 2020-2021 from $20 per person to FREE, because of the reduced anticipated expenditures for the current year. This will be for the coming year only. Probus membership is open to all retired individuals and anyone interested in a friendly connection, or those who would like an opportunity to meet for fellowship, interesting speakers, conversations, and more than a few laughs. Our next meeting is October 21 at 9:30. The speaker will be Claude Smith.

She is conversant with zoom meetings.

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at least, no later than June.

As time went on, it became obvious that would not be the case. The leadership team met via Zoom in late August, and by mid-September there was a familiarization session, and a couple of days later, the lessons learned were put into practice. There were a little less than half the membership online for the changeover of the executive and to hear our first speaker, Richard Chartrand from Sustainable Success. He told us about the benefits of strength training and, in particular, the benefits for seniors. See and hear his presentation on YouTube by clicking on this link https:// youtu.be/NGYh6lec488.

The North Grenville Probus Club will be continuing with online Zoom meetings

Get Cronk’s stays steady during pandemic

safe. Masks are also required when clients are not in their designated workout space; however, some people prefer to wear them throughout the session.

“Everybody who has come back is super happy to be back and super happy with the protocols,” Rebecca says.

“They feel very safe.”

It is clear that it takes a lot of planning and leg work to run a fitness studio during a pandemic. Rebecca is very thankful to her wonderful staff, who are willing to do whatever it takes to keep the studio up and running; no matter what. This includes offering some online personal training sessions for those who are still uncomfortable returning to the studio. Rebecca says that, should they get shut down again, they are looking at the possibility of moving even more of their offerings into a virtual space.

“Hopefully, that won’t happen; it’s hard to say. It’s not like we can predict anything.

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by Hilary Thomsony Thomson, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter The staff at Get Cronk’d Fitness Studio in Kemptville are getting used to operating under the realities of the pandemic; but the uncertainty of what tomorrow may bring still weighs heavyily on their minds. Like all gyms and fitness centres in Ontario, Get Cronk’d was shut down from March until the end of June. Studio owner, Rebecca Cronk, opened up for outdoor classes on June 22, and then was able to welcome clients back into the studio about four weeks later. Even October 14, 2020

throughout the shutdown, Rebecca was working hard at making sure they were ready to welcome clients safely when the time finally arrived.

Since June, Rebecca has hired two more full time staff members, to create the consistency of always having someone in the studio during operating hours; but also to help with their rigorous cleaning regime after each class and personal training session.

After class, each participant is expected to wipe down their station with sanitizing wipes, and then, when everyone is gone, Rebecca or one of the other staff members uses

an electrostatic sprayer that covers all surfaces with a sanitizing mist. “Between every client, there is a hard reset of the space,” she says.

Rebecca has also rearranged the studio so that, even in group classes, participants are able to physically distance. Every client is required to fill out a questionnaire asking COVID-19-related questions, both online and when they arrive in the studio.

Rebecca says they always kept track of who was in the studio and when; but, with the pandemic, she is extra vigilant to make sure everyone who comes to the studio stays 3

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By the way, Claude would like members to know that they can visit the College greenhouse over the winter.

Contact the club at n.g.probus97@gmail.com to receive the meeting link.

Those already on the membership list will receive the invitation ahead of time. For those who are not yet comfortable using online tools, figure out what we’re going to do if it happens.”

Rebecca says the nice thing about running a small fitness studio is that it is a much more controlled environment. “We know who is coming through the door.

Generally, we know what they do for a living. We know their family. We know everybody on a more personal level.”

She encourages anyone who may be nervous about returning to a gym to book an appointment, so they can be shown the space and the safety measures they have in place. “If you’re hesitant, book a walk through. We’ll pick a time when it’s a little quieter in here. That way, you can see the new lay of the land and how it works.”

Get Cronk’d Fitness Studio is open six days a week, with three to four classes a day. Rebecca is happy to talk to anyone who is interested in coming in to discuss which of their offerings would work best for their personal fitness goals. “Everything is customizable, so we can figure

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The hardest thing about operating a business right now is not knowing what the future holds. Every time there is another government announcement, there is the constant worry of how its going to affect her business.

“No matter what they say, it’s going to affect us somewhere along the way. Even if it’s just the fallout from one of their decisions. So it’s just a constant changing environment.”

The provincial government announced last week that gyms in Toronto, Ottawa, and Peel Region were mandated to close for a minimum of 28 days. This doesn’t affect Get Cronk’d, as they are outside of these major centres.

Rebecca is thankful that, for now, they are able to continue to offer fitness classes and personal training to the North Grenville community. That being said, she still can’t wait for the day when they can do away with the mask for good.

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Dundas Manor is seeking an exceptional hairdresser/ barber to provide hair care services to the residents who live in our home. If you enjoy working with seniors, are well organized and outgoing, this is a great opportunity for you.

CAREER OPPORTUNITY - EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Seniors’ Community Services, located in Kemptville, is seeking a dynamic and experienced leader to become its next Executive Director.

Hairdressing/barber services in our home are consented by the resident or their power of attorney. The successful candidate will arrange appointments, maintain a clean hair salon following all infection prevention & control practices and provide consistent quality hair services.

At the interview, hours of work will be discussed and flexibility in days/hours of work is possible.

A charitable, non-profit organization, we have been in operation since 1981 and deliver community-based services and programs designed to enhance the independent living and quality of life of seniors, and adults with physical disabilities. Having recently undertaken a significant rebranding process (Kemptville and District Home Support Services Inc., now operating as Seniors’ Community Services), and continuing to provide vital services during the COVID-19 pandemic, this is both an exciting and challenging time for our organization.

Long-Term Care homes require all staff and contractors to only have one workplace and this applies to our hairdresser/barber as well (including no personal home hair salon services) You would further require a negative COVID-19 test prior to starting work and following the testing protocol set out by the home.

Reporting to the Board of Directors, the Executive Director will be responsible for overseeing and leading the organization, including strategic planning, operations and administration, and program and service delivery. Other management responsibilities include fundraising, marketing, and community outreach. The Executive Director will build and nurture a collaborative and effective team environment with staff and volunteers.

The successful candidate will be a strategic thinker with strong communication (oral and written), interpersonal and problem-solving skills.

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The Jail : A democratic solution

by Jim Bertram If we are even to begin to assess the importance of “the Jail issue”, we must establish a few criteria which will permit us to organise our thinking about it. For example, someone thinks: “I have a gut feeling against this project.”

Why do they have that reaction ? How to organise that feeling?

Well – nothing against gut feelings. But, it can be useful to explore such immediate and unreflected reactions in order to explain the very frequent justification for them.

I have partially explored this idea in a set of articles and comments published in the Times in the recent past.

One point of justification for reaction to the Clark Jail Project which I would like to underline sharply, is the insult to local people the top-down announcement represents. The people of NG had nothing to say about the evolution and development of their community as represented by this project and its top-down non consultative imposition. After all, we were not told that North Grenville is being “considered” for the setting of a new Jail to serve October 14, 2020

the “Greater Ottawa Prison Complex”. We were told that a decision had been irrevocably made by the provincial government to locate that jail here in our community. No question of a consultative project before that decision, a consultation of the people. No consideration of local views, needs, aspirations. Just the giant totalitarian fist of the Clark/Ford government on our insignificant heads. As Steve Clark directly responded to Dr. Shanahan’s (Times Editor) question concerning consultation on this topic: “The provincial government has sole discretion in making this decision.” In other words, get lost you insignificant serfs. Stop poking your noses where they’re not wanted.

What do YOU know about it.

Just shut up!

Well, now. I hadn’t realised we were quite so insignificant during the last election campaign, when we were told the Conservatives valued “the voice” of the people; when they said on campaign literature that they were “...for the people...”Now just what people would those have been? Because it’s apparent that Clark/Ford have

no concern for the voices (collective “Voice”) of the people in our NG community.

As an individual citizen, I am also enraged at the pettyfogging, gutless, noncommittal reaction to this project from the beginning by our so-called municipal representatives: our Council and Mayor. I have even received a supposed argument for the project from one of our Councillors. Not the slightest sense of outrage over NOT being consulted as a community or Council (a 48-hour notice is not consultation, Madam Mayor). I have dozens of studies I have examined which provide points against projects similar to the Clark/ Ford jail project. But that’s not really the point. Experts have no investment in our home area, whether offering points for or against the indefensible annihilation of local rights represented by the thoughtless imposition of this jail. Surely, even those who think the jail might not be so bad can understand the viciousness of such a unilateral, non consultative gesture on the part of the Conservative government of Ontario? You know – the ones that are “...

for the people...” Who want to hear your Voice. NOT! The Nobel prize winning economist , Friedrich A. von Hayek, wrote in “Der Weg zur Knechtschaft” (The Road to Serfdom) that no bureaucrat or politician can know as much about the business of the average citizen as that citizen him/herself. I would briefly extend that idea with the statement that, following the same inherent logic, nor can government adequately replace the balanced judgement of a group of citizens over the development of their community. Oh yes – they can steamroll you to satisfy the interests that they serve, whoever they may be. But- is that really wise?

That depends on the courage and intelligence of the people whom they are offending. My proposal is to direct Mr. Clark, Mr. Ford, and our Mayor and Council toward this solution: 1. Withdraw the province’s top-down, inconsiderate, and frankly offensive, decision to place a jail in North Grenville.

2. Following withdrawal of this odious dictatorial measure, the province may wish 4

to propose a thoroughgoing, democratically inspired discussion of the project involving real EXTENSIVE CONSULTATION of the VOICE OF THE PEOPLE OF NORTH GRENVILLE. Not the people in the Party’s back rooms. Not the power brokers in Ottawa (you know-- “Greater Ottawa”).

But the people here in North Grenville.

I don’t know if Messers Clark and Ford have ever heard of Cicero before. He is reputed once to have said: “Vox populi summum bonum est” (The voice of the people is the highest good.) What do you say Mr. Clark? Mr. Ford?

Wouldn’t it be good to get this done the right way, the democratic way? Just before you throw this article in the basket, remember I voted Conservative last time. And take just a moment to reflect on my suggestion, while remembering: admitting an error is a mark of character, not a failure. Let’s hope you have enough character to do so.

Reconnect festival and event program now open for applications Leeds-Grenville-Thousand Islands and Rideau Lakes MPP Steve Clark has announced that the Ontario government has opened the application window for the Reconnect Festival and Event Program.

The new, $9-million initiative will help municipalities and event organizers safely reconnect people to their communities through online, drive-through and other innovative experiences.

“Our government recognizes that festivals and special events make enormous contributions to our economy and quality of life in Leeds and Grenville,” said Clark. “I am pleased that we are supporting local event organizers in creating safe, innovative experiences that will help in getting people connected with their communities again and provide a positive economic impact during this challenging time.”

“COVID-19 has had an unprecedented and devastating impact on our local festivals and events,” said Lisa MacLeod, Minister of Heritage, Sport, Tourism and Culture Industries. “This important investment through the new Reconnect Festival and Event Program will continue to support Ontarians as they reconnect and experience all their local communities have to offer.”

Funding may be used for eligible expenses such as programming and production, promotion, mobile applications and website development as well as the implementation of health and safety measures. This funding will be used to ensure public safety requirements are met, while developing creative programs such as virtual Remembrance Day events, holiday parades with drive-by static floats, drive-in music concerts and movies and holiday tree lightings.

The application period for the Reconnect Festival and Event Program runs from October 8 to December 1, 2020.

The Reconnect Festival and Event Program is open to organizers with a minimum $50,000 operating budget and the capacity to safely reconnect Ontarians with their communities.

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Exercise and Arthritis, what's the link?

by Richard Chartrand "Is exercise safe for my knees?" Dr. Bryce Lee DPT (doctor of physiotherapy) https://www.strength-space. com, gets this question regularly from physical therapy patients and strength training clients alike. And it makes perfect sense, given what most people (and even clinicians) understand about arthritis. In this article, he explains why this common misunderstanding is incorrect, and leads to fearful avoidance of healthy activity.

Osteoarthritis (osteo bone, arth - joint, itis - irritation/inflammation) is primarily characterized by thinning of the cartilage within a joint.

Cartilage is amazing - it's actually slicker than wet ice!

It does an amazing job of eliminating friction when two bones have to move against each other under high forces.

When that cartilage breaks down, those bones experience significant stress which can cause them to thicken and change shape to protect themselves. Osteoarthritis (OA) is often contrasted with other joint disorders, like Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), or its pediatric cousin, Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA).

In these conditions, an active inflammatory and immune process targets and

degenerates the cartilage and lubricating synovial fluid.

This contrast has led to a bit of a false dichotomy, even in the minds of many physical therapists, physicians, and other health care professionals. We have one category of arthritis that is "inflammatory" (RA and JIA) and another that isn't (OA). While RA and JIA are driven by systemic disorders, OA is regarded as simply an issue of wear and tear.

Or is it? It comes as no surprise that arthritis is related to obesity. Added weight, after all, must drive more wear and tear, right? But a startling fact emerges: obese people have more arthritis in their fingers as well. Unless we assume they are walking on their hands, we have to conclude that something else related to obesity must contribute to OA, besides weight. That "something" is a host of inflammatory signaling molecules that are released by body fat, such as Interleukin-6, and Tumor Necrosis Factor alpha. These compounds should only arise in response to an acute stress, like an injury or a training stimulus, and they lead to a healthy healing response.

But if they are chronically elevated, as is the case in obesity, the signal to begin healing gets lost in the noise

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of systemically elevated inflammatory chemicals.

This is the key insight: OA is NOT exclusively a disease of wear and tear; it's a disease of insufficient healing. We now know that systemic inflammation plays a driving role in osteoarthritis. We also understand that managing the inflammation, and not avoiding load, should be our primary focus when trying to slow its progression and alleviate symptoms.

Proper sleep, nutrition, and strength training are the bedrock of low inflammation living. Resistance training may not be the most important of these three, but it definitely takes the least willpower to get right. Stimulate the muscles of your hips and thighs maximally, using techniques and equipment that allow you to avoid unnecessary joint stress. Do this every week, and your body will benefit from the powerful anti-inflammatory effects of deeply fatiguing your muscles. Stay consistent, and the strength increases you will experience will drastically improve your functional capacity, and your muscular quality - an essential element in preventing/managing joint pain.

Activities at Seniors’ Community Services

If you are wondering what to do during the cooler days – look no further than Seniors’ Community Services!

From the desk of Jennifer Graham: “Come connect with us! There is interesting content for the ‘Seniors’ Center Without Walls’.

These activities are held three times a week and are over the telephone. The system can easily accommodate over 15 participants, which makes it fun to hear new voices. Upcoming sessions include Trivia; Fun Facts; Name that Tune; Way with Words; Coffee Talk; Armchair Travellers; and, Short Stories. Join our virtual party line! And, there is no charge. For more information or for comments and ideas, please contact me by email at jennifer.graham@seniorscs.ca or you call me at 613-258-3203.”

From the desk of Carol Friesen: “With the cold weather coming and the need to stay safe within our small bubbles, we’ll be offering more virtual/online activities to engage seniors in the community, and ensure that we all stay connected with each other. Some of the ideas that I have been pondering include Bingo, music ‘mini-concert’, games, workshops, and conversation time using Zoom. Do you have an idea that you’d like me to explore? Do you have a talent that you would like to share?

Please feel free to email me at carol.friesen@seniorscs.ca or call me at 613-258-3203. I’d love to hear from you. Let’s make this a great fall and winter!”

From the desk of Ann Miller: “We are planning a Friends and Family Facebook Auction. This will be held through our organization’s (Seniors’ Community Services) Facebook page, located at: www.facebook.com/ seniorscommunityservices. This fun event will start November 2 and go though the week of December 7. An exciting variety of items for your personal use, or for Christmas gifts, will be available. These items are available through the generous support of local businesses. There will be several items posted each week. To take part in the fun, check in daily to see what the current bidding is and then place your bid in the comments box. Remember to check in frequently to ‘protect’ your item, by upping your bid. If you don’t have Facebook, please contact me at ann.miller@seniorscs.ca or you can call me at 613-258-3203. I am looking forward to seeing all of the action on our page!”

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by David Shanahan I have often wondered if the people who lived through historic events realised that they were. Of course, they must have known that the world around them was going through a time when the world was changing beyond their experience; but could they have known how it would affect the future? Most of our lives, and the lives of those who came before us, are spent, by and large, in very regular, unspectacular times.

We wake up and go to school, or to work, or to do our daily chores. We refer to the “regular grind”, the anonymous daily schedule that repeats itself for months, even years, at a time.

Then, out of the blue, something dramatic happens: a death, a meeting, a graduation, or a new job, and, for a while, everything becomes

more exciting, life becomes more colourful and full of potential. But, for most, that soon dies down into a new, but equally sedate day-to-day life. We may wish we could keep that initial excitement, or recover it through repetition or experimentation. But life has a habit of becoming habitual. C’est la vie, as they say.

But, once in a while, something happens in the world that really does create a lasting change, for better or worse. But it comes along unexpectedly, uncalled for, even unwanted. Think of a year like 1968. It came right after 1967: a year that, aside from the Six Day War and ongoing conflict in Vietnam, was mostly one of good news, positive vibes and great music. Sgt. Pepper for the serious Beatles fan, the arrival of the Monkees for everyone else.

The Monteray Music Festival which saw the explosion into

Letters to the Editor Dear Editor, Thank you for your Editorial: “Where do I begin?”.

“The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men (and women) to do nothing”. Remember the Holocaust? I agree totally with your statement: “Trump and everything he stands for leads to evil”, and the Republicans enable him.

He is a blatant liar. The debate was thoroughly disgusting. He is a bully, a misogynist, and the list could continue on for some time.

Where is the ‘integrity and honour’ here? Some people think because he is a bully that he is strong? People who are truly strong stand up to tyrants and bullies, even at their own expense. Many of these people are persecuted.

I have heard some people also say that they like him because he is not a politician.

No, he’s not. Politicians are supposed to do good things for the populace. Trump does not. He looks after himself and his family and the billionaire friends who support him and get their rewards for doing so. He is the exact definition (in the dictionary)

of a tyrant. It is beyond understanding, among the great mysteries of this world, how people can still support him.

The news about Mr. Trump is maybe not so surprising. The man who said Covid was a hoax. The man who said it only caused mild flu-like symptoms. The man who laughed at Joe Biden for wearing the biggest masks he’d ever seen. Unfortunately, I cannot bring myself to wish this man well.

Also to Colin Creasey: Glad you’re bac k with your intellectual observations!

Could not agree more.

And to Willem VanDam: what so you have to say about Mr. Trump and his tax evasion? Most of us grumble and pay up, but for the better good I believe. I believe everyone should have “basic income” in the least.

Kath Piché Dear Editor, I would like to take this opportunity to add some more thoughts additional to those of Lorraine Rekmans regarding the recent letter to this newspaper from Willem Van Dam, in which he has totally

public consciousness of Jimi Hendrix. Think of the songs of the Summer of Love: A Whiter Shade of Pale; Brown Eyed Girl; Respect; All You Need is Love; San Francisco; Silence is Golden; the list goes on and on. Very positive vibes, man. Expo 67 in Montreal and the centenary of Canadian Confederation, For all the protests, in spite of Black Day in July and For What It’s Worth, it did seem like all things were possible, peace would come, all you needed really was love.

Then came 1968: the year of living dangerously. The Tet offensive, the murders of Martin Luther King Jr. and Bobby Kennedy, the Soviet invasion of Czechoslovakia, student and workers take to the streets in France, the Democratic Convention in Chicago, the election of Richard Nixon. But other events that year would also have long-term consequences: the

rise of Women’s Liberation, Black Power at the Olympics and in the streets, Civil Rights marches in Northern Ireland are attacked by police, computer company Intel is formed, and so many more.

These are arbitrary years to choose, and the gradual change in direction of world affairs was not as obvious at the time. No-one really understood that the deaths of King and Kennedy would signal the beginning of a long and dark period in American life, one that continues today. It is only in hindsight that we can see years like 1968 as being pivotal in history, moments in time that change the course of everything that followed.

Of course, there was great music in 1968 too, positive events and encouraging initiatives that bore fruit ever after.

Nothing is starkly black or white in history. But the trend is clear to us now.

Just as people in 1867-68 were very aware of what was happening around them, so we in 2020 find it impossible

to ignore the fact that our lives have changed radically since the year began, and that the change is not over yet. It isn’t just Covid, though, obviously, that is the overriding fact of life in 2020. It is the frame, the context in which everything else is happening, influencing the way we see all that is happening in this strange year.

Hundreds of thousands are dying all over the world.

Brexit means revolutionary change in both the United Kingdom and the European Union. It may even result in the end of the United Kingdom itself, as its constituent parts realise that what divides them may be more than that which unites. The United States are likewise deeply divided and some even talk openly of the civil war that may result from the events of the next few months. Astonishing, but no longer impossible or unthinkable. Those same elements of division exist here in Canada also, though not as sharply

destructive or necessarily as deeply felt as in our southern neighbour. But conflict over such apparently minor things like face masks, or serious matters like restrictions on movements and association, are factors which we have never had to deal with before in our lifetimes. One day, in years to come, people will look back on 2020 and make judgments on us and our times. They will have the advantage of knowing what happens next, and how we responded to the challenges of our day. Then, we will be history, we will be in the books and documentaries, and the world will have continued (we hope) to turn and people will continue to wonder what it was like to have lived in such historic times as 2020.

“And the seasons, they go round and round...We’re captive on the carousel of Time.

We can’t return, we can only look behind from where we came...” Joni Mitchell, 1968.

misrepresented Green Party policy. Green policies focus on lifting Canadians out of poverty, stimulating the economy, funding a green transition, and not digging ourselves deeper into debt.

Mr. Van Dam’s letter has little basis in fact, with his scenarios obviously being fabrications guided by his own prejudices and the way he sees the world. Lorraine Rekmans’ letter didn’t take him to task on all of his points, because, I suspect, that she was trying to elevate the discussion to a higher level.

As you can only do that with people willing to see another point of view, I fear that this path may be wasted on the radical right, who know what they know, and don’t want to be confused by facts, no matter how much evidence there is to the contrary to disabuse them of their beliefs.

As explained by Lorraine, Greens are not out to “rob” people of their “property”, this being contrary to the Charter of Rights and Freedom. Greens respect this document. It would seem that Conservatives don’t put much stock in it, having supported a government that violated it when Ford took his petty

revenge on Toronto council by halving the amount of city councillors in the middle of an election.

Mr. Van Dam states that the Greens would tax all incomes over $100,000. If you set the bar that low, that just stifles innovation, and would be counterproductive. Green policy is to get the wealthy to pay their fair share of taxes. $100,000 scarcely qualifies as “wealthy” in anybody’s book, so I have no idea just where he conjured that number up from. Regardless, it is simply absurd, including the bizarre scenario he builds around this.

An example of who the Greens feel should be paying their fair share of taxes is some of these billionaires in our society making a small fortune out of this pandemic, while keeping their workers underpaid.

Our current tax system has so many loopholes that the super-rich can exploit, that they pay nowhere near the percentage amount of taxes that the average person pays. It’s not like they can’t afford it. You have all read of the eye-watering amount of revenue that could be raised by applying a mere 1% wealth

tax. Why governments don’t do this is shameful. The result of not having this revenue is cuts to social programs, as right-wing governments are wont to do in the name of austerity, and then they make matters worse by giving tax breaks to these same people who are already hoarding billions in cash in offshore accounts.

Greens are trying to bring some sanity to this situation.

If we keep following the neoliberal way in which our economy is currently structured, the rich are going to get richer, at the expense of the rest of us. I don’t know what drives people like Mr. Van Dam to make these kinds of claims. I suspect that he is concerned as to just how much this pandemic has exposed the flaws in the way that we are governed, and that we need to find different solutions to our problems.

Fear of the unknown, maybe, but could the concern be that these new solutions are gaining traction, as more and more of us are getting fed up with the inequalities in the current system?

Instead of spending our time creating fantasies presented as fact, we should

instead let this current crisis spur a deeper discussion about neoliberalization’s contribution to the unconscionable rise in inequality, corporate power, and ecological insecurity, and how we might reverse this trajectory.

Canada’s current neoliberal trade model is incompatible with the need to put sustainable development at the heart of our domestic economy.

Returning to “normal” will no longer cut it.

Colin Creasey Kemptville

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Government mandates face covering/mask use for business and organizations Leeds, Grenville and Lanark District Health Unit On October 5, 2020, the Government of Ontario implemented new provincial requirements for the use of mask or face covering by a person in the indoor area of the business or organizations.

These new restrictions are in addition to the Leeds, Grenville and Lanark (LGL) Medical Officer of Health’s Face Covering/Mask Instruction that was renewed on October 1, 2020.

The entire regulation can be found here: O. Reg 364/20 (Rules for Areas in Stage 3 under the Reopening Ontario [A Flexible Response to COVID-19] Act, 2020). We have outlined some important exemptions below: According to Subsection 4 in the regulation, the person responsible for a business or organization that is open shall ensure that any person in the indoor area of the premises of the business or organization, or in a vehicle that is operating as part of the business or organization, wears a mask or face covering in a manner that covers their mouth, nose and chin during any period when they are in the indoor area,

unless the person: · performs work for the business or organization, and is in an area that is not accessible to members of the public and is able to maintain a physical distance of at least two metres from every other person while in the indoor area or the employee or agent is within or behind a physical barrier. · is performing or rehearsing in a film or television production or in a concert, artistic event, theatrical performance or other performance; · is attending a school or private school within the meaning of the Education Act that is operated in accordance with a return to school direction issued by the Ministry of Education and approved by the Office of the Chief Medical Officer of Health; · is attending a child care program at a place that is in compliance with the child care re-opening guidance issued by the Ministry of Education; · is receiving residential services and supports in a residence listed in the definition of “residential services and supports” in subsection 4 (2) of the Services and Sup-

ports to Promote the Social Inclusion of Persons with Developmental Disabilities Act, 2008; · is in a correctional institution or in a custody and detention program for young persons in conflict with the law; · is a child who is younger than two years of age; · has a medical condition that inhibits their ability to wear a mask or face covering; · needs to temporarily remove their mask or face covering while in the indoor area, (i) to receive services that require the removal of their mask or face covering, (ii) to engage in an athletic or fitness activity, (iii) to consume food or drink, or (iv) as may be necessary for the purposes of health and safety; · is being accommodated in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005; · is unable to put on or remove their mask or face covering without the assistance of another person; · is being reasonably accommodated in accordance with the Human Rights Code.

Subsection (4) does not apply with respect to premises that are used as a dwelling if the person responsible for the business or organization ensures that persons in the premises who are not entitled to an exception set out in subsection (4) wear a mask or face covering in a manner that covers their mouth, nose and chin in any common areas of the premises in which persons are unable to maintain a physical distance of at least two metres from other persons.

It is not necessary for a person to present evidence to the person responsible for a business or place that they are entitled to any of the exceptions set out in subsection (4).

Workplaces and employees who have questions about the new restrictions can visit the Health Unit’s website https://healthunit.org/ health-information/covid-19/ face-coverings-masks/ for more information or can call 1-800-660-5853. You can also get important updates by connecting with LGLHealthunit on Facebook and Twitter.

Council extends development charges exemption for Kemptville’s downtown

by Hilary Thomson

Local Journalism Initiative Reporter

North Grenville council passed a resolution at their last meeting to extend the development charges exemption for the downtown core. Council first passed the development charges exemption bylaw on November 19, 2019, as a way to promote development in Kemptville’s downtown. The bylaw was put in place for one year, and the option to cancel or extend it was brought to council at the meeting of October 6.

The report prepared by Acting Director of Planning and Development, Amy Martin, recommended that the bylaw not be extended, suggesting that it was not an effective way to stimulate development, as only one permit for a single detached dwelling benefitted from the exemption. The report also noted that development charges are an important funding source to support infrastructure in the municipality, to take the burden off the general tax base.

Despite Director Martin’s report, CAO Gary Dyke sugOctober 14, 2020

gested that council consider extending the bylaw. He said that, taking into consideration a number of factors, including the COVID-19 pandemic, he didn’t think that the municipality was able to glean the metrics needed to evaluate the effectiveness of the development charges exemption. He recommended that council extend the exemption with the caveat that they also look into creating a more robust Community Improvement Plan (CIP), which would work with the exemption to further incentivize investment in the downtown core.

Deputy Mayor Jim McManaman agreed that more research is needed to fully understand the impact of the development charges exemption, and that a more robust CIP is crucial for creating further incentives for homebuilders and developers.

He also mentioned that the municipality should invest in some marketing to get the word out that the exemption is available. “The BIA has done a fantastic job trying to get the message out; but I think, with the help of the municipality’s

An open letter to recreational shooters

As a resident of this area, (the area being Highway 43, Craig Road, Donahue, Scots Line), I get hunting. I don't hunt myself, but that's a personal choice. So, in the season, when Elmer Fudd gets after the Wascally Wabbit in November, my family and I put up with the noise, and hope like hell a wounded deer or goose with missing feathers does not seek refuge on my property.

What I don't get is "recreational shooting". What I get even less, is that it takes place at weekends. I've always believed that peaceful enjoyment of my garden was a right; but around here, for years apparently, different rules seem to apply.

Many Saturdays or Sundays, I may be working peacefully in my garden, lost in my own thoughts - or playing with my grandson, or dozing on the back deck etc.: BANG!!, BANG!!! and again, and again, etc. Heaven only knows what kind of weaponry is being fired; but, judging by the noise they make, they must be big. On one occasion, I identified the

reach, we could do a lot more together,” he said. “I’m looking forward to really digging in a little deeper on this.”

At the Deputy Mayor’s suggestion, council passed a resolution to extend the development charges exemption for the downtown until March, 2023. This will give them another 30 months to evaluate the effectiveness of the program with the new and improved CIP, which will be developed next year. Mayor Peckford believes that, with an eager Community and Economic Development Advisory Committee, a highly motivated BIA, and the expertise of their CAO, the municipality will be able to come up with an innovative plan to use the development charges exemption and the CIP to further develop the downtown. “The downtown should not, and cannot, wait and we are doing out part to create incentives with the updated CIP tools so that good things can happen in what is already a wonderful space and place to do business,” she said.

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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-and-minutes.

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

ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETINGS 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.

POLICE SERVICES BOARD MEETINGS North Grenville Police Services Board Special Meeting – Thursday, October 15 at 1:30 p.m.

North Grenville Police Services Board Meeting – Wednesday, October 28, 2020

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.

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www.NorthGrenville.ca shooting as coming from the old pit on the closed section of Scots Line. I walked in, and evidence of shooting was everywhere - the section where Leeds and Grenville put up a pretty robust gate a while back to keep out people who had no business there. Don't think the gate lasted a week before some jerk decided it was an inconvenience and ripped it out. Of late, the shooting has intensified, some still coming from that area, but likely somebody else has decided it's a fun activity and

started banging away.

It may be "fun" for the shooters, but it is pure "hell" for those living in the area who must put up with it.

Could I, perhaps, suggest the shooters join an authorized club and go and do their thing away from a rural area which actually has a fair number of homes encompassed by it?

Faithfully, Name withheld by request

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Enbridge Gas and NG Fire Service initiate Project Zero

Municipality moves ahead with Burritts Rapids conceptual design

by Hilary Thomson

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North Grenville council passed a resolution at their last meeting to hire engineering consultancy firm WSP to put together a conceptual engineering and landscape design for the hamlet of Burritts Rapids.

The municipality has been working closely with the residents of Burritts Rapids since 2015 to identify design standards for the unique and historic community, as a means to facilitate a solution that would satisfy both the residents of the hamlet and the municipality to a number of their concerns. With the input of the Burritts Rapids Community Association and other stakeholders, the standards were identified and an outline for the conceptual design was created. As outlined

in the RFP, which went to tender in August, the conceptual design will focus on right-ofway modifications, including storm water management, multi-modal transportation, and connectivity, parking, illumination, landscaping and streetscaping, while maintaining the historic character on the community.

Although the municipality received three applications as a result of the tender, the only one that fully addressed both the engineering and landscaping sides of the project was from WSP. Their proposal for the project came in at $102,163, including tax, which is about $15,000 above the budgeted allotment for the project. Director of Public Works, Karen Dunlop, says the design will be paid for through a small Burritts Rapids reserve, Public Works general reserves, and the con-

reserve those qualities; but, at the same time, take care of certain operational needs.

So this is threading the eye of the needle as far as I am concerned,” he said. Deputy Mayor Jim McManaman agreed with Councillor Barclay, stating that he believes it was a great collaboration between the municipality and the Burritts Rapids community. “Kudos to the Burritts Rapids community for stepping up and doing a lot of the legwork that they did in the initial phase of it,” he commented.

Now that WSP has been hired to complete the conceptual design, they will be holding two consultations with the Burritts Rapids community and one with council as part of their process. Director Dunlop says the design should be finalized sometime in February.

sulting engineering line item in the 2020 budget. The excess $15,000 will come from money that was not spent on the installation of the PXO crossing on Concession Road.

Mayor Peckford said that it was great to see this project come to the table after many years of consultation with the community in Burritts Rapids. She knew they have a distinct desire to see some redesign and road adjustments to their main thoroughfare, and she hoped that the fact that the municipality has committed to engaging a third party firm to create the conceptual design will be welcome news. Councillor John Barclay thought that this was a great response from Public Works to the concerns of the residents of Burritts Rapids.

“It is a unique historic community, and I think it is very important that we

Smile Cookies support Children's Mental Health services

best way to avoid carbon monoxide exposure is to eliminate it at the source by properly maintaining fuelburning equipment, and that the alarms are a critical second line of defense to protect against carbon monoxide poisoning,” says Ian Ross, Director, Eastern Region Operations, Enbridge Gas. “The objective of Project Zero is to deliver combination smoke and carbon monoxide alarms to Ontario communities who need them the most,” says Jon Pegg, Ontario Fire Marshal. “It’s a program that fire departments can adopt to help educate their communities about the requirement for all Ontario homes to have a CO alarm if they have a fuel-burning appliance or an attached garage.”

“Smoke and CO alarms can provide the early warning needed to help protect residents from the dangers of smoke and carbon monoxide,” says Fire Chief John Okum. “Residents can help keep their families safe by having working smoke alarms on every storey of their home and a carbon monoxide alarm outside all sleeping areas.”

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Tim Horton's owners Ingrid Kohling and Jose Salvador with KDH CEO, Frank Vassallo and KDH Foundation Board Chair, Margret Norenberg.

The Foundation would like to thank both Ingrid and Jose for donating all the funds raised from the sale of Smile Cookies, and the community which raised over $8,000 by purchasing them. Great things happen when our community works together!

L-R: Ingrid Kohling, Frank Vassallo, Margret Norenberg, and Jose Salvador.

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Enbridge Gas and the North Grenville Fire Service have announced that they are working to improve home safety and bring fire and carbon monoxide-related deaths down to zero. The North Grenville Fire Service received 216 combination smoke and carbon monoxide alarms through Project Zero, a public education campaign that will provide 7,500 alarms to residents in 35 municipalities across Ontario.

This year, Enbridge Gas invested $225,000 in Project Zero, and, over the past 12 years, the program has provided more than 50,000 alarms to Ontario fire departments. When properly installed and maintained, combination smoke and carbon monoxide alarms help provide the early warning to safely escape from a house fire or carbon monoxide exposure. Carbon monoxide is a toxic, odourless gas that is a by-product of incomplete combustion of many types of common fuels.

“Carbon monoxide is known as the ‘silent killer’ for a reason, and we have proof that prevention saves lives. We know that the

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For many years, the purchasing of undeveloped land has been a dream for many of us. Over the years in the Ottawa area, it has been a solid investment. Typically, you would plan to build on the land or hold onto it and sell it later for a profit. The unknown time frame of the COVID 19 situation puts the short-term future value of some types of commercial land in doubt. This uncertainty requires that meticulous research is more critical than ever before. Doing this research and gathering all the necessary information has always been important. However, now, there are opportunities for long term profit, but having all the essential information is vital.

There are several types of land: recreational, agricultural, residential, and commercial. Always start your research by contacting a Real Estate Agent REALTOR®.

Buying Land Checklist Is the title of the land clear? Have your lawyer verify all of the paperwork related to the land What are the taxes on the land?

Does the property have city water and Hydro, are there fees to connect to utilities? Will you require a septic system or new well?

What is the zoning on the land and the adjoining lands? Are polluting or dangerous industries in the area?

Is the land in a historic area, does it have any covenants that can reduce your options? Is there a neighbourhood association?

What are the municipal plans for the entire neighbourhood? Will this have any impact on your future plans?

Has any environmental testing been completed? What are the results?

Is the land in an environmentally protected area or flood plain?

Check with the Police Service to learn if the neighbourhood has a low crime rate Does if have good transportation links such as OC Transpo and LRT? Will you have to build a road?

Is there adequate drainage for the land? Rerouting a stream will require government approval If the land near hospitals, fire stations, parks, schools, and shopping centres?

Does the land have the best East/West orientation for potential use?

What are the costs to prepare the site for future construction?

Complete Your Research and Make a Plan The checklist can appear to be overwhelming; however, if you do your research carefully with the help of Real Estate Agent REALTOR®, you can prepare a reasonable plan. There is an excellent variety of land to purchase in our community. The time frame for potential profit on resale will probably be longer, but there are still potential opportunities.

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Fall has arrived and with it has come colder temperatures. For many of us, that means we’re turning on our heating systems once again and will soon receive our first heating bill. Dealing with high utility costs for heating and cooling is a major part of home ownership. In fact, according to the Department of Energy, home heating accounts for 48% of your utility bill! There are lots of ways to lower your heating bill, but here are our favourite quick and easy tips that will help you start to save money on heating, with almost no cost.

Seal All Doors and Windows

The best way to lower your heating bill is to stop heat from leaving your home through drafts, air leaks and poorly insulated windows and doors.

This simple project costs under $10 and could save you up to 10% on your heating bills. To eliminate these weak spots in your home’s envelope, use a screwdriver to probe along your window and doorframes. Any weak spots should be filled in with caulk. Alternatively, if the weather has already turned cold, simply holding your hands over your windows and doors will also work. You’ll be able to feel the cold air coming in.

When it comes to sealing areas around movable joints, like doors and windows, use weather stripping. Make sure to choose a type of weather stripping that will withstand the elements if you’re installing it on the outside of your home, and check it every spring and fall, replacing as needed.

Clean or Replace Your Air Filter

If you have a furnace or geothermal heat pump, fall is the perfect time to replace your heat pump’s filter. Dirty air filters reduce airflow through the system, which makes the heat pump work harder. This decreases your heating system's performance and is hard on the compressor and/ or furnace's heat exchangers. If you have a fiberglass air filter in your heating system, you should replace it with a new one at least twice a year.

If you have an electrostatic air filter, you can reuse it after a thorough cleaning. To clean your electrostatic filter, pull it out of your heating system, and spray it down with a garden hose. Be careful that you don’t use too much water pressure because that could damage your filter. Once the filter is dry, you can reinsert it into your furance or geothermal system.

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This simple action will re-distribute warm air from the ceiling, back into the room, allowing your heating system to work less hard, and saving you money.

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Switch To a Programmable Thermostat

A programmable thermostat is a great way to save up to 10% on your heating bill. It works by allowing you to automatically lower the temperature in your home several degrees, and then raise it later. For example, you could program the thermostat to turn down the heat while you’re at work, and to turn it back up before you get home, so that you use less heat while you’re away, without sacrificing comfort.

You could also program it to turn the heat down while you’re sleeping. Most programmable thermostats come with 5-1-1 or 5-2 functionality, which means you can program the thermostat’s behavior throughout the week, and program separate behavior for the weekend. You can also manually override the settings to set a custom temperature.

The best way to save money on your heating bill is to use less heat. This can be accomplished by eliminating heat loss in your home, upgrading to more efficient home heating equipment like a Nordic heat pump, or by using heat more efficiently. Combining all of the tips above will get you the best results, and will help you save money on your heating bills this fall.

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They insulate against cold, hard concrete to create a softer and warmer environment.

Re-imagine your closets Who says a closet can serve only one purpose? There are many creative ways to use these small spaces throughout your home. If you have a walk-in closet in your bedroom, consider turning it into a snug nursery with a basinet and a couple of chests of drawers for your clothes and the baby’s things. If you have a traditional slidingdoor closet in the kids’ room, try pulling off the doors and using the resulting nook for a dedicated playspace or at-home learning spot. If you’re planning on keeping your closets for storage, then invest in quality organizers to fit more things and free up space in other areas.

Reclaim your basement A chilly, damp basement is uninviting and doesn’t encourage you or your family to spend time there. But what if you could turn it into a warm and comforting space?

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A more appropriate use

by Paul H. J. Cormier, Chairman, RANA Development Inc. Folks may not know this, but, at one time, another use was proposed for the vacant land now ear-marked for a prison. Once upon a time, and shortly after its election, the Municipality expressed interest in acquiring the land from the Province. Agritech Alliance Canada Ltd (AAC), a not-for-profit consortium that included local businesspeople, had approached the Municipality to take advantage of the opportunity for purchase. AAC had prepared a P3 Agreement, i.e. a PublicPrivate Partnership Agreement, to get the ball rolling.

We all then found out that, due to a “clerical error”, the land had to be offered to other provincial government departments before it could be “released” to the Municipality. In the final analysis, AAC and the Mayor’s office met with Minister Steve Clark to gain support for the P3. Though Minister Clark pledged his support for the initiative, he also announced that “the land would not become available in the near

future”.

The P3 document described a North Grenville Agro-Environmental Research Centre for North Grenville, patterned somewhat along the lines of the federal government’s research stations across the country. It included: Re-development of the A.M. Barr Arena and its contributing stables into a full equestrian operation, respecting the intent for which it was built, and holding a broad range of country style events to bring visitors to North Grenville (e.g. Ploughing matches, agricultural fairs, Royals, etc.); Using the dairy facility to perform research and development into milk and milk products beyond what is available in the current marketplace, including opportunities for export; Developing the old barn into a museum of agriculture, celebrating the many years that the KCAT was in operation, and also North Grenville’s agricultural roots; Using the remaining buildings as support for the construction and operation of:

a. A Vertical Farm, growing leafy greens (and not marijuana); b. An aquaculture installation for producing all sizes of selected species of fish, ranging in size from fingerlings to fully developed adults.

Under the terms of the P3, the site would have been purchased by the Municipality, using AAC investment monies, and governed by a Board made up of Municipal and AAC members. Returns from the various ventures were either to be ploughed back into the R&D work or, under the terms regulating Not-forProfits, shared between the Municipality and AAC. It was anticipated that, over a period of time and based on income from the venture, the Municipality would simply repay the original investment and integrate the site to the current College initiative while retaining its research and development nature.

The benefits from such a venture were deemed to be numerous, for example: - The projects that were planned demonstrated respect for the agricultural nature of the site and built on North

Grenville’s green strategy, by including environmental research and development.

- The project was aimed at attracting international students learning how to operate a Vertical Farm in other climates and circumstances.

- It made use of current college facilities for services, e.g. the residence, for visiting scientists, technicians and students.

- It would attract clean technology, as well as the white and blue collar staff members necessary to operate it, quite apart from local recruiting of needed talent.

-It would provide income to the Municipality in the form of profit sharing and taxation.

It is the belief of the AAC that a splendid opportunity was lost, one that would have benefitted both the Municipality of North Grenville as well as the Provincial Government. Pride of ownership was involved in the North Grenville Agro-Environmental Research Centre; such might not be the case with the construction of a correctional facility.

Five tips for fostering resiliency in children from Scouts Canada and leading expert Dr. Robyne Hanley-Dafoe In a today’s ever-changing world, children must adapt to new environments and navigate life’s inevitable challenges – whether that be learning in a virtual classroom, facing a COVID-19 outbreak at school, failing a test or struggling to make friends.

Resiliency is the ability to bounce back and recover from a setback or difficult experience. Now more than ever, developing children’s personal capacity for resiliency is essential for coping with risk factors, uncertainty and stress, as well as for building positive mental health, emotional wellbeing, social relationships and academic achievement.

To provide Canadian families with the tools and knowledge to better navigate risk and challenges – not just during a pandemic but also in everyday life – Scouts Canada is partnering with award-winning educator and resiliency expert Dr. Robyne Hanley-Dafoe to launch The Guide to Resilient Children.

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tion for cultivating resiliency, establish age-appropriate goals, and offer practical tips and sustainable solutions.

Scouts Canada is also hosting a free interactive webinar with Dr. Robyne on Sunday, October 18 at 2pm ET / 11am PT to discuss her principles of building resiliency, offer steps families can take at home and enable parents to ask questions.

“Resiliency is the journey – not the destination, not something children are born with or without,” said Dr. Robyne. “Children need experiences and opportunities to develop skills and learn to be resilient. There are common qualities and patterns that people can tap into for growing resiliency, help kids to bounce back and grow stronger through difficulty.”

Here are five steps families can take to help increase their children’s capacity for resiliency: Take risks: Risk-taking is an important skill that children need to develop. It is paramount to differentiate risk-taking—engaging in any activity without a clear outcome that holds the potential for experiencing an adverse effect—from danger, a threatening event or encounter that

requires an adult to protect the child. The goal is not for children to get hurt, but to allow them to experience the excitement of testing their limits and abilities, help develop their decision-making to perceive danger and increase self-regulation.

Promote a growth mindset: Children can learn how to see their world with a growth mindset versus a fixed mindset. A fixed mindset says, “I am not good at making friends,” while a growth mindset says, “I may not be good at making friends yet, but I can get better”. The operative word is yet; it sends a cue to the brain that while they might not be able to do something well right now, they can improve.

Normalize setbacks: Life will inevitably provide situations for children to experience challenges and difficulty.

The goal is not to eliminate these challenges for children, but to prepare children to deal with difficulties effectively.

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Normalize setbacks, challenges, and failures as part of the learning process.

Set affirmations: Parents play a significant role in helping children form their personal resiliency worldview. Setting finisher resiliency statements – I have…, I am…, I can…, and I will…

– reinforces positive selfbelief. Examples of finisher statements include, “I have the ability to learn this new skill” and “I am a person people can like”.

Increase outdoor play: Outdoor play is a fundamental need for children. It supports cognitive functioning such as the use of imagination, which fosters creativity and problem solving. It also promotes mindfulness, increased selfefficacy and reduced feelings of stress, which all contribute to building their resiliency.

For more tips and practices, visit Scouts.ca to access The Guide to Resilient Children, or register for the free webinar.

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Rideau Glen ladies say au revoir to an exceptional season

by Cecile Fortier In spite of the covid-19 virus, the Rideau Glen ladies enjoyed a season of fun golf, with many birdies happening every week and breaking goals for many of them.

But sad so say, the ladies will miss their new golfing buddies. More ladies than ever came out to play, with mask on and following the new rules of the covid-19.

The winners of birdies for September were: Donna Lush, Leslie Cheal, Donna Tapp, Gloria Cross, Cheryle Canning, Kate Christie, Georgia Crawford and Liz Forbes. Broke 100 were: Louise Scherer, Willie Brydges, Georgia Crawford. Broke 80 was Donna Lush.

CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL OF YOU! For the season of 2020, the trophies will have the name of ONE winner--COVID -19! All through the summer, the weather contrived to be very helpful to the ladies with only THREE times having to cancel Tuesday's game because of rain. But in spite of very hot days, the course was a beehive of busy ladies swinging their clubs and cheerful hails for super shots.

Frankie Baird, captain, has done her last task ever.

She is retiring after seven years of captaincy. Her quiet and patient demeanor will be greatly missed. After being at the helm for so many years, she is passing her "baton" to Jennie Thibert, who with Jean Potvin, will be making the foursomes and leading the ladies for Tuesday's golf. A thousand THANKS FRANKIE! WELCOME ABOARD, JENNIE! Mary is very pleased and thankful to all the ladies who participated in the league, following and obediently careful of the rules protecting each one from covid-19.

Masks were worn, distances were kept and the league was cheerfully allowed to continue all summer long in playing. Daniel at the counter was also thankful to the ladies and their cooperation in obeying the rules.

With the league having the greatest number of ladies playing every week, the captains and Mary had to be able to control and manage the foursomes and making sure everyone was SAFE! An average of seventy-five ladies every week was unseen before in the history of the ladies league. According to Diane Charlebois and Jennie Thibert, two of the avid promoters of the league, this well organized league is welcoming everyone without any discrimination of either beginners or "old pros", everyone was on an equal basis and helping each other with strokes or etiquette and making the game a cheerful and enjoyable for all. Great joyous laughter could be heard throughout the course. The two avid golfers bragged that our league is the best that they have ever played in.

Rideau Glen itself is an amazing entity welcoming all to experience its narrow fairways, ponds and dense woods. Being that it is not a long course, it has in spite of its shortness difficult shots to gratify any player, especially in the most beautiful season of all---autumn...

Fallen leaves secretly hide the ball like a hoodie, making it hard to find. But the beauty of the woods and the fresh air compensates for the lost ball. You are out there feeling alive and thankful for such beauty and being able to experience it.

It won't be long that the ground will be covered with snow and for some, because of the covid, it will be their first experience of winter in many years. Let us hope that 2021 will be a normal year. Cheers to all and be SAFE through the winter. Au revoir till spring!

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National Teacher’s appreciation Day

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Assessment Centre will Catch The Ace The newly opened North Grenville COVID-19 Assessment Centre (NGCAC) was conceived, organized, and opened to the public thanks to Kemptville District Hospital, Rideau Crossing Family Health Centre, Lanark and Grenville Health Unit, Leeds Grenville Paramedic Service, and the Municipality of North Grenville.

To get the site up and running, hospital staff and others from the aforementioned community partnership have been generously volunteering their time. Because this is a grassroots initiative, funding for medical and diagnostic supplies are being provided by the Kemptville District Hospital Foundation.

This achievement is a testament to the power of community and coming together for the collective good.

This year, all other 2020 Foundation fundraising events were cancelled except for Catch the Ace, an online progressive raffle.

It was able to proceed, and tickets are available online.

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by Catch the Ace will go towards the NGCAC during these unprecedented times.

Purchasing tickets helps support healthcare workers in their ongoing fight against COVID-19.

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treatment service now more than ever...adding this service to the NGCAC will help ensure that people get the treatment they need for respiratory illness while

helping keep Emergency Departments available for other emergencies,” said Dr. Rutherford, family physician at Rideau Crossing Family Health Centre in Kemptville

and the driving force behind the NGCAC. The Jackpot is now over $3,900 and tickets start at $5.00. Buy your tickets online today at kdhAce.ca.

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In the last few months we have doubled the size of our Service Department. We have expanded our show room. Contact us for all your trailer needs from Sales to General maintenance and Safeties to Custom builds.

New to KEMpro is our Tire & Wheel and Accessory Division. We now offer rims and tires for all makes and models All Season & Winter.

We offer Custom rims and tires as well.

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North Grenville Budget 2021 Process and Key Dates The Municipality of North Grenville has begun its 2021 Budget process, which includes a number of opportunities for members of the public, business leaders and community organizations to participate and provide input.

“Due to COVID-19, the budget process will look different this year. However, as always, Council is committed to providing meaningful opportunities for individuals and community groups to share perspectives, requests and priorities for the 2021 Budget and beyond,” said Mayor Nancy Peckford.

The 2021 budget process officially kicked off with an

by Hilary Thomson, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter North Grenville council has proclaimed October 19 to 25 as Waste Reduction Week in the municipality. The is the second time that council has made this proclamation, with the goal of educating the community about the benefits of sustainable practices and green approaches to waste reduction. “We need to take the lead in our community towards environmental sustainability by recognizing that the generation of solid waste, and the needless waste of resources, are global environmental problems,” Director of Public Works, Karen Dunlop, said at the meeting.

Over the course of the week, the municipality will convey messages over social media on ways to reduce the amount of waste we produce, as well as how to reuse items. Topics will include the circular economy, textiles, E-waste, plastics, food waste, and swap and repair. “It’s the awareness,” Director Dunlop said. “It highlights waste reduction and what it means when we just throw things out.”

The municipality will also be using this opportunity to start educating the public about the new waste management program which will be rolled out this Fall. The new program will include weekly organics and recycling pickup, bi-weekly garbage pickup, as well as set yard waste and bulky items collection. Information about this new program will be spread through social media, as well as by a door-to-door drop off. A report outlining more about their new contract with Emterra Environmental, and the possible bag tag increase, will be brought to council at the October 20 meeting.

“Obviously, the timing is fortuitous,” Mayor Peckford said, referring to Waste Reduction Week. “Given that we are gearing up for a new waste management contract with significant changes to come in the months ahead.”

invitation to members of the public and community organizations who wish to make a specific budget request to fill out the Budget Request Form available at www.northgrenville.ca/budget.

Hard copies are also available at the North Grenville Municipal Centre (285 CR44, Kemptville) and the North Grenville Public Library (1 Water St., Kemptville). The deadline to submit a formal budget request is October 30, 2020.

The Municipality of North Grenville will be hosting two virtual Public Open Houses later this fall to present and receive public input on the

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draft 2021 Budget.

A Budget Feedback Form will be available to provide those members of the public who cannot attend the meetings an opportunity to provide their input.

“Municipal staff will incorporate all input from residents in a report to Council for their consideration as part of the process for the development of North Grenville’s budget,” added Chief Administrative Officer Gary Dyke.

In 2020, the Municipality developed its first ever multi-year budget, which anticipated expenditures and revenue for every year up until 2023. This enabled staff and Council to take a longer view, and plan ahead for potential projects. Each year’s budget will continue to be presented to the community and staff for significant discussion and debate before it is formally adopted.

For updates related to the budget process visit: www. northgrenville.ca/budget.

2021 Budget Key Dates: - Community Budget requests (online form): October 9 – 30, 2020 - Draft Budget book presented online: November 27, 2020 - Public presentation and online discussion: December 3, 2020 - Public presentation and online discussion: December 7, 2020 - Presentation of Draft Budget: January 14, 2020

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by Paul Cormier, Salamanders of Kemptville ‘Tis the season to keep warm. The cool winds out of the arctic are the precursors of things to come. Comfort food is great, starting about now, as we phase out of our summer activity and gird our loins for the winter. Breads, muffins and scones do the trick, as do the Creole Corn Cakes I have for you this week. These go fine just by themselves with butter and a cup o’ tea (mind you, a Martini also works); they are also a fine accompaniment for a nice, thick soup of the season. These cakes are a cinch to make, and you may want to involve the kids who are kicking around the house looking for something to do during “The Days of Covid”.

It’s a great time for cooking lessons…

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Ingredients 2 cups cooked rice (just plain old white rice; for cooking, use two cups of water + a splash for each cup of dry rice) 1 cup yellow cornmeal ½ cup chopped onion 1 to 2 tablespoons seeded chopped jalapeno peppers (optional) 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon baking soda 2 large eggs at room temperature 1 cup whole milk ¼ cup good old Canadian Canola oil 1 can (16½ ounces) creamed corn 3 cups shredded Cheddar Cheese (old is nice) A bit of additional cornmeal for the bottom of your skillet

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Preparation: In a large bowl, combine rice, cornmeal, onion, peppers, salt and baking soda.

In another bowl, beat the eggs, milk and oil. Add the creamed corn and mix well. Stir into the rice mixture until well blended.

Fold in the cheese.

Sprinkle a well-greased 10-in. ovenproof skillet with cornmeal (I like cast iron, myself).

Pour the batter into skillet.

Bake at 350° for 45-50 minutes or until the bread tests done with a toothpick (insert and look for wetness coming out; cook longer if you need to, but don’t overcook).

Cut into wedges and serve warm.

Some folks prefer using a muffin tin. If you do, then you have to change the name of the recipe to Creole Corn Muffins (!). Strange, they taste the same…

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Merrickville-Wolford Community Fund representative, Ann Martin (left) is shown the advantages of the OverDrive subscription service at the Merrickville-Wolford Public Library by library Chief Executive Officer, Mary Kate Laphen. [Photo Credit: Dan Black]

2021. The remaining $430 will be used to purchase additional copies of the library’s most popular ebooks.

With its OverDrive subscription, the library has been providing cardholders or users with access to a shared collection of close to 70,000 e-books and more than 16,000 e-audiobooks.

With a library card and an Internet connection, library members can download and read or listen to ebooks from home, twentyfour hours a day, seven days a week. This is a huge advantage for people residing in our rural area, and it has obviously proven to be a significant benefit during the pandemic, with the various states of emergency, including socialdistancing measures, and the temporary closure of the library earlier this year.

“Several months into the pandemic, we are finding that OverDrive is still being heavily used while people continue to avoid public buildings,” explained Library Chief Executive Officer, Mary Kate Laphen. Indeed, the numbers support this. Community members checked out 3,667 e-books/e-audiobooks from March to September 2020. This is a thirty per cent increase over the same period last year.

“OverDrive has also proven to be a valuable service for people with vision problems, because the format allows readers to increase the size of the

At a time when fundraising activities have been severely curtailed due to the pandemic, the Merrickville-Wolford Public Library has received a financial shot in the arm from the Merrickville-Wolford Community Fund.

A $1,500 grant from the fund supports two key services that directly benefit library users. Most of the grant - $1,070 - is earmarked to cover the library’s entire OverDrive subscription service for

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font on any book, making it easier to read,” added Ms. Laphen.

When the library first subscribed to OverDrive, the volunteer fund-raising organization, Friends of the Merrickville Library, stepped up to provide the funding, noted Ms. Laphen. It has continued to fund the service over the years. Ironically, at a time when the service is increasing in relevance and use, the Friends’ ability to continue with its 2020 fund-raising activities has been sharply curtailed.

Unfortunately, the outlook for the group’s fundraising activity for 2021 remains unclear, again due to the pandemic. The grant from the Merrickville-Wolford Community Fund, therefore, serves to bridge this gap out of respect for the valuable role Friends of the Merrickville Library has had, and will continue to have, in our community.

“This is why the Merrickville-Wolford Community Fund exists,” explained fund representative, Dan Black. “The grant illustrates how the fund is being used to support a valuable and popular service in our community, occurring at a crucial time when an injection of financial support for OverDrive is most definitely needed.

All of us, too, I think, are very proud of our local library, especially the way it has remained current with services that benefit our rural population.”

Fund representative, Ann Martin echoed that view. “The grant reflects our goal of investing in community-identified initiatives that result in a healthy, vibrant community. We are pleased to be able to help the library provide this valuable online service, especially at a crucial time.”

While noting the library’s need to obtain more copies of popular fiction and non-fiction e-books, Ms. Laphen said this has been an ongoing challenge.

“Because this is a shared collection, there can be long wait times. Having additional copies specifically for our members would significantly ease this situation.”

The Merrickville-Wolford Community Fund was formally established as a volunteer effort in 2017 by Ms. Martin and Mr. Black. It contributes to the local community through a grant process that focuses on specific needs. The fund, which is administered through the expertise and resources of the Ottawa Community Foundation (OCF), is one of dozens of community funds across Canada. It provides an opportunity for citizens to give back to their community through an endowment or donation.

These generous offerings are pooled into an interestearning account administered by the OCF, and, at the same time, designated for local charitable causes through the MerrickvilleWolford Community Fund.

Led by Ann Martin and Dan Black, the local fund, which is independent of the Corporation of the Village of Merrickville-Wolford, encourages and welcomes donations and identifies charitable causes in need of timely financial assistance.

For more information on how the fund works, please contact Ann Martin acm.mapletale@gmail. com, or Dan Black blackdandb@gmail.com.

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It’s up in Nellie’s Room

Ann Comeau sitting in her armchair at the front of the store greeting customers

by Hilary Thomson

Local Journalism Initiative Reporter

Three local sisters have come together to open a new gift and home decor store in Merrickville. Janet Gaskell, Jennifer McGuire, and Jill Dulmage opened Nellie’s Room on St. Lawrence Street in May, as a retirement project for Janet and Jennifer, and something that they could do together. Nee Comeau, the sisters are the daughters of Ann and Chuck Comeau, who have been residents of North Grenville for over 50 years.

Unfortunately, Chuck passed away in March, just as they were preparing to open the store. Janet says they were fortunate to have Nellie’s Room to focus on while they were all grieving their father, especially since there wasn’t much they could do to honour him because of COVID-19.

“You can’t do anything except put it in the paper. Mum’s had things booked to do a memorial and stuff; but you just can’t.”

Janet says Ann has always been a huge part of the store, and she even inspired the name. Nellie is fictitious; but it comes from an old British saying: It’s up in Nellie’s room behind the wallpaper.

“My grandmother said it to my mother, and my mother, in turn, said it to us,” she says.

“It’s a polite way of saying:

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following all the public health guidelines, including wearing masks, social distancing, and hand sanitizer at the door.

Janet says it was slow at first; but the Summer was busy, and they’ve also seen a bit of an uptick in the Fall. They are hopeful that they have been through the worst and that things will continue to improve. “You know what, we’re really happy. We’ve seen a lot of people shopping local, and we’re very grateful.”

Nellie’s Room also has a website (www.nelliesroom. ca) where people can shop online. They do mostly local deliveries; but they have mailed things as far away as B.C. Right now, they are gearing up for the holiday season and will be closing for a day on November 2 to get all their Christmas inventory on display.

“We’re going to tear the store down and it will become Christmas after that.” Janet’s favourite part about running Nellie’s Room is being able to spend time as a family. With her mother at the door, and her sisters looking after things in the back, Nellie’s Room is a true labour of love. “I’m having fun and that’s all that matters to me at this point,” she says, “Life is short, so you better have a good time.”

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by Hilary Thomson Local Journalism Initiative Reporter people to pick up next year.

“Vegetables are great; but we will also take flowers,” The Merrickville Public she says.

Over the Summer, MaryLibrary is pushing through the challenges of COVID-19 Kate was running an outdoor to continue to provide pro- story-time for kids; but now grams and services to the that the weather is getting community. Librarian, Mary- colder, she is looking at Kate Laphen, says COV- moving it inside. She thinks ID-19 has made things more the upstairs area of the Lichallenging and, although brary is spacious enough for the Library is open for its children to be physically disregular hours, it is not as tanced while listening to the busy as usual. They would story. Even if the in-person normally get an after-school story times do continue into crowd coming in, which the Fall, Mary-Kate is still isn’t happening, as families hosting online story-times are choosing to stick close for those who feel more comfortable watching from to home.

Even so, Mary-Kate is home, which can be accessed still working hard at bringing through their website. There much needed programs and are lots of online story times services to the community. floating around on the interThe Library has partnered net already; but she thinks it with Sustainable Merrick- adds something special comville-Wolford to build a seed ing from the local library. “If library for the next growing kids recognize the person, it season, so people can have has a little bit of a different help starting their own gar- flavour to it,” she says.

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go find your own things.” Ann is now a fixture at the store, sitting in a chair at the door telling people about discounts and reminding them to use hand sanitizer. “I’m security,” she says. “I have more fun here than you’ll ever know.”

Nellie’s Room is an appropriate name for the store, as it is filled to the brim with beautifully displayed gifts and household items. You can find everything from candles, art, and handmade resin tables, to a large (and very adorable) baby section. If you are looking for something specific, you will probably find it, and Janet says that, if they don’t have it in stock, they are willing to do some digging to bring it in. “My sister is amazing at finding things,” she told a customer. They try and source as many items as they can locally, and are interested in talking to any local maker who might want to display their work in the store.

The opening of Nellie’s Room coincided with the COVID-19 pandemic, and while they were ready to open on April 1, they couldn’t, because of the government shutdown. “We took that extra time to sort of get things settled, and then opened on May 19 when they said we could,” Janet says. Since they opened, they have been

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They are also hoping to start their very popular Off the Shelf program back up virtually, with adults doing short readings from their favourite books. Mary-Kate hopes they will be able to do some special readings for holidays like Halloween and Christmas this year.

The Library is not only using their Zoom account to facilitate their own programs: it is available for any community group to use.

Library staff are available to help set up the meetings and guide library users through the process of using the platform. “It’s like hosting meetings in our meeting room; but now it’s moved online”.

In lieu of their regular Halloween programming, the Library is offering green screen photos by appointment. Mary Kate says the kids can come in costume, and then they will be able to pick a background for the image, once the photo is taken.

“We’ve been doing this at the Firefighter’s Halloween party for the last few years and it’s been quite popu-

lar,” Mary Kate says. The Library will also be offering some Halloween activities that kids can do with their families.

Mary-Kate is always open to ideas from the community about programming that they might be able to offer, although she does note that it will probably have to be done virtually for the rest of the year. “It’s going to be difficult for inside programming until 2021”.

Library hours may change slightly, once daylight savings comes into effect, so it is open earlier in the afternoon. Computers are available for use and Mary-Kate welcomes anyone working from home who needs a change in scenery to come in and use their space.

All pandemic safety precautions are in place, including mandatory face masks, hand sanitizer, and physical distancing. Any returned books are also placed in quarantine for 72 hours, as is the protocol in many libraries across the province. For those who still feel uncomfortable vis-

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While Mary-Kate hopes there won’t be another shut down, she is continually monitoring the situation as we enter the second wave of the pandemic. She wants to assure people that the Library remains open for now, and that they are there to help and provide services to the community. “Get in touch and we will let you know what is going on. Some municipal services are closed; but the library is not one of them.”

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Unripe apples protect from threat of a fatty liver

by W. Gifford-Jones, MD and Diana Gifford-Jones Worried about having too many alcoholic drinks during the coronavirus pandemic? Think you’re on the way to liver cirrhosis? If so, think again and wonder whether you are instead developing non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD).

It can lead to cirrhosis and possibly liver cancer. A report from the University of California says NAFLD is now the most common liver disorder in North America. So how do unripe apples decrease the risk of this growing threat?

Today, it’s estimated that worldwide 25% of adults have NAFLD. And if you

The first sign of NAFLD is when blood tests show abnormal liver function. Other tests, such as an MRI or liver biopsy, can confirm the diagnosis.

What a tragedy that so many people suffer from NAFLD when it’s a lifestyle disease that could be avoided.

Remember the Gifford-Jones Law, that one problem leads to another and another. In this case, obesity leads to increased visceral fat, then to cirrhosis and possibly liver malignancy. It’s a terrible price to pay for consuming too many calories.

So what can you do? The best decision is to purchase a scale and step on it daily.

This means also getting smart about reducing calories and exercising. According to the American Gastroenterology Association, losing one to two pounds a week, along with regular exercise, is the answer. This will help to

are obese, nine out of ten obese people, suffer from this condition. Researchers report that between 2000 and 2010 liver cancer associated with NAFLD soared tenfold.

The result? It’s fast becoming the major reason for liver transplant.

NAFLD has little or no symptoms. Some liver fat is normal. But when fat passes the 5-10% level, it’s considered a fatty liver.

Apple-shaped people who store fat around the waist are more likely to develop NAFLD than those who are pear-shaped and accumulate fat around the hips. And those who have Type 2 diabetes are also more prone to NAFLD. The problem is that the accumulation of fat in the liver and other abdominal organs, known as visceral fat, is accompanied by inflammation. This can cause scar tissue leading to cirrhosis and sometimes liver cancer.

COVID-19 Assessment Centre is now full treatment centre On Wednesday, October 7, 2020, the North Grenville COVID-19 Assessment Centre (NGCAC) in Kemptville transitioned to a full assessment and treatment centre while also changing its hours to 9:00 am to 5:00 pm for added convenience.

As a full assessment and treatment centre, the NGCAC will provide assessment by a physician, testing, and treatment for respiratory illness, if required. Patients will be able to access the centre on their own if they meet provincial eligibility requirements, and can also be directed there by their family doctor’s office.

The NGCAC will continue to be open Monday to Friday, but is changing its hours from 7 am – 3 pm to 9 am – 5 pm, so that it will be able to see more patients. By taking into account family doctors’ office hours, the centre will be able to accommodate patients directed there by their family doctor’s office on the same day. Extending the hours to 5 pm also makes it easier for people coming to Kemptville from Ottawa and the surrounding area to be tested.

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always part of the plan,” said the NGCAC’s clinical lead, Dr. Suzanne Rutherford.

Dr. Rutherford is a family physician at Rideau Crossing Family Health Centre in Kemptville and the driving force behind the NGCAC. She has been working closely with her co-lead, Frank Vassallo, the CEO of Kemptville District Hospital (KDH), as well as the other partners in the community-based collaboration: the Leeds, Grenville and Lanark District Health Unit, the Municipality of North Grenville, and the Leeds Grenville Paramedic Service.

“I believe we need this treatment service now more than ever, as the new school screening guidelines weigh heavily on ‘speak to your healthcare practitioner’ to direct them on whether a test is needed or not,” added Dr. Rutherford. “Furthermore, adding this service to the NGCAC will help ensure that people get the treatment they need for respiratory illness, while helping keep Emergency Departments available for other emergencies”.

The NGCAC opened on September 24, and has been operating very efficiently, according to Frank Vassallo.

“With our appointment-based ‘time pass’ system, we are able to see a large volume of patients every day. The

lower liver enzymes, decreasing fatty deposits in the liver.

Using prescription drugs to fight obesity is akin to flashing a roll of bills before a lawyer. There’s a good chance you’ll live to regret it.

So what are your options for natural remedies? Look for products like AppleSlim that harness the power of apple polyphenols and other micronutrients to attack visceral fat around the liver and other abdominal organs. Visceral fat is more dangerous than the fat that gathers directly under the skin, as visceral fat increases risk of diabetes, stroke, heart disease, and Alzheimer’s disease. You want a solution that focuses on this kind of fat.

Researchers in Japan have shown that polyphenols extracted from unripe green apples harvested in Central Asia reduced visceral fat by 9% over 12 weeks in overweight patients compared to

a similar group treated with a placebo pill. How does it work? Apple polyphenols block the enzymes that break down fats and glucose, allowing them to pass more easily through your body.

Decreasing the amount of visceral abdominal fat has several benefits. Epidemiological studies confirm that polyphenols do promote longevity. Moreover, if you ever require an abdominal operation, having less abdominal fat surrounding the internal organs is a great help for surgeons and decreases the risk. We all want to live longer and healthier. So keep alcohol in moderation, don’t overeat, and let apples help your liver.

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Who can be tested: Provincial guidance released September 24, states that people in Ontario should only seek testing at assessment centres if they: are showing COVID-19 symptoms; have been exposed to a confirmed case of the virus, as informed by their public health unit or exposure notification through the COVID Alert app; are a resident or work in a setting that has a COVID-19 outbreak, as identified and informed by their local public health unit; and are eligible for testing as part of a targeted testing initiative directed by the Ministry of Health or the Ministry of Long-Term Care. For details visit www. covid-19.ontario.ca.

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system was designed to effectively screen patients, manage capacity, and provide safe and ethical access to testing. With our system, we also have the ability to scale up or down quickly by adjusting our hourly rate of patients tested depending on community demand, a localized outbreak and/or Ministry guidance.”

On behalf of all the partners, CEO Vassallo expressed thanks to the KDH Foundation, which has purchased the equipment necessary for the transition to a full assessment and treatment centre. “This speaks to the generosity of the North Grenville community, which continues to show its support through the KDH Foundation for healthcare workers in their ongoing fight against COVID-19,” he said.

Fast Facts about the North Grenville COVID-19 Assessment Centre: Location: 15 Campus Drive (Bell Hall on the Kemptville Campus), Kemptville

by John Baldwain Yesterday, whilst maintaining safe distancing out on our local country roads, I got to see a couple of unexpected sights of the larger of our feeding birds. The first was a Turkey Vulture, which flew by us, and did not alight, but took our eyes up to another one feeding at the top of a Hydro Pole. Being summer visitors, it was an unexpected treat, not to be missed. It was a bright sunny day, which didn’t really help when trying to get a good view of both of them. Anyhow, I persevered and managed to get some shots of them both. Unbeknownst to myself, in the field to my right were some Wild Turkeys, which my wife pointed out, and they stood out, quite clearly and colourfully, in the sunlight. Camera duly clicked and some pictures of them captured, before both sets of birds disappeared from view. All of this live action took place over a few minutes of time and we were very lucky to witness it. Fortunately, if the winds don’t spring up too strongly, the autumnal ( Fall ) leaves will provide us with some lovely colors to enjoy over the holiday.

Hopefully all of your readers will be able to enjoy them too.

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