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by Terry Restoule On November 10, in the 35th draw of the fourth round of "Catch the Ace", Harold Robinson claimed the jackpot amount of $10,297.50, when his ticket was drawn

and the Ace of Spades was found in envelope 40.

The Kemptville Lions Club would like to thank their vendors and everyone who supported this round of "Catch the Ace" by buying

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The next round will not be starting immediately. "Catch the Ace" will return in January, with the first draw tentatively scheduled for January 12.

In these days of COVID 19 uncertainty, please visit facebook.com/kemptvillelions to keep abreast of all Lion developments.

Stay safe and enjoy a happy holiday season.

Kemptville Lions will be selling Christmas Trees this year

by Terry Restoule In these days of COVID 19, the Kemptville Lions Club has decided to continue with what has become a Christmas tradition over the past decade. They will begin selling Christmas trees at the Ferguson Forest Centre starting on Saturday, November 28.

Trees will be available everyday from then until

Christmas Eve while supplies last. The trees are all fresh cut, balsam fir mostly between 5 feet and 7 feet high.

Trees will be available weekdays, between 10:00 am and 5:00 pm, and on weekends from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. The price is $45.00 (same as last year).

All money raised stays in the community.

All sellers will be wearing masks while dealing with the public, and the club will be following all public health guidelines concerning the pandemic.

Masks and hand sanitizer will also be available for customer use.

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Correctional facility consultation takes place Thursday The Ministry of the Solicitor General will host the initial community engagement session regarding the provincial correctional facility in North Grenville on Thursday, November 26. The virtual session will run from 5-8 p.m. using the Zoom video conferencing system, and will feature a question and answer period. Although the decision to place the new facility in Kemptville is final, according to the Solicitor General’s office, this session may allow residents to get clarification on what precisely will be involved in the institution, and what its impact on North Grenville may be.

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Municipalities and Housing, issued a statement about the session: “I’m pleased that the government is holding this initial community wide session so early on in the process following the announcement in August. At the time of the announcement, I committed to ensuring there would be a robust engagement with the residents of North Grenville throughout the process and that it would start this fall.

I’m looking forward to the opportunity to participate in the session and hear from the community along with the Ministry of the Solicitor General.”

However, it does seem that this session is more as a result of North Grenville Mayor and Council insisting on it at as early a date as possible. The entire roll-

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The initial announcement on August 27 gave a brief sketch of the new network of facilities in Eastern Ontario. This included building a new correctional complex on government-owned property in Kemptville, replacing the Brockville Jail with a new facility, and expanding the St. Lawrence Valley Correctional and Treatment Centre in Brockville.

Steve Clark gave a positive spin on what the

project would mean for the communities involved: “Together, these projects represent the investment of hundreds of millions of dollars into our communities to support the creation of new jobs and provide a boost to our local economy. These modern, safe facilities will reduce overcrowding and create better working conditions for our outstanding correctional staff, while providing enhanced mental health supports and rehabilitation programming to those in custody.”

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The little BIA that could

by Hilary Thomson

Local Journalism Initiative Reporter

Despite the COVID-19 pandemic, the Old Town Kemptville BIA has prevailed. This was the main message that came out of the BIA Annual General Meeting held last Wednesday over Zoom. Despite the pandemic, Kemptville’s downtown grew by eight businesses this year, including a new tattoo shop, toy store, counselling practice, fitness studio, and, of course, the very successful takeover of Geronimo coffee (now Bubba and Bugs Coffee Bar).

These new businesses have not only increased both digital and foot traffic to the downtown, but also created 15 new jobs in the municipality. According to the OTK BIA Annual Report, read by Chair, Debbie Wilson at the meeting, the diversity of businesses in the downtown has allowed them to “weather the storm” of the pandemic. “Though there are still businesses suffer-

ing in our community, we count ourselves lucky that things could have been much worse,” Debbie said.

At the beginning of this year, the BIA was committed to expanding its footprint. However, due to the pandemic, these plans were derailed, with the board choosing to focus resources on supporting and advocating for their BIA family. These efforts included playing a role in United Counties advisory committees, working groups, and business support task forces.

Input from the BIA influenced the development of several business support programs, including the hiring of private security to look after the downtown during lockdown, and the creation of the NG Green local currency program that is being run by the municipality. The BIA has also put together an associate membership program for those outside the BIA footprint, and they already have three local businesses who are interested in becoming members.

a flagship event for the municipality, featuring both guest and local talent. “Hopefully, we will be able to come up with even more ideas to engage the community and help with economic growth,” said BIA board member Melanie Charlebois.

A good chunk of time was also spent thanking and honouring the BIA’s outgoing Chair, Debbie Wilson. Debbie has been the Chair of the BIA for the past four years and has been a tireless advocate for the downtown for many more. Mayor Nancy Peckford, MPP Steve Clark, and MP Michael Barrett (via pre-recorded video) all popped in to thank Debbie for her hard work as an advocate, local business owner, and friend to many.

“The time you have spent at the BIA has made such a tremendous contribution to the municipality,” MPP Clark said, from Queen’s Park in Toronto. “You’re sought after for your passionate approach to issues, who builds people together, and wants fellow businesses to grow and flourish. Somebody who epitomizes community spirit and community ac-

The small, but mighty, BIA was also able to pull together a few special events this year, that drew people into the old downtown. These included the first ever Downtown Promenade, which was hosted in partnership with the municipality, and which introduced many new people to all Kemptville’s downtown has to offer. The event was so successful that they decided not to organize a second one, to ensure public safety as COVID-19 numbers began to rise once again. BIA members and volunteers also played a role in organizing this year’s virtual Canada Day, and they worked hard at putting on a COVID-safe Kreepy Kemptville that saw almost 60 lit pumpkins lining Prescott Street.

Some events that the BIA is looking forward to is a reimagined Old Town Christmas, with festive activities spread out over the whole month of December, including a “Candy Cane Lane” display along Prescott Street. The BIA is also still planning on hosting Kemptville Buskerfest for Spring, 2021, which they hope will become

Your Land, Your Legacy: consider donating land to South Nation Conservation

by South Nation Conservation Do you own idle land, and are passionate about the local environment or forest cover?

Have you ever thought about what kind of legacy you want to leave for your family, community, or future generations?

South Nation Conservation (SNC) is calling on residents from across its watershed jurisdiction in Eastern Ontario to consider donating land through its Land Securement Program as a way of solidifying their natural heritage legacies.

As a member of the Ontario Land Trust Alliance, SNC is also approved to accept donations of land through Canada’s Ecological Gifts Program, which can provide significant financial benefits to donors.

SNC receives over 50 acres of land through donation each year, adding to the nearly 13,000 acres of Community Land owned and managed by the Conservation Authority. It uses donated lands to protect natural features and forest cover, ensure healthy and safe waterways, and proNovember 25, 2020

vide public recreational areas.

Several of SNC’s popular public Conservation Areas have been donated to the Authority, some of which host local youth for environmental education and day-camps, and welcome thousands of visitors every year.

This year, the Augusta Township donated a piece of surplus land to SNC along the South Nation River on McCrea Road, and thanks to federal funding support, it is currently being transformed into a day-use public Conservation Area with river access.

Donors however can choose the legacy that they wish to leave: SNC manages these conservation lands in perpetuity, and donors decide how their lands are to be managed. Donating land to SNC also means it cannot be sold or severed for profit by the Authority.

“We pride ourselves on acquiring land donations to help conserve our local natural resources, and managing them effectively to help ensure sustainable and healthy forests for communities and

tion.”

The BIA’s finances are looked after by two people integral to the BIA’s operations, their financial advisor, Andrew Beveridge, and Treasurer, Stephen Bent. Stephen gave the BIA board and guests an overview of the BIA’s finances for the year, which saw them sitting on a very small surplus. Stephen says the OTK BIA has one of the smallest budgets in the province. “You certainly get maximum value for such a small budget,” he said.

The OTK BIA is aware that there is still a lot of uncertainty about what the coming months may bring. They are committed to continuing to serve their members and play an integral role in the North Grenville community.

Mayor Peckford says that she and Deputy Mayor Jim McManaman (who sits on the board as the council liaison) are very happy with the work of the very active and vibrant BIA, which continues to provide shelter from the storm for local businesses.

The BIA also thanked all their partners and volunteers in the community

who have played a huge role in supporting them over the past year. This includes council, which has made the downtown a priority in their council work plan, municipal staff, the Kemptville and District Community Association, Frank Hoffman from Canadian Tire, the North Grenville Public Library, local media outlets, Tom Graham of TD Graham & Associates, Andrew Beveridge, Meagan Cumming of the Kemptville Stress Relief Centre, and Wendy Embleton and Melanie Charlebois for the use of their business locations as office space for the BIA. The board also gave a huge shout out to their Executive Director, Deron Johnston, who works incredibly hard with very few resources to support and bolster the downtown business community. “Through the tireless efforts of our volunteers, by continuing to strengthen our relationships with members, and by leveraging new and existing partnerships, we will do our absolute best to continue to create the conditions for success for our members,” Debbie said.

COVID-19 Pandemic Response

by Dr. Paula Stewart, Medical Officer of Health The Leeds, Grenville and Lanark Area has been placed in the PreventGreen Zone in the Provincial Framework for COVID-19 Response.

This reflects the strong adherence to public health precautions by our communities.

I encourage everyone who has possible symptoms of COVID-19, even mild ones, to stay home, check the Provincial Assessment Tool and follow the instructions, which may include testing. The recommendations for children and adults are different. Testing is readily available now at our Assessment Centres in Brockville, Kemptville, Smiths

future generations,” explains Pat Piitz, SNC’s Properties Lead.

In addition to environmental and social benefits, ecological land donations can also provide economic benefits to the donor through tax incentives; in the case of easements, title is maintained by the owners. “The gift of ecologically significant land is the gift that keeps on giving,” added Pat Piitz. “You can count on us to make a difference and carry your legacy.”

Residents interested in donating land to SNC can visit www.nation.on.ca for more information, or contact Pat Piitz at ppiitz@nation. on.ca, 1-877-984-2948.

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Falls and Almonte. If you can’t get to an Assessment Centre, please call the Health Unit. If necessary, we will arrange for a community paramedic to come to your house to do the testing. Most test results are coming back within one to two days now, and are easily obtained through the provincial lab portal.

Please continue to be COVID-SMART – practice physical distancing of 2m/6ft, stay home when you are sick, wash/sanitize your hands, and do regular cleaning of common hard surfaces as well as

wearing a well-fitting face covering/mask in enclosed indoor spaces and when physical distancing is an issue outdoors.

Our offices and service sites are currently closed to the walk-in public. Our website has answers to many of your questions about masks, self-isolation, school issues and testing, but if you would like to speak to someone, call 1-800-660-5853.

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Pine Hill Apartments joins the “light a light” event

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Attention!

JOIN our “Light a light” event

Bring back the charm and wonder of your childhood to your community by participating in Peartree’s Light a light event. Peartree’s goal is to get as many lights on people’s houses and front lawns as possible.

Peartree Property Management Group and its cooperating landlords, would like to give all residents of North Grenville the opportunity to join the “Light a light” event by inviting residents to nominate their own home or that of a neighbor The winner will receive a 100$ gift certificate to one of North Grenville’s local businesses.

Peartree Property Management will post the winning house within the North Grenville times in January 2021.

To register your submission and for full contest details go to: lightevent.peartreegroup.ca So, put on your walking shoes (or snow shoes) and nominate now!!!

ATOR Properties Inc, the owners of Pine Hill Apartments, are proud to support Peartree Property Management’s “light a light” event by decorating the Pine Hill Apartment front lawns with a festive Christmas display.

We believe that during these challenging COVID times, it is more important than ever to bring a sense of joy to our tenants and community all the while staying safe. What better way to do this than by decorating our lawns for everybody to enjoy!

We understand that everyone is facing challenges to some degree. Therefore, we have placed a large star in our display to symbolize and honor all residents within in our community.

We also feel so strongly about this event and the good it will bring to the community that we are taking the celebrations a step further. ATOR Properties has committed to donate to Naomi’s Family Resource Centre, 500$ when 100 entries are register in Peartree Property Management’s “light a light event” and 1000$ if that total surpasses 200 households. Therefore, we hope everyone in the community will help make this holiday season a little brighter for everyone giving our community.

We encourage everybody to decorate their yard and help light up the town.

To register your vote for the best lit property go to: lightevent.peartreegroup.ca

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“Some days you will be the light for others, And some days you will need some light from them, As long as there is light, there is hope, and there is a way.” (Jennifer Gayle)

by John Baldwin I hope everyone is staying safe and well and are not too shocked at the change in the temperature!

Can it be, that just over a week ago, we were basking in high temperatures and seeing some really spectacular sunsets? At this time, the Canada Geese on their migrational flight south were dropping into the South Branch during the day, and then taking off at dusk and flying north west, into the sunset to the Rideau River to spend the night. As they flew from the river at the end of our road, I endeavoured to catch them in flight as they passed overhead. It was a very exciting and rewarding event.

My best wishes to all.

Naomi’s Family Resource Centre is a stage on Women’s Shelter that provides emergency shelter services to women and their dependants who are fleeing Domestic Violence and any form of abuse. We have been servicing people in need since 1987 and have a long history of confidential and professional service to the community. We are thrilled to support the ATOR Properties initiative to Light Up North Grenville especially this year. Naomi’s Family Resource Centre is a registered charitable organization and relies on the support of community to help support its mandate and mission.

Thank you for considering a gift to our organization (https://www.canadahelps.org/en/ charities/naomis-family-resource-centre-winchester/) as we know that bringing a bit of light into darkness is what we do all year long!

Staying well during cold and flu season

by Danielle Labonte, Registered Dietitian and Public Health Nutritionist, Leeds, Grenville and Lanark District Health Unit Immune system and Winter vegetables To learn which vegetables and fruit are in season each month, Foodland Ontario’s website, www.ontario.ca/ foodland is an excellent resource. Some examples of what is available in November include pears, beets, Brussels sprouts, carrots, cauliflower, celery, and different types of onions. Foodland Ontario’s website also has information on varieties, history, buying, storing and preparing vegetables and fruit.

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They also have a section called “Kids’ Corner”, with recipes and activities for kids. When it comes to children, it is true that they may say “no” to vegetables for many reasons. Check out the Health Unit’s resource called “Help Your Child Enjoy Vegetables” for tips to help your child learn to eat and enjoy vegetables. Just go to our website at www.healthunit. org and type “help your child enjoy vegetables” into the search bar.

When it comes to storing vegetables, here are some tips: - Hold off harvesting as long as possible, especially with root vegetables such as

- Check on your stored vegetables every week or two; - Dry vegetables like winter squash, pumpkins, onions, garlic need space; keep them off the floor in dark space and corners and try not to let them touch each other; - Moist vegetables such as potatoes, root crops, cabbages should be stored in a container, rather than exposed to air; use cardboard or plastic bags that have a few holes to let moisture escape.

For more information, go to www.healthunit.org, follow us on Twitter and Facebook (@LGLHealthUnit), or call 1-800-660-5853.

carrots, beets, and turnips that can handle some frost’ - To avoid rot, store only fully mature vegetables that are free of bruises, nicks or signs of decay; - Brush off any soil before storing and wash them well only before use; - Store them in cool, ventilated, dry basements with air circulation, unheated spare rooms, attics or entryways; - You can also use a root cellar which can be anything that remains above freezing - maybe a crawl space under the porch or an unheated section of the basement; - Clean your storage area before each use and keep it dark; 5

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Helplessly Hoping ago, the Sahara desert was a lush savannah. Europe went through what is termed a mini-ice age between about 1550 and 1850, which saw major rivers freeze in winter.

More and more often over the past decade, it seems that many parts of the world have been hit by an almost continuous series of major storms which has resulted in unprecedented flooding throughout the country, accompanied by widespread power outages as trees were felled by heavy winds. In France and Ireland, parts of the coastal areas may be permanently lost to the sea because of rising sea levels.

It sounds quite apocalyptic, doesn’t it? Situated as we are in the middle of a continent, we may not be threatened by rising sea levels, but we are certainly affected by changing temperatures and weather patterns. Should we be worried?

Because it’s not just floods, is it? Hurricanes, wildfires, drought, not to mention the impact Covid

by David Shanahan As we face the oncoming Winter and grope our way towards the promise of Spring, by February, the cold and snow will seem to have been here always.

But we know that the seasons change and soon we will forget the negatives of winter and be relishing the heat and the freedom of Summer. Or at least some of us will. There are those who love Winter and can’t wait to strap on skates or skis. But this year we can’t be sure exactly what Spring, Summer, Fall or Winter will bring, because the fact is that the climate is changing and the old patterns are not as reliable as they once were.

There has been heated debate as to how much, if at all, human activity has added to the extent of climate change over recent decades, but that fact is that we know from history that such change is a cyclical phenomenon.

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has had on everyone’s lives, all have changed how we look at the world, Nature, the future itself. There is a television show called “Revolution” which is set in a world where all electricity has been disabled. The result is a collapse of government, the rise of militias and anarchy, and a complete breakdown of society. It is a little extreme in its negative view of how people would respond to such a situation.

The human race has adapted to changing climate and technology for thousands of years. But there is no doubt that we have become completely dependant on electricity since the early years of the last century, and recent power outages, especially the Ice Storm of 1998 in this area, have brought home quite vividly how much our lives would change without electrical power.

One of the things we should be concerned about as a society is the degree to which we are planning for

the future with the assumption that everything will remain pretty much the same.

We assumed we would be able to continue driving our cars to centralised shopping areas where we would find big stores filled with goods trucked in from distant locations, food supplies grown all around the world and transported here by ship, train and truck. New residential areas would be located further and further away from shopping and business areas, requiring commuting to work, school, stores and facilities. These new residential developments have no local stores, very little green space, and, in some cases, not even sidewalks.

Now we think about how to deal with more people working from home. Shopping malls are in danger of becoming obsolete, many of their stores unable to survive the current lockdowns.

Is this just scare mongering, or is there a real possibility that we face genuine challenges in the future?

Will people still be willing to move to areas outside the main cities, if the cost of commuting to Ottawa every day for work increases dramatically? House prices have risen tremendously in rural areas recently, and housing stocks are not keeping up with demand. Which way will things go next?

There has never been a greater need for people of vision and imagination to make decisions on our future together. Should we just remain helplessly hoping that things turn out all right, or are there steps we can take to prepare for whatever comes?

For example, we could focus more on promoting local food producing, processing and distribution. We could ensure that whatever local stores we have left are given the support they need to survive against the big boxes. So many small villages and hamlets have lost their General Stores over the past decade. Shop locally needs to be more than a nice slogan: it is already part of

the answer to our dilemma.

We have an aging population that lack sufficient resources. We need more affordable rental accommodations. We need local jobs, well-paying and not just minimum wage. We need greater access to social services locally. We need to prepare our children for a harsher world than they have known. But all of those issues are for another day.

Let’s start the conversation at least.

The saying that: “You are the change you’re looking for” may seem a little simplistic, but it really does start with each of us. Social media and the pandemic have shown us how nasty and brutal people can be.

There has to be more to us than that, surely. Less cynicism, more optimism? Less anger and negativism, and more activism and hope?

Helplessly hoping? Maybe.

But I think we have to try.

drafts? I was told that, as customers, we are informed of the insecurity of bank drafts when they are purchased. I have never been told that if the bank draft is lost or stolen, that I would be responsible for it for the rest of my life and that of my heirs! Worse yet, if that bank draft shows up and I return it to the bank, the indemnity clause is still in effect!

I then went to the Post Office. They were very helpful in tracking down the Express Post information. Again, however, if you send cash, gift cards, bank drafts, etc. in the mail, they are not insured.

I was told to contact Canada Post Customer Help Line (1800 267-1177), which I did.

According to their records,

the card and draft were delivered. Someone must have broken into the mailboxes and taken it.

An investigation ensued and I was informed that the card and draft were not found.

I was reimbursed my $14.42 which I paid for the Express Post. I guess the bottom line is: Buyer Beware. Be very careful about buying and mailing bank drafts!

Carol Douglas

rules and recommendations during this COVID-19 pandemic. The vast majority of the young people I observed leaving school were wearing masks and respecting public health recommendations and I wish to commend them for their efforts. This is not an easy time for anyone, least of all our young people who have been cut off from friends, social activities, sports teams, and all such group activities that contribute so much to their development as future community members and leaders. Thank you for helping to keep yourselves safe and protecting our vulnerable community members from this dreadful infection. Some of us within our community should take a page from the book of our local youth. Once again, it has been proven to me that our future is in good hands.

Respectfully, Karen Humphries

Dear Editor, It is interesting to read the letters regarding the proposed new prison. To set the scene: I am not completely opposed to the prison, but I am not totally supportive either. But, I'd like to make a few observations.

1) Many have said that there are no capabilities to look after inmates in Kemptville, like the Elizabeth Fry Society. Is that not because there is currently no correctional facility in Kemptville?

Once built, these capabilities will arrive, surely.

2) One letter cited higher than normal figures for sexual harassment in Lindsay, where a facility exists. This may be true, but Samford Fleming College is also in Lindsay: a facility with many, many students. Might there be a correlation between locations with many students and the number of sexual harassments? (I am NOT saying this is true, but it might be a contributing factor.) Are there higher than

Letters to the Editor Dear Editor, Did you know: Bank drafts are not a safe and secure way to send money?

I think the general public should be aware of this.

They say that we learn something new every day, and I suppose that is true. Today I learned that bank drafts are not a safe and secure way to send money.

I have been using bank drafts for many years and have never had a problem, but buyer beware!

The bank draft I purchased for my son did not arrive. I sent it by Express Post, but many of the mail boxes in his apartment were found open. No card or bank draft was found.

When I phoned my bank

(TD Canada Trust), they informed me that I would just have to go into my branch and the problem would be resolved. Not so easy! My bank branch told me that bank drafts are not secure. If someone found that draft and the signature looked similar to that of my son, it would/could be cashed.

In order to have my draft reimbursed to me, I had to sign an indemnity agreement, which states that I will be responsible for that draft for the rest of my life, as well as that of my heirs! When I suggested that a cheque might have been better, I was told, yes, because they are only good for 6 months.

My question was, then why do we even use bank

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Dear Editor, Good day. This may sound like a trivial observation, but today I was running some errands in Kemptville and needed to park in the municipal parking lot near the Legion. The students of North Grenville District High School had apparently just been dismissed for the day and many groups of students were walking, scootering, and skateboarding together toward home or after-school commitments. I want to commend our young people for following the mask-wearing

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letters continued normal figures in Kingston with its many prisons and a University? Citing one example can not be considered the norm.

3) Many letters state that the good agricultural land should not be used for this facility. Others state that the land can be used to grow corn and soy beans. Two things come to mind: firstly, corn and soy are grown all over the world. Neither crop is unique to Ontario. I recall a few years ago, farmers asking for subsidies because the price for corn was so low they were not covering their costs. So is the land really that profitable?

Is not corn used as feed for livestock, which is increasingly being viewed as a not very efficient way to 'grow meat'? These crops are grown cheaper in other countries so we import them in order to minimize increases in food costs. If we are ALL willing (and able?) to pay more for our food, then farmers would make a decent living. Governments pay subsidies from the taxes everyone pays to the government....so ultimately we are paying anyway.

4) I find it amusing that this riding has voted Conservative for years and years and years. The Conservative Party holds itself up to being the party for law & order and tough on crime, so it's a bit royal to be complaining about a correctional facility being built by the Conservative government when the riding delivers Conservative MPPs ad infinitum.

5) And of course the Solicitor General has the right to locate a facility where s/he wants, because no-one wants a facility in their location. It's hardly a vote getter is it?

6) North Grenville has got to find a way of keeping its population working closer to home. Currently, 70%, I believe, of people work outside to Municipality (me included!). Surely any option should be explored and encouraged to keep people working locally. Correctional staff will be well paid and some of those salaries will remain in North Grenville. Is that a bad thing? There will be extra employment in NG: how can there not be?

Basically the prison is pretty much a done deal, we know that, but let's not all be so gloomy and accept the fact that it will be here.

I hope Council will use this as an opening to get the taxpayer to fund some of the well-needed upgrades the Municipality needs....here's our opportunity.

Andrew M. Thriscutt November 25, 2020

Dear Editor, To Mr. Bertram and any other Conservative voter now questioning that voting choice due to the unilateral decision to locate a jail in Kemptville: What did you expect? This is a Conservative government led by a Ford.

Everyone knew that Premier Ford would immediately start to dismantle environmental protections in Ontario under the guise of business promotion, and this he has done with little or no public consultation. He weakened policies intended to curb urban sprawl and to promote well-planned efficient land use.

He undermined long-term planning based on accurate population and employment projections.

He’s making changes to favour the aggregate and development industries, and to weaken policies intended to direct growth away from natural areas and farmland.

He limited the ability of Conservation Authorities to protect the environment.

He exempted the forest industry from any need to observe species-at-risk legislation, or to do any environmental assessments, and is allowing the harvest of old-growth trees, despite a lack of data on how many of these trees remain.

Now he’s launching another attack on Conservation Authorities and burying it in a budget bill, thereby exempting it from the Environmental Bill of Rights and ensuring no public consultation.

Why should a decision on the location of a jail be any different?

Now there’s another reason to never vote Conservative: Along with “A Conservative government won’t protect the environment and won’t do anything about climate change”, now there’s “A Conservative government won’t engage in meaningful public consultation”.

If you want another reason why Ford chose Kemptville for the jail, maybe it’s because he knows that, no matter what he does or says, it’s a safe seat, as many people here will continue to vote Conservative.

He’s probably right.

Stew Hamill, Merrickville Dear Editor, Thanks to Marc Nadeau for his article “Green & Growing?” coming on the heels of Ms. Voutsinos’ article and other’s comments on that.

As an advocate for sustainable farming, it is important that Ontarians become more aware of the need for

land to be retained for growing a variety of foods. Reports on food production and population growth (such as the study by U of California ucpress.edu/elementa) indicate that, globally, we can produce enough food for the projected growth to 2050, but it will require some radical dietary, and farming practice changes to be able to accomplish this.

The carbon ‘footprint’ is huge when our foods come from Mexico, California, Peru, Spain, or Africa!

We can see in the Ottawa and surrounding area how development and urban sprawl is eating up valuable, farmable land. The loss of trees/ tree lines also = erosion of soil and nutrients, which affects the quality of the food grown there and reduces the uptake of CO2, particularly with the loss of broad-leafed trees.

You are right, ‘we may feel powerless to act’ – on the bigger scale, yet we can act on a smaller scale, as individuals. Eat more vegetables, less meat. Support local growers. Grow some of your own! Container, raised beds, garden, roof-top are options.

Our Kemptville Campus has plenty of areas that could become rentable community garden space. Subdivisions could be required to have park areas planted with trees and community garden space.

This could happen in NG with Council encouraging developers to be green, not just growing. The benefits then reach the community and the individual, not to mention the environment.

I also wish to thank those who took the tree seedlings I put at the end of my driveway this fall with the note “If every family planted one tree a year, we could help save the planet.” It all starts right here at home.

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UPDATE

For updates related to COVID-19 visit: www.northgrenville.ca/coronavirus NORTH GRENVILLE MUNICIPAL OFFICE HOURS The Municipal office is open to the public between the hours of 9:00 am – 4:00 pm.

Residents and businesses can continue to access the Municipal service by phone, email and online.

UPCOMING MEETINGS COUNCIL MEETING Tuesday, December 1, 2020.

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

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

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PLANNING PUBLIC MEETING – Wednesday, December 9 at 6:30 pm -Proposed Zoning By-Law Amendment – 1590 County Rd 20 - Proposed Zoning By-Law Amendment – 2600 County Rd 43

ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETINGS

Active Transportation Advisory Committee – Thursday, November 26 at 5:00 pm Heritage Advisory Committee – Thursday, December 3 at 4:30 pm Community and Economic Development Advisory Committee – Monday, December 7 at 3:00 pm Arts and Culture Advisory Committee – Thursday, December 10 at 4:00 pm *NOTE: Committee Meetings are being conducted electronically via Microsoft Teams. Should you wish to participate in the meeting or have any questions, please contact the Committee Clerk (jworkman@northgrenville.on.ca) by 2:00 pm the day of the meeting for instructions to access the meeting. Any deputations can be e-mailed and will be read aloud to the Committee and will be made part of the public record.

GARBAGE & RECYCLING

Please be advised that the new Garbage and Recycling Calendar between November 2020 to January 2021 is available for download at www.ngrecycles.ca. Remember to have your bins out by 7:00 am.

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITUES

Municipal Custodian (Part-Time) The Municipality of North Grenville is accepting resumes from interested and qualified candidates for the position of Part-Time Custodian. The closing date to receive applications is 4:00 pm Friday, November 27, 2020.

Board Chair – Kemptville Campus The Municipality of North Grenville is accepting resumes from interested and qualified candidates for the position of Board Chair. The closing date to receive applications is 4:00 pm Friday, November 30, 2020.

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CIVIC AWARDS

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Dear Editor, Thanks again to Colin Creasy for a great article!

I do not find it in any way 'honourable' to plunk that huge prison upon us without any consultation with us or with our elected council.

Colin mentions the use of 'arable land', and then we go to Marc Nadeau's article, 'Green and Growing"? His question mark is quite appropriate, his thoughts very wise.

Should we make an effort to live as part of nature, or should we continue to think that we are separate and in control?

Maybe we will get lucky and this government, after Covid, if it does end, won't

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have enough money to invest in this huge building project.

Maybe, if I'm lucky, it will be a different government next time around, that is concerned with the environment, a much 'Greener one"!

Kath Piché 7

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New elementary math curriculum for Catholic School Board Highlights from the Board of Trustees’ Meeting from the UCDSB Trustees with the Upper Canada District School Board (UCDSB) met on Wednesday, November 11, for a regularly scheduled board meeting.

Trustees conducted the meeting in person at the Brockville Board Office, with enhanced public health measures in place that provided the option for staff and trustees to use a conference call option as an alternate means for attending the proceedings.

Remembrance Day Ceremonies in Schools across the Upper Canada District School Board: On November 11, schools operated by the Upper Canada District School Board held their Remembrance Day virtual ceremonies – a new format for this key event given COVID guidelines that informed the operation of schools. Members of the Board of Trustees also paid their respects for the Canadians who died during the two World Wars, the Korean War, the War in Afghanistan, and in Peace Keeping Missions by observing a moment of silent reflection at their Board Meeting. Trustees also reviewed excerpts from the virtual ceremonies featuring video presentations from Centennial 67 Public School and Rockland

District High School.

UCDSB Sets Action Plan for Student Wellness, Literacy and Numeracy Goals for 2020/ 2021: The UCDSB’s Board Improvement Plan for Student Achievement and Wellness (BIPSAW) works to support student wellness and developing sound literacy and numeracy skills which contribute to the outcomes required for graduation.

COVID-19 has impacted children in different ways – loss, anxiety, uncertainty – and so UCDSB plays a key role in assisting students to move beyond the pandemic disruptions on learning. The Board’s plan identifies common priorities for learning in the UCDSB that enhance student confidence in reading, writing and mathematics, promote familiar practices and routines that come with daily learning at school, and encourage positive relationships with peers and with key adults on duty at the school each day.

By knowing the learner and integrating pedagogical practices while considering the learning environment, this plan for 2020-2021 has crafted goals tied to wellness, literacy and numeracy. Each goal connects to a

list of actionable items that will help support students through these times. Staff outlined these action items to trustees, demonstrating the school board’s commitment to student success and support which has become even more important given the need to counter the disruptive influence of the pandemic on daily learning and school routines.

Trustees Approve the 2019-20 Draft Audited Consolidated Financial Statements: The motion to approve the 2019-2020 consolidated financial statements was moved by trustees. The statements were audited by BDO Canada LLP, independent external auditors appointed by the Board. The external auditors provided an unqualified opinion as an assurance to the Board that the statements were prepared, in all material respects, in accordance with the required basis of accounting and are free from material misstatements. The in-year surplus available for compliance of $6.9M, largely arising due to lower-than-planned expenditures due to COVID19, positions the Board well with financial resources to respond further to uncertainty in the 2020-21 school year.

To help enhance school safety and encourage positive learning environments, schools across the Upper Canada District School Board held a Bullying Awareness and Prevention Week from November 1521. School staff, students and their parents were encouraged to learn more about bullying and its effect on student learning and well-being.

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examples to help develop cross-curricular connections along with a new focus on re-modelling, coding, financial literacy, infographics and STEM,” noted Principal McIntyre. “Our team continues to develop resources and professional learning to support our educators with these changes.”

Educators from Kindergarten through Grade 8 have participated in a half-day of professional development to help them discover the changes, resources, and expectations around the new curriculum. Teachers also had an opportunity to review and compare the 2005 expectations with the new 2020 expectations, to see what new content was added to the grade they teach.

“Feedback has been very positive, and primary teachers commented on the value of the Financial Literacy curriculum as well as the continuum format, which allows teachers to see learning expectations not only for the grade they are teaching, but also for the grade before, and the grade following,” explained Crystal Lake.

EQAO data collection has demonstrated that stu-

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Bullying occurs in a context where there is a real or perceived power imbalance.

“In a time when we need to come together now more than ever before, it’s important to remain kind and show empathy to one another,” says Chair John McAllister. “Bullying Awareness and Prevention Week is an opportunity to reflect on how we can continue to create a caring environment for our students.”

Each school within the UCDSB has a safe schools team working to promote a safer and more welcoming learning environment.

Safe schools teams are encouraged to plan activities or launch initiatives that

The new elementary math curriculum teaches students fundamental math skills and connects them to real life, to prepare students for learning success, according to the Catholic District School Board of Eastern Ontario.

In June 2020, the Ministry of Education released the new digital platform for the elementary mathematics curriculum for grades 1-8. The new mathematics curriculum is part of a four-year math strategy which includes new curriculum content with a digital format, and embedded tools for educators.

Nancy McIntyre, Principal of Curriculum and Crystal Lake, Numeracy Consultant for CDSBEO, provided an overview to Trustees at their recent meeting about the implementation of the new math curriculum. Released in June for implementation in the Fall, the new curriculum, said Ms. McIntyre, provides rich context with clear expectations and teacher supports.

It has been 15 years since the Ontario math curriculum had been updated.

“The new curriculum provides rich content and clear expectations, teacher supports as well as real-world

ing gossip or rumours about them Electronic (commonly known as cyberbullying) – spreading rumours and hurtful comments through the use of cellphones, e-mail, text messaging and through social media.

Some activities occurring at UCDSB schools during the week included Winchester Public School hosted daily activities that honour kindness and differences including Shine Bright with Kindness Day where students and staff will wear bright colours.

Parents/guardians can also access the parent resource to learn more about cyberbullying.

heighten awareness of bullying and its impact on the school community.

Through our safe schools teams, as well as providing staff training opportunities and promoting positive school climates, the UCDSB is committed to operating schools that ensure every student feels safe and supported.

We encourage everyone to learn more about the different forms bullying can take, including: Physical – hitting, shoving, stealing or damaging property Verbal – name calling, mocking, or making sexist, racist or homophobic comments Social – excluding others from a group or spread8

dents in Grades 4 through 6 experience the most learning challenges in math. In response, the Board has developed a gap-closing resource for SERTS and junior math teachers which provides diagnostics that teachers can use to identify gaps in student understanding. Once identified, the binder provides lesson plans and activities to help build foundational understanding where needed.

The Curriculum Department has also developed a weekly resource for educators which includes engaging activities for student learning around the new Social Emotional Learning strand.

“There is strong evidence that developing social-emotional learning skills at school contributes to all students’ overall health and well-being and to successful academic performance. It also supports positive mental health, as well as students’ ability to learn, build resilience, and thrive,” noted Nancy McIntyre.

Board curriculum consultants will continue to support educators with the development and delivery of the new curriculum content.

Parents/guardians and staff at South Branch Elementary School received notification that an individual at the school had tested positive for COVID-19.

The Leeds, Grenville and Lanark District Health Unit has completed its assessment, and all individuals with a high-risk exposure have been notified. The situation is being closely monitored, and both the health unit and the school are taking all necessary steps to prevent further spread of the virus in the school and community.

No change to the school schedule or daily operations has been required.

The health unit encourages parents/guardians to continue to use the COVID-19 School Screening Tool prior to each school day, as well as follow all regular public health recommendations to reduce the spread of COVID-19.

The health unit and the school board do not release details about cases of COVID-19 in schools directly to the public.

Following public health protocols, the school board sends out a public notification once the families within the school have been first contacted. More information about COVID-19 cases in UCDSB schools can be found on our COVID-19 Advisory Information page, or on the Government of Ontario website.

Schools report confirmed COVID-19 cases to the provincial government, and it is tracked on their website. It can take up to 24 to 48 hours for the information to be posted, based on the timing of reporting.

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Break and enter: On November 11, 2020, at around 8:00 a.m., Grenville County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) members responded to a break and enter on Prescott Street, in the Town of Kemptville.

An individual was observed on camera entering the residence on November 9 shortly after midnight. When the person was confronted by a resident they left immediately. A male, aged 52 from Brockville, was arrested and charged under the Criminal Code with: Break, enter a dwelling house with intent to commit an indictable offence sec. 348(1)(a); Trespassing at night sec. 177; Fail to comply with probation order sec. 733.1(1) The accused was held and is to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Brockville at a later date.

Theft: On November 13, 2020 just after 9:00 a.m., members from Grenville County OPP received a call regarding a stolen generator that had been taken on November 10, 2020 at some point overnight. A vehicle is believed to have attended a construction area on the 401 Highway, east bound, east of Johnstown, in the Township of Edwardsburgh. A chain was cut that had secured the generator before being removed and towed away with the black trailer it was on.

The generator is a white Lister Genset 11kw (photograph attached).

Break and enter to shed: On November 14, 2020 at 10:24 a.m., officers from Grenville County OPP received a report of a break and enter at some point overnight to a resident’s shed and vehicle on West McLean Boulevard, Augusta. A wallet, numerous tools and a car engine had been taken. Other vehicles from neighbouring properties had also been entered into during the night.

Residents are asked to report any suspicious vehicles or persons in the area and to ensure their vehicles and properties are locked.

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It’s going to be a different Holiday Season this year, and the opportunities for festive activities and entertainment will be really limited. This will particularly affect people who can’t get out of their homes to even see the usual lights and decorations.

And so we invite you to come and join us on Saturday, December 12 at 6:00 pm in a Christmas celebration to

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Friends, families and all members of the Kemptville community are invited/ welcomed to walk or drive by the front windows of Bayfield in a festive Christmas Parade for the benefit of the residents. We hope to have vehicles (and people!) decorated in a display of lights and ornaments that will provide a Christmas Holiday memory for 2020 that will brighten everyone’s hearts.

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Long term care insurance “choice”? Choice of where we want to spend our later years, when we are unable to care for ourselves? Choice of who looks after us? Choice of how we are treated? Choice of a private or semi-private room? Hopefully, we are treated with dignity, compassion, respect. So choice is a big factor when it comes to looking at Long Term Care.

But what gives you that power? Being prepared is one major factor. Many individuals simply don’t want to think about getting older.

Yet we will, and many of us will require care. So why not think of preparing for our Long Term Care before that actually happens?

What am I talking about here? How can we prepare?

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On November 13, members of Grenville County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle travelling southbound on Highway 416 near the Rideau River Road exit in the Municipality of North Grenville. The driver was arrested and the vehicle searched as a result. Officers seized in excess of $15,100 worth of cannabis products including marihuana, vape pens and cannabis edibles. The cannabis was branded and professionally packaged.

As a result, a male aged 25 of North York, Ontario was arrested and charged under the Cannabis Act with the following offences: Possession of over 30g dried cannabis in a public place sec. 8(1)(a); Distribute over 30g of dried cannabis sec. 9(1)(a)(i); Distribute illicit cannabis - sec. 9(1)(a)(iv); Possession of cannabis for the purpose of distributing - sec. 9(2); Possession of proceeds of property obtained by crime under $5000 Criminal Code sec.354(1)(a).

The accused was arrested and transported to the Grenville County Detachment, released on a Promise to Appear, and is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Brockville on January 29, 2021.

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by Sharyn Hillier, B.A., CHS., Hill Life Financial Long Term Care. It’s been in the media lately. It’s had some really bad press because of the inadequacies of our public system in Ontario. Rightly so. Only just recently, it was reported that the provincial government has passed Bill 218 which basically will bar any COVID exposure-related claim against a long-term care home, if the provider made an “honest” or “good faith” effort to act in accordance with public health guidelines.

I don’t see that as a good thing for families with elders in Long Term Care facilities.

People deserve to be well taken care of in their elder years. Do we not deserve

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expensive if you see no value in what you are purchasing.

Some see no value in Long Term Care Insurance. They are willing to run the risk of dealing with the issue when the need arises. Perhaps they plan on selling a house, or using their retirement income to pay for it.

I believe Long Term Care Insurance is an investment, just like RRSP’s; an investment in yourself and those who care for you. Did you know, on average, it only takes about 3 years of claims to recoup the premiums on a Long Term Care plan? And that most Long Term Care plans will have a claim period of over 7 years? That’s not a bad rate of return.

I am not talking about a

What gives us that power? I am talking about Long Term Care Insurance. This type of insurance pays you a weekly or monthly benefit to be used for your Long Term Care needs when you are not be able to look after yourself because of physical or cognitive limitations. There are various types of Long Term Care Insurance. Some require you to show receipts and receive reimbursement. Some require you to stay in your home to receive payment. The most flexible plans simply hand you money each month and you can use it how you please.

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Instead, I look at Long Term Care Insurance as a supplement to your retirement savings. It’s a way to invest in your future, just like having a number of different investment vehicles. You may not invest solely in RRSP’s. You may have a TFSA, or you may have non registered investments. This is simply a “long term care” investment.

The result of having Long Term Care Insurance is back

to having choice. You may not have to be placed on a waiting list. You may be able to live at home, or if you require a nursing home, you can reside in one that is close to your family and friends. You do not have to worry about whether or not the provincial government will make the changes to public-run long term care facilities. You can have the power to make your own decisions.

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Being part of a community like ours means supporting each other through good times and bad. Social isolation is putting local business in a tough spot. Many artisans will not have the opportunity to see you at the Craft fairs this year. Here are some ways you can still support them by shopping with them online.

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Brewed Awakenings offers curated boxes, showcasing local businesses

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The staff at Brewed Awakenings have put together gift boxes filled with exclusive items, designed to support the municipality’s small local businesses. Brewed Awakening’s Alyssa Smith came up with the idea for the Hometown Treasures and Treats boxes last year and, due to the pandemic and the increased emphasis on shopping local, she thought it would be a good time to implement it.

“I love the idea of a subscription box where you pay for a box, and you get it, and there are all these cool products in it,” she says. “I kind of lamented the fact that there wasn’t a local one, so I thought we could put one together.”

The first box is targeted towards women, and has items from Jac’s Boutique, SuGold, Saltastic, Brewed Awakenings, and Bebe’s Boutique in Mountain. Each business has curated a selection

Anne Raina grew up in Kemptville and attended Kemptville Public School and North Grenville District High School. Her touching, funny and uplifting non-fiction book, Clara’s Rib, has sold 4,500 copies and tells the story of her sister, Clara, who entered a tuberculosis hospital at age twelve and was discharged at age twenty-six. Seven of Anne’s nine older siblings, and her father, spent many years in the tuberculosis hospital.

Anne has also published four highly-successful children’s books: The Kangaroo With The Wooden Shoe; Things That Go SPLAT!; The Kangaroo With The Wooden Shoe – Book Two, and Things That Go Where They Shouldn’t.

Clara’s Rib is available from all major ebook vendors and in print at Barnes and Noble and Chapters. Her children’s books are available through AnneRaina.ca and from select local booksellers. You can also contact Anne at anneraina@rogers.com or at 613-733-5891.

of exclusive products for the boxes, but exactly what will come in the box will be a surprise. “If you know what they carry, you can kind of have an idea of what each one is going to put in,” Alyssa says. “But I think the surprise is the best part.”

Boxes are limited, with only 50 available to make distribution and putting the boxes together manageable for the Brewed Awakenings staff. According to Brewed Awakenings owner, Kika Smith, both businesses and customers alike have been very supportive of the idea, and over 50% of the boxes were already sold as of last Friday. “Everybody has been so enthusiastic,” she says.

“The retailers who are participating, the people that have bought already, they’re just so excited about it and think it’s a great idea.”

Alyssa says they hope to orchestrate Hometown Treats and Treasures boxes quarterly, with a different theme for each box. The next one will be organized for Janu-

ary, and Alyssa is thinking it may have a fitness theme, to highlight many of the local gyms, studios, and fitness centres that the municipality has to offer.

Although the boxes have been a lot of work to put together, both Alyssa and Kika agree that it is worth it to help showcase local products and shops that people may not be aware of. “COVID has been difficult for everybody and a challenge for everybody,” Kika says. “If we can promote local this way, then absolutely.”

Hometown Treats and Treasurers boxes are $150 each, with $200 worth of product in each order. Boxes are available until Thursday, November 26 (tomorrow), with pick-up from Brewed Awakenings on December 1 and 2. To order your box, you can message Brewed Awakenings on their Facebook page, send an email to brewedawakenings@outlook. com, or call the store at 613258-6251.

Rotary Club of Kemptville be spreading the Holiday Spirit

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banks and will be picked up from the end of the driveway.

It was wonderful to see the many decorations already in place. We will continue again this coming weekend, November 28 and 29. There will be a truck and decorated wagon passing through various areas of North Grenville from 5 pm. to 7 pm. If you would like to make a monetary or food donation to area food banks, the Rotarians will be happy to pick it up from the end of your drive way.

November 28, during the hours of 5 -7 pm.: Kettle Creek, Rideau Estates, Forests of South Gower, and Jayland Drive.

November 29: Settlers’

Grant, Oxford Landing, Colonel By Keys, via Muldoon Rd to Meadowglen Circle, and Stonehaven Estates.

Should you not be on one of our routes and would like to donate, please send an email to: www.kemptvillerotary.ca, and we will arrange pick up.

The local Rotarians look forward to wishing you “Season’s Greetings”.

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GET READY FOR WINTER HOW TO READY YOURSELF FOR A SNOWIER-THAN-USUAL WINTER (NC) According to the Farmer’s Almanac, this year’s winter will be colder and snowier across Canada than usual. So, whether you love the picturesque landscapes or dread the oncoming days, preparing now is the best way to ensure you make the most out of winter.

Heat up your home

We can all appreciate the importance of staying warm, and winterproofing your home early is the easiest way to keep cozy this season. Start by adding or replacing weather-stripping on windows and doors where you feel drafts coming through. Have a professional clean and inspect your fireplace, chimney and heating systems, and don’t forget to change your furnace filter. Have an older thermostat? Swapping it with a programmable one is a great way to save money on heating costs as it allows you to pre-set your temperature preference and even adjust it remotely.

Prepare for snow removal

Do an audit of your snow removal supplies from the previous winter and see if anything needs to be replaced. If you have a snowblower, make sure it’s working properly and that you have plenty of salt or sand on hand for the first big snow. Don’t forget to keep a shovel in your vehicle in case you get snowed in while away from home, and always remember to clear snow away from your tailpipe first to prevent toxic exhaust fumes from reaching the cabin.

Choose the right tires

When the temperature drops to 7°C consistently overnight, it’s time to change your vehicle’s tires and brace for the snow, slush and ice to ensure you stay safe on the road.

“Due to the consistently cold temperatures and heavy snowfall, winter tires are the best option for driving in Canada,” says Shayne Casey, OK Tire automotive expert. “Modified rubber compounds and additional siping allow the winter tires’ treads to remain flexible in colder temperatures, ensuring maximum traction in the most severe winter conditions.”

Consider studded tires if you live in a part of the country where the roads are often covered in snow and ice. Be sure to check provincial laws or ask your local tire expert before installing, as there are restrictions on where and when these tires can be used.

When the lights go out, Make sure yours stay on.

However, if you live in an area with a milder climate and depending on your driving habits, all-weather tires might be a strong contender as they can be used year-round with no changeover, offering the added benefit of not having to store an extra set.

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How To Improve Your Car's Gas Mileage

by G&S Automotive

Here are some of the things you can do to ensure improved gas mileage for your car: Consolidate your daily trips and errands. This will also save you the cost of restarting your engine, which uses a lot of gas.

Don't throttle the gas or brake pedal! Sudden starts or stops use more gas than gradual changes in speed.

Don't idle for too long. Turn off the engine if you anticipate a lengthy wait.

Limit car warm-ups in winter.

Clear out the trunk. More weight equals more drag.

Avoid high speeds. We know this is almost impossible to resist but you can improve your gas mileage by up to 15 percent driving at 55 mph rather than 65 mph.

Use overdrive. If your car is equipped with overdrive gearing, use it as soon as your speed is high enough.

Use cruise control. Maintaining a constant speed is ideal for improving your gas mileage.

Servicing Your Vehicle Replace the spark plugs in your engine regularly. This way, the air and fuel mixture will burn cleaner and more efficiently.

Improve the intake/output system. By allowing gas to get in and exhaust to get out of your vehicle, you will improve the vehicle's overall performance and gas mileage.

Reduce friction. Use high-quality or synthetic motor oil.

Check your oil! Low oil makes your engine work harder.

Change your filters. Dirty filters can sometimes increase the amount of fuel your vehicle uses by as much as 10 percent.

Keep tires properly inflated and aligned. Check regularly to ensure your tires are fully inflated and your alignment is good.

Get regular engine tune-ups and car maintenance checks. A lot can go wrong with a car. Damaged spark plugs or transmission problems can also contribute to poor gas mileage.

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Stevens Creek Shutter Co. opens new location New Location Opening Soon!

Decor Centre OPENING SOON AT2678 HWY #43 in the Cornerstone Plaza

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Blinds – Shutters – Paint – Drapery But, after the pandemic hit, Will found that the space was too small to accommodate customers safely. They we also bursting at the steams with deliveries and stock, so when First Stop Rentals moved to their new location, he couldn’t pass up the opportunity to rent their space.

“I could not help myself. It’s such a good location for what we’re doing.”

Will is excited about the new space, which has lots of windows for him to showcase product, and space for his new paint stock. They have partnered with a Canadian familyowned paint company called Cloverdale Paint, based out of British Colombia, which has all types of both interior and exterior paint. “What’s cool about Cloverdale and the supply lines, is that we’ve opened up all this Canadian product.

If somebody needs something very specific, like paint for an arena or line paint for a road, or even sanitizer foggers for your cleaning business, we will have access to all of those things.”

Stevens Creek Shutter Co. is very much a family business, and the addition of paint to the store is a perfect marriage between Will’s experience and his

Rowena and Will Pearl in their new location on County Road 43

by Hilary Thomson

Local Journalism Initiative Reporter

A new home décor store is opening in the Cornerstone Mall on County Road 43 at the beginning of December.

Stevens Creek Shutter Co. is in the process of setting up their new bigger and brighter space at 2678 County Road, where they will not only be showcasing quality window treatments, but also highcalibre Canadian-made paint.

Owner, Will Pearl, has been in the window treatment business for over 40 years.

Both his father and grandfather worked in the business, and he started helping out at

a young age. When he moved to Ottawa, he worked for a number of companies and ended up partnering with Riopelle Drapery, which is a very old and well-known drapery company in the area.

“Gerry Riopelle, the son of the founder, did commercial work and I did residential,” Will says. “I did the drapery at the Governor General’s house, the Prime Minister’s Office, and the Senate, so we did a lot of high-profile clients.”

When Will left Riopelle, he went to run installation programs for Lowes. About five years ago, Will decided he had enough of corporate life and went out on his own

to start Stevens Creek Shutter Co. out of his home in rural Ottawa. “I took a couple of months and thought long and hard about the work I most enjoyed, and it was the window covering business.

It’s partly technical, especially now with things like motorization and automation, and it’s partly artistic, and it’s a lot of people skills. So, between all those things, it’s a lot of fun.”

Will ran his business out of his home for a number of years before getting his first physical location on Prescott Street about 1½ years ago.

At the time, it was perfect for what he needed, a place to house fabrics and see clients.

wife Rowena’s background in the paint world. Two of their boys, Wilson and Riley, have already been working in the business, helping with trade shows, events, and installations, and even their youngest, Owen, will be helping out at the new store.

Although the pandemic did shut them down for a couple months, they have been busy ever since they were allowed to start installing window treatments again.

This new space will allow them to welcome customers back into their retail space, as there is ample room for social distancing.

“I think we’d be one of the first retail spaces in Kemptville designed post COVID starting. We ordered up our automatic hand dispensary this morning. We’ll have very good protocols to keep people safe when they come and visit.”

Like many, Will has also pivoted his business to allow him to do consultations with clients virtually. and is finding that the process is easier than expected. He uses whichever virtual platform his clients feel most comfortable with, and is able to do everything except the initial measurements and installation online.

Even when they do have to go into a client’s house, they are careful to schedule the work for when they aren’t home, and do the work as quickly and efficiently as possible.

They are also working on a virtual store for the paint, and will be able to facilitate curbside pick up, if necessary.

“We’re very, very conscious about being careful.”.

When they open at the beginning of December, they will be offering all types of window treatments, Cloverdale paint, and custom bedding. However, Will is open to expanding the business to meet the needs of the North Grenville community.

“It’s a good opportunity for an outlet for all those folks locally that are interested in home décor and want to do nice things at home. We will be a focused company ready to help them.”

Will is most looking forward to using the new space to spark the imaginations of his customers “When it’s all put together, and it will take some time, we’ll have things that people haven’t seen before and solutions that I don’t think they’ve imagined,” he says. “So that’s going to be fun.”

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Jeff Murray retires from FRIENDS of the LIBRARY

by Jude Fader-Levere Several years ago, Pat Babin, Chairman of Friends of the North Grenville Public Library, asked Jeff Murray to attend a Friends meeting with him. Jeff said that he would go, but told Pat that he did not want to be on the execu-

tive because he was too busy.

Of course, by the end of that meeting, Jeff held a position on the executive. He is retiring from Friends of the North Grenville Public Library for personal reasons, after many years of dedicated service.

Jeff grew up in Oshawa

and attended Trent University in Peterborough, from where he graduated with a degree in Archeology and Science.

After graduation, he worked for Parks Canada as their Senior Archeologist responsible for archeological sites in the Prairies District and the Yukon. He obtained his Master‘s Degree in Archeology from the University of Alberta. Jeff was hired as Senior Map Archivist at the National Archives of Canada in Ottawa in 1985. He moved to Chelsea, Quebec, and his wife, Danamae, joined him in 1986. Jeff and Danamae moved to Burritt's Rapids in 1997.

Jeff is an author, and has published many cartography related articles in magazines and newspapers. He published his first book, entitled TERRA NOSTRA, 1550 - 1950: The Stories Behind Canada's Maps. He is presently working on his second book about cartography.

Jeff was Vice-Chair of Friends for several years and became Chair in 2018, when Helen Bunn stepped down and moved to Oakville. In

The Flemish cartographer Theodor de Bry mapped the western hemisphere in 1596 and surrounded it with four of Europe’s notable explorers: Columbus, Magellan, Vespucci, and Pizzaro. Open waters across the top of Canada hint at a northwest passage.

De Bry’s map is one of more than 200 that are featured in Jeff Murray’s Terra Nostra.

(Credit: Library and Archives Canada).

addition to his duties as Chair, Jeff updated the Friends' membership list regularly, sent notices of upcoming events to the members, and prepared the income tax receipts. In 2020, Jeff undertook the responsibility of writing the annual newsletter.

How many people will it take to fill Jeff's shoes? That is yet to be determined. Jeff will be dearly missed by all of us.

Friends of the North Grenville Public Library wish Jeff and Danamae all the best in their retirement.

tein and lower in saturated fats. However, many meat alternatives are higher in sodium than regular meat.

Higher sodium intake can lead to higher blood pressure, causing hypertension.

There is one major benefit to eating substitute meat. According to the Centers for Disease Control, one in six North Americans develops food poisoning every year from a variety of food products.

Unlike regular meat, substitute meats are far less frequently the cause of E. coli or Salmonella infection. In addition, manufacturers do not have to add antibiotics to these products that can trigger superbug antibiotic resistance. Nor do these products contain hormones.

Nicole Negowetti says, “The key question is, can substitute meat products be the tool to help people decrease their intake of real meat? Global red meat consumption is increasing, and factory farming of animals is known to be devastating to animal welfare and environmental sustainability. I am calling for a broader interpretation of ‘healthy’ to include planetary health.”

Different studies and producers report that a typ-

What steak lovers should know about plant-based meats

We live at a time of growing choices regarding food substitutes. But how good are these new products when compared with the old staples? Think of margarine versus butter.

Or, more recently, plantbased meats versus the real McCoy? Was William Shakespeare right when he wrote, “A substitute shines brightly as a King, until a King be by”?

A report from the Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy at Tufts University provides plenty to chew on. Deciding what to do isn’t just a personal decision. It also involved implications for our planet.

According to researchers at Tufts, sales of meat alternatives increased 30% in 2018. This increase is expected to continue, since plant-based, meatless “meat” has become available at several fast-food outlets. But how good are November 25, 2020

these products?

Nicole Negowetti, a clinical instructor at the Harvard Animal Law and Policy Clinic, says, “These new plant-based meat products are designed to replicate the taste, texture, and chemical composition of meat.”

The point is, producers of these new foods are trying to fool us. They want consumers to have the impression they are eating meat, when in fact they are not. As Nicole Negowetti says, whether it’s meat from a cow, pig, or any other animal, meat is muscle, which is essentially protein and some fat.

Meatless manufacturers are extracting these proteins and fats from plants and combining them to mimic the characteristics of animal meat.

It sounds simple, but there is more to the story.

Nicole Blackstone, as-

sistant professor in the Friedman School’s Division of Agriculture, Food and Environment warns that some of these meatless products are so highly processed that they bear no resemblance to their sourced plant foods. Particularly those products manufactured on a large scale are often highly processed and include in novel components.

For instance, to achieve the colour and meatiness that blood gives to red meat, producers have found a way to grow heme iron in soy plants. This is the type of iron found in meat and an essential element of blood production.

So, what about the health risks of this scientific replication? For the moment, Blackstone says we don’t know the answer.

We do know that beefmimicking hamburgers are similar in calories and pro16

Local mask maker cracks $2000 for local food banks

Debbie Amirault hands HOL Assistant Executive Director Janet Carkner and Marianne Villeneuve a cheque for $500 to support the House of Lazarus food bank.

Photo provided by Mike Amirault

by Hilary Thomson Local mask-maker, Debbie Amirault, made her second donation of $500 to the House of Lazarus (HOL) food bank last Monday. Debbie has been making masks for the community since the summer, and has now donated $2,000 in total to HOL and the Salvation Army food bank.

Community support for what she calls the Mouth2Mouth Project has remained high, and Debbie is well on her way to making her fifth donation of $500. The cost of each mask was $2, but, in light of recent government guidelines regarding face coverings, Debbie is now using medical-grade filter material to accommodate the three layers of fabric that is now required.

This means that the cost of the masks has gone up to $4.

However, 100% of the proceeds are still going to feed local people in need. Despite the rise in cost, orders are still flowing in and Debbie is thrilled with the continued community support. To order masks, or find out more, you can contact her at mouth2mouthproject@gmail.com. As her husband, Mike, wrote in an email: “With Christmas coming, a mask would make a great stocking stuffer!” ical meatless hamburger uses 75-99% less water and has about a 90% smaller carbon footprint compared to a regular burger. According to a Nielsen survey, 62% of North Americans say they would replace meat-based protein with plant-based protein.

Ms. Negowetti claims the bottom line is that people will buy alterna-

tive meat products if they are delicious and cheap.

This would also benefit our planet. What would Shakespeare say today?

Possibly, “A substitute shines brightly as a King, even when a King pass by.”

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House of Lazarus Christmas and Holiday Programs

by Joselyn Morley The House of Lazarus Community Outreach Mission is busy getting ready for one of its busiest times of the year. Their Adopt a Family, Couple, or Senior Christmas Program is in need of support.

They have many families with older children, both teenage and adult, as well as singles and couples without children, who still need to be adopted.

House of Lazarus will provide each family, se-

nior, and couple with a holiday meal. They rely on the community to add gifts and treats. Donations can be dropped off at House of Lazarus Food Bank, 10619 Main Street, South Mountain. This is a new location for the House of Lazarus Food Bank, which was given the space to use when Scotiabank closed their South Mountain branch. Items for treats and gifts for the Adopt a Family, Couple, or Senior Program can be dropped off at the new South Mountain Location

South, Derrick ning on December 1, each day put one food item into your Reverse Advent Calendar Box. Some good ideas include: cereal, peanut butter, canned fruits and vegetables, tuna, canned meats, boxed deserts, crackers, soups, pasta and sauce, or items such as toothpaste, diapers, or formula. You can drop your food donations at any locations of House of Lazarus: 10619 Main Street in South Mountain; 2245 Simms Street in Mountain; or the new location in Ingleside, at 15 Maple Street. Make sure to drop your donations off before noon on Christmas Eve, December 24. For more information you can email vcane@houseoflazarus.com.

House of Lazarus Angel Tree Program: Make a difference in a child's life this Christmas.

Buy a gift for a child between 0 and 18 years old.

Bring it to any of the three House of Lazarus locations: 10619 Main Street in South Mountain, 2245 Simms Street in Mountain, or 15 Maple Street in Ingleside. Hurry though!

You need to drop your gift off between December 7 and 12.

between December 7 to 12. For more information about either giving or receiving, call 613-9893830, or email kmerkley@ houseoflazarus.com.

House of Lazarus Reverse Advent Calendar: This program supports the House of Lazarus Food Bank, particularly while the Food Bank is closed between December 24 and January 4. These food boxes will be given out during this time while the food bank is closed.

To fill your Reverse Advent Calendar, begin-

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unteer with our organization, Dawn has already demonstrated her commitment to the work we do; her knowledge of our organization will assist her greatly as she works with our staff and volunteers to further strengthen and enhance our programs and services.”

Ms. Rodger comes to the position with extensive senior management experience in both the public and private sectors, including almost eight years with Beth Donovan Hospice in Kemptville as its Executive Director. More recently, her role as Director of Development and Community Relations with Olde Forge Community Resource Centre in Ottawa afforded her direct experience with an organization serving seniors, and adults with disabilities.

“Dawn’s experience and

April 2, 1941 – November 7, 2020

A Yorkshire “thoroughbred” Derrick was born in Sheffield England during an air raid in WWII. At the incredibly young age of 8 years old Derrick began serving with the South Yorkshire St. Johns Ambulance Brigade, at a time when the Brigade was the only provider of First Aid & ambulance service to the village. Derrick started working full time at the South Kirkby Colliery as a Pit Pony Driver at the age of 15 and moved up the ranks to a Fitter before he left for Canada. Derrick married Hilary Thomas at the age of 19 and shortly after their firstborn son Colin arrived. A few years later second in line, but first in hearts, James was born. Derrick ultimately decided to move his young family to Canada in 1970. Landing in Montreal, Immigration at the time wanted to send him out East to go back to working in the Mines to which he replied, “You go first and let me know how it is.” Never afraid of hard work, he settled in Kemptville where years later they added their daughter Heather to the family, about whom Derrick once said, “had she had been the first, she’d have been the last.” Upon settling in Kemptville, Derrick promptly joined the Kemptville Volunteer Fire Department in 1972 and served for 35 years. He worked as a Custodian at Kemptville Public School for 30 years where he continued to be a caretaker of humans. Derrick also volunteered with the St James Anglican Church Cemetery Committee to help ensure the loved ones of others received proper care at the end of their journey. He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Hilary (nee Thomas), children Colin (Sarah), James (Jackie) and Heather (Rob) and his grandchildren; Jack, Claire, Taylor, Katie and Joseph as well as his sister Jennifer Hull (Roger). Derrick South, a stoic Yorkshire man to the end never complained about “nowt”. He saw life through a different lens than most and as he always said, “You can love me or leave me; like it or lump it.” Derrick never looked back. He showed his true grit to the very end. Derrick passed away after a short but fierce battle with a rare blood disorder at the Ottawa Heart Institute. A Celebration of life will be held at a future date. Donations in memory of Derrick South can be made to Kemptville Hospital Auxiliary. Many thanks to the enormous team of doctors & nurses at the Ottawa Heart Institute who work tirelessly to save lives.

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Leeds Grenville COVID-19 Mobile Testing Unit

SCS welcomes new Executive Director Dawn Rodger The Board of Directors of Seniors’ Community Services [SCS] is pleased to announce the appointment of Dawn Rodger as the organization’s new Executive Director. SCS serves North Grenville and the surrounding area, and delivers community-based services and programs to enhance the independent living and quality of life of seniors, and adults with physical disabilities.

“We are exceptionally pleased that Dawn has taken on this leadership role,” said Bill Forbes, President of the Board. “Her previous experience in the nonprofit sector, coupled with her skills in community and government relations and partnership building, make her well-positioned to fill this important position. As a previous vol-

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skill set are extensive, and also include a background in client relations, marketing, and human resources”, noted Joanne Lincoln, Secretary of the Board, and a member of the three-person selection committee.

“I am grateful to be joining a dynamic team of staff and volunteers so committed to our work and the clients we serve,” said Ms. Rodger.

“I am looking forward to the opportunity to lead Seniors’ Community Services as it continues to grow and evolve as an organization.”

Ms. Rodger begins fulltime with the organization on Wednesday, November 25, 2020. She can be reached at dawn.rodger@seniorscs.ca.

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by the Leeds, Grenville and Lanark Health Unit Starting November 24, COVID-19 testing provided by the Leeds Grenville Community Paramedic Outreach Program is being done indoors (no longer a drive thru model). The mobile unit is an extension of services provided by the Brockville COVID-19 Assessment Centre.

Recently, the Brockville Assessment Centre changed to an online booking system that is very safe, easy, and quick. To book an appointment at the Brockville Assessment Centre, visit this link to the new booking system. If you don’t have access to the internet or are having difficulty, contact: 613-704-1441.

The goal of this program is to offer COVID-19 assessment and testing in our more rural areas throughout Leeds and Grenville. This will improve access to testing, especially for those that have transportation concerns. In-home testing can also be arranged for those with transportation and/or mobility concerns by calling the Health Unit at 1-800-660-5856 x 2222.

Information about the hours, schedule, and links to book appointments can be found online or by phone at 613-704-1441. Appointments can be booked until 12:00 pm (noon), the day prior.

Testing eligibility: All people with at least one symptom of COVID-19 provided that symptom is not from an existing condition (i.e., allergies). Please see the list of symptoms on the assessment tool.

People who have been informed that they are a close contact of someone who has tested positive to COVID-19. You will be alerted that you are a close contact by Public Health or through the COVID Alert App. Those following Public Health, Ministry of Health and Ministry of Long Term Care guidance for targeted testing. This includes people in high-risk settings such as workers, residents and visitors to Long Term Care homes, homeless shelters or other vulnerable congregate living settings.

Please arrive 15 minutes prior to your appointment, bring your health card if you have one and wear a mask upon entering the testing clinic.

The location in Merrickville-Wolford is the Community Centre, 106 Read Street. For more information about testing for COVID-19, visit the Health Unit website. There is information about all Assessment Centres in Leeds, Grenville and Lanark area. www.ngtimes.ca

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by Paul Cormier, Salamanders of Kemptville My last visit to Normandy was in 2016; I visited the beautiful and tasteful Juno Beach Centre, that commemorates the landing of Canadian troops there on the June 6, 1945. Meanwhile, this past week, our family enjoyed an old family favourite, Pork Medallions Normandie. Though simple to cook, this dish is absolutely delightful. By the way, the use of apples in this recipe relates to Normandie being a famous apple growing region in France. Enjoy it with rice pilaf, or some linguine noodles, on a weekend when you would like to eat something special. A red wine, not too heavy, makes up a nice pairing for Pork Normandie.

Pork Medallions Normandie: Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil 2 tablespoons butter (salted or unsalted) 2 pounds of pork tenderloin (sliced into medallions about an inch thick) ½ cup flour 6 green onions, thinly sliced 3 Granny Smith apples (peeled and thinly sliced) 3 McIntosh apples (peeled and thinly sliced) 6 tablespoons of brandy (Calvados if you have it, the wonderful apple brandy from Normandy; also, the use of alcohol in cooking this dish is optional) 1½ cups apple juice ½ teaspoon dried sage 6 tablespoons of sour cream Salt and pepper to taste

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Preparation: In a large non-stick skillet, heat the olive oil. Toss pork in flour and sauté until brown. Don’t overcook. Transfer to an oven proof serving dish.

Sauté the green onions in butter until tender. Add the apples and sauté until lightly browned.

Again, don’t overcook.

Add the brandy if desired and cook until slightly evaporated; then add the apple juice, sage and sour cream (you can use more sour cream if you’ve a mind to).

Pour the resulting sauce over the pork and cook in your oven-proof dish at 350 degrees Fahrenheit just long enough for everything to warm up nicely. Serve over rice pilaf or linguine noodles.

If you have any recipes that relate to wartime, please send them along to me at pcormier@ ranaprocess.com. Best to all and stay well!

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from Leeds Grenville Economic Development All communities in the Leeds Grenville region are now being serviced by a Digital Service Squad. These squads are digital experts hired to provide free support and guidance to small businesses. They offer one-on-one support tailored to each business’s unique digital needs.

Squad members can help with online marketing, social media account setup and content creation, website improvement, photography and videography, implementation of new digital tools and technology, and so much more!

Squads will also be focusing on connecting with businesses who are likely to qualify for a $2,500 Digital Transformation Grant. This grant is generally available to small businesses which pay commercial property tax, have a storefront/bricks and mortar location in a downtown, main street setting. Eligible main street small businesses can use this money towards the adaption of digital technology to help boost their business.

Some uses of the grant money include: Digital marketing Website development and plug-ins Training Purchase of software and certain hardware Deadline for the Digital Transformation Grant is November 30, 2020.

Businesses interested in taking advantage should act soon and reach out to a Service Squad member to determine their eligibility.

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In Memoriam

Peter Fnukal 17 Jan 1989 - 22 Nov 1990 Sadly missed along life's way Quietly remembered every day.

No longer in our life to share But in our hearts you are always there.

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Merrickville entrepreneur wins Bill Thake Memorial Economic Development Leadership Award

Janet Campbell, 2020 winner of the Bill Thake Memorial Economic Development Leadership Award.

by David Shanahan Janet Campbell, founder and owner of Mrs. McGarrigle’s Fine Mustard and Fine Foods, is one of two women to be this year’s

recipients of the Bill Thake Memorial Economic Development Leadership Award.

The winners were announced at the 12th annual United Counties of Leeds and Grenville Economic Development Summit held virtually via live

toring new entrepreneurs”.

“I’m very honoured,” Janet said. “When I started in business, there weren’t many local producers. Now there is a wealth of talent in our back yard. People want to buy local and that is very exciting. The best thing I ever did was move to Merrickville.

The local support has been overwhelming. It’s really touching to know and have that real customer loyalty.”

Another local powerhouse was nominated for the Award this year. Karen Bedard, of North Grenville, was recognized for her work as a founder and event director of the Kemptville Live Music Festival. Karen coordinates the army of volunteers needed to keep the festival on track, and her work has meant tremendous economic benefits to the municipality.

This is the 10th anniversary of the Bill Thake Memorial Award, also called the Warden’s Award. It is presented to community volunteers showing outstanding leadership resulting in the growth and

webcam and video.

“All of our nominees are champions in their communities,” said Warden Pat Sayeau. “Leeds Grenville is a better place to live because of these active volunteers.

We are proud to honour them for the major contributions they have made and continue to make.”

Janet Campbell has made Mrs. McGarrigle’s Fine Mustard and Fine Foods a cornerstone of business in the Village of Merrickville for more than 32 years, a remarkable record of achievement which has won plaudits, as well as customers, from far beyond the borders of MerrickvilleWolford. Janet has a strong belief in the collective force of businesses working together, and is a leader in the promotion of Merrickville, Leeds Grenville, and Eastern Ontario as a world-class destination. The award noted that Janet “is quick to promote local food and area products and has used her business to promote other area producers.

One of her passions is men-

vitality of the Leeds Grenville economy.

The other winner of the Bill Thake Award is Wendy Merkley, co-owner of Andress Boatworks, a family-run marina in Rockport about to celebrate 100 years in business. She is Chair of the Friends of Rockport Customs House, a volunteer group which has worked hard to raise funds to purchase, redevelop and open an amazing riverfront property to the public for the first time.

Janet and Karen are not the only local entrepreneurs to be honoured by the Award over the past decade. Last year’s recipient was Debbie Wilson, co-owner of Grahame’s Bakery in Kemptville, Chair of the Downtown Kemptville BIA, and a member of the North Grenville Police Services Board.

In all, 38 deserving women and men have been nominated, and 13 individuals have received the award. During his lifetime, Bill Thake was known for his leadership and mentoring skills.

He served 52 consecutive years on Westport Council to set a Canada-wide record as the longest serving head of a municipality.

The summit is hosted by the Counties Economic Development Office in partnership with Leeds-Grenville-Thousand Islands and Rideau Lakes MP Michael Barrett, MPP Steve Clark, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, 1000 Islands, Valley Heartland and Grenville Community Futures Development Corporations, and the Eastern Workforce Innovation Board.

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Extension of McLeans Landing proposed for village

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Two special council meetings were held last week to notify the public about a new potential subdivision in the Village.

The meetings, on Tuesday, November 17, were held one after the other to make sure to accommodate all interested MerrickvilleWolford residents, while adhering to social distancing protocols. The purpose of the meetings was to address the draft plan of subdivision and a zoning by-law amendment for McLeans Landing Phase 2, which is set for the 3.5 hectare piece of land on the northwest corner of the junction of County Roads 15 and 16, to the west of Phase 1 of the McLeans Landing subdivision.

The draft plan of subdivision outlines 43 residential lots, which will be connected to municipal

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services. Most of these lots will contain single detached family dwellings; but the plan does allow for up to 6 semi-detached homes on lots that are larger than 540 m2 with a frontage of 18m or more. The maximum number of doors permitted, as per the proposed plan, is 49, if the developer takes advantage of all lots available to built semi-detached homes.

The grading and servicing for McLean’s Landing Phase 2 was taken into consideration in the construction of Phase 1, and the new subdivision will utilize this infrastructure, including the stormwater pond that has already been put in place.

The zoning by-law amendment request is asking that the overall zoning of the property remain residential; but the minimum lot frontage requirement be lowered, from 18m to 15m, throughout the subdivision.

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the subdivision be approved, it will be turned over to Park View Homes to develop the property.

The first meeting, held at 6pm, was well attended, with many local residents present to learn more about the proposed subdivision and voice their concerns.

Merrickville resident, Dan Black, spoke for a number of residents who had submitted a four-page letter to the municipality on Monday outlining a few of their concerns about the project, including the possibility that the construction may damage their foundations and water supply due to the blasting or hydraulic hoe hammering needed to work with the limestone that is present throughout the Village.

“Alice Street, Wallace Street, and along Read Street in particular, people are on well and septic,” he said.

“And we just want some assurances from the developer and from the town that

they will be careful or give us advance notice prior to any hammering occurring, because our wells could, in fact, be damaged.”

Although Dan made it clear that the group which wrote the letter is not opposed to the development, they are still concerned about the high-density nature of the subdivision. “We do have concerns that it might change the overall character of what Merrickville is,” he said. “We’re seeing the slow erosion of the green space in Merrickville, we’re seeing certain species of animals slowly disappearing. We moved out to Merrickville years ago because we wanted to be in this rural setting, and I am concerned about what development might bring to the overall character and historical nature of the Village.”

As mentioned, the plan as outlined in the draft plan of subdivision is to have 20

these new homes hook up to the village’s wastewater treatment facility. This could relieve some burden on the current user base, as the village’s water rates have been notoriously high for years. This, however, is only if the current system has the capacity to take on an additional 49 new homes.

Resident, Dan Dunlop, mentioned this at the meeting, looking for assurances that the wastewater treatment facility has capacity to service both the homes planned for the upcoming 99-unit Merrickville Grove subdivision, as well as McLean’s Landing Phase 2. “As we go through the approval pro-

cess, we would not approve if we did not have capacity,” Mayor Doug Struthers said.

The comments from both public meetings, and anything that is received before December 9, will be taken into consideration and addressed by the municipality’s engineering consultant, Forbes Simon, of Jp2g. A report will be presented to council at the meeting of December 14, when council will decide whether to move ahead with approving the subdivision and the corresponding zoning by-law amendment.

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Meet Hailey Panciuk

joy in the simple moments, like the time she and her group were caught in the rain while learning to make their way out of a flipped boat at General Training camp. Some cadets ran back inside, while others stayed outside and played in the rain.

PO2 Hailey Panciuk has been a part of the corps’ marksmanship, orienteering, and biathlon teams, and has had the chance to participate in competitions with each of those teams.

One memory etched in her mind was having a great time with her teammates at the Connaught Range and Training Centre the night before the biathlon provincials. Hailey Hailey is shown receiving the RCSCC DEFIANT Biathlon advises people to come Award from Executive Officer, SLT Chris Churchill. well prepared for the cold weather when participating week, PO2 Panciuk is 15 in outdoor activities like

by PO2 Dilan Yildirim, years old and attended orienteering, “or your lips RCSCC DEFIANT For Petty Officer Sec- Navy League for a year might turn blue”, as she ond Class (PO2) Hailey before moving up to sea learned firsthand.

Hailey has a younger Panciuk, RCSCC Defiant cadets.

Hailey participates in sister who has successis like a second family.

The cadet program allows many team activities and fully come through the her to get out of the house, summer camps. During her Navy League Cadet traintry new things, and make time as a Sea Cadet, she ing program in NLCC friends. Like Petty Of- has attended two camps: Assiniboine and has just ficer Second Class Wade General Training and Drill this year moved up to Sea MNG_14149_LoveNG_NG_Times_10_375x7_75_V1.pdf 1 2020-11-05 Cadets.

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one of the very important qualities encouraged by the Cadet Program, and that is the will and the initiative to give back – to contribute over and above the normal requirements of the Program. In Hailey’s case, she contributes her time, knowledge, and experience by being actively involved in helping mentor and guide our younger cadets in the Navy League Cadet Corps as a volunteer supervisor. She has acted as a Staff Cadet for their competition with other corps, supervising the NLCC Assiniboine cadet team, and being in charge of the point system for the heaving line competition.

PO2 Hailey Panciuk aspires to a career in the military, as well as starting a family. She has two pieces of advice for new cadets: try things to figure out what you like to do best, and, if its not for you, that’s OK, at least you tried; and, keep an open mind so you can make new friends.

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KDH Foundation Board proud sponsors of Catch the Ace

The Kemptville District Hospital has been a fixture in North Grenville since 1960.

Over the decades the hospital has evolved to meet the ever changing healthcare needs of our community.

With access to 24-hour emergency room care, and new services available at the Hospital, such as heart stress testing, patients now have access to more care, close to home. KDH is also provincially recognized for its knee and hip replacement surgery program, with patients coming to Kemptville from across the region.

Foundation Board members, Mike Wallace and Pat Poirier, both have deep roots in the community and are

passionate about their role to help raise funds for the hospital. Michael Wallace was born in Kemptville, and is proud to tell everyone that he was the New Heavy Weight Champion when he was born at KDH. Mike played minor hockey in Kemptville growing up and still volunteers with the Upper Canada Cyclones. He has strong ties to his hometown, including his cousins at Grahame’s Bakery.

“I am extremely grateful for what Kemptville Hospital has done for my family personally, as my grandfather spent almost 10 years in its care after his stroke, and for this I will forever be appreciative. The hospital is important to this community as well as

myself and his family.”

Mike did not hesitate when asked to join the Kemptville District Hospital Foundation Board. Mike is currently Director of Marketing at Myers Automotive Group.

Patrick Poirier has lived in Kemptville for over 45 years and raised his family here.”

“Kemptville District Hospital has always been a place that we are so grateful to have in our community.

Having used the services of KDH in the past, personally and with my family, I have come to appreciate the need and benefit of having KDH. Having coached soccer and hockey in Kemptville over the years, and having been part of the Carol Durie Memorial Golf tournament from 2011-2015, helping to raise over $240,000 for the Mam-

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mography unit at KDH, I have always enjoyed giving back to my home town.”

Pat decided becoming part of the Foundation board was a great way to keep involved with the hospital and community. Pat is the GL Manager at Giant Tiger Stores Limited.

It has been a challenging year for everyone, and the Foundation’s only fundraiser for 2020 is Catch the Ace; an online progressive raffle. As much as the pandemic has altered our lives, the day to day visits to the ER, surgeries, and health needs of our community continue.

Tickets for Catch the Ace start at $5.00, and the jackpot is closing in on $9,000!

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North Grenville Curling Club looking for community support

by Hilary Thomson, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter The North Grenville Curling Club (NGCC) is hoping to start their winter curling season in January. Because of COVID-19, the curling club has taken a huge financial hit. It costs roughly $70,000 to upkeep the facility, even without ice. With having to shut down earlier than normal in the spring, and not being able to rent out the facility in the summer, the club is having a hard time making ends meet. Like many sports clubs, their revenue relies on membership, bonspiels, and rentals, all streams that have been severely affected due to COVID-19.

Club President, Linda Morrison, hopes that they will have enough people registered to go ahead with the 2021 season, which will run from January to April. The club has worked hard at creating a protocol for a safe return to the ice based on public health requirements and curling association guidelines, which includes enhanced cleaning, sanitizing, and social distancing practices. “We are certainly working hard to create a safe atmosphere,” Linda says.

They have had a few people register for the upcoming season; but some have not committed to actually participating, because of the pandemic, choosing to pay their dues anyway to ensure the curling club remains viable into the future. Another way of supporting them, if you are not able to play, is by donation, either through their website www.ngcurling.ca or www. sport4ontario.ca, under donations/fundraising project #177.

All donations made through Sport4Ontario will be eligible for a tax receipt.

Curling club supporters are also organizing several fundraisers to help support the club. Marie MacGillivray and Yvonne Lane are selling sets of fabric Christmas bags of all sizes for $55 to raise money for the cause. If you are interested, information is available on the NGCC website. The curling club is also organizing a silent auction. “We’ve got to keep everything covered through to next September,” Linda says.

For more information, visit the North Grenville Curling Club website, or find them on Facebook. You can also contact the curling club directly at ngcurlingclub@gmail.com.

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UCDSB signs lease agreement with Kemptville Campus

aligns with what we know are emerging priorities of local municipalities and County Councils.”

This program will allow full-time adult students and high school students to gain experience and Level 1 training in Truck and Coach Technician, Heavy Equipment Technician, and Agricultural Equipment Technician through the Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Program (OYAP). In addition, the UCDSB envisions future opportunities for micro-credential training for secondary students in Specialist High Skills Major programs. T.R. Leger’s presence in this new location also expands opportunities for areas students who are enrolled in the Adult English as a Second Language (ESL), Skills Training and Employment Preparation (STEP), and Settlement Services programs.

“There are multiple pathways to our programming, and all complement this Level 1 Apprenticeship offering,” says T.R. Leger Principal Sandy McInnes. “We will continue to seek pathways and future opportunities for our students by creating programming that is connected to their career goals.”

The Upper Canada District School Board Chair, John McAllister (seated, left), signs a lease agreement with North Grenville Mayor Nancy Peckford. Supporting the signing are (from left) UCDSB Superintendent of Schools Susan Rutters, UCDSB Director of Education Stephen Sliwa, North Grenville Project Manager Patricia Rémillard, and TR Leger Principal Sandy McInnes. Photo supplied by UCDSB As an important foundational step towards establishing the Level 1 Commercial Vehicle Apprenticeship Program, the Upper Canada District School Board has signed a lease agreement with the Kemptville Campus Education and Community Centre.

Set to launch for September 2021, this training program will build on the existing adult education opportunities established by the UCDSB at the Kemptville Campus, primarily through the T.R. Leger School of Adult, Alternative and Con-

tinuing Education, and address a growing local and provincial need for skilled trades workers. The training program is possible as a result of the recent Ministry of Labour, Training and Skills Development’s approval of Kemptville Campus Education and Community Centre as a Commercial Vehicle apprenticeship training delivery agent. The UCDSB is leading the program’s creation and delivery that will involve, and ultimately serve, all four regional public school boards.

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ment is the first step to bringing this program forward, moving T.R. Leger into the Campus’ Power and Equipment Building.

“We’re excited by T.R. Leger’s expanded footprint on the Kemptville Campus,” says UCDSB Board of Trustees Chair John McAllister.

“Today’s signing establishes our physical presence in this existing school and training facility, and it will allow us to move forward to support students with community-based learning and trade certifications. This approach certainly

“Light a Light” event

Peartree Property Management would like to announce the start of its Light a Light event. In cooperation with its North Grenville owners, Peartree Property Management is looking to lift community spirits this holiday season by challenging all our tenants to create a festive lawn display.

Peartree Property Management will judge all lawns of its participating tenants on December 23, 2020.

The 3 best decorated lawns will be awarded a prize: First place: $500 Second place: $300 Third place: $100 We invite you to take a stroll around the different Kemptville neighborhoods and take in the wonder and magic.

If you are not a Peartree Property Management tenant, but want to get in on the fun? Look for our second notice in this week’s paper on how you can join in on this great event.

November 25, 2020

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Former Kemptville College lands approved to host 2022 IPM

MPP Clark and Ontario's Minister of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs, the Hon. Ernie Hardeman at the 2019 Grenville County Plowing Match held on the former Kemptville College lands.

Leeds-Grenville-Thousand Islands and Rideau Lakes MPP Steve Clark says the Ontario government has authorized the use of provincially owned land in North Grenville to be the host site of the 2022 International Plowing Match and Rural Expo (IPM).

Minister Clark had requested use of the site, located on County Road 44 adjacent to the Kemptville Campus and Education Centre, after being approached by the Ontario Plowmen’s Association and local organizers.

“I’m pleased that our government has formally cleared the way for North Grenville to host the 2022 International Plowing Match on the former Kemptville College lands, bringing this prestigious event back to Leeds and Grenville,” he said.

“This is great news for our local volunteers, who I know are already working hard on the early planning in preparation for this major event. I look forward to continuing to support them and the Ontario Plowmen’s Association to make this IPM an unprecedented success.”

“The International Plowing Match and Rural Expo is a staple event for Ontario’s farmers which showcases our renowned agriculture sector to visitors from around the world,” said Ernie Hardeman, Ontario Minister of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs. “I’m very pleased to see North Grenville playing host to the IPM in 2022 which will bring strong economic benefits and investment opportunities for the local community and region.”

The IPM was last held in Leeds and Grenville in September 2007 when it was hosted by Rideau Lakes Township.

“The Plowing Match is an incredible opportunity for us to highlight our region’s rich agricultural history and to show the world that we remain on the leading edge of food production and agri-business innovation,” said Clark. “The event will bring tens of thousands of visitors to our community, providing an economic boost and creating new opportunities for investment that will benefit Leeds and Grenville for years to come.” www.ngtimes.ca