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by Marguerite Boyer After a long hiatus due to COVID and needed repairs for the United Church, the Friendship Lunch is back. It is open to everyone, regardless of their age or income. Youths from high schools are welcome to drop in, seniors wanting to socialize, and young families who are housebound with kids who are looking for a great place to let them run around in a safe environment while enjoying a meal and the companionship of vari-
ous age groups. It’s open to those working in the area, looking for a quick, healthy hot meal. The Friendship Lunch Program began in 1999 as the St James Anglican Church Hospitality Kitchen, with a group of volunteers from the Parish who saw a need to provide a hot meal on a weekly basis for both nourishment and fellowship for members of the community who were less fortunate. It was held in the former Leslie Hall. Over the years, partic-
ipation grew from about a dozen to an average of 50 on a normal Friday, and over 80 on "feast" days. It is now more of a community meal and has been renamed the Friendship Lunch. Once Leslie Hall was condemned, it moved to the hall at the United Church and now there are four churches involved, as well as community members not associated with any church. The menu alternates each week between a soup and sandwich lunch, and a hot entree. On spe-
cial occasions, such as Thanksgiving, Christmas, and Easter, a traditional turkey dinner may be available. A variety of desserts are provided with coffee, tea, and juice. The lunch is available from September through May on Fridays from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 pm in St. John’s United Church hall at 400 Prescott Street in Kemptville. The church is fully accessible to those with mobility concerns.
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submitted by Ashley Beland The North Grenville Community Fund is thrilled to announce the return of our highly anticipated event, "Comedy Date Night," taking place on Saturday, October 28th at the W. B. George Centre at Kemptville College. This event promises an evening of laughter, live music, delicious food, and, most importantly, support for deserving local charities. "Comedy Date Night" is a unique and entertaining way for our community to come together and make a difference. The doors open at 6 pm, and guests can expect an unforgettable night featuring the comedic talents of the renowned Arthur Simeon. Alongside the comedy, we have the incredible tribute band, Barrelhouse, who will keep the crowd entertained with its energetic live performances of Abbey Road Album, Steely Dan and the Allman Brothers. To enhance the experience, bring your cash so
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that you can indulge in delectable local pizza and enjoy a variety of beverage options, including alcoholic drinks available for purchase. It's the perfect recipe for a night of fun and giving back to our community. One of the highlights of the evening will be the presentation of a grant to the Beth Donovan Hospice, a vital local charity that provides compassionate end-of-life care and support. This grant will enable the Hospice to continue its essential work, and your attendance at "Comedy Date Night" helps make this possible. Tickets for "Comedy Date Night" are priced at $50 per person, and they can be purchased through our website at www.ngcf. ca/events. We encourage everyone to secure their tickets early, as this event tends to sell out quickly. By attending, you not only guarantee yourself a fantastic evening but also contribute to the betterment of
our local community. Join us on October 28th for an evening of laughter, music, and giving back. "Comedy Date Night" is an opportunity for the North Grenville community to unite in support of deserving local charities. We look forward to seeing you there! For more information, please visit our website or contact Nancy at northgrenvillecommunityfund@ gmail.com. About North Grenville Community Fund: The North Grenville Community Fund is dedicated to supporting local charities and organizations that make a positive impact in our community. Through events like "Comedy Date Night," we strive to raise funds and awareness for these essential causes. Contact: Nancy Morgan, Volunteer Administrator, North Grenville Community Fund - northgrenvillecommunityfund@ gmail.com - www.ngcf.ca.
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Times weatherman starts unique weather forecasting business
Connor Mockett is a people living far outside of self-made household name. North Dundas say “Do you Known to tens of thousands follow Connor Mockett?” of people in the local area, or “Do you know Connor, not to mention Ottawa and the weather guy?” At a small business beyond, the Winchesterbased storm chaser and exposition earlier this year weather forecaster is in which the Times particiknown to Times readers as pated, many of the people our very own weather re- who visited the Times’ porter and storm columnist. booth asked if they could On social media, Connor meet Connor. What creates this kind has over 37,000 followers on Facebook alone. of fame? How do tens of There are many, many thousands of people get people who swear by Con- shifted away from big menor’s weather forecasts, dia weather forecasts to refusing to follow main- instead put their faith in stream weather forecasts one person? The only posand instead waiting for the sible answer is: “Connor wise words of the young is good at what he does.” man from Winchester. It Now, Connor is ready to 4.92x7.75_Gravitate_North_Grenville_Times_ad_OCT_crops.pdf is not uncommon to hear put his well-demonstrated
by Brandon Mayer Small towns are known for many things, but murder is certainly not one of them. Early last week, however, the “uncommon” happened in Kemptville, at a residence on Rideau River Road (County Road 19), in the northeast outskirts of town. The publicly released details about the crime that we have so far are this: A 27 year old from South Dundas was arrested and charged with the second degree murder of 35 year old North Grenville resident, Corey Greenwood. According to land records research completed by CBC reporters, Corey Greenwood is the co-owner of the home in which the alleged homicide took place. A truck remained parked in the driveway of the home after the incident, bearing the name of a Brinston business which happens to be owned by the person named as the accused perpetrator. “The accused was charged with second degree murder, contrary to Section 235(1) of the Criminal Code, and was held for a bail hearing on October 11, at the Ontario Court of Justice,” wrote the OPP in a press release on October 11. Court records show that a subsequent “bail phase” court appearance is scheduled for today, October 19. The day after the alleged crime, the heavy police presence in the area was noted online by residents of Rideau River Road. Some reported seeing police officers in SWAT gear, before knowing what had actually occurred on their street. “While the investigation is in its early stages, police do not believe there is a risk to public safety, however, residents should expect to see an increased police presence in the area during this investigation,” the OPP wrote at the time. Now for the rumours: It has been speculated online by social media users claiming to know the people involved that the alleged crime was gang-related. There may be some element of truth to this. The CBC reports that a Harley Davidson motorcycle was also parked in the driveway of the Rideau River Road house the day after the alleged murder, with a Loners Motorcycle Club helmet sitting on the seat. The Loners Motorcycle Club is an international outlaw motorcycle club founded in 1979. The OPP was unable to provide further comment when asked about the rumours. The OPP adds in its release: “This investigation is being conducted by the Grenville County OPP Crime Unit under the direction of the OPP Criminal Investigation Branch, in conjunction with the Office of the Chief Coroner for Ontario and Centre of Forensic Sciences. Anyone with information regarding this investigation should contact the Grenville County OPP at 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, submit your tip online at Ontario Crime Stoppers where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000.”
skills to good use as an entrepreneur. CM Forecasting is Connor’s new venture, which allows businesses that are affected by the weather – such as snow removal companies and farms – to receive weather forecasts from the most trusted man around. There is a fee for the service, and Connor hopes to make his living from it. The Times extends its heartfelt congratulations to one of its own on this new endeavour. He will continue to be a columnist for the Times – in fact, you can read a more personal account of his new business startup in this week’s column. To support Connor in this new endeavour, you can use this link: ko-fi. com/connormockettwx. Business owners seeking forecasting services can get in touch with Connor via his Facebook page (no introduction needed) or by email at connormockett@ sympatico.ca. 1
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TO THE MOON AND BACK on OCTOBER 21ST A special event to raise funds for a much needed new children’s computer containing learning and literacy activities will take place at the NGPL on October 21st at 7:00 pm. Friends of the Library invite you to an evening of mystical story and song about the moon! Four talented and popular Ottawa Storytellers will perform and play the harp, flutes and guitars. There will be a silent auction. Delicious desserts, hot apple cider, coffee and tea are all complimentary. Tickets are $20 and are available at the Library and from members of the Friends executive. Sponsors of this event are Jonnson’s Independent, Connie Lamble and Hygiene Now. We look forward to seeing you! Doors open at 6:30 pm. October 19, 2023
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Multi-angle support from eQuinelle for new CT Scanner
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Class Environmental Assessment for Minor Transmission Facilities Creekside Battery Energy Storage Project
Kemptville District Hospital table at the eQuinelle Fashion Show, September 29, included Joanne Mavis, ED, KDH Foundation, Margret Norenberg, Foundation Chair and Frank Vassallo, CEO, KDH. PHOTO CREDIT: Len Belanger. submitted by Lynne Clifford-Ward A sold-out Fashion Show held at the eQuinelle Golf Club, Kemptville on September 29, 2023 to benefit the Kemptville District Hospital (KDH) Foundation CT Scanner Campaign, was an outstanding success. The evening event raised $20,072. Event coordinators were Yvonne Latta and Cheryll Meredith, both eQuinelle Resident Club members, and staff from Jac’s Boutique, Kemptville. When asked why she wanted to support the CT Scanner fundraising, Latta responded, “We are so fortunate to have this amazing hospital in our community. It just seemed like the only smart thing to do was to help KDH reach the goal of having our own CT Scanner. I have personally had to go elsewhere for one and it sure would be nice to have it right here in town.” The KDH Foundation must raise $2.2 million for the CT Scanner. It will bring faster and better patient care closer to home. Presently, KDH patients must travel to an Ottawa hospital for a CT Scan which adds time, effort and discomfort, especially in an urgent situation. Along with Jacqueline Taylor and Lyndsay Taylor of Jac’s Boutique, Latta and Meredith recruited 25 local friends, neighbours and clients to model clothing from Jac’s and shoes from Tanda Shoes. The models were photographed by the eQuinelle Photography Club as they roamed the room and moved between the 20 tables draped with gold table runners, colourful leaves and mini lights. They charmed the guests with a diverse collection of clothing in autumn colour palettes featuring cinnamon, nutmeg, cream, green and pumpkin. Room décor was provided by Kathy Ranger and Sandy Richmond. Organized by Rick Milks, General Manager of the eQuinelle Golf Club, guests enjoyed special “Barbie” pink cocktails/mocktails and delicious desserts, presented on tiered cake plates at each table. Community-minded donors contributed some 60 auction items, ranging from gift certificates to local restaurants to an overnight stay with breakfast at The Westin, Ottawa, including two tickets to a Sens Home game, a $950 value. Meredith said, “The local community was a key element in their donations making the auction the success it was.” Auctioneer Hunter McCaig, along with wingman, Ross Meredith, provided lots of laughs while encouraging generous bids to support the CT Scanner project. Frank Vassallo, KDH CEO, attended the Fashion Show and expressed his appreciation to the guests, volunteers, donors and organizers for the very successful fundraising event. “This vital diagnostic tool will be a gamechanger for the hospital.” During the Fashion Show, a Camaro was on site for the 156 guests to see. CT Scanner Lottery Tickets sold briskly for a chance to win the vehicle. The winning ticket will be drawn on October 26. For more information about how to purchase your ticket(s): ctscannerlottery.ca. Men’s Golf League helps, too When Greg Lane heard that there is no funding from the provincial government for the CT Scanner, he said he was “gobsmacked!” He first heard about it May 1, 2023, at the North Grenville Community and Economic Development Advisory Committee meeting, of which he is a member. Joanne Mavis, KDH Foundation Executive Director, spoke at the meeting about the CT Scanner fundraising campaign and the urgent need to raise $2.2 million. Greg recognized that it just makes economic sense to have a CT Scanner in our ever-growing community. He responded to Joanne’s suggestion to act as an ambassador to promote the initiative. Greg decided to speak to his fellow golfers to see how they could help. He thought if he could help people understand the situation, it would make sense to them, too. As a member of the Thursday Men’s Night at eQuinelle Golf Club, Kemptville, he regularly participates in the 50/50 ticket draw. For the last 10 years, the group has customarily nominated three worthy charities to share the total seasonal draw. Greg felt that the CT Scanner was a worthy cause from which the whole community could benefit. Why not give the entire amount to the Hospital? He “did the ask” and the response was unanimously approved by his fellow golfers. Recently, Greg and Andy Csiffary, representing the eQuinelle Men’s Golf League, donated $3,180 to the CT Scanner Campaign. They presented a cheque to Joanne Mavis and Kristy Carriere, Foundation Coordinator, which was gratefully received. October 19, 2023
Creekside BESS Limited Partnership (the “Proponent”), a subsidiary of PR Development LP (the “Qualified Applicant”), and affiliate of Potentia Renewables Inc, is initiating a Class Environmental Assessment for Minor Transmission Facilities (“Class EA”) (Hydro One, 2022) to construct the Creekside Battery Energy Storage Project (“Creekside BESS” or the “Project”) in the Township of South Dundas. Creekside BESS is designed with the intention of addressing the growing electricity needs of eastern Ontario. The Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO) is forecasting a need for 4,000 Megawatt (“MW”) by 2030 and is in the process of administering various procurement programs to address this need.
We invite you to join our upcoming community meeting to learn more about the proposed Project and to speak directly with members of our Project team.
The proposed Project is a battery energy storage facility sized to provide up to 230 MW over four hours, (920 Megawatt-hours). It occupies approximately 15 acres of land within a parcel located on the north side of Gilmour Road, east of County Road 1. A map of the Project area is provided below. The Project is subject to the Class EA in accordance with the Ontario Environmental Assessment Act.
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Terry McGahey
(son of Paul & Marian) August 9, 1967 - October 14, 1975 In memory of our son Terry. Terry, you are in our hearts forever. Your life however short, was so precious. Your were and still are so precious. Love Mom & Dad and your family
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On Wednesday October 11, 2023. Beloved husband, Best friend of Noreen (Nee Plumridge). Father of our sons Gary (Laurie) and Glen (Andrea). He will be very much missed by his family with who he shared many happy times. Cherished Grandpa to Alicia (AJ), Andrew (Tracy), Jenna (Pollo), Heather (Dan), Kaleb (Tania), Nicholas, Garret , Terri-Lyn (Pat) and 10 great-grandchildren. George was born in London, Ontario in 1929 with five sisters and a sister-in-law Carole (Peters), brother-in-law Pat. He moved to Kemptville in 1991. By George’s request Cremation has taken place. A Private Inurnment will be held at Iroquois Point Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations may be made in Memory of George may be made to St . Lawrence Lodge, Brockville. Arrangements entrusted to the Byers Funeral Home, South Mountain (613-989-3836). Online condolences may be made at www.byersfuneralhomeinc.com
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OPINION: Grocery tax will backfire translating to a minimal impact on consumers’ grocery bills. Imagine government intervention. A grocer buys a product for $1 and sells it for $2, and suddenly the supplier hikes the price to $2 to cover his rising costs. What’s the grocer supposed to do? Sell it for $2? Nope, they sell it for $3. It’s basic math – and they’ve got shareholders to please, not charity to perform. The Bank of Canada also stated that retail price spikes are mainly due to global factors like freight and energy costs, along with industrial inputs and labour expenses. A 2022 Statistics Canada study found that food price increases are the result of bottlenecks in the supply chain, linked with the economy-wide shutdown during COVID, but also caused by poor weather in certain agricultural regions, higher fuel and fertilizer prices, the RussiaUkraine war and higher operating costs for retailers. The Retail Council of Canada pointed out that grocery stores were just passing on higher prices they had to pay to producers. States the Fraser Institute’s Vice-President Jason Clemens: “Notice what was absent in the analysis – grocery store profiting.” The total profit last year of the big three grocery chains – Loblaw,
by Patrick Meagher courtesy of Farmers Forum The Canadian federal government’s recent threats against major grocery chains are being seen by many as a political move aimed at appeasing voters. With voter pressure to lower food prices and Liberal government popularity in the dumpster, the Prime Minister is putting on a show. Don’t expect prices to come down unless the Liberal government objective is empty shelves. Industry Minister François-Philippe Champagne held meetings with executives from prominent grocery chains like Loblaw, Metro, Empire, Walmart, and Costco, urging them to stabilize prices. The government has threatened sanctions, including taxation, if grocers and producers fail to comply. Concordia University Economist Moshe Lander argues that imposing a grocers’ tax and telling businesses how to operate would be counterproductive, like asking a cat to bark. It won’t work. He points out that grocers often have to raise prices in response to supplier price increases, and these are not acts of profiteering. A report by the Competition Bureau found that major grocers’ profit margins had only modestly increased in recent years,
Sobeys and Metro – was $3.6 billion out of $100 billion in sales. That’s a small profit margin at 3.6 per cent. Translation: Trudeau is barking up the wrong tree. Imposing taxes on the low-margin grocery industry could lead to reduced product variety and innovation as certain items may become unprofitable to carry, Lander told the Epoch Times. If grocers cap the grocery store prices, they would then have to cap prices they pay suppliers and that includes farmers. But if input costs increase for farmers, then the capped price the grocer pays would be a disincentive to a farmer to supply that market. If the cap squeezes farm profits, the farmer would be inclined to produce less of a product or none at all and produce something else. The result would be empty grocery store shelves. The federal government’s threat to big grocers is just “a dog and pony show,” Lander told Epoch Times, adding that the government likely realizes it can do nothing, but to satisfy voters, it is “going to make a show of this.” To address these concerns, Lander suggests giving more power to the federal Competition Bureau and removing controls on certain food commodities to promote competition. Lack of competition within the industry is a known
issue, with barriers like high transportation costs and interprovincial trade restrictions limiting new players from entering the market. Any serious challenge to food inflation “would focus on reducing costs to producers and encouraging greater supply, both of which would result in lower prices,” Clemens says. “For instance, the Trudeau government could have delayed the increase in the carbon tax, which increases costs throughout the agricultural supply chain.” He added that the federal government could encourage more entrepreneurship in all areas of farming, including in milk, eggs and chicken. Said Clemens: “(The federal government) could have reduced personal and/or business income tax rates to encourage entrepreneurship and investment, which are both essential to expanding the production of goods and services. Remember, inflation is always about too many dollars chasing too few goods, which means one solution is to expand the amount of goods and services produced.” In other words, the federal government contributed to the problem and could help by just getting out of the way and letting the market place operate without as much interference.
Farmers advocate for federal housing tax exemption as deadline looms by Crispin Colvin, Vice President, Ontario Federation of Agriculture The deadline for Canadians to file their first return under Canada’s new Underused Housing Tax (UHT) is fast approaching. Originally set for April 30, the federal government extended the filing deadline this year to October 31 to give Canadians who own housing other than their main residence enough time to complete the process for the first time. It is a one percent tax on the value of vacant or underused housing. Under the new legislation, individuals who aren’t Canadian citizens or permanent residents, as well as private corporations October 19, 2023
and partnerships – which includes farms – who own residential housing must file an Underused Housing Tax return even if they don’t have to pay the tax itself. At first glance, many may wonder how this affects farmers. After all, the tax was designed to address urban homes, condominiums and apartments that have been bought for investment purposes, often by foreign buyers, and are now unused or not used to their full extent. However, many farmers do in fact own more than one residence but not because they’re keen to be landlords or investors. Rather, they’ve bought additional farmland to ex-
pand their businesses, and more often than not, that farmland also includes a farmhouse. This means they’re now required to file a return under the new act regardless of whether those homes are actually subject to the new tax or not. The Ontario Federation of Agriculture (OFA), along with our national colleagues at the Canadian Federation of Agriculture, has been asking the federal government to exempt farmers from having to file a return altogether, and although that first filing deadline is only a few weeks away, this is still something that we’re advocating for when we’re meeting with politicians
and other government officials. So why should agriculture be exempt? Simply put, farmers aren’t in the business of being landlords or residential real estate investors. Rather, our job is to produce food and other agricultural products, and we’re buying farmland to farm it, not for the investment value of a house that may be on it. The filing paperwork required by the government under this legislation is onerous and time consuming. A separate return must be filed every year for each property a farm corporation owns – and if a farm corporation has more than one partner, each partner in
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the corporation must file their own UHT return. The penalties for nonfiling are substantial: up to $10,000 or more. We understand that Ontario and Canada are in a housing crisis and that governments at all levels are trying to find solutions, such as freeing up investment housing, that will help ease the shortage. We know how important this is; after all, we also need housing options to support youth, seniors, families, workers, and newcomers in our communities. However, we’re now caught in the middle of that push for solutions and the unique realities of unintentionally having multiple dwellings not
because we’re housing investors but rather through the purchase of additional farmland to grow our farm businesses. OFA and our partners are continuing the push for a filing exemption for farmers but are also encouraging all farmers to make sure to file their Underused Housing Tax return to avoid the substantial penalties. There are resources available on the OFA website to give background on the issue and we encourage farmers to contact their accountants with any questions.
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Budget conscious grocery shopping, part 2 by Dana Douglas, MScFN, RD, Registered Dietitian and Public Health Nutritionist Best Buys Knowing what the “best buys” are in the grocery store can help with budget conscious shopping. To save money when purchasing produce, look for fruit and vegetables that are in-season which are typically less expensive. Reduce waste by buying fresh fruit at various stages of ripeness. Choose some fruit that is ripe and ready to eat and some that will ripen in a few days. Frozen and canned produce is just as nutritious as fresh, and less expensive. Look for canned options that are low in sodium and sugar. Other tips include: use best before and expiry dates, choose store brands, and plan for meatless meals. Choose foods with a best before or expiry date that will give you enough time to eat it all and prevent waste. Store brands are nutritious and often cheaper than brand name products. Consider incorporating meatless meals
once or twice a week. Meatless protein options such as beans, lentils, eggs, nuts and tofu are cheaper than meat options. It’s also helpful to check out the reduced section of the grocery store. This is where stores sell overripe produce and day old bakery items at substantial cost savings. Reduced vegetables are perfect for soups and stews. Ripe bananas are great for making muffins or banana bread. Day old bread is fine to eat and could be used for grilled cheese or French toast. Preventing Waste is Budget Conscious When you return home from the grocery store, store foods that need to be frozen or refrigerated right away. Perishable items like meats, eggs and dairy products need to be refrigerated within 2 hours to keep them from going bad. The following storage tips will keep produce fresh for longer: Most vegetables, like carrots, potatoes, broccoli, cabbage and celery should be stored in a plastic bag or container in the crisper of the refrigerator.
Store leafy greens by first rinsing them, wrapping them in a paper or tea towel and refrigerating in a container or bag. Mushrooms are best stored in a paper bag. Most fresh fruit will last longer if kept in its original packaging in the crisper. With the exception of leafy greens, don’t wash vegetables and fruit until it’s time to eat or cook them. It’s not necessary, and washing some items like berries and mushrooms can cause them to spoil quicker. Fruit and vegetables that are not yet ripe can be stored at room temperature until they ripen. Once ripe, store them in the refrigerator to help them last longer. Vegetables should be stored in a different part of the refrigerator than fruit. This will prevent them from ripening too quickly. Keep potatoes in a cool, dark and dry place, away from onions. For more information, visit the Health Unit’s website at www.healthunit.org, connect with us on Facebook and follow us on X @LGLHealthUnit.
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A bath with a toaster by Brandon Mayer Curiosity is not a sin. Humans are curious by nature, and being curious is a driving force behind learning and discovering. There will always be those things, however, that authorities feel they must keep secret for our own good. Some people may disagree with this. Transparency is everything, after all. When we elect our governments, do we also consent to our elected officials keeping secrets from us? Many will answer this question with a simple “no”. These people may posit that being elected by the people and paid by the people does not mean that a person is “above” everyone else, and it certainly doesn’t give them a right to decide what information that citizens in a free and democratic society deserve to know. Others would answer the same question with a “yes”. Sometimes secrets are necessary to keep us safe. I would agree with this when it comes to matters of
Dear Editor, In the article “A Great Future Built on a Solid Past”, we read of North Grenville’s 25th anniversary celebration, with details of who was in attendance from past and present, along with some history of the amalgamation. It was indeed a lovely celebration, interesting and very well put together, but it failed to mention a few important things. First, we had two wonderful musical presentations by the Kemptville Male Choir under the direction of Beverly McArthur, and then NGDHS’s own Big Bang African Drummers under the direction of Heather Lance, who absolutely finished off the evening with a big bang of joy and positivity! Last to speak, Mayor Nancy Peckford said that she wanted to end the evening by leaving it in the hands of our young people because, after all, the fuThe North Grenville Times is published weekly by North Grenville Times Inc.
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security. For example, if a design flaw was found in a piece of Canadian military equipment, it would be particularly stupid to advertise this fact publicly. Secrecy in this case makes total sense. This information is “need to know” only. Governments aside, another organization that tends to view itself as a “keeper of secrets” is the Ontario Provincial Police. I suppose this fact would apply equally to all police forces, and I am not intending to call out the OPP specifically, but it’s the OPP that serves our local area. A situation last week in Kemptville certainly raised some questions from social media users about whether police secrecy sometimes goes too far. As you’ll read about in this issue of the Times, the situation turned out to be a murder – an extremely rare occurrence in our area. The OPP did release the relevant information to the public, but not before the police already had a strong presence on Rideau River Road, with some so-
ture belongs to them. A few representatives from various youth groups (Sea Cadets, Scouts, etc.) were invited to come up to speak on behalf of their members and share their vision and their hopes for the future of this community. It was rather shocking and very sad that these young people in uniform, involved in their community and most certainly doing good things, were not better prepared by the adults in their lives and that they had not a single thing to say! Parents, teachers, community leaders, surely we can do better, surely we can teach them to express their thoughts and to use the public speaking skills they learn in school; we owe it to our young people. They are indeed the future of our community and they do indeed have much to offer. Let us not fail them! Elisabeth Rubli
cial media users reporting seeing officers in SWAT gear and others claiming that officers had visited them and advised them to stay safely indoors. The general word to the public during all of this was that there was not believed to be any danger to local residents. How confusing and potentially scary for these residents. There is certainly logic in preventing mass panic, and I am not suggesting that every detail of every ongoing police investigation should be made instantly available to the public. However, with technology as advanced as it has become, is it not perhaps time for each area municipality to have a system in place for alerting residents of emergency information, as needed? It seems ridiculous that we can be woken up in the middle of the night by an alert regarding a missing Toronto child, but that when it comes to a heavy police presence on a quiet Kemptville road, those residents are reduced to writing and reading pure speculation on social media.
When I first started considering this idea, I was reminded of a different situation – this one in Winchester – a few weeks ago. While out in the yard of Winchester PS for a before-school program, staff noticed a heavy police presence in the area. Normally, in the course of several hours, it’s rare to see more than one or two police cars leave or enter the station parking lot, and police cars rarely drive by or park on the side streets. On this particular day, however, there seemed to be a police car parked at every corner. Police vehicles were passing in every direction almost steadily. There was even a car parked right beside the schoolyard fence. What could this police presence have been for? Were they looking for a suspect? Was someone missing? Surely the OPP felt there was not enough risk of danger to let anyone know, but what if they’re wrong? Police officers are experts in policing, but they’re not experts in running a school. Do they realize how long it
Dear Editor, ‘A Sovereign Citizen awarded’ is a regrettable headline on page one of the October 12, 2023 issue of this newspaper. Burying Jay Tousaw’s recognition with the Sovereign’s Medal for Volunteers in the penultimate of eight lengthy paragraphs is bad enough. More shocking is the poor choice of headline referencing Mr. Toushaw as a Sovereign Citizen. I assume this was meant as a compliment, but the reference suggests an ignorance of what Sovereign Citizen means. In Canada, the only Sovereign Citizen is King Charles. However, in the spillover of the Sovereign Citizen movement from the US, some Canadians have adopted conspiratorial and extremist beliefs. We can recognize those beliefs in the behaviours demonstrated at the Freedom Convoy occupation of Ottawa in 2022. Sovereign Citizens are
Dear Editor, Free to be ruled vs an excess of stupidity... From Oct. 12th /'23 I agree with Mr. Brandon Mayer in that 'he does have plenty of voice within the newspaper' and therefore should not be dedicating an entire editorial challenging his fellow contributors as he did in “Free to be ruled”. I like The N.G.Times but it is of less value to me when writers try to stifle each other. You had the makings of a very good article that could have stood alone. “An excess of stupidity...” reminds me of a saying I had when my wife and I were raising our son and trying to promote healthy eating habits “A little bit of everything and not a lot of anything”--- but choosing is the spice of life. Ian Gauthier
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cases, and not everyone has a device with mobile data to check for emergency information during an outage. Let me be clear: I love the police. In fact, the local OPP detachments have some of the friendliest officers imaginable. People in other places all around the world would undoubtedly be jealous of how personable and professional our officers are. This is not a police officer problem, it’s a policy problem. We can do better when it comes to communication. “No threat to the public” is a confusing message when facing a potential SWAT team shootout, which sounds about as safe as taking a bath with a toaster. When Emergency Preparedness Week rolls out for its annual appearance in May, perhaps we should mark the occasion by considering a new local emergency alert system. It’s not about curiosity, it’s about safety. The only question is whether we can wait that long.
Dear Editor, The North Grenville Times plays a very important role in our community. It informs and updates us on local matters, provides a forum for us to express our opinions, has excellent editorials and articles on a broad range of topics, lists upcoming activities each week, and is a constant source of interesting and helpful information. Also, it is very supportive of local charity organizations. The Times has been the recipient of several well deserved awards of excellence. BRAVO! Judy Fader Levere
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can take to move an entire group from one area to the other? Do they realize the special procedures required in emergency situations for children with unique needs? If their judgement was off and a “no danger” situation turned into a “much danger” situation, there would be a heavy price to pay. Trusting non-police persons, such as school staff, with relevant information could be a lifesaver in certain situations. Let everyone be the expert in their own field. Communication is key no matter what your profession happens to be. By coincidence, on the morning of the day I am writing this, there was another strong police presence near the school in Winchester with two cruisers parked beside the school fence. A public notification system would not have to be just for police situations. It would also be useful for natural disasters. The ice storm we had earlier this year dealt a significant blow to many people. Power was off for several days in some
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Council update by Brandon Mayer Three Council meetings have taken place since the last update – one on October 3, one on October 11, and one on October 17. The October 3 meeting was very short by Council meeting standards, lasting about 45 minutes. It began with a welcome for new Clerk Chloe Preston, followed by the usual land acknowledgement, and a brief recap of the Municipality’s recent 25th anniversary celebration provided by Mayor Nancy Peckford. The new Chain of Office was placed on Mayor Peckford, which was celebrated with applause. Next, the Sovereign’s Medal for Volunteers was presented to local resident Jay Tousaw. After the presentation, Council moved on to the next order of business – October 17 was declared as the 23rd annual Child Care Worker and Early Childhood Educator Appreciation Day in the Municipality. Mayor Peckford added a note about the need for increased child care in the local area, since it is a critical service without which many parents cannot seek or keep employment. A presentation followed regarding International Day of the Girl, which was officially marked in the Municipality on October 11. Yet another presentation was given – this time by Fire Chief John Okum – regarding Fire Prevention Week which was observed earlier this month. After a few items of routine business were taken care of, the relatively brief meeting concluded. On October 11, the municipal calendar was packed with items including not one, but two Council meetings. The first was a closed session meeting dealing with committee appointments and land negotiations. Council then jumped right into a public meeting, with Amy Martin, Director of Planning and Development for the Municipality, providing the opening presentation for the consideration of some
zoning by-law amendment requests. After some back and forth discussion between the Mayor, Deputy Mayor John Barclay, and Director Martin, the amendments were passed. No members of the public chose to speak at the public meeting before it was adjourned. A few short minutes later, another public meeting began, this one for the consideration of a zoning by-law amendment request for a property on McGovern Road. Phillip Mosher, Deputy Director of Building and Planning, provided the introduction for this meeting. Unlike for the previous matter, a member of the public – a resident of McGovern Road – did address Council this time, the first of many on this matter as it would happen. The first resident’s concern was the condition of McGovern Road, and his apprehension about a trucking business setting up on the road, since in avoiding potholes, traffic on the road sometimes has to move over into the path of oncoming traffic. Large, frequent traffic may therefore cause safety issues. The Mayor took the opportunity to point out that any resident of the Municipality is free to request safety reviews of municipal roads, including sight line tests. The owner of the subject property took the opportunity to speak at the meeting as well, clarifying that he runs a truck rental business, not a “trucking company”. He also pointed out that he has worked hard to beautify the property out of respect for nearby residential neighbours, and that he also ensures that disruptive noise is minimal by insisting that drivers be respectful as well. A rebuttal followed from another resident of McGovern Road, who seemed to disagree entirely with the property owner’s contention that he minimizes noise. The resident complained that noise in the area is “24/7”
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sometimes. Deputy Director Mosher advised that a noise by-law complaint would be the best course of action. Another resident took the opportunity to speak. He pointed out that residents previously fought and lost a battle regarding the addition of two quarries in the area. Concessions were made, according to the resident, preventing truck traffic on McGovern Road at the time. Deputy Director Mosher was unaware of this rule, so the Council endeavoured to learn more. The owner of the property up for the by-law amendment request argued that McGovern Road is not a “no truck route”. Yet another resident spoke afterward, mirroring noise concerns of those who spoke previously. Councillor Kristin Strackerjan asked a few questions of Deputy Director Mosher on behalf of some concerned residents who had reached out to her. A back and forth discussion ensued to explore some suggested options. The owner of the subject property added some further comments as well, pointing out that some of what is happening on his property is for his own personal use (clearing a snowmobile path for his children, for example), and arguing firmly that complaints about 24/7 noise on his property are not true and that the noise must be coming from somewhere else. Yet another resident then spoke, having concerns both with the Municipality’s notification process when a public meeting is to be held, and with the amount of traffic on McGovern Road. A letter supporting the proposed zoning by-law amendment was then read out loud in the meeting. The matter was ultimately deferred by vote, and Councillor Deb Wilson asked for a recorded vote on the matter. One final public meeting was held regarding a proposed zoning by-law amendment in the final minutes of the meeting, this one with far less discussion. The October 11 open session meeting was unique in that it focused largely on one issue, with an enormous amount of back and forth discussion and disagreement. The meeting adjourned on a lighthearted note after two hours. The October 17 meeting was held after the Times deadline and will be covered in the next issue.
MUNICIPAL OFFICE HOURS
The Municipal office is open to the public Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Visit our events calendar to find out what’s happening in the community: www.northgrenville.ca/events Sign-up to receive Mayor Peckford’s e-newsletter at: northgrenville.ca/connect.
UPCOMING MEETINGS COUNCIL MEETINGS
Please see the Council agenda for further details on how to participate in Council meetings. All Council meetings will be live streamed on YouTube at: youtube.com/user/NorthGrenville/ featured and on the Municipality’s website at: www.northgrenville.ca/meetings. To make a deputation in relation to an item on the agenda, please provide your comments no later than two hours prior to the start of the meeting to clerk@northgrenville.on.ca. Council agendas are available at: www.northgrenville.ca/meetings. • Friday, October 20 at 2:00 p.m. (Closed Session) – Catered Affairs • Monday, October 23 at 9:00 a.m. (Closed Session) – Winchester Catering • Tuesday, November 7 at 6:30 p.m. (Open Session) – Municipal Center, Suite A • Wednesday, November 8 at 6:30 p.m. (Open Session) – Kemptville Campus, Parish Hall
COMMITTEE MEETINGS Committees may be meeting in-person or virtually. Please see the Committee agenda for details on how to attend. Agendas can be found on the Municipal website at www.northgrenville.ca/meetings. • • • • • •
Indigenous Advisory Circle – Thursday, October 19 at 4:30 p.m. Environmental Action Advisory Committee – Monday, October 23 at 6:00 p.m. Accessibility Advisory Committee – Wednesday, October 25 at 5:30 p.m. Arts and Culture Advisory Committee – Tuesday, October 31 at 5:00 p.m. Agriculture and Rural Affairs Advisory Committee – Wednesday, November 1 at 4:15 p.m. Housing Advisory Committee – Thursday, November 2 at 5:30 p.m.
VOLUNTEER AND EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
Facilities Operator (Part-time, 12 month contract) The Municipality of North Grenville is seeking to fill a 12-month contract position of Facilities Operator (up to 24 hours per week). Interested applicants may submit a cover letter and resume outlining qualification in confidence to Human Resources by 4:00 p.m. on Friday, October 27, 2023. Fire Prevention and Protection Capitan The Municipality of North Grenville is seeking to fill the position of Fire Prevention and Protection Captain in Emergency and Protective Services Department. Interested applicants may submit a cover letter and resume outlining qualification in confidence to Human Resources by 4:00 p.m. on Friday, October 27, 2023. Advisory Committees Join the conversation regarding the community! The Municipality continues to accept applications for members to various advisory committees. Visit northgrenville.ca/committees for more information on how to apply. For questions, please contact the Clerk by email at clerk@northgrenville.on.ca or by telephone at 613-258-9569 ext 171.
NORTH GRENVILLE TRANSIT
North Grenville provides an on-demand accessible transit service for those with disabilities and those 65 years of age and older. Riders can be picked up and dropped off anywhere in North Grenville. For more information and to register visit www.northgrenville.ca/transit or call 613-258-9569 ext. 133
COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT PLAN
Financial incentives are available for businesses and property owners to continue the revitalization of Downtown Kemptville. As part of the Downtown Kemptville Community Improvement Plan, intake is now open for the following financial programs: Façade & Signage Grant, People Make the Place Grant, Building Fees Grant, and Tax-Increment Equivalent Residential Grant. The Development Charges Exemption is still in place for downtown. Intake is on a rolling basis until funds are exhausted. If you have questions or are looking to apply, please email vision@northgrenville.on.ca or call 613-258-9569 ext 177.
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submitted by Deron Johnston, Old Town Kemptville BIA The Canada Emergency Business Account (CEBA) loan program was one of the ways that the federal government attempted to provide support to Canadian businesses during the height of the pandemic. During this difficult period, many businesses were forced to close at least temporarily or drastically alter how they operated, causing significant damage to their profitability and financial health. For many businesses, the CEBA loan (arranged through commercial banks) comprised a total of $60,000 with $20,000 being forgivable if the business was able to pay the unforgivable portion of $40,000 back by the deadline date which was December 31, 2023. However, with many businesses still not having recovered enough to be able to repay the CEBA loan and with considerable pressure from business groups across
deadline now includes a special refinancing extension until March 28, 2024, to allow for time for the application process. If a business is unable to repay the unforgivable portion ($40,000) of their CEBA loan and don’t apply for refinancing by January 18, 2024, then the full amount of $60,000 automatically turns into a loan at a 5% interest rate with the same bank where the original CEBA loan was made. The previous repayment deadline for this new loan was December 31, 2025, which made it a two-year loan, but the government decided to extend this new loan repayment deadline for an additional year to December 31, 2026, making it now a three-year loan. This is where some of the initial confusion came from when people heard about a one-year extension on the CEBA loan. So, in short, if you don’t pay the unforgivable portion ($40,000) of your CEBA loan back by January 18th, 2024, then the whole amount
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wear today. Hindsight demonstrates whether or not our choice stood to be the best choice in the circumstances. At all times, we choose a choice that is best based on the information we have at the time. Life is full of would haves, could haves, should haves, but time does not go backwards. Going forward, you can make different
choices. One does not have to validate your choice. Simply saying "I choose" is significant. Sometimes the options are slim but ultimately you do choose. Being inactive or noncommittal is a choice within itself. Never should our choices be to the detriment of someone else's being. You have the right to choose, and the
responsibility to ensure that your choice does not harm or hurt someone else. Start today to make your choice count. Make a choice that will reflect that you choose with integrity, intelligence and compassion. The choice is totally yours.
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SMALL BUSINESS WEEK Small town people have changed by Angela Dorie Courtesy of Farmers Forum The September 13, 2023 edition of the 131-year-old Glengarry News was its last, a victim of the changing times like so many other community newspapers, not just in Ontario but across Canada. Expecting a rush for a copy of this final paper, I asked the owner of our local corner store to save me one as I had an appointment in Cornwall. No problem, he replied. When I stopped at about 2:30 pm on my way home, I was surprised to see three copies still lying on the counter. Could the passing of the Glengarry News really mean that little to local people? I guess so. Small towns are changing, and not necessarily for the better. Populations are expanding in and around them but the businesses they contain are shrinking as everyone heads “to town” for their needs. When I first moved to Williamstown over 43 years ago one could get what one needed in the Village. There was a gas station, two corner stores, two restaurants, a hardware store, a feed/ farm store, a hairdresser, a bank, two churches, a library, tennis courts, a daycare, an elementary school across from a high school, a post office, an arena, a museum, the municipal offices for Charlottenburgh Township, the Township garage, a two-bay volunteer fire hall, and the fairgrounds. There were also countless home businesses if one knew who did what. Accounting services, heating and AC, a DJ, a bed and breakfast, handicrafts, woodworking, sewing, as well as the Kraft Cheese plant on the outskirts. In earlier times, people recall much of the same as well as two banks, tailors, millers, a baker, blacksmiths, a butcher, two machinery dealers (Cockshutt and International I believe), harness makers, a cobbler
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porting local businesses or papers. We were shocked to find friends, both newcomers, long timers and those born here, agricultural and non-farming who have never read the Glengarry News, never stepped inside the corner store for anything, nor eaten at either of the restaurants. Excuses run from ‘there is nothing in it to interest me’, ‘I don’t know anyone in it’, ‘ I prefer to shop in one place for everything’, ‘It is too expensive’, or they prefer to do all their shopping in Ottawa. The latter gives me the shivers! Think about what the villages would be if the remaining businesses closed. What would be left is just an older housing development where residents leave in the morning to go to work and return in the evening to eat and sleep. No one actually “lives” here any more. Everyone needs to support their local paper or village or nothing will be left. If everyone made a habit of spending $25 a week on them, it would change things and might even encourage more shops in rural villages.
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SMALL BUSINESS WEEK Small businesses are anything but small by Brandon Mayer
Did you know that there are well over a million small businesses in Canada? Small businesses are those who employ 99 people or less. Over half of small businesses employ three people or less. This may not seem like much, but together, all of Canada’s small businesses employ over 10 million people – more than 88% of Canada’s total workforce! A small size clearly doesn’t translate into a small economic impact. One of the most well-known reasons why small businesses are important is that they support strong local economies. Large enterprises tend to focus on a high profit model achieved through the high volume
dealing of goods and services. The main beneficiary is often senior management, most of whom do not typically live in the same jurisdiction, possibly not even in the same country! Supporting small businesses creates a perfect “Newton’s cradle” in the sense that it keeps dollars in the local economy which can then be used to support other local business owners, employees, and their families. In a literal sense, dollars spent in small local businesses end up feeding, clothing, and housing hard-working local families. There is no limit to how long locallyspent dollars can stretch. That $5 that you spent at a lo-
cal coffee shop is spent by the coffee shop owner at the local grocery store. The grocery store owner uses it to pay for a haircut at a local salon. The salon owner puts it toward dog food at a local pet store. A pet store employee receives it as part of their wages and uses it as a tip for a meal at a local restaurant. The server at the restaurant puts it toward a clothing purchase at a local shop. Etc, etc… The possibilities are endless. The same dollars, when spent locally, can keep a local economy thriving for years. It’s not only business owners who benefit – far from it in fact. Every employee of a small local business makes
their living and supports themselves and their families with locally spent dollars. It’s a perfect system that also helps to sustain the environment with far less travel. While we celebrate Small Busin e s s We e k t h is week, Oct 15-21, remember that we don’t just support small businesses – small businesses are vital in supporting us! A thriving economy depends on them, as do nearly 9/10 of employees across the country. We may only celebrate small businesses for one week per year, but for the other 51 weeks of the year, we rely on them. Stop by one of our amazing local businesses this week – and every other week as well – for great products and services, and great customer service. You’ll be glad you did!
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Cornwall teacher charged with child pornography offences CDs for CTs by Brandon Mayer A teacher at St. Joseph’s Catholic Secondary School in Cornwall has been dismissed after school officials were notified by the OPP that he was charged with child pornography offences. The teacher had been teaching at the school since 2021 before his dismissal earlier this month. It is a policy of the Times not to name alleged offenders due to the irreversible damage to their reputations should they be found not guilty of the crime they are accused of committing, but other news sources have publicly named the accused teacher in question. The City of Cornwall has its own police force, but since charges were laid by the OPP, it suggests that the alleged offence(s) occurred outside of Cornwall. The OPP is the police force with jurisdiction in the communities served by the Times. A letter distributed to parents by school officials on October 6 names the accused teacher, and also outlines the steps that the school has taken in light of the situation. The teacher has been removed from his position, and the Ontario College of Teachers has been notified – this latter step will spur an investiga-
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tion that will likely ensure a revocation of the teacher’s standing with the College, which will help ensure that he cannot move to another part of the Province to evade his reputation and begin teaching at a new school. Counselling services have been made available to students at St. Joseph’s, which is the largest school in the broader Eastern Ontario area. There is no indication that any criminal behaviour happened specifically within the school, but students may nevertheless be distressed because of the gravity of the news, particularly if they knew the teacher. How does the Canadian school landscape look when it comes to staff committing or being accused of offences of a sexual nature against children? Unfortunately, the numbers can come as quite a shock. A report from the Canadian Centre for Child Protection released last year revealed that 252 current or former school personnel either committed or were accused of offences of a sexual nature against 548 child victims between 2017 and 2021. In addition to these 252 school staff, another 38 were accused or convicted of child pornography offences during the
same time period. Schools are considered some of the safest and most secure institutions in the country. These reports are not meant to incite panic or elicit blind accusations, but rather to draw attention to the fact that schools, by nature of the population served, can unfortunately attract predators. Talking to children about what constitutes inappropriate behaviour from adults, and what to do if they feel uncomfortable, is one very important step that parents can take. Children should be reminded to trust their instincts, and communicate openly with parents when they feel that something is not right at school or in any other place. Predators will often attempt to slowly gain a victim’s trust before committing criminal acts, so it may not be as easy as parents assume for children to realize they are being victimized. Children should also be reminded that threats, such as a threat of harm to one’s family if they report inappropriate behaviour, are simply a control tactic – telling a trusted adult is always a correct step.
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by David Shanahan The campaign by the Kemptville District Hospital Foundation to bring a CT scanner to Kemptville has produced some very creative fundraising ideas since it first began, and some local musicians have come up with another inventive and fun way to raise money for the good cause. “CDs for CTs” brings together thirteen local singer-songwriters on a special cd of original material. The musical fundraiser was the brainchild of Bob Windsor, best-known as founding member and lead singer of Eddy and the Stingrays and owner of Blackwind Studios. Bob wanted to do something in the community outside of the band and other projects, and, having the studio, he thought it would be a good way to give back by helping KDH. He contacted Jamming Around Man, Herb Cloutier, someone who knows the local music scene really well, and could organise that side of the project. The decision to make the CT scanner the focus of the fundraising was one the two thought about carefully. As Bob said, “Obviously it was going to be a local charity that we were going to give the money to. It wasn't a money making thing for us. So we tried to keep our artists within Leeds and Grenville, or North Grenville generally.” The recording took almost a year to complete, and, while the artists are known mostly for their acoustic sound, Bob worked with each artist and arranged full backing on the tracks to give the cd a fuller sound. Herb promises that the results are really impressive: “You're going to love it. You're going to love that cd.” Everyone involved has
donated their time, their talent, and their energy free of charge to the project, and the distribution of the cd will follow the same principle. There will be a cost to buy the cd, but it will also be a “pay-whatyou-can” arrangement. Give more if you can, give what you can, but be sure to get the cd. And the creativity extends to the way in which the music is being made available. Confessing that he was too old school to have thought of it on his own, Bob gives credit to the musicians for suggesting a digital version of the cd be made available as well as the traditional cd hard copy. Aside from download accessibility, the music will also be distributed on a card with a retractable usb stick, small enough to fit in a wallet, ready to play in the car, a laptop, anywhere a usb port is found. Herb and Bob believe that this gives the widest possible distribution and is therefore the best way of raising funds for the CT scanner. The thirteen artists have been around the local music scene and each has a following of their own. But the production of their songs that Bob has arranged in close collaboration with them gives a new perspective on their lyrics and melodies that will be fresh and exciting, whether you know the songs already, or are coming to them with new ears. It is hoped to have a cd release party in the near future, a chance to see some or all of the musicians play their songs live. A list of outlets where the record can be found will also be provided, as well as links to online sources including the various artists’ websites. CDs for CTs has been produced in close coopera-
tion with the FDH Foundation, and Bob and Herb were really pleased with the reception they received for their project. Likewise, the musicians were on board immediately, and, as Bob says, “they were right on board. And immediately, I mean, I don't think we really had anyone turn us down. We really had to limit it to 13.” The impact of the cd will be long-term, and will, hopefully, continue to provide necessary funds for KDH. There are very preliminary thoughts on making a follow-up cd, though what genre of music will be profiled, or what the timeframe will be, is still a long way from being settled. In the meantime, we can look forward to this first cd, knowing that the pleasure we get from the music will be just part of the value that it will provide to the community through the vital equipment it will help bring to our local hospital. The Foundation has identified three reasons the CT scanner is essential. Patient care has become more complex. Issues may go undetected for too long without a CT scan to support diagnosis. Waiting for results feels like an eternity when you're in crisis. With an on-site CT scanner, patients can get answers quickly, rather than having to wait and travel to Ottawa for a scan. And having a CT scan onsite means you can take a 1-minute gurney ride to the diagnostic imaging department. When you’re sick, being away from home is even harder. Less travel time means you find out what’s wrong with you faster, with your loved ones at your side. All good reasons to enjoy local musicians giving their best.
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The perspective of a By Paul Cormier, Salamanders of Kemptville new Ukrainian Jeanne Dams is a mystery writer from Grand Bend Indiana with whom I have been exchanging emails. I’m very immigrant, part 1 grateful for her exceptional writing (and her heroine Dorothy) The Food Corner
and for sending me her recipe for Plum Torte. I haven’t had a chance to try it yet, so if you do, please let me know how it worked out for you.
Plum Torte
Ingredients • ½ cup butter at room temperature • 1 cup white granulated sugar • 1 cup flour • 1 teaspoon baking powder • 2 eggs • 12 small plums, halved, or 3 large ones, sliced • Topping: lemon juice, sugar, cinnamon Preparation • Preheat your oven to 350F • Cream the butter and sugar together • Stir the baking powder into the flour, add the butter, sugar and eggs and beat well • Grease a 9-inch springform pan and put a circle of parchment or foil on the bottom • Spread the batter evenly in the pan and top with the plums • Mix some lemon juice, sugar and cinnamon together and drizzle on top of the fruit • Sprinkle confectioner’s sugar on top to make it pretty How much sugar you use on the topping depends on the plums. If very tart, be generous with the sugar. If sweet, increase the lemon juice. Use as much cinnamon as you like. Bake for 40-50 minutes till nicely golden brown. Allow the torte to cool for about 30 minutes before opening the pan and take care; the fruit can stick to the sides and make removal tricky. Serve warm. Jeanne likes to serve it with sweetened sour cream but she says that whipped cream is good too. Also, this freezes well. To freeze, put a 9-inch cardboard round (available in cake-supply stores) covered in foil at the bottom of your pan before spreading the batter. That way you can remove the torte easily and not have the bottom of your spring-form imprisoned in the freezer. Kindly let me know if you tried this recipe and how it turned out. I’m at pcormier@ranaprocess.com.
OPP focused on public safety in light of conflict in the Middle East submitted by OPP The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is aware of global online threats of violence regarding the situation in the Middle East. We want to assure the people of Ontario that we continue to focus on public safety. The OPP and our law enforcement partners are closely monitoring for any situation which could impact public safety in our communities. While the OPP respects the right of everyone to freedom of expression and peaceful assembly, everyone also has a right to a safe environment. All those involved in a demonstration have a responsibility to ensure that the event remains lawful, peaceful and safe. The OPP understands that members within our communities are deeply affected by this ongoing conflict. We have increased police patrols and presence in areas of cultural and religious significance and will maintain open lines of communication with community leaders. Public safety remains our top priority. Acts of hate, violence or threats of violence will not be tolerated. Any incidents will be investigated and those responsible will be held accountable. Report any allegations of hate-motivated incidents and crime to the OPP or your local police. If there is a lifethreatening emergency, call 9-1-1 immediately. All other incidents in OPP jurisdiction can be reported by calling the non-emergency number, 1-888-310-1122.
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by Lena Usovich The war in the Ukraine has been going on for 20 months. Can you imagine 20 months of war? Twenty months of loss, pain, tears, fears, destruction, fleeing and death? When I moved to Canada on April 7, 2022, I could not have imagined that I would have to leave my home, my family and friends, and escape the country I love. Since my arrival here, I have changed a lot. Honestly, I am now a completely different person than I was before. There is a famous saying: “Time heals”, however, for those who have had their lives changed so dramatically, it’s not true. Time can heal broken bones, but not a broken heart. My heart was broken on February 24th, 2022 when Russia began its full-scale invasion of my country…an independent, sovereign state. Since then, Russian forces have killed, raped, tortured, deported, or forcibly transferred civilians to Russia or occupied areas. At least 14 million people have fled their homes. Over 120,000 civilians have been killed and 17,748 have been wounded. And these numbers will increase as long as the war continues. Millions experience daily suffering from disruptions in electricity and water supply due to Russia’s widespread targeting of Ukraine’s energy infrastructure. I haven’t talked to anyone about how I really feel, how 20 months of war has affected my life and what it’s like to be living in Canada. The first three months in Canada were incredibly difficult for me. I couldn’t sleep well. I was constantly reading the news and contacting relatives and friends, making sure they were ok. I was forced to start my life from zero. This was not what I had planned or wanted! When you think about moving to a new country, you have an idea of what steps you need to take to implement it. But this is not what happened. We had to make quick decisions about our future and escape a perilous situation. Moving to a new country has its challenges. The biggest difficulty for me was meeting new people. I wasn’t ready to talk to anyone much less build new friendships. I’m not comfortable talking about my personal life and opening up to people. It took me 3-4 months to start feeling at ease and communicating more freely with people. Cultural differences were another challenge for me. It took a few months to adapt to the local language, cultural habits and my new life in Canada. One of the main obstacles for me and for most newly landed immigrants is finding meaningful jobs that are in line with our qualifications or previous work experience. In the Ukraine, I worked as a journalist, my dream job! However, finding work like that here as a new immigrant is difficult given language barriers. Fortunately, I was able to find work in a local restaurant, a completely new field for me! Honestly, I’ve learned a lot of cooking skills in this job, and rarely cut my fingers anymore! Every experience pushes me to grow. So even if this job isn’t in my field of expertise, I’ve embraced the opportunity to learn new things and work with great people. Eighteen months have passed, and I feel that now I have reached a stage of adaptation to this new life in Canada. I can say with confidence that I feel comfortable with living here and I feel lucky to have found a place to call home. Many displaced Ukrainians have not been so lucky. Our Canadian friends, Stephanie and Sheldon Gilmer, lovingly invited us into their home for our first year. Now some other Ukrainian friends and I rent their home. From day one, this couple, along with many others in the community, have helped us navigate our new lives in Canada. It is unbelievable how many are willing to open their hearts and assist us every day. Kemptville is an incredible small town with wonderful kind people. I’m very grateful to everyone who has supported me and who continue to support my home country. 13
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featuring Connor Mockett Hello, everyone! Welcome back to another week of The Weather with Connor. This week, I have something very important to talk about, and also very exciting for me. This past week, I decided it was finally time to get everything done and set up for something new I’d be starting in my life. I registered it with Ontario, did a few other things, and I was good to go with it. I started my very own business called CMForecasting. It’s a business to provide private forecasting to snow removal and lawn care companies, as well as the occasional farmer around the area in Eastern Ontario. The purpose is to give these companies the best and most accurate forecasting for weather events that either mean they’ll be working to clear snow, or have a day off while it’s raining. This is something that I’ve wanted to try doing for a while now. I’ve had multiple people tell me I should do this as well. It just took a little time for me to convince myself that I’d be able to attempt doing this. I’m sure there will be some growing pains trying to balance my other job and this job together, but I am determined to make both of them work.
I want my business to be what I do for the rest of my life. I want to be in the weather, whether it be forecasting or chasing, for the rest of my life. With enough customers, that is something I can accomplish. Being self employed and doing my favourite thing in this world is what I want to do. Having my own business will not change the fact that I will be doing these columns bi-weekly. I love to write, and this is a great platform to do that, so that will continue for sure. My forecasts on Facebook will also continue, but will be shorter and not as in-depth as before. The long in-depth forecasts will be for the subscribers. Next I wanted to thank all of the people that have pressed like or follow on my page since I opened the page in December of 2020. What was supposed to be a place to just post my photos, it turned into me doing forecasts that people grew to love. I never imagined it’d turn out this way, never in my wildest dreams. I have 37,000+ people following me now. A boy that graduated high school without a plan to do anything, without going to school, has his own business now, thanks to everyone that made it anywhere close to being possible. I promise I will not let you down. If there’s anyone reading this who is interested in private forecasting from me, be sure to reach out to me on Facebook and I’ll respond to you with all of the details on how to get started with the service I provide. So with all of that said, we’ll see where this new adventure takes me. I’m very excited!
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L-R Rachel Steele, Jamie Smith, Grace Loyd, Isabelle Ladouceur North Grenville Curling Club Oct 26 -29 by Jim Dolan Our town and our curling club are proud to host the 16th North Grenville Curling Club Women’s Fall Curling Classic from October 26 to October 29. The Fall Classic is a Women’s World Curling Tour Event. Teams will compete for $25,000 with the winning team taking home $6,500. Curling fans will have the pleasure of watching one of the strongest fields in the event’s history.
Photo caption: A tense moment as players from NDDHS and NGDHS struggle for control of the soccer ball at a game on October 3. by Brandon Mayer On October 3, intermediate athletes from several area schools came together at South Grenville District High School in Prescott for a friendly soccer tournament. The soccer players came well-prepared and ready for a fierce competition. A startof-day boys match saw the namesake schools of friendly neighbours North Dundas and North Grenville go head to head in a game that resulted in a victory for the latter. The players from both North Grenville District High School and North Dundas District High School played hard. The weather was wonderful for an October day – sunny and warm. It was perhaps for this reason that so many parents showed up to watch the competition, as did several classes from the host school, SGDHS. There was a mix of both boys and girls teams competing, and the tournament lasted the whole school day. Great job, athletes!
When soccer meets responsibility
by Brandon Mayer North Grenville has no shortage of talented athletes of all ages. In the case of 12 year old Oxford Station boy Treysean, however, the story isn’t just about his love of soccer, it’s also about the useful lessons in responsibility he is learning along the way. “Treysean has always loved soccer,” his mother Brittany told the Times. “Every guy in our whole family has been invested in soccer so he grew up around it since day one.” Brittany reports that October 19, 2023
by the time Treysean was just 2 years old, he already showed a real passion for the sport. “I love soccer because I love getting to get together with my friends and play,” Treysean added. “I love the competition and the intensity. I think it’s sort of just in my blood too.” One key element of Treysean’s soccer journey is that he earns his own money to participate in tournaments, which can be quite far away. For example, he will be participating in the Disney Junior Soccer Showcase later this year in Orlando Florida. It’s honestly the most
valuable lesson he’s learning,” said Brittany of the fundraising. “He’s learning the value of a dollar, and understanding how hard we work to provide these activities for him. He gets a sense of accomplishment and pride when he earns it for himself. We have him earn money to pay for all his tournaments throughout the year. He learns that he’s not entitled to any of this, and has to work hard in order to participate in it. And he also gains a greater sense of gratitude and appreciation for everything he earns for himself. Every dollar means something to him.” Tr e y s e a n h a s b i g dreams to become a professional soccer player. He is working hard to achieve his goal, and those who know him truly believe in him. Success in soccer is about both talent and “heart”, and Treysean has a healthy mix of both. Working hard at developing soccer skills has parallels to fundraising for tournament money – both require hard work, devotion, and responsibility. It comes as no surprise that the North Grenville community has been great at supporting Treysean in his fundraising efforts. “It’s so beautiful to see,” said
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Brittany. “Everyone loves to see him working hard for himself and earning his way!” Earlier this month, Treysean had items up for auction (via Brittany) in local Facebook groups, earning dollar by dollar to pay his way. Treysean is currently playing at the highest level in soccer for his age group, and he does extra training on his own time. “He loves sports all around, anything he puts his hands or feet to, he thrives,” Brittany added. “He’s an all around #1 athlete and trains in everything from gymnastics, jiu jitsu, parkour, to hockey, baseball, tennis, skateboarding, biking and more!” The Disney Junior Soccer Showcase offers an environment of strong competition to great young athletes. Interested players must send an application to participate, and must be accepted by facilitators to join. Treysean will be a proud attendee this year. Want to meet Treysean and help him on his journey? Being the selfsufficient athlete he is, he has booked a table for himself and his teammates at the Kemptville Farmers Market on October 29 and hopes to see you there!
Just how strong is the field? The Fall Classic’s 2022 Champion Isabelle Ladouceur (see photo) will have to be at her best if she is to make it to the Championship Game on Sunday. Standing in her way are excellent teams from Canada, including the Events 2018 Champion Kerry Galusha, Northern Ontario’s Krista McCarville and last year’s runner up, Ottawa’s Danielle Inglis, plus four international teams and two teams from the United States. Ten-time New Brunswick Scotties champion Andrea Kelly is playing third for McCarville. For the first time in the event's history the Club will welcome two teams from Korea and one from Italy. The Korean teams are skipped by Seungyoun Ha and EunJung Kim, who are the number 2 and 3 ranked teams in Korea. The Italian team is skipped by Stefania Constantini who won a Gold Medal in doubles at the 2022 Olympics. Japan’s Ikue Kitazawa is the third Japanese team to play in the Fall Classic. The United States teams are skipped by Sarah Anderson ranked number 2 in the US from Minneapolis Minnesota and Stephanie Senneker from Port Huron Michigan. What makes the Fall Classic an exciting event to watch live are the unexpected upsets by a veteran senior team like Thurso Quebec’s Chantal Osborne or by the younger teams
that represent the future of the women’s game in Canada, teams such as Winnipeg’s Kristy Watling, Ottawa’s Hailey Armstrong, St. John’s Newfoundland’s Sarah Boland (formerly Hill), and Montreal’s Laurie St-Georges. Three-time US National Champion, Jamie Sinclair of Manotick, has moved back home and will play third for St-Georges. Upsets by these teams may provide easier routes for teams such as Ottawa’s Erin Morrissey (semi-finalist last year), Toronto’s Carly Howard and Timmins’s Lauren Mann to make it to Championship Sunday. Mann is a past member of our club. The best way to find out what teams might surprise the favourites is to drop by the Club to support these amazing women athletes. If you do and want to add a little extra vocal support to your favourite team, you can dress a little warmer and sit in the bleachers closer to the ice surface. Games run all day on Thursday starting at 9:15 am. The last draw is at 9:00 pm. Friday games start at 8:45 am, and the last draw is at 8:00 pm. On Saturday, games are at 9:00 am, 11:30 am, 4:00 pm and 7:00 pm. On Sunday, the quarter-finals, semi-finals and Championship games are at 9:00 am, 12:30 pm and 3:30 pm. For the Complete listing of Teams, Games and Draw times, visit CurlingZone – Everything Curling, click on Events Women, scroll down to Week 14 and click on North Grenville Women’s Fall Classic. A day pass costs only $10, a four-day event pass costs $25. Persons 17 and under are admitted free.
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eQuinelle Ladies League 2023 by Susan Legault The eQ Ladies League had 121 participants for this season and everyone embraced the changes. This year, we had three options for golf - a morning 18-hole group for Ladies League members who were also eQ golf club members, an afternoon 18-hole group for all LL members, and a 9-hole option for the evening group. This seemed to meet everyone’s needs. We were divided into 6 teams and our captains kept encouraging us to play well and show up (yes, we got participation points). Thanks go out to our captains this year: Krista Kendall, Cathy Empey, Virginia Boro, Carolyn Labrecque, Geraldine Foisy-Tracy, and Debbie Webber. They did
a great job keeping everyone informed and motivated. We changed to having three banquets which were organized by Bernie Lockyer and Carolyn Labrecque - an opening banquet in May, a mid-season banquet, and a closing banquet. The banquets were lively affairs complete with on-course games and activities during the evening. Many prizes were awarded throughout the season. The other Wednesday gatherings included spontaneous lunches, drinks, or dinners in The Grill where we were offered Ladies League specials. We also enjoyed on-course games every other week organized by Brenda Lawson and Geraldine Foisy-Tracy. We had various skill
contests on a weekly or biweekly basis. “Closest to the pin” on 2 holes per week kept challenging our players. We were also introduced to “Skins” which were awarded to the lowest scorer on each hole. Those ended up being big payouts for the lucky winners. Our league also raised quite a few dollars and items for our community. The July Banquet proceeds went to the local food bank of the Salvation Army and the final banquet donations were again to the local Salvation Army for local women in need of feminine care and hygiene products that were greatly lacking at that time. Thanks to Brenda and Geraldine for organizing this as well. It was greatly appreciated by the community.
73’s slide down a slippery slope in the standings
Too little too late...Ty Whyte trying to climb out of a surmountable hole during Sunday matinee with Hawkesbury Hawkes; only to be stymied for a 6 to 3 sweep. helpers by Speck-Meek and ground to remain scoreless. by G.J. the sportsguy Brockville found the Kemptville faced off Morris at 19:59. The round-up continued holes in the final twenty and with the Cornwall Colts in their final Thanksgiving in the final twenty miler how to push the buttons for Showdown challenge on as Fernand-Olivier Perron infractions that run up four Tuesday at 10:30 am start, assisted from Montroy and unanswered attacks. Marcus only to be corralled after Garnier for the third unan- Mori from Watson put it past the stampede with a 7 to 2 swered goal at 1:34 with Jacob Biron at 1:37. PPG the rest of the frame being from Owen Warson with runaway. Cornwall struck first to the Fernand-Olivier Perron helpers from Barrett and open the period with Adam exhibition. Fernand-Olivier Power at 5:47. SHG from Walker from Speck-Meek with a lone effort chased Power to Lucas Culhane at and Miron to place it be- the 73’s stopper to an early 14:15. Liam Reid assisted hind Jacob Biron at 2:49. shower after his “hattie” at from Girard with Watson at The Colts with extra man 2:46. Pyke with Walker gave 15:14 to hand the Braves a 4 as Speck-Meek and Walker Fernand-Olivier Perron post to 0 victory. PK for Kemptville were found Nathan Garnier PPG his fourth marker through to make it two zip at 14:24. Braxton Bennett at 9:08 to stellar to hold off Brockville from running up the Kemptville on PP when Fen- take a 7 to 2 lead and win. Cornwall overrode their numbers. nell combined with Logue Close SOG as Kemptfor Ty Whyte PPG to beat opponents by 37 to 29 and 2/3 PP to 1/4 PP. ville with 26 to Brockville Donald Hickey at 19:23. Kemptville motored 25 and 0/4 PP to 1/8 PP. Tyler Melvin with a solo Back home to deal with attack at 12:46 to even the into Brockville to meet the odds for Kemptville in the Braves for a Friday evening the Hawkesbury Hawks for second. Cornwall broke battle that proved fruitless as a Sunday matinee who were the tie when Montroy with they were shutout by 4 to 0. seeking redemption from Both teams played a me- their last visit that experiMiron set up Etienne Lessard at 18:54 to initiate the thodical game in the initial enced 6 to 2 lose to take this stampede. The last second two frames looking for ways one by 6 to 3 win. Remi Gagne put it by of the twenty for Cornwall to capitalize on the others' to insert their insurance from mistakes without success Jacob Biron to open the Fernand-Olivier Perron with as the stoppers held their initial frame for Hawkesbury 16 October 19, 2023
Our closing banquet was a huge success. Thanks to Linda Stapledon leading our committee on the yearend gift, we all received a monogrammed team coloured water bottle, a “dry club” and a laminated rules reference card to keep in our golf bag. Ladies' names were put in a draw for three tables of door prizes. Many ladies were extra lucky that evening. Ladies League at eQuinelle is a very social group where ladies come to make new friends, be encouraged to improve their game, and get fresh air and exercise. What could be better? For more information, send inquiries to eqladiesleague@gmail.com.
at 4:00. A breakdown in assignment coverage awarded Remoi Gagne SHG from Taylor and Fournier for his second to pull ahead by two zip at 17:49. Hawkesbury on PP with Bandu connected with Remi Gagne PPG at 7:08 to begin the second stanza and his “hattie’ of the day. Sweetapple up the half wall to O’Doherty, slipped to Ty Whyte on route to hammer it home top shelf over Caleb Chabot to put Kemptville on the board at 8:03. Game winner for the Hawks with Billequey assisting Alexis Minville to dig a deeper hole for Kemptville at 13:37. Insurance for Hawkesbury from Aleksy Bandu with helpers from Beaulieu and Stubbings 17:49 for a 4 goal lead. Final twenty as Haughian held the line down low for Whyte to sweep it to Grady Logue in the circle to find the back of the net at 0:23. Alexis Minville with Billequey and Gagne for his second of the game at 12:33 to give Hawkesbury 6 to 2 advantage. Fennell controlled the zone on PP to Logue onto Ty Whyte’s PPG tape to pull the trigger at 19:35 for his second and handed Hawkesbury a 6 to 3 win. Kemptville outgunned Hawkesbury 43 to 35 with 1/8 PP to 1/5 PP. Kemptville 73’s host the Carleton Place Canadians for an evening excursion on Friday, October 20. Hockey with EDGE…see you around the boards.
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Grenville OPP Mobile Crisis Response Team receives funding to continue expansion of services
submitted by OPP The Grenville County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) will be receiving approximately $128,000 in grant funding to enhance its Mobile Crisis Response Team (MCRT) for the 2023-24 fiscal year. The grant supports the ongoing need for additional mental health assistance for police
calls for service involving individuals and their families experiencing a mental health or addiction crisis, as well as to better leverage local mental health expertise. The Grenville County OPP MCRT was first established with a Registered Nurse (RN) with Brockville General Hospital (BGH) and an OPP officer. The Team was created in February of
2021 and expanded in late 2022 to include an additional RN and police officer. The Team has been a part of over 1,200 live and follow-up calls for service since its implementation. The Team also conducts Crisis Intervention Training courses in the region and advocates for more collaboration with local agencies to better support community well-being.
"Supporting individuals in a mental health crisis and connecting them to proper resources remains a top priority for our OPP Mobile Crisis Response Team. Grants such as these will support our Community Safety and WellBeing Plan and ensure our joint community outreach program continues to be an effective and proactive method to respond to mental health issues within our communities." - Inspector Stephan NEUFELD, Detachment Commander - Grenville County OPP. "We are proud of our collaboration and the work of our Grenville County OPP MCRT. We know the positive impact that this type of crisis response model can have in supporting an individual in crisis. With this joint response model, we are better able to support community members at the time the crisis is occurring, when the support is needed the most. Funding through grants plays
a large part in our ability to expand our model of crisis care in the community and we look forward to being able to continue this great partnership." Shawn SOUDER, Director of Mental Health and Community Programs - Brockville General Hospital. The MCRTs Enhancement Grant is part of Ontario's Roadmap to Wellness to build Ontario's mental health and addictions system and further complements the government's earlier commitments to protect people's health and enhance mobile crisis intervention teams across the Province to help build a province where all people feel safe and protected.
The Grenville County OPP MCRT serves all of the Grenville County OPP area. You can speak with a Team member by calling either the Prescott OPP location at 613-9254221 or Kemptville OPP location at 613-258-3441. In all cases requiring emergency assistance, please call 911. For nonemergency assistance, please call 1-888-3101122. If you, a family member, or a friend are experiencing a mental health crisis, please contact the 24-hour Brockville General Hospital Crisis Line at 613-345-4600 or 1-866-281-2911 for assistance.
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Oral probiotics offer another path to wellness
“The mouth is the door of evil.” So said Euripides, the ancient Greek playwright of tragedy. If he were a modern-day nutritionist, it could be an observation on the very bad stuff people put in their mouths as food. Mother Teresa, however, acknowledged the mouth’s ability to do good. "Kind words can be short and easy to speak,” she said, “but their echoes are truly endless." So, is your mouth a place of good or evil? Nourishment and communication are two functions of the mouth. On the outside, a smile is a beautiful signal of happiness. But inside the mouth, there exists a complex ecosystem of friends and enemies. The mouth is home to an extraordinary community of more than 700 species of bacteria, viruses, fungi, and other microorganisms. Some of them are “good” because they play an important role in maintaining oral health. Streptococcus salivarius is
an example. This bacterium helps metabolize sugar and keeps the mouth from getting too acidic. The saliva in your mouth also contains antimicrobial enzymes and proteins that protect the teeth and gums. But other microorganisms are “bad”, like Streptococcus mutans, which are cavity causers, converting sugars into acids that attack your teeth. Bacteria love to feast on food that gets stuck between teeth after you eat. When they break down the food, smelly gases can result, otherwise known as bad breath. When conditions are out of balance, gum disease can set in. Bad oral health can also be an indication of more serious trouble occurring in the cardiovascular system. What can you do to prevent trouble? Always study history. The importance of a healthy mouth is not a recent discovery. The Chinese were using toothbrushes before the 7th century and ancient
Egyptians documented treatments for toothaches many centuries earlier. Today, if you are not using a toothbrush, toothpaste, and dental floss to remove food between teeth after meals, you are out of touch with one of the easiest ways to maintain good general health, not to mention your teeth. But there’s another tool to consider. Usually associated with gut health, probiotics have long been celebrated for their role in maintaining a harmonious balance in our digestive system. However, what's less known is the potential of oral probiotics in promoting overall health. Probiotics are made up of those friendly bacteria. Research has shown that the regular use of oral probiotics can have a positive impact on oral health, and ultimately, our overall wellbeing. In a randomized, doubleblind, placebo-controlled trial, researchers found that regular use of oral probiotics not only reduced bad breath but also improved low selfesteem. It makes sense that more pleasant breath means better social relationships
LGL Health Unit update on fall immunization campaign
submitted by LGLD Health Unit The Leeds, Grenville and Lanark District Health Unit is asking residents not to call their Health Unit for booking adult COVID-19 Booster Immunizations. “As we move away from our intense pandemic response and continue to learn to live alongside COVID-19, we are not in the position to run large scale community based vaccine clinics,” says Jennifer Adams, Manager of Clinical Services. “Some surrounding health units are starting to book appointments in their community clinics, so we are getting calls from our residents; we want to make sure everyone knows the updated information.” This is the information for Leeds Grenville and Lanark Area: Influenza (Flu Shots) THE HEALTH UNIT IS NOT PROVIDING COMMUNITY BASED CLINICS Highest risk groups are eligible to receive Flu vaccine in October (participatOctober 19, 2023
ing pharmacies and health care providers will start receiving vaccine the week of Oct 16th) COVID 19 vaccines (and Fall Boosters) THE HEALTH UNIT IS NOT PROVIDING COMMUNITY BASED CLINICS Highest risk groups are eligible to receive COVID-19 vaccine in October (participating pharmacies and health care providers will start receiving the new XBB vaccine the week of Oct 16th) The Health Unit is now providing onsite COVID-19 vaccine clinics for the following priority population groups only: - Children 12 years and under - Individuals 12 years and over requiring a primary series - Marginalized and vulnerable populations (unhoused, group homes) - Individuals 12 and older looking to receive Novavax (XBB may be available at the end of December) RSV vaccine
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and quality of life. Several other clinical trials have examined the effects of oral probiotics on individuals with gingivitis, a common gum disease characterized by inflammation and bleeding gums. Participants who regularly consumed oral probiotics showed a significant reduction in gum inflammation and bleeding compared to those who did not. The connection between oral health and heart health is a subject of growing interest among researchers. A study of the relationship between oral probiotics and the risk of cardiovascular diseases found that individuals who incorporated oral probiotics into their daily routine experienced a reduction in risk factors for heart disease, including inflammation markers. Should you rush out to buy oral probiotics at your local health food store? For some, it might be just what is needed to establish a “good” healthier mouth. Just as probiotics, prebiotics, and postbiotics can modify the microbiome of your gut, they can do the same in your mouth.
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COMMUNITY EVENTS RECURRING EVENTS Monthly Suppers prepared by Knights of Columbus at Holy Cross Church Hall at 503 Clothier St W. Suppers will be held on the last Thursday of the month commencing September 28. Cost $10 per adult, $5 for children under 12 and $25 for families. PROBUS: Fellowship, Fun and inFormed presenters are part of the PROBUS gathering on the third Wednesday of each month at St Paul's Presbyterian Church Hall at 9:30AM. For more information contact at n.g.probus97@gmail.com Kemptville Legion: Fridays 3-9. Free Pool and Darts. Everyone Welcome BINGO, Kemptville Legion, 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of the month, doors open at noon NG Duplicate Bridge Club, Masonic Lodge 311 Van Buren Kemptville, Monday, Tuesday and Thursday afternoons at 12:15. All Levels of bridge players are welcome. Info call 613-795-7155 EUCHRE on Tuesday, October 31, November 14, 28, and December 12 at Pierce's Corners, also known as the Marlborough Community Centre, 3048 Pierce Road. Registration starts at 1:00 p.m. and play starts at 1:30 p.m. $5 per player. For information, contact debiar@ymail.com BID EUCHRE on Tuesday, October 24, November 7, 21, December 5, and 19 at Pierce's Corners, also known as the Marlborough Community Centre, 3048 Pierce Road. Registration starts at 1:00 p.m. and play starts at 1:30 p.m. $5 per player. For information, contact debiar@ymail.com KLUB 67 EUCHRE Join us for fun, social euchre games taking place every 2nd and 4th Wednesday monthly at 1pm, September to May. Location: Kemptville Legion, 100 Reuben Cres, Kemptville. Everyone welcome, $5. To play, cash prizes. Friendship Lunch every Friday at St. Johns United Church hall at 400 Prescott St. starting Oct. 6 th . The meal begins at 11:30 and is free of charge. A good will offering is appreciated. Everyone is welcome. Sugar Addiction Support Meetings. FREE. St. John’s United Church, 400 Prescott Street, Kemptville; Tuesdays 1-2 pm. Starts November 7, 2023 For more information contact Wendy: (613) 558-4933 People of Action - Rotary Club of Kemptville meet on the 3rd Tuesday of the month at 7AM at the Long Reach Restaurant. Meet for breakfast and informal discussion. UPCOMING EVENTS FISH FRY October 21:St. Paul's Presbyterian Church Hall, 319 Prescott Street, Kemptville, 4:30 - 7:30 PM. Eat in or Take Out. Tickets: $20.00 for adults, $15.00 for children 12 and under. For tickets or details: leslie@ claxondirect.com or call 613-258-0384. WIZARD CARD GAME TOURNAMENT on Sunday, October 22 at Pierce's Corners, also known as the Marlborough Community Centre, 3048 Pierce Road. Registration starts at noon and play starts at 12:30 p.m. $5 per player. For information contact debiar@ ymail.com. Comedy Date Night hosted by NGCF. Saturday October 28 @ 6pm, at WB George Centre Campus Drive. Details at www.NGCF.ca/events www.ngtimes.ca
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Seniors’ Community Services has been part of the North Grenville Community for 42 years. Although many know who we are and what we do, our community is growing and we thought this a great time to (re) introduce ourselves. We're more than just a service provider; we're a community. Plus, we host a vibrant array of social activities to foster connections and friendships. Come for a visit and see what we are all about, and how we can support you or a loved one. Exercise Programs: We understand the importance of staying active as we age. That's why we provide a diverse range of exercise programs tailored to seniors' needs. Whether it's gentle yoga or stretch and strength group fitness classes, we're here to keep you moving and feeling your best. Meals on Wheels: Nutritious, delicious meals delivered right to your door. Our Meals on Wheels program ensures that no senior goes hungry and that everyone has access to balanced, homecooked meals. Volunteer Transportation
Services: We know that mobility can be a challenge for some of our seniors. Our dedicated team of volunteers provides safe, reliable transportation to medical appointments and essential errands, ensuring that you can access the care you need. Friendly Visiting: Social connections are vital for emotional well-being. Our friendly visiting program connects volunteers with seniors who may be isolated or in need of companionship. Our dedicated volunteers provide a warm and friendly presence, engaging in conversations, sharing stories, and building meaningful relationships. These visits not only brighten the day but also offer valuable social interaction and emotional support. Diners’ Club: Our Diners’ Club is a delightful dining experience for seniors in our community. It's a chance to savour delicious meals in the company of friends. We believe that good food and good company go hand in hand. These gatherings offer not only a chance to enjoy tasty meals but also create a space for seniors to connect, share stories, and form lasting friendships.
Euchre, Cribbage, SkipBo and Yak and Yarn: Social activities at the centre are fantastic ways to have fun and engage with others. Our popular Monday Euchre games provide an opportunity for seniors to come together, enjoy a friendly game, and socialize. What is your favourite activity? SCS is a registered charity, and relies on fundraising to expand our reach and impact. With more funds, we can serve more individuals, launch new initiatives, and address pressing needs within our community. Our September Photos in the Park event raised close to $3,400 this year, and we are so thankful for the generosity of the Ralph and Maureen Phillips Family Foundation and the participants who joined us for a great day. Next up is our 3rd Annual Holiday Wreath and Planter Fundraiser. Special guests joined us for this fun drivethrough last year, and we have invited them back for more candy cane lane fun. To order a planter or wreath, please call 613-258-3203 or email hello@seniorscs.ca by November 7th. Pick-up will be Tuesday, November 14th from 2 to 6 pm at 215 Sanders St. Thank you for helping us make it another success this year. Our organization thrives on the dedication and passion of our volunteers and supporters. If you're looking to make a meaningful difference in the lives of seniors, there are numerous opportunities to get involved. Whether you have a few hours to spare or wish to lend your skills, we welcome your contributions. Please visit our website at www. seniorscs.ca or drop by the office. We look forward to meeting you!
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This morning, as a Blue Jay greedily and hurriedly fed itself from one of my garden feeders, a group of four White Throated Sparrows scuffed around on the ground at the foot of it, showing their distinctive yellow patches near to their eyes. A really great sight to see and not what one tends to think of as very striking, as the more common Sparrows don't have so
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