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Grade 12 Leadership class which collected the most for the drive. (photo credit: Marla Campeau)

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A local high school stepped up and raised over 1,600 needed items for local charitable organizations.

Students at North Grenville District High School in Kemptville collected the items, which included food and toiletries, for the House of Lazarus and the Salvation Army.

Rebecca MacKay, a teacher at North Grenville DHS who also acts as the school’s Student Activities Council Advisor, told the Times about her pride in the students’ generosity and accomplishments.

“Students showed a great deal of generosity, and were excited to participate in an event that helps their com-

munity.” Rebecca told the Times. “The students are the heroes of this venture.”

She explained that students were asked to bring in nonperishable food items and toiletries to their first period class to donate to the drive.

House of Lazarus had told Rebecca which items were most needed, and these included toothbrushes, deodorant, oatmeal, pancake mix, and more.

When asked what inspired the food and toiletries drive, Rebecca responded that such charitable work happens regularly at the school, stating: “Last year, COVID put a stop to all extracurricular activities. This year, we are allowed to run events with some modifications. Histori-

cally, we do a food/toiletries drive at some point in the school year. Thanksgiving seemed like a good time to do it.”

In her role as Student Activities Council Advisor, Rebecca helps to make sure that the students at North Grenville DHS have ample opportunities to do good things for the school and for the local community.

A friendly competition took place as part of the drive to see which class could bring in the most items for donation. The winning class was a Grade 12 Leadership class, taught by Marla Campeau, whose students brought in over 750 items.

The Times reached out to Cathy Ashby, Executive

Director of the House of Lazarus, to ask what she thought of the students’ initiative. She responded, “The North Grenville District High School students have been extremely generous in their support. They provided House of Lazarus with over 500lbs of breakfast foods and toiletries that are always in need. We believe that as food and housing prices continue to rise, our food bank will be in even greater need in the coming months. We are thankful that the students provided these essential items for those in our community who are in need at this time. Their actions are truly appreciated.”

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Our competition to see who could grow the tallest sunflower has been won by Christine Nigelsky of Richardson Road. Christine had to use a ladder to measure her entry which turned out to be a massive 13 feet tall! She explained how the winner came to be: “Every year, I plant sunflower seeds for hubby because he just loves sunflowers. I plant and he waters, so we make a pretty great team. This is the first year we planted giants, and with all the sun and hot weather, they performed a show for us. We also planted around an acre of regular sized sunflowers which we shared with friends and family.”

Congratulations to Christine (and hubby) and she will be getting a gift certificate for $30 for a store of her choice.

Anne Hillis Graham Pincott Two new members have been added to the Board of Directors for Kemptville Campus recently, bringing the total to nine Board members.

Earlier in the year, six Board members were selected, as well as Campus Board Chair, Karen Cooper.

The two newest members are Graham Pincott and Annie Hillis. Recently, North Grenville Municipal Council approved their appointment to the Board, and at its last meeting, the Kemptville Campus Board approved Mr. Pincott’s appointment as Treasurer.

Additionally, and following the recommendations of the Strategy Corp. Governance Report, the Board struck two committees, appointing Ms. Hillis to the Governance Committee and Mr. Pincott as Chair of the Finance and Audit Committee.

“This is an extraordinary

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*NEW* PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT EASTERN ONTARIO CORRECTIONAL CENTRE I am pleased to announce that the Ministry of the Solicitor General is planning to host another public engagement on the design of the new facility in Kemptville during the week of November 17. · The scope of the community engagement would include facility design and future engagement plans. · The engagement session will be open to the public. · Formal invitations will be sent out by the Ministry of the Solicitor General in the coming days.

I met with the Ministry last Friday and indicated how important it is for the community to have an opportunity to continue the dialogue with them. I’m happy as the local MPP to announce this next meeting and plan on attending.

opportunity for individuals who are passionate about the success of Kemptville Campus,” stated Karen Cooper, Board Chair. “We are eager to have these new members join us and get to work. Congratulations and welcome Annie and Graham!”

Both new members are from the North Grenville area and were selected based on their skills, experience and capabilities.

Graham moved to Kemptville in 1995 with his family, buying a rural century home which he and his wife are still renovating. Graham has always felt that it is important for people to give back to their community and has been involved with various organizations within the North Grenville area over the years.

His passion for accounting, organizing, as well as looking at the big picture has been an

asset to his volunteer positions. Having watched Kemptville grow and change over the past 25+ years, he is ready to offer his expertise to the Kemptville Campus Board to help develop and preserve this valuable resource.

Annie Hillis has worked to support creative communities across Canada for the past 30 years. Her professional experience includes founding Executive Director of the award-winning Wellington West BIA in Ottawa, public art consultant in Ottawa, Toronto, and Vancouver, and Leighton Studios Registrar at the Banff Centre for the Arts. Annie played a founding role in several acclaimed projects, notably the Centre for Social Innovation and Artscape Wychwood Barns in Toronto, Lézarts Loco Cultural Centre in Val-David, Quebec and Ottawa's Irving Greenberg Theatre Centre.

Annie has also served on boards, most recently for Ottawa’s Shaw Centre ,and the Somerset West Community Health Centre which she chaired. Annie is currently a Senior Community Relations Advisor with Kiewit and lives in Burritts Rapids with her husband, John.

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Volunteers from St. Michael's brought the food out of the school to load into cars for the Food Bank submitted by David Habberjam St. Michael's Catholic High School students and staff engaged in a friendly whole school competition to see which "house" could bring in the most food items. The school uses a "house" system for all competitions, with the

four "houses" of Courage, Hope, Faith and Justice. The "houses" donated equally throughout the two-week collection, but in the end, it was Faith which brought in the most. St. Michael tries to incorporate the Catholic Social Teachings into all schoolwide initiatives and Thanksgiving

Food pile collected at St. Mike’s was no exception.

The result was a pile of food, as shown, for donation to the Holy Cross Church Knights of Columbus Council 5333 Food Bank, for which the Knights are extremely grateful. Due to the COVID restrictions, the Knights could not enter the school

to take delivery, so a bunch of students (shown below) volunteered to bring the food out of the school to load it in our cars.

A big THANK YOU FOR GIVING to the students, staff and community of SAINT MIKE’s.

Santa Claus is coming back to Kemptville!

The Kemptville District Community Association (KDCA) is overjoyed to be working with our community partners, the Kemptville Lions, Kemptville Rotary, Knights of Columbus, Old Town Kemptville BIA and others to bring back the traditional Santa Claus Parade for 2021.

With the unfortunate disbanding of the Kemptville Kinsmen, leadership of the Santa Claus Parade was up in the air and the KDCA took this opportunity to reach out to other organizations in the community to work together for this year’s revival. The response from all has been

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overwhelming, warm and positive, with each organization taking a lead role on subcommittees that fit their special skills and reach, and working together for a very joyous occasion. North Grenville residents should be very proud to be part of this amazing community.

Scheduled for November 20, the Parade will be an evening event starting at 4pm with a route beginning and ending at the Kemptville Campus. We are looking for participants and volunteers at this time; anyone interested can reach out the KDCA through email at kemptvilledistrictca@gmail.com, or on

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Like it or not, winter is on its way, and we hope this event with soften the blow of its arrival. It will be live streamed by our very own Live Stream Junkies. Collection boxes for food and toys will also be made available along the route. The 2021 Kemptville Santa Claus Parade will be a wonderful evening for our community to enjoy firsthand, and the world to watch at its convenience.

We appreciate your patience as we plan all of the specifics for this event; more details will certainly be flowing as the weeks move forward.

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Katie Nolan named as new Staff shortages Executive Director at Grenville CFDC continue to hurt business

Katie Nolan, new CEO of Grenville Community Futures Development Corporation.

The Grenville Community Futures Development Corporation [CFDC] Board of Directors is pleased to announce that Katie Nolan has been hired as the organization's new Executive Director, succeeding Heather Lawless who is retiring from the position in December.

A Kemptville resident, Katie Nolan is an awardwinning economic developer with extensive experience in rural community economic development. Well known as a leader in the local food movement, rural community engagement, and busi-

ness retention and expansion strategies, Ms. Nolan was recognized by the Ontario East Economic Development Commission (OEEDC) in 2019 as the "Ontario East Economic Developer of the Year".

“Katie Nolan joins Grenville CFDC with a proven track record of rural community economic development and leadership. She is creative, entrepreneurial and a strategic thinker. She is the ideal candidate to succeed Heather Lawless who is leaving Grenville CFDC well positioned to serve the business financing, business advice and community economic development needs of the Grenville County community well into the future,” stated Cholly Boland, Chairman, Grenville CFDC Board of Directors.

Heather Lawless will retire from the position of Executive Director of Grenville CFDC at the end of December after 30 years of leading a dynamic team in the delivery of high-impact programs to the Grenville County community in a performancebased environment. Under her leadership, Grenville CFDC

has twice been recognized by Community Futures Ontario as “CFDC of the Year”.

Ms. Nolan will officially take on the role of Executive Director of Grenville CFDC on Monday, November 29, 2021.

Grenville CFDC delivers a wide variety of programs and services to support community economic development and business growth.

We employ local staff and are governed by a volunteer Board of Directors made up of local residents representing the community. Since being founded in 1990, Grenville CFDC has disbursed over 650 business loans totaling more than $33 million dollars, impacting close to 3500 jobs.

Last year alone, Grenville CFDC disbursed over 60 loans valued at over $3.3 million dollars and impacting close to 200 jobs, including 46 Regional Relief and Recovery Fund loans valued at close to $1.9 million dollars, impacting 127 jobs in Grenville.

by David Shanahan The retail and the hospitality sectors of the economy continue to suffer because of staff shortages, not just in this part of Ontario, but across the country. A recent study by Statistics Canada on the impact of COVID-19 on businesses in retail trade for the third quarter of 2021 showed that around one-third of retail businesses expect that finding skilled workers, and a general shortage of labour, will be major obstacles in the coming three months. As a result, business growth will be slower than expected, in spite of the opening up of the economy and the easing of almost all restrictions by the end of October. The Stats Can study reported that only about 20% of businesses in the retail sector expect their profitability to increase in that period.

The study showed that “the number of job vacancies in food services and hospitality increased by nearly 15% between the second quarters of 2019 and 2021, reaching an all-time high of 89,100.”

Job vacancies in general increased by 24% in Ontario, with even hospitals finding

recruitment of skilled staff difficult, leaving nurses, doctors and support staff feeling the stress of longer shifts and more patients per nurse, in addition to the ongoing stress of dealing with a pandemic.

Deloitte Canada is reporting that an estimated 30% of businesses in Canada are reporting staff shortages, and the most affected industries are hospitality, food service, and healthcare. This situation is expected to ease gradually into next year, but shortages in staff “will remain significant for some time” in part because government financial support programs pay more than many jobs in the retail and food sectors, but also due to more and more workers in those areas shifting to different kinds of jobs. It seems that long days confined to home and away from work has encouraged many Canadians to rethink their careers, and many have opted to return to education as the way forward.

The Economist has noted that “most of the growth in Canadian employment in the last decade has occurred in knowledge-based sectors”.

While this bodes well for

an educated workforce in the future, it also signals a problem for retail and food industry jobs.

In many sectors of the economy, particularly those paying minimum wage, or slightly higher, the challenge will be to compete for a shrinking pool of workers.

Many of the businesses affected by this change are restaurants, stores, and other labour intensive enterprises.

As these very often are areas with a small profit margin as it is, paying workers higher wages will require higher prices for the service these businesses provide to the public.

The pandemic has had a serious impact on society in many ways, but its effect on the economy is only now beginning to be felt. The ramifications are far-reaching and still largely unknown. So when you find that service in a restaurant is a bit slower than usual, be patient and get used to it. Fewer workers means longer waits in many places, and, as with so much of life today, we need to get used to an entirely new normal.

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Funding for Long Term Care homes to increase staffing

Landlord-tenant issues run both ways so far as to accuse the landLocal Journalism Initiative Reporter lord of being a “racist and sexist slumlord.” In that case, Most people know who to a string of simple requests, call when they have a prob- such as asking the landlord lem such as faulty wiring or to repair windows that were a leaky pipe; but for many falling out of their frames, landlords who experience led to a series of worsening issues with bad tenants, and sanctions that may ultimately likewise, tenants who are leave the tenant without housstuck with a bad landlord, the ing. For the tenant, who is question of where to turn is disabled and suffers from often not easily answered. The severe bouts of depression, Times has received reports the situation highlights the from concerned residents on problem of a lack of affordboth sides of the issue. able and decent housing in One Kemptville landlord, this region. who wished to remain anony“Being forced back into mous, provided the Times Ottawa is a very disheartening with a video walkthrough of and scary thing for us; but, it a house that he had rented to is seeming like it may be our so-called “destructive ten- only option. On the upside, ants.” The video showed in a year or two, there will extensive property damage be more affordable housing.” and filth. The landlord felt It has been suggested that he had been taken advantage the government needs to put a of and decided to spread the cap on rent or raise the allowword to help make sure the ance for disabled, vulnerable same thing does not happen women and children. $750.00 to other property owners. The for a single parent with one landlord had to go through child is not nearly enough for a difficult eviction process suitable housing. In Ontario, involving the the Ontario Pro- issues between landlords and vincial Police, by which time tenants are heard by a tribunal there had been many things called the Landlord and Tenstolen from the property. He ant Board (LTB). Through also told the Times that a the LTB, tenants can ask for neighbouring property had enforceable rulings if, for issues with the same tenants, example, needed safety and suggesting that they may be comfort repairs are not made working their way through in a timely fashion, or parts other Kemptville properties of the lease agreement are with the same disregard for not being followed by the the owners’ properties. landlord. Similarly, landlords From another perspective, can contact the LTB if tenants the Times received corre- are not paying their rent or spondence from an unhappy are causing property damage.

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there can be hidden setbacks to seeking help through the LTB. Getting help through the LTB is not a fast process. In May, CBC News reported that the LTB is approximately six months behind in helping landlords whose tenants are not paying their rent. For large landlords, or rental properties owned by corporations, this delay is just part of doing business. However, for smaller landlords, such delays can put their own finances in jeopardy as they struggle to pay utility bills and property taxes without receiving rent payments. For tenants, one major issue is that, with sufficient notice, property owners can force evictions for reasons such as selling their property, or choosing to rent the property to immediate family instead. This can often tip the balance of power against tenants, ultimately giving landlords the final say if concessions are not made.

One certainty is that in present times, with the COVID-19 pandemic still looming, and issues of affordability and quality continuing to plague the housing market in a worsening fashion, landlords and tenants need to find common ground. While the LTB can help, it is clear that more expedited options need to find their way into struggling hands – landlords and tenants alike.

The Times will be looking at various housing-related issues in coming weeks.

by David Shanahan Long Term Care homes in the Province are to receive additional funding to increase staffing levels by hiring over 4,000 new staff.

The new funding of $270 million is part of $4.9 billion promised between now and 2025 to enable LTC homes to hire around 27,000 care staff, which would ensure that residents receive an average of four hours of direct care per day.

“We know that more qualified staff means more daily care for residents,” said Rod Phillips, Minister of Long Term Care. “Hiring more staff is part of our government’s plan to fix long term care and to improve the quality of care residents receive and the quality of life they experience.”

The Ontario Government intends to legislate the 4-hour per day per patient commitment, and this would increase the daily length of direct care to patients from the current average of two and threequarter hours.

Direct care, according to Ministry guidelines, is “hands-on care that includes

personal care, such as feeding, bathing and dressing, as well as other important tasks such as helping residents move, medical/therapeutic treatments, and providing medication”. The increased funding announced by the Minister will increase the daily average to 3 hours per resident per day, by the end of this fiscal year. Jill Dunlop, Minister of Colleges and Universities, pointed out during the funding announcement, that a focus on graduating more qualified care workers is being developed with educational institutions. “By working with our post-secondary education partners, we are training and educating more talent to support the long term care sector in communities across the Province.”

The Government has committed to providing funding to enable LTC homes to hire qualified staff over the coming years. The announced timetable is for $270 million in 2021-22, $673 million in 2022-23, $1.25 billion in 2023-24, and $1.82 billion in 2024-25.

LTC homes will receive specific allocations from the

funds for the period up to 2024-25, to assist them in planning future staffing needs to meet the new care requirements.

The Province also announced the launch of a $10 million annual fund to support ongoing professional development opportunities in long-term care, through the Supporting Professional Growth Fund. The Fund will support training opportunities for long term care staff to help them stay current on best practices in their field.

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Oxford Village a new deal for Kemptville out in detail the design goals and building standards that will be required in all future developments. Oxford Village, he believes,is clearly in line with that vision. Gilles Brisebois echoed that point in his remarks, as did Steve Clark, there in his capacity as M.P.P. for this Riding, but also noting his role as Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing. He agreed that Oxford Village will be a game changer, as he put it, and is desperately needed to help with the housing crisis that exists in Ontario. Steve also emphasized the importance of the project employing so many local workers and firms, something he said other builders could do also.

The future of Oxford Village is likely to continue having an impact on this community for many decades to come. The fact that this development in the North West Quadrant actually plans to maintain 40 acres of wetlands and the wildlife already living on the site, is another step in the right direction after so much ecological loss in the Quadrant over the last decade. Farmland is being lost, of course, along with many trees, but the need for housing is urgent, and housing of the right mix. Oxford Village promises great things in that respect, and it is good to see a positive story being played out in Kemptville.

Breaking ground at Oxford Village were, from left to right: Maxime Remillard, REMDEV, Gilles Brisebois, LA Developments Inc., Steve Clark, M.P.P., and Councillors John Barclay and Doreen O’Sullivan. (Photo NG Times)

by David Shanahan Residents of North Grenville have become quite used to seeing another new subdivision sprouting up around the Municipality with Kemptville adding to its size and population on a regular basis. But the latest development in the North West Quadrant is something bigger and of a different character to what we’ve seen before.

Last week, the groundbreaking ceremony took place for the new water treatment plant for Oxford Village, and the event provided new information about the project and its implications for North Grenville’s future. Phase 1 of the project is immense on its own: 99 single detached dwelling units, 183 townhouse dwelling units, 44 back-to-back townhouse dwelling units, and 72 multidwelling (apartment) units, making a total of 398 new homes. Oxford Village is the initiative of LA Developments Inc., co-owned by Gilles Brisebois, well-known in North Grenville for previous projects. Partnered with Gilles is Maxime Rémillard of Remdev Corporation Inc. of Montreal.

A development of that size will have a huge impact

on the future of the community in general. The wrong type of development would be catastrophic in terms of overwhelming current infrastructure, for example.

But speeches at the event last week indicated some positive elements for Oxford Village. The new water treatment plant is badly needed in Kemptville, and Gilles Brisebois pointed out that the new plant will be able to service over 5,000 homes, far beyond the limits of the Village itself. Furthermore, the quality of the water that has been found in the well at the plant is remarkably good and needs no treatment, other than to soften it, before being piped to homes.

The economic benefits of the development were also brought to the fore in his speech. In a very welcome departure from many previous builds in North Grenville, local firms and workers are being used, and these are jobs that have long-term potential.

The stats cited by Gilles were also encouraging.

“5 million dollars of infrastructure being built, Oxford Village will bring an investment to the community in excess of 100 million dollars.

The job creation and ancillary spending in the commu-

nity will average $64,100 per housing transaction. Given these numbers, with 398 units in Phase1, we are looking at bringing approximately $25,511,800 into the community.”

The water treatment plant will eventually become the property of the Municipality of North Grenville, and Councillors John Barclay and Doreen O’Sullivan were on hand to take part in the celebration.

Representing Mayor Peckford, who was absent following her family bereavement, John spoke warmly about the initiative that has taken over 18 years to bring to this point.

He particularly welcomed the range of housing that will be made available at Oxford Village. Given the real problem around the lack of housing that is affordable for the average resident in Kemptville, John made the very powerful point that what is needed is not just homes for the owners of the coffee shop, but also for those who serve the coffee. What Council is looking for from developments like Oxford Village is more than just houses, but neighbourhoods, communities that are connected to one another.

The vision of Council will be incorporated into a planned new Guidebook that will lay

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Nominations for Francophonie Awards now open The Government of Ontario is inviting nominations for the 2022 Ontario Francophonie Awards. The awards celebrate outstanding contributions to the social, economic, and cultural life of Ontario's francophone community. They recognize the best of Ontario’s French-speaking community, including thought-leaders, entrepreneurs, volunteers, community workers, and changemakers.

“In recent months especially, we’ve seen the importance of people's dedication to the wellbeing and vitality of their communities”, said Caroline Mulroney, Minister of Francophone Affairs. “Previous award winners have featured cultural, educational, legal, and youth advocates. This year, the Ontario Francophonie Awards will again pay tribute to exceptional Ontarians making a difference and propelling our society forward.”

Three awards will be given during Francophonie Month in March 2022: one in the Francophone category, one in the Francophile category, and one to a Francophone or Francophile aged 25 or under.

The deadline for nominations is November 26, 2021 at 5 p.m. Award ceremony details will be announced in early 2022.

Ontario Francophonie Awards were created in 2006 to mark the 20th anniversary of the French Language Services Act. More than 1.5 million Ontarians speak French: the largest French-speaking population in Canada outside of Quebec.

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UPCOMING MEETINGS

Council declares Waste Reduction Week Council has declared Waste Reduction Week in the Municipality of North Grenville, which runs October 18 – 24, 2021.

Celebrating 20 years of success, Waste Reduction Week in Canada raises awareness of the benefits of sustainable practices, resource efficiency and waste reduction. In North Grenville, it gives us the chance to reflect on reducing waste, conserving resources and promoting sustainable living.

“On behalf of Council, I want to thank North Grenville residents for embracing opportunities to divert waste from the landfill. We have come a long way with a wellestablished, comprehensive recycling program and the recent adoption of a com-

munity-wide food waste and organics collection program,” said Mayor Peckford.

“Since the organics collection program began in February 2021, the Municipality has diverted 794.11 tonnes of organic waste from the landfill,” highlighted Councillor Kristin Strackerjan. “That’s equivalent to 58 passenger buses or 132 elephants! Considering the 7Rs - Rethink, Refuse, Reduce, Reuse, Repurpose, Recycle & Rot - can help you find new and simple ways to further reduce your footprint, minimize waste and work towards greater sustainability.”

Throughout the week, the Municipality will convey tips and messages on its social media channels on ways to reduce waste and reuse items.

COUNCIL MEETINGS

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

A variety of themes will be addressed including the circular economy, textiles, e-waste, plastics, food waste, and swap and repair.

The Municipality will also be hosting a Curbside Giveaway Weekend on Saturday, October 23 and Sunday, October 24. Residents are invited to place items marked “FREE” at the curb to be given away. Residents are responsible for removing any unclaimed items left by dusk on Sunday.

For more information visit https://wrwcanada.com, hashtag #WasteReductionWeek, and follow the Municipality’s social media channels for daily tips to reduce, reuse and recycle.

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 This meeting will be live streamed on YouTube at: https://www.youtube.com/user/NorthGrenville/featured and on the Municipality’s website at: www.northgrenville.ca/govern/governance/ agendas-and-minutes.

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ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETINGS

Committee meetings will be conducted virtually via Zoom. For any memb e r s o f t h e p u b l i c w a n t i n g t o a t t e n d t h e m e e t i n g v i r t u a l l y, p r e - r e g istration is required by e-mailing the Clerk’s Office at clerk@northgrenville.on.ca.

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North Grenville seeks public input on ParticipACTION prize money. The survey is available online at: www.northgrenville.ca/GetActive.

by David Shanahan The Municipality of North Grenville is holding a special weekend event on Saturday and Sunday next (October 23 and 24). If you have reuseable or unused “stuff” that someone else could use, put it out on the curb this weekend and let friends and neighbours pick it up for free.

Items that can be left out include furniture and small appliances, books, CD’s, VHS tapes, DVD’s, dishes, cutlery, pots and pans, building materials, or any other resueable and unwanted articles lying around the house.

There are a few practical rules to follow. Put the items at the curb, clearly marked “Free”, and make sure nothing that you want to keep is in sight, incase they are taken by mistake! At the end of Sunday, take in everything that has not been taken away. Don’t leave anything uncollected, as the Municipality will not be collecting unwantd items. Residents are completely and solely responsible for putting things away.

This initiative is part of Waste Reduction Week in North Grenville, and is a great opportunity to do something useful with those items that have been cluttering up the house: not needed any more, but too good to simply throw away.

2022 COMMUNITY GRANT PROGRAM

The Municipality of North Grenville has launched the 2022 Community Grant Program for members of the public and community organizations who wish to make a request for funding.

The Community Grant Request Form is available online at: www.northgrenville.ca/budget.

Hard copies are also available at the North Grenville Municipal Centre (285 CR44, Kemptville) and the North Grenville Public Library (1 Water St., Kemptville).

The deadline to submit is Friday, November 19, 2021.

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at the United Way Leeds and Grenville website [https:// uwlg.org/get-help.php] for a list of community and social services that can help.

For those of us fortunate to have food at home, it’s good to know what you have in your pantry, fridge and freezer. This will help with the first tip which is to avoid buying more food than you’ll eat before the next trip. But if you do, try to preserve it while it is still fresh. Check

Environmental Action Advisory Committee – Monday, October 25, 2021 at 6:00 pm Community and Economic Development Advisory Committee – Monday, November 1, 2021 at 3:00 pm Agriculture and Rural Affairs Advisory Committee – Wednesday, November 3, 2021 at 4:15 pm Heritage Advisory Committee – Thursday, November 4, 2021 at 7:00 pm

NORTH GRENVILLE POLICE SERVICES BOARD Police Services Board meetings will be conducted virtually via Zoom. For any members of the public wanting to attend the meeting virtually, pre-registration is required by e-mailing the Clerk’s Office at clerk@northgrenville.on.ca Wednesday, November 3, 2021 at 1:30 pm

Municipality’s Curbside Giveaway this weekend

by Marie Traynor RD, Registered Dietitian and Public Health Nutritionist at the Leeds, Grenville and Lanark District Health Unit October 18-24 is Waste Reduction Week in Canada which covers a lot of topics like e-waste, plastics, and textiles but I’m going to focus on reducing food waste. It is important to acknowledge that there are people who are struggling to get food on the table. Go to the Get Help page

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out recipes at Foodland Ontario so you can use vegetables and fruit before they go bad.

Foods with the oldest date, whether labelled by you or the manufacturer, are best placed at the front or top of the freezer to be closer at hand. In your pantry and cupboards, place the food with the closest expiry or best before dates at the front. And don’t forget the fridge door - some of those condiments

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by David Shanahan It seems that Steve Clark and the Ford government have really lost their heads. Having previously stated that opposition to the proposed Kemptville prison was manufactured and stirred up by outside vested interests, and not the local residents in CAPP and JOG, Clark has now issued a formal complaint to Elections Canada that the two groups are breaking election spending laws in printing and distributing signs and information exposing the underhand ways of the government.

Steve Clark may think he’s simply following the laws, laws which his government brought in to silence dissent and criticism of their activities, but he has only further damaged his standing in this community. Once again, it is not a matter of being for or against the prison plan, that is a personal choice.

But to act in such arbitrary ways in imposing the prison without consultation with the

community, then hiding the documents which show that Kemptville did not meet their criteria for where to put such a prison, then telling a Toronto newspaper that opposition to the prison came from vested interests outside the community, now directing the attention of Elections Canada against CAPP and JOG: all of this is a pattern of behaviour that is not acceptable in a democratic system.

Steve Clark and Doug Ford and coterie passed legislation this summer invoking the “notwithstanding clause” in the Charter of Rights and Freedoms” placing spending limits of $600,000 on thirdparty advertising in the 12 months before an election.

Any organization spending more than $500 on political advertising must now also register as a third party. CAPP and JOG have been included in that restriction, which only serves to limit, if not stifle, legitimate criticism of government actions, or local popular campaigns against

government decisions, such as the prison issue.

It is hard to understand how a reasonable and decent man like Steve Clark could be part of a government that passes such autocratic laws, or to accept that this is the same man who served this community so well before he gained power. Power corrupts, as they say, and this seems to be a prime example of the theory.

What this means, in practice, is that local community groups, such as CAPP and JOG, who are effective at exposing government behaviour, are threatened with legal penalties. Faced with the unrestricted financial and political power of government, they have to watch their step, limit their activities, and endeavour to successfully carry on their campaigns with one hand tied behind their backs.

The lesson to be learned from the actions of Minister Clark (he of the multiple ministerial zoning orders) and Doug Ford is that resi-

dents and taxpayers, citizens of this province, have to be careful not to be effective and responsible critics of their political masters, or they will be threatened and silenced.

This is not the way Canada, or Ontario, is supposed to be.

Politics in this province may have all the faults of elected and unelected powers found in every democracy, but this goes beyond what is acceptable.

Once again, it doesn’t matter whether you like or dislike the prison proposal, or even if you’re apathetic about it. This has now gone beyond those discussions.

What we are dealing with now is a government which not only imposes its will on citizens without appeal, but one that attempts to punish those citizens if they dare to raise legitimate questions about government policies and actions. Even worse, it punishes citizens who do so effectively.

Perhaps this government rests easy in the assurance

that this Riding has never elected anything other than a Conservative. Perhaps, though, even loyal Conservatives may start to question if these are the actions of a true Conservative administration.

We may be used to such political parties favouring the rich and privileged, but Steve Clark’s use of multiple ministerial zoning orders has even led to investigations into how much they have favoured specific developers in Ontario.

Let me use a technical term about all this: it stinks.

There is a pattern of arrogant abuse of this community by this government. Taking us for granted, believing that no rival political party could ever replace them at Queen’s Park, these are not the actions and attitudes of friends. Or elected representatives. Should Elections Canada take any legal action against CAPP or JOG over the prison campaign, then they are taking action against all of us, regardless of our opinion on the prison, or

how we choose to vote.

Notice in this issue of the Times that Steve Clark has an announcement that there will, indeed, be public consultation on the prison, to take place next month at some point. But what are we being consulted about? Is it a response to CAPP and JOG? No, we are being asked to weigh in on the design of the facility. There is something incredibly insulting in such a “consultation”.

No, we’re not allowed to talk about whether the prison is going to be good or bad for the people and community of North Grenville. In fact, if we try and discuss that aspect of the plan, Elections Canada and other legal measures may be taken to shut us up. But, in the great and condescending generosity of Steve Clark and Doug Ford, we may have a say in the colour paint that gets put on the walls!

person says it is raining and another person says it is dry, it is the journalist's role to determine which statement is accurate".

Factual events should be reported fairly and accurately, but it is entirely reasonable for the editorial side of the publication to take a stance on matters of the day, provided this is clearly in the comment and opinion section.

Newspaper campaigns can be powerful things and can show the true strength of feeling in a community about an issue.

As the legendary editor and owner of The Manchester Dear Editor, As a recent transplant Guardian once said: "facts are to North Grenville (and in- sacred but comment is free".

Steve Gabell deed Canada), I've found Dr Kemptville Shanahan's articles about the history of the region both interesting and informative. Dear Editor, In his recent article, Dr ShaIssues with being the odd nahan raised an interesting person out point regarding balance and First, it's important to neutrality in the media. The mention that I support the fundamental function of the COVID vaccine(s) 100 perpress is to report news accu- cent. The problem is, I can't be rately, but this does not equate given the vaccine due to prior to balance, and reporting both health issues. I know some sides can give a false sense people are thinking “you are of the accuracy of the claims an anti-vaxxer, nice try pal”. from either side. To repeat Well, with the help of the an oft-quoted phrase: "if one staff at the local hospital, it's

clear I have two issues around the heart that prevent me from getting the shot. I was at the Vaccine Clinic at the Municipal Centre last week to see if thing have changed, allowing me to have the shot, and the answer was no. The last comment from the person I was dealing with was “best of luck” - you could sense by the tone that things won't change for you anytime soon.

Why, do you ask? The answer lies in the numbers, with 36 million people in Canada and only .02% having the same problem as I do, will they change things for .02% of the population? I don't think so.

With all that said, I have been trying to get an exemption form filled out with not much luck there either. You have to have an MD file the paperwork and seeing we don't have a local MD in Kemptville (long story there), what do you do next? I've found out that the doctors at the Vaccination Clinics will not review the paperwork, nor will the doctors at the Heart Institute where I'm a patient.

I'm assuming they are more qualified than an MD. So why can't they do the paperwork?

More details in a later post.

If you can explain that to me, please do so as it makes no sense to me.

I'm now working with our local MPP to find a solution to the issue. Again, wish me luck.

If you are able to help me in finding an MD who will take me on as a patient, I would be very grateful.

Robert C. Carmichael

The waters and the land are under pressures from climate change and human resource exploitation. But if we think in a broader lens to include all the animals, lands and people in the whole North of our country or the world, what would we realize? What could be done?

The article appeared in the October 7, 2021 Maclean’s authored by Bill Donahue titled, “The Sound of Too Much Noise”. “Suddenly, narwhals are, like so many patrons in a noisy bar, tasked with communicating amid clamour—and they’re struggling.” But like the narwhals; don’t you feel like that on the 401 into Toronto and then to Niagara? Or in looking at clustered high rises going up?

Don’t you feel that way when green fields are gone without a trace? The narwhal struck a resonating chord in me.

It is striking that the needed changes for all such situations are in the power of the people who are corporate and government officials, politicians, manufacturers, etc. They have to add caring

Letters to the Editor Dear Editor, I really appreciated your editorial on the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation as well as your words at the Municipal Centre on September 30. I often find myself nodding and agreeing with your well written editorials and it was a pleasure to hear you speak in such a passionate and clear way as well.

I also wanted to share a few of my reflections. I have read about comparisons being made between the death of Indigenous children at residential schools, the number of children lost to abortions, mandatory vaccinations, and the Holocaust. I understand that comparisons may help us as we try to make sense of our rapidly changing world but I feel it creates greater division through a lack of respect and understanding of the depth of suffering brought about through those circumstances.

Instead, what if we were to nurture our pain or confusion about what we are learning about and witnessing in the world? Or to conduct research to better understand an issue before we unknowingly make a hurtful comparison? My

wish and hope for humanity is that we use these turbulent times as a way to honour and respect ourselves and others more deeply than ever before.

May our collective and individual wounds be healed with each moment of reflection and research, and may we seek to understand each other’s respective journeys and stories with the goal of helping each other to heal instead of staying divided.

Thank you as always for all you do for our community.

Bradlee Zrudlo

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Dear Editor, Did you know: “the Arctic Narwhal is threatened by a new enemy: the clamour of passing ships”? The Maclean’s article about the plight of narwhals that are being bombarded by “The Sound of Too Much Noise” was sad to read. For all but recent years, when ship traffic in the Northwest Passage has accelerated, the narwhal has lived without threat. The narwhal is uniquely gifted and now in jeopardy from ship traffic transporting goods and tourists.

Growing numbers of ships plying the waters emit noise that impacts the narwhals. Most of the world’s 100,000 narwhals summer in these northern waters.

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Cory M. Coons releases a new single

For the past 30 years, North Dundas singer-songwriter, Cory M. Coons, has been performing and recording his signature blend of rootsy rock. His brand of melodic, guitar-driven music and often introspective lyrics have brought favorable comparisons to icons like Bon Jovi, John Mellencamp, Tom Petty, and even Keith Urban. Cory has amassed over 170,000 Spotify streams, and he has racked up both a Top 20 iTunes Canada single, and a #2 international iTunes single.

This kind of popularity has

also made the industry stand up and take notice: Cory has been nominated for multiple Josie Music Awards, and the International Singer Songwriter Association Awards, and he's won the prestigious Producer's Choice Honors for his work with legendary rock producer, Ron Nevison (Heart, Bad Company, Damn Yankees, Survivor, Styx, Night Ranger.)

Since 2004, Cory has released four full-length albums and three EPs. He released "The Long Road Home" LP in 2018, produced by Ron

in the world. Cory wants his audience to realize that they should be brave and stand up for their beliefs. He believes that asking God for strength, and finding common ground, is our way to redemption.

"I feel the song talks about never taking freedom and the simple things in life for granted in these current difficult times we are faced with," explains Cory. "It also covers the loss of innocence and asking God for healing from above on our journey of faith.”

"Freedom Road" was written by Cory, and it features the talents of Marc D. Muir on guitars and Chris Golden (son of Oak Ridge Boys' William Lee Golden) on drums and keys. Cory also produced the track with Muir, who also mixed and mastered.

Watch the video for "Freedom Road", created by Mike Swain and Gary LaBarr of Walker's Cay, at www.youtube.com/ watch?v=EJA6sVE8_Nk.

Nevison, along with fellow band mate and guitarist/engineer Marc D. Muir. The album was nominated in 2019 for "Male Album of The Year" at the Josie Music Awards, one of the biggest Independent award shows in North America. He also received four nominations at the 2020 JMA's, and three more at the 2021 JMA's. Cory also earned a nomination at the 2021 International Singer Songwriter Association (ISSA) Awards in 2021 for International Male Vocalist of the Year.

Two CMC songs have also been selected to appear on the soundtrack of the new Dream Cinema Productions Sci-Fi film, "Night Mistress", currently in post- production in Los Angeles.

On October 1, Cory released the latest chapter in his storied career. His single, "Freedom Road" (MTS Records), paints an accurate picture of the current situation at home and abroad that has built up much frustration, anger, and confusion

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Letters continued to their values and we, as consumers with buying power, have to say that change is required urgently for more innovative + do no harm solutions. Replace the profit lens with the do no harm lens married to the best practices lens. But could this also be a profit opportunity? This is beyond climate change and carbon emissions! It is about caring enough to transition in a careful, logical way. The challenge is to think and plan.

Targets set without a planning base are without vision and a constitute a knee jerk approach. Magical achievement of such targets is not possible.

There are many species,

landscapes, waters, plants, trees, land, air, space, even iconic Mount Everest, under threat of man’s insatiable activities. Think of all the unrepeatable abilities disappearing from our world as whole species cease to be!

Our human species was given the ability to think, to use our minds to achieve inventions like fire, the wheel, electricity, computers, GPS! Wow!....

But...narwhales, whales, dolphins, birds, insects, and elephants came fully equipped with their skills, even special GPS. Best wishes, Nadia Gray

Dear Editor, I am very grateful for the 230 Year Anniversary, North Grenville Heritage Magazine.

Dr David Shanahan and the North Grenville Times staff did an exceptional job. I would like to add that the NG Historical Society has lots of online information compiled over several years by Dr Shanahan and his historical society colleagues that make for a fun, educational read.

I was not born in Kemptville but can consider myself knowledgeable regarding its history.

Again so grateful for your weekly editorials. Time for Truth, Page 4 Sept 29, 2021 exceptional historical research here.

Thank You Kathy and John Whitley, Kemptville

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Wedding Planning Guide 2021 Wedding vendors are preparing for an influx of bookings in 2022 as couples reschedule cancelled or postponed events from 2020 and 2021.

Local vendors are often a go-to choice when couples are planning their wedding ceremonies and receptions.

As the “shop local” movement grows in popularity, weddings present a prime opportunity to embrace this movement.

They will be familiar with the area and possibly even the location where the wedding will be held.

By hiring local vendors, they are more likely to source their materials from other local businesses, reducing their carbon footprints along the way.

For example, local caterers may rely on local farmers for their foods, affording couples the chance to host eco-friendly or even farm-to-table weddings.

Working with local vendors often translates into getting more personalized service and attention than mass retailers or merchants can provide.

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Upper Canada District School Board Report STEO Presents Inclement Weather Policy Report: Janet Murray, General Manager and CAO of Student Transportation of Eastern Ontario (STEO), provided trustees with a report on the possibilities, challenges and considerations involved in moving to a zone approach to transportation cancellations and away from the districtwide approach that is currently being followed. This presentation is a follow-up to a motion from trustees in September.

Janet outlined the current process, the possible opportunities, challenges and risks with moving to a zone-based model, taking into account safety risk analysis, driver coverage, road maintenance, communication to stakeholders and more. The STEO Board of Directors has agreed to undertake a zonal cancellation model review to be provided to the STEO Board of Directors by Jan. 31, 2022. If implemented, the new model wouldn’t be set in motion until the 2022-23 school year at the earliest.

Update on Student Enrolment: After experiencing higher than predicted enrolment numbers for the 2021-2022 school year, UCDSB staff were asked at a previous Board of Trustees meeting to determine the root causes for the enrolment increases as well as the geographic regions experiencing growth.

Staff outlined that for elementary school students – not including kindergarten students beginning their educational journey – the largest reason for the enrolment jump is new students switching from another English public school board to the UCDSB. This accounted for 40% of new elementary registrants.

The likely cause is more families migrating to the area from another school board region. Meanwhile, 26% of new registrants came from the coterminous Catholic school board. Migration to the area was also the largest reason of increased enrolment for new secondary students as well, including international students.

Baldwin’s birds

by John Baldwin I am trusting that everyone is feeling a lot better about the present situation, COVID-wise, having taken all the necessary precautions to protect themselves and everyone else they have to come in contact with. We are far from being out of the woods yet, but things are looking better, seemingly, which is a good thing.

Talking of woods, what beautiful scenes greet us every day, as the trees perform their autumnal transformation into their brilliant colours. I October 20, 2021

enjoyed them the other day as I ventured out from my usual garden scenario and sought to find some different birds to take pictures of so that I could do my weekly article for you to enjoy. Well, having not taken my camera with me the day before, and missing the chance of pictures of a flock of about twenty Turkey Vultures riding the thermals skywards along the road I was on, I returned home very disappointed.

But hope was not lost and, it being such a sunny warm day, I opted to go and

Staff noted that the regions experiencing the most growth include Russell and Rockland as well as the Vankleek Hill, Carleton Place and Rideau Families of Schools. The UCDSB experienced a net positive increase of enrolment of 2% for the 2021-2022 school year.

UCDSB Sets Sight on Graduation Success Strategies: UCDSB staff reviewed the projected graduation rate for the 2022 school year and estimated it will be between 84-87%. With a vision for a 90% graduation rate, the UCDSB has reviewed district-wide data and trends that best help determine possible gaps tied to course completion, pathways, students and teachers, with the goal to turn this information into actionable items.

As a result, the UCDSB has re-created its student success vision which encompasses using data and student voice for continued improvement, relying less on credit recovery and focusing on preventative strategies for

preventing failures, expanding and standardizing school toolboxes for student success, innovatively revamping courses that are failed regularly, and continuing to develop pathways for students so they have a sense of direction upon graduation.

UCDSB Passes Motion for Kindergarten Students to Wear Masks: UCDSB trustees unanimously passed a motion that will require all Kindergarten students to wear masks while at school.

During the meeting, Dr. Paul Roumeliotis, Chief Medical Officer of Health with the Eastern Ontario Health Unit, indicated that there are no negative health risks for youngest students in this age group to wear masks and that it will provide them with more protection. The Leeds, Grenville and Lanark District Health Unit’s Chief Medical Officer of Health, Dr. Paula Stewart, has also agreed with this stance. This decision will go into effect at all UCDSB elementary schools on Monday, November 1, 2021.

sit on one of my benches near our waterfall feature to try my luck there and was not disappointed. Our Japanese Willow tree attracted the attention of a Goldfinch, and I was able to enjoy watching it for a few minutes as it swayed there gently on the breeze before it flew away. Of course, it was not the only bird in the garden, but this was the back garden and not the front where my feeders are located, so the birds are not so noticeable, being able to conceal themselves in the colourful leaves. I hope you get to spot some of the birds too and get to enjoy the majestic fall colours before the leaves end up being blown by a wind, or just gently swirling down to form a lovely carpet on the ground.

Stay safe and well, Cheers, John Baldwin

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Kemptville Physiotherapy Centre celebrating 25 years in business

by Brandon Mayer

Local Journalism Initiative Reporter

A local Kemptville business is celebrating a significant milestone this month.

Kemptville Physiotherapy Centre has been in business in Kemptville since October of 1996. The Centre employs over a dozen professionals, and serves both human and canine clients. But it wasn’t always that way. Owner, Carrie Smith, spoke with the Times about the Centre’s humble beginnings.

After graduating from the University of Western Ontario in 1985, Carrie lived in Alberta for a few years before moving back to Ontario.

She lived first in Barrie, then in Ottawa, before settling in North Gower. Having experience as a physiotherapist, she finally felt ready to start

in 1998. Carrie was grateful to have the help of another local physiotherapist – Kelly Glynn – to keep her clinic open part time while she helped the team train in Calgary.

When Carrie returned from the Olympics, she and Kelly joined forces, got their first computer and hired their first receptionist. From there, the business grew gradually with four expansions, including the addition of massage therapy, and a separate dog physiotherapy clinic next door. Carrie’s goal has always been to keep pace with the growth of Kemptville.

When asked if it feels like it has been 25 years in business, Carrie joked that it has been a fun and fast 25 years. It was a patient who reminded her about the 30th anniversary of her graduation from university after seeing her degree on the wall. “Oh, kill me now! Are you serious?

It’s been 30 years!” Carrie her own practice. Kemptville joked about how she reacted was close by and had a very to the patient at the time. great need for physiotherapy “Time flies, especially when services as there were no you enjoy what you do.” other professionals in town.

Carrie has lots of memFour doctors at the Kempt- ories from her decades in ville Medical Centre offered Kemptville. In her first locatheir storage closet for Carrie tion, there was no place for to start her own solo practice her patients to exercise, so in October of 1996, and her they would have to exerbusiness was born. She had cise in the waiting room of only a bed, a desk, and a the medical clinic. Over the phone in her office. years, as Kemptville grew, By the end of her first Carrie enjoyed sharing the month in business, Carrie Town’s milestones with cliwas fully booked. In March ents. She remembers when of 1997, things changed for Tim Hortons first opened in Carrie when she was chosen Kemptville, and clients would as a physiotherapist to cover come in with greetings such a Hockey Canada tournament. as, “Oh my, have you been to She was pleasantly surprised Tim’s, yet?” The same thing to discover that it was the Women’s National Team. She was subsequently invited to accompany the Team to the championships and, eventually, to the Olympics in Japan

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There have not been any significant challenges beyond what one would expect from being in business. As Kemptville has grown, Carrie has had to deal with some challenges, such as the busyness of Highway 43 which causes driving difficulties for staff and patients. It has also been challenging to keep up with the need for services in Town.

As Carrie is approaching her retirement years, she has begun to spend the majority of her time in the dog physiotherapy clinic. The challenge of learning new things in the dog clinic has helped to keep the work interesting for her; but this has been difficult for many long-time patients who wish to see Carrie.

Of course, Kemptville Physiotherapy Centre is very involved in the community, and committed to giving back to the community. The Centre values charity, and has been involved with charities such as Ryan’s Well. “We really like to keep it within Kemptville as much as we can,” she told the Times.

When asked how the Centre is celebrating its major milestone, Carrie confirmed

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After 25 years, Carrie is still as positive as ever, telling the Times “When you enjoy what you do, it doesn’t feel like work!”

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Is it worth thinking about truth?

by David Shanahan When a case is tried in a courtroom, witnesses give testimony and evidence is produced for and against the defendant. The more serious the charge, the more emphasis is placed on the reliability of the testimony and the evidence.

Witnesses are required to swear or affirm that what they will testify to is “the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth”. There is no one, at that point, claiming that truth is relative, that all we can know is “what is true for you, but not necessarily true for everyone”. The issues are too important for that kind of indulgent philosophy.

The thing is, the fact is, that we know that some things are true, and that others are not true. The Law of Noncontradiction states that A is not non-A, or if something is black, it is not white, if something is hard, it is not soft, etc. We live that way in our everyday lives. In that sense, we are intolerant of opposing opinions. Accepting of all claims, no matter how mutually contradictory, is not really a rational or intelligent way of living in the real world. It can be a matter of life or death.

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in other areas of life, where we are quite happy to accept contradictory opinions as being equally valid. We think of it as being open-minded, or accepting, or we don’t think about it at all. But, and this is most important, we can only choose between opposing ideas and beliefs if we have carefully examined the claims of each side. Possibly even worse than believing every idea is valid, no matter how lacking in evidence or foundation, is the option many take of taking a stand on one particular viewpoint or ideology without having attempted any examination of the evidence or rationality of that position.

As a society, there is a prevailing social viewpoint which people seem to assume by a form of osmosis.

One day, a particular behaviour or opinion is socially unacceptable, and the next it is completely accepted as rational, obvious, and the right thing to believe. This is really a gradual process, and depends more on people being told what is right, and not on their own personal examination of the issue. Just as in a court case, the need for a proper examination of the case, a careful weighing of the evidence, and the cred-

ibility of the witness become vastly important. Too often, none of that takes place. We are simply told, bit by bit, that such and such a position is the only right and proper one for reasonable people to take.

That, in itself, is a mythology upon which society is built. The myth that our generation is more enlightened, more understanding, and more tolerant than previous ones, and that what we have decided is right and true is obviously so. Those who believe or think otherwise are intolerant, ignorant, obscurant and narrow-minded. This is fed by the rather odd idea that society is constantly progressing, that today’s philosophy and ideology are more progressive and more advanced than those of enlightened and uninformed generations of the past. We know better.

As a historian, I find this way of thinking remarkably uninformed, displaying an ignorance of the past and of other societies. And it is that ignorance that allows our thinking to be directed in certain directions, whether by the media, by social platform algorithms, or by an educational system that seems intent on perpetuating the myths. The sudden awakening of our society to the

facts of Indigenous history in Canada is a prime example of this failure to know the facts and the truth on which our country is based.

In the same way, as a Christian, the same lack of analysis, the same ignorance of the evidence, has led society to make blanket statements about “religion”, which are based on received wisdom, not actual evidence, facts, or consideration of the evidence available. One of the main reasons this column was started was not, as some correspondents seem to believe, to somehow “convert” people to Christianity. That, I believe, is not the job of the Christian. That is the job Jesus assigned to the Spirit: “he will guide you into all the truth”. Of course, it helps if you believe all of that in the first place.

The point is that what these articles try to do is to show that there is a rational and historical foundation for the claims of Christianity; that so much of what is generally assumed about what the Bible teaches, what Jesus claimed, and what Christians actually believe, is not what is often understood. There is no contradiction between “religion” and “science” however they are defined (often inaccu-

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The importance of “the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth” is well understood in courts, particularly when the charges being laid are serious and weighty.

But let me ask this: isn’t it extremely serious and weighty to know if God does exist, if there is more to this life than a mere wander through 70 or

80 years before entering the void? Don’t you want to know “the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth”, whatever that may prove to be? Isn’t it worth at least thinking about, looking into, with a somewhat open mind, rather than simply accepting what others, including people like me, say about it all?”

Health Unit to re-Open Offices in Brockville and Smiths Falls to the Public The Leeds, Grenville and Lanark District Health Unit has re-opened its Brockville and Smiths Falls offices as of Monday, October 18, 2021.

The offices will be open Monday to Friday 8:30am to 4:30pm, and will be closed each day from 12-1, on weekends, and on statutory holidays. For clients visiting an office, there will be signage to help navigate the precautions in place: Do not visit an office if you have any COVID-19 symptoms. Do a self-assessment before coming to the office. If you are meeting one of our staff you will also be screened when you arrive.

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Local COVID-19 Vaccine Status Report by the Leeds, Grenville & Lanark Health Unit Statistics: Of the region’s population 12 years of age and over, 96.9% have first doses (96.6% last week), and 92.5% have second doses (91.3% last week) (as of Oct 10, 2021).

995 first doses were administered last week as well as 1072 second doses. In youth 12–17, 88.9% have first doses and 70.9% have second doses.

In ages 18–29, 81.67% have first doses and 74% have second doses. We encourage those 18–29 to check out the options for getting vaccinated below.

Vaccine Clinics: On Friday, October 8, the provincial call centre started its Unrostered-Unvaccinated Contact Centre Reach Out by calling over 7,000 people registered with a health care provider in our area who are

showing as having no doses.

If you are contacted, check out our clinics to book and appointment or find a walkin clinic.

A number of clinics are available in various communities: check out our website for the up-to-date times and dates and to find out if walkins are accepted: https://healthunit.org/health-information/ covid-19/protection/vaccineclinics/ Our local Call Centre can be reached at 1-844369-1234; the line will be open Monday to Friday from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm, and will provide support for residents who wish to book an appointment for COVID-19 vaccine and for residents who require support to access their COVID-19 vaccine receipt.

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Vaccine Certificate: Visit the Ontario Government COVID-19 website for details of businesses and organizations where the certificate is needed: https://news.ontario.ca/en/release/1000779/ ontario-to-require-proof-ofvaccination-in-select-settings All Ontarians can download their vaccine receipt as proof of their vaccine status until an enhanced vaccine certificate with a QR code is available. You can also call the Provincial Vaccine Booking Line at 1-833-943-3900 for assistance with vaccine receipts. We will post an update when the QR Code is available.

For more information on COVID-19 vaccines, visit the COVID-19 Protection and Vaccines section of our website.

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Merrickville Merrickville Drug Mart, 112 Wellington Street East Vaccine Type: Pfizer (age 12 or older in 2021) AstraZeneca (second dose only) Appointment and location details Hours: Monday - Friday: 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.

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Catherine Brunton (nee Palmer) of Kemptville, Ontario, passed away peacefully with her family by her side at the Ottawa General Hospital on October 9, 2021. Beloved wife of Douglas Brunton- married for fifty-seven years. Loving mother of Henry Brunton (Rhonda Fleury), Margaret Brunton, Nancy Brunton (Sean Stevenson), and Monica Brunton. Special Grandmother to Cole Carbert, Mireille and Philippe Carpentier, Hunter Stevenson and Kasey and Katie Brunton. Dear daughter of the late Carl and Alice Palmer (Nee Campbell) from Metcalfe, Ontario. Dear sister of the late Henry Palmer and Dorothy McGee - also survived by nieces Heather Palmer and Shelley Davis – Hall (Palmer).

Catherine Brunton was an extraordinary person – a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother. She lived life to the fullest- having a positive impact on her community and hundreds of friends and family. She gave so much to so many. Her effervescent personality and zest for life were unmistakable. Catherine was a one-of-a-kind character loved and admired by many.

Friends visited at Holy Cross Roman Catholic Church, 503 Clothier Street West, Kemptville, Ontario on Friday, October 15, 2021 from 10am until time of memorial mass at 11am. Interment at St. Catherines Cemetery, Metcalfe, Ontario followed the service.

A special thanks to the Ottawa Hospital staff and the Ottawa Heart Institute staff for their exceptional care and support. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Kemptville District Hospital Auxiliary at https://www.kdh.on.ca/careers-volunteering/ auxiliaryvolunteering/tribute-fund/

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Donnelly, Ronald Harold July 14th, 1950 – October 2nd, 2021

Passed away at Merrickville, Ontario on October 2, 2021 in his 72nd year.

Father of Brad Donnelly and Nancy Mitchell of Gamebridge, Ontario and Chad Donnelly and LeAnn Donnelly of Lindsay, Ontario. Grandfather to Cassie, Willow, Connor, Madison and Autumn. Dear son of Gertrude Donnelly and the late Garnet Donnelly.

Dear brother of Wayne, Kay, Cheryl, Faye (deceased) and Lynne. Also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. Ron was a talented musician who "never met a stranger". He particularly loved to entertain seniors in local retirement residences and nursing homes, bringing smiles and gifts of musical remembrance to everyone. Ron loved his family deeply however he adored his grandchildren. He would often talk of their above average achievements in both school and sports and was always bursting with pride. Sleep easy dear Ron, you deserve your rest and most of all your peace.

As per Ron's wishes cremation has taken place and there will not be a service. Donations to Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) gratefully accepted.

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The red and white bricks of Merrickville-Wolford

by the Merrickville and District Historical Society As you drive towards Eastons Corners on Highway 16, just between Allan’s Tool Shed and Wolford Public School, look on the left side of the road. There you will see a sign erected by the McGrath family marking the historic site of the former Wickware brickyard and tannery. The tannery is thought to have been in operation as early as the 1820’s, and the brickyard from 1860 to 1910. You can also see the tanning stone beside the sign, standing in approximately the same spot

by Barber Creek where it was used nearly 200 years ago.

From the beginning, the history of the McGrath property has been fascinating.

Henry and Richard Arnold were sons of American Revolutionary War "traitor" (in the eyes of the Americans), Benedict Arnold. Each son was given a British Crown grant of 1,200 acres in Wol-

ford township in recognition of their father's patriotism.

The story of the McGrath property begins around 1802, when pioneer settler Benjamin Barber purchased from Henry Arnold the 200 acres of property which constituted Lot 20, Concession 2, Wolford. Barber settled and farmed the property, giving his name to Barber Creek and Barber Road. The industrial era of the property began in 1819 when Benjamin Barber sold a small 1½ acre corner lot to Stephen McEathron, who probably established and operated the first tannery on the property, subsequently passing its operation to Charles Wickware (pronounced Wickwire).

Upon Barber's death in 1823, his land, except for the 1½ acre lot, was divided into four 50-acre parcels, one for each of his sons. While the Barbers worked the land, the Wickwares developed and expanded the tannery busi-

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Road 43, just east of the railway overpass. The proximity of the two brickyards to their respective communities in the 1860’s probably explains the preponderance of red brick in homes in Merrickville and the white (yellow) bricks of the Eastons Corners and Jasper homes.

It also perhaps explains why so many of the finer red brick homes in the Merrickville area display ornamental yellow brick coins and details. This provided not only a pleasing appearance, but a statement that the owner could afford to “import” the fine white Wickware bricks from Eastons Corners, if not for his whole house, at least as a badge of prosperity. In an apparent flaunting of affluence, or maybe an indication of a disagreement with a neighbour, one of the two totally white brick homes in Merrickville is located on the west side of the railway underpass, almost across the road from the former Lang brickyard. When the use of the two bricks was combined with the Flemish bond coursing, a truly distinctive statement was made. Such was the case with the fine Georgian home built by Rideau Settlement surveyor John Burchill in the Village in 1861. Our history is literally built into these old homes.

ness on the small corner lot.

Eventually, the enterprising Wickware family acquired three of the four Barber sections, and by 1861 had added a brickyard to the tannery operation. Many of the homes and institutions in the district display the fine "white" bricks produced at the Wickware brickyard. Produced from white clay from a hill on the farm beside Barber Creek, the white bricks were considered of superior lasting quality to red brick and a major improvement over rough stone. They were used on prestigious buildings such as the church and schoolhouse at Eastons Corners and many homes in the area built in the 1860s.

If you suspect they were used in your house, the next time you are doing masonry repairs, check the bricks.

Proud of the quality of their product, the Wickwares stamped each brick with the initials FBW for Francis Byron Wickware, son of the brickyard founder Philip Wickware.

Because of their durability, bricks such as the white bricks of Wolford stand out as reminders of the industry of the pioneers in this area. If your bricks are not yellow, but red and marked MKL, they came from Merrickville’s own brickyard owned by Michael Keeler Lang. It was located on what is now County

Merrickville’s Christmas Makers Market coming in November More than 70 local artisans will be displaying (and selling) their hand-made wares at the Christmas Makers Market on Saturday, November 13, between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m.

The market takes place at the Merrickville Fairgrounds, and the event is so popular, that all the spots for artisans have been filled already.

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from the LGL Health Unit The Health Unit is assuring residents that they don’t have to wait 28 days between a COVID-19 vaccine and another vaccine like influenza.

After reviewing the evolving evidence on COVID-19 vaccines, and considering the extensive data and experience of giving other routine vaccines at the same time or within days of each other, the National Advisory Committee on Immunization has determined that a precautionary approach is no longer necessary.

Early on in the COVID-19 vaccine roll-out, health experts cautioned people with advice to wait both before and after any other immunizations when receiving the COVID vaccine in order to fully evaluate any possible reactions and to ensure that we were getting the optimal immune response and protection from the vaccine. There is now lots of information and data on the safety of COVID vaccines and we know that they can safely be given at or around the same time as other vaccines. Protect yourself and those around you from COVID, influenza and other vaccine-preventable illnesses as soon as you are able!

It is recommended to get immunized against influenza as well as COVID-19. They are 2 different vaccines protecting you from 2 different viruses, one vaccine won’t protect you from both COVID-19 and influenza; you need to get 2 doses of an approved COVID-19 vaccine and 1 influenza vaccine.

More information about flu season will be released in the coming weeks.

Council sign on to Canada Infrastructure Program

by David Shanahan At a special meeting of Council on October 13, the Corporation of the Village of Merrickville-Wolford formally entered into a funding agreement under the Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program [ICIP] to receive $100,000 to cover upgrades to the Community Centre. Of this amount, 80% comes from the Federal Government, with the remainder being provided

by Ontario.

The Transfer Agreement for Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program, to give it its full title, is an initiative “designed to create long-term economic growth”, and the specific grant applied for by the Village comes under the Covid-19 Resilience Infrastructure Stream - Local Government Intake stream, which provides funds to enable small and rural municipalities to recover from the restrictions and economic losses suffered as a result of the lockdowns and closures caused by Covid-19.

Council passed By-Law 52-2021 authorising Mayor Struthers and CAO Doug Robertson to sign and execute the ICIP agreement on behalf of the municipality.

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Celebrate beyond this Ontario Agriculture Week

by Larry Davis, Director, Ontario Federation of Agriculture Since 1998, our province has recognized Ontario Agriculture Week as the opportune time to celebrate our dynamic industry and the millions of acres tended by our farmers, the abundance of food produced by the agrifood sector, the Ontarians our industry employs, the rural communities we support and the economic engine we fuel.

As we steer towards the heart of harvest, it is the perfect time to reflect, acknowledge and give thanks to our province’s farming families.

We dedicate our livelihoods to driving the economy forward and work in acres not hours, 365 days a year to provide Ontarians with safe, fresh, high-quality products. Thank you for your hard work, passion and dedication to the agri-food supply chain.

This year, Ontario Agriculture Week ran October 4-10. Strategically, the commemoration falls close to Thanksgiving, as it is intended to celebrate the fruits of another growing season, a bountiful harvest and encourage consumers to source local ingredients for their holiday

meals.

At the Ontario Federation of Agriculture, we work hard to increase the profile and awareness of agriculture year-round. Our industry is a powerhouse of possibilities, and for it to fully flourish, the agri-food sector needs to continue to garner consumer support and entice employees to join the workforce.

To help our sector further connect with consumers, the Always in Season Project was launched in 2020. The project aims to increase consumer awareness and support for Ontario agriculture, local food and local beverage processors through its “I © Local Social Media Planning Kit”.

The kit includes user-friendly templates and makes it easy for municipalities and organizations to promote agriculture awareness events, encourage Agri-tourism and increase knowledge of the year-round availability of local foods.

OFA’s food literacy initiative, Six by Sixteen, is geared towards the next generation of consumers with the goal of teaching youth how to locally source and prepare six meals before they reach the age of sixteen. This year, we partnered with Bell Media for

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a province-wide food literacy radio and television campaign that encouraged families to have fun in the kitchen together while learning how to cook, make healthy food choices and find local food.

Due to pandemic restrictions, our physical participation at ag-education events such as Bite of Brant, Grown in Grey, and other youth events has been limited. To ensure that agriculture’s voice is still being represented we developed three ag-education videos: Moo’s Thirsty, Farmer & the Fish, and Local Food.

The recently completed local food video showcases the range of food products grown in Ontario and encourages consumers to source locally by shopping at the farmers’ market, farm gate sale or looking for the Foodland Ontario logo at the grocery store. The video also emphasizes that local foods such as meat, dairy and preserves are available year-round, along with produce, thanks to processing, canning and freezing.

Our agri-food sector contributes more than $47 billion to Ontario’s annual GDP, generates over 860,000 jobs, and supports more than $8.1 billion in annual wages and

salaries, with the potential to grow exponentially. The Feeding Your Future initiative was created to ensure that the sector continues to attract and retain labour. Through webinars, agri-training opportunities and virtual career fairs, the initiative provides candidates with the resources to learn more about agriculture, enter the workforce feeling prepared and bridges the gap between new employers and job vacancies. This year, Feeding Your Future conducted 6 virtual career fairs across the Province to match job seekers with agriculture sector employers.

Even beyond this Ontario Agriculture Week, I encourage everyone in the sector to celebrate the bounty that our sector provides to the Province, country and world.

Fill your plates with Ontario dairy products, meats, preserves, grains and produce.

This week, take a bite out of Ontario-grown foods to celebrate another year of agriculture’s immense economic contribution, innovation and success.

by the sportsguy Kemptville’s second game for the Showcase was against the Ottawa Jr. Senators played on Sunday, October 10 at 6:20 pm. Kemptville drew first blood with a man advantage when Hunter found York and Devon Savignac pulled the trigger past William Demarais for a PPG at 4:38.

Ottawa tied it at :42, as Julian Recine, with helpers from Nobes and Isabelle, beat Connor Blackwood with a PPG. Jr Senators tie breaker came when Isabelle combined with David Mabey at 3:15.

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received tape on tape from Beaudry. Ottawa broke the tie with Simon Isabelle shot assisted by Freel and Recine at 11:01.

Final twenty remained scoreless and Kemptville pulled their stopper at 19:15 for extra attacker without success. Kemptville outshot Ottawa 34 to 27 and took a loss of 3-2.

Final game, Kemptville faced Cornwall to wrap up the Showcase with a 6-1 victory.

Kemptville opened the period with helpers from Merrett and Krulicki, so Hunter Brazier could rifle it past Alex Houston at 11:59. Second frame,

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the Colts countered from Tallman to Emerick Nadeau for a PPG around Tyler Laureault to even the score at 6:50.

Kemptville, with a PPG for Devon Savignac from Krulicki and York, for tie breaker at 8:33. Howie and Morency set up Benjamin Campeau for Kemptville's go ahead marker at 12:04. Hunter Brazier, assisted by Laureault and Houle, notched his second of the evening at 13:04 for the 73’s insurance goal.

The third belonged to Kemptville, with Howie and Lammi finding Grant Eastwood in the slot at 5:40. The 73’s on the attack with Larkin and Brazier off the wall to trailer Nathan Merrett to make it 6-1 at 18:59.

Kemptville 34 SOG to Cornwall 20. Kemptville walked away with one win during the Thanksgiving Showcase.

Kemptville hosted the Nepean Raiders for a Friday night of entertainment at 7:30 pm. The 73’s came out flat as the Raiders Jeff Taylor, assisted from Touliopoulos and Lefebvre, took advantage to beat Tyler Laureault at 4:10.

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when Owen Hollingsworth, on PP assisted from Bennett and Liverman at 16:14, for a two goal lead.

Scoreless second, with opportunities for both teams without success, and the Raiders hammering the 73’s every time they touched the rubber.

A different Kemptville squad opened the third, as Beaudry with Savignac to find Chase Lammi in the lane to punch past Evan Martin at 3:39 to launch a comeback. Whyte combined with Esposito up the wall to Evan Beaudry on top of the circle at 9:20 to even it at 2 and force OT. The OT remained scoreless to set up a SO that Nepean won with the final shooter, Owen Hollingsworth, to give the Raiders 3-2 win. Kemptville outgunned Nepean by 42 to 33.

Kemptville is on the road to meet the Renfrew Wolves on Saturday night hoping to avenge their loss during Showcase. Next home game is Friday, October 22 at 7:30 pm against the Cornwall Colts. Hockey with edge...see you at the game.

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Anti-prison protest comes to Steve Clark Challenge yourself to better glycemic health Ralph Waldo Emerson, the American philosopher and poet, wrote, “All life is an experiment.” So this week, to conclude our six-part series on the devastating and relentless pandemic of type 2 diabetes, we conclude with a challenge to readers to undertake an experiment.

The premise of the experiment is that achieving the “perfect” diet, and carving time for physically active lifestyles, is not always feasible.

The evidence is overwhelming that for too many people, losing excessive weight is not easy. In fact, society has become not only complacent about obesity, but accepting of it, and even promoting it.

For “skinny fat people” too – the ones who may not present as overweight, but whose bodies harbour visceral fat around internal organs – there is cause for concern.

That fat is like a ticking time bomb strapped to key organs, enabling the forward march of type 2 diabetes and other debilitating conditions like non-

Protestors from CAPP and JOG outside the office of Steve Clark, MPP (Photo by Larry Balzac)

by David Shanahan A significant protest against the proposed Kemptville prison took place outside Steve Clark’s constituency office in Brockville last week. Around 60 people from North Grenville brought their signs, t-shirts, and concerns home to the local MPP and Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing.

The Coalition Against the Proposed Prison (CAPP) and the Jail Opposition Group (JOG) arranged the protest, and they were joined by concerned citizens, including Liberal candidate for North Grenville, Josh Bennett and members of the media.

The protest was moderated by Colleen Lynas of CAPP who said a few words to the crowd, as did Kirk Albert of JOG. The protesters marched from a nearby park to Mr. Clark’s office, chanting and calling on Steve to come out and talk to them.

Although there were reports that he was in the office, and had briefly watched the group gather at the park, he did not make an appearance while the marchers were in front of his office.

Kirk Albert from JOG explains a few of the reasons for staging the event: “We want to remind MPP Clark that the residents of Kemptville and the surrounding Municipality of North Grenville have a voice, and that our

collective voice has been communicating legitimate concerns about all aspects of this proposed prison for over a year now which he has distanced himself from.

We want to remind him and the Ford Government that, as constituents, we are the people who will be directly impacted by this plan, and that continuing to by-pass public consultation and public input is not only dismissive and undemocratic, it is also not what we expect from our own MPP and other elected officials. It is time for the government to admit that mistakes have been made. They need to reconsider their proposed plan rather than heedlessly continuing to impose the prison on a rural town where the government’s own documents indicate that the location doesn’t meet their requirements.”

There is a great deal of anger and disillusionment surrounding Steve Clark, owing to his role in bringing the proposed prison to North Grenville, and specifically with what are seen as misleading statements made by the Ford government about the economic benefits that would come with the prison.

“After the announcement, we looked into these claims and consulted leading prison experts”, explains Victor Lachance of CAPP. “The touted economic benefits for our community have been proven false and all signs point to an in-

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crease in property taxes, and undue strain on our local infrastructure, healthcare, and other resources.

Reasons for opposition are wide-ranging and include not only local concerns, but broader economic, social justice and environmental issues, and disbelief in the undemocratic and arrogant behaviour of office holders in Queen’s Park including our MPP Steve Clark.”

A notice from Minister Clark is published in this issue of the Times announcing what he terms a “public engagement on the design of the new facility in Kemptville” to be held in November.

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But what if readers of this column were to undertake a personal challenge to attempt the same reversal of disease that controlled trials have achieved with as simple an approach as the use of a brown seaweed supplement to control glycemic stress?

You can explore any similar natural ingredients that have been shown to help manage blood glucose swings naturally. These include white kidney beans, cinnamon extract, and coffee bean extract.

But none have shown the outstanding level of performance in the lab as brown seaweed.

A Canadian company, using Canadian sourced ingredients, is making a uniquely Canadian contribution to good health, offering an alternative to consumers who want to halt and reverse the development of diabetes.

Found in natural health food stores, Certified Natural’s Glycemic Control contains a concentrated form of brown seaweed called InSea2.

Menstrual product dispensers installed in UCDSB Schools To continue with its ongoing efforts to bring equitable opportunities to each student, the Upper Canada District School Board has made menstrual products free and accessible in every school across the District and dispensers are now installed in all relevant washrooms.

Last spring, former UCDSB student trustee, Tain Hughes, brought forward a motion to the Board of Trustee, requesting that the UCDSB formulate a policy that provides free menstrual products within its schools.

The motion was supported unanimously and set the wheels in motion for the UCDSB to implement the policy.

Over the summer, the UCDSB completed an inventory check and ordered 337 dispensing units and related products which are now available at all the UCDSB schools. Current UCDSB student trustee, Eshal Ali, who attends Seaway District 19

High School in Iroquois, says this initiative correlates with everything the School Board stands for regarding its students.

“At all our schools, we want students to feel accepted and understood, and allow for open communication to resolve the issues we face, with a goal to improve ourselves daily,” says Eshal.

“This policy is a large step in the right direction, as it helps resolve the issue of economic strain, increase equitability and accessibility, and the awareness of student needs.”

The UCDSB’s stance on equality and inclusion outlines a commitment to reducing achievement gaps and allowing for fair treatment and opportunities for all students, regardless of their race, gender, sexuality, ethnicity, disability, and other marginalization.

“While we have always had menstrual products available in schools, it was made apparent that we weren’t

being consistent across the Board. Now all students will know where to get the products they need when they need them without having to worry,” says UCDSB Chair John McAllister. “We’re also appreciative that the Province has recently added support to this initiative by supplying free products to our schools.”

Now attending Queen’s University, Tain says that with the dispensers now in place, she hopes that a clear message has been sent to students and families.

“Just knowing that students such as my younger sister can now go to school with no external concerns of safety or judgement due to period products is incredible,” says Tain. “I hope this has left a legacy of care, accommodation, and empathy from the UCDSB, showcasing that they cares and hear the students’ voices.”

The controlled experimental results described last week involved two remarkable six-month trials. One involved pre-diabetic subjects; the other involved individuals diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. In both studies, participants took 250 mg of InSea2 30 minutes before each of three meals a day.

Results showed a 48% decrease in post-meal blood sugar surge by slowing down the digestion of carbohydrates. This means less insulin is needed to manage blood sugar, effectively reducing demand on the pancreas. Similarly, the research showed a 39% reduction in glycemic stress resulting from sugar digestion.

Albert Einstein famously said, “No amount of experimentation can ever prove me right; a single experiment can prove me wrong.” Thus, in all things, there is a measure of artfulness in determining what combination of factors will be sufficient to convince you of a truth.

But there is nothing like personal experience to determine the formula that will work for you. So if you are pre-diabetic or have type 2 diabetes, why not try to replicate the results of these remarkable studies? There are no dead bodies from people trying natural supplements, and while 250 mg of brown seaweed before each meal may not meet Einstein’s test of proof, you can watch for your own results. Maybe like the study participants, you will see improvements in your ability to manage blood sugar levels, and that will be proof enough.

Just as Ralph Waldo Emerson’s essays championed individualism in opposition to what he saw as negative societal trends, so this GiffordJones article is an invitation to individual readers to take up a personal challenge.

Give it six months of committed effort, and then let us know your results.

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Impaired drivers arrested during long weekend enforcement

The car impacted at Pine Hill Road and George Street West.

The occupants were not seriously injured according to Emergency Services (photo: NG Times) On October 9, around 11:30 p.m., officers from the Grenville County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were responding to a call for service when they came upon a two-vehicle collision resulting in a rollover at the intersection of Pine Hill Road and George Street West.

The accused's vehicle came to rest on a residence's front lawn. Officers attended and spoke with the driver and conducted further investigation.

A man, aged 29, from North Grenville was arrested and charged under the Criminal Code (CC) with: Operation while im-

paired - alcohol and drugs sec.320.14(1)(a) Operation while impaired - blood alcohol concentration (80 plus) sec. 320.14(1)(b) Dangerous operation sec.320.13(1) The accused was released and is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Brockville on November 5, 2021.

On October 11, around 8 p.m. officers from the Grenville County Detachment of the OPP stopped a vehicle travelling south bound on Highway 416 in the North Grenville Township for a highway traffic infraction.

After the driver was spoken to, an Approved Screening Device (ASD) was utilized at the scene. The driver was arrested and brought to the Detachment for further testing.

A man, aged 27 years old, from Ottawa was charged with:

The Food Corner

by Paul Cormier, Salamanders of Kemptville As we harvest the last bits from our garden, a great treat is cauliflower. It’s crunchy texture and lovely flavour makes it one of the kings of vegetables, whether cooked with a nice cheddar cheese sauce, or in a salad. Today, let’s freshen our palates with a Cauliflower and Lemon Salad. It pairs nicely with a well-chilled unoaked Chardonnay, some nice baguette, and leads the way into something more substantial, maybe a roast leg of lamb.

Cauliflower and Lemon Salad

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onions, finely sliced ½ cup of good quality olive oil ¼ cup of white vinegar 2 tablespoons of parsley, chopped 1/8 cup of lemon juice or the juice of one lemon (not the first one that you sliced up) 2 tablespoons of oregano leaves (if you have some from your garden, use fresh) 1 tablespoon of dried mustard or one tablespoon of a good mustard, e.g. Pomméry (grain in) 1 tablespoon of crushed garlic a solid shake of black pepper 1 teaspoon of sugar If you wish, 2 or 3 hardboiled eggs put through your egg slicer or cut in slices Preparation: 1. Pour boiling water over the cauliflower and lemon slices and let stand for 10 minutes.

2. Drain well and place in

your salad bowl with the tomato and olive halves.

3. In a largish Mason jar, give a good shake to the olive oil, vinegar, lemon juice, mustard, sugar, garlic, oregano, parsley and pepper.

4. Pour over the vegetables; cover and marinate for a couple of hours or until dinner is ready.

5. Just before serving, and if you wish, peel your hardboiled eggs, slice ‘em and garnish the top of your masterpiece. You can also add a bit of colour by sprinkling just a smidgeon of ground nutmeg or paprika. A scattering of parsley flakes also works.

Keep your ideas coming my way, folks, and don’t hesitate to share a family recipe if you think you would allow it to show up here. Just send them along to pcormier@ ranaprocess.com.

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The accused was released and is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Brockville on October 29, 2021.

The OPP is reminding the public that a 90-day automatic drivers licence suspension and a seven day impoundment of your vehicle accompanies any impaired driving charge.

The Grenville County OPP remains committed to reducing impaired driving. Your help is requested in assisting with keeping our roads safe.

If you suspect a driver is impaired, call 911. You could be responsible for saving a life.

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by Elva Patterson Rutters RSSW Surprises- we usually love them or hate them. Surprises are unexpected events, sometimes preceded by secrecy.

Your reaction to a surprise goes back to previous experience, as far back as childhood. Some behaviours are identified as "no surprise there", because of associated prior behaviour. Surprises are, hopefully, generated to elicit excitement, joy, and happiness. Mind you, there are those who like to "surprise' you to "control" you, or to keep you off balance. Those are unhealthy surprise tactics.

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