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Patrick Maloney Memorial Bursary awarded to local graduate

Sponsoring an Afghan Refugee Family

Kara and her 10-year old son.

by Anthony O'Sullivan The inaugural Patrick J. Maloney Memorial Bursary, offered by the local Knights of Columbus, was awarded to local St Michael High School graduate, Melanie Beres. The bursary was open to graduates from the four local French and English school boards. The award emphasized academic excellence and parish and community participation. Melanie was an Ontario scholar and is currently studying at Ottawa University with plans for an Honours BSc in Psychology.

Pat Maloney, who died in 2019, was born in Kemptville and while raising his family here, was actively involved in community and church activities, including Holy Cross Parish, the Lions Club, Kemptville Town Council, and the local council of the Knights of Columbus. Pat’s musical talent enriched many community functions and family activities, and so it is fitting that Melanie volunteered at the Sweetheart Brunch, where Pat played, and was active in Holy Cross Parish contemporary choir. Melanie had an impressive volunteer record in our local community. We wish her every blessing and success in university and beyond.

Ontario Hires 107 new Correctional Officers

The government of Ontario is continuing to enhance safety measures in the adult correctional system with the addition of 107 new correctional officers who are joining the frontline, including 11 graduates who will support the Eastern Region at the Central East Correctional Centre and Ottawa-Carleton Detention Centre.

The graduates received compensation from the province while undergoing training to help remove barriers to employment, which is part of the government's ongoing commitment to invest more than $500 million over five years to transform adult correctional services and improve safety.

“The comprehensive training these new correctional officers have received will ensure they can make critical contributions to the communities they serve,” said Solicitor General Sylvia Jones. “I want to congratulate and commend every officer graduating this week for their hard work and commitment to keeping Ontario safe each and every day.”

The Corrections Foundational Training program took place virtually and in-person over eight weeks. Recruits received extensive training with enhanced instruction in communication, de-escalation and inmate management as well as anti-Black racism and Indigenous cultural training.

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Submitted on behalf of the Rideau Bridge to Canada Executive Several local communities well in school. Although the have successfully sponsored parents may struggle for a Syrian refugee families to while with language, sepamove to Canada over the ration from extended fampast few years. For example, ily, and a change in culture, Merrickville-based Rideau they soon find their feet and Bridge to Canada (RBC) begin to make a valuable has sponsored two families, contribution to the Canadian Kemptville-based Refugees economy. The sponsoring in North Grenville (RING) groups have been gratified by has supported two families, the wealth of community supPerth-based Community Al- port, expressed in many ways. liance for Refugee Settlement Now we are faced with (CARR) has sponsored three another group of refugees families and several Brock- escaping from the chaos of ville groups have sponsored Taliban-ruled Afghanistan. about twelve Syrian families. Rideau Bridge to Canada Although some of these spon- is committing to support sorships were partly funded a family of five. Kara (not by government, most have her real name because the been funded privately. The Taliban may persecute her sponsorship experience has relatives) is a journalist who been a rewarding one, both for worked for a radio station in the immigrating families, but Maimana that was funded by also gratifying for the spon- Canada. As a female journalsors and the communities to ist, particularly one associated which they moved, and has re- with a country that provided sulted in benefits for Canada. military support to the previFor the families, escaping ous Afghan government, she war-torn Syria to a peaceful is in a particularly vulnerable and supportive community situation. The personal link is obviously a great blessing. with Kara has come through The children do wonderfully Wendy—an RBC exec mem-

The Voice of North Grenville ber—and a friend of Wendy named Leslie whose home is in B.C. Leslie has known Kara for many years: both she and Wendy worked on Canadian-sponsored projects in Afghanistan. Wendy and Leslie have been in constant touch with Kara since the Taliban takeover.

Kara, her mother, two children and an unmarried younger sister, were able to escape to Greece in late October. They were supported with planning by Leslie who has many useful contacts and by a British woman (lawyer, senior academic and member of the House of Lords) who raised funds and used her influence to help female Afghan judges and journalists (and their families) escape the Taliban.

Kara and family travelled overland from Kabul to a city in the north of Afghanistan, then, after several nervewracking days of waiting, flew to Athens. As you can imagine, this whole process of escaping the country was fraught with danger, and a few simple sentences fail to express the nightmarish escape. To make matters worse, Kara and her close family are distraught because their extended family was unable to travel with them: they are still stuck in Kabul. But the family of five is now safe in Greece and we understand that arrangements have been made for them to stay there for up to a year. They are busy completing the documentation required for immigration as refugees to Canada. At this end, RBC is busy working on all the requirements needed in the sponsorship application process. Realistically, it will be many months, perhaps a year, before the family is able to travel the final leg to Canada.

Rideau Bridge to Canada (RBC) is again being joined by the Holy Trinity Anglican Church in Merrickville in this effort and is again using the Canadian Baptists of

Atlantic Canada as the official Sponsorship Agreement Holder (SAH), as required by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) in the private sponsorship process.

RBC has been joined by dedicated volunteers in Perth who have revived CARR. They are undertaking to sponsor some of Kara’s extended family, with the possibility that the remaining family members will be helped by a third local sponsorship group.

A public meeting will be held at the Merrickville Community Centre from 6.00 to 8.30 pm on Monday November 22nd to discuss all aspects of this sponsorship. Come and find out more. Volunteers welcome.

Beside all the planning that must go into a successful sponsorship, the most immediate need is to raise money.

RBC must raise $50,000 to support the family for their first year in Canada. Please consider making a donation through the RBC web page at www.merrickville-bridge.ca.

The funds go through the Ottawa Community Foundation, and donations larger than $20 will automatically generate a charitable receipt for income tax purposes.

The Ceildih Girls, a Merrickville charity that has taken on several very successful fundraising projects in the past, including one for the second Syrian family, will have a booth at Merrickville’s outdoor Christmas Makers market. This will be held on Saturday November 13th 10-4 pm at the Merrickville Fair Grounds located at 446 Main Street West. They will be selling shortbread, fig cookies, hot chocolate, hot apple cider, decorated trees & wreaths to help RBC’s fundraising for the Afghan family.

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Construction progress at Bayfield Manor

are making excellent progLocal Journalism Initiative Reporter ress on construction of the new Southbridge Kemptville Bayfield Manor, owned Long-Term Care Home, and and operated by Southbridge are on-track to begin welCare Homes, continues to see coming residents home in progress with its new long Summer 2022. One of our term care home being built plans for the new home is to adjacent to Bayfield, which implement a new technology will provide 160 new long that will allow us to monitor term care beds to the town. and analyze the health and The Times reached out to wellness of our residents, and representatives from South- help us ensure their ongoing bridge Care Homes for an safety. Using a real-time locaupdate on the construction tion system (RTLS), we will progress. Beryl Collingwood, be able to detect hazardous Vice President of Seniors’ situations, reduce incident Advocacy and Strategic response time and monitor Partnerships at Southbridge and minimize possible transCare Homes, replied, “We mission of a virus in the event

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Construction work on the new facility began in November of 2020. The provincial government has been investing money in long term care homes, including the building of new homes, and upgrading existing homes.

Southbridge reportedly received $7.6 million to support the construction of the new facility in Kemptville. The Times reported in March of 2021 that the new long term care spaces were a significant need in the community, as the of an outbreak.

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fascinating, short lived display and interaction between them all. Almost as soon as it started, it was over and they dispersed.

They were not the only ones to draw attention to themselves, because their noisy presence was soon replaced by the overhead "honking" of several skeins of Canada Geese, as they traversed from the Rideau River to the South Branch, at the end of our road. Their

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This morning, a "murder" of the ubiquitous Crow family created quite a noisy, unusual, display as they gathered in the Fall leaves beneath one of our small evergreen trees.

They then jumped up to peck at some of its seeds, fruit, or foliage, in a lively, almost dance-like action between the six of them. Much "Caw-ing" accompanied their actions, as they pecked and then took off, circled, and came back to where they had started. A

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v-shaped skeins varied in size, comprising from three or four birds, to those high in the double figures.

As I mentioned in past articles, they are still passing through, or just biding awhile; so if the weather doesn't get too cold very quickly, you still may have time to see them for yourselves. Enjoy, and stay safe and well.

Cheers, John Baldwin.

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Ontario to raise minimum wage to $15 an hour As part of the 2021 Fall Economic Statement, the Ontario government will introduce legislation that, if passed, would raise the general minimum wage from $14.35 to $15.00 per hour effective January 1, 2022.

Under the proposed changes, the special minimum wage rate for liquor servers would be eliminated and they would be entitled to the general minimum wage. Students under 18, homeworkers and hunting, fishing and wilderness guides would also see an increase in their special minimum wage rates.

“Ontario’s workers have been the unsung heroes of this pandemic, as they’ve stocked shelves, kept our supply chain moving and helped so many of us enjoy a meal among family and friends at a local restaurant,” said Premier Doug Ford. “When we asked labour leaders what

their priorities were, increasing the minimum wage was at the top of the list. As the cost of living continues to go up, our government is proud to be working for workers, putting more money into their pockets by increasing the minimum wage.”

Liquor servers have previously received below the general minimum wage, based on the belief customer tipping can make up the difference. However, many of these workers have increasingly seen their tips pooled and redistributed among many staff, making it harder for them to make ends meet. If the legislation is passed, liquor servers would be treated more fairly and see an unprecedented 19.5 per cent increase in their minimum hourly wage, as it changes from $12.55 per hour to the harmonized $15 per hour minimum wage.

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is introducing legislation to increase minimum wages as the cost of living has increased considerably over the past several months, but wages for many have not kept pace. Special minimum wage rates are also proposed to increase: Students under the age of 18 who work 28 hours a week or less when school is in session, or work during a school break or summer holidays would see an increase from $13.50 to $14.10 an hour.

Homeworkers (those who do paid work out of their own homes for employers) would see an increase from $15.80 an hour to $16.50 an hour.

Hunting and fishing guides currently have a minimum rate of $71.75 for working less than five consecutive hours in a day, and $143.55 for working five or more hours in a day. Their new proposed rate would be

$75.00 for working less than five consecutive hours in a day, and $150.05 for working five or more hours in a day.

Due to the pandemic, there have recently been higher than usual increases in the cost of living. The October 2021 annual minimum wage increase was based on the 2020 annual Consumer Price Index increase, which does not reflect the recent increases. From January-August 2021, there were 763,500 workers at or below the proposed general minimum wage of $15 in Ontario (StatsCan Labour Force Survey, 2021).

The industries employing the most minimum wage earners are accommodation and food services, and retail trade.

Nearly 37% of workers at or below the proposed general minimum wage of $15 per hour are in retail trade and almost 24% are in accommodation and food services.

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IPM Quilt Block Challenge deadline approaching Children’s Classics on Friend’s Wish Tree

by Joan Simpson, Chair of Friends of the Library Félictations et merci to the members of our community who enthusiastically supported the Friends of North Grenville Public Library’s initiative to expand the French language collection. La campagne a connu un succès énorme, nous permettant d’obtenir tous les livres sur la “liste de souhaits”.

And more titles will be added thanks to the generous donations of Sylvie and Steve Jonsson, owners of Jonsson’s Your Independent Grocer and François and Lorna Hoffman, owners of the Canadian Tire Store. Votre soutien continu envers la bibliothèque publique de North Grenville est profondément apprécié et les Amis en sont encouragés dans leurs efforts.

The next objective of the Friends’ collection enhancement drive is to ensure that the children in North Grenville have access to the books that children everywhere love. New leaves have been placed on our wishing tree in the library, identifying the titles for purchase. Our children’s collection is very well appreciated. Some of the old and new Children’s Classics need to be replaced. Some of the Classics are missing. Anyone visiting the library is encouraged to pluck a leaf from the tree and adopt the title by paying for it at the desk. General donations will also be welcomed. We hope that all titles will be adopted before the end November.

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One of the early competitions for the 2022 International Plowing Match to be held on the former Kemptville College Campus the week of September 20 to 24 is the IPM Quilt Block Challenge.

Quilters and sewers are encouraged to participate by purchasing a kit and creating a quilt block. Finished blocks must be received by November 19, 2021 so the deadline is fast approaching.

If you haven’t already purchased a kit, there may be time to do so. Each kit costs $12 and contains four squares of cotton, contest rules and entry form. Kits may still be available at Kemptville

Fabrics or Quilters Barn and Gifts in Russell. Don’t miss the chance to win first, second or third prize in the amounts of $100, $75, or $50. Winners will be announced by December 24, 2021. The theme of the block is “Home on the Farm: Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow”. The finished blocks will be made into two quilts, one to be presented to the Queen of the Furrow and the other will be raffled off to some lucky winner.

The International Plowing Match (IPM) is held annually in Ontario, except for the past two years on account of the pandemic.

It is North America’s larg-

est outdoor agricultural and rural expo and can attract over 80,000 visitors over the five-day event. The IPM is organized and run by a local volunteer committee and the Ontario Plowman’s Association. One of the feature tents at the plowing match will be the IPM Lifestyle Tent which will include an area of interest to quilters and quilt enthusiasts where submitted quilts, and demonstrations can be viewed, as well, there will be an area where vendors can show and sell their wares.

As a lead in to the quilt area at the Lifestyle Tent, a quilt show will be held on August 19 and 20 at the W.B.

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The “Home on the Farm Quilt Show” will present quilts from different categories that have been judged, there will also be demonstrations, a vendors mall and a tea room.

For more information on the quilt show contact the IPM 2022 Quilt Team at QuiltsIPM2022@gmail.com.

For general match enquiries contact IPM2022NG@gmail. com. The 2022 IPM website is www.plowingmatch.org, and over the course of the coming weeks and months more information will be posted as it becomes available.

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Christmas parades will kick off the season locally

other happenings on DecemLocal Journalism Initiative Reporter ber 4. There will be a local vendor show from 9 am to North Grenville and North 4 pm. Fries for Charity will Dundas will hold Christmas be on site at the parade acparades this year to start off cepting cash donations for a much-anticipated holiday boxes of fries which will be season that should see fewer delivered to customers’ cars overall pandemic restrictions upon exiting the parade. In than last year. North Gren- anticipation of the event, loville’s Santa Claus Parade cal stores will also soon be will take place in Kemptville carrying toques marked with on November 20, beginning the North Dundas Parade of at 4pm, following a differ- Lights logo, at a cost of $10 ent route than normal to al- each. Donations of cash and low more space for roadside non-perishable food items for spectators to socially distance. the Community Food Share The 4 km route begins at the and the North Dundas ChristKemptville Campus, heading mas Fund will be accepted west on Concession, north on at the parade entrance. The Hurd, east on Clothier, south annual float contest will run on Prescott, and west on Con- again, with prizes awarded cession. The parade will end for eight different “best float” back at the Campus. categories.

In North Dundas, the Those interested in regisevent will deviate from tradi- tering a float for the Kempttion for the second year in a ville parade, or volunteering row due to safety concerns at the parade, can visit https:// surrounding the COVID-19 www.explorenorthgrenville. pandemic. The traditional ca/events/1121/2021-sanParade of Lights, which has ta-claus-parade for more taken place in Winchester information. Anyone with for many years, has been re- questions can email kemptbranded as the “Display of villedisctrictca@gmail.com.

Lights” again this year. The For anyone seeking more event will be a stationary information about the North parade, with floats parked and Dundas Display of Lights, event goers driving through to or for those interested in volsee the display. One signifi- unteering, various relevant cant change this year is that phone numbers and email the event will take place at the addresses can be found at South Mountain Fairgrounds https://northdundasparadin the town of South Moun- eoflights.ca/contact/. tain, instead of Winchester.

The Display of Lights will Send in your take place on two separate letters, days – December 3, from 7-9 stories, events pm, and December 4, from to 5-9 pm. The event entrance will be on County Road 3. editor@ As is usual with the North ndtimes.ca Dundas event, there will be

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Financial barriers to adequate housing

ding wars that were seen during much of 2021, and continue to be seen to some extent, set the current situation apart. An article published by Statistics Canada in 2020 argues that the COVID-19 pandemic has raised awareness of the importance of a comfortable, preferably large, home as people are generally spending more time at home. This could explain the increase in demand and decrease in availability of housing, and therefore, the rising costs.

Of course, each region is different when it comes to housing. How do North Grenville, North Dundas, and Merrickville-Wolford compare with other regions of Canada when it comes to housing availability and affordability? It can be difficult to get reliable data for specific municipalities. A report compiled by the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation lists rent cost data for North Grenville as “too unreliable to publish” in the reporting period between 2016 and 2020, and North Dundas and Merrickville-Wolford are too small to even be included.

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It is obvious that Canada is experiencing a housing crisis. Having a suitable place to live, whether it be purchased or rented, is appearing more out of reach for ordinary families as time goes on. What causes such a housing crisis, and is there an end in sight?

Perhaps the biggest driving forces behind the housing crisis are availability and affordability. These two factors are very closely related to each other. Generally, the more available something is, the more affordable it is. This is why, for example, in the early stages of the COVID-19 pandemic, many jurisdictions, including Ontario, had laws in place forbidding anyone from selling commodities that were in short supply, such as toilet paper, at unfairly marked up prices. Otherwise, those desperate for toilet paper would have been willing to pay top dollar, leaving those with lesser financial means stuck.

Is this what is happening with housing? The short answer is, probably. With not enough homes to satisfy all of those seeking housing, the market reached a remarkable climax earlier this year, with reports of houses being sold thousands or even hundreds of thousands over their alreadyinflated asking prices. Simply put, with so many people seeking housing, potential buyers with good financial resources are able to secure a house by enticing its seller with a high bid, while others with less capital and lower credit are left with few viable options.

A recent Financial Post article suggests that housing has been in short supply in Canada for decades, because inadequate planning has gone into ensuring that there are appropriate accommodations to match the country’s population growth. The article points to historical pieces in Maclean’s Magazine that discussed housing availability and affordability issues dating back to the 1960s. However, the extreme inflation and bid-

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However, inferences can be made from more general data released by the Canadian Real Estate Association (CREA). This data shows that average house prices in Ottawa rose 16.3% between September 2020 and September 2021, culminating in a $639,000 average home price. Cornwall and District saw an 18.5% increase during the same period, with an average September 2021 home price of almost $381,000. As our local region lies between these two districts, it stands to reason that the area falls somewhere in between in terms of average housing costs.

The market for renters is similar. With not enough rental units available for those seeking one, many landlords naturally welcome the financial advantages of having many tenants competing for one spot, with some recent reports of landlords requiring potential renters to bid on a unit.

Finding a solution to the housing crisis is not easy.

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which would, in turn, lower inflated prices back down to fair market value. North Grenville Mayor Nancy Peckford set up an affordable housing task force, which produced a final report in March of 2020. The report had 18 recommendations that cover areas such as defining affordability, planning infrastructure, and commissioning more action, including an Affordable Housing Advisory Committee.

It remains to be seen if the housing and rental markets will continue to unfairly favour those of greater financial means, or if, in time, this gap will be bridged.

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I remember you

by David Shanahan It’s all about remembering on Remembrance Day, and phrases are used so easily: “Lest we forget”, or “We shall remember them”.These kind of sayings can become just cliches, if we’re not careful. The familiarity of repeating these same words year after year, of seeing the same wreaths surrounding cenotaphs, hearing the same Last Post being played on a trumpet, or another version of Amazing Grace in bagpipes, all of these can be experienced without ever impacting us, except on a temporary and relatively superficial level.

Every year, the Times has a special issue for Remembrance Day, and this is it for 2021. Rather than remaining general, we try and be specific: to give a brief account of individual men who went through the horrors and trauma of war. A photograph, or some individual fact about one of these men, can provide an opportunity to say “I

remember you”, the person, and not just the amorphous mass that are represented in the millions of white crosses in foreign graveyards, or the hundreds of thousands of names inscribed on cenotaphs in every community.

To be completely honest, I find the research involved in writing these short biographies to be deeply depressing. So many young men with lives cut short in tragic and horrific ways. Another of the sayings that become cliches is “they shall never grow old”, and we take a strange form of comfort from that. But the truth is that they never got the chance to grow old, never knew life with a lover, with children and grandchildren.

They were fed into a system that threw their lives away before they could properly begin, Not all of them died in the war. Many came home, but not the same people who left. We know about PTSD now, but more than 3,000 British and Commonwealth

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soldiers were put on trial by their own side for cowardice, desertion, or refusing to “go over the top” one more time. More than 350 were shot at dawn. Very many were simply ill, and some were clearly not guilty of any of the things for which they were killed. Hundreds of thousands came back with wounds that were more than physical, though those wounds were very real. I don’t think I’ve ever heard of a veteran who was happy and eager to talk about what they had seen and done “over there”. Some things cannot be put into words, even when the nightmares remain.

This issue, we looked at one short period, around the year 1916, because there are simply too many years, too many names, to cover in one issue. And these individual men deserve a memory. It was a very bad year, as they all were. But 1916 saw the Battle of the Somme. We think of battles lasting hours, even days; but the Somme

went on from July until November. Casualties were unbelievably horrendous, but no-one is really sure of exact numbers. Officially, over a million men died on both sides, including 24,000 Canadians. That was just one battle in the four years of catastrophe.

It is right, even essential, that we remember this, and those men who died, were wounded, came home broken. But that is not easy. Our annual memorials are clean: clean uniforms and clean cenotaphs. No veteran who lived through the 1914-1918 war remains to tell us the realities of that time, so we have to make an effort to find out. Soon, the same will be true of 1939-1945. Then all we’ll have left are the little bios, the photographs, the written records.

I’ll be very honest here: I find the whole thing deeply upsetting. I don’t like putting this issue together every year, because I’m never sure if we do the young men justice, not properly. And I’m

angry, really deeply angry, that they were put through all of that because three cousins, the Kaiser, the Czar and the King of Britain, put ego and boasting before the lives of their people. Because it wasn’t the War to end War, it just part 1, and part 2 came just thirty years later. More slaughter.

One thing that came out of WWI that was different from other wars: the actual men were remembered in monuments and cenotaphs, not just the generals and the kings. This wasn’t out of a change in their status in society. It was because of the enormous impact that losing a generation of young men had on communities.

Young women, parents, and younger siblings kept their memory alive. In the Commonwealth and Britain, this led to Remembrance Day. In other countries, it led to revolution and the downfall of those empires that had sparked the war. By 1919, only the British Empire survived, and it was mor-

tally wounded. The new empires were rising: the United States and Russia. Part two would see them consolidate their positions.

I don’t know. Is this all too little, too late? Can we, should we, continue to remember this way? I have an idea: instead of repeating the moral blackmail of Flanders Fields, with its warning that the dead would not rest if we didn’t remember them, let’s try and pick one man each year to remember. Sadly, there are names on cenotaphs everywhere, including our own community, that have names inscribed for whom there is no information. We know nothing about those men, for some reason.

So, this Remembrance Day, however you mark it, maybe you could pick one of those names and spend the day thinking about them, wondering who they were and who they may have left behind, if anyone. Think of them and say, “I remember you”.

the line” with Ford, as Clark is all too enthusiastic with his power – to wit, his multitude of Ministerial Zoning Orders to override legislation. When he attacks us, he is no longer deserving of our support.

What can we do? You can try to convince the Mayor and Council to stand up and represent us in this matter.

Fortunately, we have JOG and CAPP working diligently to represent our interests. Give them your support. Next time they have a Go Fund Me campaign, contribute to it. Write a letter to the editor.

Write to Steve Clark. PUT UP A LAWN SIGN THAT SAYS “NO PRISON”. Even though the number of signs currently displayed in Kemptville is pathetically small, Clark has taken notice of them. I am not one to be confrontational, but Clark’s behaviour needs to be confronted. Imagine if he saw 5,000 lawn signs in North Grenville! We DO get a say in this matter – next June, when the provincial elections occur. Meanwhile, you can vote early by putting up a lawn sign. To me, a lawn

without a sign shows support for the jail. You can get a sign for a mere $10 from JOG (or contact CAPP).

John Brooks

Kunetka which I read in 1987, the year it was published. It has been my very accurate and prophetic guide to what has happened and is happening to the global environment.

Not a pretty picture… but equally not surprising.

And finally two excellent articles by Philip Fry, and Fred Schueler two outstanding environmentalists we luckily have in our midst.

Please, David, more of these thought provoking articles. We need these.

Dale Cameron

were absolutely fantastic in the way they handled my situation. They were very kind and caring, with real class. They made things bearable in an almost unbearable situation.

Thank you again to those people. I will never forget their kindness.

Kath Piché

Letters to the Editor Dear Editor, Many times I have drafted a letter to the editor and then not submitted it for concern that I was having a knee-jerk reaction to Clark’s proposed jail for Kemptville. I would like to thank David Shanahan for his various contributions on the subject, particularly his summary of his interview with our mayor, Nancy Peckford, in which she stated that she did not use the proposed jail as a bargaining chip to obtain support for things such as her proposed Highway 43 improvements. Her statement seemed sincere even though one is still left wondering why she has chosen to not resist the jail. But let us focus on Steve Clark, since it is he who is facilitating the prison being built here, not in our back yard, as it were, but in our front yard, right on Prescott Street/CR44. And thank you again David for shedding historical light on the person of Steve Clark. David describes him as a (formerly, at least) liked and respected MPP. David also feels that Clark is caught in his role as a Cabinet

Minister, having to support Doug Ford’s ideas.

And yet, Clark has overzealously taken on his new role. Look at how he has attacked those opposing the jail. He alleged that those opposed to the jail are few in number – and are “special interest groups from outside the region”! Really?! We all know full well that JOG and CAPP are local groups – and, as a community, we are indebted to them for taking on this issue on our behalf.

Can you believe that Clark would have the audacity to formally complain to Elections Ontario that CAPP and JOG were violating Ford’s (unconstitutional, by the way) act Protecting Elections and Defending Democracy Act (and would be more appropriately titled Protecting Ford Act). Fortunately, Elections Ontario has shown a lot more wisdom than Clark or Ford by rejecting the complaint. THIS IS THE ACTION OF OUR “REPRESENTATIVE”?!

Attempting to silence the people of North Grenville?!

This goes beyond “towing

Dear Editor, First, I want to extend my congratulations to you, and all the NG Times staff, and participating supporters, for this major milestone. Kudos.

Second, I want to thank you for this particular issue, Vol. 9, No. 43. Several of your articles have struck home with me….

“Small steps”…by Steve Gabell. His explanation of energy demands resulting from the global use of the internet was an excellent piece. His suggestion for us to begin using Ecosia as an alternative to Google search and browser products is right on. A simple step that individuals can take.

Worth a visit to ecosia.org to check it out. A remarkable organization.

“The Ultimate Disease”…

by W.Gifford Jones. This brought back memories of the book “Nature’s End” by Whitley Streiber and James

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Dear Editor, I just lost someone who I loved dearly, possibly as much as another human being, except he was a cat. It would be surprising to some people that anyone could love a pet so deeply, but I did.

He and I were the only two left in the house and so very dependant on each other. I know there are very many people out there who can relate. I have the greatest appreciation for an animal hospital in Kemptville who

Dear Editor, A brief summary of minimum wage increases since the Doug Ford took office in 2018: 2018: no increase 2019: no increase 2020: 25c increase to $14.25/hr 2021: 10c increase to $14.35/hr Some might say that Ford's recent announcement that minimum wage will increase to $15/hr on January 1, 2022 is a cynical election ploy, hoping that voters have short memories.

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UPCOMING MEETINGS COUNCIL MEETINGS

Mayor Nancy Peckford issued the following statement on behalf of Council for Remembrance Day: On behalf of the Municipality of North Grenville and Members of Council, we join with all residents to mark the solemn occasion of Remembrance Day. Each year on this day, we pause to remember the brave Canadians in uniform who served, and those who gave the ultimate sacrifice for our country during the First and Second World Wars, the Korean War, members of the United Nations’ peacekeeping operations and most recently, Canada’s mission in Afghanistan.

We honour all those who risked their lives for our freedom and those we lost in service of their country.

As well, we extend eternal gratitude to the service men and women who returned from armed conflict and peacekeeping missions, some with physical and emotional scars. We also honour their families who have sacrificed time with their loved ones, in the name of our country.

For so many of us in North Grenville, we have had the great fortune to have never experienced war first-hand. Yet, there are people who have fled war in their homelands for the promise of a better life for their families and have found peace in our community. Let us welcome our newcomers and provide the support they need to live a life free of conflict and war.

On this, the eleventh day of the eleventh month at the eleventh hour, join residents across Canada to remember those who gave their lives in service of their country.

The Municipality of North Grenville will join others within our community in placing a wreath at the Cenotaph in Old Town Kemptville as a symbol of respect and remembrance.

Municipal flags will also fly at half-mast.

At 11:00 November 11, I encourage all residents to observe two minutes of silence, and take the time to remember those who have fought for us and our country. Let us pay our respects and gratitude for helping to make Canada the prosperous, free, and secure country we enjoy.

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Letters cont'd Dear Editor, As we approach Remembrance Day, I’d like to pay tribute to the veteran members of The War Amps.

The War Amps was started by amputee veterans returning from the First World War to help each other adapt to their new reality as amputees. They then welcomed amputee veterans following the Second World War, sharing all that they had learned.

These founding members then established the Key Tag Service, which is still going strong today, to fund the Association’s many vital programs including The War Amps Child Amputee (CHAMP) Program.

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hand amputee and grew up in CHAMP which provided me with financial assistance for prosthetic devices and offered emotional support.

These veterans have left a lasting impact on generations of amputees as they taught us that we should be proud of our amputation and to know that it will not stop us from achieving our goals.

Everyday, but particularly on Remembrance Day, Canadian amputees like me honour these veterans who not only served their country but returned home to make life better for all amputees.

Graham Spero Graduate member of The War Amps Child Amputee (CHAMP) Program

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. Pre-registration at clerk@northgrenville.on.ca is required. Persons arriving without pre-registering will be accommodated where there is sufficient seating capacity to permit attendance while complying with safety protocols. All attendees will be required to self-screen and masks must be worn when physical distancing cannot be maintained. If you require accommodation, please advise the Clerk when pre-registering so that we may best assist you.

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.

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Council agendas are available at:northgrenville.ca/govern/governance/agendas-and-minutes.

• November 16, 2021 at 6:30 pm (Open Session) • November 23, 2021 at 6:30 pm (Open Session - Community Grant Presentation - Part 1) • November 24, 2021 at 6:30 pm (Open Session - Community Grant Presentation - Part 2)

BUDGET KEY DATES

Public Consultation – November 30, 2021 at 6:30 pm (Virtual) Public Consultation – December 2, 2021 at 6:30 pm (Virtual) Note: Pre-registration at clerk@northgrenville.on.ca is required to attend the Public Consultation sessions. For more information please visit: northgrenville.ca/budget.

ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETINGS

Committee meetings will be conducted virtually via Zoom. For any members of the public wanting to attend the meeting virtually, pre-registration is required by e-mailing the Clerk’s Office at clerk@northgrenville.on.ca.

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Accessibility Advisory Committee - Monday, November 15, 2021 at 4:00 pm Active Transportation Advisory Committee –Thursday, November 25, 2021 at 5:00 pm

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: 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 at 12:00 pm

2021 CIVIC AWARDS NOMINATIONS

Every year the Municipality of North Grenville recognizes and honors the achievements and contributions of community members through the Civic Awards program. For more information on how to nominate someone for an award please visit: northgrenville.ca/civicawards.

New This Year – Agricultural Leadership A new category has been added for the 2021 Civic Awards - the Agricultural Leadership Award. This award will recognize individual or group volunteers who have championed community-driven agricultural initiatives within North Grenville. The deadline for nomination submissions is Monday, November 29, 2021 at 5:00 pm.

VOLUNTEER AND EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

The Municipality of North Grenville is seeking to fill the following positions. Please visit northgrenville.ca/careers • Tourism Advisory Subcommittee - Under the Community and Economic Development Advisory Committee, the Municipality is seeking applications from individuals interested in being appointed as a volunteer member of the Tour ism Advisory Subcommittee. If you are experienced and passionate about the tourism industry in North Grenville, visit northgrenville.ca/careers for more information and to apply. Please submit applications by November 12, 2021 to the Deputy Clerk by email at jworkman@northgrenville.on.ca or by using the online application tool. Should you require a paper application, please contact the Deputy Clerk.

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by Robert Matheson Special to the North Grenville Times Who knew, when Amelia Van Vliet first strapped on the goalie pads for the Kemptville Storm, that she was embarking on a hockey journey that one day may lead to a coroner’s office?

Since leaving Kemptville in pursuit of better competition, Amelia’s journey has taken her across Ontario and now to upstate New York.

She is starting her sophomore season at Syracuse University, where she is one of three goaltenders on the women’s hockey team. Amelia had scholarship offers from other U.S. universities, but Syracuse allowed her to pursue her post-hockey professional aspirations.

“I really want to go to med school. I was always really interested in doing forensics.

I know a lot of the other small schools don’t have forensics.

So I was very lucky that Syracuse does,” Amelia said this past summer. “I want to be a coroner. Anatomy is so cool!

When you watch Forensic Files or other crime shows and see the science of it - it’s fascinating to me.”

Amelia is majoring in biology and forensics science and her first year in the classroom was extremely successful. She was one of 11 Syracuse players named All-American Scholars by the American Hockey Coaches Association for carrying a 3.8 grade point average during both semesters, proving that a doctor’s lab coat is in her future.

For now, Amelia has hockey goals she wants to pursue. She wants to play more this season after only November 10, 2021

getting into four regular season games as a rookie. Before going to Syracuse, Amelia spent three seasons in the Provincial Women’s Hockey League and she always split time evenly with her goaltending partners, so last year was difficult.

When she did hit the ice for Syracuse last year, Amelia performed well. She was named College Hockey America’s Rookie of the Week last February after going 2-0 with a shutout in a pair of games. Syracuse’s head coach, Paul Flanagan, expects Amelia to fight for more playing time during the upcoming 32-game schedule.

“We expect Amelia to continue trending upward with her play and make our game-day decisions regarding who is starting - difficult decisions,” he said.

No matter what happens on her hockey journey, Amelia can count on the support of her family. Her parents, Larry and Catherine, have been with her every step of the way. Her father chauffeured her to her workouts and ice time this summer. During her seasons in the PWHL, Larry and Catherine travelled everywhere to watch her play. Amelia appreciates the support. It played a role in her choosing Syracuse instead of somewhere like the University of Wisconsin. The former Holy Cross student turned down a scholarship offer from that school because she did not want her parents making 15-hour road trips regularly.

“I wanted to be close to the place where I first strapped on the goalie pads and played for the Kemptville Storm and the Panthers,” she said. “And above all else,

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I wanted to be close to my greatest supporters – my family. My dad and my mom have dropped everything to help me to pursue my hockey career. Letting me move away from home, coming to watch me play, them driving that far.

My dad helping me design my pads, coming on the ice with me, driving me to workouts in Manotick every single day.

They have sacrificed a lot.”

While her parents’ support has been unwavering in recent years, it didn’t exactly start that way. Larry, who is a goaltender too, was concerned when Amelia first donned the pads for Kemptville.

“We were trying to dissuade her from it,” admitted Larry, who played a bit at McGill University. “It’s a unique position and is not for everybody. You are on your own little island. But she has taken it and run with it. She is certainly a better goalie than I am.”

From playing with the Storm, she joined the boys on the Kemptville Panthers.

Then she played higher level girls’ hockey for the Rideau St. Lawrence Thunder, Nepean Wildcats, Toronto Aeros, and Kingston Ice Wolves.

Each step of the journey was done to seek better competition and to improve. It worked, because not only did Syracuse offer her a scholarship, so did 12 other programs. Ultimately, she knew her parents would follow her on the road, so the Syracuse offer was very attractive.

“It is comforting to know that I am so close to the border and home,” she added. “Since both my parents played huge roles in helping me achieve this milestone, it is nice that they can be close to me at games and scholastic events.”

Larry and Catherine look forward to that opportunity.

They plan to follow Amelia’s journey in the crease and the classroom, wherever it may lead.

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Dear Ms. Jones and Mr. Clark, We are writing to you today in advance of the planned engagement session to take place on or about November 17, 2021 regarding the proposed Eastern Ontario Correctional Complex, to be located in Kemptville, Ontario. We have recently received notification of the planned session that has been described as public engagement with a stated scope to include facility design and future engagement plans.

The Jail Opposition Group, on behalf of residents in the town of Kemptville and its surrounding municipality of North Grenville, want to reiterate that we have deep rooted concerns with the fact that the decision to locate the proposed prison in our rural town was taken without any knowledge, consultation, nor consideration of the citizens or our local government. Since the August 2020 announcement, our concerns have broadened from a number of different perspectives that we and our fellow residents have communicated directly to you.

Our community continues to seek answers to important

questions that were provided to the Ministry of the Solicitor General in November 2020, based on their request.

Many other important questions have been posed since that time, which also remain unanswered. Planning an engagement session on facility design, seemingly bypassing the fundamental questions posed, conveys an indifferent and dismissive approach, unbecoming of our government officials.

We are requesting that the engagement session planned for November 17, 2021 be held in Kemptville. Our community desires an open meeting, face to face that focuses on bridging the gaps of information in areas of site selection, facility expansion, absence of social services and infrastructure, and demystifying claims of both positive and negative impacts on our town and its residents.

Our community feels it has had no voice in this process to date and with that, a sense of disrespect has emerged. The residents of our town have a binding stake in its future.

Rebuilding confidence in the Ministry’s statements of transparency in this process

is necessary. It is believed that an in-person meeting, in addition to an online presence for those with an inability to attend in person, hosted by the Ministry of the Solicitor General would be a step in the right direction to attempt to accomplish this.

We are pleased that capacity limits have been lifted in the vast majority of settings where proof of vaccination is required, including indoor meeting and event spaces effective October 25, 2021.

The removal of capacity limits will enable the engagement session to take place in the community to which you desire to place this facility and speak directly with the citizens that may become neighbors to it.

We trust this is a reasonable request and one that is necessary in working toward a goal of improved mutual understanding of the issues at hand.

We look forward to your acknowledgement of and response to our request.

Sincerely, Kirk Albert (on behalf of the Jail Opposition Group)

Come out with your candy canes, hot chocolate, and smiles while enjoying the Kemptville Santa Claus Parade The Santa Claus Parade on Nov 20 has been modified to start at the North Grenville District Highschool at 4:00 PM and end at the Kemptville Campus.

•Live streaming of the parade will be by "Livestream Junkies" and will be starting between 4:45-5:00 PM •Donation boxes will be set up in the downtown core area for non-perishable items and toys

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Deadline will be November 19, 2021- email kemptvilledistrictca@gmail.com to register Calling all students and volunteers! this is the time to get your volunteer hoursreach out and email us @ kemptvilledistrict@gmail.com

Check out the event page on Facebook https://www. facebook.com/events/ The Parade will not be interacting with the spectators this year based on the Covid restrictions- Load up your pockets with your candy canes and treats and enjoy!

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This panoramic photograph of the Canadian Expeditionary Force was taken at the new military camp at Val Cartier, Quebec in late 1914. It was taken by the Panoramic Camera Company of Toronto and printed by the Montreal Star.

Canada was not prepared for war when it came in 1914, and it became necessary to call up the various Militia Regiments for service abroad. An Order-inCouncil was passed by the Governor General in Council on August 6, 1914 under Section 69 of the Militia Act authorising the Militia to be put on Active Service. That same day, General Order Number 142 listed the regiments to be called upon. The Third Division of the Canadian Expeditionary Force included the 56th Grenville Regiment (Lisgar Rifles).

Kemptville was at the centre of the call-up, the Armoury in Riverside Park, which had replaced the old drill halls at Millar’s Corners and Burritt’s Rapids, had only been opened the previous month, and a Cadet Corps had been set up at the High School in May. Now, it was all for real and the people of Oxfordon-Rideau, South Gower and the Village of Kemptville were going to war.

ON BEHALF OF NORTH GRENVILLE’S COUNCIL MAYOR NANCY PECKFORD

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War Amputee Veterans started 100-Year Legacy tees that continues today.

In 1916, on the battlefields at Ypres in Northern Belgium, Sidney Lambert (1887 – 1971), a Lieutenant Colonel and Army Padre, lost his left leg above the knee.

While recovering at a hospital in Toronto, Lambert conceived of the idea of a national association to bring together, support and fight the battles for amputee veterans, today known as The War Amps. In 1920, he became the first Dominion President of the Association and worked tirelessly to bring veterans issues before the government.

It was these First World War amputee veterans, like Lambert, who welcomed the new contingent of amputee veterans following the Second World War, helping them adapt to their new reality and sharing all that they had learned.

One of these was Neil Conner (1918 – 2012) who served as a navigator with the Royal Canadian Air Force. He was injured when his plane was shot down near Bremen, Germany, resulting in the loss of his right leg below the knee.

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by Martine Lepine Of the thousands of Canadian soldiers who were wounded while serving in the

First and Second World Wars, many returned home missing limbs. United by a common bond of amputation, these

veterans not only served their country during wartime, but they made a difference in the lives of generations of ampu-

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Another was Bert Coulson (1921 – 1979) who served with the Canadian Army and lost both of his legs below the knee due to injuries sustained while serving in Emmerich, Germany.

Along with their fellow War Amps members, these veterans went on to provide support to civilian amputees.

Coulson said the best way to help was to “roll up my pant leg and show them we can dance, bowl, hold down a normal job. It’s what you have left that counts.”

The War Amps veteran members established the Key Tag Service, which is still going strong today, to fund

the Association’s many vital programs for amputees across Canada.

Rob Larman, a Director at The War Amps and a leg amputee himself, said Mr. Lambert, Conner and Coulson proved that they would not let their amputation hold them back in all aspects of life.

“Though they considered themselves to be ‘ordinary guys,’ our founding veteran members have left a legacy for generations of amputees that has gone on for 100 years and counting,” said Larman.

“On Remembrance Day especially, but also throughout the year, we pay tribute to their sacrifice and service.”

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Celebrating stories of Ontarians: André Levesque, Member of the Order of Ontario

Dr. André M. Levesque, OMM, OOnt, CD served with the CAF Reserves for 25 years and is a leading expert in history, heritage, commemoration and recognition.

Whenever André Levesque walks by the National War Memorial in his native Ottawa, he lays his hands on the tomb of the Unknown Soldier. “My body feels warm and glowing,” he says, “like I’m going through something very emotional.

It’s amazing.”

André’s deep personal connection to the monument was sparked when he worked as the project manager for the repatriation of the soldier’s remains. He led the team that chose the unidentified Canadian from a cemetery near Vimy Ridge, had

the remains flown over from France, and reinterred them, at a ceremony in 2000 attended by some 20,000 people. Shortly thereafter, he project-managed the establishment of the National Military Cemetery at Beechwood in Ottawa, where he is now chief historian. His citation for the Order of Ontario, to which he was appointed in 2020, notes that he is a “pioneer of memorialogy, the study of memorials and commemoration.”

André became fascinated by veterans’ stories, and the need to preserve them, when he joined the Canadian Army Reserve as a high school student in 1974. He met veterans of the Korean war and the Second World War: “These soldiers were doing hard work—liberating, going through Italy, France, The Netherlands, being shot at, being wounded. When they pass away, you’re trying to achieve your own closure, from having met them to remembering them.”

In 2001, he set up the National Inventory of Canadian Military Memorials; currently, it lists over 8,200—more of which are in Ontario than any other province. He also runs the website memorialogy.com, in his capacity as chair of the International Society for Commemoration, Memorials and other Monuments. Together with contributors from North America, Europe, Australia, and New Zealand, he delves into, and writes about, the history specific monuments represent—related not only to war, but also to such diverse areas as sports, medicine, the environment, and race relations. “I’m super-interested in putting together the fabric of the history of Canada, involving all kinds of aspects,” he says.

Today, André is putting his research into practice: he coleads the team that has commissioned, designed, and overseen the construction of the new Amicitia France-Canada monument in Beechwood Cemetery. It recognizes the shared history, heritage, and diplomatic relations between the two countries,

and will be officially unveiled in the coming months.

“We wanted the community to feel there’s part of themselves in there,” he says. Community involvement, he explains, is crucial to monuments’ relevance and longevity. For many of them across Ontario, maintenance can be a challenge, particularly when the local associations that commissioned their construction have themselves faded away. “We’re hopeful that local schools and municipalities will encourage their citizenry and the youth to be involved with activities that include remembrance and commemoration,” he says. “That doesn’t mean that you have to commemorate war—we’re talking about remembering the people.”

The Honourable Elizabeth Dowdeswell, Lieutenant Governor of Ontario, issued this statement: “On November 11, as Ontarians gather throughout our province, let us build on the community spirit that has inspired the creation of so many memorials. Let us reflect on how learning and sharing the stories of those who serve, and each other’s stories too, will help foster the empathy and understanding upon which we can build a more just and resilient society—one that is worthy of our soldiers’ sacrifice.”

One of a Lieutenant Governor’s great privileges is to celebrate Ontarians from all backgrounds and corners of the province. Ontario’s honours and awards formally and publicly acknowledge the excellence, achievements, and contributions of role models from all walks of life. In doing so, they strengthen the fabric of communities and shape the aspirations of Ontarians. Learn more: https://www.ontario.ca/page/ honours-and-awards

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North Grenville’s Fallen (Age in brackets) Major Horace Hutchins 1917 Captain John McDiarmid (40) 1916 Lt. Charles Elwood Oakes (26) 1916 Sgt James Arnold Dillane (20) 1918 Sgt Robert Jay Bennett (26) 1918 Sgt. Robert Percy Barr, DCM (19) 1917 Pte G. Grey No information Pte Edmund Roy Mackey (24) 1918 Pte Harry Johnson Carson (23) 1917 Pte Harold Melvyn Maxwell (19) 1918 Pte Nelson Bazil Laplante 1918 Pte Cyril Douglas O’Leary (23) 1918 Pte Ambrose Arcand (23) 1918 Pte Thomas Augustus Arcand (29) 1918 Pte H. Andrews (22) 1917 Pte John Edgar Arcand (24) 1918 Pte William Algy Stewart Pte Charles Acey Hurlbert (20) 1917

1914 - 1918 Pte Martin Leo Carlin (20) 1917 Pte John Moran (19) 1918 Pte Thomas James Beckett (22) 1918 Pte Alfred Caley (31) 1918 Pte Ernest Rupert Davie (18) 1917 Pte George Gordon Howey (33) 1918 Pte John Edward McCrum (24) 1917 Pte Harvey Milburn McCrum (31) 1917 Pte E. Hastings No information Pte A. Irvine No information Pte S. Hudson No information Pte Walter Copping (23) 1916 Pte John Arthur Jeffrey (18) 1918 Pte Jesse Humphrey (25) 1917 Pte Archibald McDiarmid (33) 1916 Pte Albert Edward Worles (20) 1915 Pte A. Scott No information Pte Isaac Cooper (35) 1916 Pte John Allan Stewart 21) 1918 115 Clothier St. E

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In Flanders fields the poppies blow Between the crosses, row on row, That mark our place: and in the sky The larks still bravely singing fly Scarce heard amid the guns below.

We are the dead: Short days ago, We lived, felt dawn, saw sunset glow, Loved and were loved: and now we lie In Flanders fields!

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Carsons Blacksmith Shop Harry Johnston Carson was born in Mountain, but he and his father operated Carson’s Blacksmith shop on the south-east corner of Asa and Thomas Streets in Kemptville. Harry enlisted in March, 1916. In June, 1917, he joined his unit at the front in France, and he was killed in action on August 23, eighteen days after being deployed in the trenches for the first time. He was aged just 25.

In his will, Harry left everything he owned to his wife, Jesse May, who was left to look after their three daughters, the youngest of whom was only eight months old. Harry never saw his youngest child, who was born two months after he left for France.

Ernest Davie was the son of William and Charlotte Davie, of Oxford Mills, a mail carrier by profession, who enlisted in the 20th Battalion, Canadian Infantry, on December 9, 1915. He was one of the very many young men who went from rural Ontario to die in France, aged just 18, on April 5, 1917. Ernest was of six such men from Oxford Mills to die in World War I. He had attended St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church in Oxford Mills, and is buried in the Ecoivres Military Cemetery, Pas de Calais, France.

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One of the major consequences of the war on the home front in North Grenville was a scarcity of fuel. On October 18, 1917, the following appeared in the Weekly Advance: Fuel Scarce The fuel situation in Kemptville and vicinity still remains acute, neither dealer having received any coal for a month. Anderson & Langstaff received a couple of cars this week, mostly for their own use, what they did sell brought eleven dollars a ton. At Oxford Mills no coal at all has arrived this season. Would it is scarce owing to the deep snow in the woods last winter but little was cut, and those who have it for sale won’t part with it yet for fear they may sell it for less than they could get should they hold it. Should the coming winter be a severe one the outlook for hardship and suffering is to be expected.

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We Remember The McCrum Family of Oxford Mills The McCrum family traced their Canadian roots back to 1831, when Edward and Elizabeth arrived from Ireland and settled on lot 11, concession 8 in Oxfordon-Rideau Township, between Patterson’s Corners and Bishop’s Mills. Elizabeth lived to watch her grandsons, John and Milburn, grow up on the farm. John enlisted on January 3, 1916, when he was 23 years old and living in Saskatchewan. His mother, Fannie, was a widow living in Oxford Mills. John was wounded on August 18, 1917 and died at #58 Casualty Clearing Station in France, of wounds received on August 18, 1917. He had only been at the front lines since June.

He was 23 years old.

Harvey Milburn McCrum was John’s older brother.

He had enlisted a few months before John, on October 25, 1915. Like his brother, Milburn, as he was called at home, was living in the west at the time, in Alberta.

He was wounded in action in September, 1916, three months after arriving at the front, but later returned to his unit in the 49th Battalion. He was killed in action near Rouen in Belgium on October 13, 1917, just two months after John. He has no known grave. He was 31 years old at the time of his death. Milburn left a widow behind, Agnes, along with his young child, who

had moved back from Edmonton to Oxford Mills after Milburn enlisted.

When news of John’s death reached Oxford Mills, a special service was held in the Presbyterian church there, during which the following, sadly ironic, comments were made: “Since last we met here as a congregation of worshippers one of our members, Mrs. McCrum, received the sad intelligence that her son John had succumbed to wounds, received in battle, in a hospital in France.

We wish to express to her and to all the relatives and friends our sincere sympathy with them in their sad bereavement. Today’s services intended to be a memorial one to commemorate the death of one who made the supreme sacrifice for the maintenance of liberties and rights which we regard as better than life itself. We have not the body with us: it lies with many other Canadian heroes yonder in Flanders. But his memory remains the most precious and sacred one to those who love to most – mother and sisters, and brother, the latter of whom is also in the service of his King and Country in the front trenches on the battlefield. To be the mother of two such heroic sons is no small distinction. But it is a distinction that has to be

McCrum grave purchased at the price of a great sacrifice. Few of us, if any, can enter into the keenness of the sorrow that pained that mother’s heart when the word came that her dear boy had been taken from her. The sisters, too, deserve as they receive our utmost sympathy in the terrible grief that has so suddenly entered their young lives. As for the brother, we join in the prayer to Almighty God that he may be preserved through this awful struggle and be brought back safely to his loving mother, sisters and devoted wife and child.”

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The tragedy of the great war is being brought home to the people of this community, more and more closely as the days go by. Last week we were called upon to mourn the loss of one of our brave boys in the person of Pte. John McCrum, who died of wounds “Somewhere in France”... This week brings to us another sad message from the front, and is brought with it much sorrow, and has awaken feelings of sincere sympathy for the family and intimate friends of the brave soldier, our esteemed townsman, Teddy Greer, of whom the cablegram tells, he has been seriously wounded. We all join in the earnest hope that he may speedily recover from his injuries and may return safe home. [Weekly Advance, September 6, 1917 Edward “Teddy” Greer did survive to return home after the war].

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Feb 1916 Kemptville The Kemptville Company of the 156th Leeds & Grenville Battalion photographed outside the Armoury in Kemptville in February, 1916. Seated centre front is Captain T. Ashmore Kidd, who had just returned from Europe where he had been paymaster to the battalion. T. A. Kidd joined the Grenville militia and was commandant of the 56th Lisgar Rifles in Kemptville in June, 1914 when the new Armoury building opened in Riverside Park. He had started the Cadet corps at the High School in Kemptville in May, 1914. With the outbreak of war in August, Thomas went abroad with the First Canadian Contingent and was badly wounded at the battle of Ypres the following year. He held staff jobs thereafter, and was Quarter Master General to Medical Detachment No. 3 at the end of the war. He took charge of reorganising the Grenville Regiment between 1920-25.

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The total of these that had been killed, were missing, died of other causes, and captured was 32,000. In July, 1917, casualties had totalled 3,637 and the number of new recruits enlisted that month was just 4,257.

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Private Norman Earle Bush, 639411 Norman Bush was born in South Mountain on March 4, 1897, son of Theodore Bush. Norman was a labourer who joined up in Merrickville on January 21, 1916 when he was 18 years old. There was no height requirement at the time, as Norman stood just 5 ft. 2½ inches tall. The link with Merrickville was through his grandmother, Melissa Briggs, who had been his foster mother growing up.

Norman named her as his beneficiary in his will, drawn up before he was sent to France on May 1, 1917.

There were usually some small details recorded in the files that give some personal insight into these young men. Norman is described as having feet that were “slightly flat”, and with ringworm scars on his face between his ear and eye.

Norman arrived in France on May 24, 1917 and was transferred to the 2nd Battalion of the Canadian Infantry Regiment, arriving in the trenches on June 27. Just less than three months later, Norman was killed in action near Rouen. His battalion

was due to be relieved that night, but somehow, Norman died before he could leave the front. He is buried at Aix-Noulette Communal Cemetery Extension, Pas de Calais.

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Lieutenant Stanley Tallman

Stanley Bliss Tallman was born and raised in Merrickville, and when war broke out in 1914, he was working as a Bank Clerk. He signed up almost as soon as recruitment began, on September 24, 1914, having already a year’s experience with the 56th Lisgar Rifles. He was 22 years old at the time he joined up, and trained at Valcartier in the Royal Canadian Dragoons. The family was a prominent one in Merrickville, Stanley’s father had been Reeve of the Village in the past.

Stanley went through the entire four years of war, being promoted to Corporal in 1916. In December, 1917, he attended the Cadet School at the Shorncliffe Military Camp in England, before being promoted to Lieutenant in April, 1918. Much of that last summer of the war was spent on various training courses, before rejoining his regiment on July 29, 1918.

But Stanley’s life was cut short, just six days before the war ended. The records do not make it clear whether he suffered from the same plague that was to take so many millions more around the world in the coming year, but he fell ill with Pleurisy on October 15, and was taken to a hospital in Rouen, where he was declared seriously ill. That diagnosis was changed to Dangerously ill two days later, and he was transferred to the London General Hospital in England on November 2. He died of pneumonia on November 5, 1918, aged 26. Stanley Tallman is buried in the Brockwood Military Cemetery near London.

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The Watt brothers Clarence, William, Stewart and Richard The story of the Watt family and their role in both World Wars is quite amazing. James and Eliza Watt had four sons, all of whom enlisted in the First World War. William Lloyd Watt enlisted in the Canadian Infantry, 44th Battalion, and was killed in France on June 3, 1917. His brother, Richard Norman, died in France just over two months later, on August 27, 1917. William was 24 years old and Richard was 27. Their two other brothers survived the war.

One of these, Clarence, re-enlisted during the Second World War, along with his three sons. Two of them, Norman Alexander and Alastair Clarence Watt, were killed while serving in the Royal Canadian Air Force. Flying Officer Norman Watt died on July 1, 1943, when his Spitfire was shot down over England. He was 21 years old.

Flying Officer Alastair Watt was killed on March 17, 1945, when his Lancaster was shot down over Germany, just weeks

Alastair Clarence Watt, died 1945 before the end of the war.

He, too, was 21 when he died. His father and brother survived the war, although their brother, Corporal Leslie Watt, was badly wounded in France and returned to Canada with a permanent injury to his arm.

The sacrifices made by the Watt family of Merrickville are a stunning reminder of the sacrifices made by the people of Merrickville-Wolford in Canada’s wars of the Twentieth Century.

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Former Police Services Board Chair expresses concern regarding proposed correctional Hearing regarding the facility and increased tax burden North Gower zoning change

by Don Sherrit I had the privilege of serving the people of North Grenville for ten years as a provincially appointed member and Chair of the North Grenville Police Services Board, an entity that oversees how policing is provided in our community. I retired from that volunteer role in March, 2021. I have been following the news surrounding the plan to build the Eastern Ontario Correctional Complex (EOCC) in Kemptville.

Since the announcement, I have been concerned about the potential for an increased property tax burden for the residents and businesses of North Grenville. That concern has only grown as I’ve learned more details, leading me to speak publicly regarding my concerns.

For correctional facilities, the provincial government does not pay the assessmentbased property taxes that property owners are subject to, but instead pays what is referred to as a “heads and beds” payment in lieu of taxes. That amount is $75 per prisoner, and is based on the previous year’s occupancy (how many “beds” were in use). It will result in substantially less revenue for North Grenville than taxation based on property assessment, while the municipality will still be responsible for the cost of delivering roads infrastructure, fire services, public works services, or any other services funded by local property taxes related to the EOCC. Regarding policing services, the Town of Penetanguishene, home to the Central North Correctional Centre (CNCC) is a cautionary tale.

For the past 15 years, the Town has been reimbursed by the provincial government for the policing costs associated with the CNCC, but that will stop at the end of this year. It would have happened even sooner, December 31, 2019, had the government not failed to give proper notice to the Town, notice that was reportedly provided in the fall of 2019 to a handful of other municipalities who were still being reimbursed. For those municipalities, reimbursement stopped at the end of 2019.

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tor General dated October 12, 2021, Mayor Douglas Leroux reports that the loss of the cost recovery for OPP policing costs for the CNCC is expected to be $373,952 in 2022, representing a 3.3% tax levy increase. And that payment in lieu of taxes I discussed above? The Town’s share was $51,000 in 2020.

The math does not look good.

Penetanguishene’s situation is not unique. CTV news reported on October 15, 2021, that the Office of the Solicitor General said that the adjustment brings CNCC and the Town of Penetanguishene “in line with the remaining 24 provincial correctional facilities in Ontario”. In other words, the downloading of policing costs is the standard.

The actual policing costs will be based on Calls for Service to the Eastern Ontario Correctional Complex (EOCC). In Penetanguishene, average Calls for Service to their correctional facility for the four-year period beginning 2017 was 671, or approximately 14% of the municipality’s total Calls for Service. Greater Napanee is home to the Quinte Detention Centre (QDC) which has a capacity of 228 prisoners, very close to the 235-bed facility proposed for North Grenville.

Greater Napanee taxpayers have been responsible for QDC policing costs for as long as people can remember.

The average annual Calls for

Service to the QDC sits at approximately 13% of the municipality’s overall Calls for Service. In 2020, the Calls for Service directly related to policing the QDC cost the municipality $297,000, equating to approximately a 2.5% tax increase year after year. As well, don’t forget that we have learned the province chose the Kemptville location, in part, because it has enough land to allow for expansion over time, which would likely lead to an increase in the demand for policing services at the EOCC. Mayor Leroux in Penetanguishene has been very vocal in pushing back on the downloading of costs associated with provincial correctional facilities on to municipal taxpayers. I couldn’t agree more; the smaller the tax base, the greater the impact, and North Grenville has a small tax base of only 7,507 properties. To avoid the same battles that Penetanguishene is now fighting, the residents of North Grenville need to challenge our local representatives to stop accepting at face value the provincial government’s questionable, if not hollow, promises. Unless the province plans to gaslight an entire municipality, they need to wake up and realize we understand the costs this community will bear should the Eastern Ontario Correctional Complex be built, and they are simply unacceptable.

Rideau Action Group (RAG) and residents of North Gower, Kars, and other local communities, are excited and relieved that the Ontario Land Tribunal is finally going to hear their appeals regarding the zoning changes for the property at 1966 Roger Stevens Drive. The Ontario Land Tribunal will sit for seven days starting November 8, 2021 after long delays caused

by Covid-19.

The saga regarding the property started in August 2019, when a few residents living close to the site were notified by the City of Ottawa of proposed amendments to the zoning by-laws and the proposed changes to the City's Official Plan. A community meeting in October revealed that the proposed development was a massive distribution centre on the scale of the Amazon facility at Citigate in Barrhaven, to be built by outof-town multi-billion dollar developer Broccolini.

North Gower is a small agricultural community. The property targeted for development is situated within the North Gower village boundary and backs onto residential properties on one side and Hwy 416 on the other, with frontage along Roger Stevens Drive. The property was zoned to allow for sustainable commercial and small industrial development, specifically for the benefit of the agricultural community.

Residential and recreational uses were also included, and this zoning was subject to a mediation agreement dating to 1999 which was supposed to have settled the matter of what was permissible on the land in perpetuity.

Concerned citizens, en masse, attended a meeting of the City of Ottawa Agricultural and Rural Affairs Committee (ARAC) in December, 2019, and were dismayed that, despite a full day of public commentary expressing their concerns, only one councillor (Councillor Meehan) voted against the proposal.

Residents' anger was further inflamed by lack of support from their own ward councillor, Scott Moffatt, who sits on the Planning Committee, ARAC, the Environmental Committee, and the board of the Rideau Valley Conservation Area, all of whom have a stake in the decision.

When Ottawa City council passed the motion to allow the by-law zoning amendment and Official Plan amendments, Rideau Action Group was formed to appeal the decision at the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal (now the Ontario Land Tribunal).

Two appeals were accepted in January, 2020, and were originally scheduled to be heard in April of the same year. Covid-19 delayed the hearing, thus beginning a long wait for the matter to be heard.

In the meantime, RAG has raised approximately $38,000 to pay for legal expenses, and hopes to raise approximately $15,000 more over the final few weeks. RAG has retained lawyer, Burgundy Dunn, from Viridius Lex LLP of Kingston, and planning and environmental expert, Michael Wynia of Skelton, Brumwell and Associates Inc of Barrie, as representatives for the upcoming Ontario Land Tribunal hearing. RAG members are extremely optimistic for a favourable outcome which will protect both the rural and agricultural nature of the village, and future potential growth for local businesses.

Donations to the appeal fund may be made through GoFundMe at: https://www. gofundme.com/f/say-no-tonorth-gower-mega-warehouse More information can be found at: rideauactiongroup. org. Rideau Action Group Inc is a not-for-profit group formed for the purpose of lodging these appeals with LPAT and supporting a sustainable and resilient future for local communities. It consists of members of the communities of North Gower, Kars and Richmond.

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This is Diabetes Awareness Month and the theme for World Diabetes Day is ‘access to diabetic care.’

“As the pandemic continues, our team is adapting, and developing new ways to help people living with diabetes in the area. Diabetes doesn’t go away in a pandemic. In fact, it can make things more difficult for some,” notes Deirdre Cooke, Registered Dietitian and founder of the WDMH program.

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dietitians, and an administrative clerk. An endocrinologist is on site three times a month.

The program provides education to people living with both type 2 and type 1 diabetes, gestational diabetes, as well as people on insulin pumps or diagnosed with pre-diabetes.

Over the past 18 months, the WDMH team has been embracing technology to meet patient needs. Patients are being reached through phone calls or virtual visits through the Ontario Telemedicine (OTN) or Zoom. We are also partnering with other health care organizations to explore on-line teaching and the use of videos.

Whether you have pre-

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Memory Garden a Reality

Submitted by Kemptville Living Retirement Wanting in some way to remember and pay tribute to our loved ones who have passed, the Activity Department along with residents came up with the idea of having a memory garden. A great deal of discussion ensued.

Where to place it? What size and shape? What should be planted? Residents, families and staff all volunteered their suggestions and opinions. It was decided that professional

assistance was needed. Gen, from the Flower Shop here in Kemptville, was consulted.

Gen not only gave her advice, she, her husband Mike and their staff volunteered to come and build the garden free of charge. They even donated the materials needed to make the heart shape!

The garden will be a place of remembrance and quiet reflection. The positive energy this garden has created at Kemptville Retirement Living is inspiring and heart

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CDSBEO Financial Report, 2020-2021

The Catholic District School Board of Eastern Ontario has reviewed and approved the financial statements for the fiscal period of September 1, 2020, to August 31, 2021. Associate Director of Education, Bonnie Norton introduced Ashley Hutchinson, Manager of Finance, who presented the financial statements for the 2020-2021 school year, followed by Rob Clayton, Partner with KPMG, who presented an unqualified Auditor’s Report to the Board of Trustees.

“As always, the Board strives to make the best use of its fiscal resources, to provide transparency and accountability with regard to the allocation of those resources, and to optimize resources in support of student achievement,” began Ashley Hutchinson.

“As the GSNs are largely driven by enrolment, it is important to note that the Board has experienced a growth of approximately 54 FTE in 2020-2021. This increase has helped generate additional GSN funding in 2020-2021.

The CDSBEO is also forecasting an enrolment increase for 2022 of 221 students, or 1.7% over the 2020-2021 estimated enrolment.”

Total revenue for the 2020-2021 school year was $206.5 million, and expenditures totaled $197.2 million.

The Board’s financial results

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The generosity of the Flower Shop and Intricate Interlock is beyond measure.

They have built us a wonderful garden that is waiting for spring flowers and will be enjoyed for many years to come. All the residents and staff at KVRL send thanks to Gen, Mike and their staff. We live in wonderful and caring community.

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include an accumulated inyear surplus of $9.35 million, $7.57 million of which is available for compliance.

Unavailable for compliance surpluses totaling $1.78 million were applied to fund items such as employee future benefits, interest accruals and school generated funds.

During the 2020-2021 school year, the CDSBEO reported Covid-19 related capital and operating expenditures totaling $13.5 million, the majority funded by the provincial and federal governments. These expenditures included $4.5 million in HVAC/air quality improvement projects, $1.1 million for staff/student personal protective equipment (PPE), $1.5 million for enhanced cleaning/early dismissal costs for transportation, $2.2 million to support additional technology devices to facilitate remote learning, $3.1 million to fund staffing and digital resources for the virtual learning elementary school, and $1.1 million for additional custodial cleaning, health and safety training, special

education, mental health and supervision costs.

“It’s my pleasure to be here tonight to present the Auditor’s Report. KPMG has completed the audit, and in our opinion, the financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of CDSBEO as at August 31, 2021.

The results of the Board's operations, and changes in its financial position for the year, are in accordance with Canadian generally accepted accounting principles,” concluded Rob Clayton, Partner of KPMG. The 2020-2021 Financial Statements will be submitted to the Ministry of Education by mid-November.

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by Paul Cormier, Salamanders of Kemptville In March of 2020, I shared my mother’s Pouding Chômeur, a simple but delicious dessert. Given that we weren’t a wealthy family, Ma Cormier excelled at making tasty dishes economically. One of these is the traditional Bread Pudding. Back then, the bread was a day or two old from the Canada Bread Bakery, not far from our home in Kirkland Lake. In any event, we always welcomed our monthly treat of Bread Pudding.

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Women in Agriculture: Get your ducks in a row!

By Catalina Margulis

Although Debbi Conzelmann and her three sisters were born and raised on their family farm in Stouffville, Ontario, they did not intentionally plan on going back to the farm once they went away for school. Little did they know what successes and victories were headed their way.

Debbi’s grandparents started the farming business in 1951. During high school, her father Bob dropped out to join the family business, which is when they started farming ducks. The farm continued to grow, with the family driving out to the North York farmers market every week to sell their chickens and ducks.

When the ducks started selling out every week, the family decided to specialize in them, taking the business from a few thousand ducks a year to now 2.5 million per year.

“We all grew up working on the farm,” Debbi shares.

“All of us sisters went off to university/college and didn’t plan on coming back, except for my sister Jackie, who went to the University of Guelph for agriculture. The rest of us were on different paths.”

Debbi finished school with hopes of becoming an accountant but realized she did not enjoy it. At the same time, she was needed at the farm because the family’s main bookkeeper had become ill and was unable to work.

“We all ended up back here,” Debbi says. “It’s not even a job; it’s who we are.

It’s our identity, our lifestyle.”

Eventually, Debbi moved into the family’s sister business, a farm supply company, and became the general man-

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ager there, running a small team that included HR, finance and operations.

“It gave me a micro business and I had everything in that role. I was there 26 years,” she shares.

In 2003, after the SARS outbreak, there were a lot of business challenges, so they brought in an outside turnaround person who assessed the viability of the business and supported them with strategic plans and directional strategies. He stayed with them for two years.

“It was hard, because a lot of things had to change,” says Debbi. “We really had to assess our properties and assets and make hard decisions. It was difficult having someone from outside. Some mistakes were made, but it also opened up a lot of opportunities.”

Around this time, the second generation retired, and the third generation—Debbi and her sisters [Patti, Jackie and Robin]—took over. The family also discovered their own best practices, decisions that made sense not just from a business and financial standpoint, but also because they were anchored in the family’s deep beliefs and values.

Those lessons and being forced to think differently served the business well after SARS hit, with Toronto being one of the main hot spots.

The team came up with various strategies to protect and grow the business, including selling more duck products that were ready to cook, as well as offering fully cooked duck and smoked duck.

“We went down that path to create different markets— food service and retail—so if

restaurants closed down, we still had our retail products and business. We also created geographical diversification, and started selling all over the globe, really,” Debbi says.

Planning for success When it comes to reflecting on her family’s business success in recent years, Debbi credits qualities like vulnerability, openness and willingness to connect with others.

“Part of our success is our openness and willingness to connect with other people and go outside for help and advice, with different consultants who are experts in different areas. We’ll bring in people who know more than us in particular areas, people to coach our teams,” says Debbi. “Most of our team have come in as workers and moved in to middle management, so everyone has had to learn how to handle different situations, how to handle conflict and employment issues, and working with other producers and industries.”

Debbi points that although the industry is male dominated, she and her sisters have always felt welcome.

“In Canada, there is a respect and open mindedness to work with women,” she says, adding, “Girl power is really key at King Cole. A lot of our farm managers are women, because they tend to be more nurturing when caring for livestock.”

For women entrepreneurs everywhere, Debbi advises being open and putting yourself in uncomfortable situations. Continuous improvement and learning is key.

“It is important to be outgoing and make the effort to know your stuff,” she says.

“Do good work and build a reputation in the industry; people will know you soon enough. People know people.”

Interestingly, while there are many opportunities within the agriculture industry, Debbi has found that attracting talent to King Cole has always been something of a struggle, even though she and her sisters have found the work to be very rewarding.

“The industry is lagging in a lot of ways, most of agriculture is more laidback, so there are a lot of opportunities for making changes and growing in the future,” Debbi says. “It doesn’t always appear to be a great career choice for people, but for the right person, it provides a great work/life balance.” www.ngtimes.ca

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The Gift of Time Volunteer with Seniors’ Community Services

by Jill Woodley November 30 is Giving Tuesday – a global movement for giving and volunteering, taking place each year after Black Friday. Seniors’ Community Services hopes to welcome new volunteers and donors during November as we prepare for the season of giving.

The gift of time presents itself in moments that are not easily measured. Moments like lazy mornings on a snowy day in January, an afternoon playing cards

with friends, or time well spent doing something you love. It is a gift we may not think about often, until it is offered in the form of a helping hand. At Seniors’ Community Services, it is the volunteers who provide this gift, and we never forget its value.

Throughout the pandemic, SCS has been so fortunate to have a core group of volunteers who stepped up during such a tremendously difficult time. They continued to ensure that the seniors in our community were able to access transportation, had the assurance of Meals on Wheels, and had a friendly voice on the phone when home visits were no longer an option. With the world opening up again, SCS is facing an increase in need, and a growing client base.

As we grow in the community with more clients and

Throughout these challenging times, we are continuing to provide essential services: · Meals on Wheels (frozen), delivered to your door · Regular telephone calls from our volunteers · Essential Transportation Footcare clinic - Income Tax Clinic - Seniors’ Centre Without Walls - NEW Virtual Programming - Exercise etc.

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Celiac Disease: Has the diagnosis been missed?

Some health problems can be hard to pinpoint. An accurate diagnosis of celiac disease can be easily missed.

Among adults in particular, symptoms can be so subtle it can go undetected for years, causing other problems that further complicate a definitive diagnosis.

Researchers at Duke University examined a randomized sample of 2,835 people over the age of 55, finding 2.13% had this disease, but didn’t know it. Today, celiac disease affects one percent of the population in Western November 10, 2021

countries.

Celiac disease is an autoimmune disorder. Sufferers encounter trouble when eating foods containing gluten, found in wheat and other grains. The immune system attacks small, finger-like protrusions, called villi, lining the small intestine, causing inflammation and scarring of the intestinal wall.

As the Gifford-Jones Law states, one problem leads to another. The villi in the small bowel become less effective in absorbing nutrients from food. Poor ab-

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sorption of nutrients leads to problems for bones, muscles, and organs. Research has shown that people recently diagnosed with celiac disease are commonly deficient in fiber, iron, calcium, magnesium, zinc, folate, niacin, riboflavin, vitamin B12, and vitamin D. If celiac disease is not treated, nutritional deficiencies can cause more problems, such as anemia, neuropathy (nerve disorder) causing pain, numbness, tingling in the extremities, and weakening of the bones 26

(osteoporosis), along with fatigue.

Classic symptoms are diarrhea, bloating, pain, and weight loss. But since these symptoms may not be severe enough to prompt attention, people may live with it for years before the progression of disease leads to the medical tests required for diagnosis. For example, a study published in Digestive and Liver Disease found that of more than 2,000 adults tested 52 to 74 years of age, two percent were diagnosed with celiac disease. Most of the people had mild or no symptoms.

To diagnose celiac disease, physicians look for a family history of type 1 diabetes, autoimmune thyroid disease, or liver problems.

Blood testing follows.

It’s important the blood tests for celiac disease are done before trying a gluten-free diet. Eliminating gluten from the diet might make the

expanded services, SCS is looking for volunteers to join our team.

There are many ways to be a volunteer, and so many options for your gift of time.

The Diners’ Club, a weekly social luncheon for clients, is lifting some capacity limitations, and with that, we need more kitchen help. Perhaps helping as a sous-chef, setting up a beautiful room for lunch, greeting clients as they arrive, or providing transportation for some of our Diners' Club clients, are some areas where you can help us!

In the last six months alone, SCS volunteers have organized and delivered over 3,600 prepared Meals on Wheels meals to seniors in your community. The increase in need for this service is unprecedented, and volunteers would be so welcome in the kitchen organizing the pre-packaged meals, and helping to heat some up for a warm and hearty lunch or dinner delivered right to the door. No cooking required!

Of all the volunteer jobs, transportation is often the hardest to fill. However, when you speak with a volunteer driver, it is clear this job is a wonderful one. It is truly gratifying to know that your gift of time provides seniors access to transportation and independence. Drivers

provide rides to medical appointments and social events at the centre, hair appointments, the grocery store, and other important places.

A TransportClient put it this way: “Perhaps the greatest gift one can receive is found in the spirit of help.

Discovering the transportation services at Seniors Community Services in Kemptville was life-changing when we needed the assistance to attend medical appointments outside the community. Welcoming, courteous, and highly dependable- three words that come to mind as I think of the Seniors Community Services team members.”

Throughout the pandemic, volunteers moved from in-home visits to friendly chats on the phone. Isolation and loneliness can be a reality when living alone, especially during the challenges of the last two years.

With restrictions lifting, and more clients opening their homes to welcome visitors, volunteers are needed to fill the need. One hour a week well spent.

For more information on volunteering, please visit our website at www.seniorscs. ca, call the centre at 613258-3203, or email carol. friesen@seniorscs.ca . We look forward to welcoming you to our team and thank you for your gift of time.

blood test appear normal.

A serological test looks for antibodies in the blood.

Elevated levels of antibody proteins indicate an immune reaction to gluten. There is also a genetic test to rule out celiac disease.

The challenge is that a genetic mutation causes the problem, but unlike some conditions in which positive genetic tests confirm disease, a positive result for a celiac suggests a small likelihood, not certainty, of disease.

The next step is endoscopy. A small tube with a tiny camera is passed into the intestines and a biopsy is done to analyze damage to villi.

There’s good news from Johns Hopkins University.

Older people who have gone undiagnosed for years usually have a milder form of celiac disease. They therefore show less damage to the intestinal villi than those who encounter the disease

earlier in life.

Although new drug treatments are being explored, at the moment the only treatment is lifelong adherence to a gluten-free diet. This can be daunting as many foods contain gluten including pastas, breads, and baked goods.

And it’s hard to avoid gluten when eating out.

Dieticians will advise focusing on “whole” foods that are naturally gluten free, such as brown rice, potatoes, vegetables, fruits, nuts and lean meats. Monitoring vitamin absorption is key.

After adopting a strict gluten-free diet, intestinal villi take about two years to heal. Most people notice symptoms dissipating and enjoy a new feeling of wellbeing.

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November is Radon Action Month November is Radon Action Month and the Leeds, Grenville and Lanark District Health Unit (LGLDHU) is encouraging homeowners to test their homes for radon.

Radon is the second leading cause of lung cancer, after smoking. The risk of developing lung cancer from radon exposure depends mostly on three factors: the level of radon you are exposed to, the duration of exposure, and smoking habits. Smoking or radon exposure can increase the risk of lung cancer; exposure to both enhances that risk.

Radon is a colourless, odourless, tasteless radioactive gas that occurs naturally in the environment. It comes from the natural breakdown of uranium in soils and rocks. When radon is released from the ground into the outdoor air, it is diluted and is not a concern. When radon is released in enclosed areas such as homes, it can accumulate to high levels and can cause a health risk with long-term exposure. Radon can enter homes through cracks in foundations, construction joints, gaps around pipes, sump pumps and drains, and exposed rock in basements, etc. Some radon will be found in everyone’s home. The health risk increases as the level of radon and the duration of exposure increases. Health Canada recommends that radon levels do not exceed 200 Becquerels per cubic metre (200 Bq/m3).

Health Canada recommends that homeowners do a long-term radon test, for a minimum of three months, during the fall or winter. Radon levels in a home can fluctuate throughout the seasons; levels are usually higher in the fall and winter when our windows are closed. The radon test kit should be placed in the lowest level of the home where homeowners spend a minimum of 4 hours per day.

If radon levels in your home are above the Canadian guideline (200 Bq/m3), Health Canada recommends hiring a professional certified under the Canadian National Radon Proficiency Program (www.c-nrpp.ca) to help reduce radon levels. Lowering radon levels in a home requires specific technical knowledge and skills to ensure the job is done properly. If you’ve tested for radon and received your result, you have options for reducing radon in your home. See our website for more information.

The LGLDHU has a limited supply of radon test kits available for purchase on a first come-first served basis at cost ($20) from the Health Unit. Test kits can be purchased by visiting our Brockville or Smiths Falls offices.

You can also purchase a radon test kit by contacting a local hardware store or visit https://takeactiononradon. ca/ for other options.

For more information visit the Home Health and Safety – Radon section of our website, email radon@ healthunit.org or call 1-800-660-5853.

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Kemptville 73’s grind out their schedule

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Rockland put a cap on their lead to start the last twenty as William Collins with helpers from Marcil and Landry found open space at 4:23. Kemptville initiated a comeback at 15:02 when Krulicki up the wall to Eastwood, over to Patrick Larkin in the lane. York held the line to Brazier to Chase Lammi on top of the circle for a marker at 18:44 to put Kemptville within one if the hourglass would hold out.

The 73’s pulled their stopper unsuccessfully to create OT at 19:08. Rockland outshout Kemptville by 26 to 23 and squeeze a 4 to 3 win.

Brockville Braves faced the Kemptville 73’s on home turf on Wednesday evening looking to avenge their previous 4 - 2 loss. Brockville struck first with a bouncing rubber as they swarmed Tyler Laureault and Evan Boucher directed between the pegs at just :44. Noah Houle evened it up after Lynch and Lapier pulled their magic to set up a blistering shot from the point at 10:10 over Will McEvoy’s shoulder.

Tie breaker came for the 73’s when Campeau and Morency's razzle dazzle caught Adam Cavallin off the wall at 11:47 to launch a missile.

Kemptville came out strong as Cavallin with Morency set up Benjamin Campeau off the line to slam it home at 12:37 to begin the second. Brazier held the line with extra attacker to guide a quick pass to Eastwood to flip it to Chase Lammi PPG from half circle to find open space at 14:25.

Kemptville came out flat for the final twenty miler with a PP and failed poke check without taking the man, allowing Culhane to find Owen Belisle on the doorstep for SHG at 4:08. Another defensive miscue from the 73’s and Marco Iozzo assisted by Boucher to give the National’s the tie at 8:53 to force OT. OT came and went with a huge opportunity for Rock-

Can't stop a freight train....Patrick Larkin with helpers from Evan Beaudry and Chase Lammi with perfect back hand blocker side to give Kemptville a close victory on Friday night for a record crowd in the stands by the sportsguy Kemptville 73’s rolled into Rockland to encounter the Nationals for a matinee skirmish on Sunday, October 31 to receive a 4-3 loss.

Kemptville drew first blood at 9:17 when Larkin combined with Lammi over the line,

back to Matthew York on the point to rifle it top shelf to beat Jack McGovern to close out the first.

Rockland tied it when Jeff Meloff, with helpers from Fillion and Collins, drove one by Tyler Laureault at 4:26 to open the second.

Defensive error for the 73’s while on PP, as the Nationals Giovanni Morneau SHG took advantage to find the back of the net at 10:03 for the tie breaker. Rockland with a man advantage as Manny Cabral PPG assisted by Blue and Taylor at 15:01 for the

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Matthew O’Doherty Nickname: “OD” Born: Ottawa, On March 11, 2004 Position: Defense Previous Hockey Club: Kemptville ‘73 U18 Hockey Hero: Daniel Alfredson Most Inspiring Person: My grandfather Favorite Movie: Wolf of Wallstreet Favourite TV Show: Suits Favourite Food: Lasagna Favourite Hockey Moment: Winning the Silver Stick tournament in minor midget Favourite Sport other than Hockey: Soccer One word that describes me: Dedicated

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land at 1:13 that was shut down to go to a SO. With the snipers list in order Stephen Whittle for the Nationals and Brock Krulicki countered, Johnny Howie upped the odds for 73’s and Patrick Lanthier beat the odds. Benjamin Campeau put the cap on for a 5-4 victory. Kemptville outgunned Brockville 34 to 23.

Friday night's meeting with the Ottawa Jr’s opened with end to end action until 19:56 with the 73’s down a man and Lynch shut down the attack with Ty Whyte SHG gliding on the wing to pick up his rebound from William Desmaris to stuff it home.

Kemptville came on strong in the second as Savignac with Brock Krulicki driving hard to make it 2 zip. Ottawa spoiled Tyler Laureault's SO attempt when Mark MacPhee with helpers from Moskowitz and Provost found the back of the net at 4:35. Devon Savignac was bulldogged on a break away and capitalized with a PS at 15:16 for 3 to 1 spread. At 19:55 with PP Kempiville failed to take Thomas Freel SHG to the

outside to move Jr Senators within 1.

Final twenty Beaudry on the tape of Lammi across to Patrick Larkin in the slot at 7:44. The rest of the final belonged to Ottawa when Massimo Gentile assisted

by Murphy and Nobes at 14:09 behind by 1. Jr Senators pulled their stopper at 18:00 as Alex Pineau from Mabey at 19:30 to square it up for OT. OT closed out scoreless for the dreaded SO and Kemptville snipers were on point when Hunter Brazier and Brock Krulicki found their mark to save a 6-4 win.

376 fans were on hand to experience a great evening of action packed hockey and your 73’s appreciate your support.

Kemptville 73’s are still looking for billets for their out of town players.

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