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Honouring National Indigenous Peoples Day See Pages 1 & 18
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Athens celebrates National Indigenous Peoples Day National Indigenous Peoples Day participants, including Elmer St. Pierre, National Chief of the Congress of Aboriginal People, gather around a canoe that Master Birch Bark Canoe Builder, Chuck Commanda helped to craft. The canoe was on its way to be displayed at the Upper Canada District School Board. For full story turn to page 18. Sally Smid Caption/Submitted Photo Some of the dedicated volunteers who worked to help move the Cheese Box Veneer Lathe (L-R) Ken Watson, Moel Benoit, Al Robertson, John Cain and Art Shaw (project lead) on top of the heavy machine. Missing from the photo are Lisa and Barry Martin, Jared Hayes, James Lolley, Gordon French and PJ Livingston who also assisted in the move.
Massive machine moved from Delta Mill Driveshed By Tanya Hammond Under the skillful leadership of Art Shaw, a group of strong-willed volunteers from Delta Mill Society took on the massive task of moving a monstrous machine from the Mill Driveshed recently. The giant Cheese Box Veneer Lathe, weighing approximately 6000 lbs, has taken up space for the past twenty-five years since arriving from the Haskin’s Mill and Cheese Box Factory in
Philipsville. The lathe, reportedly last used in 1965, was how Haskin’s Mill created the veneer needed to manufacture the cheese boxes purchased by local cheese factories for shipping cheese, back in the day. With plans to turn the Driveshed into a “proper” Blacksmith Shop in the future, the Delta Mill Society went looking for a home for the mammoth machine, and a means of transportation too. Fortunately, The
Ingersoll Cheese and Agricultural Museum stepped up to accept the fitting donation and cover the cost of getting it to their location 450 kilometres away. The dedicated group at Delta Mill now faces the even greater challenge of restoration work to bring new life to the Mill Driveshed. Cathy Livingston, President of the Delta Mill Society, says they are thankful for a $20,000 private funding grant to help them get started.
According to Mrs. Livingston, the group’s vision is to add a second forge to a portion of the shed for the purpose of training, and to add a seating and display area. The future Blacksmith Shop will provide a place where “the importance of the blacksmith trade back in the days when the first settlers arrived and the Mill was built” can be shared with visitors and community members alike, says Mrs. Livingston.
Class of 2021 ADHS graduate Nicky Whitehorn appears in front of the school’s decorated graduation backdrop for a special photo. For full story turn to page 19. Sally Smid Photo.
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SATURDAY, JULY 3 At Dusk, from Cow Island
Rain Date: Sunday July 4th, 2021 Our annual tradition – and a Big Rideau Lake Association favourite – is back! You’re invited to once again celebrate the beginning of summer by viewing our amazing Fireworks Show from your boat moored off Cow Island or from land on your cottage dock or Portland. The show begins at dusk (between 9:30 and 10 pm) - it’s a time-honoured way to kick off the summer!
SUNDAY, JULY 4 Seeley’s Bay Legion Branch 491
Legion Ribs, Macaroni Salad and Coleslaw, Dessert for $15.00 a person includes HST. From 4:00 to 6:00 pm. Reservation call Maddie at 613-3288787. Deadline for orders is July 2nd. Takeout only.
SATURDAY, JULY 10 YONGE IN BLOOM 19TH HIDDEN GARDEN TOUR
Mallorytown, Saturday, July 10th, 2021, 9 am to 3 pm To reserve your ticket, or for further information, please call 613-923-5159. Tickets ($10) on sale at Mallorytown Freshmart, FOY Township Office and Brockville Tourism Office, 6 Broad St., Brockville. No lunch due to Covid but you may bring a picnic to eat in the Tony Kall Park. Covid-19 safety protocols in place. Proceeds from the tour will be directed to ‘Yonge in Bloom’ for the ongoing beautification of the village of Mallorytown.
Correction Notice
Page 19 of our June 2, 2021 issue (“Four Seasons of Support” fundraiser caption) erroneously implies that the fundraiser continues until November 7. We apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused.
Athens Public Library
Summer Fun Book Sale Saturday, July 10 • 9 am - 4 pm
At the Library (5 Central St.) • 613-924-2048 $5/bag (bags provided) • Scentsy, crafts, newer books
~ Help support your local library ~ Donations of gently used books will be accepted prior to the sale
For more info email athenspubliclibrary@gmail.com COVID protocols will be in place
Vacation Bible School in New Dublin
Is your child longing for social interaction? Are you looking for “day camp” style engagement for your child this summer? A local youth group is hosting a Vacation Bible School at Heritage Community Christian School in New Dublin from July 26-30 from 9 - 11:45 am. A free program for ages 5-13, it is a time to learn more about Jesus, play fun games, make crafts, sing and have fun with friends. To register, email info@ hccs.ca with your child’s name(s) and age(s) or visit the school’s facebook page so that further information can be forwarded to the program planners. Note: HCCS staff are not affiliated with this VBS, but are helping in its promotion. For more information, call or text Monica at 519-498-1494.
ATHENS PUBLIC LIBRARY – MURAL EVENTS Book Sale – Saturday, July 10, 2021 9 am - 4 pm. Get your favourite new read at our Summer Fun Book Sale. Fill a bag for $5.00 (bags will be provided). Also available at our sale: Scentsy, perennial plants, cards, grab table, newer books. Covid protocols will be in place. TD Summer Reading Program July brings back the Summer Reading Program geared to children ages 4-10. Weekly kits will be ready for pickup at the library every Tuesday in July. There will be a different kit every week. Call the library or email us for more information. Story Walk Adventure – Read a book while you walk. Kids and parents can travel through our backyard storywalk. Coming soon. Book Club for Adults will run outside in the library backyard for July and August. Join us for our first meeting on Wednesday, July 28, 2021 from 6:307:30 pm. Discussions for our first meeting will be to share a book that you’ve read during the pandemic. So bring your favourite read and a lawn chair to join the discussion. New members always welcome. Covid protocols will be in place. Provincial Park Passes - We have passes to Ontario Provincial Parks. This summer, Ontario Parks is offering free day use Monday-Thursday. Sign out your pass to get into the parks Fri-Sun. Admission to the park will be first come-first served. Some parks need advance reservations. Please check the Ontario Parks websites for advance reservation parks and for more information. Museum Passes – We have family passes to some Ottawa Museums. You can sign these out with a valid library card. Please note: some museums are currently not open yet to the public. Step 2 Opening – We hope to open our doors again to the public when Step 2 starts around the beginning of July. Call or visit the library for more information about all our programs. Or you can check us out on Facebook and Instagram for more details on all our programs and what’s new.
Hidden Garden Tour
Movie fun in the great outdoors
By Sally Smid
By Tanya Hammond
It does a soul good to see that there is an annual event that is moving forward this year! The Hidden Garden Tour that is conducted by Yonge in Bloom will take place on July 19 from 9 am - 3 pm. The luncheon is cancelled due to COVID restrictions, and safety protocol will be in place. Participants will be able to visit 5 “hidden” gardens that can be found by following a map that is received upon purchasing a $10 ticket. This will mark the group’s 19th tour and will take place rain or shine. “I have never seen it rain over all of these years,” remarked Janet, one of the garden hosts. Janet’s site features a garden pond and lots of perennials. “My mother was a gardener for 50 years and I have been gardening on her property for 40!” Her gardens seem to keep expanding and even the ticks do not dissuade her. “I do my gardening in a hazmat suit to stay safe, no matter how hot it gets,” she reports. Tickets can be purchased at the Mallorytown Freshmart or Township office. Proceeds will go to the ongoing beautification of the village of Mallorytown.
Enjoy your summer and “watch the stars under the stars,” as the slogan for the new 1000 Islands Drive-In says. The desire for outdoor activities is at an all-time high, and outdoor movies allow for social distancing. Gananoque and area residents are eagerly awaiting the new drivein which is set to open in July at 345 Herbert Street. Paul Peterson and his son Jamie and daughter Hollie have received approval from Council, and things are taking shape. The site, conveniently located behind the building that currently houses Jamie’s other business, Silver Cinema, is expected to hold a total of eighty-eight cars. The outdoor screen will be permitted to open during times of physical distancing requirements when indoor theatres have had to close or severely restrict seating. The new drive-in is great news for movie buffs and the local business owners needing revenue relief due to the continued shutdown of their theatre since the pandemic. The Township of Leeds and the Thousand Islands is partnering with Leeds Thousand Islands Public Library to bring outdoor family fun movie nights to three lucky com-
munities within the township this summer. The first movie is scheduled for August 13 at Jerry Park in Lansdowne with the added assistance of the Lansdowne Agriculture Society. The second outdoor movie night on August 20 will be at Centennial Park in Seeley’s Bay with help from Seeley’s Bay Area Residents Association. The third and final outdoor movie night hosted by the township will occur on August 27 at Kendrick’s Park in Lyndhurst. Cara Lemkay, the Recreation Coordinator for the Township, says the outdoor family movie nights will start at 8:30 pm, and some locations will even have snack food available for purchase. Registration to attend the township movie nights is mandatory in case changes need to be communicated and to ensure there is enough space to distance families. Check out www. leeds1000islands.ca/en/growing/ Workshops-and-Events for more information or to register. Sunny Acres Resort and Marina, located in Seeley’s Bay, is excited to bring outdoor movies to their beach this summer with the impressive 15 foot inflatable movie screen purchased this past winter. Follow them on facebook.com/sunnyacresresortmarina for details about their services and upcoming events.
Wednesday, June 30, 2021 THE MURAL Page 3 The new CEO for Leeds and the Thousand Islands Public Library (LTIPL), Dayna DeBenedet, began her new role in the township on June 1. She brings more than ten years of experience working as a public librarian, seven and a half years of which she has been the CEO/Chief Librarian in Northwestern Ontario. With a passion for small libraries and the value they can bring to their community, Ms. DeBenedet “is excited about making connections in the community and developing strong partnerships with community groups and organizations.” As the province continues to reopen, Ms. DeBenedet says she is “looking forward to getting the chance to meet residents in all three area branches as they begin to resume in-person library services.” According to Ms. DeBenedet, the board has recently finished a community survey, which will help provide feedback to begin working on the next strategic plan for the future of LTIPL. Tanya Hammond Caption/Photo courtesy of LTIPL
Local lottery win Anyone who knows Doris Alguire of Athens realizes how much this 89-year-old resident has given to her community in volunteerism and support. Her recent $100,000 scratch ticket win could hardly go to a more deserving person! Her sister had a big win years ago, so good luck seems to run in the family. She plans to give some funds to her family and to local charities, including the local Food Bank and the Athens United Church. Her Instant Plinko ticket was purchased at the Athens Fresh Market.
MEDIA RELEASE UCDSB CELEBRATES INDIGENOUS CULTURE WITH VIRTUAL STUDENT-DRIVEN TOURS OF THE MOHAWK TERRITORY OF AKWESASNE June 21, 2021 – In recognition of National Indigenous History Month (June) and National Indigenous Peoples Day today, classrooms across the Upper Canada District School Board (UCDSB) are celebrating the heritage, diverse cultures and outstanding achievements of First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples in Canada. During the week leading up to Indigenous Peoples Day, UCDSB schools were invited to commit to sharing the rich cultures and traditions by exploring resources including electronic books, math and literacy activities and videos provided by the school board and Indigenous partners. Among the resources were two unique student-driven videos – the Akwesasne Virtual Tour and the Akwesasne Cultural Tour. These tours focus on the understanding of contemporary life in Akwesasne and students’ thoughts about protecting Mother Earth from a Haudenosaunee perspective. “The videos open the doors to UCDSB students and staff to see through the eyes of Akwesasne youth and their significant aspects of community life,” says Donna Lahache, Director of Education for the Ahkwesahsne Mohawk Board of Education. The videos were created through a partnership between students at Cornwall Collegiate and Vocational School, Akwesasne Foundations, Ketenies Research and Management and Akwesasne Television. “Watching our students’ stories about their community and culture come to life in these two beautiful videos has been an honour,” adds UCDSB Principal of Indigenous Education Gail Brant-Terry. “Their pride in, love and respect for their identity, community, culture, language and traditions has been evident from start to finish with the video. Nya:wen to our students and community partners for providing us with authentic resources to share with UCDSB staff and students. Classes that participated in exploring these resources were put into a draw to win hard-copy authentic Indigenous resources for their classrooms. “We are grateful to have such positive relationships with our Indigenous community and partners. Our students benefit greatly from these close connections,” says UCDSB Director of Education Designate Valerie Allen.
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professional with the Upper Canada District School Board (UCDSB) – has been appointed as the new Superintendent of Human Resources and Schools for the Upper Canada District School Board. Brownlee will take over this role as of August 3. The role is currently held by Ron Ferguson, who will become the new Director of Education and Secretary of the Board for the UCDSB as of July 1. • The Ontario government is providing additional operating funding to area hospitals to meet current and future demand for services: $4.999 Million for Brockville General Hospital; $1,732,000 for Perth & Smiths Falls District Hospital; and $576,900 for Winchester District Memorial Hospital. • New Minister of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs, Hon. Lisa Thompson, takes over the reins from Hon. Ernie Hardeman in leading the agriculture and rural portfolio in Ontario. Peggy Brekveld, OFA President, commented, “Minister Thompson has a valuable understanding of farm and rural issues and has a direct connection to those communities. We look forward to working alongside her to grow the industry and continue to focus on the priorities and opportunities that will stimulate economic growth for all Ontarians.” • Did You Know? Ontario is home to nearly 49,600 farms and 4,400 food processing facilities that contribute over $47 billion to the provincial GDP, making the agri-food sector a key economic driver of Ontario’s economy. Now more than ever, buying and supporting local food creates jobs and economic growth in communities across the province!
Athens Council update
Proposed plan for Maple View Lodge, with the residents moving into the new addition on the left and most likely apartments in the old building eventually, with hopefully the inclusion of the new ambulance site. Submitted Image
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Next Issue: August 4, 2021 Ad booking & Copy Deadline July 28, 2021 By Sally Smid Municipal councils have been conducting business online and Athens is also now having Zoom meetings. The June meeting gave this a whole new meaning when participants watched a bat zooming at the CAO which she then escorted from the meeting. Plans are in the works for repairs that are needed to this heritage building. Speed limits have been a reccurring subject. Some feel that 40 km/hr is too slow in front of schools and there are still issues with speeding. The Farmers’ Market
will not be open this year due to COVID restrictions. There are plans for the Maple View expansion and council will receive copies. Constable Erin Cranton will return to the July meeting with more information about youth activity programs for ages 8-13. There is a concern about vandalism and physical altercations in Athens. It is hoped that positive relationships could be built with program supervisors. The transfer site is in need of a new compacter. Fire Chief Mike Smid presented a report. A downtown risk assessment is underway and
decisions will be made about what level of protection will be provided. Inspections will take place when COVID restrictions are lifted. Smid feels that Athens would not benefit from amalgamation and it would be more costly for smaller departments. There has been lots of training going on. Plans for the purchase of a new pumper is underway. The department is thankful that the CAO secured a $100,000 grant for the new truck. The Athens zamboni has been sold and a new one is being purchased. The next council meeting will be on July 5.
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Athens sees reduction in paramedic wait times By Sally Smid
Athens area residents can feel a bit more secure these days now that paramedics are being posted in Athens. Jeff Carss, Chief of the Leeds Grenville Paramedic Service explained, “Athens Mayor Herb Scott has championed this cause for quite some time and it was decided to finally address this issue.” The response time to the Athens area has been one of the longest in
Paramedic Scott Robinson poses in front of the EMS vehicle beside the Athens Fire Department.
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the Counties. Greg Davies and Scott Robinson serve on opposite shifts from 9:30 to 8:30 each day and are now stationed at the Athens Fire Hall. “We heard that the paramedics were sitting in the car,” explained Fire Chief Mike Smid. “The fire department offered them the use of the fire hall.” It seems that most calls do come in during the daytime hours. “We average about 2 calls a day,” reported Robinson who
was very appreciative to have the use of the indoor facility. It is expected that when the new Elizabethtown-Kitley station in Toledo is completed, the service will be moving from Athens. The new Maple View Lodge addition may also be a possibility. It has been reported that former response times were 20 minutes and longer. For now, residents are happy for faster emergency medical service which could help save lives.
MPP Clark and Mayor Hoogenboom visit RLB Recognition award winners By Tanya Hammond With things finally loosening up a bit in the area, it provides a chance for people to meet face to face once again. Rideau Lakes Township Mayor Arie Hoogenboom and Leeds-Grenville-Thousand Islands-Rideau Lakes MPP Steve Clark recently took the opportunity to visit the three winners of the Rideau Lakes Business Recognition Awards at the winner’s locations. The virtual ceremony took place earlier this spring; however, both Mayor Hoogenboom and MPP Clark agreed it was important to congratulate these hardworking entrepreneurs in person, especially with all they have endured over the past year and a half. The two leaders met up in Delta, where they presented Elizabeth Murray, owner of Ethereal Massage, with the first plaque and swag of the day. Mayor Hoogenboom thanked Mrs. Murray for “choosing to take a chance on the building, Delta and Rideau Lakes” by setting up shop in the Jubilee Block. MPP Clark noted that it is always nice to see new businesses starting up in the
area, and he was pleased to hear that business has been busy for Ethereal Massage. He and the Mayor were equally impressed to learn that Mrs. Murray is looking to hire an additional registered massage therapist due to increased client demand. The next stop was Wendy’s Country Market on Fortune Line Road, just outside of Lyndhurst. Owner Wendy Banks greeted Mayor Hoogenboom and MPP Clark at her onsite greenhouse once she finished tending to a customer. The Mayor expressed his appreciation for all that Wendy has done over the years, saying he “was happy to hear that she was finally selected as Business of the Year,” acknowledging her multiple nominations in the past. MPP Clark commented, “Wendy’s heart is always in the right place as a business owner, and the award could not go to a more deserving person.” Ms. Banks, obviously touched by the kind sentiments, was quick to clear her throat and give thanks to the surrounding community. She said, “there is something to be said for the people who live here because businesses are
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supported by those living around them, and we remain in business because of our community.” The charitable organization No.9 Gardens near Elgin was the day’s last visit as the Mayor and MPP made their rounds. Director Andrew Davies and his wife Elizabeth eagerly discussed their plans for erecting “glamping tents” and potential future workshops in the making. Thanks to some government funding, an onsite kitchen near completion is sure to add to the charity’s offerings. The Davies’ provided the visitors with some complimentary maple
syrup produced at the gardens. Mayor Hoogenboom said he looks forward to seeing what the organization will be doing next. MPP Clark, also interested in what is yet to come, said he is glad “to see the partnership No. 9 Gardens is building with local educational facilities.” Before departing, Mayor Hoogenboom made a timely statement by saying that “every time you showcase your area businesses, you help your community,” and that is an excellent reminder for everyone as restrictions continue to be lifted throughout our area.
L-R: Elizabeth and Andrew Davies and MPP Clark.
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Materials accepted include petroleum products, oil filters, antifreeze, paints & solvents, batteries, propane tanks, fertilizers, pesticides, light bulbs, fluorescent light bulbs/tubes and pharmaceuticals, all of which are “household” in nature. Private/commercial business waste will not be accepted. Materials not accepted include commercial and/or industrial waste, electronics, appliances, flares, explosives, PCB’s and radioactive materials. Waste from other municipalities including the City of Brockville will not be accepted. Please remain in your vehicles and observe all Covid-19 protocols. Questions? Call 342-3840 ext. 2413
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2021 Final Tax Bills have now been mailed. Tax due dates are July 30, 2021 and September 30, 2021. Please contact the Municipal Office at 924-2044 immediately if you have not received your final tax bill. Penalty of 1.25% will be charged on the 1st day of default and interest is added on the first day of each month thereafter. Taxes are payable at the Municipal Office between the hours of 8:30 am – noon and 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm weekdays and at BMO, Main St., Athens. As well, payments may be made via internet and telephone banking at most financial institutions, please make payment 3-4 days prior to due date to avoid penalty. Debit and Credit payments available at the municipal office. It is the owner’s responsibility to ensure tax payments are received in office on or before the due date to avoid penalty. Darlene Noonan, A.M.C.T CAO/Clerk-Treasurer/Tax Collector www.athenstownship.ca
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Preparedness is key to successful travel By Tanya Hammond This article is more of a do as I say, not as I do, travel guide for your perfectly planned vacation nearby this summer or fall. Since I am still searching for a pet-friendly motorhome rental available for later this summer, I decided I needed to get the rest of my ducks in a row, or dogs in this case, if I wanted to salvage our vacation time. The following is a list of helpful reminders and resources I thought I would share so you don’t have to hear the ‘I told you so’s’ from your spouse or partner when they discover your procrastination has led to less than suitable overnight accommodations or a lacklustre itinerary. If you haven’t already done so, decide where (town, village, city, lake or woods) you want to visit locally and then get on the computer and check to see if they have a website with more information. For instance, Prince Edward County has a helpful visitors’ site (visitpec.ca) that will help guide you on what is available and what restrictions etc to expect. Likewise, Southeasternontario.ca is an excellent source to help you discover where to visit within Kingston, 1000 Islands Gananoque, Brockville, Frontenac County, Lennox and Addington, Cornwall and more. However, in-person visitor centres are still closed for many areas, and if you wait to access the website when visiting, your connection might not be sufficient to source the information you need. Besides, you don’t want to spend your vacation time looking at your phone to find out if a business is open or not. Check out visitrideaucanal.com if you’re looking for an adventure along the nearby waterways. There are helpful trip planning links regarding lockage and overnight mooring permits, lock station hours and other vital information to make your time on the water special instead of stressed. Destinationontario. com is also a great source to start with during your initial planning stages. However, I would suggest that each time you see a place listed that you would like to visit, you do a thorough check by con-
tacting that particular business by phone or by email to get the most up-to-date information on their hours, current services and COVID-19 protocols. Many businesses now require reservations for things they might not have before, and dining in may still not be possible in some establishments. If you are travelling with kids, even if it is to your neighbouring town, remember to plan ahead so you and your kids don’t have to wait in long lines, or worse, get turned away at the door or gate. With the pandemic, there have been noticeably fewer public washrooms available for a variety of reasons, so I strongly suggest charting out your own map of public restrooms that are open along your trip route before hitting the road. Hence my desire to travel in a motorhome with an onboard bathroom at our disposal. Are you travelling with pets? If yes, familiarizing yourself with pet-friendly places is an absolute must. Northernontario.travel/northeastern-ontario/ pet-friendly-travel provides a great resource if you happen to be travelling that way with Fido. If you are on the fence about taking Rover along, booking a local pet sitter or registered dog kennel could be your ticket to stress-free travel. Our area has some beautiful hiking trails for those wanting a handy day trip. However, it is still wise to check the rules for the desired trail trip because the pandemic has resulted in changes with trails and parks. Www.pc.gc.ca (Parks Canada) provides a helpful Online Reservation Service for 38 national parks, national historic sites, and national marine conservation areas in Canada. Consider, too, that there has been a huge increase in people seeking time in nature, hiking, walking, parks and beaches, so you may wish to schedule your hike or walk for times that might be less popular if you are craving peacefulness. The more specific you can be with your plans and the more direct contact you can make with the places you want to visit, the better prepared you will be, and a happy family, partner or even pet makes for a more memorable trip for all the right reasons.
(L-R) Barb Lunman, Marnie Ross of TIWLT and forester Cathy Neilson stand together in the midst of a black gum tree cluster after Lunman planted a tree in memory of an aunt.
Trees, climate change’s ‘canary in a coal mine’
By Sally Smid
“I think that I shall never see, a poem lovely as a tree,” penned Joyce Kilmer. As we witness the loss of many trees and the damage being done to our trees in recent years, perhaps they have become even more cherished. Due to climate change, our region’s climate is changing to be more characteristic of that of Southern Ontario in the 1990s. There is much being done locally to address this issue. Perhaps at the forefront is the Thousand Island Watershed Land Trust (TIWLT) who is holding family tree planting events this year with the first one
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held on June 5. The group at Glen Elbe was very pleased with the number of participants who also learned how to properly plant a tree. Some planted trees on the Land Trust property in memory of loved ones. “I’m a tree hugger and I love trees,” commented participant Barb Lunman. “I am concerned about what is happening to them.” She explained that she was planting a black gum tree in memory of an aunt who was an early conservationist. There are plans for another event in August. Our trees are being challenged by pests and diseases that are not as controlled as they used to be by harsh winters, due to global warming. TIWLT is recommending a wide range of species that will be best suited to our changing climate
and that will be more likely to survive here. These include Pawpaw, Hackberry, Kentucky Coffee Tree, Tulip Tree, Cucumber Magnolia, Black Gum, Sycamore, Swamp White Oak, Chinquapin Oak, and Sassafras, which are all from the Carolinian Forest Zone of Southwestern Ontario. Trees are very important for removing carbon dioxide from our air and creating oxygen. We will see the disappearance of sugar maples in our area, but it is good to know that black maples will be able to produce sap for maple syrup. “With the temperatures rising in the Eastern Ontario region we have to take action to combat the natural changes that will inevitably occur in the future,” says a spokesperson for TIWLT. Send any questions to info@ TIWLT.ca
The Township of Leeds and the Thousand Islands has received their 2020 Audited Financial Statements. The 2020 Audited Financial Statements can be accessed free of charge on the Township website at www.leeds1000islands.ca or by contacting the Township office at 613-659-2415.
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New kids on the block By S ally S mid
Shayna Hartley’s son enjoyed a ‘Monster Cookied’ ice cream at Millcreek Scoops recently, saying, “Mmm…me love cookie!”” Submitted Photo
Get your brain freeze on at local ice cream stands!
By Sally Smid
“I scream. You scream. We all scream for ice cream!” A classic summer activity is the pure and simply joy of sitting on a park bench eating an ice cream cone. Despite pandemic regulations, it is still a popular and safe option. The familiar shops have opened and there are also a few new area ice cream shops. While JJs in Athens is a popular eatery it also offers a variety of ice cream flavours. Delta’s Millcreek Scoops Ice Cream and Candy Shop is a family owned business offering a large variety of hard ice cream flavours. Charleston’s Lakeline Lodge offers Shaw’s Ice Cream in their store and is popular with boaters and cottagers. The Nest Egg on Main Street in Seeley’s Bay serves Kawartha Dairy Ice Cream and also has a gift shop. The newly opened Creekside Diner ice cream stand is separate from the Diner and is open Wednesday to Sunday, 4 pm - 9 pm. Rockport’s Andress Boatworks’ ice cream is popular with 1000 Island tourists. Kilborn’s in Newboro has expanded into a busy shop with three conjoined buildings and a wide ar-
ray of different products. During the summer, the enclosed porch opens and features an ice cream shop. Konez Ice Cream recently opened on Main St. in Seeley’s Bay and will be a great addition for this community this summer. Shay’s Scoops is located inside Singleton Lake Family Campground in Lyndhurst and offers Nestlé Ice Cream, milkshakes and sundaes. Wise words have been said, “You can’t buy happiness, but you can buy ice cream and that is pretty much the same thing!” So go ahead, buy an ice cream at a local shop and get your brain freeze on!
It is encouraging to see local entrepreneurs setting up shop despite pandemic induced economic challenges. For example, Diann Turner has opened “Diann’s Lilies, Perennials & Garden Whatnots” shed. The Junetown Amish community are participating in her Saturday open hours from 10 am - 4 pm. Jellies and jams, breads, in season produce and perennials are available. Of course there is a variety of fresh egg stands in the area and customers can purchase eggs on the honour system. Wiggle and Wag is a new local business that provides pet services such as dog walking, animal house visits and nail trims. Beth and Tim Hart’s granddaughters set up a cupcake stand on the driveway at Lake Eloida Road. Their grandmother reported that an OPP cruiser came by and turned on its flashing lights. She feared there was a problem, however the officer simply asked, “Are you authorized to sell cupcakes? Because we are authorized to buy some!” After their purchase, the officer said their cupcakes also deserved the siren, which made their day!
Above: Diann’s country shed expanded this year and offers a variety of homemade products each Saturday. Below: This Fresh Egg Stand is a local business belonging to Karen DeJong at 9426 County Rd 7, between Greenbush and Rocksprings. It is one of many in the area that operates on the honour system. Submitted Photo
Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner The Hart girls proved to be successful entrepreneurs at their recent cupcake stand.
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Leah and Dan posing inside their new store, The Tipsy Goat, in Lansdowne. Tanya Hammond Photo
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Thanks to Leah Walker’s entrepreneurial spirit and her supportive husband, Dan Fouts, Lansdowne has a new shop called The Tipsy Goat Market & Social House, which opened its doors to the public this June. The store, located at 1113 Prince Street, is in a beautiful historic Second Empire Victorian building that was built in 1881, originally designed as a hotel. The location is perhaps known best to locals as the “old hardware store,” in operation from 1916 to 2007. However, there is no doubt area residents will soon get to know it for the inspiring mix of art, interesting upcycled items, imported goods, custom-designed t-shirts and, most importantly, the welcoming atmosphere and positive vibes radiating from this magnif-
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icent storefront. Dan credits his wife, saying, “The Tipsy Goat is all Leah’s creation,” proudly pointing out all of Leah’s handywork like turning old doors into eye-catching displays and giving new life to old pots and plaques with splashes of colourful paint and quirky sayings. A lifelong painter and self-proclaimed DIYer, Leah also took on the huge task of painting the building. Now near completion, it is a pretty purple that creates a visual appeal, drawing a person inside to see what other inspiration awaits them. The couple is supportive of the community, sourcing many goods from area artists, crafters, and like-minded entrepreneurs like the lovely products from Eden Grove Soaps, lush green plants from Forman Farms and the creative display of greeting cards from a local teen focused on photography. They have also made room for a large rack to display second-hand clothing sold by The Gananoque Humane Society, with all proceeds going to this worthy organization. Leah and Dan’s desire is to “complement what the community has already and not compete with the existing businesses.” The energetic couple admits they have had to pivot their plans several times since purchasing the building in April of 2019, and the pandemic has definitely made it difficult in many ways for them, including sourcing supplies, but Leah and Dan say, “the local people have been amazing and so supportive” throughout the entire process. The “Social House” portion of their business name offers a hint that they have “bigger plans down the road” for their business and future services that will come next year during phase three of their opening plan. Check them out online at thetipsygoat.ca or follow them on Facebook and Instagram to keep up to date on their adventures.
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Ben’s Country Canteen has recently updated their outside eating area with tables and a new gazebo. Submitted Photo
Summertime fare foodies rejoice! By Sally Smid Summertime in the area means the opening of many of our local seasonal eateries and chip wagons. Ben’s Country Canteen, located near Centre ‘76 in Athens, is quite famous and is celebrating 42 years of business. Recently, the Athens Chipwagon added a gazebo, tables, benches and chairs which helps in following COVID regulations. Polar Bear BBQ is again at their home location, 518 Old Briar
Hill Road in Lyndhurst, just up the road from Wendy’s Country Market. My Fries in Frankville is open as is Jeannie’s in Elgin and KJs in Seeley’s Bay. The Charleston Cookhouse is a great place to stop when heading down to Charleston Lake this summer. J & S Goodies in Delta is a local, family owned and operated chip truck and comments, “We strive to make all our customers feel at home and like family!” Everyone is raving about the Captain’s Wrap at J.A.C.’s
Chip Wagon in Newboro. Petra’s Place near Lyndhurst is also open seasonally and offers a large menu and outside dining. Everyone is interested in moving past the pandemic and these local businesses are eager to serve locals and tourists. Many of them count on area events to help provide income. With so much being cancelled, it is more important than ever to support these local enterprises that have become part of our summer experience!
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Briarlea Farms 210 Sweets Corners Road Lyndhurst, ON K0E 1N0 Contact: Moira & Sid Vanderwerf Phone: 613-539-6741 Email: chefmoira@gmail.com Corn Acre Farms 1757 Summers Road Lyndhurst, ON K0E 1N0 Contact: Neil, Gale or Jay Banks Phone: 613-928-2977 Email: cornacres@ripnet.com www.cornacrefarms.com Delta Agricultural Society 110 Mill Creek Drive Delta, ON K0E 1G0 Contact: William Morris Phone: 613-928-2800 Fax: 613-928-2073 Email: info@deltafair.com www.deltafair.com
Gleanna Lea Farms 3002985 Canada Inc. 303 Lower Oak Leaf Road Lyndhurst, ON K0E 1N0 Phone: 613-928-3346 Email: hkammann@gleannalea.ca Hidden Meadows Alpacas/The Paca Shack 239 Back Street Seeley’s Bay, ON K0H 2N0 Contact: Karen & Mike Gervais Phone: 613-387-3006 Email: hdnmdws2@hotmail.com OR thepacashack@gmail.com www.thepacashack.com
Mensen Farm 161 County Road #42 Delta, ON K0E 1G0 Contact: Joshua Mensen Phone: 613-928-2555 Email: josh_mensen20@outlook. com No.9 Gardens Sustainability & Reconciliation Educational Centre 1516 Summers Road Elgin ON, K0E 1N0 Contact: Andrew Davies Email: Info@no9.ca www.no9.ca/no-9-gardens/
Tippeln Estate Farm 885 Lancaster Drive Kingston, ON K7P 1R8 Contact: Gordon Ohlke Phone: 613-331-6050 Email: gordonohlke@gmail.com
Wendy’s Country Market 408 Fortune Line Rd Lyndhurst, ON K0E 1N0 Contact: Wendy Banks Phone: 613-561-2177 Email: wendy@ wendyscountrymarket.com www.wendyscountrymarket.com www.facebook.com/ wendyscountrymarket
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A Better View Tree Services 155 Lyndhurst Road Seeley’s Bay, ON K0H 2N0 Contact: Matthew Revelle Phone: 613-876-5963 Email: matt@abetterview.ca www.abetterview.ca All Out Performance 108 Wiltsetown Road Athens, ON K0E 1B0 Contact: Dave Berry Phone: 613-803-6768
Brent G. Tye Excavation Lyndhurst, ON Contact: Brent Tye Phone: 613-483-3305 Email: bgtye@hotmail.com
General Home & Garden Care 1321 Lyndhurst Road Lyndhurst ON, K0E 1N0 Contact: Tom Connell Phone: 613-329-3357 Jay Banks 173 Briar Hill Road Lyndhurst, ON K0E 1N0 Contact: Jay Banks Phone: 613-498-8819 Email: jennifer.m@ripnet.com Lakeside Log Homes 1758 Highway 315 Elgin ON, K0G 1E0 Contact: Sean Price Phone: Cell 613-331-0167 Home 613-359-5948 Email: LakesideLogHomes@ yahoo.ca www.LakesideLogHomes.ca Lyndhurst Home Building Centre 397 Lyndhurst Road Lyndhurst, ON K0E 1N0 Contact: Jane Van Noy
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McNichols Electrical and Plumbing Ltd. 298 Perth Road Westport ON, K0G 1X0 Phone: 613-273-6360 Fax: 613-273-6362 Email: mcnicfam@rideau.net www.mepwestport.ca
Moulton Tree Service 325 Taylor Road West Gananoque, ON K7G 2V3 Contact: Brad Moulton/Michelle Moulton Office Phone: 613-382-8677 OR Mobile: 613-463-2725 Email: brad@moultontreeservice.ca www.moultontreeservice.ca ROBS SHOP 387 Sweets Corners Road Lyndhurst, ON K0E 1N0 Phone: 613-888-8174 Email: robsshop@bell.net www.facebook.com/Vetranown
Satellite Installation & Repair 329 Lower Oak Leaf Road. Athens ON, K0E 1B0 Contact: Art Storring Phone: 613-720-2789 Email: artstorring@hotmail.com Seeley’s Bay Iron & Metal 3241 Highway 32 Seeley’s Bay, ON K0H 2N0 Contact: Kent Watson Phone: 613-387-3132 Email: sbimltd@hotmail.com www.sbimltd.com
St. Lawrence Humane Wildlife & Pest Control Services Ltd. PO Box 267, Landsdowne, ON K0E 1L0 Contact: Steve Malek Phone: Kingston - 613-449-4376, Brockville – 613-246-3447 Email: steve@slpestcontrol.com www.slpestcontrol.com Sweets Sand & Gravel 3299 County Road 32 Seeley’s Bay, ON K0H 2N0 Phone: 613-387-3838 www.tackaberryconstruction.com W.C Gasworks 2761 Highway 15, Unit 106 Portland, ON K0G 1V0 Contact: Jen Swain Phone: 613-359-6287 Email: wcgas@kingston.net www.wcgasworks.com
Wild Sun 3756 County Road #3 Lansdowne, ON K0E 1L0 Contact: Sunny C. Tessier Phone: 613-581-8727 Email: sunnytessier@hotmail.com
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Lyndway Hills Golf Club 157 Sweets Corners Road Lyndhurst, ON K0E 1N0 Contact: Chuck Galway Phone: 613-387-2811 Email: lyndwayhills@gmail.com www.lyndwayhillsgolf.ca Wings Live Bait & Tackle Ltd. 413 Lyndhurst Rd Lyndhurst, ON K0E 1N0 Contact: John Sideris & Ruth Howard Phone: 613-928-2382 Email: siderisjp@sympatico.ca www.wingslivebaitandtackle.ca
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Eternal Care Cremation 2-3515 Coons Road Elizabethtown, ON K6T 1A7 Contact: Madelyn Piehl Phone: 613-246-5933 Email: madelyn@eternalcare.ca www.eternalcare.ca Seeley’s Bay Family Chiropractic 1-106 Drynan Way Seeley’s Bay, ON K0H 2N0 Contact: Dr. Dodie Elkins Phone: 613-387-3703
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Duerst Hand Forged Metal 79 Buck Bay Road Godfrey, ON K0H 1T0 Contact: Stefan Duerst Phone: 613-329-8096 Email: duerst@gmail.com www.duersthfm.com
Seeley’s Bay Medical Centre 1-106 Drynan Way Seeley’s Bay, ON K0H 2N0 Contact: Dr. Debbie Briggs, Dr. Emily O’Connor & Dr. Lauri Koziar Phone: 613-387-3120 Canadian Wollastonite 6675 Highway 15 Seeley’s Bay, ON K0H 2N0 Contact: Bob Vasily Phone: 613-387-2734 Ext- 101 Email: bob.vasily@ canadianwollastonite.com www.canadianwollastonite.com
REAL ESTATE, INSURANCE AND BUSINESS SERVICES Ashton Tax 919 Cedar Lane Lyndhurst, ON K0E 1N0 Contact: Maggie Ashton Phone: 613-928-3055 Email: maggie@ashtontax.ca www.ashtontax.ca Athena Wealth & Legacy Solutions 919 Cedar Lane Lyndhurst, ON K0E 1N0 Contact: Betty Anne Howard Phone: 613-561-0100 Email: bettyanne.howard@ assante.com www.bettyannehoward.com
Bank of Montreal 20 Main Street Athens ON, K0E 1B0 Contact: Yvonne Olson Phone: 613-924-2736 Email: yvonne.olson@bmo.com Bickerton Brokers Ltd. Real Estate Brokerage Contact: Terri Wood, Broker Phone: 1-613-540-2838 Email: twood@bickerton.com www.bickerton.com JB Kelly Waterway Insurance Brokers Ltd. 7712 Kent Blvd., Unit 9 Brockville, ON K6V 7H6 Phone: 613-345-3032 Fax: 613-345-3743 Toll Free: 1-866-334-1418 Email: help@jbwins.ca www.jbwins.ca
Ken Davies Logistics Development P.O Box 51 Seeley’s Bay, ON K0H 2N0 Phone: 613-387-3871 OR 613328-0626 Email: kdavies@baybrokerageus.com
Tanya Hammond Insurance Broker Eastern Ontario Financial Services Delta, ON K0E 1G0 Contact: Tanya Hammond Phone: 613-865-0344 OR Text: 613-802-8218 Email: mrs.tanya.hammond@gmail.com www. tanyahammondinsurancebroker.ca Sliabhin Custom Apparel 430 Lyndhurst Road Lyndhurst ON, K0E 1N0 Contact: Irene Davelaar Phone: 613-928-2033 Email: sliabhincustomapparel@ gmail.com
Sotheby’s International Realty Canada – Brokerage 49 King Street East Gananoque ON, K7G 1C9 Contact/Phone: Todd Bickerton (Sales Rep) 613-217-8683 Contact/Phone: Tony Chard (Broker) 613-540-2280 Email: chardbickertongroup@ sothebysrealty.ca www.islandhopperhomes.com United Counties of Leeds & Grenville Economic Development Office 32 Wall Street, Suite 300 Brockville, ON K6V 4R9 Contact: Ann Weir - Economic Development Manager Phone: 613-342-3840 Ext. 5365 Email: ann.weir@uclg.on.ca www.investleedsgrenville.com
Bark Productions Inc. 684 Narrows Lock Road Portland, ON K0G 1V0 Contact: Barbara Jordan Phone: 613-272-3066 Toll free: 1-877-370-2275 Email: babs@barkinc.com www.barkinc.com
Kingston Finest Marketing Group PO Box 278 Seeley’s Bay, ON K0H 2N0 Contact: Chris Jackson Phone: 613-530-6060 Email: chrisj@kingston.net www.kingstonsfinest.com
Lyndhurst Laser Engraving 3336 County Road 3 (Outlet Road) Lyndhurst, ON K0E 1N0 Contact: Marilynn Wykes Phone: 613-803-5066 Email: lyndhurstlaser@gmail.com www.facebook.com/ lyndhurstlaser/ SHaBean Coffee Roastery 127 Haskins Point Road Seeley’s Bay, ON K0H 2N0 Contact: Mary Whitney Phone: 613-387-3707 Email: ShaBeancoffeeroastery@ gmail.com www.Shabeancoffeeroastery.ca
That’s a Wrap! (of Round House Alpacas) 401 Lyndhurst Road – PO Box 154 Lyndhurst, ON K0E 1N0 Contact: Barb Sheach Phone: 613-246-0112 or 1-343-989-4299 Email: 2sheach6@gmail.com
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The Firelight Farmgirl 186 Sweet’s Corners Road RR#2 Lyndhurst ON, K0E 1N0 Contact: Leslie Welch Phone: 613-770-4793 Email: firefighter.welch@gmail.com www.thefirelightfarmgirl.com
Wiltse Creek Studio 2935 County Road 3 (Outlet Road) Lansdowne, ON K0E 1L0 Contact: Dawne Fiegen Phone: 613-659-2928 Email: wiltsecreekstudio@gmail.com www.wiltsecreekstudio.ca www.facebook.com/ WiltseCreekStudio.ca
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Local sign wars brewing It may have been Ford Electric that got the ball rolling, but by now the “sign wars” in the Brockville area have brought many of us a good laugh. The Rick Beer Insurance sign, with “Beer’s mug” on it, is one of the latest to leverage this humorous approach to advertising. Sally Smid Caption/Submitted Photo
Renee Zhang, the new owner of the Athens Fresh Market, was congratulated recently by MPP Steve Clark (L) and Mayor Herb Scott (R). Renee is making lots of changes to the store and appreciates all of the local support. Sally Smid Photo
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“Our focus is to provide a hometown service with hometown pricing to individuals that may not have a vehicle or who choose to no longer drive,” explains MacKay. They hope that their service, which follows COVID protocol, will allow people to remain independent with daily living activities that include grocery shopping, medical appointments, pharmacy and other travel requirements. A 15% discount is offered to seniors. “We are always ready to have a friendly chat with customers,” says Laurie. This is an added bonus for those dealing with loneliness. To find out more or to make arrangements call 613-924-1956. Sally Smid
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Canada Day celebrations will be impacted by the pandemic, as well as by the tragic discoveries of the remains of residential schoolchildren. Many events are cancelled or modified, and controversy abounds as to whether to celebrate at all this year. At the time of writing, the following events are planned. A July 2 Celebration will take place in Seeley’s Bay with a Canada Day Play Day at 107 Haskins Point Road. The park has a large ball diamond, giant shade trees, tennis court and is close to the Seeley’s Bay Harbour and Canoe Launch. There are no Dayuse Fees for this park. The Township of Leeds and the Thousand Islands is offering more free programs which are “a perfect reason for children and their families to get outside and make new connections”. The Play Days Program will be held in parks, green spaces, and local schools throughout the Township and surrounding communities and will run from 9 am - 11 am, July 2 to August 31. Participants must adhere to COVID policies, including screening, contact tracing, and hand sanitizing. Among the large fireworks displays that are on hold again this year due to COVID is the Charleston FX event which has been postponed until July 31 as long as restrictions allow. More folks are likely
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Living in Leeds County With Tanya Hammond
I decided to “paws” my focus on our municipal leaders this issue to shine a spotlight on some special people who go to great lengths to care for felines in the neighbourhood. I have known Stephanie Etherington for many years, and her name quickly pops into my head when I think of stray cats, feral cats, or local cat lovers. Stephanie, a long-time Lyndhurst resident, started the Lyndhurst Feral Cat Project (LFCP) almost seven years ago. What began with five kittens suddenly appearing under a wild rose bush beside her house has resulted in Stephanie and her group of dedicated volunteers and eight foster families, including her own, helping to assist over five hundred local felines. Cats and kittens are rescued, treated, and adopted when possible and trapped, neutered, vaccinated and returned (TNVR) when necessary. LFCP is a strong group of individuals, with those from Seeley’s Bay and
Charleston also joining in the effort. According to Stephanie, since the beginning, she “is most surprised by how much support they’ve had from the local community and the cat lover community; how amazing it is to work with other rescues to make a real difference; and how much support they get from local veterinarians.” One of the more specialized rescues that LFCP works with is Mumma’s Here Now Neonatal Rescue (MHNNRescue), located in Elgin. I recently had the pleasure of meeting Eliska Meadows, the newly registered non-profit organization’s founder, specializing in caring for neonatal orphans and critical care cases. This introduction was made possible through Stephanie’s helpful advice and assistance. Our meeting was, admittedly, rushed and somewhat panicked on my part since I, along with my two older grandchildren, had discovered two newborn kittens dropped on our deck by a
stray mother cat roaming the neighbourhood. I was relieved that Eliska and her mother, Patty Gordanier, a board member and retired nurse, and an integral part of the organization were able to take the two babies into their care and administer the required nourishment and around the clock care. A lifelong passion for fostering and animal behaviour sciences has motivated Eliska in her #ChanceGiverArmy movement and continuing education to help change neonatal survival rates among helpless orphans under six weeks of age and those needing critical care. Jessica Taggart, a Veterinary Assistant, rounds out the small but highly skilled team nicely with her dedication and assistance in animal rehabilitation. The non-profit group, still in its infancy, has had over thirty-five orphans in need of care since February and, at one point, had to unfortunately temporarily close intakes due to demand. However, as the organiza-
tion grows, they hope to add more fosters and volunteers so that they “never have to turn a life in need away.” Foster applications can be found on their website MHNNRescue. com, and volunteer drivers, event organizers, fundraisers, grant writers, and social media experts are also welcome. You can support these organizations and the people who pour their heart and soul into making sure these helpless animals get the chance they deserve by spaying and neutering your pets. Monetary and product donations are also welcome. Both Stepha-
nie and Eliska agree that the need is overwhelming, and costs and time are the most significant challenges they face to meet those demands. To help Lyndhurst Feral Cat Project, you can send e-transfers to villagecatsemail@gmail.com or mail to Box 12 Lyndhurst, ON K0E 1N0. Pet Valu gift cards are also always welcome. Mumma’s Here Now Neonatal Rescue also welcomes donations by e-transfer to Rescue@ MHNNRescue.com, and they have their Amazon wish list available for those looking to make specific
supply donations. Thank you to Stephanie, Eliska and all those in our neighbourhood who commit to helping our furry friends in need. To follow along with “Jack and Jill’s” story (the two kittens discovered on my deck) and see videos and pictures of their impressive progress, follow MHNNRescue on Facebook. Once their mother has been successfully captured (when we can be sure there are no other babies hidden), LFCP will oversee her care. Until then, she is eating and drinking at a self-serve station near my front door.
Community Asset Builders recognized by the EveryKid Coalition By Tanya Hammond Every Kid in Our Communities of Leeds and Grenville (EveryKid) is a coalition of over thirty-five agencies dedicated to the long-term success of every child and youth in Leeds and Grenville. Since 2014 (except 2020), EveryKid has come together to host an annu-
al Recognition of Asset Builders event to “honour organizations, businesses, and people who make a difference in the lives of children and youth in the area. This year an impressive list of thirty nominees were recognized during the virtual celebration. Tawnya Boileau, a Public Health Nurse from the LGL Health Unit, was one
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of the deserving nominees recognized for her efforts throughout the year and was also a driving force in organizing the virtual event. Tawnya graciously thanked the group, saying that she considers herself fortunate to work and live in this community. This is a common sentiment shared among the other nominees, like Tania Roddick with the Catholic District School Board of Eastern Ontario (CDSBEO), who said her job “is tied to the many great community partners who she could not do her job without.” Principal for Front of Yonge School, Jennifer Moore, was recognized for her commitment to her students, citing the example of the multiple families for which she organized Christmas Dinner Baskets. She, too, was quick to point out the support and help she received from the staff of Front of Yonge and the community, stating that she genuinely believes it is a team effort and that “it takes a village to raise and support a child.” Laura Lee Davies, Manager of Programs and Community Outreach at Rideau Lakes Public Library was also nominated as a Community Asset
Builder for her ability to keep parents and kids connected despite the pandemic. CEO of RLPL, Vicki Stevenson, perfectly summed up Laura Lee’s role by commenting in the chat that Laura Lee is “the heart of our library and a champion of kids, youth, and families in Rideau Lakes.” Superintendent of CDSBEO, Norma McDonald, another deserving nominee, commented that “this event is such a beautiful example of the community coming together to support families throughout Leeds and Grenville.” The CDSBEO was well represented with several staff members being recognized, including Arnita Gillard, Father John Whyte, Michelle Neville Mental Health Lead at CDSBEO, Pam Dunk, teacher Scott Campbell, and Dr. Alison Inglis, who says she considers it “a privilege to work with kids in the community.” Essential organizations like the YMCA of Eastern Ontario Child Development Centre, Rideau Lakes Early Learning Centre, and Thousand Islands Daycare Gananoque were recognized for their work and for maintaining a caring and nurturing atmosphere.
As well, Danny Powers of Brockville Soccer, Doug Ptolemy with Revelation Martial Arts and Fitness Brockville, Rebecca Cronk of Get Cronk’d Fitness in Kemptville, and Adam Funnel from Thousand Islands Boxing Club in Gananoque were congratulated for their part in keeping youth active, engaged and feeling accepted. Christina Davis of YMCA of Eastern Ontario Child Development Centre, Dennis O’Connor of O’Connor Gallery in Gananoque, Frank Vassallo, CEO Kemptville District Hospital, Jamieson Scott from the Kids Help Phone, Lindsay Daigle Pennell of Brockville, Lisa Cirka from the Brockville Public Library, Madison Montessori Brockville, Nic Crowe of Brockville Youth for Christ, Nicole Murray of ConnectWell, Shannon Morrison of Skyward Health Centre, Southgate Community Church Kemptville, and Sue Poldervaart, Executive Director RNJ Youth Services were recognized for their dedication to area youth. Margaret Fancy, Coordinator of EveryKid and Councillor for Front of Yonge Township, reiterated the theme throughout
the event, stating, “we are very fortunate to have so many community members who are doing their part to support our children and youth, helping to shape the lives of young people powerfully and positively.” Margaret also sent out a special thank you to two Front of Yonge women (who wish to remain anonymous) for their contributions in creating and selling crafts to raise money for area students. Family Support Coordinator for Brockville and District Association for Community Involvement and a key organizing committee member Michael Stanley shared a powerful message upon closing out the event: “Tonight helps to remind us that whatever community means to you, community is a shared experience. Community is reciprocal. Community can only happen when we recognize that everyone has something to offer and that we need everyone to bring their gifts forward, that there is a role that everyone can play, and that we need the contributions of each and every one of us to sustain and grow community.” Congratulations once again to everyone!
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Hungry caterpillars lead to destruction of local foliage By Sally Smid A gypsy moth (European Lymantria disbar) caterpillar infestation has been plaguing our local trees in recent months. The Ministry of Natural Resources did predict considerable destruction this year by these leaf eating creatures. A recent webinar promoted by the Charleston Lake Association was quite informative on the matter. Jim McCready of the Forest Health Network noted, “They originally came from Massachusetts in 1860 and are known to defoliate 350 species of trees and plants. They can kill hardwood trees after 2-3 years of defoliation.” The gypsy moth often lays eggs on trees, with hatching occurring between May and June. One egg can produce 300 caterpillars! It seems that they favour oaks, maples and pines. The mild winter, hot spring and drought have supported their development. Some communities are banding together to bring in aerial spraying. It was very concerning to find caterpillars attacking the precious Vimy Oak Tree in the Memorial Park in Athens, but committee member Jean Brassington was quick to treat the
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small tree. If defoliating trees is not enough, these caterpillars shed as they grow and their hairs become airborne and can cause blistery rashes and itchy skin irritations. Of the over 500 webinar viewers, over half reported that they had experienced skin issues. While it is almost past time to treat infestations, such things as spraying leaves with 1 part liquid dish detergent to 40 parts water, trapping them in burlap bands around trunks, or trapping them with double sided tape can help reduce their impact. As more defoliation is expected in 2022, it is important to be proactive. Small round eggs covered in a peach-like fuzz can be found and removed from July to April. They can be scraped into a container and burned. While we may have had hopes of just relaxing on the deck this spring, many are listening to the chomping of caterpillars and the sound of their falling droppings, creating anguish as we observe the damage being caused to our beloved trees. We can only hope that further defoliation and permanent loss does not occur. Many are rallying to preserve our canopies and the future can be hopeful!
Centennial Road Church in Lyn is once again going beyond the boundaries of the church walls. It has recently decided to launch the Outpost Cafe in Prescott. It is being considered a ministry centre as well as an enterprise. Patrons who require financial assistance will be provided access to discounted food and drink, and mentoring programs, discipleship groups, and job preparation programs are hoped to take place at the Cafe. “As a church community our desire to show love to people who live in Leeds, Lanark, Grenville and other areas has motivated us to begin to think creatively about how we can demonstrate this type of care moving forward,” explains Lead Pastor Jason Frizell. “This global pandemic has been a challenge for all of us in a variety of ways and one of the elements of struggle we have all wrestled with is the reality of loneliness or isolation.” Frizell explains that as we begin to emerge from COVID the church wants to create a space where “people can feel and create connection over a great cup of coffee, tea or even a tasty bite to
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Communities Care • Kindness Week Act received Royal Assent on June 3, 2021 to become law in Canada. The inspiration for this bill, the late Rabbi Reuven Bulka, the founder of Kind Canada, started the first Kindness Week in Ottawa 14 years ago, and with the passing of this bill, Canada is now the first country to have a national Kindness Week. MP Barrett commented, “The opportunity to work together to pass this legislation and bring a national Kindness Week to Canadians is a tremendous honour, and I’m grateful to be a part of this democratic milestone”. Next February 2022 marks the first ever national Kindness Week, and Canadians from coast to coast to coast can celebrate acts of kindness in their communities during the third week of February every year. • The Executive Committee for the UCDSB Champions for Kids Foundation (C4K) is proud and thankful to announce that the foundation has now surpassed $2 million in funding since its inception in 2008. “This is a wonderful milestone for the foundation, and it speaks volumes about the generosity of our staff and our community,” says C4K President Casey Nelson. The C4K Foundation supports Upper Canada District School Board students by helping them take part in sporting activities, music lessons or other opportunities in our communities so they can thrive beyond school walls. The foundation also helps families who are struggling with basic needs due to unforeseen circumstances.
Procter & Gamble (P&G) employees presented a cheque in the amount of $60,000 to United Way Leeds & Grenville. Money was collected through sales & auctions to employees and partners and will go towards the United Way’s 2021 fundraising campaign. In thanking the donor, Trish Buote, Executive Director, United Way Leeds & Grenville, said, “This substantial donation from Procter & Gamble will significantly enhance our ability to reach more individuals and families across Leeds & Grenville, especially at this time. Source: United Way Leeds & Grenville
Recently, the Brockville and District Hospital Foundation (BDHF) held a draw for a Teslica Freedom City e-bike for all of the event participants who raised over $250. The lucky winner was Corinna Smith-Gatcke. Celebrating with Corinna (L-R) are: Kory Keogen, Owner, Teslica Inc., Marilies Rettig, BDHF Board Chair, Scott MacCrimmon, BDHF Board Member and Erica Vincelli, Representative, Teslica Inc. The 1st Annual Ride the River event in memory of Dr. Don Smylie raised $100,000 in support of equipment purchases for Brockville General Hospital.
Congratulations are in order for Don and Marnie Ross who are the winners of Ontario Nature’s Ian Shenstone Fraser Memorial Award which is in recognition of their “long sustained commitment to protection and preservation of the Frontenac Arch Biosphere and the Thousand Islands Watershed Land Trust”. These gracious recipients thanked all of the hardworking volunteers and employees of the Arch Biosphere and the Land Trust. They invite anyone interested to come and join them to make a difference! Sally Smid Caption/Submitted Photo
Local cancer fundraiser a success The Athens Hillbillies Relay for Life Team raised $5,000 for cancer this year. Cathy Reuvers (L) and Peggy Mitten present a cheque to a representative of the Canadian Cancer Society along with two jars of their pickled asparagus. Their fundraising efforts included online Pampered Chef and Epicure parties as well as the sale of their pickled asparagus and eggs. The pandemic made it hard to raise that much this year, and they can be proud of their amazing work! Sally Smid Caption/Submitted Photo
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Communities Care Lions Club lends mobility aid items The Athens Lions would like to thank everyone who donated mobility aid items to the Club. They are able to continue to offer free use of these items to anyone in the community who may require assistance with mobility. At the present time there are crutches, walkers, wheelchairs, multi-sized foot/ankle air casts and walking canes. If you are in need of any of these items, contact Lion Blair Chant (613-924-9003) or Lion Tom Casey (613-924-2190) or any member of the Lions Club. When you are finished with the item it is appreciated if you would return it to the Athens Lions Club so that others may borrow it. Sally Smid Caption & Photo
Shoutout! A shoutout is in order to Paul Johnston, who volunteered his service to repair the Charleston Lake Association’s info centre.
Athens local continues to raise money for Cycle for Sight Steve Blanchard of Athens is very thankful to all those who donated this year to Cycle for Sight Virtual 2021. “I had two good friends keep me company on this ride, Richard Swann and Ross Struthers. And a big shout out to Sarah Carlyon for meeting us at the halfway point to restock our liquids,” Blanchard commented. Over $400,000 for vision research was raised nationally! With sight issues in his family, the cause is quite important to him. Friends and family helped him to personally raise $13,769. Since 2014, Blanchard has raised over $58,000 for vision research! “With more years of riding ahead of me that figure will get much higher I hope!” To find out more, go to Cycleforsight.ca Sally Smid Caption/Submitted Photo
Athens Fire Dept. presented with Frontline Hero kits (L-R) Athens Fire Chief Mike Smid, Deputy Chief Tom Fenn, Amelia and Avery Brennan and their mom Chrissie Brennan stopped by the Athens Fire Department to deliver 27 Frontline Hero kits. Brennan has partnered with Candace Stuber of Bridges Brockville to thank and encourage our frontline workers. Each kit is made possible through donations and fundraising and contains things like pens, coffee, tea, candy, cereal and more. “We were inspired by what we heard took place in Trenton to make kits for hospital workers, the police, firefighters, and the EMS in our area,” Brennan explained. “It has gotten bigger than we ever thought and we have now donated 2,200 kits!” Smid remarked, “We thank you for all your hard work looking after our frontline workers throughout Leeds and Grenville.” Sally
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National Chief of the Congress of Aboriginal People participates in Athens’ mural event
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The naming of The Mural newspaper is connected to the murals in Athens, and one of these murals has a special connection to Athens’ indigenous history. This special connection was celebrated on June 21, on National Indigenous Peoples Day. The celebration was especially poignant in the wake of the recent heart wrenching discovery of the remains of many residential schoolchildren on Canadian residential school property. One of the cameos included in the Fresh Market mural, designed and painted by Mary Lynn Baker in 1994, denotes the history of indigenous visitors to Athens in the 1890s. They rented a house near Maple View Lodge in the summers,
had a garden and sold their woven baskets. Mural artist Dave Sheridan, who has restored and revised the mural, hosted the short program. It began with a smudging ceremony conducted by Algonquin Native and Master Birch Bark Canoe Builder, Chuck Commanda. It is a tradition whose purpose is to “cleanse all thoughts, words and visions”. Elmer St. Pierre, National Chief of the Congress of Aboriginal People, was present with his family who performed traditional dances and songs to honour those lost in residential schools, missing and murdered indigenous women, and Mother Earth. “I am proud of my family who is continuing our culture and traditions,” St. Pierre noted. “What a good way to start our healing process with
our aboriginal people and you townsfolk!” He commented that it is people like MPP Steve Clark and Mayor Herb Scott “who can help pull us together”. MPP Clark thanked all for being present and referred to Sheridan’s work as “legendary in our riding”. Athens Mayor Herb Scott spoke of his exceptional painting as well. He invited the St. Pierre family to return and perhaps have a larger event in the future. “This gave us an opportunity to recognize your heritage and celebrate Canada as the best country in the world!” Scott concluded. This was met with applause and with the Chief giving a spontaneous hug to the Mayor. While numbers had to be very limited this year due to COVID, there is no doubt that future events will attract a large
Chuck Commanda initiates a smudging ceremony with participants (L-R) Mayor Herb Scott, MPP Steve Clark, Dave Sheridan and Chief St. Pierre.
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center is a canoe that was crafted at an indigenous school in Kingston. The “three sisters” native garden reflects that connection as well. The circular garden is shaped like a turtle and will grow corn, beans and squash. The day that it was designed, a painted turtle magically appeared at the center! Food scarcity has been a real eye opener in recent months. The charitable organization will be continuing to donate to local food banks. The organic gardens are off to a good start with beans, tomatoes, kale, lettuce, spinach and much more being grown. Forty apple trees were recently donated to help expand their future market. Produce will be sold in the weeks ahead and will also be available on upcoming market days. Anyone interested in taking part in this remarkable vision can go to www. no9.ca/no-9-gardens.
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Congratulations Class of 2021
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Local history comes alive on Athens’ walls By Sally Smid The refurbishing of Athens’ murals continues this summer. Artist Dave Sheridan and his wife Diane have been busy with this initiative once again and their first project is a mural originally designed and painted by the late Mary Lynn Baker in 1994. The mural on the Fresh Market wall depicts eight historical sites and includes a large map and key of the area along Highway 42 East in the 1890s. The House of Industry, Dr. J. Giles’ House, an indigenous family’s market, the Saunders Mill, the Quaker Meeting House, the Cheese Factory, Toll House and Gordon Woolen Mill are depicted. Residents are thrilled to see Sheridan at work and many are eager to comment or ask a question. He has taken special care in his portrayal of the indigenous panel, recognizing the important significance of area indigenous peoples. Sheridan’s mural work has been very well received. He goes above and beyond by adding original elements and details and he is known for his vibrant colours and contrasts and using more durable paints. He will go on to complete his fifth mural project this summer which will be done on the wall of the Athens District High School, where he once taught. Pineview Public School Grades 1-2 teacher Charla Williams recently made a murals slideshow and included various other murals. The class watched it and talked about the characteristics of a mural which are that they are large, bold and often tell a story. “Normally at school, this would have been a group project, but since we are virtual, we worked individually and each student chose subjects meaningful to them
to create their own ‘murals’”. Canada Day is an appropriate time to consider how different our communities were on July 1, 1867 when Canada became a self-governing dominion. We can consider our remarkable community histories which are reflected in the local murals and heritage interpretive signs. A spokesperson for the Athens Museum noted, “The murals certainly help in promoting and preserving our local history which is the mandate of our heritage society!” There is a map and walking tour guide on the Township of Athens’ website that can aid in exploring the village and in viewing various historical sites and places of interest. This could be an enjoyable COVID friendly activity on Canada Day or anytime.
This year, the Athens District High School Grade 12 commencement is divided into two events which include a drive through and a “virtual” event. On June 24, the graduates arrived at a scheduled time and could stop at a station to receive their diplomas, awards, and lawn signs. They could put on a gown and have their pictures taken in front of a decorated back drop. The enthusiastic shouts and congratulations of the staff on site made it clear that despite these makeshift measures, it was a very special and memorable event. The virtual part of the commencement ceremony was accessed by emailed link and featured speeches, the valedictory address and the announcement of award winners. It is posted on the school’s YouTube channel as well. “The staff and I wanted to give the class of 2021 a meaningful and memorable sendoff. We wanted our graduates to know how proud we are of them and their achievements!” remarked Principal David Pier. “This year has been a tumultuous one, and our graduates and their parents have been wonderful in terms of working with us to make sure that we celebrate their graduation safely.” This year’s ADHS Valedictorians are Carter Hooey and Morgan Burley. Rideau District High School announced that their Grade 12 valedictorian is Liam Keates from Seeley’s Bay who was selected by his classmates. Liam was actively involved at school and has a kind and humorous nature. This year, due to COVID restrictions, RDHS hosted a Virtual Grade 12 Celebration and Liam’s speech was shared in video format.
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