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Remembering Ken Gehrels: A friend of Jesus
by David Shanahan How someone describes themselves in just a few words can say a lot about them. For Ken Gehrels, pastor at the Kemptville Christian Reformed Church, the way he summed himself up on Twitter is revealing: “Friend of Jesus, hubby, dad, grandpa, pastor, runner and sailor”. Ken died on May 10, after a battle against cancer. It is a hard and sad time for his wife, Sharon, his children, grandchildren, and the entire congregation at KCRC. It is also a time for mourning for many throughout this community and further afield, because
Ken touched many lives in so many ways. Ken could be quiet, yet quite determined too, and his strength flowing from his relationship with Jesus, reminded me of something that was said of the Lord: A bruised reed he will not break, and a smoldering wick he will not snuff out. [Matthew 12:20] There was a humility about the man that was special for someone with his scholarly background and achievements. He had a Bachelor of Science, Master of Divinity, and a Doctorate of Worship Studies, but, and this may seem strange to say,
you wouldn’t always know it. As a favourite saying has it, there were no airs and graces about Ken, just Grace. He had an extended family, not just the Gehrels and the de Vries clans, but his congregation and his community. Whether he was running marathons, curling, or talking with people of all ages, he was always present with them. Not everyone in his position retains that warm and easy way with others. In announcing his death to the community, Steven Mallette put it so well. “On May 10, 2021, we lost a compassionate man. A man who truly worked to make other people's lives better. He worked with his whole heart to share the salvation found in Jesus, and it is in this salvation that he now finds his peace.” Back in 2014, Ken hosted the Blanket Exercise at KCRC, bringing an awareness to North Grenville of the story of indigenous people in Canada. In 2017, when the South Wind canoe convoy were almost defeated by wind and rain, Ken opened the doors of the KCRC to give them shelter and sustenance. He was an important part in bringing RING together, Refugees In North Grenville, giving refugee families a chance of a new life in Canada. And he served as Padre to the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 212 in Kemptville, another role in the wider community
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to which he was committed. There are so many ways in which he brought his faith to bear on the needs and cares of the wider community. But there is something else that is as true and as vital as the grief felt on his death: there is the joy and comfort knowing that he is home at last and enjoying forever the unveiled fellowship he now has with his Friend. We grieve for Sharon, who has lost her friend of more than 40 years, and we share in the loss experienced by his family and brothers and sisters at KCRC. And we thank the Lord that we knew such a man as Ken Gehrels. Due to Covid restrictions, a private Visitation and Graveside Service was held last Saturday, and a long convoy of around one hundred cars drove by the cemetery, giving many friends and neighbours an opportunity to express their sorrow and to offer Sharon and the family their condolences in such a time. A memorial video will be shared publicly soon. By family request donations may be made in Memory of Ken to Lifewater Canada (www. lifewater.ca). Condolences in either written or video format may be sent directly to kengehrelsfuneral@gmail. com.
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L-R: Liz Dwyer, Nancy Olive, Patricia Evans, Darren Boyd, Kathy Moss and Jessica Ainsworth by Jude Fader-Levere The Annual AGM of Friends was held virtually on April 22 and May 6, 2021. Marguerite Boyer, coowner and publisher of The North Grenville Times, was presented with an Honorary Lifetime Membership for her provision of free publication services in The Times. She has supported Friends of the North Grenville Public Library by her coverage of our many events. In doing so, she has helped us establish a close connection with the community. Our annual newsletter is assembled by Maggie. All the past year's events are highlighted in the newsletter with articles and photos. She works with a member of the Friends Executive to plan the layout. In the past, Pat Babin assisted and last year Jeff Murray assisted. Our membership and the community look forward to this detailed and informative annual newsletter. Our Annual Star of the Library award was designed by Maggie, as was our logo. She has created many attractive certificates and posters for
Ontario’s COVID-19 vaccine plan is helping to stop the spread and save lives. Thousands of people across the province are getting vaccinated every day. As vaccinations continue, we need to stay the course to protect those we love. Wear a mask. Wash your hands. Keep your distance. Find out when, where and how to get vaccinated at ontario.ca/covidvaccineplan or call 1-888-999-6488 for assistance in more than 300 languages.
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The Kemptville Horticultural Society has been an active part of the community for more than 100 years! We welcome all gardeners, from beginners to experienced, at our regular monthly meetings held the 3rd Wednesday of each month at 7 pm, except for the months of July, August and December. We typically offer guest speakers and goodies afterwards. However, currently due to Covid 19, we are not meeting but holding our monthly presentations virtually. As a member of the Kemptville Horticultural Society, you receive an information
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Friends events. Maggie is a worthy recipient and exemplifies the qualities of outstanding community service. We appreciate the generous support that she has given Friends throughout the years. The Star of the Library award was presented to the Library Staff: Patricia Evans, Patsy Brooks, Sue Bergeron, Linda Purvis-Carriveau, Nancy Olive, Liz Dwyer, Sierra Jones-Martel, Jessica Ainsworth, Darren Boyd, Kathy Moss, and Rachel Brown, CEO. Their dedicated service during the COVID-19 pandemic helped the community cope. Despite mandated closures and reduced hours, overall circulation was 75% of what it was the previous year. Staff filled 1,357 curbside orders and produced 116 original videos which were posted on the Library's Facebook page and received 30,000 views. The children's programmer produced 325 craft kits for pickup and hosted 25 safe park events. The French Library Services Coordinator delivered 1,559
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yearbook, discounts at local nurseries, an active program of monthly meetings with guest speakers, plant sales, flower shows, photography competitions, summer garden strolls, garden tours and much more. Due to current Covid restrictions, not all events will
books to the French Public School. Staff provided online and outdoor activities whenever possible. Our library continued to serve us well despite imposed limitations and lockdowns. We appreciate their outstanding service to our community during the pandemic and applaud them for a job well done. In the future, Friends will establish a Junior Membership for those who are under the age of 18. Junior Friends will serve as ambassadors and engage in age-appropriate activities in support of the library. Friends recognized the Founders who established our chapter of Friends of the Library: Pat Babin, Barb McDerby, Maureen McCleery, Jean Kilfoyle, Fran Thompson and Mary Smith. Each person received a Founder's certificate which granted a Lifetime Membership in Friends. The AGM concluded with Library Sue (Bergeron) reading a bedtime story entitled Dr. de Soto by William Steig.
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Canada Day 2021Virtual Canada Day is back for a second year!
United together, while celebrating apart, North Grenville celebrates another Canada Day with loads of excitement, events, and contests to help you, your family and friends celebrate Canada Day 2021. The Kemptville District Community Association (KDCA), together with the Municipality of North Grenville, North Grenville Times, and Moose FM, are excited to share that Canada Day celebrations, while certainly different from past years, are still being planned! Tune in to Moose FM for an all-day broadcasted event featuring local music and on-air special guests. We also have a collection of contests (great prizes to be won) and activities planned that will be rolled out as the weeks progress. Look for additional details in your local paper, on our Facebook page, and tune in to Moose FM for updates! Here is a sneak peak of just a few of the activities we are putting together:
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Canada Day House Decorating Contest and Business Decorating Contest. Once again, the Kemptville District Community Association invites you to get your creative juices flowing! Decorate your home or business to compete for great prizes! Paddle Poker Run: Join us on July 1st for a Paddler’ Poker Run on the scenic Kemptville Creek. Bring your Kayak, canoe, or standup paddleboard (PFD and safety gear too) and complete for best and worst poker hands, and an award for most Canadian spirit (think costumes and decorating your vessels!) Watch for registration instructions coming soon in the upcoming edition in the NG Times) Goose Chase: It’s time to work out those “sillies” and get your Canadian and local trivia hats on! Goosechase is back for another action-packed Canada Day with missions for you and/or your family to complete! Have some fun and win gift certificates from local businesses! Stay tuned for the game code in the upcoming editions of the NG Times. Colouring Contest: Fun for the whole family while you get your “colouring on” with pages and contest for all ages along with prizes from our local businesses!
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Consolidation, Globalization and local development
by Lorraine Rekmans When I worked in the forest policy sector, I didn’t at the time realize I was a witness to historic changes in the sector, but in hindsight I realize now that I had a front row seat to some pretty big policy changes that took place as a result of globalization. History tells us that Canadians have long been hewers of wood and drawers of water, first as a colony, and now as a global player in world trade. Even when Canada was a French colony, French mercantile policy and industrial interests insisted that the colony supply raw goods only. The people, as a result, were forced to purchase manufactured goods from French industrialists. The policy prohibited the establishment of companies that would likely
compete with those of the mother country. If we consider that we still export raw timber in the form of softwood lumber, and that our manufacturing sector has been eroded to the point where we barely can any of our own food, we can see not much has changed in 400 years. Global pressures have been bearing down on us for centuries, and as a result what we see is a constant move to reach economies of scale through industrial consolidation. At one time, our forests were similar to the organizational structures of small agricultural settlements. Mostly, the small towns would grow up around a mill. In the forests, the towns would grow near a lumber mill. In the agricultural sector, they would grow near grain mills. There were a lot of small operations milling timber up until the 1970s in northern Ontario. In the 1990's, forest policy changed to allow for larger forest management units, and centralization of milling occurred as wood was moved to larger mills. This resulted in the closure of the smaller mills and had
huge impacts on small rural economies who lost their major employer. Forest management units increased in size, sometimes tripling or quadrupling the area, in response to industry’s demands that they needed access to more wood in order to be competitive in a global market. As they say, it was a time of “go big, or go home.” At the time, the forest areas were known as Crown Forest Management Units, but provincial policy transferred management authority to industry through a licensing process, and the areas were then named after the forest company who held the permit. We as a province have been through numerous policy changes in how we manage our “natural” resources, largely in response to global pressures to provide more raw materials to an increasing world population. We must take more and more resources, more quickly to supply world markets. That is the business model we are currently working with. In fact, the supply of raw timber increased so rapidly that mills had to be retro-
fitted in response, because the mills were originally designed to accommodate larger diameter older trees. The mills were re-jigged to accommodate smaller diameter trees because tree harvesting cycles started to get shorter. Gee, I am starting to feel like the Lorax here. The pressures on agricultural production are similar. For centuries, family farms were the foundation of our society and economy. But over decades, federal policies, subsidies, and changing technologies have shifted food production from small ecologically-sustainable family farms to giant agribusinesses. We have seen an industrial consolidation in our food production and supply chains. When we talked of farming, mostly we were talking about small family farms producing local food, but today we are dealing with what people call agribusiness. This shift has meant we produce more food, more rapidly.
Dear Editor, I think ‘Universal Basic Income’ is extremely important. No one should be without. This is a very rich country and some people are, for various reasons, unfortunate. Also, what happened as reported at the ‘rally’ or ‘riot’ was not ‘silly’, as Mr. Macklem stated. Has he noticed how many people have died as a result of COVID 19? Has he noticed how many people that survived having had the virus but suffered terribly and may have difficulties with their health, possibly for the rest of their lives, or at least for a long time after recovery. This is not silly! Ask the nurses and doctors who try to help these people and also risk their lives while doing so. I am very sorry that busi-
nesses are suffering so badly also, but some decisions are necessary to prevent further spread. Kath Piché
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The Times they are a’changing by David Shanahan The continued pandemic lockdowns and restrictions have been having a devastating effect on so many small businesses everywhere, not last in Merrickville-Wolford. And the Times depends on those businesses to advertise, which is the only source of revenue we have. Given that, we have reluctantly decided to cease distributing the paper in the Village of Merrickville-Wolford until things improve in the local economy. To be honest, the Merrickville-Wolford section has never covered its costs, and it is unlikely that it will for the foreseeable future. And we, too, are a small local business and cannot keep going without the support of business and the municipal council using the Times to advertise their meetings, zoning amendments, etc., as they should be doing. Another factor in our decision has been the imminent departure of our intrepid reporter, Hilary Thomson, who is taking time off to have her first child. We are really happy for her and for her husband, Dan, but we will really miss her too. So, there it is. We will continue to cover as much as we can of the goings-on in Merrickville-Wolford, but we cannot continue to use the rather costly services of Canada Post to get the paper to you. Copies will be available at places like the B&H in Kemptville, and possibly elsewhere as the restrictions ease. We hope you understand our position, and perhaps we can resume normal operations at some point in the future. For now, many thanks and best wishes.
Letters to the Editor Dear Editor; I'm writing to bring attention to two articles written in the May issue of Maclean's that might be of interest to your readers. The first article on page 46 deals with the inconsistent internet speeds (mpbs) in smaller communities with rural populations. Our community is headlined. Nancy Morgan of Workshop Dance Studio in Kemptvlle/ North Grenville is profiled as an example of the challenges faced by businesses required to offer services exclusively online. Our Mayor Peckford is also quoted. Given the recent government dictate to build a jail here, readers might want to look at the article on page 78 entitled Houses of Hate that describes the state of our jails that has been ignored for years, much like
long-term care home conditions. It makes for important reading beyond having a new mattress. Apart from economic/social/financial considerations, we need to ask ourselves if we want to perpetuate inhumane treatment of the majority of incarcerated people who are there because of trauma and need healing. That's where our billions of tax dollars should be spent. Add inhumanity to the reasons we don't want to support the old get-rid-ofthem frame of mind. NC LaBelle
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Dear Editor, Someone recently said that I have too many trees on my front lawn. Today there is a letter in the ‘Ottawa Citizen’ about Canada’s deadline for planting two billion trees is slipping away. Covid maybe is the problem, most likely. The writer goes on to say that trees reduce rather than add to national carbon emissions. They nurture the joy of wildlife. They offer inherent healing properties as reflected in inner city school greening programs and emerging accreditation standards for health facilities. Within five minutes in a natural setting,
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by Councillor John Barclay Thanks again to the North Grenville Times for allowing Council to contribute regular columns under this banner. This article deals with road construction and related infrastructure projects scheduled for 2021. There is a lot going on this year, and I'd like to encourage everyone to be patient and careful when approaching road crews at work. North Grenville has over 300 km of roadways, about 170km paved and 130km gravel. Maintenance and repair are provided by a road crew shift comprised of twelve full-time workers. "Our road crew, while small compared to other municipalities, gets a lot done", says Roads Superintendent, Doug Scott. "They have many years of experience, take a lot of pride in their work, and it shows." It should be noted that North Grenville's road service standards meet or exceeds the Minimum Maintenance Standards for Municipal Highways in Ontario's Regulation 239/02 Every 5 years, a consultant reviews the condition of all roads and provides a priority needs rating and costing. This report, along with an annual inspection by Superintendent Scott, determines a priority list, which is considered when the Capital Budget is discussed. According to Karen Dunlop, Director of Public Works, "The capital program not only incorporates the conversion of gravel roads to hard surface, but considers overlay as
a preventative maintenance measure extending the life of the asphalt surface before the expensive option of full replacement." The final decision, however, is Council's. It is cheaper to maintain a paved road than a gravel road. Council has been converting gravel roads to hard surfaced ones. Gravel roads usually need rebuilding before any hard surfacing can be applied. The rebuilt gravel road needs to settle a year before the hard surface is applied and then in the third year, it is slurry or micro sealed as needed. Gravel Road Maintenance & Rebuilds Annually, there is an allotment for maintenance gravel, and every year the road shoulders need regrading to prevent erosion and to assist in conveying the water off the roadway as quickly as possible into the storm water system. All gravel roads receive a minimum of one application of a dust suppressant annually. This year, a section of Bolton Road will be rebuilt (between Craig Rd and the railway) and another section will be hard surfaced (between Cty Rd 43 and the railway) Gravel Road Hard Surfacing, Slurry and Micro Sealing For a gravel road to be considered for pavement, the roadway should have a vehicle count of over 400 cars per day, have a good gravel subbase, and be easily incorporated into the winter road plowing routes. In 2021, the following roads will be hard surfaced: Scotch Line Road West (between Bolton Rd & Donoghue), Tompkins Road and Townline Road (between Taylor Rd & Tompkins). Latourell Road, Pelton Road and Sheppard Close will all receive a slurry seal and Boundary Road (between Arcand & French Settlement), Lindsay Road, Sanderson Road (between Cty Rd 18 & Bolton Rd) and Stone
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Road (between Cty Rd 18 and Pattersons Corners Rd) will be micro sealed. Roadside Maintenance All roadways in North Grenville receive a single pass of the roadside mower, 7 feet off the travelled portion, plus an extra pass at intersections. Two boom type mowers are used for brush and hard to reach grassed areas along the roadside. The first year this is done, it looks like a war zone, in later years regrowth is maintained. Asphalt Road Resurfacing and Larger Road Projects These projects are completed by outside contractors and supervised by the Road Superintendent and his crew. Resurfacing asphalt will be applied to Crozier Road (between Lindsay Rd & Beach Rd), Van Buren Street (between Cty Rd 43 & French Settlement Rd) and Irishtown Road (from Beach Rd south for 500m) Finishing the project from last year, County Road 44 will get a final application of asphalt, final grading and cleanup. Wellington Road will see the installation of water, sewer, and stormwater works, streetlights and sidewalks. Work also includes realigning the Bridge Street intersection to a four way stop at Parkinson Street. Sidewalks/Multi-use Paths/ Trail work George St - sidewalk (Oxford to Pine Hill) Lydia St - multi-use path The North Grenville Road Safety Committee is reminding all drivers to slow down and share the road with work crews. Fines are doubled for speeding in a construction zone when workers are present. Drivers can also be fined up to $500 and three demerit points for not obeying the sign of the traffic control person.
For updates related to COVID-19 and the North Grenville Municipal Centre visit: www.northgrenville.ca/coronavirus In light of the province-wide stay-at-home order, please be advised that the Municipal Centre is currently closed to the public. The Municipality remains operational to provide essential services and assistance to residents and businesses by virtual appointment only.
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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. If you require accommodation, please advise the Clerk’s Office when pre-registering so that they may best assist you. Council agendas (including for closed sessions) may be found here: https://www.northgrenville.ca/govern/governance/agendas-and-minutes •
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Grenville has been historically under-served, and how to bridge those gaps in reliable internet connections. The study builds on an internet survey that North Grenville launched in the summer of 2020 in partnership with the Canadian Internet Registry Association. The preliminary data
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NORTH GRENVILLE POLICE SERVICES BOARD Police Services Board meetings will be conducted virtually via Zoom. For any members of the public wanting to attend the meeting virtually, pre-registration is required by e-mailing Palak Mehta at pmehta@northgrenville.on.ca •
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EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES Visit www.northgrenville.ca/careers for more details • Deputy Director/Manager of Planning Services – Friday, May 28, 2021 no later than 4 pm
BULKY/LARGE ITEM COLLECTION UPDATE NEW DATES for Bulky Item Collection: June 14 – 18 and June 21-25 Leaf and Yard Waste Collection remains the same: May 31 – June 4 and June 7 – 11 Residents can purchase Bulky Item and Leaf and Yard Bag Tags online at: www.NGrecycles.ca
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The vaccination clinic is located at the North Grenville Municipal Centre in Kemptville: 285 County Road 44. The entrance is on the Southside of the building. If you are eligible, you can book your COVID-19 vaccine online at www.ontario.ca/bookvaccine or call the Provincial Vaccine Information Line at 1-888-999-6488.
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nection. This study takes us one step closer to identifying a Connectivity Plan for the future," said Mayor Nancy Peckford. "It will also support concerted efforts by the over 100 municipalities who comprise the Eastern Ontario Regional Network to establish a gig to every home, institution and busi-
from that survey revealed that parts of North Grenville often experience one fifth the speeds of more urban areas. "Clearly, the ongoing pandemic has made our broadband challenges all the more urgent, especially with multiple users in the same household requiring a stable high-speed con5
ness in Eastern Ontario," Nancy emphasized.. The report's findings will be presented to members of the Municipal Community and Economic Development Advisory Committee (CEDAC) who will then provide recommendations to Council. "The more input we get from residents and busi-
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Citizens Against the Proposed Prison and Jail Opposition Group gearing up their campaign
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by Lorraine Rekmans The pandemic has had an impact on many things, including the ability to launch an effective protest, but that doesn’t seem to be stopping the Citizens Against the Proposed Prison, and the Jail Opposition Group. The two groups held a virtual planning meeting last week which was open to the community, to discuss various ideas for community action that would send a clear message to government officials that there is a strong opposition to the proposed prison development. There were 33 participants who attended the online forum. The COVID-19 pandemic has limited the options available for launching a physical protest because of social distancing requirements and the order to stay at home. But, the group has been busy in the background designing lawn signs and information flyers to be mailed out to residents. Organizers of the forum, including Victor Lachance and Kirk Albert, remain hopeful that a large demonstration of community opposition to
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the prison will effect change and could reverse Premier Doug Ford’s decision to build the prison in Kemptville. They noted other protests which were effective, including the public backlash over the idea of blue license plates for Ontario. The two groups have been organizing for the past nine months since the announcement was made and say that attempts to reach officials have been unsuccessful. Stephen Harris said he was unable to reach government officials to express his opposition. “This government is unable to do anything right, when we get right down to it.” He said perhaps government officials at the provincial level thought that Kemptville was too small of a community to be of any concern to them. He was advocating for a strong political campaign to target the provincial Conservative government and suggested obstructing highway traffic to, “get the attention of the national press,” and have the message of opposition resonate at Queen’s Park. After an online poll to select the appropriate signs with
clear messaging, the group voted to have a non-partisan sign so as to not alienate people on a political basis and ensure that the opposition group reflected the entire community. They decided not to refer to the prison as the Ford/Clark prison on the sign. Don Sherritt said that Mayor and Council were likely hearing from residents who supported the prison and those who were opposed and it put them in a difficult position to respond. He felt that many of the local residents who expressed support for the prison were provided with mis-information about the development when it was made months ago, and were under the impression the prison would create good paying local jobs. He said CAPP and JOG need to launch an information campaign to educate those people who support the prison, and correct the myth about jobs being available. Stephen Harris said, the only jobs available to locals would be relegated to grass cutting and cleaning. “The staff will be moved down from Ottawa,” he said. The groups have started an online petition at change. org to collect signatures to send to the legislature, voicing their opposition. They will be launching a social media campaign, delivering flyers by mail, and sending out lawn signs. They fundraised for this campaign using the GoFundMe platform on social media and managed to raise close to $3200.
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by David Shanahan Perhaps you, like me, found a brand new issue of the Yellow Pages in your mailbox last week. It serves Kemptville and area, and is dated May 2021. But on looking closer to the contents, I began to wonder if the publication had arrived in the mailbox through a time warp, some strange interruption in the time-space continuum. Naturally, I took a look to see if the North Grenville Times was listed somewhere inside. But no, what I found instead was a listing for the North Grenville Newsletter, located at 15 Clothier Street East. This surprised me somewhat, as the onetime publisher of that same
newsletter. You see, it ceased publication in 2012, when the current Times began. And we have not been on Clothier Street in many years. The phone number is no longer in service either. This got me searching further in this fascinating publication. It claims that the High School is still operating out of Prescott Street. The Presbyterian Church in Oxford Mills is still listed at 61 Water Street, even though it closed years ago and is now a private residence. No doubt there are other similar entries, but I decided not to research further. Now, it may be fortunate that most people don’t use phone books anymore. Yel-
low Pages can be found online, as can the 411 system, which allows you to find phone numbers when needed. So these Yellow Pages may not prove as confusing as they might once have done. But I do wonder about the businesses that advertise in the publication. Presumably, they are all still where the pages say they are, and at the same phone number. But, if there is a certain lack of credibility to the information contained therein, I wonder if advertisers feel it is worthwhile being part of the publication? And no, I was not biased by the fact that they have a signpost for “Kemptville Creek” on the cover.... www.ngtimes.ca
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The co-operative canvas project by the NGAG is going strong. This is the third painting in a series of ten that were jointly created by Guild members with the express purpose of auctioning them to support outreach programs of The North Grenville Public
Library. The following artists contributed to this painting: Lisa Mackinley, Caroline Marshall, Ann Gruchy, Tammy Keith, Leahbeth Harding and Rose David. Lisa Mackinley was the first artist to begin the canvass. “I kept the colours
close to a landscape vibe with wispy strokes of wind. A scent of 'story books'. It seems to have turned out this way.” Next the painting was sent to Caroline Marshall who noted the wavy background. She said, “an image of a castle on an island came to mind and so I painted that image.” The third artist, Ann Gruchy, said that when she received the canvass it had, “ a blue ambiguous background with a castle up high in the distance. I added some waves and the red dory. I wasn't sure how things would go from there. It sort of felt like a fairy tale story.” Barb Buchanan said she added flowing drips of " Liquid Glass " to the waves to give it a little shine. Then Tammy Keith received the painting and, “Right away I could see Nessie (Loch Ness Monster) in this piece. The challenge was getting up the nerve to actually paint it. I thank and credit members of the Guild for their encouragement. I also added a little area of
Heather (mauve) to the island landscape.” Leahbeth Harding was the fifth artist to receive the work and noted that the canvass had beautiful features already painted in, such as the Castle on the island, the red boat with a man rowing, and the Loch Ness monster. “I couldn't yet see a definite horizon line, so I added that, and then added a stormy look to the Loch, as they are generally very dark and deep. I also added some spray around Nessie and more around the boat. I really like the atmosphere in this piece.” Finally the last artist, Rose David went to work to add her touches to the painting. “As the last to work on this painting, I felt there was some peril in the composition. To add to that, I painted the pirate ship bearing down upon the small boat.” Please stay tuned in the coming weeks to see all of the canvas', and for news about the upcoming auction. Also, please visit the NGAG site on facebook for more about the project.
Kemptville Live Music Festival postponed to 2022 the Ministry of Heritage, Sport, Tourism and Culture Industries to film another series to be released in the fall. "It's important because I think the event means a lot to Kemptville, and for us to just walk away for two years and not do anything and not keep the name out there is just going to do a disservice in the end," Karen says. The fourteen Live at the Library shows are still available on Kemptville Live's YouTube channel. Karen says with over three hundred live spectators and thousands of views post-show, they consider the series to be a success. Checking out the concerts is also a great way to learn more about local talent and check out a few of the bands who will be at the 2022 festival. Karen says the artists involved with Live at the Library were very appreciative of the opportunity to perform as many haven't set foot on a stage in over a year. "I think they were hoping this summer might be a go for some of them, but they're recognizing it's not, so they really like the opportunity to do this, for sure." The team at Kemptville Live are keeping their spirits high and hopes up for a great festival in 2022. Karen says she is most looking forward to getting their roughly three
by Hilary Thomson Kemptville Live Music Festival has been postponed once again due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The 6th annual festival, which draws thousands of people to North Grenville every year, was set for July 22-25, 2021; however, the Kemptville Live team decided a few weeks ago that it would not be wise to hold the event while the community is still battling COVID-19. In an email to ticket holders last week, it was confirmed that the festival is now set for July 21-24, 2022 and that all major acts, including Bachman-Cummings, Glass Tiger, Honeymoon Suite and Andy Kim, have committed to next year's dates. Kemptville Live organizer Karen Bedard says it has been important to them to make sure Kemptville Live continues after the COVID-19 pandemic is over. In an effort to keep the festival top of mind, they have been releasing weekly concerts featuring local artists on their YouTube Channel which were all recorded at the Kemptville Campus' library in Purvis Hall. Although Live at the Library ended on Sunday, Karen says they have already applied for funding through 7
hundred and sixty dedicated volunteers back together again. When she reached out to them in January to see if they would be willing to volunteer this year if they were able to hold a festival, 90% of them said absolutely. "I know they miss it so much," she says. "As much as it's about the patrons, it's also about the volunteers that make it happen." Karen also adds it will be great to see the whole atmosphere of the festival come alive again at the Kemptville Campus. She knows there are a lot of enthusiastic patrons
who really miss Kemptville Live and will be first in line when they are able to invite live music back to the community. "It'll be nice to have everybody back together again." Tickets for the 2020 festival will remain valid into 2022 and will not be subject to a surcharge should the ticket prices increase. Refunds are also available by contacting Karen at karen@ kemptvillelivemusicfestival. com
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Council changes zoning on the old High School
Council approves re-zoning to accommodate four apartment buildings by David Shanahan The North Grenville Municipal Council and staff had a marathon session last Wednesday, May 12, when a series of Public Meetings was held, as well as a closed council session, all of which lasted for over three hours. The closed meeting discussed the new Board of Directors for Kemptville Campus, and it is expected that the names of those appointed to the Board will be released shortly. The sequence of meetings were to discuss Zoning By-Law Amendments on three properties in the Kemptville area: the old High School on Prescott Street, a new development being planned for lands on County Road 19, and a property on Pine Hill Road. Much of the time was spent on the first two of those projects, and the discussion on the High School is dealt with in another article. The amendment for the lands located at 5870 County Road 19 was brought forward to change the land use designation on the subject lands from Highway Commercial Special Exception to Residential Fourth Density to accommodate the development of four low-rise apartment buildings containing 84 units. The property lies behind the Giant Tiger property, the Kemptville Retirement Living [KRL] lands, and the Forest Creek subdivision on Wellington Road, and the project is being undertaken by Kevlar Developments. The company also owns the Giant Tiger and KFC property, as well as the property containing Stabucks on the other side of CR 19. Municipal staff recommended approving the application by Kevlar Developments, as it fits into the vision contained in the Official Plan for the Municipality of North Grenville. The staff report noted that the proposed development exceeds the maximum permitted density allowed for a residential development. However, the company had agreed that “in exchange for an increase in density, the development will provide no less than 17% of the units as May 19, 2021
affordable”. Much of the discussion dealt with issues raised by the Forest Creek Homeowners Association, as well as some questions raised by local builder, Robert Noseworthy of Westerra Homes, who was responsible for the development of Forest Creek. One of the concerns raised by the Association had already been dealt with, as the planned fourstorey complex had been reduced to three storeys, and even the orientation of some buildings had been changed to protect the privacy of homes in Forest Creek. This was a lesson learned, perhaps, from the development of KRL project, when similar concerns were raised in Forest Creek. The Association was also worried about a proposed pathway that would provide access from Forest Creek through the new development, to the County Road 19. Residents were concerned about the intrusion of residents from the new residences into their subdivision. The aim of this pathway is to provide linkages between the Forest Creek Subdivision to County Road 19 as well as to the Kemptville Retirement Living development. This issue remained unsettled after the meeting. Other issues raised by residents and Mr. Noseworthy included the loss of the current tree cover in the area. Robert Noseworthy pointed out that the design sketches provided by Kevlar showed mature trees which will be planted to replace the current ones. This, he felt, was misleading, as such a growth of mature trees could take up to thirty years to grow. He asked that sketches be amended to show the site in the immediate aftermath of building. The most urgent concerns were raised about the lack of a proper crosswalk over CR 19 between the planned pathway and Colonnade. CR 19 is a busy road, and will become even busier with future growth. The entrance to Wellington Road and 5870 County Road 19 are close together. Residents raised the point that exiting their community was already difficult,
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and that additional vehicle traffic from the proposed development would only further compound the situation. The discussion was long and involved many voices, and Council eventually approved the Zoning Amendment, pointing out that further discussion and alterations to the proposed development could be made at the Site Plan Agreement stage. Some residents attending for the Public Meeting regarding the Pine Hill Road zoning issue were forced to wait hours while the other amendments were discussed. Mayor Peckford apologised to them and noted that some better way of organising Public Meetings needs to be found. The Pine Hill application was to sever a residential property to allow the building of new residences on the lot. This was not thought to be a controversial matter.
by David Shanahan The Municipal Council have been requested to change the zoning of the former North Grenville District High School to allow for a commercial hub to be created in the building in the future. The proposed Zoning By-law Amendment changes the zoning category to Downtown Commercial, which permits a variety of commercial uses, including retail, office, restaurants, spas, personal service shops, places of entertainment and recreational establishments. The Downtown Commercial zone also permits residential uses on the upper storeys. Although
residential units are not currently planned for the renovation of the former high school, the proposed zoning would permit this use in the future. Members of Council expressed concerns about the proposed plans for the site, as there are environmental issues which need to be addressed regarding the presence of asbestos as well as structural questions. Deputy Mayor MacManaman and Councillor Strackerjan emphasised the need to take those concerns into account when deciding on future uses. Councillor Strackerjan also sought clarification regarding any heritage designation applying to the building, as
well as the status of the Cenotaph which stands in the front grounds of the former school. There was some unease expressed as to how the current owner of the building had begun planning for commercial operations without the municipal staff being involved in consultations on the proposals. The fear was that other commercial operations would find themselves locating to a site that would require serious renovations, or have issues with zoning and use. In the end, Council agreed to the zoning change with some reluctance, and requested staff to keep a close eye on future activities on the site. The change in zoning was designed to allow future commercial development of the building, although there is no immediate intention to introduce more tenants. At this time, there are no proposals to expand the building beyond its existing footprint.
MUNICIPALITY OF NORTH GRENVILLE NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING CONCERNING A PROPOSED ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT TAKE NOTICE that the Corporation of the Municipality of North Grenville will hold a Public Meeting under Section 34 of the Planning Act, R.S.O., 1990, as amended to consider a proposed Zoning By-law Amendment Application (File # ZBA-05-20). This Public Meeting will be held on Wednesday, June 9th, 2021 at 6:30 p.m. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic social distancing requirements, this Public Meeting will be held ONLINE only, and can be accessed through the Municipality's website at www.northgrenville.ca. Instructions on how to participate in the Public Meeting are attached to the meeting Agenda on the website. The purpose of this application is to amend Comprehensive Zoning By-law 50-12 to add in definitions and zoning provisions pertaining to Cannabis Processing and Production Facilities. The proposed Zoning Amendment is related to the Interim Control By-law passed by Council on August 27th, 2019. ANY PERSON may attend the online public meeting and/or make written or oral submissions either in support of or in opposition to the above item. In the event that you are unable to attend the meeting but wish to submit written comments, please ensure that your comments are delivered to the Planning and Development Department's office (285 County Road #44) prior to the day of the meeting. IF YOU WISH TO BE NOTIFIED of the decision of The Corporation of the Municipality of North Grenville on the proposed zoning by-law amendment, you must make a written request to The Corporation of the Municipality of North Grenville. IF A PERSON OR PUBLIC BODY would otherwise have an ability to appeal the decision of The Corporation of the Municipality of North Grenville to the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal but the person or public body does not make oral submissions at a public meeting or make written submissions to The Corporation of the Municipality of North Grenville before the by-law is passed, the person or public body is not entitled to appeal the decision. IF A PERSON OR PUBLIC BODY does not make oral submissions at a public meeting or make written submission to The Corporation of the Municipality of North Grenville before the by-law is passed, the person or public body may not be added as a party to the hearing of an appeal before the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal unless, in the opinion of the Tribunal, there are reasonable grounds to do so. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION regarding the application will be made available to members of the public when requested. For more information about this matter, contact the Planner in one of the following manners during regular business hours from Monday to Friday: By mail Municipality of North Grenville 285 County Road 44 PO Box 130 Kemptville, ON K0G 1J0
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Dedicated volunteers bolster North Grenville Fire Service
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a fire fighter has given him, with all the training and education he has received over the years. "It pushes you, it drives you, it tests you, and it mentally makes you a better person," he says. "It makes you deal with every different circumstance whatsoever, how you deal with it, how you cope with it, and how you get over it. It's a win-win. It definitely makes you a full, rounded, stronger individual." Chief Okum says that although fire fighter retention is an issue in many volunteer fire departments across North America, with dedicated volunteers like Richard, this is not a concern for the North Grenville Fire Service. While the length of time served is statistically lower, Chief Okum says they have enough dedicated fire fighters right now to meet the needs of the community. This is due in part to a new orientation and recruitment policy which gives potential recruits and their families the opportunity to learn about the realities of being part of the service before they sign up. The first orientation and recruitment under the new policy was carried out in 2019, which saw an additional thirteen members join the fire service. Under the policy, the fire department can carry out recruitment every 18 months, however Chief Okum says they don't have any plans to hold one in the near future due to COVID-19, and the fact that their complement of volunteers is sufficient. "We are very happy with the results of our last recruitment and consider it a success," he says. The North Grenville Fire Service is constantly evolving to meet the needs of the community. According
to Chief Okum, one of the main benefits of having a volunteer fire department is cost savings to the municipality. Volunteer fire fighters have other careers or jobs and possess different backgrounds, and this broad range of experience can also be extremely beneficial to the service. That being said, municipal growth may alter the community's needs and require more full-time staff to keep the community safe in the future. Chief Okum confirmed that should this change in service be identified, a full report with an assessment of costs and other criteria would be brought to council for consideration. For now, Chief Okum believes the North Grenville Fire Service provides excellent service to the municipality's urban and rural areas. "We have a dedicated team of fire fighters in North Grenville," he says. "I am extremely proud of their professionalism and their commitment in serving the community."
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The North Grenville Fire Service is a true asset in our community. With four full time staff and 42 part-time volunteer fire fighters, they work hard at responding to all the safety needs of our growing municipality. Volunteer fire services have been around for well over 100 years, and the model is commonly used across North America. The Kemptville Fire Brigade was established in 1855 with around ten men and an old hand engine (pump). Since then, it has evolved to meet all the technological advancements and needs of the growing community. Although the townships of Kemptville, Oxford-onRideau and South Gower were amalgamated to create the municipality of North Grenville in 1998, the Kemptville Fire Department retained its name until 2012 when it was changed to the North Grenville Fire Service to better reflect the community it served. According to Fire Chief John Okum, volunteer fire fighters train and provide the same services as career fire fighters. All fire fighters go through training to meet the NFPA 1001-Stardard for Firefighter Professional Qualifications and must commit to ongoing training to keep their skills up. Fire fighters don't just train on fighting fires, they must also keep up to date on every service they provide, every piece of equipment and tool, fire apparatuses and more. Because of the nature of the job, significant emphasis is placed on this training to ensure fire fighter safety. Volunteer fire fighters are
required to follow policy/ procedures, attend training, and are expected to respond to emergencies when they are able. They also have duties related to functions of fire prevention, public education, and public relations. Fire fighters serve the community every day by balancing fire service duties with family, career and social activities, often dropping what they are doing at a moment's notice to respond to an emergency. While volunteer fire fighters sacrifice a lot for the community, Captain of the Kemptville station, Richard Aldhan, says he gets just as much in return. He was recruited into the fire service 20 years ago when he was just 20 years old. When the fire chief at the time approached him, he was hesitant; but with the support of his employer and his hockey team, the Kemptville 73's, he agreed to go to a meeting and subsequently join the department. "I was very glad [the chief] was persistent and stuff because I've enjoyed it and I'm very, very thankful," he says. Richard, who has been a captain for close to 10 years, says he really enjoys watching as new recruits evolve into not only great fire fighters but great people. "Watching them take whatever you've taught them and run with it and be very good at it. I think that's very, very rewarding, just actually seeing your members evolve into the people they want to be." Richard also credits being a fire fighter for his own self development. He says it has taught him responsibility, time management and how to be a dedicated member of society. He is very thankful for all the skills that being
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On May 12, 2021, the Grenville County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a complaint of a suspicious person and vehicle at a skate park, located on Reuben Crescent, in the Municipality of North Grenville. The complainant reported that on May 11, 2021, at approximately 4:00 p.m., an adult male was speaking to several youth in the park. The male stated he was 27 years old and from the Ottawa area. After completing a conversation, he stated he would return later that evening. The complainant believed the male then took pictures of the youth using his mobile phone before leaving the area in his vehicle. A description of the male and vehicle were provided to police: Male, Asian descent, tanned skin Unknown accent Younger appearance, though stated he was 27 years old Driving a white sedan, similar to a Toyota Corolla The information is being released to make the community aware of the report, and there is no concern for public safety at this time. www.ngtimes.ca 9
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Good day faithful readers, I hope that everyone is well and taking good care of themselves and those around them. April left us with a rather windy, stinging blow, thus ensuring that the first day of the new month of May arrived in a cold flourish and a covering of snow! Despite this, the birds have adapted and are busy doing their Spring mating,- regardless. A pair of Cardinals that I observed in the front garden
were showing their affection in a different way. They actually looked like they were kissing, as part of the male ritual of feeding seed to his mate. Another thing that he also does, at this time, is change the tune of his singing. If you listen to one singing now, you will notice the real intenseness of it and the constant changes that occur in its pitch and cadence. Other birds that are having to adapt very quickly,
weather-wise on their return to us, are the smallest ones, the Ruby Throated Hummingbirds and the House Wrens. We have both in our garden, so the sugar water supply has to be kept replenished to help the Hummingbird, in this respect. The Wren is singing his heart out for hours at a time, from early dawn to dusk, as he tries to lure a mate to come and view any potential nesting place he might have picked out. Of course, it will have to meet her approval before the home making can start, but, he is very patient and persevering in this quest,--not at all like us! Enjoy all your "resident" and "returning" birds and the other creatures that inhabit your gardens. They are there for you all to see and enjoy and, best of all, they are free, in more ways than one! Stay safe and well and keep on smiling. Cheers, John Baldwin
Kemptville Farmers’ Market - Opening May 23 The Farmers’ Market is very pleased to announce its opening day on Sunday, May, 23, from 12-4 pm. The market will be located at 200 Sanders Street (in the B&H lot) for the kick off to the 15th season. This will, of course, be the second season where some reasonable COVID-related adjustments will be expected of everyone. The Farmers’ Market organizers are asking customers to observe the same pandemic awareness in this outdoor public space as they are required to do in other public spaces. That means things like using the sanitizing stations provided, keeping to single direction flow, keeping browsing to a minimum (pre-ordering from your favourite vendors is encouraged). They discourage lingering at the market to protect the health and safety of vendors and customers. A limited number of customers will be allowed into the market at any given time, similar to last year. Many regular vendors will be back again this season, including; vegetable farmers, meat producers, bakers, and even crafters. As always, there will be something local and awesome for everyone, so don’t miss out!
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Ferguson Tree Nursery making a difference
Photo by Debbie Allingham: Theresa Allingham planting a Spruce tree in northern Ontario. The seedlings were shipped from the Ferguson Forest Centre in Kemptville. by Carl Doucette, President, Ferguson Forest Centre Residents of North Grenville are used to seeing fields of seedlings in the Ferguson Tree Nursery as they travel down County Road 43, or greenhouses full of container stock off County Road 44. However, have you ever stopped to think of what becomes of these tiny seedlings. Well, here is an example of what your nursery is doing to help in reforestation and afforestation in the Province of Ontario. Theresa Allingham, a Kemptville resident and 2nd year student at Memorial University of Newfoundland, left a few weeks ago to plant trees in Northern Ontario. An avid environmentalist, she was thrilled to
see a truck full of seedlings on her first day from her very own hometown. The first tree she planted was a spruce from the Ferguson Tree Nursery. The benefit of tree planting is well documented. As trees grow, they help stop climate change by removing carbon dioxide from the air, storing carbon in the trees and soil, and releasing oxygen into the atmosphere. Trees and shrubs (also grown in our nursery) improve soil and water conservation, moderate local climate by providing shade, regulate temperature extremes, increase wildlife habitat, and improve the land's capacity to adapt to climate change. These are all benefits forests and shrubs offer the
environment and in turn, us. According to scientific analysis, planting 20 million trees will absorb 1.6 million tons of carbon - the equivalent of taking 1.24 million cars off the road for a year. So, when you see those seedlings growing in our nursery fields, you now know the contribution they are making to a healthy environment. The Ferguson Tree Nursery is operated by the not-for-profit Ferguson Forest Centre Corporation and has been expertly steered during these challenging Covid-19 times by its three directors: Maureen Jacques, Penny Lennox and Carolyn Rayfield, aided by a competent and hard-working staff. The Corporation's mission is to operate the tree nursery and utilize its profits to: -promote awareness of, and interest in, forestry in particular, afforestation and sustainable forest management. -maintain, enhance and promote the responsible use and stewardship of the recreation and conservation lands managed by the Ferguson Forest Centre Corporation for the benefit of the residents of North Grenville including trails, arboretum and dog park. The Ferguson Tree Nursery continues to produce a variety of high quality, cost effective nursery stock for the enhancement of both the urban and rural forest environment. Check us out at www.fergusontreenursery.ca or www. fergusonforestcentre.ca
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Changes will allow more low-income seniors to access dental care and prescriptions The Ontario government is updating the income eligibility thresholds for the Ontario Seniors Dental Care Program and the Seniors CoPayment Program to allow more of Ontario's most vulnerable seniors to have access to dental care and affordable prescription medications. Christine Elliott, Deputy Premier and Minister of Health said the government is expanding access to more low income seniors to protect hospital capacity and improve the quality of life for lowincome seniors. In 2019, the Ontario government launched the Ontario Seniors Dental Care program to provide free routine dental care for eligible low-income seniors across the province. The Seniors Co-Payment Program enables low-income seniors to access the medication they need with no annual deductible and a reduced copayment for each prescrip-
tion. Starting August 1, 2021, eligibility thresholds for both programs will be updated to reflect cost of living increases in Ontario and align with income support programs for seniors. Income thresholds will be updated for single Ontarians aged 65 and over, from $19,300 to $22,200, and for couples with a combined annual income, from $32,300 to $37,100. This will allow approximately 7,000 more seniors access the Ontario Seniors Dental Care Program, and 17,000 more seniors to access the Seniors Co-Payment Program in 2021-2022. The changes are expected to support hospital capacity needs and end hallway health care. For the Seniors Co-Payment Program, seniors who are eligible under the new income thresholds are encouraged to apply now in advance of the start of the upcoming
benefit year on August 1st, 2021. Applying early will help ensure eligible seniors receive the reduction in their drug deductible and co-payment on time to minimize the chance of out of pocket expenses. Once an application has been submitted, eligibility will be assessed to confirm enrollment for the year. Eligible seniors can apply at any time online, downloading and printing the application form, or by picking one up at their local public health unit. The form can be submitted online or by mail. For their application to be assessed under the new income thresholds, seniors who are eligible under the new income thresholds for the Ontario Seniors Dental Care Program can apply beginning July 1, 2021. For the Seniors Co-Payment Program, seniors who are eligible under the new income thresholds can apply now by completing
the application that can be found online, or request an application over the phone toll free at 1-888-405-0405 or 416-503-4586. On the first day of the month after an Ontarian turns 65 years old, they are automatically enrolled in the Ontario Drug Benefit (ODB) program, which covers most of the costs of more than 5,000 prescription drug products. Seniors pay the first $100 of their prescription drug costs each year (the deductible) and up to $6.11 for every prescription (the co-payment). The Seniors Co-Payment Program, under the Ontario Drug Benefit Program (ODB), allows eligible seniors that are enrolled in the program to pay no annual deductible for their drugs, and a reduced co-payment of $2 for each prescription, improving access to essential drugs that they may not otherwise be able to afford.
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Merrill Loeppky lost his right arm in a grain auger accident as a child and today warns of the dangers on the farm. With farming season here, Merrill Loeppky, a War Amps Regional Representative, is reminding parents to pass on an essential and possibly life-saving lesson to their children - PLAYSAFE! May 19, 2021
Merrill grew up on a farm in Manitoba, and at 3 years old, his curiosity led him to get too close to a grain auger, resulting in the loss of his right arm. "Accidents can happen in a split second," says Mer-
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rill. "I hope my story will prevent even just one child from being injured." The War Amps PLAYSAFE Program aims to make children more aware of the dangers in their play environment and believes that no one is better qualified to deliver the message than amputees, many of whom have lost limbs in accidents while at play, like Merrill. "It's important that families and educators help make kids aware of the dangers on the farm," says Merrill. "Kids should never be near grain augers, tractors, lawn mowers or other mean machines.” The public can access valuable safety resources, including PLAYSAFE: Don't Let It Happen to You, a video featuring young amputees who share their stories about how they lost their limbs in accidents, visit waramps.ca/ playsafe.
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by Paul Cormier, Salamanders of Kemptville Beth, my spouse of over 50 years is threatening to make Black Tango Pie once again and I can’t wait. It’s a great addition to your spring menu, along with rhubarb pie, which will be front and centre before too long. I love this pie icy cold with a scoop of creamy vanilla ice cream, the one with the vanilla beans in it. You are going to love it! Black Tango Pie Ingredients for the pie 2 cups of raisins (your favourite kind) 1 cup of orange juice ¾ cup white granulated sugar 2 tablespoons of all-purpose flour A pinch of salt 1 cup of sour cream 1 egg (beaten) 1 unbaked pie shell (or make your own, if you prefer) Ingredients and Preparation the Crumble Topping (Streusel) 2 cups of rolled oats ½ cup of flour ¾ cup brown sugar 1 teaspoon of cinnamon Soft butter Combine the dry ingredients and keep adding soft butter till the mixture turns “crumbly”. Preparation for the pie 1. Bring the orange juice and raisins to a boil. 2. Combine the sugar, flour and salt. 3. Add the sour cream and egg and beat till smooth. 4. Add the combination to your raisin and orange mix and gently cook till thickened. 5. Pour into your pie crust and top with crumble. 6. Bake at 350F for 30 minutes, chill and serve. Folks have been keeping in touch during this latest lock-down. If you have a few moments, mail me to let me know how you are doing with the recipes at: pcormier@ranaprocess.com.
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School Bus Driver Retention Program will continue As part of ongoing efforts to provide students with continued access to safe and reliable transportation, the Ontario government announced that it will continue the School Bus Driver Retention Pilot (DRP) program in the 2021-22 school year. To ensure reliable transportation service throughout the pandemic, the Ontario government had extended the DRP program in the 2020-21 school year, supporting driver retention and recruitment. The DRP program rewards school bus drivers who stay on the job throughout the school year, with the intent to reduce driver turnover leading to service stability for students and families by minimizing delays and disruptions. The DRP program has been in place for the past four school years, and has helped provide stability and reliability in the student transportation system across the province. The extension to the upcoming school year
will continue to provide eligible drivers with up to $2,000, based on continuous employment during the school year. It is estimated that this will benefit approximately 18,000 drivers across Ontario who provide transportation to over 830,000 students every day. “Our commitment is to ensure students can get to schools safely with a caring, reliable and motivated group of school bus drivers,” said Stephen Lecce, Minister of Education. The Ontario government will continue the DRP program by providing total funding of over $40 million to support school bus drivers and support service reliability for families in rural and urban settings across the province. The program is being continued for yet another year, to ensure consistency in driver supply. “School bus drivers perform an incredibly important role each and every day, and they deserve our thanks,” said Nancy Daigneault,
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Executive Director of School Bus Ontario. The pandemic has created serious disruptions in the labour market, and many school bus operators are having trouble finding qualified staff. The DRP Solutions to last week’s Sudoku program provides a financial incentive for school bus drivers to stay on the job. More than 18,000 drivers have been benefitting from this program each year over the last four school years. It provided eligible school bus drivers up to $2,000 based on continuous employment in Easy the school year. As of May 6, all eligible education staff provincewide are eligible to register for vaccination appointments and this includes school bus drivers. The student transportation sector will also benefit from the continued provision of required personal protective equipment (PPE) and critical supplies and equipment (e.g., cleaning supplies) through the Ministry of Government and Hard Consumer Services and the pandemic stockpile.
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Victim Services of Leeds and Grenville to conduct survey on human trafficking by Hilary Thomson Victim Services of Leeds and Grenville (VSLG) has released a survey asking residents to tell them how much they know about human trafficking in the community. The survey is part of the Shine (Support Hope Independence Empowerment) Project which received approximately $600,000 in funding earlier this year from the provincial government to support victims and survivors of human trafficking in Leeds and Grenville over the next five years. According to VSLG Executive Director, Sonya Jodoin, the focus of the Shine Project is to provide treatment and support to victims and survivors of human trafficking close to home. "Part of what we've learned over the years working with folks who are struggling with issues related to human trafficking is that services are far away, very expensive, and very short term in a lot of ways," she says. "What ends up
happening is in order to receive any kind of specialized service, we have to send everybody far away from here, sometimes all the way across the country, and it's not been very successful." The goal of the program is to be an alternative or supplement to a residential program, to ensure longer term success, and foster a survivor's connection to their community. With the support of the government funding, VSLG has been able to hire two peer support workers, a program consultant, and a public education coordinator to facilitate the program. Sonya says education is key when it comes to battling human trafficking in Leeds and Grenville. Many people are surprised to learn that human trafficking in all forms is happening in the community, and that most of the time victims are girls as young as 13-years-old. "The vast majority of what we deal with here is the kind of grooming and recruitment that happens to mostly teenage girls in this region. They start getting traf-
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Garlic Mustard: Delicious Demon Weed of the Woods Ottawa in 1891 and Kingston in 1898. We first recognized Garlic Mustard on May 8, 1994, in the urban residential valley of the Credit River at Port Credit, where we identified an "unrecognized herb on bare soil of steep slope" from the Peterson wildflower Field Guide. That summer we found it along the Lake Ontario waterfront, in 1995 on Petrie Island in the Ottawa River, in 1996 in a campground at Charleston Lake Provincial Park, and then in 1998 in Burritts Rapids and Kemptville, on the wooded slopes of the Rideau and of Kemptville Creek, near the central bridges of the settlements. In 2014, with a Nature Conservancy party, we saw it all through the wilderness woods of Cockburn Island, west of Manitoulin. Garlic Mustard produces a variety of allelopathic chemicals which suppress the growth of other species, and of the mycorhizzal fungi that many forest plants depend on to transfer nutrients to their roots. The resulting solis stands have a two-year life cycle. In the first year the seedling grows a strong root system and a cluster of kidney-shaped leaves, and in the second it shoots up as high as a metre (though often only 25 cm) with soft toothed triangular leaves, and clusters of small white flowers, which mature into narrow pods of tiny black leaves. The 25 cm plants are slender pale green wands with a tiny cluster of flowers, while those that have fared better are a spreading cluster of stems, a metre high, unfolding many flowerheads,
Among this group of adults in the picture are Michelle Viger, Kristin Strackerjan, Michael McFee, Donna Gould, Michiel Kluck, Sonia Yew Kluck, Kenneth Mews, Fred Schueler and Aleta Karstad caped into the wild and is now one of Ontario's most aggressive forest invaders." https://www.ontario.ca/page/ garlic-mustard Since the Galerucella biocontrol Beetles made Purple Loosestrife less conspicuous in the 1990s, Garlic Mustard has been one of the leading poster children for invasive species. One example of this is that for years the Ontario Biodiversity Education and Awareness Network promoted pulling Garlic Mustard as
Fred Schueler and Aleta Karstad, Fragile Inheritance Natural History The official Ontario page sums up Alliaria petiolata pretty well: "Garlic Mustard is an invasive herb native to Europe. It was brought to North America in the early 1800s for use as an edible herb. Available in the early spring and high in vitamins A and C, it has a strong, distinctive smell similar to garlic. Since its arrival in North America, it has es-
the central activity of its celebration of the International Day for Biological Diversity on May 22. In a hopeful launch of their Environmental History Project, the North Grenville Historical Society held a Garlic Mustard pull on May 22, 2017 in some sites in downtown Kemptville, followed by a picnic lunch, in which pulled Garlic Mustard was the main dish. The first record of Garlic Mustard in Ontario was in Toronto, in 1879, and it was in
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each unrolling a thicket of seed pods as it goes higher. Stands of the big plants are calculated to produce up to 105,000 seeds per square metre, and seeds can persist alive in the soil for 5 years. We're fighting against that productivity at our place in Bishops Mills. Before 2012, our scampering around to different habitats occasionally brought a few Garlic Mustard seeds home, and had one or two plants to pull in some years, until neighbours put in a septic tank mound, made of soil that seemed to be, as we said, "1.4% Garlic Mustard seeds by volume." These spread across the fence onto our land, and in recent years our now-goatless Goat yard has been a solid stand of tall plants. Garlic Mustard is all around the yards and groves in solid stands and scattered plants, and even with constant surveillance, it's going to be a decades-long project to beat it back, unless some biocontrol Weevils show up. European root-chewing Weevils have been released in Ontario, but until they are established and have spread, control for household size populations is pulling every plant before it can set seed, and disposing of the pulled plants so that any seed they have set cannot mature and get away. This disposal need not be the bags-to-the-dump procedure outlined in some invasive species literature. A pile in the middle of a substantial stand will not spread seeds, and piles we have
made have not germinated significant seedlings. The chemicals that protect Garlic Mustard from competition and from many herbivores also make it strong and interestingly flavoured, and so part of control is getting to the plants while they are still tender, and converting them to human food. If it's just cooked as a potherb, with a bit of salt and oil, the garlic flavour can be somewhat overpowering if you just eat it straight. It works well, however, with anything sweet & sour, or smoky, tossed with cut-up boiled egg, bacon bits, and a starch such as rice, pasta shells or rotini. Every spring we fill a 5-gallon pail with chopped leaves & stems, with salt and red pepper, to ferment down into kim chii, which we use through the year as a source of flavour and saltiness in various dishes. It's said that the seeds are also flavourful. Last year's wet fall, and this year's long cool spring have been good for Garlic Mustard, and it has appeared around some homesites where it wasn't present or conspicuous before. This is the first year Garlic Mustard has shown up at Michael Whittaker's in Bishops Mills, and "they'll be wacked, raked, dried in a plastic bag, and burned. The remainder will be pulled." Fred Schueler in the Goat yard measuring 60cm tall Garlic Mustard, 10 May 2021.
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