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The taping of the singer/songwriter showcase as part of Live at the Library. L-R: Kimberly Sunstrum, Brock Zeman, Julie Corrigan, Keith Glass. Photo provided by Karen Bedard could watch while isolating at home. “We were thinking Local Journalism Initiative Reporter about our patrons getting Kemptville Live is up through the winter months,” and running, bringing local Karen says.

Using what was left of music directly to fans. Although they are still unsure the $75,000 Celebrate Onwhether this year’s festival tario grant that Kemptville will be able to happen, due Live received last year, they to the pandemic, organizer were able to rent a space in Karen Bedard says they still Purvis Hall on the Kemptville wanted to do something to Campus and transform it into support local artists and keep a professional recording studio. The money also covered the brand alive.

To do that in a safe way, the cost of paying for highthey came up with the idea quality sound and lighting, a of broadcasting free concerts recording crew and, of course, over YouTube that people paying the artists. The series

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of concerts is called “Live at the Library”, as Purvis Hall used to be the library at Kemptville College.

At first, their idea was to livestream the concerts; but Karen says they wanted to make sure they had the same production value that they have at the in-person event.

Instead, they invited 14 featured artists into the studio over the course of four days last week to record 45-minute sets. Everyone involved was extremely excited to be working again, seeing as many of them hadn’t been even close

to a stage for a year. “Our gentleman who is doing our lights, he hasn’t touched equipment in over a year and a half, and that’s what he’s been doing since he was 15 years old,” Karen says. “For 21 years what he’s been doing is lights and monitors, production, travelling the country, working every weekend. And so, for him coming in and setting up lights and everything, he was like – I’m back in my job again.”

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cont'd from page 2 Kemptville Live engaged to be part of Live at the Library have played the festival before, but some are newcomers who Karen says they will definitely be adding to their list for future events. Apart from the 45-minute concerts, the team also recorded a singer/songwriter circle, which went really well, with the artists sharing their stories, as well as their music.

“It was a real educational piece. Listening to them and learning. There’s a lot of potential there, I think, to continue that type of thing.”

The goal of Live at the Library is to keep the Kemptville Live brand top of mind for their patrons, support local musicians, and also showcase the incredible asset that is the Kemptville Campus. Karen says they were very thankful to the Campus for allowing them to use the space, which was perfect for a recording studio. “We’re part of the Kemptville Campus, and they’ve helped us out by allowing us to use the space. It’s nice for them to contribute to our success. We’re a tenant, but also this was above and beyond for them to let us showcase the Campus.”

Talent featured in the 12 shows include: MonkeyJunk, River City Junction, Dimestore Playboys, Rick Fines, Keith Glass, Brock Zeman, Tyler Kealey Band, Silver Creek, Angelina Hunter Trio, Kimberly Sunstrum, Julie Corrigan, Bonecat, Head Over Heals, and Lynne Hanson & the Good Intentions.

The first show is set to air on YouTube on Thursday, March 4, at 7 pm. For more information and updates about the concerts as they are released, visit www.kemptvillelivemusicfestival.com and sign up for their newsletter. You can also follow them on Facebook

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Karen hopes that Live at the Library will bring a smile to the faces of people who have been really missing the live music scene over the past year, and that the concerts reach many people in the North Grenville community and beyond. “Our goal is to give back to the community and to engage people,” she says. “Just show them that we’re here for them, hopefully bring their spirits up a little bit. In the end, I think that will turn into something that will come back to us three or four fold.”

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successful music festival hosted on the Kemptville College grounds, which drew 24,000 people to the area over four days in 2019. The 2020 festival was cancelled due to COVID-19. This year’s festival is slated for July 22-25, however they are still

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by Terry Restoule The Kemptville Lions Club extends a special thank-you to MacEwen Petroleum for their recent and very generous donation of $5,000. The Club has already contributed most of these funds to local food banks.

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by Nancy Peckford On behalf of myself and my Council colleagues, we join with communities across Canada, and around the world, to celebrate International Women’s Day 2021 – a time to mark the social, cultural and political achievements of women.

North Grenville’s Council is proud to have near gender parity, with three women and two men as elected officials as it turns out. Furthermore, our community has some outstanding leaders whose efforts are particularly notable during these pandemic times.

These include Dr Suzanne Rutherford who oversees the COVID Assessment and Vaccination centre, and Co Chairs Wendy Embleton and Samantha River-Stevenson of the Kemptville District Community Association, among so many others.

As a mother of two school age daughters and one son, I see this Day as a chance to reflect on how we can ensure that gender is not a barrier for any person.

Being a parent, I have noticed how boys can still be shut down for being ‘too sensitive’, and girls are sometimes urged to be less “head-

nomic challenges. Leadership matters more than ever. This is because, even with readily available vaccines, our country and our world will never be quite the same again.

While the pandemic’s impacts have, undoubtedly, been felt by everyone, much of the burden has been born, unfortunately, by women.

Front-line essential workers in long term care homes, restaurants, and grocery stores tend to be women, and are more economically vulnerable than in other sectors.

Many mothers, and female care-givers, have confronted increasing demands as they try to juggle work, parenting, caring for older parents, and homeschooling.

Others have been hard hit as entrepreneurs or small business owners. The support of grandparents, other extended family and community organizations hasn’t been available in the same way.

Mental health challenges have intensified. These will endure well beyond the pandemic. Virtual services simply aren’t the same, and are sometimes almost entirely inaccessible with unreliable rural internet. At times, it has felt impossible.

In fact, the pandemic has created a perfect storm for

strong’. That being said, I have also been struck by how many men are open to change, and are actively embracing new norms, at the same time as many women are working to achieve new heights.

Ensuring more women are in leadership positions in the public and private sectors often creates the opportunity for more inclusive and dynamic communities. This, more often than not, benefits men and women both.

This past year has challenged all of us. The weight of this global pandemic has brought increased stressors, along with financial and eco-

Letters to the Editor Dear Editor, Today, Tuesday 23rd February, Jackie of TLC Medical Supplies, personally came to the rescue of a resident in Maley Street.

The resident was returning from Kemptville District Hospital following a visit to the emergency department at 5 am. Her leg was in a full brace and she was still in considerable pain, so she could not get up the steps into her own house. I went to TLC to explain the problem. Jackie personally came to the resident’s home in her own vehicle, with ramps and a wheelchair. She supervised the safe use of the ramps over all the hazards and would not leave us until she had ensured the resident was safely on the main level of her home. We could not have done it without her.

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Regards Rita White Dear Editor, Great article by Joselyn Morley, “Coalition Against proposed Prison Information Session”. The vision, unfortunately, remains in my mind of this prison sitting on the outskirts of our town and is depressing. This huge monstrosity with fencing and barbed wire isn’t exactly a pleasant picture. I’m not a member of CAPP, because I don’t do internet, but I much appreciate their efforts. Colleen Lynas makes perfect sense to me.

“Colleen Lynas maintains that, in words and deeds, it pains me to say our council

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has said, without saying, that they are not opposed, and are not going to challenge the province’s plan in any way.

Trying to get the best deal possible is not challenging the province’s plan.”

Also excellent is Laura Beach’s research and opinions.

Thank you to these people for their efforts. I know who will not be getting my votes next time around, unless they change their stance quickly!

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Kemptville Creek on every map I’ve ever seen, and I’ve been here since 1976. Calling Kemptville Creek the south branch of something else is wrong because: 1. It’s pejorative, like calling Kemptville the south suburb of Ottawa.

2. Kemptville Creek can be easily located geographically, while the South Branch River could be anywhere and means nothing.

3. It’s hardly big enough to be called a river.

4. Kemptville Creek has 2 tributary branches: North Kemptville Creek and South Kemptville Creek. If this watercourse were called the South Branch, the 2 branches of it would be called the North Branch of the South Branch (or the North South Branch) and the South Branch of the South Branch (or the South

Dear Editor, “Should we call our local [watercourse] the South Branch or Kemptville Creek?”

No one is asking that question but you, David.

The rest of us know that it’s Kemptville Creek. It’s called

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some women and families as economic, social, and caregiving pressures have further compounded one another.

Many seniors, especially those with pre-existing health conditions, living independently, or in long term care homes, have become more isolated than ever.

A housing shortage is another challenge. Widows, single parents, and youth were already having difficulty finding affordable rental accommodations in North Grenville. With a significant surge in house prices in North Grenville and much of Ontario, many rental properties have been sold and tenants are being evicted. This is affecting not just women, but children, families and older residents.

As we begin to rebuild and recover from COVID-19, let us work together as a community and country so people at all life stages are supported, and men and women are free to realize their full potential.

We hope that local and regional efforts, including the outcomes from the North Grenville’s own May-

oral Taskforce on Affordable Housing, will improve options and create urgently needed new rental units in particular.

Council is excited to work with North Grenville’s new Director of Planning, Amy Martin who brings a lot of talent and energy to this challenge.

No matter what the issue, let’s pave the way for our girls to see that glass ceilings can continue to be shattered, and for our boys and men to not be constrained by rigid stereotypes that can also limit their behavior and choices.

Ultimately, may we all feel empowered to choose our own paths.

In the spirit of International Women’s Day, which is recognized annually on March 8, I invite you to reach out to some of the incredibly bright, strong, and fierce women who help make up the fabric of our vibrant community, and tell them how much you appreciate their efforts.

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Bread and Roses As we go marching, marching In the beauty of the day A million darkened kitchens A thousand mill lofts grey Are touched with all the radiance That a sudden sun discloses For the people hear us singing Bread and roses, bread and roses As we go marching, marching We battle too for men For they are women's children And we mother them again Our lives shall not be sweated From birth until life closes Hearts starve as well as bodies Give us bread, but give us roses As we go marching, marching Unnumbered women dead Go crying through our singing Their ancient call for bread Small art and love, and beauty Their drudging spirits knew Yes, it is bread we fight for But we fight for roses, too As we go marching, marching We bring the greater days The rising of the women Means the rising of the race No more the drudge and idler Ten that toil where one reposes But the sharing of life's glories Bread and roses, bread and roses Our lives shall not be sweated From birth until life closes Hearts starve as well as bodies Bread and roses, bread and roses!

For updates related to COVID-19 and the North Grenville Municipal Centre visit: www.northgrenville.ca/coronavirus The Municipal Centre is now open to the public. Office hours are Monday – Friday 9:00 am – 4:00 pm

UPCOMING MEETINGS COUNCIL MEETINGS

Council meetings will be conducted virtually via Zoom. Council meetings will be live streamed on YouTube commencing at 6:30 pm. To view the live stream visit: https://www.youtube.com/user/ NorthGrenville/featured.

For any members of the public wanting to attend the meeting virtually, pre-registration is required by e-mailing clerk@northgrenville.on.ca. To make a deputation in relation to an item on the agenda, please pre-register with the Clerk’s Office at the same e-mail address. Please provide your comments no later than two hours prior to the start of the meeting.

PLANNING PUBLIC MEETING – Wednesday, March 10, 2021 ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETINGS Committee meetings will be conducted virtually via Zoom. For any members of the public wanting to attend the meeting virtually, pre-registration is required by e-mailing Jessica Workman at jworkman@northgrenville.on.ca Heritage Advisory Committee – Thursday, March 4, 2021 at 4:30 pm Health, Wellness & Fitness Advisory Committee – Monday, March 8, 2021 at 4:00 pm

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The title of this piece originated in a speech given by American women's suffrage activist Helen Todd; a line in that speech inspired the title of the poem Bread and Roses by James Oppenheim in 1911. In 1974 the poem was set a second time to music by Mimi Fariña, sister of Joan Baez, and recorded by Judy Collins and Ani DiFranco, among others. It is right and proper that women and men came together to produce such a powerful piece.

The Municipality of North Grenville is seeking applications from individuals interested in being appointed as a volunteer member of the following Advisory Committees for the remaining term of Council (November 2022):

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Active Transportation Advisory Committee – two vacancies (evening meetings – last Thursday of every other month at 5:00 pm)

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Community and Economic Development Advisory Committee – one vacancy (monthly meetings – first Monday of every month at 3:00 pm)

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Heritage Advisory Committee – three vacancies (monthly meetings – first Thursday of every month from 4:30 pm)

Candidates must be 18 years old, a Canadian citizen and a resident of North Grenville.

Further information is available by contacting the Deputy Clerk at jworkman@northgrenville. on.ca or 613-258-9569 ext. 171. Application forms are available at www.northgrenville.ca/ careers. Please submit applications by 4:30 pm on Friday, March 5, 2021 to the Deputy Clerk by email at jworkman@northgrenville.on.ca or by using the online application tool.

Should you require a paper application, please contact the Deputy Clerk.

The spring melt is just around the corner, and what better way to prepare for it than a new and improved flood data website for waterfront residents?

The Rideau Valley Conservation Authority’s flood forecasting webpage now includes access to several new data sets that will help residents in flood-prone areas of the Rideau Valley watershed and parts of the Ottawa River watershed prepare for flood season.

These updates include: - Neighbourhood flood mapping for several vulnerable Ottawa communities - Periodic water level data for some lakes in the Rideau Valley - Historic Rideau Valley snowpack measurements going back 40 years - Historic Rideau River water level and stream flow data from as far back as 1933 - New real-time gauges in the vulnerable communities of Cumberland, North Gower, Richmond and Brantwood Park.

The data and maps can be customized, downloaded, printed and shared. The hope is that, armed with historic trends as well as real-time flood forecasting from staff at the RVCA, residents will be better prepared to avoid, limit and manage flood damage in the future.

“Our number one goal is to keep people and property safe, and the best way to do that is with information,” said Brian Stratton, RVCA’s manager of engineering. “The more knowledge residents have about the potential for floods in their neighbourhoods, the better.”

Homeowners in other vulnerable communities within the City of Ottawa can also access new neighbourhood flood mapping that shows where and how floodwaters could breach their communities during 2-, 5-, 10-, 20-, 50- and 100-year floods. These maps will help residents decide how to best protect their properties when the waters rise, whether by sandbagging in the best spot or moving important items to higher ground.

The historical data covering snowpack measurements, lake water levels and Rideau River water levels are also important resources – not just for flood forecasting, but also for spotting weather trends, monitoring local climate change impacts and informing future hazard mapping, municipal planning and zoning decisions.

All of these tools can be found at www.rvca.ca/watershed-conditions.

Should flooding occur, the first response is up to property owners. Make sure you have emergency contact information for your municipality on hand, and create an emergency plan to minimize flood-related property damages and to keep people safe. If you don’t have a plan, now’s the time to make one – there are plenty of excellent resources online, including on the RVCA website. You can also refer to RVCA's 2021 Flood Contingency Plan for detailed flood response information.

The first step for flood preparation is staying informed about the watershed’s current conditions. To receive notifications about flood risks and warnings, subscribe to our Flood Forecasting and Warning newsletter at www.rvca.ca/about-us/join-our-mailing-lists.

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Women – the heart of our community are female-owned. Take Mrs. McGarrigle’s, for example.

Founder, Janet Campbell, began her business in 1988, manufacturing condiments in the basement of one of Ottawa’s hostels. It has since morphed into a destination for fine food in the Ottawa area, and her products are sold all

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Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Owner of the Brigadoon, Monday, March 8, is Cheryl Mackie, has been runInternational Women’s Day. ning her fine dining restaurant Honestly, I had no idea until in the heart of Oxford Mills my editor brought it up at for over 30 years. In an indusour weekly editorial meet- try where many restaurants ing. These days, I find it fail, Cheryl has persevered hard enough to keep track to offer a truly unique experiof the days of the week, let ence that draws people from alone international days of all over the Ottawa area and beyond. In recent years, her recognition.

However, as I thought vivacious granddaughter, about it more, I realized that Stephanie, has stepped up I really should be paying to become a co-owner in the more attention, considering business; a dynamic female how many amazing, strong, duo that arguably can’t be and inspiring women there matched in the local restauare in our community. In rant industry.

Debbie Wilson is not only Merrickville-Wolford and North Grenville, there are the co-owner of Grahame’s many female-run businesses. Bakery (with the area’s oldest In fact, Merrickville often wood-burning oven), she is boasts that the vast majority also a very active volunteer of the shops in the village and a dedicated community

Equal Voice holds a virtual Daughters of the Vote

This International Women’s Day, Equal Voice is hosting 338 Daughters of the Vote delegates across Canada representing their ridings in a virtual House of Commons session. Originally created in 2017, Daughters of the Vote is fueled by the goal of electing more women to political office by empowering young women and gender diverse youth to share their lived experiences and visions for the future of Canada.

Daughters of the Vote is an ambitious initiative by Equal Voice that began in 2017 to mark the 100th anniversary of some women getting the right to vote in Canada, and the still incomplete journey of women’s full participation in politics today.

The 338 delegates, representing every federal riding in Canada, were selected through an open call for applications to participate in a dynamic political leadership summit in Ottawa. The 2021 virtual event will be held thanks to generous funding from the Department for Women and Gender Equality.

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VID-19 pandemic, this third iteration of Daughters of the Vote is the first program to be held fully online. Equal Voice is pleased to welcome many incredible speakers from all political backgrounds, and to be partnering with community organizations to deliver this year’s program. Topics of the sessions throughout the four-day program include working at all levels of government, inclusive politics, media engagement, Parliamentary committee simulations, and a virtual House of Commons session on International Women’s Day, March 8. Delegates will also have the opportunity to hear from the leaders of Canada’s federal political parties on that day.

Equal Voice is committed to delivering a program that is accessible, inclusive, and provides a positive experience for all delegates in 2021. This includes providing supports such as community mediators, Indigenous Elders, and mental health supports, while ensuring accessibility of the program with support for childcare, interpretation, closed captioning, ASL, and

builder. During the Ice Storm, Debbie and her bother, Rick Grahame, kept their oven going to help feed the community while many had no power. She was the first coach of the Kemptville Storm, empowering girls to play competitive hockey in the local area. Debbie has been the Chair of the Old Town Kemptville BIA for over four years and is heavily involved in the North Grenville Community Economic Development Advisory Committee and the Kemptville and District Community Association.

She is a founding member of the Kemptville and District Sports Hall of Fame, and was integral in helping the North Grenville Municipal Heritage Advisory Committee launch the first ever Door Open event in 2016. Debbie’s work was recognized in 2019 when she won the United Counties’ Bill Thake Memorial Award for Economic Development.

There are so many other examples of strong female entrepreneurs in our area.

This has really come to light in the last year, when many

of them had to completely re-work their business models to make ends meet during the COVID-19 pandemic. I spoke to many of them over the past few months and was always impressed by their positive outlook and resiliency in a time when it would have been easy just to give up hope.

This resiliency, ability to multi-task and juggle multiple priorities, is something women have had to adapt to in our modern world. Women are strong and capable, but they are often pulled in two separate directions with the expectation to have a fulfilling career AND raise a family.

Women can, and certainly have, the ability to do both, but they should also have the right to choose without judgement. Any mother who chooses to stay home with their children should be valued and respected as a productive member of society. That being said, mothers who choose to go after their dreams and have a career outside the home should never be shamed for spending time away from their children. As

a future mother myself, (yes, I am pregnant) I already feel such a strong bond with my baby, and I know that, even if I choose to pursue my career, that will not change.

The true power of the feminist movement is allowing women the ability to choose whether they stay home with their children or pursue their career. Maybe they choose not to have children at all. All choices should be equally as acceptable.

Another strength that women bring to the table is their ability to be vulnerable.

Vulnerability begets connection, and it is connection that truly builds communities.

Many brave women have shared their stories of struggle with the community, on social media, or in this paper.

Whether it be a history of sexual or domestic violence, depression, anxiety, postpartum struggles, or housing insecurity, women who show up in the world and own their past and current vulnerabilities not only help themselves, but also create a stronger, more connected community.

If that’s not heroism, I don’t know what is.

International Women’s Day is a time to celebrate the power of women, and whether that be as the leader of a community (like our powerhouse mayor, Nancy Peckford), an entrepreneur, or a homemaker, all should be celebrated. Time and time again, I have seen the women of this community fight for what they believe in. Whether it be volunteering with a local organization, providing a service to the community that they feel passionate about, or advocating for their kids, local women have a lot to offer.

I am proud to be a woman in this community; a community with a heart that is full of kindness and love. Men, of course, have an integral role to play, but I believe it is the female energy from local women that truly unites us as a strong, compassionate, and resourceful community.

WDMH staff begin to receive the COVID-19 vaccine the provision of technology to delegates in need. This year’s program also includes elements to ensure the inclusivity of Daughters of the Vote, such as mandatory antiracism and anti-oppression training for all participants, staff, and volunteers, forums for Indigenous and Black delegates, and sessions which focus on the diverse and intersectional identities of delegates and their impact on political engagement.

Equal Voice is eager to hear from all delegates on their vision for the future of Canada throughout this year’s Daughters of the Vote from March 5-8, and looks forward to the seeing how their future successes will better Canada’s political institutions and communities for years to come. We also wish to thank all the elected officials, political parties, the Government of Canada, and all corporate and community sponsors for their generosity and support in making Daughters of the Vote possible this year.

Nathalie Boudreau, Vice President of Clinical Services, vaccinates Miranda Carruthers.

by Jane Adams Registered Practical Nurse, Miranda Carruthers, is among the first member of Winchester District Memorial Hospital [WDMH] staff to receive the COVID-19 vaccine. On Friday, February 19, 84 staff members and physicians were vaccinated.

Several other WDMH staff members received their first vaccine on January 15 at Dundas Manor.

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for COVID-19: “I was super excited to get my vaccine and I feel extremely thankful. By protecting WDMH staff, we can also protect patients and families and our local communities. It’s going to make a huge difference, and everyone will be able to see their loved ones again.”

“WDMH staff have been on the front line of this pandemic and this is a great first step. We look forward to seeing the entire WDMH team – and our local communities - get their first dose over the coming weeks,” noted CEO Cholly Boland. “Thank you

to the Eastern Ontario Health Unit for your leadership in the vaccine roll-out.”

WDMH has developed a detailed vaccination plan that prioritizes staff, based on their level of risk and work location. For example, staff members working in the Emergency Department will be vaccinated before staff members who do not have direct contact with patients. Decision-making is also guided by the Province’s ethical framework for vaccine distribution.

All safety protocols remain in place at WDMH, including screening, wearing masks, the use of personal protective equipment, and visitor restrictions. For full details and the latest updates, please visit www.wdmh. on.ca.

If you would like to provide comments or suggestions about hospital services, please contact Cholly Boland, President and CEO, Winchester District Memorial Hospital at 613.774.1049 or by email at cboland@wdmh.on.ca.

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Toastmasters International Speech Contest on ZOOM

by Moe Wozniak A North Grenville Toastmasters member will be competing in the 2021 Toastmasters International Speech Contest.

Speakers who have placed in their local club contests this winter will now move on to the second level of competition on Friday, March 5. The fifth and final step takes place at the Toastmasters (TM) International Convention. Last year, the event was scheduled to take place in Paris, France; however, with the onslaught of COVID-19, these plans

had to be cancelled. All com- ing, a global invitation is open petitions and conferences this to anyone with a computer/ season have been through internet connection from video conferencing, and this anywhere in the world. Last year our ‘Division: A’ semi- spring, the District competifinal contest will be held on tion brought over 700 attendZoom. The third step on the ees to the Zoom competition. ladder to finals is ‘Division’, Toastmasters International fourth step is District 61 is a non-profit educational (Eastern Ontario, Quebec and organization found in 143 upper New York State), and countries worldwide with the final step takes place at more than 358,000 members.

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Council receives petition to expand recycling in Village

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Local Journalism Initiative Reporter org. They also had several people from other communiMerrickville-Wolford ties sign the online petition council received a petition to show their support for the at their council meeting on effort.

The main goal of the petiFebruary 22, asking them to tion is to have council look look into expanding recycling services in the municipality. into expanding recycling in The petition was launched in the municipality. Member October, 2020, by Sustain- of Sustainable Merrickvilleable Merrickville-Wolford, a Wolford, and long time Merpotluck action group with the rickville resident, Anney De goal of promoting sustainable Gobeo, says that the number living and combating climate of items that they have been change at the local level. Over able to recycle has dwindled the past few months, they over the years. Under the were able to gather about 191 municipality’s current recylocal signatures from both an cling contract with Limerick in-person petition at Nana B’s Environmental, Merrickville Bakery and Healthily Ever residents are unable to recycle After in Merrickville, and an items made of black plastic,

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milk and juice cartons, and tetra packs. “Those are all going directly into the landfill site,” Anney says.

In response to the petition, Mayor Doug Struthers suggested that council direct staff to prepare a report outlining what the senior levels governments are looking at in terms of recycling, and what the options are for the municipality. For example, the Province of Ontario is planning on shifting to a model where producers will be responsible for the entire lifecycle of their packaging by the end of 2025. “That might give us the opportunity of refocusing on what we’re doing now, what are things

that we could do perhaps better, what we can do in regards to more, but, more particularly, what opportunities are going to be covered under the senior levels of government,” he said at the meeting.

Councillor Timothy Molloy suggested that staff also engage with Limerick Environmental to see if they are willing to expand the number of items they recycle as part of their contract. “If it’s something they can do, then great, we can get on board with that,” he said. “If it’s something they can’t do, then we may have to look at finding a provider that can give us a more functioning recycling program.”

The municipality’s current contract is renewed on a

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courageous sailing adventure, which was published by Inanna Press. Lesley also ran a monthly blog about learning to be optimistic and making the best out of life called “Living Starts with Love”, and published several of those essays in a book. “My writing evolved from a childhood of

by Hilary Thomson Local Journalism Initiative Reporter reading books and living in my imagination,” Lesley said Merrickville Council has before she died. “We all have thrown their support behind a access to imagination, and new bench in Cenotaph Park what we can accomplish in in memory of local resident our lives comes from believand artist Lesley Strutt. Ac- ing in ourselves.” cording to Merrickville Artists Lesley had an impressive Guild (MAG) President, Nick academic career. With a PhD Previsich, who submitted the in Linguistics, she taught at request to council, Lesley the University of Ottawa and was a key member of MAG held positions at the Social and a strong supporter of the Sciences and Humanities arts in the community. Before Research Council and at the she fell ill with Multiple My- Canada Research Chairs proeloma (bone marrow cancer), gram. Her passion for trees she was a member of their led her to support an orgaexecutive and did a lot to sup- nization called TreeSisters, port MAG’s activities in the which inspires women to step community, including their into nature-based leadership annual studio tour, and Con- with the mission of planting versations, their bi-monthly billions of trees around the literary event. world.

As a talented writer and On top of all her talents, poet, Lesley was an active accomplishments, and dedimember of the Canadian cation to the Merrickville arts League of Poets. In 2018, community, Nick says Lesley she spearheaded an anthol- was also an extraordinary ogy of poems inspired by her woman. “Lesley had such a love of trees called, “Heart- vitality that it was actually wood, Poems for the Love really hard not to be infected of Trees”, published by the by her personality and her Canadian League of Poets. In optimism…When you had a 2019, she wrote a novel called meeting with Lesley, or a chat “On the Edge”, about a girl’s with Lesley, you came away

TAKE NOTICE that the Council of the Corporation of the Village of Merrickville-Wolford passed By-law 09-2021 on the 22nd day of February 2021, under Section 34 of the Planning Act. AND TAKE NOTICE that any person or agency may appeal to the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal in respect of the By-law by filing with the Clerk of the Corporation of the Village of MerrickvilleWolford not later than the 24th day of March 2021, a notice of appeal setting out the objection to the By-law and the reasons in support of the objection.

Only individuals, corporations and public bodies may appeal a zoning by-law to the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal. A notice of appeal may not be filed by an unincorporated association or group.

However, a notice of appeal may be filed in the name of an individual who is a member of the association or the group on its behalf. No person or public body shall be added as a party to the hearing of the appeals unless, before the by-law was passed, the person or public body made oral submissions at a public meeting or written submissions to the council or, in the opinion of the Tribunal, there are reasonable grounds to add the person or public body as a party.

AND TAKE NOTICE that an appeal must be accompanied by the prescribed fee of $300.00 and must be made payable to the Minister of Finance by certified cheque or money order.

An explanation of the purpose and effect of the By-law, describing the lands to which the By-law applies, is attached.

EXPLANATORY NOTE The purpose of the amendment is re-zone lands to permit the future residential development of lands located at Lots 178 – 189, 164 – 168, Lots 1 – 4, 7 – 10, Block 9, Lots 1, 2, 9, 10, Block 15, Part Lot 8, Block 15, Lots 1, 9 Block 16, Part of Herbert Street, Registered Plan 6, in the geographic Village of Merrickville, Village of Merrickville-Wolford. The effect of the amendment is to re-zone the subject lands from from Development (D) and Residential One (R1) to Residential One – Exception Two (R1-2), Residential Two – Exception Three - holding (R2-3-h), Residential Two – Exception Four – holding (R2-4-h), Residential Three – Exception One – holding (R3-1-h), and Open Space (O). The Residential One – Exception Two (R1-2) zone establishes identifies and permits an existing encroachment into the Wallace Street Road allowance. The Residential Two – Exception Three - holding (R2-3-h) zone reduces the minimum lot frontage to 5.5 metres. The Residential Two – Exception Four – holding (R2-4-h) zone reduced the minimum lot area to 155 m2. The Residential Three – Exception One – holding (R3-1-h) zone limits the number of storeys to three (3) with a maximum building height of 11 metres. The removal of the holding (-h) symbols are conditional upon site plan approval.

The lands affected by the amendment are located at Lots 178 – 189, 164 – 168, Lots 1 – 4, 7 – 10, Block 9, Lots 1, 2, 9, 10, Block 15, Part Lot 8, Block 15, Lots 1, 9 Block 16, Part of Herbert Street, Registered Plan 6, in the geographic Village of Merrickville, Village of Merrickville-Wolford, as shown on the Key Map. Dated at the Village of Merrickville-Wolford this 3rd day of March, 2021.

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month-to-month basis, so Anney believes this is the perfect time to switch to a provider that offers more recycling options. Both Montague and North Grenville are now engaged with Emterra Environmental which takes a wider range of products. “A lot of the research has been done,” Anney says. “We’ve got two municipalities beside us here that have done the same thing, and recently. I’m sure that it would not be difficult to get that information from them.”

Anney is pleased that the petition sparked some discussion around the council table and that they seem to recognize residents’ wish to have a more robust recycling program in the municipality.

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the report doesn’t come back saying that they are going to wait another five years for the province to implement the producer responsibility model before making changes. “I’m hoping they don’t use that as an out. I’m hopeful that they are going to bring all the information to the table that was brought up in the discussion, and some serious discussions will come of them, and decisions made to make change.”

Council directed staff to bring the report back to council as soon as possible. CAO Doug Robertson said that he would have to consult with their Director of Operations, but staff would do their best to have the report ready for the next meeting in March.

actually feeling much happier.

She had that ability to really influence people and to make them happy. And I think that’s a really rare talent.”

To help keep Lesley’s memory alive, MAG has started a fund called The Lesley Strutt Poetry Prize, with the aim of supporting up and coming writers and poets.

“The purpose of the fund is really to help encourage existing writers and poets, both young and old, in their efforts and in their creative journey and expressing their art in poetry and in literature,” Nick says. “If we can do a little bit of that in Lesley’s name, I think she would be really pleased.”

The bench in Cenotaph Park will be called the Poet’s Bench, and MAG hopes that it will not only be a spot where people can sit and remember Lesley, but also where writers and poets can come to gain inspiration. “Having the opportunity to sit there as a visitor to the village, maybe somebody who never knew Lesley, or people that did know her, just sitting down and thinking a bit about Lesley and some of the things that she did, and perhaps writing a poem, or thinking about it, is one way to help keep her memory and her legacy alive,” Nick says.

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Council was unanimous in supporting the Poet’s Bench initiative. While they are still waiting to hear from

Letter to the Editor Dear Editor, I truly do appreciate the effort undertaken by you, the editor, and your staff to convey the local news and events to area residents, groups and businesses. However, I, and other Merrickville residents and business owners to whom I have spoken, were disappointed in reporter Hilary Thompson’s recent article “Water Rates to increase 5% in Village in 2021.”

If Ms. Thompson’s goal was simply to provide information and verbatim opinions expressed by municipal staff and council members preceding a Council meeting vote, she did a great job. But I suggest that if a reader was interested in basic information and opinions that extended beyond the Municipal offices,

staff about specifications for the bench, MAG already has a group of people ready and willing to build the bench from scratch. “We do have some vintage antique wrought iron bench sides that we think would look really nice and consistent with the heritage of the village,” Nick says. Plans for the bench also include a plaque describing the dedication to Lesley and a little bit about who she was.

MAG is hoping to install the bench sometime in April, which is National Poetry

Month in Canada. Once it is in place, they will have a small dedication ceremony in memory of Lesley. If you would like to contribute to the Lesley Strutt Poetry Prize, please send an e-transfer to treasurer@mag-artists.ca.

For more information about the fund, or to learn more about Lesley, you can also email Nick directly at nprevisich@bell.net. Donations in memory of Lesley can also be made to TreeSisters at www. treesisters.org.

the article was lacking in research and perspective.

For example, the article was missing the most basic of basic facts – the actual water/sewage base rate in Merrickville.

The current base rate for a Merrickville residence is $287.78. That is, every two months, even if residents in a Merrickville home do not use ONE SINGLE drop of water, that is the MINIMUM water/ sewage charge. Bills can be as high as $500 or more if you are a gardener or have a larger family. Those are facts, not my opinion.

Merrickville businesses pay a minimum rate more than double that. Even if businesses have reduced hours during winter, or have shut down - as has been the case

with COVID – they still pay that minimum rate.

I, for one, was baffled as to why Ms. Thompson did not include this already high (pre-5% increase) rate in her article. And I was disappointed that, other than Council members and Municipal staff, she didn’t speak to anyone - Merrickville residents, the Chamber of Commerce, business owners - about this increase.

Such additions, I suspect, would have given readers a more balanced and informed perspective.

But, perhaps that is the purpose of letters to the editor.

Once again, thank you for your work in reporting local news and events.

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Virtual Heritage Classic set for the spring they were considering adding last year. The committee Local Journalism Initiative Reporter thought this was a great The Merrickville Heri- opportunity to gauge the tage Classic is returning to interest in the half marathon the Village this year, in a to see whether they will ofvirtual format. Run Mer- fer it as a route in the village rickville, which has been in future years. “We’re able organizing the 2km, 5km to check who is interested and 10km runs through the in a half marathon, and that Village since 2016, had to gives us time to decide if it’s cancel last year’s race due something we could do here, to COVID-19. Although find a route that is safe and the organizing committee easily measurable.” was hoping to hold the run While the goal of the again this year, Race Direc- virtual race is to have people tor, Lori Reynolds, says: participate individually, “After the disappointment Lori says people are welof being forced to cancel come to come to Merrickthe 2020 event, and the ville and run the routes on continuing issues caused by their own time. All routes the COVID-19 pandemic, (except the half marathon) the organizing committee are available on the Run decided the only safe way Merrickville website. Lori to proceed is with a virtual does caution people who event,” she said. want to run in the village Run Merrickville has that the routes will not be organized a virtual exten- monitored by volunteers, sion of the run in previous or closed to traffic, so paryears, with people partici- ticipants should be very pating in the event from as aware of their own personal far away as Ireland. Orga- safety as they walk/run. Parnizing committee member, ticipants are encouraged to Chuck MacInnis, says they track their times and input know the virtual model the data online into Race works, and they felt it was Roster. important to offer someThe committee has set thing to encourage people the fees for this year’s event to get outside and moving. at $25 for the 2km run, and “Exercise and fresh air are $35 for the 5km, 10km, and really great enemies of ill- half-marathon. Registration ness.” fees will be used to pay for Registration for this participation medals, which year’s Merrickville Heri- will be made by Merricktage Classic, which will ville’s own Alloy Foundry, take place from May 15-29, as well as insurance costs is now open on the Run and postage to mail medals Merrickville website. Par- to those who can’t pick them ticipants can register for the up. Medals will be available 2km, 5km, or 10km race, as to be picked up in the vilwell as a new half marathon lage on May 8 from 1-4 pm. option. Chuck says the Location is to be announced. half marathon, called the As in previous years, Heritage Half, is something Run Merrickville has choby Hilary Thomson

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sen a local charity to support should they have any excess funds. In the past, they have supported the new play structure at Merrickville Public School, the Merrickville and District Trails Society for their Story Trail, the Seaway Surge Baseball Club, and the Merrickville Soccer Club. Because the pandemic has caused financial hardship locally through reduced incomes and job losses, Run Merrickville will be making a donation to the Merrickville Food Cupboard this year. Chuck says the organizing committee feels that it is important for them to give back, as events like the Heritage Classic wouldn’t be possible without the support of the community. “We’re not a profit organization, so any money that is brought in that’s over and above the needs of running the race next year, then we give that back to the community.”

The race usually draws between 200-300 people to the village each year. While it is unlikely that they will get their usual numbers with the virtual race, the organizing committee is hoping for a great event nonetheless.

“The runners are going to run anyway,” Chuck says.

“This gives them a focus for a particular day, and they get a participation medal out of it.”

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Our primary care services (family medicine) are delivered by a team of professionals that includes nurses, nurse practitioners, doctors, social workers, dietitians, respiratory therapists, pharmacists, addictions counsellors, and community support workers. In addition to our primary health care services, RCHS also manages several other important initiatives, including a diabetes education program, telemedicine services, lung and oral health care, a smoking cessation program, and exercise classes. We are also focused on addressing issues of poverty, food security and the promotion of lifelong healthy behaviours,

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Egg-citing Spring BIA Events

by Deron Johnston Though it may not exactly be spring weather yet, the Old Town Kemptville BIA Events Committee is well on its way to planning two spring events.

The first event is the second coming of the Old Town Kemptville BIA Trivia Night. This test of memory, knowledge, and patience is coming up on Friday March 19 at 7:30pm. In keeping with last year’s event, the coveted OTK BIA Trivia Night championship belt is

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The winning team will not only win bragging rights, but also a great prize and the right to wear the title belt!

For Easter this year, we want to build on the fun that we had with the Pumpkin Trail at Hallowe’en this past fall. Lots of people enjoyed

carving and decorating pumpkins and entering them in our contest. Using the same formula, we want to invite everyone to make and decorate their own Easter eggs.

Whether you make it out of paper mache, or styrofoam, or wood, or any other material, it’s entirely up to you. Just make sure that you make it so that it won’t fall apart if it gets wet.

We’ll display the eggs all along both sides of Prescott Street on Saturday, April 3, the day before Easter Sunday, so that everyone can drive, walk, or cycle by and check them out. We’ll bring in our celebrity judges again, and you could win some cool prizes. Get your family together and have an egg-making party! Tell your neighbours and have a little friendly neighbourhood competition!

We’re even going to have a local business category that any business in North Grenville can enter!

Egg drop-off time will be Friday night April 2, from 7pm to 9pm, and Saturday morning, April 3, from 9am11am, at the Bodhi Tree Yoga Centre at 28 Prescott Street.

The eggs will be displayed on Prescott Street in Downtown Kemptville on Saturday, April 3, from noon until 9pm.

Stay tuned to our Old Town Kemptville BIA Facebook page and local media for more info in the weeks ahead.

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Keep blood pressure under control

Eleanor Roosevelt once said, “You must do the things you think you cannot do.” Avoiding disease may be the gift of lucky genetics, but it helps to put some work into managing your chances for health and longevity.

Maintaining rubbery arteries is key to the delivery of oxygenated blood to the heart’s muscle that guards against hypertension, stroke, and heart attack. A report in the “Journal of the American Medical Association” says that what’s good for the heart may also be good for the brain.

The study involved 9,300 people ages 50 and older, with an average age of 68, with hypertension.

They also had one other cardiovascular risk factor, history of stroke, or dementia. It was a huge study involving patients in over 100 carefully supervised medical centres across the U.S. Half of the patients were provided “Gold Standard” care. This meant they were given medication that lowered their systolic blood pressure (the top number), to less than 120. The other half simply aimed for the standard systolic target of 140 or lower.

What happened? When a study shows, after a period, that one group is getting the raw end of the deal, it must be stopped for ethical reasons. So, when the gold standard group was winning after a period of three years, the study abruptly ended.

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The gold standard of treatment had reduced cardiovascular problems and death by 25%. But the study ignited the still on-going debate as to whether normal blood pressure level should be changed from 140/80 to 130/80.

There was another effect. Researchers wondered if a lowering of blood pressure in the gold standard group would have any effect on the risk for dementia. So they followed these two groups further to see if changes in blood pressure had any effect on brain function.

The result? After another two years, researchers found no statistical difference in the amount of “probable dementia” between the two groups.

But they did notice a 19% lower rate of mild cognitive impairment (MCI) in the gold standard group.

MCI is a gray, undefinable area between normal brain function and early dementia. Looking at it another way, 287 of the 4,280 patients in the gold group, and 353 of the same number in the standard group, developed MCI over a five-year period. Not a huge difference, but big enough to warrant notice.

Researchers stressed that, although some cases of MCI go on to develop dementia, many others go for years without any problems. Some patients even revert to normal.

So what’s the bottom line? Good sense dictates that controlling hyperten-

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sion is a sound measure for the brain, but lowering it too much can cause hypotension (low blood pressure), fainting, and possible kidney injury. In effect, in the real world, trying to obtain the perfect blood pressure can be questionable.

Researchers say the best option for brain health is to stay physically active and maintain a sense of purpose in life. This is always good for the brain. Weight control, particularly in the abdomen, is essential, as it’s linked to dementia.

But, since obesity is so often associated with Type 2 diabetes, hypertension, and dementia, it’s difficult to know which is the main culprit.

Since Type 2 diabetes narrows cerebral arteries and decreases oxygenated blood to the brain, this, along with hypertension, is a bad combination.

Take Eleanor Roosevelt’s sage advice to heart.

You need more than luck to avoid these two killers.

Rather, your diet and lifestyle may need to undergo dramatic changes.

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This March, the Canadian Agricultural Safety Association (CASA) is encouraging all Canadians to celebrate Safe & Strong Farms. Canadian Agricultural Safety Week (CASW) is an annual public campaign committed to raising awareness about the importance of safe agriculture. In 2021, Safe & Strong Farms: Lead an AgSafe Canada runs from March 14 to 20 and is the final year of a three-year campaign celebrating farm safety across Canada. The aim of the campaign is to empower farmers, farm families and farming communities to build (2019), grow (2020), and lead (2021) the agricultural industry in safety and sustainability.

Farm Credit Canada is the presenting sponsor of CASW and a dedicated farm safety supporter, including the Back to Ag Program that assists with the cost of adaptive technology for farmers who have experienced a traumatic injury.

“Safety is paramount in any line of work, and we understand the dangers that farmers face each and every day,” said FCC president and CEO Michael Hoffort. “Farm Credit Canada is proud to support CASA in its delivery of important programs that help farm families stay safe, as well as help farmers return to work after recovering from an injury.”

This year, organizers are focusing on supporting farm safety leadership through resources, safety advice articles, and much more including a free public webinar “Be AgSafe, Stay Rail Smart”, 12

in partnership with CN on March 16. CASA is also producing resources in partnership with CASW supporters Syngenta and TC Energy.

The AgSafe Ribbon campaign also returns for CASW, but with a bit of a different look from previous years. For 2021, the ribbon campaign is going digital and can be shared on social media as a way to raise awareness and start conversations about the importance of farm safety.

The digital AgSafe Ribbon can be found on the CASW website at agsafetyweek.ca.

“This year is all about celebrating the leaders in agricultural safety and health,” says Andrea Lear, CASA’s CEO. “Farmers, farming communities, ag businesses, farm safety partners, and other farm safety champions are doing great work keeping Canadian farms safe and strong.”

For more than a decade, CASA has been raising awareness about the importance of safety on Canadian farms through CASW, which takes place every year during the third week of March. CASW is presented

by Farm Credit Canada. In 2021, CASW sponsors include long-time corporate sponsor Farm Credit Canada, as well as CN, Syngenta, and TC Energy.

Additional information about CASW, including the media kit and resources, and to register for the “Be AgSafe, Stay Rail Smart” webinar is available at agsafetyweek.ca.

The media kit contains feature stories, safety advice articles, public service announce-

ments, graphics, and more.

The Canadian Agricultural Safety Association is a national, non-profit organization dedicated to improving the health and safety of farmers, their families and agricultural workers. CASA is funded in part by the Canadian Agricultural Partnership, a federal, provincial and territorial initiative. For more information, visit www.casaacsa.ca, find us on Facebook or LinkedIn, or follow us on Twitter @planfarmsafety.

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Kemptville Horticultural Society meeting virtually The Horticultural Society started back in February with virtual meetings and presentations after an 11-month stoppage, and we are up and running again, even with this new normal.

The Kemptville Horticultural Society meets the 3rd Wednesday of each month except July, August, and December, at 7:00 pm. At present, we are currently holding virtual meetings and presentations. To become at member, please email: kemptvillehorticultural@gmail.com.

Our topic for March 17, 2021 is: "Fruit Tress for Northern Gardens" by Ron Lewis.

Parental Loss Support group for Adults An 8-week Support Group for those Grieving the Death of a Parent.

The Beth Donovan Hospice invites you to join the Parental Loss Grief Support group for Adults. Participants will have the opportunity to share the experience of grief in a safe and supportive environment as well as to receive information regarding grief, loss and ways of coping.

8 week session beginning March 23/2021 Tuesday @ 10am - 11:30am This support group will be offered virtually and in person when possible.

Registration is required. Contact Megan Dillenbeck at counselling@bethdonovanhospice. ca, or 613-258-9611 ext 6.

Community Safety and Well-being Planning process underway for UCLG The United Counties of Leeds and Grenville and the Town of Prescott are leading their community partners in the development of a Community Safety and Well-Being Plan.

The process launched in January of this year with the retention of consultants Stephanie Gray and Jane Torrance from Big Thinking. It will include a six-month consultation process, which is now underway.

A multi-sectoral Advisory Committee met on February 18 for the first time, with Mayor Robin Jones (Westport) and Mayor Nancy Peckford (North Grenville) serving as cochairs and champions.

The work of this CSWB Advisory Committee will be to examine the assets in the community that contribute to safety and wellbeing, and assess where the gaps 13

are.

The Committee will assist in the development of strategies that, when implemented, will enhance the community safety and well-being for residents of the United Counties of Leeds and Grenville and the Town of Prescott.

Members of the CSWB Advisory include invited representatives from the United Counties; OPP; Police Service Boards; all four School Boards (English and French); United Way; Social Services, Family and Children’s Services; Country Roads Community Health Centre; Rideau Community Health Centre; the Leeds Grenville Lanark District Health Unit; Interval House; Lanark, Leeds and Grenville Addictions and Mental Health; Every Kid in our Communities; Kemptville Stress Relief Centre; Children’s Mental

Health of Leeds and Grenville, and the Ecumenical Ministerial.

Over the coming months, community partners will be consulted to identify strategies that can be enhanced and implemented. An online survey will be widely circulated, and identified groups will be invited to a virtual Partner Day in April.

If you or your organization would like to be consulted on this plan, please contact Melissa Langlais at mlanglais@northgrenville. on.ca, or call 613-2589669.

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McGreavy, Kathleen Gladys (nee Painting)

May 16, 1920 - February 21, 2021 Beloved wife of the late Leo. Loving mother of Kelvin.

Cherished grandmother of Kristin (Dale) and Maureen (Brad) and great-grandmother of Zachary and Maxwell. Will be fondly remembered by her nieces, nephews and friends. Predeceased by her brother Fred (late Elsie) of New Zealand and sisters Joan (late Bernard), Betty and Dora, all of England. A private family graveside Service will be held at a later date. In memoriam donations to the charity of your choice is appreciated. Condolences and Sharing Memories at www.capitalmemorial.ca.

Nora (Nonie) Martineau

It is with a heavy heart I announce the passing of my mom and best friend Nora (Nonie) Martineau. She passed away at home on February 15, 2021.

She leaves behind her daughter Faye (Jack) O'Reilly, grandson Darcy (Lisa) O'Reilly and granddaughter Angie Mainville, also greatgrand daughter Amber and Mailey O'Reilly, great grandson Christopher (Teresa) O'Reilly-Varley, great grand daughter Allie (Jeff) O'Reilly-Varley, Daphne and Brooklyn O'Reilly-Varley and Lily Mainville, also her three great-great-great-granddaughters Quinn, McKenna and Mariah. Also left to mourn is her sister Georgiana (Cric) Besserer.

Cremation has taken place and burial will take place in the summer.

Many thanks to Carol for such great care given over the years as well as her weekend care givers and her nurses, Trish and Melody. Their kindness towards my mom will not be forgotten.

OFA addresses key priorities to enhance gri-food sector and rural communities

by Peggy Brekveld, President, OFA As we continue to work through this busy year, many farmers may find themselves so consumed in the daily demands of their farm business that government work and legislative activity isn’t always top of mind. Currently, the Ontario government is in the midst of determining where investments should be placed as priorities shift towards rebuilding an economy hit hard by the COVID-19 crisis.

In recent weeks, the Ontario Federation of Agriculture (OFA) has been representing farmers at Ontario's 2021 pre-budget consultations. Many of our board members have had the opportunity to attend roundtable discussions with government officials to address key issues and priorities impacting the agri-food sector and rural communities. OFA outlined four key priority areas where the province can stimulate the economy and meet the needs of the agri-food sector and rural communities.

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ince, contributing more than $47 billion to the province’s annual GDP and employing over 860,000 Ontarians.

OFA believes implementing investments in rural Ontario would lead to the growth and sustainability of the agriculture industry and aid in restoring the provincial economy. It will grow existing businesses, attract new companies and boost opportunities for regional economic development.

OFA recommended the provincial government invest in restoring Ontario’s capacity for food sovereignty and food safety, preserving access to rural schools and health care, investments in infrastructure such as roads, bridges, drainage and broadband, and respecting the unique needs of rural Ontario. These investments can lead the way to economic recovery in the short-term and prosperity in the long run by creating job growth, building affordable communities and securing a sustainable food production system.

Farmers and rural residents require the same access to essential services as their urban counterparts. Choosing to work and live in a rural community should not put an individual at a competitive disadvantage. Farmers need access to roads, bridges and cost-effective energy to successfully manage their farm business and put affordable food on the plates of consumers. A lack of essential

infrastructure is detrimental to Ontario’s agri-food supply chain as it would impact the ability for farmers to transport and supply locally grown food products and goods to consumers across the province.

COVID-19 and the stayat-home order has also highlighted rural Ontario’s dire need for reliable and affordable broadband. It is no longer just limiting farm businesses capacity to pivot to online commerce and upgraded technology, but is now affecting the next generation. Children at home participating in online learning are being left behind due to poor internet connection, as their urban classmates keep up with the curriculum and continue to socialize with their peers.

OFA believes it’s important for the provincial government to acknowledge the challenges faced by rural communities in regard to accessible schools and health care systems. When these essential services are not readily available, it negatively affects everyone living within these communities. Rural schools and quality health care are essential to attract and retain local employees. By investing in education and health care facilities in rural areas, it will also create opportunities for economic growth.

Food sovereignty and safety is another key priority highlighted in our pre-budget submission as it relates to daily operations and the abil-

ity to efficiently and effectively put food on grocery store shelves. Compliance with government regulations and fighting through red tape has put a significant financial strain on many farm businesses, abattoirs and meat processing facilities in. Since 1999, the number of abattoirs in the province has dropped by 54%, and with no action, the remaining operations will only grow more threatened. By having capable and readily available food processing facilities, Ontario would be able to reduce our reliance on food sources from abroad while also creating economic opportunities and employment. We believe with financial assistance; abattoirs will be able to make safety upgrades to better maintain high standards for food safety as the demand continues. This will aid in jumpstarting our economy and ensuring food security for the future.

OFA also recommended the government recognize the unique needs of rural Ontario.

This includes the importance of ensuring both French and English extension services remain available, an update in farm tax programs to reflect farm business structures’ complexity, and incentivebased policies and programs to the Made-in-Ontario Environmental Plan.

OFA will continue to advocate and work closely with the Ontario government to deliver necessary investments and programs to grow 14

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Congratualtions to Trinity for being awarded the Conservatory Canada Medal for Excellence for the grade 8 piano exam. This award represents the highest Grade 8 piano mark in Ontario. She has also been awarded the Charles Howard Beaudoin Scholarship.

Trinity is a graduate of Music for Young Children, organist/pianist at Holy Cross Church in Kemptville, part of a local vover band "Gotcha Covered" and is currently in her first year at Carleton University, Bachelor of Music program where she received the Bertoli-Inkster Scholarship for Classical Piano.

Trinity is also continuing her Grade 9 piano studies with teacher Sue Heidebrecht, A.Mus., ORMT. the agri-food sector and our rural communities. You can read OFA’s full submission at

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by John Baldwin I hope that you are all safe and well and remaining hopeful that Spring will bring us all welcome changes, in more ways than one.

Now that the excitement of having an Ermine visit us, has waned, it is back to our "wintering-over" birds I have to go. The "Irruption (Quick get the dictionary!) of Redpolls still continues and the multitude of them is still rapidly working its way through my big bag of "Nijer" seed. We still get glimpses of an elusive Cardinal pair, the Grey Juncos, Chickadees, Woodpeckers and Nuthatches, at our feeders and also ground feeding. With the last few evenings, now being a bit more extended in time, we have been given a lovely treat, when up to nine Mourning Doves have gathered in the pine trees, immediately behind our front garden feeders. They appear just as the light is starting to fade, making photography a bit challenging, but sit there, for quite a long time in silent contemplation, with eyes half closed. At times they may stir and stretch a wing, or preen themselves, but are a beautiful sight to behold. At first I thought that they might be going to roost there, but their Pine branch perches aren't that far above the ground, and I suspect that they are just finding temporary shelter, from the cold wind, in the lee of the trees. Usually and before the darkness finally takes over, they depart, to go to their regular roosts, wherever that might be, to spend the night safe and warm, in preparation for another day, tomorrow.

Stay safe and well, Cheers, John Baldwin.

Photographer Sandy Archibald captured this image while enjoying a winter’s day in Limerick forest.

COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic sites begin the community clinics.

For the next several months, these four clinics will be providing vaccine on a rotational basis by appointment only to specific groups following the COVID-19 Distribution and Administration Roll Out Plan based on the provincial framework, and availability of vaccine. Identifying specific groups is necessary beAs the Kemptville On-Going Community Clinic opens today, Debbie Allingham, Nurse at the cause the Health Unit Kemtpville District Hospital, receives her first dose of COVID-19 vaccine. The Kemptville is only given a limited Site Team, shown in the background, is happy to be providing vaccine to health care workers amount of vaccine (for in this stage of the vaccine plan. example, right now we usually receive 3,000 to The Leeds, Grenville in Kemptville as of Feb- directed by the Ministry of 5,000 doses each week for and Lanark District Heath ruary 23, and Almonte, Health, health care work- the approximately 24,000 Unit, along with many Brockville, and Smiths ers, with direct contact people in the current pricommunity partners, are Falls in the following few with people who are at ority groups) from the pleased to start providing days. All appointments are higher risk of having CO- province, and each perCOVID-19 vaccine at on- booked ahead of time and VID-19, are the first group son needs two doses of going community clinics there are no walk-ins. As to be provided vaccine in vaccine. Once there is a March 4, 2021

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bigger supply of vaccine, there will be more flexibility and residents will also be able to go to vaccine clinics held at specific times and locations in their local communities.

The province has identified individuals aged 80 plus as a priority group to receive the vaccine because of the high risk of serious health problems if they become infected with the COVID-19 virus. Responding to this direction, in the first week of March, we will focus on providing vaccine to residents of the remaining retirement homes.

Next will be community members who are aged 80 and over, hopefully by mid-March, depending on availability of vaccine.

For individuals in this age group, we are asking that they continue to check for details about the vaccine clinics at www.healthunit. org, on our Facebook and Twitter accounts, from their health care provider, and through local radio and newspaper reports.

When it is time to register for the vaccine clinics, the Health Unit will provide information on how to register for a clinic and will have a number to call if help is needed.

For more information, please go to https://healthunit.org/covid-19-vaccine. You can also call the Health Unit at 1-800-6605853 x 2100, or connect with LGLHealthunit on Facebook and Twitter to receive updates. www.ngtimes.ca